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 4 | January 27, 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: County Attorney
The Fluvanna County Attorney serves as the Chief Legal Officer and Counsel to the County of Fluvanna as provided in Virginia Code Sec. 15.2-1542. The Fluvanna County Attorney reports directly to and is responsible to, the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors. The County Attorney serves at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors and receives general supervision from the Board, and day-to-day guidance and direction from the County Administrator. The Fluvanna County Attorney represents the County by providing timely legal services and advice to the Board of Supervisors, County Administrator, Constitutional Officers, Agency Heads, and Department Heads. The Fluvanna County Attorney also provides legal advice and consultation to all of the various boards, authorities, commissions, and other entities in and for Fluvanna County as needed; except that the County Attorney does not represent the School Board or the Economic Development Authority. The Fluvanna County Attorney performs complex legal work including the management and trial of complex civil litigation, works with insurance counsel and other outside counsel, including bond counsel, and reviews and prepares legal documents including, but not limited to, ordinances, legal opinions, and contracts. The Fluvanna County Attorney is the primary risk management officer for the County and works daily with leadership, staff, and citizens to resolve problems; provided that the County Attorney does not provide legal services to individual citizens. This is an FLSA-exempt position and the expected hiring range is: $102,081 - $117,393. depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits (paid health, dental, and vision, flex spending, life, disability, and VRS retirement). The position closes on February 10, 2023.
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
Wed, Feb 1, 2023
Tue, Feb 7, 2023
Wed, Feb 8, 2023
Mon, Feb 13, 2023
- (EDA) 5:00pm Regular Meeting
- (EDTAC) 6:00pm - Regular Meeting
Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Wed, Feb 22, 2023
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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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Tax Help 2023 @ Fluvanna Library
Fluvanna Tax-Aide at the Fluvanna County Library is expected to be open for preparation of income tax returns this tax season beginning the 5th of February.
For us to help prepare your taxes this year, you MUST
STEP ONE
Make an appointment. There are two ways to make an appointment:
We encourage you to go online to make your own appointment. On your browser, go to https://taxaidecville.wordpress.com/. Go to the page for Fluvanna appointments. Please pay attention to the directions. Only make one appointment: if you have to change your appointment, call us at the number below and leave a message.
Or you can call our volunteers and ask them to help you set up an appointment (or to change your appointment). We have a new phone number this year: call this number and leave a message: 434-373-0984 .
STEP TWO
After you have made your appointment - Pick up a packet of information and forms at the Fluvanna Library. If you cannot get to the library to pick up a packet, leave a message at 434-373-0984 .
STEP THREE
Fill out the forms completely BEFORE you come to your appointment.
STEP FOUR
Gather your tax forms and papers.
STEP FIVE
Come to the Library with all your forms and tax papers at the appointment time.
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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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Well-Water Testing- February 20, 2023. Do you have a well, spring or cistern? Learn about your water quality through affordable, confidential testing and become empowered to make decisions about system maintenance and water treatment. Test kits are $65 (Need-based subsidies are available.) Register today- 434-591-1950
Fluvanna 4-H January Newsletter- Learn more about what our Fluvanna 4-H members have been up to. Contact the VCE-Fluvanna Office today to learn more about how you can become involved in our educational programs, field trips, service projects, leadership training and more. 434-591-1950
Fluvanna 4-H Camp- July 10-14 Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center. Join us for one week of fun at an overnight camp for youth ages 9-13. Canoeing, swimming, archery, and fishing are just a few of the activities offered during the week. Teen counselor applications are also being accepted. Registration is open now.
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Fluvanna County Cooperative Extension Office
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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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Peers in Power Group
This is a group that allows those in recovery to share their experiences and discuss issues with the common problems of alcoholism and /or drug addiction as they relate to continued sobriety. We aim to openly talk about our personal circumstances because we understand what each other is going through and use these experiences to help one another learn how to combat addiction on a daily basis. Through this, we aim to inspire lasting positive change. The result is a resilient fellowship that creates… Peers in Power.
For questions about the group, individuals should contact Matt Britt at 987-7738.
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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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Mozell H. Booker, Chair - Fork Union District
Patricia Eager, Vice Chair - Palmyra District
John M. Sheridan - Columbia District
Chris Fairchild - Cunningham District
Tony O'Brien - Rivanna 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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