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May’s issue of the Gazette was fabulous! Thank you for all of your hard work. It is appreciated!
Phil James’ article on the Bruce Greater Shows carnival [October, 2008] is a nice piece of work! The Bruces were my great-great-aunt and uncle and I heard a story about the carnival as a child many, many times. Publications like the Crozet Gazette can be important portals into local history that are just priceless. Thank you all for your hard work! I read the Gazette online every other month now to learn more about life back in Virginia.
WAHS has alot of excellent athletic teams and I congratulate them all. Please do not overlook the field hockey team. Very strong chance they will win the district and be going to states, yet again, this year.
MW
A sincere thank you to Mike, Allie and the rest of the staff of The Crozet Gazette for another great year of our favorite newspaper. You inform us, entertain us and make us think about who we are and where we want to go from here.
The Gazette has become the voice and the face of western Albemarle County for all the world to see, and you’ve got us looking very good. Thank you!
Joe C.
Hi Crozet Gazette - loved the Jan issue! For newcomers like me, in an upcoming edition could you tell us more about the Crozet flag/stickers I’ve seen around? What does the blue square with 3 red diagonal flowers (?) mean?
I know I’m no native but want to be a part of this wonderful (and growing!) community.
Welcome, Newcomer! Thanks for reading the Gazette.
In 1996, looking for symbol for the Crozet community, the Crozet Community Association investigated the family heraldry of town namesake Claudius Crozet. Three emblems for the name were discovered in old French heraldry books at the University of Virginia Library, but all were depicted in black and white. For one, the least complex coat-of-arms, there was a description of the emblem’s colors and therefore it was officially adopted by the CCA and stickers and a handful of flags were made. The colors are happily compatible with the American flag. The emblem dates from the 1300s and uses a common medieval symbol for the Virgin Mary, a rose (this particular design appears to have been common on coats-of-arms) and the color also associated with her, blue.
You can find your own sticker around town. I know Parkway Pharmacy, Crozet Hardware and Great Valu usually have some on their counters for the taking. They are also available at CCAC meetings and the Master Plan Forums (like the one tonight at Field School).
Good idea to include some of this info in an upcoming issue for other curious new Crozetians. Thanks!
I am very grateful for the valuable service your wonderful articles and news provide for our rural community. Your content embodies the persona of Crozet, Western Albemarle, and the surrounding areas. The Crozet Gazette is our brand and our hub. Thanks!
Has anyone heard about any updates for the Crozet Fireman’s Parade this year ??
It is scheduled for June 26, the day of the CVFD’s Summerfest.The Crozet Gazette has been notified that the parade is not taking place. Details forthcoming.