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DEC. 15 - 21, 2011 • VOLUME 31, ISSUE 48
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First, I would like to say I understand
the difficult job that school bus drivers
have transporting children from the
school to their homes. After a long
day of being crammed with all sorts
of facts and figures, children can be
a little unruly. The time that I depart
from my job always seems to place
me right in the middle of the closing
of the Fluvanna County school day.
So, for the next thirty minutes or so,
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School bus problems
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Virginia Gold Hounds had scheduled
a drawing for Saturday (Dec. 10) on
its gold nugget raffle. Unfortunately
circumstances beyond its control
necessitated postponing the drawing
until the next meeting on Jan. 21.
Tickets are still available for supporting
the non-profit Virginia Gold Hounds
If anyone is interested in additional
tickets. Apologies are in order for the
potential winner not to have the gold
nugget for Christmas. Anything of
value is worth waiting for. Your support
for this non-profit recreational gold
club is appreciated and we invite the
public to attend our meetings on the
third Saturday of each month at the
American Legion Hall in Fork Union
at 11 a.m. You might want to join and
go pan for some gold !! Results of the
drawing will follow next month.
Adrian Miller
Palmyra
I watch the train of yellow buses stop
and deposit children. During this time,
I notice the absolute chaos happening
on these buses. Children moving
from seat to seat and being generally
unruly. Often I can hear the noise
coming from inside the bus in my own
vehicle. Now, I realize that discipline
today is not what it was in my day but
if Fluvanna does not look into this,
they may be looking at an accident
down the road. Second, I think it is
fair to say that not all, but some of the
bus drivers in Fluvanna could qualify
for just about any automobile race
offered today. In my day there was a
governor connected
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to the fuel system
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of the bus. This
would
control
how fast the bus
could be driven.
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this device is no
longer
available
on
school buses, or it has been bypassed.
One day I was following an empty bus
home. I noticed the bus was going
quite fast. As I surpassed the speed
limit and had not gained any distance
on the bus, I would have to say the
bus was going quite fast. There have
been many occasions where the
driver just pulled right into traffic. On
several occasions I have seen school
bus drivers completely ignore stop
P.O
Raffle drawing delay
signs. What I mean by completely
ignore is – not even slowing down. If
the driver thinks he or she can make
it – they go for it. Like I said earlier,
we all know you have an underpaid,
hard, thankless job, and an impossible
schedule to keep. Slow down, the same
traffic signs I have to obey, you have
to obey. Maybe some re-education on
school bus etiquette will help.
Robert Cox
Palmyra
Does Fluvanna need a
crosswalk?
According to Virginia Department
of Transportation people, there are
no sidewalks at
the intersection
of Rt. 600 and
Slice Road. So
we do not need to
have walk lights,
or
pedestrian
control of traffic
signals. No wires were installed at the
time when signals were installed, so
upgrading would be expensive.
I talked to one of the VDOT people
at the time the traffic lights were
installed. He was not aware of the
problem. He was not aware that most
communities have a green light in
both directions when side street traffic
signal is tripped showing controls that
there is cross traffic.
By having a green light in both
directions for Slice traffic, you provide
a safer crossing for pedestrians as well
as for drivers who will know that when
they have a green light, the traffic on
the other side will be able to cross at
the same time. Straight through traffic
would proceed first, and then the left
turn traffic would proceed.
When I am leaving the Lake, and am
turning left on Rt. 600, many times the
opposing traffic will just sit there not
moving. I then figure out that they have
a red light. But sometimes both of us
have a green light. The uncertainty is
the problem, which the VDOT person
understood when I talked to him. He
was not aware that the current set-up
was for intersections that have a left
turn light for cross street traffic. He will
look into things, but this was years ago
with nothing fixed. We do still have a
problem with right turn on red. People,
who fail to use their turn signal, fail to
actually come to a full stop behind the
stop line. Many just cruise through the
red light as they careen around the
corner making a right turn. But we
can’t fix the poor drivers can we? This
would be a big hazard for pedestrians
in a cross walk crossing on a green
light. According to VDOT, since there
are no-sidewalks on both sides of the
roadway, there are no pedestrians?
Chuck Carter
Lake Monticello
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On an Oct. 26 story written by Tammy Purcell about the earthquake
concerns and the history of North Anna:
Excellent job. Thanks, especially for filling us in on the history. I’ll up date
my blog post to link to you.– Beth Wellington, The Writing Corner, http://
bethwellington.blogspot...
On a Dec. 9 story about the Lake Monticello 2012 budget:
Save money , have a security force instead of a police force. No guns save
a huge amount on insurance and all those Lake police cars that you see at
the BP station daily could go away and have regular cars and SUVs for the
Security force. Not saying get rid of the Police just down grade to something
more practical. – Stevix
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Correction
In a Dec. 2 story about an attempt to have Jesse Hicks – a long missing
Fluvanna County man – declared dead, a sentence should have read: “Nancy
Hicks has said she believes her husband Jesse Hicks was murdered.”
We strive for accuracy. The policy of this newspaper is to promptly correct errors of fact
brought to our attention. We encourage readers to notify us of errors or the need for
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Terry Brown and wife, Jeanne.
Photo by O.T. Holen
Out of many, one stands out
BY RUTHANN CARR
CORRESPONDENT
Terry Brown, the owner of Mailbox
Express, was named Fluvanna Business Person of the Year for 2011 by the
Chamber of Commerce Sunday night.
Both Brown and his wife, Jeanne
Brown, are retired Navy chiefs with a
combined 46 years of service.
“Thank you. Thanks to my Lord Jesus and thank you to my wife, Jeanne,”
Brown said. “Thanks to the community. You’ve supported me and you’ve
supported my business. Thank you
all.”
Brown said when he and his wife retired from the Navy, they wanted to find
a way to continue to serve others. They
decided on Mailbox Express, which
opened in 2005. While Terry Brown interacts with the public, Jeanne Brown
works behind the scenes doing all the
accounting, she said.
“He’s the face of the business, and a
handsome mug it is,” she said, pinching her husband’s cheeks.
Chamber President Jim Bogdan said
it was important to note that the award
recognizes an outstanding business
Bogdan announced the winner durowner, not necessarily a Chamber
member.
ing the Chamber’s Christmas party at
“It is more about what that person
the Ashlawn Grille. Seen in the crowd
has done for the community,” Bogdan
were Supervisors Chris Fairchild, Joe
said.
Chesser, Mozell Booker and Interim
Brown is known for taking the time
County Administrator Darren Coffey.
with each customer to make sure
All took turns on the dance floor,
needs are met. He has stayed open
dancing to tunes spun by The Browns.
past closing time
The DJs stepped in
to make copies
at the last minute
“I’m beside myself.
for customers. He
when the RhonThe nomination came
has supported the
dels’ van broke
community
by
down and couldn’t
as a complete surprise.
working with lomake the engageIt is an honor.”
cal events to raise
ment, Bogdan said.
funds for cancer
“We’ll let you
and charity golf tournaments.
know when they’re going to come
Brown seemed unused to the spotback and give us a free concert,” Boglight.
dan told the crowd.
“I’m beside myself,” he said. “The
Also seen on the dance floor was
nomination came as a complete surfellow nominee, Amanda Randolph,
prise. It is an honor.”
CEO/President of Karlise In-Home Care
As Bogdan handed Brown the plaque,
and Karlise Care Essentials Training
Brogdan said he almost “let the cat out
Academy.
of the bag” when he unexpectedly saw
Randolph, who refers to her busiBrown the night before the ceremony.
ness as her child, said things were
Brown has plans to expand his busitough at first.
ness into Zion Crossroads. He said he
“She is now 3-years-old; she’s past
would like to have two or three more
the terrible twos and things are going
stores before he retires.
well,” Randolph said. “We’ve grown so
fast. There were days I wanted to give
up but I kept going.”
Starting an in-home care business
in a rural area posed challenges, the
first of which was finding qualified
people to provide the care. That is
what spawned the training academy
which opened in 2010. Randoph has
employed more than 350 people and
trained more than 100.
Randolph said plans are in the works
to build a 70-bed assisted living facility.
“We project that we’ll be completely
done in one year,” she said.
Also nominated for business person
of the year, but not in attendance, was
Dale Shumat, co-owner of Blue Ridge
Buiders Supply and Eric Taylor, president of Arm-Strong Landscaping.
Before announcing the winner, Bogdan said he was happy there were so
many nominated for the award.
“It was nice to have a number of candidates to choose from,” he said. “It’s
hasn’t always been that way.”
Also recognized were Sue Charney,
owner of Red Rocker Candy for the
work she’s done for the Chamber.
Curt Humphris of Humphris Financial Service LLC was given the President’s Award for Outstanding Service.
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Congratulations,
Lake Monticello Volunteer
Rescue Squad
• The Thomas Jefferson EMS Council, with 35 EMS
agencies, has recognized the Lake Monticello VRS
as the outstanding EMS agency in it’s region in
2007, 2008 and now 2011.
• 100% volunteers, providing 911 emergency medical
services 24/7 to sick and injured Fluvanna residents
at no charge.
• Accomplished with an active duty roster of 55,
including 14 Advance Life Support (ALS) - certified
providers.
• Congratulations to the 21 students completing the
LMVRS four-month class for EMT-B certification,
12 of whom are joining LMVRS
• Congratulations to the graduates of the just completed LMVRS Emergency Vehicle Operators Course.
Volunteerism is Alive and Well in Fluvanna County
9
FUMA brings holiday cheer to 25 families
BY KRISTIN SANCKEN
CORRESPONDENT
Nine Fork Union Military Academy
cadets dressed up their sharp
uniforms with some classic holiday
attire – red Santa hats.
“Everybody deserves a Christmas,”
said senior John Alexander of
Statesville, North Carolina.
The young men of the Fellowship
of Christian Athletes (FCA) at the Fork
Union Military Academy (FUMA)
hosted 25 families from across
Fluvanna County for a first-ever
Christmas event for families in need.
“I like giving back to the community
and giving back to others in a time
of need,” said senior Jay Gafford of
Dallas, Texas. “It’s part of my Scoutly
duties as an Eagle Scout.”
FCA faculty adviser Sam Maverick
contacted local churches – Calvary
Chapel, Fork Union Baptist and
Rising Mountain Baptist Church –
to get connected with families who
needed a little extra financial help
during the holidays.
At the event on Saturday (Dec.
10) evening, FUMA Registrar Bev
Hanlin read the Biblical Christmas
story while the FUMA cadets sang
Christmas carols, and Santa came
and handed out gifts to children.
“The faculty and staff supplied all
of the gifts, but we had donations
from everybody,” said Hanlin. “It
was a joint effort between academy
people, townspeople and [FUMA]
parents.”
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Fork Union Military Academy, with their faculty adviser
Sam Maverick and his newborn daughter, hosted an event for families in need. Photo by Kristin Sancken.
The last holiday fundraiser FUMA
had for the community was four year
ago, when they raised 6,000 pounds
of food for the Blue Ridge Food
Bank. This event was different in
that it brought families in need onto
campus for a meal and event.
“It was the first time we’ve reached
out and brought people into see
the school to see what we do,” said
Hanlin. “We do good things.”
Together they were able to raise
$2,600 in donations and $800 in gift
certificates.
“This is only the first year,” said
Maverick. “Hopefully it’ll get bigger
and better. It flowed pretty smoothly
for the first time. Parents were very
responsive; area churches have been
very responsive as well.”
“There’s nothing like seeing people
smile and enjoying the Christmas
spirit,” said FUMA cadet Collins
Langley of Memphis, Tennessee. “It’s
a good Christian thing to do.”
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Fluvanna news briefs
Highlights of Lake Monticello’s 2012 budget released
The 2012 budget for Lake Monticello was approved by its Board of Directors
at special open session meeting held on Dec. 8. Here are some highlights:
• Total budget nearly $5.5 million
• Annual member dues and tenant fee up 3% to $634.41.
• Annual Improved Property Fee remains $175.
• New annual barcode fee of $10 to eliminate charge for new and
replacement barcodes.
• No increase in pool and tennis fees.
• Golf green fees unchanged, except annual family plans (lowered) and
VSGA daily green fee (increased). – Source: The Lake Monticello Owners’
Association Friday Flyer.
Bell announces he will run for Attorney General
Del. Rob Bell (R-Albemarle) announced Tuesday
(Dec. 6) his candidacy for Attorney General at a news
conference in Richmond.
Bell was elected to the Virginia General Assembly’s
58th District seat in 2001. He represents part of
Albemarle County (near Charlottesville) part of
Fluvanna County, part of Rockingham County and all
of Greene County.
I believe my experience as a prosecutor and a
conservative lawmaker has given me the background
to serve as Virginia’s next Attorney General,” Bell
said in a press release. “As Attorney General, I would
Rob Bell
continue to fight crime and to promote safer schools
and neighborhoods. I would carry on Attorney General Cuccinelli’s battle to
rein in unconstitutional overreach by the federal government. I would fight
to protect property rights and to eliminate unnecessary and burdensome
regulations.”
Ken Cuccinelli said recently that he would not run for re-election. – Carlos
Santos
Coffey recognizes Pearl Harbor vets –
including Len Gardner
Interim County Administrator Darren Coffey
recognized those who were at Pearl Harbor when it
was attacked Dec. 7, 1941.
The attack precipitated the United States entering
World War II. Coffey, speaking at Wednesday’s (Dec.
7) Board of Supervisors meeting, said Len Gardner
traveled back to Pearl Harbor for the 70-year
memorial. Gardner served on the USS Reid 369, a
ship that was in the Harbor at the time of the attack.
Gardner, a former member of the Board of Supervisors
and founder of the Fluvanna Review, is expected to
write a story about his visit for an upcoming issue of
Len Gardner
the Fluvanna Review.
In other business, Coffey said that county employees’ contribution to the
Virginia Retirement System will increase by about two percent. He also said
the Board of Supervisors retreat will be held Jan. 6 in Charlottesville at the
Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation offices. — Ruthann Carr
Palmyra man wanted on sex charges
As of Tuesday (Dec. 13) Jeffery Darnell Morse, 38,
of Palmyra was being sought by Fluvanna County
authorities for three counts of sexual battery of a
minor and one count of aggravated sexual battery
of a minor, according to Lt. David R. Wells of the
Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office.
Morse was last seen on Dec. 1 driving a black 2000
Lexus 4 door sedan, VA registration XDE-6055.
Wells said that if anyone has information about the
location of Morse call the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s
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BY RUTHANN CARR
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Help is coming.
Many hope that the action taken
Wednesday (Dec. 7) by the Fluvanna
County Board of Supervisors will help
what has been portrayed as a dire
emergency services situation.
At the request of leaders from
both Fluvanna and Lake Monticello
Emergency Services, the board voted
unanimously to augment volunteer
EMS workers with paid staff from
the University of Virginia. The initial
contract, which is to hire an Advanced
Life Support crew to staff weekdays
from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 48 hours
over the weekend, will last until June
30.
The nearly $150,000 cost will be
taken from residual funds from four
different accounts so no money will be
borrowed from the contingency fund.
Leonard Bozza, who represents the
Fire-Rescue Committee that studied
EMS response times and brought
recommendations to the board, said
the committee will continue to closely
monitor response times to document
changes once paid staff is working.
Chris Fairchild (Rivanna) and Shaun
Kenney (Columbia) represented the
Board of Supervisors at meetings of
both Fluvanna and Lake Monticello
leadership and staff.
Both came away convinced the need
to augment staff is real.
“It is obvious there is a growing need
(for more EMS workers) and public
safety is at the core of government’s
responsibility,” Fairchild said before
the vote. “There is a unanimous group
of leadership in emergency services
that says there is a problem. I see it
(hiring a crew from UVa.) as a trial.
This year’s budget has money in it to
support it.”
Kenney agreed.
“I’m glad to see we can fund this
without dipping into reserves,” he said.
“We are low in volunteers and they’re
stretched mightily thin.”
K e n n e y
asked staff to
contact
the
Virginia Fire
Safety Board
to
conduct
an audit to
determine
how
paid
workers affect
response
times.
Leonard Bozza
“They’ll do
it for free,”
Kenney said.
Both Kenney and Fairchild said
they hope contracting with UVa. will
not only buy staff, but time as well.
In an earlier story, Fluvanna EMS
Chief James Davis said he plans to
mount a campaign to encourage more
volunteers to join the squad.
All told, between the county and
Lake Monticello, there are less than
75 active volunteers covering all of
Fluvanna. On most weekdays, one
crew of three covers the county. From
6 p.m. to 6 a.m., there are two crews.
The
Fire-Rescue
Committee
identified two critical needs: more
workers and an ALS-trained crew
available at all times. ALS crews can
start an IV, give breathing treatments
and other medications in the field.
Because Fluvanna is at least 30 minutes
away from the nearest hospital, it is
essential to have those with ALS skills
responding to calls, Bozza said.
“Just this morning there was a call
from Bremo Bluff of an unresponsive
man,” Bozza said. “Lake Monticello
responded and asked for a medic (ALS).
They had to rendezvous with a medic
from Louisa at Zion Crossroads.”
Board President John Gooch
said it was critical the county help
emergency workers in their campaign
for more volunteers. He asked Interim
Administrator Darren Coffey to look
into how the county could do that.
Not everyone is happy about hiring
UVa. staff to help.
During public comments at the
board meeting, Lake Monticello EMS
volunteer Lyle Plitt, told the board
there was not a crisis. He said they
were about to make a decision based
on old data and that not opening up
the contract to bid was a violation of
Virginia code.
“The sky is not falling in,” Plitt said.
County Attorney Fred Payne, Public
Works Director John Robins and Coffey
assured the board that contracting
with UVa. was not a violation of state
law, because it is for a precise, short
period of time and UVa. is considered
a state agency.
“As a stopgap, it is perfectly
reasonable to hire someone without
putting it up for bid,” Coffey said. “After
the six months is up, then it must go
through the procurement process.”
Gooch said the board was deciding
to act before something dire happens.
“We don’t want to lose someone,” he
said. “People say ‘spend, spend, spend’
but you have to do what you have to
do.”
Bozza said some in the community
are starting rumors about the county
charging for EMS.
“That is not true,” Bozza said. “If the
county decides to do revenue recovery,
no resident would be charged, not
even a co-pay. These rumors make
things much more confusing and even
more difficult. We need to educate the
public about how it will operate.”
Lake Monticello Emergency Rescue
Chief Larry York said it is the nature
of an all-volunteer organization that
membership is always changing.
People get trained, they volunteer, and
when something better comes up or
they need to move, they leave, York
said. Plitt, for example, is a valuable
volunteer who runs 300 calls per year
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than any other volunteer, York said. If
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fill.
Even though an EMS class is about
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mean they’ll be ready immediately to
go on runs by themselves, York said.
“It takes months of running with a
trained crew before they can work on
their own,” he said.
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for Relay for Life of Fluvanna. “Mom
had been fighting the disease for all 36
years of my life. She was in treatment
when she was pregnant with me. My
dad, brother and myself lived with
for almost four decades knowing this
disease would eventually take her. But
we are so grateful to have had her wit,
beauty and her kindness for all the
years we did. I relay for more people
so they can spend more years with
their moms. I relay for mom.”
”I’ve been involved with the
American Cancer Society for a long
time. I can remember when I used
to pass out donation envelopes
to neighbors,” said Amy Kirchner,
Community Manager for the South
Atlantic Division of the American
Cancer Society. “But after losing my
mother to lung cancer it became
more important to me. Recently, my
brother-in-law was diagnosed with
a rare form of head and neck cancer.
I think we have all been touched in
some way by this terrible disease and I
will always fight my hardest to end it.”
Cumbo and Kirchner’s stories are
only one aspect of the many stories,
unique and as personal as the people
who have lived them. Their reasons for
doing the relay are just as compelling
whether it is finding comfort, support,
or healing from those who have dealt
with cancer or have lost loved ones to
the disease. Their goal is the same, to
eradicate this disease in our lifetime.
That’s why they relay.
Kirchner and Cumbo are planning
on having this Relay for Life as a yearly
event in Fluvanna to raise money
and increase awareness for research
and support services. Relay for Life
events have been ongoing since 1985
when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal
surgeon, wanted to raise funds for the
American Cancer Society in honor of
his patients. For 24 hours, Dr. Klatt
walked the track, raising $27,000 to
fight cancer. Twenty six years and
twenty one countries later, this event
is still going strong and now it has
reached Fluvanna.
”It is a volunteer-driven event
where team members take turns
walking the track. It is not a run,” said
Kirchner. “Those that cannot walk
are encouraged to come to the event
and support those who have been
touched by cancer. The reason the
event takes place overnight is because
we know cancer never sleeps, so that
one person on a team will walk the
track, while others on their team are
either enjoying the music, resting
or participating in the ceremony. It
Andrea Cumbo and Amy Kirchner.
is truly a life changing experience,
especially when the first lap is
dedicated to survivors to kick-off the
event.”
“Later, we have a luminary
ceremony which is quiet, reflecting on
those we have lost to cancer or honor
those who have survived,” she adds.
The teams Cumbo and Kirchner talk
about are the life blood of the relay. To
participate, individuals must be part
of a team. The teams come together
in celebration and remembrance to
raise awareness and funds for cancer
research. Teams can be as small as two
people or as large as fifty. Each team
has a team captain who coordinates
team events and fundraising, but each
team member is an active participant
in both the fundraising before the
actual relay and the events of the relay
weekend.
“There can be a team of one,” said
Kirchner. “We will need plenty of
volunteers to help make this relay a
success. Anyone can get involved and
all ages are welcome. I would like to
see the kids get involved prior to the
event through participation with the
Fluvanna Public Schools. But anyone
can come and walk, it is free to the
public.”
Kirchner explained that each team
will have a campsite where they
can sell items to support their relay
fundraising, sponsor games or have
contests. They can also decorate their
site to show team spirit and rest and
spend time together.
“The relay kicks off with a lap
around the track by the survivors,
those who are going through cancer
treatment and those who have had it
in the past. This lap and these people
remind us of why we do the relay and
to inspire us to keep going for the
next fourteen hours,” said Kirchner.
She adds that throughout the relay
one person from the team should be
walking on the track. This is not a
Photo by Page H. Gifford.
requirement but symbolizes the way
cancer keeps us all up.
“Throughout the relay, we will have
bands, choirs, community groups will
give demonstrations, and there will be
silent auction,” said Cumbo.
Prior to the event, teams can raise
money in a variety of ways only
limited by their imagination such as
with bake sales, dances, car washes,
talent shows and more. The money
raised will benefit the American
Cancer Society.
Kirchner adds that the American
Cancer Society is the largest nonprofit fundraiser in the world, second
only to the government in funding
cancer research.
“We also want those who are recently
diagnosed to know we have many free
programs and services available to
the public. They can call our toll free
number, 1-800-ACS-2345 which is
answered by someone 24 hours a day
seven days a week, including holidays.
If someone needs further explanation
regarding a diagnosis or someone
having side effects from a drug and
doesn’t know what to do or it can be
anyone wanting to quit smoking,” said
Kirchner.
Right now, Cumbo and Kirchner
need help and teams. The community
can help in a number of ways from
volunteering to help plan an event,
participate in a team, donate money
– their goal is $35,000 – donate items
for the silent auction, volunteer to
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Oh insanely festive Christmas lights
BY KRISTEN SANCKEN
CORRESPONDENT
Photos courtesy of Jeff Norford
While relaxing at home on a Friday
night, a correspondent from ABC’s
20/20 called Jeff Norford to ask if they
could feature him on their show.
“I couldn’t believe it,” said Norford. “I
called Jessica Jaglois at the localABC16
affiliate to see if it was for real. She said,
‘we’re just the local people. Somebody
famous is going to come out and talk to
you.’ I hope it’s Diane Sawyer.”
Norford is also the man who literally
brings you the Fluvanna Review, – he is
our distributor. He will be featured on
ABC’s 20/20 on Dec. 16 for his insanely
festive yard in Charlottesville at 1307
Mountain View Street, which he opens
for visitors every night from 6 to 10
p.m. The display is located just off Rt.
20 about one mile north of Rt. 53. Look
for the glow.
After decorating his home in over
25,000 Christmas lights each year for
14 years, Norford has the process down
to a science.
“November one I start getting
everything together and start putting
up the lights on the exterior,” said
Norford. “During the rest of the year
it’s stored in a ten by twenty foot shed.”
The shed fits 40 or 50 large plastic
tubs, and each tub holding 3 blow up
decorations.
“Electricity costs me about $1,700
a season,” said Norford. “But I put a
donation can out front. There’s usually
enough to pay the electric bill and then
the left over goes back to buy more
Christmas lights after Christmas on
clearance.”
When arriving at Norford’s home the
first thing you see is a little house built
for Santa, who is waiting for you inside.
“He greets you, asks you what you
want, and gives you a candy cane,
and then you can walk inside to the
wonderland of my yard,” said Norford.
“Jesus has always been right in the
middle and candles run all the way
around the manger. It’s his birthday
celebration.”
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his house throughout the season, his
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Farm bureau representatives participate in 2011 convention
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Channing
Snoddy,
president,
George Goin, vice president and Joan
Talley, women’s committee chair of
Fluvanna County Farm Bureau were
among 287 voting delegates who
helped formulate legislative policies
during the Virginia Farm Bureau
Federation 2011 Annual Convention.
Three Fluvanna County Farm
Bureau representatives attended the
convention, which was held Nov. 29
through Dec. 1 in Norfolk.
The voting delegates adopted
policy positions to guide Farm
Bureau’s legislative direction during
the 2012 General Assembly. Issues
that were addressed included
preserving farmland; opposing any
attempt to codify water quality
commitments outside of the normal
public participation process; and
protecting private property rights.
Delegates also discussed the need
for best management and husbandry
practices for livestock.
Delegates re-elected four members
of the VFBF board of directors. Emily
F. Edmondson of Tazewell County,
Channing Snoddy, George Goin and Joan Talley.
Gordon R. Metz of Henry County,
Thomas E. Graves of Orange County,
and M.L. Everett Jr. of Southampton
County will serve three-year terms.
Delegates also elected Robert Mills
Jr. of Pittsylvania County, who will
represent Farm Bureau producer
members in Campbell, Halifax and
Pittsylvania counties. He succeeds
Joseph Williams of Pittsylvania
County.
Convention participants also heard
from several speakers.
J.J. Keever, Virginia Port Authority
senior deputy executive director for
external affairs, spoke about how
agriculture and the port authority
can partner for a brighter future.
Greg Edwards, Virginia Port
Authority director of external affairs,
told members about the Port of
Virginia’s export capabilities and
how they can benefit farmers.
Panel discussion participants Lisa
Anne Hawkins of the law firm Lenhart
Obenshain PC; Kevin Schmidt,
coordinator for the Virginia Office
of Farmland Preservation; Laura
Thurman, easement project manager
for the Shenandoah Valley region of
the Virginia Outdoors Foundation;
and Wes Kent, an Augusta County
farmer, spoke about conservation
easements for farms.
Todd Haymore, Virginia’s secretary
of agriculture and forestry, spoke
about Virginia’s farm and forestry
exports.
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the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.
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Thus began the Great Black Friday
I was standing in line at a local
Shopping Debate of 2011 – Are
Sears in Pennsylvania. In my hand
Slippers Really Shoes? Everyone
were slippers, a pair for myself and
joined in, if nothing more than to
a smaller, pinker pair, for Daughter.
speed up the conversation and get
I had braved the dreaded Black
me the heck out of their way.
Friday crowds and found something I
Then the salesperson asked me
needed on sale. I was thrilled. Unlike
for my phone number. Not because
many of the horror stories floating
she decided right then and there that
around this Thanksgiving shopping
we were BFFs but in order to ring up
season, I did not feel the need to
the sale. I asked her politely to put a
pepper spray a fellow shopper to get
dummy number in since I don’t give
a video game console on sale (Walout my phone number. Not because
Mart, Los Angeles), step over a man
I’m famous in Fluvanna but in order
that collapsed and eventually died
to avoid getting phone calls from
without having anyone stop to help
salespeople asking for money and
him (Target, West Virginia), trample a
politicians asking
part-time security
for my vote.
guard to death by
Husband immediately
This
actually
breaking
down
made
the
realized that his wife had
the glass door
saleswoman’s
become That Woman.
(Wal-Mart, Valley
head
implode
Stream,
New The one in line that makes
right before my
York), or steal
a simple purchase seem
eyes. Never before
the item from
had
anyone
like a home refinancing.
someone
else’s
withheld
their
cart (from some
phone
number,
undisclosed location).
which prompted a consultation with
Only one person stood between the
another salesperson, who was busy
cashier and my freedom. Actually, a
trying to help Coupon-Lender-Lady.
dozen people who looked like they
Meanwhile, Husband had already
were growing old waiting in line
been downstairs to the automotive
stood in front of me at one register,
section, asked for, found, stood in
line, and purchased a tire gauge,
so I asked politely if the solitary lady
walked back upstairs and across
in jewelry could ring up these types
the hall to the sports store, found a
of items even though they weren’t
ridiculously cheap hockey jersey on
watches, bracelets or necklaces. She
sale, bought two and walked all the
said, “Oh sure, as long as it doesn’t
way back to find me.
have one of those security tags on it.”
Husband immediately realized
I quickly scanned my fuzzy pink
that
his wife had become That
find. No security tags. Yes! I was almost
Woman.
The one in line that makes
home free. I gingerly approached the
a simple purchase seem like a
counter and confidently plunked
home refinancing. All others in line
down my two items.
behind That Woman now wanted to
That’s when the air started leaking
throw sharp items at her for taking
from my happy balloon. I thought I
up their valuable discount hunting
had a coupon for Sears in my bag.
time. Husband glanced at me and
I fumbled around but couldn’t find
said quickly “I’ll be over there,”
it. The next person in line actually
pointing to the comfortable chairs in
leaned in and tried to save me.
the clothing section. “Way, way over
“I’ve got an extra, here you go.”
there…”
I thanked her profusely. I thought
Chivalry was not dead, but it
I was back on track. But we didn’t
understandably wanted no part of
read the fine print. The coupon was
a Sears riot involving pink fuzzy
not valid for certain items, including
slippers.
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her undergraduate and medical
degrees in Virginia, Staiger did her
orthopedic training in San Francisco.
She had a thriving orthopedic surgery
In a time when so many businesses
practice there, before moving back
are closing their doors, Dr. Randy
to Virginia, she said. Before coming
Lanford is throwing his open even
back to Fluvanna, Staiger had an
wider.
office in Charlottesville for 10 years.
Lanford, a primary care physician
Staiger said she retired, then for
at the Fork Union Medical Associates
personal reasons decided she wasn’t
has been practicing medicine in
ready to retire. She now has office
Fluvanna for 31 years. His office, in
hours two days a week.
the heart of Fork Union on Rt. 15,
“What I love about it is there is no
now holds an orthopedist, Dr. Linda
one between me and the patient,”
Staiger and a counselor, Rebecca
Staiger said.
Mayo-Pitts.
She herself gets the patient from
In the building adjacent to Lanford’s
the waiting room, takes the vital signs
parking lot, optometrists Victoria
and conducts the exam. While there
and Doug Weiss set up practice. UVA
are no radiology procedures done
Health Systems supplies laboratory
on site, Staiger does read a patient’s
services.
x-rays herself.
Lanford’s goal is to give Fluvanna
“I can interpret the x-rays knowing
citizens the care they need.
what
is wrong with them,” she said.
“We are providing fully orbed
“A radiologist who has never met the
medical services to the community,”
patient may not know what to look
he said.
for and miss something.”
On Sunday, Lanford and his
While Staiger no longer performs
colleagues welcomed the community
surgery, she can diagnose orthopedic
to an open house. Scores came by to
issues from the
chat with familiar
shoulder to the
faces and meet
“The practice has been in
toes.
new ones, look
Fork
Union
for
100
years
“I can help
through the office
(under different physicians). people manage
and enjoy holiday
goodies.
It’s that continuity that has their injuries and
to manage their
One visitor, who
been so important.”
wearing
out,”
wished to remain
Staiger said with a
anonymous, said
nod to the aging process.
it is fantastic to have good medical
“You can’t stop the wearing out,
service in the Fork Union end of the
but you can work around it and learn
county, when so many businesses
how to function.”
are closing or choosing to locate at
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Zion Crossroads or Lake Monticello.
Mayo-Pitts has been working out of
Jim Tew, who ran for the Fork Union
Lanford’s office since she moved to
seat on the Board of Supervisors and
Fluvanna in 2008. She said she likes
lost to incumbent Mozell Booker, said
that the office is centrally located
Lanford has been his doctor since he
and close to Fork Union Military
moved to Fluvanna in 1994.
Academy.
“And I haven’t been disappointed,”
While different doctors have
Tew said, laughing.
passed on their family practice in
Lanford grew up in Fluvanna and
Fork Union to others for over 100
graduated from high school here. He
years, Lanford said he’s not sure if
then went on to William and Mary
he’ll have someone to take over for
College and the Medical College of
him when he’s ready to retire.
Virginia before coming back home to
“There are a lot fewer people going
take on a thriving family practice.
into primary care,” he said. “This
“The practice has been in Fork
could be the end of the line.”
Union for 100 years (under different
physicians),” Lanford said. “It’s
that continuity that has been so
important.”
Fork Union
Staiger began renting space
Medical Associates
in Lanford’s office building this
4064 James Madison Highway
Fork Union
summer. She too, graduated from
(434)
842-3244
Fluvanna High School. After getting
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Brushing up on our manners
BY KAREN BOWLES
Keeping the holidays hospitable
Entertaining during the Christmas
etiquette begins at the door with the
season is something many enjoy. But
host greeting all guest to make them
for some of us, the mere thought of
feel welcome, and is displayed again
hosting a party is enough to create
as you get wraps for guests and walk
fright, while even being the guest at a
them to the door as they leave.
holiday celebration causes others to
Not everyone is a social butterfly
be uneasy. No matter which side of
by nature, but don’t shy away
the party fence you are on, here are
from conversation just because
some tips that could prove to make
this form of communication isn’t
holiday soirées less daunting.
innate. If we as hosts and guests
A well mannered guest makes
will concentrate on others, which
it a priority to RSVP by the date
is after all very good manners in all
designated on the invitation.
social situations, participation in
Have a small token
conversations at
of thanks for the
holiday
parties
If we as hosts and guests will seem easier
invitation ready
to present to your will concentrate on others, even if we are
host when you which is after all very good introverts.
If
arrive. Anything
you’re an extrovert
manners in all social
from a bottle of
and
extremely
wine or sparkling situations, participation in outgoing, you may
conversations at holiday need to rein in
cider to cocktail
napkins with a
parties will seem easier
your enthusiasm
pretty bow a top
even if we are introverts. and let other
will do, it truly
people
have
is the thought
the floor. Remember, interrupting
that counts. Do your best to arrive
others is never good manners unless
within 15 minutes of the start time
the house is on fire or you notice a
of the party, and leave before the
large circular aircraft landing on the
hosts starts yawning. Make sure to
front lawn. Avoid having too much
say “thank you” before saying good
alcohol to drink; it is bad manners
night.
for guests and host, and it makes
As a host, make a list, and
not interrupting almost impossible.
check it twice to pull off a
Remember too, it is the job of host
successful party. Planning ahead
and guests, whether introverts or
helps us feel and be more in control.
extroverts, to introduce people to
In entertaining, we focus on the
each other. If you are the introducer,
guest list, food, and decorations.
think of something the introducees
After those have been checked off
have in common and mention it
and the time of the party has come, it
in your introduction. This will put
is all about focusing on others. Even
both parties at ease, giving them
if the vacuum cleaner was put back
something to talk about.
in the closet only seconds before the
Armed with these entertaining
doorbell rang announcing the arrival
suggestions we are well on our way
of the first guest, and your spouse
to making the holiday season merry
came home from work forgetting to
by being prepared, and thinking
pick up the platter of crudités you
of others. Your good manners and
ordered from the grocery store, you
now have to be pleasant, cheerful
ability to make others feel at ease
and upbeat because it’s all about
will be noticed; events will go more
your guests. You can deal with the
smoothly with you around. Don’t
food order mix up after the party is
be surprised if this means lots more
over. A host’s good manners, or party
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CORRESPONDENT
Those who know Mike and Dana
Hartling most likely got to know
them through their restaurants,
The Dogwood and The Eagle’s Nest.
They’ve now added a third – Lake
Bistro.
One walks into the former Lakeside
Grille and is greeted warmly by
manager Jett Kidd and other wait
staff, who prove throughout the
evening to be polite, efficient and
attentive.
The décor is warm –a light teal
pastel walls with beige, gold and pale
brown accents – which brightens
up the room, making it less somber
than its predecessor. The ambiance is
relaxing and comfortable.
The food is good, hardy and
reasonably priced with prime rib,
pasta dishes, shrimp, and a variety
of other unique dishes Mike Hartling
has created, knowing his food and
his hospitality is a draw in this area.
The potato gnocchi pasta with
artichokes in a cream sauce with
pita bread toast points got a thumbsup from many. For vegetarians, the
veggie burger was a perfect portion,
all homemade ingredients, brown
rice and vegetables on a bun with a
side order of crispy sweet potato fries
that was a winner. The salads were
good portions, fresh and simple, and
elegantly presented. Everything was
offered on unadorned dishes whose
shape made enough of a statement.
Though some were tempted, no
one got dessert this time but checked
the menu and salivated over Bailey’s
Irish Cream Cheese Cake, and another
equally delectable dessert offering.
Mike Harling is known for his great
desserts – even at The Dogwood, he
has changed the lunch combo menu
and added some unique desserts
including Red Velvet cheesecake.
“My goal was to have a place for
breakfast (The Eagle’s Nest), a place
for lunch (The Dogwood Café) and a
place for dinner (The Lake Bistro),”
said Hartling.
The reason for starting yet another
restaurant? “There was a market in
this area and under the circumstances
under which the former restaurant
(Lakeside Grille) closed I couldn’t
pass up the opportunity. It was the
perfect storm,” Hartling said.
Hartling attributes his successes
with 27 years of experience in the
restaurant business and having good
wait staff who have been with him
for many years, including Kidd who
has been with him eleven years and
now manages The Lake Bistro. Kidd
had been the former manager of The
Eagle’s Nest.
“Many of my staff came over from
The Dogwood. Staff is important in
running a restaurant and I don’t have
a revolving door with staff coming in
and out and having to be trained all
the time,” he said.
All of what we come to expect from
Hartling and his staff is quality and
hospitality. Hartling admits that a key
ingredient to his success in owning
restaurants is not what he puts in his
cooking but how the customers are
treated. He has always prided himself
on serving up good customer service
and this has become the signature of
his restaurants. Good food at good
prices, a friendly atmosphere and
wait staff sounds like Hartling may
have another winner.
Hartling adds that coming into the
new year, The Lake Bistro will be
open for lunch. For now, it is open
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Fluco boys show talent in topping Cumberland at a leaky Shoebox
On a very wet night, the game with
Cumberland was almost postponed
at half time, due to a steady drip of
water onto the court from a leaky
Senior guard YaYa Anderson scored
roof. The officials were concerned
23 points and led the Flucos to a 75-58
about continuing play, as water on a
win over the Dukes from Cumberland
basketball court is an obvious safety
County on Wednesday (Dec. 7).
Anderson received solid assistance
issue. After an approximately twenty
from two freshmen, playing their first
minute delay, a bucket was installed in
varsity games at the Shoebox.
the rafters to catch the dripping water
Guards Vincent Agee and Jalen
and play was continued.
Harrison scored 10 and eight
Although the Flucos led in this
respectively, with Agee getting nine
game virtually from start to finish, the
in the crucial third quarter, when the
Dukes were a scrappy bunch that did
Flucos pulled away for good. After
not succumb easily. The game opened
the game, juniors Blake Hills and Brad
with the Flucos in a tough man to
Bullock were lauded by Coach Munro
man defense and the Dukes in a 1-3-1
Rateau for their defensive play. Hills
zone. Anderson dealt with the zone by
was a reserve on the varsity last year
nailing two long three point shots, and
and Bullock, like Harrison and Agee,
the Flucos took a 14-11 lead after one
was a member of the very successful
quarter.
junior varsity squad last year.
In the second quarter, the Flucos ran
Last season the Flucos went deep
out to what looked like a comfortable
into the playoffs with a veteran squad
lead. Anderson wowed the crowd with
led by Anderson. Rateau has Anderson
a big blocked shot and a coast to coast
back this year, and that is a huge plus.
drive for a basket, and junior guard
However, he has lost three starters,
Dale Ludwig drove for a basket to up
and several key reserves from last
the lead to eleven. Hills made a steal
season’s squad, so this year’s team is
and went the length of the court for an
something of a work in progress. After
impressive dunk. The Flucos led at that
the game, Rateau noted that his players
point 30-19. Cumberland fought back,
are working hard in practice, and he
however, and a 9-1 run by the Dukes
stated that he can see glimpses of the
made the half time score 31-28.
prospect of this team also being a very
In the third quarter, the Flucos
good squad.
started to pull away for good. Anderson
took over the roll of passer
and fired some laser-like
passes to teammates for
scores. Agee made two very
impressive driving lay-ups
and scored nine of his ten
in the quarter. Senior post
player Taylor Lintecum
pitched in with five, Bullock
had four and Hills hit a three
pointer. The quarter ended
with the Flucos up 53-45.
In the fourth quarter,
the Flucos continued to
draw away from the Dukes.
Anderson cemented the win
with nine in the quarter, and
his teammates dropped in
seven free throws to insure
that the Dukes would not
catch up. The Flucos won
the quarter by nine for the
final score of 75-58. The
Flucos are now 2-0.
Over the Dec. 10 weekend
the Flucos will be playing
in the Beacon Classic in
Lynchburg. On Dec. 15, they
will host Spotsylvania at the
Shoebox. They do not begin
Jefferson District play until
2012. On Jan. 3 they will
host Western Albemarle,
and on Jan. 5 they will host
A bucket is placed under a leaky roof at the Shoebox. Monticello High.
BY DUNCAN NIXON
CORRESPONDENT
Senior Taylor Lintecum at the game against Cumberland on Dec. 7.
Photo by Fluvanna Sports Photography, www.fluvannaphotos.com
Godsey’s kids do it again
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY JOHNSON, TEAM CAPTAIN
The Stock Market Game ended Dec. 2. Team 364 came in third place in the
region of 201 teams and 17th place in the state of 651 teams. Kelly Johnson,
Shay Brownlee, and Cherry Nicely were on the winning team. We are Mrs.
Godsey’s B1 Computer Exploratory class.
We started with $100,000 ten weeks ago and got to invest in any companies
on the Stock Exchange.
We invested in Barnes & Noble, Under Amour, and American Eagle
Outfitters. We made over $10,000 in ten weeks.
We chose Barnes & Noble because we knew that the Nook would do real
well towards the end.
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at the end people would buy the clothes for Christmas.
Photo by Deborah Nixon.
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Fluco sports in review
Flucos sports schedule
BY JAKE DEAN, FLUVANNA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM PROGRAM
Jake compiled this information with the oversight of journalism teacher Elizabeth Pellicane
Wednesday Dec. 14
Varsity wrestling
home vs. TBA at 6 p.m.
Thursday Dec. 15
Boys’ middle school basketball
Girls’ indoor track
The girls’ track team put on quite
a show at a nine-team meet at FUMA
Dec. 6. The team boasted strong performances from runners like sophomore Stephanie Bossong, who placed
1st in the 1000m event. Senior Greer
Brown also placed 1st in high jump and
2nd in 55m hurdles.
In addition, sophomore Nicole
Douma came through with a special
achievement of her own, placing 2nd
overall in the 1600m, as well as setting a new school record of 5:31.44 – a
record previously held by Fluco track
coach Rose Brogan.
“I’m very happy for her. I had held
that record since 1983, and I am just
happy that Nicki could be the one to
break it,” said Brogan.
These impressive results, as well as
the others from the team, proved to be
enough to gain the win for the Flucos.
This moves the girls’ team to an outstanding 9-0 record so far this season.
This impressive force of skill and speed
may prove to be too difficult for the rest
of the district to keep up with, leaving
them in the dust.
Boys’ indoor track
Not to be outdone by their female
counterparts, the boys’ track team also
posted an impressive resume at the
FUMA meet last week. Just a few of the
standout results include senior Bryan
Kenward’s 1st place finish in the 55m
hurdles, junior Chris Markham’s 1st
placed win in the 3200m, and junior
Chance Parmly’s 1st place win in pole
vault (it also set a new personal and
school record height of 14’9”).
Assistant coach Steven Szarmach
was very impressed with the outcome
of the meet, and how quickly the teams
are improving.
“I thought the team gave a solid performance this past week. We have a
very young team this year, so we are always looking to improve on the previous week’s times,” said Szarmach. Both
the boys’ and girls’ teams headed back
to FUMA on Dec. 12.
Swim and dive
The Fluco swim and dive team is off
to a fantastic start this season with two
very young and talented squads bursting with ambition. Two weeks ago,
both the boys’ and girls’ teams posted
an impressive win over Waynesboro
and were looking to adding to their
resounding success last week. Their
hopes were not to be denied as both
teams successfully cruised to wins last
Dec. 9 at Courtland.
Meanwhile, away from the meets,
the team has had to adapt to “different”
circumstances at their practices at the
FUMA Aquatic Center. This year, Louisa
and Orange counties swim teams also
practice at FUMA, making for a much
more crowded atmosphere.
However, senior Yvonne Smith is unfazed by this recent development and
is much more animated about focusing
on the season at hand.
“I think that if we keep working as
hard as we do, all of our relay teams
at Cumberland at 4:30 p.m.
Boys’ basketball
(boys and girls) will hopefully go to
states. With all of the talent on our
team, I know that we will be heading to
states with a bus-load of Flucos,” said
Smith.
Coaches Connie Banton and James
Small mirror Smith’s enthusiasm and
optimism for the season.
“We are doing very well so far, and
show no signs of slowing down,” said
Banton. “We have some impressive 9th
grade talent in the form of Lauren Cabrera, Brittlan Scott, and others,” she
added.
This team is proving to be a lethal
dose of talented underclassmen with
a core of experienced seniors, all looking to blow the competition out of the
water.
ACE team
While the other Fluco sports teams
are waging war with their bodies, another--more elegant-- battle is taking
place in the form of the ACE team.
These academic competitors are pitted
against their in-district opponents in
search for total inquisitive dominance.
With the re-shaping of the Jefferson
District this year, changes have arisen
in the method in which these battles of
wit take shape.
“Due to the loss of one member of
our district, we are now forced to take
part in the meets that we host at our
school, giving us incentive to do well
on our home turf,” said Coach Small.
home vs. Spotsylvania
Junior varsity at 6 p.m.
Varsity at 7:30 p.m.
Girls’ basketball
away at Spotsylvania
Junior varsity game cancelled
Saturday Dec. 17
Basketball
away at Kettle Run
Boys’ and girls’
junior varsity at 2 p.m.
Girls’ varsity at 3 p.m.
Boys’ varsity at 5:15 p.m.
Monday Dec. 19
Boys’ middle school basketball
at Orange at 5 p.m.
Tuesday Dec. 20
Boys’ basketball
away at Cumberland
Girls’ basketball
home vs Cumberland
Varsity at 7 p.m.
Swim and dive teams
vs. Western Albemarle
and Louisa at 7 p.m.
Wednesday Dec. 21
Boys’ varsity wrestling
home vs. TBA at 9 a.m.
Basketball
home vs. Kettle Run
Girls’ junior varsity at 1 p.m.
Girls’ varsity at 3 p.m.
Boys’ junior varsity at 5 p.m.
Boys’ varsity at 7 p.m.
After a rocky start to the season for
the Flucos, they seem to be glowing
with determination in order to try and
turn things around. Senior and Captain
Kelly Douma is ardent in her ambitions
to regain some of their lost ground.
“Last week, we lost to Powhatan
when we really shouldn’t have, but I
think that we’ll be able to turn our season around and reach about 4th in the
District,” said Douma.
The ACE team is full of returning
members, making for an experienced
side that knows their way around a
buzzer. So they should be able to handle this comeback and answer: “What
is victory?”
Wrestling
Senior Bryan Kenward at the Dec. 6 indoor track meet at the Fork Union Military Academy.
Photos by Fluvanna Sports Photography, www.fluvannaphotos.com.
Grapple! Slam! Point, Flucos!
The Fluvanna County Wrestling team
is looking to continue building on an
impressive result from last year in the
new Jefferson District. On Dec. 10 the
team headed to New Kent of Region I
to take them head-on, along with Oscar
Smith, Martinsville, and Thomas Dale.
This was a massive multi-team meet
with the majority of participants being
AAA schools.
Though this was not a very important meet, it was a great way to test the
waters with new wrestlers and get a
good scale of the competition. Coach
Craig Conner is very optimistic about
this season, though he is mainly focused on improving technique and the
mental toughness of his team.
“The main thing I am looking for is
growth. I tell the wrestlers to improve
on just one thing they may have done
wrong last time they were on the mat
[so they’ll] end up a better wrestler,”
said Conner.
“Mental toughness is also a very important factor of wrestling. Without it,
you will head onto the mat without a
clear head, and will surely lose,” he
added.
The wrestlers have some big shoes
to fill based on some of the previous
wrestlers that have walked through
FCHS over the last few years, such as
Willie Crawford and Christian Chirico.
Hopefully, the team can emulate their
success and “take down” their opposition.
Girls’ basketball
She shoots, she scores! Lady Fluco
basketball is off to a flying success this
season. As of Dec. 9, the varsity squad
held a record of 3-1, while the Junior
Varsity players made a 3-0 burst from
the gate.
Over the years, Fluvanna has been
in the shadow of Charlottesville and
Western Albemarle. However, this year
looks to put that history to the test.
With a good group of experienced players – most of which have risen through
the junior varsity to varsity ranks – the
team has a core of knowledge and focus that could prove to be the difference in their key games.
One of the main things the ladies
will be focusing on this year apart from
years past is consistency. The team
wants to play much more organized
and not give away silly points when
they have obtained the lead. Junior
Ashleigh Harris is exuberant about the
season this year, and believes they have
what it takes to make it far in the district.
“I’m so excited about this season.
We look great, teams are still underestimating us, and we’re looking to upset
them. So, we’re going to take it one
game at a time,” said Harris.
Meanwhile, coach Nick Ward feels
the junior varsity team should have
a similar goal. “We’ve gotten off to a
great 3-1 start; however, we have to remain focused and do the small things
if we want to continue winning,” said
Ward.
With a good attitude and chemistry,
the Lady Fluco Basketball teams will
alley-oop their way to a district championship.
Ninth grader Rachel DeVore at the Dec. 6 indoor track meet at FUMA.
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FSPCA director speaks to Lake residents
BY PAGE H. GIFFORD
CORRESPONDENT
In a recent interview with Ron
Krauss on This Week At The Lake, Tricia
Johnson, director of the Fluvanna
SPCA, spoke about the shelter, its status
and its needs. During the thirty minute
interview she spoke on a wide range
of subjects including volunteering,
community outreach, fostering, the
contract agreement with the county
and adoption.
Currently they have some paid staff,
an assistant manager and animal
care workers but volunteers include
two dog trainers, two veterinarians, a
photographer, an all volunteer board
of directors and 40-50 dedicated
volunteers, socializing cats, walking
dogs, helping with events and
adoptions.
When asked about the shelter
capacity, Johnson responded by stating,
“In a perfect world we would have no
more than 24 dogs but currently we
have 56 dogs, including two litters of
puppies.”
Krauss then asked the leading
question, what if the FSPCA ceased to
exist?
“The county is required to have a
facility. We believe we can do a better
job than a county pound. We recently
contracted with the county through
July 2012.”
Johnson explained one problem
that arises is lack of funds to care for
the animals while being held the 5-10
day period. Though, the animals are
cared for during this time, they are still
under the jurisdiction of the owner
and the shelter receives no payment
for the care of the animals until the
animal is released into the care of the
shelter. This was evident during the
recent animal abuse case where the
shelter had to hold the owner’s dogs
while she went to court since they
were considered evidence. In these
cases, it has been proposed that the
owner come up with the cost of care
but nothing has been set in stone. It is
Mocha
Ernie
Currently adoptable animals at the Fluvanna SPCA.
a Catch 22 situation, not to penalize
a stray, call Animal Control and the
an honest owner looking for their lost
same for injured, sick or aggressive
animal.
animals. If we are at full capacity then
On a positive note, Johnson spoke
we cannot take in the animal.” In these
about the adoption rates.
cases other rescues are willing to step
“We have a 90 percent release rate,
in and help.
meaning nine out of ten are transferred
Johnson discussed ways that people
to other rescues, are adopted or
can help.
retrieved by their original owners,”
Krauss asked what does the shelter
she said. “We are also fortunate that
offer those who adopt?
in Fluvanna we
“We have two
have other rescues
volunteer animal
including Caring
trainers who are
“The county is required to
For Creatures and
willing to answer
have a facility. We believe
Peaceful Passings.
questions and help
we can do a better job than new owners with
We often work
a county pound.”
together.”
training,” she said.
Regarding
the
“All the animals
no-kill
status,
are
spayed
or
Johnson stated, “We do not euthanize
neutered and we are working toward
for space. The only time that it might
having them spayed or neutered before
be necessary to euthanize, would be
adoption except puppies less than six
in cases of a severely injured or sick
months of age. The owner would then
animal or one that is so aggressive it
receive a $30-40 gift certificate toward
cannot be released to live in society.”
having the animal spayed or neutered.”
Johnson explained most of the dogs
This led to her concerns regarding
are strays and these days with the weak
the growing feral cat colonies.
economy, some owners have had to
“These are unsprayed cats. One
make the choice to feed themselves or
female cat can breed twice a year and
their animal and often bring their pet
can create a colony and in no time
to the shelter to surrender it.
hundreds of feral cats. If you choose to
“We have a food pantry for pets,
feed the cat, then get it fixed. Bring it to
to help people keep and feed their
us and we can get it fixed.
animals.” The shelter is seeing an
“The other problem we are seeing is
increase in strays. “If someone sees
puppies coming into the shelter with
Raliegh
Parvo Virus. Parvo is highly contagious
and all it takes is to have the dog
vaccinated with the distemper shot.
I have held puppies in my lap and
watched them die of Parvo.”
“Recently we had an inspection and
the state veterinarian was pleased with
our operation but suggested the floors
needed to done to prevent bacterial
growth. The county has agreed to pay
for the flooring but we need to get the
animals out of the shelter for 3-4 weeks.
We need people to come forward and
foster an animal for that time.” FSPCA
also needs donations for medical and
spay/neuter budgets which have been
depleted. Anyone who would like to
donate to these particular funds can do
so by simply designating which fund
they are supporting.
“People can always donate supplies.
Food for the pet food pantry, blankets,
old comforters, towels used for
bedding, newspapers and cardboard
case boxes used for kitty litter. Toys are
always welcomed.
“Kongs in particular. We will fill them
with peanut butter and freeze them
and this keeps a dog busy for hours.”
To volunteer, visit, adopt or send a
donation, contact the Fluvanna SPCA at
591-0123 or visit them at 5239 Union
Mills Road (Route 616) off of Route 15
or on the web at www.fspca.org. They
are also on Facebook.
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Christmas presence
the Winter Solstice became the
Christian celebration of Jesus’ birth,
gift-giving recalled the presents of
gold, frankincense, and myrrh given
to baby Jesus by the Magi. During the
fourth century, Bishop Nicholas of
Myra dropped bags of gold down the
chimney of a poor man whose three
daughters were about to be sold
What Christmas presents do you
into slavery. The gold landed in the
plan to give this year? Probably your
girls’ stockings that had been hung
kids or grandkids have already given
by the fire to dry, and the Christmas
you long lists, and you’ve checked
gift exchange was born! Until
them twice—not just to see who’s
the
industrial
been naughty and
revolution, giftnice, but to see
This year, instead of
giving was mostly
how much you
getting
bitten
by
the
fruits, nuts, and
can afford.
The American commercialism humbug, h o m e m a d e
items, but all
Research Group,
why not intentionally
changed
Inc. reports that
simplify your Christmas? that
with
modern
the amount of
innovation and
money American
advertising.
shoppers plan to spend on Christmas
This year, instead of getting bitten
gifts has gone up by 58% since last
by the commercialism humbug,
year, from an average of $417 to
why not intentionally simplify your
$658. This shows greater confidence
Christmas? Gift-giving is fine—I’m
in the recovery of our economy over
not saying you should let your family
last year. Compare that to average
go without. But place your priority
Christmas spending of $1,004 in
on the right thing—on Christmas
2004, and you can see that our
Presence, instead of Christmas
economy still has a long way to go.*
presents. Let the presence of Christ
Maybe your Christmas spending
overwhelm your celebration. Instead
isn’t as much as you’d like it to be,
of giving gifts and then sending the
because times have been difficult for
kids off to play with their toys all
you lately. More than once I’ve heard
day (and ignoring you), be present
someone’s grandma say “Now, don’t
with your family this Christmas. Too
expect as big a Christmas this year,
many extended-family get-togethers
because money is tight.”
involve three or four generations,
Which brings me to a pet peeve
with the grandparents and the
of mine—hearing people say,
parents spending their time visiting,
“I’m going to buy the kids their
while
the
parentally-ignored
Christmas,” instead of “I’m going
children go off to play together.
to buy the kids their Christmas
That way, grandparents never get
presents.” You can’t buy Christmas!
to know their grandkids! Instead,
You can buy Christmas presents, but
let everyone spend the day, and the
let’s get this right. Getting it wrong
season, together. Let the presence
indicates that all our priorities are
of God fill you with joy. Enjoy Jesus’
out of whack.
Christmas Presence, and remember
Christmas gift-giving has a long
that He is the greatest gift of the
tradition that actually goes back
season!
to pre-Christian times, when the
Romans would celebrate the winter
* http://www.americanresearchgroup.
solstice festival of Kalends with
com/holiday/.
festivity and gift-giving. When
On coming to the house, they saw
the child with his mother Mary, and
they bowed down and worshiped him.
Then they opened their treasures
and presented him with gifts of gold,
frankincense and myrrh (Matthew
2:11 NIV).”
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Services
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ADULT GUITAR CLASS: Near beginner
through advanced. EVERY Saturday (except holidays) at 1-2:30 p.m. at the Country Store, near the Slice Gate. For info call
the instructor, Troy, of Lake Monticello at
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Sign up for a few days or for the entire
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Student must bring a lunch but snacks are
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HEALING MEMORY BEARS are a treasure to have and to hold and make a wonderful Christmas gift for those special to
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P.O. Box 779, Columbia, VA 23038
PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF COLUMBIA
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town of Columbia Town Council
will conduct a public hearing pursuant to
Section 15.2-1427 of the Code of Virginia, on Tuesday, December 20th, 2011,
at 7:00 p.m. in the Columbia Town Hall
in Columbia, Virginia in order to receive
public input on the following:
To receive comments on the ordinance
entitled “An Ordinance to Amend and
Reenact Town of Columbia Code Section 2-41 Regarding the Town Election
Process to Establish the Election Date
and the Polling Place for the Town of
Columbia.”
The full text of the Ordinance is on file
in the Town Hall and may be reviewed
during regular work hours. The public is
invited to attend the public hearing.
Authorized by Town Council,
Town of Columbia
VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF FLUVANNA
IN RE: JESSE MORGAN HICKS,
CIVIL ACTION NO. 11CL229
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
IT APPEARING TO THE COURT that Nancy Haislip Hicks and Ashley Jean
Hicks have filed a joint petition herein under the provisions of Title 64.1, Ch. 5,
Persons Presumed Dead, alleging that Jesse Morgan Hicks disappeared on September 4, 2004, and seeking a judicial determination that he is dead, he being
alleged to be a resident of Fluvanna County at the time of his alleged disappearance, NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to Va. Code § 64.1-108, that on the 29th
day of December, 2011, at 1:30 p.m., the court will hear evidence at the Court
House, Palmyra, Va., concerning the alleged absence of the presumed decedent
and the circumstances and duration thereof.
This notice shall be published in the Fluvanna Review once a week for four
successive weeks.
ENTER: Judge John G. Berry
DATE: 11-18-11
I ask for this:
Norman Lamson, Esq.
Counsel for the petitioners
405 8th Street, N.E.
Charlottesville, VA 22902-5135
434-979-8159
Fax 434-979-8152
General Manager
Professional Help Wanted
Lake Monticello Owners’ Association
General Manager desired for the Lake Monticello Owners’ Association
to manage the operations and maintenance of a community with 4600
residential properties, a 350 acre lake and an 18-hole, par 72 golf course
in Fluvanna County, VA. You will be representing the Association management both internally with members, guests and third parties as well as
externally with vendors and local, state and federal officials.
If you are: an experienced degreed managerial professional, knowledgeable with and familiar with operations and maintenance in not for profit
organizations, experienced in a computerized environment, able to work
independently, supervise a staff of 50 plus employees and encourage and
demonstrate good professional and personal/interactive skills, please reply to the President of the Board, LMOA, 41 Ashlawn Boulevard, Palmyra,
VA 22963 or electronically to employment@lmoa.org and reference the
General Manager position. Please include two copies of your resume for
mailed submissions.
The successful applicant will be a leader and a team player, adaptable
and flexible in an important position in a multimillion dollar environment.
The successful applicant has the obligation to properly report, sufficiently
explain and be answerable or accountable for corporate management
outcomes in a timely manner to the Board of Directors. Deadline for applications is December 23, 2011.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors will
conduct a public hearing pursuant to Virginia Code
Sections 15.2-2204 on Wednesday, December 21,
2011 at 7:00 p.m., in the Circuit Court Room at
the Fluvanna County Courts Building in Palmyra,
Virginia to consider the following items:
SUP 11:03, National Communication Towers, LLC - A request for
a special use permit to allow for a 195 foot wireless communications
tower with respect to 3.5 acres of Tax Map 47, Section A, Parcel 10.
The property is zoned A-1 and is located on the north side of West
River Road (U.S. Route 6), approximately 0.4 miles east of its intersection with Beals Lane (Route 645). The property is located in the
Cunningham Election District and is within the Rural Residential
Planning Area.
SUP 11:04, Clifford H. Krammes – A request for a special use permit
to amend the conditions of SUP 00:003 with respect to 24.773 acres of
Tax Map 29, Section A, Parcel 113. This property is zoned A-1 and is
located on the south side of Haden Martin Road (Route 640), approximately 1.5 miles east of its intersection with Sclaters Ford Road (Route
660). The property is located in the Fork Union Election District and
is within the Rural Residential Planning Area.
Copies of the complete text of the above ordinances and associated
plans are available for public review at the Office of the Fluvanna
County Administrator during normal business hours. The public is
invited to attend these hearings at which persons affected may appear
and present their views. Questions or comments may be directed to
Planning & Community Development Department, at (434) 591-1910.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Fluvanna County Planning Commission will
conduct a public hearing pursuant to Virginia Code
Sections 15.2-2204 on Wednesday, December 28, 2011
at 7:00 p.m., in the Circuit Court Room at the Fluvanna
County Courts Building in Palmyra, Virginia to consider the following items:
SUP 11:05 – Central Virginia Electric Cooperative – A request for a special
use permit to install electric facilities related to a major utility with respect to
62.8 acres of Tax Map 26, Section A, Parcels 22, 23, and 24F. The applicant
is proposing to construct, operate, and maintain electric transmission and
substation facilities to serve the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company’s
natural gas pump station. The property is currently zoned A-1 and I-1 and is
located on Transco Road (Route 643), approximately 1/2 mile west of Rolling
Road South (Route 620). The property is located in the Cunningham Election
District and is within the Rural Preservation Planning Area.
SUP 11:06 – Central States Tower, LLC – Construct Telecommunications
Tower – A request for a special use permit to amend SUP 07:15 to allow for
an increase in height from 125 feet to 195 feet for a wireless communications
tower with respect to 29.389 acres of Tax Map 52, Section 1, Parcel 7. The
property is zoned A-1 and is located on Route 15 (7021 James Madison Highway), just north of the Route 15 and Route 6 (East River Road) intersection.
The property is located in the Fork Union Election District and is within the
Rural Residential Planning Area.
Copies of the complete text of the above ordinances and associated plans are
available for public review at the Office of the Fluvanna County Administrator
during normal business hours. The public is invited to attend these hearings
at which persons affected may appear and present their views. Questions or
comments may be directed to Planning & Community Development Department,
at (434) 591-1910.
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Fluvanna happenings
Delilah’s
Hair Designs
Open: Mon., Tues., Fri: 9 to 5
Thurs: 9 to 8; Sat: 9 to 3
Call for an Appointment
589-4579
Located off Route 53 on 618
Scottsville UMC
Bybee’s Road Baptist Church will
hold a “Parents’ Night Out” on Friday,
Dec. 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. Parents can
have some time for themselves and the
children will be cared for by adults at
the church. Children through 5th grade
will be accommodated. Parents will be
required to register their children and
leave a phone number to be reached
at in case of emergency. Register early
by calling the church at 434-589-8529.
www.bybeechurch.org.
Scottsville United Methodist Church
will celebrate with lessons and carols
on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. On
Saturday, Dec. 24, there will be song,
scripture and candles at 7 p.m. for
the Christmas Eve service. On Sunday,
Christmas Day, Dec. 25 a service of
carols, scripture and coffee fellowship
will be at 10:30 a.m. On Saturday, New
Year’s Eve, Dec. 31 a Watch Night
Service with holy communion will be
at 7 p.m.
Bybee Cantata
Live Nativity
Relay for Life
present a Christmas Cantata, “Mary Did
You Know?” on Saturday, Dec. 17 at
6:30 p.m. with refreshments afterwards
and on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m.
4989 Bybee’s Church Road, Troy. 434589-8529 www.bybeechurch.org.
hold its annual “Live Nativity” on
Thursday, Dec. 22 and Friday, Dec.
23 from 6 to 8 p.m. both nights. 4989
Bybee’s Church Road, Troy. 434-5898529 www.bybeechurch.org.
Relay For Life of Fluvanna will hold a
team kick-off on Thursday, Jan. 5 from
7 to 8 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse
in Palmyra.
Antioch Christmas
Grace Episcopal
Church
(434)842-3131
754 Bremo Bluff Road
Bremo Bluff, VA 23022
Adult Sunday School 9:30 AM
Worship Service 11:00 AM
Christmas Eve
Service
Dec. 24 at 7PM
PLEASE JOIN US TO
CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
– KING OF KINGS AND
LORD OF LORDS
Directions from Buckingham: take SR
15N and cross James River into Fluvanna.
Take first left onto SR 656 (Bremo Road).
Immediately before post office turn left
onto Bremo Bluff Road, Grace Church is
at top of hill on left.
Directions from Palmyra: take SR 15S
through Fork Union. 1.5 miles after Dollar Store on left turn left onto Bremo Bluff
Road. Grace Church is 0.7 miles on right.
9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sundays noon – 8 p.m.
Cash, checks and credit cards accepted,
pre-orders available. Proceeds benefit
Scouting programs Dean, 434-4667778 or Kateri, 434-284-2072.
Parents’ night out
Antioch Baptist Church will present
a cantata, “On this Very Night” on Dec.
18 at its 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship
services. The Best Christmas Pageant
Ever will be presented on Dec. 18 at
7 p.m. On Dec. 25 there will be only
one worship service at 10 a.m. 4422
Antioch Road, near Scottsville, 434286-6315.
Christmas Cantata
The Beaver Dam Baptist Church
Choir will present its Christmas
Cantata on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 10:30
a.m. Located four miles West of Zion
Cross Roads at Rts. 250 and 600 in
Troy. www.beaverdambaptist.org. 434295-0277.
Christmas in the Village
The Palmyra United Methodist
Church children’s handbell choir will
perform on Dec. 18 at the 11 a.m.
service, and the adult choir will perform
a Cantata at 3 p.m. with a reception
to follow. On Dec. 24 a candlelight
service will be held at 5 p.m. and on
Christmas day a service will be held
at 11 a.m. 258 Palmyra Way. 434-5891700. www.palmyramethodist.com.
Beaver Dam Christmas
Beaver Dam Baptist church in Troy,
will hold a 5:30 p.m. candlelight
Christmas Eve service on Dec. 24 and
on Christmas Day Dec. 25 a worship
service will be at 10:30 a.m. www.
beaverdambaptist.org, 434-295-0277.
St. John’s Christmas
St.
John’s
Episcopal
Church,
Columbia will host a Christmas Eve
Service of Holy Communion at 7 p.m.
on Saturday, Dec. 24. There will be
a Egg Nog Celebration following the
service in the Rectory. 43 Washington
St. in Columbia, a half block north
of Rt. 6 on the west side of the road.
Children are welcome. There will be
no service on Christmas Day. The Very
Rev. Richard Singleton, Vicar.
West Bottom Christmas
West Bottom Baptist Church will start
its Dec. 25 morning service at 10 a.m.
in lieu of the 11:30 a.m. service.
Scout Christmas trees
Boy Scout Troop 138 will sell
Christmas trees until Dec. 18 at the
parking lot of Do It Best Hardware
weeknights from 6 – 8 p.m., Saturdays
Busch Garden tickets
Fluvanna
County
Parks
and
Recreation has tickets for sale for
Busch Garden’s Christmas Town. $23
for a single day and $31 for three
consecutive days. Tickets are good
Nov. 25 – Dec. 31.
Celebration of life
A celebration of life will be held
for Bill Anderson on Saturday, Jan. 7
at 1 p.m. at Crossroads Auto Repair,
Starlite Park, 64 Conestoga Way, Troy.
All those who would like to share their
remembrances are encouraged to
speak at this event. A block of rooms
has been reserved at the Best Western
(½ mile from the event site). Call
540-832-1700 ext. 4 to book a room.
Desiree Anderson, 434-589-6832.
Flutterwheels dancing
The Fluvanna Flutterwheels will
hold its square dancing at the Fluvanna
County High School on Jan. 7 at
7:30 p.m. This month’s caller is Larry
Winegard.
2012 Mah Jongg cards
The National Mah Jongg League will
make a donation to Lake Monticello
Fire and Rescue based on the number
of cards ordered through the group.
Mah Jongg cards for 2012 are $7 for the
standard size and $8 for the large print
edition. Cards will be mailed directly to
you. Contact Marianne Riek, 434-5894727.
Send your Fluvanna happenings to
carlos@fluvannareview.com.
Ranson’s
68 Heritage Drive, Unit 1, Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 589-5803
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Weekend full of holiday music
BY PAGE H. GIFFORD
CORRESPONDENT
It was sparser holiday celebration in
downtown Palmyra this year – in part
because of lack of volunteers. But the
historic tours were held as were the
carriage rides on Saturday (Dec. 10).
And music filled the air for the Village
Holiday Musical Celebration held by
the Fluvanna Historical Society.
Many took the tours and enjoyed
a carriage ride while others crowded
into the court house to hear Fellowship
of the Strings, a string quartet from
Charlottesville High School, followed
by Just Us at the Palmyra United
Methodist Church. Just Us gave a warm
performance with a diverse roster of
songs from contemporary, to gospel,
to heartwarming and memorable,
including Christmas in Three Quarter
Time to 16th and 17th century carols
sung a cappella. As always they are
always in perfect pitch and harmony
and a delight to listen to. Susan
Nothnagle was the accompanist and
was also the same accompanist for
the Fluvanna Community Singers.
Skyline Harmony Chorus, a four
part a cappella group returned. Many
will recall seeing them last year.
Also, returning this year was Stevens
School of Music and the Arts Recorder
Ensemble led by Margaret Newcomb.
Many of the carols were written
in the Elizabethan era which the
recorder’s sound lends authenticity
to the music, making it somber and
primitive, a reflection of the time. One
song, Hush My Babe sounded Native
American accompanied by a drum.
Silent Night and Joy To The World are
interesting choices for recorders and
a guitar accompanied Silent Night,
softening the lullaby.
Rounding out the weekend was
the Fluvanna Community Singers,
performing at Carysbrook, directed by
Horace Scruggs. They too seem to be
attracting new members and Scruggs
never lacks imagination when it
comes to making arrangements. He
gives them a new twist, spices them
up as he did to God Rest Ye Merry
Gentlemen, making it a relaxing jazz
tune. One always appreciates the
original arrangement but Scruggs
still makes it unique and attentiongrabbing.
Scruggs also knows how to blend
the voices of his chorus members,
doing his signature rounds and this
year he seemed to outdo himself.
Carriage driven by Art Magner in front of Palmyra Methodist Church.
Photos by O.T. Holen.
Fellowship of the Strings: Vivek Zsivatsa, Zoe Rosner,
Sasha Dickey and Claire Thompson get ready to perform.
Members of the Stevens School of Music and
the Arts recorder ensemble played.
Skyline Harmony Chorus sang in the old courthouse.
Just Us Chorus sang at the Palmyra Methodist Church.
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