FAN Mail Volume 6| February 9, 2024

In the United States, up to 19% of teens experience sexual or physical dating violence, about half face stalking or harassment, and as many as 65% report being psychologically abused (“Teen Dating Violence,” Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice, 2022).

Romantic relationships are a common part of adolescence. However, not all relationships are healthy. Teen dating violence covers many abusive relationship behaviors, including physical and sexual violence, psychological aggression, and stalking by current or past romantic partners. It can take place in person, online, or through other technology.

Signs of teen dating violence can include:

• Telling a partner who they can or cannot hang out with or follow on social media
• Looking through messages on a partners' phone without permission
• Inconsistent school attendance
• Sudden request to change a class schedule or lunch hour
• Constant worrying about making a partner angry
• Joking about a partner's violent behavior or temper (US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs)

Talk to your teens about healthy, safe relationships. For more information on teen dating violence and available resources, please visit www.loveisrespect.org, ojp.gov/feature/teen-dating-violence/overview or contact the Fluvanna Victim/Witness Assistance Program at 434-591-1985.

HVAC Apprentice

Fluvanna County is seeking a full-time HVAC Apprentice to assist will assist the HVAC/R Specialist in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service, and repair of HVAC/R systems. The HVAC/R Apprentice will also assist the HVAC/R Specialist with inspections and tests of both high/low-pressure heating systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions and assist with required repairs through the replacement of inoperative parts or adjustment of thermostatic controls and blowers. The HVAC /R Apprentice will also comply with federal regulations governing environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal, and the use of refrigerants, chemical substances, and materials.

This position is classified as Essential Personnel and may be called upon to work during weather closures and emergencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The HVAC/R Apprentice assists the HVAC/R Specialist with maintenance and repairs to building mechanical systems. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Assists with HVAC/R installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on air conditioning units, heating systems, ventilation units, and refrigeration equipment including heat pumps, compressors, electric motors, boilers, intake and exhaust fans, generators, chillers, blowers, fans, and computerized control systems.
• Assists with diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC/R systems
• Assists with disassembling mechanical or electrical machinery, equipment, and systems to retrofit or replace all ancillary components as required. Assists with checking clearances, and voltages and performs ampere measuring as required before bringing any equipment/system back into service.
• Assists with monitoring inventory for mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Performs work professionally following OSHA and EPA regulations, equipment specifications, and established safety procedures.
• Demonstrates basic computer competency including email, web browser, and word processing.
• Assists with other building maintenance tasks as needed.
• Assists Public Works with snow and ice removal as required.

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2025 Reassessment

Pearson Mass Appraisal is beginning their reassessment work for 2025, and will be visiting each property in Fluvanna County. Appraisers will be visiting properties throughout the County from now until late 2024, and will be traveling in vehicles with "Fluvanna Reassessment" signs. For additional information, please call the Commissioner of the Revenue Office at (434) 591-1940.

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.

To apply, please click here.

Current and Upcoming Vacancies

Visit the Boards and Commissions page for lots of upcoming

opportunities to serve your community!

Voter Information

Joyce Pace, General Registrar/Director of Elections

Physical Address: 265 Turkeysag Trail, Suite 115, Palmyra, VA 22963

Mailing Address: PO Box 44, Palmyra, VA 2963

Telephone: (434) 589-3593 | Fax: (434) 589-6383

Office Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday-Friday, excluding Holidays

Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Beginning January 2024, BRHD will no longer host walk-in Monday COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics at the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department.

Flu and COVID-19 vaccines will continue to be offered during our local health departments’ standard immunization clinics. Appointments are required for immunizations and can be made by calling your local health department. Visit our Immunizations webpage for more information on our clinic offerings, including immunizations. 

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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 at earmentrout@fluvannacounty.org or online at Programs (recdesk.com)

The Fluvanna County Interagency Council is comprised of over 25 local and regional human service organizations.

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

Fluvanna Silver and Gold is a new group geared toward the 55+ crowd.

Meets at Ashlawn Club House every first Wednesday of the month, from 10-11:30. No fees. Open to all 55+ people in Fluvanna (not just the Lake).

Meet and greet from 10-10:30, then a meeting with guest speakers from 10:30 until around 11, and then group sign-ups and more socializing after. Snacks are provided.

The Facebook page is Fluvanna Silver and Gold. Other groups meet throughout the month. There are groups that walk, go to plays and theaters, wineries, local and international travel, book clubs, and anything else residents want to get involved with. 

Unlocking Help is an initiative to help save lives .

The program, started by Chris Zullo and the Lake Doers group at Lake Monticello; allows Fluvanna County residents to register a lockbox, extra key, garage door opener, or any other entry way to a home with local EMS to enter in case of emergency, so providers do not need to break in the home.



Residents can fill out the health form that is being distributed free at the Fluvanna library, Jefferson Pharmacy, and Fork Union Pharmacy to hang on the refrigerator with prescription, and, and allergy information for the EMS providers.

Lockboxes which hold a door key can be purchased for $10-$30 from local hardware stores or online. The Fluvanna Emergency Communications Center will register the code to open the lockboxes and provide it only to emergency personnel.

Codes can be registered at kpanko@fluvannasheriff.com or 434-589-8211.

Chris Fairchild, Chair - Cunningham District

cfairchild@fluvannacounty.org

John M. Sheridan, Vice Chair

- Columbia District

mikesheridan@fluvannacounty.org

Mike Goad - Fork Union District

mgoad@fluvannacounty.org

Timothy H. Hodge - Palmyra District

timhodge@fluvannacounty.org

Tony O'Brien - Rivanna District

tobrien@fluvannacounty.org