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Letter to the Editor: Says letter is meant to “set the record straight”

The February 20 issue of the Chronicle provided extensive coverage of the School Board meeting addressing the possible outsourcing of school transportation. A portion of that article was devoted to comments the superintendent made after the decision was reached on the issue relating to a letter I had written. I want to set the record straight concerning that letter. I wrote it as the citizen representative on the county’s finance committee for a committee meeting that was to take place two days after the school board meeting. I have to wonder about the intent of commenting on a letter written…
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Applications available for expedition

The James River Association is currently accepting student applications for its annual James River Expedition. The application is available to rising 10th and 11 graders. Students will learn about conservation, responsible stewardship, and the history of the James River while camping and traveling aboard canoes and kayaks. The trip begins June 21 and is split into three, eight-day trips down different sections of the river. Applications are due by March 15. If interested, please visit http://www.jamesriverassociation.org/expedition or contact Georgia Busch at gbusch@jrava.org or 788-8811 ext. 214.

NK Relay for Life seeks volunteers

New Kent Relay for Life is seeking volunteers to serve at committee members and team leaders. The event, sponsored by New Kent Parks and Recreation, will have an interest meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27, 6 p.m. This year’s event is scheduled to take play May 31-June 1 at New Kent High School. For more information about the event or to donate, contact Allison Schooley at 527-3712 or Kimberly Holzhauser at 757-897-1236.

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C&F reports net income for 2013 calendar year

C&F Financial Corporation is reporting record income of $14.4 million ($4.18 per share) for 2013, compared with $16.1 million, or $4.86 per common share for 2012. Fourth quarter income totaled $2.9 million or 81 cents per share compared to $3.9 million and $1.17 per share a year ago. The corporation is the one-bank holding company for C&F Bank.

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New Kent Gymnastics off to successful start in 4th year

New Kent Gymnastics Center started its fourth competitive season, with teams and individuals posting numerous victories. The team’s success began at the Jerrell Steel Invitational in Richmond. The Xcel team garnered a first place team trophy while the Level Four team finished in third. Individually, first place winners were Lee Ann Testerman on the floor exercise, Raylin Wills on floor exercise, and Hailey Crusenberry on the uneven bars. Other top finishers were Alexandria Crostic (2nd, balance beam; 3rd, floor exercise), Afton Fults (2nd, balance beam), Lily Ohlshlager (2nd, vault; 3rd all-around), Ava Lawson (2nd, uneven bars), Hannah Bradley (3rd, floor…
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