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Art teacher moves students beyond the basics
Aug. 30, 20180322 By Page H. Gifford, Correspondent Many children who grow up to become artists or art teachers began at an early age. They were never without a pencil or crayon in their hand. Fluvanna Middle School art teacher Margie Kritzer was one of them. “I’ve been drawing as long as I can remember,” said Kritzer. “As a child, I thought...
Scottsville celebrates 200 years
Aug. 30, 20180246 By Ron Smith, Correspondent Even though Scottsville’s history dates from more than 10,000 years ago with the Monacan Indians who lived in the area, the town of Scott’s Landing was not founded until 1744 when it was designated Albemarle County’s first “county seat.” Although the county seat and its first courthouse were...
Rotary spearheads EZ Child ID System
Aug. 30, 20180155 By Madeline Otten, Correspondent The Fluvanna Rotary Club is spearheading an effort to make it easier to identify children in case of an emergency. A joint project with the sheriff’s office, the commonwealth’s attorney’s office, and the schools, EZ Child ID System will provide the materials and equipment necessary to...
Steam power on display
Aug. 30, 20180140 By Eric Paddock, Correspondent For three days on the second weekend in September, Somerset will take a step back in time. It will be a time when the wheezing and chugging of steam engines, the staccato of old gasoline engines and old farm equipment — some more than 100 years old — fills the air. Sept. 7- 9 will be punctuated...