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The Central Virginian

Your comprehensive guide to Louisa County

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Index

1st Choice Electrical & Security – Page 13

Lake Anna Long and Foster – 27

Animal Medical Center of Louisa - Page 40

Lake Anna Tractor – Page 35

Anne Corbin, Long and Foster – Page 40

Lakeside Realty Estate – Page 24

Anna’s Marine Center – Page 29

Libby Sandridge, Dockside Realty – Page 4

Belmont Farm Distillery – Page 4

Liz Wilson, Long & Foster Real Estate – Page 17

Besley Implements, Ferris – Page 19

Lloyd’s Real Estate – Page 7

Besley Implements, Hustler – Page 19

Long and Foster Realtors – Page 2

Bethel Builders LLC – Page 2

Loudin Building Systems – Page 7

Callie Opie’s Orchard – Page 37

Louisa Auto Parts – Page 33

Clifton House Farm – Page 31

Louisa Boat and Motor - Page 33

Cogar Plumbing – Page 9

Louisa County Public Schools - Page 15

Colonel bill, F.W. Billingsley and Co. Inc – Page 23

Louisa Democrats - Page 9

Dickinson’s Store – Page 21

Louisa Family Practice – Page 19

Dockside Realty

Louisa/Fluvanna Housing Alliance – Page 35

Dogwood Village of Orange County – Page 11

Joe- Joe’s Super Heroes – Page 19

Doug & Angel Hough, Long & Foster – Page 19

Main Street Plumbing – Page 35

Dragonfly Farms – Page 9

Mineral Baptist Church – Page 33

Duke Oil-Gas – Page 5

Mineral Fire Department – Page 17

Duke Oil-Propane – Page 5

Mineral Mercantile - Page 40

Essex Bank – Page 19 Ferrell’s Termite and Pest Control – Page 15

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Mineral Vision Center – Page 40

www.1stchoiceelectricalinc.com Monticello County Realtors – Page 29

Ferrell’s Mold Service – Page 15

Piedmont Christian School – Page 23

Fisher’s Fitness – Page 40

Piedmont Virginia Community College – Page 31

Foxbrook Auto Detailing – Page 23 Gene Newman, Fulton Mortgage Company – Page 9

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative – Page 1

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Sowing Seeds of Faith, Rev. Davies – Page 13 and Residential Electric: Commercial Gibson’s Auto Service – Page 17 Spring Creek Family Dentistry and Orthodontics – Page 3 Electrical Service, Troubleshooting and Repair SWAM Certified • Veteran Owned Class Heaven’s Way Cleaning Service – Page 4 Spring Creek Eye Care – Page Site 7 Lighting: Installation & Repair Generator: Sales, Installation and Maintenance A Contractor • Licensed & Insured Automated Lighting Control JABA, Jefferson Area Board Of Aging – Page 21 Sturgeon Creek Marina – Page 7 Jeanean Duke, Long and Foster – Page 40

Tires Unlimited – Page 17

James Friend Dickerson , Realtors – Page 9

Under Cover Roofing – Page 11

JMRL, Jefferson Madison Regional Library – Page 17

Virginia Glassman – Page 9 Security

Jo Contractors – Page 5

VRSVA - Page 31

Kenny’s Central Tire and Auto Repair – Page 7

Wayne’s HVAC

Kristie Cooke, Lake Anna Realty – Page 21 Lake Anna Connections – Page 31

Residential & Commercial Systems

Gate Systems • Access Control Systems Structured Cabling Woodward Funeral Home / Lacy Funeral – Page 9 Tele/Data, CATV & Home Video Distribution Yesterday and Today Online Sales – Page 4

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Meet the county’s key leadership Building Inspections

John Grubbs (540) 967-3430 jgrubbs@louisa.org The building inspections department issues building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits and handles other building-related matters.

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Patty Madison (540) 967-5312 pmadison@courts. state.va.us The clerk of the court is a constitutional officer elected every eight years. The clerk handles administrative matters for the court and also has the authority to probate wills, grant administration of estates and appoint guardians. The clerk is the custodian of the court’s records and the clerk’s office is where deeds are recorded and marriage licenses issued.

Commonwealth’s Attorney

Rusty McGuire (540) 967-2205 rmcguire@ louisa.org The commonwealth’s attorney is the chief prosecutor in Louisa’s court system, which consists of the circuit court, general district court and juvenile and domestic relations court. The commonwealth’s attorney is a constitutional officer elected every four years.

Community Development

Robert Gardner (540) 967-3430 rgardner@louisa.org The community development department implements the county’s goals and objectives for all land-use matters, including enforcement of the county’s zoning and subdivision ordinances. It also provides staff support for the planning commission, board of zoning appeals and development review committee.

Commissioner County Administrator Christian Goodwin of the Revenue (540) 967-3400

Stacey Fletcher (540) 967-3431 sfletcher@louisa.org The post is a constitutional office and the commissioner is elected every four years. The office assesses business and personal property and maintains real estate and income and personal property records. It also administers the tax relief for the elderly and disabled and land-use taxation programs.

info@louisa.org The county administrator, appointed by the Louisa County Board of Supervisors, is responsible for implementing the policies and procedures established by the supervisors. He is the chief executive of the county government and supervises all departments with the exception of the sheriff’s, treasurer’s and commissioner of the revenue’s offices.

County Attorney

Helen Phillips (540) 967-4582 hphillips@louisa.org The county attorney’s office provides legal counsel and advice in all civil matters to the board of supervisors and all other boards, agencies and officials of the county in such areas as land use and zoning, taxation and finance, law enforcement, social services, contracts, real estate, employment, legislation and litigation. The office drafts ordinances and resolutions to implement policy decisions of the board of supervisors, prepares legislative proposals, represents the county in litigation, and prosecutes county Code violations. In addition, the office represents the emergency operations center, the board of zoning appeals, the Industrial Development Authority and constitutional officers.

Economic Development

Andy Wade (540) 967-4581 econdev@ yeslouisa.org The economic development department’s primary duty is to retain commercial and industrial businesses and promote their growth in the county.

Emergency Communications

Tonya Miller (540) 967-3494 tmiller@louisa.org This office serves as the main emergency dispatch center for the county and oversees the radio communications system, c o m p u t e r- a i d e d dispatch system, 911 systems and other vital public safety communications equipment.

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Extension Office

Charles Rosson (540) 967-3422 Virginia Cooperative Extension is the educational outreach arm of Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. The service provides information and advice through agents in specialized fields including agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development and Master Gardeners.

Finance

Wanda Colvin (540) 967-3413 wcolvin@louisa.org

The finance department is required to establish and maintain effective control over the county’s financial activities by providing accurate fiscal information as required by law on a timely basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures. This department assists the board of supervisors and other county departments by providing budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and procurement services. The county’s revenues are derived from a number of sources including local taxes and fees, charges for services, and state and federal funding. Major expenditure classifications include public safety, education, health and welfare, parks and recreation, and others.

Fire/EMS

Robert Dubé (540) 967-3491 lcfems@louisa.org The Louisa County Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services consists of a combination of career and volunteer providers serving the citizens and visitors of Louisa County. The department provides basic life support (BLS), advanced life support (ALS), and fire response to all types of emergencies that impact our county. The county provides career staff operating out of several of the volunteer stations, along with available volunteer fire and EMS providers.

General District Court

Brandy Alexander (540) 967-5330 balexander@courts. state.va.us The general district court handles traffic violations, hears minor criminal cases known as misdemeanors, and conducts preliminary hearings for more serious criminal cases called felonies. General district courts have exclusive authority to hear civil cases with claims of $4,500 or less and share authority with the circuit courts to hear cases with claims between $4,500 and $25,000. Examples of civil cases are landlord and tenant disputes, contract disputes and personal injury actions.

General Registrar

Cristy Watkins (540) 967 3427 cwatkins@louisa. org The office is responsible for Louisa County voter registration and the upkeep of voting records.

General Services

Human Services

Janice Allen, director janice.allen@dss. virginia.gov Vicke Nester, family services program manager vicke.moore@dss. virginia.gov (540) 967-1320

This department provides Louisa citizens benefits and services based on programs established by local, state and federal laws and policies including child protective and adult services, foster care and adoption services, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), Medicaid, energy assistance, child care assistance and fraud prevention.

Human Resources

Griff Carmichael (540) 967-0401 HR@louisa.org The office handles all aspects of Louisa County government’s employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, policy development and training.

Information Anderson Woolfolk Technology (540) 967-3462 Bob Hardy awoolfolk@ (540) 967-4599 louisa.org ITSupport@louisa. The general org services departThis department ment is one of provides computer the largest deand telecommupartments within the county administranications support tion with more than 50 employees. The services for county departments and condepartment oversees fleet management, stitutional officers. the animal shelter, refuse collection and recycling centers, buildings and grounds maintenance, the sanitary landfill, and oversees all capital construction projects.

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Louisa County Airport

Ed Jarvis, airport asset manager (540) 967-0050 ejarvis@louisa.org The airport asset manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the Louisa County Airport and serves as secretary to the Louisa Industrial Development Authority.

Louisa County Library

Ophelia Payne (540) 894-5853 opayne@jmrl.org Louisa County Library is part of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library system. One of the system’s nine branches is located in Louisa. With combined holdings of 500,000 items, the library circulates over 1,600,000 items annually. Library users have access to online databases and downloadable books 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Books can be ordered from other branches as well.

Planning Commission

Parks, Recreation and Tourism

James Smith (540) 967-4420 jsmith@louisa.org This office operates the county’s parks and other recreational facilities and oversees leisure time activities and recreational programs subsidized by the county. The office also manages tourism-related activities and outreach.

Sheriff

Donald Lowe (540) 967-1234 (540) 967-4589 LCSO@louisa.org The sheriff oversees all law enforcement activities. The post is a constitutional office, a position that is elected every four years.

Treasurer

Henry Wash (540) 967-4595 hwash@louisa.org The treasurer is a constitutional officer elected every four years. It is in this office that county real estate, personal property taxes and dog and automobile licenses are paid.

Water Authority

Pam Baughman (540) 967-1122 pbaughman@louisa. org The mission of the Louisa County Water Authority is to provide top quality drinking water to every tap in the system around the clock and to meet or exceed all regulatory mandates when returning effluent back to the environment.

Louisa’s government and any of its officials are available by calling (540) 967-0401 or toll free at (866) 325-4131, or visit www.louisacounty.com

The Louisa County Planning Commission is comprised of seven members who are appointed by the Louisa County Board of Supervisors, as well as a representative from each of the county’s two towns. As mandated by state law, the planning commission is an advisory body to the board of supervisors. The commission works closely with the county’s community development department staff. The primary responsibility of the commission is to create and recommend a comprehensive plan for physical development of the county, develop and recommend a zoning code in accordance with the comprehensive plan, develop and certify regulations governing the division of land, review conditional use permits and maintain an official zoning map for the county. The planners must also review the county’s proposed Capital Improvements Plan budget proposal annually and forward recommendations to the supervisors. The planning commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. for regular monthly meetings. Work sessions are generally held at 6 p.m., if needed, but start times may vary.

Industrial Development Authority The Louisa County Industrial Development Authority was founded in 1978 to establish industry and assist with job growth in the community. The Louisa Industrial Air Park boasts a general aviation airport, manufacturing companies, government contracting businesses, banking headquarters, a newspaper business, accounting and surveying firms, and healthcare and dental practices. The IDA purchased a large tract of land in 2014 near the existing air park on Davis Highway for additional de-

velopment. The authority has also been involved in financing development at Ferncliff Business Park. A seven-member authority appointed by the board of supervisors oversees the airport, existing air park industry and prospective new businesses. In 2021 the IDA applied for a loan to build a corporate hangar to try to attract new business to the airport and the county. For more information call the IDA at (540) 967-0050.

James River Water Authority The James River Water Authority was established to manage the development of a pump station and pipeline to send raw water from the river to a new water treatment plant at Ferncliff. The authority initially planned the project at Point of Fork, near Columbia in Fluvanna County. Now the five-mem-

ber board is working with the Monacan Indian Nation on a potential alternative site two miles upstream. When completed, the water project will greatly expand supplies available for commercial development in the Interstate 64 corridor.

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Louisa County Board of Supervisors Louisa County is governed by a seven-member board of supervisors elected by citizens to serve four-year terms representing each of the county’s voting districts. The board of supervisors regularly meets on the first and third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room in the Louisa County Administration Building. The public is invited to speak during the public comment period shortly after the beginning of each meeting. Public hearings take place directly after the 6 p.m. general business.

Chairman Bob Babyok Green Springs District Term expires Dec. 31, 2021 (301) 351-9910 (cell) e-mail: LCBS_GSD@louisa.org

The board of supervisors is responsible for planning, developing and regulating growth throughout Louisa County, as well as maintaining current county operations and services. The board is also responsible for setting tax rates and the county’s budget. To assist the county, the board of supervisors appoints individuals (generally county residents) to various commissions and committees. These groups provide advisory support to the board regarding numerous aspects of county government.

Louisa County Tax Rates

Real Estate Personal property Business personal property Machinery and Tools Merchants’ Capital Aircraft

$0.72/$100 $2.43/$100 $1.90/$100 $1.90/$100 $0.65/$100 $0.48/$100

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors charges a license fee to be paid with residents’ personal property taxes. The meals tax is 4% and the transient occupancy tax, 2%. Virginia levies both individual and corporate income taxes and a 5 percent sales tax, of which one percent is returned to the locality. Tax deadlines are as follows: Jan. 31 Renewal of contractors license May 1 File 1st Quarter Virginia Estimated Tax; state tax return; and business personal property tax form Personal property tax forms due; file tax relief for the elderly and disabled June 15 File 2nd Quarter Virginia Estimated Tax

Vice Çhairman Duane Adams Mineral District Term expires Dec. 31, 2021 540-894-3149 (cell) e-mail: LCBS_MD@louisa.org

Tommy Barlow Mountain Road District Term expires Dec. 31, 2021 (804) 556-4656 (home) (804) 310-4130 (cell) (804) 556-4666 (work) e-mail: LCBS_MRD@louisa.org

Fitzgerald A. Barnes Patrick Henry District Term expires Dec. 31, 2021 (540) 967-1967 (home) (434) 996-8534 (cell) e-mail: LCBS_PHD@louisa.org

Willie Gentry Cuckoo District Term expires Dec. 31, 2023 (540) 894-4751 (home) (540) 894-6437 (cell) e-mail: LCBS_CD@louisa.org

Eric Purcell Louisa District Term expires Dec. 31, 2023 (434) 466-8349 (cell) e-mail: LCBS_LD@louisa.org

Toni Williams Jackson District Term expires Dec. 31, 2023 (540) 894-7590 (cell) e-mail: LCBS_JD@louisa.org

Sept. 15 File 3rd Quarter Virginia Estimated Tax Dec. 5 Pay Personal Property and Real Estate taxes Jan. 31 Dog tags due Jan. 15 File 4th Quarter Virginia Estimated Tax

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Law enforcement at its finest

Sheriff’s Office The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency in the county and is responsible for criminal investigations, patrol, animal control and court security. Civil service deputies also serve warrants, summonses, civil papers, eviction notices, trespass warrants and other legal documents. The LCSO has a K-9 unit, Gang Task Force, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, a Click It or Ticket program, the Operation Safe Passage and Child Safe programs and a marine unit on Lake Anna. In 2016 the sheriff’s office worked with other community groups to launch Community Strong, an effort to strengthen residents’ understanding of what deputies do. In response

Louisa County Crime Solvers Inc.

Louisa County Middle School student Kayden Morris presents Corporal Brandon Tharp with a thank you card as part of the public schools’ #LouisaLEADS: Our Community Comes First initiative. Photo by David Holtzman to protests across the country police practices. in 2020 against police brutality, Louisa’s Emergency CommuCommunity Strong is working on nications Center is also operated new initiatives such as purchasing as part of the LCSO. more body cameras. For all non-emergency inOther new programs include quiries for the sheriff’s office or the Citizens Law Enforcement records clerk, citizens should call Academy, where residents can (540) 967-1234. learn the ins and outs of everyday

Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA)

Chief Craig Buckley came to the Louisa Town Police in 2021 after 25 years with Fairfax City Police.

Town of Louisa Police Department

Chief Craig Buckley (540) 967-3011 The Louisa Police Department provides coverage of the town of Louisa. Chief Buckley is the supervisor of the force, which operates under the town council.

P.O. Box 1565 335 Greenbrier Drive, Suite 102 Charlottesville, VA 22902 Office (434) 295-7273 24-hour Hotline: (434) 977-7273 info@saracville.org www.saracville.org Services include advocacy for victims, survivors, friends and family members; accompaniment to the emergency room, police station and court; free and confidential therapy; prevention education in elementary, middle and high schools in our service areas; and training for the general public and professional groups. SARA counseling, support and community education programs are free.

In an emergency, Dial 9-1-1

Charles Brown Sr., president P.O. Box 789, Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 894-8989 (800) 346-1466 www.louisacrimesolvers.org Louisa County Crime Solvers Inc. was founded in 1987 to promote community welfare and assist the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office, town of Louisa Police, the Virginia State Police, and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Conservation Police in the apprehension of criminals by offering rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of persons committing crimes. Additionally, Louisa County Crime Solvers offers an educational scholarship to Louisa students pursuing a career in law enforcement or a related career. To report information about a crime, call (800) 346-1466 or (540) 967-1202. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8 a.m. in the Louisa County Office Building.

Shelter for Help in Emergency

P.O. Box 1013 1415 Sachem Place, Suite 101 Charlottesville, VA 22902 Office (434) 963-4676 Office Hours: 9-4, M-F 24-hour Hotline: (434) 293-8509 info@shelterforhelpinemergency.org www.shelterforhelpinemergency.org Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter for women and children, free counseling to women and men experiencing domestic violence, legal advocacy and outreach to the Spanish speaking community.

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Virginia Dept. of Forestry David Stone, county forester P.O. Box 218 430 W. Main Street Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 967-3702 (540) 967-1259 (fax) www.dof.virginia.gov “We protect and develop healthy sustainable forest resources for Virginia.” The DOF is responsible for fighting forest fires and investigating fire starts for the public’s safety. They enforce the state forest fire, forest water quality and forestry laws. DOF provides forestry management services and advice for forest landowners including reforestation services, forest management plans, and assistance on how to sell timber. The DOF assists towns and county governments with urban and rural forestry issues and projects including developing and reviewing urban tree planting plans, tree selection and maintenance, and tree planting.

Respect the burn ban

The Commonwealth’s 4 p.m. Burning Law goes into effect Feb. 15 each year–the start of spring fire season in Virginia. This law prohibits burning before 4 p.m. each day (Feb. 15 – April 30) if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of, woodland, brushland or fields containing dry grass or other flammable materials.

Five new emergency services staff were introduced to the Louisa County Board of Supervisors at their June 7 meeting, including Jonathon Conquy (second from left), Brandon Corbi, Samantha Brooks, Terrance Jordan and David Palmer. Several are Louisa County High School graduates. Chief Robert Dube also announced promotions to lieutenant for Maurice Snead (far left in photo) and Hazel Podbielski. Photo by David Holtzman

Fire Departments ■ Louisa Volunteer Fire Department Company #1 (540) 967-1330 ■ Mineral Volunteer Fire Department Company #2 (540) 894-5660 ■ Bumpass Volunteer Fire Department Company #3 (540) 872-2400

■ Holly Grove Volunteer Fire Department Company #4 (804) 556-6515 ■ Locust Creek Volunteer Fire Department Company #5 (540) 872-3122 ■ Trevilians Volunteer Fire Department Company #6 (540) 967-0868

■ Zion Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department Company #7 (434) 589-1116 ■ Gordonsville Volunteer Fire Department Company #24 (540) 832-5222 Rescue Squads ■ Louisa Rescue Squad (540) 967-1800 ■ Mineral Rescue Squad (540) 894-4678 ■ Holly Grove Rescue Squad (804) 556-6629 ■ Lake Anna Rescue Squad (540) 872-5274 ■ Zion Crossroads Rescue Squad (434) 589-1116 A new sign is unveiled for the future New Bridge Fire and Emergency Services station.

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Louisa County’s halls of justice General District Court The general district court is located in the Cunningham Building at 314 W. Main Street in the town of Louisa. The court handles most traffic violations, hears minor criminal cases involving misdemeanor charges and conducts preliminary hearings for most felony cases. Judge General district courts also have Claiborne Stokes sole authority to hear small-claim civil cases. The Honorable Claiborne Stokes is the Louisa County General District Court’s presiding judge. Brandy Alexander is the clerk of the general district court. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the phone number is (540) 967-5330.

Circuit Court

The historic circuit courthouse building, built in 1905, was designed by architect D. Wiley Anderson of Richmond.

All felony cases and large claim civil cases are heard at circuit court. Family matters, including divorce, are also heard in the circuit court, as well as all appeals of lower court rulings. Honorable Judge Timothy K. Judge Sanner is the presiding judge for Timothy the circuit court. Sanner Patty Madison is the clerk of the court, and the staff handles numerous tasks beyond work related to the courtroom, including property transfer recordation and marriage licenses. The circuit court and the circuit court clerk’s office are located in the historic Louisa Courthouse at 100 W. Main Street in the town of Louisa. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The phone number is (540) 967-5312.

Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court The juvenile and domestic relations court handles all criminal or traffic cases involving juveniles. The court also hears matters involving family members including custody, visitation, child support, child abuse or neglect and criminal cases involving family or household members.

The juvenile and domestic relations court hears cases on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The Honorable Judge Deborah Tinsley is the presiding Louisa Juvenile and Domestic Relations judge. Toni Seay is the clerk of the juvenile and domestic relations court. The office is

located within the Cunningham Building and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The phone number is (540) 967-5337. Louisa’s courts are part of the 16th Judicial Circuit in the state of Virginia.

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Animal services Louisa Animal Shelter

17 Sacred Heart Avenue Mineral, VA 23117 (540) 967-3477 (540) 894-4219 Adoptions: louisacounty. petfinder.com The Louisa County Animal Shelter houses stray animals and those turned in by owners. Animals are kept for specified periods waiting to be returned to their owners or adopted. Lost animals with collars are held at the shelter for 12 days, while strays without collars are held for seven days. Surrendered animals are available immediately. All animals are spayed/neutered prior to going home. The facility provides indoor runs for dogs and stainless steel cages for cats and puppies. New renovations have brightened up the place and expanded the reception area. There is an off-leash play area for interacting with potential new pets or just spending time with a shelter dog to give them some extra outside time. LCAS is always looking for new volunteers to help with the animals. If you are looking for a place to unwind, come

spend time with a few cats or dogs. They need walking, grooming, bathing, playing and cuddling. The county sponsors periodic rabies clinics at which time dog tags are also on sale. The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office should be notified in case of an emergency involving animals at (540) 967-1234.

Louisa Humane Society

P.O. Box 1837 Louisa, VA 23093 info@louisahumanesociety. com www.louisahumanesociety. com FB: Louisa Humane Society The Louisa Humane Society was formed in 2001 by concerned citizens. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for homeless and abandoned local animals; and to provide a clean, safe environment for these unwanted animals while making every effort to adopt them into new, loving homes. The society depends on volunteers and welcomes anyone who loves animals and who is willing to give a

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Residents do not need to separate their recyclables before dropping them off at the county’s landfill or transfer stations. The county collects recyclable materials and delivers them to a privately-operated recovery facility, where items are sorted. Recyclables are accepted at no charge. Louisa residents can recycle glass, plastics, mixed paper and aluminum in one bin, instead of four. Cardboard recycling is still accomplished with separate bins, due to its high market yield.

Local centers for recycling Bells Crossroads 3924 Courthouse Rd. School Bus Road 971 School Bus Rd. Green Springs 10661 Louisa Rd. Trevilians 17703 Louisa Rd. Holly Grove 25 Copper Line Rd.

Buckner 1947 Fredericks Hall Rd. Wares Crossroads 5239 Zachary Taylor Hwy. Yanceyville 9732 Shannon Hill Rd. Pendleton (at the landfill) 803 Moorefield Rd.

The county’s recycling centers currently accept clear, green and brown glass; aluminum and tin; certain numbered plastic; cardboard; mixed paper including newspaper, computer paper and magazines; used motor oil, transmission fluid and hydraulic oil. The landfill accepts more types of waste. Recycling centers are open, M-SA, 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., SU, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. The landfill on Moorefield Road is open M-SA , 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, call (540) 894-0401.

Louisa County Landfill COUNTY RESIDENTS

•Household waste and brush up to 500 lbs. per day at no charge. •Any amount over the 500 lbs. limit is prorated at $45/ton •Separate fees for disposal of tires; white goods such as washing machines; mattresses; cars and trailers; etc. Hazardous waste is only accepted on winter and spring dates — one is scheduled on Aug. 15, 2020.

•Anti-freeze, auto batteries, useable masonry/paving debris (6” thick, no steel), useable soil/mulch/ditch spoil must be taken to the main landfill

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Senior Helpline 434–817–5253 Are you a senior looking for options to help you age in place? Make JABA’s HELPLINE your first call. Ask us about:  Louisa County Community Senior Center  JABA’s Adult Care Center in Louisa  Home delivered meals  Free Medicare counseling  Home care, housing . . . and more! Jefferson Area Board for Aging www.jabacares.org

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Virginia Voter ID

A Virginia law went into effect July 1, 2020 requiring voters to present an acceptable form of identification prior to voting. Photo ID is no longer required. The list of acceptable ID includes: • Valid Virginia driver’s license • DMV-issued ID card • Valid United States passport • Other government-issued identification card • Any valid employee photo identification card • Valid college or university student identification card issued by institution of higher education located in the Commonwealth • Current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document with voter’s name and address

Any voter who does not show one of the forms of identification listed above will be asked to sign a statement confirming they are the registered voter they claim to be. Otherwise, a voter may cast a provisional ballot. Visit www.elections.virginia.gov for more information

Louisa County Electoral Board Curtis Haymore, chairman Jeanne Wolf, vice chairman David Koegle, secretary Cristy E. Watkins, general registrar 1 Woolfolk Ave., Louisa Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (540) 967-3427, (540) 967-3492 - fax cwatkins@louisa.org

Louisa

Louisa #1 Louisa Vol. Fire Dept. 300 East Main St., Louisa

Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry #1 Moss-Nuckols Elementary School 2055 Courthouse Rd., Louisa

Louisa #2 Trevilians Vol. Fire Dept. 737 Firehouse Dr., Louisa

Patrick Henry #2 Trevilians Elementary School 2035 South Spotswood Trl., Louisa

Green Springs

Mountain Road

Zion Zion United Methodist Church 1674 Zion Rd., Troy

Shelton’s Mill Holly Grove Vol. Fire Dept. 143 Factory Mill Rd., Bumpass

South Anna Mechanicsville Central Virginia Assembly Cornerstone Pentecostal Church of God Church 1457 James Madison Hwy., G’ville 5052 Cross County Rd., Mineral

Jackson

Bumpass Lake Anna Vol. Rescue Squad 300 Bumpass Rd., Bumpass Locust Creek Locust Creek Vol. Fire Dept. 575 Bethany Church Rd., Bumpass

Mineral

Mineral Mineral Baptist Church 51 Louisa Ave., Mineral Yanceyville Yanceyville Christian Church 594 Yanceyville Rd., Louisa

Cuckoo

Fredericks Hall Rising Sun Baptist Church 6829 Fredericks Hall Rd., Mineral Cuckoo Louisa Lodge #113 6975 Jefferson Hwy., Mineral Elk Creek Elk Creek Baptist Church 5916 Kentucky Springs Rd., Mineral

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The Louisa Airport/Freeman Field is a hub of activity with planes, jets and helicopters regularly using the airport. Many pilots store their aircraft at the airport to take advantage of the low tax rates. File photo

Louisa County Airport a hub of activity The Louisa County Airport (LKU), located at Freeman Field, serves central Virginia with a 4,300-feet-long by 100-feet-wide runway that features upgraded runway lights and runway end strobes. The large main ramp and hangar complex has also been upgraded with new security lighting. The airport is able to accommodate all single- and multiengine piston aircraft, turboprop aircraft and up to medium-sized business jets.

The airport is a point of entry for business interests supporting the economy and job creation. The airport is owned and sponsored by the Louisa County Industrial Development Authority. In a few years, plans are to expand the runway length to 5,000 feet to accommodate larger business-class jet aircraft. The airport currently has 54 based aircraft and seeks to increase this number as its capabilities increase. Aircraft refueling, maintenance and line services are

offered by the airport’s Fixed Base Operator (FBO), Cavalier Aviation. Cavalier Aviation offers major airframe and power-plant maintenance for both piston and jet aircraft. Line services and refueling are available for all aircraft and helicopters visiting the airport. Cavalier Aviation can be contacted at (540) 967-1695. Flight instruction and sightseeing flights are offered by Central Virginia Flight Services.

These services are conducted in a Cessna 172 aircraft by an experienced staff of flight instructors and commercial pilots. To reserve a sightseeing flight or to start training as a private pilot, call (703) 622-0910. Contact Airport Asset Manager Ed Jarvis at (540) 967-0050 or send an email to ejarvis@ louisa.org with any questions or concerns.

History’s alive at the historical society The Louisa County Historical Society’s Sargeant Museum and Heritage Farm at 214 Fredericksburg Avenue is a great place to learn about our community’s unique stories. The society has many programs and projects, such as Free Family Days, the Herb Guild, and African American History Project. The latter is led by a community advisory council. A major undertaking for the society in the next couple of years is to digitize its collection so that the community can easily access historical items in the archives. The museum is normally open six days a week. To find out the current hours, call 540-967-5975.

The Louisa County High School boys’ basketball team in the 1966 high school yearbook. Two of the 13 Black students who enrolled in the school that year were team members. The Louisa County Historical Society received a $10,000 grant in 2020 to remember how school integration began in the mid-1960s. Photo courtesy LCHS

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Serving Lake Anna and Surrounding Counties since 1993 Activities abound

Camp Sight and Sound is one of several kids’ camps offered at the Louisa Arts Center each summer. Bryson, Braxton, Brooklyn and Brayden Nemec roll the dough for holiday cookies at the Betty Queen Center. From the offices at the Betty J. Queen Intergenerational Center, the director and staff of Louisa County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department encourage residents to “Play Local!” with classes, sports programs, trips and other activities. Upcoming events are listed on the parks and recreation website, www.lcpr.info, and published in Leisure Times, a semi-annual publication of the department. Combining with six county schools, parks and recreation provides a variety of team sports for a wide range of ages. The department runs an after-school program for students at all elementary schools, as well as the TeenQuest program for middle school students that is held after school at the Betty Queen Center. Zumba, yoga, line and ballroom dancing, karate and Tai Chi are some of the fitness activities for adults, as well as softball and golf leagues. During the summer, the department also operates the Louisa County Aquatic Facility. Swimming lessons, water aerobics and competitive swim meets are all held at the facility. For more information, call (540) 967-4420 or visit www.lcpr. org

Louisa Arts Center

The Louisa Arts Center is increasingly becoming a place to see talent shine. The Purcell Gallery features the work of local and regional artists, while the Cooke-Haley theater hosts nationallyknown musical artists, speakers, local talent shows, pageants and much more.

• Cooke-Haley Theater is a • 212 Fredericksburg Ave. 200-seat auditorium complete • (540) 967-2200 with a professional sound and • Center for performance, lighting system. It hosts more visual, musical and cultural than a dozen special events arts annually. • The Purcell Gallery has showcased dozens of exhibits from • The Louisa Arts Center holds theater and art camps through local and statewide artists, and the summer for local children. serves as a popular location for events and receptions.

It’s not just a place to live, it’s a lifestyle

Park Facilities

• Betty Queen Center Playground, 522 Industrial Drive, Louisa • Buckner-Bumpass Park, 70 Buckner Bumpass Park, Bumpass • Holly Grove Ruritan Club Playground, 3022 Crewsville Road, Bumpass • Grace Adams Davis Memorial Playground & Luck Field, 76 Louisa Avenue, Mineral. • Louisa Town Park, 108 Meadow Avenue, Louisa • Rising Sun Community Park, 7071 Fredericks Hall 13001 Lake Anna Village Dr., Spotsylvania, VA 22551 Road, Mineral show in the Louisa Arts Center’s Purcell Gallery • Town of Louisa Community Park, 212 Fredericksburg 540-895-9000 (o) Ain•new 540-895-0698 (f) had shows there, 2021 saluted artists who previously Avenue, Louisa. including Thomas Jefferson Elementary School art

Lake Anna Long and Foster teacher Rodrick Rhodes.

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Everette Lamb adjusts to studying during a pandemic in Elizabeth Patrick’s class at Moss-Nuckols Elementary School in August 2020. Photo by Toby Cox

Louisa County Public Schools Louisa County Public Schools offers nearly 4,700 students equal educational opportunities from kindergarten through the 12th grade. Four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school serve all of the county’s public school needs at a cost of more than $66 million budgeted for the upcoming school year. The school division is committed to preparing students for the workforce and the classroom. LCPS has emerged as a top-tier school division in central Virginia, passing SOL tests at a higher than expected rate compared to their peers at other high schools. Students have advanced curriculum options that allow high achievers to graduate with not only a diploma, but also an associate’s degree at little to no cost to families. This gives students a strong start with

college academics and shaves time and money from their final college expenses. College level courses are offered at no additional charge to LCHS students through a dual-enrollment agreement with Piedmont Virginia Community College. Due to the education levels of faculty at the high school, many are able to offer college credit courses right on campus each day. LCHS has also developed one of the most varied and successful on-campus Career and Technical Education programs in the state. Students hone job skills, earn industry certifications and licenses in fields such as the culinary arts, firefighting, cosmetology, building trades, turf management, veterinarian assistants, nursing and more. For more information about the schools, visit the division website. Each school has its own website as well.

Private schools in Louisa County Grace Christian Academy 9459 Poindexter Road Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 967-2246 gcacademy01@yahoo.com www.gracechristianacademylouisa.com Grace Christian Academy’s goal is to prepare students academically to enter their called profession, trade, or college, as well as arm them with the spiritual growth and development necessary to accomplish

greatness. Classroom settings are designed to be very individualized and curriculum is catered toward the individual’s ability to excel. No student is hindered from advancing upon mastery of a subject, or left behind as the class moves on. Mineral Christian Preschool 51 Louisa Avenue P.O. Box 447 Mineral, VA 23117

(540) 894-8210 www.mineralbaptistchurch. org/preschool Mineral Christian Preschool offers a two-day morning program for threeyear-olds and a three-day morning program for fouryear-olds in a structured Christian environment with 30 years of experience. Mineral Christian School 51 Louisa Avenue P.O. Box 95

Louisa County School Board members Gregory V. Strickland Patrick Henry District, Chairman 293 Byrd Mill Road Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 967-2648 (h) (540) 223-0836 (c) strickgv@lcps.k12.va.us Term expires December 2021 Gail O. Proffitt Mountain Road District Vice Chairman 556 Merry Oak Lane Mineral, VA 23117 (804) 241-5078 proffigo@lcps.k12.va.us Term expires December 2021 Stephen C. Harris Cuckoo District P.O. Box 486 Louisa, VA 23093 Phone: (540) 967-2327 harrissc@lcps.k12.va.us Term expires December 2023 Billy A. Seay Louisa District 4558 Davis Highway Louisa, VA 23093 Phone: (540) 894-3883 seaywa@lcps.k12.va.us Term expires December 2023 Sherman T. Shifflett Mineral District 161 White Walnut Road Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 894-5842 shifflst@lcps.k12.va.us Term expires December 2021 Frances “Gail” Goodman Jackson District 2125 Belsches Road Bumpass, VA 23024 (540) 872-5553 (h) goodmafb@lcps.k12.va.us Term expires December 2023 Debbie Hoffman Green Springs District P.O. Box 944 Gordonsville, VA 22942 (540) 832-3297 (h) (540) 223-8684 (c) hoffmada@lcps.k12.va.us Term expires December 2021

Discover Louisa I 2021 29 Mineral, VA 23117 mineralchristianschool@ gmail.com www.mineralchristianschool. com Mineral Christian School provides a classical Christian education by which students thrive in academic achievement, truth and virtue. Kindergarten through second grade classes are offered. New Life Christian Preschool 509 East Main Street P.O. Box 502 Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 967-4847 preschool@newlifelouisa.com www.newlifelouisa.com/preschool New Life provides high-quality early childhood education with a Biblical foundation. The goal is to help threeand four-year-olds experience God’s love as they discover their world through hands-on learning. Providence Presbyterian Preschool 3388 Three Chopt Road P.O. Box 51 Gum Spring, VA 23065 (804) 556-7960 providencepresbyterianprek@ gmail.com www.providencepresbyterianpreschool.weebly.com Operates five mornings a week and offers a structured learning experience for three- and four-year-olds in a Christian environment. Piedmont Christian School 2382 Bethany Church Rd. Bumpass, VA 23024 (540) 872-3543 pcscrusaders@yahoo.com www.piedmontchristianschool.org FB: piedmontchristianschool A private Christian school offering part/full-time education

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Lily Jones of Bumpass enjoys a ride during Mineral Carnival at Walton Park in July 2021. The event is an annual fundraiser for Mineral Volunteer Fire Department. This year was the first time it was held at the park, now owned by the department. Photo by David Holtzman

Town of Mineral Mineral’s status as an epicenter town made international news feeds in 2011 after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The town has long since recovered and continues to thrive. The Mineral Town Hall, located on Mineral Avenue, is also home to the Mineral DMV Select office, which consistently ranks as one of the busiest satellite DMV offices in the state. Governed by a mayor and six-member council, the town of Mineral was officially incorporated in 1902. Originally known as Tolersville, the town was established in the summer of 1890 with the development of Mineral City Mining Manufacturing and Land Company. Though none of the original mining buildings stand today, the town is rich with its history through residential homes and downtown buildings. In December 2004, the town was granted its historical status by the state Department of Historic Resources. The town council meets on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information about the town, visit www.townofmineral.com, or call (540) 894-5100.

Mineral Town Council Mayor Pam Harlowe: pharlowe@townofmineral.net David Lawson: dlawson@townofmineral.net Ed Kube: ekube@townofmineral.net

TOWN TAX RATES Real Estate $0.24 per $100 Personal Property $0.48 per $100

DMV Select • 312 Mineral Ave., Mineral • Hours: Monday -Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. by appointment • License plates, titles and registration renewal, transfers and copies of driving records, title duplication • (540) 894-4584

Roy “Snake” McGehee rmcgehee@townofmineral.net Tommy Runnett: trunnett@townofmineral.net

Vice-Mayor Tommy Runnett

Mayor Pam Harlowe

David Lawson

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Ed Kube

Tony Henshaw

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• 81 Louisa Ave. • Hours: Saturdays, May to October, from 8:00 a.m. until noon. • www.mineralmarket.org • (540) 854-7626

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Shoppers at Hey Gorgeous on West Main Street as stores slowly reopened in the summer of 2020.

The town of Louisa is governed by a mayor and a fivemember council, which holds meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Louisa Town Hall, located in the renovated school on Fredericksburg Avenue. The town office is open Monday

Town of Louisa through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. except on state and national holidays. The mayor and council members are elected to fouryear terms on a staggered basis. Elections are held in May of even-numbered years. The vice mayor is selected from among

the council members. A town planning commission considers requests for rezoning and special use permits, and meets on the last Monday of each month. The town also has an industrial development authority and board of zoning appeals. Visit louisatown.org.

Town tax rates Real Estate - $0.16 per $100 Personal Property - $0.71 per $100 Meals - 5.5% Transient Lodging - 1%

Louisa Town CounCiL

Mayor R. Garland Nuckols (540) 967-2068 Term expires June 30, 2022

Sylvia Rigsby Term expires June 30, 2024

A. Daniel Carter (540) 967-1319 Term expires June 30, 2024

Bud Dulaney (540) 967-4844 Term expires June 30, 2022

Jessica Lassiter (571) 345-4959 Term expires June 30, 2024

John Jerl Purcell IV (540) 967-5425 Term expires June 30, 2022

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Louisa County Chamber of Commerce

John Pope (second from left) is honored as 2021 business person of the year by chamber friends. Promoting business, strengthening economic and community development, and serving as a catalyst for improving the overall quality of life in the Louisa community and region. Today, the Chamber is dedicated to helping make the county a better place for all its citizens. It is organized to achieve the objectives of preserving the free enterprise system of business by creating a better understanding and appreciation of the importance of business and a concern for their problems, and being a voice of business to government at the local, regional, state and federal levels on all political and legislative issues. It is the Chamber’s goal to foster cooperation with public and private development organizations, to promote a cooperative partnership between business and education, and support the continuing expansion of Louisa County’s leadership role among rural communities.

Contacts:

Tracy Hale Clark, Executive Director 102 Church Avenue Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 967-0944

Bo Bundrick Chair Sarah Marshall Vice Chair

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Zion Crossroads What was once little more than a quiet rural intersection where Routes 15 and 250 and Interstate 64 converged is now Louisa County’s most vibrant retail and commercial community. From the numerous retail, service and restaurants located at Zion Crossroads, the county garnered more than $1 million in sales taxes and $500,000 in meals tax in a recent year. The area also enjoys a growing selection of medical services with physicians, optometrists, dentists, orthodontists, medical specialists, imaging and veterinarians basing their offices in the Spring Creek Business Park. Some are affiliated with University of Virginia Hospital or Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville. While much of the commercial growth in the past decade has been on the north side of I-64, new housing and retail has been proposed recently on the southern side. Residential development con-

tinues, as well, with 525 of the 1,200 homes at Spring Creek now built and 155 new apartments completed across Rt. 15. Public water has driven growth at Zion Crossroads. Since 2002 the water has come from wells located in the Green Springs National Historic Landmark District. But in the future, the county anticipates relying on a larger supply of water piped from the James River. Zion Crossroads is also home to the first diverging diamond interchange in the state, which Virginia Department of Transportation built to improve traffic flow in the busy crossroads area. The diverging diamond interchange guides two directions of traffic on Rt. 15 to cross to the opposite side on both ends of the bridge over the interstate. While it took locals some time to get accustomed to the new driving pattern, the result has been effective in moving traffic from Rt. 15 onto I-64 without as much congestion.

A Starbucks under construction near the Best Western and the park-and-ride in Zion Crossroads in 2021. Other businesses on the way include a 7-11, O’Reilly Auto Parts and Hampton Inn. Photo by David Holtzman

A number of large housing and commercial developments are planned in Zion Crossroads, including the one at left on the Crossing Pointe site south of Interstate 64, and the one above, planned by Stony Point Design between the Walmart store and distribution center.

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A Non-Profit Organization that helps Low-income and Elderly homeowners: • • • • •

essential home repairs portable aluminum ramps affordable rental properties first time home buyers budget and credit counseling For more information 540-967-3483 Louisa Office 144 Resource Lane, Suite A Louisa, VA 23093

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Youth recreation sport leagues for any level Louisa Youth Football & Cheer League

• Kevin McIntire louisalionselite@gmail.com www.louisaelitelions.org FB: Louisa Youth Football & Cheer League The Louisa Youth Football & Cheer League is a competitive football and cheering organization that serves more than 300 boys and girls from the county of Louisa and neighboring areas offering both travel and local cheer. Our goal at LYFC is to help mold children and teach them community respect for authority, good sportsmanship, the understanding of fair play, honesty, loyalty, courage and reverence. Cheerleading is available to girls ages five through 13. Tackle football is available for ages six through 12. Program fees are $150 per football player and $100 per cheerleader. Travel teams participate in the River City Youth Football League. An All-Star football team will be selected at the end of the season from the local teams to participate in tournaments across central Virginia. The direct purpose of this dynamic organization is to teach life lessons through football and cheer programs that include sportsmanship, accountability, citizenship, trustworthiness and respect. The playing season normally runs from August through mid-November and supports a four-team home league. All children will be placed on a team following sign-up and try-outs. Check the league’s FB page for sign-up and tryout dates.

Louisa Area Soccer Association

• Becki McHugh, director lasasoccer@outlook.com www.lasasoccer.org Learn about LASA at www. lasasoccer.org or email ques-

Louisa’s 8-10 year old All-Star team marches in the Louisa Fireman’s Parade after winning the 2021 Virginia Little League District 14 championship in June. Photo by Joseph Haney tions to lasasoccer@outlook. com. LASA forms cannot be accepted at the Louisa Parks, Recreation and Tourism office.

Louisa Little League Baseball and Softball

Dino Goodman, president Daniel Harlow, VP baseball Donald Ward, VP softball Danielle Harlow, secretary Angela Goodman, treasurer Al Southall, player agent Jeff Marshall, safety officer Marcia Flora, information officer littleleaguelouisa@gmail.com www.louisalittleleague.org Louisa Little League offers organized baseball and softball teams for boys and girls ages seven to 16. Registration begins in January and tryouts are held in late February. Games begin in late March and last

through early June. All-star teams are selected to represent the county in district and state play.

Louisa Gators

• Debra Bickley coachdebrab@yahoo.com www.louisagators.org The Gators swim team has made great use of the Louisa County Aquatic Facility while bringing local families together. Team membership is open to resident swimmers between the ages of five and 18. The season begins in midMay and runs until the end of July. All practices are held at the pool, located at the Betty J. Queen Center. Meets are held every Wednesday during the season. Financial assistance is

available. Parent volunteerism is mandatory at swim meets and fundraising events.

Mineral Baptist Church Upward Sports

Kris Hutchinson, director (804) 761-6035 www.mineralbaptistchurch.org/ upward-sports • Flag Football: Children K-4 through 10th grade. Games in September and October. Children K through 8th grade in basketball and cheerleading. Games start in January and February with evaluations and practices beginning in November. • Soccer: Children K-4 to 8th grade. Games April and May with evaluations and practices in February and March. • Centershot Archery Pro-

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Schools

Continued from page 29 for preschool (3- and 4-yearolds), as well as education for first through 12 grades. We want to have a greater impact for Christ and His kingdom in our community. We are “Educating Children for Eternity.” Zion Christian Children’s Center 1674 Zion Road Troy, VA 22974 (434) 459-1913 zionchristiancc@gmail.com Half day and full day preschool programs for children ages 18 months to five years old. After school and summer camp programs for children ages two to 12. Our mission is to provide an outstanding academic and spiritual education for all students.

Visit our new and improved website www.thecentralvirginian.com

Louisa County High School student Alexis Fickes, at left, helps Chef Ben Howell combine two beehives in the school’s apiary into one as they search for the queen bee.

In April, Louisa County School Board Chairman Greg Strickland, Superintendent Doug Straley, Jouett Elementary School Principal Heather Spaid and county Supervisors Fitzgerald Barnes and Tommy Barlow were among those donning hardhats to break ground for Jouett Elementary School’s 13-classroom addition.

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Find the help you need or become involved Adult Community Education See box for details Arc of the Piedmont 509 Park Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 977-4002 jsantoski@arcpva.org The Arc of the Piedmont improves the quality of life of infants, children and adults with, or at-risk of intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the lives of their families, through service, advocacy and education. We have been serving people in the city of Charlottesville and the surrounding counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson since 1954. Assoc. for the Study of African-American Life and History Irene Johnson-Loftin P.O. Box 625 Mineral, VA 23117 (540) 895-5617 msjl2807@yahoo.com Sponsors the Pearlie R. Askew Scholarship for graduating seniors in Louisa, Fluvanna and Goochland counties. Contributes to the Carter G. Woodson House in Washington, D.C. and has started community seminars on topics of interest. Meets the third Friday of each month, September through June, at 7 p.m. at County Line Baptist Church, 4070 County Line Road, Kents Store. Backpack Blessings c/o New Life Community Church P.O. Box 502 Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 223-8784 A joint program between the Louisa Resource Council and New Life Community Church in conjunction with various other local churches that feed local children on weekends from September through May. Boy Scouts of America Cub Pack 183, Louisa (540) 603-1223 pack183cubscouts@gmail.com www.pack183louisa.scoutlander. com FB: pack183louisa For almost 100 years, scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the scout oath and law. Today these values are just as relevant in helping youth

Sharon MacDonald accepts a check from Walmart’s manager in February. Adult Community Education Sharon A. MacDonald, executive director The Sage Building 115 Jefferson Hwy P.O. Box 872 Louisa, VA 23093

grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, selfconfidence, ethics, leadership skills and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives. One of their big projects is collecting food at all local parades for the Louisa County Resource Council. Cub Scout Pack 183 meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Louisa Baptist Church and is for youth in grades K5 through 5th grade. Boy Scouts of America Troop 3, Louisa Harry Quarles, scoutmaster (540) 967-0565 hlbdquarles@gmail.com http://troop3bsusa.wixsite.com/ boy-scout-troop-3 The oldest troop in Louisa County, the primary focus of BSA Troop 3 is Eagle rank. A young person may join upon completing fifth grade, and may achieve Eagle rank within three years. Troop activities include monthly camping, community service, educational activities, leadership and merit badges for rank advancement. Troop 3 meets

(540) 967-5660 literacylouisa@gmail.com www.acelouisa.com ACE provides confidential one-on-one tutoring to adults who want to improve their reading, prepare for the GED

each Monday in the town of Louisa from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Boy Scouts of America, Troop 183, Mineral Jim Harlow, scoutmaster (540) 872-0680 https://beascout.scouting.org. The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. For over a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes – and, through over a century of experience, knows – that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society. All youth, ages 11 - 17, are welcome to join scouting. Troop 183 meets every Monday at the Mineral United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m.

or learn career readiness skills. ACE also offers English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) and family mentoring. There is no charge for these services.

Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Anne Scott, president 114 4th Street, SE PO Box 1767 Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 296-1024 cacf@cacfonline.org www.cacfonline.org The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation works to facilitate philanthropy and improve the quality of life for the people of Louisa County and seven additional localities in Central Virginia. In 2008, a bequest from longtime county residents Ruby and Albert Bazzanella established the Louisa County Community Fund (LCCF) in CACF, focused on improving the quality of life for Louisa residents. The LCCF accepts proposals from community groups seeking financial support for program expansion or enhancement, capital improvements, and capacity building efforts. The LCCF welcomes collaborative projects that seek to address major community challenges. Applications are generally ac-

Discover Louisa I 2021 41 financing. Since 2001 the Friends have contributed in the neighborhood of $250,000 for infrastructure that otherwise would have not been possible. Examples include Visitor Center Exhibits: Where Nature Meets Technology, Classroom in the Woods, playground train and Blue Bird trail. Supporting and coordinating projects at the park is another goal of the organization, which partners with other community organizations and businesses to provide amenities to the park. The board of directors meets as needed and an annual meeting is held based on the park’s schedule.

High schooler Victor Velasquez works on a house for the housing foundation. Fluvanna/Louisa Housing Foundation Kim Hyland 144 Resource Lane, Suite A Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 967-3483 kyland@louisa.org Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., M-F

cepted in January of each year, and an advisory committee of community and business leaders recommends grants to the CACF Governing Board. Commission on Aging Jonathan Tustin, president (540) 223-6033 The Commission on Aging (COA) is a county-funded agency that assesses the needs of seniors and advocates to meet those needs. Two representatives are appointed by the board of supervisors from each of the county’s seven voting districts. Other members include representatives from any senior group who addresses the needs and interests of the elderly. The COA publishes and distributes biennially “The Little Yellow Book” that provides information on specific services for the elderly. The commission was also instrumental in the construction of the Betty J. Queen Intergenerational Center in conjunction with LinkAges. The COA meets the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m in the Betty J. Queen Intergenerational Center conference room.

The Fluvanna/Louisa Housing Foundation is a registered not-for-profit corporation and operates exclusively for the benefit of low and moderate income residents of Louisa and Fluvanna counties. Services include emergency home repairs, rental assistance, affordable

Fluvanna/Louisa Housing Foundation See box for details Foster Parent Program Vicke Nester, family services supervisor Alison Vaughn, foster parent coordinator (540) 967-1320 The Foster Parent Program at Louisa Department of Social Services is actively looking to increase its resource of traditional (non-therapeutic) foster families. The program provides foster care services to minor children, newborn through 18 years old. The training program for foster families includes a 15-hour pre-service training, ongoing in-service trainings, a quarterly newsletter and a monthly foster parent support group. Foster parents can be married or single, employed or retired. Friends of Lake Anna Harry Ruth (540) 872-6560 hc.ruth@louisa.net lakeannava.tripod.com The Friends of Lake Anna (FOLA) was formed in response to environmental concerns about

rental housing, counseling and mortgage assistance for firsttime home buyers, and portable aluminum handicap ramps. The foundation is a tax-exempt organization as determined by the IRS with all contributions tax deductible.

Dominion’s potential third reactor and the impact its operation could have on reducing the water level on both sides of the lake to unsafe levels and increasing the water temperature. Obtaining U.S. Clean Water Act protection for the entire lake and keeping herbicide chemicals for controlling hydrilla out of the lake by using sterile grass eating carp fish that have worked well for the past 19 years are also primary goals. The group is not anti-nuclear, but supports wise and safe use of nuclear energy. The primary goal is to protect Lake Anna for its 3,000,000 annual recreational users and ensure compliance with the law. Friends of Lake Anna State Park Jo Finch (540) 895-5061 johnny_finch@yahoo.com 3601 Burton Road Bumpass, VA 23024 The Friends of Lake Anna State Park is a non-profit organization that promotes the state park and assists the staff with various projects such as landscaping, serving as volunteers for various events and advocating for more staff and

GED of Louisa Lola Richardson (540) 894-5115, ext. 7715 Barbara Wilson, testing administrator www.adultslearn.org/location/ louisa GED of Louisa is part of Thomas Jefferson Adult Community Education. We operate through Louisa County Public Schools and offer free GED preparation classes from September through June at the Adult Learning Center at 815 Davis Hwy, Mineral (in the trailer behind the CTE building). TJ-ACE GED offers GED testing at least two days a week and is a fully operational Pearson Vue GED Testing Center. All GED testing registration is done online at www. myged.com. An e-mail address and credit card is required. The new GED test includes math through reasoning, social studies, language arts through reasoning and science. Each test is $30 and participants can take all GED tests in one sitting or one subject test at a time. Students who attend free classes are eligible to receive a voucher for their test. GFWC Louisa Junior Woman’s Club Liz Nelson, president P.O. Box 91 Louisa, VA 23093 gfwcljwc@yahoo.com The GFWC Louisa Junior Women’s Club is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that supports numerous charities and organizations in Louisa County. Through fundraising and countless volunteer hours, each member’s commitment directly benefits our community. Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Amberleigh Powell, membership

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facilitator of Louisa Girl Scout Community (804) 338-8857 Louisagscommunity@gmail.com Girl Scouts of Louisa provides a safe, nurturing environment through fun and friendship for girls to grow into leaders for tomorrow. Experiences range from service projects impacting the local community, such as food drives to world-wide needs. Troops are forming now Goshen Baptist Association Rev. John Miller, director of missions Joy Dickens, ministry assistant P.O. Box 296 587 Mica Road Mineral, VA 23117 (540) 894-8440 goshenba@nexet.net Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., M - Th A network of Baptist churches covering a five-county area including Louisa County. Small building projects are conducted by volunteers from the churches. See information listed for RuraLove. Holly Grove Ruritan Club Lloyd Hicks 3022 Crewsville Road Bumpass, VA 23024 (804) 556-4566 www.holly-grove-ruritan.org Meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Holly Grove Ruritan Center. This civic organization is dedicated to helping community residents, a Girl Scout troop, needy families and shut-ins, providing recreation for Little League, softball teams and T-ball, presenting scholarships and supporting the local rescue squad and fire department. Hospice of the Piedmont 675 Peter Jefferson Pkwy Suite 300 Charlottesville, VA 22911 (434) 817-6900 (800) 975-5501 www.hopva.org Email: info@hopva.org Provides care for those with limited life expectancy, as well as emotional and spiritual care for the entire family. Services include hospice care, bereavement and grief services when a loved one dies, Journeys program–supporting children and youth in their grief, children’s support services–for seriously ill children and their families, Hospice House and community outreach and education.

Volunteers work on a community garden at The Journey Home residence in the town of Mineral, a place for people to stay while they work through life transitions. The Journey Home Debby Read, director (540) 259-3627 The Journey home was founded by a husband and wife

Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA)’s Louisa Community Center (540) 967-4433 522 Industrial Drive Louisa, VA 23093 JABA Community Centers are open to everyone over the age of 60. These centers offer free activities and hot lunches for older adults in the areas of Louisa, Charlottesville, Albemarle, Nelson, Fluvanna and Greene. JABA’s Louisa Community Center meets every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Betty J. Queen Intergenerational Center. The center offers a wide variety of activities throughout the day such as presentations (nutrition, health, gardening, fraud protection), multiple clubs that focus on favorite hobbies (quilting, gardening, scrapbooking, card making, sing-a-longs, exercise, bingo and bible studies), intergenerational activities. Special events to honor various holidays. Excursion trips are scheduled monthly to visit museums, shop, eat out, and visit local

team who have a vision and calling to provide a safe home for those who find themselves in need of a temporary place to live due to a crisis situation. They recognized, and

nursing homes. Center programs are free. Occasionally, a fee-based class is offered. Donations are requested at meals to support the JABA Louisa Community Center programming. Transportation to the center is provided by JAUNT. To sign up for JABA’s Louisa Community Center programming, visit the center to pick up a membership packet and return it within 15 days. Jefferson Area CHIP (Children’s Health Improvement Program) P.O. Box 1578 Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 967-1760 www.jachip.org JACHIP partners with families to create a nurturing home environment and to promote the health and well-being of children in the community. Families with children ages 0-6 and pregnant women participate in home visits with a nurse and family support worker with the goal of achieving optimal health and kindergarten readiness through parent education and information about child development. Knights of Columbus

confirmed with the county’s social services agency, that there is a great need for housing in Louisa County.

Grand Knight Bob Bangel (804) 572-8480 rjbangelkc11262@gmail.com Catholic Men’s fraternal service organization. The Sacred Hearts Council serves the needs of our community through charitable acts such as Knights of Virginia Assistance for those with intellectual disabilities with grants and recognition at Special Olympics, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, the Santa Council food distribution program, American Red Cross blood drives, Habitat for Humanity projects, support of seminarians to become priests, and recognition and development of youths, as well as others. Lake Anna Cruizers Car Club Bill Treiber (540) 967-2062 lakeannacruizers@comcast.net The Lake Anna Cruizers is a car club dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of “Classic Cars.” We show our cars at various community functions, parades and car shows. The Cruizers host their own cruize-ins at Kenny’s Central Tire and Auto, Louisa, on the sec-

Discover Louisa I 2021 ond Friday of each month, April through September. Proceeds are used to support local organizations including Adult Community Education and the resource council. Owning a vintage car is not required and everyone is invited to join this family-oriented club. Lake Anna Riders Cathy Kirby, president (540) 539-9849 foxscott1@msn.com The Lake Anna Riders is a motorcycle club for those who ride or have an affection for motorcycles. The family-oriented group meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Smokin’ Eddie’s Barbeque in Louisa. Owning a motorcycle is not a requirement and anyone is invited to join. Rides are held throughout the year, often after the monthly meetings. Louisa Community Chorus Carol Barfield, director (540) 894-4614 Judy Kauffman (540) 967-5588 The Community Chorus consists of about 50 dedicated people who sing for the love of singing. The group begins rehearsing the Monday after Labor Day and every Monday for the next 10 weeks in preparation for fall concerts. Concerts and rehearsals are held at Louisa United Methodist Church. All singers are welcome and encouraged to join. Louisa Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Jim Kogle, CERT coordinator (540) 894-0239 or Cas Grys (540) 872-5949 cert@louisa.org CERT was brought to the United States in 1988 through the efforts of the Los Angeles City Fire Department. The Louisa Community Emergency Response Team was founded in February of 2000, and serves the community under the direction of the Louisa County Department of Emergency Services. Louisa CERT members respond to community emergencies such as major storms, sheltering, and other situations as directed by Emergency Services. Louisa County CERT offers training classes several times a year to better prepare interested citizens in: • Disaster preparedness • Fire safety

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Disaster medical operations • Light search and rescue • Disaster psychology • First Aid, CPR and AED training • How to work within the Incident Command System • Unique response to terrorism and nuclear anomalies CERT is funded through grants and private donations. Tax deductible donations can be made to CERT through the Volunteers of Louisa, P.O. Box 306, Louisa, VA 23093. Louisa County AARP Chapter #3049 Maxine Butcher (540) 968-0700 The Louisa Chapter of AARP meets the second Wednesday of the month in the second floor conference room of the Louisa County Office Building. Meetings run from September to May and start at 2 p.m. A picnic, usually at Lake Anna, is held the second Wednesday in June. Check “The Central Virginian” for time and location. All residents age 50 and older are welcome. Following a program, refreshments are served by member volunteers. AARP meetings and trips are a great way for seniors to meet and socialize with others. Come once and meet everyone and we know you will return again and again. Louisa County American Legion Post 116 Commander Charles Alvarez (540) 894-4804 The American Legion is a veterans organization that works for military personnel with their benefits, helps area veterans in times of need and conducts programs for youth in the county schools, grades kindergarten through 12. Louisa County Animal Response Team (540) 603-8710 (540) 223-1196 P. O. Box 704 Mineral, VA 2317 louisacartva@gmail.com www.louisacart.org Their mission is to educate the public about disaster preparedness for companion animals and to train volunteers to be ready to respond in times of disaster. Donations are always welcome at this 501c3 exempt organization. They also seek sponsorships with businesses involved in pet or pet-

related activities. Members are actively being sought. Louisa County Democratic Committee Jen Wainwright, chair louisadems@gmail.com www.LouisaDems.org Facebook @LouisaDems An inclusive political organization dedicated to community service, issue-oriented campaigns, impartial elections, candidate information and support, and increased voter registration and participation. Please check the website or Facebook page for time and location. Louisa County Agricultural Fair, Inc. Chris Gibson, president (540) 894-1894 P.O. Box 1064 Louisa, VA 23093 www.louisacountyagfair.com president@louisacountyagfair.com This volunteer non-profit group sponsors the Louisa County Agricultural Fair each year during the summer. By design, the fair is an event celebrating the rural agricultural nature of the county, is focused on agricultural education and highlighting the 4-H and FFA, local gardeners, craft persons and music groups Louisa Community Emergency Fund, Inc. Lin Kogle, chairperson Intake coordinator at MACAA, (540) 967-9522 Louisacommunityemergencyfund. org Louisa Community Emergency Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that assists Louisa County residents with the basic needs of daily living during a crisis situation. They provide financial assistance to help qualified families pay their housing or utility bills. Since the organization began in 2015, about 350 families have been supported. LCEF believes that “touching lives in crisis” includes helping people to recover and move forward. For assistance, call the intake coordinator to schedule an appointment. Louisa County Habitat for Humanity Ron Bricker P.O. Box 1179 115 Jefferson Hwy Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 872-5251

(540) 967-0486 (703) 507-1647 jhanna@hfhlouisa.org www.hfhlouisa.org Louisa County Habitat for Humanity builds simple, decent, affordable homes in partnership with God’s people in need. We offer a first-time home buyers club twice a month for six months. Qualifying to get a home through habitat, habitat foreclosed houses, or general mortgage starts in August. Louisa County Health Center Commission P.O. Box 160 Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 967-0401 Non-profit self-supporting organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing healthcare and medical services for all people in Louisa County. Louisa County High School Athletic Boosters Linda Boxley (540) 967-2719 In an effort to support the athletic program at LCHS, the Athletic Boosters operate concession stands at various sporting events during the school year. The Boosters purchase awards for coaches to present at the sports banquets, as well as help purchase equipment for teams, including warm-up suits, bags and a timing system. T-shirts, sweatshirts and jackets are provided when a team wins a championship. We pay for dues to the VHSL for all coaches who are booster members. Meal money or food is provided for athletes when travelling away from home when appropriate. A booster member has special parking privileges at home football games and their senior athletes are eligible for a booster scholarship at graduation. Louisa County Historical Society 214 Fredericksburg Avenue Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 967-5975 www.louisahistory.org Learn about Louisa County’s history at the Sargeant Museum, home of the Louisa County Historical Society. Exhibits include the Native People of Louisa County, the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, early roads and schools and the struggle for equal rights. A genealogy research room is available in the museum and living history programs and hands-on history classes are offered behind the museum at the living history farm. Visit

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the website for hours, online resources, maps and tours. Louisa County Lions Club Byron Mehlhaff, point of contact P.O. Box 624 Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 967-0487 Civic organization that focuses on sight and hearing preservation with screenings and the collection of used prescription glasses. Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays each month at 7 p.m. at Louisa County Moose Lodge. Louisa County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Deborah Coles, president (540) 967-1427 Linda Collins, secretary linda.collins42@yahoo.com 1818 Oakland Road Louisa, VA 23093 The NAACP was founded in 1909 by a multi-racial group of progressive thinkers. The NAACP is a non-profit organization and its mission is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and discrimination. Annual memberships are $10 for youth, $30 for adults with members receiving many benefits. Call the president for more details. Louisa County Republican Committee Robin Horne, chairman (540) 967-9900 FB: Louisa County Republican Committee A political organization which meets the third Tuesday of each month. Works for and promotes Republican candidates for local, state and national elections. Louisa County Resource Council Lloyd Runnett, executive director P.O. Box 52 147 Resource Lane Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 967-1510 louisaresource@gmail.com louisaresource.org Facebook Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., M-F LCRC offers several food service programs for qualified clients. It targets low income, elderly, disabled and families in

Steve Falkenthal and Marc Vancampen load a bicycle into a car for the Louisa County Santa Council at Mineral Baptist Church in December 2020. Santa Council of Louisa County June Duren, president (571) 442-0655 juned344@gmail.com Linda Boxley, vice president

crisis. Its mission is to ease hunger with compassion. The organization also offers a monthly distribution food program based on USDA income guidelines. Louisa County Rotary Club Bill Konecheck, president louisarotaryfoundation@gmail. com (215) 519-7523 www.louisarotary.org www.facebook.com/louisarotary This civic organization is made up of professionals in the area whose motto is “Service Above Self.” Meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Roma Italian Restaurant, Louisa. Louisa County Ruritan Club James Duerson, president (540) 894-4985 Larry Edmonds, vice president (540) 894-3618 A national civic organization dedicated to improving communities and building a better America through fellowship, goodwill and community service. The organization meets on the third Tuesday of

P.O. Box 392 Louisa, VA 23093 A non-profit organization, the Santa Council assists needy families with food, clothing and toys at Christmas. Donations

each month at 7 p.m. at Louisa Presbyterian Church. Louisa K. S. Club Dorothy Cole, president dotcole58@aol.com Meets the first Wednesday of each month at St. James Episcopal Church at 7:30 p.m. Independent women’s organization formed in 1938. Combines its motto, “To do a lot of good and have a lot of fun,” with a variety of community service projects, sponsorship of the Red Cross bloodmobile and scholarships for high school seniors. Louisa VA Tea Party Jack Bertron jbertron@wildblue.net (540) 872-5229 The mission of the non-partisan Louisa VA Tea Party is to encourage and facilitate citizen participation in the civic and political process, and to empower individuals to demand constitutional governance in our Republic. To represent “We the People” and monitor our legislators at all levels of government. To promote public awareness of,

are collected from businesses, individuals and organizations. Meetings are held during the fall and following the distribution.

and become engaged in restoring the vision of our Founding Fathers. We believe real change must begin with citizen involvement through local government participation, voter registration and voting. Our efforts toward these ends are resolved to be peaceful, respectful, non-racist, non-sexist and nonpartisan (to the extent possible). National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Louisa Chapter 2065 Bill Martin, president bill@retiredusps.net (540) 872-3345 www.narfe.org The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the earned pay, retirement and health care benefits of federal employees, retirees and their survivors. Founded in 1921, NARFE‘s legacy spans more than 90 years – working tirelessly in support of our members before Office of Personnel Management, members of Congress and the

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White House. The Louisa Chapter meets the third Thursday of each month, usually at Roma’s Restaurant at 11:30 a.m., with the public and prospective members welcome. Patriot Shrine Club Willie Byers, president (540) 872-5202 Todd Freeman, vice president (540) 748-4200 Local division of the Fairfax based Kena Shriners. Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. for a potluck dinner at Murray Lodge #175, 4709 Fredericks Hall Road, Mineral. Great food and fellowship with fellow Nobles in the Louisa-Mineral area. Club projects include the support of the Shriner’s Hospital for Children through various events, parades and general promotion of the philanthropy of the Shrine. Annual dues are $20. Piecemakers Quilting Club Linda LaPlace (540) 872-3804, leave message The organization meets the first Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake Anna Rescue building, 300 Bumpass Rd., Bumpass, to socialize and share knowledge of quilting and handwork. Any skill level is welcome to attend. RuraLove P.O. Box 296 587 Mica Road Mineral, VA 23117 (540) 894-8440 Receives used, clean and working household items, including furniture, appliances and housewares. Items are recycled to families in crisis, elderly and low-income individuals by local churches. Items can be dropped off Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or by appointment. To receive a tax receipt, all items being donated must be itemized when delivered. Receipt will be mailed the following day. The RuraLove store is open Wednesday mornings 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of most summer months 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Salvation Army Hope Broaddus c/o Louisa Social Services P.O. Box 425 Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 967-1320

It was a banner year for Louisa County High School’s Envirothon team (above), which won the state championship for the first time in 2021 and went on to compete at the national level. The students are sponsored by the Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District. Submitted photo Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District / Natural Resources Conservation Service / Louisa Farm Service Agency Through its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign, the local Salvation Army unit aids families faced with sudden unexpected emergencies, providing food, medicine and other services. The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Santa Council of Louisa County June Duren, president (571) 442-0655 juned344@gmail.com Linda Boxley, vice president P.O. Box 392 Louisa, VA 23093 A non-profit organization, the Santa Council assists needy families with food, clothing and toys at Christmas. Donations are collected from businesses, individuals and organizations. Meetings are held during the fall and following the distribution. Steel Warriors Motorcycle Club www.steelwarriorsmc.org Facebook - STEEL Warriors MC - Battlefield Chapter The Steel Warriors MC is a

Patricia Perez, executive directtor, Louisa FSA Service Center 39 Industrial Drive, Suite 1 (540) 967-0091 www.louisarotary.org group of veterans and their descendents dedicated to assisting the needs of fellow veterans, while at the same time enjoying the company of our brothers on our motorcycles. The local chapter was started in January of 2016 and has expanded from seven charter members to 22 patched members as of April 2017. The group meets monthly at a local residence and rides whenever the weather allows. Participants must be a veteran or descendent of a veteran and own an American-made motorcycle to join. Children’s Feeding Program Lloyd Runnett, executive director P.O. Box 52 147 Resource Lane Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 967-1510 The Louisa County Resource Council, in partnership with Louisa County Public Schools, assists children who are at risk of hunger when schools are not in session. Over the summer, kid-friendly food boxes are distributed to children who, without them, would not get enough to eat.

The soil and water district and NRCS and FSA serve the county’s agricultural community from their offices in the Louisa Industrial Air Park.

The Louisa Education Foundation Ava Pippin, director 953 Davis Hwy. Mineral, VA 23117 lefdirector@yahoo.com (540) 894-5115, x 7063 www.louisaeducationfoundation. org The Louisa Education Foundation partners with community businesses, organizations and individuals to fund and promote initiatives to enhance the educational experiences of Louisa County Public Schools’ students and teachers. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supports and supplements educational programs and activities which the regular operating school division budget does not cover. LEF directs its contributions toward teacher instructional grants, college scholarships and capital improvement projects. Trevilian Station Battlefield Foundation Kathy Stiles P.O. Box 124

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Gena Kunz (left) and Tom Merriman, members of U.S. Coast Guard Auxillary Floatilla 87, practic navigation skills on a chart. File photo

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 87, Lake Anna Ron Sims ronsims05@gmail.com http://a0540807.uscgaux.info U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 87 is the all-volunteer, uniformed component of the Trevilians, VA 23170 (540) 967-1832 (434) 589-8989 www.trevilianstation.org A non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Battlefield at Trevilian Station, site of the largest all-calvary battle of the Civil War. The group meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Trevilian House. United Daughters of the Confederacy Mineral Chapter #1868 Betty Luck, president (540) 872-3411 This organization supports the objectives of the UDC promoting interest in Southern history and heritage. The chapter was instrumental in the placement of the confederate marker at Trevilians for the veterans who fought in the Battle of Trevilian Station. The chapter offers a $1,000 college scholarship each year to a deserving local student of confederate lineage. The chapter meets September through June on the second Thursday of the month. Dates are

United States Coast Guard on Lake Anna. Their primary mission is to promote recreational boating safety within the Lake Anna communities of the counties of Louisa, Orange and Spotsylvania. The Flotilla accomplishes this by teaching free safe boating subject to change due to trips and special events. Venturing Crew 1776 (540) 205-5115 www.scouting.org/scoutsource/ Venturing/About/venturing.aspx Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 13 and have completed the eighth grade, or age 14 through 20 years of age. Venturing’s purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. High Adventure! Venturing’s emphasis on high adventure helps provide team-building opportunities, new meaningful experiences, practical leadership application, and lifelong memories to young adults. Venture Crew 1776 meets at VFW Post 8947. The group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. VFW Post #8947

classes; providing complimentary, no penalty, vessel safety checks to ensure boaters have state required and functioning safety items on board; and by partnering with local businesses to distribute safety-related brochures and materials to the boating public. During the summer Patrick Lane 201 Mineral Avenue Mineral, VA 23117 (540) 894-5677 VFWPost8947@gmail.com http://myvfw.org.va.post8947 Our mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts and to serve our veterans, the military and our communities, advocating on behalf of all veterans. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

months, Flotilla 87 routinely patrols Lake Anna to remind boaters about safe practices and to assist those in need of help. The group meets the third Monday of each month from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. at the VFW Post #8947, Mineral.

William A. Cooke Foundation Randall L. Tingler 211 W. Main St. P.O. Box 462 Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 967-0881 The mission of the William A. Cooke Foundation is to furnish support in connection with the Shriners Hospitals for Children and the counties of Louisa and Orange, through scholarships and grants for local public purposes.

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Continued from page 36 • Basketball and cheer: Children K through 8th grade. Games January and February with practices beginning in November. • Soccer: Children K to 8th grade. Games in April and May with practices in Febru-

Animals Continued from page 20

little time to the effort. The Louisa Humane Society is incorporated with non-profit 501(c)(3) status.

Spay/Neuter All Pets., Inc.

P.O. Box 1277 Louisa, VA 23093 mail@snapva.org (540) 967-3573 www.snapva.org SNAP facilitates spaying and neutering of dogs and cats in Louisa County by helping all owners gain access to lower cost spay neuter clinics. Our goal is to reduce the number of pets turned into already overcrowded shelters. SNAP offers round trip transportation, for the pets, from the town of Louisa to a clinic for the procedures. Owners wishing to self-transport can be accommodated. Resources are available to spay and neuter community or feral cats. Please contact SNAP to find out how we can assist you and your pets.

ary and March. • Centershot Archery Program: Stewart Cameron, (540) 894-7808 or www. mbcarchery.org. Held in June and July. Six-yearolds through adult with sessions on either Tuesday or Thursday in the Family Life Center.

Contact Mineral Baptist Church at (540) 894-4234 or visit www.mineralbaptistchurch.org/upward-sports or Facebook at Mineral Baptist Church for specific information on registrations.

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The Louisa County Library is located between the towns of Louisa and Mineral on Davis Highway in the geographic center of Louisa County.

Cultivating well-read Louisans The Louisa County Public Library, a branch of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library system based in Charlottesville, is located at 881 Davis Hwy., Mineral. A full-service facility with programs for adults, teen and tweens, the library freely lends books, magazines, videos, audio books, DVDs and music CDs. Reference books and services are available. Free ebooks are available through Overdrive on the library’s website. They also have a local history and genealogy room. When the library is operating on a normal schedule, a self-checkout station is available so patrons don’t have to wait in line to check out books. Other services

include interlibrary loans, faxing, computer printing and photocopies, including a color copier as well as color printing on the computer stations. A notary public is available at no charge. Patrons can access the Internet via several computer stations set up around the library, as well as use word processing software for typing resumes or reports. Wireless access for computers is also offered. The library offers a catalog where patrons can access their accounts. Books can be placed on hold and renewed online. Patrons may receive library notices on their email accounts as well. Other online features include databases that provide resource

material on such subjects as business literature, newspapers and magazines, science, foundations and learning a language. The library returned to regular operations in late spring 2021 after operating for more than a year with curbside pickup or limited indoor service.

A sip of the local favorites Fifty-third Winery and Vineyard 13372 Shannon Hill Road Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 894-5253 info@coopervineyards.com www.coopervineyards.com Coyote Hole Ciderworks 225 Oak Grove Drive Mineral, VA 23117 (540) 894-1053 www.coyotehole.com Grayhaven Winery 4675 East Grey Fox Circle Gum Spring, VA 23065 (804) 556-3917 max@grayhavenwinery.com www.grayhavenwinery.com Lake Anna Taphouse at Lake Anna Plaza 208 Lakefront Drive Mineral, VA 23117 http://lakeannataphouse.com Cooling Pond Brewery 4411 Zachary Taylor Hwy. Mineral, VA 23117