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Supervisors mull school request for a “historical ask” budget
Feb. 23, 20230274 By Heather MichonCorrespondent Fluvanna County Public Schools Superintendent Peter Gretz presented the School Board’s newly-adopted $53.7 million budget for FY24. This package includes a request of $22,402,764 in local funding – almost $2.7 million more than approved by the Board of Supervisors in the FY23 budget. If...
Influence of African-American music focus of upcoming show
Feb. 23, 20230179 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent American music is a unique blend of many sounds derived from various cultures; from the country fiddler to the classically trained violinist, from the haunting harmony of field slaves singing a capella to the cowboy playing a guitar or harmonica around the campfire. It is what makes American music...
The Scottsville swimming pool
Feb. 23, 20230349 Contributed by Evelyn Edson, PresidentScottsville Museum The Scottsville swimming pool is closed now for the winter but, come Memorial Day, the pool will resound once more with the splashes and joyful shouts of young swimmers. The pool was constructed in 1961 as a private organization by a group of local citizens. It is...
Fluvanna Faces, Sue Charney, owner, Red Rocker Candy
Feb. 23, 20230166 By Harvey J. SorumCorrespondent Sue, tell us about yourself prior to opening Red Rocker Candy and how you started this unique candy business. I was newly married and had been laid off from my job. I thought “why not make candy?” and that is a true statement. I sold candy to friends and worked temporary jobs as a...
Local restaurateur talks about business and family
Feb. 23, 20230628 Contributed by Judy Fish Laker Giacomo Cracchiolo is ready to get personal. Giacomo, who immigrated from Italy and now owns three local restaurants, dished recently about rumors of a big change for his Italian restaurant, his love story, and the importance of family. “The rumors are true! We are changing our name. We will...
The golf course is calling
Feb. 23, 20230182 By Duncan NixonCorrespondent Who would believe this weather? Normally even avid golfers are not on the course this time of year, but they are swarming the course. Lake Monticello golf pro Mark Marshall encourages everyone with a current contract to renew promptly and is always looking for new players, male and female. Lake...
The Fluvanna Historical Society Receives 2023 Commonwealth History Fund Grant
Feb. 16, 20230254 PRESS RELEASE The Fluvanna Historical Society is one of the 11 recipients to receive a grant from the Virginia Museum History & Culture’s (VMHC) Commonwealth History Fund. The Fluvanna Historical Society has been awarded $25,000. The VMHC, in partnership with Virginia’s Department of Historic Resources (DHR), awards grants...