On Independence Day, take time to think

Friend is a rising senior at WMHS

RESCUE MINUTE

Timberlake faces nine charges

Nicholas Maximilian Gleeson has been assigned to Greene County.

Interns use the season to gain hands-on experience here in Greene County

Law began July 1

Contamination cited, households issued $7,000 checks to build wells

RES Honor Roll   4th Nine Weeks

Stanardsville man receives EPA water system award

Stanardsville man receives EPA water system award

Plans unfold for annual Fourth of July parade

Williams selected as new executive director of TJPDC

Effort is part of statewide canvassing campaign

Good turnout among vendors, shoppers

Location expected to give boost to local tourism

Timeline of news events making headlines in The Record years ago.

On Thursday night, the Greene County Public Schools held a meeting to introduce parents to a program they hope to offer in the upcoming school year.
Another parent information meeting scheduled to discuss this “virtual public school” option is July 22, 1:00 pm at Ruckersville Elementary School.
It’s a cross between public school and homeschool. The advantage? For a student who doesn’t fit the academic mold, it offers individualized placement at his or her level. For parents who homeschool, it represents a free education, school support, and access to all public school activities. For the school, additional students result in additional tax dollars.
Technically, the students will be enrolled in public school, but the actual learning can take place anywhere, as much of the college-bound curriculum is online. Each student will also receive a hefty package of books and materials, free of charge. A certified teacher will oversee the program, and the student remains accountable to the schools through scheduling, testing, etc.
The provider of this standards- and mastery-based curriculum is K12 (http://www.k12.com). Individualized learning based on placement tests ensure that students are working at their level of understanding and mastery. This rigorous, accredited program is designed to maximize each child’s academic potential.
While some homeschool families will prefer to maintain their current independence and flexibility in curriculum choice, K12 becomes a viable option to families who feel ill-equipped to teach their children at home. With enough interest, the Greene County Academy of Virtual Learning may bridge the gap between public school and home education.
—Brenda Risner is a counselor and freelance writer residing in Greene County.

Rob Bell is a ‘voice for the most vulnerable’ 

Peyton, Martin, Frydl, Collier and Flynn file for local races

Local entrepreneur calls for more accessible Web

Heather Gallimore, along with husband, also faces charges for welfare fraud

“Fallen Heroes Memorial Bridge in Honor of Adam J. Fargo and Edwin A. Andino.”

Development sells for $5 million, but fate of its signature clubhouse - and a pending lawsuit - remain uncertain

New policy emphasizes ‘consequences for misuse of the devices’ 

Money will be directed partly to projects in Greene

Create your own salad garden

United Christian Academy Honor Roll
4th nine weeks

May 2009 Property Transfers

SkyWarn class held on June 3 in Greene