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The Principles of Art
Oct. 30, 2019093 By Page H. Gifford Correspondent Artist Leah Olivier made her third appearance Friday at the monthly Fluvanna Art Association meeting. Her topic was about the principles of art and their influence on the composition. Her underlying message was about intent when designing artwork. “Your art needs to be more, make your mark, it...
Whistleblower claims archaeological survey of Point of Fork “illegal, unethical, and unscientific”
Oct. 30, 201902017 By Heather Michon Correspondent An archaeologist who participated in the survey of a proposed water pumping station on the James River at Point of Fork said in a sworn statement that work conducted at the site was “illegal, unethical, and unscientific” and that the company’s owner lied to state investigators, used unqualified...
Statewide Candidates Speak in Fluvanna
Oct. 30, 20190208 By Heather Michon Correspondent Four candidates for the General Assembly whose districts include Fluvanna County met at the school administration building in Palmyra on Monday night (Oct 21). In attendance were incumbents Sen. Mark Peake (R-22nd) and Del. Rob Bell (R-58th) and challengers Elizabeth Alcorn, Democratic candidate for...
Election Day Nov. 5
Oct. 30, 20190507 By Patrick Healy and Heather Michon Correspondents This year, Election Day will fall on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and voters will have plenty of candidates from whom to choose. Here’s some background on the candidates. Fluvanna County Treasurer Ben Hudson Ben Hudson is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, business owner, and...
Historical Society Celebrates a Successful Year
Oct. 24, 20190344 By Madeline Otten Correspondent The rain did not stop the Fluvanna Historical Society from gathering and hosting their annual fall membership meeting held Sunday (Oct. 20) at the historic Melrose house in Palmyra. President Marvin Moss welcomed members and visitors before recapping recent elections and updating everyone on the...
Don Weaver Gets Longevity Award
Oct. 24, 20190171 By Heather Michon Correspondent Cunningham Supervisor Donald Weaver was presented with the Virginia Association of Counties (VACO)’s Longevity Award at the top of the Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday (Oct. 16). Weaver was elected as a supervisor in November 1989 and was sworn in January 1990. “Someone asked me if it...
LM Film Group Picks Top Films of 1969
Oct. 24, 20190210 By Page H. Gifford 01Correspondent In celebration of Lake Monticello's 50th Anniversary, some lake film aficionados had a special presentation on Tuesday (Oct. 15), on the top 20 films of 1969. Scott Mein, Carol Kinsey, and Joe Grubb, talked about those films that were groundbreaking and why. The list included some off-beat,...