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February 18-24, 2016 • Volume 36, Issue 7 F OUNDED IN 1979 BY Letters.........................................7 Obituaries...................................8 Calendar ...................................16 Puzzles ......................................18 Classifieds.................................19 Property Transfers ...................21 L EN G ARDNER www.fluvannareview.com Publisher/Editor: Carlos Santos 434-207-0224 / carlos@fluvannareview.com Advertising/Copy Editor: Jacki Harris 434-207-0222 / sales@fluvannareview.com Accounts/Classified Ads Manager: Edee Povol 434-207- 0221 / edee@fluvannareview.com Advertising Designer: Lisa Hurdle 434-207-0229 / lisa@fluvannareview.com Editorial Designer: Lynn Stayton-Eurell lynn@fluvannareview.com Designer: Marilyn Ellinger Staff Writers: Page Gifford, Duncan Nixon, Christina Dimeo and Tricia Johnson Photographers: Lisa Hurdle Mailing Address: P.O. Box 59, Palmyra, VA 22963 Address: 2987 Lake Monticello Rd. 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The bills also require water and sewer companies to include notice of rate increases in the paper or electronic bills of customers, rather than simply publishing legal notices in a newspaper. “It’s about notice,” said Del. Rob Bell, who sponsored the House bill. “The existing law did not cover water and sewer. The first thing the bill did was put water and sewer on the same page as the other utilities in terms of communication. Second, there was a clear thought that customers weren’t getting notice about rate changes. Customers weren’t asking for a whole separate mailing, but thought that the companies should be able to tell them in the bills they receive, so that they could take a role in the process.” Lake resident Ida Swenson, who was influential in bringing the bills about, gave examples of why she thought the legislation was needed. “In 2012 we walked into a rate increase hearing to learn that the SCC staff and Aqua Virginia had already reached a deal to set the asked-for rate and not to cross-examine each other’s witnesses. The jury had decided before the trial,” she said. Last August when Swenson learned that Aqua was requesting a rules change from the SCC, she went onto the SCC’s website to check it out. It was only then, she said, that she discovered Aqua had already asked the SCC for a rate increase. “What this bill is going to do is ensure that when Aqua asks for another rate increase, we have to be notified in our bills,” Swenson said. “None of this finding out by accident. The other thing is it requires transparency between the SCC and the customers. If there are any communications between the SCC and the water company, they have to be made public.” Bell commended Swenson on her efforts, saying that one of his colleagues cited her as an example of “how one person, if they work hard enough, can get the law changed.” Shannon Becker, president of Aqua Virginia, said, “Aqua Virginia commends the House and Senate for reviewing customer notices, and we believe the requirements in the amended bills will help utilities better inform and communicate To advertise call: 434.207.0222 Rivanna Hearing Aid Center elps Yo u Yo u r Hea ring H oment... Enjoy Every M We service all makes & models of hearing aids FREE Hearing tests FREE in-house repairs on most models FREE video otoscopic view of ear canal 434-244-3277 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m-5 p.m. On Pantops-182 Spotnap Rd. A-2 Charlottesville, VA. 22911 Do You Have Plumbing Problems? Ernest W. 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In addition to providing aluminum handicapped-accessible ramps, Burke said that the Fluvanna Louisa Housing Foundation occasionally takes on big projects, such as a home recently constructed in Bremo for a family with two disabled adult children. That project alone brought $112,000 to the county in expenditures on contractors and local building suppliers, he said. Sarah Ellis of the Shelter for Help in Emergency (SHE) requested $9,180 for the domestic violence agency. About 200 people a year come through the shelter, she said, and just under 200 go through the community programs. Fluvanna represents 3.3 percent of the number Providing Full Service Veterinary Care for Cats and Dogs! In-house lab blood results while you wait of people SHE serves, “which suggests to me that we’re not getting to enough people,” Ellis said. Jackie Meyers of the Youth Advisory Council delivered an impassioned plea for $2,625 to fund new cameras for the young folks in her program. If supervisors couldn’t afford that amount, she asked them to at least replace the four film cameras still in use with new digital models. Using film cameras means the young people need to wait till their next meeting a month later to see their photos, she said. It also means they can’t learn to use digital photography software. The Fluvanna Leadership Development Program requested $1,000 from supervisors. Susan Beattie said the program educates participants about how Fluvanna works. Pointing to the high number of graduates who have gone on to serve the county on various boards, commissions, and staff positions, Beattie said that the program en- courages service in government, citizen involvement, and volunteerism. Charlie Fawcett of Region Ten asked for $140,571. His organization helps those with mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disorders. About 9 percent of the people Region Ten serves are Fluvanna residents, he said. Children’s Health Improvement Program (CHIP) requested $2,000 for its mission to support families and children, said Jon Nafziger. CHIP’s “comprehensive approach” identifies how the organization can best help a family, he said, especially in the areas of health and positive parenting. Since many of the nonprofits serve areas larger than just Fluvanna, they hope to supplement the funds they receive from the Fluvanna Board of Supervisors with allocations from other local governments. Some of the organizations have formulas determining their funding requests that are based upon how many Fluvanna residents they serve. 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Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Pellicane Officer Steppe describes an SRO as biggest one that I’m trying to push now “an officer that is a resource. An SRO is is the Explorer’s Program,” said Steppe. someone who supports the staff and stuThis involves “being able to teach the dents [and] is that first-hand person that ones who want to go into law enforcehelps not only law enforcement-wise, ment and explaining to them what it but also academically,” he said. He added entails. From a legal standpoint it means that the position involves “being in a giving them all the facts and details so classroom and talking to kids and letting they can expand their knowledge and them know that we’re here to help them know what they’re getting into if they do and not be the bad guy.” want to go into criminal justice,” he said. Steppe said his inspiration for being a Although the minimum commitment school resource officer stems from his for working as a school resource officer passion for working with kids. “I work is three years, Steppe plans on working with kids all the time whether it’s in this at FCHS beyond that. “Our office says uniform, in a recreational uniform, or as typically three years is the minimum, a referee. Anything that involves assistbecause you get overwhelmed. I disagree ing kids who are our future, that’s what I only because if you’re proactive and enjoy the most.” Steppe said that he has avoid focusing on charging and going officiated several sports events such as through the courts, there’s so many high school basketball and football, as other things you can do in the school. well as college basketball. Law enforceYou can be overwhelmed if you don’t ment, Steppe says, “is a calling. It’s a very have support, so by having that support high demand and dangerous job. I say if from the school and staff, it’s unlikely anyone is getting into law enforcement, that you’ll be overwhelmed. It’s just all then don’t do it for the money. If your about communication and having everyheart is there, you’re truly wanting to one on the same page,” he said. help people, and do the right thing, then FCHS students and their parents or this is the job for you. If not, if you have guardians are always able to contact Officer any doubt whatsoever, then it’s not for Steppe if they have concerns or issues. you,” he said. Steppe can be reached at 434-589-8212, or His goal at FCHS is “to incorporate by email at lsteppe@fluvannasheriff.com. certain programs into the school. The To advertise email: sales@fluvannareview.com Early morning house fire brought under control BY TRICIA JOHNSON, CORRESPONDENT No one was injured at an early morning house fire Saturday (Feb. 13) on Seminole Trail in Lake Monticello, which was quickly brought under control by firefighters. “The homeowner was awakened by sounds of crackling; when he woke up the house was filling up with smoke,” said Chief Richard Constantino, of the Lake Monticello Fire Department. Constantino acted as operations commander for this house fire. “He exited with a young child.” The resident then called 911. The fire may have been electrical in nature. “When we pulled up, we had smoke showing out the eaves of single story residence,” said Fluvanna Fire Chief Mike Brent. “It appeared the fire had started behind the fireplace insert in the living room and traveled up to a small area of the roof.” Brent, who was incident commander for this incident, said the fire was definitely accidental. Because the homeowner had fallen asleep on the sofa, in the room with the fireplace, he heard the fire before smoke had a chance to reach the home’s smoke detectors. “The damage was limited to the living room and attic spaces, and the fire burned through the floor into the crawl space. There was minor water damage from us and moderate smoke damage,” said Constantino. “Quite a few structural members – 2’ x 4’ rafters and joists - were totally burned away. A few circuit breakers were blown, and the fire burned through plastic water pipes in the crawl space.” Friday night’s cold temperatures made fighting the fire a challenge. “It was very, very cold,” Constantino said. “We were hampered with water flowing, and it made the streets and the driveway icy.” “Once we arrived on the scene, we had it under control within 15 minutes,” he added. “The firefighters acted very quickly and very professionally, as always,” Constantino said, “and made a good stop, as with all the other fires recently.” “Everyone did a very good job, under frigid conditions,” concurred Brent. The Lake Monticello, Palmyra, and Fork Union Fire Departments fought the fire. Kents Store Volunteer Fire Department was on standby to cover the rest of the county. House fire quickly contained BY TRICIA JOHNSON, CORRESPONDENT A house fire on North Ruritan Drive near Nahor on Tuesday (Feb. 9) was quickly contained by units from Lake Monticello, Palmyra, and Fork Union. “The fire started in the chimney,” said Lake Monticello Fire Chief Constantino. “It got outside of the flue and communicated to the wall and ceiling joists, and caught both the ceiling and the wall on fire.” The fire was contained to the roof and living room area of the house. The residents were not displaced. Chief Constantino described it as a “run of the mill chimney fire that got out of the chimney.” Constantino added the smoke and water damage was “minor to moderate.” “We had plenty of personnel on the Thanks to Tom Garrett I want to thank Sen. Thomas Garrett for his vote against Senate Bill 560 during the Senate Courts of Justice committee meeting on Feb. 8. 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He was born in Lebanon, PA., November 1, 1930, the son of the late John R. Bomberger and Hannah Walters Bomberger. He received a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering from Lafayette College, Easton, PA. He worked in the steel industry in Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Puerto Rico. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of Tau Beta Phi, the engineering honor society. A memorial service will be held March 19, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Grace Obituary Marion “City” Snead Cole Marion “City” Snead Cole died in her sleep on February 3, 2016 at the glorious age of 97. City was a resident of Gordon House since late December and previously resided in her home in Fork Union. She was born in Hagerstown, Maryland to William Frank Snead, Jr., and Isabel Creager Snead on July 22, 1918. She had four siblings: William “Billy” Snead, Kate S. Cranford, Ruth S. Holland, and Joe P. Snead. All predeceased her. After graduation from Mary Washington College, City was employed as a private school teacher and during World War II, she worked at the Signal Corps in Washington DC. During that time, she met and married Lt. William McAvoy in 1942. Lt. McAvoy was killed in action in North Africa in 1943. City returned to Fluvanna County and was actively involved in her family’s furniture manufacturing business, Carysbrook Furniture. She met her second husband and father of her three children, Carter Anderson Cole, at the William Frank Hotel in Fork Union. They were married in November, 1950. Mr. Cole was an engineer for Westinghouse, working on the installation of the Bremo Power Plant. They lived in Fork Union, Charleston, West Virginia, and Richmond. Mr. Cole died suddenly in January 1956. City returned to Fork Union with her young children and built her current home. She proudly raised her three sons there. She was actively involved in her community as a member of the Flu- 8 FLUVANNA REVIEW February 18, 2016 and Glory Lutheran Church, 683 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Palmyra, VA. 22963. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Grace and Glory Lutheran Church, 683 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Palmyra, VA. 22963 or to Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire and Rescue. vanna County Garden Club, Grace Episcopal Church, Fluvanna Library as a volunteer, Fluvanna Historical Society and the Snead Family Board. City was an incredible historian of her Snead heritage and Fluvanna County. There was nothing she enjoyed more than a “good chat” and could regale you for hours with family matters, politics, religion or whatever subject you chose. At 97 years old, she was still sharp of mind, charming and chatty. City is survived by her three sons and their wives; Carter and Judy of Richmond, William and Terry of Roanoke, and Andy and Diana of Gastonia, NC. In addition, she leaves her six beloved grandsons: Carter II, Matt, Billy, Ben, Adam and Michael and their families, including five great-grandsons, and three greatgranddaughters. She also leaves behind her wonderful friend, Becky Getz with whom she shared many treasured times and adventures. The family would like to thank the staff of Gordon House for making City’s last weeks of life comfortable and happy. Also our gratitude is extended to her caretakers, Aeron Teratha and Vera Banks, and her good friend and neighbor, Ginny Pollard. Per her wishes, in lieu of flowers, any donations should be given to Grace Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, PO. Box 95, Bremo Bluff, VA 23022. A memorial and celebration of her life will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, 754 Bremo Bluff Road, Bremo Bluff, Va. 23022 on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 11 a.m. with her friends, Reverend Peter Way and Reverend Thomas Hendrickson officiating. 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The permit allows the discharge of treated wastewater from the Bremo Power Plant into the James River. The SELC will argue that the permit as approved by DEQ does not meet federal standards. “We are deeply disappointed that the permit approved by the State Water Control Board fell short of fully protecting the James River when the technology to meet stronger quality protections is readily available and affordable,” said Bill Street, CEO of the JRA, in a press release. “We are filing notice of an appeal to ensure that ‘America’s Founding River’ receives the same level of protection as any other waters.” At the heart of the disagreement is a “mixing zone” – a half-mile length of the James River which the permit allows to be used to dilute the effluent to meet federal limits. Opponents of the permit argue that the treatment plan developed by Dominion is capable of completely cleaning the wastewater of these chemicals before the water is discharged, and say that the permit levels must be lowered to follow the requirements of the Clean Water Act. The power plant at Bremo stopped using coal to generate electricity in 2014. It now uses natural gas instead. The EPA mandated in 2015 that coal ash ponds at plants that no longer use coal must be closed. This mandate came on the heels of two environmental incidents, one in North Carolina and one in Tennessee, in which water from coal ash ponds at power plants escaped into nearby rivers, contaminating the water with toxic chemicals and threatening the safety of both municipal drinking water downstream and private wells. Dominion Power’s Chief Environmental Officer Cathy Taylor believes the permit as approved meets all Clean Water Act standards. “In terms of the appeal,” Taylor said, “we believe that this is a very stringent permit that is consistent with the Clean Water Act and we are working very hard to comply with that permit.” Amy Owens, regional director for the DEQ’s Harrisonburg office, believes the permit is completely in compliance with federal requirements. “The permit as drafted met water quality standards as well as federal effluent guidelines, but in response to public comment – which was significant – we made significant changes. That is not an unusual thing, and it is a very good thing, because it always bolsters 434-286-2145 Muir Property For Sale - Early March 1305 Union Mills Rd. Well Maintained Solid Home Four Usable Floors Out Buildings Great Location 2.3 Acres Low 4s By Appointment Only 434-295-3585 10 FLUVANNA REVIEW February 18, 2016 Fred Cunningham of the Water Permitting Office of the Department of Environmental Quality and Amy Thatcher Owens, regional director of DEQ. Photo by Tricia Johnson the quality of the work,” said Owens. She added that the DEQ had received notice of the appeal and was “looking forward to getting further pleadings.” “The law says you can’t discharge pollution if it is not necessary,” said Brad McLane, senior attorney with the SELC, referring to the Clean Water Act. “Here it is not necessary. (Dominion Power) has a treatment system that can treat the water to safe levels so DEQ should be required to set very low safe limits in the permit,” he emphasized. “This is very important from a precedent standpoint; all of the coal ash ponds in the Commonwealth are going to go through the same process.” Pat Calvert, the Upper James River Keeper with the JRA, is concerned that federal laws preventing water pollution were not followed in the permit. “Dominion has the ability to do better – and will even have the technology on site to do better – but the permit is not stringent enough to protect the water and the health of aquatic animals,” he said. “When it comes out of that pipe, it won’t meet the required standards of water quality,” Calvert asserted. “The river is going to be used to dilute the wastewater to permit levels. Those are the shores of Fluvanna County that will be es- Love Your Smile sentially a sacrifice zone.” “I really believe that the law of coal ash in Virginia is going to be set for better or for worse through the advocacy and litigation we are doing for the next 6 months to a year,” said McLane, referring to other coal ash ponds that must be dewatered and closed throughout Virginia. “That will be the law for our lifetime and our children’s lifetimes. It is essential that we get this right.” Rob Richardson, senior communications specialist with Dominion Power, is satisfied that the river is protected by this permit. “There is no toxicity in the water that is released into the James River, “Richardson asserted. “We are going to clean that water before it is discharged into the James. I want people to understand we are good stewards of the river and we care about the river,” he emphasized, “just like the residents of Fluvanna do.” The parties will likely meet in court in Richmond in the next month. If the judge finds that the permit does not meet the law, he will likely remand the permit to the DEQ to be re-written. Dominion, meanwhile, hopes to begin discharging treated wastewater from the coal ash ponds into the James River in the next few months. Schedule Your Appointment Today! 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A permit drafted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and approved by the state water board on Jan. 14 sets parameters for both the levels of toxins that are permitted to be in the water from the coal ash ponds and the rate at which it can be discharged. The Southern Environmental Law Center, acting on behalf of the James River Association, has filed a notice to appeal the permit in state court. At the heart of the disagreement over the permit is a half mile long “mixing zone” in the James River in which chemicals in the treated water will be diluted in order to meet federal standards at the end of the zone; opponents of the permit believe the water should meet federal standards before it is discharged. Fred Cunningham of the DEQ described the use of a mixing zone as a “standard process.” “Once you reach the end of the 2,000-foot zone, water quality standards are met,” he said, “and that is under a worst-case scenario.” To advertise call: 434.207.0222 “Why couldn’t Dominion filter everything at the plant?” asked Supervisor Mozell Booker. Cunningham replied, “The technology is there to do that, but there is not a federal or state requirement for discharges to meet water quality standards for these types of discharges at the end of pipe,” he said. “We do not have the authority to require it and the Clean Water Act at the federal level was not set up to do that.” Brad McLane, senior attorney with SELC, disagreed. “The DEQ takes an anemic reading of their authority under the law; they say they don’t have authority to do things that they not only have authority to do – they are required to do,” he insisted. “DEQ takes the position that they don’t have the authority to apply limits based on technology – we are taking that argument to court.” Dominion Power’s Chief Environmental Officer Cathy Taylor stands behind the treatment process and the permit. “We made a commitment before the water control board – we intend to run this system whenever we discharge,” she said. “So why would you not just voluntarily submit to stricter standards?” asked Supervisor Tony O’Brien. “You could be a model.” “We believe we have made the right steps in committing to run the treatment Board of Supervisors members Patricia Eager and Donald Weaver. Photo by Tricia Johnson system and I believe that we will be far below the limits. We have every motivation to make sure that we comply with the permit and do it in a way that protects the environment,” responded Taylor. “Is it more expensive?” asked Supervisor Don Weaver. “I don’t really know how to answer that,” said Taylor. “We are not going to operate the system trying to save money – we are going to operate the system to ensure that we are protecting the environment,” she insisted. “If you have the equipment to filter the water where it is coming out of the pipe and you know that that is the best way, why are we not doing it that way? We’re not concerned about cost – we want good water – so tell me why you are not filtering it? Why are you running it 2,000 feet in the mixing zone?” asked Supervisor Booker. “Our plan is to treat the water, and when we do that based on the evaluation – the pilot testing we have done of that system – we believe that we are going to not only meet the limitations in the permit but do better than that,” said Taylor. “I think your other question pertains to the permit limits themselves. But I do want to make sure that I am clear that we will be using the treatment system to treat the water.” February 18, 2016 FLUVANNA REVIEW 11 Celebrating Black History Month Bruce brothers remember a different Kents Store Their grandfather was a slave BY TRICIA JOHNSON, CORRESPONDENT Now in their 90s, Earnest and Thomas Bruce of Kents Store have memories that stretch a long way back, illuminating the almost forgotten past of their tiny community in Fluvanna County. They are deeply rooted here. They grew up on the same stretch of road they live on now. Their school was just a stone’s throw away from home. On this frigid afternoon, the family gathered to eat Sunday dinner after worshipping in the same church they have attended for decades. Earnest, 97, is dressed in a sharp suit and tie. Thomas at 91 is sporting a flashy red vest. As they passed around family pictures of dapper gentlemen from generations past, it became obvious that dressing well runs in the family. “I went to school through the 7th grade at Hollywood School,” said Thomas. “It was a Rosenwald School. My teacher Mrs. Lee, she was from Cumberland. Miss Thompson, well she was a young lady, and single. She was a little too old for me. Yeah, I was a little bit smitten,” he added with a laugh. “It has been a long time now. Mrs. Edwards was another teacher, but she was married. School was from 9 until 3.” After school, both boys had chores to tend to. “Oh, I had to go to work,” said Thomas. “I had to cut wood at the house. We used to have to cut wood to heat the school. We would go in the woods and cut the wood from somebody else’s land to heat the school,” he recalled. “We used to tote water from my grandmother’s house to the school for the kids to have to drink. My grandmother was Nancy J. Bruce.” “I went to school as far as I could go,” said Earnest. “At that time they didn’t have any high school for blacks. I finished the 7th grade and that is as far as I could go in school, but I was able to read and write fluently,” he said, nodding his head. “Reading, and writing and arithmetic was the three subjects,” he recalled. “Our parents would get wood for us – long eight-foot logs – and give us a crosscut saw, and when we come home from school, we would cut the wood enough to last us until the next evening, every day,” he remembered. “We had to get water from the spring – it wasn’t very far maybe 200 yards – to the house. So we had to bring water for cooking and washing and anything else we needed water for,” Earnest said. “We knew we had to do it. We accepted life as it was.” “We always ate what we had, and be satisfied with it – because there won’t no more. Most of the time we had food,” Earnest remembered. “Oh, yeah, always we had a garden.” When asked if he worked in the garden, Thomas answered, “Yes ma’am, when I was old enough! Mama planted string beans, butter beans, potatoes...she planted everything that was plantable!” he laughed. “We raised chickens sometimes,” said Earnest. “Mama got a cow... we had pigs.” “Everybody raised hogs,” said Thomas, and added that they smoked their own meat, too. Talk soon turned to the brothers’ grandfather, Burton Bruce, who had spent his boyhood as a slave in Fluvanna County. “Grandaddy Burton owned 80 acres of land,” Earnest said proudly. “He worked for the Coward family in Columbia – he was a road contractor, and they were working mules and horses then instead of tractors,” he explained. “He was the stable boss, in charge of over 100 mules and horses. He had to make sure they got fed, make sure they got the harness on...” Earnest reminisced. “When my daddy Robert Bruce grew up, he practically took up the same trade – he worked for a horse trader a little out of Fredericksburg. It wasn’t unusual for him to go away and stay for six months.” When asked if he missed his father while he was gone, Earnest replied, “Well, sure, you always miss your father, but you soon get used to it, you know he’s gone and he’s not coming home tonight.” “I was 13 years old before I really wanted to believe who Santa Claus was,” confessed Earnest. “I heard, and I had been told, so I didn’t want to believe it,” he said. “Christmas Eve night our parents made you set a little box in the corner one over here one over there. We would come back in the morning find something like a horn. Some people who could afford it would buy a tricycle or a bicycle,” he added. “We had cap guns,” remembered Thomas. Both Earnest and Thomas were drafted in WWII. “I spent 4 years and 7 months in the Infantry in North Africa and Italy. I spent some time up in the New England when I was drafted they must have been expecting a war. I didn’t have a trade when I went in to the service I just did what I could to pick up jobs; but Unidentified Bruce relatives. Photos courtesy of The Fluvanna Historical Society. 12 FLUVANNA REVIEW February 18, 2016 (Top) Grandfather, Burton Bruce; father, Robert H. Bruce; mother, Rosa Lilly Fowler. Earnest and Thomas Bruce. Photo by Tricia Johnson The Kents Store, Hollywood School students. Photo courtesy of The Fluvanna Historical Society T. H. Bruce’s Store in Kents Store. Photo by Tricia Johnson I had the opportunity to learn a trade – I was accepted and I trained as an automobile mechanic and I worked at the trade until I retired.” “I was in the 366th Infantry,” continued Earnest. “Back in that time we had white officers and black men but they had one outfit – the 366th Infantry – it was all black and had all black officers. Oh, yes – from buck private to a full-fledged colonel. I went in as a private and I was discharged as staff sergeant and I was wounded in combat,” he said. “I was very well cared for at the hospital,” he added. Thomas served in the Navy. “I was a cook and a truck driver. I did not go overseas,” Thomas said, and added with a grin, “I guess they didn’t want to kill all the Bruces.” “I wanted to get in, to tell the truth,” said Earnest, “but when I wanted to get in there they wasn’t taking people that looked like me; but when they started drafting then they wanted me,” he said, shaking his head. “And after I was in there and I was wounded, I didn’t want to stay no 20 years. In fact if I tried to stay 20 years, I found they would get rid of you. You ain’t going to come here and retire,” he said, “you go back and do the best you could, like you were before, that’s the way I understood it at the time.” Both brothers said they didn’t have any problems related to race in their own neighborhood. “Not right in the neighbor- See Bruce on page 22 To advertise email: sales@fluvannareview.com Thinking of Selling? Call Maggie Gunnels For A Free 2016 Market Analysis Charming Randi. 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Double 'ii'anity willvlarble Counters Er a Gorgeous Marble Tiled Shower wrwatertail Shower Head. New Porcelain Tile. Freshly Painted. New Fixtures. New Carpet 3. New Deck. Sought After Section 3. Easy t?i'allt to Beach 2. .r fest? Irr'BETSY GUNNELS MAGGIE GUNNELS Be?gr Realtor, AER. BREE. SFR Associate Broker and [11.3.5 GREAL ESTATE 434395-539? Call 4345-9553931 he?v?gunnelsgrovpmm maggieegunnelsgrouprom Information to be aeoura1e but not guaranteed. REAL ESTATE In To advertise call: 434.207.0222 February 18, 2016 FLUVANNA REVIEW 13 Golf Lake Monticello course gears up for 2016 BY DUNCAN NIXON, CORRESPONDENT basis are familiar with the various leagues The Lake Monticello Golf Course is one of the best designed and most challenging courses in central Virginia. It is fortunate that the course is in the hands of two top professionals. PGA golf professional Mark Marshall is certified as a master professional with a specialization in teaching and coaching. Course Superintendent Jim Prucnal has brought the expertise of the Billy Casper Group to the course, and has remedied some serious problems in course maintenance with remarkable speed. The Lake Monticello Golf Course offers a variety of year-long contract options to golfers, and the contract year begins March 1. Golfers who play the course on a regular and groups that that have existed for years. For men 55 and over there are the nine-hole and the 18-hole Gray Foxes leagues. For women golfers there are also nine-hole and 18-hole leagues and the Pink Flamingos organization. There is also a nine-hole league named for the golf course restaurant. It will now presumably be known as the Hole-inone league. This league involves a nine-hole competition followed by dinner at the golf course restaurant. All of these leagues are for players of all abilities, and new players are strongly encouraged to join. The men’s and women’s nine- and 18-hole leagues play weekly, and a variety of competitions are scheduled, both team and individual. A fee is collected each week The Point of Fork Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met recently at the Fork Union Military Academy Museum. Jamie Krogh, director of the museum, presented a program on the history of the academy and conducted a tour of the museum. Pictured are Beverly Edgett, Jamie Krogh, Liz Koedam, Sarah Donnelly and Joan Swanberg. Photo by Bea Brittain and prizes of pro shop credits are awarded weekly. There are also closest to the pin competitions weekly. The Pink Flamingos is a relaxed low competition environment primarily for women who just started to play or are coming back to the game from a long time off. A set of men’s 18-hole competitions with other local courses has been scheduled to be played throughout the season. The ladies 18-hole group also competes with other courses on a regular basis. New and experienced golfers should know that golf professional Mark Marshall offers an extensive variety of teaching and coaching options. In April and May he will be conducting men’s and women’s introduction to golf clinics. These clinics are designed to introduce new players to the game in a relaxing and non-intimidating environment. Marshall also specializes in junior golf options. The very busy junior golf season will kick-off with Family Day on Saturday Apr. 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. This fun day includes free golf for youths, and golf with only a cart charge for adults. The day ends with an ice cream party. During the year Marshall will offer spring junior clinics, a PGA junior league, summer golf camps and supervised play days for juniors. The 2016 season starts with the St. Patrick’s Day event on March 19. It will be a four man team scramble. Players may sign up in a group or individually. Another big event is the men’s member/guest, which will be held on June 24-26. A highlight during the Dogwood Presents Ronnie LIVE Johnson coming season will be the annual Faulconer Tournament for top amateurs in central Virginia. This tournament is one of the multiple events in the prestigious Battle Trophy competition which crowns the unofficial top amateur player in the area. Marshall said that this year the Faulconer will be added to the official Virginia State Golfers Association (VSGA) rankings list. This could result in a larger turn-out of top amateurs. Golfers should not be intimidated by the construction that is taking place at the golf course. The LMOA is building a new Bunker Recreation facility and will ultimately tear down the current golf pro shop/restaurant building. None of this construction is likely to have an impact on the golf course. There may be a couple of cart path modifications, but no holes are being modified or rebuilt as a result of this construction, and play will continue throughout the season. Some changes on the course are anticipated completely apart from the on-going construction. Marshall and Prucnal will be designating some new locations for more forward tees on all holes. Hopefully, the PGA will then rate the course based on these new forward tees. Marshall notes that the PGA is encouraging golfers to tee it forward based on their abilities. He notes that it is more fun to be able to shoot pars rather than double bogies. At the end of last season, Prucnal built new forward red tees on holes 11 and 17. These should make the holes more playable for the ladies and for any men who utilize these tees. Keep Your Back Healthy! Saturday, Feb, 20th, 8 pm NO COVER CHARGE! ID REQUIRED FOR ENTRY Must Be 21 to Enter RickWellsDC.com • 434-589-8005 • 9 Centre Ct • Palmyra • Chiropractic Care • Essential Oils • Corrective Exercises • Spinal & Postural • Lifestyle Advice Screenings • Nutritional Counseling • AromaTouch™ Technique Right Here at Lake Monticello Entirely Smoke-Free 10 Centre Ct., South Boston Rd 434-589-1155 (Rt. 600) Near Lake Monticello Fire Dept.& CVS Check out Our Specials on Like us on Facebook 14 FLUVANNA REVIEW February 18, 2016 Near Slice/ Fairway Gate Office Hours Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00 am-12pm & 3pm-6pm Thursday 8:00 am-11am Friday 8:00 am-12pm & 3pm-6pm Saturday 9am-11am Dr. Wells takes the “Whole Person Approach” To advertise email: sales@fluvannareview.com Petition Packets Available for 44th Annual Meeting The petition packets for the 44'? Annual Meeting of Members are available new for Beard of Directors Candidates and Member Proposals. Petitioners must complete all applicable forms. obtain a minimum of l?ll valid signatures. and retunt the entire petition packet by the deadline of 5 PM on Friday. MAR 25. Polling Place Change for Rivanna District #501 Due to renovations at the Lake Monticello llillubhousc. voting in the Presidential Primary en MAR 2016. will take place at the Lake Monticello Fire Station. located at It! Slice Road. Each voter who customarily votes in the Rivanna Precinct at the ciubhouse will receive of?cial noti?cation of the polling place change from the Fluvanna County Registrar?s of?ce. For nae weekly photo updates, go to our website: and our Foceboolt Page: Lotte Monticello Homeowners? Association. Concert at Hole in One Caf? a. - The Currys are back FEB It] [Saturday] at 3 PM. They were so much fun at liictebert?est (see photo above}. This "house concert" will be at the brand new Hole in Dec Cafe at the Lake Monticello Golf Course. Plan to have a Fan night out at Lake Monticello! Suggested donation at the door $20. lCome early and enjoy dinner at the Cafe. They will be giving away free dinner coupons. To advertise call: 434.207.0222 Lake Offers Two Safety Courses Personal Safety Course The LMDA Safety and Security Cemminee is sponsoring a "Refuse to Become a Victim" training for Lake Monticello residents. The two training sessions. taught by a LMDA Police Of?cer and held in the Operations Building adjacent to the Main Gate. are on MAR 7 8 from PM 9 PM. Mental preparedness. home security. physical security. automobile security. out-of?town travel security, technological security. 3.: personal protection devices will be covered. There is a $5 registration fee to offset the cost of are training materials. For more information or to register. email onicastnet. Boater Safety Course The Lake Monticello Water Safety Patrol is offering the Virginia Boating Safety Education lClass. Saturday. MAR 19'. front 9 AM to 3 PM. The Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries class is required For all Virginia boaters. Although this beater education card is not required for Lake Monticello because we are a private lake. lake boaters are still responsible for knowing the rules and can be cited by the llConservaney Police when they patrol our lake. To register. email temavwaltt'tilgntailcem and he will send you an invitation for the Virginia registration page. Books for the class are available at the Marina. Read as much as possible. but especially Chapter 3 and 4. There is no charge for this class. There is a test. but you can take it closed or open book. 'l' lt I?s? iill l'l II l?s'l'l In I =Nl Ii' I ltFrilIiblo hiltil??l- ?can't lake our worti l-Dt' il it for yourscl Tl: mush March 15. We are och ring our neighbors in liarlott esville art-ti surrounding communities 529') annual golf .1.ch into membership just our way oi?LeLug uebldaorly. Hall. 1? yr: For one low price. In. . . I ulna.- If: v.11. hill I Februaryl8,2016 FLUVANNA REVIEW 15 Watts Auction Realty and Jefferson Real Estate Auctions to announce Auction Sale Community Calendar Pleasant Grove Museum Learn about Fluvanna County and its transportation history. Open daily for tours: M-F 8am-5pm, Sat/ Sun 12pm-4pm. For questions or more information, please call 434-589-2016. Fluvanna Art Association artists’ exhibits 388 Circle Drive, Arvonia, VA (Buckingham County) ON-SITE AUCTION to be held 11.00 am Saturday, MARCH 19, 2016. For terms and details Please visit www. WattsARA.com or call 434.409.1177 or 434.821.5263. Pre-Auction offers encouraged. Broker participation with registered agents. Classic colonial brick home built 1929 4 BR, 3 BA total. 4,814 SF on 2.36 acres. Very Nice in-ground pool, pool house full bar and bath. Main house well maintained, hardwood floors, gas and wood burning fire places. Two car garage, 3 carport. Additional 3,800 SF workshop/storage under roof at rear of main house. Lovely rural neighborhood. Direct access to Route 15. Close to Farmville, Fork Union, Palmyra, Fluvanna, and points East toward Richmond on VA 6E. Fluvanna County Library: works by Mary Ann Friedman; Union First Market bank: works by Windy Payne; Fluvanna County government offices: works by Windy Payne; Cuppa Joe’s coffeehouse: Dallas and Pam Holloman; Angell’s Fitness and Dance: works by Janet Rugari; Pleasant Grove House Museum: works by Janet Rugari. For more information about the FAA, visit www.fluvannaart.com or call Susan Lang at 434589-2725. Partnering to help animals The Dogwood Restaurant and Caring For Creatures are partnering to help the animals at the sanctuary. On the second Monday of every month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Dogwood will offer five dinner specials, and donate a portion of those sales to CFC! GriefShare If you are grieving the death of a loved one, join GriefShare. This support group seminar meets weekly for 13 weeks. This group offers support while you take your journey through grief. Group meets on Thursdays, beginning Now through May 12, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Fluvanna’s church office. Call Darlene at 434-989-4889 to register. Workbook fee $16. Adult classes Fluvanna Adult Education Classes (GED prep., basic skills, and ESL) meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon and on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. Families Learning Together, a program for parents of children from birth to third grade, meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. When Fluvanna schools are closed, adult classes are also canceled. Registration is ongoing and walk-ins are encouraged. For information, please call 434-842-9273. Active adult center The Cunningham Older Active Adult Center meets the first and third Monday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Scottsville VFW on River Road in Scottsville. Crafts, games, trips and special events offered with other active older adults. American Legion meetings Fluvanna American Legion meets the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Plaza in Fork Union. The Legion is a veteran’s organization dedicated to assisting local vets and community through a variety of programs. Please contact Post Commander Vonderbeck at 842-2200 for additional details. Fluvanna Community Singers Fluvanna Community Singers will start practicing for the spring concert, “Hymns, Spirituals and Gospels The Soul of America.” If you like to sing come and join the fun. Practices are held every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. The first practice starts at 6:30 p.m. for registration. Practices are held at Fluvanna High School in the band room, parking is in the bus parking lot. The fee for this semester is $15. The concert will be held April 30 and May 1. Penguin Plunge The Penguin Plunge will be held Saturday, Feb. 20. Check-in/registration at noon. Plunge at 1 p.m. at the Lake Monticello main beach. The event will benefit Fluvanna Habitat, Fluvanna Meals on Wheels, Fluvanna SPCA, FAST and LMVFR. Cheer clinic Make Your Child’s Birthday Party a Pool Party! A Party to Remember! Mention this ad & save $25! The Fluvanna County High School cheerleaders will hold their annual cheer clinic on Saturday, Feb. 20 in the FCHS main gym. Grades K-4 from 9 a.m. to noon; grades 5-7 from 1- 4 p.m. Cost is $30 per girl. Discounts for multiple girl families. Contact Coach Hogue at jhogue@apps.fluco.org for more information. St. John’s Episcopal Church Professional Personal Property Liquidation Saturday, February 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 1-4 p.m. 50% Off! Monday Bargains! 9 a.m. -1 p.m. 75% Off! 5045 Meadowlark Ct., Foxwood Subdivision, Barboursville, VA Directions: 29N to right at Burnley Station Rd. for 2.2 mi. to right on Gilbert Station Rd. for 9/10 mi. Left on Foxwood into subdivision to first right on Wood Thrush Lane to next right onto Meadowlark Ct. to house on left just before culde-sac. Parking on street; please leave mailboxes and driveways clear. 434-589-6100 109 Crofton Place, Palmyra A great sale in this 3-story house with something for everyone! Unique dropfront ladies’ desk, sectional sofa, plasma TV, wet bar refrigerator, stainless refrigerator, small buffet, porcelain-lined vintage chocolate pot, jewelry, stunning gold-toned raw silk draperies, tapestry-style draperies, king bed, lighted china cabinet, theater/big screen projection room/black leather theater seating/themed décor, pool table w/ large cabriole legs, weight set, riding mower, drum set, telescope, car-top cargo carrier, metal wall shelving, decorative items, collectibles & so much more! Visit our website for our aerobics schedules & more. Beverly Smith • 434-960-4865 www.estatesalesunlimited.net www.healthnutzgym.com 16 FLUVANNA REVIEW February 18, 2016 St. John’s Episcopal Church in Columbia will hold an Holy Eucharist services on Feb. 21 and Feb. 28 at 10:30 a.m. Soup and discussion will follow the Feb. 21 service in the Parish House. A covered dish luncheon will follow the Feb. 28 service in the Parish House. St. John’s will also hold a Healing Service at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 19. (St. John’s Episcopal Church is located north of the intersection of Washington St. and Rt. 6 - the Parish House is located at 48 Cameron Street). Community extravaganza The next Annual Community Extravaganza planning meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Springfield Baptist Church, 1042 Zion Road, in Gordonsville. The next big Community Extravaganza event will be held on Saturday, June 11 at 11 a.m. at the Betty J. Queen Inter-Generational Center. For more information contact Pastor Crawley at 804-439-2159. Lenten observance Four local churches are joining in a “Soup & Serve” time of devotion, following the theme “When Did We See You.” The churches will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at Grace & Glory Lutheran Church, 683 Thomas Jefferson Parkway (Rt. 53), near the library, for a soup supper at 6 p.m. Bertha Armstrong of MACAA will speak about the efforts of MACAA and the Fluvanna Christian Service Society to serve the needs of the poor in Fluvanna County. Childcare will be provided. Fluvanna Pageant seeks entrants The Three Chopt Ruritan Club is looking for young women between the ages of 16-22 to participate in the Miss Fluvanna Pageant to be held on Saturday, March 12. Applications along with rules and regulations may be picked up at Fluvanna County High School or by sending an email to: esp@embarqmail. com. The deadline for receiving applications is Feb. 25. Library friends The Friends of the Fluvanna County Library will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, March 2 at 10 a.m. Our speaker will be Marvin Moss, Fluvanna resident and historian. His presentation will take us across the pond to view the “Grand Homes & Gardens of England.” Friends of the Library is now accepting applications for new members and yearly renewals. You may get a form at the library or print from their website. For more information, call the library at 434-589-1400. Square dancing Fluvanna Flutterwheels will be square dancing on March 5 with early rounds at 7 to 7:30 p.m. by Connie and Roger Cox; and Plus tips by Bill Harrison and Rounds (2x2) by Connie and Roger from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Fluvanna County High School, 1918 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Palmyra, VA For more information call Janice at 434-586-2585 or Warren at 434-981-1747. Prom dress sale The Glass Slipper is having our Prom Dress sale on Saturday, March 19, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Effort Church. Still collecting new or gently-used, ready to wear prom and homecoming dresses in all size, shoes, purses and jewelry! Drop Off at Effort Church office and Jefferson Pharmacy. Questions? Contact Kim at Kimfeight@ gmail.com or 434-996-2820. SERVICE DIRECTORY ISION C E R P N Kurt LAW ICE, LLC SERV Home SNOW PLOWING CALL NOW TO BE ADDED TO OUR LIST. Improvemen ts DONʼT BE LEFT OUT IN THE COLD! Superior Lawn Care for Lake Monticello & Surrounding Areas at an Affordable Price Free estimates. Monthly, weekly, or one time service Locally owned & operated • Fully Insured 434-989-4152 www.precisionlawn.info Lehnert Professional Licensed Contractor Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Tile and More... 434-242-4634 To advertise email: sales@fluvannareview.com SERVICE DIRECTORY Make A List Make One Call We Do It All! Your Man Friday Inc. Est. 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Jasper Fluvanna SPCA 5239 Union Mills Road, Troy, VA (434) 591-0123 • http://www.fspca.org S PONSORED BY A SBESTCO • 434.971.2543 BENEFIT PROGRAMS SPECIALIST I (Part-time 20 hrs/wk) EVERYDAY SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS WITH YOUR MVP CARD Enjoy MVP pricing on the items you and your family love most. Receive MVP weekly savings email packed full of targeted offers delivered right to your inbox. Track your MVP coupon by last trip, last 30 days, or more! Scan your MVP card at mvp savings center located in each store for more ways to save. Load valuable coupons directly to your MVP card from the mvp coupon hub. 264 Turkeysag Trail # A Hours: 7 a.m.-11 p.m. r GPPEMJPO DPN 18 FLUVANNA REVIEW February 18, 2016 Fluvanna County Department of Social Services. Interviews applicants, determines benefits for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and other programs in Social Services agency. Candidate must be reliable and possess excellent customer service skills, communication skills, writing skills, organization skills, with ability to determine qualifications for financial assistance. High School diploma or equivalency required. Experience preferred. $14.03 per hour. All state applications must be submitted online at http://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/ postings/35219. Application deadline is 2/26/16. EOE/AA Employer. To advertise email: sales@fluvannareview.com Classified: $5 per Week We Can Help Sell Your Stuff! 30 words or less. For $10 your ad will appear for TWO WEEKS on FluvannaReview.com (with FREE PHOTO) and in the next two printed issues of the Fluvanna Review. Deadline for print ads is MONDAY BY NOON. EDUCATION MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Train to become a Medical Office Assistant! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! aining & Job Placement available at CTI!HS Diploma/GED & Computer needed. 1-888-424-9419 HELP WANTED – DRIVERS CDL TRAINING FOR LOCAL/OTR DRIVERS! $40,000-$50,000 1ST Year! 4-wks or 10 Weekends for CDL. Veterans in Demand! Richmond/Fredericksburg 800-243-1600; Lynchburg/Roanoke 800-614-6500; LFCC/ Winchester 800-454-1400 67 Driver Trainees needed! No CDL? No Problem-We Train. Be Job ready in as little as 20 days! Earn Great pay/benefits! 1-800-874-7131 HELP WANTED – SALES EARN $500 A DAY: Insurance Agents Needed * Leads, No Cold Calls * Commissions Paid Daily * Lifetime Renewals * Complete Training * Health & Dental Insurance * Life License Required. Call 1-888-713-6020. MISCELLANEOUS New Year, New Career-AVIATION Grads work with Boeing, Southwest and others-Get hands on training for FAA certification. Financial aid if qualified. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-245-9553. SERVICES DIVORCE – Uncontested, $450 + $88 court cost. No court appearance. Estimated completion time twenty-one days. Telephone inquiries welcome - no obligation. Hilton Oliver, Attorney. 757-490-0126. Se Habla Español. STEEL BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDNG Perfect for Homes & Garages Beginning of Year BLOW OUT, Cancelled orders must go. Make offer on remaining, 16x24, 20x26, 25x30, 30x40, 40x50 CALL NOW 757301-8885 Heather THIS AD FOR SALE! Reach across Virginia with this ad! No other media offers the audience of loyal, local, repeat readers you’ll reach through community newspapers! 71% of American adults have used a newspaper, a newspaper website and/or a newspaper mobile source in the past 30 days. (Scarborough Research 2012) Virginia Press Services will run this business card-size display ad across Virginia for one low discounted price. All real estate advertised in the Fluvanna Review is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin…” The Virginia Fair Housing Law also makes it illegal to discriminate because of elderliness (age 55 and over). The Fluvanna Review will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All real estate advertised in this paper is available on an equal opportunity basis. AUTO 1994 MERCEDES BENZ E420, 8 Cylinder, automatic. Mileage: 127,000. Color: Tan. New tires & tune up, A/C, power everything/Sun Roof. Great condition. Asking $3,000. Available 2/13 – 2/15/2016 @ Lake Monticello. Call (973) 216-2413 EVENTS EIGHTH ANNUAL DOGWOOD FESTIVAL PAGEANT, Saturday, March 19, 2016. Time: 10:30 a.m. at Central Elementary School, Palmyra, VA 22963. Tiny Miss 3-4, Little Miss 5-6, Petite Miss 7-9, Pre-Teen Miss 10-12, Teen Miss 13-15. Doors open at 10 a.m. Public admission is $5, children under 5 are free. Applications: http:// charlottesvilledogwoodfestival.org/pageant.php. Application deadline is Monday, March 7, 2016. FLUVANNA GIRLS’ SOFTBALL LEAGUE 2016 Spring Registration open to Fluvanna Girls ages 5-18. In-Person Registration Dates: Saturday, Feb. 20, from 9-12 p.m. & Saturday, Feb. 27, from 9-12 p.m. Online Registration: www. fluvannagirlssoftball.com. $85 Registration Fee. Deadline is Feb. 27. Draft Day: March 5, 2016. THIRD ANNUAL FLUVANNA HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS’CHEER CLINIC. Saturday, February 20, 2016, from 9 a.m. – Noon for Grades K-4. For Grades 5-7, from 1 to 4 p.m. @ FCHS Main Gym. $30 per girl (discounts for multi-girl families). Contact Coach Julia Hogue at: jhogue@apps.fluco.org, for more information. MONTICELLO FIRE & RESCUE* BINGO*: $1,000 Jackpot every Thursday. Progressive Game. Doors Open at 5:30 p.m., Early Bird 6:45 p.m. Location: 10 Slice Road, Palmyra, VA (off Rt. 600, across from CVS). Questions? Call (434) 591-1018 FOR SALE CEMETERY SITES: Holly Memorial Gardens and Monticello Memory Gardens. Significant savings. Call (434) 295-1750 DRIVEWAY STONE: SLATE: 9-Ton Slate Crush Run $150; 9-Ton #57, $220; 14-Ton #57, $300; 14-Ton Crush, $200: GRANITE: 9-Ton Crush, $220; 9-Ton #57, $255; 14-Ton Crush, $300, & 14-Ton #57, $350. Includes Delivery and Tailgate Spread. Call (434) 420-2002. HELP WANTED PART-TIME OFFICE & DOMESTIC HELP: Need part-time combination Domestic Help & Light Office Help, experience a plus! Flexible Schedule. Must be efficient and have a take charge attitude. Call (434) 293-7485. If unavailable, leave a message. REAL ESTATE BUILDING ACREAGE: Owner financing available. Large and small lots, from 2 acres to 25 acres. Mostly level land, with wooded and open acreage. Five to seven minutes from I-64, Fluvanna County. Call (434) 531-0671 or (434) 589-3074 For more details, call Adriane at 804-521-7585. Goochland County Public Schools Needs School Bus Drivers. Applicants must have a good driving record and pass a criminal background check. Both experienced bus drivers and those wishing to enter the field are encouraged to apply, as we provide training for your Commercial School Bus license if needed. Starting salary is $18.49 per hour, with rates increased for experienced bus drivers. 2 contracted substitute positions available immediately, and we anticipate 2 contracted positions to open next year. Contracted drivers work 4 hours daily. Interested applicants should apply online at www.goochland.org. Please call 804-556-5361 for additional information. To advertise call: 434.207.0222 Contact Edee - edee@fluvannareview.com 434-207-0221 • FAX: 434-589-1704 Payment: In advance. We accept: Visa, Master Card, Discover, checks and cash. Upload direct to OUR WEBSITE with free photo: 1. On FluvannaReview.com click on “Classifieds” 2. Click on “Post an Ad - $10” 3. Login or click on “Register” 4. Select a category 5. Write your ad and upload photo 6. Pay with your credit card via Pay Pal. RENTAL SPECIAL NOTICES CENTURY 21 MONTICELLO PROPERTIES/RENTALS: 61 Jefferson Dr.- $1100, 3 Bedrooms, 2 bath home. Close to Riverside gate. Available now. Contact Rachel (434) 9815173 or Rachel.c21rentals@gmail.com for more info. Equal Housing Opportunity. SERVICES CUSTOM SEWING & ALTERATIONS: Home Décor, gift making, clothing design, tailoring, & alterations, for men, women, children. Reasonable rates. Pick up and Delivery. Call (434) 989-1114 THE LIGHT ACADEMY is offering After-School Care for a variety of needs – As Needed Basis, Part-time or Full time. Visit www.thelightacademy.com or phone (434) 806-2903 for more information. R L DEANE PAINTING: Interior/Exterior, Fence painting, Decks stained, Gutters cleaned, some small repair work, also Metal Roofs. 30 Years experience! Call (434) 296-3146 or (434) 962-6484 and ask for Rusty. TAI CHI for BALANCE at Angell’s School of Dance, Lake Monticello. Wednesdays, 4 – 4:45 p.m., Feb. 17 to March 23. SPECIAL 6 week session: $69. Instructor: Tai Chi for Health Institute Master Trainer, Meghan Bryant. Space limited, REGISTER NOW: angellhusted@comcast.net. www. angellsschoolofdance.com WEST COAST SWING DANCE at Angell’s School of Dance, Lake Monticello. STARTS Thursday, Feb. 18, 7 – 8 p.m. Beginner 4 week session thru March 10 @ $79/couple, $44/single. Instructors: World Championship Ballroom Dance Couple Pros “Kevin & Christi”. REGISTER NOW: angellhusted@comcast.net. www.angellsschoolofdance.com ATTENTION VETERANS AND DEPENDENTS: Do you know your Veterans Benefits? We do! Virginia Department of Veterans Services. WWW.Virginiaforveterans.com. Need Help? Visit us at Fluvanna Parks and Recreation Center, 5725 James Madison Highway, Palmyra, VA, office hours: First and Third Wednesdays of the month from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For an appointment please call Pam Zirkle, Veteran Service Representative at (434) 295-2782 or pamela.zirkle@dvs. virginia.gov. or Jeannette.flint@dvs.virginia.gov. SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS: Monticello Country Realtors supports local businesses. See our “Featured Business of the Week” on page 9. www.monticellorealtors. com (434) 589-3539 WANTED COINS: I buy old coins. Call (434) 466-7968 FSPCA SPONSORS NEEDED for 2016. Consider sponsoring our “Pet of the Week” ad in the coming year. Your name and/or business name will appear as sponsor under our photo for the Pet of the Week. You may also have a special person named or event remembered. Call Edee at the Fluvanna Review (434) 207-0221 or email edee@ fluvannareview.com WEEK-END SALES ESTATE SALE: Furniture & Piano, Antique Furniture, Dirt Bike (85 CC Suzuki), Mechanic Tools, Hand Power Tools, Assorted Misc. Items (hinges/doorknobs/plates/glasses/ silverware/golfing stuff) on Route 15, just before Fork Union, across from the Fluvanna Community Center. LOOK FOR SIGN (green house). Every Saturday in – FEBRUARY - from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Building Official The County of Fluvanna, VA is seeking a full-time Building Official to oversee and participate in the enforcement of building codes and erosion and sediment control ordinances. Primary duties include: Planning, coordinating, supervising and participating in building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing inspection activities; reviewing plans; issuing permits; maintaining records and files; preparing reports. To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will bring several years of progressively responsible experience in the principles and practices of building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical inspection; thorough knowledge of building, construction, engineering and structural engineering principles and practices; ability to plan, direct and coordinate the various phases of inspection services; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government officials and the general public; ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form; firmness and tact in enforcing building codes. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by course work in engineering, planning, architecture or related field and extensive experience in building, electrical and plumbing codes enforcement and inspections work. Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must be in possession of CBO and Erosion and Sediment Control Administrator certificates within one year of appointment. Salary dependent upon education/ certifications, experience and other qualifications. Submit a County application, resume, cover letter, and references by 5:00 p.m., March 18, 2016 to jobs@fluvannacounty.org. Applications are available at the county website, www.fluvannacounty.org. EOE February 18, 2016 FLUVANNA REVIEW 19 Debra Y. Kurre, CPA, MBA (434) 589-1670 daycpa@earthlink.net Member American Institute of CPA’s Member Virginia Society of CPA’s • Member Georgia Society of CPA’s 6440 Thomas Jefferson Parkway • Palmyra, VA ATTENTION ALL VOTERS IN THE RIVANNA DISTRICT EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY YOUR POLLING PLACE HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO THE LAKE MONTICELLO FIRE HOUSE 10 SLICE RD., PALMYRA, VA 22963 TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 45 Oak Grove Road, Palmyra, VA 22963 By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust dated February 22, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 717, Page 927 in the Clerk’s Office for the Circuit Court for Fluvanna County, VA, securing a loan which was originally $244,800.00. The appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, Commonwealth Trustees, LLC will offer for sale at public auction at on the front steps of the Fluvanna Circuit Court located at 72 Main Street. on: March 18, 2016 at 11:45 AM improved real property, with an abbreviated legal description of All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in Fluvanna County, Virginia, shown as Lot 419, Phase Four-Fairway, Lake Monticello Subdivision, on plat by B. Aubrey Huffman & Associates, dated June, 1973, and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Fluvanna County, Virginia, in Deed Book 96, Pages 170 through 176., and as more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. improved real property, with an abbreviated legal description of All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in Fluvanna County, Virginia, shown as Lot 419, Phase Four-Fairway, Lake Monticello Subdivision, on plat by B. Aubrey Huffman & Associates, dated June, 1973, and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Fluvanna County, Virginia, in Deed Book 96, Pages 170 through 176., and as more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. TERMS OF SALE: The property will be sold “AS IS,” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust to be announced at the time of sale. A deposit of $20,000.00, or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, in cash or cashier’s check payable to the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE will be required at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price, with interest at the rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date said funds are received in the office of the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, will be due within fifteen (15) days of sale. In the event of default by the successful bidder, the entire deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs and expenses of sale and Substitute Trustee’s fee. All other public charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. In the event taxes, any other public charges have been advanced, a credit will be due to the seller, to be adjusted from the date of sale at the time of settlement. Purchaser agrees to pay the seller’s attorneys at settlement, a fee of $445.00 for review of the settlement documents. Additional terms will be announced at the time of sale and the successful bidder will be required to execute and deliver to the Substitute Trustees a memorandum or contract of the sale at the conclusion of bidding. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosenberg & Associates, LLC (Attorney for the Secured Party) 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 301-907-8000 • www.rosenberg-assoc.com 20 FLUVANNA REVIEW February 18, 2016 To advertise email: sales@fluvannareview.com Property transfers Property transfer information is provided by the Fluvanna County Circuit Court. Crowther, F. Boslery 3rd. to Flynn & Hilsinger, LLC P.O.Box 418 Palmyra, VA 22963. 01.174 Acres St. Rt 15 $75,000. Timberland Homes LLC ET AL to Gibbs, John W III. 204 Dryden Lane Richmond, VA 23229. 10 Acres, Cunningham Mag Dist. Parcel B $118,000. 409 Justin Dr Palmyra, VA 22963 Lot 97 Phase 2 Sycamore Square $234,900. Good, Scott to Hospodar, Matthew E 1026 Oak Creek Rd Palmyra, VA 22963 Lot 15 Oak Creek Sub $130,000. Secretary of Agriculture to Proffitt, Samatha Leigh 419 Beals Ln Scottsville, VA 24590 Cunningham Mag Dist, 2.00 Acres Lot 13 $23,600. 1/4/16 1/19/16 Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Thompson, Everett W & Gail G 425 Fox Hollow Palmyra, VA 22963. Lot 12 Fox Hollow $256,100. Bias, Judy & Kay Frazier to Bowers, Kaitlyn Nicole 157 Arvon Rd., Arvonis, VA 23004 Cunningham Magis Distr 2.022 AC $28,000 Gentry, Shannon E & Tonya L to Bethel Builders, LLC 5439 Ducal Rd Kents Store, VA 23084. Palmyra Magis Distr 2.871 AC $31,000. SONABANK, NA to Bogue, Beuford A & Patricia 1219 Hatcher Ct Charlottesville, VA 22903. 07.85 AC $75,000. NVR, Inc to Hanrahan, Edward Allen & Krist 183 Manor Blvd Palmyra, VA 22963 Lot 133 River Oaks $337,892. Masonic Home of VA to Lavelle, John J & Heather A 22 Nahor Dr Palmyra, VA 22963 Lot 192 Phase 8 Nahor LM $119,500. Rockville Associates, LLC to Crithfield, Glenda 4237 James Madison Hwy Fork Union, VA 23055. 2.343 Ac $240,000. Bryant, James M & Tracy to Ellis, Laneen Marie 1190 Jordan Store Rd Kents Store, VA 23084. 2.248 Ac $202,000. I & J Home Builders, LLC to Stancil, John H, Jr. & Denise L 87 Trillium Lane Troy, VA 22974. .482 Acre $224,500. Debruin, Kevin Henk & Sonya to Rosario, Mellissa & Jorge L 87 Wright Court Palmyra, VA 22963 Lot 51 Phase 111 Taylor Ridge Estates Sub $292,700. Harris, Jeffrey T & Christy to Stauffer Eric Nathan & Suzan 302 The Cross Rd Scottsville, VA 24590. 2.00 Acres Cunningham Mag District Lot 1 $201,100. 12/31/15 1/5/16 Harrison, Donna E to J B Spence, Jr. & Linda B. 671 Berkmar Circle Charlottesville, VA 22901 Lot 149, Ph 10, LM $23,000. Federal Home Loan Mortgage to Campbell, April V. & David R 1633 Bells Farm Lane Palmyra, VA 22963 Lot 21 Bell Farms Sub. 15.1310 Acres $209,750. 1/06/16 Southern Property, LLC to Zabransky, David K & Salley Jean 19 Mulberry Dr Palmyra, VA 22963 Lot 57 Nahor Village Sub $339,662. Machos, James A & Margaret M to Castle, Willard & Betty Sue Castle Rd Bremo Bluff, VA 23022 Lot 12 James River Farms Sub $40,000. 1/07/16 1/21/16 Kearney, Joanne B, TR & Kerr, P to Fawkes, Larry & Elizabeth 20513 Straham Way Sterling, VA 20165 Lot 184 Phase 9 Knollwood LM $300,000. Schoen, Veronica C to Dernbach, John Paul & Karen S 17 Bridlewood Dr Palmyra, VA 22963 Lot 55 Phase 11 Falcon Hills LM $169,000. Redus One, LLC to Liberty Homes, Inc 8249 Crown Colony Pkwy Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Lot 299 Phase 12 Edgewood LM $10,000. Schrantz, Kenneth P & Barbara to Herndon, Sean Trevor & Brittan 1600 Ruritan Lake Rd Scottsville, VA 24590 Lot 4 Fair Oaks Sub $42,500. 1/25/16 Sullivan, Rebecca W, ET AL to Garber, Sam 109 Walnut Way Barboursville, VA 22934 Columbia Mag Dist 12.24 Acres, Lot 4 $35,000. CMH Homes, Inc. to Anderson, Consuella 3698 James Madison Hwy. Fork Union, VA 23055. 2 Acres $160,000. Blue Carrsbrook Holdings, LLC to Cao, Hung & Thoa 270 Larkspur Rd Troy, VA 22974 Lot 51 Sycamore Landing $220,000. 1/26/16 1/08/16 Holt, Sharon S & ET AL to Martin, Christopher & Jacquelin 28 Nahor Dr Palmyra, VA 22963 Lot 189 Phase 8 Nahor LM $197,000. Fannie Mae to Brown, Ronald L & Lynn L 884 Jefferson Dr Palmyra, VA 22963 Lot 231 Phase 1 Ashlawn LM $100,000. Finchum, Charles to Eldridge, Lincoln 1132 West Ocean View Norfolk, VA 23503 Lot 27 Phase 8 Nahor LM $115,000. 1/11/16 Goggans, Mark R & Buck to Beach, Zachary S 2734 Kidds Dairy Rd Scottsville, VA 24590 Cunningham Magis Distr 2.00 Acres $112,500. Mackinnon, Barbara P & ET AL to Herring, David Lee, Jr. 48 Bridlewood Dr Palmyra, VA 22963 Lot 27 Phase 11 Falcon Hills LM $179,000. Adkim Construction, LLC to Pace, Thomas A & Lynn M 695 Meadowbrook Lane Troy, VA 22974 Lot 8 Phase 2 Meadow Brook Sub $342,201. 1/12/16 Liberty Homes, Inc. to Horton, Jennifer Carter 432 Glen Circle Troy, VA 22974 Lot 8 Fox Glen Sub $261,294. NVA, Properties, LLC to Southern Development Homes 170 S. Pantops Dr Charlottesville, VA 22911 Lot 56 Nahor Village Sub $35,000. Metzler, Glenn M to Smith, Arthur Clay & Katherine 1491 Venable Rd Palmyra, VA 22963. 45.19 AC $135,570. Heany, James E to Mayhew, Mark William & Tonia L 45 Turkeysag Trail Palmyra, VA 22963 Lot 5 Wounded Knee Estate $72,000. 1/13/16 Dernbach, John P & Karen S to Barnes, Kierah M & Hans P Vava 24 Marwood Dr Palmyra, VA 22963 Lot 258 Phase 12 Edgewood LM $275,000. 1/14/16 Cava Capital, LLC to Gazdik, Michael J & Danielle M To advertise call: 434.207.0222 Fannie Mae to Bennett, Patricia A 15 Stonefield Rd Palmyra, VA 22963 Lot 146 Phase 1 Ashlawn LM $160,000. 1/27/16 1/28/16 Coleman, Amy S to Shields, Michael Joseph & Elle 819 Jefferson Dr Palmyra, VA 22963 Lot 10 Phase 2 Shadwell LM $128,000. HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Trustee to QTP, LLC 11125 Emery Lane Bumpass, VA 23024 Lot 319 Ph 4 LM $138,239. Parker, B Eugene, Jr. & Ellen K to Beach, James E & Deborah C 9113 Peabody Street Manassas, VA 20110 Lot 179 Ph 12 LM $175,000. Hanlin, Beverly A to Schlickbernd, Vincent G & S 6548 James Madision Hwy Fork Union, VA 23055. 1.44 Acres Lot 4 Fork Union Mag District $165,000. Testani, Mario & Elizabeth to Bennett, Kristie Lynn & Amanda 1452 Courthouse Rd Palmyra, VA 22963 Palmyra Magis Distr 17.680 Ac $385,000. 1/29/16 Goldstein, Jeri G to McDermott, Mary Ann & Kaitlyn 10 Chestnut Court Palmyra, VA 22963 Lot 394 Phase 2 Shadwell LM $170,000. Snyder, Lynn Marie Bolduc & Ly to Graham, John Blaine 52 Dogleg Rd Palmyra, VA 22963 Lot 556 Phase 2 LM $144,900. Sycamore Square, LLC to NVR, Inc. 1885 Seminole Trail Suite 201 Charlottesville, VA 22901 Lot 145 River Oaks $70,000. NVR, Inc. to Nicolette, Alan A & Anne 280 Manor Boulevard Palmyra, VA 22963 Lot 152 River Oaks $424,382. Wilmington Trust to Tyler, Russell S & Joanne M 70 Woodlawn Dr Palmyra, VA 22963 Lot 211 Phase 6 Riverside LM $112,900. Author talks about writing romance BY PAGE H. GIFFORD, CORRESPONDENT After retiring from her career in education and as a guidance counselor, romance writer Maryann Jordan wondered what she would do in retirement. A voracious reader, she got hooked on romance books in college but after starting her career as a special education teacher, then obtaining an MA in counseling and raising a family, she had little time to read and missed it. Nowadays, she enjoys being a best-selling author on Amazon, writing four series focusing on romance and romantic suspense. “People have perceptions about romance,” Jordan said, speaking to the Friends of the Library members. She dispelled the myth that today’s romance is related to the old historical bodice rippers of the past, nor were her serial romances similar to Fifty Shades of Gray, which she calls erotica. She discussed in depth about the differences in her romances. “I don’t write erotica,” she said, but doesn’t deny she has some steamy scenes in her books; after all they are romances. She features strong, independent women and men in her stories. “Many of my characters are modeled after family members,” she laughs. Her leading men are often detectives or military men but as she says they do not rescue the women – the women in her books can get out of situations themselves. Like other authors who have spoken at the FOL monthly meetings, she echoed the same hazards of publishing with traditional publishers. To get there from here you first need an agent and to get an agent you would have to write many letters and this was how it was done. Jordan mentioned author Marie Force who writes under M.S. Force, who for 13 years peddled her romances to traditional publishers only to have them rejected but then finally got an agent, who got her a contract. Force now self-publishes on Amazon. “She remained persistent,” Jordan pointed out that it is not an easy road to travel for most and persistence and commitment to writing is what motivates authors like herself and Force. “Many of the traditional publishers will water down a book to an unrecognizable story; one the author never wrote,” she said. The theory is because this is what they think will sell. Authors soon began realizing that marketing was interfering with a good story. Editing is one thing – changing the dynamics of an author’s story is another. Jordan indicated that independent publishers were the alternative. She added, “There has always been a stigma attached to self-publishing, that it isn’t as good.” Nowadays, that has all changed, with the help of beta readers and freelance editors; writer’s become their own publishers. Jordan’s philosophy – shared by her fellow writer – is since they have to do most of the work anyway for a traditional publisher they might as well do it themselves. “Marketing is not a hobby, it has become a business,” she said, discussing the ways she markets her books, including using Facebook as a media marketing tool to reach her target market and advertising beforehand about the next book in the series soon to be released. “It’s coming out in two weeks, then it’s coming out in ten days, then it will be out in three days, and so on.” She explained that being a best-selling author on Amazon means that you are one of the top-selling books bought that day and the rankings go to 100. Most wondered what it meant to be on the New York Times Bestseller List. She explained various retailers report in weekly on what the top sellers are for the week but if a publishing house is trying to push a book, they may buy a thousand copies themselves. Jordan feels this shortchanges the author’s expectations of actual success. Jordan talked about her approach to writing a romance. “I used to sit at the computer when I had an idea but now I work with an outline,” she said. “When I sit down and my fingers fly over the keyboard, what am I thinking? Plot? Characters? Action? or Readers? To be honest, it is a combination of all of those. I write the story the way I see it. My characters speak the way I hear them in my head and the action flows as I see it in my mind.” Her books are available at Amazon. com. For more information, contact Maryann Jordan at authormaryannjordan@gmail.com or www.maryannjordanauthor.com and read her blog. Assignment Bring home pork bbq or smoked chicken by the pound, topped with house bbq sauce on fresh baked potato rolls. Sides of in-store made macaroni, potato, 3 bean salads and coleslaw - $5 per lb. Fresh made desserts - brownies, cookies, pies or our famous $5 cheesecakes. Call early for availability! On Rt. 53, Charlottesville Between Lake Monticello & Jefferson’s Monticello Monday-Friday 6 AM-6 PM • Saturday 8 AM-5 PMM www.me2shop.net me2shoprt53@gmail.com • 434-297-2201 February 18, 2016 FLUVANNA REVIEW 21 New activities planned for Old Farm Day May 7 CONTRIBUTED BY MIKE FEAZEL Organizers of Fluvanna’s Old Farm Day May 7 have added some activities to the 20th-anniversary event. In addition to the traditional displays of historic equipment, demonstrations by heritage craftspeople, entertainment and activities for kids, this year’s Old Farm Day will include a parade, and organizers will expand its entertainment programming with a Church Choir Relay and performances by local bands. The Fluvanna Historical Society set May 7 as the date for this year’s 20th annual Old Farm Day, replacing the event that was rained out last October. The event, at Pleasant Grove in Palmyra, will feature fascinating demonstrations by heritage craftsmen, educational activities for kids, toe-tapping music, and incredible collections of heritage farm equipment. Old Farm Day will also include displays from community churches and organizations, contests, and great food from more than 100 local vendors and exhibitors. “This is not just a great chance to meet up with friends and have a good time, it’s also an opportunity to learn a little about the agricultural history of this lovely county, and maybe buy a homemade craft or two,” said Old Farm Day Chair Tricia Johnson. “We hope people are marking it on their calendar now as one of the big events of the spring.” Old Farm Day is expected to include some exciting announcements about the Fluvanna Historical Society’s ongoing plans to create a Farm Heritage Museum at Pleasant Grove, Johnson said. Proceeds from Old Farm Day are divided between a fund to set up the museum and the Fluvanna Historical Society. The Historical Society, meanwhile, is still looking for volunteers to help with Old Farm Day. It also is still accepting applications for a limited amount of display space. Full information is available at www.OldFarmDay.org, or by contactinginfo@oldfarmday.org or 434-3901218. Those interested in volunteering, either for the preparation or for working shifts or the full day during the event itself also should contact info@oldfarmday.org. 22 FLUVANNA REVIEW February 18, 2016 Bruce from page 12 hood, we didn’t,” said Earnest, “but generally, they made it so everybody just about knew their place and stayed in it. You know what you are supposed to do, your parents done taught you what to do and what to say, so we didn’t have too much problem.” “Your parents taught you,” said Earnest, “and if the parents didn’t teach you, somebody would teach you. You see, we didn’t know any different, hadn’t heard any different and seen any different. When I was drafted,” Earnest continued, “I went up to the New England states and I found it quite different. When asked where he met his wife Melinda Hackney Bruce, Thomas joked – “at her house.” It turns out that Thomas went to school with Melinda. Earnest married Margaret Jackson Bruce and they had three children. “I remember when she was born,” Earnest said. “I was just a kid then. When women had babies in the neighborhood another mother would send something a pie or cake or something and I didn’t have very far to go. My mother fixed a cake to send to her mother and her mother said to come up stairs and see the baby...there was six years difference. It didn’t mean nothing to me then after I was drafted and stayed in the army for four years and seven months and I come out it was a different story...then she caught my eye,” said Earnest with a smile. “Who delivered him? Aunt Lucy Marshall delivered Thomas,” said Earnest. “She was delivering babies all through the neighborhood. Her name was Lucy Marshall but we always called her Aunt Lucy Marshall and she was a midwife. She might have delivered me!” “Oh, yes,” said Earnest, “we had a dance every Saturday night at somebody’s house. It was a house party. But there were a few houses that didn’t have no dances,” he observed. “You could go to the store when I first was born but then came the time when the state was dry and the bootleggers took to the woods... then came the time when the state was wet again,” he recalled. Eventually, Thomas decided to open his own store – Bruce’s Store – which has stood in its place on Cedar Lane for about 50 years. “I just wanted to do something for the community,” Thomas said. “We have got some small stuff in there. Small stuff...sardines, sodas, ice cream, potato chips...” his voice trailed off as he pondered his inventory. Both brothers have seen times change more than we can even imagine. They have seen World War II, The Korean War, Vietnam, the Cold War and the Gulf Wars. They lived through the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the terrorist attacks of 9/11. They have seen airplanes go from rickety biplanes to powerful jets; they lived as young boys in a time when there were no antibiotics and no polio vaccine. But through all of the years of changes, some things have remained constant. Love, faith, acceptance, hard work, celebrating the simple things – these are the rocks on which the Bruce brothers have built their family. Bille Bruce (born in 1832) married Sarah Jackson and they had Burton Bruce in 1854. Burton Bruce married Nancy J. White and they had Robert H. Bruce in 1889. Robert H. Bruce married Rosa Lilly Fowler and they had Thomas (1925) and Earnest Bruce (1919.) To advertise email: sales@fluvannareview.com BETTER LIVING INC. February 2016 Quantities are limited. 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Step out onto the large covered back porch and enjoy the pastoral and pond views! Five cleared acres of pasture that has been fenced and cross fenced for horses with a fenced in area for dogs and multiple flower beds. 30 x 30 stall and equipment barn. Six stalls and 50’ round horse pen. Multiple out buildings including a 36’ x 52’ three car garage with oversized bays, an arts and crafts studio cottage, garden shed with chicken coop and run and hay storage building with run in. Private and peaceful location with no thru traffic. $229,900 • Call Tom and Diane 434-962-1625 $69,900 • Call Tom 434-962-1625 Our Team: Helping Your Family to Attain Your Goals Tom Morace 434-962-1625 Morace@sprintmail.com Jen Sample 434-989-9246 JenSample@Century21.com Queen of Sold, Annette Daly 434-962-2095 queenofsold@comcast.net Diane Miller Larry A. Miller 434-960-5856 434-960-9479 DianeMiller@earthlink.net LarryAMiller@earthlink.net Lisa Rogers Don Brady 434-531-0064 703-927-1426 lisarogers86@msn.com DonBrady900@comcast.net The strength of teamwork, The reputation for results! 437 South Keswick – 10 Acres In A Horse Community 528 Locust Ave – Waynesboro 41 Dogleg – Private – Golf Course Area! Amazing Custom built five bedroom,four and a half bath home in sought after South Keswick features three master suites, two on the main floor one with a brick fireplace leading out to an enclosed deck overlooking the pool area,eat in kitchen w/ all new stainless steele appliances, slate flooring in the entranceway, hardwoods, custom stone fireplace in the family room and many more extras.Ten private acres with fenced horse pasture and invisible fencing less than 15 minutes from Charlottesville. Have the best of both worlds! Located in the tree street area of Waynesboro you get old world charm and a completely remodeled and updated home! There is nothing that hasn’t been redone top to bottom while maintaining the homes original integrity and charm. Four bedrooms, two baths, hard woods throughout, gourmet kitchen with upgraded stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops, beautifully tiled bath with walk in shower tub combo sunroom leads to the back patio area and much more. Original period molding, doors and built ins. Large city lot with mature plantings, landscaping and huge slate patio area and fenced yard. Large storage shed, two Oversized paved drive provides plenty of off street parking and street access from the rear. $549,000 • Call Tom 434-962-1625 Fabulous one owner home in golf course section of Lake Monticello. Don’t let the year built fool you. This home has been lovingly cared for and is up to date in style and mechanical functions. The following upgrades have taken place in the last 2 years or less: replaced HVAC and hot water heater, new vanity and tile flooring in bathrooms. In the kitchen the range, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, and granite counters all upgraded in past two years. Wall to wall carpet replaced upstairs and berber carpet downstairs. Entire cedar siding house staining just completed. Basement features a basic in-law type suite with mini fridge, microwave, and full bath. Lots of storage in attic, basement, & 2 pantry’s. Corner lot surrounded by lots of woods. $198,600• Call Tom and Diane 434-960-5856 $195,000 • Call The Queen Of Sold 434-962-2095 635 Jefferson Drive – Move In Ready! 918 Jefferson Drive – Waterfront! Fabulous one owner home in golf course section of Lake Monticello. Don’t let the year built fool you. This home has been lovingly cared for and is up to date in style and mechanical functions. The following upgrades have taken place in the last 2 years or less: replaced HVAC and hot water heater, new vanity and tile flooring in bathrooms. In the kitchen the range, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, and granite counters all upgraded in past two years. Wall to wall carpet replaced upstairs and berber carpet downstairs. Entire cedar siding house staining just completed. Basement features a basic in-law type suite with mini fridge, microwave, and full bath. Lots of storage in attic, basement, & 2 pantry’s. Corner lot surrounded by lots of woods. Neat as a pin and move in ready with over 2,000 sq ft for a great price! This pristine rancher features three bedrooms two baths, a large eat in kitchen, laminate and tile flooring throughout, fully finished basement with a full bath. Large recently refurbished wrap around deck and covered rear patio/ entrance give you several grilling and entertaining options! Fenced in yard and paved driveway with extra parking. Newer roof and oversized gutters, exterior paint and landscaping. Completely renovated! Magnificent water views from almost every room! Open concept main floor. Gourmet kitchen, large master suite, expansive back deck & covered patio. Brand new kitchen feat: granite counters, over-sized island w/extra seating, S/S appliances, pantry, gas cook-top, wall oven & microwave/convection oven. Luxurious master suite w/sliders out to back deck, dual walk-in closets, separate vanities w/granite counters & custom shower. All new engineered HW floors throughout & Marble tile floors in guest baths. Brand new separate HVAC system for new master suite & newly finished bsmt bonus rm/storage rms. Anderson sliders. Outdoor shower w/hot & cold water. New 3-tiered dock. Gas line in place for gas grill outside. $419,900 • Call Lisa 434-531-0036 $159,000 • Call Diane & Larry 434-960-9479 $589,000 • Call Jen 434-989-9246 160 Villa Circle – Sycamore Square 4696 Three Chopt Rd – Minutes To I64 & Charlottesville 375 Jefferson Drive – Fenced Yard Popular split bedroom design ranch with vaulted living room, large open kitchen with breakfast bar and tiled flooring, over sized NEW PRICE! master suite with auunddry room att deck dec for dec attached bath, and separate laundry room, gre great entertaining, storage shed ,paved driveway and fenced back yard. You will enjoy the proximity to shopping, dining and all the amenities that Lake Monticello has to offer. $134,000 • Call Tom & Diane 434-962-1625 434-589-SOLD 1-800-765-3570 RENTAL PROPERTY Upgraded 1400 sq. ft. townhouse at Sycamore Square! Three bedrooms two and a half baths with master suite. Hardwoods throughout main level upgraded kitchen cabinets and pantry. Lots of windows make this unit sunny and bright and you will love the pond view in front and grassy area in back. NEW PRICE! $124,000 • Call Diane & Larry 434-960-5856 Brick Cape Cod home on two acres! Minutes from I64 makes this property a convenient commute to Richmond and less than ten minutes to Charlottesville. Over 2,400 sq ft of living space featuring living room and great room, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, light filled kitchen and sunroom and original hardwoods throughout. Detached garage with work shop and paved driveway. New roof,new blinds, new flooring and paint throughout. $299,500 • Call Tom 434-962-1625 Fluvanna Penguin Plunge Freezin’ for a Reason! Polar Plunge at Lake Monticello Main Beach! 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