Letter to the editor: Still concerned about DEQ findings at CC landfill

I would like to address some misconceptions raised by the “No evidence of leakages from landfill, CC report indicates” article appearing in the most recent edition of the Chronicle. Unfortunately, the article and quotes of Supervisor Coada and County Administrator Trogdon might be misconstrued to suggest that reports by the county’s environmental consultants, CH2MHill, corrected and definitively addressed the questions I presented to the Board at its September 3rd “town hall” meeting. In my allotted three minutes, I focused only on an enforcement “Order by Consent” signed by Waste Management on January 22, to resolve violations observed in an April…
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Local 4-H programs celebrate Oct. 5-11

More than six million young people across the country will be celebrating National 4-H Week from Oct. 5-11. The 4-H program is the largest youth development organization in the world, and has a significant impact on young people that are affiliated with it. According to research, participants of the program are nearly four times to contribute to their communities, and twice as likely to pursue healthy behaviors and engage in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) programs. In Charles City, 375 youth, 10 adult volunteers, and two youth volunteers are involved in 4-H. The youth in Charles City have participated in…
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Chickahominy Tribe’s 63rd annual festival

Stylin’ back to school

Local pet owner published in calendar

Penni Loving, a resident of Charles City, and her pet cat Mystic have been published in a national calendar. Mystic is featured in Workman Publishing’s “Bad Cat” calendar that displays a picture per day of a selected pet. Mystic is highlighted on April 22, 2015 as the selected cat.

Big yellow bus in New Kent

Grant to Heritage Public Library

Bristow directing play at Radford University

James Bristow, a New Kent resident who is studying theatre and cinema at Radford University, will direct “Jack Goes Boating” to open the 2014 theater season. The play is based from an off-Broadway play written by Bob Glaudini that focuses on an average guy. Bristow will head the action as director at the Hawes Studio Theatre. “I want the audience to walk away feeling ready to take on whatever is happening in their lives,” said Bristow in the press release. “The play is wonderful at captivating the audience without having anything overly dramatic happening.” The play is scheduled to perform…
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Jones graduates from Norfolk State

Nikole Janae Jones recently received a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Norfolk State University. Jones, a 2010 graduate from New Kent High school, completed her undergraduate degree during the summer. Along with a prosperous academic career, Jones also completed a successful athletic career as a member of the Norfolk State University Lady Spartans softball team. She is currently enrolled at Old Dominion University and pursuing a master’s degree in sports management. She is the daughter of Dwight and Angie Jones of New Kent.

CHD offers free cancer screenings

The Chickahominy Health District, that serves New Kent and Charles City County, is offering free mammograms and Pap tests to eligible women. The Every Woman’s Life (EWL) health program is administered by the Virginia Department of Health. EWL provides access to free breast and cervical cancer screenings and other diagnostic services for low income and uninsured/underinsured women. The program is provided to help detect early stages of cancer and increase survival chances through early treatment. EWL is new to the Chickahominy Health District and is conducting an outreach to enroll clients. To qualify for a free mammogram and/or Pap test,…
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