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We had a good discussion in December on the RealCrozetVA Facebook page about connectivity between Old Trail (there’s now going to be less) and Henley. That conversation evolved to the topic of pick-up logistics at Henley
From that, I offered/asked Beth Costa, Henley’s principal, to write a story about the pickup changes. She obliged, and I’m thankful.
CROZET COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Crozet Library
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Technically, it’s a Heavy Rescue truck, but apparently they call it a toolbox.
Heavy Rescue’s (sic) carry large quantities of tools, chains, air bags, lights, large cribbing/shoring, hydraulic equipment, ropes, rigging, air, and lighting. Fire trucks tend to carry limited amounts of the above lighting but in very technical situations you need more that was is typically carried. The Vehicle’s primary function is vehicle rescue/extrication. It has the capabilities to provide large scale scene lighting, mobile SCBA (air bottles) refills, ropes and rigging, large vehicle extrication and shoring, and large scale lifting of vehicles, tractor trailers, and even train cars. Most refer to a heavy rescue as a large moving toolbox.
All I know is that I’m always grateful (having never having used their services) that they are there.
A little patience and a few extra eyes making sure the truck fit in the building without any problems. Worked like a charm!
Posted by Western Albemarle Rescue Squad on Sunday, February 7, 2016
I’m sharing these here for archives/posterity/searchability sake. The next meeting is Thursday, March 3, at Crozet Library. Thanks to the DCI folks for sending me these notes!
Via email:
DCI (Downtown Crozet Initiative) Meeting Notes
Monday, Feb. 1, 2016
Crozet Library
Continue reading “Notes from the 1 February Downtown Crozet Initiative Meeting”
It’s on the Crozet Calendar, but I think warrants a better nudge –
Join Crozet Running and the Charlottesville Budokan for an afternoon of self-defense. Learn best practices and hands-on techniques from experts on how to get away from trouble. Although Crozet is a safe and happy town, it is not a bubble and we all need to be able to protect ourselves.
What: Self-Defense Clinic
When: Saturday, February 20th, 2:00-3:15
Who: Adults and kids age 7 and up
Where: Greenwood Community Center
Wear: Athletic or comfortable clothes
Cost: $10 cash or check to Charlottesville Budokan
Questions? Email: [email protected]
Continue reading “Self-Defense Clinic – 20 February at Greenwood Community Center”
Grease Is the Word!
by Will Sigmon
Western Albemarle High School will be performing the Tony-Award-winning musical “Grease” in its auditorium March 17-19.
Directed by drama teacher Caitlin Pitts, the rock ‘n’ roll production is set in 1959, when “good girl” (Sandy Dumbrowski) falls in love with (unbeknownst to her) a rough, tough gang leader (Danny Zuko) of the high school gang called the T-Birds over the summer. Once school begins, though, they and their friends struggle with peer pressure, sex vs love, gang violence and other adolescent issues.
Fans of Western’s productions will be treated to a talented cast including newcomers and veterans. In his Western acting debut, Cutter Mendenhall shows off his dancing, singing and acting chops as Danny. Chloe Horner, a “Silly Girl” from last year’s “Beauty and the Beast,” takes the female lead as Sandy. Freshman Ben Nordbrock plays Danny’s gang lieutenant Kenickie. Ryann Sheehy, who starred as elegant Belle in last year’s “Beauty,” shows her rougher edges as Rizzo.
Adult advance tickets for “Grease” will soon go on sale online and at Western for $12, $14 at the door (student and senior citizen prices are $6 and $8, respectively). Doors for the March 17-19 evening shows open at 6:30 p.m.; curtain is at 7:30 p.m. There is also a 2:00 matinee on Saturday. Please note that, due to cancelled rehearsals resulting from inclement weather, performances may be postponed for snow dates to be announced later.
For more information, visit the official Facebook page at WAHS Drama Presents “Grease.”
Both 250 and 64 into Charlottesville look to be disasters. What the hell is going on?
— realcrozetva (@realcrozetva) December 16, 2015
That felt like a common theme in 2015, particularly in the second half of the year.
64 between Charlottesville (118) and Crozet (107)seemed to have had a lot more crashes in 2015 than in previous years. Maybe this feeling came from more traffic or more awareness via facebook, twitter, and waze, Either way, I wanted to find the answer to this question:
Another day, another wreck on 64.
"TRAFFIC ALERT: Delays are building on I-64EB because of a wreck at MM116…. https://t.co/dlacs8WisE
— realcrozetva (@realcrozetva) December 17, 2015
Keep in mind that the 2015 data is preliminary; I’ll provide an update once they send me the final data.
I asked Albemarle County Police, then the State Police, then the County Police, then the DMV, then the State Police, then the DMV. Sigh. And the DMV came through!
The * means “preliminary data.” I’m going to check back with the DMV in late February to see how/if the numbers have changed.
Continue reading “Crashes on 64 Between Charlottesville & Crozet – More on Less in 2015?”
We’ve been doing our Crozet real estate conversations for the past few months; each time we do them we tend to have some interesting data-based-conversations. This month, a friend asked me about median home prices in Crozet.
Looking at real estate data is always fun, so I pulled a bit of information from the Charlottesville MLS and came up with this (* “Crozet” for this purpose = Brownsville + Crozet Elementary school districts):
Continue reading “Median Home Prices in Crozet Continuing to Rise”
So much discussed tonight and a great crowd showed up at the Crozet Community Advisory Council meeting at the Meadows. As it wasn’t at the usual location at the Crozet Library, there was neither WiFi nor a time limit.
Continue reading “CCAC Meeting – 20 January 2016 | Restore N Station, Adelaide, Downtown Crozet”