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FSA holding county committee elections

United States Department of Agriculture has mailed ballots to farmers and ranchers across the country for the 2015 Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committee elections. “County committee members represent the farmers and ranchers in their communities,” said Val Dolcini, Farm Service Agency Administrator. “Producers elected to these committees have always played a vital role in local agricultural decisions.” Farmers and ranchers will receive ballets and will have until Dec. 7 to postmark them to return. New Kent farmers and ranchers may pick up a ballot at the Quinton location. Newly elected committee members and alternatives will take office Jan. 1,…
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Virginia State’s SFOP names Whitehead Volunteer of the Year

Oliver Whitehead, a native of Charles City, is the first recipient of the Small Farm Outreach Program’s (SFOP) Volunteer of the Year award from Virginia State University. Whitehead, a retired serviceman from the United States Navy, received the award for his contributions and volunteerism. He began his gardening at a young age and now devotes an acre and a half of his 35-acre property to growing 43 varieties of vegetables that he donates. Whitehead has volunteered at VSU’s Randolph Farm the past two years, working at dawn every Tuesday morning. He says he volunteers because he likes to get his…
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Hole Family Donuts opens in New Kent

Hole Family Donuts opened its doors to customers on Sept. 25 in New Kent. Located at 3300 New Kent Highway, Suite E, Quinton, the business provides daily homemade daily donuts, coffee, and custom orders. Owner Dominick C. Beasley Sr. and co-owners Dominick Beasley Jr. and Madson Beasley started the business because it was a unique business and wanted to continue to carry on a family tradition. Beasley Sr. operated at his father’s bakery in Richmond. They chose their location because of its convenience to customers as they travel to work in an effort to “satisfy your sweet tooth.” Business hours…
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Letter to the Editor: Says election season was a successful one

Being a poll worker in New Kent, I felt that we had a good campaign election in New Kent. I was very pleased with sheriff-elect Joe McLaughlin’s humbleness and his opponent, Captain Charles Gardner, who did his part giving the voters a choice. He accepted the choice of Mr. McLaughlin as the next sheriff. Good job gentlemen and keep up the good work. Alease Christian Lanexa

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New Kent University Class of 2015

Newest Rotary inductee

NK Christmas Mother locations named

Three locations have been set up in New Kent county to support New Kent Christmas Mother Angel Trees. This year’s locations are New Kent Gymnastics Center, located at 6530 Emmaus Church Road, Patsy’s Restaurant, 9311 Pocahontas Trail, and T&C Hair, 2581 New Kent Highway. Angel Trees are used to help sponsor a child in need during the holiday season. Families can also be sponsored by calling 966-9209. To make a donation, you may mail your contribution to New Kent Christmas Mother, P.O. Box 25, New Kent, Va., 23124.

Honoring those who served at NKMS