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July 02, 2009

Letter to the Editor: On Independence Day, take time to think

On Independence Day, take time to think

Friend to attend Governor’s School
Friend to attend Governor’s School

Friend is a rising senior at WMHS

RESCUE MINUTE

RESCUE MINUTE

Ruckersville man faces charges following incident in Page Co.

Timberlake faces nine charges

Greene County to get new conservation police officer

Nicholas Maximilian Gleeson has been assigned to Greene County.

Summertime, and the living is nine-to-five
Summertime, and the living is nine-to-five

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

Texting while driving ban
Texting while driving ban

Law began July 1

RSA shuts down Lydia Water System
RSA shuts down Lydia Water System

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


June 24, 2009

RES HONOR ROLL

RES Honor Roll   4th Nine Weeks

Stanardsville man receives EPA water system award
Stanardsville man receives EPA water system award

Stanardsville man receives EPA water system award

Stanardsville man receives EPA water system award
Stanardsville man receives EPA water system award

Stanardsville man receives EPA water system award

Plans unfold for annual Fourth of July parade
Plans unfold for annual Fourth of July parade

Plans unfold for annual Fourth of July parade

Williams selected as new executive director of TJPDC
Williams selected as new executive director of TJPDC

Williams selected as new executive director of TJPDC

Group canvasses Greene, one door at a time
Group canvasses Greene, one door at a time

Effort is part of statewide canvassing campaign

Strong start for Farmers Market
Strong start for Farmers Market

Good turnout among vendors, shoppers

Visitors Center to open in Ruckersville
Visitors Center to open in Ruckersville

Location expected to give boost to local tourism


June 17, 2009

Learning from the past

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

GUEST EDITORIAL: Will Virtual Public School Become a Reality in Greene?

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.

Letter to the Editor: Rob Bell is a ‘voice for the most vulnerable’

Rob Bell is a ‘voice for the most vulnerable’ 

Deeds, Wagner win local voters in Primary

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

Local entrepreneur calls for more accessible Web
Local entrepreneur calls for more accessible Web

Local entrepreneur calls for more accessible Web

Former GCYC treasurer pleads guilty to embezzlement

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

Bridge named for fallen heroes
Bridge named for fallen heroes

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

What next for Four Seasons?
What next for Four Seasons?

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

Schools tighten rules on use of cell phones use
Schools tighten rules on use of cell phones use

New policy emphasizes ‘consequences for misuse of the devices’ 


June 11, 2009

Rivanna River Basin Commission receives grant

Money will be directed partly to projects in Greene

VCE news

Create your own salad garden

UNITED CHRISTIAN ACADEMY HONOR ROLL

United Christian Academy Honor Roll
4th nine weeks

GC PROPERTY TRANSFERS

May 2009 Property Transfers

Spotting storms: local volunteers head to class
Spotting storms: local volunteers head to class

SkyWarn class held on June 3 in Greene

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