Saturday, July 31, 2010

News

Defunct farms have more options with land use

Defunct farms have more options with land use

July 29, 2010 · View Comments 

PALMYRA — The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the creation of two special use permit categories at its last meeting on July 21. The new special use permits allow property owners to request their land be zoned to have a cemetery or commercial campground. The addition of the two classifications is directed to help owners of large property tracts, specifically farmers no longer in operation. Previously, the only options were to keep the land or subdivide. With the housing market not as strong as it was four years ago, subdivided land plots aren’t selling, leaving owners stuck... [Read the full story]

Sports

Redd steps down from football helm

Redd steps down from football helm

June 9, 2010 · View Comments 

PALMYRA — Fluvanna’s head football coach, Rodney Redd, resigned Wednesday according to a press release from the school’s athletic department. In the release, athletic director Scott Morris stated that Redd left to, “pursue other directions.” The resignation caught the administration off guard and was completely a decision from Redd. In the press release, Morris said, “We here at Fluvanna are very sorry and saddened to see Coach Redd leave us after one year, we wish him the best in what ever direction he moves in and appreciate his year of service at FCHS.” Redd... [Read the full story]

Government

Defunct farms have more options with land use

Defunct farms have more options with land use

July 29, 2010 · View Comments 

PALMYRA — The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the creation of two special use permit categories at its last meeting on July 21. The new special use permits allow property owners to request their land be zoned to have a cemetery or commercial campground. The addition of the two classifications is directed to help owners of large property tracts, specifically farmers no longer in operation. Previously, the only options were to keep the land or subdivide. With the housing market not as strong as it was four years ago, subdivided land plots aren’t selling, leaving owners stuck... [Read the full story]

Community Events

Parade returns to Lake Monticello

Parade returns to Lake Monticello

June 13, 2010 · View Comments 

LAKE MONTICELLO — A firework show isn’t the only Independence Day festivity to return to the Lake Monticello Owners’ Association celebration, the Fourth of July Parade is back on the schedule. Beginning at 9 a.m. on July 4, the parade will feature antique cars, emergency services vehicles and community members. This year, organizers are inviting children to decorate bicycles and wagons to walk in the parade. The parade route will go down Ashlawn Boulevard. It begins at the cul-de-sac near the main beach and will go down Ashlawn to the main gate and back towards the clubhouse. Fluvanna... [Read the full story]

Education

Uniforms not the goal of more defined dress code

Uniforms not the goal of more defined dress code

July 29, 2010 · View Comments 

PALMYRA — Despite additional definitions in Fluvanna County High School’s dress code, school administration does not advocate a school uniform. The dress code is more defined for 2010 than it has ever been. The move stops vagueness and bias to different body types. The additional definitions lengthens the possible size of bottom coverings, stops waistlines from being shown, increases size of shoulder straps among other changes. “I think we just simply asked [the students] to make sure whatever they wear it’s not going to be disruptive, it’s not going to be a distraction,... [Read the full story]

Blog

We are back and we are better than ever

We are back and we are better than ever

July 14, 2010 · View Comments 

We are proud to announce we are back, a little wiser and a lot excited. In this time frame we have noticed that our current model has to be downsized a little. We could not proceed at the rate we were without investing tremendous resources and completing changing our values, model and goals. The reason I started Fluco Blog was a novice sharing news to citizens and we will continue that. We aren’t professional, and right now we don’t have plans to become professional. We do however have a potential partner that is interested in our model, design and platform. What will turn out from... [Read the full story]

Sports

Redd steps down from football helm

Redd steps down from football helm

PALMYRA — Fluvanna’s head football coach, Rodney Redd, resigned Wednesday according to a press release from the school’s athletic department. In the release, athletic director Scott Morris stated that Redd left to, “pursue other directions.” The resignation caught the administration off guard and was completely a decision... [Read more of this post]


Flucos fall in regional tournament

Flucos fall in regional tournament

The baseball team wrapped up the second seed in the Jefferson District playoffs despite starting the year 0-3 in district playSummary Year in Review From the Fluco Baseball website Edit note on June 2, 2010: fixed year in review for wrong information NOKESVILLE — Fluvanna County traveled to Nokesville, Va. for a Region II tournament game with... [Read more of this post]


Flucos’ magical season ends in regional tournament

Flucos’ magical season ends in regional tournament

PALMYRA — Despite controlling most of the game, the Fluvanna boys’ soccer team lost 2-1 to Kettle Run in the quarterfinals of the Region II Tournament. “We were the better team at times, a lot of the time. That’s what it is hard about it,” Fluvanna head coach Patrick Dieter said. “We came out, never quit and worked... [Read more of this post]


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Defunct farms have more options with land use

Defunct farms have more options with land use

PALMYRA — The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the creation of two... 


Uniforms not the goal of more defined dress code

Uniforms not the goal of more defined dress code

PALMYRA — Despite additional definitions in Fluvanna County High School’s... 


FCHS dress code becomes ‘more defined’

FCHS dress code becomes ‘more defined’

PALMYRA — Fluvanna County High School students can buy school supplies and... 


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We are back and we are better than ever

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We have been out for a week looking, analyzing and learning new things about ourselves. We... 


Rothamel: We need to a little break

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You guessed it, we need a break. As you can tell, the past few weeks have had less... 


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