Editorial: Having a true appreciation of life as we deal with the Coronavirus

I’m hoping this will be the last editorial I write about COVID-19. But my focus isn’t on the pandemic itself. It’s on the reflection and appreciation of being around others. When we do go back to a “new” normal way of life, we will be living with the virus. It will never be totally eradicated. It will never truly disappear from this earth. We will adopt to the results of the disease and hope for the best. Schools and businesses will open slowly, but affiliation will keep us distant. Stepping outside the house will be somewhat of a new experience….
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New Kent’s Lion Club offering scholarships

New Kent’s Lions Club is offering a $1,000 to one graduating senior from both New Kent High School and Charles City High School that have been accepted to an institution of higher learning. Selection will be based upon community service, with consideration given to leadership, future goals, extracurricular activities, and need. The Earl Scott Memorial Scholarship is available through CCHS’s scholarship tracker at https://cchs.ccps.net/groups/74580/guidance/home. The Mac L. Hodge Memorial Scholarship is available at www.nkhs.newkentschoolsorg/students/school.counseling/scholarships. All applications are due May 31 and can be emailed to newkentlionsclub@gmail.com or mailed to Mary MacDonald at 772 W. Riverside Drive, Lanexa, VA 23089.

Donation to NKSO auxiliary

First permanent food pantry opens in Charles City

A local farm-based community outreach organization in Charles City has partnered with church and community volunteers to establish the community’s first permanent food pantry. Promise Land Pastures, located at 9620 Adkins Road, began operations on April 13 to meet ongoing community needs to establish the non-profit community pantry. Through the county’s health coalition, the organization worked with Quin Rivers to secure a grant from Dominion Energy to help operate the pantry. “We’re so appreciative of the ongoing community support we’ve received,” said Jackie Stewart, Director of Operations of the food pantry. “It’s all of us working together that made this…
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New Kent Public Schools switch to weekly distribution for ‘Grab-and-Go’ meals

New Kent County Public Schools will now distribute grab and go meals to cover the entire week. “Grab and Go” meals provided by the school system will be available for pickup every Monday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at New Kent High School. The meals prepared and provided will be used to provide nutrition to students while facilities are closed. Adults must accompany each child under the age of 18 who needs a meal. If you’re unable to pick up a meal, please call 966-8508 or email Lsmith@nkcps.k12.va.us to make arrangements.

Editorial: Keep your body strong while you stay at home

During this period in world history, we sit back and wait for things to get back to normal. However, there are steps we can take so that we do not bring on our own demise. During this time where people will be under quarantine until June, the urgency to keep our bodies strong is important. I am not a hypocrite. I myself need to start working out again. We all want to live longer, so it’s time that we all start making sure we get some exercise every day and practice better eating habits. We have seen what bad eating…
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“Give Your Weight” challenge

Local organizations donate to Bridges of Change shelter

New Kent Rotary Club took part in a donation of more than $6,000 in items to support the Bridges of Change shelter. In conjunction with the Henrico East Rotary Club, Proclaiming Grace Outreach, and Grace Station, the organizations contributed items to the domestic violence shelter. “The different organizations coming together in a united front will allow us to better meet the needs of our community,” commented Colleen Bonadonna, president of New Kent’s Rotary Club, in a press release. Among those items include 75 books, computer and printer, toiletries, diapers, a picnic table, and an outdoor playset.

New Kent Rotary Club offering scholarships

The Rotary Club of New Kent is offering six scholarships to graduating seniors of New Kent High School and Bridging Communities Career and Technical Center. The organization is offering two $1,500 “Roar and Soar” scholarships to two students who intent to pursue their studies in aeronautical engineering, mechanical engineering, or aviation. Two $750 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors of one of Bridging Communities programs, with one designated for automotive studies and one to another area offered by the school. Two $1,0000 memorial scholarships in memory of Thelma Crump will be available to any graduating senior who plans to…
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Editorial: Dealing with COVID-19 and preparing for the new “normal”

First of all, I hope everybody is doing well during this most difficult time. A lot of things remain unknown with the outbreak of COVID-19. There is information continuing to circulate with speculation of when the pandemic will peak not only in Virginia, but the United States as well. However, there remains a lot of unknowns with the situation and it has caused a lot of unknowns in the outside world. Unfortunately, this virus is a deadly one that has claimed the lives of 12,000 people as of this editorial. But people are starting to adhere to the social distancing…
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