October 15, 2026
TCV Staff
We deserve to hear both candidates
TO THE EDITOR,
John Farmer
John Beaman Farmer Jr. 85, of Zion Crossroads, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was the son of the late John Beaman Farmer and Jeanette Crowder Farmer.
Letters from Dogwood – Of dog days
We’ve just endured what some old-timers would call an oldfashioned summer: oppressive heat, humidity, afternoon thunderstorms. Believe it or not, records say this is the hottest July on record (1895-present). However, I recall a passel of hot summers and about as many that were Sahara-dry. There were summers we had to haul water for washing clothes onehalf a mile in old barrels; there were others when tadpoles swam in the flooded side ditches.
ONGOING EVENTS
Louisa County Parks, Recreation & Tourism hosts pickleball play Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. To view the ongoing pickleball schedule or to register for a pickleball clinic please visit www.LCPRT.info or call our office at (540)-967-4420.
60TH ANNIVERSARY: LOUISA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
John Jerl Purcell, Jr. served as the Historical Society’s first and youngest president, at its founding in 1966. John has been witness to major moments in Society history from the founding through the transition of the Museum to the Sargeant Pettit House in 2008. John’s impact can be felt throughout the Museum, whether in documents donated to the archives or in the Purcell Research Library’s establishment. We are grateful to John for his service to the organization! Pictured here are John and his wife, Pat, in front of the Courthouse for the 250th celebration of the Louisa County’s Founding.
Mineral UMC contributes to “Milk Challenge”
Mineral UMC contributes to “Milk Challenge”
Setting new records
The Louisa County Public Schools (LCPS) school board recognized the LCPS School Nutrition team at the September 1 board meeting. From June 8 through July 23, more than 20 staff and volunteers served over 68,000 meals at nearly a dozen locations across Louisa County. The group served 1,133 meals on the first day and served a total of 68,356 meals, a new record for the district in their summer meals program. “We wanted to say thank you for the great work you do, taking the time out of your summer to make this happen for so many across our Louisa community,” LCPS Superintendent Doug Straley said. “You are changing lives and making a big difference.”
New community seed library offered in Louisa
Partnership provides free seeds available at Louisa County Library
Lake Anna Jazz Fest returns September 19-20
Dozens of musicians arrive in Mineral next weekend to perform at the fifth annual Lake Anna Jazz Music Festival on September 19-20. This year’s theme is “An Uncommon Wealth of Talent,” highlighting many outstanding performers who are native to, or current residents of, Virginia.
Labor Fest Friday, Saturday
Celebrate Labor Day at Labor Fest, a two-day community event in Louisa. Festivities begin Friday evening with the annual Labor Day Parade down Main Street, Louisa, followed by a fireworks show. On Saturday, enjoy the Louisa Labor Fest at the Louisa County Fairgrounds at Walton Park (628 Louisa Ave., Mineral) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature local vendors, food trucks, family activities and entertainment for all ages.