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Award Winning Newspaper 2 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | February 4, 2016 To advertise email: sales@fl uvannareview.com To advertise call: 434.207.0222 February 4, 2016 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 3 complete…” “Every plan has modifications to it de- Understanding Bernie “Tier 3: The permittee shall submit to pending on conditions on the ground. It’s remarkable how the pundits in the DEQ… by January 1, 2023 written con- West or north (of the Columbia CPA) Washington bubble together with the es- firmation that capital improvements are doesn’t mean it can’t be in the Columbia tablishment media still fail to understand complete…” Community Planning Area.” what Bernie Sanders is talking about. Capital improvements, says DEQ, “shall Does that make sense to you? Is our They continue to make comments like include infrastructure such as pipelines, contract merely a plan? Bernie can’t win or that he’d never be water treatment plants and associated Louisa County and the two water au- able to get his issues through Congress. Permit question storage facilities.” Fluvanna also requires a thorities filed suits against Fluvanna con- Their heads are wrapped around politics sewage treatment plant and an outfall – and, tending that we breached our contract by as usual. His numbers already show that At the Jan. 20 public hearing, I pointed as Nichols stated at the public hearing, “A withholding permits for the pipeline route he can win. And as far as getting through out that the Department of Environmental sewage plant is an expensive proposition.” they preferred. It is that very route that Congress, Bernie talks of using masses of Quality (DEQ) water permit compels Fluvan- Sure, Fluvanna could beg more time in flouted the requirement that it must run citizens to put pressure on those in office na to build a lot of costly infrastructure in a meeting DEQ’s mandates, but there are west or north of the Columbia CPA, the to bring about the change that will make short time. The permit says Fluvanna must: consequences – the risk of forfeiting some contract covenant that Nichols claimed is our government truly reflect the voices • Complete water infrastructure at Zion of Fluvanna’s precious water allocation. meaningless. Whose side is he on? of the American people. Certainly history Crossroads by January 2018, and The permit stipulates, “Any such request The contract was signed more than two has proven that it takes mass movements • Have capital improvements ready to will require a modification of the permit… years ago. If the parties could not abide by to make things happen. It took thousands serve Palmyra, Fork Union and Co- to adjust the withdrawal volumes for a par- its terms, they had time to amend it. They of Americans putting pressure on Con- lumbia with treated water and sewage ticular Tier.” In other words, use it or lose it. didn’t. Did Nichols read the contract? gress in the Civil Rights Movement, the by January 2023. Even if Fluvanna gained a couple years’ Did the Fluvanna County attorney? What women’s movement and the gay rights In the last Fluvanna Review, County Ad- leeway, that’s still major infrastructure in a about the engineering firm that billed movement. This is how democracy works. ministrator Steve Nichols called my com- hurry. And then we’ll face the choice of re- handsomely to design a pipeline that did It was with great sadness that, with the ments “incorrect.” He brushed off permit linquishing some of Fluvanna’s hard-won not conform to contract specifications? tremendous number of supporters in deadlines: “If conditions call for it, that water or spending big bucks to keep it. As it stands, Fluvanna granted special social media and other areas, Obama as may be what we do, but if they don’t, we – Elizabeth Franklin, Kents Store use permits for a pipeline route that president did not use them. Shortly after may not.” should never have been approved. Even his election he allowed Organizing for America to simply disband. That will not So is DEQ’s permit just a wink-wink Contract a plan? after the discrepancy was pointed out happen with Bernie. document or does the plain language of The interjurisdictional agreement during a public hearing, supervisors dis- Bernie’s opponent is an echo of past - the permit actually mean what it says? between Fluvanna County, Louisa County counted it. The parties could amend the been there done that politics- and outdat- I urge you to read pages 6-7 of the and two water authorities doesn’t mean agreement now, but that won’t change the permit on the county website. what it says, according to Fluvanna Admin- ed and ineffective. More than that, while fact that they disregarded requirements of most Americans yearn for a government Page 6 specifies three “tiers” of water istrator Steve Nichols. Did anyone explain a pact they all agreed to in 2013. withdrawals and the areas to receive that that to Louisa officials before they filed that works by cooperation and compro- If the landowners whose property rights mise, there is no way that she can bring water. Tier 1 includes Zion Crossroads. massive lawsuits to enforce that agreement? will be seized for the pipeline can afford to that about. Republicans hate her more than Tier 2 is all Louisa. Tier 3 includes “Fork According to Nichols, a covenant within fight eminent domain in court, it will be they hate Obama and for a longer period of Union, Columbia and Palmyra…” the agreement – two covenants, actually interesting to note whether the Interjuris- time. No way will they work with her. What Page 7 sets deadlines to have infrastruc- – specifying that the James River pipeline dictional agreement covenants restricting we have in Washington now will look like a ture in place: must run west or north of the Columbia the pipeline route are deemed meaning- petty quarrel compared to what it would be “Tier 1: The permittee shall submit to Community Planning Area (CPA) doesn’t less. A strict judge could throw out the if she were to be elected. DEQ… by January 1, 2018 written confir- really mean that. As reported in the Flu- entire project. We’ll have to wait and see. –Patricia Charney, Palmyra mation that capital improvements… are vanna Review, here’s what Nichols said: – Dennis Holder, Kents Store Authorized Shipping Center rivate PPrivate Every Other WednesdayGet a MMailboxailbox Come by and See WhichSouvenir Guest Brewery Glass has Large Scale RRentalsentals Taken Over the Taps. 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To advertise call: 434.207.0222 February 4, 2016 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 5 Third Lawsuits will Thursday be dropped at The Lodge at Old Trail BY CHRISTINA DIMEO, CORRESPONDENT The two lawsuits that helped propel firmed the widespread assumption that the James River water project toward ap- the lawsuits were what prompted supervi- proval will be dropped. sors to bring the permits back for a second FEBRUARY 2:00 pm* “We got what we wanted,” said Mike vote that night. They passed unanimously 18 Lockaby, Louisa County attorney for the Chairman Mike Sheridan was absent. James River water project. “A judge hasn’t “To actually dismiss the case I need to entered an order yet, but I think we can all discuss with my client,” said Lockaby, 5th Annual Definitive safely say that the lawsuits are over.” “but yes, we’re in the midst of going Downsizing Workshop On Dec. 30 Louisa County and its through that process. A judge hasn’t supervisors filed suit against Fluvan- entered an order yet, but as far as Loui- We are excited to present the 5th Annual Definitive na County and its supervisors for $40 sa’s concerned, we’re done.” Downsizing Workshop. Join us as local experts will million based upon Fluvanna’s Dec. 2 The project will pull water from the be on hand to advise you on how to: Understand denial of permits for the James River James River and pipe in northeast through the spring real estate market; Prepare your home water project. On Dec. 31 Louisa County Fluvanna to Louisa, then on to Zion Cross- for sale; Downsize and dispose of unwanted things; and its supervisors were joined by the roads. Louisa has promised to have 400,000 Louisa County Water Authority and gallons of treated water to Zion Crossroads Stage your home; Work with an auction house; James River Water Authority in a second for Fluvanna’s use by the end of 2018. and Hire the right moving company. This is one of suit chiefly concerned with whether Flu- “We’re very pleased that, despite this the most popular Third Thursday’s of the year. You vanna should have required the permits hiccup, Louisa and Fluvanna are working won’t want to miss it. in the first place. together again as we have for many Make your reservation early. On Jan. 20 Supervisor Tony O’Brien con- years,” Lockaby said. RSVP to 434.823.9100 or [email protected] *Please note the special time Crash corridor studied for possible 330 Claremont Lane, Crozet, Virginia 22932 | www.lodgeatoldtrail.com improvements INDEPENDENT LIVING • ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE BY CHRISTINA DIMEO, CORRESPONDENT A dangerous stretch of road that has engineering section asking that they seen more than its share of car crashes perform a safety review of the corridor will be studied by the Virginia Department between Abby Road and Rt. 618, and Instant Spruce up... of Transportation (VDOT) in the hopes that specifically concentrate on the series of safety improvements can be made. curves where most of the accidents have De s i g n Turn Drab to Fab Last year there were 10 or 11 accidents taken place,” said Glass. on the stretch of Rt. 600 between Broken Glass noted that the road’s speed limit Island and Lake Monticello’s Riverside of 45 miles per hour is “already reduced.” We work with your Gate, said Sheriff Eric Hess. “Around He declined to predict what safety im- early December there was a group of five provements VDOT may recommend. CChickshicks existing furnishings or so,” he said, including a fatality. “They may suggest adding extra “Everybody’s concerned with that area,” asphalt along the roadway on both sides and transform said Hess. “There’s really not much differ- to give a little more of a lift to the road, or ence between those curves and some of adding rumble strips,” said Hess. “Then it Interior Design your space to the other curves around the county, but will come down to whether there is any Staging • Move-ins there must be other contributing factors.” money for fixing it up.” FAB, FAST! 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SALE DATES FEBRUARY 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 proposed sentence of 39 years 6 months To advertise call: 434.207.0222 February 4, 2016 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 7 County image Can’t Beat This Spread Supervisors hash out Supervisors mulled over how to dem- Odds are great you onstrate to a hypothetical person in a + “20-second elevator conversation” that can feed your party (1-100 ) Fluvanna’s relatively high tax rate actual- Visit our facebook page to view ideas for 2016 ly equates to a medium-sized real estate & print our NEW Events menu @ tax bill. https://www.facebook.com/ME2ShopRt53/ BY CHRISTINA DIMEO, CORRESPONDENT “The [tax rate] number does matter,” www.me2shop.net said Nichols, because while he said he or at our website Holed up in the Fluvanna Community Treasurer can convince someone in a “rational Fresh in-store made from scratch! Center on a sunny Saturday (Jan. 30), the Supervisors decided they want to conversation” that living in Fluvanna is Pre-Order TODAY! Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors hear more often from Treasurer Linda a good value, in a short conversation he and 12 staff members hashed out ideas On Rt. 53 Lenherr about how the county’s invest- “can’t get some people over that hump.” 5 min. East of Jefferson’s Monticello for the new year. 5 min. West of Lake Monticello ments are faring. State code requires Supervisors discussed how to put out that message to residents, including po- Monday-Friday 6AM-6PM Credit cards a monthly report from the treasurer, AM-5PM tential new residents and realtors. Saturday 8 Pushing county offices to accept credit Nichols noted. Supervisors considered Sunday - Closed asking for a monthly written report and 434-297-2201 cards showed up toward the top of the Broadband list. Supervisors and County Administra- a quarterly in-person presentation. They [email protected] Supervisors agreed to establish a broad- tor Steve Nichols want residents to be also decided to ask Lenherr to prepare a band task force to assess the county, de- able to pay online when it comes to per- report on how other county treasurers termine gaps and needs, develop alterna- sonal property taxes, dog tags, and parks keep their supervisors informed. tives and options, and identify potential and recreation activities fees. Although Buildings sources of funding. Having access to the Want a gift for the program would come at a cost to the Wayne Stephens, public works direc- Internet at home is essentially manda- county, Nichols said he considered it “the tor, said that he will spend time creating tory in this day and age, said Nichols, es- cost of doing business” in modern times. your Valentine? a building overview that will show how pecially for students. Pay off debt much the county’s old buildings cost in Recognition Though supervisors had saved cash, operations and maintenance. Renovat- Give the gift Supervisors agreed to start a community they deliberately financed the new E911 ing an old building may be a more cost- impact awards program, which would use system at a low interest rate so that they effective way to provide “safe and legal” of health. a Board resolution to recognize residents could use their cash in other ways. Now working space in some cases, Stephens for specific positive actions or for lifetime that the general fund has a $9.4 million said, but replacing particularly decrepit achievement. “How can we not recognize balance, the Board has “flexibility that buildings may end up being a better our own community?” said Nichols. you normally don’t have,” Nichols said. choice. “It’s time to ask yourselves that Supervisors considered using the funds to question and think about socking money away,” he said. pay off smaller debts with higher interest Correction: rates, build county-owned towers for the Taxes Because of an E911 system, fund next year’s capital im- Now that some large projects are editing error, provements plan, and pay cash for some on their way to Fluvanna, such as the Planning Commis- of the Zion Crossroads water system. Louisa County Water Authority pipeline sioner Barry Bibb “You really have to think hard this and the E911 radio system, supervisors was misidentifi ed Join year about how you want to pay for the directed staff to re-examine what taxes in a photo in last things you need, and make a strong deci- the county has in place. week’s edition. sion with the best benefit over the long- Now! Staff will also work to firm up poli- term,” Nichols said. cies on how construction bonds are set, Roundabouts as well as “amplifying the specificity of The Virginia Department of Trans- when those bonds get returned,” said portation (VDOT) is “hot to trot” on the Planning Director Jason Stewart. Nichols roundabout planned for the intersection said he wants to avoid another situation Clarifi cation: The article in last week’s is- of Rt. 15 and Rt. 53, said Nichols. Since such as when the county returned the sue headlined “Bremo Couple Worry About Coal there is already some funding in place bonds for the roads in the Taylor Ridge Ash,” stated that Dominion would be discharging for that roundabout, the approval of ad- subdivision before they were completed contaminated water into the James River. The ditional funding could result in construc- and turned over to VDOT. water being discharged will actually be treated, tion starting as early as this summer, said Nichols noted building permits were up fi ltered, and discharged in a controlled manner Healthh NutzNutz FitnessFitness CCenterenter iiss your Finance Director Eric Dahl. $15 million more than the previous year. according to the permit approved by the Virginia Family Fitness Headquarters. The roundabout proposed for the in- Though some of the building permits Water Control Board. 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SSEEEE A ALLL A ARREEAA L LISISTTININGGSS A ATT: : W WWWWW.M.MOONNTTICICEELLLOORREEAALTLTOORRSS.C.COOMM Sheriff seeking information on former sheriff s BY TRICIA JOHNSON, CORRESPONDENT The Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Depart- ment is on a different kind of manhunt. Sheriff Eric Hess hopes, with the help of the Fluvanna Historical Society and Flu- vanna’s citizens, to add to what is known about the men who served as law en- forcement officers in Fluvanna’s past. “The sheriff is the chief law enforce- ment officer of the county,” said Hess. “Even though throughout history things have changed, that is a unique position designated to every county, and I am interested in learning more about the sheriffs of the past. It will be interesting to see how it evolved from being an ap- pointed to being an elected position.” Surprisingly, no list of Fluvanna’s sher- iffs and deputies seems to exist. Early sheriffs were appointed, and later elected for terms of two, three and finally four progression of who the sheriffs were since years. This irregularity complicates the the founding of Fluvanna County - I thought research. Using information from the ar- that would be a part of history that should chives at the Fluvanna Historical Society, be documented. The names of these men and court documents from the Fluvanna are family names, people who have living County Clerk’s Office, a partial list has descendants here in the county.” been made. Research continues at the William Henry, brother of Patrick historical society, but both the society Henry, was Fluvanna’s third sheriff from and the sheriff are also asking for help 1782-1783. Sheriffs from 1777-1828, from the public. who were selected from among the The historical society is interested not county’s magistrates, were appointed only in completing the list of sheriffs and served terms that normally ran a and deputy sheriffs, but also hoping to year or two. This was a sought-after ap- collect personal stories of interest about pointment, as sheriffs were responsible sheriffs of the past, and to see any docu- for collecting taxes from the citizenry, (Clockwise) Sheriff Robert Samuel Campbell, ments, photographs, or artifacts that and were rewarded with a percentage of (Born in 1842. Died in1918.) local citizens may have relating to local the money collected. Twenty-three other This portrait hung in the old courthouse. law enforcement. men served as sheriff during this period, “I do like history,” said Hess. “To have a including men with names still found Sheriff Bobby Hughes on his horse . Election photo of Sheriff Bobby Hughes. Watts Auction Realty and Jefferson Real Estate Auctions are pleased to announce Wedding photo of Lewis Perkins Camp- bell, (Born in 1881. Died in1944.) Photos courtesy of John Hughes
in Fluvanna today – Shepherd, Haden, Confederate veteran of the Civil War, who ••AuctionAuction SaleSale • Quarles, Wills, and Payne, among others. was wounded three times during battle Evidence was found in Fluvanna and also suffered at one point during the Circuit Court records from September of war from yellow fever, had three of his 1875 that the duties of a sheriff in those sons serve as his deputies. Campbell lived days could vary widely from simple just outside of Wilmington and was an avid law enforcement. “Ordered that (Sheriff hunter. He was succeeded in office by his Lewis J.) Walton be and he is hereby ap- son, Lewis P. Campbell. pointed a commissioner to purchase for Sheriff William Wamsley apparently use of the Judges of this Court such a had his hands full during the 1930s. One chair as the judge of this court has de- newspaper account from “The Danville scribed to him and make report of the Bee” in 1936 recounts an investigation into cost to the board of supervisors of this a husband and wife, residents of Beaver county for payment.” Dam, who were suspected of attempt- In April of 1876, the same judge gave ing to poison each other. The wife com- 388 Circle Drive, Arvonia, VA 23004 (Buckingham County) Sheriff Walton another assignment: plained that she fell ill whenever she ate “Ordered that L.J. Walton be and he is cornbread. The corn meal was sent off to ON-SITE AUCTION to be held 11.00 am Saturday, MARCH 19, 2016. hereby appointed commissioner to pur- a state chemist in Richmond for analysis, For auction terms and details please visit www.WattsARA.com or call chase carpeting and having it properly and was found to contain large amounts of 434.409.1177 or 434.821.5263. Pre-Auction offers strongly encouraged. fitted and placed on the floor of the court- poison. The husband was arrested, and the room, judge’s stand, and clerk’s desk, and Broker participation with properly registered agents. wife went to the hospital in Charlottesville, also to purchase and have put on the doors where doctors attempted to identify what of the courtroom such fastenings as will poison, if any, was in her system. Classic colonial brick home built 1929 offering 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths total prevent noise in opening and shutting said Later names on the list are more familiar 4,814 SF on 2.36 acres. Very nice in-ground pool with pool house full bar doors and further to have the windows on including Mayland Nelms, Ralph Johnson, and bath. Main house well maintained, hardwood fl oors, gas and wood the right and left of the judges’ stand open and Gordon Richardson. Any informa- burning fi re places. Two car garage and a 3 carport. Additional 3,800 SF and fixed to correspond with the lower tion from readers – stories, photographs, workshop/storage under roof at rear of main house. windows in the courtroom and make artifacts – that can help determine more report thereof to the court.” about who these men were, and what their “The courtroom belongs to the judge,” time as sheriff was like, would be histori- Lovely rural neighborhood with direct access to said Hess, laughing, “and the judge dic- cally important for the county. Route 15. Close to Farmville, Fork Union, Fluvanna, tates in what manner they want every- If you have information, stories, pho- and points East toward Richmond on Route 6. thing handled. Today I would have to go tographs, or artifacts relating to Fluvan- to the county administrator if the judge na’s past, please call the Fluvanna His- wanted new carpet – but I imagine a torical Society at 434-589-7910 or email judge would make a request like that to [email protected]. the county in a formal letter.” Tricia Johnson serves as the director of Robert S. Campbell served as Fluvanna’s the Fluvanna County Historical Society. sheriff for 35 years, from 1882-1914. This 10 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | February 4, 2016 To advertise email: sales@fl uvannareview.com Register For Residents of Today! Louisa and Fluvanna Counties Drew Th ompson Board Certifi ed Hearing Instrument Specialist Wednesday, February 10th 9:00 -Noon (Other hours by appointment) Spring Creek Family Dentistry 34 Jeff erson Court, Zion Crossroads Come in – or – call for appointment 434-977-2770 or 800-850-7994 All types and styles of Hearing Aids available • Hearing Screening – No Charge • 10 point Hearing Aid cleaning and Check-up, All Makes and Models – No Charge • Hearing Aid batteries – All Sizes Anyone that may have a hearing problem and all hearing aid users are invited to come in and see Mr. Th ompson for free service and consultation.
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Miranda Woodson of Palmyra named to Dr. Jesse Bejar Dr. Ashley Zeni Dr. Erin Davis JMU Dean’s list Located at Zion Crossroads across the Palmyra resident Miranda Lorraine Woodson has been named to the Dean’s list at James Madison street (Rt.15) from Walmart/Lowes University for the fall 2015 semester. Students who earn Dean’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Woodson is scheduled to graduate in 65 Jefferson Court Exit #136 2016 and is majoring in nursing. She graduated from Fluvanna County High School in 2012. She is Gordonsville, Va. 22942 the daughter of Scott and Wendi Woodson of Palmyra. OFF I64
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12 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | February 4, 2016 To advertise email: sales@fl uvannareview.com To advertise call: 434.207.0222 February 4, 2016 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 13 Ash Area churches plan Lent Wednesday CONTRIBUTED BY TOM FROST, PASTOR, services CUNNINGHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH February 10 Four Fluvanna County churches have an- ing those gifts to Jesus himself.” nounced their plans to jointly observe the Ash Wednesday services will be held on season of Lent using the theme “When Did February 10 at noon and 7 p.m. Maundy We See You.” Thursday Service will be held at Grace & Cunningham United Methodist Church, Glory Lutheran Church on March 24 at 7 “Remember Grace & Glory Lutheran Church, Palmyra p.m. with the Rev. Tom Frost, pastor of Cun- United Methodist Church and Salem United ningham UMC, preaching. That You Methodist Church will continue their long- A Good Friday Service will be held on standing tradition of celebrating the season March 25 at Palmyra UMC, under the super- Are Dust...” of Lent. Plans include joint services on Ash vision of the Rev. Gorman. Wednesday, Maundy Thursday and Good During the five “Soup & Service” ses- Friday, plus a series of five Wednesday sions, representatives of area service orga- At the offi cial start of Lent, the journey toward the cross, evening “Soup & Service” suppers, followed nizations will speak on themes of reach- by a program focusing on serving the needy ing out to the needy of our community. A we are reminded of the unmuted nature of death, and in our community. detailed schedule for the Soup & Service the power of the cross. Grace and Glory Lutheran Church The Rev. Ken Albright, pastor of Grace meetings can be obtained from each of the & Glory Lutheran Church, explained the participating churches. and Cunningham, Palmyra, and Salem United Methodist significance of Lent. “Lent takes place as The Rev. Frost noted the importance of Churches come together to mark the call to follow Christ the earth prepares for Spring and new life. community. “It has been important for Christians also take time to prepare for the these four churches to gather together for more closely. celebration of resurrection life on Easter.” worship and fellowship. Adding the focus Rev. George Gorman, pastor of Palmyra of service within the community is the next Come by in your car on your way to work from UMC, adds, “To prepare for Easter celebra- logical step for churches working together. 6:30-8:00am at two locations: tions, the church uses the six weeks of Lent Childcare will be provided at each event. for repentance, self-examination, and spiri- Cunningham United Methodist Church is • E.W. Thomas Grocery Store tual renewal.” located at 3389 Thomas Jefferson Parkway • Frost Bytes in the Food Lion Shopping Center The four churches plan to emphasize (Rt. 53), adjacent to the old Cunningham Deli. service. The Rev. Drew Willson of Salem Grace & Glory Lutheran Church is located UMC said, “We worshiped and reflected to- at 683 Thomas Jefferson Parkway (Rt. 53), gether for a number of years. This year, we near the Library. Two full worship services at wanted to put our faith into action. Jesus Palmyra United Methodist Church is located Cunningham United Methodist: 12 Noon & 7:00 p.m. taught that when we feed the hungry, give at 258 Palmyra Lane near the Courthouse. drink to the thirsty, shelter for the homeless Salem United Methodist Church is located Imposition of ashes and Holy Communion and comfort to the oppressed, we are offer- at 840 Salem Church Road. Families Learning Together receives $2,000 grant CONTRIBUTED BY JOHNNA COOK Families Learning Together of Fluvan- and testing fees (GED testing and/or Career na County has received a $2,000 grant Readiness Certification) for those who need from the Rotary Club Foundation to aid in financial support. funding a local family literacy project. The Rotary Grant will be used to provide Families Learning Together is a nonprofit operational support and materials for organization serving Fluvanna County by participants for the 2015/2016 academic providing adult education, parenting edu- year. Longtime volunteer Mary Ott noted, cation, involvement in child’s schools and “Without the generous support of local parent/child interactive literacy activities partners like the Fluvanna Rotary Club, this (including family dinner activities) designed vital program would not exist today. What to encourage reading in the home. In addi- was once a program supported by local tion to academics, the program provides tax dollars is now solely funded by donors, transportation, healthy snacks, calculators, such as the Rotary Club Foundation, Bremo Dominion Power Station and individual do- nations.” The mission of Families Learning To- Rivanna Hearing gether is to help parents strengthen aca- demic skills and provide opportunities Aid Center to reach desired goals for themselves and their children. 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A-2 building located at 14455 James Madison Charlottesville, VA. 22911 Highway, Palmyra. 14 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | February 4, 2016 To advertise email: sales@fl uvannareview.com To advertise call: 434.207.0222 February 4, 2016 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 15 ounty A with the Flucos leading 26-18. C rts Basketball The third quarter was a defensive strug- a C gle. Both teams forced turn-overs and n o n 2015-2016 u committed fouls. Neither team managed a to score in double figures in the quarter. v Season n Fluco girls’ defense c u The Warriors won the quarter 9-8, and l at Carysbrook Performing i l trailed 34-27 going to the final eight F Arts Center minutes. Senior guard Bri Harris hit the stops Warriors Flucos’ third three pointer of the game in BY DUNCAN NIXON, CORRESPONDENT the quarter. Freshman Audrey Antesberg- er also had three points in the quarter. The fourth quarter was a continua- tion of the defensive struggle of the third quarter. With seconds to go in the game, Saturday, February 13 at 7:30 pm both teams had recorded one field goal Rootstone Jug Band and five free throws in the quarter. Ac- cordingly, the Flucos still led by seven. A Rootstone Jug Band buzzer beater heave by Albemarle went in evokes a time before ra- to cut the winning margin to four points dios and recordings, and give the Warriors a 10-7 lead in points when folk songs were woven into the fabric of for the quarter. Harris led the Flucos in rural life. Musicians the quarter with four free throws. played with distinctive As Coach White notes Stutz does a little 'regional accents'. This bit of everything for the Fluco girls’ team. group has studied and absorbed a range of She is a three-sport athlete who is very regional styles. Old-time songs from Virginia athletic. Although not the tallest player are presented alongside material from the on the court, she rebounds, defends and classic jug bands and songsters of Memphis, drives to the basket well. Her 15 points all with a deep respect for the music's ori- Flying Fluco Kate Stutz at the line. Photo by Deborah Nixon led the way. Martin and Harris followed gins. These songs are essential ingredients in with nine points each. No one else had the American musical recipe, and in the Chad White, coach of the Flying Chaniya Brown hit a jump shot. Martin more than three points for the Flucos. hands and voices of Rootstone Jug Band, they Flucos girls’ basketball team, maintains hit a free throw and senior Tamara Lewis However, freshman guard Alena Puaaul- come alive again OPENING for Rootstone that defense is what it is all about. His drained a three point shot. This gave li-Pelham made an important contribu- Jug Band: team demonstrated how true this is on the Flucos a commanding nine point tion, as she teamed with Stutz and Harris Ice House Road Jan. 29 against the visiting Warriors from lead. When Martin subsequently made in dealing with the Warriors’ game long Ice House Road Western Albemarle. two free throws the Flucos led by ten. full court pressure. The Fluco girls are doesn’t fit neatly into In the first quarter, the Flucos held Al- any genre. Certainly, Martin made the Flucos’ second three now 9-9 overall with a 7-4 record in Jef- it has its roots in bemarle to four points and in the crucial pointer of the quarter and the Flucos ferson District play. Outlaw and Alterna- fourth quarter they allowed only seven had their biggest lead of the game. The The girls’ final game of the regular season tive country, has a points until Western made a meaning- Warriors made a mini-comeback late in will be on Feb. 5, when they will host the Zack Brown feel at less three pointer at the buzzer to cut the the quarter to cut the lead to eight at half Louisa Lions. The Jefferson District tourna- times, and can be very honky-tonk(ish), but it Flucos’ winning margin to four points. time. The teams went to the locker room ment will follow, beginning on Feb. 9. isn’t afraid to incorporate influences from out- The Flucos won 41-37 behind a 15 point side the country music spectrum into their music. performance by senior forward Kate Stutz and a smothering defense. SERVICE DIRECTORY The game started with Stutz owning TICKETS: Est. 1989 ★$12 Advance ★ $15 at the door the first quarter. She made two free ARM-STRONG ★ throws after being fouled on an attempt- $10 Students/Military/Veterans ed put back off an offensive rebound. 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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 1602 Bybees Church Road Palmyra, VA 22963 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $211,200.00, dated August 31, 2007, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Fluvanna County on August 31, 2007, as Instru- ment Number 4963, in Deed Book 742, at Page 258, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of Fluvanna County, 72 Main St. , Palmyra, VA on February 23, 2016 at 1:30 PM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefl y described as: Lot 2, containing 2.001 acres, on plat of Beech- wood Subdivision, made by Robert L. Lum, Surveyor, dated April 18, 1991, recorded in the Clerk’s Offi ce of the Circuit Court of Fluvanna County, Virginia, in Plat Book 1, page 101. Tax ID: 20 15 2. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $11,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certi- fi ed or cashier’s check. Settlement within fi fteen (15) days of sale, oth- erwise Trustee may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. This is a communication from a debt collector. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Loan Type: Conv/FNMA (Trustee # 551273) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Atlantic Law Group, LLC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-7101, website: http:// www.atlanticlawgrp.com FEI # 1074.00984 02/04/2016, 02/11/2016.
18 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | February 4, 2016 To advertise email: sales@fl uvannareview.com Fluvanna Juvenile and Domestic Fluco sports in review Relations Court Commonwealth Notice of VA. In Re: Madai Rey Ramirez, Juvenile Corina Ramirez Ortiz, BY ABBY SEARCY AND KRISTEN CABRERA, Plaintiff v. Nelson Rey, defendant, FLUVANNA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM PROGRAM The Fluvanna County School Board will Mexico. The object of this suit is hold their regular School Board meeting to determine custody and special Abby and Kristen compiled this information with the at 6:30 p.m. and the FY17 Budget Pub- immigrant juvenile status of Madai oversight of journalism teacher Elizabeth Pellicane lic Hearing for FY17 Budget at 7 p.m. on Rey Ramirez. Diligence has been Wednesday, February 17, 2016 with a used without effect to ascertain the Swim this season considering above named person to be served. 12 out of 13 events are Closed Session beginning at 5:30 p.m. During the cold winter months, It is ORDERED that the defendant conference-qualified and The meeting will take place in the au- the last thing most people think Nelson Rey contact ASAP or appear 7 out of 13 are state-quali- ditorium at the Fluvanna County School about is jumping into a cold at the above-named court and fied,” said Brogan. Board Offi ce. The Fluvanna County pool, but for the FCHS swim protect his interests on or before Following are the state- School Board Offi ce is located at 14455 and dive team, it is something qualified girls and events; February 1, 2016 at 9 am). they live for. The team works James Madison Highway, Palmyra, VA. Matasha Martin in the 55m day after day to bring home hurdles, 55m sprint, long jump, the points. When asked about and high jump; 4x800m relay consisting their success in the season so of Saige Haney, Bridget Bossong, Jackie far, Coach Feda Morton replied, Rodriguez, and Kristen Cabrera; Avery “It’s going awesome, I think the PUBLIC HEARING Haislip and Erin Blackburn in pole vault; entire team is doing an outstanding job.” Fluvanna County Board of Zoning Appeals and Cabrera in the 1600m run. On the With practices at Fork Union Military boys’ side, there are several boys quali- Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. Academy every night in the school week, fied for the conference meet, but with their work is paying off. For example, the new 3A region it gets more difficult Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-2204, a public hearing will be held in the Morris Room of the County Administration junior Fefe Nardone recently qualified Building, in Palmyra, Virginia for citizens of the County to have the opportunity to appear before and be heard by the Board of to qualify for the bigger championship for States in the 100 Fly. Others were Zoning Appeals for the following items: meets such as states. close in relays and individual events. Although students say the work- BZA 16:01 – Antioch Baptist Church: A request for a variance to Fluvanna County Code Sec.3-5-2, and Sec. 3-6-1 of Despite grueling practices, most team the January 1, 1974 Zoning Ordinance to allow for the reduction of the minimum side yard building setback from a corner outs are brutal, most appear to enjoy members involved agree that the team is required from 50 feet to 20 feet, and to allow for the reduction of the minimum rear yard setback from 50 feet to 22’.6” with the feeling of satisfaction after a hard a fun experience with many great bene- respect to 9.295 acres of Tax Map 26, Section A, Parcel 15. The affected property is located in the Cunningham Election workout. All of that hard work is definite- fits. “I joined the swim team to condition District at the intersection of State Route 620 (Rolling Road South), and State Route 637 (Antioch Road). The property is zoned ly working out for sophomore and state for soccer and stay in shape during the A-1, Agricultural, General and is within the Rural Preservation Planning Area. qualifier Saige Haney. “Yes, the workouts offseason,” said junior Anna Charlton. Copies of the complete text of the above ordinances and associated plans are available for public review at the Offi ce of the are brutal, but the team has so much Working above and beyond, the team Fluvanna County Administrator during normal business hours. The public is invited to attend these hearings at which persons positive, fun energy and that makes me also meets some mornings in the wres- affected may appear and present their views. Questions or comments may be directed to Planning & Community Development look forward to going to practice and tling room for another chance to train. Department, at (434) 591-1910. views. Questions or comments may be directed to Planning & Community Development getting better each day,” said Haney. In “My favorite part about swim is all the Department, at (434) 591-1910. fact, when surveyed to see which they hard workouts. I love to test and better preferred, a track workout or a long run, myself,” said sophomore Anthony Cruz. the majority of the team chose a long The team owes its success to none run. “Long runs help to build endurance other than the coaches themselves. The for when I get tired in the longer races girls are led by Morton, while the boys and it’s fun to talk and laugh about the PUBLIC HEARING are led by history teacher Jimmy Small. stupidest things in the middle of a run Both coaches have a long history of being Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors with your friends,” said freshman Ashlee in the water. Morton has been a water Pieno. Exceptions are the sprinters, who safety instructor, and has taught swim Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. prefer working on their field events and lessons and senior lifesaving classes. taking quick, 100m sprints. She is also a scuba diver, so she knows The Jefferson District indoor track a thing or two about the water. “My fa- Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-2204, a public hearing will be held in the Circuit meet was held at Fork Union Military vorite part of coaching is watching the Academy on Jan. 28. The boys team Court Room at the Fluvanna County Courts Building in Palmyra, Virginia for citizens of the athletes improve. It is very motivating to placed 6th overall in the district and the County to have the opportunity to appear before and be heard by the Board of Supervisors see that I can help make a difference in following received all-district honors: the skill of athlete,” she said. “Coaching for the following item: Andy Guess and Andy Riddler (Boys is a very rewarding career.” 1600 Meter Run); Jack Rice (Boys 1600m Meanwhile, Small has coached swim for SUP 15:10 – St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church -A request for a Special Use Permit Run and Boys 3200m Run), Jake Morris about ten years. Although his high school (SUP) to allow for an educational facility with respect to a portion of 29 acres of Tax Map and Craig Russo (Boys Shot Put); Keegan did not have a swim team, he participat- Campanelli, John Bossong, Andy Guess, 18, Section A, Parcels 7 & 7A. The affected property is located on the west side of Route ed in a local swim team as a teen and he and Jakob Graff (Boys 4 x 800m Run); brings that experience to FCHS. “My favor- 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway), approximately 1,380 feet northwest of its intersection with DeAndre Lewis, Katriel Smith, Keegan ite part of being a coach is working with Route 600 (South Boston Road). The property is located in the Cunningham Election District Campanelli and Jakob Graff (Boys 4 x the swimmers and divers,” he said. 200m Run); and Jakob Rocklien (Pole and is within the Rivanna Community Planning Area. As the season advances, swimmers’ Vault). Keegan Campanelli was the Jef- times are continuing to drop and more ZMP 15:06 – Gardner Trust - An ordinance to amend the Fluvanna County Zoning ferson District pole vault champion. state cuts are being met. “Last year we The girls’ team placed 3rd overall in Map with respect to 13.4 acres of Tax Map 9, Section A, Parcel 9 to rezone the same from set the bar pretty high with two relays the district, with these athletes receiving and three individual events competing A-1, Agricultural, General to B-1, Business, General (conditional). The affected property is all-district honors: Matasha Martin (55 at States. This year we hope to do even located on the south side of State Route 618 (Lake Monticello Road) approximately ½ mile m Dash, 300m Dash, Girls High Jump, better,” said sophomore Caylyn McNaul. Girls Long Jump); Kristen Cabrera and northwest of its intersection with Ashlawn Boulevard (The Main Gate to Lake Monticello). With a Conference tournament the first Saige Haney (1000 m Run); Saige Haney week in February, and the state meet just The property is located in the Palmyra Election District and is within the Rivanna Community (1600 m Run); Matasha Martin and around the corner, the Flucos appear to Planning Area. LaMaya Lacy (55 Meter Hurdles); Bridget be on their way to concluding another Bossong, Camryn Frederick, Libbey successful season. Copies of the complete text of the above ordinances and associated plans are available for Hartung, and Jackie Rodriguez (4 x 800m public review at the Offi ce of the Fluvanna County Administrator during normal business Indoor Track & Field Relay); Avery Haislip and Erin Blackburn hours. The public is invited to attend these hearings at which persons affected may appear This year’s 2016 Indoor Track and Field (Girls Pole Vault); Madison Brown (Girls team has had much success with many Triple Jump); and Brooklyn Duenas (Girls and present their views. Questions or comments may be directed to Planning & Community new faces on the team. The team is led by Shot Put). Development Department, at (434) 591-1910. long-time coaches Tom Casto and Rose The indoor track conference champi- Brogan. “The team has done pretty well onship was held at FUMA on Feb. 3. To advertise call: 434.207.0222 February 4, 2016 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 19 A sad love tale The fi rst bicycler who ever visited Scottsville BY RUTH KLIPPSTEIN, CORRESPONDENT The world has come to Scottsville in had come to Char- “I am fully persuaded that The front wheel of northern suburb of Cincinnati] and arrived various ways since Native Americans first lottesville to work I love her, and moreover I this machine was at half past nine having been 4 hours and walked or paddled here: family carriag- at the nascent Mc- 50 inches tall, as a half on the road,” a total he considered es and farmers’ wagons; batteaux and Cormick Observa- am equally certain that she no chain or gears passable considering mechanical trouble canal boats; General Philip Sheridan on tory in the summer were involved and and taking one wrong – and a very rubbly his horse Rienze, with attendant cavalry of 1882. He was a loves me, and that too, each revolution of – road; “not so bad for a beginner….I got and artillery; commercial stage coaches “student of practi- the pedals had to several tumbles on the way out but as I and commuter railroad trains. In 1883, cal astronomy” with with the strong and earnest push the bicycle as rode slow, I was able to save myself from the first bicyclist rolled in, creating a stir an undergraduate far forward as pos- a hard fall, and nothing more serious than John Jones recorded in his journal. degree from Mariet- love, such as only the soul sible. “High Wheel- ripping my breeches happened.” “Saturday, June 24, 1883: This was a ta College who had of a pure noble girl like ers,” says ibike.org, August 31 he shipped his trunk to glorious day for touring. It was clear and been studying with “require an acrobat” Charlottesville, paid his bills, and six days bright but there was a cool breeze which Professor Ormond her can feel and manifest.” to ride, though they later meant to start bicycling east. Un- modified the heat of the sun. I took my Strong and working had their devotees: a fortunately, his “right knee had become usual morning ride before breakfast and with him and two League of American quite lame from riding” and with friends at nine o’clock I started out on my wheel other young men at the Cincinnati Ob- Wheelmen was started in Rhode Island and family still to see, he delayed his trip. with the intention of going to Scottsville, servatory. The students often spent their in 1880, and claimed a membership of Finally, September 7, he “started out of if the road should prove rideable. nights plotting the course of comets that 150,000 by 1890. Jones dislocated his left Cincinnati on the wheel.” “I rode along at an easy pace and in four appeared in 1881 and 1882, as well as the elbow in a practice ride June 20, 1882. Jones’s road east was “very rough and hours and a quarter after leaving [Char- transit of Mercury and a “grand auroral The young man had, however, pre- rutty in places”; he stopped for a meal; and lottesville] I found myself with a raven- display such as is rarely seen in this lati- pared for using his bicycle by starting made 40 miles before supper. He rode on ous appetite for dinner in front of the tude… It threw up streamers… and formed a series of “systematic exercises with after dark another ten miles, still ten miles Page House, Scottsville. This House set a beautiful arc extending about 90 degrees Indian clubs” in the autumn of 1881. He short of his intended stopping place, and up a pretty good dinner and I did ample around the northern horizon.” took measurements of his neck, chest, so ended the first day of his journey. justice to it. [After visiting with friends] I When Dr. Strong was appointed head arms, and legs in October and again in The entire way to Charlottesville was took a short time for riding around town of the new McCormick Observatory at early June, 1882, and found “a favorable filled with surprises and improvisations. and at 4 o’clock started for [Charlottes- the University of Virginia in 1882, Jones showing of development.” He was to Finding no hotel, he sought a farm house ville] and got back at quarter past eight. writes, Strong “offered me $400 a year need all his strength and agility for the or fraternity brother with whom he could Some of the road was abominable, most [he’d had been making $350] to go with coming months. stay; he had to fix flat tires and tears in of it just tolerable… I am the first bicycler him. I have concluded to accept his offer.” Jones planned to ride his bicycle, or bi his pants (he sometimes stops abruptly that ever visited Scottsville, and it is not In mid-June Jones purchases a bicycle, – to go “on the wheel” – to his new job in to keep from frightening horses and falls necessary to say that I created more ex- the Columbia model high wheeler, manu- Charlottesville. He had made a practice trip over his handlebars – “takes a header”). citement than a first class circus.” factured since 1878 in Hartford, Connecti- July 31: “Taking a suit with me to wear to There were some “bad old roads,” causing John Jones was a 28-year old Ohioan who cut, by Albert A. Pope and selling for $125. church, I struck out for Glendale [now a him one time to have to push his bike for
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In the capitol he “met several wheel- public nights; its technology, however, men,” and spent a day touring with them, has been surpassed many times over. finishing up by “riding about the city Jones has to help guard the astronomi- until nearly nine o’clock.” Then Jones cal instruments while the observatory Our Advertising Fits Your Budget got on the Virginia Midland train and is being built. Otherwise, his journal Regardless of the size of your budget, in four and a half hours was in Charlot- focuses on weather, national and inter- tesville. In “the pouring rain.” He found national events, his correspondence and a print or web ad can be tailored to the lodging he’d arranged with Judith social visits. It snows December 20. He fit your needs with flexible contracts, and the Rev. Luther Emerson and “spent finishes a six-month project, the “long the afternoon cleaning the mud off my and tedious task of copying the Durch- price and ad size. Find out what $28 machine. Take it all in all I enjoyed my musterung slips” (part of the German- per week can get you. trip very much… I met not a few who headed effort to catalog all celestial had never seen such a wonder machine objects, 1859-1903) for Stone; January 8, as the bicycle [and one] who had never 1883, there is a party. Due to wet weather, even so much as heard of it.” Despite his he doesn’t bicycle in Charlottesville until Advertising Strategy falls and bent handlebars, “the trip was January 24. Late in March he estimates Your print or web ads can be of great value to me in giving me facility he’d ridden his machine “about seven in the art of riding….” hundred miles.” scheduled to run at strategic inter- Jones takes up his work again with Pro- As spring progresses, there are several fessor Stone. Thomas Jefferson had en- changes. Professor Stone moves to a vals for optimum impact. A small visioned an observatory and astronomy cottage built for him on Observatory Hill. business with a 13-time contract studies at UVa, but it wasn’t until 1870 More and more equipment is moved from that Leander McCormick, Cyrus McCor- the West Lawn office to the Observatory, will receive a free marketing consul- mick’s brother and partner in the man- and eventually Jones himself lives there, tation and an advertising plan. ufacture of the mechanical threshing going to the Emersons only for meals. machine, determined to donate a large April 13, “Miss Nannie Harris arrived at telescope to his home state of Virginia. Mrs. Emerson’s last night. Her arrival He thought first to give it to Washing- was something of a surprise, as she was ton (later Washington and Lee) College, not expected until Tuesday.” Jones has Fluvanna closer to his family’s home; but a pro- mentioned Miss Harris earlier as a casual fessor of mathematics at UVa, Charles visitor; she is Nannie Harris of Scottsville, Scott Venable, former aide-de-camp to daughter of widowed Martha Minor Harris REVIEW Lee, persuaded him to bestow it on UVa who supports her three girls as a milliner, It’s easy to advertise.diCll434 Call 434-591-1000591 1000 ext. 2222 in 1877. He gave the Massachusetts- working at 476 Valley Street, the c. 1840 or email [email protected] made 26-inch telescope in 1878 and in See Bicycler, page 24 To advertise call: 434.207.0222 February 4, 2016 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 21 Fluvanna Crime Log Offense Date/Time Address All Other Larceny 1/24 1:12 p.m. Shores Rd. All Other Larceny 1/27 4:23 p.m. Creasy Town Rd. All Other Larceny 1/28 2:14 p.m. Wilmington Rd. All Other Offenses 1/26 2:58 p.m. Cooperative Way All Other Offenses 1/25 10:22 p.m. Jefferson Dr. Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property 1/25 1:00 p.m. Sitting Bull Ct. Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property 1/28 2:10 p.m. Cedar Lane Rd. Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property 1/30 1:26 p.m. James Madison Hwy. Drug/Narcotic Violations 1/30 2:13 p.m. Bull Frog Ln. Simple Assault 1/25 5:58 p.m. Ridge Rd. Theft From Motor Vehicle 1/25 7:24 a.m. Rolling Rd. South Theft From Motor Vehicle 1/30 4:33 p.m. Kents Store Way Theft From Motor Vehicle 1/27 8:32 a.m. Woodlawn Dr. Trespass of Real Property 1/27 8:32 a.m. Woodlawn Dr. Trespass of Real Property 1/27 6:20 p.m. Brougham Rd. Total Offenses: 15
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Mrs. little stratagem managed to get him to Jones’s “tastes,” as he wrote, in employ- attic, “and that none of the children were Emerson was Mrs. Harris’s sister, Nannie’s let go of me and my wheel long enough ment, but his need for more money than allowed to look at it.” From her reading aunt, and Nannie makes numerous visits for me to mount, when I quickly left him he was getting, essentially as a clerk, at the of the journals, Listmann says, “it became to her house during 1883. behind.” He peddled back to Charlottes- Observatory. He applied for a variety of apparent (or I inferred)… that Amanda In his journal, Jones write of evenings ville, bringing Nannie “a note and a ring mathematics teaching jobs and school prin- Thornton Jones (John Jones’s mother) was “Miss Nannie played for us, and we sang from Miss Etta,” her sister. cipalships, and was disappointed not to be probably black, not ‘Indian’ or maybe Sunday School songs;” they have walks Miss Etta, running the millinery store chosen. He makes a last visit to Monticello a mixture of the two [as the family had and pleasant chats. By May 6 he feels with her mother – Nannie so often away July 13, 1883, and leaves Charlottesville. always been told]. When DNA testing “Miss Nannie’s good will is considerably and the third sister, Florence, married and John and Nannie’s evidentially strong became available, I asked my mother inclined toward my side… .She is a lovely moved to Waynesboro – occasioned one love was backed by sensible conditions to have a test done, which she did. The character, and I am getting slightly inter- of the enduring stories of Scottsville. As for what was assured to be a several-year’s results showed that she is 5% African ested in her.” They play croquet, sit to- the Scottsville Museum website recounts, engagement: “should either of us meet and no ‘Indian.’ This would have made gether on the Emersons’s porch. A week “Sometime in the 1890s, Miss Etta Harris another that we love better, ‘tis not to be Amanda half black and half white.” later, May 12, Jones writes that “I am fully did a peculiar thing. Her mother’s store kept a secret from the other.” They would “I can’t really say if [John Jones] actu- persuaded that I love her, and moreover I was just across the street from the quaint ask Nannie’s mother, to whom Nannie ally believed the story about his mother am equally certain that she loves me, and cottage called ‘The Palace’ [now gone, had promised not to marry as long as her being ‘Indian’ or not, but he must have that too, with the strong and earnest love, but adjacent to the south wall of Victory mother needed her, for her permission. known she had been a slave. I don’t know such as only the soul of a pure noble girl Hall], home of Miss Etta’s longtime bach- John counted on Nannie’s “sweet and if he told Nannie Harris about his back- like her can feel and manifest.” elor fiance, Billy Beal. No one knew why even temper,” the “truly noble soul [that] ground or not, but my guess is that he Their quiet courtship continues with Miss Etta did what she did – took a pot rules every action of her life… .” may have and that led to their not marry- walks in the woods and reading poetry shot at Billy one night when he came The journal, as currently transcribed, ing (it would have been illegal in Virginia – Bryant and Longfellow – under trees. outdoors to fetch firewood. Needless to ends, but does not conclude, here. We at the time). When my great grandfather They look through the McCormick tele- say, the engagement was broken. Etta learn from the family that John did not left Charlottesville his plans had been to scope at the moon. When Nannie goes continue to run the millinery shop until return quickly to Scottsville, and July 7, get a job in Virginia for the summer and to Waynesboro to visit her married sister 1928, and was “renowned for her fancy 1885, Nannie Harris died and was buried continue looking for a teaching job in Florence, Jones bicycles there, a journey hats and numerous pet poodles.” at the Scottsville Baptist Church cem- order to marry and support Nannie. [He taking the entire afternoon and including Nannie’s love life, at this time, was etery. Jones’s great-granddaughter Linda visits her in Waynesboro, and] then never “one ‘header’ which I got trying to cross smoother. By June 30, 1883, Jones could Listmann, of Santa Cruz, California, mentions Nannie again, even when she a muddy ditch.” When Nannie returns to tell her “I love her as I never before have transcribed his journal for her family, died. I doubt he was aware of it.” Scottsville, Jones solaces himself with rides loved a woman, and she earnestly admits the University of Virginia, and in an ab- Jones’s journal shows him to be steady to Ivy and beyond, delighting in physical that she loves me. I may hope that she breviated form, the Scottsville Museum and thoughtful, a young man with a exertion, the scenery, and meeting inter- will eventually become my wife… .It will website. She reports that John married a strong appreciation of poetry, serious esting local people along his way. One Sat- be several years before I will be able, fi- fellow schoolteacher in Wisconsin and in his religious practice and general at- urday, though Nannie was in Charlottes- nancially, to marry… .On this day I may around 1900, with their three children, titude to life. He doesn’t seem a man ville, Jones rode south down the Scottsville say that Nannie and I are, if not absolute- moved to California. John took up con- who would break his engagement to this Road to visit her hometown and family. ly, at least partially engaged. If it be God’s struction and citrus ranching. “noble” young woman callously. Since That was the “glorious day for touring,” will that we should ever be husband and In recent personal correspondence, he made a last visit to her, it’s likely they June 24. His visit to Scottsville concluded wife may his blessing abide with us, Listmann adds more information. She talked of this situation. with a “drunk fellow” who ran after him,
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For a look into what it takes to become benefits of bicycle riding he present- an author, the exciting world of indie publishing, and the many genres of romance please plan to attend. ed to a teachers’ meeting, though she Pleasant Grove Museum from birth to third grade, meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. Maryann will bring can’t provide a date or place. In it, Jones Learn about Fluvanna County and its transportation to 2:30 p.m. When Fluvanna schools are closed, adult extols the excellent effect of nature on history. Open daily for tours: M-F 8am-5pm, Sat/ classes are also canceled. Registration is ongoing and CarFit Training those who sit and work indoors all day Sun 12pm-4pm. For questions or more information, walk-ins are encouraged. For information, please call The Fluvanna County Triad will host a CarFit Train – it reads like a motivational article in please call 434-589-2016. 434-842-9273. the Trainer program at the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s a current health-conscious periodical. Fluvanna Art Association Office on Wednesday, Feb. 10, from noon – 4 p.m. If you live in a city, Jones says, get on a Active adult center CarFit is an educational program that offers older bicycle, “that prince of modern road ma- artists’ exhibits The Cunningham Older Active Adult Center meets the adults the opportunity to check how well their per- chines,” and get out in the country. You’ll Fluvanna County Library: works by Mary Ann Fried- first and third Monday of every month from 10 sonal vehicles “fit” them. It also provides them with find variety from your daily activity, the man; Union First Market bank: works by Windy Payne; a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Scottsville VFW on River Road information on how to enhance their safety as drivers. “deep inspirations of pure air… giving Fluvanna County government offices: works by Windy in Scottsville. Crafts, games, trips and special events The Train the Trainer program will teach participants a clearness of head, buoyancy of spirit, Payne; Cuppa Joe’s coffeehouse: Dallas and Pam Hol- offered with other active older adults. how to perform vehicle safety checks. Registration and a sense of power… .” loman; Angell’s Fitness and Dance: works by Janet is required for training. For more information contact “Riding the bicycle is not so diffi- Rugari; Pleasant Grove House Museum: works by American Legion meetings Valerie Luevano at 434-422-0405. cult,” Jones says, “as most persons who Janet Rugari. For more information about the FAA, Fluvanna American Legion meets the third Monday Byrd Chapel have never tried it, seem to imagine.” visit www.fluvannaart.com or call Susan Lang at 434- of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Plaza in Byrd Chapel United Methodist Church will be having He pitches his encouragement to men – 589-2725. Fork Union. The Legion is a veteran’s organization ded- an Ash Wednesday service on Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. All though this restriction may be semantic. icated to assisting local vets and community through a Partnering to help animals are invited. The church is located at 5371 Venable Balance is not difficult, he says, and one variety of programs. Please contact Post Commander The Dogwood Restaurant and Caring For Creatures are Vonderbeck at 842-2200 for additional details. Road (Rt.601), Kents Store. For further information avoids the header by being careful. “Al- partnering to help the animals at the sanctuary. On the call 434-589-2142. though this is true, to become a bicycler second Monday of every month from 5 p.m. to 8 Fluvanna Community Singers requires a clear head, a firm hand and a p.m., the Dogwood will offer five dinner specials, and Fluvanna Community Singers will start practicing for Fluvanna TRIAD steady nerve, combined with a keen eye, donate a portion of those sales to CFC! the spring concert, “Hymns, Spirituals and Gospels The Fluvanna County Triad will meet at the Fluvanna readiness for quick decisive action and The Soul of America.” If you like to sing come and join County Sheriff Office’s Emergency Operations Center withal the manly courage to triumph GriefShare the fun. Practices are held every Thursday evening at on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 9:30 a.m. The Fluvanna over every difficulty.” Jones had a long If you are grieving the death of a loved one, join Grief- 7 p.m. The first practice starts at 6:30 p.m. for regis- TRIAD is an alliance between senior citizens and road, often rutted. Share. This support group seminar meets weekly for 13 tration. Practices are held at Fluvanna High School in law enforcement, and the goal is to share informa- [My thanks to Jeffrey Plank for suggest- weeks. This group offers support while you take your the band room, parking is in the bus parking lot. The tion about how seniors can avoid becoming victims of ing this subject and providing the Univer- journey through grief. Group meets on Thursdays, be- fee for this semester is $15. The concert will be held crime and enhance the safety and quality of their lives. sity’s copy of Jones’s journal, July 1881- ginning Now through May 12, from 6-7:30 p.m. at April 30 and May 1. For more information, contact Valerie Luevano at 434- Calvary Chapel Fluvanna’s church office. Call Darlene at 422-0405 or Sandra Patterson at 434-825-6182. July 1883. Thanks to Connie Geary for the Library friends Jones portrait photo, as well as her splendid 434-989-4889 to register. Workbook fee $16. Penguin Plunge work on the Museum’s website. And special The Friends of the Fluvanna County Library will hold its Adult classes next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. The The Penguin Plunge will be held Saturday, Feb. 20. thanks to Linda Listmann for gracious help Fluvanna Adult Education Classes (GED prep., basic skills, Check-in/registration at noon. Plunge at 1 p.m. at the in providing additional information to help month of February traditionally celebrates romance. and ESL) meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 Our speaker is bestselling modern-day romance/ Lake Monticello main beach. 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Weidenheimer shared tips and porcelain wall tiles work well for mixing He began by showing tricks regarding art equipment and saving dark colors. This helps with accurately Fluvanna Art Association money in the process. The equipment mixing acrylic paints and white oil paints.” members a tabletop alumi- he discussed was related to watercolor, Water containers that clean brushes can num folding easel he uses acrylic and oil painting. be made from simple plumbing hardware. for watercolor, pointing out Weidenheimer admits with delight that He makes one from a four-inch white the advantages, including many of the cost-effective items he uses plastic cup with a grate that fits inside for its portability in the field. brushes (made from a drain top). And He also uses a table top another similar idea for keeping acrylic easel on his four by four brushes wet and clean; he puts a piece of foot working space. screen into a bread pan, filling it with water. “The nice thing about Paper can be reasonable or expensive these is they tilt for lighting depending on the brand name but Wei- purposes. Reflections are a denheimer favors acid-free acrylic paint- killer when you are paint- ing paper from Walmart and adds a sealer. ing,” he said. “And these Gesso can be added to almost any paper will accommodate a large or to give it more support. small painting.” He also built Weidenheimer sees no reason to spend a work surface onto a stand- money on brushes and suggests buying ing easel because most don’t less expensive ones and replacing them have one. Weidenheimer is in two months. He also discussed bamboo an artist who doesn’t believe brushes used in East Asian art and callig- in spending money to make raphy and demonstrated how one brush great paintings and proves can create a variety of lines, giving the the point that skill and tech- artist flexibility in technique. Mostly used nique go a lot farther than with ink sticks, a grinding stone and water, the how expensive the brush the brushes can also be used with water- in your hand is. Artist Troy Weidenheimer. colors. He added that pouncer brushes (or Photo by Page H. Giff ord stencil) can be used for blending paint. 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To advertise call: 434.207.0222 February 4, 2016 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 27 FEATURED LAND LISTING Bridlewood- Over Three Acres At Lake Monticello Looking For A Home You ME & YOU Can Fall In Love With? This is your chance to live at Lake Monticello and enjoy all the amenities it has to offer and be within walking distance to dining and shopping and the best part is over three private secluded acres. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! We Are Here To Help! $69,000 • Call Tom 434-962-1625
THIS WEEK’S FEATURED LISTING 33 Morewood Place- Water Front!
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635 Jefferson Drive – Fenced yard 7 Sandy Beach Court – Large Private Lot 4696 Three Chopt Rd – Minutes To I64 & Charlottesville
Neat as a pin and Well main- move in ready with BE tained single over 2,000 sq ft for a MEANT MINE story home great price! This pris- featuring a TO BE tine rancher features large master three bedrooms two I’M suite and YOURS baths, a large eat in second bed- kitchen, laminate and room with tile fl ooring through- additional Brick Cape Cod home on two acres! Minutes from I64 makes this out, fully fi nished basement with a full bath. Large recently refur- bath, open light fi lled living room with fi replace and atrium doors property a convenient commute to Richmond and less than ten Monticello Properties bished wrap around deck and covered rear patio/ entrance give that leads out to a large private deck, formal dining room with chair minutes to Charlottesville. Over 2,400 sq ft of living space featuring you several grilling and entertaining options!Fenced in yard and rail, laundry room, large circular drive with extra parking and garage. four bedrooms, two bathrooms, light fi lled kitchen and sunroom and paved driveway with extra parking. Newer roof and oversized gut- Encapsulated crawl space provides extra storage potential. original hardwoods throughout. Detached garage with work shop Our Team: Helping Your ters, exterior paint and landscaping. and paved driveway. Family to Attain Your Goals $159,000 • Call Diane & Larry 434-960-9479 $159,000 • Call Diane & Larry 434-960-5856 $295,500 • Call Tom 434-962-1625
375 Jefferson Drive – Fenced Yard 102 Wagner Place – Horse Farm 918 Jefferson Drive – Water Front!
This is the horse property you have been waiting for. Popular split bed- BEST Three bedroom two bath TRES room design ranch BET ranch with unfi nished HOW CHIC with vaulted living walk out basement, newly room, large open renovated kitchen with NICE kitchen with break- upgraded appliances and Completely renovated! Magnifi cent water views from almost every room! Open Tom Morace Diane Miller Larry A. Miller bath with jacuzzi tub. 434-962-1625 434-960-5856 434-960-9479 fast bar and tiled concept main fl oor. Gourmet kitchen, large master suite, expansive back deck Hardwoods throughout. & covered patio. Brand new kitchen feat: granite counters, over-sized island w/ [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] fl ooring, over sized Step out onto the large covered back porch and enjoy the pastoral and pond extra seating, S/S appliances, pantry, gas cook-top, wall oven & microwave/ master suite with views! Five cleared acres of pasture that has been fenced and cross fenced convection oven. Luxurious master suite w/sliders out to back deck, dual walk-in attached bath, and separate laundry room, great deck for for horses with a fenced in area for dogs and multiple fl ower beds. 30 x 30 closets, separate vanities w/granite counters & custom shower. All new engi- entertaining, storage shed ,paved driveway and fenced back stall and equipment barn. Six stalls and 50’ round horse pen. Multiple out neered HW fl oors throughout & Marble tile fl oors in guest baths. Brand new yard. You will enjoy the proximity to shopping, dining and all buildings including a 36’ x 52’ three car garage with oversized bays, an arts separate HVAC system for new master suite & newly fi nished bsmt bonus rm/ the amenities that Lake Monticello has to offer. and crafts studio cottage, garden shed with chicken coop and run and hay storage rms. Anderson sliders. Outdoor shower w/hot & cold water. New 3-tiered storage building with run in. Private and peaceful location with no thru traffi c. dock. Gas line in place for gas grill outside. $139,000 • Call Tom 434-962-1625 $229,900 • Call Tom 434-962-1625 $589,000 • Call Jen 434-989-9246
Jen Sample Lisa Rogers Don Brady 2656 Georges Mill Road – Remodeled! 22 Mulligan Drive – Golf Front! 528 Locust Ave – Waynesboro 434-989-9246 434-531-0064 703-927-1426 Squeeky clean on 2+ acres Breathtaking sunset Have the best of both [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] and completely renovated in views!! Perfectly situ- worlds! Located in the tree 2015 to include new electri- ated on the 13th green street area of Waynesboro LOVE cal wiring, new insulation, NICE for views of the green and you get old world charm ME new drywall, new fl ooring, fairway this custom built and a completely remod- brand new kitchen with all home features a large LOVE eled and updated home! The strength energy star Maytag appli- vaulted great room with There is nothing that hasn’t been redone top to bot- ances including refrigerator, skylights and fi replace, ME tom while maintaining the fl at top electric stove, mi- eat in kitchen with lots of of teamwork, crowave. Recessed lights, homes original integrity counter space, breakfast and charm. Four bedrooms, two baths, hard woods throughout, gourmet kitchen cherry cabinetry and pantry with pull out shelving, ceramic tile fl oors, new bar and eat in area featuring a bay window. Master suite with hardwood back deck with pastoral views. All American Standard plumbing fi xtures, new with upgraded stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops, beautifully fl ooring , walk in closet, attached master bath with double vanity and jetted The reputation heat pump with central air, 2 generous sized bedrooms with walk in closets, tiled bath with walk in shower tub combo sunroom leads to the back patio area tub. Plenty of room for expansion or storage with a full unfi nished basement. Queen of Sold, Annette Daly attached master bath, half bath in hallway. All this on over 2 acres of beautiful and much more. Original period molding, doors and built ins. Large city lot with 434-962-2095 for results! land with amazing country views. Convenient to Richmond’s West End and Whole house generator. Attached two car garage and paved circular drive. mature plantings, landscaping and huge slate patio area and fenced yard. Large [email protected] Charlottesville. Owner may consider lease/purchase with qualifi ed applicant. Spend time relaxing in your sunroom or on your expansive deck enjoying the storage shed, two Oversized paved drive provides plenty of off street parking and golf and the spectacular sun sets. street access from the rear. Wondering where all the open houses are this weekend at $169,000 • Call Lisa 434-531-0064 $229,000 • Call Tom 434-962-1625 $198,600• Call Tom and Diane 434-960-5856 Lake Monticello? www.LakeMonticelloOpenHouses.com 434-589-SOLD RENTAL PROPERTY Fluvanna Penguin Plunge Freezin’ for a Reason! 1-800-765-3570 Polar Plunge at Lake Monticello Main Beach! February 20, 2016 starting at noon What is the Fluvanna Penguin Plunge? Shake off the winter doldrums and run into Lake Monticello to The Website for your real estate needs benefi t fi ve Fluvanna charities! For a minimum pledge of $50 (age 18 or over)/$25 (age 12-17) you can show your support by getting your Brrrr on! It’s not just an event, it’s an experience! www.lakemonticellohomes.com For those who want to participate but not plunge, you can register and fundraise as a “Chick- Thinking about hiring a rental en on the Beach”, or visit the silent auction inside the Lake Monticello Clubhouse and watch Call for Mortgage Rates & Updates management company? Don’t start the event from inside! the New Year on the Wrong Foot. For more info or to register www.fl uvannapenguinplunge.org Call 434-589-7653 for a free property Facebook: Fluvanna Penguin Plunge management Assessment Today. 591-0123 or 589-3752 Carl Heimlich • 434-989-2274 [email protected] Call Today To Find Out Why Our Days on Rental Market are so Low and how that Saves you Money!