Crozet Gazette November 2016 by The Crozet Gazette

INSIDE VOTE NO page 2 BRIDGE NAMES page 6 UNBUILDABLE page 10 NO PLACE LIKE HOME page 11

NOVEMBER 2016 VOL. 11, NO. 6

PIEROGIS page 14

Unanimous Vote Denies ReStore’N Station Addition

REGENERATE page 15 HOUSE SALES page 16 MEMORIAL DEDICATION page 19 HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT page 20 HALLOWEEN PHOTOS pages 22

The view from the Sky Bar at Piedmont Place in downtown Crozet. The building is set to open sometime later this month.

TEMPERATURE ODDITIES page 23

WARS Shows Off Its Heavy Rescue

PARASITES page 24 VARSITY page 26 JR. VARSITY page 27 BIG YAWN page 28 GREEK LESSON page 30 KESTREL HOMES page 32 TIME TO PLANT TREES page 33 WHAT TO DO page 34 BEREAVEMENTS page 35 CLASSIFIEDS page 38

Squad 505, Western Albemarle Rescue Squad’s new heavy rescue truck, entered service in July after three years of effort to realize its existence. The squad held an open house Oct. 8 to show it off to the public and promote interest in the emergency service. WARS Chief Kostas Alibertis reported that 20 people had come by. The volunteers had brought their kids, too, to show that volunteering is family-friendly. “Our best recruit-

ment is through the EMT classes, or word-of-mouth from members. We get good PR from them.” “Our primary mission is emergency transport, but now we’re doing other technical rescues, too,” said Patrick Watson. “Those are different from an EMS call.” The squad truck, as it’s called by the volunteers, replaces a 1993 GMC that had done its best and was easier to get into the bay. The new truck, 33-feet continued on page 4

At its meeting October 12 the Albemarle Board of Supervisors made relatively quick work of the vote over whether to amend the Special Use Permit it issued in 2010 to allow the creation of the ReStore’N Station gas station and convenience store on Rt. 250 near the Interstate 64 interchange. Station owner Jeff Sprouse had asked for an amendment to the original permit that would change its conditions limiting hours of use, the number of pumps, overnight parking and building area. He also offered to phase development if his request was approved and to first build a proposed auto repair building and show, after six months of operation, that the property’s water use was still under 80 percent of its daily limit of 1,624 gallons. Then he would build the addition to the existing building. The amendment request had come up for a vote September 14, but when the tally seemed about to go against the station, development consultant Jo Higgins asked for a deferral to try to come up with more attractive plan. Bill Fritz, chief of special projects for the county’s planning department, continued on page 18

New Book Details Creation of Wintergreen Resort The story of the Wintergreen resort’s creation has been told in a new book by local author Mary Buford Hitz. “It looks like a coffee table book,” she said, because it’s full of pictures, “but it’s actually serious history.” Written at the instigation of sponsors and contributors, For Love of the Land, the History of the Wintergreen

Community, took Hitz three years to write. She’s already known for her biography of her mother, an advocate for the preservation of Richmond’s old houses. Never Ask Permission: Elizabeth Scott Bocock of Richmond came out in 2000 from U.Va. Later she published a novel, Riding to Camille, about a mounted trail ride

continued on page 8

Six-year-old Nuala O’Loughlin posed with Penny Goldman, Mountainside Senior Living Activities Director, while trick-or-treating on The Square. More Halloween pics on page 22.

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

Correction

In a report in the October issue on the Albemarle Board of Supervisor’s decision to allow a stream crossing of Powells Creek and a new 70-unit subdivision next to Crozet Crossing, the Gazette reported that 58 lots in Orchard Acres had been remediated by the EPA in 2006 for orchard pesticide residues. The actual number is 8 lots. The number 58 related to the level of toxicity in the soil. The editor apologizes for this error, which was his fault.

To the Editor Send your letters to the editor to news@crozetgazette.com. Letters will not be printed anonymously. Letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Crozet Gazette.

Vote No on Constitutional Amendments There are many reasons to recommend “No” votes on both amendments on the ballot. No. 1, the “right to work” amendment: the reasons to oppose this are legion. “Right to work” means almost exactly the opposite. “Right to work” legis-

lation actively discourages strong unions, who brought us the weekend, and the 40-hour week, and employment-based health insurance, among many changes that are actually good for Virginia families. It means that if there are 100 employees in a union business, all 100 employees get the benefit of being represented by a union, even though only 50 may decide that they want to pay dues. Obviously, that weakens unions’ clout in the long run. Secondly, Virginia has had a “right-towork” statute on the books for decades already. This amendment is designed to make it almost impossible to change this in the future, if it ever comes to that. Good for employers perhaps (their bottom line), but very bad for Virginia families and thus the economy as a whole, as it undermines their future prospects. Third, the amendment is completely unnecessary, even if you think it is a good idea, and if you think that a Constitution ought to be limited to the really important issues that deal with the structure of government. It simply doesn’t belong in the

Constitution. No. 2, the “tax exemption for widows” exception shouldn’t be in the Constitution either, because creating exceptions to what should otherwise be a universal tax system is bad policy. It fights the idea that taxes are the price we pay for civilization. If you are a conservative on tax matters, you want fewer exceptions, not more. If you want to give benefits to widows of first responders, why not pay first responders more? Even if it is possibly a good idea, why should a tax-related policy be in the Constitution in the first place? Let us reserve Constitutional amendments for the purpose of really broadly important matters that affect us all and which need to be designed to really improve our own well-being and the health of our society. We need to raise the bar (as John Elway tries to achieve in Colorado) to avoid that the Constitution is becoming the new playground for divisive partisan politics. Ron Gaykema Crozet

Apartments Have Traffic Impacts, Too I noted with interest the October article on the proposed Adelaide development. Some of the chief concerns expressed by those who spoke to the Board of Supervisors on October 7th concerned the impact of the proposed development on Route 250 traffic and local schools, as well as the lack of sidewalks to handle foot traffic. Yet a much larger project is currently going through the County Planning Office that is drawing no such attention or concern. A proposal for a 183unit apartment complex on Old Trail Drive has passed the Initial Site Review. The plan does not call for any widening of Old Trail Drive and does not consider the impact of the large number of cars this complex will generate on either the ability to get out of Old Trail or on Route 250 traffic. Nor has there been any review of the impact of this large project on the local schools. The proposal also contains no provision for sidewalks on either side of Old Trail Drive

continued on page 10

For all your real estate needs... 2013 CAAR Salesperson of the Year, 2015 CAAR REALTOR© of the Year WESTERN RIDGE

NEW LISTING

OLD TRAIL

NEW LISTING

(434) 960-4333

deniserameyrealtor@gmail.com www.deniseramey.com 350 Old Ivy Way, Suite 200, Charlottesville, Va - 22903

CROZET gazette

MICHAEL J. MARSHALL, Publisher and Editor news@crozetgazette.com | 434-466-8939

LOUISE DUDLEY, Editorial Assistant louise@crozetgazette.com

the

Published on the first Thursday of the month by The Crozet Gazette LLC, P.O. Box 863, Crozet, VA 22932

Member, Virginia Press Association

ALLIE M. PESCH, Art Director and Ad Manager ads@crozetgazette.com | 434-249-4211

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: John Andersen, Clover Carroll, Marlene Condon, Elena Day, Phil James, Charles Kidder, Dirk Nies, Jerry Reid, Robert Reiser, Rebecca Schmitz, Roscoe Shaw, Heidi Sonen, David Wagner, Denise Zito.

Don’t miss any of the hometown news everybody else is up on. Pick up a free copy of the Gazette at one of many area locations or have it delivered to your home. Mail subscriptions are available for $29 for 12 issues. Send a check to Crozet Gazette,

P.O. Box 863, Crozet, VA 22932.

PRICE REDUCED

Open Gate - 28.50 acres $235,00

Westhall - 0.67 acres $485,000

West Leigh - 6.11 acres $555,000

Representing buyers and sellers, specializing in Western Albemarle. We want to be your local Crozet broker.

CONTRACT PENDING

Highlands at Mechums River $203,500

Appledore - 20.53 acres $565,000

Amy N. Stevens

Ross L. Stevens

rstevens@stevensandcompany.net

434-981-5268

amynancestevens@icloud.com 5785 THE SQUARE, SUITE 200, CROZET, VIRGINIA 22932 434-823-6104 OFFICE

434-996-0394

BECAUSE WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN MUCH, WE MUST GIVE.

Give

Thanks.

Join us in celebrating the bounty of Thanksgiving by donating food to the Holiday Food Drive during the week of November 5thâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;18th, Saturday thru Friday. Bring in 10 non-perishable food items & receive 10% off* your purchase. Blue Ridge Builders Supply & Home Center

Crozet 434 823 1387

Blue Ridge Paint & Decorating Charlottesville 434 964 1701

brbs.net

*Based on retail price.

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

WARS Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Speech/Language Pathology Services Psychological Assessment Educational Testing Literacy Tutoring Multi-Disciplinary Assessment Services for Adults, Adolescents, Children, and Toddlers Lauren Carter, Ph.D. Greg Hanson, Ph.D., OTR/L Shilpa Hanumantha, Ph.D. Linda Jones-Oleson, M.S.,CCC-SLP Kimberly Lemite, Ph.D.,NCSP Lisa Locke-Downer, Ph.D. Rebecca Plesko-Dubois, Psy.D. Nicole Schroeer, M.S.Ed., BCBA Sarah Shreckhise, M.S.,CCC-SLP, BCBA Antoinette Thomas, Ph.D Kristie Wells, LCSW, NIC-A Susanne Wilbur, M.A., LCSW

325 Four Leaf Lane, Suite 12 Charlottesville 22903 www.crozetaces.org

434.466.1588

Crozet Community Thanksgiving Service

—continued from page 1

long and weighing 20 tons, barely clears the 9-foot, 8-inch bay door. Top clearance is two inches. It has an hydraulic fourwheel drive system that allows the truck to ‘kneel’ through the doorway as it backs into the bay. “It’s a large moving tool box,” said Watson. “It has a 20-year life expectancy. What are the needs of Crozet going to be in 2034? It has a superior 30-kilowatt generator and it carries 60 gallons of diesel fuel to keep it going a long time. “No other truck in the county can light up anything like this truck can.” All the lights are LEDs, including the headlights. In all, it can produce 900,000 lumens of light. (A light bulb is a couple of hundred lumens.) “The squad truck is most often used for car accidents, especially if it appears a passenger can’t get out or a car is over a bank. It has lots of lighting to be a safety feature. Putting it at a scene as a barrier defends workers at the wreck site.” WARS designed the truck’s configuration. It took two years to plan it and another to build it. The Seagrave chassis was built in Clintonville, Wisconsin. The box it carries in the rear was made by SVI Truck in Fort Collins, Colorado. Watson and Alibertis flew to both places

twice to consult on construction. “It’s the difference between your architect and your builder,” said Watson. The truck cost $897,000 in the County’s Capital Improvements Program, plus some extra expenses that bring the cost to $1M. It’s the second most expensive piece of fire/rescue equipment after a ladder truck because it is so specialized. Replacement value is pegged at $1.2M. The powerful truck can continued on page 23

November 20 7:00 p.m. Crozet Crozet Baptist Baptist Church Church Sponsored by the

Western Albemarle Ministerial Association

WARS chief Kostas Alibertis, Leanne Knox and deputy chief Patrick Watson

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

Our New Breakfast Menu Is Now Available All Day!

Full Espresso, Coffee, and Tea Menu Locally-Roasted Shenandoah Joe Coffee Fresh, Made-to-Order Sandwiches & Salads From-scratch Sweet Treats Cozy, Colorful Atmosphere Breakfast Sandwiches, Fantastic Food & Service Wraps, and Bagels Open Monday - Saturday 7 am - 8 pm Closed Sundays except for special and private events

www.greenhousecrozet.com

1260 Crozet Avenue in Downtown Crozet • 434-823-1077

Western Albemarle Rescue Squad 505 Heavy Rescue (Photo courtesy WARS)

actually gain speed climbing Afton Mountain, thanks to its 500 horsepower engine. It’s also geared to handle the mountain. The two-seat heavy rescue has lots of gear storage, all carefully thought out, Three power lines come off it and it has a foammaker that makes 1,200 gallons when water is added to concentrate. That’s meant to handle car engine fires when WARS arrives at a scene ahead of the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department. “It’s great for handling firefighting situations,” said Alibertis. “We can fill air canisters at long-term scenes. Up to 30.” Watson revealed the storage of the guard rail saw and a giant new jawsof-life that will cut through anything. Anything. Five cameras come on the truck that show the driver the view off all sides. “The features that we thought were extras we might not need turned out to be things we needed to use first. I admit I was wrong about whether we needed

them,” Watson said. The truck carries a Stokes basket, a shallow tray for a person that was designed by the Coast Guard. “And now we carry a 20-foot folding ladder. Never before.” About 10 WARS members are qualified to drive it. “This is the best riding, best driving truck this size anybody’s ever been in,” said Watson. “It has automatic chains that drop down for snow!” He said it’s been called out about twice a week since it arrived. “We’re currently designing one more vehicle to handle water rescue,” said Alibertis. “Something that can pull a trailer with a Gator and kayaks on it. It should be in service in six months.” He said a Standards of Coverage report will come out in August that will identify the best location for a new squad building. It will probably be near where the squad is based now because that location is within one mile of the greatest population density. Alibertis said it will likely shift south of the tracks. He predicted a $5M price tag for the new building. WARS has 80 active members and is answering 1,500 calls a year, about four a day. Call volume is up 17 percent in the last year. There were 1,200 calls in 2014.

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

NOVEMBER SPECIAL Have an IPL in November and receive a

COMPLIMENTARY MICRODERMABRASION

The start of the 2016 Crozet Trails Crew 5K

Bolton, Frazer to Get Trail Bridge Named for Them

Anna Magee MD | Deborah Elder MD | Ines Soukoulis MD | Katherine Loose PA-C

600 Peter Jefferson Pkwy, Suite 230

Charlottesville

434.984.2400

For the Holidays

Once again weather was drizzily and dismal for the running of the annual Crozet Trails Crew 5K on Oct. 8. A fundraiser for the CTC, a volunteer group that builds and maintains trails in Crozet and environs, the race sets off from Crozet Park and follows the trail into east Crozet and back. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winner for men was Ben Bolton in a time of 21:18. Next came Stepan de Wekker in 23:12 and Dan Freed-Pastor at 23:26. In fourth was 11-year-old Jack Burr (24:04) and 12-year-old Jonathan Kumer (24:49) was

fifth. First among women was Nicole Frazer in 29:17. Second was Marit Anderson in 30:30 and third was Nicole Richardson in 32:07. The winners of the kids race, a lap around the soccer field, were Seth Raffinan, age 7, and Zoey Downer, age 6. Seventy-one runners entered the race. Bolton and Frazer will have a bridge on the trail system named for them next spring, the traditional reward of the top finishers.

ACCESSORIES GIFTS HOLIDAY DECORATIONS 20% OFF UPHOLSTERY Through November

SHOP

SHOP SHOP!

OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY 10 AM - 4 PM 2788 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford Nicole Frazer finishes first place female.

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

We are

Thankful for Customers in Neighboring Communities Feed • Fencing • Minerals • Ice Melt Animal Health • Backyard Poultry NOV. AG SPECIALS: See Complete Listing at www.rockinghamcoop.com or in Our Store!

Triple Crown & Legends Horse Feed & Pet Food by

SALE

999

Ace Sunflower Seed, 20 Lb. 81121

Black Oil Sunflower Wild Bird Seed, 50 Lb. $ 17.49 1000 W. Broad St. • Waynesboro • Exit 94 off I-64 (540) 949-8229 • www.rockinghamcoop.com HOURS: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 6 PM • Sat 8 AM - 5 PM

Your Builder of Choice

MODEL HOMES OPEN DAILY 12-5 CRAIGBUILDERS.NET

434 .973.3362

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

COMING THIS NOVEMBER TO DOWNTOWN CROZET

Wintergreen —continued from page 1

434-996-7224 • INFO@CROZETBICYCLESHOP.COM

Family. Food. Flavor. Peg’s Salt.

www.pegssalt.com

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Believing the Best!

www.crozetchurch.org

5804 St. George Avenue | 434-823-5171

that encounters Hurricane Camille. “I got a call from Don Faulkner, who had owned The Big Survey [as the property was once known]. I was thinking of what to do next and Don and Doug Coleman came to me with this. “Donnie had borrowed a horse and he and his wife had ridden over the property, 11,000 acres. It’s an extraordinary property for natural beauty. From Reids Gap to Rockfish Gap. It’s over several mountains. “Don felt it could be a four-season resort. It needed a lot of water for a golf course and a ski area at 4,000-ft elevation. Lake Monacan was the main water supply and water was pumped uphill and then gravity fed. It’s really complicated. It’s very high-quality infrastructure.” Sketching the project’s financial history, Hitz described how the project was handed off a few times by investors and was finally bought by L.F. Payne. “He sold the idea of the residents stepping up to buy the resort. They did reasonably well until Crawford Knob was put in easement. The state wanted a refund after it determined that it had paid too much for the conservation easement. Jim Justice brought it to an end and saved it from bankruptcy.” Hitz said the book’s pictures are intended to get across the difficulty of the project, such as getting water across cliffs on ski lifts. Some things had to be done by helicopter. The book has several themes, she said, one being Faulkner’s preoccupation with Sea Pines in Georgia, a resort development that related to nature with clustered houses and apartments. “The planners always wanted more land wild than developed,” she said. Next is protecting the ancient ecosystem on the mountains. Hitz said the property had 2,000-year-old ferns growing on it. The protection principle turned out to be a selling point, Hitz noted. “Wintergreen won national environmental awards. Salesmen became proponents of environmentalism. One hun-

dred thousand rhododendrons and ferns were transplanted. Residents joined the band wagon.” Another theme picks up the number of workers who’ve worked there for their whole lives and their children too. “George Vest had a night job. He worked a second one at Wintergreen. They tamed huge mountains and made it viable to build. There’s huge esprit-decorps. It’s like a big family. What the team was trying to do was record-breaking. The audacity of thinking you could do it . . . .” Carolyn Barkley had started the book and done some interviews before she died, fearing that the memories she needed were aging. She left transcripts that Hitz took off from. “Doug Coleman was my referee in cases where it wasn’t clear what happened,” said Hitz. Her main sources besides Faulkner and Coleman were manager Gunter Muller, Peter Farley, one of the first salesmen, and George Nicklas, who knew the golf course. “Writing it was a trial by fire but it’s very satisfying when it gets done,” Hitz said. “When I was first asked about it I worried it might get boring. But it got amazing. What they were trying to do was astonishing. The finance arrangements were like a wild west show. And the number of people who fell in love with Wintergreen when it was needed repeated several times.” The book, published by Blackwell Press of Lynchburg, sells through the Nature Foundation at Wintergreen and at Hitz’s website, “and out of the back of my car,” she said.

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

FREE ENGRAVING November and December ONLY

Name or Initial or Date will be engraved

on any item purchased at Tuel Jewelers from now until Christmas!

Accutron, Bulova & Caravelle Watches Lockets • Diamonds • Wedding Bands

Virginia Cups in Five Different Sizes It’s never too late to have any item engraved if purchased at Tuels!

TUEL JEWELERS – ON THE DOWNTOWN MALL –

319 East Main Street Charlottesville, VA 434-295-4258

Your Friendly Family Jewelry Store Since 1945

R E A LTO R ®

B evinS ellsCville @gm ai l. co m

434.996.8633

Making Crozet a place to call home. Your referrals www.BevinSellsCville.com We're in a sellers market! Curious what your home is worth? Give me a call today!

The original 1975 Wintergreen Master Plan, reproduced in Hitz’s book.

BUY 4

MICHELIN or BFGOODRICH

TIRES

AND GET

4 OIL CHANGES

FREE!

A Decade of Volunteers This year Field School students marked their tenth consecutive year volunteering at Claudius Crozet Park the Friday before both the spring and the fall Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival. “We have outlasted quite a few organizers and gotten to know a fair number of the regulars there with our twice-a-year

visits,” Todd Barnett, head of Field School said. “We do grunt jobs like hauling straw, moving supplies, and setting out parking signs, in addition to helping out the vendors.” This was the 36th year for the twice-annual festival, which serves as a primary fundraiser for the park

With this coupon during November

SEE STORE FOR DETAILS

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

november 17 5:30 pm An Evening With Nat Howell and His Experiences in Kuwait This month we’re excited to present Nat Howell veteran Foreign Service Officer and Professor Emeritus of the UVa Faculty. Nat will be discussing his book Strangers When We Met, an oral history of the American experience in Kuwait over the last century. As a member of a group known as “old Gulf hands”, Nat’s personal experience in Kuwait began in 1972 when he opened the Embassy in Abu Dhabi and concluded as Ambassador to Kuwait at the time of the Iraqi invasion in 1990. Drawing on memoirs and personal interviews, as well as rare published sources, Strangers When We Met weaves an intimate narrative of missionaries, oilmen, diplomats and soldiers who live and worked in Kuwait.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Make your reservation early. RSVP to 434.823.9100 or rsvp@lodgeatoldtrail.com

330 Claremont Lane, Crozet, Virginia 22932 | www.lodgeatoldtrail.com

INDEPENDENT LIVING • ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE

—continued from page 2

for the many children who already walk on the grass (or snow in winter) to get to these schools. As a resident of Old Trail, I urge our county officials, the Crozet Community Advisory Committee, and local residents to consider this project much more carefully and push for changes before it degrades the quality of life in this “new urbanism” community, which the developer so proudly claims as a model for others to follow. Terry Newell Crozet Don’t Include “Constrained Land” in Housing Density Calculation At a recent Crozet Community Advisory Committee meeting Elaine Echols, principal planner for Albemarle County, was kind enough to address us and inform us about how, in a Growth Area like Crozet, potential build-out is calculated. In measuring buildability, she explained, planners take both “constrained” land—floodplain, wetlands, critical slopes— which is unbuildable, and unconstrained land alike into calculating the number of allowable units. In some cases, developments like West Glen for example, the roads themselves are on constrained land. The policy now allows developers to include constrained land in their building density. For example, if a developer owned 10 acres zoned R6, or a maximum of six units per acre, and 5 acres are in flood plain

(constrained) the builder can build 60 houses on the five acres that are buildable, rather than 30, even though this ends up with a density of R12 on the buildable acreage. This is a density the R6 zoning intends to prevent. I strongly urge that the policy be changed. If constrained land and unconstrained are to be treated alike, why put overworked planners on the job separating them out, only to use the gross number as the multiplier? Clearly this policy undermines the zoning already imposed on behalf of the people. Developers should not be allowed to maximize the return on their investment no matter how lives and homes in adjoining neighborhoods are negatively affected. Protecting streams and wetlands from pollution is not elitist but beneficial to the residents of Crozet. Please join me in urging the Supervisors and the Planning Commission to forego the use of gross acreage rather than subtracting the constrained acreage in calculating Crozet’s capacity for growth. According to County estimates, Crozet’s current population is 6,850. Estimated maximum population for the growth area is 18,000. Can Crozet absorb such numbers of residents in the schools, parks, or libraries? School Board member David Oberg visited the CCAC weeks ago bemoaning the overcrowded state of western Albemarle schools, so long prized for their excellence, that are now reverting to averageness. Lisa Marshall Crozet

Sunday, December 4 3 p.m. JUSTIN IDE

Third Thursday at The Lodge at Old Trail

To the Editor

ER PENNY WAGN

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

By Phil James

phil@crozetgazette.com

Blue Ridge Vestiges On a casual walk along old foot and bridle paths and once-traveled roadways in and around Shenandoah National Park, one might stumble upon stacked foundation stones in the woods, or perhaps roughedged fieldstones sticking upright from the earth that mark the final resting places of loved ones. Lone standing chimneys continue to indicate where families lived decades or even a century or more ago. Whose home was there? What was life like for them? Why did they have to leave and what were their thoughts and feelings when their once-welcoming door closed behind them for the final time? Lyricist John Howard Payne penned the words to “Home, Sweet Home” in 1822: Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home A charm from the skies seems to hallow us there Which seek thro’ the world, is ne’er met elsewhere... So evocative were those bittersweet strains of Payne’s soulful composition that the playing of his popular tune was often banned in

The Albemarle Blue Ridge Heritage Memorial was dedicated at Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Preserve Park in Blackwell’s Hollow in western Albemarle Co., on November 5, 2016. Master stonemason Darryl Whidby and his wife Jackie constructed the 16’ tall chimney, with the assistance of Larry Lamb, who sketched the tribute’s original design. The property where the memorial stands was originally mapped in 1926 as Shenandoah NP tract #132. [Photo by Phil James]

Hearth

African-American blacksmith Tom Barnes was born c.1830. His home and farm of five acres, originally mapped in 1926 as Shenandoah NP tract #73, sat alongside Moorman’s River in lower Sugar Hollow. Barnes also operated the nearby water-powered 19thcentury tilt hammer forge. [Photo by Phil James]

Army camps during the Civil War, lest thoughts of desertion be stirred. Harper’s New Monthly Magazine wrote in 1883: “His song is that one touch of nature that makes the world kin.”

and

Home

An exile from home splendor dazzles in vain Oh, give me my lowly thatched cottage again The birds singing gaily that come at my call And give me the peace of mind dearer than all Home, home, sweet, sweet home There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home! For hundreds of families in the 1920s and ’30s, scattered from their homes by a media blitz and the stroke of a bureaucrat’s pen, those words were especially poignant. Denied a seemingly inalienable right, they could not go home again. The Albemarle Blue Ridge Heritage Project, a grassroots effort begun in 2016, took up the mission “to honor the sacrifices made by Albemarle Co. residents and landowners who were displaced so that Shenandoah National Park could be established.” The group set a goal to raise funds to build a permanent, publicly accessible memorial that would serve to inform and educate present and future generations about the plight of those separated from their home and property through an eminent domain condemnation by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The donation of an old chimney from the Zermie and Addie Shiflett place in continued on page 12

This family gathered around the hearth in their log home on Frazier Mountain, near the Albemarle-Greene County line above Mission Home, aptly portrayed the sentiments of the one who wistfully wrote, “Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home.” [Photo courtesy of the Larry Lamb Collection]

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

Chimneys —continued from page 11

Blackwell’s Hollow provided a nucleus of building stones. Those were supplemented with selections from several other locations around the area including the former Blackwell’s Hollow Mission site. The Shiflett’s homestead was surveyed in 1926 as tract #215 for inclusion in the proposed national park. A later reduction in the Park’s total acreage mercifully left their home outside the boundary line. Beginning with official land surveys in 1926 and, for some, lasting even beyond the Park’s official establishment in 1935, many hundreds of families in eight Virginia counties were forced to live with the uncertainties of what the future might hold. In Albemarle, 221 tracts comprising nearly 25,000 acres were surveyed for inclusion in the proposed park. In the end, due to public and private funding being insufficient to purchase all of the desired tracts,

approximately 16,500 acres (127 individual tracts) of the originally surveyed lands were acquired by the state, removed from county tax rolls, and gifted to the federal government. Compensation for losses was paid only to the landowners of record. Those without a clear title, renters, and tenant farmers had no recourse but to pack up and leave. Additionally, all roads were closed that passed through the Park, with the exceptions of U.S. Route 33 and U.S. Route 211. In the South District, that ruling eliminated every centuries-old passageway between Albemarle and Augusta. Some who lived on one side of the mountain but who had family members or long established trade locations on the other side were compelled to move as a result of the park’s establishment. Edward and Emma (Sipe) Harris farmed and raised their 11 children on 63 acres, mapped in 1926 as Shenandoah NP tract #121, below Brown’s Gap. Emma (1873–1954) lovingly was recalled wearing a bonnet when out in the hot sun picking blackberries, and apron-clad while working around the house and in her kitchen. She was widely known for setting a bountiful dinner table as well as for her cakes, pies and cookies. One grandson reminisced, “When she lived on the old homeplace, when you would get to the top of the mountain, you could smell that homemade bread baking. She made everything from scratch.”

Foundation stones and chimney are all that remain of the beloved Pasture Fence Mountain home of Miss Mattie E. Maupin (1856–1935), originally mapped in 1926 as Shenandoah NP tract #56. Miss Matt’s grandfather William “Mountain Billy” Maupin, born in Albemarle in 1760, was a veteran of the American Revolution, serving throughout the campaign in Virginia. [Photo by Phil James]

A visitor to Shenandoah National Park in 1937 stands pensively before the sole remains of a home in Corbin Hollow, Madison County, which was razed for the creation of “a national forest pleasure-ground” in the eastern U.S. The Park was officially established in December 1935. [Photo by John Vachon for the U.S. Farm Security Administration, 1937.]

Edward (1872–1944) was the sixth of nine children born to Chapman and Angelina (Via) Harris. He provided for his own family with skills learned while working the land alongside his father and older siblings. Ed loved to share his thoughts through poetic verse to the one who was “the comfort of [his] wedded life,” Emma. Their children preserved some of those writings that reflected his love for family and the mountain land on which they lived. “... O, could I see our crystal spring And its tinkling silver rill, I can see the blooming dells And each wooded, templed hill; I can see those giant cliffs And the singing water-falls I can hear the mocking bird That to me gently calls... And I see the Blue Ridge Mountains That kiss high Heaven’s sky... “O, could I drink again tonight From a cool, Blue Ridge foun-

tain, And with my coon dogs Jack and Mike Hunt the woods of Cedar Mountain, It would be an old man’s Heaven In God’s great world, fair and free And in life’s shadows and sunshine I would glad and happy be.” The Harris homeplace, along with those of their neighbors, was razed after the family departed the mountain in 1936. The hills and fields that rewarded their hard labors with an abundant table are now covered in hardwoods. Nearby their home on the east side of Skyline Drive, between Brown’s Gap and Dundo Hollow, on the west side of Jones Run, stood an iron fence surrounding the Harris family cemetery. For more than fifty years, family members and Park officials alike have searched for it. Its vestiges remain hidden to this very day.

Follow Secrets of the Blue Ridge on Facebook! Phil James invites contact from those who would share recollections and old photographs of life along the Blue Ridge Mountains of Albemarle County. You may respond to him through his website: www.SecretsoftheBlueRidge.com or at P.O. Box 88, White Hall, VA 22987. Secrets of the Blue Ridge © 2003–2016 Phil James

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

We are thrilled to welcome our newest team member, Sarah Roberts, a board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP). Sarah is an experienced practitioner with over 15 years of experience!

Virginia’s Trail Running Headquarters

NEW Walk-In Hours

At our Crozet Location! We are available for sick visits Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 8:30 am & 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm No appointment necessary!

Turk Mountain Summit, Shenandoah National Park

Accepting New Patients!

www.crozetrunning.com | 434-205-4452 facebook.com/crozetrunning | @CrozetRunning

Located on the first floor of the Crozet Library building

Croze 3 8 5 1 • 3 2 8 • 434

t, VA

Check fruit

availabilit

llow us on y online or fo

r updates.

Facebook fo

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

A Vote for Pierogis I’ve been saving this recipe for election season. I picked it up in 1972 during the McGovern-Nixon presidential campaign. It was my first time voting. Things were different then. My father was the chairman of the Sears & Roebuck Democratic Party. That’s right—-his workplace sanctioned these meetings, held before the store opened, and most employees were members of one or the other political party. It’s hard to picture that happening today. Another thing hard to picture is having a recipe on the back of your campaign literature. But hey, whatever works! And if your name is Ed Kaminsky, and you’re running for Clerk of Court, having a Polish recipe to distribute might just get you the votes. I’ve tried to find out if he was elected way back when, but I think not, so maybe the recipe

didn’t work as intended. Fun Fact: My maternal grandmother was elected Clerk of Court in a neighboring county. Pierogis are Eastern European dough packets filled with potatoes/cheese, sauerkraut, or even mashed prunes. They are assembled, boiled and then finished in a frying pan of onions cooked in butter. You can buy frozen pierogis and they are okay, but making them is a lot of fun (and a lot of work, so set aside a Saturday for this). My intention here is to provide you with something great to cook and also to remind you that we have an important election this month, so exercise your citizenship and get out there and vote! There might not be two more satisfying November activities than cooking and voting. God Bless America.

Pierogis 4 medium potatoes ½ lb. grated sharp cheddar cheese 2 eggs 2 cups flour

PIZZA HUT (434) 823-7500

Choose from pizza, pasta, wings, & more!

2 T vegetable oil ½ tsp. salt 1 large onion, diced 4 T butter

Cook and mash the potatoes. Reserve one cup of potatoes for the dough. Mix the grated cheese with the remaining potatoes. Prepare the dough by mixing the potatoes, eggs, flour, oil and salt. Roll the dough to ½ inch thickness and cut in circles with a 3-inch biscuit cutter. Put a small amount of filling in the center of the dough circle, then fold and press the edges together. Seal by pressing gently with a fork. Bring a large kettle of water to boil and gently drop the pierogis into the boiling water. Cook for about 10 minutes until they rise to the top and the dough is cooked. Melt the butter and gently cook the onions until soft. Add the pierogis to the pan of cooked onions. Toss gently and serve.

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

Regenerate, Like Boudhira By Elena Day elena@crozetgazette.com On October 29, The New York Times published an article titled “Doubts About the Bounty of Genetically Engineered Crops” by Danny Hakim. It compared yields of genetically engineered (GE) corn, rapeseed, and soy in the United States and Canada with yields of these crops (non-GE) in Western Europe. Twenty or so years ago, Europe rejected the “brave new world” of genetically engineered seeds in spite of the promise of higher yields. According to the article, which used United Nations data, the U.S. and Canada have not reaped an advantage in yields when compared to modernized Western European agricultural producers like France and Germany. Western Europe led Canada over rapeseed production, before and after Canadian rapeseed became GE. Rapeseed is used to produce canola oil. The cost of a 50,000 seed bag of conventional rapeseed is $85. A 50,000 seed bag of GE is $153. No difference in corn yields was noted between U.S. and Western Europe. Higher yields for non-GE sugar beets (source of “granulated” as opposed to cane sugar) continue in Western Europe. GE sugar beets have supplanted conventional sugar beets in the U.S. within the last ten years. A study in 2013 comparing trans–Atlantic yields by Jack Heineman, professor at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, found that Europe hasn’t been penalized in any way by not making genetic engineering one of its biotechnology choices. The article also points out that in the U.S. the use of toxins that kill insects and fungi has fallen by one-third, while in France it has fallen by 65 percent. Herbicide use in France has fallen 36 percent while in the U.S. it has risen 21 percent. Monsanto, which is in negotiations to merge with Bayer, has more powerful herbicides com-

ing on line as U.S. and Canadian farm weeds develop resistance to Roundup. By 2025 U.S. corn is projected to have 14 GE traits and it will survive spraying by five different herbicides. Monsanto is already building a factory in Louisiana to manufacture Dicamba, even though GE Dicamba-resistant corn has yet to be approved by the EPA. Note that the agrochemical giants sell farmers both seeds and herbicide sprays. Expensive “designer” seeds need ever more costly and environmentally questionable herbicide(s). The AgChem companies claim that only by their methods can we hope to feed the projected 10 billion humans who might reside on the planet by 2050. A close scrutiny of the environmental, social and health consequences of the modern agricultural methods is in order; i.e. how healthy are these humans going to be? Regenerative agriculture has taken on that challenge and is providing an alternative. Regenerative agriculture seeks to build soil health and regenerate unhealthy soils. Robert Rodale of the Rodale Institute put forward the concept of “organic regenerative agriculture” before his untimely death in 1990. Regenerative agriculture is defined as a holistic approach to growing as much food using as few resources as possible in a way that revitalizes the soil. Synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers are avoided as disrupters of soil life. (Obviously eschewing chemical fertilizers would go far in resolving emissions of nitrous oxide into the atmosphere.) The goal of organic regenerative agriculture is achieved by maintaining a high percentage of organic matter in soils by composting, mulching, cover cropping, crop rotation, green manures, and minimal tillage. Apparently it has been determined scientifically that these practices contribute to carbon sequestration by natural processes of photosynthetic removal and retention of atmospheric carbon dioxide in soil organic matter. The continued on page 36

BAKESHOP Order Thanksgiving Desserts Today! taking orders for holiday pies & more! Treats are available when the sign is out!

5853 Jarmans Gap Road, Crozet 434-960-5872 mycakebyrachel.com

BLUE RIDGE FAMILY PRACTICE

Your primary care. The way it's meant to be. Health insurance not giving you good healthcare? Blue Ridge Family Practice offers a better way:

welcome!

A personal relationship with a doctor who knows you Same and next day appointments with extended visit times Talk to your own doctor when needed, including evenings and weekends $15-60/month, depending on age. No copays for visits. Use your insurance for tests and specialists Questions? Call or email!

Modern medicine, old-fashioned service Caring for adults and children of all ages Maura R. McLaughlin, MD www.blueridgefamilypractice.org info@blueridgefamilypractice.org (434) 409-3637 Located in Crozet on Rt. 250 in the Shoppes at Clover Lawn, across from Harris Teeter and Blue Ridge Builders Supply

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

Western Albemarle Second Quarter Real Estate Report

Crozet’s Real Estate Market Hums Along by david ferrall | ferrall@crozetgazette.com

The third quarter of 2015 was a banner period for real estate sales in Crozet. Sales were up 20 percent, but prices and costs were flat. That welcome combination wasn’t matched this year. For the third quarter of 2016, total sales in Crozet were down 13 percent, yet the median price for a property in Crozet rose 9 percent to $424,000, and the cost per finished square foot of space rose 4 percent. This sales decline was in contrast to Albemarle County as a whole, where sales rose 2 percent (see attached sales chart provided courtesy of Nest Realty). The median sales price in the county rose 6 percent to $343,000. Much of the price increase in Crozet can be attributed to dropping inventory, and the resulting average days-on-market falling 40 per-

cent from 52 days last year in the third quarter to only 31 days in 2016. The fact that homes for sale in the past quarter spent on average three weeks less time on the market before selling is a boon to sellers, but continuing inventory scarcity could frustrate buyers. There were 75 total sales in Crozet in the third quarter of this year, with only one property at 1440 Plains Drive selling for more than $1m (it will be excluded for statistical purposes). The average price of all new homes in Crozet rose 13.5 percent to $444,000. Sixty-one of the sales were detached properties, 13 were townhomes. There were four land sales in the quarter, down from seven last year. And there were only two distressed sales, thankfully down from three in 2015. We hope to see this number go to zero in coming quarters. Of the 61 detached homes sales, 12 were for properties on

CHART COURTESY NEST REALTY

first time, up 6 percent from the same time last year. The average size was up 5 percent to 3,298 finished square feet, and cost rose as well to $188 per sqft. In contrast, the 39 re-sale detached properties sold at an average of $401,000, with a cost of $152 per sqft. The average price across all detached home sales in Crozet was $473,000, up 12 percent from the same time last year. There were only 13 sales of attached homes in the quarter, down 35 percent from the same

an acre or more, which tend to be in outlying areas. These sales represent 16 percent of the total number of sales for the quarter, which is slightly lower than the usual norm of about 20 percent of all detached sales. Twentytwo of the sales were for new construction, down from 26 sales at the same time last year. Thirteen of this year’s new construction sales were in Old Trail. Westlake had three sales, then a couple each in Haden, Wickham, and Foothills. The price average price of these new homes topped $600,000 for the

continued on page 29

For over 35 years, the Green Olive Tree, Inc. has gladly accepted donations of toys, shoes, clothing, household goods, books, linens, and kitchen items that are available to the community at low prices. Please visit us anytime! The third full week of every month is an $8 bag sale. Looking forward to your visit! the Coat Drive: Saturday, No-www.gotcrozet.org • 434-823-4523 BUSINESS HOURS: vember 5th. At Emmanuel &CHRISTIAN THRIFT STORE 100% VOLUNTEER, NON-PROFIT, SERVING SINCE 1979 MON. - SAT. 11 AM - 4 PM Holy Cross. Thanksgiving service, November 24 at 10am.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church 7599 ROCKFISH GAP | GREENWOOD, VA 22943 | 540.456.6334 | emmanuelgreenwood.org 3.4 miles west of Western Albemarle High School on Route 250

JOIN US FOR SERVICES. ALL ARE WELCOME.

May we live in Christ and seek to do His Work from this place.

NOVEMBER 24: ONE SERVICE, 10 A.M. THANKSGIVING

Services at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

Holy Eucharist with Children’s Worship 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Adult Choir

Christian Education 10:00 a.m. Nursery Care Available Join us in the Parish Hall for Coffee Hour at 10 a.m.

THIS MONTH NOV. 5 8 a.m.

NOV. 5 afternoon

NOV. 6 10 a.m.

Warm Coat Distribution at Holy Cross Episcopal Batesville

Warm Coat Distribution at Emmanuel Greenwood Emmanuel House of Pancakes (E.H.O.P.)

NOV. 24 Thanksgiving (One Service) 10 a.m. NOV. 27 Advent Wreath Workshop 10 a.m.

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

130 NEW YORK TRACE, GREENWOOD

AUGUSTA REGIONAL SPCA’s

• 12.57 acres • PRIVATE 5 +/– acre stocked pond • HUGE Blue Ridge Mountain views • 2 bedroom home • Western Albemarle schools • Walk to Pollak Vineyards! MLS# 553418 $359,000

Join us for the ARSPCA’s Furry 5K! The race will be held on Sunday, January 1, 2017, 10 a.m. at Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton, VA. Supporting Meals on Wheels for 20 years

David H. Ferrall

Associate Broker, Nest Realty

Walk, Run, come to have fun!

No dog required but our furry friends are encouraged to participate! Prizes will be awarded in human and pet divisions! Race starts at 10:00 a.m.

Entry fee: $25 10/16-12/31 and $30 on race day Race day registration from 9-9:45 a.m. Pre-register online, in person, or by mail. Visit our website for further details!

df@NestRealty.com

YOUR LOCAL SOURCE FOR LOCAL, ORGA

434.882.LAND (5263)

Crozet

www.greatvalu.com

Where respect for YOU is ALWAYS in stock

CharlottesvilleFamily Favorite Award Winner 2015

November Specials

Organic POTATOES 5 lb. bag

$4.99

Organic CARROTS Organic ONIONS 1 lb. bag $1.29

$1.49 per lb.

Stop in and shop for all your Thanksgiving meals!

Natural Fresh Turkeys & Turkey Breast Come in and place your order early! This year we also have LOCAL FRESH TURKEYS

Happy Thanksgiving to our neighbors and friends!

Western Albemarle’s Hometown Grocery Store Since 1946

5732 THREE NOTCH’D ROAD • CROZET

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

ReStore’N —continued from page 1

Haircuts|Beard Trims|Shaves

Crozet’s Local Burgers, Shakes, Fries, And More!

Free eyebrow, ear & mustache trim with haircut Straight razor shaves include hot lather, hot towels & aftershave

Check out our new menu!

Taco TuesdayS!

$1 Tacos

Find us on Facebook!

Mon. Tues. Thurs. & Fri. 7:30 - 5:30 Saturday 7:30 - 3

Yummy

Smoothies & Shakes!

Walk-Ins; No Credit Cards

1/2 dozen

Wings

only $5.50

mon. – Sat. 11 – 8

SERVING CROZET SINCE 1933

IN CLOVER LAWN ON RT. 250, ACROSS FROM HARRIS TEETER

1202 Crozet Avenue 434-823-4223

Mulch & Compost Double Ground Hardwood Mulch Pine Bark Mulch Black, Red, Brown & Natural Colored Mulch Organic Compost

CROZET, VIRGINIA

434-466-2682

www.charlottesvilleselfstorage.net

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

1/2 OFF FIRST MONTH’S RENT* *EXPIRES 11/30/16

• Onsite Resident Manager • More Secure with Coded Gate • Well-lit for Your Convenience • A Fully Paved and NEW CLIMATE Fenced Facility CO N T R O L L E D UNITS

Your Neighborhood Self Storage at Crozet Call Marsha Hall Greene to Rent or Reserve Today

434-823-2340 MENTION THIS AD FOR MOVE-IN SPECIAL!

5390 Three Notch’d Rd | Crozet, VA 22932

Preschool Ages 2 ½ - 5

A gentle, safe and loving atmosphere for young children to begin to explore the world and to prepare for kindergarten.

Summer Camp Ages 3 - 6

recapped the proposal for the board and no supervisor had a question on it. Board chair Liz Palmer, supervisor for the Samuel Miller District, opened up board comments by saying that she has experience in water demand and water capacity analysis. “I know it’s never the average that’s used, it’s always the peak use. There are reasons for that. If you use the average, all the days you’re above the average you’re going to be getting into trouble. I looked at these numbers and I thought that 400 gallons per day was a more reasonable value to use than 250 as the peak value.” She calculated that the enlargement shown by Sprouse would easily reach the daily water limit. Palmer said she had read the minutes of the Planning Commission’s 6-0 vote to deny the amendment and noted that the plan to expand the size of the operations on the property five-fold had raised a concern by one commissioner, as well as other speakers from the public, that if the changes were granted and the new businesses in fact needed more water than was available, that they would request access to public water. It would be hard for Supervisors not to help. But public water hook-ups to properties outside growth areas are not allowed. “I’m concerned it would be very difficult to say no to changing the limit or allowing a hook-up to public water,” she said. “I don’t want to put any future board, or the applicant, in that position, so I’m going to vote no.” Scottsville Supervisor Rick Randolph followed. “The proposed expansion of the size of

the building and the nature of the operation, in my judgment, will have a high probability of exceeding the maximum of 1,62 gallons per day and thus be inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. So, I will vote against.” White Hall District Supervisor Ann Mallek said, “We have an existing permit which was decided by the Board of Supervisors with clear intent on the size and consumption.” She reminded the board that the history of ReStore’N Station includes a Board of Zoning Appeals ruling and a Circuit Court ruling that “upheld the original intent of the board,” she said. She noted that Sprouse had not appealed that ruling. “The owner has a reasonable use of the property,” Mallek said. “The larger buildings were also asked for in 2010 and they were denied then and they should stay denied now.” She cited negative impacts on Rt. 250 traffic and to Freetown, which was represented at the meeting by Jason Crutchfield. “If the board eliminates part of the original conditions set, we will truly be setting a precedent and we’ll be beset by others looking to undo their special permits,” Mallek asserted. “The application is neither compelling or even warranted.” At this point it appeared that the vote that had stood in September, 3-3, a tie, could be coalescing again. County Attorney Greg Kamptner proposed that he be allowed to draft a motion. Then Rio Supervisor Norman Dill announced that he would be voting against as well. That simplified the task of drafting the motion. In the end, the vote against was 6-0. The Station has the deal it started with.

Close to Crozet, Charlottesville & UVA NUMEROUS SCHEDULE OPTIONS Half Day, Extended Day & Full Day Programs

DISCOVER... CREATE... HAVE FUN!

(434) 979-2111 www.millstoneofivy.com

ReStore’N Station on Route 250.

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

CROZET ARTISAN DEPOT

Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian Church

where creativity meets community

a place where: Skeptics are Welcome Broken Lives are Mended Jesus Christ

OVER 60 LOCAL ARTISTS In the historic train depot at: 5791 Three Notch’d Road Crozet, VA 22932

is the Message Join us Sundays for worship at 10:45am. We are located at 8312 Brooksville Rd., Greenwood, VA

434-205-4795 WED-SAT 10-5 & SUN 12-5

WWW.CROZETARTISANDEPOT.COM

November Featured Artist

For more information please go to our website:

www.lebanonepc.org Pastor: Rev. Michael Payne PH.D.

Daniel C. and Minnie (Garrison) Via raised their family on the North Fork of the Moormans River in upper Sugar Hollow. Their property was surveyed for inclusion in Shenandoah National Park in 1926 as tract # 42. There is a stone from their chimney in the memorial at Byrom Park.

“There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Nations, cultures, arts, civilizations these are mortal... But it is immortals whom we joke with, work with, marry, snub and exploit.” C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory

PEG SHERIDAN

Watercolors and hand-painted clothing Second Saturday Reception Nov 12th from 4-6pm

Honoring the Mountain People By Sally James The sun rises late and sets early for families living in a hollow. The work is still steady, rain or shine, light or dark, and it’s the kind of work that makes muscles ache and bones tired, but it’s satisfying. Productive. Worthy. And working with family binds the family tightly together. This life was disrupted for those folks who lived in what is now Shenandoah National Park. And 80 years later, one has to search diligently to find hidden traces of those communities. Thousands of visitors to the Park have hiked, driven, picnicked or camped over and through homesites, property lines, gardens, roads, churches and mills, and have been completely unaware of what once existed there. No more. On Saturday, November 5, at 1 p.m. at Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Preserve Park, the Albemarle Blue Ridge Heritage

Project will unveil a chimney memorial built with rock from the Zermie and Addie Shiflett home place that once stood not far from this new location. The chimney is a symbol of and a memorial to the mountain life lost when SNP was created. A bronze plaque has been mounted listing the surnames of the families found in research. When funding allows, a postand-beam shelter will be constructed that will house informational panels and host cultural events. Come join the celebration November 5 for the dedication of the memorial and enjoy mountain music and refreshments. Help make history alive again as we bring new life to these old stones. Consider contributing to the ongoing work of the project: visit the BRHP website at www. blueridgeheritageproject.com/ albemarle/, and the ABRHP Facebook page for more information.

Nancy Fleischman Principal

An independent agency offering a choice of companies.

Let us compare for you.

crozetinsurance.com

• Half-day for 2 ½ years to Pre-K • Friendly, Loving, & Experienced Staff • Nurturing, Christian Environment • Affordable Rates • Pre-K Spanish Enrichment

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

by John Andersen

Worship Service Sundays • 10:30 a.m.

Weight Loss Takes Time

FOLLOWED BY FELLOWSHIP 5804 Tabor Street, Crozet www.taborpc.org • 434-823-4255

Shenandoah Valley's premiere outdoor store since 1987.

1461 E. Main Street • Waynesboro • 22980

540-943-1461 • RockfishGapoutfitteRs.com

If you have a passion for helping others, Interim HealthCare might have the right job opportunity for you. Personal Care Aides Home Health Aides LPN Private Duty RN

Call: 434-295-5501 Interimhealthcare.com/teamvirginia

Mindfulness Meditation LOCAL MUSIC LOCAL FOOD LOCAL VIBE

Wednesdays at 7 PM Come join us! Beginners welcome

whitehallmeditation.org

To some of you, this is not an issue. Through a combination of an active lifestyle, healthy eating habits, and favorable genetics, you’ve been able to maintain a healthy body weight. But to many, weight loss seems a consuming and impossible subject, and through the same combination of lifestyle, eating habits, and genetics, you may currently find yourself far from your ideal body weight. Discussing weight is a very touchy subject. It is far too easy to compare ourselves to others and feel inadequate if our body doesn’t look like that of a runway model or movie star. So, let’s first dispel any notion that there is a specific body mass index or fat composition that is a reflection of perfect health. Who is healthier, someone with 10 percent body fat (very very thin) but who smokes and drinks and does not exercise, or someone with a 30 percent body fat who exercises regularly, doesn’t smoke, and has healthy eating habits? The answer is obvious, yet we do tend to focus so much on waist size and weight. However, we also have to realize that body weight is important. A healthy body weight often (but not always) reflects a healthy, active lifestyle. I am not suggesting that everyone should weigh the same as they did in their 20s. However, if you currently weigh 40 or 50 pounds more than what you did in your 20s, I think it is okay to say that is a problem. I think it’s okay to say that being obese is not consistent with a healthy active lifestyle. More so, I think it’s important to realize that being significantly overweight and out of shape is limiting your potential to be the best

“you” that you can be. Carry around a 40-pound bag of mulch. It’s hard work! And it makes exercising very hard! Frankly, the more overweight a person is, the harder their journey back to fitness is going to be. It can be very overwhelming and seemingly hopeless in finding where to start. In a world of South Beach Diets, recovery milk shakes, and 6 Minute Abs, there is sadly so much confusing and misleading information on the best ways to lose weight. And to make this all seem even more frustrating, our bodies are incredibly efficient machines! Let me illustrate this. One of the pinnacle endurance events is an Ironman triathlon: 2.4 miles of swimming, followed by 112 miles of cycling, followed by 26.2 miles of running. On average, a person completing an Ironman in a “middle of the pack” time will burn somewhere around 8,000-10,000 calories for the event! So if we take into account the fact that these athletes will often eat around 3,000 calories during the event, how on earth does our body come up with the other 6,000 calories?? The answer is in our body’s energy stores. For the welltrained triathlete, there may be approximately 2,000 calories in the form of stored glycogen in the muscle and liver. So that leaves about 4,000 calories unanswered. These would come from fat stores. Fat is a very efficient energy source for our body, so much so that one pound of fat can fuel us for approximately 3,500 calories, according to conventional calculations. So, taking all of this into account, someone going out

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

and completing an Ironman, 170 miles of human-powered motion, may expect to lose only just over 1 pound of fat. That sure can make the 2-mile walk you were planning seem fairly pointless as a way to lose weight. But it is most definitely not! I illustrate the Ironman case above just to show that we need to be realistic with ourselves when we consider the best ways of losing weight. Contrary to claims by the diet books or weight loss nutrition products, weight loss is a very slow process. And as much as exercise is a critical part of that process, it is certainly not the main driver of the weight loss. That role goes to your nutrition. Changing your diet is the main way to lose weight, but starting an exercise program will further inspire you to keep up a healthier diet, and when you start to gain fitness, you will actually want to exercise more, and then in turn continue to eat better, and then in turn start losing weight! It is a wonderful cycle. So where to start? 1) You need a goal. Only you can decide where you are and where you want to be. Create a goal, and as scary as it might sound, share it with somebody.

Your friends and family will most likely be amazingly supportive and encouraging if you’re willing to share your goals. 2) Assess and change your diet and eating habits. Seek a professional if needed. Avoid sugar like the plague. Avoid processed foods. Don’t drink soda, sports drinks, juice, or even diet soda. Drink water. 3) Start a regular exercise program. As a start, find a way to give yourself one hour, four to five times a week. Walk. Run. Cycle. Swim. Just move. Get outside. Remember that your current weight and fitness status has absolutely nothing to do with your self-worth. You are important and of high worth no matter where you are in your journey! But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t care about getting healthy and fit. You’ve got one life and one body. Take care of them! (Note: All calorie amounts described here are rough estimates based upon current knowledge of exercise physiology. However, one thing we know is every person is different! The numbers provided above are simply to paint an “average example” of calorie expenditure in an endurance event.)

The start of the CATHalf at MIller School. Photo: Dave Pike, DNA Movement.

Second Annual CATHalf Trail Half Marathon The second annual CATHalf Trail Half Marathon was held at the Miller School of Albemarle on Saturday, Oct 29. The race, put on by the Charlottesville Area Trail Runners and sponsored by Crozet Running, had 111 runners toeing the line on one of the prettiest days of the fall. The course is 13.5 miles of challenging, technical terrain

that winds through the beautiful and expansive grounds of the Miller School. The overall men’s winner was David Hryvniak in an impressive time of 1:31:38, while the women’s champion was Anna Purcell in 1:58:14. Both winners are from Charlottesville. Plans are set for the third annual CATHalf next fall!

Be Par t of t h e S to ry We need more books! Our library is busier than ever, and there’s more work to be done. - Patron visits have more than doubled - Circulation averages more than 80% over last year Every item in the building has been paid for in full, thanks to the support of you and your neighbors. Any donation made goes directly toward purchasing books.

It’s what’s inside that counts. Donate today at: buildcrozetlibrary.org/give 1990’s

Library use more than doubled

2012

Construction begun for new Crozet Library at corner of Crozet Avenue and Library Avenue

G I V I N G T R E E L E AV E S M a k e U n i q u e C h r i s t m a s P r e s e n t s !

You still have an opportunity to donate $1000 in recognition of a special friend, organization, teacher, or family with your gift to our fabulous, new Crozet/Western Albemarle Library. Stop by the library and read up on the company you will keep as a leaf on the giving tree.

To order a leaf, stop by the circulation or call 823-8420. 2013

Funds successfully raised for all furnishings

2013

New Crozet/Western Albemarle Library opened in September

2014

Library use more than doubled

2015, 2016, 2017... Fundraising continues to fill library’s shelves with books

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

TRICK-OR-TREAT, CROZET!

AND SHOU

P FAMILIES

MEINHOLD FAMI

PHOTO: PAMELA

CARTER AND THOMAS MANIS

CAIRNS, FOOTHI

LL CROSSING

Reader-submitted photographs from another great Crozet Halloween!

THE PESCH

EYLA DURNIEN

PHOTO: CLAIRE

FISHER

PHOTO: KRISTIE SHIFFLETT LY

ANSEL GRIMM

PHOTO: MOLLY MIRACL E

KWAY PHARMACY Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;LOUGHLIN AT PAR

CHRIS & TEDDY VAN VLE ET AT NORTH BRANCH SCHOO L

CORMAC & NUALA

THE KOSER FAMI

LY ON THE LAWN

PHOTO: MIKHAL

SALZBERG

THE GUYTON FAMI

THE TRICK-OR-TREAT

ERS OF LIBERT Y HA

photos@crozetgazette.com

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

Crozet

Weather Almanac

SEPTEMBER 2016

CRAFT BEER • LOCAL MUSIC • FRIENDS • GOOD TIMES LIVE MUSIC THURSDAY – SUNDAY POKER & GAME NIGHT MONDAYS, STARTS @ 6 PM OPEN MIC NIGHTS WEDNESDAYS 6-9 PM

s (2-4) • NOV 25 D e b deater ra G W ee uy & 17 Fireside Acous T he t J i c o S hn • N OV essi 20 -4) on La g Ward B a e r n OV ) (2 d s : w • NO 5 G Da • N Moon V vid 6 Pa ul

Burke w/ Bill St aton 9 Jason OV 1 &M N • H o ’s t u z 5 s u i ch Z • NOV 12 ael end V i O 1 r 3 N F • Cle M t t co Link & l & S l a 4 a l m tt r h Thom NOV J Ke Mars • o a ) h s 9 n Gu (7m nn uy

n( so

bel Bailey & Sam Kelly (2 z, Isa - 4) e p o • DE g Trio • NOV 11 And hL n i R C1 a r n o a r s e a S w Ko Gr e 8J n, / Curtis Pr w 1 da y o r u s in c e en ksb OV w hn N e & & T • T D ) d ebr o vi 7- 9 a Da G s:

By Heidi Sonen & Roscoe Shaw | weather@crozetgazette.com

1 (7-

OV • N

riesen Trio • NOV 27 Teen vo n B Tale nt: J.J. :A 26 , Nick Cardoni & Annabet Ad a r h M nna J OV w/ cNa oJ •N NOV 10 Fireside A u ry c m o ) • u stic ara o ton ksb (2 -4 w S ( ess Te ranco i on F o

Crozet Gets More Snow Than the North Pole Crozet gets more snow than the North Pole, more rain than Portland, and is hotter than Miami Beach during July afternoons. That all sounds crazy but it’s true. Climate can be weird. Also, figures don’t lie but liars frequently figure, so I’ve done some number twisting to come up with some strange climate facts. Heidi is just rolling her eyes. First, the headline: “Crozet gets more Snow than the North Pole.” This is definitely true. Santa Clauseis generally too busy to take accurate snowfall measurements and there isn’t much else up at the top of the world so we don’t know for sure. But the generally accepted annual snowfall at the pole is only about six inches. Crozet, by comparison, averages 18 inches, which triples Santa’s total, although the snow definitely melts faster here. The North Pole is so cold that the air contains very little moisture and is essentially a very cold desert. Because of this, Atlanta and the North Pole are roughly tied for snowfall. Clearly it cannot be true that more rain falls in Crozet than in Portland, Oregon. After all, Heidi and I lived in Portland and were avid rollerbladers back in the trendy 90s. Our biggest

skating hazard was moss that grew on the sidewalks and bike trails. Also, you had to watch out for banana slugs, which, in fact, look just like a peeled banana left in the drizzle. Disgusting. Rain seemingly fell all the time between November and April and it wasn’t uncommon to go a month straight without a single glimpse of the giant, gorgeous, snow-covered volcanoes. But when you check the annual rainfall totals, Crozet weighs in with 46 inches of rain a year with just 37 inches for Portland. We get heavy rains here and get it over with. In Portland, light rain and drizzle just go on and on and on. The catch is that Portland gets rain about four times as often as we do when you look at the hourly reports. So maybe we have convinced you of the first couple of climate crazies, but it must be hotter in Miami Beach than Crozet. In July, our average high temperature is 88.4, which is slightly warmer than the Miami Beach average of 88.3. Crozet certainly gets more days over 95 which are almost unheard of at Miami Beach. The catch here, of course, is that on July afternoons, sea breezes kick in along continued on page 37

SEASONAL SELECTIONS LUMBER JILL (MAPLE SMOKED LAGER) BLACKBERRY/RASPBERRY SOUR BLEND (ADVENTURE COLLABORATION) (EARLY NOV)

MELANGE Á QUA (HOLIDAY SPICED ALE) SCOTTISH ALE w/ LOCAL HONEY (EARLY DEC) MONDAYS: Beer Specials 3-9 PM WEDNESDAYS: 1/2 Price Growler Fills 3-9 PM

NOVEMBER 3, 10, 17: 7 - 9 PM FIRESIDE ACOUSTIC MUSIC NOVEMBER 11: RED, WHITE & BREW DAY Wear Red, White & Blue, Get Pint Discounts NOVEMBER 21: 7:30 - 9:30 PM CROZET BOARD OF TRADE MEETING NOVEMBER 25: BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS

M&W: 3-10PM T: CLOSED TH-SAT: 11AM-10PM SUN 11AM-9PM

6135 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Crozet | 434-823-4878 | prnbrewery.com

NOW SERVING THE ENTIRE CROZET COMMUNITY! TAKE-OUT • DRIVE-UP • CALL and PICK-UP • CALL for DELIVERY • or EAT at PRN!

CALL 434-996-2625 FOR DELIVERY

ON A COLD NIGHT, ORDER A HOT DINNER DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR! OR CALL FOR PICK-UP. We will cater your business lunch, or sporting event... and just about anything you can throw our way.

BREAKFAST — LUNCH — DINNER

OUTSIDE PRO RE NATA BREWERY ON ROUTE 250 IN CROZET OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 7AM - 9PM

rgical family h.

tients.

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

CLIP THIS AD & GET

$20 OFF

By John Andersen, DVM gazettevet@crozetgazette.com

YOUR FIRST VISIT! • Routine health care • Advanced surgical, medical & dental procedures • Family-friendly office— bring the kids! • Traveling Vet available for housecalls

Down But Not Out

Dr. Michael Rose Dr. Kim Bohne Dr. John Andersen Dr. Kristin Heilmeier

434-979-DOGG

Get to know us on Facebook!

1193 5th Street SW • Charlottesville, 22902 • cvillevet.com MOBILE PET GROOMING TO CROZET AREA! Your pet’s appointment includes:

• Clipping, Scissoring or Terrier Stripping • Moisturizing Bath & Hand Drying • Nail Trimming & Shaping • Tear Staining & Ear Cleaning • Teeth Brushing & Glands

Call 434-296-7048

www.animalconnectionVA.com

Celebrating over 30 years of service to our local area We provide medical, surgical and Dental care for your family pet with a loving touch. We are now taking new patients. Call us to set up an appointment today! Medical • Surgical • Dentistry Boarding • Grooming • Laser Therapy Acupuncture • Herbal Rx • Digital Radiology House Calls • Comprehensive In-House Lab

1263 Parkview Drive, Crozet, 22932

434-823-4300 www.crozetvet.com

November is here! Gone is the hot summer and fall we’ve been having, as well as the bugs and humidity! Besides being a very pleasant time of year for us, this is a great time of the year to be a dog. I think every dog has been waiting for 30-degree mornings and 50-degree highs. Wearing their thick coats, Virginia summers are simply harsh on our furry domestic best friends. One of the most common mistakes I see, however, is that people tend to think that just because it’s cool outside, the threat of fleas, ticks, and other parasites goes away. Unfortunately, here in Virginia there are many parasites that are a threat year round that you should be aware of as you continue to enjoy the outdoors with your dog in our relatively mild fall and winter. Which parasites do we still need to worry about? Should we give heartworm and flea/tick preventatives year round? Let’s take this question parasite by parasite: Fleas: The very worst time of year for fleas is from August through late October. During this time, their eggs that are falling into your yard or environment are hatching at an exceptionally efficient rate, and many of our pets are facing huge “flea pressure” every time they go outside. But once we get a week or so with solid overnight freezes, these eggs in the environment will die. However, if just one flea gets inside your home, you will definitely have a flea infestation, no matter how cold it is outside. Fleas live all of their adult life on your pet, but they lay eggs that are slippery and that fall off the furry animal and land all over the environment. If this environment is your home, they will be happy as can be to hatch in your carpet, under your

couch, and even between the tight boards of your hardwood floors. So, although flea pressure outside is very low from mid November through February, your pets can definitely still get fleas if they hang with the wrong pets or if you’ve got some flea-ridden wildlife that comes close to your home. Ticks: Contrary to popular belief, ticks are active year round in Virginia. The worst time of year for ticks is from April through August. During this time, all life stages of ticks are active and there are many waves of hatchings of eggs, which will produce thousands of tick larvae, which are the very very small ticks, the size of the period at the end of this sentence. It is important to know that all ticks have these different life stages; they all have a larval stage and a “seed tick” stage before they turn into adult ticks. There is no good tick. You don’t have to worry about identifying different species of ticks because they all carry different diseases that can make us sick. Lyme Disease, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever—both humans and dogs can succumb to these tick-borne diseases, which seem to become more common each year. But what about when it’s cold outside? When it is currently below freezing outside, you don’t really need to worry about ticks. But when its 35 degrees and you’re in the fields and woods, the adult ticks that have survived through the summer are still hungry and they are willing and able to find a new host in you or your pet. I have personally pulled ticks of my dog when there was a foot of snow on the ground after hiking in the woods. Ticks are survivors!

CROZETgazette Intestinal Parasites: Many different intestinal parasites affect our dogs here in Virginia, with hookworms and whipworms being the most common. These cause weight loss, diarrhea, and intestinal problems. They have a sometimes very complex life cycle, but ultimately adult worms living in an infected dog/canine will shed eggs in that animal’s feces. The eggs of hookworms and whipworms are stable and infectious in the environment for years. That means that during the winter, when it’s 20 degrees outside, those frozen whipworm eggs are still infective if your dog happens to ingest them. Common routes of infection are from our dogs eating fox or coyote poop while hiking in the woods/fields. They also may get some dirt that has eggs on their paws, and then ingest the eggs when they groom themselves clean. Heartworms: Heartworms are a major problem in infected dogs. They are literally spaghetti-sized worms that live in the heart and lungs of infected dogs! Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes, so the active season for transmission here is from March through October. The risk of getting infected in December through February is very low, however not impossi-

NOVEMBER 2016 ble if we have some of those rare 70 degree weeks in the wintertime. As you can see, overall the risk of acquiring internal and external parasites certainly goes down in the late fall and winter, but unfortunately it never goes away, and I do commonly see dogs with these parasites all year long at our office. The best way to avoid them? Use preventatives year round. Heartworm prevention is extremely safe and easy—it is a chewable pill given once a month and not only does it do a fantastic job preventing heartworms, but it also does a very good job preventing new infections with intestinal parasites as well. The latter reason is why I never miss a dose of heartworm prevention in my own dogs over the winter. Flea and tick preventatives are also very safe and do a great job of killing fleas and killing ticks before they’ve had a chance to spread disease. There are many different types of flea and tick prevention, and a discussion with your vet can lead you to choosing the best option for you and your pet. I always tell new clients from out of town that “here in Virginia, we’ve got all the parasites, and we’ve got ’em year round.” Despite that, we live in an awesome climate and the fall and winter are the best time to get outdoors with your dogs!

Crozet

YMCA

New Program

After School Enrichment

Monday-Friday 2:30–6 pm • Transportation provided • Licensed program, quality care

PiedmontYMCA.org 434.205.4380

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

Serving Crozet & Surrounding Areas Since 1980

CALL TODAY! 434-823-4622 We Offer Duct Cleaning

Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

24 HOUR ANSWERING SERVICE

“Where Quality Counts” 5391 Three Notched Road, Crozet, VA 22932

General Meeting

Monday, Nov. 21 7:30 p.m. •••

Pro Re Nata Brewery

6135 Rockfish Gap Turnpike in Crozet

••• The CROZET BOARD OF TRADE is an IRS-recognized non-profit organization of western Albemarle business owners and other concerned citizens, founded in 2003, whose purpose is the economic and civic development of Crozet.

NOVEMBER 13 10:00 A.M. Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Field School 1408 Crozet Avenue Fr. Joseph Mary Lukyamuzi Holy Comforter Catholic Church

Warriors Fall as Black Knights Unload Second-Half Onslaught By Jerry Reid jerry@crozetgazette.com Last Friday night at a home game, the Western Albemarle football team looked upbeat and ready to secure their fate regarding the playoffs and maybe even a home game in the regionals. But the Charlottesville Black Knights’ big plays late in the game ruined those WAHS hopes in a 56-35 loss. When they roll into Albemarle High School this Friday night for the regular season finale, the best the Warriors can finish now in the Jefferson District is 4-3. Albemarle, coming off of a thrilling 17-15 victory over Monticello, can finish 6-1 in the district if Western isn’t ready to win. The Warriors will need a four-quarter effort like the first half of the Charlottesville game to finish with some momentum on their side. It was an emotional Senior Night game for kicker Andreas McCullough, all-around player Peter Slechta, Victor Becerra (receiver and defensive back), Tareek Washington, Chris Valente, Noah Yourkavitch, Tristan Ingersoll, defensive leader Noah Crutchfield, linebacker Peter Buetow, co-captain Ryan Adcock, Mark Henley, Luke White, Dylan Hahn, and Trayanov Lyubo. On a bittersweet, chilly night, this group of Warriors likely had played their last home game. The sophomore leader to start the game was Jack Weyher. He zipped down the left sideline with 9:44 left in the first quarter after snaring a Derek Domecq pass. He caught two other passes on the opening drive, with Becerra adding a timely catch. Darren Klein added runs to help put the Warriors up 6-0. But Charlottesville answered with a rushing score despite the defensive efforts of Joey Bowen,

Jarrett Smith, Klein, and others. The Warriors stumbled on the first two plays of their next drive, but Klein, Domecq and Yourkavitch mixed passes and runs from there, with Klein pounding the Charlottesville defensive line for a six-yard TD dash and a 13-6 lead with 4:22 left. Charlottesville answered despite brilliant defensive work by the Warriors’ Luke Tenuta and ran for another TD as the first quarter expired, taking a 14-13 lead with a 2-point conversion. The Warriors opened the second quarter with a turnover on downs after a spotty drive that sputtered out. The Black Knights took over on their 22, but a Smith tackle stopped them, leaving them with fourthand-five at their 21. A fake kick caught the Warriors off guard, and Lorenzo Louderback bolted up the middle on a pass play that ended 79 yards later in the end zone. Missing a two-point try, Charlottesville led 20-13. Still sputtering, the Warriors punted the ball on the next series and the Black Knights took over only to see Weyher come up with a highlight reel interception. The Warriors started a grinding drive that ended with a two-yard carry by Domecq for a score, followed by his two-point run that put the Warriors on top 21-20. Next Charlottesville found itself facing a third-and-four at their 35 after an Adcock stop. Weyher again intercepted a Rakeem Davis pass to close out the first half. Charlottesville opened the second half and, helped by a face-mask penalty, ran for big chunks of turf, punching in a score from the three yard line to take a 26-21 lead after a missed PAT kick. The Warriors struggled to answer that score and punted with less than six minutes left in the third. continued on page 37

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

Stellar Season Carries Volleyball into Playoffs By David Wagner david@crozetgazette.com The Western Albemarle volleyball team has been impressive in 2016. A record of 22-3 overall, 12-2 in the Jefferson District (second place) has the Warriors poised for a post-season run. It started on Halloween night at Western Albemarle as the Warriors defeated Monticello in the quarterfinals of the Conference 29 tournament. Western won in straight sets 25-9, 25-20 and 25-15. Senior outside hitter Alema Atuaia led the way for the Warriors with 12 kills, 8 digs and 3 aces. Senior middle blocker Courtney Berry added 9 kills, senior outside hitter Olivia Nichols tallied 9 kills and 7 digs, senior right side hitter Adriana Bland had 7 digs and senior setter Andrea Vial amassed 34 assists in just three sets. The win advanced the Warriors to the conference semi-finals, where they will face the Spotswood Trailblazers. Western defeated Spotswood 2-1 in an early season tournament at Fluvanna. Along with the Spotswood win, the Warriors notched a number of significant non-district wins during the season. They also defeated R. E. Lee (2-1) and Broadway (2-0) at the Fluvanna tournament. Then at the Albemarle tournament, Western beat North Stafford (2-1), Atlee (2-1) and Brooke Point (2-1) before falling to Stone Bridge (1-2) in the championship match. Their only

other losses of the season came at the hands of Jefferson District foe Powhatan (1-3) and (2-3). Western also nabbed two big victories in district play over Albemarle (3-0) and (3-2). Other than the Powhatan losses, the Warriors dropped only three sets during the entire season in district play, the two versus Albemarle and one more in a 3-1 win over Fluvanna. They won 10 of their 14 district matches in straight sets (3-0) and won 39 of 45 in the 14 matches. The conference semi-final match versus Spotswood was too late for this edition. Seniors Atuaia, Berry, Nichols, Bland and Vial have put up big numbers over the course of the season. Middle blocker Berry has been dominant at the net all year long. She led the team in kills (242), points (133) and blocks (39). Her strong play at the net will be key for the Warriors moving in the playoffs. Outside hitter Atuaia has been a pleasant surprise for Western Albemarle this year. A transfer student, Atuaia has given the Warriors great allaround effort. Being tied for second on the team in both kills (143) and digs (139) is a huge bonus. She also ranked first in aces (36) and third in points (126). Outside hitter Nichols has continued her solid play with 143 kills (second), 136 digs (third), 16 blocks (third) and 89 points (fifth). Setter Vial leads the team in assists with 481 and continued on page 37

JV Football Marches to Championship Game By David Wagner david@crozetgazette.com After starting the season 2-and-1, then losing their first two district games by a total of eight points (24-21 versus Monticello and 12-7 versus Powhatan), the Warriors’ junior varsity football team finished the year in spectacular fashion, winning five in a row to qualify for the JV Championship game. Following the Powhatan loss, in which a game-winning touchdown pass was called back for holding, the Warriors reeled off wins over Orange County, Louisa County, Fluvanna County, Charlottesville and Albemarle. The win over Albemarle catapulted the Warriors into the title game. On Halloween night at Western, the Warriors hosted the Albemarle Patriots with the winner advancing to the championship. Most of the first half was a back and forth defensive struggle. But late in the second quarter the Warrior offense got on track. Following an Albemarle punt, the Warriors got great field position at the AHS 43 yard line. After a sack and a 7-yard pass by Wyatt Hull to Wyatt Thomas, the Warriors called a time out with 1:50 to play in the first half. Coming out of the time out, the Warriors struck with a 42-yard touchdown pass from Hull to Michael Asher. Harley Davis kicked the extra point and Western led 7-0. On the first play of the next drive quarterback/defensive

8:30 am - contemporary worship 10:00 am - Christian Education Hour 11:00 am - Traditional Worship

back Hull intercepted an Albemarle pass, giving the Warriors great field position again at the AHS 46. Next Hull went deep down the left side to Asher for a 46-yard touchdown pass that put Western on top 14-0. The two touchdowns came only 30 seconds apart, giving Western momentum and confidence. The Warriors received the second half kick-off and went right back to work. Hull capped off an 8-play, 83-yard drive with a 45-yard TD run. Davis added the extra point and the Warriors led 21-0. Albemarle answered on their next possession with an eightplay, 68-yard drive of their own to cut the Warrior lead to 21-7. Cooper Cramer scored from four yards out on a run. Cramer had five carries for 30 yards and a touchdown on the drive for the Patriots. After a botched field goal attempt on their next drive, the Warriors forced an Albemarle punt and took over at the AHS 30 yard line and iced the game. Running back Thomas started the drive with a 7-yard run and finished it with a 6-yard touchdown run. Hull ran for 22 yards on three carries in between the Thomas runs. Davis drilled his fourth extra point of the night and the Warriors, up 28-7, cruised to victory. For the game, Hull finished with 101 yards rushing and a touchdown on 19 carries. He also had an interception and was four for five passing with continued on page 37

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

BY DR. ROBERT C. REISER

crozetannals@crozetgazette.com

TMJD

Crozet Convenient Care CliniC

noW oPeninG at 9 aM DailY · coughs, colds, and sore throats · ear infections · fever and flu like symptoms

540 Radford Lane, Ste 250 Charlottesville (located in the Blue Ridge Shopping Center)

(434) 823-7896 Mon. - Fri. 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Sat. - Sun. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

www.augustahealth.com

· insect bites, skin rashes, and sunburn · nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea · urinary tract infections · blood draw for lab · minor suturing · sports and camp physicals · tB skin tests · immunizations: Flu, tDaP, and tetanus

Fall has arrived in the ER. The new interns are developing some confidence, the senior residents are developing some leadership and so I can relax my summertime hyper-vigilance a little bit and observe the passing parade of life in the ER. There is happiness when pain is alleviated, sadness when a life ends. There is grit and resilience in the face of unbelievably bad news and bad luck. There is frustration and tears at one more setback, however slight. There are parents who care unceasingly for children who will never become adults no matter how many decades pass. I have never once heard them complain. There is often gentle humor, too, for no one could face so much suffering without an antidote. On a recent shift a new intern rushed over to me, breathless and slightly panicked. “Come quickly, I think my patient is having a stroke! He came in for an ankle sprain and while I was taking his history he suddenly lost the ability to speak, right in front of me, like mid-sentence!” I went to the bedside to find two agitated nurses and a patient who looked terrified. His eyes were wide open, darting in every direction. His mouth was also wide open. A silent scream. “Sir, are you having trouble speaking?” Garbled gargling sounds rattled around deep in his throat as he vigorously nodded his head. “Can you close your mouth?” I asked him. He waggled his jaw a little and then emphatically shook his head no. “What happened?” I asked him. “Yaaagghn,” was his strangled reply. “Well, he is not having a stroke,” I told the nurses and

the intern. Everyone including the patient looked relieved. “But maybe you could work on your bedside manner a little, doctor. I think you may have bored him into this predicament. “What?” “Yeah. Listen to him, he is telling you what happened. Sir, what happened just before your mouth got stuck open?” “Yaaagghn!” “Well, there you have it then,” I said as if it was now so obvious that even an intern would get it. To their puzzled looks, I explained, “He yawned so hard while you were talking to him that he dislocated his jaw. It is stuck open. That is what he is saying—‘Yawn’.” I reassured the patient that we would be able to relocate his jaw easily in just a few moments. The human jawbone (mandible) is attached to the temporal bone of the skull via a small joint called the temporomandibular joint or TMJ. You can feel your TMJ if you place your index finger in your ear or just in front of your ear and open and close your mouth. Now wiggle your jaw from side to side to get some idea of the different motions this joint can accomplish. Many of you probably already know where your TMJ is; TMJ dysfunction (TMJD) with pain occurs in 20 to 30 percent of adults and can be quite troublesome. There are really few good treatment options. The best direction I heard a dentist give a patient with TMJ had nothing to do with soft diets or night splints but was rather his observation. “You carry your stress in your jaw.” Recognizing this as true, the patient subsequently did much better. I guess we all have to

continued on page 41

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

carry our stress somewhere. The TMJ is a ginglymoarthrodial joint. This Scrabble-worthy word means the joint can both hinge and slide at the same time and that is precisely how and why they can spontaneously dislocate. The first inch or so of mouth opening is a hinge motion, the next inches are a forward sliding motion. Put your fingers back on your TMJ and open your mouth slowly and widely and see if you can appreciate this (Not too widely though!). You should be able to feel the mandible slide forward as your mouth opens wide. My patient’s mandible had slid

so far forward with his giant yawn that it had dislocated out of its socket and gotten stuck wide open. We sedated him and the intern carefully stuck his gloved thumbs into his mouth. I cautioned him to avoid placing his thumbs atop the molars. He pressed the mandible firmly downwards and backwards and it slid back into place with a chomping sound as the molars came back together. Hence my warning about the molars. Don’t ask me how I know this. Let’s just say for a while I carried my stress in my thumbs.

Real Estate

total sales of 2015! Typically this time of year our thoughts are turning towards the holidays. But this isn’t a typical year as we are constantly reminded by the daily barrage of election coverage. Regardless of the vote outcome in November, the local real estate market promises to remain robust. The main drivers are low inventory, active buyers, and phenomenal interest rates. In fact, Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey states that rates have remained below 3.5 percent over the last 16 weeks, which mark an historic low. This low is appealing to buyers as it increases their purchasing power. While there remains anxiousness that rates may increase, most experts don’t expect them to exceed 4 percent through 2017. So it remains a great time to buy and sell in Crozet, which should continue in coming quarters.

—continued from page 16

time last year. All of this year’s sales were in Old Trail. Four of the sales in the quarter were for new construction, down from six last year. Prices continue to rise, though, with the average townhome property coming in at $305,000, up 9 percent from the third quarter last year. Average and median prices for new construction were both in the $430,000 range. Crozet could benefit from some more affordable options for new townhouse properties. Year-to-date there have been 216 sales in Crozet, down from 221 through the first three quarters in 2015. Total new construction sales are down to 62 from 75. There have already been three sales this month, and there are currently 56 pending transactions, many of which could close in the quarter. Time will tell if sales will top the 289

David A. Maybee, DDS

Family Dentistry $775,000,000

is the annual consumer spending on

toothbrushes. Why not get a free one from your dentist?

New Patients Welcome!

434-823-1274

No Babysitter? No Problem!

Keep an eye on your children with our playroom cam

crozetdentistry.com Ad design and copy provided in part by fifth graders at Brownsville Elementary School

540 Radford Lane, #100 • Across from Harris Teeter, behind BB&T in Crozet

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

It’s All Greek to Me by Clover Carroll | clover@crozetgazette.com As we gather around the Thanksgiving table later this month, we should give thanks for the many influences that enrich the English language. I have written previously about words and expressions derived from French and Latin; this month I would like to give thanks for the many thousands of words contributed to English by the Greeks— which may be the most fundamental influence of all. In fact, if I could invite a few ancient Greeks to my Thanksgiving dinner to thank them personally, I would. I might thank the noted healer Hippocrates (c. 460-370 BC) for the Hippocratic Oath, parts of which are still used in most medical schools today, which requires a new physician to swear to uphold specific ethical standards. I would surely invite the seminal philosophers (or lovers of wisdom), Socrates and Plato, whose influence is still felt in the wide educational use of the Socratic Dialogue method of questioning, or the concept of a platonic love, a non-sexual variety that leads us to contemplation of the divine. Of course I could not omit Odysseus, hero of Homer’s epic poem, whose title denotes a long journey full of unexpected adventure—an odyssey—or Achilles, hero of the Trojan War (believed to have been fought in the 12th century BC), since pecan pie is my Achilles heel! But beyond these easily recognizable allusions to Greek literature and mythology, are you aware of the hundreds and thousands of everyday words that come directly from Greek? There are far too many to mention here, so our exploration must be a marathon—a 26.2mile race named for the battlefield where the Athenians defeated the Persians in 490 BC. Young messenger Philippides ran this distance south to Athens to notify his countrymen of the hard-won victory—after which exertion, he dropped dead! According to Herodotus (484-c. 425 BC),

known as the Father of History, Pan, the god of wild places and animals, helped to win this battle by causing a noisy stampede of animals that instilled great fear in the Persians—resulting in our word panic. In fact, the word alphabet itself derives from the first and second letters of the Greek one (alpha and beta), and the word etymology, or the study of word origins that we are using here, is also Greek, with etym meaning true and logos meaning word or study. Logos becomes a suffix on thousands of scientific words, as well as giving us logic, logistics, and dialogue (i.e., words shared between two people). Our well-attended feast might resemble an ancient Greek symposium—a drinking party at which ideas might be discussed or stories told. This concept has evolved to refer to a formal meeting at which experts discuss a particular topic, generally without lubrication! To this end, let us hope some of our guests have charisma, or sparkling charm, from the Greek word meaning “gift of grace.” We would not want them to be laconic, using few words to produce terse and concise speech. Spartans, a warrior people who preferred action to words, were known for their austerity in all things and frowned on verbosity; Sparta’s location in Laconia gave rise to this word. At our gathering we might be celebrat-

ing that cornerstone of democracy—or government (cracy) by the people (demos)—the election that will have just taken place. Similarly, aristocracy means government by the “excellent” (arist), and later, wealthy. Some fear a dynasty, from dynamis, meaning power. But I hope we won’t dwell long on politics, as we are all sick of the subject! This word stems from the title of a book by Plato’s student, Aristotle (384322 BC) that deals with “the things concerning the polis,” meaning city or citizenry. This word also gives us acropolis (high city) and metropolis (mother, or central, city). In the days after Thanksgiving, we will probably need to visit the gymnasium for some physical exercise (from physi, meaning natural), to work off all those extra calories! Gymn meant nude, and the gymnasium was the area where athletes prepared for a public contest, usually naked and coated with olive oil to make their skin glisten. We might we go to church—whether Protestant, Catholic (universal, which originally meant encompassing all varieties before it adhered to one Christian denomination), or other— where we would hear a discussion of theology, i.e. the study of God (theos), as well as readings from the Bible, so named from the Greek word biblos, or book. With philos meaning love and grapho meaning write, we also get bibliophile and bibliography (a written list of books). In fact, since Greek was the language of the Mediterranean

Ancient theater at Delphi

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

HOURS: Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. X-Ray Services Available On Site

Mark Keeley, MD Amie Munson, MD Statue of Pheidippides along Marathon Road north of Athens, Greece

region for centuries, the New Testament was originally written in Greek. If we decide to visit the Paramount or Live Arts to see a play, we must acknowledge that ancient Greece was the birthplace of classical drama. Plays were originally sung as lyrics to honor the god Dionysius, and later added poetry and action. The theater was a natural “seeing place” built on a terraced hillside, and the orchestra, or “dancing floor,” was the flattened terrace at the foot of the hill where the chorus of 12 to 15 people danced, sang, or commented on the action with a collective voice. Later, playwrights added a backdrop that stood behind the orchestra and came to be known as the skene. Thespis, the first individual actor, gave us the word thespian. I can’t do this topic justice here, but I will simply add that tragedy (goat song), comedy (village revel), and satire (short comic burlesque) all had their beginnings in classical Greek drama. Let us hope that no one at our Thanksgiving dinner requires medical attention—but surely some of us will discuss our health! Beyond the Hippocratic Oath, the impact of Greek on scientific and medical terminology is profound. Biology is the study of bios, or life; pathology of pathos, or suffering; gynecology of gyno, or woman (a root shared with androgyny or misogyny); ophthalmology, of the eye—the list goes on and on! In Greek, elektron, meaning “beaming sun,” was used to name the highly valued, glowing, fossilized tree resin amber because, according to myth, when the son of Helios (the Sun) was killed, his mourning sisters became trees and their tears turned to amber. But

it was the beaming sun meaning that caused this word to be used for the fundamental particle that produces electricity. Chronos, meaning time, gives us chronology and chronological; psychiatry means the medical treatment, or healing, of the soul—personified as the goddess Psyche. Among other conditions, psychiatrists study phobias, or debilitating fears, such as agoraphobia, fear of crowds, named for the agora, or market, in every Greek town, or acrophobia, fear of heights (such as the acropolis), and claustrophobia, fear of closed spaces. The list could go on and on! I think you will agree that it is no euphemism, or sugarcoating (eu = good + ism = a thing done), to say that Greek provides a cornerstone of the English language. Since the Romans conquered Greece relatively late in ancient history (146 BC), many Latin words were originally derived from Greek as well. Greeks are right to feel proud of their myriad contributions to western culture, including language, science, literature, and philosophy—as dramatized to exaggerated comic effect in My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002). Before we leave our Thanksgiving celebration, let us raise a toast to Greece for these many, foundational contributions: yamas! For more Greek language roots, visit www.enhancemyvocabular y.com/word-roots_ greek.html and/or https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ Greek_and_Latin_roots_in_ English. And for a wonderful survey of ancient Greece’s contributions to western civilization, read Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea by Thomas Cahill. Happy Thanksgiving!

• •

Russ Sawyer, MD Anne Boyland, NP

New Patients Welcome!

434-823-4567 • 1646 Park Ridge Drive • Crozet

John W. Clayton & Son Doublegrind Hardwood Mulch Pine Bark Mulch Composted Horse Manure Screened Topsoil Brick Sand Blue & Brown Driveway Gravel Custom Application of Lime & Fertilizer

P.O. Box 167, Ivy, VA 22945 johnwclaytonandson@earthlink.net

AugustA Audiology AssociAtes is celebrAting 20 yeArs of service for your heAring heAlthcAre needs! We are the only center in the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding areas that offers complete evaluation & management of your hearing healthcare needs, including:

Complete Assessment of Hearing, The Vestibular System and Auditory Processing.

stAte-of-the-Art heAring Aid technology: To help you hear what you have been missing, our hearings aids are available in different styles and a wide range of prices for your budget! We Specialize In Custom Earmolds For: Musicians, Hunters, Swimmers, Nascar Fans, MP3 Players, Industrial Employees and MORE! Our Services Also Include: Assistive Technology For Personal Listening, T.V., and Telephone We care about you and your family! We are here to serve you!

Call 540-332-5790 to schedule your appointment! Julie Farrar-Hersch, Ph.D., Clinical Audiologist 540-332-5790 • Augusta Health Medical Office Building 70 Medical Center Circle, Suite 204 • Fishersville, VA 22939

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

A Nest Box for the American Kestrel D a v i d White, a former neighbor of mine, sends a Christmas card each year that is a gift in itself. The homemade card contains original artwork on the cover and an original poem inside. Last year, his poem about the American Kestrel (a falcon that in former years was often referred to as a Sparrow Hawk) really touched my heart. As someone who cares deeply about our natural world, I was delighted to read David’s beautifully worded and informative paean to this bird of prey. The inspiration for this poem was also of great interest to me. David is involved with a program to encourage folks to put up kestrel nesting boxes. The American Kestrel is said to have declined by 66 percent between 1966 and 2014. One problem for this little falcon—just as it was for bluebirds—is the loss of dead trees in which to nest. When folks “clean up” their landscape, snags are one of the first things to go. Because Eastern Bluebirds benefitted greatly by the erection of boxes just the right size for them to nest in, many organizations are now working to get folks to put up kestrel boxes. David is a volunteer with one of those groups. Of course, as is the case for many organisms these days, the kestrel is also undoubtedly suffering population declines due to loss of food, the result of the loss of habitat for prey species. Nowadays most large acreages, whether they comprise farms or simply land surrounding homes, are kept cut most of the growing season. In addition, they contain no hedgerows or brush and few trees and shrubs, all of which are necessary for the insects, spi-

ders, mice, lizards, and other animals that feed kestrels. If the smaller animals have no place to live and reproduce, then the bigger animals that feed upon them, such as kestrels, cannot possibly survive even if they do have a suitable nest box. I am deeply saddened by the huge amount of land in Virginia that people maintain in a condition unable to support wildlife, even though they are not really making use of it either. It is a terrible waste of a natural resource. Land is supposed to be productive, utilized by plants that can provide food, shelter, and nesting sites for animals. Or, if you prefer, the land around homes could provide food for people, which would make it productive and useful. But the lawns that we’ve been taught to surround our homes with, if unused as a place for entertaining or playing, are simply a waste of precious land. Another factor in the decline of the American Kestrel is pesticide usage that kills the animals the kestrel depends upon for food. Direct poisoning could also be a factor. Some years ago, a property near where I live supported an American Kestrel. Although the plant growth around the house was kept short by haying, the plants along the roadway would sometimes manage to get fairly tall before the highway department would come along and cut them down. In what most people would consider an “overgrown” area, the kestrel and I saw a life-supporting environment along the highway right-of-way. Sometimes when I drove by on my way home from a trip to town, I would spot the kestrel perched on a wire near the un-mown roadway edge where it was watching for prey. Or if I was lucky, it would be hovering

A kestrel nest box in suitable habitat might help the American Kestrel (seen here in a Christmas card painting by David White) from further population declines. Photo: David White.

high in the air over that mass of plants, waiting for just the right moment to zoom down to catch some hapless critter within them. One day I was dismayed to come by after someone had pesticided the area! The sprayed plants were turning brown and dying, losing their ability to feed the critters that fed the kestrel. Additionally, because herbicides are poisons, the small animals (which are not particularly noticeable to humans) among the plants would be directly harmed. It is unfortunate but true that many people do not realize that herbicides sold for killing unwanted plants are lethal to many kinds of animals as well. Although I saw the little raptor hovering that day over the pesticided plants and watched it dive into them, I never did witness that scene again at that property. If you own land that could support an American Kestrel family, I do hope you will consider putting up a kestrel box. You can find many sites online that sell kestrel boxes or you can call around to local shops that sell bird supplies to see if they have them. You can even build your own box. Many books are available that give the specifications and directions, or you can find this information online as well. Building a box is a great wintertime activity, which is why I decided to write about kestrel boxes now. To entice you even more, here is David White’s poem (with his permission) from last year’s Christmas card. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

THE SPARROW HAWK It lives in a hole, eats bugs, snakes and voles, and flies on scimitar wing It hovers in space, the breeze in its face; its cry makes the countryside ring A dove or a falcon? We’re sometimes confused for their size is somewhat the same But different are they, like night from the day, and Kestrel is its true name It graces our fields, our meadows and vales, but its numbers diminish each year For its home in that hole in a tree, you see, has vanished to make the land clear In His infinite wisdom, looking down from above He suggests that man intervene To build a new house for tiercel and spouse as they dine on vole fricassee A Sparrow Hawk once, a Kestrel today; whatever the name we apply Our world is enhanced by their grace and their beauty as they ply their way ‘cross our sky As they look downward in seeking their meal, it’s only fair that we lend a hand To brighten their world, for it is ours, too; our mission: to freshen the land So light be our touch; for surely this much we can do to declare our net worth: To respect every creature, to heed our good Teacher, and forget not our Mother: Earth.

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

inthegarden@crozetgazette.com

“The Best Time to Plant a Tree... …was twenty years ago. The second best time is now”. - Chinese Proverb Sage advice. I’m going to assume that you missed the twenty-years-ago deadline, so we’re indeed talking about now. Or the coming weekend, perhaps. Buying The Tree Now is the best time to buy a tree as well, since deciduous species have gone dormant. Avoid the temptation to buy the biggest tree you can find. First, it will be much more difficult to handle and will require a larger planting hole. Second, it is not likely to become established as quickly as a smaller tree. The smaller tree will probably catch up with its bigger brother in a few years. Once you get your tree home, if you’re not planting it immediately, put it in a shady location and water it once a day. Digging The Hole You can find a lot of rehashed wisdom on the size of the planting hole, pretty much boiling down to “bigger is better.” Many sources recommend a hole that is three times the diameter of the plant’s container. That said, one study I read said there was no significant relationship between size of planting hole and the tree’s establishment. (They did state that the size of the tree is significant. In temperate climates, generally allow one year per inch of the tree’s diameter for establishment; i.e. a two-inch diameter tree should be pretty well established in two years.) So, no need to overdo it; a

planting hole that is 2X the diameter of the root ball (or container) should be adequate. If you’re fussy like me, you might want to remove the turf from the planting hole area before digging. That way you don’t have grass popping up in your backfill later on. For the actual digging, I sometimes use my little Mantis tiller to break up the soil if I’m digging a very big hole. The downside: you then have to go back and use a shovel to remove the soil from the hole. Dealing with the backfill will be easier if you pile it onto a tarp, a large piece of cardboard, or even into a wheelbarrow. The depth of the hole is more significant then the diameter. The top of the root ball should be no lower than the soil grade. In fact, with our clay soils, it’s not a bad idea to have the root ball sitting one or two inches above grade. If you get overly enthusiastic and make the hole too deep, put some backfill in and be sure to tamp it down well. Otherwise, the tree will settle too deeply into the hole and possibly drown. To give the tree’s roots a better chance of penetrating the wall at the edge of the hole, score the sides a bit with a digging fork or cultivator. Removing The Tree From The Container This can be a tricky process. One big no-no: don’t attempt to yank it out by grabbing the trunk. Instead, lay the tree on the ground and gently tug at the container while another person grasps the trunk. If the container doesn’t come off readily, cut through it with your pruners or a sharp knife. One or two

cuts should allow you to peel the container away from the root ball. At this point you may be confronted with a mass of roots circling around the edge of the root ball and a tight mat of roots at the base. If not dealt with, these roots are not likely to spread out radially. Instead, they will circle the plant, at the very least restricting its growth, and possibly killing it. If practical, tease the roots apart with your fingers. If this isn’t working, take a knife and make four cuts vertically down the root ball. Losing some roots or soil in the process is not a big deal. Placing The Tree And Filling In The Hole Make sure the tree is standing straight in the hole. This is your one and only chance to do this. A tree planted with a slant will straighten up on the new growth at the top, but the original slant of the trunk will always be there. Spread the roots straight out from the tree as much as possible. To keep them heading in the right direction, try weighing them down with some dirt or a small stone. And what should you be putting back in the hole? SuperDuper Topsoil with Fertilizer you bought at the garden center? Absolutely not. This can lead to “clay-pot syndrome,” where water collects in the hole and rots the roots. Just replace the soil you took out, breaking up large dirt clods and removing big rocks. If you have some compost lying about, add a little bit to your backfill, but no more than 10 percent of your mix. As you fill in the hole, tamp down the soil with your hands or gently with your feet. You need to get rid of

air pockets, but you don’t want to make a brick from the clay. If you planted your tree a couple of inches high, make sure the backfill meets the edge of the root ball, then tapers gently away. Mulching And Watering Cover the entire planting area with an organic mulch to a depth of three inches, but do not put any mulch within four inches of the tree trunk. Water thoroughly and deeply immediately after planting, then once or twice a week thereafter for the next year. Staking… Or Not Staking trees is not always necessary. A deciduous tree with a heavy root ball should be pretty stable, especially in the winter when the leaves are off. An evergreen tree, or one with a smallish root ball, would be more liable to tip. If you want to play it safe, put in three stakes, making sure that you put the rope/wire through a short length of old garden hose to avoid chafing. Don’t stake too tightly. The trunk should sway a bit in order to encourage stronger growth. And stakes should be removed after two years.

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

community events NOVEMBER 5

ABRHP Memorial Dedication

The Albemarle Chapter of the Blue Ridge Heritage Project will dedicate a memorial chimney to the Albemarle families who were displaced in the creation of Shenandoah National Park Saturday, November 5, at 1 p.m. at Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Preserve Park in Blackwells Hollow. To reach the park, follow Garth Road to the Piedmont Store in White Hall, go around the curve onto Rt. 810 (do not go straight up to Sugar Hollow). Follow Rt. 810 for 7.8 miles; the park entrance is on the left. The park is approximately 45 minutes from Charlottesville. The ceremony will include a group photo of descendants, whose family names are recorded on a bronze plaque mounted on the chimney. The chimney is phase one of the BRHP project. The final phase is the construction of a post-and–beam shelter near it that would be suitable for hosting reunions.

NOVEMBER 12

Second Saturday Art Receptions

Art on the Trax will present ”A Collection of Photographs” by Stacey Evans during the month of November, with a Second Saturday Artist Reception on Saturday, November 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. Stacey Evans began her photographic career in middle school as yearbook photographer. She went on to study photography at Virginia Commonwealth University and received a bachelor of fine arts degree in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Currently, Stacey works as an artist, educator and commercial photographer. Her clients include educational institutions, small businesses and individuals. She is adjunct faculty at Piedmont Virginia Community College and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, as well as an artist-in-residence in the Albemarle County school system. She exhibits her work regionally and is a resident artist

at the McGuffey Art Center. Stacey lives in Charlottesville with her husband and fellow artist John Grant. At the Nov. 12 reception The Art Box will be serving up its famous ice cream sundaes topped with fruit from local orchards. Art on the Trax is located at Creative Framing and The Art Box, 5784 Three Notch’d Road in. Across the street, Crozet Artisan Depot is presenting the beautiful watercolors and handpainted garments of Peg Sheridan during November. Peg Sheridan will be at the opening reception. in the historic Crozet train depot. Artist Peg Sheridan makes her home in Staunton, Virginia. She has been painting with watercolors for about 36 years, and teaching painting classes for about 16 years. She is a signature member of the Virginia Watercolor Society, and has won several awards for her paintings. Peg especially loves to paint outside (or, en plein air). She recently was a juried participant in the Bath County Plein Air Festival, for the fourth year. Peg also enjoys painting on silk and rayon, which is very similar to watercolor painting. Her customers like the fact that each piece is unique. She also teaches classes in silk painting. All events are free and open to the public.

NOVEMBER 12 & 13

Artisans Studio Tour

The 22nd Annual Artisans Studio Tour around Charlottesville will be held November 12 & 13. The free, self-guided tour of 23 studios hosting 42 artisans has an added bonus: in each studio you can enjoy refreshments provided by area food artisans. Follow the map provided at www.artisanstudiotour.com for a look inside the life of a craftsman. Tour goers will see displays of some of Virginia’s finest crafts including pottery, furniture, weaving, fabric design, jewelry, stained glass, clothing, baskets, wood turning, and more. There

will be artisan demonstrations, opportunities to learn about the working processes in each studio, and some hands-on experience. The tour provides an excellent opportunity to purchase the work of talented area artisans The Artisans Studio Tour was founded in 1994 to enhance the community’s awareness of professional artisans living and working in the region. Tour artisans have gone through a rigorous approval process that ensures that the crafts are of the highest quality. Held annually on the second weekend in November, the tour is a cooperative effort of the participating artisans who are collectively responsible for the costs of producing the tour.

NOVEMBER 13

Crozet Community Orchestra Concert

The Crozet Community Orchestra Concert, directed by Phillip Clark and joined by cello soloist Andrew Gabbert, will perform a free concert featuring works by Faure, Rachmaninov, Vivaldi and Chabrier at Crozet Baptist Church, 5804 St. George Ave, on Sunday, November 13 at 4 p.m. For program details, please visit the CCO’s website, www. crozetcommunityorchestra.org The CCO will perform its Holiday Concert Saturday, December 10, at Crozet Baptist Church at 4 p.m. The CCO will present a Holiday Repertoire in collaboration with the Crozet Community Handbell Choir. The program includes, among other works, last year’s popular Midnight Clear for handbells and full orchestra. The CCO is sponsoring an adult string program at the Batesville Market. These ongoing weekly group classes are led by CCO Director of Music Philip Clark and are geared to adult beginners (age 14 and up) or those returning after a long absence from their instrument. NOTE: Classes have been changed to Thursday nights 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm. The Batesville Market is located at 6624 Plank Rd, in Batesville. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring your instrument and a

music stand, if possible. Help is available arranging instrument rental or repair. The cost is $12 per class or $40 monthly. A limited number of need-based financial scholarships are offered. The CCO is a 501(c)(3) Virginia non-profit corporation. Contributions are tax deductible and very much appreciated. Mailing address: P. O. Box 762, Crozet VA 22932.

NOVEMBER 16

Brownsville Elementary 50th Anniversary

Brownsville Elementary School is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The school is planning a reception on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 6 7:30 p.m. in the school’s community room. The school would like to invite all members of the Brownsville community to attend. The evening will include tours of the new additions to the school, a slide show presentation, and organizers will honor principals and staff—past and present. For more information, contact Teresa Tyler, Assistant Principal, Henley Middle and Brownsville Elementary at (434) 823-4393, ext. 51011.

NOVEMBER 21

Nelson County Community Orchestra Concert

Nelson County Community Orchestra will perform a free concert November 21 at 7 p.m. at Rockfish Valley Community Center. Under the direction of guest conductor Rick LaRue, the NCCO will be playing fun and familiar movie themes including: Colors of the Wind, Lord of the Rings, and Ashokan Farewell, as well as other classical music favorites. It will also featuring local jazz artists accompanied by the NCCO and young musicians of the Music Magic Nelson String Education Program. Anyone interested in joining the NCCO is welcome at any time, at any playing level. NCCO provides a friendly, fun orchestra environment. trombone, tuba, oboe and bassoon players particularly needed, in

CROZETgazette addition to strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. All ages and levels are welcome, with repertoire arranged to match the skills of members. Rehearsals are Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at Tuckahoe School in Afton. For more information, contact Ellen Neal at info@nelsoncco.org or 434-263-4745.

DECEMBER 3

Shop Without your Kids!

Mount Ed Baptist Church in Batesville will host Kids’ Afternoon Out on Saturday December 3 to give parents a chance to shop without the kids in tow. The church will offer an afternoon of fun, games, crafts and snacks for children between the ages of 6 to 12 between 2

NOVEMBER 2016 and 5:30 p.m. Registration will start at 1:30 p.m. To register early, please email Lori Taylor at lagswt@aol.com. For questions, please contact Betsy Johnson at 434-806-3158. Mount Ed Baptist Church’s address is 1610 Craigs Store Road in Batesville. From Crozet, take Miller School Road 5 miles to Plank Road. Turn right onto Plank Road and then take the next left, Craigs Shop Road. Go 4/10 miles and turn right. The Church is on the top of the hill. The church will host its annual Christmas Program Sunday, December 18 at 6 p.m., including refreshments and finger foods afterwards in the social hall. Everyone is welcome.

Donald J. Rusina Donald J. Rusina, age 82, passed away at home in Crozet Virginia on Friday, October 28, 2016, due to complications with lung cancer. Husband of Barbara Rusina (deceased) for 55 years. Father of Susan R. Bracker (Ken), Kimberly Rusina-Paz (Franklin) and John C. Rusina (Becky). Son of the late John and Catherine Rusina. Brother of John J. Rusina (deceased) and Frederick C. Rusina. Grandfather of Edmund, Donald, and Sarah Bracker, Jeffrey and Emily Paz, and Jacob Rusina. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Donald was born on July 9, 1934 in Joliet IL. A bricklayer by trade for 35 years, he was a partner in Rusina Masonry until 1987. Donald and Barbara relocated to the French Quarter of New Orleans in 1987 where they opened Fahy’s Irish Pub and the Irish Shop of New Orleans. Donald retired to Crozet in 2011. Family, friends, and members of the Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Club, New Orleans Downtown Irish Club, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Priory of St. Bernard de Clairvaux:

Sovereign Military Order of the of the Temple of Jerusalem, French Quarter Patio Planters, French Quarter Citizens, and the Round Table Club are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Guadeloupe Church: The International Shrine of St. Jude, 411 North Rampart, St., New Orleans, LA 70112 on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to Hospice of the Piedmont, Peter Jefferson Place, 675 Peter Jefferson Pkwy #300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.

Gazette obituaries are just $25 for up to 500 words and include a photograph. Email ads@crozetgazette.com or call 434-249-4211

Serving Western Albemarle Families Since 1967 Robert S. Anderson & John W. Anderson, Jr., D I R E C T O R S

823-5002 5888 St. George Avenue Crozet, VA 22932

BEREAVEMENTS Jonathan David Coleman, 54

September 28, 2016

Shirley McCauley Cook, 83

October 3, 2016

Irvin Russell Baber, 99

October 5, 2016

James Gregory Bourie, 70

October 7, 2016

David Thomas Morris, 66

October 7, 2016

Julia Hawkins Steppe, 76

October 10, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Walker Shifflett, 93

October 11, 2016

Philip Steven Saccacio, 75

October 13, 2016

Karen Kennedy Davis, 75

October 16, 2016

Gary D. Hudson, 57

October 17, 2016

Ruth Simons Gibson, 98

October 18, 2016

Vanessa Fern Keiser, 63

October 19, 2016

Susie Bell Sandridge, 53

October 21, 2016

Emma Mae Steppe, 82

October 21, 2016

Robert W. Kelso III, 62

October 22, 2016

Carroll Steppe, 84

October 23, 2016

Floyd Ray Ridgeway, 65

October 24, 2016

Florence Elizabeth Craig, 96

October 25, 2016

Joanie H. Patriquin, 72

October 25, 2016

Mary Teresa Tankersley Eades, 67

October 26, 2016

Frances Marie Woodson, 50

October 26, 2016

Shirley A. Barbour, 79

October 27, 2016

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

Kids’ Crossword 1

by Louise Dudley 6

9 10

13 14 15

20 21 22

25 26

Solution on page 38

What a Busy Month! ACROSS 1 Tool used to pile up leaves 4 Large flat serving dish 7 Eleventh month 9 Grown-up boys 12 Shenandoah ____ Park 14 Opposite of down 15 Former military people honored Nov. 11 17 Democratic candidate for President 18 Animal symbol of the Democratic Party 20 Dish on the placemat that holds your own food 21 Something to scramble or fry 22 Just a little wet 24 Republican candidate for President 26 Traditional highlight of Thanksgiving dinner 27 First permanent English colony in America DOWN 2 Nuts collected by squirrels 3 ____ Day for voting this year is Nov. 8 4 Popular Thanksgiving dessert

5 Nickname for a turkey or for President Jefferson 6 Do this in a track meet or road race 8 UVA football coach’s first name 10 Mountain ridge between Albemarle and Augusta Counties 11 “Little ____ on the Prairie” 13 Switch back from Daylight Savings to ____ Time in the fall 16 Animal symbol of the Republican Party 17 Fresh apple juice 19 Make apple butter over a fire in this 23 You must do this to buy something (rhymes with May) 25 Smallest chess piece

Farming

—continued from page 15

Rodale Institute’s mantra is Healthy Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People. According to Robert Rodale, with regenerative agricultural practices “Farming becomes, once again, a knowledge intensive enterprise, rather than a chemical and capital intensive one.” There’s so much to relearn regarding organic/sustainable agriculture, which is what most humans practiced well into the early 20th century. I read a recent interview on the website of the Organic Consumers Association with a young third generation farmer, Abdellah Boudhira, from Morocco who chose to institute regenerative farming practices beginning in 2012 in an effort to save his family farm. High yields failed to materialize over decades while costs of hybrid seeds, synthetic fertilizers and toxic pesticides got higher. Boudhira and his father grew tomatoes on the same acreage for twenty years. He was spraying chemicals on his tomato plot up to four times a week. Boudhira wanted to avoid ongoing indebtedness to the seed, fertilizer, and chemical companies. He wanted to sell locally at a fair price, not at a low price to intermediaries that sell high to consumers in both Morocco and Western Europe. Hybrid seeds were first introduced to Boudhira and other farmers in his agricultural community in the 1980’s. The yields were initially higher and the tomatoes were more attractive with uniform size and color. Farmers stopped saving their heirlooms seeds year to year and instead grew only hybrids. Larger agricultural producers

depleted the water table. Boudhira’s family pumped from a well that was 8 meters deep in the early 1960’s. Today Boudhira’s well is 120 meters deep. Climate change exacerbated the insect problem as most of the year it is now warm and dry. Wealthier farmers grow tomatoes and other vegetables in isolation in greenhouses to avoid insect pests. Boudhira no longer monocrops tomatoes year after year. He rotates a variety of vegetables and herbs. He composts garden waste and aged manure. Rotational growing cuts down on insect pests and plant disease. Boudhira says he runs away from anything that warns that a muzzle or gloves are needed for application. He stays away from bank loans as well. According to 2014 GRAIN, small farmers like Boudhira are producing 70 percent of the world’s food on less than a quarter of all farmland. Boudhira advises other farmers to open their minds and be open to changing their practices. Boudhira says, “I am a farmer by choice. My soul gets inspired when I touch the soil and water and when I plant seeds and watch them grow.” To contact Boudhira in Agadir, Morocco: green_moroccan@yahoo.fr

CROZETgazette

Football

—continued from page 26

Charlottesville jumped on the opportunity, breaking off a 65-yard run up the middle by Sabias Folley, and lead 34-21 after Louderback notched a two-point run. The next two drives revived the hopes of the Crozet Crazies with Klein running and Domecq throwing. Big penalties against Charlottesville helped mightily on the first drive, and Domecq found Yourkavitch down the left sideline for a 13-yard scoring play, and a good PAT kick left the score at 34-28 for Charlottesville. The Black Knights were stopped cold on their next possession after

JV Football —continued from page 27

151 yards and two touchdowns. Asher had a huge night receiving with three catches for 144 yards and two TD’s. Thomas added 28 yards rushing on seven carries with a touchdown. The big win put the Warriors in the championship game Monday, November 7 at Powhatan. Powhatan claimed the top spot in the district and gets the right to host the title

Volleyball —continued from page 27

has 88 points from the service line. Vial has made life at the net much easier for the hitters with consistent play and Bland been outstanding for the Warriors defensively and at the service line. Bland led the team in digs with 197 and was second in points (127) and aces (29). Her passing and hustle contributed to Vial’s success at setter, creating more and better chances. Juniors Cassidy Wilson (middle blocker) and Hailey McDaniel (right side hitter) were impact players as well. Wilson was second on the team with 17 solo blocks and fourth with 108 kills. Her solid play has complimented Berry in the middle and gives the Warriors

NOVEMBER 2016 McCullough kicked into the Charlottesville end zone and the Weyher-Crutchfield duo led a strong defense. The Warriors started deep in Charlottesville territory and used Klein’s feet and Domecq’s arm to strike with a 14-yard TD toss to Aidan Saunders. With time running out in the third period, WAHS was up 35-34. But the lead was painfully shortlived. Charlottesville unleashed another big running play, this time Davis ran 67 yards for the TD and then tacked on a twopoint conversion. Charlottesville was up 42-35 and despite good defense from Saunders, Adcock, and others, used their running power to stretch the lead to a final margin of 56-35.

game. In the regular season match-up between these two teams, the Indians came out on top 12-7 at Western. It was a slugfest to the end. The Warriors appeared to go up 13-12 late in the game when Hull hit Asher for a 48-yard TD pass, but it was called back for holding. This should be a great re-match and a highly competitive game. The Warriors confidence is high riding a five game winning steak that just might be the edge they need to come out on top!

Weather

—continued from page 23

the beach, which limit the heat. Also, ubiquitous afternoon thunderstorms usually dampen Miami Beach’s heat. During nighttime, Crozet is cooler with an average July low of 66 versus a sticky 79 degrees in Miami Beach. In January, it’s no contest with Miami Beach averaging a pleasant 68 degrees which is a full 31 degrees warmer than the sometimes snow-covered land in Crozet. October Summary October was warm and dry and very pleasant. The average

high and low were 73 and 50, which is about three degrees warmer than normal. Rainfall was just 1.19 inches, but our water table is in good shape and the growing season is essentially over, so the lack of rain didn’t cause much trouble. The last twelve months have been very warm with temperatures running a full two degrees above our long-term average. This has been true globally as well and 2016 will likely set many global high temperature records. El Nino was very strong early this year, but it has now faded to a weak La Nina and that has already cooled global temperatures to more normal levels.

WORK FOR THE GAZETTE! NEWS EDITOR Job Description The Crozet Gazette is seeking a part-time news editor and reporter who will work 15-20 hours a week writing timely news stories, covering local developments, schools, businesses, etc., as well as in-depth feature articles and reports. Will require some evening hours when attendance at local meetings and other events is necessary. There will be some hours required at our office but there is potential to work from home. Other responsibilities may include posting content to website and social media outlets. Required Skills News editor must possess high-quality writing skills. Command of AP style preferred. Experienced in interviewing and researching. Should be able to generate story ideas, be able to manage several assignments/stories simultaneously and be able to deliver clean copy on deadline. Ability to take high-quality photos strongly preferred. Qualifications • Excellent writing skills • Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines • Proficiency in photography preferred • Familiarity with WordPress preferred • Must have their own transportation for travel for news coverage and possibly local deliveries How to Apply Email applications to jobs@crozetgazette.com. Must include cover letter, resume, three writing samples and references. Photography samples welcome as well. PDF attachments are suggested. __________________

EDUCATION REPORTER The Crozet Gazette is also seeking a part-time freelance reporter who will write 1 – 4 stories per month on local school news. Email jobs@crozetgazette. com for more information. Applications should include cover letter, resume, and three writing samples. Photography samples encouraged as well. PDF attachments are suggested. __________________

depth. McDaniel has done the same at right side, scoring 105 points from the service line (fourth on the team) and tallying 55 kills (fifth) on the season. Their effort off the bench gives SPORTS REPORTER Head Coach Ron Pack flexibilThe Crozet Gazette is also seeking a part-time freelance reporter who will ity in substitutions. This talwrite 1 – 4 stories per month on local high school sports. Photography required. ented, senior-laden team has the Email jobs@crozetgazette.com for more information. Applications should include leadership and experience to cover letter, resume, and three writing samples. Photography samples encourmake a deep run into the playaged as well. PDF attachments are suggested. offs. The potential is there, now it’s time to see what happens.

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

CLASSIFIED ADS

Crozet Gazette Business Card Ads

Independent and Unbiased Investment Advice

Sam Harris

Financial Advisor

434.214.0407 (office) 434.282.4284 (cell) Sam@PiedmontFinancialVA.com

PiedmontFinancialVA.com

Accounting - Bookkeeping Tax Services - Notary Public BY APPOINTMENT

1186 Crozet Avenue In the Blue Goose Building in Downtown Crozet

Phone: 434-823-1420 Fax: 434-823-1610

RAK C NOV R NA S

E P L A T T E R L I O U EMB E R MEN H B R C O T I ONA L S U P U N I T V E T E RAN S O C C L I N TON E L R N I E I D DON K E Y P L A T E D E GG H E E R R A DAM P E T N T RUMP A A T UR K E Y L J A M E S T OWN N

BOOKKEEPER (P/T). 10-12 hours per week at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Greenwood (www.emmanuelgreenwood.org). Experience with fund accounting and PowerChurch Plus desired; confidentiality and professionalism essential. Record contributions; prepare checks; enter payroll; reconcile and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual statements and reports; prepare for audit; help with annual fund. 10-12 hours/week flexible, mostly w/in 9a-4p M-Th. Send PDF resume to applications@emmanuelgreenwood.org. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Sat., Dec. 3, the UMW of Crozet United Methodist Church will have their Annual Christmas Bazaar in the fellowship hall 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Come for breakfast, lunch, and shopping with 20 vendors. Extended hours and more vendors. COMPUTER CARE: Quality computer repair in your home or office. Virus removal, networking, wireless setup, tutoring, used computers. Reasonable rates. Over 15 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience. Please call (434) 825-2743. CROZET LOT FOR SALE: 1.34 acre building lot on Jarmans Gap Rd four minutes from The Square. 180 degree mountain views. Asphalt drive and well in place. Site/soil study complete. $135,000. Tel owner at (434) 981-4705 or email wolfprop erty@mindspring.com. EXPERIENCED SEAMSTRESS with over 30 years of tailoring and garment alterations experience. I work from home in Crozet (Highlands subdivision). Please call for a free consultation. Ruth Gerges: 434-823-5086. FOR RENT: 1200 sq. ft. newly renovated two bedroom home just 5 minutes from Crozet and

20 minutes from Charlottesville. Quiet location, mountain views. $1050/ month. No children, no pets, no smoking please. Call 434-823-1520 for more information.

HOME FOR SALE: Wickham

Pond Subdivision affordable one level living in Crozet/Western Albemarle. Home completed in fall 2014 and meticulously maintained on large corner lot. Large open finished walk out basement with plumbing roughed in for third bathroom. Moving to be closer to family. Low HOA. Priced at $399,900/ MLS#551701. Please contact Debbie at 434-825-9209.

REGISTERED PIANO TECHNICIAN to service your piano. Tuning, in-home repair. Wendy Parham, RPT 434-2189093 or wendyrparham@gmail. com TUTORING: Certified teacher/ experienced tutor in Crozet. Offering PSAT/SAT/ACT/SOL Test Prep, Reading, Writing, Study Skills/Organization, and Homework Help in most subjects/all grade levels. Call 434465-4311. TUTORING PAR EXCELLENCE: Academic Tutoring available in Crozet Mathematics: Algebra I and II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus; Spanish I and II; French. References available. Please call me at 540-45666-82 or email me at tutoringparexcellence@gmail.com

CROZETgazette

NOVEMBER 2016

Crozet Gazette Business Card Ads GENTLY, FRIENDLY DOGS AND THEIR PEOPLE NEEDED Got a potential therapy dog? Looking for ways to make a difference in your community? A Crozet community program aims to bring therapy dogs into additional first grade classrooms at Crozet Elementary School to help kids develop their reading skills. If you are willing to extend your dog training skills, learn basic literacy coaching skills and have a dog with basic obedience skills, we can provide guidance to help you and your dog prepare for testing and registration as a therapy dog team. Must be adult, available for about one hour on one weekday per week during the school year. Please reach out to crozetmtfarm@gmail.com. MOUNT ED CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Mount Ed Baptist Church 1610 Craigs Store Road, Afton VA located in Batesville will be having their Annual Christmas Program on Sunday, December 18th at 6:00p.m. We will have refreshments and finger foods afterwards in the Social Hall. Please come and join us to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. Everyone is welcome. Classified ads start at $16 repeating for up to 30 words. Additional words are 25 cents each. To place an ad email ads@crozetgazette.com or call 434-249-4211

Add yours for as little as $45 a month! Call 434-249-4211 or email ads@crozetgazette.com

McAllister Painting Licensed and Insured Over 20 Years Experience - Free Estimates All aspects of painting Interior and Exterior Gutter Cleaning & Power Washing “No job too small”

Call Todd at 434-960-4775 ALL ENGINES POSSIBLE New location! 6037 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Crozet Open Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8 am - 1 pm; Closed Sunday

Quality Work | Affordable Rates 434.823.8392 434.953.7931 cell www.allenginespossible.com

MATT ROBB Phone: 434.531.6060 Fax: 888.251.3406 EMail: matt@robbconstruction.com 8803 Dick Woods Road Afton, VA 22920

www.robbconstruction.com

FIREWOOD

434-987-4539 Gary Peppe Crozet

Class A Lic. #2705073818A

Resolving your water concerns John Moore Crozet, VA 22932

434-996-9742 434-823-1973 jbmooreservices@gmail.com

we can service your existing equipment water testing • water filtration • water softeners • uv sterilization • well pumps

DISNEY TRAVEL PLANNING Michelle Holzwarth

Concierge-style service from a boutique-sized travel agency with the most knowledgeable travel professional around. All services are completely complimentary. I can assist you with booking and planning your best DISNEY vacation yet, and with a little pixie dust thrown in :).

michelle@dreamersdotravels.com 434-249-7446

Parents of arts-oriented kids attending Western Albemarle Co. public schools—

Get Involved with A.W.E.!

Arts in Western Education needs you!

A.W.E. is a non-profit supporting arts education. Learn more—

Go to www.ArtsInWesternEd.org

Share your family’s weddings, engagements, births, anniversaries, retirements, graudations or special birthdays in the Crozet Gazette for just $25

Contact ads@crozetgazette.com or 434-249-4211

The Nutcracker Albemarle Ballet Theatre presented by

Sunday, Dec 11th at 2pm & 5pm

at the beautifully restored

Wayne Theatre

521 W. Main St., Waynesboro, VA 22980

Tickets: $18 Adults $12 Children, Military, Seniors

CHARLOTTESVILLE

A T

C R O Z E T

bit.ly/NutcrackerWayne â&#x20AC;¢ 540-943-9999