Nov. 15, 20180569By Page H. Gifford, Correspondent
The Lake Monticello Piecemakers have been around 30 years, proving that quilting never goes out of style. A centuries-old craft, quilting has its roots in necessity and frugality. Today’s quilters do it for a variety of reasons, mostly for the artistry and joy of quilting.
“The art of quilting...
Nov. 15, 20180345Historical society marks centennial by releasing history of Fluvanna’s part in World War I
By Heather Michon, Correspondent
At around 6:40 p.m. on Feb. 5, 1918, about seven miles off the Irish coastline, the USS Tuscania earned the unfortunate distinction of becoming the first U.S. troop carrier to be sunk by a German submarine in...
Nov. 12, 20180177Fluco football falls in playoffs to Brookville High 6-16
By Duncan Nixon, correspondent
It was cold, but the rain had stopped before the fifth-seeded Flucos took the field against the fourth-seeded Brookville Bees on Friday (Nov. 9) in the Class 3, Division C, VHSL playoffs. The game was played at Amherst High instead of at the...
Nov. 9, 201802358By Ruthann Carr and Heather Michon, correspondents
The community took a stand. The School Board did not.
Scores of high school students and community members packed the auditorium Wednesday (Nov. 7) for the Fluvanna School Board meeting.
During public comments it became clear why they were there: Item “B” on the action...
Nov. 8, 20180421Route 15 closed for hours
By Christina Dimeo, editor
A box truck struck a sheriff’s deputy vehicle Thursday morning (Nov. 8) at 5:21 a.m. on Route 15 south of its intersection with Route 616 (Union Mills Road), according to a Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) press release.
The crash caused Route 15 to be shut down for...
Nov. 8, 20180169By Madeline Otten, correspondent
Living on her own and out of her van was not the most challenging situation that Fluvanna resident Becky Blanton had to deal with in her entire life. It was facing the stigma that people associate with the word “homeless.”
Growing up, Blanton moved around a lot because of her dad’s work as a...
Nov. 8, 20180254By Page H. Gifford, Correspondent
The Lake Monticello Wildlife Committee presented a program Sunday (Oct. 28) featuring migratory birds with experts Paul Schmidt and Bob Ford. Schmidt, a Lake newcomer, had a 40-year career in conservation, spending 33 years as a biologist, manager, and ultimately a senior executive with the U.S. Fish...