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Author writes new book on an American icon
Jun. 10, 20210353 By Page H. Gifford Correspondent The West has always been that unknown, that unexplored frontier, something mystical and primitive to be feared and conquered, and many Americans, like John Omohundro, better known as Texas Jack, became one of those frontiersmen. In Matthew Kern's new book “Texas Jack: America's First Cowboy...
Fluvanna’s fun in the sun summer activities
Jun. 10, 20210331 By Madeline Otten Correspondent Sunshine, ice cream and the beach all have something in common, and that something means one thing - summer is finally here. With activities, restaurants, and stores slowly returning to the way things were before the pandemic, summer activities throughout the county are not holding back to ensure a...
Local health clinic opens
Jun. 2, 20210854 By Ruthann Carr Correspondent When Family Nurse Practitioner Amy Beyer and her family moved to 2611 Thomas Jefferson Parkway she knew it was the place to make her dream come true. Behind the large colonial home was a 2,000-square foot building being used for storage. It would become Beyer’s health clinic. For eight years...
Stewart retiring from school board
Jun. 2, 20210170 Ruthann Carr Correspondent Shirley Stewart announced she will not run to retain her seat on the Fluvanna School Board. Stewart, who represents the Rivanna district, will serve the remainder of her term which ends Dec. 31. In making the announcement, Stewart said she had “mixed emotions” about her decision. “My greatest...
It takes missionaries to build a village
Jun. 2, 20210142 By Page H. Gifford Correspondent It has been several years since a dedicated group of missionaries from Sts. Peter and Paul Church - including Robert Maher, Marisa Vacca, Cynthia Aycock, Doug Mullinex, Peter Coleman, and others - have been instrumental in building a village in Uganda. They began the project by building the villagers a...
Fluco softball team tops Monticello on the run rule
Jun. 2, 2021087 By Duncan Nixon Correspondent Softball is much less predictable than some other sports. In some sports, if a team wins impressively the first time two teams play, it is very unlikely that the losing team will bounce back and win big the next time the teams play. A week ago, the Monticello Mustangs beat the Flucos on a no-hitter. On...
