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Sandra Austin
Jun. 21, 20180295 Sandra “Sandy” Austin lived a life overflowing in appreciation of art, animals, cookies, beaches, cosmopolitans, friends, family, music and travel. Coming out of her mother’s womb on June 28, 1941, Sandra felt the Michigan cold air and knew that instant she would be moving south as soon as life would allow. A natural artist, she...
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New FSPCA manager takes on challenge
Jun. 14, 20180331 By Heather Michon, Correspondent When Jessy Shifflett was looking at possible careers, she thought veterinary technician might be a good option. “I always wanted to work for animals.” But because she loves animals, she decided to go to work for the Fluvanna SPCA. Vet techs provide an important service, “but you don’t get to...
Local artist takes dream trip down the Rhine
Jun. 14, 20180142 By Page H. Gifford, Correspondent For any artist visiting the home of their favorite artist would be a dream come true. For Susan Lang and her husband Fred, visiting Rembrandt’s home and studio in Amsterdam during her trip to the Netherlands was beyond what she had ever imagined. They began their travels in Amsterdam, where they...School board discusses year end budget
By Ruthann Carr, Correspondent The Fluvanna County School Board heard about bullying prevention, staff survey results and discussed the year-end budget at its meeting Wednesday (June 6). Superintendent Chuck Winkler said it looks as if the schools will once again finish in the black. Winkler said each year when he and Executive...Supervisors mull pay raises, new roof
By Heather Michon, Correspondent The regular meeting of the Fluvanna Board of Supervisors on Wednesday (June 6) was a brief and laid-back affair, perfect for a pleasant summer evening. Roof School superintendent Chuck Winkler made an urgent request for a rapid infusion of $150,000 to begin critical repairs on the roof of...
Fluco baseball team wins State quarterfinal; Falls in semifinal
Jun. 14, 20180110 By Duncan Nixon, Correspondent The Fluco baseball season ended on Friday, June 8. Coach Joel Gray’s squad lost 8-2 in the Division 3 State semifinals to a powerful team from Abingdon High School. It was, however, a highly successful season for a young and talented squad. The team’s appearance in a state semifinal was a first...