Fluvanna Area News (FAN Mail) is an email information service of Fluvanna County government to help keep residents and others informed of happenings around the county. These periodic emails include information about upcoming public meetings, county- or schools-sponsored community events, and other topics of general interest. Read more. Please share with family, friends, and neighbors.
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FAN Mail Volume 3 | January 20, 2023 |
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Fluvanna Area News & Updates |
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The Department of Justice’s definition of Stalking - engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for his or her safety or the safety of others or suffer substantial emotional distress.
Stalking is a crime in all 50 states.
The Virginia Code defines stalking as “when any person, who on more than one occasion engages in conduct directed at another person with the intent to place, or when he knows or reasonably should know that the conduct places that other person in reasonable fear of death, criminal sexual assault, or bodily injury to that other person or to that other person's family or household member.”
Impact of stalking on victims*
- 46% of stalking victims fear not knowing what will happen next.
- 29% of stalking victims fear the stalking will never stop.
- 1 in 8 employed stalking victims lose time from work as a result of their victimization and more than half lose 5 days of work or more.
- 1 in 7 stalking victims move as a result of their victimization.
*Source: Katrina Baum et al., “Stalking Victimization in the United States,”
(Washington, DC: Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2009).
Stalking behavior can include:
- Unwanted phone calls, emails, texts, social media messages
- Approaching a victim or showing up unwanted at victim’s home, workplace or school
- Watching, following or tracking a victim
- Doing/leaving things to let the victim know they have been there
Need help? Know someone who does?
Call the Fluvanna Victim/Witness Program at 591-1985
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Fluvanna County Employment Opportunities |
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Spotlight: Commercial Kitchen Coordinator
The County of Fluvanna is recruiting for the position of Commercial Kitchen Coordinator. This is a part-time position, under the general supervision of the Director of Economic Development, and serves as the County’s primary liaison for renters of the Fluvanna County Community Center Commercial Kitchen. This role is focused on managing renters during their use of the commercial kitchen. This includes but is not limited to pre and post-kitchen inspection for safety issues as well as being accessible to renters during their time at the Commercial Kitchen if an emergency or problem would arise.
Fluvanna County provides excellent benefits
(paid health, dental, and vision, flex spending, life, disability, retirement).
Fluvanna County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Boards, Commissions, & Committees |
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Want to make a difference in your community?
The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors is always looking for residents who want to serve their community through appointment to a Board, Commission, or Committee.
More information about Fluvanna County Boards and Commissions can be found here.
Current and Upcoming Vacancies
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Boards, Commissions, Committees
Meetings Calendar
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Legend:
BOS = Board of Supervisors | PC = Planning Commission | EB = Electoral Board |
JRWA = James River Water Authority | EDA = Economic Development Authority |
SSB = Social Services Board | PR = Parks & Recreation | BOE = Board of Equalization
Click on Meeting Links below for additional information.
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Mon, Jan 23, 2023
- (EDA) 5:00pm Regular Meeting
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Fluvanna County Economic Development
Jennifer Schmack
Director of Economic Development
PO Box 540
132 Main Street
Palmyra, VA 22963
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Are you prepared for winter weather?
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Debbie Smith, Emergency Management Coordinator
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Cyndi Hoffman, Librarian
Fluvanna County Public Library, 214 Commons Blvd., Palmyra, VA 22963
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Fluvanna County Parks and Recreation
Aaron Spitzer, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mailing Address: PO Box 70, Palmyra, VA 22963
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Pleasant Grove House and Museum
Phone: 434-589-2016
Physical Address:
271 Pleasant Grove Dr
Palmyra, VA 22963
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Fluvanna Community Center
Phone: 434-842-3150
Physical Address:
5725 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
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Department of Social Services |
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DATA PRIVACY WEEK BEGINS MONDAY, JAN. 22, 2023: VIRGINIANS ENCOURAGED TO LEARN ABOUT ONLINE PRIVACY AND PROTECTING THEIR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Data Privacy Week runs from Jan. 22–28, 2023, in the Commonwealth of Virginia
RICHMOND – Data Privacy Week begins next week on Jan. 22, 2023, in Virginia. The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) and Virginia’s Office of Data Governance and Analytics (ODGA) are encouraging people and organizations in the Commonwealth to use Data Privacy Week, which runs through Jan. 28, as an opportunity to learn about online privacy and take the steps needed to keep their information safe.
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Fluvanna County Department of Social Services
Kim Mabe, Director
Physical Address:
Carysbrook Complex, 8880 James Madison Highway, Fork Union, VA 23055
Mailing Address:
PO Box 98, Fork Union, VA 23055
Telephone: (434) 842-8221 | Fax: (434) 842-2776
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Fluvanna County Sheriff's Office
Eric Hess, Sheriff
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Crime Tip HOTline
Phone:
(434) 589-8211 (24 hours)
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 113, Palmyra, VA 22963
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Physical Address:
160 Commons Blvd., Palmyra, Virginia 22963
Administrative Office Hours:
M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Physical Address: 265 Turkeysag Trail, Suite 115, Palmyra, VA 22963
Mailing Address: PO Box 44, Palmyra, VA 2963
Office Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday-Friday, excluding Holidays
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Blue Ridge Health District
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Fluvanna County Cooperative Extension Office |
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We’re Hiring: 4-H Youth Educator - Fluvanna County (20 hours per week) Work with 4-H staff, youth, adults, families, and community resources to deliver and evaluate 4-H educational programs designed to teach life skills to children and families. Programs include educational activities, contests, and camps in support of the 4-H program with special emphasis on in school and out of school programming. Work will include assisting the Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, to provide training and management for volunteers. Must be willing to adhere to the Virginia Cooperative Extension Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Compliance Program. Learn more and apply here: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/522136/4h-youth-educator-fluvanna-county
Upcoming 4-H Events at Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center. Contact the VCE-Fluvanna Office for more information.
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Physical Address:
5725 James Madison Highway
Fork Union, VA 23055
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 518
Fork Union, VA 23055
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Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Phone: 434-591-1950
Fax: 434-591-1951
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Master Gardeners/Master Naturalists |
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Rivanna Master Naturalists
Bring the family and enjoy a Virginia Master Naturalist-led Monthly Hike on the first Saturday of each month at 10 AM. Please register in advance: Eric Armentrout at 434-842-3150 or email him at earmentrout@fluvannacounty.org or online at Programs (recdesk.com)
Children MUST be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.
Monthly Hikes on the 1st Saturday of the month. See Calendar for details.
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Interagency Council Partners |
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Mission:
- A network of human service agencies and organizations committed to improving resources and services to meet the needs of the Fluvanna community.
Vision:
- A community that partners to improve the quality of lives.
Values:
- Every person has something to contribute to the community.
- All people have dignity and worth and deserve respect
- Community Collaboration through effective communication
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Fluvanna County Adult Education
All classes meet in the Fluvanna Adult Education Center located at 14455 James Madison Highway, Palmyra, VA (lower level of Administration Building, class entrance on left of building). All classes and materials are free. Open enrollment.
Day Class 9:00 AM – 12 Noon Tuesdays and Thursdays
To register for Zoom online Evening Class 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays Call 434.961.5461
For additional information, please call 434-589-1623 or 434-842-9273
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The Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation (FLHF) is looking for land to build housing for Seniors in Fluvanna County. Preferred areas are Fork Union, Bremo Bluff, Palmyra and Kents Store, but location is flexible. FLHF is a 501c3 that accepts donations and will provide documentation to allow the donor a tax deduction for the full value of the land. If you are interested in a leaving a legacy in Fluvanna, or just have some land that would be suitable for purchase, please contact Kim Hyland, FLHF Director at khyland@louisa.org.
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Region Ten is where people go for help with mental health, substance use and/or developmental disabilities. Those who qualify for Medicaid, have insurance, and those with no payment source receive services designed to help them achieve their individual goals and recovery. Region Ten has more than 35 different programs to aid and support all ages from babies with developmental delays, teens who have experienced trauma, adults with a serious mental illness, and those struggling to maintain a drug-free life. Region Ten provides a variety of outpatient, intensive outpatient, day support and residential programs with 24/7 crisis support. The agency’s mission is Working Together to Enrich Our Community One Life at a Time.
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The Shelter for Help in Emergency (SHE) provides support and education around intimate partner violence to residents of Albemarle, Charlottesville, Louisa, Fluvanna, Greene, and Nelson.
If you are a community organization, school, or group that would like to partner with our prevention education program, please contact aweathersby@shelterforhelpinemergency.org. All programs are grant-funded and thus there is no cost to participate.
If you need support (shelter, legal advocacy, hotline): 434-293-8509
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. In recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, the Shelter has planned events to help get teens and parents involved in the discussion. 2022 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Events
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Utility News and Alerts for Fluvanna County |
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Dominion Energy Information
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) Information
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Fluvanna County Contact Information |
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Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors |
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John M. Sheridan - Columbia District
Tony O'Brien - Rivanna District
Mozell H. Booker - Fork Union District
Patricia Eager - Palmyra District
Chris Fairchild - Cunningham District
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Fluvanna County Administration
PO Box 540 | 132 Main Street | Palmyra, VA 22963
P: (434) 591-1910 | F: (434) 591-1913
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