FR Issue 04_08_2010

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FR Issue 04_08_2010
Vo l . X X X N o . 1 4 , A p r i l 8 – 1 4 , 2 0 1 0 • A F L U VA N N A B U S I N E S S S I N C E 1 9 7 9 – B U Y L O C A L
Letters to the Editor
Fluvanna
Thanks to the Unknown
Passerby
REVIEW
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Jennifer Zajac, Duncan Nixon,
O.T. Holen, Joe Ronan
Photographer: David Stemple
Contributor at Large: Len Gardner
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Palmyra, VA 22963
Location: 2987 Lake Monticello Rd.,
1/4 mile E of Lake Monticello Main Gate
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Cover: VDOT is proposing to build a
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I would just like to thank the
passerby who went the extra mile by
turning my tennis racquet into the
Fluvanna County High School office.
I thought I had left it in the car, only
to get called down to the office
because a gentleman had seen the
racquet in the road in front of the
school and thought it might belong
to one of the students. I really appreciate that he took the time to stop,
pick it up and turn it in, rather than
just driving over it or by it! I realize I
must have put it on the roof of my
car while I was unlocking my car
after returning from an away match.
In the dark I didn't realize I had left it
on the roof. Again, thank you so
much for going the extra mile! I really appreciate it.
Chelsea Tomko, Lake Monticello
How Your Taxes Could Double
Over the Next 10 Years
For the past 15 years this county
has been on a self-destruct mission!
We have built a new courthouse,
safety center, library, a new firehouse with two more planned, and a
high school that is under construction. Don't forget the water line
that's going to happen whether we
like it or not. All the great small businesses don't generate the big tax dollars we need to pay for these buildings. New big business has not come
to Fluvanna and it is not on the horizon for the near future. The board of
supervisors want to do a band-aid
approach by a small increase this
year, without addressing the future.
Cutting salaries in education, without doing that to the entire county is
unfair. Without a high school diploma, you can't hold a county job. One
of our supervisors gave a presentation on raising our taxes 30% and
then nothing more over the next
eight years. His fellow board members shot him down and came up
with a 12% increase. That only takes
care of this year and they know in
the years to come things will get
worse. If you add up this approach
over the next ten years you can see
how your taxes will double. So county residents. you can continue with
the small increase each and every
year with no recovery in sight or you
can fix the problem now and start a
recovery plan that other counties
will follow. No one will lose their job
and no one will have their salary cut.
Alan George, Scottsville
See Letters, Page 4
TICK...TOCK...TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR TAX CREDIT!!
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Delila Stone
April 8, 2010
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Letters from Page 2
Schools Deal with Many
Children, Many Issues
Several weeks ago I wrote an article in this paper blasting the
Fluvanna County school administrators and staff for being unfair and
not providing a safe atmosphere for
our children. I have learned a valuable lesson from that writing that
article. I should have thought it
through more before just writing in
the heat of the moment, for I now
realize just what the administrators
are up against each day. We as parents know how hard it is to raise a
child, so imagine that difficulty multiplied by the amount of children in
the school, and that’s what the
administrators deal with on a daily
basis, for they are our children’s’
parents/guardians while we cannot
be there. So, let me make this short
and sweet. Perhaps we as parents
need to do more homework of our
own. If your child is a victim of bullying, they need to be told that they
must report any bullying to the
administrators as soon as possible.
That is the only way the administrators can intervene and stop the bullying. On the other hand, if your
child happens to be the bully, he or
she needs to be made aware that it
will not be tolerated and that severe
punishment follows. If they bully on
the bus, they will lose bus privileges.
If they bully in school, they will be
suspended. In either case, the school
and or parents may bring charges
against them. It is a very hard thing
to do to teach your child to not fight
back. At first I thought it made cowards out of them, but history shows
that it creates self-control, and it
makes it that much easier for our
administrators to do their job of
keeping our children safe. Thank
you,
Joe Calabretta, Scottsville
Help Out With Old Farm Day
The first Saturday in October
seems like such a long time away
from now, but soon a group of your
neighbors and fellow residents will
start meeting once a month and plan
Old Farm Day 2010. I have attended
this great event every year since I
moved to Fluvanna, mostly as a volunteer with the Fluvanna Master
Gardeners. I always had respect for
the magic that came together to suddenly have this phenomenal event,
not really thinking much about how
it happened. Last year I was recruited to be a member of the Old Farm
Day committee, to be one of the volunteers that make it happen. Little
did I realize when I agreed to help,
how much I would gain for my
effort. This wasn’t much, meeting
once a month, making a couple of
phone calls and maybe a few added
meetings in September as the day
approaches. What I gained is hard to
put into words. Being there on
October 3rd, watching the faces of
the families enjoying themselves;
seeing the excitement of the kids as
they found taters in the hunt; witnessing friends catching up on their
lives; watching the faces of people as
they learned what “Old Farming”
was about; these were moments that
happened because I helped. I know
there were many others who helped,
but it felt to me like I made it possible. How disappointing that I hadn’t
been involved in this project from
the beginning. The feeling of belonging to a community and of contributing was so strong. Please consider
joining the crew this year as we start
planning for October 2nd, 2010. We
meet once a month ; the 3rd
Thursday at four in the afternoon.
Not only will you experience the
incredible sense of community that I
had, you will also meet some wonderful, dedicated folks who really
know what Old Farm Day is all about
-- both old time Fluvanna residents
as well as transplants like myself. If
you are at all interested, please meet
with us once, no commitment; our
next meeting date is April 15 in the
old board of supervisor’s room in the
county office building. Hope to share
this with many new volunteers this
year!
Cindy Ann Trentacosta, Palmyra
Author Plans Visit
I am coming to Maggie's House in
Palmyra on April 18 from 2-4 p.m. to
talk about my book, Love and War: A
Southern Soldier's Struggle Between
Love and Duty and also do book signings. There are letters in the book to
Jane Rosser Humphrey Thurman,
who is the daughter of Royal and
Mary Jane Harlow Humphrey and
granddaughter of Bartlett and Betsey
Bernard Humphrey and finally the
great grandmother of Warren Beach
by Jane's second marriage. I would
love to meet some of my cousins on
April 18th.
Robert H. Crewdson
Correction
Feda Kidd Morton’s name was written incorrectly in last week’s issue of
the Fluvanna Review. She is a candidate for the Republican nomination for
the 5th District Congressional race.
Column
Fluvanna Focus
BY WILLIAM J. DES ROCHERS
Ambling Towards
Development
One of the side effects of the
economic downturn has been to
take the pressure off new development in Fluvanna. This in turn
has allowed county officials a
respite from making the hard decisions on land use, a topic that so
inflamed passion just a few years
ago.
In the middle of the budget
debate, the county’s planning
department
issued
its
Development Activity Report for
2009. This highly useful and
informative annual report provides a wealth of information
about what was built where, how
much land is protected from
development in some form, and
the like. It should not be ignored.
The report is even more useful
when read in conjunction with
previous ones, to get a sense of
what has been happening in
Fluvanna over the past several
years. And looking at the latest
report, one can see that the county continues its retreat from “one
of the fastest growing counties”
etc.
Since peaking in 2001, when
453 residential building permits
were issued, the market for new
homes in Fluvanna essentially has
collapsed. Last year, new building
permits amounted to just onequarter of the decade’s high. And,
new home permits have declined
every year since 2002.
This downward trend in the past
placated some who saw it as vindication that the county was not
being overrun by development,
hence no reason to restrict property rights. Others, who viewed with
alarm any suggestion that some
homes might be built in the rural
areas of the county, argued that
the current by-right use already
had created a potential for significant unwelcome development.
The debate has not been settled
and data contained in the
Development Activity Report will
not resolve the irresolvable. But it
will, at least, set some parameters.
Currently, according to the report
for example, about 56 percent of
the county has been placed in the
rural preservation area.
But rural preservation has never
been adequately defined, let alone
placed under zoning restrictions
that would make that 56 percent
unique in the county. To achieve
planning objectives, officials will,
in some form, have to restrict
property rights.
But there is another, subtler,
objective at play in the debate: no
growth at all. Advocating rural
preservation can – and in some
instances has -- provided cover for
those who see an opportunity to
use it to further no growth objectives.
The argument that a residential
unit costs more in government
services than the tax revenue it
generates has some merit. But the
argument presupposes that each
unit has school age children. It
also ignores the dynamics of economics.
Economic activity does not
occur in a vacuum. Activity may
occur in one area, and other supporting development invariably
follows. Land use practices and
economics are not incompatible;
they can coexist.
But there will be much more to
say on the subject as the debate
renews.
Meanwhile, policy makers might
reflect on the following: the average new home price in Fluvanna
has declined by nearly one-third
since the last land use debate. And
bankruptcies are increasing in this
recession. Is now the time to take
away property rights, thereby
reducing still further the financial
net worth of the most vulnerable
among us?
At what cost will the county
implement its bucolic vision?
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Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
BY JOE RONAN
CORRESPONDENT
Week Period:
March 28, 2010 - April 3, 2010
Investigations Division
7
The dynamic service provided by the Fluvanna commonwealth attorney is demonstrated by an awareness of all circumstances affecting cases on his docket. Sometimes it involves
post-trial prosecutions of witnesses who gave or instigated perjured testimony. Other times action is required based upon
events that occur in other jurisdictions while a case is pending.
Events that occurred in Charlottesville recently demonstrated
that essential need for vigilance, awareness and willingness to
act. Daryl Arthur Rivera, a Palmyra resident, while free on
secured bail bond in connection with a theft charge in
Fluvanna, was involved in a felony hit and run incident in
Charlottesville.
Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Francis Terwilliger initiated a proceeding which resulted in a hearing to determine
whether Rivera’s bail status should be modified. After hearing
the details of the Charlottesville incident, the court modified the
conditions of Rivera’s bail, requiring him to: live at his mother’s
home, abstain from the use of alcohol, and abide by an 8 p.m.
to 6 a.m. curfew. His trial is scheduled for May 14th.
In other proceedings, Bradley Brian Meredith, recently convicted of possession of a weapon as a convicted felon, entered
guilty pleas to six indictments charging him with inducing others to commit perjury at his gun possession trial. He remains in
custody and will be sentenced on May 28th.
Viviana Raquel Tyler entered not guilty pleas to charges of
perjury and conspiracy to commit perjury in connection with
testimony at Meredith’s trial. Her case will be heard on July 1st
with another defendant charged with perjury in the same case.
A Troy man was sentenced to an active prison sentence of
three years for his conviction of distributing cocaine. Corey
Demond Fortune received an additional three year sentence
related to his violation of a previously imposed sentence of probation. Fortune will be on supervised probation for two years
after his release and must maintain good behavior for ten years.
Failure to maintain good behavior could result in additional
prison time.
A Bremo Bluff man was convicted of felony driving with a
suspended license after a non-jury trial. Robert Montgomery
Anderson was arrested on July 29, 2010 for operating a motor
vehicle while his driver’s license was under current suspension.
Because of a previous conviction for operating with a suspended license, the charge was elevated to a felony.
Jennifer Leigh Selph entered a “no contest” plea to charges of
forging and passing a forged check. A “No Contest Plea” (also
known as “nolo contendere” which means “I will not contest
it”) has the same legal effect as a guilty plea. She will be sentenced on June 24th.
New Investigations Generated within the Division
Types of Investigations
2
Fraud
1
Identity Theft
1
Larceny
2
Property Damage
1
Possession of Cocaine
0 Investigations Transferred from Patrol Division
2 Warrants/Arrests
1
Fraud
1
Possession of Cocaine
24 Follow-ups
8
General Investigations
12
School Resource Officers
4
Drug Investigations
Judicial Affairs Division
Civil Process
106 Papers Received
175 Papers Served
0
Jury Summons Served
175 Other Served
Animal Contro
22
Incidents/Follow-ups
Court Security
2
Court Days
3
Prisoner Transports
Communications Division
Calls for Service
238 Total Admin Calls
117 Total 911 Calls
Patrol Division
50
25
0
5
16
3
13
9
8
Traffic Stops
Summonses Issued
Mental Health Case
Arrests Made - 2 Fel. / 3 Misd.
Criminal Warrant Service Attempts
Traffic Crashes
Civil Paper Service Attempts - 9 Served
Case Follow-ups
Reports Taken
Types of Incidents
1
Disturbance
1
Driving Under the Influence
2
Missing Juveniles
1
Attempted Overdose
1
Child Endangerment
1
Domestic Assault
1
Possession of Cocaine
Services Division
3
5
New Items Taken into Evidence
Vehicles Serviced
Types of Services
1
Tire
2
Oil Change
1
Radiator
1
Brake Work
The statistical information provided in this document
reflects a variety of calls for service between the Sheriff's
Office, other agencies in Fluvanna County and the
general public. Due to the various ways data is compiled
for statistical analysis, this document will not reflect the
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BY PAGE H. GIFFORD
CORRESPONDENT
At a special Lake Monticello
Owners’ Association meeting on
April 1, the board of directors certified for candidates to run for two
vacant seats on the board. Britt
Johnson, Gary Dillon, Jerry Guske
and Sue Wolff will be vying for member votes come June.
Approved Draft of
Proposal for June Ballot
The board also discussed the proposal to raise dues - an increase of
$108 for reserves.
“We would have to pay a bit now
instead of a lot later,” said President
Leighton Cumming.
“This is not something the board
takes lightly,” said Director Benita
Ellen. “We have considered all the
issues before deciding.” Secretary
Don Fickus agreed and added, “They
[the dues] will not increase for the
next five years. It may decrease but
not increase.”
Platt took issue with this statement
by Fickus.“There is nothing in the
proposal that states this,” Platt said.
“The POAA requires a reserve
study every five years, if we do not
pass this then we’ll have to have a
special assessment,” added Director
Scott Meiss.
Leighton Cumming praised Meiss
for his work on the proposal but the
directors agreed there was more
work to be done before the final
draft could be released. Ellen added
that it is not finalized and subject to
legal review.
Public Comments
Audience members applauded
member Carol Brown’s comments
during the public comments segment of the meeting. She began her
statement with the 2009-2010 storm
cleanup cost estimated at $110,000 - money which had not been budgeted. She adds there is the trash contract which will probably be higher
due to the new contract currently in
negotiations and the contract for the
recent dam engineering.
“The recession continues, jobs are
at best keeping even, foreclosures at
Lake Monticello are estimated at half
of Fluvanna County, so that probably
reduced the Lake’s income. Out of
the estimated 4,624 billings of lots at
$598 dues, what percentage of these
is uncollectible? Ten, twenty percent
or more? We also have less estimated
income.”
She adds that the board changed
the Director of Contracts position
from part-time to full-time in late
2009. The outsourcing of the Eagle’s
Nest was a cost savings and Lake
Monticello will need seasonal hires
for the pool.
“But the budget cuts listed were to
reduce dumpster time from six to
three weeks. Not sure of the savings
here and that depends on the number of times the dumpster is emptied
but expect a reduction of a third,
maybe more. Do only one of three
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CORRESPONDENT
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dogs in small pens. But that is not the
case at Caring For Creatures Pet
Sanctuary. Spring has arrived and
volunteers are working on a new
structure to house the dogs who
were displaced when the roof fell in
on their former pen due to the heavy
snows. And just across the way is a
field edged with woods where a
newly designed bluebird trail invites
shelter dogs and volunteers to walk
the trails around them.
In January of 2009, Caring for
Creatures became a member of the
Virginia Bluebird Society. A five-box
bluebird house trail was established
in February on the grounds of CFC.
This past February, the trail was
expanded by an additional five
boxes, for a total of ten nest boxes.
This has been done with grant funds
from the Virginia Bluebird Society
and a little time and carpentry work
by volunteers George and Fay Tyler.
“Currently, there is no other "bluebird trail" in Fluvanna reporting
nesting results to the Virginia
Rosemary and Pat Granville with Caring for Creatures dogs Starsky and Hutch on bluebird trail. Photo by Page H. Gifford
Bluebird Society. We are very excited to be support bluebird conservahow much progress we have made in
tion here at Caring For Creatures. It
boosting the bluebird population. As
is a natural fit,” said Fay Tyler.
mentioned, this information is
Why Bluebirds?
reported to the VBS and we monitor
“Bluebirds need our help to thrive.
according to their guidelines.”
They are not aggressive birds and
Both staff and
often lose out to
volunteers
at CFC
other species in
have
been
excited
“Bluebirds
need
our
help
to
competition for
and helpful about
nest sites, espethrive,’’ – Fay Tyler, Virginia
this project. They
cially to the nonBluebird Society volunteer
have
reported
native
English
bluebirds
sightS p a r r o w .
Vicki Wilson and Craig
ings
and
are
asking
lots
of
good
Bluebird scouts arrive the end of
McCormick
are pleased to welquestions.
February with nesting usually begincome
Don
and
Lorraine Wheeler
According
to
Fay
Tyler,
their
first
ning late March or April, through
back
to
Monticello
Country
year
[2009]results
yielded
two
nests
July and August,” she said.
Realtors
after
a
break
of
about
two
of
barn
swallows
which
fledged
a
“Our boxes and mounting methyears.
Wilson
and
McCormick
total
of
six
babies.
ods follow a tried and true design
said they were excited to have the
“We had lots of bluebirds ‘looking’
from the VBS. We use a predator
Wheelers return.
but
none
nested.
However,
barn
guard around the entry hole and a
The Wheelers have been
swallows
and
bluebirds
are
friends
snake baffle on the mounting pole.
involved
in the real estate busiand
we
are
hopeful
that
this
season
These are essential elements of the
ness
for
close to 40 years. Don
will
bring
both,”
she
said.
bluebird nest box. Otherwise, after a
Wheeler
was
an owner/broker for
CFC
has
truly
become
a
sanctuary
couple of years there is the very real
many
years.
for
all
who
dwell
there
and
even
possibility that babies and parents
The Wheelers wanted to be
those who fly in temporarily to set
will become food for the snakes,”
Lorraine and Don Wheeler
close
to family and moved to
up
house.
she said and added, “we have nothCharlottesville
several
years
ago.
For
anyone
interested
in
the
ing against snakes but we don't want
The Wheelers can be contacted
They lived in Charlottesville for a
Virginia Bluebird Society or about
them eating our bluebirds.
at
Monticello Country Realtors
while,
but
after
visiting
Lake
bluebird
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“We also monitor our bluebird
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Lorraine
434-989-0708
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the
beautiful
countryside
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the
for
Creatures
or
the
Virginia
Bluebird
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434-962-7868.
people
there.
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at
how healthy our trail is and where
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Books
Beyond the Mists: Travels through Time
BY PAGE H. GIFFORD
CORRESPONDENT
Local author Gwendolyn Graham
has written an epic saga about a family in England in her first published
book titled Beyond the Mists. She
began the book almost twenty years
ago and revised it six times, editing
herself on a ten year old computer.
This is remarkable considering it is
well written and over 600 pages long.
“I love to write, it’s fun,” said a
modest Graham, who worked on this
book and others while working for
32 years as a mortgage manager
while married and raising children.
“It’s strange, I got more done in those
days while I was working than I do
now,” she said, stroking a black cat
with penetrating green eyes, one of
four cats that keep Graham company.
She seemed destined to be a writer.
“As a child growing up in Canada, the
Ottawa Citizen had a full page in the
paper devoted to young writers and I
often contributed to it” she said. After
her father died, she moved to
England with her mother and it was
there that she learned about life in
her grandmother’s time. Her grandmother was born in 1868, and it was
her grandmother, her mother and
aunt who became the inspiration for
this book.
While growing up in the beautiful
English Cotswold, she developed her
fascination with England, and eventually Scotland and Ireland. This
urged her to learn more about these
places and their rich history.
“Though I lived in England, not far
from Scotland and Ireland, I have
never visited either place but would
love to someday,” she said, now cuddling a shy white cat as the black cat
snakes up the back of the couch and
coils up into a ball.
Beyond The Mists describes an era
of unwavering Christian faith when
etiquette and civility ruled. It fashions itself after past classics including Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre,
Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice or
such contemporary epics as the
Forsythe Saga. Not as light and frivolous as Austin’s romps it models itself
more after the Bronte sisters work,
more dark and mysterious with forbidden passions.
The story unfolds in 1805 during
the Empire period, through the
Biedermeier period, coming to a climax during the Victorian age.
Graham also has a unique way of
telling the story from not one character but through the eyes and recollections of several characters to which
each part of the book is devoted. The
book opens with arrogant Duke
Julian Ashbourne of the English
estate Sylverthorpe. Christian to the
core, as is most of the family, he goes
beyond the righteous living, falling
prey to his passions. His lifelong love
for his wife begins in Sylverthorpe’s
Lake, early one misty morning.
As the saga continues, Mathew a
vicar and one of Julian’s sons have a
difficult marriage with the rather shy
and introverted Lissa. Together, they
try to deal with their son William, a
dreadful child. Between his marriage
and his son William, he feels like a
failure as a husband, a father and a
vicar and how Mathew deals with it is
a lesson in itself.
Kate, Julian’s willful daughter, tries
to cover her less than stellar actions
by blaming her parents. Victoria is a
foundling who Kate coaxes her parents to care for and plays a significant part in Adam – Kate’s brothers’- future. Through the final chapter,
told by character Laura, all the dark
secrets of Sylverthorpe are revealed.
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same elements as the modern day
soap opera, following unpredictable
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changes in the life of a powerful and
fascinating family. Graham gives her
characters dimension through their
dialect, memories and thoughts. How
they view themselves and their interaction with others gives the reader a
sense of who these people are and
what motivates them.
Graham’s sense of place and her
detailed descriptions bring everything alive. Her historical knowledge
is also evident, lending authenticity
to the realism of the times in which
her characters lived. Her writing, par-
ticularly her metaphors drift easily
and the reader has a sense of the
author’s love of the written word.
If one enjoys English epics and
family sagas, Beyond the Mists is
delightful to read and keeps the reader on the edge with suspense. But the
saga doesn’t end there; the sequel
will be Heavens’ Distant Lamps.
Graham has just begun to market
this book. It is currently available at
Amazon.com and soon to be available at the Palmyra Country Store at
Lake Monticello.
Books
Historical Society Hosts
Robert Crewdson
BY JUDITH MICKELSON
CONTRIBUTOR
The Fluvanna County
Historical Society will
host the second “Local
Authors’ Book Signing
Afternoon”
with
Robert
Henry
Crewdson, on April 18,
from 2-4 p.m. at
Maggie’s House.
Crewdson, will discuss his book, Love and
War – A Southern
Soldier’s
Struggle
Between Love and Duty,
and he will sign the
books
for
guests.
Books will be available
at the event for $14.95.
At 3 p.m. Crewdson
will give an informal
talk.
In a book review.
Fluvanna
resident
William J. Des Rochers
wrote, the “Reverend Robert
Crewdson has published a moving
compilation of Civil War letters
written largely by one Merit
Thurman, an ancestor. The letters
are primarily written to Thurman’s
young wife, Jane. Nearly 20 years
his junior, she remains offstage
since there are no surviving letter
from her in the Crewdson collection. Thurman was a boatman and
apparently met Jane Rosser in
Fluvanna County, possibly at
Union Mills – at the time a thriving
mill town where she lived. They
were married in the Methodist
Church there on Dec. 2, 1862…”
James I. Robertson, Jr., author of
Stonewall Jackson, wrote, “You can
never understand the Civil War
until you understand its emotion.
In this collection of Civil War letters from a Confederate soldier to
his beloved, one constantly
encounters the inner conflicts
between love and duty, as well as
discipline and homesickness.
Thurman speaks for thousands of
compatriots who faced America’s
darkest crisis.”
And author of Tried by War:
Abraham Lincoln as CommanderIn-Chief, James M. McPherson
writes, “These poignant letters
from a newly-wed confederate soldier to his young wife illustrate the
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county. Private Merit Thurman
went AWOL more than once to be
with his wife, but ultimately the
war claimed his life at the battle of
Chester’s Station in May 1864.”
We are fortunate that Crewdson
will join us on April 18 to share his
ancestors’ letters. The Historical
Society is happy to invite the public to the book signing. There is no
admission charge and all are welcome. Maggie’s House is located in
the historic village of Palmyra on
Court Square, next to the Old Stone
Jail Museum.
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Community
Youth Help Out Habitat for Humanity
BY KEN ALBRIGHT
CONTRIBUTOR
Over 50 energetic young people descended on a
Habitat for Humanity-owned home on Georges
Mill Road in Palmyra on Saturday, March 27.
Youth groups and their adult advisors from several congregations came together for a landscaping
blitz on the home to prepare it to sell.
Habitat resumed ownership of the home when
its previous owner became unable to make the
mortgage. Fluvanna Habitat president Mike Himes
said, “This is always an unfortunate circumstance,
but we have worked hard on the property and
hope that it will turn out to be a blessing for our
organization.”
Himes also said, “This is the only four bedroom,
two bath home Fluvanna Habitat has ever built. It
should be very marketable in the community.”
Funds from the sale of the home, which will
likely be on the market by May, will be used to
purchase land in Fluvanna to build more Habitat
homes and move forward on the construction of
another home for a selected family in the High
Mountain Acres subdivision.
Youth from the following churches participated
in the event, which was sponsored by the Habitat
Church Relations Committee:
Crossroads
Community Church, Evergreen Baptist, Fluvanna
Youth from Crossroads Community, Evergreen Baptist, Fluvanna Baptist, Grace and Glory Lutheran, and
Salem United Methodist churches landscaped a Habitat for Humanity home in Palmyra. Contributed photo.
Baptist, Grace and Glory Lutheran, and Salem
United Methodist.
Together the youth accomplished a lot in a short
period of time. They spread mulch, trimmed
branches, removed rubbish, planted shrubs, laid
straw over grass seed, and set a deck landing.
Himes thanked the large group of youth at the
completion of their work and said “You have done
in a short period of time, the better part of a
month’s work.”
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Participants Get Healthy
and Raise Money
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BY PAGE H. GIFFORD
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Those that participated in the Biggest Loser Challenge not only benefited
from healthy exercise and eating tips and losing weight but raised $700 for
Meals on Wheels.
“We had forty one participants,” said Tracey Williams, the assistant manager at Jefferson Good Neighbor Pharmacy. “It went very well and we plan to do
two of these challenges a year.”
The participants had a weekly weigh in and blood pressure check and
received a Biggest Loser Newsletter with helpful hints, healthy, low fat recipes
and motivational quotes.
The winners received a gift basket from JOBST for first place winner with
gift certificates from Jefferson Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Food Lion, and Orme
Family Fitness. Second and third placed winners received gift certificates.
“We are planning our second Biggest Loser Challenge at the end of August
…and we’ll raise money again for Meals on Wheels,” Williams said.
For those who participated, some lost weight, learned about healthy eating
and exercise and even did it with a partner for one-to-one encouragement.
First place loser was Angela Maher, second place went to Rick Ashauer and
Robin Wheaton took third.
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the floral design she prepared at the workshop.
Members of the Fluvanna Garden Club met at Beulah Baptist Church for a
flower design workshop. The workshop was in preparation for a Standard
Flower Show to be held at the historic church in May.
The theme of the show is “A Country Wedding.” Classes will include: altar
arrangements, door wreaths, pew decorations, bride’s bouquet, bridesmaid’s
hat, flower girl’s basket, “something old – something new” and table arrangements.
This romantic flower show is a must for anyone who loves flowers and weddings.
The flower show will be open to the public from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on May
7th and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 8th. Admission is free. Beulah
Baptist Church is located on Rt. 659 in Kents Store.
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Community
BINGO!!! Big Changes Coming
CONTRIBUTED BY LAKE MONTICELLO
VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE
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Changes are ahead for Friday night
Bingo at Lake Monticello Volunteer
Fire and Rescue. After nearly 20
years on Friday night, Bingo will
soon move to Thursday night.
Just like many other events,
LMVF&R Bingo has been hurt by the
weak economy. With attendance
down and consequently, proceeds
down, the LMVF&R Bingo committee
discussed alternatives to the very
real possibility that Bingo might have
to cease operations, which would be
a huge loss. As one of its major
fundraisers, the proceeds from Bingo
are vital to the operations of the Fire
and Rescue Organization, which
serves not only Lake Monticello residents but all of Fluvanna County.
Since Thursday night is one of the
few nights that does not have a competing local Bingo operation in play,
switching was a logical but difficult
decision to make. “We realize that
Friday night Bingo has been a constant fixture for players and volunteers alike and hope they all will follow us to Thursday night”, Bingo
Director Aubrey Pace said.
Bingo Manager Jean Bockman
said, “We appreciate all the support
from our loyal patrons and look forward to offering them a new and
improved Bingo game on Thursday
night.”
There’s no doubt with new games
and a changed program, along with
the move to Thursday night,
LMVF&R Bingo will be successful
once again. There will also be a few
changes and additions to the concessions
menu
according
to
Concessions Manager Pat Bozza.
Pat, Jean and Aubrey invite everyone to join them on Thursday, April
15th for the new and improved
LMVF&R Bingo kickoff. In addition
to the regular payouts and door
prizes, there will be additional giveaways. Doors open at 5 p.m. with
Early Bird games starting at 6:45
p.m. We invite all of our friends in
Lake Monticello, Fluvanna County
and the surrounding areas to please
come and join us for a great evening
of Bingo, and a hot meal from the
concession kitchen. Come prepared
to have a great time. Any questions,
please call 434-591-1018 or 434589-4638.
Friday night Bingo has been a tradition at Lake Monticello Volunteer
Fire and Rescue for almost twenty
years. LMVF&R Bingo was started in
late 1991 by Cecil and Gwen
Smithers. Cecil was one of our firemen at the time. Previously, Cecil
had been a fireman with the
Seminole Trail Fire Dept and ran
their Bingo game there. In 1991,
they moved from Charlottesville, and
he joined the Lake Monticello Fire
Department, and decided to bring
Bingo to the Lake. All the Bingo
games were held in the bay area,
until the completion of the Maple
Room in late 1992, where Bingo has
had a home ever since. The Maple
Room was named for John Maple,
who was one of the founders of
LMVF&R. Volunteers to work Bingo
were recruited from members of the
Fire Department, the Rescue Squad
and the Auxiliary. Among the first
volunteers were Jim and JoAnn Link,
Ruby Powers, Ed and Evelyn Brown,
Marge Turbet, Tom and Irene Reese,
Thelma Stowell, Jack and Evelyn
Murphy, Scotty and Dorothy Salter,
Bill and Peg Crawford, and Dorothy
Engler, among many others. Some
of these good folks are still volunteering here after all this time.
Horace Scruggs Receives Certificate of Appreciation
Rivanna Lions President Florann Burnett (right) and Lion Kingsley Brown (left) present
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Lake Monticello presented a certificate of
appreciation to Horace
Scruggs, choral director
of
Fluvanna
High
School.
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our
first
Bland
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Mr. Scruggs’s help. His
advice and guidance
were instrumental in
accomplishing
our
goal,” said Lion Kingsley
Brown, chairman of the
Rivanna Lions Bland
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Little Miss Fluvanna Hailee Elise Shifflett (center) appears with first runner-up,
Naylee Rivera-DeJesus (left) and second runner-up Mia Christine Larochelle (right). Contributed photo.
Hailee Elise Shifflett 7, took home
the crown for Little Miss Fluvanna at
the Three Chopt Ruritan Club’s competition held on April 3rd at Central
Elementary School. Naylee RiveraDeJesus and Mia Christine Larochelle
were first and second runners-up.
Hailee is the daughter of Brent and
Jennifer Shifflett of Scottsville. Hailee
enjoys riding horses, playing softball, being a bat girl for AHS softball,
singing, dancing, playing outside
and spending time with her family
Naylee is the daughter of Ann
Marie and Oscar Rivera of Palmyra.
She is the fourth of six children.
She enjoys singing, dancing and art.
She loves spending time with her
family.
Mia is the daughter of David and
Bridget Larochelle of Palmyra. Mia
is a fun loving energetic little girl
who loves soccer, softball and girl
scouts.
Little Miss Fluvanna contestants
were Sarja May Best, Jordan
Elizabeth Drumheller, Jocelynne
Grace Hagan, Allyson Elizabeth
Lounsbury, Carson Elizabeth Lowe,
Ashley Elizabeth Madison, Kellie
Amber Madison, Lauren Antelle
Shelton, Kylie Raquel Thomas,
Braelyn Analeigh Via and Michaela
Sydney Weimer.
This year’s judges were Whitney
and CJ Roberts and Cindy Sampson.
Laurie Collins was the mistress of
ceremonies.
Little Miss Fluvanna 2009 Ellee
Roxanne Botkin and Miss Fluvanna
2010 Cheryl Lee Koltz crowned the
winners.
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Chris Toliver was the pianist and
Chris and her daughter Aesia choreographed the opening dance.
The annual Little Miss Fluvanna
competition is a fundraiser for the
Three Chopt Ruritan Club, a community service organization that meets
the second Monday of each month at
the Three Chopt Community Center.
All proceeds made from this
fundraiser goes back into the community through educational scholarships, providing dictionaries to all
third graders at Central, Boys State,
providing assistance to the needy
and other organizations in the county.
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Proposed Roundabout to Make Intersection Safer
BY CARLOS SANTOS
EDITOR
Fluvanna County may soon be
getting its first roundabout at one of
its most dangerous intersections –
South Boston Road and Thomas
Jefferson Parkway.
The proposed roundabout –
which is a type of traffic circle
though smaller and requiring slower speeds – will slow drivers on
Thomas Jefferson Parkway -- also
known as Rt. 53-- and help those on
South Boston Road -- also known as
Rt. 600 -- turn onto Rt. 53, according to officials.
“It’s an intersection that requires
some sort of traffic control,’’ said
Lou Hatter, a spokesman for the
Virginia
Department
of
Transportation. “It’s difficult for
people to get onto Rt. 53 safely.’’
The roundabout design, which
has long been popular in Europe, is
essentially a circular intersection in
which vehicles travel in one direction around a central island. Unlike
many traffic circles, drivers entering
the circle must slow down and yield
to drivers already in the circle.
Hatter said there was “some concern especially at the beginning if
people know how to use a roundabout. But drivers are smart.’’
There are about 60 roundabouts
in operation in Virginia now – the
vast majority of which were built in
the last few years. There are four
roundabouts
in
neighboring
Albemarle County – the best known
located at the entrance to the
Charlottesville-Albemarle airport.
One of the oldest roundabouts in
the state is located in Gordonsville
and was built in 1940, according to
VDOT. “In the last 10 to 15 years we
started looking at them as an
option,’’ said Hatter.
Hatter said roundabouts are
become more popular America and
Virginia because they are safer than
a traditional traffic signal. Hatter
said there are 32 “conflict points’’ at
an intersection which can lead to,
for example, “t-bones and head-on
collisions,’’ and only eight “conflict
points’’ at a roundabout. Those conflict points are also usually less dangerous in a roundabout because of
slow speeds inside the circle – 15 to
20 miles per hour. “It’s designed so
people have to slow down,’’ Hatter
said.
The roundabout also has other
advantages compared to a traffic
light. The roundabout will allow
travelers on Rt. 600 to slip onto Rt.
53 easily, but traffic on heavily travelled Rt. 53 would not be backed up
by a stoplight, Hatter said.
Roundabouts are more expensive
than traffic signals and require more
land for construction. A traffic signal – which requires more maintenance than a roundabout – costs
about $250,000 to install, said
Hatter.
The roundabout at the T-intersection of Rts. 600 and 53 will cost
about $2.1 million, said Hatter.
Construction is slated to begin in
the summer of 2012.
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But before it all starts, Fluvanna
residents will be able to find out
about the propose realignment and
construction of the roundabout at a
meeting scheduled for April 28,
from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the
Fluvanna County Library in
Palmyra. Residents will be able to
comment at the hearing orally or in
writing.
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reptiles, amphibians and insects
Last month, we learned about
will spend the cold months in the
Virginia’s burning laws, and also
rotting logs waiting for spring and
mentioned all of the damage
warmer weather to return.
Fluvanna County suffered during
In addition to wildlife shelter,
the “Fury”. So, what do you do
brush piles also replenish vital
with all this brush that’s on the
nutrients to the soil as the strucground? A lot of it will be burned,
ture decays. Organisms such as
but this week I want to present an
millipedes and pillbugs dine on the
alternative to burning brush for
dead plant material. As they eat,
Fluvanna County residents. You
they assist in breaking down the
may have seen or heard this
brush pile. Fungi and bacteria also
before, but I’m going to mention it
take over and help continue the
once again. “Don’t burn brushdecomposition process. Lichens,
build a shelter for wildlife.” Now, I
through a mutual relationship with
realize what some of you are thinkthe fungus, grow on the surface of
ing…what? That won’t get rid of it!
the wood, releasing an acid which
Let’s examine this alternative in
further helps
further detail.
break down the
First, there is
“That’s all fine and dandy, plant tissue.
always
the
A brush pile
potential that
but I don’t want all these
is
a
really great
burning
the
critters near my home!”
way to teach
brush may get
kids and others
out of hand and
about the food chain. Insects prey
create a wildfire. In fact Fluvanna
upon the scavengers eating the
has already seen this happen more
wood and small mammals, birds
than a few times this year . So
and other predators tear open the
instead of removing the natural
logs and brush to feast on the variresource by making it go up in
ety of organisms living inside.
smoke, why not improve wildlife
So now that I described the
habitat by building a brush pile?
process from start to finish of a
This alternative can be especialbrush pile if it is left to nature, you
ly beneficial for those of you with
may be thinking, “That’s all fine
children or even for those who
and dandy, but I don’t want all
just enjoy watching wildlife. If you
these critters near my home!”
enjoy seeing animals around your
You want to be sure to build the
property, a brush pile will add to
brush piles somewhere where it
your delight! Most of what we
blends naturally into a wooded
choose to burn is branches, twigs,
landscape, preferably along the
logs and leaves. By layering this
edge of the woods. Brush piles
debris in different ways on top of
located in yards or fields can be
logs you can create shelter, nesting
camouflaged by growing vines
areas and homes for numerous
over them or placing them behind
organisms. A lot of space will be
shrubs. These brush piles can also
between the branches at first, but
be used as a compost pile as rich
eventually it will settle and the pile
soil from the decomposing organic
will become tighter and more commatter will be found underneath in
pact. In the summer, ground-nesta couple of years. Also, build the
ing birds and mammals such as
brush piles at least 30 feet away
towhees and cottontail rabbits
from any structure. This way, the
might build nests at the bottom of
organisms are far away from the
the pile. If the logs are decomhome and it is a safe distance in
posed enough, skinks (a type of
case of a wildfire.
lizard) may lay their eggs here.
The brush pile is a place of life,
Salamanders will thrive on the
death and regeneration. It is a safe
moist habitat and hide during the
alternative to burning debris and it
day and come out under the cover
provides benefits for wildlife and
of darkness to hunt.
the rejuvenation of the forest. It is
During the winter, many types
also a great source for education
of birds will seek shelter from
and entertainment. Try building
predators and the weather in these
one, you’ll enjoy it.
brush piles. Also many kinds of
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The Riverkeeper
BY DAVID SLIGH, GUEST COLUMNIST
UPPER JAMES RIVERKEEPER
Become a Dirt Fighter –
Save Streams
The biggest threat to the James
and shelter. And, of course, it has
River is pollution. But it may not
an adverse effect on people as
be what you think.
well, potentially making water
For most people, the term water
unsuitable for drinking and recrepollution summons up images of
ation like swimming and boating.
factories dumping toxic chemicals
The amount of runoff and polluor untreated sewage being swept
tion being swept into the James
into the river. The fact is most of
River has accelerated at an amazthose pipes spewing pollution are
ing pace because of development
now regulated and greatly
within the watershed. With estiimproved after
mates that we
decades of hard
will
replace
“Today, the single biggest
work.
more natural
Today, the sinpollutant of the James River land with parkgle biggest poling lots, streets,
is stormwater runoff”
lutant of the
buildings, and
James River is
lawns in the
stormwater runoff-- the dirt and
next 40 years than was developed
sediment that are washed into
in the first 400, the threat to
creeks and streams every time it
America’s “Founding River” is prorains. Along the way, stormwater
found.
picks up toxic chemicals and other
But there is something you can
harmful materials -- and all of that
do and, in fact, every homeowner
runoff eventually ends up in the
can play a role in reducing the
James River – the source of our
amount of runoff pollution origidrinking water, the habitat for fish
nating from their property. A new
and other species and one of the
online Runoff Calculator has been
state’s primary places for outdoor
developed that can compute how
recreation.
much runoff is coming from your
The impact of runoff is signifihome. Located on the James River
cant. Excess sediment can bury
Association’s
Web
site
vital habitats on stream beds
(www.jamesriverassociation.org),
where insects and other animals
the calculator also provides tips on
live and which provide food for
how you can do your part in
fish. It can block the gills of fish
reducing the single biggest threat
and limit their ability to see
to the James.
through the water and find food
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Spirit and Truth
BY THE REV. GREG SMITH, GUEST COLUMNIST
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We had a great crowd
at Antioch’s Easter sunrise service this year.
Someone estimated that
a hundred people gathered at the foot of the
three crosses in the
church’s side yard to
worship
our
risen
Savior. We also had an
unexpected
visitor.
Before we began the
service, I had asked the
crowd to part in the center and create an aisle
down the middle, to
allow for a visual pathway and for sound to
travel to one of our
physically challenged
members who watched
the service from his car.
As I was preaching, and
before I had even given
an invitation, our speGreg Smith and Erlyne Smith with the Easter horse.
Photo by Melissa McLain.
cial visitor appeared
and started to make her
stand. But God wants to break us
way down the center aisle.
out of our fences so that we can have
Our visitor was a chestnut Belgian
an exciting relationship with Him.
draft horse that had apparently
Hopefully, you’ll be drawn to the
heard what was going on in the
things of God, just as that horse was
church yard and decided to investidrawn to church. “I don’t know
gate. She had been so drawn to
what’s going on there,” the horse
what was going on at church that
must have thought, “but I just have
she escaped her owner’s fenced-in
to go and see.” She escaped from
field and made her way to join us.
the fenced-in yard that kept her life
One member said he thought the
predictable and safe, in exchange for
horse was about to walk down the
the adventure of Resurrection
center aisle and join the church. I
Sunday. So too I hope that you’ll
said that if we were to baptize that
exchange conventional religion for a
horse, we’d have to sprinkle, instead
resurrected life in the spirit that
of immerse!
draws you deeper into the things of
We all erect fences in our spiritual
God.
lives. First, we try to keep unexpectI hope you’ll be like the Easter
ed things out. We don’t like advenHorse, so drawn to what God’s doing
ture too much, so we expose ourthat you can’t stay away. May God
selves only to those things that are
lead you by His unfailing love, this
already within our neatly fenced-in
Easter season and beyond!
yards. Second, we try to keep ourselves safely tucked inside of our
(P.S.: Yes, we did get the horse
own comfort zones. We tend not to
back to its rightful owner.)
wander beyond what we can under-
Greg Smith is the pastor of Antioch Baptist Church near Scottsville. A native
of Virginia, he has also served churches in Louisa, Amelia, and Charlotte counties. He is married, and is the father of four children. You can email him at
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Easter Egg-Stravaganza Sees Large Crowd
BY PAGE H. GIFFORD
CORRESPONDENT
The annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza couldn’t have asked for better weather
considering the crowds of parents and children from all around the area who
came for the annual event. Hunting for Easter eggs is the highlight of this
annual event sponsored by Fluvanna County Parks and Recreation and held
at Pleasant Grove this past weekend.
When kids weren’t hunting for eggs, they created some clever crafts by
using a paper bunny face and a plastic egg.
“The event was very good and the participation was about 400 people, give
or take a few,” said Aaron Spitzer, who heads up the Promotions and Special
Events for FCPR. Naturally, it wouldn’t be Easter without the Easter Bunny,
who paid everyone a visit.
Photos by Aaron Spitzer.
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The Fluco Beat
BY JOE DONAHUE, FCHS JOURNALISM STUDENT
High School History
The students and faculty of
gotten, but the new school is a
Fluvanna County High are going
clean slate for the upcoming
to be in for some major changes
Flucos to produce their own rituwithin the next few years. Budget
als and traditions.
There will be students who find
cuts are looming, teachers may
it hard to adjust to the move.
be leaving, and the purposes of
Senior Lynelle Douma will be
some sporting teams are being
heading off to college next year,
put into question. However, there
but what will happen when she
is no change as substantial as the
comes to visit? The hallowed hallmove from the old high school to
ways will be
the
new
n eve r m o re,
Pleasant Grove“Coming back from college, replaced by
based institufresh,
clean
it will be like my Fluco
tion that is curones
where
rently under
history is gone. Different
memories
construction.
kids, different building…
have yet to be
Yet, one aspect
it
won’t
be
the
same,”
formed.
of this move
– Senior Lynelle Douma
“Coming
that is being
back from coloverlooked is
lege, it will be
the rich history of the old high
like
my
Fluco
history
is gone.
school building that will be left
Different
kids,
different
buildbehind.
ing…it
won’t
be
the
same,”
said
The original school has deep
Douma.
Even sophomore
roots in the history of Fluvanna
Mekanna Scott is thinking similar
County itself. The initial high
thoughts for the future, “It’s too
school was located at Carysbrook,
bad the younger students are
and over the years the existing
missing out on the marks made
school was brought into concepby past Flucos. Whether it be love
tion. The currently used building,
notes on the bathroom walls, or
which was completed in the midthe purple stain on the cafeteria
seventies, was a centerpiece of
ceiling from a food fight, memoculture in the area.
ries like that are hard to replace.”
However, even with multiple
Thinking ahead, it is important
renovations occurring within the
for
these last few years at
past decade, it has been alarmingFluvanna
High to be the most
ly clear that with the sudden
memorable yet. This building has
influx of students, major changes
been instrumental in the educawere needed. So, just last year,
tion of some great individuals in
the school board broke ground
our community, and students
for construction on the future
know that once you leave the
Fluvanna High.
halls of this school, you do some
So what does this mean for the
much-needed growing up. So,
students? Many current teens will
make memories while this buildfail to even walk the halls of the
ing still stands, and for the stuupcoming grounds, having gradudents filing into the
ated before the building is comfuture Fluvanna
plete. Yet, excitement is still
County High,
there. “We’re leaving a lot behind,
try your best to
but there is a lot to be gained
make the new
moving forward,” said junior
school rich
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Schools
Flucos Flock to Pleasant Grove to Support Habitat for Humanity
BY TORI DRAYER
FCHS MASS MEDIA STUDENT
Fluvanna County’s very own
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit
organization that constructs “green”
homes that are approved as environmentally safe and are built for people in Fluvanna who cannot afford
their own home. According to
Habitat for Humanity, the homes are
equipped with “…a conditioned
crawl space, more efficient windows,
a better insulation package, higher
efficiency heat pump, and more
durable exterior finishes.”
Since the organization is all nonprofit, the directors are always trying
to find ways to raise more money so
they can afford to build more homes.
Recently, they found a very inventive
way.
On March 20, Habitat for
Humanity held their second annual
5k race and a two-mile walk to benefit their current “green” building.
The registration fee of $25 per person went directly to the building
funds for the most recent home
(their 12th in the county).
Racers and walkers flocked to
Pleasant Grove where the race and
walk were held. The race was by no
means only for adults; children in
the age group from 10-13 came out
and competed in the race, while
other young kids decided to walk.
According to Habitat’s board president, Michael Himes, “The course
was a challenging one for the racers
Pleasant Grove was the site of Fluvanna Habitat for Humanity’s
second annual fundraising 5K race. Contributed photo.
this year, due to the ongoing construction of the new high school.”
Still, the racers seemed to enjoy the
beautiful weather.
FCHS junior Ben Casto, the first to
cross the finish line in the 5K,
achieved the best time. “The weather was ideal for the race,” Casto said.
Rose Brogan, FCHS chemistry
teacher and track coach agreed that,
“The weather was definitely the
best,” for her three-mile run. Brogan
was also the top runner in the
women’s 40-49 year-old age group.
The racers and walkers were
rewarded with prizes just for registering and supporting the Habitat for
Humanity organization. The top two
runners won two large prizes, and
gift-card prizes were given to first
and second place winners in each
specific age group. Other prizes
were drawn by lottery from all of the
registrants.
Businesses also supported the
three-mile run by donating all of the
prizes, which mostly consisted of gift
cards to their stores.
After the race, local venders provided fresh fruit, bagels, and water
for all the competitors. Thanks to
the many participants, Habitat for
Humanity was able to raise a nice
chunk of money for the construction
of house #12. “The 5k was great fun,
and it was for a great cause,” said
runner Dana Drayer.
If you didn’t catch the race this
year, don’t worry. Start your training
now by signing up for the next 5k
race and two-mile walk to support
Fluvanna County Meals on Wheels
on April 24th. But don’t forget to go
out to Pleasant Grove next year to
support Habitat for Humanity
builders and our community. While
you’re at it, have fun competing,
winning prizes, and cheering on
your fellow runners.
Area Residents Named to Virginia Tech
Corps of Cadets Commandant’s List
The following students were named to the Virginia Tech Corps of
Cadets Commandant’s List.
Daniel Kidd, of Palmyra, who is an Army cadet and a sophomore
majoring in general engineering in the College of Engineering.
David Kidd of Palmyra who is an Air Force cadet and a freshman majoring in history in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
In order to make the list, cadets must earn a 3.0 or greater grade point
average (on a 4.0 scale) during the previous semester. For the fall 2009
semester, 358 cadets were selected for the Commandant’s List.
The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets has been producing military and corporate leaders since the university was founded in 1872. It is one of just
two remaining military corps within a large, primarily civilian university.
M*A*S*H Huge Success at F*C*H*S
BY AUSTIN POLLARD
CONTRIBUTOR
M*A*S*H, The popular quick-witted movie and TV series featuring a
mobile army surgical hospital positioned in the midst of the Korean
War, stationed itself at the Central
Elementary stage on March 26th and
27th. As the first comedy the
Fluvanna County High School drama
department has put on in years, they
delivered it with faultless timing and
clever casting, which would, without
a doubt, lure in Flucos of all kinds.
Attendance to Friday’s show was
close to 500, and both performances
on Saturday got near 400 each!
Students who came to support the
drafted drama department were not
disappointed, Those 18 weeks of
rehearsal added up to make two
amazing days and three spectacular
Let's not forget all of the other talperformances.
ented students in the giant cast of
Kenneth Valentine and Spencer
33. “Almost five months together
Small played the
rehearsing, we all
droll
duo
became one big
“After spending so much family,”
Hawkeye
and
said
Duke,
Valerie
time with all of these peo- Small. “The show
Burgess as the
was fabulous! I
ple, those last few days
gifted
Radar
seemed to be such a sud- was so proud to
O'Reilly,
Katie
den stop to all of the fun see everyone do
Wilson as Major
such a wonderful
M a r g a r e t
times and laughs we had job and really
Houlihan,
the shared.” – Actress Sarah Perdue
bring the play to
finicky Captain
life and I was
Burns, played by
shocked by how many new and talSkyler Roth, and newcomer, Nick
ented actors there were! And did you
Lauterbach, as the young Korean
see how many guys were in the
house boy, Ho-Jon; all held together
play?”
by the admirable Lieutenant Colonel
“We had really wonderful audiHenry Blake and under the hotences!
Because there were a lot of
headed General Hammond played by
people
and they had really good
Joshua Carter and Maddy Small.
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energy, the performances were more
enjoyable!” said Burgess.
Sarah Perdue, who played Fritzi
Bonwit, said, “After spending so
much time with all of these people,
those last few days seemed to be
such a sudden stop to all of the fun
times and laughs we had shared.”
It’s hard to believe that, minutes
before performances, the well puttogether set was the scene of a dance
party much different than that of
scene 9. Cast members of M*A*S*H
prepared for their shows by cutting
loose, blasting music from the speakers and having a full-out dance party
on stage. It was a wonderful performance with plenty of laughs and
fun, leaving everyone in wonder…
What amazing performance will the
FCHS drama department put out
next?
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Sports
Boys’ Soccer Team Begins Defense of District Title
BY DUNCAN NIXON
CORRESONPONDENT
The Fluvanna County High School
boys’ soccer team is facing a major
challenge this year. They are hoping
to repeat as Jefferson District champions.
In 2009, they posted a 9-3 record
in Jefferson District play. The team
has a number of excellent players
returning, but also must compensate
for the loss of three All-Jefferson
District first-team players.
Returning to lead the attack is junior Taylor Rafaly who was named to
the All-Jefferson District first-team
last year, and was also honored as
the Jefferson District player of the
year. These are very impressive credentials in light of the fact that he
was only a sophomore last year.
Junior midfielder Josh Hinkle, who
was second team All-Jefferson
District last year, returns to patrol the
middle of the field. The defense will
Coach Patrick Dieter instructs the Fluco boys’ varsity soccer team.
Junior Josue Franco takes the ball down the field during Fluvanna’s
4-1 victory over Louisa on April 1. Photo by Fluvanna Sports Photography.
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be directed by junior goaltender Nick
Greco. He has big shoes to fill as last
year’s keeper, Casey Cagle, was
named Jefferson district goalkeeper
of the year. However, Coach Patrick
Dieter reports that he believes that
Greco is fully up to the task of replacing Cagle. Dieter describes Greco as a
“great goal keeper who is very sound
and also a great team leader.”
Dieter also has a number of other
valuable returnees. Seniors Nick
Shepard and Sean Bianco will be
counted on heavily in the midfield.
Junior defenders Tygh Allbaugh and
Chris Chirico will help keep the ball
away from the goal. Moving up to the
varsity this year are two freshman
midfielders: Dale Ludwig and
Christian Franco, who Dieter said
“have been working their butts off to
get playing time”. Dieter expects that
their effort will be an example to the
more experienced players.
In an early home game against
non-District opponent Spotsylvania
High School, the Flucos came away
with a fairly easy 2-0 win. However,
Dieter was not very impressed with
his teams play, noting that the team
will have to tighten up its passing
and its defense to be successful in
Jefferson District play.
In the game against Spotsylvania,
the Flucos got an early score with
just over 27 minutes still on the
clock, when Nick Sheppard fired an
excellent crossing pass to Taylor
Rafaly in the middle of the field.
Rafaly promptly drilled home the
goal, past a goaltender who had no
chance to make a stop. During the
rest of the half the Flucos did a good
Photo by Duncan Nixon.
job of controlling the middle of the
field, but as their coach noted “they
would make several nicely controlled passes, and then someone
would make a mistake”. Accordingly,
very few good scoring chances were
generated. Late in the period Rafaly
and Ludwig both made nice crossing
passes, but no one was able to convert them into scores.
In the second half of the game
with Spotsylvania, the Flucos
applied far more offensive pressure
than their opponents, but spent most
of the period being frustrated as
their forward rushes just did not
quite click. They did force a number
of corner kicks and ultimately it was
a corner kick with about six minutes
remaining that gave the Flucos their
second goal and a safe lead for the
duration of the match. Freshman
midfielder Christian Franco lofted a
beautifully bending ball that was
hooking toward the inside top corner
of the net. Spotsylvania’s goalkeeper
went up to make the catch, but fumbled the ball into the goal. The
Flucos easily played out the remaining time for the win.
With the Jefferson District now
including eight high schools, the
Flucos will be playing fourteen
Jefferson District games this season.
They will be playing consecutive
home games on April 12, April 15
and April 19 against William
Monroe, Goochland County and
Orange County. Their toughest competition in the district will likely
come from Western Albemarle, a traditional district power, who the
Flucos defeated twice last year.
Sports
Fluco Softball Continues to Grow
BY SARA MARKHAM,
FCHS JOURNALISM STUDENT
Softball. There is nothing soft about it, especially for the girls of Fluvanna County High
School. Softball is a lifestyle and a passion to these girls and they show this through their
amazing talents on the field. Head Coach Nick Ward teaches them everything that he can.
He has put much time and effort into his team and he has said that they repay him with nothing but improvement and success.
Ever since the softball program was started at FCHS it has done nothing but grow in popularity and talent. The girls’ 2009 season was brilliant and can only get better this coming
season. Off to a rocky start with a loss of 12-1 to Spotsylvania on Tuesday, March 23, the girls
are not worried and are just ready to show everyone what they can do.
Senior Kaitlin Driver, who plays first base and utility, said, “We are a family and all love
being around and playing together.” This fact definitely shows on the field with their strong
ability to communicate and play as a team and not as individuals. Senior Briana Robbins,
better known as “Budda,” said, “I cannot believe that it is my last season with my best friends.
I’m going to miss them all so much.” Although the team will be losing five key players next
year, they are making the best out of it while they still can. Every senior agrees that there is
no doubt that the team will continue to grow and thrive without them.
So, as said by many of the players and the proud coach, we’d better keep a close watch on
these girls as the season progresses. We will only be seeing greatness.
8th Grader Brooke Herndon is ready to catch during the Flucos’
junior varsity softball game against Monticello on March 31.
Photo by Fluvanna Sports Photography.
Sophomore Alicia Pace tags a Monticello player at third base.
Photo by Fluvanna Sports Photography.
UVA Races at Lake Monticello
A women’s crew rows to the starting line on Lake Monticello on Saturday, April 3. The University of Virginia
hosted the University of Michigan, Ohio State and Clemson University in the races. Photo by David Stemple.
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Fee Applies to Members and Non-Members • Limit 30 People
Watercolor Workshop
Meals on Wheels Run
The April 9th meeting of the
Fluvanna Art Association held at the
Parks and Recreation Center at Fork
Union at 9:30 a.m. will be a watercolor workshop with Mary Lee Hogg.
The materials needed for this workshop are posted on the website:
http://home.comcast.net/~arugari/fa
a For those who do not have access
to the site, please call either Page
589-9005 or Eileen 589-6393 for the
list. Guests are always welcome.
The “Fluvanna Miles for Meals”
second annual 5K race and 2 mile
walk will be held on Saturday, April
24 at 8:30 a.m. located at the Food
Lion Shopping Center off Rt. 53 at
Lake Monticello. We will have overall awards for runners and an overall
drawing for all runners and walkers
with lots of great prizes. Cost is $20
for adults and $15 for youth under
the age of 12. If you do not want to
walk the two miles, please come out
to support Fluvanna Meals on
Wheels by walking even 1/2 mile as
your donation will help the homebound, disabled and senior adults of
Fluvanna County. All proceeds go
directly to Meals on Wheels.
FSPCA Adoption Event
On April 10th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,
The Fluvanna SPCA will be participating in the Best Western's annual
adoption event. We are looking for
volunteers to assist with the event.
We will be taking both cats and dogs!
If you are interested in participating,
please contact Leah at griffith2003@yahoo.com.
Free Sight and Hearing
Screening
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Saturday, April 17, Fluvanna Middle
School driveway, 9:30 - 12:30.
Adults and children (must be able to
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A lasagna dinner sponsored by
Crossroads Community Church will
be held at the Lake Monticello
Firehouse, 10 Slice Road, Palmyra on
Sunday, April 18th from 4:30 to 6:30
p.m. Adults $5 each, children 3 and
under free. Dinner includes lasagna,
tossed salad, bread, and homemade
desserts. All proceeds go to support
CCC youth mission trips. For more
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call
589-6689,
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website at www.ccc4mission.org
SPCA Rummage Sale
Fluvanna SPCA Rummage Sale will
be held Saturday, April 24 from 8:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Fork Union
Community Center. Donations
accepted at the Fluvanna SPCA located at 5239 Union Mills Road from
noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 17
through Thursday, April 22.
Donations accepted at the Fork
Union Community Center from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 23.
Accepted items include: clothing,
shoes, baby items, books, household
items, CDs, DVDs, toys, games,
chairs, pictures, lawn tools, small
appliances, etc. Items not accepted
include: large pieces of furniture,
tires, computers, and mattresses.
Contact Debbie Howe at 591-0451 or
debhowe@embarqmail.com.
Plant Sale
The fourth annual Fluvanna
Master Gardeners’ plant sale will be
held at Sycamore Square beside the
CVS on Saturday, May 1, 9 a.m. to
noon, rain or shine.
The locally grown plants are
appropriate for central Virginia gardens, and many are deer resistant.
They include perennials, annuals,
hanging baskets and USDA certified
organic herbs.
Proceeds from the sale benefit
Master Gardener community projects including Central Elementary
Children’s Garden, Ag Day, 4H
Scholarships and the Community
Garden at Pleasant Grove.
In 2009, special garden plots in the
Community Garden raised over 500
pounds of produce that was donated
to the Monticello Area Community
Action Agency (MACAA) food bank.
This year the Plant-A-Row (PAR) for
the Hungry will increase the harvest.
Gardeners Meet
Master Gardeners of Fluvanna
County meet in the Palmyra firehouse every third Thursday (except
for June and December) at 9:30 a.m.
for member networking and 10 a.m.
business meeting. Call 434-5911950 or visit www.fluvannamg.org
for more information.
Gardeners’ Help Desk
Fluvanna Master Gardeners’ Help
Desk will be open on Wednesdays
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., March
through October. Phone 434-5911955 or visit the VA Cooperative
Extension office in the County Office
building in Palmyra . The Help Desk
will also be at the Farmers’ Market at
Pleasant Grove in Palmyra every
Tuesday from 2 to 5 p.m., April October. Check out the FMG website
at www.fluvannamg.org for helpful
gardening tips and event information.
SERVICE DIRECTORY
Column
While I Was Out
BY JENNIFER ZAJAC
BARBER’S
Lawn Care
Residential & Commercial
A Dialer in Denial
The woman wearing the Jackie
O. glasses in the Ford Escape’s
doing it. So is the construction
worker with his elbow propped up
on the window in the white pickup truck. The old man wearing the
cap in the Toyota Avalon is too.
Stop it. Get. Off. The. Phone.
That last driver swerved across
the double-yellow lines right
before he passed me. Maybe I
should call the police. But then I
would be on a cell phone. And
besides, the officer cruising by
was–guess what?–talking to someone on his cell.
The temptation to talk on a cell
phone while driving is like a cigarette habit. It’s attractive and addictive to people of all ages. We all
know it’s risky, dangerous, and
dumb.
Except when we find ourselves
doing it. And there are many of us
who are members of the "Driving
While Distracted" club who are in
denial.
Our kids have been trained to tell
me to put the cell phone down or
pull over if they ever see me reaching for mine while I’m driving. And
because of that, I have stopped
making phone calls when they’re
in the car.
But when they’re not around,
and I’m in my SUV of Silence, the
cell phone beckons to me the way
a pack of Marlboros call to a smoker: "Come on. You know you want
me. Make the most of this little
break. Just one, that’s all."
You’ve been meaning to catch up
with your friend for ages. There
aren’t any backseat drivers begging
you to turn up Taylor Swift and
asking every five seconds, "Hey,
you know what?"
Why not make the most of a 15minute trip on a quiet two-lane
highway you know like the back of
your–hey, what’s that thing on
your knuckle?
Instead of hearing your BFF’s
(Best Friends Forever) voice in your
ear, you hear that Voice of Reason,
who sounds an awful lot like one
of those super-serious Voice Over
guys on insurance commercials
and political campaigns:
Driving while on a cell phone is as
bad as driving drunk, according to a
University of Iowa study.
But this is an easy commute!
And you can’t spill an iPhone!
Nearly 6,000 people died in 2008
in crashes involving a distracted
driver, according to Distraction.gov,
a
U.S.
Department
of
Transportation website.
Hey, about 7,000 people in the
United States die annually from
medication mistakes, and we’re
not all going to stop taking our pills
because of that, are we?
Oprah launched the "No Phone
Zone Pledge" to stop drivers from
texting, emailing, and chatting on
their cell phones while behind the
wheel.
Well, Oprah is our collective
conscience. If Oprah tells me not
to do it...
So, along with 165,060 other
suburban mommies, I have signed
the Oprah online No Phone Zone
Pledge. No more sneaking in a
quick chat on the way to pick up
the kids or groceries. From now
on, I’ll only stand on the far side of
the front porch or awkwardly in
front of the fireplace to have a cell
phone conversation that I can hear
well. We don’t have cell phone
towers that look like flag polls to
support our burgeoning network
of cell phone users and our county
emergency services. But hey, that’s
the small price you pay for living
where it’s pretty. If you crash
because you were distracted
because your cell phone lost connection around Zions Crossroads,
good luck calling 911 on anyone’s
cell phone there!
Although I regret all those times
I’ve driven-and-dialed, I am proud
to say that I have never attempted
texting while behind the wheel of
a moving vehicle. That’s mostly
due to my outdated Wang Chung
phone and lack of patience with
text conversations. After the third
exchange or so, just call me
already. The conversation would
be faster, more fun, and take less
effort.
But don’t call me from Route 64
unless you’re in the breakdown
lane. Oprah’s orders.
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589-5577
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• Custom Design, On-Site
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• Chimney Repairs
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• Skylight Installation & Repair
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Classifieds & Legal Notices
SERVICES
Services
BOAT SERVICES: Need help with a
boat? Buying, selling, servicing,
launching, cleaning, reconditioning.
Call Perry 434-589-BOAT (2628).
COMPUTER HELP: Computer
Repair, Networking, Training, Data
Recovery. Free Pick-up & Drop-Off
(Subject to Location). COMPLETE PC
CARE Optimization Package $99.95.
Gravity's Edge, 14 Centre Court,
Palmyra. 434-589-6600
ETIQUETTE CLASSES: Build confidence, learn skills for life--Social and
dining etiquette. Classes for all ages.
Contact Sandra Gallaudet 434-9607029, decorum@embarqmail.com
HOME ADDITIONS & REMODELING: DAK Construction, class A and
TREX PRO contractor specializing in
hardwood and composite decking.
Screen porches, remodeling, additions, home improvements and
SNOW REMOVAL. Call 434-5916003.
PET & DOG SERVICES: Jog N'
Dawgs in Home Pet Care Services!
Call 434-953-8960 - Please leave a
message. Check out our NEW website @ www.jogndawgspetcare.com
Email at lilmissionrunr@gmail.com
FOR SALE
For Sale
FURNITURE: Dining Table 66"L x
42"W, Solid Oak w/neutral inlaid tile
top, 4 chairs, like new, $300. 16'
heavy duty folding ladder, $100.
Slant board, $100. 434-589-1291
MODULAR HOMES: WHY PAY
MORE? We will beat any pricing!
Deal direct with owner. Call 434-3922211. www.haleyshomesINC.com
PICNIC TABLES: Buy a gift for your
family that will last 20 years. Give a
handmade, 6-foot, pressure-treated
wooden picnic table built by Kyle &
Jeffrey Barker. $200 each. Delivery
available. 434-906-4699
TIRES: Set of four 235/75-15 Trail
Mark All Position, Like New, $80,
colvin589@netzero.net or 434-5898241.
Wanted
WANTED
FSPCA SPONSORS NEEDED for our
"Pet of the Week" ad in the Fluvanna
Review. Your name and/or business
name will be printed in the ad as
sponsor. Call Diane at the Fluvanna
Review, 434-591-1000, Ext 21.
DONATIONS NEEDED: Arvonia
Christian Fellowship Thrift Store
needs donations of furniture in good
shape, & washers, dryers, & stoves in
good condition. Will give tax writeoff receipt. Rt 15 Circle Drive behind
Jax Restaurant. 434-581-2474
AUTOS
Autos
2004 FORD RANGER XLT: Hunter
green w/extended cab, 4WD, fully
loaded, cab shell excellent condition,
power windows, locks, CD, 117k.
$8700.00 Call 434-589-3047.
2000
BMW
3231
SERIES:
Grey/black station wagon, 5-speed,
fully loaded, w/3pkgs. Excellent condition. 108k. $11,900. Call 434-5893047.
2004 FORD EXPLORER: Fourwheel drive, seats 7, runs great,
118,000 miles. Great snow car--made
it up US 29 in the blizzard of '09!
Owner is on his way to Iraq and must
sell. Blue Book price is $7,500. Will
sell for $7,200. Call 434-962-3716.
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Multiple
spaces in
great location
AIRPORT MOTORS: 2008 Dodge
Ram $11,950--1999 Jeep Cherokee
93k $6450-—2001 Ford Windstar
$5950—-1995 Subaru 56k Miles
$5950—-1992 F-150 $2450—-2000
Honda
Accord $7450—-1999
Honda
CRV
$6950.
airportautosales.com 434-589-1154
Yard Sales SALES
YARD
LAKE MONTICELLO COMMUNITY
YARD SALE EVENT: Over 100 yard
sales. April 10th & 17th, 8am-2pm.
Bring ad for admittance. Lists and
maps available at the main gate.
RUMMAGE SALE: Saturday, April
24 from 8:30am-3:30pm, at the Fork
Union Community Center on Route
15. Donations accepted at the
Fluvanna SPCA located at 5239
Union Mills Road (Route 616) from
12n-4pm
Saturday, April 17
through Thursday, April 22.
Donations accepted at the Fork
Union Community Center from
9am-3pm on Friday, April 23. (Items
not accepted include: large pieces of
furniture, tires, computers, and mattresses.)
YARD SALE LEFTOVERS? MOVING?
TOO MUCH STUFF? Donate it to the
Christian
Outreach.
It's
tax
deductible, and we do pick-ups. Call
Stacy 434-589-9552.
For Ren RENT
FOR
BUSINESS FOR LEASE: Inn 1831
Restaurant & Tavern, ongoing business with equipment and totally furnished, seats 65. Experienced and
knowledgeable person required.
Resume appreciated. For more information call 434-589-1300 or email
INN 1831@aol.com.
DAY SERVERS: The Eagle's Nest at
Lake Monticello Golf Course is under
new management, and we wish to
hire daytime servers. Please apply in
person at the Dogwood Restaurant,
10 Centre Court, Palmyra.
COOK, DISHWASHER, SERVER: By
the River Restaurant is currently
accepting applications for the following positions: cook, dishwasher,
server. Applicants must be experienced, at least 18 years or older, and
have reliable transportation. Call
434-581-1515 or email resume to
cmmcpamw@gate.net
SALES REPRESENTATIVE: Ntelos
Wireless is seeking an enthusiastic
sales representative for new location
at the Lake. Hourly pay plus commmission. Experience preferred but
willing to train. Part/full time position. Email resume to montivisionmobile@gmail.com. Any questions,
call 434-589-1100 and speak directly
to Kelly.
RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE - MONTICELLO: We are seeking part-time,
seasonal retail associates in our
museum
shop
from
AprilNovember. Multiple shifts available
between 7am-8:30pm. Some weekend and holiday work required, must
commit to 24 hours per week. Great
job for retirees. Send resume to
resumes@monticello.org or fax 434984-4846. Open until filled.
Events
EVENTS
FCHS'S SPRING BAND CONCERT
will be Sunday, April 18th at 4:00pm
in Central's Auditorium. Admission:
$2 at the door. Jazz, Symphonic,
and Percussion classes will be performing.
THIS WEEK’S PET
Handsome Crosby is a sweet easy
going, affectionate kitty. He is a
domestic short hair, Tabby cat. He
has a very soft coat, and he'll
reward your attention with his
charming purr. Crosby would love
a safe and caring home where
he could be your treasured
companion. Do you have a loving
forever home for Crosby? Stop by
the FSPCA to meet Mr. Crosby just
in time for summer fun. Please
contact the Fluvanna SPCA, 5239
Union Mills Rd. Troy, VA (434) 591-0123.
Crosby
Low cost per
square foot
Call 591-1000,
ext. 24
for details
SPONSORED
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Help Wanted
HELP
WANTED
BY
TERRY & KEVIN BUTLER
Property Transfers
Property transfer deeds are provided
by the Fluvanna County Circuit Court.
The Fluvanna Review is not responsible for errors.
02/22/10
•Duncan, Deana Michele to Fowley,
Daniel J. Jr.; 3791 Ruritan Lake Road;
Cunningham Dist.; $358,430.
02/23/10
•Lum, Maria A. to Lum, Maria Ana
TR.; 3845 Oakwood Place, Riverside,
CA 95206; 48.88 Acres Fork Union
Dist.; Deed of Gift.
•Neil, Randall E. & Diane L. to Falk,
Paula; 870 Millers Cottage Lane,
Earlysville, VA 22936; Lot 9, Kent
Farms Sub.; 10456 Acres; $385,000.
02/24/10
•Zullo, David F. & Ethel M. C. TR. to
Zullo, David F. & Ethel M. C.; 13
Brassie Terrace; Lot 120, Phase 4,
Lake Monticello; Deed of Gift.
02/25/10
•Cotter, John & Lloyd, Donna to
Cotter, John & Lloyd Donna; 399
Barnaby Road; Lot 20, Section 2,
12.653 Acres; Deed of Gift.
•Bagley, Norman H & Alice I. to
Hamm, Theresa; 705 Jefferson Drive,
Lake Monticello, $172,000.
02/26/10
•Middleton, Elizabeth B. & Mathew
to Philipp, Matthew S. & Sara M.; 641
Dobby Creek Road, Scottsville, Va
24590; 10.01 Acres, Lot 10 Beales
Lane Subdivision; $189,900.
•Sassafras, Inc. to Barr, William
Steven & Cassand; 27 Hardwood
Road, Lake Monticello, $310,000.
Parting Shot
Retail Sales Associate:
Part–Time
Saturday, April 10, 2010,
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday, April 11, 1-4 p.m.
Monday Bargains!
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
1615 Yorktown Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Directions: 250 E to Meadowbrook
Hts. Exit; right at 4-way stop onto
Grove Rd. to left on Yorktown; 3rd
house on left.
Something for everyone at this sale!
Vintage oak cabinet & oak barrister’s
bookcase, loveseat sofabed, oak
veneer chest of drawers, king bed,
dbl. bed, twin bed, nightstands,
curved spindleback settee, lingerie
chest, desks, desk chairs, child’s
3-drawer dresser w/mirror, mahogany
coffee table, pine coffee table, round
kitchen table, oak bench, trunk,
luggage, kitchen items, wheelbarrow,
yard tools, collectibles & much more!
Beverly Smith
434-960-4865
www.estatesalesunlimited.net
The
Thomas
Jefferson
Foundation seeks part-time,
seasonal retail associates to
work in our museum shop
from April through November.
Employees will greet and
assist customers, and perform
register sales and restocking of
inventory as needed. Multiple
shifts available between the
hours of 7 AM and 8:30 PM.
Weekend and holiday work is
required. Must be able to
commit to a minimum of 24
hours per week. Great job for
retirees or students. Open
until filled. To apply send a
cover letter and resume to
resumes@monticello.org, fax
to 434-984-4846, or mail to
Thomas Jefferson Foundation,
Attn: Beth Lazen, PO Box 316
Charlottesville, VA 22902
VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF FLUVANNA
MICHAEL HOWARD MASON,
Plaintiff
v.
CASE NO. CL10000048-00
DEMETRIA VILLANEUVA MASON
Defendant
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
High winds March 30 made for some choppy water at
Lake Monticello near Deepwater Point. Photo by David Stemple.
ADVERTISING
SALES
Fluvanna Review is seeking
a talented Account Executive to join
our advertising sales team. If you are a
professional self-starter with a passion
for advertising and marketing and the
idea of
helping local businesses
appeals to you, please respond.
Must have good communication skills
and be detail oriented. Experience in
advertising and/or outside sales a plus.
We offer flexible part time hours and
generous commission.
Send resumé to:
Carlos Santos, Publisher
valleyeditor@embarqmail.com
Valley Publishing Corp.
P.O. Box 59, Palmyra, VA 22963
The object of the above-styled suit is to award Plaintiff, Michael
Howard Mason, a decree of divorce a vinculo matrimonii from the
Defendant on the ground of one year separation without cohabitation
or interruption.
And, it appearing by affidavit filed according to law that the whereabouts of Demetria Villaneuva Mason, the above-named Defendant,
are unknown, it is therefore ORDERED that the said Demetria
Villaneuva Mason appear on or before the 14th day of May, 2010, in
the Clerk’s Office of the Court and do what is necessary to protect her
interest.
And, it is further ORDERED that this order be published once a week
for four successive weeks in the Fluvanna Review, a newspaper of
general circulation in the County of Fluvanna; that a copy of this order
be posted at the front door of the courthouse wherein this court is
held; and that a copy of this order be mailed to the defendant at the
address shown by the aforesaid affidavit.
John G. Berry
Judge of the Circuit Court
J. Randolph Parker, VSB# 18183
March 19, 2010
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED
TAX INCREASE
FLUVANNA COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In accordance with Virginia Code Section 15.2-2506, notice is
hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Fluvanna
County, Virginia, proposes to adjust the County’s tax rate on
real estate and public service corporations from the rate
previously set at $.50 per $100 to a new rate of $.56 per $100,
effective for the tax year 2010.
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on
Wednesday, April 14th 2010, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the
Circuit Court Room, Fluvanna Courts Building, Palmyra,
Virginia, at which time citizens of the County will be given an
opportunity to appear before, and be heard by, the Board of
Supervisors on the subject of the proposed increase.
Anyone needing special assistance or accommodation due to a
disability in order to attend the hearing should contact the
County Administrator’s office, at 591-1910, no later than
5 p.m. on April 12th 2010. Additional information about the
budget or the proposed tax rates can be obtained by calling the
County Administrator’s office at 591-1910.
Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors
NOTICE OF PROPOSED
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PLAN HEARING
FLUVANNA COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors will hold
a public hearing on Wednesday, April 14th 2010, beginning at
7:00 p.m. at the Circuit Court Room, Fluvanna Courts
Building, Palmyra, Virginia, at which time citizens of the
County will be given an opportunity to appear before, and be
heard by, the Board of Supervisors on the subject of the FY11FY15 Capital Improvements Plan.
The Capital
Improvements Plan will be submitted in conjunction with the
Fiscal Year 2011 Fluvanna County Budget. The Capital
Improvements Plan indicates planned expenditures for capital
items as well as methods of financing these projects. The full
text of the Capital Improvements Plan is on file in the County
Administrator’s Office and the Fluvanna County Public
Library and may be reviewed during regular work hours. The
public is invited to attend the public hearing.
Anyone needing special assistance or accommodation due to
a disability in order to attend the hearing should contact the
County Administrator’s office, at 591-1910, not later than 5
p.m. on April 12th 2010. Additional information about the
Capital Improvements Plan can be obtained by calling the
County Administrator’s office at 591-1910.
Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors
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Public Notice
Fluvanna County
Citizen Water
Committee
Meeting
The Fluvanna County Citizen Water
Committee will hold a meeting on
Thursday, April 15, 2010 to continue
reviewing previously considered
water alternatives, along with any
other water supply related topics
that may arise from the committee’s
deliberations. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the Historic
Court House, 35 Court Square,
Palmyra, Virginia. The public is
invited to attend.
Authorized by Fluvanna County
Planning Department
Legal ads
may be emailed to
reviewads@
embarqmail.com,
faxed to
434-589-1704 or
mailed to P.O. Box 59,
Palmyra, VA 22963
Fluvanna
REVIEW
Agenda
Fluvanna County
School Board Meeting
April 14, 2010
Closed Meeting – 6 p.m.
Regular Meeting – 7 p.m.
I.
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III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
Call to Order
Closed Meeting
Reconvene
Adoption of Agenda
Public Comments
Consent Agenda
Action Items
Information Items*
New Business
School Board Member
Comments
XI. Closed Meeting
XII. Adjournment
*Note: Public and staff comments
are welcome during the discussion
of each information item. Persons
may speak once for three minutes.
The Fluvanna County School Board does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity,
religion, age, national origin, marital status,
disability, sex, status of a parent, or any other
legally protected status in the provision of
employment services, programs, activities or
treatment. The Assistant Superintendent for
Instruction is designated as the responsible person
(Compliance Officer) regarding assurances of
nondiscrimination. Any complaint alleging
discrimination based on a disability shall be directed
to the Director for Special Services (the Section 504
Coordinator). Both may be reached at the following
address: P.O. Box 419, Palmyra, VA 22963;
telephone (434) 589-8208. The Fluvanna County
School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC HEARING
FLUVANNA COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Virginia Department of Transportation
and the Board of Supervisors of Fluvanna
County, in accordance with Section 33.1-70.01 of the Code of
Virginia, will conduct a joint public hearing in the Circuit
Courtroom of the Fluvanna Courts Building, Palmyra, Virginia at
7:00 p.m. on April 21st 2010. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public comment on the proposed Secondary
Six-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2010/11 through 2015/16 in
Fluvanna County, and on the Secondary System Construction
Budget for Fiscal Year 2010/11. Copies of the proposed Plan and
Budget may be reviewed at the Louisa Office of the Virginia
Department of Transportation, located at 3709 Davis Highway,
Louisa, Virginia, or at the Fluvanna County Administration
Office located at 132 Main Street, Palmyra, Virginia.
All projects in the Secondary Six-Year Plan that are eligible for
federal funds will be included in the Statewide Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP), which documents how Virginia
will obligate federal transportation funds.
Persons requiring special assistance to attend and participate in
this hearing should contact the Virginia Department of
Transportation at 540-967-3710. Persons wishing to speak at
this public hearing should contact the Fluvanna County Board of
Supervisors at 434-591-1910.
Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors
Fluvanna County, Virginia
Proposed Budget
for the Year Beginning
July 1, 2010
Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors
April 8, 2010
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