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Brand-new FAST swimmers make waves
Jun. 20, 20190276 Submitted by Amy Williams The Fluvanna Aquatics Sports Team (FAST) kicked off the 2019 summer swim season with a tri-meet against the Elks and the Louisa Gators at Louisa’s aquatic facilities Wednesday (June 12) at 6 p.m. It was a rainy and cool night for a swim meet, but FAST swimmers, coaches and families warmed things up by...
Teachers receive surprise 4 percent raise
Jun. 18, 20190688 Cafeteria debt tops last year By Ruthann Carr, correspondent Fluvanna County Public Schools staff can expect a 4 percent raise in their next paycheck. Superintendent Chuck Winkler suggested the move to the School Board at Wednesday’s (June 12) meeting. “We will use funds that have been allocated within the payroll lines to...
Flucos win State championships
Jun. 14, 20190434 Fluco baseball wins first-ever State championships in 16-10 blowout By Duncan Nixon, correspondent The Flying Fluco baseball team did it all. Every time they needed outstanding pitching, they got outstanding pitching. Every time they needed searing bats, they got them. And throughout the playoffs, typical of a championship team, they...
Painting a way of life for local artist
Jun. 13, 20190188 By Page H. Gifford Correspondent When walking into Cuppa Joe's, people are immediately struck by the art adorning the walls. They are the work of local artist Tom Tartaglino. He has been painting professionally for 25 years. “As a child, I was always drawing things,” said Tartaglino. “I liked drawing a different view of...
Two graduate from law enforcement academy
Jun. 13, 20190481 By Madeline Otten Correspondent Fluvanna County High School and Fork Union Military Academy were not the only ones who celebrated graduations in late May. The Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office sent two of their own, Deputies Logan Fielding and Chuck Hoffman, to the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy and...
Sharks kick off swim season with new head coach
Jun. 13, 20190185 Submitted by Karen Miller It’s swim team season again for the Sharks of the Lake Monticello Swim Team (LMST) and with the new pool and a new head coach, it is sure to be a season to remember. LMST has 164 registered swimmers this season (up 20 from this same time last year), with new head Coach Sito Arroyo leading the way. Coach...
Sen. Tim Kaine tackles tough questions
Jun. 13, 20190361 By Christina Dimeo, editor Close to 100 people packed Lake Monticello’s Fairway Clubhouse Monday (June 10) to hear Sen. Tim Kaine tackle tough questions ranging from President Donald Trump’s mental health to Russian interference in recent elections. Su Wolff of Lefty Lunch Ladies introduced Kaine, who has been one of...