Too much testing for Fluvanna’s school kids? The month of May used to be a time for kids to daydream of impending summer vacation and sigh towards the window, stuck in a classroom on a sunny day. But in Fluvanna County Schools, the month of May...
After reading the article “The prom as a rite of passage” (Fluvanna Review May 2 issue) we felt it was fitting to tell Tyler’s story. Tyler (Bockman) is a junior in the special education program at FCHS and it is safe to say it is not his cognitive delays that make him special.Despite his delays, Tyler is a very happy, content...
Your teenagers younger than 16 will be prohibited from being at the beaches, tennis courts, ball field, picnic areas, or basketball courts unless they are with someone at least 18 years old if the proposed change to the policy manual passes the second reading and vote on May 23. These amenities which you pay for with your annual dues...
Today’s mail brought my 2013 real estate tax statement. The assessment of my property’s value went down 10% and the annual tax went up 20%. Is this a great county or what
In light of events on the national scene over the past few weeks it seems only fitting to recognize those who choose to place themselves in harm’s way in a number of different vocations. Looking at the events in Boston and West, Texas we saw volunteer fire fighters and rescue people running in the opposite direction from those wishing...
If you missed the 3rd Annual Fork Union Community Day, you certainly missed a superb event! The weather was perfect and there was tons of family fun for all in attendance. On Saturday, April 27, businesses in the community and local community leaders hosted an awesome event, all free to the public.
Boys first, girls second at Fluvanna Invitational Track and Field Meet The Fluvanna County High School boys’ and girls’ track and field teams hosted fourteen boys' teams and 13 girls' teams at the Fluvanna Invitational on Friday, May 3. The boys’ team scored an impressive, almost overwhelming, first place finish. The Fluvanna team...
Supervisors pursue economic development at Zion Crossroads The board of supervisors moved forward with plans for economic development in Zion Crossroads at its meeting Wednesday afternoon (May 1). “Right now, we don’t have any idea what form or shape economic development is going to take,” Chairman Shaun Kenney told the Fluvanna...
Where do you live?Lake MonticelloHow long have you lived in Fluvanna? What brought you here?Fourteen years ago, my husband transferred from North Carolina. We made the move in order to be closer to family in Pennsylvania.Tell me about your work.I work in Fluvanna county government as clerk to the board of supervisors/administrative...