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Fundraising efforts prove strong; all-inclusive playground may break ground in fall
Jul. 13, 20220277 Contributed by Judy Fish The Lake Monticello Community Foundation is 70 percent of the way to its goal of raising $100,000 for an all-inclusive playground at Lake Monticello. The Foundation launched the fundraising campaign eight months ago and hopes to break ground in early fall. “We are so appreciative of all the people who...
Lake fire began in kitchen
Jul. 13, 20220395 By Heather MicHon Correspondent The fire that ripped through a Lake Monticello home on July 4 started in the kitchen, according to a report released by Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire & Rescue Chief Richard Constantino. Lake Monticello, Palmyra, and Fork Union fire companies were dispatched to 21 Jefferson Drive at 12:56 p.m....
Repeat winners in Lake Monticello Spirit 5k and Lake swim
Jul. 13, 20220412 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, 20220620 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, 20220337 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, 20220375 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, 20220325 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...