More than a decade ago, Louisa County resident Debbie Reed noticed many people struggling without basic resources. She believed something had to be done to help these individuals rebuild their lives. This belief led to the creation of The Journey Home (TJH). With the help of her husband, retired physician Ed Reed, Debbie reached out to government agencies, philanthropic groups, …
With over 500 registered homeschoolers in Louisa County, homeschooling families constitute 10% of K-12 students. Spotsylvania County is close behind with over 7% of its student body registered as homeschooling this year. In today’s teleworking society, many are able to work and homeschool simultaneously, an option that was much more difficult even just 5 years ago. Homeschooling families are as …
Not everyone is home on Christmas. For first responders at our local fire stations, it’s still a special day—just spent at work. “We always try to do little things to inspire teamwork,” said Battalion Chief Ryan Sampson of the Louisa County Fire Department (LCFD). “It’s important to remember that these guys are at the firehouse on Christmas Eve and Christmas …
An altimeter is an instrument that measures air pressure and uses that to determine the altitude of an object with respect to a fixed level. Before we get into the details, we need to review the history of pressure measurement. A barometer is used to tell us the pressure of the air at a particular location. Galileo was puzzled about …
Woof! Well, it happened again. It happened the last time the outside got cold – and the time before that, too. What happened? The Magic Tree came back. You see, when it gets cold outside, sometimes a tree appears in our house. I don’t think it grows on its own; I think my pack-dad and pack-mom bring it in. Now, …
When the weather outside gets a bit too chilly for you to play or practice, there are still some things that you can do physically to stay on top of your game. 1: Work on your flexibility by stretching the areas most prone to use in the golf swing. Stretch your back, shoulder girdle, wrists, fingers, legs. This way, when …
Q&A by Glenn Phillips; Article by Tiffany Hazelwood The close of 2024 revealed that the U.S. residential housing market remains in an unofficial recession. That said, early indications for 2025 trends should slowly yield a path out of this. We can also expect lake real estate and other “discretionary” housing to break out of this lull faster than most primary …
The other day, I heard one of the saddest statements I have ever heard from a client: “My body is against me.” It broke my heart. It literally brought tears to my eyes. If we’re being truthful, lots of people feel that way. It seems that no matter what we try—whether it’s to feel better, lose weight, get better sleep, …
Have you ever been curious to see the inside of some of the majestic lakefront homes here at Lake Anna? Now, for the first time, you can! On March 1st, Lake Anna will host its Best of Lake Anna Homes Tour, offering an exclusive look inside some of the most unique homes and vacation retreats in the Lake Anna community. …
A new fitness facility is set to open at Roundabout Plaza, providing a modern gym experience for the Louisa and Lake Anna community. Lake Anna Barbell & Fitness Center (The LAB), owned by local entrepreneurs Brandon Bridges and Aaron Aponte, will be a 24/7 gym offering a wide range of equipment, classes, and personal training services in a welcoming, all-inclusive …
