Jul. 30, 20200292By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
When speaking with Ben Hudson, the current NAACP president, one feels his enthusiasm and understands his dedication to the organization. But more than that, Hudson expresses regard for all Americans, and views the future of race relations with hope and faith but knows it will be a long road to walk....
Jul. 30, 20200296By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
Fluvanna parents and teachers are using social media to make their voices heard.
On July 21 Fluvanna Public Schools Superintendent Chuck Winkler announced a change to the hybrid section of the back-to-school plan.
Students in group A will attend school Monday and Tuesday; group B Thursday and...
Jul. 30, 20200132Press release
The Lake Monticello food drive Thursday (July 23) topped its previous best, netting 8,000 pounds of donated food for MACAA’s Fluvanna Food Bank, said organizer Betsy Gunnels. The food drive, organized by the Fluvanna Rotary, topped last April’s drive by 1,000 pounds, she said.
As a result, 12 large, fully-packed...
Jul. 30, 20200171By Carol Barfield
Correspondent
After being closed since the middle of March, the Louisa Arts Center is up and running again. Karen Welch, executive director, has diligently followed the best Center for Disease Control guidelines to provide a safe experience for a soft reopening.
On Friday, July 10th, Music and Wine at Sunset...
Sylvia D. Portenier, 77, of Lake Monticello, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, William “Bill” Sizemore (US Navy Veteran); and is survived by her daughter Kathy Davis and husband, Erik; her step-sons Roger Sizemore and wife, Linda; Bob Sizemore and wife, Debbie, and Russell Sizemore;...
Jul. 23, 20200130By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
Fluco Athletic director Scott Morris has circulated an update from the Virginia High School League (VHSL) regarding the fall sports season. The VHSL is the arbiter of all high school sport activities in Virginia. Its executive committee met in special session on July 15 to discuss the upcoming fall...
Jul. 23, 20200297By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
At the July 8 School Board meeting, Superintendent Chuck Winkler presented two documents addressing issues raised by the recent killings of unarmed black men and the resulting demonstrations.
One was a brief, draft statement from the school administration; the other, a 10-page document sent to the...