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FluvannaReview.com Fire Destroys Home Page 4 December 18 - 24, 2014 | One Copy Free Fluvanna REVIEW Charges Dropped in ATV Accident Page 4 18 Years of Aqua Hikes Reviewed Page 6 Do Odor, Rates Impact Home Sales? Page 21 Back to Nature at Pleasant Grove page 14 Quote of the week: Photo of the week “Doing business in Fluvanna is easy -the taxes are low, I don’t have to get a special business license – it is great doing business in Fluvanna.” – Chrisy Bossie, page 12 Smokey Bear poster contest winner announced Letters....................................5 Sports in review ................. 16 Puzzles ................................ 18 Classifieds........................... 19 Calendar ............................. 21 Crime log ............................ 22 CIRCULATION AUDIT BY 607 Jefferson- Lake Monticello F OUNDED In October, 280 second-graders at Central Elementary School participated in the poster contest sponsored by the Fluvanna Garden Club, which was charged with choosing a winner to be sent to the district contest. Bella Higginbotham was the first -place winner, with runners-up Anna Amatok, Chloe Colvin, and Ethan Richey recognized for their posters as well. Luvenia Rogers, president of the Fluvanna Garden Club, presented the prizes to the winners on the televised morning announcements at Central Elementary and stated, “We are very proud of the fine work of all the second graders to make people aware of the importance of Smokey Bear’s message of ‘Only you can prevent wild fires,’ and Woodsy Owl’s, ‘Give a hoot, don’t pollute!’” Inside 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 clarification in any of our content. Please email the editor at [email protected]. December 18-24, 2014 • Volume 34, Issue 51 Send your best Fluvanna photo to [email protected] General: The Fluvanna Review is published weekly by Valley Publishing Corp. and covers Fluvanna exclusively. One copy is free. Additional copies are $1 each payable in advance to the publisher. Subscriptions: Copies will be mailed for the subscription price of $140 per year or $75 per 6 months. Please mail a check and a note with your name and address to: Subscriptions Dept., P.O. Box 59, Palmyra, VA 22963. Deadline: Advertising and news items due by Wednesday 5 p.m. for the following week. Display and web ads: For information including rates and deadlines, call Lisa Hurdle at 434-591-1000 ext. 29. Classified ads: $10 for two weeks for 30 words or less. Mail to the Fluvanna Review, P.O. Box 59, Palmyra, VA 22963 or stop by the office at 2987 Lake Monticello Road. Deadline for print is Monday by noon. IN 1979 BY L EN G ARDNER www.fluvannareview.com Legal ads: The Fluvanna Review is the paper of record for Fluvanna County. Call Lisa Hurdle at 434-591-1000 ext. 29 to place a legal ad. Weddings, engagements, anniversaries: Call Lisa Hurdle, 434-591-1000 ext. 29. Paid obituaries: $50 for 300 words plus photo. Call 434-591-1000 ext. 24. Publisher/Editor: Carlos Santos 434-207-0224 / [email protected] Advertising/Copy Editor: Jacki Harris 434-207-0222 / [email protected] Accounts/Classified Ads Manager: Edee Povol 434-207- 0221 / [email protected] Advertising Designer: Lisa Hurdle 434-207-0229 / [email protected] Editorial Designer: Lynn Stayton-Eurell [email protected] Designer: Marilyn Ellinger Staff Writers: Page Gifford, Duncan Nixon, Christina Dimeo Guseman and Tricia Johnson Intern: Stephanie Pellicane Photographers: O.T. Holen, Lisa Hurdle, Lynn Stayton-Eurell Mailing Address: P.O. Box 59, Palmyra, VA 22963 Address: 2987 Lake Monticello Rd. (434) 591-1000 Fax: (434) 589-1704 Member of the Virginia Press Association 6,300 Copies News hotline: 434-207-0224. If you see news happening, call us! Submissions, tips, ideas, etc.: The Fluvanna Review encourages submissions and tips on items of interest to Fluvanna residents. We reserve the right to edit submissions and cannot guarantee they will be published. Keep calendar submissions to 50 words or less and letters to the editor to 300 words or less. E-mail: [email protected] or mail to: Fluvanna Review, P.O. Box 59, Palmyra, VA 22963. COVER Pleasant Grove Park returns to nature. Photo by Tricia Johnson Cover design by Lynn Stayton-Eurell and Lisa Hurdle. Call US First for a FREE Property Management Consultation $1225/month Ranch with garage, fenced backyard, 3 bedrooms, open kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area, living room. 127 Timber Road- Columbia $1,200/month-Quiet country home with 3 bedrooms, wood burning fireplace, 1st floor master suite, back deck, private setting. 130 Villa Circle Fluvanna 9 Bernardsburg - Lake Monticello $1,000/month Townhomes in convenient location, walk to shopping, 3 bedrms, living room opens to kitchen, breakfast bar, 2.5 baths, laundry. $1,300 ranch w/ 3 bedrooms, 2 car garage, large master w/ whirlpool tub, open living room w/ gas fireplace. Lisa McCormick Owner/ Realtor and Property Manager (434)-589-6386 [email protected] 2 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | December 18, 2014 Property Management Services Looking for the Right Rental? Start Here... www.firstvirginiahomes.com Delila Stone OFFICE MANAGER (434)-589-3958 [email protected]. To advertise email: [email protected] To advertise call: 434.207.0222 December 18, 2014 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 3 Authorized Shipping Center Beat Santa on Delivery! Last Chance Shipping Christmas FOR Fire destroys Fluvanna home Christmas Comfort Service a time for reflecting and a time for peace BY TRICIA JOHNSON, CORRESPONDENT December 21 4:00 p.m. Led by The Rev. Judy DeBres John Anderson looks at debris from his house fire. Photos by Tricia Johnson Deadlines for Guaranteed delivery by 12/24/14 FedEx Overnight Air Deadline: Dec. 22th to ALL! Merry Christmas Signs Banners Custom Calendars Canvas Portraits Art Prints Photo Packages Copying Blueprints, Prints, etc. Mailbox Rentals Faxing Laminating Document Shredding Notary Public Full / Self Serve Copying (black & white/color) Large Format Professional Packing Specialty Boxes Cunningham United Methodist Church 3389 Thomas Jefferson Pwy, Palmyra www.cunninghamumc.org 434-591-1363 A fire Dec. 15 destroyed the home of John Anderson of 97 Deer Lane in the Cloverdale area of Fluvanna. No one was injured “He was cooking bacon on his electric range,” said Fluvanna Fire Chief Mike Brent, “and he went in to take a shower. When he came back out, the top of the electric range was on fire, and the curtains above the back of the range were burning. By then the kitchen was fully involved,” said Brent. “He basically had time to just get himself out.” Brent said the Red Cross has been contacted, and added that Anderson, who lived alone, does have family in the area. Residents said that the small wooden house was one of the oldest homes in the Cloverdale area. Many gathered had great attachment to the home. “I have a lot of memories of this old place – I was raised here,” said Maurice Brown. “This was our family homeplace,” he added, shaking his head. Give the Gift of Fitness! Gift Certificates Available One month of Fitness & Aquatics for $50! Hurry in, offer expires 12/24 265 Turkeysag Trail, #102 434-589-9602 www.mailboxexpresspalmyrava.com Mon.-Fri. 9-6 • Sat.10-2 Email: [email protected] 434-589-6100 434 43 4 58 589 9 61 6100 00 109 Crofton Place, Palmyra Fax: 434-589-9603 Owner: Terry Brown 265 Turkeysag Turkeysag Trail, Trail, #102 #102 Lake Monticello •Across from Food Lion www.healthnutzgym.com Visit our website for schedules. 4 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | December 18 18, 2014 To advertise email: [email protected] Cheap shot Overall, I think Ms. (Christina) Guseman wrote a balanced story. However, that last sentence was really a cheap shot. Some of us can’t move, whether we want to or not. Shame on you for using a throw away editorial comment like that. –Elizabeth Tidwell, Palmyra Christina Guseman responds: The last sentence was meant to underscore the point, made earlier in the article, that Aqua customers have no recourse other than moving – an option which, as Ms. Tidwell points out, is not feasible for many. Charges dropped in ATV accident Featured Properties Remodeled Waterfront • Lake Monticello • $435,000 MLS: 526728 • Hrdwds, vaults, granites • Betsy Gunnels 434-996-9797 Ranch w/det. Garage • Lake Monticello • $145,000 MLS: 526493 • 3 Bed 2 Bath • Patricia Arndt 434-981-2650 BY TRICIA JOHNSON, CORRESPONDENT Charges have been dropped against Travis Allen, 19, of Scottsville, who was in an ATV crash on August 15, 2014 that killed Kaitlin Aylor, 18, of Madison County. The two were riding a 2006 Honda 2RX-450R ATV on Rt. 761 around 8:30 p.m. when the vehicle left the road. Both Allen and Aylor were thrown from the vehicle when it crashed. Allen, a 2013 Fluvanna High School graduate, had been charged with driving after illegally consuming alcohol and with failure to appear in court. In a hearing in Fluvanna County General District Court on Dec. 9, special prosecutor Mike Caudill asked the judge to drop the charges. “We made a motion to ‘nolle pros’ – meaning that the charges would not be continued at this time,” said Caudill. “However, the matter is still under investigation by the state police and additional and/or different charges could be brought in the future.” Caudill added that the state has one year from the date of the offense to resubmit misdemeanor charges, and that there is no statute of limitations should they decide to move forward with felony charges. Allen’s attorney, Graven Craig, declined to comment on the case and characterized it as “still pending.” Sorry, no picture for this listing Stunning 30 Beautiful Acres • Seven Oaks, Fluvanna • $199,000 MLS: 524871 • Buildable Acres In Subdivision • Joe Griffin 434-327-2554 Cabin In The Woods • Buckingham • $50,000 MLS: 514381 • Old Cabin w/Elec. & Well • Kathy Lightfoot 434-315-4361 2 Ac. In Boxwood Estates • Palmyra, Fluvanna • $45,000 MLS: 523009 • Fantastic Location! • Patricia Arndt 434-981-2650 Mint Condition/The Naples • Sycamore Square, Palmyra • $295,000 MLS: 526844 • 9’ ceilings, loft, 4 Lg. B/R • Betsy Gunnels 434-996-9797 School Board anticipates next year’s budget BY CHRISTINA DIMEO GUSEMAN, CORRESPONDENT The School Board looked ahead to next year’s budget at its meeting Wednesday night (Dec. 10), contemplating what effect the state budget crisis may have on school funding. Not much information is forthcoming from state officials, Fluvanna Superintendent Gena Keller and Finance Director Ed Breslauer told the Board. But individual state representatives have been telling their constituents that funding will be lessened, they said. Next year, in fiscal year 2016 (FY16), school staff wants to focus the budget on four areas: salary scales with a step increase for all staff, holding staff harmless for increases in health insurance, staffing needs with regard to class sizes and new teaching positions, and technology replacement and upgrades. “[FY]16 could be a very interesting year” due to budget cuts, Breslauer warned. Plus average daily membership (ADM), a formula used by the state to determine state funding levels, is dropping in Fluvanna. “We know that ADM isn’t going through the roof so it’s either going to meet our goals or drop a little,” he said. The FY15 budget is on track so far this year, Breslauer told the Board. 434-589-0777 • 434-589-1882 Wishing All Our Human & Furry Friends A Happy & Safe Holiday The average dog is a nicer person than the average person. - Andy Rooney I love a dog. He does nothing for political reasons. - Will Rogers Purring is an automatic safety valve device for dealing with happiness overflow. - Anonymous No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does. - Christopher Morley Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as gods. Cats have never forgotten this. - Anonymous The Perfect Pet A Happy Tails Gift Ce Gift: rtificate Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. - George Eliot A house becomes a home when you add one set of four legs, a happy tail, and that indescribable measure of love that we call a dog. - Roger Caras You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, ‘My God, you're right! I never would've thought of that!” - Dave Barry To advertise call: 434.207.0222 December 18, 2014 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 5 E W THOMAS , INC. SUPERMARKET A look at Aqua Virginia’s rate increases BY CHRISTINA DIMEO GUSEMAN, CORRESPONDENT 13027 James Madison Hwy. in Palmyra at Rt. 15 & Rt. 53 434-589-8412 • Open Mon. - Sat. 6:30 am - 7 pm Wonderoast Rotisserie Chickens $5 Every Tuesday Fresh Fruit Baskets! DELI SPECIALS Red Eye Country Ham ........................... $9.99 lb. Boars Head Ovengold Turkey ................ $7.49 lb. Boars Head Muenster Cheese.............. $4.99 lb. Homemade Pasta Salad ........................ $4.39 lb. Sabra Hummus 10 oz. .................................. $2.99 Freshly Baked Sub Rolls 10 oz. .................4/$1.99 MEAT DEPARTMENT SPECIALS USDA Choice Tenderaged Beef Made to order, let us customize one for your gift-giving, starting at $20! ty Great Varie ds of Gift Car as tm is r and Ch Cards… Boneless Flat Iron Steaks ...................... $5.99 lb. Boneless Chuck Shoulder Steaks ........... $4.29 lb Boneless Chuck Shoulder Roasts......... $3.99 lb. Freshly ground Ground Chuck 80% lean .... $3.99 lb. Sugardale Smoked Ham Portions Butt or Shank $2.39 lb. Fresh Pork Spareribs ........................... $2.49 lb. Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloins 18-23 oz.$5.99 lb. Grade A Whole Turkey Breasts ................ $1.59 lb. Tyson Chicken Drumsticks .................. $1.29 lb. Poinsettias and Cyclamen Wrapped and ready for Gifts Tyson Chicken Thighs ......................... .$1.29 lb. or the Dining Room Table! Senior Discount Every Wednesday! LUNCH & FROZEN MEAT Kunzler Virginia Sliced Bacon 1 lb. ....... $3.59 Jimmy Dean Sausage Rolls 1 lb. ........... $3.49 Jimmy Dean Sausage Crumbles 9.6 oz.. $3.49 Hillshire Little Smokies 13-24 oz. ..............$2.99 Fishin’ Co. Salmon Fillets 28 oz................$7.99 Mam Lucia Bagged Meatballs 30 oz. ......$5.49 Some Lake Monticello residents knew about the high water and sewer bills before they bought their homes. But anyone who moved to the Lake before 2005 has been in for a real surprise. The following chart details the year Aqua Virginia made its requests for rate increases, the State Corporation Commission (SCC) case number for each rate case, the amount of additional annual revenue requested by Aqua, the amount of additional annual revenue the SCC granted to Aqua at the end of each rate increase, the rates set by the SCC, the percentage the increases represented, and the total amount of a monthly water and sewer bill for the typical Lake Monticello customer using 3,150 gallons per month. The rate increase of 1996 was made by the Lake Monticello Service Company. The rates put into effect after that rate case were Aqua’s initial rates when it purchased the system in 2003. Ken Schrad from the SCC provided three of the case numbers and some figures, especially those from 1996. The rest of the information was obtained from researching the SCC’s website, with the exception of the percentages, which were computed from the figures. Spring Registration – Call Now! $$$$$$ Money Orders .99¢ each DAIRY SPECIALS Country Crock Spread 45 oz. .............................. $2.99 Pillsbury Cookie Chubs 16.5 oz........................... $1.99 Breakstone Sour Cream 16 oz.............................. $1.59 Sorrento Ricotta Cheese 32 oz. ........................... $4.39 Pillsbury Pie Crusts 14.1 oz. ............................ 2/$5.00 PRODUCE SPECIALS FROZEN SPECIALS $ Sweet Potatoes lb...................................... .49¢ Fresh Collards or Kale lb. .......................... .99¢ Bella Mushrooms 8 oz.............................. $1.79 4 lb. 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Box 8, Rt. 603 Kents Store, VA 23084 To advertise email: [email protected] Aqua Virginia’s rate increases 1996-2014 Year 1996 Case No. PUE-1996-00064 Revenue Requested N/A Revenue Received $93,046 Rates $9.90 water base charge* $9.90 sewer base charge* (*billed as $19.80 bimonthly) $2.94 per kgal** of water use $2.94 per kgal of sewer use Percent Increase N/A Average Monthly Bill $38.32 2005 PUE-2005-00080 Phase 1: Requested an increase to be phased in over two years $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12 water base charge $20.49 sewer base charge $4.07 per kgal of water use $6.12 per kgal of sewer use 21.2 107.0 38.4 108.2 $64.59 Phase 2: $743,412 $677,410 $12 water base charge $26.49 sewer base charge $4.07 per kgal of water use $7.95 per kgal of sewer use 0 29.3 0 29.9 $76.35 2009 PUE-2009-00059 $3,281,534 $2,134,242 $14.89 water base charge $29.58 sewer base charge $4.93 per kgal of water use $12.98 per kgal of sewer use 24.1 11.7 21.1 63.3 $100.89 2011 PUE-2011-00099 $1,468,779 $1,109,201 $16.33 water base charge $30.28 sewer base charge $5.69 per kgal of water use $14.16 per kgal of sewer use 9.7 2.4 15.4 9. $109.14 2014 PUE-2014-00045 $1,707,180 TBD TBD Water: 12 Sewer: 6.7 TBD **Kgal = 1,000 gallons Strike First Personal Protection Reality Based Firearms Training Delilah’s Hair Designs Family Hair Salon Open: Mon., Tues., Fri: 9 to 5 Thurs: 9 to 7 Sat: Appointment only Replicating real-life encounters to provide shooters with the experience needed to survive. 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Photo by Duncan Nixon quarter, the Flucos to 49 leaving them went into a three quarter court pressing with a 2-1 record so far in the early season. zone to pick the pace back up. The PatriGirls’ Coach Chad White has two Jefots scored first, but Symmers answered ferson District All-Conference honorees with her second three point shot of the returning, and they led the Flucos in game to cut the margin to four. Gradualtheir battle against Albemarle. Last year, ly, Albemarle stretched the lead to eight, as a junior, guard Kiana Childress was a but never got the lead into double digits. first team All-Jefferson District honoree With two minutes left and the margin and forward Kate Stutz was second team at eight, Coach White called a timeall-district as a sophomore. out. A shot was missed on the inbound Against the Patriots, Stutz led the play and Childress, one of the smallest scoring with 16, while Childress was right players on the court, grabbed the offenbehind with 14. In the first quarter against sive rebound, and took it right back up, Albemarle, the Flucos looked strong. she was fouled and made the free throw There was a lot of up and down action for an old fashion three point play. and the Flucos closed the quarter with With one minute left, Stutz made a steal a 19-18 lead. At that rate, the final score on an inbound and converted an easy would have been in the ‘70s, quite high lay-up to cut the Patriots lead to two. Unforscoring. Leading the Flucos in the quarter tunately, at this point the Patriots did what was freshman forward Jemika Johnson you have to do to win close games, they who had six points on rebound put backs. made their free throws. In the final minute Senior forward Morgan Symmers had five, they went to the line three times to shoot including a three point shot off a nice set one and one. All three times they converted play on an inbound pass. Stutz had four in both free throws, not that common in high quarter and Childress three. school basketball. As a result, the Flucos fall Unfortunately for the Flucos the Patriots to 2-2 and 0-1 in Jefferson District play. opened the second quarter with a three After the game Coach White noted point shot to take a two point lead, and the that Stutz played very hard, aggressive Flucos never led again. In this quarter, it was defense against the Patriots’ top player, Stutz leading the way for the Flucos with a substantially bigger forecourt player. eight of her team’s 13 points. The Flucos He also noted that Johnson is a promiswere outscored in the quarter by four and ing freshman who came off the bench trailed at the half 35-32. Like Johnson in the to score six in the first period, but who first quarter, Stutz cashed in repeatedly on unfortunately got into early foul trouble. offensive rebounds in the second quarter. The girls played at home against Orange The most exciting play for the Flucos was a County on Dec. 12. They are then on the steal and coast to coast drive for a basket by road on Dec. 16 and 19 facing Monticello junior Autumn Shepard. and Powhatan. 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Schaefer, GRI, Associate Broker 434-962-1928 MONTICELLO COUNTRY REALTORS 2704 Lake Monticello Rd.; Palmyra, VA 22963 434-589-3539 10 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | December 18, 2014 Most people can only dream of their drawings coming to life, but for 48 local second graders, those dreams became a reality last week. On Dec. 9, a line of second graders filed into the Central Elementary auditorium. They took their seats and quietly whispered and giggled to each other, having no idea why they had been summoned there. As the whispering quieted, their art teacher, Debra Goldie, called for the kids’ attention and reminded them of the monsters they had drawn for Halloween a few months prior. What they didn’t know when they drew them was that some of the monster drawings would be selected to be sent to Fluvanna County High School to be used for a special surprise. Under the direction of art teachers Diane Greenwood and Michelle Coleman, the FCHS Crafts and Decorative Arts class and the Computer Graphics class had worked together to turn the drawings into 3-D clay sculptures, complete with packaging that include each second grader’s name, monster description, and original drawing. The monsters – many of them named Godzilla – had “powers” ranging from blue fire to flying and definitely showed off the creativity of kids. “I found [the] idea on Pinterest when looking for project ideas for my students. I discussed it with Ms. Goldie and Ms. Greenwood to see if it was something that we could pull off,” said Coleman. “We chose [which drawings to do] based on what would work in clay,” she added. The drawings were scanned and distributed to the high school students who spent weeks bringing the drawings to life. Using the top halves of clear, plastic food containers and pieces of cardboard which had been printed to look like professional, four-color Leonard Wishari with his Ender Dragon. Photo by Erin Edgerton toy packaging, the art students worked hard to get them ready for the big moment. When the surprise was finally revealed to the kids, they all gasped and covered their mouths with excitement. Some of the high school artists came to help pass out the creations to the kids as they were called up one by one to receive their figures. “I had no idea what we were going to the auditorium for,” said second grader Ava Goodfield. “I had no idea. I was like, huh?” said second grader Oscar Rivera-DeJesus, who added that after he saw his monster he thought, “It’s amazing.” When asked if she had plans on doing something like this in future Coleman replied “Yes. Our challenge is that we have to have an upper-level class running in the same semester as a computer graphics class to make it happen. As long as that is a constant, we will continue to try to make it a permanent part of our classes.” This unique project which Coleman hopes will be the first of many even made the local news, showing how important collaboration between schools and grades can be. Red Rocker Candy featured in Paula Deen magazine Red R Rocker Can Candy located in Tro was chosen as Troy the “Made in the So South” featured bu business in the Dece cember 2014 issue of Cooking with Pa Paula Deen. The m magazine article hi highlighted three pr products develd by b Sue S Ch ffor her Fluvanna oped Charney County company: Rocking Chair Mix®, Cashew Toffee with White Chocolate, and Peppermint Bark. Rocking Chair Mix®, a sweet and salty confection covered in white chocolate, is the top seller for the company. The buttery Cashew Toffee with White Chocolate has been in production since the company began, almost 13 years ago. Peppermint Bark is a seasonal favorite that’s pleasing to eyes and taste buds. According to Jennifer Monges, manager, “The magazine contacted us in August to tell us we were being considered for the column and to request samples for a photo shoot. When we received copies of the magazine, we were excited to find our name and products on page 7!” Red Rocker Candy received this unsolicited national exposure shortly after Sue Charney was selected as the 2014 Fluvanna County Business Person of the Year. When evaluating nominees for Business Person of the Year, the Fluvanna County Chamber takes into consideration a number of elements: community involvement, business acumen of the owner(s), and how the business has impacted the community. According to Rudy Garcia, a member Fluvanna County Chamber of Commerce and owner of Retirement Plan Advisers of Virginia, “Our winner has to be the business person who does well in all of those areas. Sue obviously has done so and in the tough decision we had to make she came out on top.” Red Rocker Candy is available at redrockercandy.com and at the factory store at 92B Industrial Way (near Zion Crossroads). Product samples are available in the factory store. For the holiday season, the factory store is open 7 days per week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and offers an even broader selection of items than are available online. To advertise email: [email protected] To advertise call: 434.207.0222 December 18, 2014 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 11 Kents Store business goes big time BY TRICIA JOHNSON, CORRESPONDENT Local entrepreneur Chrisy Bossie is gaining a national reputation for her social media marketing prowess. Bossie, the brains behind “Earthegy”, an online jewelry shop based in Kents Store, has recently been featured in an article in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), is included in “Facebook Marketing All-in-One for Dummies” by Jan Zimmerman, and will appear as a case study in the next edition of “Social Media Marketing for Dummies” by the same author. The attention she gained after the November 27 WSJ article was “intimidating” according to Bossie, who added that her email account was soon flooded with messages from business people looking for help with their own Facebook accounts. “I also got a huge influx of orders on that day,” Bossie said. “It was a great time for the article to come out because it was Black Friday,” she added with a laugh, “and I got swamped with orders which was good.” Bossie is concerned, though, that the article made it appear as if she is unhappy that Facebook has changed the reach of business Facebook pages, making it necessary for businesses to pay to promote their posts. “I am not unhappy with Facebook at all – I will continue to spend money with them because it works for me and my business,” she said. Bossie described the genesis of Earthegy this way on her website, “I was having a glass of sangria one night with a friend and she started telling me about her “rocks.” She then proceeded to pull a pouch of gemstones from her purse and tell me about There is also, each one and however, a crewhat they did. She ative side evident summed it in one in the jewelry she profound statemakes by hand, a ment... ‘If you think piece at a time. about how much “I get inspiration energy the earth from some weird puts into making places – I did a these stones over necklace based millions of years it on a rose bush only makes sense out back once…I that they still did another based carry that energy.’ on Lindt’s chocoI was fascinated late with orange and hooked. But because I eat that I didn’t want to all the time,” she carry a bunch of said with a laugh. rocks around in “It’s like – I like my purse. I wanted brown and orange to wear them so together because I could feel them the chocolate and see them and tastes really good,” hear them chattershe said, but then ing on my wrist. in the next breath, And so Earthegy Bossie denied began.” being a very creAn experienced ative person. businesswoman Local entrepreneur Chrisy Bossie. “The designs will with a degree in always be simple. Photo by Tricia Johnson business insurance I like the rocks. I and finance from want to show off the University of Hartford, Bossie uses anathe rocks – I don’t want it cluttered up with lytics, cost plus pricing, spreadsheets, and a lot of other stuff around it. It is not extenclient data to drive the success of Earthsive wire wrapping that I do,” she said. “I am egy, which she estimates will have over really good at finding good stones at good $130,000 in sales for 2014. She relishes reprices. That is probably my primary talent – search, looking for the best quality stones the shopping part.” for the best prices from reliable vendors. Christmas at Cunningham December 21 Our Children tell the Christmas Story 9:30 a.m. & 11:15 p.m. Running a cottage industry in rural Fluvanna is a good fit, according to Bossie. “Here I am, 40 miles from town, doing my thing. As long as I have a good internet connection, and an excellent post office (and Kents Store Post Office has served me astronomically well) then I can run my business from almost anywhere,” she said. “Doing business in Fluvanna is easy -the taxes are low, I don’t have to get a special business license – it is great doing business in Fluvanna.” There is a down side, however. “My house is cluttered,” she complained. “There are mailers under the piano…my workbench is my dining room table… there are packing supplies in the spare bedroom. I gave away all of my coats to Goodwill last year and had shelves put in the coat closet to organize my stones.” The irony in the success story of Earthegy is that Bossie never wanted to be self-employed. “I never wanted to work for myself,” she said. “I liked knowing every Friday I am going to get a paycheck, and I liked having health insurance.” Plus, she admitted, she never expected to find something that she likes doing long term by herself. “My interests can change daily. I might be interested in herb gardening one day and cooking the next – but my interest in this work has never changed. I am fascinated by the mythology behind the stones – the stories,” she said, and added “Even just the stones themselves, the colors and shapes – there are just so many out there that are interesting.” She shrugged and smiled, “I get to play with pretty rocks all day. How can you beat that?” Earthegy can be found at Earthegy.com and https://www.facebook.com/Earthegy?ref=br_tf Thanks to all My Customers in Central Virginia for a Fantastic Christmas Comfort Service at 4:00 pm. Led by The Rev. Judy DeBres December 24 Family Christmas Eve Service 4:00 p.m. Traditional Christmas Eve Service 7:00 p.m. 20 14 I had over 40 successful transactions. Cunningham United Methodist Church 3389 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Palmyra www.cunninghamumc.org • 434-591-1363 12 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | December 18, 2014 Iris Helfrich, Agent Monticello Country Realtors 02 (e)[email protected] www.MonticelloRealtors.com To advertise email: [email protected] To advertise call: 434.207.0222 December 18, 2014 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 13 Making a meadow at Pleasant Grove BY TRICIA JOHNSON, CORRESPONDENT 14 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | December 18, 2014 Many of the bush-hogged fields of Pleasant Grove Park will soon be replaced by the wild natural beauty of meadows. Fluvanna County Parks and Recreation Director Jason Smith has been working with Walter Hussy of Rivanna Master Naturalists; Will Shaw of the Department of Public Works; and representatives from the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, John Thompson of the Cooperative Extension Service; and the Department of Forestry to develop a plan that lets nature take its course. “We have a perfect opportunity at Pleasant Grove – the gem of Fluvanna County – to put this region’s natural history on display,” said Smith. “We are trying to perfect what nature gave to us.” Nature trails will wind through the meadows and the forests of Pleasant Grove, giving visitors a chance to experience different habitats and perhaps encounter wildlife. Part of the plan included planting borders of wildlife-friendly trees in hedgerows around the meadows. All of the hedgerows will connect back to existing forest, giving wildlife an avenue to travel through and around the meadows. These trees were purchased with a $2,250 grant from the Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District, which was sought and won by the Office of Public Works under Will Shaw. “The grants supplied us some native trees and shrubs that are both food and covering species bordering hedgerows,” said Shaw. Because of the grant, and the willingness of non-profits and other agencies to work together, Fluvanna County has not had to contribute money to the program. In fact, the county may end up saving money, since the fields will no (Top) Pleasant Grove meadow saplings are longer need to be maintained. planted in protective tubes. Walter Hussy sees the future when he (Above) Natural re-seeding will occur. looks at the newly planted trees, upright Milkweed, Shaw pointed out, is an in their protective tubes. “The trees are especially important wild plant. “Many chinquapin, hazelnut, eastern red cedar, of the creatures that we really like are red oak, and persimmon,” said Hussy. becoming scarce because of a lack of “We asked for a variety from the Forestry habitat,” Shaw explained. “Monarch butDepartment, but this is just the beginterflies, for instance, are dying primarily ning,” he said. He explained that many because of a lack of milkweed.” trees, shrubs, wildflowers and native Another native creature which has grasses will be planted in the hedgerows become scarce in Virginia is the bobnaturally by wildlife or the wind. “Cedars white quail. This once plentiful little will come up here pretty quickly, sumac bird with its charming topknot and diswill come in pretty quickly…some pines tinctive “Bob-White!” call has dropped will start to come in. There will be lots precipitously in numbers over the past of brambles and lots of blackberries, and few decades. The cause, it turns out, is lots of milkweed,” he added, “but it is an agricultural development that was going to take time.” To advertise email: [email protected] (Above) Walter Hussy of Rivanna Master Naturalists. (Right) Fluvanna County Parks and Recreation Director Jason Smith. Photos by Tricia Johnson supposed to revolutionize farming: Kentucky 31 Fescue Grass. This grass, which became ubiquitous in farms all over the South during the decades of the 1960s and 1970s, was prized for its dense structure and cold-hardiness. No one knew that the grass was literally too dense for the bobwhite quail to pass through. “The quail population has catastrophically collapsed,” said Shaw. “One of the things we will be doing at Pleasant Grove Park over time is reducing the prominence of fescue, and replacing it with native grasses and native wildflowers,” he explained. “We recently spotted our first two quail at Pleasant Grove,” he added. Smith has been impressed with the level of cooperation and support among non-profits and agencies for this program. “What it comes down to is community partners like the Rivanna Master Naturalists, our local extension office, the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, the Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District – all working together to make it happen,” Smith said. “The support that we have gotten from our county administrator and the Board of Supervisors has been really helpful,” he added. The hope is that the meadows, with the new system of trails, will draw more visitors to Pleasant Grove Park. “A meadow environment supports so many more species,” said Shaw. “The more wildlife species there are, the more there is for people to look at and enjoy.” “The Virginia state website has Pleasant Grove Park as part of the Virginia State Bird and Wildlife Trail – bird and wildlife enthusiasts are going to get on that website and learn about what Pleasant Grove Park has to offer. Another new project in the works is the pollinator garden, located behind Pleasant Grove House next to the Community Garden. This garden will be used to teach visitors the importance of the pollinators, and how to support them in their own gardens. Eventually the trails will loop around behind the Fluvanna Library, and connect to family-friendly trails there that culminate in a special wildlife educational display in the children’s section of the library. “The county has done a good job here,” said Hussy. “As a citizen of the county, I like what they are doing on the nature side, too,” he said. “There is a lot already here, it isn’t expensive –all they have to do is just let it go,” he said with a smile. Cookies FFresh in-Store made d ffrom Scratch! •Cookie Platters • Brownies & Bars &DNHV3LHV0XIÀQV%UHDG Order today Pick-up Order Ahead Catering. Gift Certificates. s. 48 hours • Coleslaw • Potato, 3 Bean & Macaroni Salads ds PBJ •Tuna Salad • Egg Salad • Chicken cken Sala Sa Salad ala ladd • BL BBLTT • Pork BBQ • Smoked Chicken • BBBQ Sauce • Ribs • Beans • Macaroni & Cheese • & More! 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The boys’ team wasn’t so lucky, falling just short of another win by only five points. Despite the loss, the spirit of the team stayed high. “I hope to improve my time in freestyle. I’m on the speed team so I’m always looking for improvement,” said senior Hunter Hotz. Both teams travel to take on Harrisonburg on Dec. 19. Scholastic Bowl Being the coach of two teams can be a difficult task, but Jimmy Small takes it all in stride. “I coach both the Scholastic Bowl [also known as Academic Team] and swim and dive teams, so it makes for an eventful season. Academic team has their practices in the morning, and swim practices are in the afternoon. We try not to schedule swim meets on Wednesdays, as that is when Scholastic Bowl has their competitions,” said Small. “My wife jokingly calls herself ‘the swim widow’ during this prodigiously busy time of year,” he added. With early morning practices two times a week, Small prepares Scholastic Bowl members for questions they could encounter at meets. “Sometimes Mr. Small gets questions from the official VHSL questions list. Sometimes he has us read and name definitions from the dictionary of cultural literacy. Sometimes he just makes them up,” said sophomore Sam Conti, who is in his first year on the team. After winning their meet at Monticello, the team traveled Dec. 10 to Powhatan where they didn’t do as well as hoped. They played two matches-- beating Louisa and losing to Western. (As is customary, the host team did not play.) The team’s next match is on Jan. 14 at Charlottesville. Track With a number of athletes already qualifying for regionals and conference, the team is ready to fly by focusing on developing younger members’ skills. “This year is a rebuilding year for the team with many athletes on the team that are new to track and field. They are all working hard in practice and making good progress,” said Coach Tom Casto. On Dec. 13 the team traveled to Woodberry for a meet that included four other schools. Highlights of the meet for the boys’ team included conference-qualifying marks by Markyll Bland in triple jump, and Andy Guess and Jack Rice in the 1600m, and Regional Qualifying marks by Travis Moe in the 1600m and Matt Jonkman in pole vault. As for the girls’ team, their standout performances included conference-qualifying marks by Camryn Frederick in the 3200 m, Hayley Kline in the 3200 m, Saige Haney in the 1600m, Matasha Martin in high jump, and Devon Burger in the 1000 m run. Kristen Cabrera also qualified for regionals in the 1000 m run. The team’s next meet is Dec. 17 at FUMA. Fluvannaʼs Locally Owned Boys’ Basketball Last season, the varsity boys’ basketball team surprised a lot of people when many of the predicted starters either suffered season-ending injuries or transferred to other schools. But even with these setbacks, they managed to play a competitive and successful season. This year looks to be the same, especially with the return of Vincent Agee who is playing point guard. Varsity has already won two games: one, a 14-point win against Harrisonburg and the other, a nine-point win against Amherst. They have one loss, a game against Albemarle which ended with a 70-49 score in Albemarle’s favor. “We’re doing well, but we just need to follow our shots,” said sophomore Shemar Williams. They seemed to take that advice, coming out victorious in their match against Waynesboro on Dec. 13 where they won by a score of 48-47. The varsity girls are doing similarly well. One game ahead of the boys, the varsity girls’ team has a 2-2 win/loss record, having come out victorious against Amherst and Harrisonburg. Their losses against Waynesboro and Albemarle, though sad, did nothing to slow the girls down – if anything, they fueled them, especially the Dec. 9 game against Albemarle which they lost by the close margin of 61-56. “We’re doing a lot of things well, but we are still getting used to playing with each other. Once we get used to playing together, nothing can stop us,” said senior captain Kianna Childress. “We’re taking one game at a time so that we don’t underestimate any competition,” added fellow senior Morgan Symmers. Meanwhile, the junior varsity teams have been playing with just as much heart and determination, although not the same results. Despite their resilience, both the girls’ and boys’ teams have lost all their matches this season (with the exception of the boys’ Dec. 13 win against Waynesboro by a score of 39-41). But they refuse to let that define them. “My goals are for the team to work more as a unit,” said eighth grade junior varsity player Audrey Antesberger. Forensics Forensics did extremely well last week, having come in second in a tournament that easily contained a dozen or so teams and hundreds of people. “It wasn’t what I expected,” said team member Shjon Best. “I basically walked into the cafeteria to see it crammed with finely-dressed people. Only, it wasn’t hectic because everybody knew what they were doing. It was just a lot of people sitting around waiting to perform.” Even during the competition, everything was still fairly calm. “Everyone separated to go to the rooms [where] they were assigned. There, the different teams sat down and took turns performing for each other, with a judge in the room to score them,” Best said. Fluvanna ended up doing very well in these performances, with many either placing in the tournament or qualifying for another. 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When walking through parking lots, walk with confidence, stay off your cell phone, be aware of your surroundings, and have your car keys ready. • Be aware of children. When driving through residential areas, be on the lookout for children who may be playing with new toys – riding a new bike, for instance – and who might ride or run out into the street. • Use Social Media safely. Do not post vacation plans on line. Thieves will know that you are away, and that your home and property are easy pickings. Even posting that you are eating dinner out can give a criminal all the information he needs to break into your home. • Practice patience. Many people have family staying with them over the holidays or will gather with their families to celebrate. Unfortunately, families do not always get along. Count to 10, and try to appreciate time spent together. • Be careful with your trash. Don’t put boxes that expensive items like electronics came in out by the curb for the trash collectors. 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All real estate advertised in the Fluvanna Review is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin…” The Virginia Fair Housing Law also makes it illegal to discriminate because of elderliness (age 55 and over). The Fluvanna Review will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All real estate advertised in this paper is available on an equal opportunity basis. [email protected] 434-207-0221 • FAX: 434-589-1704, attention Edee Payment: In advance. We accept: Visa, Master Card, Discover, checks and cash. Upload direct to OUR WEBSITE with free photo: 1. On FluvannaReview.com click on “Classifieds” 2. Click on “Post an Ad - $10” 3. Login or click on “Register” 4. Select a category 5. Write your ad and upload photo 6. Pay with your credit card via Pay Pal. seven minutes from I-64, Fluvanna County. Call (434) 531-0671 or (434) 589-3074 EVENTS MONTICELLO FIRE & RESCUE* BINGO*: $1,000 Jackpot every Thursday. Progressive Game. Doors Open at 5:30 p.m., Early Bird 6:45 p.m. Location: 10 Slice Road, Palmyra, VA (off Rt. 600, near CVS). Questions? Call (434) 591-1018 FOR RENT: OFFICE SPACE: Separate building/ office cottage for rent with private entrance. Approx. 400 square feet. Located at: Haden Place, 6440 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy., Palmyra, VA 22963. Phone (434) 589-1670 CENTURY 21 MONTICELLO PROPERTIES: $1,200 – 9 Fairwood Drive home has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths with sunroom located in Lake Monticello. $1,200 – 2142 Venable Road has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths in newly renovated farmhouse in Fluvanna County. Contact Rachel at (434) 981-5173 or [email protected] FOR SALE OAK TABLE & KITCHEN TABLE, ETC: 1 Oak Table with leaf-extender for extra seating, has 4 chairs with decorative carving. 1 Green and White tile-top Kitchen table. 1 round coffee table (B/W). Mechanic Wrench set (11 piece), variety of collectables, pictures/glassware. Vintage cast iron well pump. If interested call Walt: (434) 589-2970 DRIVEWAY STONE: 9-ton Slate Crush Run $150. Stone $200. (Average). Granite stone available up to 12 ton loads. Includes delivery and spread. Call (434) 420-2002 HELP WANTED F/T & P/T FOR OPHTHALMIC TEC/OPTICAL SALES: Energetic team player for Drs. Weiss’ Optometric office. Strong Computer experience needed. Electric Health Records and/or Optical Experience a significant plus. EOE. Fax resume to (434) 591-0111 or phone: (434) 591-0262 OFFICE ASSISTANT: Chips, Inc. (Troy, VA) is seeking office help with filing of accounts payable and accounts receivable; managing the truck scales; interfacing with truck drivers for product pick-ups; answering phones; and execution of other office tasks as they arise. Knowledge of Windows 7, Microsoft Office, and computer proficiency is highly desired. Fax resumes to (434) 589-2426 or send digitally to: chipsinc2424@ Gmail.com. Please NO WALK-INS. REAL ESTATE BUILDING ACREAGE: Owner financing available. Large and small lots, from 2 acres to 25 acres. Mostly level land, with wooded and open acreage. Five to Free Consultation! Contact Edee BUILDING LOTS – Building Lots Liquidation, LOVIN’RIDGE SUB., Route 659, Columbia, 2+ Acres each, paved road, no restrictions, Modular & Prefab Homes OK. Construction services available. From $15K, owner financing. Call (434) 531-0671 MOVE-IN READY: Cozy oasis: 2 levels, 2 BR, 1 ½ baths, walk out patio. Pet perfect! Brazilian chestnut wood floors! Kitchen updated, great storage, full W/D. Near downtown, 29N, to UVA. Assigned Parking, pool. Backs to lush, common area. Close to Pen Park W/ golf, tennis, sports fields, fitness/bike/nature trails. Great UVA Alum crash pad! HM warranty! Realtor/ Owner asking $154,900. Call (434) 906-3100. SERVICES BAYBERRY CUSTOM FRAMING: We carry Fluco scrapbooking paper, books, plus art supplies. For your convenience, our hours are by appointment only. NEW LOCATION: 1187 Shiloh Church Road, Palmyra, off Haden Martin Road. (434) 996-1354 GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST: Do you need a logo, brochure, flyer, postcards or newsletters? Custom art or designs – but either don’t know how or don’t have the time? I can provide you with quality graphic design and artwork quickly and affordable. Let me do the work for you so you can concentrate on your business. Call Lynn Stayton-Eurell @ (434) 906-2524. Please visit http://www.staytoneurellgraphics.net GRAVITY’S EDGE: Computer repair, networking, training, data recovery. Free pick-up and drop-off (subject to location). Complete PC Care Optimization Package $99.95. Call (434) 589-6600 INSIDE/OUT PAINTING PLUS: Interior/Exterior Painting, 2500 PSA Powerwashing, renovation and restoration. Locally owned/operated for 25 + years. Lake resident since 1995. Fluvanna County Chamber of Commerce member since 2001. Call (434) 9061898, or email: [email protected]. To view portfolio – www.insideoutpaintingplus.net. JANE’S WHITE GLOVE PROFESSIONAL CLEANING: 16 years proudly serving Fluvanna and surrounding counties. THOROUGH, Dependable, Trustworthy, Friendly. Excellent References. Flexible to suit your needs, very affordable! FULLY INSURED. Member BBB. Call (434) 589-2195. PET CARE SERVICES: Keeping pets in their own home is an alternative to boarding. Serving Lake Monticello since 1991. Bonded & Insured. Member Pet Sitters International. Call Teresa Bowyer at (434) 589-5331 or email: [email protected] Professional Personal Property Liquidation Wishing you all a Merry and Happy Holiday Season from Beverly and Staff! SPECIAL NOTICES KNITTING GROUP FORMED: A knitting group , with varying skill levels, has formed in Palmyra and meets each Wednesday evening. If you are interested in joining us send an email to: [email protected] SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS: Monticello Country Realtors supports local businesses. See our “Featured Business of the Week” on page 9. www. monticellorealtors.com (434) 589-3539 WANTED BUSH-HOGGING: Bush-hogging needed for 10 + plus+ acres in the Kents Store area. Phone (434) 589-3418. FREELANCE GRAPHIC ARTIST for Fluvanna County business. Fill-in work for staff vacation and special supplement work. Proficient in Mac-based. Adobe CS, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat. Quark express a plus. Editorial and advertising experience a plus. Send portfolio link and resume to: [email protected] FSPCA SPONSORS NEEDED for next year: 2015. Consider sponsoring our “Pet of the Week” ad in the Fluvanna Review. Your name and/or business name will appear as sponsor under our photo for the Pet of the Week. You may also have a special person named or event remembered. Call Edee at the Fluvanna Review (434) 207-0221 or email [email protected] Highlight your business here! See you at our next sales in Jan. 2015!! Beverly Smith • 434-960-4865 For an appointment, to receive automatic e-mails about our sales, sign up at www.estatesalesunlimited.net FLUVANNA SOCIAL SERVICES IS SEEKING A HUMAN SERVICES ASSISTANT III Candidate must be reliable and demonstrate excellent customer service. Must possess the following skills; organizational, time management, computer, communication, mathematical, and writing. Duties include but are not limited to: handling of confidential information, data entry, processing applications, scheduling appointments, record management, and receptionist duties. High School diploma or equivalency required. Salary $25,904. All state applications must be submitted online at http:// jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/. Deadline is 12/19/14. EOE/AA Employer. HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS AT LOW PRICES Service Directory For information including special rates and deadlines, call Lisa Hurdle at 434-591-1000 ext. 29. Hours: 7 am-11 pm • 589-5538 264 Turkeysag Trl # A • www.foodlion.com THIS WEEK’S PET Tomas accidentally got caught in a trap that had been set out for skunks. He had already been neutered so we think he belonged to somebody at one time. Tomas can be shy at first but given the chance he opens up and shows that he can become a wonderful addition to any home. He loves head butting, butt rubs, is up-to-date on his vaccines and tested negative for feline leukemia and feline AIDS. Fluvanna SPCA 5239 Union Mills Road, Troy, VA (434) 591-0123 • http://www.fspca.org Tomas S PONSORED To advertise call: 434.207.0222 BY A SBESTCO Nursery Associate (Temporary). [Position #597] Monticello seeks Nursery Associates to work at the Center for Historic Plants at our Tufton Farm location. Applicants must have flexibility in their schedule, to include some weekends. Qualified candidates will have experience with horticultural techniques including transplanting and watering of nursery stock as well as basic maintenance of our display gardens. Working outside in all weather conditions, transporting nursery stock, and lifting upwards of 50 lbs. are essential functions of this position. This is a temporary position that runs from February to June. Please apply by January 5th. To apply send a cover letter and resume OR application to [email protected] (preferred), by fax to 434.984.4846, or by mail to Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc., ATTN: Dawn Ritterband, P.O. Box 316, Charlottesville, VA 22902. To see a complete list of open positions at the Foundation, or to download an application visit our website: http://www.monticello.org/site/about/jobs. The Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. December 18, 2014 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 19 PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR COUNTY OF FLUVANNA Community Calendar Troop 138 Christmas trees Boy Scout Troop 138 will be selling Christmas trees from now through Dec. 21 at Fluvanna Ace Hardware. The hours are weeknights from 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Fraser firs, Canaan firs and pines. Locally grown trees. All proceeds benefit Scouting programs! Christmas tree donation Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Equalization for Fluvanna County will meet on the days hereafter listed for the purpose of hearing complaints of inequalities, including errors in acreage. Upon hearing such complaints, either oral or written, the Board will give consideration AND INCREASE, DECREASE, OR AFFIRM such real assessments. Before a change can be granted, the taxpayer or his/her agent must overcome a clear presumption in favor of the assessment. The taxpayer or agent must provide substantial evidence that the assessment of the property is not uniform with the assessments of other similar properties or that the property is assessed in excess of its fair market value. Appointments will be scheduled every fifteen (15) minutes to minimize waiting. To appear before the Board of Equalization, please call (434) 591-1903, between 9:00 A.M.and 4:00 P.M.. Meetings of the Board to hear objections will be held at the Board of Equalization Building (signs will be posted for directions to the building.) The Dates and Times are: February 18, 21 February 26 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. (Additional dates and times will be scheduled if necessary and advertised.) By order of the Fluvanna County Board of Equalization NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SALE 12 Riverside Drive, Palmyra, VA 22963 By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust dated April 24, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 726, Page 705 in the Clerk’s Office for the Circuit Court for Fluvanna, VA, securing a loan which was originally $213,200.00. The appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, Commonwealth Trustees, LLC will offer for sale at public auction at on the front steps of the Fluvanna Circuit Court located at 72 Main Street. on January 14, 2015 at 12:00 PM improved real property, with an abbreviated legal description of Lot 220, Phase Six - Riverside, Lake Monticello Subdivision, on plat thereof of record in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Fluvanna County, Virginia, in Deed Book 83, page 226., and as more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. TERMS OF SALE: The property will be sold “AS IS,” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust to be announced at the time of sale. A deposit of $20,000.00, or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, in cash or cashier’s check payable to the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE will be required at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price, with interest at the rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date said funds are received in the office of the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, will be due within fifteen (15) days of sale. In the event of default by the successful bidder, the entire deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs and expenses of sale and Substitute Trustee’s fee. All other public charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. In the event taxes, any other public charges have been advanced, a credit will be due to the seller, to be adjusted from the date of sale at the time of settlement. Purchaser agrees to pay the Seller’s attorneys at settlement, a fee of $445.00 for review of the settlement documents. Additional terms will be announced at the time of sale and the successful bidder will be required to execute and deliver to the Substitute Trustees a memorandum or contract of the sale at the conclusion of bidding. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosenberg & Associates, LLC (Attorney for Commonwealth Trustees, LLC) 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 301-907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com 20 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | December 18, 2014 Monticello Mulch is donating $5 to Fluvanna schools for every tree that is sold now through Dec. 20. The money collected will be split equally between Central and West Central Elementary, Carysbrook Elementary, and Fluvanna Middle School. There will also be a donation box if customers would like to match the company’s donation to benefit the schools. GriefShare A grief support seminar will be held beginning Thurs- days, now through Jan. 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Griefshare will meet for 13 Thursdays at Calvary Chapel Fluvanna located in its new church building off Rt. 53. Visit griefshare.org for more information. Contact Darlene @ 434-989-4889 or by email at [email protected], to sign up for this seminar. Workbook cost is $16. People’s award The Fluvanna Art Association will be having our annual People’s Choice Award Art Show at the Fluvanna County Library from now through Jan. 2. Calvary schools Calvary Chapel Fluvanna now offers two services every Sunday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Nursery and Sunday school for children through middle school are available. Location: 2772 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. Look for the small sign and gravel road across from the orchard. Call 434589-3575 or visit: www.CCFluvanna.com for more info. VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF FLUVANNA IN RE: TOWN OF COLUMBIA ) REFERENDUM ) Case No. 14CL203 ORDER It appearing to the Court that the Town Council for the Town of Columbia, by counsel, has engaged in the statutory process for annulling and repealing the town’s charter in accordance with Va. Code §§ 15.2-3700 – 15.2-3712, and it further appearing that the Town Council is requesting that the Court issue an order in accordance with Va. Code § 15.2-3704 and § 24.2-684 requiring a referendum be held pursuant to Va. Code § 15.2-3704 in the Town of Columbia on the question of whether the charter of the Town of Columbia shall be annulled and repealed; It is, therefore, ADJUDGED, ORDERED and DECREED that at a special election to be held on March 17, 2015, a Tuesday that is (i) at least eighty-one days following the entry of this order, (ii) not within the fifty-five days preceding a general or primary election and (iii) not a primary election day, the election officials of the County of Fluvanna shall open the polls and take the sense of the qualified voters of the Town of Columbia on the following question to be printed on the ballot: “Shall the charter for the Town of Columbia be annulled and repealed?” The Clerk of the Court shall cause notice of the referendum to be published once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks prior to the election in The Central Virginian and The Fluvanna Review, both newspapers having general circulation in Fluvanna County and the Town of Columbia, and a copy of the notice shall be posted during the same time on the door of the Fluvanna County Circuit Court. The Clerk of this Court shall send a copy of this Order to the State Board of Elections and to the Secretary of the Electoral Board of the County of Fluvanna. The election shall be held and the results shall be certified as provided in Va. Code § 24.2-684 and § 15.2-3704-3705. The endorsement of the County Attorney for the County of Fluvanna is set forth below for the purpose of indicating the County’s acquiescence in the administration of the election pursuant to Va. Code § 24.2-601 and the acknowledgment of proof of service and publication of the required notices pursuant to Va. Code § 15.2-3703. ENTER: Judge Susan L. Whitlock DATE:11/20/14 I ASK FOR THIS: Jessica F. Phillips (VSB #65953) Royer, Caramanis & McDonough, PLC 200-C Garrett Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 260-8767 (telephone) (434) 710-4061 (facsimile) [email protected] Counsel for the Town of Columbia Frederick W. Payne (VSB #14185) County Attorney County of Fluvanna To advertise email: [email protected] Fork Union Baptist nativity Fork Union Baptist Church and the Fluvanna Farm Bureau Women’s Committee will present a live nativity on Dec. 19 and 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church located at 4745 James Madison Hwy in Fork Union. Canned food items for FUBC food pantry will be appreciated. Activities and refreshments available inside. trips scheduled. An application form, reference forms and a tentative schedule are posted on the Rivanna Master Naturalist website at http://www.vmn-rivanna.org/. For more information, email Chapter president Marilyn Smith at [email protected]. Blood drive Bybee’s Road Baptist Church will hold a Christmas Cantata “Mary Did You Know?” at 10 a.m. on Sunday Dec. 14. Live Nativity on Saturday, Dec. 20, and Sunday, Dec. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve service Dec. 24 at 5:30 pm with Live Nativity for a short time immediately following. Health Nutz Fitness and Aquatic Center is sponsoring a Virginia Blood Services Blood Drive on Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 1-6 p.m. in the Aerobics Room. Call or stop by the gym to sign up. All donors will receive a free t-shirt. Please bring a valid ID or VBS donor card at registration. For more information, call 434-589-6100. Walk-ins are welcome. Health Nutz is located at 109 Crofton Place. Statue unveiled Square dancing Bybee Baptist events Sts. Peter & Paul Church, 4309 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy in Palmyra is having an unveiling of Our Lady of Guadalupe statue dedicated to the unborn. This event to take place on Sunday, Dec. 21, following the 11 a.m. mass. All are welcome. Aqua impacts Lake home sales BY CHRISTINA DIMEO GUSEMAN, CORRESPONDENT Fluvanna Flutterwheels will be square dancing with Mainstream and Plus Tips during the evening of Jan. 3 from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. at Fluvanna High School. The caller will be Larry Winegard. For more information call Janice @ 434-286-2585 or Warren @ 434-981-1747. Christmas Eve at Palmyra United Methodist Palmyra United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service at 7 p.m. Bring those household visitors with you as we come together around singing, praying, reading scripture and Communion. The celebrants will be the Rev. George Gorman, pastor, and the Rev. Judy Debres. The church is located in the historic town of Palmyra at 258 Palmyra Way (across from the Treasurer’s office). 434-222-7293. Calvary services Calvary Chapel will hold two services Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. for worship, fellowship, and a message from God’s Word. www.ccfluvanna.com Beulah Baptist service Beulah Baptist Church in Kents Store (1633 Kents Store Way) will hold its annual Christmas Eve Service on Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. Master naturalists training The Rivanna Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists is pleased to announce that the 2015 Basic Training will begin Feb. 10 at the Ivy Creek Natural Area. This year’s class will be on Tuesday evenings with some Saturday field Fluvanna County Planning Commission Monday, December 22, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. The Fluvanna County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 7 p.m. in the Circuit Court Room in the Courts Building at the Fluvanna County Courts Building in Palmyra, Virginia. There are no public hearings scheduled for this meeting. The public is invited to attend. Route 15 at Route 53, Fluvanna County Construction of Roundabout Design Public Hearing Thursday, January 15, 2015, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Inclement weather date: Thursday, January 22 Fluvanna County Public Library 214 Commons Boulevard, Palmyra, VA 22963 Find out about a proposed project to reconstruct the existing T-intersection of Route 15 (James Madison Highway) and Route 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway) in Palmyra as a roundabout. Review the proposed project plans and the National Environmental Policy Act documentation at the public hearing or at VDOTʼs Culpeper District Office located at 1601 Orange Road, Culpeper, VA 22701, 540-829-7500 or 1-800-367-7623. Please call ahead to ensure the availability of personnel to answer your questions. Property impact information, relocation assistance policies and tentative construction schedules are available for your review at the above address and will be available at the public hearing. In compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 and 36 CFR Part 800, information concerning the potential effects of the proposed project on properties listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places is provided in the environmental documentation. Does Aqua Virginia have an impact on home buyers and sellers at Lake Monticello? Three local real estate agents think so. Aqua’s sewer treatment plant on Rt. 600 and at least one sewer lift station on Jefferson Drive near Glen Burnie Road sometimes have significant odor issues. Though Aqua is in the middle of fixing the sewer lift station and will test two new odor-mitigating technologies this winter and next summer, the smell has persisted in the Lake Monticello community for quite some time. Does the odor affect home sales? “It depends on which direction the wind is blowing,” said Jay Hurdle of RE/MAX Realty Specialists, “plus time of year and other factors.” Years ago Hurdle was the buyer representative for a property across the street from the sewer lift station near Glen Burnie Road. When his client bought the house “we didn’t notice any stench coming from that pump station,” he said. Hurdle said he discovered that his buyer wanted to turn around and sell a few years later. “That property has probably had three owners in the last 12 years or so,” he said. Now Hurdle always tells his clients about the areas where the odor is most prevalent. “I don’t have to tell them, but I do,” he said, “because I’m working for them.” Hurdle referenced an “obvious” difference between the rebounding of property values in Charlottesville and Albemarle and those in Lake Monticello. “Our properties are not appreciating quite as robustly as Charlottesville and Albemarle,” he said, “and I really think part of that has to do with the exorbitant water rates. “I always mention the water and sewer rates to clients,” Hurdle continued, “especially when I’m with brand new people who are just exploring the possibility of moving to Lake Monticello.” And sure enough, he said, some of them tell him, “Well, we’ll just scratch Lake Monticello off our list.” Patsy Strong of Strong Team Realtors offered a different perspective. “Our buyer’s agent didn’t feel that they had lost any sales because of the water issue,” she said. “But I see as a seller’s agent lots of people moving from the Lake because of the water rates.” Sure, buyers are sometimes “shocked” by the water and sewer rates, Strong said, “but that isn’t the determining factor in whether they buy the house or not. But sellers – a lot of them are on fixed incomes, and they are watching it very carefully, and they are making the decision to leave the Lake based on water rates.” Some of them move out into Fluvanna County, she said, while others move back home. Vicki Wilson of Monticello Country Realtors agreed that when her clients request utility bills, some of them are “concerned” about the water and sewer bills. “It has an impact for a lot of families, young and old,” she said. “It’s an outrageous cost. It is huge. Yes, they’ll tell me on the phone they don’t want to look at Lake Monticello and one of the main concerns is the water bills. They’d rather live in Fluvanna County and not at the Lake because of the water.” Wilson explained that people only have so much to spend on monthly payments, and when they realize their water bill will be as high as it is, they end up with less to spend on a monthly mortgage payment. But Wilson also pointed out the benefits of having a water and sewer system. “We don’t have to deal with septic,” she said, “and it’s probably a better thing for the community that we don’t have septic close to the lake.” Regardless of the water bills Wilson, Strong and Hurdle emphasized that people are still buying at the Lake because of all the other amenities it has to offer. “I’ve lived here for 18 years and raised my kids here,” Wilson said. “It is a wonderful place to live. Our homeowners’ association fees are lower than in Northern Virginia or anywhere else.” It's really, really good! Cashew Toffee with White Chocolate, assorted brittles and chocolate barks... and more! Give your written or oral comments at the hearing or submit them by January 26, 2015 to John Rose, Project Manager, Virginia Department of Transportation, 1601 Orange Road, Culpeper, VA 22701, email: [email protected]. Please reference “Rt. 15-53 Roundabout Project Comment” in the subject line. VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact the project manager at the telephone number listed above. Federal Project: STP-032-7(035) - State Project: 0015-032-572,P101,R201,C501 - UPC: 98213 To advertise call: 434.207.0222 Factory Store in Troy, VA: 10a-4p, Wed-Sat* Enjoy samples while you shop! *7 days/wk Nov 30 thru Dec 24 redrockercandy.com December 18, 2014 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 21 Rotary Club gives gifts to needy • Wine Reception • Four-Course Gourmet Dinner • Live Entertainment • Dancing • Cash Bar • Midnight Appetizers • Champagne Toast Fluvanna Rotary Club with gifts for children and seniors. Photo courtesy of Robert Mayfield For the past five years Fluvanna Rotary Club has been helping social services with those children and seniors that may not get any holiday gifts. This year they were given a list of 18 individuals that requested various items such as clothing, LEGOs, board games, trucks, cars, DVDs, Mickey Mouse slippers, pajamas, Hello Kitty, Baby dolls, and bed comforters. The Fluvanna Rotary Club membership donates time and money to various organizations in Fluvanna such as a high school scholarship, food bank, SPCA, adult education, Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, medical, winter coats, shoes and backpacks for school children. The object of Rotary is to “encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.” The statement then lists four areas by which this “ideal of service” is fostered: “through the development of acquaintance as the opportunity for service; the promotion of high ethical standards in business and professions; through service in one’s personal, business and community life; and the advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace. The Fluvanna Rotary Club meets every Wednesday morning at 7:30 at Ashlawn Grille. Fluvanna Crime Log Offense Date/Time Address Simple Assault Intimidation False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property Driving Under the Influence All Other Offenses All Other Offenses All Other Offenses All Other Offenses Theft From Building Theft From Building Drug/Narcotic Violations Trespass of Real Property Wire Fraud 12/13 9:00 p.m. 12/7 1:00 a.m. 12/11 10:00 a.m. 12/7 12:00 a.m. 12/7 8:32 p.m. 12/10 2:28 p.m. 12/11 4:00 p.m. 12/12 8:30 p.m. 12/13 6:54 p.m. 12/12 11:31 p.m. 12/7 12:29 a.m. 12/9 8:30 a.m. 12/9 4:00 p.m. 12/12 11:31 p.m. 12/8 8:43 p.m. 12/10 7:16 a.m. 12/8 8:48 p.m. 12/7 1:00 a.m. 12/11 7:09 p.m. 80 block of Riverside Dr. 850 block of Jefferson Dr. Apple Tree Rd. 1600 block of Oliver Creek Rd. 4640 block of Kidds Dairy Rd. 3200 block of Cedar Lane Rd. 2300 block of Stage Junction Rd. 120 block of Spring Meadow Ln. Troy Rd./Ghost Dance Ln. Wounded Knee Ln./Troy Rd. 560 block of Glebe Ln. 3300 block of Central Plains Rd. West River Rd./Haden Martin Rd. Wounded Knee Ln./Troy Rd. Glenfield Ln. 21680 block of James Madison Hwy. 20 block of Abby Rd. 850 block of Jefferson Dr. 540 block of Lake Monticello Rd. Total Offenses: 19 Sports from page 16 formance; Shjon Best took fifth in Dramatic Performance; Julianne Bryant and Dominique Smith qualified for states in Duo Performance; Morgan Van Ornum qualified for states in Original Oratory; and Caitlyn Taylor qualified for states in Oral Interpretation. Wrestling Wrestlers had a hard time last week. Their Dec. 10 competition against FUMA and William Monroe yielded no team win, while their tournament in Harrisonburg Dec. 12-13 was even more difficult. “All 22 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | December 18, 2014 I can say is [the tournament] was really hard,” said Donny Wilson. “Dalton Wensel and I both got third, Raejion White got second, and the rest of us didn’t place.” “The tournament was a really hard one [but] I feel like we all can learn from the mistakes that we made,” said White. White also added that it was the teams that made this tournament hard, particularly JP McCaskey, a school from Pennsylvania. “It was our first two-day tournament,” said White. “We’ll do better next time.” Their next competition is Dec. 20 at Stuarts Draft. To advertise email: [email protected] Kids and cops have a wonderful day BY TRICIA JOHNSON, CORRESPONDENT Each child was accompanied by an officer, who helped them find the toys they wanted, and helped them keep track of how much money they could spend. Many children purchased a toy for themselves, but were also careful to make purchases for their siblings. It was obvious that the event meant as much to the adults as it did to the children. Deputy Lacorie Steppe is motivated by a desire to serve his community. “I love kids,” Steppe said. “I love to give back and help the community. I want to show the kids that we are here to help.” “I do this pretty much every year,” said Master Deputy Keith Ayers. “I like giving back to the kids. They are sometimes afraid of the police,” Ayers explained, “and we are trying to teach them that we are here to help.” Fluvanna deputy Lacorie Steppe helped kids enjoy Christmas. Photo by Tricia Johnson Four Fluvanna children, along with four off-duty members of the Fluvanna sheriff’s office and Sheriff Eric Hess, joined children and members of law enforcement from Nelson and Albemarle counties to make Christmas wishes come true. Sue Davies, principal of Central Elementary, has been coordinating “Kids and Cops Holiday Shop” for seven years. “It is very rewarding,” said Davies. “It is a wonderful way for our children to get to know the law enforcement officers, and for the officers to get to know the children, in a casual atmosphere.” “I work very closely with the Toy Lift Foundation. How many children we can serve every year depends on how much money is raised,” Davies explained. “People who want to donate to the cause can make To advertise call: 434.207.0222 donations to the Toy Lift Foundation, and designate the donation to go to Kids and Cops Holiday Shop.” In a private dining room at the Wood Grill Buffet in Charlottesville, the children shared a table with their local law enforcement officers, and talked about the toys they were going to buy. “The Wood Grill Buffet actually donates these lunches for the children and the officers,” said Davies, who added that the children and the officers really connect over lunch. After lunch, the group went out to the parking lot, where police cars were examined and lights and sirens were demonstrated. Then came the highlight of the event – a shopping spree at Toys R Us sponsored by the Toy Lift Foundation. Deputy Karen Chambers smiled at the little girl in her care. “I have a passion for children – I want to make sure they do well. I love being with kids,” she added, “and I want to be sure they get what they deserve.” “A love for the kids is why I do it,” said Deputy B. J. Henson. “We volunteer for this, and it is a great experience. I look forward to it every year,” she added. “I have repeat officers that come back every year,” confirmed Davies. “I have ones that sign up a year ahead of time. The sheriff has been with me several years too,” she said, “even before he was sheriff.” “It is just a wonderful day,” said Davies with a smile. To donate or for more information, visit http://toylift.org/donations.htm Holiday Smiles by Spring Creek Family Dentistry and Orthodontics Now Offering Orthodontics Ortho dontics & Orthodontics Comprehensive Orthodontic Services Invisalign Teen and Adult Most Dental Insurances accepted Financing Option Available Schedule Your Appointments Today! 34 Jefferson Ct, Zion Crossroads, VA 22942 Phone: 540-832-3232 2202 North Berkshire Rd., Suite 203 Charlottesville, VA 22901 www.springcreekdentist.com www.cvilleteeth.com (Off Rt#15 across from Walmart) Phone: 434-293-9793 December 18, 2014 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 23 Tis the season and we have the perfect home for your Holidays! Our Team: Helping Your Family to Attain Your Goals Tom Morace 434-962-1625 Diane Miller 434-960-5856 [email protected] [email protected] Larry A. Miller 434-960-9479 Mike Rogers 434-981-8764 [email protected] [email protected] Jen Sample 434-989-9246 Lisa Rogers 434-531-0064 [email protected] [email protected] Queen of Sold Annette Daly 434-962-2095 John Daly 434-962-4842 [email protected] [email protected] Monticello Properties The strength of teamwork, The reputation for results Don Brady 703-927-1426 THIS WEEK’S FEATURED LISTING 5134 Cartersville Road- Great Investment Property 5734 Stage Junction – Custom Log Home! Charming, upgraded cottage on almost 4 acres surrounded by lush farmlands & staggering oaks. New sunroom w/Pella windows & doors, wainscotting, open kitchen NEW PRICE! w/attached laundry, gas oven, separate dining room. County oun untty ty states stat sta t tes tes 2 bedrooms, b droo bedroo bed room ms but ms 2 additional bonus rooms could be utilized as additional bedrooms. Spacious single bathroom w/upgraded plumbing,vanity, tub/shower enclosure. New roof & gutters in 2009, new gas wall heater,new hot water heater 2011. Two sheds convey. Perfect for 1st time buyers Custom Log Home on 30 acres convenient to Charlottesville & Richmond! Four bedroom three bath home loaded with upgrades, great room with vaulted ceiling, raised hearth stone fireplace, first floor master suite featuring an amazing custom walk in closet, gourmet kitchen with Bosch stainless appliances, granite counter tops and breakfast nook, Brazillian cherry floors throughout! Some extras and custom features include whole house generator, wrap around porch, custom Anderson windows, Unfinished walk out basement for future expansion, tile in all the bathrooms, slate laundry room flooring and much more! Bring your horses! $575,000 • Call Tom 434-962-1625 $59,900 • Call Lisa 434-531-0064 37 Bunker – Golf Front 4401 Campbell Ct.– Zions Crossroads! 11 Loving Terrace – Great Views! Golf front rancher with captivating views of 1st tee/fairway & water views. This incredible, low maintenance, onelevel home built by premier builder Taylor-Lyn Homes features: vaulted ceilings, split-BR design, screened porch, fenced yard space, workshop, floored attic, patio,steps from Golf Clubhouse. New stove/ water heater/Flooring in baths & kitchen- 2014; Carpets in Screen Porch & Front BR/FR- 2013; Fridge- 2012; Back BR floor-2011. Updated Lighting/window treatments/interior paint. Location is everything! Minutes to I64 and Zions Crossroads! This custom built colonial features 3 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, gourmet eat in kitchen, formal dining room, living room with two story ceiling, huge loft boasts two family areas, lower level billiard room and entertainment area, first floor master suite huge garage, workshop and office w/ full bath,country front porch and Brazilian Hardwood Deck! This is an exceptional home loaded with upgrades and a great location! Come enjoy the private setting on a cul-de-sac lot in Lake Monticello with peaceful pastoral backyard views. Many desirable features include: new carpet, a spacious kitchen with eating nook, a bright sun room, vaulted ceiling with sky lights, open living room with dual sided fireplace, large bedrooms with walk in closet, expansive rear deck,shed, an oversized 2 car garage, all on a single level floor plan. The 3rd bedroom functions best as a den or young child’s room. Lots of overall living space! $274,900 • Call Jen 434-989-9246 $399,000 • Call Diane 434-960-5856 $199,000 • Call Tom 434-962-1625 7 Ashlawn – Walk to the Beach! 306 Rosewood – Minutes to Scottsville! 102 Villa – Pristine Condition! You will not find another property like this at Lake Monticello! Tucked away just inside the main gate. Very private walk to the beach and club house! First floor bedroom and large laundry room, vaulted great room, open modern kitchen, large loft, two over sized decks,updated bath rooms, media room and large workshop and lots of storage. The extensive landscaping includes many native plantings and a fish pond. Small out building with electric and water would make a great studio or gardening shed. Award winning new construction by MVC Homes & move in ready! First floor master with walk in tiled shower & walk in closet, fully upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances & granite counter tops with dining area,great room with two story foyer, hard woods, wainscoting & raised hearth fire place two large bedroom upstairs with walk in closets. Unfinished basement & two car garage. Convenient to Charlottesville, Scottsville & Fork Union. Relax on your porch and enjoy your water views. The Mediterranean has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Luxury owner’s suite with Cathedral ceiling, Soaking tub, Large walk-in closet 11’x 5’, Attic storage, Brushed nickel fixtures, G.E. appliance package, tilt in windows, nicely landscaped, 100% qualified ENERGY STAR builder. $209,000 • Call Diane 434-960-5856 $238,500 • Call Tom 434-962-1625 $154,900• Call Larry 434-960-9479 3 Hopi Way – Lake Monticello! 235 Huntley Ave – Walk To UVA! 191 P Paw Lane – No Water Bill! Entertainers dream! Fantastic 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on level open lot in Lake Monticello. Home features inviting, open floor plan w/formal dining rm, spacious kitchen & family rm & separate living rm/playroom. 2nd floor has large MBR with custom built closet system in walk-in closet & luxurious master bath. 3 additional BRs, updated full bath, large laundry rm & walk-up attic finish it off. Lovely screened porch & deck plus fantastic yard for extra entertaining space. Move in for the new year! Desirable, sought after home in charming Huntley neighborhood minutes from UVA. Exquisitely built, energy efficient home w/ numerous upscale appointments, nice front porch, expansive kitchen, gorgeous hardwood floors & stairs. Enjoy mountain views through big windows from many rooms, large back deck and private, fenced backyard. Beautiful all-season mountain views & stunning sunsets every evening. Centrally located within walking distance to many restaurants, UVA & Med Center within Frys Springs. • Custom landscaping with LOTS of grass, year-round plants & french drains • Backyard will be reseeded upon closing • 7 acres of community walking, hiking, bird watching & biking trails along a forested creek bed that connect to Rivanna Trail. Tired of homeowner association dues & neighbors within a stone’s throw away from your front door? Check out this beautiful 3BR/2.5BA Cape Cod on 2 acres in a prime location, convenient to Zion Crossroads and Charlottesville. Main level master bedroom, partially finished walk out basement, country front porch, professionally landscaped, 24’x 24’ detached garage/workshop w/ electric & water. Act now for your chance to develop your own self sufficient opportunity to enjoy the fruits of your labors. $218,000 • Call Jen 434-989-9246 $400,000 • Call The Queen of Sold 434-962-2095 $249,900 • Call Mike 434-981-8764 67 Partridge Berry Lane – Sycamore Landing FEATURED RENTAL PROPERTY FEATURED RENTAL PROPERTY [email protected] Wondering where all the open houses are this weekend at Lake Monticello? www.LakeMonticelloOpenHouses.com 434-589-SOLD 1-800-765-3570 The Website for your real estate needs www.lakemonticellohomes.com Call for Mortgage Rates & Updates First time on the market, enjoy the convenience of location & luxurious design of this one level home. Some features include open floor plan with a split bedroom design, beautiful hardwood floors, oak cabinetry, gas range, vented gas log fireplace, covered front porch, wonderful screened back porch, luxurious yard surrounded by hardwoods for privacy. Laundry w/utility sink, cabinets. Attached 2 car garage w/pull down attic storage, shelving system, paved drive. New exterior storage shed and more! $229,000 • Call Lisa 434-531-0064 Carl Heimlich • 434-989-2274 [email protected] 9 Fairwood – Lake Monticello! Wonderful one level home with hardwood floors, open floor plan, split bedroom design, wood burning fp, vaulted ceilings, Florida room, spacious bedrooms, no stairs (except the stairs on the back deck), available immediately. No smoking. $1,200 • Call Rachel 434-981-5173 2142 Venable – Kent Store! N l renovatedd 4 Newly bedroom farmhouse with bonus room on 2nd level. Freshly painted, new floors, new insulation, new windows, new HVAC units. Home on 25 acres, and tenants will have access to a carport and 1 additional outbuilding. Washer and dryer are provided “as is”. Pet with owner approval and pet deposit. No Smoking. Renter’s insurance required. Tenant responsible for gutter cleaning, yard maintenance, HVAC filter changes. $1,200 • Call Rachel 434-981-5173 Call Today To Find Out Why Our Days on Rental Market are so Low and how that Saves you Money!
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