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FluvannaReview.com June 23 – 29, 2011 | Free June 23 – 29, 2011 • Volume 31, Issue 25 Fluvanna This week in review... REVIEW www.fluvannareview.com Publisher/Editor: Carlos Santos [email protected] Advertising Manager: Evelyn Inskeep [email protected] Accounts Manager: Diane Eliason [email protected] Advertising Designer: Lisa Hurdle [email protected] Web Administrator/Designer: Kathy Zeek [email protected] Designer: Marilyn Ellinger Staff Writers: Page Gifford, Jennifer Zajac, Duncan Nixon, O.T. Holen, Joe Ronan, Kristin Sancken, Ruthann Carr and Tammy Purcell Photographers: David Stemple, O.T. Holen Mailing Address: P.O. Box 59, Palmyra, VA 22963 Address: 2987 Lake Monticello Road Phone: (434) 591-1000 Fax: (434) 589-1704 Member of the Virginia Press Association page 6 page 13 Carter moves on Silver anniversary Smart kids cover General: Fluvanna Review is published weekly by Valley Publishing Corp. Founded in 1979, it’s the only paper that covers Fluvanna exclusively. 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Mail to the Fluvanna Review, P.O. Box 59, Palmyra, VA 22963 or stop by our office at 2987 Lake Monticello Road. 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. 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, Circulation audit by Palmyra, VA 22963. Include S.A.S.E. if you would like items returned. LET US TAKE THE MYSTERY OUT OF BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME! Real Estate & Property Management 264 Turkeysag Trail - Unit D Lake Monticello (0) 434-589-3958 (F) 434-589-1427 [email protected] www.FirstVirginiaHomes.com Certified HUD Broker: Adele Schaefer 434-962-1928 Manage or Rent Property: JoAnn Sears 434-960-5121 2 | Fluvanna Review | June 23, 2011 481 Jefferson Drive 215 Carter Lane 2070 Owensville Road • 3B/2b; 1,560 fin. sq. ft. • Split bedroom • 2-car gar; fireplace MLS #484476 $150,000 Call Iris 434-981-9956 • 4B/2.5b; 2438 fin. sq. ft. • 2-car gar; 3A • 45 sec to I64 & Rt. 250 MLS #474223 $299,900 Call Adele 434-962-1928 • 4B/4.5b; 4174 fin. sq. ft. • 2 fp; 2-car gar. • Superb Location! MLS #483227 $399,500 Call Iris 434-981-9956 Land Fluvanna: Lake Monticello Lots: Amethyst Road..... $49,900 Ashton Road......... $55,000 Nahor Drive.......... $65,000 Bunker Blvd......... $69,500 Adele Schaefer GRI, SRS owner/broker 434-962-1928 [email protected] Courthouse Road 2 acres.................. $49,900 Merry Oaks 10.25 acres........... $90,000 Merry Oaks 10.91 acres......... $100,000 Merry Oaks 10.11 acres......... $100,000 Rentals Available: Excellent Selection Rents from $900 to $1700 Call Jo Ann Sears 434-960-5121 Jo Ann Sears Iris Helfrich Delila Stone 434-960-5121 434-981-9956 434-589-3958 associate broker [email protected] realtor [email protected] bookkeeper [email protected] June 23, 2011 | Fluvanna Review | 3 Letters to the editor For ALL Your Packing & Shipping Needs Authorized Shipping Center Approved Shipper Copying Blueprints, Landscape Design, Prints, etc. Mailbox Rentals Fax Send & Receive Laminating Document Shredding GBC Binding Notary Public Full / Self Serve Copying (black & white/color) Large Format Professional Packing Specialty Boxes Bubble Wrap Packing Peanuts Packing Tape Moving Boxes... Check! Make it Simple & Easy! A gift from Aqua Virginia Some Lake Monticello residents have recently received letters from Aqua Virginia informing them that in effect, they are or will be the owners of the sanitary sewer grinder pump (and pressure sewer?) that serves their property. You will have to bear the costs of maintenance, repair and eventually replacement of this wonderful gift. They will also give us information as to the contractor who will repair or replace these pumps. As retired chief of the Fairfax County Department of Public Works design section, I have designed hundreds of grinder pump installations. They are used in areas where gravity sewer service is cost prohibitive. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are saved by using this pump and small diameter pressure sewer instead of 20-30ft. deep trench installation of gravity sewer and laterals in communities like ours. In Fairfax County, we realized that it was an imposition for property owners to have these pumps on their lot. As such, Fairfax County accepted responsibility for the pumps and does so to this day. Here’s the kicker: Fairfax County contracts with the pump manufacturer’s subsidiary, who has the exclusive Virginia franchise for service. What does it cost Fairfax County? Well, from my successor at the county, a service call is over $800 and it could be for a circuit breaker reset. Repairs for a simple boot replacement with the cost of the service call, replacement material, electrical modifications and labor/equipment is conservatively estimated to cost over $4,500. They bought it! They own it! They must maintain it! Vicki Wilson, a resident of the lake, located a similar lake community in Virginia that was confronted by Aqua Virginia with the same dilemma. I talked with their general manager, and he told me that Aqua Virginia backed off when confronted with legal action from their board of directors. We should do the same! Call, email, or attend the next Board of Directors meeting to insure that a legal response is unanimously voted. Tom Ellis Lake Monticello Seven is better than five 434-589-9602 Mon.-Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 10-2 Email:mailbox102 @embarqmail.com Fax: 434-589-9603 Terry Brown : Owner 265 Turkeysag Trail, #102 Lake Monticello • Across from Food Lion 4 | Fluvanna Review | June 23, 2011 I live in an area of Lake Monticello that is currently within the Cunningham voting district with a polling location in Cunningham that is 12 miles one way from our house. The supervisor for this district lives in Cunningham and seems to have a lack of interest for his constituents who reside at the Lake and therefore does not consider our concerns in regards to county issues. I was quite dismayed to learn that the proposed 7 district plan was de- feated by the Fluvanna Board of Supervisors with a 3 to 3 vote. A tie vote defeats the proposal. The 5 district, 1C Option plan was subsequently approved for advertising. I do agree that an odd number of districts is more desirable than the six we presently have because that would eliminate the tie vote scenario. However, with the 5 District Plan, a considerable amount of additional Lake Monticello residents will now be included within the Cunningham district. My concern is not the driving distance to my polling location, but the fact that the Cunningham supervisor is not properly representing us here at Lake Monticello. I would recommend you study the new 5 district plan (www.co.fluvanna. va.us) to see where you will be located and if you feel uncomfortable with your situation, I encourage you to express your concerns to the Board of Supervisors at their next meeting which is Wednesday, July 6 at 7 p.m. in the County Courts Building. You also might consider emailing supervisors Joe Chesser at: [email protected] and/or Chris Fairchild at: [email protected]. Ed Albright Lake Monticello Young folks today I recently read Mr. Vallay’s letter and also was frustrated by the treatment he received from a young man driving by, as he attempted to maintain his property in neat appearance. I sometimes question the values and decorum of today’s young folks, but I try and remember that it is some (but not all) who behave so inappropriately. And as a coordinator for the Grace & Glory Lutheran Church of an Adopt-A-Road section on Rt. 53, I too wonder how people (kids and adults) can unreasonably discard trash along the roadway and think that is OK. But I am happy to report that, as we did a pickup last Saturday and finished in the heat of the morning, feeling a bit worn and sweaty; a woman stopped by in her car, thanked us and gave us 10 bottles of ice cold water. It is such random acts of kindness that will keep us going and having confidence in the “other side” of the human race. Joe Shaver Lake Monticello Lake cops acted fast I feel I must disagree with this reader (regarding a June 16 letter to the editor). Contrary to feeling disgruntled I would be very appreciative of any law officers who responded to a 911 within five minutes of my call. I think that is very commendable. I have a dear relative residing in Lake Monticello and feel very assured of her safety. As to their lengthy questioning of the lady in distress It would be of primary importance that they attempt to discover her identity. They would need to inform her family of her problem and her name to the hospital she was being taken to. I know if this were my relative I would certainly wish to be informed of her emergency situation. There is so much crime these days that every police department is kept very busy responding to all the many calls. To have one as efficient as that of Lake Monticello would be a blessing to any community. We should all be so blessed. I am very grateful Comments from FluvannaReview.com and Facebook On a June 15 letter to the editor criticizing Lake police handling of a distressed woman: Mrs. Sprouse - I really wish you would seek to understand the situation before you sent in this letter. Having a family member with Bipolar is a heart wrenching experience. Region Ten does their best to assist but does not always get it “right” as far as when to bring a patient in for services. THE LAKE MONTICELLO POLICE AND RESCUE SQUAD ARE HEROES!!! No one was hurt in this situation. It could have ended very very differently had they not known how to handle it. Everyone who is blessed with a sound mind should take a minute and thank God for that blessing and remember the families who have to deal with a loved one who carries this burden. We do so to the best of our abilities in a loving and compassionate way. — Sister On a June 16 story about the Board of Supervisors voting down the idea of seven districts representing the county: I am not surprised at the vote. Anything that would help citizens, voters, and taxpayers in the northwestern part of the County is voted down. The tie vote on adding the seventh district is why we need seven supervisors in Fluvanna. Anything that is a hinderance or citizens do not want i.e. trash facilities and other industrial blight is voted for unanimously. I guess I will have to continue to travel 40 miles round trip to vote at the Palmyra Firehouse since I go directly after work from Charlottesville to Palmyra to vote. — Concerned Troy Resident for the police department in my area and pray God will keep them safe as they put their lives on the line for us every day. Shirley Wilkins Mineral Thank God for our police and rescue When a family like ours has a person with mental illness, we tend not to speak publicly about it. However an incident on Monday morning has become even more distressing because of people not understanding the situation. When a person who is bi-polar goes manic, they can become very violent and have super human strength. Medics and those in charge must restrain them to protect the individual and themselves. The police and rescue people did what they had to do. It was not a pleasant job or an easy one, but it was a compassionate one. I was getting ready to take my daughter to Region 10. If she had flipped out like that in the car as I was driving, we could have been killed. The first time this happened, she jumped out of a moving car in traffic on the Garden State Parkway. It took other motorists and police to restrain her. In Albemarle County a few years back, they sent only two policemen. That was even more difficult than this time. I beg the people of this community not to prejudge the police and rescue people. They are heroes in our minds. Believe me, I was thankful they were here and here quickly. Marilyn MacGill Lake Monticello American Legion baseball Major League baseball? No, it isn’t. Good baseball? Definitely! Unfortunately few people seem to know that the American Legion sponsors a baseball team each year. Fluvanna County American Legion Post 2003 is again sponsoring a boys’ baseball team, but attendance at the games is very low. We feel it is because the average person in the area is not aware of this sponsorship or of the dates and times of these games. These games tend to be exciting as the local team plays against teams sponsored by other Posts from other counties in the vicinity. Do they want to win? You bet they do! Do they play well? Yes they do! Do they win every game? No they don’t! Is the game exciting? Yes it is, and win or lose good sportsmanship is observed. Fluvanna home games are played at the Fluvanna County High School baseball field located behind the high school off Rt. 15. We would like to see more interest in these games from those interested in our youth. Admission is free, refreshments are available, and what’s a ballgame without the traditional hot dog? Come out and see the high school youth of Fluvanna County as they play America’s favorite game. Games start at 7 p.m. The continuing home game schedule should be as follows, weather permitting: Monday, June 27 against Orange Friday, July 1 against Staunton Thursday, July 7 against Albemarle Friday, July 8 against Spotsylvania Saturday, July 9 against Courtia The last game of the season is in Orange on Monday, July 11. We hope to see you there. Robert Haseltine Palmyra Fire and rescue golf The time is here to make your plans to play in the Lake Monticello Fire and Rescue Golf Tournament. The date is June 25 with two planned shotgun starts. One at 8 a.m. and one at 1:30 p.m. There will be a presentation of raffle ticket winners starting at 12:30 p.m. From noon to 2 p.m. there will be a BBQ lunch for all players. The rain date is August 13. This is an extremely important fundraiser for the fire and rescue squads and the water rescue squad. The area has grown so much over the last few years that the number of calls has increased and continues to rise. The Lake Monticello rescue squad alone has responded to over 1,700 calls in the past year and on some days there may be as many as 10 calls. The Lake Monticello Squads respond to calls throughout Fluvanna County and often respond with assistance in other counties. This takes funding and since these squads are part of this non-profit organization they must rely on the contributions from the public that they support. Even though most of us also contribute to other fund raising requests, the request by the Lake Monticello Fire and Rescue is one that immediately gives back to the community and the surrounding areas. These contributions are of course tax deductible. What greater investment can anyone make that returns in services when the need is there. The volunteers that serve are dedicated and well trained. Entry forms for the tournament are available at the Lake Monticello Golf Club pro shop. Hole sponsors are also encouraged. Mulligans will be offered. 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Carter, who is assistant superintendent of Fluvanna schools, is a 1981 graduate of Fluvanna County High School, where he was president of his senior class. He attended St. Paul’s college, a historically black college in Lawrenceville, majoring in education. He also received his Master’s in public administration from Ohio State University and an endorsement in school administration from Longwood University. He returned to Fluvanna public schools as an assistant principal of the high school in 1994, and became assistant superintendent eight years ago. “I enjoyed working with Fluvanna schools,” said Carter. “This is where I grew up and attended school and I wanted to be able to come back home and to give something back.” Growing up, Carter was motivated by his grandmother who always told him to “make the best better.” “That’s something that’s always been in my heart, even as a student in Fluvanna schools,” said Carter. Carter, 48, has no plans for retirement any time soon. “There’s too much work to be done in this region,” he said. “I’ve got energy, the Lord has blessed me with the ability to bring people together and encourage folks. I want to continue to use those skills.” “There are a lot of hurting people out in our area,” said Carter. “Our ministry is focusing on feeding families and that’s what we’ve been doing every week for about a year. I also want to provide my skills in a concerted effort to help those who are hurting – through counseling – and who need skills to get back in the job force, [and] to continue to help children. Helping young people is really my love, helping them with their dreams.” The plan is for the family to stay in Fluvanna, and commute to Dillwyn in Buckingham County, as Carter’s son graduated from Fluvanna County High School this year and his daughter is still in the Fluvanna school system. He said he feels like he’s leaving the school district in good hands, expressing respect for the new superintendent, Gena Keller, the staff, and the school board. “I believe it’s a good school district,” said Carter. “I love the people here, I love the children here, and I still do.” Maurice Carter Fluvanna news briefs Water authority litigation ends The conflict over the legality of the charter which formed the James River Water Authority officially came to an end on Thursday (June 16) when Fluvanna County Circuit Judge John G. Berry entered an order dismissing the action. The formation of the joint water authority was a source of vehement conflict between Fluvanna citizens and the Board of Supervisor members who held office at that time. Petitions filed with the county on two occasions seeking to have the issue placed before the voters failed because of technical anomalies. Palmyra resident Douglas Johnson sued the board of supervisors in the circuit court seeking to prohibit the filing of the charter for the joint water authority. Since the charter had already been filed, Johnson sought the revocation of the charter. The State Corporation Commission’s issuance of the certificate of incorporation was appealed to the Supreme Court of Virginia. The appeal was dismissed when the Supreme Court refused to hear the appeal on March 17, 2010. Fluvanna County recently filed a motion to dismiss the case. The order signed by Judge Berry, with the consent of County Attorney Frederick W. Payne and Johnson, stated that the case is moot and dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning the case is over and the issue forever closed. – Joe Ronan Power lines create fire hazard Firefighters responded to a fire hazard at Fork Union Baptist Church in Fork Union Saturday night (June 18). Power lines, which somehow had been damaged and had sagged, were arcing near the entry to the church, creating sparks. Though there was no fire the potential for fire was present. Power company workers cut power to the lines. — David Stemple Tucker runs for 22nd District nomination Claudia Tucker, chairwoman of the Amherst County Board of Supervisors, has formally announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination to run for the State Senate in the 22nd District. The 22nd District includes all of Fluvanna County. Tucker made her announcement Thursday night (June 16) before a crowd of supporters at Indian Creek Bed and Stable in Lowesville. She highlighted her experience in business and farming. According to a press release, she said: “I think this is a fitting setting, to be announcing my candidacy for the Virginia Senate from family enterprise in rural Virginia that showcases an example of agribusiness,” Tucker said, who runs a family farm with her husband Bill. “We need our next state senator to know what it’s like to balance a checkbook and make a family budget. And we need that person to have good, sound business sense. And I know that it takes someone with business experience like me to create jobs.” Five others Republicans have announced their candidacy. Republican candidates will compete in a GOP primary election slated for August 23. Bert Dodson, Jr. A long-time member of the Lynchburg City Council, said earlier this month he would run for the Democratic nomination for the newlycreated 22nd Virginia Senate District. Dodson is the head of Dodson Bros., a regional pest-control firm and is touting his business experience. — Carlos Santos Lake Monticello to monitor boat registration Lake Monticello marina personnel will be monitoring boats to make sure the 2011 registration sticker is clearly visible. No unregistered boats may be put into the Lake. Additional personnel will be on duty on Monday, July 4 until after the fireworks to enforce the policy that requires that all boats must be registered and the current sticker in use. There will be no registrations processed after the Marina office closes at 7 p.m. on July 4. Board says no to seven districts The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors voted down the advertised 7-district scenario in a split vote 3-3 vote at Wednesday’s (June 15) regular board meeting. Joe Chesser (Rivanna), Mozell Booker (Fork Union) and John Gooch (Palmyra) voted against, and Don Weaver (Cunningham), Shawn Kenney (Columbia) and Chris Fairchild (Rivanna) voting for the 7-District scenario. The board voted to advertise the 5-district version 1C option in a 4-2 vote with Weaver and Fairchild voting against. A public hearing on the new, proposed 5-district plan is scheduled for the July 6 board meeting. – Ruthann Carr Oakland School gets $6,500 for arts Oakland School in Keswick has been awarded a grant from The Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band in the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF). The $6,500 grant will provide funds to enhance Oakland’s music and arts program. “Many of our parents, students, and staff have requested enhancements to our arts program because our kids love it. This grant will allow Oakland to purchase new musical instruments, art supplies and equipment, and provide opportunities for student performances, art displays and confidence-boosting recognition for their talents,” says Carol Williams, director of Oakland. Reported first on FluvannaReview.com 6 | Fluvanna Review | June 23, 2011 Advertisement June 23, 2011 | Fluvanna Review | 7 Family in anguish over Columbia man’s disappearance By Carlos Santos Editor Fluvanna County’s most perplexing mystery is Tara Mae Hourihan’s daily nightmare. Though she has no hard evidence, she is convinced that her husband Robert Lee Hourihan – missing since April 8 – is dead and has probably been murdered. It’s the only explanation why he has not come home to her and their six-year-old daughter Melody, she said. “It’s the only way he would stay away from us. He couldn’t stand it. I know that with every fiber of my being.” And she wants the murderer found. “Whoever is responsible, I want justice,” she said. “Why did you destroy my entire family and leave a little girl without a father? Whoever did it must not have a soul. They must not have a conscience.” Though authorities suspect something is terribly amiss, they have not found evidence – as of earlier this week – that any foul play was involved in Robert Hourihan’s disappearance. Lt. David R. Wells of the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office said “it’s still a suspicious missing person” case. By all accounts, 33-year-old Robert Hourihan was a family man with a good job and a close family. He doted on his wife – for whom he would randomly leave roses in her car – and his “daughter was his world,” his wife said. He was close to his parents and to his brother Mike, a Marine who lives in North Carolina. “He just doesn’t do this kind of stuff,” said his mother Melinda who with his father Rick moved from Fluvanna to Buckingham County about 10 years ago. “He even calls home when he’s going to be late from work.” His cell phone has not been used since the morning of his disappearance. Robert Lee Hourihan is about 5’8” tall and weighs over 200 pounds. He has blond hair, blue eyes and a full beard and mustache. He was wearing navy blue pants and a brown work shirt when he vanished. Through Crime Stoppers, Rick and Melinda Hourihan have offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the location of Robert Hourihan. Anyone with information on Robert Hourihan is asked to call Lt. David R. Wells of the Fluvanna Sheriff’s Office at 434-589-8211 or Crime Stoppers at 434-977-4000. Tara and Robert Hourihan with their daughter Melody. Photo contributed by Tara Hourihan. “He was always laughing,” said his up a hitchhiker. If he saw somebody mother. “He was a good boy.” on the side of the road, he would Rumors have swirled around his help him.” disappearance. Tara Hourihan said Friends and family members she’s even been anonymously acscoured the county after his disapcused on a Facebook page of pearance, looking for him or killing her husband. She signs he had perhaps achas also been asked cidently driven off the “Maybe it whether he could road. The searchers was a carjacking. have been involved found fresh tire Maybe he picked up in an extramarital tracks at Ruritan affair or in a drug Lake that led to a a hitchhiker. If he saw deal. She said she fruitless underwasomebody on the side of ter search of the knows nothing of the road, he would help any drug dealing lake on April 13. and is certain he So where is Robhim.” – Melinda would never have ert Lee Hourihan? Hourihan cheated on her. That morning of Melinda Hourihan April 8 at the Hourihan’s won’t go as far as to say her double-wide trailer home son has been murdered, but she beoutside Columbia was a normal lieves the odds are slim he’s alive. one. The Hourihans, who have been “We really think that somebody did married 13 years, lived at the house something to him,” she said. “Maybe thanks to the generosity of Tara Houit was a carjacking. Maybe he picked rihan’s parents who live next door and gave them the home as a wedding present. “It was an ordinary morning as far as I knew,’’ said Tara Hourihan. “I made his coffee.” Robert Hourihan was wearing his work uniform – navy blue pants, a tshirt and a brownish work shirt that had his nickname “Rob” stitched on it. Both the Hourihans had good jobs. Rob Hourihan worked as an electrician for the state of Virginia in Richmond. He learned the trade at the Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center in Albemarle County. 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She didn’t know that when her husband left at around 6:30 a.m. he would vanish without explanation or trace. “I had no idea I would never see him again when he walked out the door,” she said. “All I know is that he was going to work.” But Rob Hourihan didn’t have to work that Friday. Why was he in his uniform? “I have no explanation,” said Tara Hourihan. “As far as I know he was on his way to work.” She said that that Fluvanna authorities know what Hourihan “was trying to do,” but they have not told her what that was. “I feel the truth will come out,” said Tara Hourihan. “Lt. Wells has my respect. He’s really trying to help.” Wells said he couldn’t say why Hourihan dressed for work that day. “There are some things we just can’t comment on,” he said. Wells said the case is not in a stalemate. “It’s moving forward.” He would not comment on whether there are suspects in the case. “I know she wants to know” what happened, said Wells. Instead of going to work, Rob Hourihan drove his car northwest to Rt. 53 where he was sighted near the Cunningham area around 7:40 a.m. heading toward Palmyra. Witnesses said he had breakfast at the E.W. Thomas grocery store that morning. He had once bagged groceries there and was well-known in the store. That’s the last time he was reported seen. No trace of him or the car was found until May 28 when Maryland authorities decided to check out a suspicious, parked car. The 2004 Chevy Cavalier, abandoned in the parking lot of a Target department store in La Plata, Md., turned out to be Hourihan’s. “It was just an officer’s hunch,’’ Diane Richardson, a spokeswoman for the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, said about the discovery. “It was parked on the outskirts of the parking lot. It looked out of place.” She said that the car has been processed for evidence though she declined to say if any evidence was found. Wells said the Virginia Department of Forensic Science Laboratory Robert Hourihan’s car was found in Maryland and processed for evidence. Hourihan with his daughter, Melody. Photo contributed by Tara Hourihan. in Richmond has been sent material collected from the car, but that it may take months to get results back. Tara Hourihan said she has not heard if evidence was found in the car. She knows, however, that the trunk of the car was still filled with Hourihan’s electrician tools – some of them valuable. Theft was obviously not a motive. The discovery of the car – which bore Virginia personalized license plates of “TARA MAE” and a Winnie the Pooh sticker on the back window – brought little hope to Tara Hourihan. “To me it says something horrible happened. My husband doesn’t know a single person in Maryland and he would never leave his car. He loved that car. 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The 22nd district includes Fluvanna. The candidates spoke at a Republican breakfast held at the Ashlawn Grille on Saturday (June 18). Most of the candidates came from rural areas nearby, including Goochland and Louisa, and one candidate who was not present, Brian Bates, comes from Buckingham. Chairman of the Republican Party in Virginia rallied fellow Republicans to give support for candidates for the coming election in November. “Our liberties are at stake, our freedom is at stake. This is about the present and the future,” said Pat Mullins. “For generations children have bettered themselves, I’m concerned whether they can do that in this environment. I met a coal miner, who is now out of work. His son was accepted at Virginia Tech. He has no money now to send him there. These next two elections will determine if we survive economically. We have to become self reliant.” Mullins cited offshore drilling, an educated society that can compete, taxes and the right to work issue as items that needed to be addressed to get the economy moving again. He closed with the following, “The 17th century was controlled by Spain, the 18th century was controlled by France, the 19th century was controlled by England and the 20th century by the U.S. I don’t want to see our children’s future controlled by China.” Robert Ullenbruch Fluvanna Board of Supervisors candidate Shaun Kenney, vice chairman of the Fluvanna Board of Supervisors, introduced Robert Ullenbruch, businessman and owner of the Palmyra Country Store. Ullenbruch is running against current supervisor John Gooch, in the Palmyra District. Ullenbruch said he will run as a Republican, though board members generally do not run Bob Ullenbruch with a party affiliation. “I chose to run as a Republican and not hide from my conservative principles,” he said. He added that he there are many issues to tackle, among them debt, taxes and lack of economic development. “There are no jobs, no opportunities for our young people and an aging and decreasing population in our rural areas are a major issue and jobs and economic development is a primary goal.” Mark Peake Tom Garrett Candidate for the Republican nomination for the 22nd District race Peake is a small businessman and practicing attorney for over 23 years from Lynchburg. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech and has a law degree from Washington and Lee. He was a former president of the Lynchburg Bar Association and appointed by Governor Bob McDonnell to the Commonwealth Transportation Board as well as other grass roots community endeavors. Mark Peake Among Peake’s goals, are creating jobs, cutting wasteful spending and keeping taxes low. He is pro life and believes in limiting the scope of government. “We do not need more regulations. For every ten regulations there should only be one regulation. Get government off the backs of citizens and out of the way of small business,” he said. Bryan Rhode Candidate for the Republican nomination for the 22nd District race Rhode is from nearby Goochland and currently serves as a prosecuting attorney for the Commonwealth’s Attorney Office in Richmond. He is also prolife and basically agrees with the other candidates on what needs to be done regarding creating jobs, limiting government intervention and lowering taxes but adds that improving local infrastructure, education and job training are also key issues. Rhode, an ex-Marine, gives his reason for throwing his hat in the ring. “I had worked on campaigns and many of the people I worked with I thought would be good leaders declined to run because of work or family commitments or that politics have become ugly,” said Rhode. Buy Local ~ Eat Fresh Fluvanna Farmers Market at Pleasant Grove, Rt. 53 ~ Every Tuesday ~ 2-6 p.m. Tomatoes • Beans Ra Eggs ~ Meat ~ Crafts ~ Food Vendors Breads ~ Bedding Plants Free in or Shine Vendors can request an application by contacting [email protected] Wee Rafflkly e May Sept 12 | Fluvanna Review | June 23, 2011 Candidate for the Republican nomination for the 22nd District race Candidate Tom Garrett comes from nearby Louisa County and serves as their commonwealth’s attorney. A U.S Army veteran, Garrett grew up in Louisa and attended the University of Richmond. He wants to fight high taxes, supports the right to work laws and the development of Virginia’s energy resources. “We need to un-encumber businesses through deregulation,” Tom Garrett he said. He cited examples of people he met who own farms and businesses being choked by government paperwork. “One man said to me ‘I can’t belch without filling out eight pages of paper. Farmers can’t plant crops in certain areas next to other crops. This is the fourth branch of government that our forefathers never envisioned — overregulated businesses.” He is also for off-shore drilling and added, “We have coal, God gave us these resources, let’s use them but our current government will not allow us to tap our natural resources to help make the U.S. independent.” Claudia Tucker and Brian Bates Candidate for the Republican nomination for the 22nd District race The two absentees, due to other commitments, were Claudia Tucker and Brian Bates. Tucker is a cattle farmer, business executive and member of the Amherst County Board of Supervisors. She supports farmers and cutting government spending and taxes. Bates, a teacher, comes from Buckingham County. Bates tours his support for the Bear Garden Power Plant in Buckingham County which led to its construction and the creation of 700 jobs at the height of this recession. 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From the Lake Monticello retirees who founded the church back in 1985 to the Cub Scout leader who just converted to Catholicism this year after being married to a Catholic women for over a decade, St. Peter and Paul is a group of dedicated Catholic parishioners. In 1985, as more and more Catholics moved to Lake Monticello to retire from New York and northern New Jersey, Father John Cummings – who was the pastor at St. Joesph’s parish in Columbia – approached Mary Luxhoj Callaghan to host the first Mass in her home at the Lake. “I knew five Catholics in the area, so I invited them, and afterward we had a covered dish supper,” said Luxhoj Callaghan. “Father Cummings asked who would like to have the next mass at their house, someone volunteered and we rotated from there.” As the gatherings grew, the “Catholic Community of Fluvanna”, as they called themselves, began looking for a larger place to meet. In a stroke of luck, Luxhoj Callaghan mentioned their need for a meeting space to her beautician, Helen Evans, who suggested they meet at her church, Effort Baptist. Just a month before their first Mass at Effort, Father Cummings died in his sleep on a vacation to Virginia beach. The small Catholic Community of Fluvanna was shocked to learn that he had left the group over $70,000 dollars in his will in order that they have the resources to continue growing. “I was really touched by that,” said Sandra Gallaudet, chair of St. Peter and Paul’s 25th Anniversary Committee. “That priest would give all that he had to a nascent community; I mean there really wasn’t much here.” Indeed there wasn’t much to Lake Monticello at the time. One of the founding members, Bob Margraf, described driving to Mass at Holy Comforter in Charlottesville and not passing another car on Rt. 53. The group met for five years at Effort Baptist, every Saturday at 5 p.m. During that time, Bishop Walter F. Sullivan visited the mission from Richmond and celebrated Mass. It happened to be the feast day of Saints Peter & Paul, which inspired the Bishop to name the church Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church. He also encouraged them to begin looking for land to build a church building of their own. Founders and leaders of Sts. Peter and Paul church with Father Gerald Francis Musuubire. Photo by Kristin Sancken. “Bishop Sullivan asked us to find land while it was still cheap,” said Bill Margraf, who was in charge of the real estate committee at the time. “I personally knocked on every door from the Fluvanna County line to Palmyra along Rt. 53, no one was willing to sell. All of a sudden, on a rainy day, there was a ‘For Sale’ sign for 31 acres. The bishop was afraid it was too much money, I said, ‘no that’s very cheap.’” The year was 1987, there were 30 active families in the church, and they were able to buy the 31 acres for $33,000. By October of 1990 their new chapel was complete, although very simple. “It was considered a mission church. We had to come in under $300,000, which is why it was so bare bones,” said Margraf. “There wasn’t even a parking lot.” “You faced one another and the priest was in the middle,” said George Kuhlow, Grand Knight of Saint Peter & Paul’s Knights of Columbus chapter. “It reminded me of the Amish.” With its own building, the church gained the ability to focus outward. Church member Bob Duffey started “Food for the Poor” a program which collected food for the Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA) food pantry. Bill Keating started a prison ministry; Father Allen started a Haiti ministry, as well as a “Respect Life” campaign to support pregnancies and a “Lest We Forget” program to serve those in the U.S. armed services. In addition to those ministries, all of which are still active, Saints Peter and Paul also boast the largest and most active chapter of the Knights of Columbus (a fraternal charitable organization) and active Cub Scouts in all of Central Virginia. “Every year it keeps growing,” said Cub Scouts pack leader David Seal. “We can’t recruit anymore because we don’t have anywhere to put them.” Although the church expanded its building again in 2001, it had quickly grown too small for its 1,000 registered members, and nearly 500 people at each weekly Mass. “We are bursting at the seams,” said Gallaudet. “We have classes in the kitchen, the offices, the hallways, even the confessional.” The church is currently in the midst of another capital campaign to expand yet again. Money from their yearly yard sale, which occurs every June, as well as from a craft fair go towards their building fund. 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He gets her package for his run to the post office at 4 p.m. “I have been given many blessings, great customers, fantastic employees and they are the reason for my success,” said Brown who has two other employees in addition to himself and hires two extra at the busy Christmas season. Brown is authorized in shipping and other mail services under USPS, the local post office. When they are not available, Brown can help get the mail to where it is going. Normally, Brown sees 50-100 people daily walk through his door. At the holidays it can be anywhere from 150-200 people daily. “We do drop offs for UPS and FedEx, usually 35-40 pieces daily in volume, an average for all the packages is normally 92 packages in one day. Naturally, we get a much higher volume of packages at Christmas and I run out of room in the back to store them until I can get them to the post office,” he said. 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The weather conditions were perfect and the field of runners and walkers was large. Event organizer Angell Husted reported that a record number of participants were pre-registered for the event, and there were a large number of, day of the event, signins, as well. In addition, Husted said that she thought the course was in the best groomed condition she has seen. Registration fees and donations raised $5,000 for the Lake Monticello Fire and Rescue and for the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Company. This year the fastest runner was 28year-old Matthew Barresi, a graduate of American University, who is now running with the New Balance Pacers Track Club out of the District of Columbia. Barresi completed the course in a very impressive 16:41. The second place finisher was last year’s winner Caleb Haney. Haney is a Midshipman at the Naval Academy, and the son of Fluco cross-country coach, Rose Brogan. Brogan served as the official time keeper for the event. The third place finisher was Fluco cross country and track runner Chris Markham. Haney finished the race in 18:14, while Markham came in at 19:15. On the women’s side, the first place finisher was Maggie McClain. She finished with a time of 25:39. McClain said after the race that she did not run competitively in high school or col- Darrell Baughan trumpets the beginning of the race. Photos by David Stemple. lege. However, she “just enjoys running to stay in shape.” One of her reasons for running in this race is that she is Matt Wright’s girlfriend. Matt is the son of race organizer Angell Husted and the brother of Timo Husted Wright, in whose memory the race is held. Second place in the female side of the race went to eleven year old Saige Haney, daughter of Rose Brogan. She finished in 26:42 a mere two seconds ahead of third place finisher, Andrea Grey. As has become traditional with this event, the start was preceded by a huge Circle of Love where all the participants, spectators and race officials and organizers join hands and form a prayer circle in memory of Timo Husted Wright who died in a tragic one-car accident, while driving from a cross country practice to his part-time job. As usual, the race was started by the trumpet of Darrell Baughan, who was Timo’s trumpet instructor. Baugham starts the race with a rendition of the William Tell overture. Just before the race start, a fire engine had to pull out from Pleasant Grove to answer a call. Angell Husted commented that the siren was “a sound I hate to hear” but, she further commented that the event was held each year to help fund the efforts of those who respond to emergency calls. This year, in addition to entry fees, raffle proceeds and usual sponsor donations, Angell Husted said that a new sponsor category was created with sponsors for: the race start, the one, two and three mile markers, and the finish line. Drs. Weiss Optometrists sponRace winner Matthew Barresi with sored the one mile marker, race organizer Angell Husted. RounTop Ltd. Partners the 16 | Fluvanna Review | June 23, 2011 two mile marker, and Fork Union Animal Clinic the three mile marker. The finish line was sponsored by Timo’s father’s Rotary Club, the Blue Ridge Mountain Rotary Club. This sponsorship was a surprise, in that Timo’s father did not learn that his club had taken on this sponsorship until the day of the race. Angell Husted also said that a number of this club’s members made individual contributions to the event, as well. The start was co-sponsored by a host of Fluvanna Chamber of Commerce member companies including: Angell’s Fitness and Dance, Fork Union Animal Clinic, State Farm agent Anna Murphy, Dogwood Café, Ashlawn Grille, National Filter Services, Papa Johns, Inklings Ink Screen Printers and Drs. Weiss Optometrists. See FluvannaReview.com for more photos and complete race results. Outdoorre Furnitu ! Galore Pub Sets • Rockers • Dining Sets • Swings • Gliders Garden Sets & much more Every type of Building for All Your Outdoor Needs! Over 500 Buildings on Display Sheds, workshops, Barns, Garages, Pool Houses, Gazebos, Car Ports, Animal Shelters, Kids Play Systems, Stables, Lawn & Garden Classic Garden Shed Gazebo We Aim to Please! Rent to Own! 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Today, the line formed in front of Cricket Baked goods for fresh bread as well as other sweet treats. Deirdre’s fudge had a table filled with fresh picked, sprayfree blueberries to eat with the chocolate. This is a way to support your local farmers and artisans. For many, happily, this is a part of their weekly ritual. For others, don’t forget us. We work hard to be there and look forward to seeing you all. Several vendors are also selling farm fresh eggs – most of the chickens are free range and the taste is so rich, you will never want grocery store eggs again. I know our chickens have us spoiled. At the Fluvanna Market. You can get all the best fresh vegetables, eggs, bread and treat and even berries. You can’t beat the taste. And while you are there, have a cup of lemonade and maybe some BBQ: then you can browse for gifts for yourself and others as well as plan your garden. 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Walk says, “Historian Shelby Foote God has reasons for following His tells of a soldier who was wounded at agenda and not ours. Maybe your the battle of Shiloh during the Amerpreferred timetable would cause you ican Civil War and was ordered to go some unforeseen problem that He to the rear. The fighting was fierce wants you to avoid. Trust God, and and within minutes he returned to He will see you through. his commanding officer. ‘Captain, Moses says something next that give me a gun!’ he shouted. ‘This makes little sense on the surface. “Affight ain’t got any rear!’” Sometimes ter you conquer a nation, burn their we find ourselves in spiritual battles idols. Don’t get trapped into wanting that haven’t got any rear. It seems the silver or gold on an idol. Even the like there’s no way out, like the devmetal on an idol is disgusting to the il’s got you surrounded on all sides, LORD, so destroy it. If you bring it and even though you’re wounded, home with you, both you and your you still have to fight. What do you house will be destroyed. Stay away do in times like that? from those disgusting idols (verses In Deuteronomy 7, God tells the Is25-26 CEV)!” raelites, through Moses, that they are You’d think the Israelites would be to be divine instruments of wrath, able to destroy their enemies’ idols destroying mighty nations that are by melting them down, keeping the guilty of heinous abominations like gold and silver — but God says to deidolatry, child sacrifice, and much stroy it. When God gives you victory more. But Israel is in for a hard fight. over some evil stronghold in your In verses 17-19 life, it’s easy to (CEV) Moses says, rationalize hang“You may be The battles you’re fighting today ing onto some thinking, ‘How small part of it. probably aren’t as violent as can we destroy “Let’s not throw the Israelites. Your wars may be the baby out with these nations? things like disease, difficult They are more the bath water,” powerful than you say. So you relationships, poverty, and we are.’ But stop finally quit those temptation. But that doesn’t worrying! Just cigarettes but remember what make your struggles any less real. still hang onto the LORD your that chewing toGod did to Egypt bacco. Or you and its king. You saw how the LORD get control of your tongue by kicking used his tremendous power to work your cussing habit, yet you continue great miracles and bring you out of to gossip about your neighbor. God Egypt. And he will again work mirwants you to get rid of it all, and let acles for you when you face these Him make you holy. enemies you fear so much.” You see, God wanted to do more The battles you’re fighting today than conquer the Promised Land. He probably aren’t as violent as the Iswanted to conquer people’s hearts. raelites. Your wars may be things In fact, if everyone who lived in the like disease, difficult relationships, Promised Land had let God conpoverty, and temptation. But that quer their hearts, there would have doesn’t make your struggles any less been no need for divine judgment. real. You can rest assured that the In the same way, God wants you to same God who fought Israel’s battles surrender your heart to Him and let for them also does wonders to resHim take the lead. Trust Him for the cue those who call on His Name. battles you fight every day. When In verse 22, (CEV) Moses says, “The He’s won the victory, let Him keep it LORD will force [the nations] out litby getting rid of those idols you’ve tle by little. He won’t let you get rid held onto for years. Say to the Lord, of them all at once — if he did, there “Conquer my heart!” Lay down your wouldn’t be enough people living in arms before Him, and then watch the land to keep down the number of the ironic thing He does. He will give wild animals.” When God intervenes you the victory. on your behalf, that doesn’t mean Greg Smith is the pastor of Antioch Baptist Church near Scottsville. You can email him at [email protected]. Check out his blog at revgregsmith.blogspot.com. Fluvanna golf at its best By Emil Colmenares Volunteers needed for tutoring The Youth Development Foundations’ Junior golf foundation is off to a great start with manageable classes the key. All Juniors and beginners are learning with a program that includes teaching at its finest. The learning processes are being readily absorbed and more fun is being enjoyed by all participants. The parents in attendance are also taking note of the lessons being given and are thereby refreshing their skills as well as becoming interested in the advantages of family participation. The program has much to offer and so far the weather has cooperated. Students that have shown talent are being given the opportunity to improve by playing the golf course. A few more of our volunteers are needed to provide tutoring and supervision of the program and any volunteer is most welcome. The opportunity is there for parents who are golfers to enhance their skills by participating in the program with their children. A fun time is there for all to enjoy. Progress is fun to watch and who knows who will be our next Phil Mickelson, or Ernie Els. The Member Guest golf tournament that was played last week was the finest in years. Cliff Altschull is to be congratulated for doing a great job. The format provided serious competition that involved all of the players and the winners barely won by half a point. This was competition at its finest and a great time was had by all. The weather cooperated and as the players were leaving they were greeted by a sudden storm that sent them off with a resounding boom, The winners were the team of Dwyer and Wolf and I’m sure they will be back to defend next year. Mark Marshall, our Pro has shown remarkable skills in creating and having interesting activities for all to enjoy and is encouraging new members to join us. Remember, all Fluvanna County residents are invited as well as those from other surrounding counties. I hope to be playing in the near future and miss the action every day. If there is a delay in playing, I’ll see you in the comics. – Dogwood Presents – Summer Special* 90 day contract for $45 a month for complete facility (pool included) New year contract receives 4 personal training sessions and 4 guest passes for friends & family * Offer valid through June 30, 2011 Youth Fitness Program Combo fitness class & pool time July 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 11:00-1:00 pm $50 per session for members $60 for non-members $15 for day pass Save Lives – Give Blood Blood Drive Wednesday June 29, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Open House July 9 • 8:30am – 3pm Friday, June 24th • 10 pm $5 Cash Cover at the Door ID REQUIRED FOR ENTRY 434-589-1155 WiFi 10 Centre Court South Boston Road (Rt. 600) Near Lake Monticello Fire Dept.& CVS Health Nutz does NOT charge an initiation fee FREE child care 109 Crofton Place, Palmyra 434-589-6100 June 23, 2011 | Fluvanna Review | 19 Friends of the library Central Virginia gardening By Bill Jones By Sunny Lenz Library staff feted “I cannot live without books” – Thomas Jefferson “The play’s the thing” – Shakespeare by hosting a brunch for them. Once again the excellent feast of quiches, casseroles and pastries was provided by the caterers Simply Southern and once again they outdid themselves. Everyone came away happy and full. There will be no meeting in July. The next meeting of the Friends will be on Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. at the library. Hope to see you at the library. On 1 June the Fluvanna Friends of the Library held their annual staff appreciation brunch. There was a large turnout and an unexpected pleasant surprise. The surprise occurred when Page Gifford, secretary of the Persimmon Tree Players presented Linda Waller, president of the Friends of the Library with a check. The check represented half of the proceeds from the Player’s opening night performance of their recent play “Everyone Loves Opal.” The Persimmon Tree Players is Fluvanna’s own little theatre group and they perform two plays each year. This year they chose to honor the Friends of the Library with this donation. The Friends are most grateful for their generosity. For many years these two organizations have been bringing culture and entertainment to the county and we are very fortunate to have them. The brunch honored our hard working and dedicated library staff. Our library continues to serve our community through its services, programs and bi-monthly showing of movies. Once a year the Friends like to Page Gifford presents a check to Linda Waller, show their appreciation the library’s president. Photo by Larry Rubendall. The serendipity of ditch weeds From mustard to aster, Virginia roadsides are decorated through the growing season by fabulous ditch weeds. As a gardener, I organize nature for the eye’s delight, planning for repeated showy displays down the perennial border, placing bright color near and far to enclose space or stretch the view. But it is hard to beat the beauty provided by the side of the road on a summer day. In March, Virginia bluebells can be seen near a stream while daffodils and star flowers, planted by some early settler have gone wild and line the roadsides. When May apples appear, it is time to search for morrels and the season has started. Dandelions and clover start the bees moving and by May, Scotch broom pops out, giving us a bright border and an indication of the waves of color to follow. As summer gets started in full force, chicory, yucca, daylilies and Queen Anne’s lace let us know that it is hard to produce a better garden display than the one offered by nature on a summer day. All over the country, ditch weeds are startling. In New England, loosestrife has invaded every ditch and though I know it is hard to remove and is replacing more subtle growth, the purple beacons are glorious none the less. In the deep South, trumpet vine and bull thistle blaze away while west of the Mississippi, bouncing bette lines the roads and sunflowers move their heads to follow the sun. Lupines, columbine and pinks adorn the mountain states and Indian paint brush brightens the days in the Northwest Everything under the sun blooms in California. Worldwide, ditches are full of flowers. In Ireland fuscia drip over the byways and montbretia lines the roadside. In Italy scarlet poppies and wild tulips are so common, people sail by smiling at the booming colors. Asia has calla lilies and rafflesia. Australia has cow kicks, cockies tongue and Queen of Sheba orchids! But you needn’t travel at all to see a bright, changing display as here in central Virginia we have beautiful flowers all season long just sitting at the side of the road. In June, Jimson weed, named after its discovery in Jamestown, climbs high. By July, black-eyed Susans are blooming and in August the full heat of summer brings out golden rod and iron weed with its 19,000 seeds/flower. Some plants are toxic, some used medicinally, and some are historic. Poke berry ink was used to write the Declaration of Independence and Civil War soldiers used it to write letters home. Yarrow, coreopsis, Oxeye daisy, white heath aster, Virginia pepperweed, hairy bittercress; these and other American natives led to a great spurt of plant collecting in the 1700’s. Many of today’s perennials were bred from these lowly beginnings. Asters give us the first hint of fall and bloom until first frost. Bittersweet carries on all the way to December. None of this is organized or arranged, none purchased or mulched. We garden to bring a little order into our surroundings but the serendipity of nature in the roadside ditch outshines us all. Sunny Lenz is a professional gardener and landscape painter working in and around central Virginia. One Virginia University relied on us to help construct this…. 3 showrooms + 9 plants + 65 years of business = Central Virginia’s best choice for concrete, masonry, and hardscape products. 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JAUNT Inc. is a regional transportation system providing service to the citizens of Albemarle, Buckingham, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, and Nelson counties. The sixty-four vehicle fleet carries the general public, agency clients, senior citizens and people with disabilities throughout Central Virginia. Organized in 1975, JAUNT maintains an exemplary record of safety, cost efficiency, and high quality service, and is recognized both statewide and nationally for its performance record. JAUNT is celebrating its 35th anniversary. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, June 26 • 1-4pm 437 South Keswick Drive $669,000 • MLS# 489853 Smith preaches at Grace and Glory Contributed by Irma Forger The Rev. C. Douglas Smith was the guest preacher at Grace and Glory Lutheran Church’s worship service on Sunday, June 12, delivering the message of Pentecost. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” – the Gospel of John 20:21-22. At the Christian Education hour prior to worship, Doug Smith, executive director of Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, talked animatedly about the work of the center. He said the Center’s name could as well be the “Multi-Faith Center...” for many faiths are represented, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Sikks, etc. The goal of the center is to educate people of faith on the needs of those most vulnerable among us, and how to address those needs through legislation, meeting with state legislators on particular pressing issues of the times. A recent issue has been exorbitant interest rates charged on payday loans, making those loans impossible to pay back for most desperate borrowers. The legislators are listening. Christian Education hour is Sundays at 9:15 – 10 a.m., followed by worship at 10:15 a.m. Grace and Glory has been worshiping at the Fluvanna County Middle School on Rt. 15, near Carysbrook. Plans for groundbreaking at the church property on Rt.53, opposite the Fluvanna County Library, are under way. The Rev. Ken Albright is pastor, (434) 531-3551; church office phone (434) 589-2217. Visit our website: www.graceandglory.org. Directions: From I64 take the Boyds tavern exit right on 616 south approx 2-3 miles, turn right into South Keswick home is on the left. Amazing Custom built five bedroom, four and a half bath home in sought after South Keswick features three master suites, two on the main floor one with a brick fireplace leading out to an enclosed deck overlooking the pool area, eat in kitchen w/ all new stainless steel appliances, slate flooring in the entranceway, hardwoods, custom stone fireplace in the family room and many more extras. 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Brown, Michael Buglia, Caleb* Carlson, John Carlton, Gabriel Carter, Tremain Chiovaro, Blake* Chisholm, Benjamin* Cognetti, Bryce Cohan, Harper* Craft, Amelia* Creasy, Caleb* Custer, William Alden Davis, Emory Dech, Jason* Dela Cruz, Olivia Dennis,Caleb DeVault, Ford Dillon, Wyatt Dixon, Ryan* Dunn, Jacob* Elliott, Kiara* Etchison, Seth* Fain, Mackenzie* Finley, Keera* Fraser, Corey* Good, Ashley Goodwin, Hailey Green, Sequoia Grubbs, Maddie Hackenberg, Drue Haislip, Madison Halpin, Samuel Hammons, Macie* Hamner, Addison Hamshar, Nate* Harris, Anna* Harry, Jackson Hart, Kieri Hartung, Ethan* Hendrick, Ashley Henning, Madeline Henning, Sophia* Henning, William Herns, Ma’Shayla Herring, Lindsey Hill, Malachi Hineline, Matthew Holtz, Bradley Houghtaling, Connor* Howard, Charles* Hughes, Devon Johnson, Darnell Jones, William Jonkman, Shae-Lynn Kent, Claire* Koczan, Leukas* Koontz,Caleb Kritzer, Caleb Lawson, Nicholas* Loving, Daja Lowe, Carson* Lucas, Brandon Lyons, Trey Manteris, Devin 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Wilson, Amina Winkle, Kaitlyn Wright, Mya Yancey, Ethan Zajac, Sam* Fourth grade Abernathy, Lindsay Algieri, Kyle Allbaugh, Ethan Anderson, Quinn Ashton, Taileek Baird, Tyler Bates, Diamond Bianco, Juliana* Bland, John* Bollinger, Roberto* Bond, Shauna Bossong, John Boyle, Jason Braxton, Desman Breeden, Austin* 22 | Fluvanna Review | June 23, 2011 Breeden, Hannah Bridges, Samantha* Brown, Morgan Bryant, Savanna Butler, Blair* Campbell, David Scott Campbell, Kayla Carney, Caleb* Chester, William Cochran, Harley Conneely, Colin Conner, Sadie Conti, Cyrus* Crothers, Sean Dillon, Kathleen* Dixon, Carter Donald, Hailey Dynski, Ryan Ellen, Kory* Farmer, Elizabeth Farruggio, Andrew* Flick, Cameron Floyd, Jacob Fontanilla, Maggie Garrison, Cassidy Glasgow, Yavin Goodson, Emily Goodwin, Gabby Green, Richard Haislip, Caroline Hamill, Justin* Hannan,Zeb Haseltine, Nicole* Haynes, Trinity Heide, Livi Herring, McKenzie Hoffman,Zachary* Hotz, Phoebe Jones, Rhett Kenney, Aubrey Kershner, John* Kline, 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Elizabeth Rowell, Monica Sam, Thomas Sampson, Dylan Scales, Caylor* Searcy, Abigail Shafer, Cathryne Shaheen,Candice Sheets, Andrew Shefski,Taylor* Shelden, Nick* Sherman, Abby* Shifflett, Madelyn Shifflett, Ricky Short, Allison Signoretti, David Silverman, Gage* Skeen,Cameron* Spitller, Sarah Staford, Madison* Stone, Melanie Strickland, Nathaniel Stutz, Jilian Symmers, Peyton Tawney, Mariah Taylor, Jacob* Thompson, Shydney Thornton, Yanesha* Tinsley, Jayda Vernon, Josh Vickers, Sierra* Waugh, Donovan* Wells, Sophia Wentz, Mallory* Wood, Jacob* Woodford, Jayda Wright, Andrew* Wright, Destiny The Point of Fork Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented two awards to graduating seniors at Fluvanna High School. Chapter Regent Betty Jane Holland presented an award certificate for second place winner of the Virginia Nursing Scholarship to Kacie Briel Granau who lives in Fork Union. She will receive a $1500 scholarship – payable to the Virginia University of her choice. She will attend Radford University. Kacie Briel Granau The second award was presented by Peggy Johnson, Good Citizen chairperson, to Joshua Maurice Carter who resides in Palmyra. Josh was highly recommended by the principal and faculty at the high school for outstanding character traits, leadership, patriotism and service in the community. He received a $100 bond, certificate and lapel pin from Point of Fork Chapter. 264 Turkeysag Trial # A, Palmyra Daily Hours: 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. (434) 589-5538 FRIDAY IS CHICKEN DAY! SAVE $1.00 when you purchase one Hot RotisserieStyle Chicken with your MVP Card. THURSDAY IS CAKE DAY! SAVE $2.00 when you purchase/ order a full sheet, 1/2 sheet or 1/4 sheet cake on Thursday. PARTY PLEASER PLATTER For convenience and quality, no one can beat Food Lion Party Platters. And the freshness is guaranteed! June 23, 2011 | Fluvanna Review | 23 28 swimmers achieve gold time standard Gold time swimmers: Gabby Tosi congratulated a Fry’s Spring Beach Club swimmer after winning her race. Photo by Margie Strickland Photography, www.margiestricklandphotography.com. By Coach Diana Bowen The Fluvanna Aquatic Sports Team (FAST) arrived in Charlottesville on Wednesday (June 15) to take on the Fry’s Spring Dolphins in the first meet of the 2011 Jefferson Swim League (JSL) season. This un-scored meet gives swimmers the opportunity to earn times and ribbons while practicing good sportsmanship. Swimming against Fry’s Spring is always a positive experience and the swimmers are both friendly and fast. FAST began the night with a pair of wins in the 9-10 boys and girls’ relays. Even more impressive than the wins, was the number of 7 and 8 year olds that swam up (competed one age group above their own) on both teams to compete in those relays. 7 year olds Ellie Miles and Allyson Lounsbury each swam a 50 yard breaststroke leg while Alexa John Hudock swam her first 50 yd. backstroke race. On the boys’ side, 8-year-old standouts Lamont Bullard (FSBC) and Hunter Strickland (FAST) each swam a 50 yard butterfly leg for their respective teams. Newcomer Sophie Denby took first place in the 6 + Under Girls 25 backstroke. FAST also had several swimmers achieve their first gold time standard in the JSL. The gold time standards are created for each individual race and are used by the JSL to designate the top swimmers in each event. Last night, FAST had 6 swimmers achieve their first gold time standard. Noah and Ben Klipp earned a gold time in 3 events each. Six and under swimmers Nate Klipp and Anthony Garono finished first and second in the 25 yard freestyle each earning their first gold time. Eight and under Owen Strickland earned his first gold time in his 25 yard breaststroke. Strickland just missed gold times in the 25 yard freestyle and 25 yard backstroke as well. Abby Harlow rounded out FAST’s new gold time swimmers with a win and a gold time in the 25 yard breaststroke. Overall, FAST had 28 swimmers achieve gold time standards in the first meet of the season. Nate Klipp 25 Free, 25 Back Anthony Garono 25 Free Noah Klipp 50 Free, 50 Fly, 100 Free Gabby Tosi 50 Free, 50 Fly, 50 Back Ana Kuzemka 50 Free, 50 Breast Alexa Owen 50 Free, 50 Fly, 50 Breast Alex Scalzo 50 Free, 100 Free Austen Billingsley 50 Free, 50 Fly, 50 Breast Lauren Cabrera 50 Free, 50 Fly Chelsea Tomko 50 Free, 50 Breast Hunter Strickland 25 Fly, 50 Free Abby Harlow 25 Fly Sam Hagan 50 Fly, 50 Back, 50 Breast Ben Klipp 50 Fly, 50 Breast, 100 Free Michael Difazio 50 Fly, 50 Back, 100 Free Maddy Kline 50 Fly Kayla Corredera-Wells 50 Fly Riley Scalzo 50 Fly, 100 Free Gina Tosi 50 Fly Emma Difazio 50 Back Sophie Kershner 50 Back Nick Switzer 50 Back, 50 Breast Maddy Kline 50 Back Zach Switzer 50 Back Owen Strickland 25 Breast Olivia Strickland 50 Breast Claire Booz 50 Breast Annabelle Harlowe 50 Breast Oakland School’s first reunion a big success – Oakland School opened its doors to students in 1950. Located on tranquil 450 acres in Fluvanna County, Oakland is a boarding and day school serving children with dyslexia, learning disabilities, or organizational and study skill difficulties. On June 11, alumni from across the country met for the firstever reunion. Former students and staff came from as far away as New Mexico and Florida to visit with old classmates and teachers and tour classrooms, dorms and the horse barn. Guests shared many happy memories and gave testimonials on the life-changing experience they had at Oakland. The next reunion date has already been set for May, 2014. Buy Local ~ Eat Fresh Fluvanna Farmers Market at Pleasant Grove, Rt. 53 ~ Every Tuesday ~ 2-6 p.m. Tomatoes • Beans Ra Eggs ~ Meat ~ Crafts ~ Food Vendors Breads ~ Bedding Plants Free in or Shine Vendors can request an application by contacting [email protected] Wee Rafflkly e May Sept 24 | Fluvanna Review | June 23, 2011 Come TRY a FREE Class w w w . w a z a t r a i n i n g c e n t e r. c o m For information call: 434-589-1304 Zion Crossroads Area in the Starlite Industrial Park 31C Conestoga Way, Troy, VA. (Off Rt.15, South of Rt. 250) •Lil’ Dragons Karate-ages 3-7 •Youth and Adult Karate •Women’s Karate Fitness •Martial Arts Weapons •Home School Karate Fitness •Submission Wrestling/Jiu Jitsu •Private Lessons •MMA Conditioning •Open Mat/Floor Times •Personal Training Rivanna Resort and Golf Club hosts FUMA Celebrity Golf Classic By Duncan Nixon Correspondent Some of America’s greatest sports stars showed up at the Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA) Hall of Fame Celebrity Golf Classic held on Friday (June 17) at the Rivanna Resort and Golf Club in Palmyra. The beneficiary of the event was the William A. Blair Postgraduate Scholarship Fund. Eighteen foursomes teed up in this event, which was a straight forward captain’s choice competi- tion. A number of former professional football players were on hand. Former St. Louis Cardinal and University of Virginia football coach Sonny Randle was on the team that finished second in the event. Also on competing were: former Buffalo Bill defensive lineman Ron McDole and ex-UVA and pro linebacker Merrill Robertson. The winning team in this competition was: George Turner, Curtis Hathaway, Bill Price and Kent Carter. They shot 57. Second place went to the team of: Jim Kite, Sonny Randle, Brian Vincel and Team of Will Cobb, Neil Stout, Jerry Trenkelbach and Drew Perkins eagled #10. Former pro football player Merrill Robertson and teammates Ben Paris, Butch Jefferson and D.J. Bell. Photos by Duncan Nixon. Tee Miller. They were a shot off the pace at 58. The third place team was another shot back at 59. This team consisted of Stevenson Clark, Chris Heath, Grant Hayes and Ed Haislip. Rivanna Director of Golf Daryl Daughtrey was pleased that the event was able to be completed, as he had to call the competitors off the course once due to thunder storms and nearly had to do the same a second time, as storms wandered through the area all afternoon. 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They provide some of the clues that help the teens unravel a mystery spanning over 100 years and uncover an amazing archeological discovery. The suspense comes to a head as the spying teens summer adventure on Lake Bonita winds up with a nighttime sojourn in their kayak that leads them to a curious discovery. We asked Zimmerman a few questions about the book. What makes this book different from the first? I worked very hard to improve my writing in the second book so that the story moves faster and flows better. I do not want the reader to be distracted by awkward or unclear sentences. I used an editing service (thank you Laurie Jensen from the Details Company!) which proved to be a wise decision. What was your inspiration for this book? My goal is to encourage positive thought and action in young adults through storytelling. Purchase Talking Waters at www.patchespublishing.com or the Palmyra Country Store Where do you get your ideas for characters, plot, places, etc. used in the book? I am inspired by our beautiful surroundings in central Virginia and my ideas usually take shape while I am walking my dog, Fred. I start out with a concept that I find interesting and build on it. Most of my ideas have roots in the real world - I just use my imagination to twist things around to make them more interesting for a story. I like to have several plot lines going on at once and I try to bring them together through the course of the book. My characters are my friends, so they are with me wherever I go. I enjoy putting them in different situations. What were some of the drawbacks to writing this book? I think the challenges I have with my writing are universal, and not specific to any book. It is sometimes hard to get started, hard to stay motivated, hard to pay attention to detail and hard to edit material you have read over and over. Author Jane Zimmerman with Patch and Kayla. What were some of the highlights during writing of this book? It is exciting and extremely gratifying to see an idea come to life in writing. When I take images and feelings from my mind’s eye and capture them in words, I am creating something for others to share. That is a great feeling. When young readers tell me how much they enjoy my books and ask me when I’m writing the next one, it is all worthwhile. This is this self-published by you? Yes. I have become a real advocate of self-publishing, and I could talk about it for hours. The only draw-back for me is that I do not have much time to market my books. Where can those interested in purchasing the book find it? My books are available at the Palmyra Country Store and on my website www.patchespublishing.com (email me at [email protected].) They are also available online at all the major booksellers (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, etc...) and in digital format for Kindle and Nook. Are you working on another book, creating a series with these characters? Yes, Talking Italian. Same characters. I was fortunate enough to travel to Italy with my niece this spring, and I want to take advantage of the experience while the details are still fresh in my mind. Anything you would like to add? I am surprised and pleased by the passion I have developed for writing. Completing a novel is a tremendous amount of work, but if my books have a positive influence on one person, it is all worthwhile. The greatest compliment I received for my writing actually came from an adult who told me that I inspired her to start reading for the first time in her life. When I heard that, I knew I had to keep writing. If you see news happening, contact us 434-207-0224 or [email protected] or go to fluvannareview.com and click contact For daily news alerts, “LIKE” us on Facebook 28 | Fluvanna Review | June 23, 2011 Fluvanna happenings Food pantry Families in need of food can pick up food at MACAA’s Fluvanna Outreach Office located at Carysbrook Complex on Thursday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants must sign in with name, address and number in household. Sponsored by the Fluvanna Christian Service Society. Kents Store ARC dance The ARC dance will be held Friday, June 24 from 8 to 11 p.m. with music provided by the Ronnie Johnson Band. 434-589-5548. Shiloh yard sale Shiloh Baptist Church will hold a yard and bake sale in the parking lot of Cuppa Joe’s on Saturday June 25 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cuppa Joe’s is located 1½ miles south of Palmyra Village on Rt. 15. Its weekend hours are normally from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. but will be open from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the event. Grace and Glory yard sale The youth group of Grace and Glory will hold a yard and bake sale on June 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 96 Garden Lane, behind the garden center on Rt. 53. Proceeds will go toward the youth who are planning a return trip in 2012 to the ELCA National Youth Gathering to continue to help rebuild New Orleans. Byrd Chapel Bible school Byrd Chapel United Methodist Church at Kents Store will hold a beach party themed Vacation Bible School on Saturday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register by calling 591-1310, 5910005 or the day of the event. Just Us Just Us will be performing June 25 at 7 p.m. and Sunday June 26 at 4 p.m. at Palmyra United Methodist Church, 258 Palmyra Way, across from the old court house. 434-589-1700. Blood drive Health Nutz Fitness and Aquatic Center is sponsoring a Virginia Blood Services blood drive on June 29 from 2 to 7 p.m. Contact Sharon Wolford at 589-6100. Zion Methodist Bible school Zion United Methodist Church in Troy invites children in preschool to rising fifth graders to get cookin’ at Shake It Up Café: Where Kids Carry Out God’s Recipe Vacation Bible School. A kick-off event on will be on Sunday, July 17 at 5:30 featuring a bounce house, obstacle course, games, and a dunk tank. VBS is Monday, July 18 through Thursday, July 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Free dinner is provided each night. 434-589-1665 or email Hillary at [email protected], or visit zionumcva.org. Old Farm Day The Fluvanna Historical Society’s Old Farm Day event will be held Saturday, October 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pleasant Grove on Rt. 53. Admission is $5 and children 12 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. The deadline for space reservations for artists, businesses, crafters, churches and community groups is September 1. Space is limited. For a space reservation form, visit www.oldfarmday.org or call 434-589-9405 and leave a name and address for forms to be mailed. Send your Fluvanna happenings to [email protected] Bike rodeo Boy Scout Troop 138 will sponsor a bike rodeo on Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit Boy Scouts in Joplin, Missouri, who have lost everything in the tornadoes. Come learn the basic rules of the road, the right helmet fit, and go through a simulated road course to try out your cycling skills. Ideal for elementary and middle school kids. $5 donation requested. At Saints Peter & Paul Church, 4309 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Palmyra. Certificates and sno-cones for participants. Spotlight on Fluvanna’s churches Bybee’s Road Bible school Bybee’s Road Baptist Church will hold its Vacation Bible School July 10 - 14 from 6:30 - 8:45 p.m. The theme is “Finding Hope: A Field Trip of Faith.” There will be a family cookout to start the event on Sunday, July 10 at 5 p.m. Palmyra Jehovah’s Witnesses Address: 2216 Central Plains Road, Palmyra Membership: 72 Hours of services: Open public meetings on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. Additional activities: public preaching and teaching, personal Bible studies with individuals in their homes, Bible study for women in the Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women. Scouts donate blankets: Local Cub Scout Pack 138, chartered to the Knights of Columbus of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, met Friday (June 17) to make fleece blankets to assist UnderCover (undercover@takesalltypes. com), an organization working to meet the ongoing need of blankets at the Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents in Staunton. The Pack made and collected 50 new blankets to donate to this children’s hospital. After the service project, the Pack kicked off its summer program with an ice cream social. Contributed by David S. Seal, committee chair. History: Like 76% of Americans, Jehovah’s Witnesses are Christians and believe that Christ died for the salvation of mankind. However, unlike most Christian denominations in our culture, they do not celebrate holidays that have non-Christian religious A young man conducts origins or those that promote nationalism. a Bible study. Jehovah’s Witnesses also have no clergy; all baptized members are ordained ministers and are organized into congregations of up to 200 members where a body of elders supervises each congregation. They are a politically neutral denomination, and refuse to participate in politics. Still, they believe the Bible commands Christians to obey the law, pay taxes and show honor to government officials as well as do good work in the community. The Palmyra congregation was formed on May 1, 1993 when members – who are called “publishers” – from several nearby congregations were organized to become the nucleus of the congregation. They originally met in a rented facility on the upper floor of the Village Station building in Palmyra. In August of 2002, they completed the construction of the current Kingdom Hall near Central Elementary School. For more information go to http://www.jw-media.org/. – Compiled by Kristin Sancken. Sketch by Joseph G. Garber ([email protected]) based on a photo by David Stemple. June 23, 2011 | Fluvanna Review | 29 We Can Help Sell Your Stuff! T o p l ace y o u r a d $5 Classified: per Week for Two Weeks For $10 your ad will appear for two weeks on FluvannaReview.com (with FREE PHOTO) and in the next two printed issues of the Fluvanna Review autos autos 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING: Dark Gray Convertible, Automatic, 2.7L Engine, V6, tires like new, gray suede/leather interior, AM/FM CD, Cruise Control. 62,000 miles. $6,250. Call 434-589-1206. services Services CERTIFIED INTERIOR DECORATOR, Dianna Campagna. Need home decorating & remodeling ideas? Dianna can help you create a space to enjoy on any budget. 15 years of experience. Call Blue Ridge Building Supply & Home Center at 434-589-2877. CHILDCARE near Lake Monticello: I have immediate openings in my home care. I have a fenced in yard with play area in the front. I have 25+ years experience. Call 434-984-2421 or email [email protected]. DOG SITTING in our home. Taking a trip? The family dog can’t go? Leave your pet with us. We will care for it like it is our own. Call Christy at 434-589-6356 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. HOUSE CLEANING: “Mary’s Mop ‘N Glow” – mature, honest, dependable woman looking for a few local homes to clean on a regular basis. Your satisfaction will be my personal priority. Call 434-286-3053. PRISTINE CLEAN: Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or as needed. Insured and bonded. Free estimates. Local references. Locally owned and operated. Call Peggy at 434-962-2762. forFor sale sale 1990 SUN BIRD: 16-foot, V-hull, 48 HP with trailer. $800.00 Call 434-589-1422. 3 0 wo r ds o r l ess 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. CAMP FRIENDSHIP SPECIAL OFFER to FLUVANNA RESIDENTS THIS SUMMER: 50%* Discount! Camp Friendship will honor a 50% discount off residential summer tuition for all Fluvanna county families. *Limited Camperships. For more information e-mail: [email protected] or call 434-589-5880. DRIVEWAY STONE: 9-ton Slate Crush Run $150, Stone $200 (Average). Includes delivery and spread. Call 434420-2002. FATHER’S DAY GIFT BASKETS: Surprise him with a gift that captures his special interests and hobbies! Beautifully designed themed gift baskets for every occasion. Delivery to all 50 states and Canada. See our wide variety of baskets at www.dolcevitabaskets.com Online Photo FURNITURE: Blue plaid recliner sofa, blue sleeper chair-and-a-half with storage ottoman. Great for rec room, basement, college student. $125 each. Call 434-589-6384. INDIAN WAR 45-70 RIFLE: Springfield Model 1886 breech loading and in fine collector quality condition. Inspector marks deeply stamped in stock. REENACTORS CIVIL WAR FROCK COAT AND VEST with Sgt Stripes, Large size. Call 434-591-0884. MASSANUTTEN TIMESHARE: 15K. Maintenance fees for 2011 already paid. 434-962-2839 MODULAR HOMES: Why pay more? We will beat any modular pricing! Deal direct with the owner. Phone 434-392-2211 or web www.haleyshomesinc.com NORDICTRACK TREADMILL: COMMERCIAL 1500 treadmill, used only 7 or 8 times and is just like new. I do have treadmill manual, and I also believe it folds up. $375.00. Call 434-591-0884. PUBLIC HEARING OR pHONE: Contact Diane @ 434-207-0221 e-mail: Contact Diane at [email protected] FAX: 434-589-1704, attention Diane Payment: In advance. We accept: Visa, Master Card, Discover, checks and cash. SANDS PC: Come to SandS PC for all your Tech problems, installation hassles, upgrades, virus removals and more! June special is a domain name registered, unlimited email accounts and a home page for $150 for the year. www.sandspc.com, [email protected], 434-589-1272. SLEEP NUMBER BED: XL Twin, mattress, base, legs, mattress pad, temperature control layer, sheets. New, in unopened boxes. Original cost $1050. Asking $800. Call 434-589-6557. for rent For rent agent, can make this a reality. Jay Hurdle, Associate Broker, RE/MAX Assured Properties, 434-906-3100. Toll Free 866548-7353, [email protected] wanted Wanted FSPCA SPONSORS NEEDED for our “Pet of the Week” ad in the Fluvanna Review. Your name and/or business name will be printed in the ad as sponsor. Call Diane at the Fluvanna Review, 434-5911000, Ext 21. Yard sale yard sale OFFICES FOR RENT starting at $200 in Crofton Plaza. Call Jo Ann Sears, First Virginia Homes, for information at 434960-5121. RENTERS: Don’t rent when you can own! Large inventory, great values, tax benefits! Good credit, and a buyer’s HUGE COMMUNITY YARD SALE: Saturday, June 25, 8am. Oliver Ridge Subdivision off Oliver Creek Road, Troy. Clothes, green and blue iPods, household items, furniture, toys, books, CDs, DVDs, 2 vehicles, and more. 540-8608885 for details. Property transfers Property transfer deeds are provided by the Fluvanna County Circuit Court. 05/06/11 •Legg, Bryce C. to Gardiner, Bryan R. and Victoria; 848 Jefferson Drive; Lot 167, Phase I, Ashland Lake Monticello; $135,000. •Callaghan, Wiliam E. Jr. Trustee to Widmer, Wilber and Jan Narciso; 426 Lanier Lane, Winter Haven, FL 33884; Lot 10, 11.387 Acres, Beechwood Subdivision, $262,000. 05/09/11 •White, Samuel I, PC TR to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.; 5000 Plano Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010; 2 Acres; $176.200. •White, Samuel I PC Sub TR to Wells Fargo Bank National; 5151 Corporate Drive, Troy, MI 48098; 7 Acres; Deed to foreclose. •McGhee, William W. and Ella B. to Vanentine Development, LLC; 2055 Valpark Drive, Oilville, VA 23129; 54.291 Acres Columbia Mag. Dist/; $86,865.60. 05/12/11 •Gentry, Elsie L. to Vatn, LLC; PO Box 35, Afton, VA 22920; Parcel One: 1.839 Acres, Parcel Two: 0.974 Acres, $39,183.47. • Hughes, Barbara M. to Own, Sandra M.; PO Box 799, Nellysford, VA 22958; 1/4 Interet in 1 Acre, Fork Union Mag. Dist.; $27,250. •Keen, Cecil B & Diane G. to Fontanilla, Shannon & Christine; 1186 Broken Island Road; 2.47 Acres, Lot 17, Phase 3 Broken Island; $550,000. 05/13/11 •Tooley, Rhonda to Greene, Keith Layne, Jr. 10 Riverwood Court; lot 91, Phase 7, Lake Monticello; $97,507. •McLeod, Robert M. & Deborah D. to Pharr, W. Shaun & Kjaer, Annette; 7313 Blair Road NW, Washington, DC 20012; Lot 183, Phase 6, Lake Monticello; $180,000. •Davis, Jason E. & Kristen L. to Creasy, Mary Elizabeth; 2 Bolling Circle; Lot 34, Phase 2, Lake Monticello, $137,100. PUBLIC HEARING FLUVANNA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-1427 on Wednesday, July 06, 2011, at 2:00 p.m., in the Circuit Court Room at the Fluvanna County Courts Building in Palmyra, Virginia on the following: The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing pursuant to Section 15.2-1500 and -1508 of the Code of Virginia, on Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Circuit Courtroom of the Fluvanna Courts Building in Palmyra, Virginia in order to receive public input on the following: To receive comments on the proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 2, Article 2 of the Fluvanna County Code in Chapter 2, Article 2, Sections 2-2-3, 2-2-4, and 2-2-6 concerning reapportionment of election districts; creation of certain new districts; and the establishment of certain new precincts. The full text of the Ordinance is on file in the County Administrator’s office and may be reviewed during regular work hours. The public is invited to attend the public hearing. The phone number of the County Administrator’s office is 434-591-1910. The full text of the Ordinance is on file in the County Administrator’s Office and the Fluvanna County Public Library and may be reviewed during regular work hours. The public is invited to attend. 30 | Fluvanna Review | June 23, 2011 To receive comments on the proposed ordinance to authorize the payment of monetary bonuses to County officers and employees. Any parties wishing to be heard are requested to attend the public hearing. It is the County’s intent to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Should you need special accommodations, please contact the County Administrator’s Office at the number listed above prior to July 6th, 2011. Authorized by Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors Executive Assistant, Full-time Fluvanna County Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the position of Executive Assistant, reporting to the President. Provides administrative support to the Chamber of Commerce and its various committees, including correspondence, website management, maintaining membership records, compiling reports and answering telephones. Receives general direction from the President, but works independently to meet deadlines in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Requires considerable judgment and initiative in resolving issues, identifying and carrying out work responsibilities. Position Requirements: • • • • • • • • • High school degree or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred. At least 3 years progressively responsible experience in coordinating projects in a complex organizational environment. Ability to compose reports/communications that are concise and free from grammatical, spelling and syntax errors. Ability to coordinate multiple projects. The ability to use time management skills and independent judgment is mandatory. Strong customer service and communication skills. Expertise with a variety of word processing, spreadsheets, graphics and presentation software; database systems and project management software as well as website skills. Prior supervisory experience desired. A valid Virginia State Driver’s license required. Good interpersonal skills. The full job description can be viewed on the Chamber’s website at www.fluvannachamber.org. Submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Executive Assistant, P.O. Box 140, Palmyra, VA 22963. This Week’s Pet Raina is a German Shepard/Labrador Retriever mix. She is a very striking looking girl. She is a bit independent, but would really warm up to that special someone. Her beautiful silky black fur is so soft - and her expression is so regal. She will definitely be the center of attention when you take her for walks. Come meet our refined lady Raina today! Fluvanna SPCA, 5239 Union Mills Road Troy, VA (434) 591-0123. Raina S ponsored by the F ork U nion A nimal C linic Certified Nursing Assistants (All Shifts) Envoy at the Village 60 Bed Nursing Facility • LTC experience • State certified nursing Assistant • Passionate about patient care • Committed to providing superior care If you are looking for an opportunity where you will make a difference Apply to: Envoycare.com Or Stop by: 4238 James Madison HWY Fork Union, VA 23055 434-842-2916 434-842-5100 fax EOE/SF/DF Envoy at The Village Saturday, June 25, 2011, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 1-4 p.m. Monday Bargains! 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Only one sale this weekend! 1708 Kenwood Lane Charlottesville, VA. 22901 Directions: 250 Bypass to Park St. Exit toward Rio Rd.; left on Melbourne; left on Kenwood Lane; house on left. Great furniture including Restoration Hardware large chest of drawers & dresser, two office desks, torchiere, “Vietri” Italian pottery Royal Doulton “Lexington” china, comfy sofa, cherry end table & coffee table, leather chair w/ottoman, large HP printer, treadmill, 50-bottle+ wine cooler, chest freezer, ladder, rugs, Maytag washer & dryer, collectibles & more! (Beverly is finishing her move to Ivy; Joan is conducting the sale. (See you next weekend!) Joan Legallo 434-882-4676 Beverly Smith • 434-960-4865 www.estatesalesunlimited.net Fluvanna Ruritan 7 th Annual Yard Sale Saturday • June 25 • 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Here is your ad proof. Please let m if you want changes or not. (591-1 3456 James Madison Hwy, Fork Union Fluvanna Review 06 Advertisements designed by the Fluvanna R reproduced without permission by the Proceeds go to schools for awards/scholarships to deserving students and to various community needs Contact Tammy Grigg, 589-5558 June 23, 2011 | Fluvanna Review | 31 Century 21 Agents ® Smarter. Bolder. Faster. Reason #14 to put the power of Century 21 behind you: Call and find out how we feature homes on Trulia! 135 Tulip Drive 151 Kestrel Lane 4 Mesquite Place Active Adult Community Five Minutes to I64 Walk to Beach 3 Parade of Homes winner, designer kitchen Near Zions Crossroads, spacious master suite, 10 plus acres Fenced back yard, shed Open House Sunday 1-4 $324,900 Tom Morace 434-962-1625 Morace@ sprintmail.com Keith Smith 434-531-0795 Keith.Smith@ Century21.com Kyle Miller 434-981-0799 Kyle.MillerC21@ yahoo.com Jen Sample 434-989-9246 JenSample@ Century21.com Larry A. 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