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 8 | March 3, 2023 |
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Fluvanna Area News & Updates |
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Fluvanna County Employment Opportunities |
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Spotlight: Children's Services Act Program Assistant
This is a part-time position with leave benefits offered. The Assistant performs skilled clerical work providing administrative assistance to the Department of the Children’s Services Act; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the CSA Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Files and stores all documentation required for official, confidential records of all active cases considered by the Family Assessment and Planning Teams (FAPT) and Community Policy Management Team (CPMT) teams; and documentation for active CSA Provider Agreements with new and existing providers.
- Receives and processes incoming and outgoing mail; transports mail to the post office; delivers items to various County departments and Fluvanna County Public Schools buildings, as needed.
- Prepares Purchase of Services Orders and invoice forms.
- Serves as backup to CSA Coordinator during meetings of both the FAPT and CPMT, when needed.
- Enters a variety of complex data into multiple computer systems, including Microsoft Excel and Word, Thomas Brothers Software, and DocuSign.
- Attends meetings of local and state public bodies, and regional and state professional organizations, as needed.
- Assists with the procurement of any documentation requested during any auditing process.
- Operates standard office, data entry, and word processing equipment.
- Interfaces with various stakeholders including Agency case managers in social services, local schools, community mental health, and juvenile justice; members of FAPT and CPMT, and vendors that have an active CSA Provider Agreement with the CSA Office.
- Performs related tasks as required.
- General knowledge of the functions and organization of the county government.
- Thorough knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, equipment, and software.
- Knowledge of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Children’s Services Act, foster care policies from the Virginia Department of Social Services, educational policies from the Virginia Department of Education.
- Strong organizational and clerical skills.
- Awareness of best practices that maintain and share confidential data.
Fluvanna County provides excellent benefits
(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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Tue, Mar 7, 2023
Wed, Mar 8, 2023
Mon, Mar 13, 2023
- (EDA) 5:00pm Regular Meeting
- (EDTAC) 6:00pm Regular Meeting
Wed, Mar 15, 2023
Wed, Mar 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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Statewide Tornado Drill
Every school, business, workplace, and family across the commonwealth is strongly encouraged to participate in the statewide tornado drill.
The drill will be broadcast on NOAA Weather Radio and the Emergency Alert System via the Required Monthly Test (RMT). There WILL NOT be an actual Tornado Warning issued.
Most NOAA Weather Radio receivers (including the Midland WR-100 that many schools have) DO NOT sound an audible alert for the RMT product, but instead, may have a blinking light on the display to indicate that an RMT was received. As such, when the RMT for the statewide tornado drill is initiated at 9:45 AM on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, there’s a good chance that your NOAA Weather Radio will not automatically sound an alarm.
Since your NOAA Weather Radio may not sound an alarm at the time the RMT is issued, you will want to do one of the following: turn your radio on to listen to the broadcast by 9:40 am and when you hear the alert, simply start your tornado drill at 9:45 AM. If you do not have an NOAA Weather Radio simply start your drill and enact your safety plan at 9:45 AM.
There will be no follow-up statements issued by the NWS to mark the end of the statewide tornado drill. It will simply be over when your group, school, business, organization, or family feels that you have adequately practiced your tornado shelter procedures.
If there is actual severe weather occurring on the morning of March 7, 2023, the statewide tornado drill will be postponed. The alternate date for the drill is Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 9:45 AM EST.
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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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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 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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Fluvanna Master Gardeners
The Fluvanna Master Gardeners will award a $1,000 scholarship to a Fluvanna County resident who plans to study horticulture or sustainable landscape management (SLM), at the post secondary level, within the 2023-2024 academic year. The purpose of this scholarship is to promote the interest of Fluvanna County residents in creating and maintaining a healthy, sustainable environment through the study of horticulture and/or landscape management. Information and application is available at www.fluvannamg.org and from local schools. Application deadline is April 24, 2023.
Rivanna Master Naturalists
Bring the family and enjoy a Virginia Master Naturalist-led Monthly Hike on the first Saturday of the month.
March 4, 2023 - 10am. Meet at the Rock Brook Kiosk (turnabout where the pavement ends on the way to the ball fields) for a hike through the Quail Meadow. You will learn about the many ways nature is alive at the park in the Winter/Early Spring and gain an appreciation of the various park wildlife habitats, native plants and animals. You will be able to see many of the native fruits such as blackberries, black raspberries, plums, coral berries, etc. that have provided sustenance to our native wildlife for their Winter dormant state.
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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Fluvanna County Public Schools |
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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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Fluvanna County Public Schools
Dr. Peter Gretz, Superintendent
14455 James Madison Highway | Palmyra, Virginia 22963
Phone: 434-589-8208 | Fax: 434-589-5393
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Interagency Council & Regional 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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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.
Meets Tuesday, 5:00pm in the Fluvanna Region Ten Conference Room.
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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