I wanted to bring to everyone’s attention a terrific group of high school students, led by a wonderful teacher and teaching assistants. Mr. Nick Ward’s Pre-vocational skills class contains a group of special education students who proactively...
Each U.S. president since Eisenhower has attempted to put medical treatment within reach of Americans who need it. In that long line of public health initiatives, two took hold: Medicare and Medicaid, established in 1965 through Lyndon Johnson’s efforts, and the Affordable Care Act, signed into law by President Obama in 2010 and...
It’s another quadrennial event for a presidential election. Thank goodness it only happens once every four years. I have noticed in the past couple of weeks many very large signs being erected telling us we need to vote for Romney, Ryan, Hurt and Allen. It is apparent that these signs are placed on the properties of those who have some...
Helen Lee Jones, 90, formerly of Chambersburg, PA., and a professor of art for more than 30 years, died on September 21, 2012, at Springfield Residence in Wyndmoor, PA.
The Flying Fluco football team fell to 1-4 on Friday (Sept. 20) when they ran into a meat grinder known as the Kettle Run High School football team. The Cougars from Fauquier County came into the game with a record of 3-0 this season. In those games, Kettle Run scored 119 points while allowing only 19.They also came in with a record of...
Volleyball After a triumphant win against Liberty High School last week, the varsity volleyball team prepared to battle the Louisa County Lions Thursday night. “All week at practice our team motto runs through my head,” said junior Emily Haden. “Making sure we get to the district championship is number one on our list,” she...
Karen Dragotta of Palmyra and independent director with The Pampered Chef –received the company’s Excellence Award in Personal Sales this month. Consultants who receive an award for Personal Sales have reached a minimum of $55,000 in commissionable sales. “I am honored to be recognized for my success with The Pampered Chef,”...
Fluvanna’s only winery is growing more than grapes. Thistle Gate owners George and Leslie Cushnie have opened a tasting room, though the official grand opening is scheduled for early October. ...
