CIED ‘Naming’ ceremony

New Kent Honor Rolls: Fourth Quarter 2013-14

George Watkins Elementary School Grade 2- All A’s: Aden Alexander, Anna Chisenhall, Laura Clark, Michael Collier III, Carsyn Delph, Kyle Gibson, Hope Giewont, Hunter Jesse, Alyssa Jones, Kayla Jones, Peyton Keckler, Samuel Lang, Raina Niles, Lily Ohlschlager, Ashley Scroggins, Quynn Smith, Ylanna Timberlake, Ryleigh Winner, Zachary Wiseman. A/B Honor Roll: Granton Austin, Conner Bailey, Jason Bennett, Grace Boone, Alivia Boyd, Ara Buchman, Michael Burch, Nevaeh Clarke, Heather Claytor, Joshua Cottrell, Jordan Craighead, Jayla Crump, Claire Daniel, Nathan Desper, Charles Edwards, Christian Elam, John Eleftheriou, Camden Elrod, Tyler Ervin, Taylor Eubank, Brett Ferry,Cianna Fults, Amber Greiner, Ethan Hanson, Camille Harvey, Markus…
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Charles City Honor Rolls: Fourth Quarter 2013-14

Charles City Elementary Grade 2- A/B Honor Roll: Alexis Adkins, Landon Adkins, Savallas Allen, Raychel Babb, Nyla Brown, Kaylen Cotman, Que’saun Cotman, Antoine Hampton-Cotton, Amiah Hargis, Mason Jankowiak, Logan Johnson, Lucas Johnson, Brennan Jones, Chae Jones, Alana Justice, John Loving, Nia Rice, Cosey Robinson, Jasmyn Rolland, Joshua Smith. Citizenship: Savalas Allen, Raychel Babb, Dallena Bell, Brody Bulheller, Nyema Charity, Jonlei Coles, Kaylen Cotman, Amiah Hargis, Jacob Harris, Lucas Johnson, Josenae Jones, Alana Justice, John Loving, Jasmyn Rolland, Josie-Marie Sweeney, Dalen Tyler. Grade 3- All A’s: Sidney Braten, Ryan Christian, Hannah Fetter. A/B Honor Roll: Tia Armstead, Leanne Banks, Jordyn Bradby,…
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First Good Egg winner

Colonial Farm Credit names New Kent scholarship winners

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation, Inc. has selected its 2014 New Kent High School recipients of their 2014 scholarship program. Jeannie Katherine Bradley is the recipient of the Roger Gregory Jr. and Emma E. Gregory Memorial Endowment by St. Peter’s Parish Church. She will be attending J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Rachel Ashlyn Byers is the recipient of the William R. Davis Sr. Memorial Endowment sponsored by family and friends of Davis. She will be attending Virginia Tech. Shelby Anne Stewart is the award winner of the New Kent County Extension Endowment. She will be continuing her studies at Baylor University….
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Charles City, New Kent students among 2014 Rappahannock Community College grads

Rappahannock Community College bestowed 639 degrees and certificates to 484 members of the Class of 2014 during May 9 ceremonies. Among graduates include students who completed graduation requirements while enrolled at New Kent and Charles City High School. Some of the students recognized are graduates of the Class of 2015 who have completed the necessary courses to be recognized by the University. New Kent graduates are James Barbour, Lindsey Beaman, Robert Best, Kenneth Britt, Erica Crone, Evan Gallahan, Brittany Jones, Amy Leonituk, Timothy Mathis, Tej Mehta, Jason Morris, Mathew Pair, Devin Robinson-Pulliam, David Savedge, and Victoria Yates. Charles City graduates…
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Senior Connections offering Fan Care assistance program

Senior Connections is offering older adults fans and cooling assistance for its 24th year. Through the Fan Care program, adults age 60 and over are able to apply for assistance. Applicants must meet income eligibility requirements and have a situation that threatens their health. Fan Care is made possible by funding from Dominion Virginia Power in conjunction with the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services. Applications are being accepted until Tuesday, Sept. 30. For information or to apply call 343-3005 or 672-4491.

National competition winner

Mikell brothers excel in studies

Justin Mikell recently graduated from the University of Baltimore. The native of Providence Forge received an honors’ degree from the school of law. Aaron Mikell recently graduated from the Navy’s Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island. He will be stationed in San Diego, CA, to continue his training. They are the sons of Lisa and Johnny Mikell of Providence Forge.

Letter to the editor: Thanks Delegate Peace for service

Not every elected official feels the need or requirement to be responsive to their constituency. Mr. Cantor fell into this category and on June 10 his voters reminded him that all politics are local. He lost his primary race by a significant amount due to several factors, but clearly one was lack of attention to the voters in his district. Mr. Cantor could have learned much from New Kent Delegate, Chris Peace. Delegate Peace knows who elected him and serves accordingly. I’d like to thank Delegate Peace for his conservative voting record, especially his recent vote on the budget that…
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