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GoFundMe Page Started Lake Monticello Father and Son Killed in Vehicle Crash
May. 26, 202201406 Contributed by Judy Fish Tragedy struck a Lake Monticello family just days ago when a young father and son were killed in a vehicle accident in Charlottesville. Their community of current and past co-workers and friends are coming together to raise money for the surviving wife and son. Laker Jakki Warrick lost her 34-year-old...
Students/parents rights discussed
May. 26, 20220198 By Ruthann Carr Correspondent During a rather routine School Board meeting Thursday (May 19) a discussion of parental and students rights and questioning by law enforcement emerged. The board accepted the 2022-23 school calendar which sets students’ first day on Aug. 9, winter break Dec. 19 – Jan. 3, spring break April 3-7...
Fluvanna High School seniors recognized for the arts
May. 26, 20220246 By Page H. Gifford Correspondent Fluvanna County High School had its first art signing ceremony on May 10 recognizing four students who showed promise in the arts. The Fine and Performing Arts Collegiate Signing Ceremony honored four outstanding students in the arts; Emily Stevens, Willow Harrison, Amya Perry, and Dylan...
New 73-acre nature preserve slated for Fluvanna
May. 19, 202201523 Ballenger Creek preserve to offer public trails Contributed by Betty McGehee A new regional non-profit organization has purchased land in Fluvanna County to create a nature preserve with public trails. Tadpole Land & Trail Conservancy (TL&TC) has purchased 73 acres along Ballenger Creek, a mile east of Palmyra on...
Rescue squad acquires high-tech drone
May. 19, 20220233 Press Release The Lake Monticello Rescue Squad was able to acquire a $7,000 drone “for a significantly reduced price” from Crutchfield in Charlottesville to support its search and rescue program, said Rescue Squad Chief Eddie Shifflett. The new drone, a DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Drone with 4K thermal image capability, offers...
Clark's book and film based on true story of forgiveness
May. 19, 202201019 By Page H. Gifford Correspondent On a fateful night in rural Bassett, Virginia, C.J. Martin Jr. and his son were heading home after a football game but were told to take a detour because an ambulance had caught fire and was blocking their usual route. It was a detour that would change lives. While driving the unfamiliar, rural...
