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page 30 s APRIL 2009
Crozet gazette
The thrift store will mark its 30th anniversary this month with a reception open to the community on Saturday, April
25, at Crozet United Methodist Church from 1 to 4 p.m.
The Green Olive Tree Spruces Up for Spring
The Green Olive Tree thrift shop closed for a week in March to pack winter clothes (they have
been sent to missions) and set out spring and summer items. While they were at it, they had the
store interior repainted a creamy yellow, installed an air conditioner, made new curtains, de-cluttered
ruthlessly and made labels and signs for prices and displays. Customers who came in when
the store reopened did a double take. The store seems comparatively bright and spacious now. “It’s
been a great effort,” said volunteer Eleanor Kroeger. “Everybody’s delighted by the fresh new look.”
The register tape was curling on the floor, longer than it had ever spooled out before, and the volunteers,
feeling camaraderie, were dizzy over the jump in sales. And there were new donations to
sort, too. In the front windows, Easter decorations brightened the ledges. All the stuffed toy bunnies
in them are looking for new cuddle buddies.
CCAC Resolution On the 30th
Anniversary of The Green Olive Tree
Whereas, seven Crozet
ladies came together in 1979
for Bible Study and fellowship,
and out of this gathering
grew the idea of starting a
used clothing store to serve
Crozet; and
Whereas, June Andrews,
Nancy-Virginia Bain, Ruby
Garnett, Sarah Rogers, Mary
Shirlen Willets, Evelyn Doyle,
and Grace Waller were blessed
with good sense, compassionate
hearts, and total dedication
to their project, named
“The Green Olive Tree;” and
Whereas, the Green Olive
Tree took root, thrived, and
outgrew each of its succeeding
locations, supported by a large
group of loyal volunteers over
the years; and
Whereas, from its modest
beginning the Green Olive
Tree came to share its proceeds
with over a hundred different
ministries and organizations
around the world,
giving away well over
$500,000; and
Whereas, not only have
tons of clothing been
exchanged, but the Green
Olive Tree has become a community
center where people
can share love and support,
ideas and worries,
and come away refreshed
and up-lifted; and
Whereas, the Green
Olive Tree has served our
community faithfully for
thirty wonderful and generous
years, and continues
to prosper with the
help of numerous volunteers
and board members,
all who serve without
compensation; so
Therefore Be It
Resolved, that the
Crozet-western Albemarle
community, speaking through
its representatives on the
Crozet Community Advisory
Council, recognize and applaud
the work of the Green
Olive Tree, and wish it continued
success in its service to
so many. It has been a true
blessing for our community.
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