“The Big Clean” is fast approaching

“The Big Clean” is fast approaching
Claudia Chisholm

In addition to serving as the Historical Society President, Claudia Chisholm was a stalwart of preservation and historical documentation for Louisa County. Co-author of the first Old Homes Places of Louisa County book, Claudia documented historic structures within the county and had a hand in restoring several too. Claudia, not a Louisa native, married Louis Chisholm in 1950 and raised their two children Randy and Brenda here. Louis and Claudia are pictured here in 1992 as part of the County’s 250th Founding Celebration.
TOWN OF MINERAL CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Bob Spedden

I want to be mayor to bring a little peace and cooperation to the council and to the Town of Mineral. We as a council have begun by filling the empty council seat. Would like to see us move forward for the betterment of town. We can respect each other without agreeing on every bullet point.
TOWN OF MINERAL CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Rebecca “Becky” McGehee

I decided to run again because our town was in trouble & hitting rock bottom. I wanted to help get our town back in order & worried about the status & reputation that our town had gotten. I am happy to report that having our town manager back, we are achieving this. In the past couple of months our town is bouncing back. We have accomplished more than we had the last 9 months. Our staff have been treated badly & I want our relationship to be a priority. And that is being achieved now.
TOWN OF MINERAL CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Michelle Covert

The citizens of Mineral deserve transparent, responsible, and respect‑ful governance, and that is why I seek to continue serving on Council. A civil, functioning Council is essential for every service the Town provides. After months of disorder, recent meet‑ings have shown that when disruptive members are absent, Council can re‑turn to lawful, productive work. That glimpse of normal operations is ex‑actly what our residents should expect.
TOWN OF MINERAL CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE
In the November General Election, eight individuals are vying for six council seats in the Town of Mineral. That includes current council members Rebecca “Becky” McGehee, Michelle Covert, and Afton Von Tye.
TOWN OF MINERAL CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Cara Lundgren-Stowe

I think that I bring a new perspective on the issues facing Mineral as a parent to a young family hoping to set down roots here. This perspective helps to keep me invested in the long term future of the town, for example, trying to bring crosswalks and more sidewalks to Mineral. In addition, I think that my work experience as a teacher and my education show that I am professional, well organized, and dependable. Simply put, I want to be a council member so that I can help Mineral fulfill its full potential.
TOWN OF MINERAL CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Maggie Larson

As a parent, I think about whether our streets are safe to walk, whether our parks and community events bring people together, and whether Mineral will continue to be a place that families are proud to call home. I believe it can be, and I want to help make that happen.
Free Fluvanna artists studio tour scheduled for Oct. 17-18
The fifth annual Arts of Fluvanna Studio Tour will be Saturday October 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18. The free, selfguided tour includes 14 studios of local artists, and 21 total artists. It will feature 5 new artists.
Write In Louisa Open Mic+ set for Saturday
Join Write In Louisa Saturday, Oct. 10, for its inaugural Open Mic+ at Louisa Arts Center (212 Fredericksburg Ave, Louisa) from 1 to 3 p.m. Hear from local writers and maybe share some creative work of your own. Plus, have fun with giveaways, raffles and door prizes. Refreshments will be available to purchase, with all proceeds supporting nonprofit Louisa Arts Center. For more information and guidelines, visit writeinlouisa. org or email writeinlouisa@gmail.com.
