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Lake fire chief shares tips on reducing chances of a house fire
Sep. 4, 20240105 By Heather MichonCorrespondent Despite two major house fires in the Lake Monticello area in recent weeks, Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire and Rescue (LMVF&R) Chief Richard Constantino says the department is on track for an average number of structure fires. His records indicate that the department handles an average of 32 fires...
Stargazing in Fluvanna | September
Sep. 4, 2024063 By Pat Beers Block Welcome to this month’s highlights of enjoyable evening and morning sky events! The later part of September marks the end of the summer astronomical season that started on June 21, at the time of the summer solstice, and finishes on Sept. 22, at the time of the fall equinox. This summer...
Fluco football falls to Broadway in opener
Sep. 4, 2024096 By Duncan NixonCorrespondent The Flucos opened their football season at home Aug. 31. The visiting Broadway High Gobblers jumped to an amazing 7-0 lead, scoring on their second play from scrimmage. The Gobblers took the kick-off out to their own 36 yard line. On the first play, the Gobblers broke open for a 59 yard run to the Fluco...
Lake Monticello Ladies Golf Association celebrates 50 years
Aug. 28, 2024094 By Duncan NixonCorrespondent The Lake Monticello Ladies Golf Association (LMLGA) celebrated 50 years of competitive golf on Aug 21. With 25 plus women golfers and the Fluvanna County golf team in attendance as guests, the LMLGA heard a talk by UVA women’s golf coach Ria Scott. Scott’s presentation was impressive, as she detailed...
Lake shares first look at 2025 budget
Aug. 28, 20240257 By Heather MichonCorrespondent The Lake Monticello Owners Association gave residents a sneak peek at the 2025 budget at an information session at Ashlawn Clubhouse on Wednesday afternoon (Aug. 21). The focus of the session was proposed changes to dues and fees. After approving a $150 increase to annual dues earlier this summer,...
Lake Foundation plan to build family pavilion gets LMOA approval
Aug. 28, 2024087 Contributed by Mike Feazel The Lake Monticello Owners Association board unanimously approved a proposal to build a family pavilion at the Lake, to be financed and built by the Lake Monticello Community Foundation, at its meeting Thursday (Aug. 22). The open-air, covered pavilion could be used for such things as free family movie...
Lake police chief shares critical safety concerns about annual fireworks display
Aug. 28, 20240175 By Heather MichonCorrespondent “I understand my position on this is probably not popular,” Lake Monticello Police Chief David Wells told the LMOA Board of Directors at its meeting on Thursday (Aug. 22). “My job is not to be popular, my job is to keep everybody safe.” Wells gave a detailed presentation on his safety...