Even though the school year is over, Fluco athletes turned out in force on May 30 for the annual year-end banquet for spring sports teams. Darren McCauley assumed the master of ceremonies duties, as Scott Morris was attending a Fluco softball...
A bookworm since childhood, author Susan Carol Kent (formerly Susan Snead) has a passion for books and writing which has finally led her to publish her first novel, a mystery set in the charming fictional river town of Potoma, Va., inspired by Colonial Beach, Va.“I have written poetry and stories since I first learned to form...
August 9, 1953 – May 30, 2017John Campbell White passed suddenly on May 30, 2017. Mr. White was the son of Mary Elizabeth Wynegar and Edward White. Born in San Francisco, he grew up in New York City, attended the Browning School and later the Millbrook School for Boys in Millbrook, N.Y. Upon graduation he lived for two years in London,...
Bryce Reeves the clear choiceVirginia needs leaders who will always uphold our beliefs and continue to be our voice in Richmond. Bryce Reeves is that leader – he’s someone who stands up for his principles without wavering. Reeves has consistently defended our religious liberties and has fought to safeguard rights of the unborn. He...
Palmyra women embrace karateRenae Chiovaro, Mary Elizabeth Allen and Cindy Girard have taken a stand (or a sparring stance) to improve their health – an effort that requires sheer physical stamina and mental grit. The Lake Monticello residents joined the growing number of women who have learned to successfully fend off attackers and...
Artist Linda Bethke has her own philosophy when it comes to her watercolor paintings. She shared her thoughts and discussed her style and techniques at the monthly meeting of the Fluvanna Art Association (May 19).She began talking about the unusual circumstances that led her to art as well as music in her childhood. “When you can’t...
Pool proposal too vague to supportWe will vote “no” on the as-yet incomplete swimming pool initiative. Here’s why.We are disappointed that the LMOA Board has chosen to ask residents for permission to spend nearly a million dollars on a new swimming pool without giving us any information about the location, size or features of the...
ParentsNicholas and Michelle Kershner Destination after high schoolUniversity of VirginiaPlan of studyPre-Med: ChemistryDual enrollment/AP credits33 with six pending Achievements:14 Academic Excellence AwardsNational I Dare You! Leadership AwardWilliam and Mary Leadership AwardAP Scholar Award...
ParentsTheresa Carroll and Overton McGehee Destination after high schoolGeorgetown UniversityPlan of studyI’m interested in art history, American studies, politics and women’s studies. I’m excited to explore all of the options.Dual enrollment/AP credits36 with nine pending Achievements: National AP Scholar AwardAP...
