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Editorial: Resolutions for everyone for the year 2020

While there really isn’t a lot of news going on this week in our localities, I thought I’d write an editorial about resolutions. Not resolutions in general per say, but more along the lines about obligations and responsibilities we should have to each other as humans. 1. Make sure your elected officials do their respective jobs. If you voted or you have an interest in who is running your locality, make sure you take time to attend a board meeting or stop by the offices where they work at. I know I have mentioned this before, but the standard of…
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Editorial: What I personally learned in the year 2019

Another decade has come and gone, just like 2019. As I look back over the occurrences that took place this year, I’d thought I’d write this editorial on the things I’ve learned this year and hopefully, some of these may apply to you and help you in the transition into 2020. 1. I learned that by being patient, risks taken years ago will be well worth it. I had two instances this year that this applied to. The first was when the Chronicle decided to become a daily newspaper. The turnover of news was at a rate where it seemed…
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Letter to the Editor: Thanks emergency personnel of New Kent County

I want to thank New Kent EMS and dispatcher Meghan Johnson for their actions on Nov. 6. Chuck Marsh sustained a life-threatening injury from a tractor. He dialed New Kent Fire and EMS and the response was extraordinary. Units from Fire Station #2, Fire Station #5, a fire engine, and other emergency personnel were there within minutes. Life EVAC #3 were conducting training exercises half-a-mile from the scene and were able to transport Chuck from New Kent Airport to a local medical facility. After surgery and three weeks in the trauma unit, he had one week of rehab and continues…
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Editorial: The gift of love comes in many forms during the holiday season

It’s the holiday season and Santa Claus is making his final checks on his naughty and nice list about who will receive what gift. I am here to say that we should all take part and help out with his list by all of us being nice during the holiday season. This time of year has both its highs and lows. For some, it’s a joyous occasion. For others, it’s a reminder of the loved ones we have lost that won’t be able to celebrate with us. This year, I encourage everybody to give the gift of love and support…
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Editorial: A person’s connection to another is something special to witness

I had the privilege of being the host for the first annual Charles City High School’s Athletics and Activities Hall of Fame Saturday afternoon. It was very enjoyable to see a modest yet intimate crowd attend, but more importantly, there was something that made me truly understand how strong connections can be between people. As I sat there, I know about the connection that I had with one of the inductees, John A. Christian Jr. He has been working in Charles City’s School System for 40 years and has been a staple of the school’s track and field program. But…
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