Posted on February 29th, 2008 by Jim Duncan
So say The Daily Progress, WCAV and WVIR. From the DP:The Albemarle County Service Authority is asking residents and businesses of the Crozet area to curtail water consumption for the next few days.A water line break discovered today is limiting the amount of water available to the area.Residents are asked to not wash vehicles and delay laundry until early next week.Restaurants are asked to serve food on paper plates to minimize the number of times they run the dishwasher.The voluntary water restrictions are a “precautionary measure” to ensure that firefighters have enough water to extinguish any potential fires.
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Posted on February 29th, 2008 by Jim Duncan
Mark you calendars, then.Community Workshop for the Western Park Master Plan Scheduled for March 25 Crozet area residents are invited to attend a Community Workshop to discuss their vision for the new Western Park on Tuesday, March 25, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Western Albemarle High School Cafeteria. The goal of this community workshop, which is the first step in the park master plan process, is to solicit comments, advice and suggestions from Crozet citizens about the features they would like to see in the long-term plan for the new Western Park…. A committee consisting of County staff, Old Trail staff, representatives of the Crozet Park Board, the Crozet Community Advisory Council, the Crozet Community Association, and an at-large member will meet regularly to provide direction to the consultant throughout the Western Park Master Plan process. For more information, including maps and graphics of the actual park location, visit the Western Park Master Plan page on the County websiteTo receive email updates about the progress of the project, go to www.albemarle.org <http://www.albemarle.org/> and sign up for Amail, the County’s e-news service.
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Posted on February 27th, 2008 by Jim Duncan
photo credit: JasperYueThis story has been covered several times in the Crozet Gazette; spend some time looking there for more information. Specifically, start downloading the pdfs from August 2007 on for the aftermath of this letter:I am shocked and concerned that the people of Crozet appear not to be alarmed by recurring reports of a mountain lion in their town and vicinity.I live in the Maryland-Washington DC com- muting area and may relocate my family to the Crozet area, so I have visited Crozet many times and read the Crozet Gazette online…. For under- standing, readers should note that this predator is known by several names: cougar, panther, puma, mountain lion, and lion.Apparently the people of Crozet are not aware of the lion’s mortal threat to the community…. And certainly no decisive action has been taken to protect the public, because the lion is still at large after multiple sightings over the last year.I am writing this letter to awaken the Crozet community to the danger of mountain lions to people, especially children, with the hope that citizens will act to avoid a tragedy which will darken the life of the community for many years.Note: the photo is not from this area.Update 02/28/2008: The Daily Progress does a thorough vetting of the Crozet Cougar story.
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Posted on February 21st, 2008 by Jim Duncan
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Soccer field at Crozet Park, Crozet Virginia
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Desperately. Four teams were practicing on the one soccer field at Claudius Crozet Park. Granted, [...]
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Posted on February 16th, 2008 by Jim Duncan
From the News Virginian - Charlottesville investor said Friday that he is considering plans to build a $20-million, 4,000 seat stadium in Waynesboro for a minor or independent league baseball team.Jim Morris said he floated the idea Thursday in a meeting with local business leaders and city councilmen Frank Lucente and Tim Williams. Morris said he wants to gauge city support before moving forward.“I have, in fact, talked to a couple of other people in the baseball world, and both … thought Waynesboro would be a candidate for some type of minor league baseball,” Morris said.The ballpark would be built along the South River near Constitution Park.Morris told those in attendance at Thursday’s meeting at Reo Distribution that he had spoken with a Boston Red Sox official about bringing a team to Waynesboro, according to two people on hand for the gathering.
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Posted on February 14th, 2008 by Jim Duncan
Our old horse barn would slowly become a winery — a climate controlled barrel room, timber framed tasting room, lab and bathrooms were added while lots of stainless steel equipment found its way into the structure…. In the Fall of 06 we crushed our first grapes and are now proud to offer our first wines from that vintage: INAUGURALin•au•gu•ral adjective marking a beginning, first in a projected series.Cabernet Franc—with a strong supporting cast…. Petit Verdot lends additional structure and color.Cabernet Franc (50%), Merlot (25%), Petit Verdot (20%), Malbec (5%)More Info/PurchaseBELATEDbe•lat•ed adjective delayed beyond the usual time…. Silky, Black Currant and Plum fruit, clean lingering finish with just a hint of oak.Merlot (60%), Petit Verdot (20%), Cabernet Sauvignon (15%), Malbec (5%)More Info/PurchaseIn March, we’ll ship our next release “Wooloomooloo” to our Wine Club members.
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Posted on February 12th, 2008 by Jim Duncan
It’s on news stands now, and should be online in the next few days.Pick it up at any of these places - Albemarle County Office BuildingA.M. FogAnderson’s Store (Rt. 151)B & B CleanersBatesville StoreBlue Ridge Builder’s SupplyBright Beginnings (Crozet)Brownsville MarketChiles Peach OrchardCrozet Blue Ridge DentistryCrozet Dairy QueenCrozet Family MedicineCrozet Great ValuCrozet HardwareCrozet LaundromatCrozet LibraryCrozet PizzaCrozet Veterinary Care CenterD & W MarketFabulous FoodsGateway MarketAugusta RegionalChamber of CommerceGreenwood GourmetGreenwood Country StoreHunt Country StoreIvy CornerJMRL Main LibraryJoy MartKing Family VineyardMaupin Brothers StoreMaupin’s Music and VideoThe MeadowsModern Barber ShopMountain Area RealtyMountainside Senior LivingMusic TodayNew Dominion BookstoreOld Trail Golf CourseOld Trail Sales OfficeOtto’sParkway PharmacyPiedmont StoreRice and RiceRockfish Country StoreSecond HeavenThe Snack CornerStarr Hill BrewerySubway (Crozet)Teresa’s CafeToddsbury of IvyU.Va.
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Posted on February 8th, 2008 by Jim Duncan
Thanks to 511 and WCAV:Accident involving truck: - Tractor Trailer Accident: Albemarle County, on I-64 east, at mile marker 114.5, about 15 miles east of Waynesboro. Both lanes are closed, and traffic is backed up about 3 miles…. One of the best things about living in Crozet is that, unlike other parts of the Charlottesville/Albemarle area, there are two routes into Charlottesville - 250 and 64. 250’s going to be slow this morning, but it’s a lot better than if 29 North gets shut down.
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Posted on February 7th, 2008 by Jim Duncan
Brownsville Elementary School is holding a Silent Auction, “Sweets and Treats,” Sunday February 10 from 2-4 PM. The event is free and open to the public, with music by Emily Gary and Tom Pruett, and delicious finger foods provided by Brasserie Montiel and Brownsville Bakers. All items can be previewed online now, and anyone is welcome to place bids online until 8 PM on February 7 or come bid live at the Silent Auction at Brownsville on Sunday.
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Posted on February 7th, 2008 by Jim Duncan
Take a picture of the intersection of 240 and 250…. the Board of Supervisors approved a site plan for a new development at a key intersection in Crozet. The Crozet Gateway project will redevelop a 2 acre site at the corner of Route 240 and Route 250 near Brownsville Elementary School. The existing convenience store will be replaced with two multi-story commercial buildings, a use allowed by-right on the property.
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