John Lewis Hughes, 69, raised in Palmyra, Virginia, passed on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at the home that he built and surrounded by his family.
John was born on November 19, 1950, to the late James Robert Hughes and Sally Ann Jones. John was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Patsy Hughes; and brother, James Robert Hughes Jr....
Carlos P. Burns of Lake Monticello died peacefully at home on November 7, 2020 at the age of 94. Carlos joined his beloved wife, Jean, whom he lost seven years ago almost to the day. He was born on November 7, 1926 in Siler City, NC. His parents were Andrew Burns and Effie Burns of Siler City, NC.
After a short stint in the navy...
Nov. 5, 20200205By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
After almost five hours of deliberating a hybrid start at its Oct. 14 meeting, the School Board got a first look at an “Equity Statement” (see sidebar) crafted by a 40-plus member task force.
Don Stribling, executive director for human resources, operations, and student services, directed the task...
Nov. 5, 20200212By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
The NAACP worked with administrators throughout the 2020 school year to address issues of equity and inclusion in Fluvanna Public Schools. In the summer, the NAACP called upon the schools to create a task force to draft an equity statement.
After the Oct. 14 board meeting controversy, the Fluvanna...
Nov. 5, 20200187By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
The Fluvanna School Board met Wednesday (Oct. 28) to hear the superintendent’s re-opening plans and to weigh in on Fiscal Year 2021 budget priorities.
Neither Andrew Pullen (Columbia) nor Charles Rittenhouse (Cunningham) attended the meeting.
Less than half of students enrolled will return to...
Nov. 5, 20200276Press release
In response to the continued economic difficulties caused by the pandemic, the Fluvanna Rotary is sponsoring its third food drive at Lake Monticello to benefit the children and families in Fluvanna County. Food pickup will be between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19.
MACAA, Fluvanna's food bank, continues to serve...
Nov. 5, 20200354By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
Much to the surprise of the golfing community at Lake Monticello, the LMOA Board of Directors recently released a proposed new fee schedule developed by Billy Casper Golf (BCG) that BCG apparently projected would cut LMOA losses on golf in half in 2021.
Leading individuals in the golf community at the...
Nov. 4, 20200199By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
Empty stages and shuttered theaters are the norms during the pandemic, but it is not deterring those who insist theater still has value even if it is viewed on zoom.
“I think it’s the best we can do at the time to keep theater alive,” said Persimmon Tree Players member George Gaige. Persimmon...