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Repeat winners in Lake Monticello Spirit 5k and Lake swim
Jul. 13, 20220404 By Duncan Nixon Correspondent The Lake Monticello 5K Spirit Run took off at 7 a.m. on the Fourth of July. The weather conditions were excellent. On the men’s side the winner was absolutely no surprise. Matt Barresi won for the 18th time. He finished well ahead of the field again in a time of 17:30. He is a consistent runner. He won...
Local filmmaker presents documentary on Black experience in Fluvanna
Jul. 13, 20220586 By Page H. Gifford Correspondent In 2020, Horace Scruggs made a documentary on the history and life of Black churches in the area and the broader aspects of reconstruction after the Civil War. Scruggs worked with the Fluvanna County Historical Society and other area historians on the project, sponsored by the Virginia Humanities...
Supervisors hold supersized meeting in preparation for summer break
Jul. 13, 20220328 Board returns on August 3rd By Heather Michon Correspondent The Fluvanna Board of Supervisors July meeting Wednesday night (July 6) stretched from the Fluvanna County Library all the way to Denmark. Cunningham Supervisor Chris Fairchild had intended to be home from a business trip in time for the meeting, only to be delayed by...
Fluvanna Faces: Lauren Joyner
Jul. 7, 20220362 By Harvey J. Sorum Correspondent Tell us some of your background prior to starting the Natural Steps Child Development Center. I have always worked in childcare. I started my own neighborhood babysitting service at 14 years old and worked in preschools all through high school and college. I have my bachelors of science degree in...
Foussekis critiques FAA work
Jul. 7, 20220310 By Page H. Gifford Correspondent Laura Foussekis, artist and former chair of the Louisa Arts Center Purcell Gallery committee, visited with members of the Fluvanna Art Association on June 15, to critique and discuss their work and give tips on refining and improving their work. Many artists consider it a brave act to have their work...
Another look at the Sharks
Jul. 7, 20220216 Lake Monticello swim team hosts Glenmore Country Club Squad By Duncan Nixon Correspondent It was a mob scene at the Lake Monticello pool on June 29. Lake Monticello Swim Team (The Sharks) Head Coach Maria Arroyo said that there are 184 Sharks this year, the most ever. The visitors from nearby Glenmore also had a large contingent of...
Sharks kick off home opener
Jul. 7, 20220289 Contributed by Dana Carico Ahead of the many weekend Fourth of July celebrations at Lake Monticello, the Sharks kicked off their home opener with a large crowd on June 29. The Sharks welcomed the Glenmore Tornadoes to "The Shark Tank" with a festive red, white, and blue theme and a lot of excitement. Lake Monticello Owners Association...