Nov. 29, 20180211By Page H. Gifford, Correspondent
“It’s really odd that I became an art teacher because I never studied art in high school. My life back then was all about the Thoroughly Modern Madrigals – a show choir directed by Jeff Suling,” said Carysbrook Elementary School art teacher Francesca Walker.
She has been teaching since...
Nov. 29, 20180327Resolution allows for “quick take” of land
By Heather Michon, Correspondent
The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution allowing the condemnation and acquisition of easement properties along the path of the Zion Crossroads water and sewer project under the rule of eminent domain, a legal principle allowing the...
Nov. 29, 20180298By Duncan Nixon, Correspondent
Fluvanna County High School held its annual fall sports banquet Monday (Nov. 19) after a delay due to heavy rain and flooded roads.
As usual, Athletic Director Scott Morris acted as master of ceremonies. Morris started with a thank you to the many people who assist the sports program each season,...
Nov. 26, 20180369By Heather Michon, correspondent
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report on the Nov. 4 plane crash in Louisa that took the life of Timothy Henson, 70, of Palmyra.
According to the Nov. 9 report, the airport manager at Louisa County Airport saw Henson’s plane take off around 2:15 p.m. The...
Nov. 22, 20180167Artists share their inspirations
By Page H. Gifford, Correspondent
Members of Fluvanna’s art community recently took time to discuss their favorite artists.
A consensus emerged: American artists Andrew Wyeth and Winslow Homer were among the favorites, though there were many surprises as to which artists and styles inspired...
Nov. 22, 20180185By Madeline Otten, Correspondent
Rain did not put a damper on Fluvanna County’s Veterans Day.
Fluvanna County High School had the honor on Monday (Nov. 12) of hosting a free concert that presented the United States Air Force Band: The Airmen of Note.
At 7 p.m. sharp, FCHS band director Michael Strickler said a couple of words...
Nov. 22, 2018079By Duncan Nixon, Correspondent
At the end of the season, the Lake Monticello Gray Foxes golf organization has its annual banquet. This year it was held Nov. 12 at The Pub. There is an 18-hole group that plays every Thursday morning and nine-hole group that plays on Friday mornings. Players may elect to compete in either group or in...