I appreciate Mozell Booker’s tireless advocacy for adequate school funding. I appreciate citizens’ efforts (particularly Focus on Fluvanna’s Future) on behalf of public education. The recent reduction of the school budget directly affects our...
After nearly a year of planning and production, the 2012 Fluvanna County High School yearbook will be delivered and distributed to 2012 graduates on Tuesday, July 24, at the new high school. “We’re very excited for students to see the 2012 yearbook,” said Yearbook Adviser Elizabeth Pellicane. “This year’s book, which has the...
Troy Weidenheimer, the Fluvanna Art Association’s workshop guru, was back with part three of his landscape series, this one on how to paint quiet waters. As most of the members discovered this was not an easy task and requires years of practice and skill to make it look effortless. Weidenheimer warned the group it would not be easy and...
When FAST swimmers travel to compete against the Farmington Frogs, thoughts of touch pads, ice cream sandwiches, and good sportsmanship come to mind. The Frogs know how to get in the spirit by turning the pool green before each meet as a longtime Farmington tradition. They make every swimmer feel welcome with a handshake after a close...
On Monday (July 2) the Fluvanna Girls’ Softball League (FGSL) won three Dixie Girls’ Softball District Tournament trophies. The Darlings (5-8 years old) won second place, the Angels (9-10) won second and the Belles (13-15) won the district championship. ...
After nearly a year of planning and production, the 2012 Fluvanna County High School yearbook will be delivered and distributed to 2012 graduates on Tuesday, July 24 at the new high school. “We’re very excited for students to see the 2012 yearbook,” said Yearbook Adviser Elizabeth Pellicane.
They seem happy to be here. County Administrator Steve Nichols picked an enthusiastic, positive bunch to help him guide Fluvanna into the future. The starting line up: Barbara Horlacher, finance; Jason Smith, parks and recreation; Gail Parrish, human resources; Wayne Stephens, public works; Allyson Finchum, planning. ...
Health care insurance was the main topic at the school board meeting Wednesday (July 11). Finance Director Ed Breslauer, has solicited a variety of health care insurance providers requesting information on their health care plans. He and his staff have narrowed the health insurance providers down to three finalists out of five after...
Shortly after the Fluvanna Board of Supervisors voted not to increase our personal property taxes by over 19%, when the rhetoric and name-calling were at a peak, two young girls and the brother of one of them were raising money under a “Save Our Schools” banner at a lemonade stand near Lake Monticello’s Monish Gate. There, as I...
