Jul. 13, 20220593By 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...
Jul. 13, 20220332Board 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...
Jul. 7, 20220367By 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...
Jul. 7, 20220316By 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...
Jul. 7, 20220221Lake 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...
Jul. 7, 20220292Contributed 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...
Jul. 7, 20220254Contributed by Judy Fish
The Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire & Rescue Auxiliary raised more than $9,500 at the 43rd Annual Lake Monticello Fire & Rescue Golf Tournament June 18, said tourney chair Carole Lissy. She said 112 golfers pre-registered to play at the Lake Monticello Golf Course on that beautiful Saturday, enjoying...