Aug. 24, 2023099
By Harvey J. SorumCorrespondent
Are you a native of Fluvanna County? If not, what brought you here?
I moved from Washington D.C. in 1981 because I wanted to be a country boy. I wanted a big garden. My latest adventure is growing mushrooms using recycled coffee grounds from Dunkin'.
Tell us about your...
With his family by his side, and with dignity and grace, Walter John Kozak of Lake Monticello, Virginia succumbed to pancreatic cancer on August 10, 2023, and moved on to his next destination.
Born on October 1, 1949, in Augsburg, Germany, Walt immigrated to Northampton, Massachusetts with his mother, Blanche, father Jozef...
Aug. 24, 20230103
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
Over the weekend of Aug. 12 and 13 the Member-Member golf tournament was contested at the Lake Monticello golf course. This was a co-ed event as evidenced by the winning teams. The format was the best score of the two scores by team members on each hole. There were separate contests for best gross score...
Aug. 24, 20230149
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The Fluco golf team opened its season on Aug. 3 by hosting the George Bockman Invitational at the Lake Monticello golf course. The Invitational is named in memory of George Bockman who did a host of jobs around the high school for a number of years.
The Flucos turned in a reasonable performance,...
Aug. 17, 20230140
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Burning Bush Christian Church recently held a fundraiser, helping an estimated 100 students with school supplies, a free haircut, or a cookout. This was the first church-sponsored event to help kids in the community in need.
“We hope to be able to continue this annually for our community and our...
Aug. 17, 20230428
Farm is pesticide, herbicide free
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
For farmers nowadays, considering the state of the climate is critical to their operations. Sustainability is key. Owners Dewey and Barbara Haines of Hidden Springs Family Farm in Fluvanna County recognize the problem and are pro-active when it comes to climate...
Joseph B. (Joe) Shaver of Crozet, VA passed away on August 10th, 2023. He was born on July 19th, 1946, in Wheeling, WVa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Sue Shaver, and his brother, Jim Shaver, as well as a dear nephew, David Shaver. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patty Shaver; his two children, Chris...
Aug. 17, 20230128
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Almost two years after implementing a new set of state-mandated policies for transgender students, Fluvanna County Public Schools must do it all over again.
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) implemented new model policies on July 19.
Titled “Model Policies on Ensuring Privacy,...