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Hello, Central! Scottsville’s operator
Dec. 10, 20200259 Contributed by Evelyn Edson, president, Scottsville Museum The phone rang in the middle of the night. Miss Edith had just taken off her heavy leg braces, gone to bed, and fallen asleep. But she was “Central,” Scottsville’s telephone exchange, and Edith took her responsibilities seriously, so she made her painful way over...
Fluvanna Faces: David Small
Dec. 10, 20200433 By Madeline Otten Correspondent Where do you live? “I live in Fluvanna County.” How long have you lived in Fluvanna County? What brought you here? “26 years, teaching jobs brought us here.” Tell us about your family. “My wife is Stephanie and my two children and Erin and Conner.” What did you want...
The Scrappy Elephant: where recycling is creative
Dec. 10, 20200699 By Page H. Gifford Correspondent As an artist, art teacher, and mother, Sarah Sweet spent the past few years looking for ways she could do more to help the environment and create a better future for her children and students. The idea for the Scrappy Elephant came to her while visiting Nashville. “While reading an article about a...Martha K. Rossi
On Sunday, December 6, 2020, Martha K. Rossi, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away just a few weeks shy of 90 years old. Martha was born on December 23, 1930 in New York, NY to Julius and Augusta Kling. She graduated from NYC Community College in 1955 and began her career as a dental hygienist. On April 23, 1960,...
Medical cannabis company eyes Fork Union site
Dec. 2, 20200959 By Heather Michon Correspondent Fork Union may soon become part of one of Virginia’s newest business sectors. A start-up called YAE Wellness is looking to create a medical cannabis production facility and dispensary on a plot of land near the Fluvanna Community Center. Virginia legalized the limited use of medical cannabis...
Area arts thrive despite COVID
Dec. 2, 2020079 By Page H. Gifford Correspondent Despite COVID -19, shuttered theaters, empty seats, and empty stages, the arts are thriving and artists and art groups are finding multiple ways to enrich people's lives during the pandemic. Once Covid-19 hit, its impact walloped hospitality, arts, and entertainment. All of them are feeling the harsh...
Students create travel videos to showcase Pleasant Grove
Dec. 2, 20200171 By Madeline Otten Correspondent With new challenges brought on this year, education and learning have changed from the standard in-classroom learning to virtual online class. However, Fluvanna County High School (FCHS) teacher David Small searched for alternative projects and activities for his students to engage in during the...