Vol. XXX No. 13, April 1 – 7, 2010 Letters to the Editor What to Do About the So do we allow this travesty of jus- Joint Water Authority tice to exist or do we continue to fight? Fluvanna It was just about a year ago when we were out gathering signatures on Last year Mr. Ott and Mr. Weaver REVIEW a petition to get the question of a believed we should have had the ref- erendum and voted that way. Since General: Fluvanna Review is published weekly Joint Water Authority on the ballot as Publisher/Editor: C.M. Santos then we have had two of the other by Valley Publishing Corp. Founded over 25 a referendum. This was not a novel [email protected] years ago, it is the only paper that covers idea but one that was contemplated supervisors replaced but neither has Advertising Manager: Katie Cabrera Fluvanna exclusively. One copy is free, by our state legislature when the voted one way or the other in open [email protected] additional copies are $1 each payable in session. advance to the publisher. Water Authority law was enacted. Accounts Manager: Diane Eliason In fact, there was a Virginia Whatever your opinion on the Subscriptions: Copies will be mailed for the Joint Water Authority, I suggest you Advertising Designer: Lisa Hurdle subscription price of $115 per year or $60 per Supreme Court decision on a very [email protected] 6 months. Please mail a check and a note with similar situation in 1993. Both sides communicate it to both me and to each of the Supervisors. Designer: Kathy Zeek your name and address to: Subscriptions relied on that decision with different Dept., P.O. Box 59, Palmyra, VA 22963. courses of action. The crux of the Doug Johnson Staff Writers: Submissions, Tips, Ideas, Etc.: Fluvanna Review School Board Member Page Gifford, William Des Rochers, controversy revolves around the encourages submissions and tips on items of Jennifer Zajac, Duncan Nixon, issuance of the charter by the State Cunningham District interest to Fluvanna citizens. We reserve the O.T. Holen, Joe Ronan right to edit submissions as deemed necessary Corporation Commission. An un- Photographer: David Stemple and cannot guarantee they will be published. challenged issuance is deemed con- Disaster Struck but Keep Calendar submissions to 50 words or less, clusive and cannot be undone. Fluvanna Answered Contributor at Large: Len Gardner Letters to the Editor to 300 words or less and So one side rushed to Richmond to On the morning of Monday, March Website: www.fluvannareview.com feature stories to 500 words or less. E-mail submissions: [email protected] or get the charter and the other side 22nd at 3 a.m., my husband and I Mailing Address: P.O. Box 59, mail to: Fluvanna Review, P.O. Box 59, Palmyra, challenged the issuance. The first awoke with a frantic phone call from Palmyra, VA 22963 VA 22963. Fluvanna Review is not responsible appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court our granddaughter, Katie. She kept Location: 2987 Lake Monticello Rd., for returning submitted materials. Include was dismissed on a technicality repeating, “There’s a fire in our 1/4 mile E of Lake Monticello Main Gate S.A.S.E. if you would like items returned. Phone: (434) 591-1000 without dealing with the merits of house, hurry!” Fortunately our Classified Ads: $7 per week or $10 for Fax: (434) 589-1704 the case. 2 weeks. Place a classified ad for both print daughter Colleen lives right next and web for one low price at The commission subsequently door. My husband Bob, a retired fire- Cover: Authorities are still searching www.fluvannareview.com issued a final ruling and a notice of fighter from New York, and I sprang for Jesse Morgan Hicks, missing Mastercard, Visa and Discover accepted. appeal was timely filed. That Petition into action. Bob grabbed one fire since Sept. 1, 2004. Disclaimer: The Fluvanna Review does not of Appeal must be submitted to the extinguisher and I the other. I was Designed by Lisa Hurdle and Kathy Zeek endorse or recommend any product or service Supreme Court before May 22 or the smart enough to slip on a pair of flip and is not repsonsible for any warranties or © 2010 Valley Publishing Corp. all rights reserved. claims made by advertisers in their ads. Joint Water Authority stands irrevo- cably established forever. See Letters, Page 4 ONLY 30 MORE SHOPPING DAYS FOR TAX CREDIT!!!

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2 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | April 1, 2010 April 1, 2010 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 3 Wake Up Call for Lake Letters from Page 2 Monticello Home Owners flops and a sweater, but Bob, shirt- The recent treasurer’s report in the less and shoeless, forged ahead. I Lake Monticello News stated that members could possibly be respon- must say without a flashlight and sible for an annual contribution to shoes. I heard a few unpleasant reserves for $241.00 per year which words from Bob as he managed to equates to $1,116,794.00 per year hit every tree root and rock in our for the Lake Monticello Owners’ yard. Authorized Shipping Center Approved Shipper Association (LMOA.) Doesn't the When we arrived at our daughter’s board of directors understand there house, we were happy and proud to are multiple people here that are on We Do Document see our daughter Colleen outside fixed incomes? with the garden hose fighting the In June 2009 the homeowners Fax Send Destruction fire. Katie was nearby assuring us approved an increase in dues of $130.00 per year per homeowner. & Receive Protect that she called 911. Since the fire was basically outside on the deck Currently homeowner’s dues Laminating Your Identity! and exterior wall, it was important to account for $2,771,132.00 per year Document “knock it down quickly” (fire talk). to LMOA. The salary costs for per- Shredding mail and personal documents is very Shredding With Bob and Colleen on top, I went sonnel at Lake Monticello are important. Keep prying eyes of family, close $2,424,005.00. This is 87% of the under the porch. Just as Bob predict- GBC Binding friends and visitors away. Stop "trash intelligence" homeowner’s dues. It is not difficult ed embers were still glowing, so I Notary Public with document destruction. to see with these personnel costs doused everything with the extin- Full / Self Serve 75¢ per pound - Best price in Central Virginia! that there is little left over for opera- guisher. tions, repairs, or general mainte- Copying By now a police officer and fire- nance of facilities. The Eagles’ Nest black & white We Put The Express in Your Shipping man Richie Constantino from Lake was an example where the loss of color & More! Monticello were on the scene. My money to LMOA was due predomi- Large Format Mon.-Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 10-2 husband Bob and Richie felt the wall nately to salaries. Copying interior and exterior and found it to The LMOA board of directors and (for Blueprints, 434-589-9602 be very hot, so they opened up the the general manager have two major 265 Turkeysag Trail, #102 wall, pulled out the insulation and problems. One problem is funding Landscape Design, Terry Brown reserves as required by the State of Lake Monticello Owner & Operator wet everything down. When the fire Prints, etc.) Across from Food Lion trucks arrived, the firefighters Virginia Property Owners Mailbox Rentals Fax: 434-589-9603 checked the attic and crawl space to Association. The second problem is E-mail:[email protected] funding of possible costly repairs to be certain the fire was completely the main dam and Tufton dam, extinguished. based on requirements by the state. The next morning, I called our Lake of the Woods, a community insurance agent, Mike Apperson, at similar to LMOA, assessed a Virginia Farm Bureau in Fluvanna. $1200.00 fee per household to In less than 12 hours, there was an finance dam repairs as required by insurance representative and a fire the state of Virginia. Before asking investigator from the Farm Bureau at for more money the board of direc- the house. Within another 12 hours, tors and general manager should we had Brian and his crew from reduce operating costs. We need to Rainbow Clean-Up and Restoration, make funding the reserves our main also in Fluvanna County, check out priority rather than operations. If the damage. The very next day, they not, Lake Monticello homeowners had the house sparkling clean and may find themselves in the same or odor free. Our contractor, also from worse situation than Lake of the Woods. Fluvanna, is replacing and repairing The state has had to cut expenses, what needs to be done to get our the county has had to cut, the educa- lives back to normal as quickly as tional system has had to cut and possible. most other governmental systems So as you can gather from this let- have cut expenses. It is time for the ter, we have some great people here board of directors and general man- in Fluvanna County, who came to ager to understand how to budget our aid in our little moment when and use fiscal restraint. We cannot disaster struck. continue with this tax and spend Kay & Bob Stanton, socialist philosophy. Annette L. Daly Lake Monticello John Bauserman, GRI, SRES, ASP,CRS Lake Monticello 434-962-2095 Corrections Darren Coffey is the Fluvanna County planning director. His name was Assured Properties misspelled in last week’s edition.

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ALL TIRE PRICES RT 15, PALMYRA INCLUDE INSTALLATION, Between Palmyra & COMPUTER BALANCING Zion Crossroads Fluvanna Focus & NEW VALVE STEMS 3 1/2 Miles North of 434-589-5533 Rt. 53 & BY WILLIAM J. DES ROCHERS Rt. 15 Intersection Se Habla Español CUSTOM WHEELS & TIRES HOURS: M- F 7:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat: CLOSED $7.95 PER TIRE. PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT: LIFETIME ROTATION, BALANCE, ROAD HAZARD Fluvanna’s Underclass: DON’T SEE IT? CALL, WE MAY HAVE IT OR WE WILL GET IT FOR YOU!! LOW PROFILE Growing Distinctions SIZES www.uniroyal.com www.bfgoodrichtires.com • Free Mounting/ Balancing!! Traditionally one thought of the will go higher as it chases the UNIROYAL All Terrain KO • Free New TIGERPAW GTS Free Mounting Valve Stem!! economic underclass, when one unemployment rate. & Balancing • Tread Roadhazard!! P225/70R14 $84.99 SIZE MANUFACTUER PRICE thought of it at all, as a collection There is another number just as P295/50R15G.A. $119.99 LT215/75R15 $124.99 P235/60R15 $91.99 P195/50R15 KUMHO $69.99 LT235/75R15 $129.99 P205/50R15 KUMHO $69.99 of poor souls who could not hold disturbing. It is 65. That is the P255/60R15 $94.99 30X9.50R15 $133.99 P275/60R15 $99.99 P225/50R15 KUMHO $79.99 a job, were uneducated, and were number of home foreclosures, P225/70R15 $84.99 31X10.50R15 $149.99 P195/55R15 KUMHO $74.99 P235/70R15 $89.99 32X11.50R15 $156.99 P205/55R15 NITTO $85.99 offspring of the same. Stereotypes bankruptcies, and the like listed P255/70R15 $94.99 33X12.50R15 $166.99 P205/40R16 NEXXEN $74.99 35X12.50R15 $179.99 P205/45R16 NEXXEN $79.99 usually grow from kernels of truth for Fluvanna on a foreclosure 33X12.50R16.5 $175.99 P205/50R16 TRIANGLE $71.99 MUD STAR 35X12.50R16.5 $199.99 P225/50R16 TRIANGLE $89.99 that then are twisted to suit a par- website. There is no way of telling & OTHERS LT235/85R16E $152.99 P245/50R16 KUMHO $99.99 ticular purpose. from the numbers how many peo- LT245/75R16E $179.99 P205/55R16 GT $72.99 LT235/75R15C $99.99 LT265/75R16D $186.99 P215/55R16 NEXXEN $89.99 As a result of the recession, ple just got in over their heads, or 30X9.50R15C $119.99 LT265/75R16E $189.99 P225/55R16 SUNNY $79.99 31X10.50R15C NEXXEN $129.99 P205/40R17 LEXANI $69.99 LT285/75R16D $202.99 32X11.50R15C $134.99 P215/40R17 FEDERAL $79.99 more kernels are being thrown in how many are in foreclosure LT285/75R16E $206.99 33X12.50R15C $139.99 P215/45R17 LEXANI $74.99 the pot; an evolving picture of the because of the economy. But it is 35X12.50R15C $154.99 LT265/70R16 $196.99 P255/45R17 LEXANI $79.99 LT265/75R16D $139.99 LT305/70R16 $219.99 P235/45R17 LEXANI $92.99 underclass is emerging as the likely that the recession had some LT285/75R16D XMT $149.99 LT315/75R16 $224.99 P245/45R17 FEDERAL $89.99 LT305/70R16D $149.99 LT265/70R17C $202.99 P205/50R17 FEDERAL $84.99 stereotypes become less credible. impact. LT245/75R16E $134.99 LT265/70R17E $217.99 P215/50R17 NEXXEN $89.99 LT265/70R17C MUD STAR $149.99 LT285/70R17D $232.99 P225/50R17 NEXXEN $89.99 This is particularly relevant to This impact is felt throughout LT285/70R17D MUD BRUTE $159.99 LT305/65R17 $269.99 P235/50R17 MIRADA $117.99 LT315/70R17 $269.99 P215/55R17 NEXXEN $89.99 supervisors as they decide on a the county. Lake Monticello P225/55R17 CAPITAL $99.99 MASTERCRAFT AWT 37X12.50R17 $339.99 new tax rate for the coming year accounts for just over half of the COURSER LT245/75R17 $199.99 P235/55R17 NEXXEN $99.99 LT265/65R18E $259.99 P215/35R18 GT $86.99 P225/40R18 GT $89.99 and decide where to allocate bankruptcies and foreclosures, not AT2 / AWT LT285/65R18E $279.99 P235/40R18 CAPITAL $99.99 • Free Mounting LT275/70R18E $219.99 county resources. too surprising since it accounts for & Balancing!! P245/40R18 FEDERAL $99.99 • Free New AT2 P245/45R18 NEXXEN $118.99 A perusal through available sta- over two-fifths of the population. Valve Stem!! P255/55R18 NEXXEN $115.99 P225/35R20 LEXANI $119.99 • High Quality – tistics is a dreary but useful exer- But all areas of the county have P245/35R20 LEXANI $119.99 Cooper Built!! COMMERCIAL T/A P255/35R20 NEXXEN $129.99 cise if one really wants to grasp been affected: Bremo Bluff, Troy, SIZE TREAD PRICE P275/40R20 SUNNY $134.99 Free Mounting 8.75 - 16.5 AWT $117.99 P275/45R20 MASTERCRAFT $129.99 what the underclass already Kent Store, Fork Union, and 9.50 - 16.5 AWT $127.99 & Balancing P285/50R20 GOODYEAR $132.99 P215/75R15 AWT $88.99 P235/30R22 NITTO $209.99 knows: it is bad out there and get- Palmyra also are mentioned in the P225/75R15 AWT $89.99 P255/30R22 LEXANI $154.99 P235/75R15 AT2 $99.99 TRACTION P265/35R22 LEXANI $144.99 ting worse. Here are two numbers: report. 30X9.50R15 AT2 $119.99 LT215/85R16 $143.99 P305/40R22 NEXXEN $149.99 30X9.50R15C AWT $109.99 LT235/85R16E $154.99 P305/45R22 NEXXEN $149.99 89 and 67. These represent the One final number to reflect 31X10.50R15C AWT $118.99 31X10.50R15C AT2 $125.99 LT225/75R16E $159.99 P305/35R24 LEXANI $199.99 percentage increases in upon: $160,118. That was the 32X11.50R15C SPORT KING $139.99 LT245/75R16E $154.99 Fluvanna’s unemployed and the average price of a new home con- 33X12.50R15C UNIROYAL AWT $139.99 LT265/75R16E $172.99 PASSENGER/ECONOMY! P235/70R16 AT2 $114.99 • Free Mounting/Balancing!! food stamp households (respec- structed in Fluvanna County last P245/70R16 AT2 $118.99 T/A • Free New Valve Stem!! P255/70R16 AT2 $122.99 • Tread Roadhazard!! P265/70R16 AT2 $126.99 A/S • Finding You Good tively), over the average 2008 lev- year. In 2007, that number was LT305/70R16 AT2 $164.99 LT215/85R16E $131.99 Quality Manufacturers!! els. $222,630. This is a drop of 28 LT245/75R16E AT2 $131.99 LT235/85R16E $135.99 P265/75R16 AT2 $117.99 LT225/75R16E $139.99 SIZE MANUFACTURER PRICE And except for 2009, these percent in two years, and the LT265/75R16C AT2 $133.99 LT245/75R16E $141.99 P155/80R12 HERCULES $55.99 LT265/75R16E AT2 10 PLY $145.99 P175/70R13 EPIC TOURING $49.99 LT285/75R16D AT2 $144.99 LT265/75R16E $145.99 P185/70R13 EPIC TOURING $49.99 numbers have tracked fairly close- decrease is much greater for those LT315/75R16D AT2 $169.99 LT265/70R17E $174.99 ly over the past four years, as one new homes constructed outside of LT235/85R16E AWT $119.99 LT235/80R17E $169.99 P155/80R13 KUMHO $49.99 LT235/85R16E AT2 $128.99 LT275/70R18E $184.99 P165/80R13 KUMHO $49.99 would expect. The gap narrowed Lake Monticello. P265/70R17 AT2 $126.99 P185/60R14 ATLAS $59.99 LT265/70R17E A/T 10 PLY $157.99 P195/60R14 ATLAS $59.99 by the end of 2009; one should One county appraiser has pro- LT285/70R17D AT2 $169.99 P205/60R14 MIRADA $64.99 LT315/70R17D A/T $179.99 P215/60R14 MIRADA $66.99 expect the rapid growth in food duced a chart that shows that the LT245/75R17E AT2 $159.99 UNIROYAL TIGERPAW P175/65R14 EPIC TOURING $54.99 LT265/70R18 AT2 $129.99 P185/65R14 EPIC TOURING $56.99 stamp recipients would continue. median sales price for small LT275/65R18C AT2 $171.99 TOURING P195/65R14 MIRADA $66.99 LT275/65R18E AT2 $183.99 • 80K Mile Written Warranty P175/70R14 SUMIC $53.99 There is another way to look at starter homes in Lake Monticello LT 275/70R18E AT2 $176.99 • Exceptional P185/70R14 KUMHO $54.99 All-Weather Control P195/70R14 SUNNY $56.99 these two numbers. There is a is no higher than it was six years • Long Milage & P205/70R14 EPIC TOURING $59.99 Even Wear P215/70R14 EPIC TOURING $69.99 concept known as structural ago. Thus the typical young fami- • Smooth Ride P185/75R14 PRIMEWELL $59.99 unemployment: the rate at which ly, starting off in 2004 with a typi- LONG TRAIL T/A • FREE Lifetime P195/75R14 PRIMEWELL $59.99 TOURING Rotation & Balance P205/75R14 PRIMEWELL $64.99 P215/75R14 PRIMEWELL $69.99 unemployment for practical pur- cal starter home, cannot sell it for • 60K Warranty P175/65R14 $79.99 P185/60R15 NOKIAN $59.99 • Free Lifetime P185/65R14 $79.99 P195/60R15 EPIC TOURING $59.99 poses never drops below. Over what they paid six years ago. Rotation & Balance P175/70R14 $76.99 P205/60R15 SUNNY $59.99 the period 1999-2008, Fluvanna’s So when policy makers think of • Superior Ride & Balance P185/70R14 $84.99 P215/60R15 DORAL $67.99 P225/75R15 $109.99 P195/70R14 $84.99 P225/60R15 FUZION $69.99 average unemployment rate was ways to raise revenue, and how to P235/75R15 $109.99 P205/70R14 $89.99 P185/65R15 EPIC TOURING $59.99 31X10.50R15C $124.99 P215/70R14 $89.99 P195/65R15 SUNNY $59.99 2.7 percent – essentially full allocate funds, they might consid- P215/70R16 $115.99 P195/60R15 $89.99 P205/65R15 NOKIAN $59.99 P225/70R16 $123.99 P205/60R15 $89.99 P215/65R15 EPIC TOURING $67.99 employment. In January, the rate er those people whose pursuit of P235/65R16 $134.99 P185/60R15 $89.99 P205/70R15 EPIC TOURING $63.99 was 6.6 percent. the American dream has been P235/70R16 $132.99 P215/60R15 $91.99 P215/70R15 EPIC TOURING $69.99 P245/70R16 $136.99 P185/65R15 $89.99 P205/75R15 PRIMEWELL $69.99 P255/70R16 $132.99 Food stamps data do not have a interrupted by a significant eco- P195/65R15 $89.99 P215/75R15 PRIMEWELL $69.99 P265/70R16 $142.99 P225/75R15 PRIMEWELL $73.99 P225/75R16 $129.99 P205/65R15 $89.99 comparable indicator, but in 2006 nomic downturn. It is easy to say P215/65R15 $91.99 P235/75R15 PRIMEWELL $73.99 P245/75R16 $129.99 P205/60R16 DIAMOND BACK $69.99 P265/75R16 $139.99 P205/70R15 $94.99 and 2007, the average number of that tax hikes only cost a latte a P215/60R16 ATLAS $69.99 P225/65R17 $153.99 P215/70R15 $94.99 P225/60R16 SCEPTOR $69.99 P235/65R17 $139.99 P205/55R16(NEW) $99.99 cases was about 310 in any given day, but people would be wise to P235/60R16 ATLAS $89.99 P245/65R17 $149.99 P205/60R16(NEW) $99.99 P265/65R17 $157.99 P205/65R16 KUMHO $79.99 month. The number now stands remember that for many in this P215/60R16 $99.99 P215/65R16 EPIC TOURING $79.99 P235/60R17 $143.99 P225/60R16 $99.99 P235/70R17 $142.99 P225/65R16 GENERAL $106.99 at 590. Over five percent of the county, a cup of coffee is about all P235/60R16 $109.99 P245/70R17 $140.99 P225/60R17 CAPITAL $89.99 households in the county receive the pleasure that is left. P265/70R17 $149.99 P215/65R16 $99.99 P235/60R17 KUMHO $109.99 P235/65R18 $151.99 P215/70R16(TOURING) $99.99 P225/65R17 BRIDGESTONE $105.99 food stamps, and the number only P265/70R18 $159.99 P215/65R17 AS65 $99.99 P225/55R18 MASTERCRAFT $124.99 P275/55R20 $176.99 P215/60R17 AS65 $106.99 P225/60R18 GENERAL $122.99

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6 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | April 1, 2010 News Lake Cuts Budget But Wants More Money BY PAGE H. GIFFORD He ended his comments by stating, “The agreement goes outside the CORRESPONDENT “The board and your general manag- scope of what the officers are er need to take a critical look at oper- allowed to do under our governing Should there be an increase in ations and related expenses as all documents.” dues? other governing bodies are being A debate ensued regarding the Lake Monticello Board Directors, forced to do.” need for a separate account. Ellen Scott Meiss and Treasurer Michael agreed that she understood the rea- Harrison proposed asking members soning but was cautious given the to approve a dues increase to fund Budget Cuts recent Homeowners Associations reserves. Approval would be sought The board of directors made a few embezzlement issues elsewhere in in a June vote. cuts in the budget including the fol- President Leighton Cummings lowing: central Virginia. made her pitch for the dues increase • Dumpsters for the spring “I think we need more time to to fund reserves during her opening cleanup would be available for three review this.” The motion was with- remarks. weeks instead of six; drawn and tabled for discussion at a “The fact is we need to put away • The job of recreation business later date. the cost of these items or face a manager has been changed from a whopping bill in the future,” she full time to a seasonal position; Additions/Changes to said. • The Emergency Reserve Account Strategic Goals During member comments, Britt contribution has been reduced from The strategic goals were also Johnson -- referring to the treasurer’s $290 thousand to $200 thousand; tabled for later date after much dis- report in the Lake Monticello News - • The expenditures needed for golf cussion. President Cummings began - expressed concern with the calcu- greens has been reduced by cutting the discussion by going through a list lations used by the treasurer in out- back on the number of greens to be of items including the installation of lining a need for a dues increase to improved from three greens to one a swimming float and ladder off the adequately fund reserves. green for this year. The cost of three dock at the main beach. Harrison “He remarks that reserves are an for $75,000 will be cut back to and others opposed the float and it extremely important element of our Mike Harrison talks about the $25,000 for one green. Dick Bushy was deleted. budget and future planning. I agree proposed dues increase which would be used to fund the reserves account. had reported to the Board during the “Many of these things seem like a the reserves have to be properly wish list to me,” said Ellen. Some funded and are very important. Mike Photo by David Stemple. session on budget cuts that he can only do one green and it will be have taken issue with the strategic points out that the board has a fidu- plan and its goals as a replacement Meanwhile, as I understand, the green five. ciary responsibility for upkeep, for the five year community plan. bulk of the budget cuts being maintenance, operations and “We do not have the money, we announced tonight results from cut- longevity of our properties. He Lake Reserve Account haven’t investigated or evaluated ting reserve expenditures not operat- reminds us that the $130 approved Treasurer Harrison also made the these items or sent them to be ing costs.” by the membership last year would motion to create a Lake reserve reviewed by the appropriate com- Johnson continued by pointing out allow the investment income from account that would be handled by mittee,” she added. She then pro- that Treasurer Harrison’s report our ERA account to fund reserves Morgan-Stanley-Smith-Barney using posed the board draw up an execu- states members are currently con- and replenishing capital compo- $30,000 in depreciation from the tive summary, outlining the process tributing $117 of their dues toward nents this year.” dredger and other lake equipment. the board takes when considering reserves this year for roads, lake and “As we complete the first quarter The Investment Committee would these goals or items. Director Meiss of 2010, I find myself confused. I for amenity improvements. However, oversee the investment. also agreed and added that the Social look at the budget and understand next year, based on his calculations, Harrison discussed clauses that and Recreational goals needed to be from board meetings that our invest- there needs to be a contribution of needed to be stricken from the examined further to determine their ment income has shrunk from $241 per lot. agreement with MSSB. viability. $290,000 to $200,000, but instead of Based on the figures provided, the “I think the motion is inadequate,” Director Fickus stated, “There is funding reserves, $151,000 has been problem appears not to be in fund- nothing that says we have to do this utilized to repay the funds taken ing the reserve but in managing said Director Benita Ellen. Ellen in April. Let’s take a couple of from the swimming pool account operational expenses and planning,” expressed concerns that parts of the months and do it right.” five years ago.” added Johnson. agreement exceeded their authority.

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April 1, 2010 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 13 News Fluvanna Farm Bureau Women Attend Annual Conference ARTICLE CONTRIBUTED BY THE FLUVANNA FARM BUREAU

Joan Talley, Tee White, Eileen Lenherr, Lin White, Joyce Humphrey, Shirley Haney, Joyce Lanford, and Janice Farrar represented the Fluvanna County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee at the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Conference March 19-21 in Fredericksburg. They joined about 300 other Farm Bureau women from across Virginia. Participants attended workshops on animal welfare, estate planning and farmland preservation tools. This year’s theme was “Past is Present.” Keynote speaker Michael Aubrecht, a local author and histori- an, spoke about Mary Ball Washington, the mother of George Washington. The Rappahannock Colonial Historical Society did a Members of the Fluvanna County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee. Pictured front row left to right: Joyce Lanford, presentation on colonial dress. Shirley Haney, Janice Farrar, back row left to right Joan Talley, Eileen Lenherr, Tee White, Joyce Humphrey, and Lin White. “The conference was very helpful. Contributed photo. We learned the importance of edu- cating others about agriculture and Carlton and Carol Williams, received how it’s relevant to everyone’s life,” the Chairman’s Award for their 102 Years Old said Chairman Joan Talley. efforts in developing a committee recruitment event that was resulted Mary Ann Campbell, who Several county Farm Bureau lives with Kay and Bob in eight new committee members. women’s committees were recog- Stanton at Lake Monticello, nized for outstanding work in 2009. William Lloyd of Washington will celebrate her 102nd The Fluvanna County Women’s County was named the 2010 Virginia birthday on April 9th. She Committee, chaired by Joan Talley, Farm Bureau Ambassador. He is the was born in County Mayo, Ireland and came to the won second place for 2009 first male winner in the history of United States to work as a Outstanding Women’s Committee in the program. Fluvanna County Farm Bureau is nanny at the age of 18. the Central District. The Augusta She returned to Ireland in one of 88 county Farm Bureaus in County Farm Bureau Women’s 2008 at the age of 100 to Committee, chaired by Vicki the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. visit with the five of her Drumheller, won the 2009 With nearly 150,000 members, VFBF 13 siblings still alive. Her Outstanding Women’s Activity is Virginia’s largest farmers’ advoca- daughter, Kay Stanton, said her mother was still Award. The Floyd County Farm cy group. Farm Bureau is a non-gov- ernmental, nonpartisan, voluntary “sharp as a tack’’ and Bureau Women’s Committee, attributed her long life chaired by Betty Blackwell, was the organization committed to protect- ing Virginia’s farms and ensuring a to “hard work and long runner-up. The King and Queen walks.’’ Mary Ann has 23 County Farm Bureau Women’s safe, fresh and locally grown food grandchildren and 30 supply. great-grandchildren. Committee, co-chaired by Jean Contributed photo.

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April 1, 2010 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 15 Business Chamber Has New Executive Assistant BY PAGE H. GIFFORD as “Member Spotlight,” “Weekly of $10 or be featured on Member CORRESPONDENT Buzz,” and upcoming chamber Spotlight for $50 a month. events, information on county gov- “We are here to serve members Janet Smith, the new executive ernment and local history. and area businesses. Information assistant to President Bert Flood of She said that the Fluvanna County and events are being added periodi- the Fluvanna County Chamber of Historical Society will be contribut- cally and updated,” said Smith. Commerce, has in a short time made ing to the history section of the web- She is creative and enthusiastic sweeping changes to benefit mem- site. Weekly Buzz will highlight infor- and believes that being proactive is bers. She believes in being proactive mation for Fluvanna County as well the key with government and busi- when it comes to local businesses. as other county chambers. The nesses. The chamber’s communica- Smith makes a nice compliment to Economic Development tion with area businesses and the Economic Development Coordinator, Commission will also be linking to Economic Development Vicki Karabinus, who has been tout- the website. Commission’s work are critical for ing “buy local” and Smith is on “It is now a personal, more interac- the future of the county. “With the board with that motto as well. tive and informational site for those site, the chamber is conveying to “The strength of our businesses is looking to start a business, relocate, those who visit a taste and flavor for the strength of our county,” said or just looking for a reputable con- the county,” she said. Smith. tractor,” said Smith. Her other pet project is to search Smith is re-organizing the office to For those, seeking a reputable con- for ways to encourage those who make it more user-friendly and tractor, handyman, landscaper, build large scale projects here in appealing to visitors and to suit her painter, roofer, or whatever one Fluvanna to utilize the supplies and needs as well. She has revamped the needs, Smith has made the search skills of those who reside here. Chamber’s website and cleaned out easier. By simply putting the occupa- Keeping it local goes hand-in-hand Janet Smith is the new hire at the the storage room so that conferences tion, name or business into the with the Economic Development Fluvanna Chamber of Commerce. can be held there. search box, a list of reputable busi- Commissions’ motto to “buy local.” Photo by Page H. Gifford. “I am updating all the business nesses will pop up. Smith adds that Smith has an extensive business files, gathering current information she also checks on these businesses background and of working with the ing worked in the film and television as well as getting current brochures with the DPOR to make sure they are public and in a variety of communi- industry. Those experiences help her from businesses,” she said. honest in their business practices. ties. She is a graduate of the bring a fresh approach and new Smith has added many features to Member businesses can advertise University of Maryland, and has ideas to help the Fluvanna Chamber the website, including features such on the site for the introductory rate been an entrepreneur as well as hav- of Commerce and the county itself.

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April 1, 2010 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 17 Cover He Vanished Over Five Years Ago: Family Seeks Help BY CARLOS SANTOS EDITOR

The puzzling disappearance of Jesse Morgan Hicks –who vanished over five years ago -- is one of Fluvanna County’s oldest, best- known cold cases. The mystery remains unresolved to this day, though investigators are following the leads that still trickle in. “Every time we get a lead we chase it down,’’ said Lt. David R. Wells of the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Department. “We’ve inter- viewed a lot of people in the last five years.’’ Those five years of uncertainty have taken a toll on the Hicks’ fami- ly. Nancy Hicks is convinced her hus- band is dead. “I don’t think he’s alive. He would never have gone off and left his two girls. They were his life,’’ she said. “We think and talk about him every day…it’s horrible…it’s just sad.’’ Nancy Hicks said she simply want- ed a resolution to the long and painful ordeal. “I know in my heart that somebody knows what hap- pened to Jesse. We want them to Jesse Hick’s Ford F-150 was found abandoned in a parking area in Nelson County. come forward and help us get clo- Photo provided by Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Department sure,” she said. A cash reward of up to $10,000 is Fluvanna County Sheriff Ryant Ford F-150 truck around 12:30 p.m. Washington said that may have been being offered to “anyone who can Washington is also asking for help in in the Blenheim area of Albemarle the motive for Hicks’ disappearance. provide information leading to Jesse solving the exasperating cold case. County. He was last heard from “I’ve told his wife, we’re not worried Morgan Hicks’ location,’’ according “We’ve been struggling with this case when he called a friend on his cell any about the drug side of this,” said to a press release from the sheriff’s for five years,’’ he said. phone right around 1:50 p.m. on that Washington. “We just want to find department. Could Hicks have been murdered? same day. Hicks was 47 when he dis- her husband. We want to bring clo- Nancy Hicks last saw her husband The answer -- at least for now -- is appeared. sure to the family.” - a truck driver – at their home on maybe. Without a body, it’s difficult Just a few days after he vanished -- At the time he vanished, Hicks was Sept. 1, 2004. She said that on that to prove murder. on Sept. 5 -- Hicks’ truck was found five feet, 11 inches tall and weighed day her husband’s truck was being “There could be a possibility of abandoned in a parking area off Rt. 185 pounds. He has a tattoo of an repaired. He told her he planned to foul play based on the time frame 29 near the intersection with Rt. 6 in eagle on his right shoulder. cut some hay on their Fluvanna he’s been missing,’’ said Washington, Nelson County. The truck yielded If anyone has any information County farm instead of going to who added that the investigation has few if any clues and there was no relating to the disappearance of work. They had built a new house on indication of foul play at the scene. turned up a few “persons of interest” Hicks, call Crime Stoppers at 434- the farm just five months before. but no “hard-core suspects.” Investigators said theories abound 977-4000 or the Fluvanna County “I left to go to work and he said, ‘I On the day he vanished, witnesses as to what happened to Hicks. Sheriff’s Department at 434-589- love you, goodbye.’ I left him home saw Hicks driving his 2004 maroon Hicks had been convicted of a drug and I never saw him again,’’ she said. charge in the past, said Washington. 8211.

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April 1, 2010 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 21 Guest Column Fluvanna Gardening KARAOKE BY BARBARA BROOKS Preparing the Soil for Gardening at the It is amazing that a few weeks ago There are several ways of testing soil we were all shoveling out our drive- for pH. A dye kit can be used by satu- ways and our cars trying to get our- rating the soil in a tube with a dye. selves to work or our children to Each color tells you the different num- school. ber of nutrient the soil has or what Spring is here with plenty to do in nutrients the soil is lacking. the gardens as well as around the yard. You can also test soil with a pH Preparing your garden is a very impor- meter. This instrument can be stuck in tant task whether you’re a first-time the soil and allows you to read the pH gardener, or have level. 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If you need to lower your pH you ID Required for Entry The most balanced is the Loam –a can add things like aluminum sulfate, rich soil consisting of a mixture of iron sulfate, elemental sulfur, acid 10 Centre Court, Palmyra sand and clay and decaying organic sphagnum peat, decayed vegetable 434-589-1155 matter. It has the right amount of matter and even compost. everything. There are some plants that don't like Sandy soil has the biggest particles anything higher than a pH of 4.5-5.0 which determine the degree of aera- such as blueberry, orchids, heather, tion and drainage the soil allows. You cranberry, sweet gum, and pine oak. can cultivate organic material in the Plants that thrive in a pH of 5.0-5.5 FAMILY SWIM DAYS soil, but then it allows drainage more include potatoes, tomatoes, iris, ferns, than it needs. pine, sweet potatoes, parsley and Clay soil has very little air spaces, is radishes. 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April 1, 2010 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | 25 Schools Fluvanna County High School Honor Roll ALL A’s Thomas, Kristopher Crenshaw, Tiffany Key, Andrew Michael Rocha, Jennifer Benvenutti, Richard Murphy Thompson, Anne Elizabeth Daidone, Elizabeth Helena Kloster, Kirsten Allys Rodgers, Acacia Nicole Bomberger, Heather Toliver, Morgan Alexis Daly, William Patrick Kochis, Amanda Arlene Rogg, Jon Zack Brownell, Matthew Spencer Troy, Kerry Lynn Davila, Jasmyn Maria Kohl, Kristin Dorothee Ruffa, Lynn Ritchie Burch, Derek Wade Tyler, Jessica Lee Davis, Jazmine Darice Kovaleski, Jacqueline Sanders, Mary Katherine Burgess, Valerie Suzanne Voronina, Veronica Dean, Sean Michael Kowaleski, Ethan F Sargent, Tara Denise Casto, Alana Elizabeth Walters, Taylor Lynne DeBusk, Katherine Louise Lamb, Alexandra Rae Scalzo, Riley Elizabeth Chaney, Chancellor Warren, Michael Anthony Deeds, Nicholas Jordan Lascano, Hannah Elizabeth Scott, Benjamin Donlee Cook, Jacqueline Lea Wensel-Scharlau, Karli Deeds, Tyler Matthew Lawhorne, Michael Samuel Scott, Mekanna Victoria Crickenberger, Terry Anne Wood, Thomas Denby, Tyler Scot Lawson, Kyrsten Renee Searcy, Courtney Julia Dean, Taylor Maxwell Woods, Cassandra Dews, Darien O'Neal Layne-Hippert, Morgan Sersen, Austin Timothy DeBusk, Laura Carolyn Zeek, Bertram Thomas Digges, Lauren Leake, Hunter Corbin Sexton, Diana Brooke Dell-deRonde, Rowan Dillard, Cameron Mason Lebrecht, Caitlyn Marie Shaheen, Joseph Glenn Dickerson, Lauriel Shanae' A/B’s Dillon, Jessica Lewis, Ryan Rashad Shareff, Emily Peijie Dodds, Jessica C Alston, Matthew Mason Dillon, Taylor Alexandra Liles, Rachel Sarah Shareff, Matthew Joseph Domecq, Christine Anderson, Nashawn William Ditta, Katrina Marie Lindsey, Amber Elizabeth Shelton, Daniesha Quandrese Donahue, Joseph Edward Arnold, Catherine Marie Dodds, Megan Ann Lintecum, Taylor Rosten Shepherd, Hunter Ray Douma, Kelly Elyse Arroyo, Maria Lydia Driver, Joshua Ryan Lopez, Amanda Margaret Shepherd, Nicholas Taylor Drayer, Victoria Grace Aylor, Kaersten Paige Durham, Sierra N Loyd, K-anna Leigh Sher, Eddie Samuel Dreher, Madelyn Katherine Baber, Ethel Mae Dye, Dagny Ayn Loyd, Mia Faye Shifflett, Courtney Blair Driver, Kaitlin Blake Bachman, Jacob Thomas Eck, Brandon Robert Ludwig Jr, Paul Signoretti, Christina Dudley, Casey Michaela Bachman, Katherine Vincent Eichner, Axelle Ludwig, Dale Warren Siler, Kyle Edward Duffau, Paul Lavelle Barber, John Daryl Eldridge, Kelly Elizabeth Ludwig, Katelyn Marie Sites, Kirsten Ariana Duffau, Sarah Jean Barker, Jeffrey Alan Elliott, Ashleigh Christine Ludwig, Nathaniel Smith, Aaron Michael Farina, Emily Rae Barksdale, Shawnee' Ellis, Mary Margaret Lyon, Amber Jean Smith, Allison Carole Fleming, Thomas Cole Barnett, James William Farley, William P Macaulay, Megan Ann Smith, Delenthia Samone Haislip, McKenzie Grace Baughan, Matthew Jacob Faulknier, Cheyenne Lee Manifold, Devon Avery Smith, Emily Faith Harris, Jedediah McKinley Baughn, James Matthew Fields, Alexandra Lee Markham, Christopher John Soler, Krystal Marie Hedrick, Kayla Anne Baum, Andrew Shaffer Fleming, Kaitlin Reed Markham, Daniel R. 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Lebrecht, Kelley Rae Boteler V., Edgar Lee Garrison, Ashley Nicole Minor, Susanna Renee Tamony, Lauren Nicole Ledford-McAninch, Emily Breeden, Joshua Monroe Gianniny, Christina R Mitchell, James Edward Tankersley, Matthew Lintecum, Megan Louise Brennan, Peter Andrew Gibson, Erika Jean Monger, Kasey Allison Tanous, Adeline Marie Lively, Brittany Anne Brooks, Alexander James Godlewski, Kristin L Morgan, Katlyn Leian Taylor, Chelsea Christine Ludwig, Melissa Sue Brotherton, Alyce Ann Goodwin, Alexis Fountain Morris, Gabrielle Renee Tennyson, Marie Jennifer Mahan, Karina Lorene Brown, Breann Nicole Graham, Megan Leigh Morris, Megan Elizabeth Thacker, Jordan Allen Megahan, Sean William Brown, Christopher Paul Greco, Nicholas Dante Nemeth, Jason Matthew Tillman, Whitney Nicole Messier, Melissa Anne Brown, Greer Nicole Griffin, Carolyn Marie Noraas, Kasandra Louise Tinnell-Wheaton, Cody Mills, Ashley Jean Brown, Kanisha Reene Grooms, Jonnay Marie Noraas, Olivia Marie Trail, Lindsey Marie Morris, Erin Nicole Browning, Ashli Nicole Grunau, Kacie Briel Norford, Paul Tyler Troxell, Emily Rose Nemeth, Jenna Lynne Browning, Lauren Paige Hackenberg, Christian B. O'Brien, Kelsey Marie Truex, Zachary Gray Otten, Brendan William Bryant, Lauren Brie Hagee, Kenneth Page, Jamie Lynne Tyrrell, Daniel Parmly, Dylan Chance Buck, Allison Hamshar, Collin Whitney Palmer, Robin Leigh Valentine, Brittney Marie Peake, Robert Joel Buonomo, Jonathan Anthony Hamshar, Michael William Parks, Daniel Valentine, Kenneth Lee Perkins, Brittany M Buonomo, Kimberly D Harlow, David Chesley Partner, Tess Anne Valenzuela, Sydney Erin Pillow, Kyle Burke, Colleen Gavin Harris, Ashleigh Renee Patrick, Charles Bonner Vaughn, William Alexander Powell, Kasey Ann Burruss, Briana Marta Harris, Bridget Diane Patterson, Vanessa Nicole Vitolo, Jenna Rose Puskaric, Laura Louise Burton, Jovan DeAndre Harris, Brittney Nicole Payne, Elizabeth Danielle Waring, John McNeill Rafaly, Taylor Daniel Butler, Bria Mishel Harris, Jamie Jamahl Payne, Eric Fluton Warner, Caitlyn Nicole Rigsby, Lloyd Trey Byers, Rashad Khylil Malik Harris, Samantha Lynn Perry, Marisa Noelle Washington, Alisha Love' Rodriguez, Tesla S Campbell, Jessica Haug, David W Jr Phillips, Alicia Katherine Watkins, Kendra Martika Roth, Anika Marie Campot, Stephanie Renee Hensley, Amber Nicole Pieno, Alyson Marie Webb, Jordain Lynn Ryan, Sarah Maureen Carman, Daniel Kyung Chun Hills, Blake Porter, Catlin Marie Wells, Courtney Paige Santangelo, Ariel Caron, Michelle Elizabeth Homan, Marissa Rose Porter, Obediah Welsh, Daniel J Schlein, Kelsey Alexis Cassell, Bailey Dane Houchens, Jordan Rea Powers, Jenniffer Ann Welsh, Matthew J Schulte, Chase Andrew Casto, Benjamin Andrew Jackson, Brandon Lawrence Powers, Robert Michael Werley, Bryan Sloan Scott, Rachelle Rene Cavanaugh, Kaila Deann Jarvis, Caitlin Prather, Meagan Brooke Wharton, Jonathan Fells Searcy, Christin Rennea Chambers, Cireia Shenea Jenkins, Heather Victoria Presley, Christopher Weston White, Michael Trenton Settle, Katherine Louise Chambers, Heather Lynn Jobes, Taylor Rae Proffitt, Benjamin Stefan Whitehead, Eric David Sherman, Brittney Nicole Charron, Samantha M Johnson, Kayla Megan Proffitt, Jonathan Wiersma, Skye Anthony Shipp, Jonathan Ray Chirico, Christian Michael Johnson, Keira Latrice Radcliff, Nolan Ryan Williams, Alexander Baxter Silvia, Maria L. Ciaccio, Bryan James Johnson, Quinn Thomas Reich, Britain Lenoir Williams, Jennifer Rose Small, Spencer Philip Coats, Dorian Cassandra Jones Jr., Alvin David Reynard, Morgan Alexandria Williams, Millicent Alexa Smith, Whitney Cohen, Courtney Ann Jones, Cameron Leon Rhodes, Amanda Willis, Eryn Joelle Soler, Michael Anthony Coles, Kovey Ayite Jones, Jaclyn Nicole Richardson, Dorothy Jean Wilmoth, Laura Katherine Southworth, Peter Rand Collier, Andrea Jones, Zoe Marie Anne Richardson, Elizabeth A Wilson, Katie Paige Sparks, Cody Grey Collier, Lauren Elizabeth Jonkman, Johannes Luke Richmond, Austin Neil Riley Winston, Olivia Corianna Stevens, Ashton Bryce Connell, Adam Jordan, Kristen Brooke Richmond, Joseph Stuart Woodson, Miranda Lorraine Szarmach, Nathan George Cook, Victoria Elizabeth Kelly, Jeremy Daniel Robbins, Brianna Paige Wyant, Austin 26 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | April 1, 2010 Schools Zion Crossroad’s

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This year the Fluco boys’ tennis team has a veteran line-up. Five of the six singles slots are filled by sen- iors. However, “veteran” is a relative term for tennis players in Fluvanna. Several of the Flucos’ Jefferson District opponents field players who have been playing tennis for much longer than any of the Fluco’s “veter- ans”. Coach Jason Davis has senior Greg Goldie in his number one sin- gles slot and Goldie was new to the tennis program last year. Teaming with Goldie on the first doubles team is his younger brother, junior Jon Goldie. Jon is new to the tennis pro- The Goldie brothers prepare for doubles play. Photo by Duncan Nixon. gram this season. He also plays in the number five singles slot. Playing in the second and third and Jonny scoring a close 8-6 victory. As Jefferson District play begins for trict champion, were it not for singles slots for the Flucos are sen- Fluvanna’s other point was recorded the Flucos, Coach Davis said that he Western Albemarle. Coach Davis said iors Trevor Reilly and Ryan Ernst. by the number two doubles team of believes his squad will be competi- that Charlottesville High School may These two played at third and fourth Reilly and Wagley. They won in a tive with teams from Orange County, also be at a level above his team. singles last year. Like Greg Goldie, tight contest by a 9-7 score. Coach Louisa County and Goochland Coach Davis wished to again thank they have moved up in position due Davis note that in this match, as well, County. However, the team has some the Lake Monticello Owners to the graduation of last year’s num- several of the points that the Flucos very tough competition in Western Association for making its tennis ber one singles player, Matt lost were closely contested and the Albemarle -- the three time defend- facilities available to the Fluco boys’ Skrobonski. Reilly and Ernst also will team could easily have won this ing state champion -- and Monticello team. Without access to the LMOA be combining this year to hold down match if a game or two had gone the High School, which Coach Davis said courts the Fluvanna boys’ team the second doubles team slot. This other way. would probably be a perennial dis- could not exist. year, the fourth singles slot is cur- rently held by senior Cesar Soto, who moves up from sixth singles last year. Sixth singles this year is senior Girls’ Lacrosse Opens Season 3-0 James Wagley. Soto and Wagley are the third doubles team as the squad BY ERIC ALLEN opens its season. CONTRIBUTOR Coach Davis has a number of younger players waiting in the The Fluvanna Arsenal girls’ wings. Some of these players may lacrosse club team began its challenge the seniors above them as third season this month with the season progresses. Sophomores three straight victories – a stun- who return to the program from last ning turnaround for a team that season include: Caleb Blevins, had managed just one win in its Brendan Otten and Jason Clark. first two seasons. There are also four players in the The team beat Hanover JV mix who are new to the program. (Richmond area), Forest JV They are: sophomore transfer, Kyle (Lynchburg area), and Godwin Day and freshmen Jake and Daniel JV (Richmond area), before Welsh and Michael Solar. falling in their fourth game to The boys’ tennis team lost its Tandem's varsity. opening match at home against non- Coach Kristen Allen says the Jefferson District opponent teams' success this season is Powhatan County by an 8-1 score. due to the added experience of However, Coach Davis was not dis- the returning players. “We now couraged, as he noted that Powhatan have a solid starting lineup of Co-captain Karli Wensel leads a fast break in the victory against won its district last season, and five girls who can handle the ball Godwin JV in Short Pump on March 23rd. Photo by Tom Pajewski. of the eight matches that Fluvanna and numerous scoring threats lost were closely contested. which makes us tougher to defend.” The team's scoring leaders so far are Karli Wensel, In their second match, the team Allen said the addition of new athletic players has Jennifer Csapo, Ellie Allen, Megan Graham and Clay again fell to a non-Jefferson district also given the team some much needed depth. Conner. The defense is anchored by Leah Dreher and opponent, losing at home to “We have a young team, a mix of high school and Maggie Benvenutti with strong play coming from new- Randolph-Henry High School by a 6- middle school girls and our new girls are very athletic, comers Heather Chambers, Olivia Moody and goalie 3 score. In this match, the Goldie most came to lacrosse from other sports. They are well Elizabeth Jensen. brothers each won their singles conditioned and have brought a winning attitude to the The team plays at home again on Saturday, April 17, matches with Greg triumphing 8-2 team,” Allen said. 2 p.m. at Fluvanna High School against New River.

28 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | April 1, 2010 Sports Fluvanna Horse Club Jumping With Excitement BY MCKENZIE HAISLIP consisting of 12 hour days of horses, CONTRIBUTOR horses, and more horses! Not to mention, these young adults study The Fluvanna County Horse ‘N’ several nights a week for these con- Around 4-H Club has been very busy tests and prepare for months in lately competing in contests not advance. Competing in this manner only in their own district, but in is a full-time job. But if you ask the other surrounding areas. The club’s members of the Horse ‘N’ Around senior and junior teams have been club, they will tell you that they representing the county well and enjoy every moment of it! bringing home many ribbons from For now the club gets to take a all four contests they competed in short vacation from their prepping, the past several weeks, often win- but soon enough they will have to ning their divisions and meriting begin once again to ready them- high individual scores! selves for their next contest at the These youth have been working Virginia Horse Center in Lexington. diligently and it shows. They have This contest, the EquiSmartz competed in various knowledge Knowledge Weekend, is easily con- areas at each contest, such as the sidered one of the most important Horse Bowl (like Jeopardy in teams), competitions of the year and is the Written Hippology (the study of last available at state level. Horse ‘N’ horses) Tests, Horse Judging, and Around encourages citizens of the even giving sets of reasons for plac- county to come and support the club ing in a class to professional judges! members as they compete at this fun It is apparent that these 4-Hers are weekend of horse knowledge on Members of the Fluvanna Horse ‘N Around 4-H Club. 1st Row (left to right): very serious about what they do and April 9th-11th. You can be certain Madeline McGrath, McKenzie Haislip, Kristen Thomson, Autumn Thomsen-Diggs. are continuing to excel at each con- that you will be impressed by these 2nd Row: Jordan Ruffner, Kimberly Buonomo, Jake Buonomo. test they attend. These contests young 4-Hers and they hope to see 3rd Row: Jules Sudol, Leslie Walters, Taylor Walters, Laily Sudol. Not pictured: often take up an entire weekend you there! Marina Biel, Caitlyn Snoddy and Shania Wood. Photo Courtesy of Julie Walters.

4-H Team Placings: Central District Contest in Phenix, VA Northeast District Contest in Horse Bowl: Fluvanna Golf at Its Best Hanover, VA Taylor Walters, Laily Sudol, Hippology: McKenzie Haislip, Jules Sudol- Senior BY EMIL COLMENARES Taylor Walters, McKenzie Haislip, Team 1st place Jules Sudol- Team Problem 2nd place Jake Buonomo, Kimberly Buonomo, Seniors Jordan Ruffner, Shania Wood- Senior The weekend of March 17th not event played over the 16th and Team 3rd place Horse Bowl: only had some great golf weather, 13th. August the 3rd features the Leslie Walters, Autumn Thomsen- but also featured two very interest- Member tourney. October 12th Taylor Walters, Jules Sudol, Kimberly Diggs, Kristen Thomson- Junior Team ing events. The first event on and 19th will feature the Club Buonomo, Jordan Ruffner- 1st place 1st place Seniors Saturday was the annual Black and Championship. September will McKenzie Haislip, Laily Sudol, Jake Northern District Contest in Blue match play event that had a feature the annual cancer tourna- Buonomo- 5th place Seniors Ruckersville, VA field of 32 players with 16 players ment sponsored by the Ladies Leslie Walters, Autumn Thomsen- on each team. The Blue team pre- Association. Diggs, Madeline McGrath, Kristen Hippology: vailed and enjoyed a great dinner Mark Marshall's tip for the com- Thomson- 1st place Juniors Kimberly Buonomo, Taylor Walters, Jules Sudol, McKenzie Haislip- Written after the event as well as earning ing year follows: Block and Bridle Contest at Test 1st place, Stations 1st place, Team credits in the Pro Shop. Would you like to know the secret Virginia Tech Problem 1st place, and Overall Senior Sunday featured an event that to a long life? Play golf. Golf pro- Team 1st place Hippology: had been rained out. The team of vides the opportunity to spend a Laily Sudol, Jake Buonomo, Jordan Taylor Walters, Jules Sudol, Steve Romanko and Kathleen few hours outside in the fresh air McKenzie Haislip, Kimberly Buonomo- Ruffner, Caitlyn Snoddy- Written Test Romanko partnered with the team walking and swinging a club. Golf Written Test and Slides 2nd place 5th place, Stations 5th place, Judging offers us the chance to connect Seniors, I.D. and Judging 1st place 4th place, Team Problem 2nd place, of Art and Chris Hoogmoed and Seniors, Team Problem 1st place, Overall Senior Team 5th place won low gross honors. Low net socially with others and develop Overall Team 1st place Leslie Walters, Autumn Thomsen- was won by the team of Joe Shaver deeper bonds with our families. Leslie Walters, Autumn Thomsen- Diggs, Kristen Thomson, Madeline and Patricia Shaver and playing Spend some time together at the McGrath- Written Test 2nd place, Diggs, Madeline McGrath, Kristen partners Ester Teal and Larry Teal. practice range or putting green hit- Stations 1st place, and Overall Junior Thomson- Test and Slides 1st place A good time was had by all and ting balls and putting as a group. Juniors and Overall Team 2nd place Team 2nd place spring was welcomed with enthu- Playing nine holes takes about two Horse Judging: Horse Bowl: siasm. hours and can be fun especially if Taylor Walters, Jules Sudol, Taylor Walters, Jake Buonomo, Laily The Ladies Golf Association you don't keep score. Getting exer- McKenzie Haislip, Kimberly Buonomo- Sudol, McKenzie Haislip- 1st place announced its major tournament cise, spending time outdoors, con- Halter 1st place, Performance 1st Seniors schedule for the year. The month necting socially with family and Kimberly Buonomo, Jules Sudol, place, Reasons 3rd place, and Overall of May will feature the match play friends and have some laughs while Senior Team 1st place Jordan Ruffner, Caitlyn Snoddy- 2nd tournament. In June there will be attempting to hit the little white Leslie Walters, Madeline McGrath, place Seniors ball will be a great outlet and lead Leslie Walters, Autumn Thomsen- a two day event played over the Autumn Thomsen-Diggs, Kristen to a longer, healthier life. Come out Thomson- Overall Junior Team 3rd Diggs, Kristen Thomson, Madeline 8th. July will feature a two day place McGrath- 1st place Juniors and enjoy.

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Sports FCHS Soccer Program Defends Their Title BY SEAN DEAN petition is rapidly approaching. FCHS JOURNALISM STUDENT Coach Gibson is confident that with hard work and dedication to the The Fluvanna County High School team, the title defense will once soccer program has been increasing- again be successful. ly successful over the last four years. Coach Patrick Dieter, winner of the This started with the Junior Varsity coveted Coach of the Year award in squad, which won their district with 2004 and 2008, considers the JV increasing ease as the program grew. team to be a filter for his winning The team has defended the Jefferson varsity team. With the loss of nine District title ever since 2006 and is seniors last year many have started looking to continue its title defense to count Fluvanna out of the title this year. Still, they could face stiff race this season. Coach Dieter competition from arch rivals thinks that idea is ludicrous. “This is Western Albemarle and Orange not a rebuilding year. This is the year County. we start our title defense of the With more than half of the team Jefferson District,” Dieter said. being moved up to varsity this sea- The competition won’t be able to son, and with only five returning use that excuse next season, as the members, the task looks ever more team only has four seniors and is daunting to keep the title in composed mostly of a skilled and Fluvanna. However, captain Alex experienced junior class that only Williams is very confident that this gets better with every practice. The new talent can bring them to the top previous season was considered by of the district once again for a record many to be Fluvanna’s “Golden Age,” fifth year in a row. The team has but this season looks to be one that started to practice and is working out could match, if not surpass, last all the kinks as the first day of com- year’s success. Fluco sophomore JV player #17 Nick Bianco takes control of the ball. The Flucos beat Spotsylvania last Tuesday 1-0. Photo by Fluvanna Sports Photography.

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Lake Monticello & Surrounding Benefit Dance Areas at an Affordable Price A benefit dance sponsored by Relay Piano Tuning & Repair for Life, American Cancer Society, Karabinus to Speak -SPRING IS HERE!- Dampp-Chaser® Sales & Service featuring the band Borderline, will be The League of Women Voters of Yard Cleanup • Weed Feed Piano Locator & Consultant Fluvanna County will meet on held on Saturday April 10th from 7- Liming • Crabgrass Preventer Ask Me, the Piano Specialist 10 p.m at the Lake Monticello Monday, April 12 at the Fluvanna and much, much more! Roger R. Sethmann, BMC, MM Clubhouse Terrace Room. Snacks will Library in Pleasant Grove on Rte. 53 Call Jeff today to schedule! be provided as will a cash bar, door in Palmyra. Guest speaker, Vicki Free estimates 434-589-1167 prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Cost is $15 Karabinus, the new county economic Monthly, weekly, or one time service Toll Locally owned & operated • Fully Insured Free 866-417-0502 per person. For advance tickets, con- development coordinator, will speak vapianotech.com about Fluvanna's development plans. 434-989-9247 tact Pam Johnson at 589-7605. To [email protected] gain admission to the Laek, at the Everyone is encouraged to attend and www.precisionlawnservice.webs.com main gate just state “benefit dance.” to bring their questions and ideas about economic development in Education Forum on Fluvanna. Refreshments will be Everything You Need Under One Roof offered at 4:30 p.m. and the presenta- NEED A HAND? HIV/AIDS tion will begin at 4:50 p.m. For more The Way of the Cross Community Call . . . information contact Bella Wolf at Development Corporation will hold a YOUR 434-589-2410. forum on Saturday, April 17 from MAN FRIDAY 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Way of the Additions, Remodeling Electric & Plumbing Cross Baptist Church, 579 Haden Vera Bradley Bingo The Fluvanna Education Hardwood Floors Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Martin Road, Palmyra. Foundation will hold the Vera Bradley Basement Finishing Gutter Cleaning & Guard Installation The forum theme is “Stop AIDS: Get Bingo fundraiser on April 25th at the Power Washing Interior & Exterior Painting Educated. Get Tested. Get Treated, Lake Monticello Fire & Rescue Decks & Screen Porches Tile Installation and Get Involved.’’ Drywall Installation & Repair The key note preacher will be the Building at 10 Slice Road in Palmyra. Your Man Friday . . . and Anything Else You Can Think Of Rev. Dr. Earl Pendleton, assistant Doors open at 1:30 p.m. One session with 10 games begins at 2 p.m. Raffle Pastor, Mount Zion First African Licensed J.J. Bevilacqua Baptist Church in Charlottesville. The tickets will be available during the Bonded • Insured facts about AIDS will help in under- game. Additional bags will be avail- References Available 434-589-8825 standing its affects and what church- able for purchase. Food service will es can do to help provide excellent be available. Admission is $15 per prevention methods and other health ticket for 10 games. related issues to their congregations Various prize packages will be and communities. made up exclusively of Vera Bradley CLEVELAND The Way of the Cross Community products. TREE Seating is limited. Tickets can be Development Corp. is a faith-based, ERVICE non-profit organization founded the purchased at the door or in advance S Rating: A Rev. Dr. Nan M. Brown in 1998 in at EW Thomas Grocery, The New 8335 Willis Lane • Basement Jefferson Good Neighbor Pharmacy & Scottsville, VA 24590 Let’s Fluvanna County to help eliminate • Additions AIDS/HIV risks through teaching. 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Call Engagement MORE? We will beat any pricing! Stacy 434-589-9552. Wedding THIS WEEK’S PET Beautiful Betty Lou is a Labrador Birthday Retriever, Plott Hound mix with a stunning coat! It's not quite a brindle, but a dark tan/brown, with a very dark streak along her black and a lovely Anniversaries black muzzle that contrasts nicely with her golden brown eyes. Betty Lou is a youngster, about seven months, and a friendly active girl. Betty Lou would love a caring home of her own where she may get the time This Size $105. and attention to grow into a beloved canine companion. Do you have a loving forever home for this lovely lady? Please Any size available. Betty Lou contact the Fluvanna SPCA, 5239 Union Mills Rd. Troy, VA (434) 591-0123. Call Lisa 591-1000 ext. 29 SPONSORED BY TERRY & KEVIN BUTLER 36 | FLUVANNA REVIEW | April 1, 2010 Classifieds & Legal Notices DAY SERVERS: The Eagle's Nest at FORFor Rent RENT Lake Monticello Golf Course is under VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF FLUVANNA new management, and we wish to BUSINESS FOR LEASE: Inn 1831 hire daytime servers. Please apply in MICHAEL HOWARD MASON, Restaurant & Tavern, ongoing busi- person at the Dogwood Restaurant, Plaintiff ness with equipment and totally fur- 10 Centre Court, Palmyra. v. CASE NO. CL10000048-00 nished, seats 65. Experienced and knowledgeable person required. EVENTSEvents DEMETRIA VILLANEUVA MASON Resume appreciated. For more infor- Defendant mation call 434-589-1300 or email FREE EASTER EGG HUNT: Easter INN [email protected]. FUN for children of all ages. Fun ORDER OF PUBLICATION Inflatables, Crafts, Games and a spe- HELPHelp Wanted WANTED cial visit from the EASTER BUNNY. The object of the above-styled suit is to award Plaintiff, Michael Sponsored by Crossroads Howard Mason, a decree of divorce a vinculo matrimonii from the COOK, DISHWASHER, SERVER: By Community Church, April 3 from Defendant on the ground of one year separation without cohabitation the River Restaurant is currently 11:00 to 2:00. Take 250 East at Zion or interruption. accepting applications for the fol- Crossroads stoplight, go 1 mile. lowing positions: cook, dishwasher, Event on corner of 250 East and And, it appearing by affidavit filed according to law that the where- server. Applicants must be experi- Poindexter Road. abouts of Demetria Villaneuva Mason, the above-named Defendant, enced, at least 18 years or older, and are unknown, it is therefore ORDERED that the said Demetria have reliable transportation. Call FREE Villaneuva Mason appear on or before the 14th day of May, 2010, in 434-581-1515 or email resume to the Clerk’s Office of the Court and do what is necessary to protect her [email protected] WILL WORK FOR PLANTS: We interest. would like to come clean up your SALES REPRESENTATIVE: Ntelos flower bed in exchange for getting to And, it is further ORDERED that this order be published once a week Wireless is seeking an enthusiastic keep some of your greenery. Call for four successive weeks in the Fluvanna Review, a newspaper of sales representative for new location 434-589-1536 the Halfacre family general circulation in the County of Fluvanna; that a copy of this order at the Lake. Hourly pay plus comm- for more info. be posted at the front door of the courthouse wherein this court is mission. Experience preferred but held; and that a copy of this order be mailed to the defendant at the willing to train. Part/full time posi- Real Estate REAL ESTATE address shown by the aforesaid affidavit. tion. Email resume to montivision- John G. Berry [email protected]. Any questions, SELL YOUR LAND QUICKER and call 434-589-1100 and speak directly for more money, have it perk tested Judge of the Circuit Court to Kelly. first. Quality service and great rates. J. Randolph Parker, VSB# 18183 Call 434-249-0298. March 19, 2010

Property Transfers OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Property transfer deeds are provided Troy, VA 22974; Lot 10 Fox Glen by the Fluvanna County Circuit Court. 0.371 Acres; $224,000. Multiple The Fluvanna Review is not responsi- •Crenshaw, Carlton B. TR ET AL to spaces in ble for errors. Crenshaw, Carlton B. & Linda S.; 1336 Broken Island Road, Lot 25A. great location 02/16/10 Deed of Gift. •Leik, Alexander M. & Shannon E. to •Nectar Projects, Inc. to US Bank Low cost per Holyfield, Kevin & Melissa; 11 National ET AL; 12650 Ingenuity square foot Stonewall Road, Lot 218, Phase 1, Drive, Orlando FL 32826; 2.5 Acres, Lake Monticello, $199,500. Fork Union Mag. Dist.; $102,160.23 Call 591-1000, •United Bank to Liberty Homes, Inc.; Deed in Foreclosure. 8249 Crown Colony Pkwy #A, ext. 24 Mechanicsville, VA 23116; Lots 2, 5, 6 02/19/10 for details Fox Glen Subdivision; $135,000. •Baber, Charles T. & Baber, Betty to Wood, Jeremy Edward; 310 Hidden 02/17/10 Springs Lane, Scottsville, Va 24590; •Carannante, Samuel J. & Dorothy to 2.0 Acres Fork Union Mag. Dist.; Deed Carannante, Samuel & Dorothy A.; 14 of Gift. Brassie Terrace; Lake Monticello, Deed of Gift. Legal ads •I & J Home Builders, LLC to Rensch, 02/22/10 Thomas E. II & Kristal; 165 North •Gibson, Joyce H. to Gibson, Matthew Allen; 19635 James Madison Hwy, may be emailed to

Fork Lane, Scottsville, VA 24590; REVIEW 4.567 Acres, Cunningham Dist.; Troy Va 22974; 2.000 Acres Lot A, $182,700. Deed of Gift. [email protected] •Holleran, Candice A. to Holleran, •Morris, Timothy R. Sr & Morris to Candice A. & Angello, 26 Cliftwood Morris, Timothy R., Jr & Morris; 16 faxed to 434-589-1704 or Road; Lot 216, Lake Monticello, Deed Chippewa Lane, Lot 95, Cherokee, of Gift. Lake Monticello, Deed of Gift. •Hardweak, LLC to Duncan, Deana mailed to P.O. Box 59, 02/18/10 Michele; 1435 Antioch Road, •Community Bank to Jordan, Thomas Scottsville, VA 24590; 15.00 Acres, Palmyra, VA 22963 C. & Samantha J.; 380 Glen Circle, $82,500. Fluvanna

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Public Notice Public Notice NOTICE OF PROPOSED Fluvanna County Fluvanna County CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT Citizen Water Planning Commission Committee Meeting Work Session PLAN HEARING The Fluvanna County Planning FLUVANNA COUNTY The Fluvanna County Citizen Commission will hold a work session Water Committee will hold a on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 to discuss BOARD OF SUPERVISORS meeting on Thursday, April 1, the proposed amendments to the sign 2010 to review the committee’s ordinance, the A-1 zoning district Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors will hold objectives, review the committee’s review process, and the nonconforming a public hearing on Wednesday, April 14th 2010, beginning at public communication plan, and use section of the zoning ordinance. begin reviewing the previously The work session is scheduled for 7:00 7:00 p.m. at the Circuit Court Room, Fluvanna Courts considered water alternatives. The p.m. in the Former Board of Building, Palmyra, Virginia, at which time citizens of the meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Supervisors Room in the County in the Historic Court House, 35 Administration Building in Palmyra, County will be given an opportunity to appear before, and be Court Square, Palmyra, Virginia. Virginia. The public is invited to attend. heard by, the Board of Supervisors on the subject of the FY11- The public is invited to attend. Authorized by Fluvanna County FY15 Capital Improvements Plan. The Capital Authorized by Fluvanna County Planning Commission Improvements Plan will be submitted in conjunction with the Fiscal Year 2011 Fluvanna County Budget. The Capital Improvements Plan indicates planned expenditures for capital items as well as methods of financing these projects. The full text of the Capital Improvements Plan is on file in the County Administrator’s Office and the Fluvanna County Public Library and may be reviewed during regular work hours. The public is invited to attend the public hearing. Route 600/Route 53 Roundabout Fluvanna County Anyone needing special assistance or accommodation due to a disability in order to attend the hearing should contact the Intersection Reconstruction Project County Administrator’s office, at 591-1910, not later than 5 Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 5 – 7 p.m. p.m. on April 12th 2010. Additional information about the Capital Improvements Plan can be obtained by calling the Fluvanna County Library County Administrator’s office at 591-1910. 214 Commons Boulevard Palmyra, VA 22963 Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors Find out about the proposed realignment and construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Route 600 (South Boston Road) and Route 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway) in Fluvanna County to improve safety and efficiency of traffic movement. The project will extend from 0.12 miles south of the NOTICE OF PROPOSED intersection to 0.15 miles north of the intersection. TAX INCREASE Review the proposed project plans and environmental documentation in FLUVANNA COUNTY the form of a State Environmental Review Process (SERP) preliminary environmental inventory and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Categorical Exclusion document developed in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration and in accordance with federal guidelines at the public hearing or at VDOT’s Culpeper District Office located at 1601 Orange In accordance with Virginia Code Section 15.2-2506, notice is Rd. in Culpeper, 540-829-7500, or TDD/TTY 711. You can also review the hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Fluvanna project information at VDOT’s Louisa Residency Office located at 3709 Davis County, Virginia, proposes to adjust the County’s tax rate on Highway in Louisa, 540-967-3710. Please call ahead to ensure the availability of personnel to answer your questions. Property impact real estate and public service corporations from the rate information, relocation assistance policies and tentative construction previously set at $.50 per $100 to a new rate of $.56 per $100, schedules are available for your review at the above addresses and will effective for the tax year 2010. be available at the public hearing. In compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on and 36 CFR Part 800, information concerning the potential effects of the Wednesday, April 14th 2010, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the proposed project on properties listed in or eligible for listing in the National Circuit Court Room, Fluvanna Courts Building, Palmyra, Register of Historic Places is provided in the environmental documentation. Virginia, at which time citizens of the County will be given an Give your written or oral comments at the hearing or submit them by May opportunity to appear before, and be heard by, the Board of 10, 2010 to Mr. James S. Utterback, PMP, Culpeper District Administrator, at Supervisors on the subject of the proposed increase. 1601 Orange Rd., Culpeper, VA 22701. You may also e-mail your comments to [email protected]. Please reference “Route 600/Route 53 PH Comment” in the subject line. Anyone needing special assistance or accommodation due to a VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and disability in order to attend the hearing should contact the activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of County Administrator’s office, at 591-1910, no later than 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with 5 p.m. on April 12th 2010. Additional information about the disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact VDOT’s Civil Rights Division budget or the proposed tax rates can be obtained by calling the at 540-829-7525 or TDD/TTY 711. County Administrator’s office at 591-1910. State Project: 0600-032-188, P101, R201, UPC 76192 Federal Project: STP-032-7(019) Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors

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