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...
Jul. 23, 20200133By 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, 20200308By 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...
Jul. 23, 20200429By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
Imagine looking out your window at a beautiful, natural landscape with native plants and water features abundant with birds singing, bees buzzing, and butterflies fluttering. This is a yard created to support wildlife and maintain the natural balance. It is a certified Natural Wildlife Federation yard...
Jul. 23, 20200383By Patrick Healy
Correspondent
On the First of July, a small crowd gathered at the Scottsville Pavilion to dedicate a newly painted mural. Shortly before the 5 p.m. start time, one of those fast-moving summer cloudbursts gave the town a good drenching, then swept off down the river. Then, warm sunshine, and a pleasant summer breeze...
Jul. 16, 20200716School Board meeting held July 8
By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
Students who decide to attend school in person will be there two days per week.
That’s the plan Fluvanna School Superintendent Chuck Winkler presented to the School Board Wednesday (July 8).
Winker said it is the best he can do to serve the learning and safety...