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Couple describes Croatian travels
Jul. 24, 2019091 By Page H. Gifford Correspondent Despite a bloody civil war that tore Yugoslavia apart, Croatia – which was once part of the former Yugoslavia and its communist regime – now stands with its own identity. Sue and Allan Mink took a three-month sojourn to Croatia from March to June of this year, to discover everything historical and...
Historians recognize Fluvanna’s last smithy
Jul. 23, 20190542 Submitted by Tricia Johnson The Fluvanna Historical Society presented a slate historical plaque to the descendants of Everette E. Black, a Cunningham-area blacksmith, at a June 3 ceremony recognizing the historical importance of the site of Black’s shop. The building is the last known blacksmith shop still in existence in Fluvanna...
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Schools prep for solar power switch
Jul. 17, 20190880 By Ruthann Carr Correspondent The Fluvanna School Board decided to take advantage of the sun and voted unanimously on May 8 to harness solar energy. Soon Sun Tribe Solar will begin putting solar panels on and around the county’s school buildings – at no cost to the schools. Besides no upfront expense, the move is predicted...
Saving horses a passion for local woman
Jul. 17, 20190627 By Page H. Gifford Correspondent Those who have owned, ridden and loved horses may not be aware of what happens to these beautiful animals when they have outlived their usefulness. Lori Brown, a former horse show mom who traveled the circuit with her three daughters, devotes her time and love to horses in a different way now that...
Holistic outreach services offered to veterans
Jul. 17, 20190256 Press release Holistic Outreach for Veterans (HOV) will host its first event in Fluvanna County, offering holistic services free of charge to veterans. The group will meet at Salon DeShano Monday (July 22) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Subsequent events will be held the fourth Monday of every month. HOV is a volunteer program for veterans...
Pickleball emphasizes fun, friendship and fitness
Jul. 17, 20190330 By Duncan Nixon Correspondent The United States of America Pickleball Association (USAPA) website claims that pickleball is the fastest growing game in America. The site reports that pickleball was invented in a backyard on a badminton court in 1965, and that there are now over 3 million players in the U.S. Pickleball is a game...