Jul. 13, 20220264Contributed by Judy Fish
The Lake Monticello Community Foundation is 70 percent of the way to its goal of raising $100,000 for an all-inclusive playground at Lake Monticello. The Foundation launched the fundraising campaign eight months ago and hopes to break ground in early fall.
“We are so appreciative of all the people who...
Jul. 13, 20220384By Heather MicHon
Correspondent
The fire that ripped through a Lake Monticello home on July 4 started in the kitchen, according to a report released by Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire & Rescue Chief Richard Constantino.
Lake Monticello, Palmyra, and Fork Union fire companies were dispatched to 21 Jefferson Drive at 12:56 p.m....
Jul. 13, 20220365By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
The Lake Monticello 5K Spirit Run took off at 7 a.m. on the Fourth of July. The weather conditions were excellent. On the men’s side the winner was absolutely no surprise. Matt Barresi won for the 18th time. He finished well ahead of the field again in a time of 17:30. He is a consistent runner. He won...
Jul. 13, 20220536By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
In 2020, Horace Scruggs made a documentary on the history and life of Black churches in the area and the broader aspects of reconstruction after the Civil War. Scruggs worked with the Fluvanna County Historical Society and other area historians on the project, sponsored by the Virginia Humanities...
Jul. 13, 20220305Board returns on August 3rd
By Heather Michon
Correspondent
The Fluvanna Board of Supervisors July meeting Wednesday night (July 6) stretched from the Fluvanna County Library all the way to Denmark.
Cunningham Supervisor Chris Fairchild had intended to be home from a business trip in time for the meeting, only to be delayed by...
Jul. 7, 20220329By Harvey J. Sorum
Correspondent
Tell us some of your background prior to starting the Natural Steps Child Development Center.
I have always worked in childcare. I started my own neighborhood babysitting service at 14 years old and worked in preschools all through high school and college. I have my bachelors of science degree in...
Jul. 7, 20220278By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
Laura Foussekis, artist and former chair of the Louisa Arts Center Purcell Gallery committee, visited with members of the Fluvanna Art Association on June 15, to critique and discuss their work and give tips on refining and improving their work.
Many artists consider it a brave act to have their work...
Jul. 7, 20220191Lake Monticello swim team hosts Glenmore Country Club Squad
By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
It was a mob scene at the Lake Monticello pool on June 29. Lake Monticello Swim Team (The Sharks) Head Coach Maria Arroyo said that there are 184 Sharks this year, the most ever. The visitors from nearby Glenmore also had a large contingent of...