Applications for LaSertoma award now available

Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma is pleased to announce through fundraisers, the organization will sponsor a $100 Youth Service Award to a New Kent student. The award is to recognize a youth in the community that exemplifies leadership and community service. To be eligible, a student must be a resident of New Kent and recognized for outstanding performance in the areas of volunteer community service and school-required service activities. Applications are available at each of the New Kent schools’ guidance offices, or by calling Brenda Johnston at 932-9423. Applications are due by Mar. 2.

Rogers to perform Senior Dance at Sweet Briar College

Rachel Rogers, a New Kent native and senior at Sweet Briar College, will present her Senior Concert on Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 10 at Sweet Briar’s Upper Dance Studio. The dance is a culmination of the dance major at the college. Rogers said her dance will be about “displaying the human body, myself, and what I love to do.” Along with her dance major, Rogers is a member of Sweet Briar’s field hockey and softball programs.

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Black elected to local FSA position

Charles City County’s United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Ashlee W. Dalton has announced that G. David Black of Charles City was elected to represent local administrative area (LAA) 3 and Archer Ruffin III of Charles City will serve as the alternate after recent County Committee elections. The County Committee, made up of local formers, are required by each FSA office and helps with day-to-day operations. Duties include helping deliver programs at the county level and serve the needs of local producers through decision making along with fair and equitable administration of programs.

Curle named to VCU’s Dean’s List

Haley Curle, a 2015 graduate of New Kent High School, has been named to the Dean’s List at Virginia Commonwealth University for the Fall 2017 semester. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or better, take at least 12 credit hours, and not receive anything below a “C” grade. Curle accumulated a grade-point average of 4.0 for the fall semester She is majoring in elementary education.

Editorial: Is working two jobs becoming a necessity more than a trend?

It’s no secret that making money is what we need to function in everyday life. The real dilemma is if a job is providing us enough funds to live our lives comfortably. We are always capable of making money, but what are we going to sacrifice to do so? For some people to live in a way without worry or shortfall in the financial department, they occupy two jobs. Working anywhere from 60-80 hours a week for a minimum wage isn’t something that anyone has to deal with. While I do disagree on jumping minimum wage by a significant dollar…
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New Kent resident named as director of Virginia Department of Aviation

New Kent resident Mark Flynn has been named as the new director of the Virginia Department of Aviation. A general aviation pilot and an attorney in private practice, Flynn was sworn into his new position by Governor Ralph Northam on Jan. 12. “Mark is an accomplished local government attorney with extensive experience in aviation matters,” said Northam in a press release. “He is a licensed single-engine aircraft pilot with instrument, commercial, and instructor ratings.” “I’m excited to be serving as the new director of the Virginia Department of Aviation and look forward to building on the many successes the agency…
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Hula wins awards in corn yield contest

Charles City resident David Hula recently won first place both state and nationwide in the No-Till/Strip Till Irrigated division of the 2017 National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Corn Yield Contest. Hula accomplished the feat by yielding 542.274 bushels of Pioneer P1197AM brand corn per acre. He also earned an additional state and national title by using Pioneer brand products to grow his product.

CCPS joins Small Rural School Divisions Coalition

Charles City Public School’s school board recently passed a resolution to join the Small Rural School Divisions Coalition. Made up of 70 school divisions, the purpose of the coalition is to provide needed assistance to smaller schools that need additional finances to continue to support school services. A Jan. 23 press conference pushed for additional support financially support such as the At-Risk Add On budget amendment. If the amendment is supported and passed by the Virginia General Assembly, Charles City Public schools could receive an additional $36,355 to assist with the FY2018-19 budget.

CCPS asks for survey feedback for five-year strategic plan

Charles City County Public Schools is currently seeking feedback in assisting with strategic plans for a five-year cycle. The district’s current plan was created in 2012 and will be ending in 2018. The purpose of the plan is to construct long-term goals with measurable objectives that will provide continuity and focus for all Charles City Public School employees. The survey can be located online by clicking here, or through the school division’s website, www.ccps.net. For more information, contact Dr. Lynda Byrd-Poller at lbyrd-poller@ccps.net.