Letter to the Editor: Provides reasons for voters to support library in Charles City

Libraries aren’t just for books anymore! They are for computers and classes on how to use them, resume’ writing, job searches, and more. They are also places where students can receive tutoring in school subjects that are causing them difficulty. Unfortunately, Charles City does not have a library suitable for adequately helping our students. My husband and I volunteered to tutor mathematics, English, and reading a couple of years at the library, but found out that the current library was not conducive to learning as there was no space to work one-on-one with a student without distractions. One of us…
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Kuhn receives Omega scholarship for Rappahannock Community College

Emily Kuhn, a home-schooled student from New Kent, is the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from Omega Protein. The scholarship is awarded to help deserving Rappahannock Community College students since its inception in 2012. Kuhn is currently working on an Associate of Arts and Sciences transfer degree at Rappahannock Community College. She plans to transfer to the College of William and Mary and plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in pre-medicine before deciding which medical specialty she’d like to pursue.

BDC meets in New Kent

Twenty-five representatives of business and various organizations took part of the General Assembly’s “Business Development Caucus (BDC)” on Tuesday, Sept. 29, in New Kent. Members of the BDC introduced topics that included transportation, broadband access, enhanced imaging at medical centers, and other areas of concerns. The caucus is holding similar meetings throughout the state of Virginia. Attendees at the New Kent meeting included state Senator Tommy Norment, Delegate Chris Peace, members of New Kent’s Chamber of Commerce, and representatives of Virginia’s Farm Bureau. New Kent’s Chamber of Commerce helped facilitate the event for the BDC, which was founded in 2012….
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New Kent residents reminded of registration requirements

New Kent citizens are reminded to make sure they are registered in the precinct in which they live in order to be qualified to vote. In order to vote in the Nov. 3 general/special election, citizens are to be registered no later than Tuesday, Oct. 13, 5 p.m. at the voter registration officer, located inside the Health & Human Serivce building, located at 7911 Courthouse Way, Suite 400, New Kent. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Absentee voting is now being accepted, with the last day for mailed applications Oct. 27. The voter registration office will also be…
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Letter to the Editor: Says CC residents should support library referendum

I was appalled to learn through a recent letter to the editor that at least one of Charles City’s elected officials think that our local librarians have effectively been replaced by Siri, especially since we live in a county with spotty (at best) cell service. Surely he cannot be that out of touch, but his comment has shown that funding for a public library and history center is not a matter of money at all, but a matter of priorities. Charles City voters, do not be deterred by the words “incur debt” on November’s ballot. By voting yes to funding…
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Letter to the Editor: Supports Stiers for District 4 supervisor

What’s in a name? Well, in the case of supervisor Ron Stiers it’s a level-headed thinker, a compassionate person who strives to make the best decisions based on facts, and someone willing to put himself last. In his tenure as supervisor, he has proven over and over that he was willing to do what he felt was right regardless of the political sway. As a business owner for over 18 years in Mr. Stiers’ district, I have had plenty of time to experience the delicate balance between blissful optimism and common sense assessment. Mr. Stiers has exhibited consistently that he…
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Letter to the Editor: Says Charles City needs its own public library

My name is Gordon Templin and I am 12 years old. I would like to address the issue of the Charles City public library. One of our elected officials has said that we do not need a public library because we can use our smart phones to look things up. This is not the case. Not everyone has a smart phone and not everybody has access to the internet. In fact, the best internet connection I can get is at the library we have now which will disappear if we don’t vote for a new library. The room for the…
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Newest New Kent Rotary members

Howard receives Harris award from New Kent Rotary

Master Gardener program available to Charles City, New Kent residents

Residents of Charles City and New Kent are eligible for the James City County-Williamsburg Master Gardener Program that begins on Jan. 4, 2016. Residents are eligible to apply to participate in the 13-week course program at the JCC Recreation Center. Classes will meet twice a week during the morning hours. The program, designed by Virginia Cooperative Extensive and Virginia Tech, is designed to educate and certify Virginia’s Master Gardeners. Participants in the program must attend a minimal of 50 hours of horticultural classes and contribute an additional 50 hours of volunteer service upon being deemed Master Gardener interns. Course fee…
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