David Eugene Dallanegra, 83, of Lake Monticello, Va. (previously of Holtsville, N.Y.), passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va....
Editor’s note: This letter references an editor’s note published Jan. 12 regarding the community’s reaction to a story on the arrest of a former teacher.Editor’s note provided public serviceI am delighted to see that the editor of this newspaper not only printed a news story that she carefully considered to be newsworthy, but...
In a rare home wrestling match on Jan. 12, the young Fluvanna County High wrestling team fell to Albemarle 18-54 but bounced back to top Louisa County 48-27 and Monticello High 42-33.Fluco Coach Michael Gore noted after the match that although his squad is very young, he is pleased that they are working hard and developing rapidly. The...
John K. “Smokey” Van Tassel, 73, of Lake Monticello, Va., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family.He was born on Nov. 2, 1944, in Franklin, N.J., a son of the late Miles T. Van Tassel, Sr., and Lona Marie (Taylor) Van Tassel.He was employed by the Fluvanna County Public Schools as a...
Happy Face surpasses goalThe spirit of giving is alive and well in Fluvanna! It was a joy to experience the teamwork and spirit of giving at Happy Face on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Central Elementary School. From Fork Union Military Academy cadets to church groups to local vendors and warm-hearted citizens, many volunteers worked together in...
The 2017 sports year began early for Fluco athletes when the boys’ and girls’ swim and dive team traveled to Woodberry Forest on Jan. 2 and to the University of Virginia Aquatic and Fitness Center on Jan. 3 to participate in the annual Ben Hair event.This is the largest high school swim meet of the season in Central Virginia. Eleven...
As a boy, Dr. Fred Lang grew up in Vallejo, Calif., next to the Mare Island Naval Shipyard where they built submarines. The submarines fascinated him as did the many wartime stories their commanders told. The stories he heard and his interest in politics were shaped by his early experiences and influenced his career choices later in...
Daniel “Danny” Dennis Gray Jr., 49, of Palmyra, passed away at the University of Virginia hospital on Monday, Dec. 26, 2016. Danny is survived by his wife of 18 years, Aubrelyn; children Danny; Krystal and her husband Chris; Derik and his wife Emma; Aubreanna; granddaughter Freya; sister Gina and her husband Troy; along with numerous...
