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A tale of two bells
Nov. 11, 20200248 Contributed by Evelyn Edson, president, Scottsville Museum The Scottsville Museum is the proud proprietor of two bells, one that once served the town for both warning and celebration and one mounted on a passenger train's steam locomotive that rang to let everyone know the train was coming. Both are cast bronze, very heavy, and very...John Lewis Hughes
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
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...
School Board eyes equity statement on inclusion
Nov. 5, 20200222 By 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...
Why an equity task force?
Nov. 5, 20200222 By 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...
School Board weighs in on budget, re-opening plans
Nov. 5, 20200208 By 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...
Rotary Planning Pre-Thanksgiving Food Drive for Nov. 19
Nov. 5, 20200296 Press 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...