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Letter to the editor: Asks locals to support NK bus and car drivers

As a school bus driver for New Kent County, I am writing this letter to ask residents of New Kent County for their support. Due to budget cuts, our School Board has announced that some of the bus and car drivers will be faced with losing their benefits for the 2014-15 school year. Without benefits, many long time drivers will be forced to look for employment elsewhere. Ron Stiers from the county’s Board of Supervisors has also requested that the School Board conduct a feasibility study on outsourcing the transportation department which would affect all drivers. The study has been…
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Nathan Shane Ozmon

Edward John (Jake) Ozmon III is thrilled to announce the birth of his baby brother, Nathan Shane Ozmon. Nathan was born on December 27, 2013 at Memorial Regional Hospital in Mechanicsville. He weighed 8 lbs, 12.9 oz. and was 22 inches long. Their parents are Edward John (Johnny) and Carissa Ozmon Jr. of Lanexa. Paternal grandparents are John and Penny Ozmon of Lanexa. Great-grandparents are Roby and Betty Nixon of Williamsburg, and Edwina and the late Albert Ozmon of Suffolk. His uncle and aunt are Jeffery and Angela Ozmon. He also has a cousin, Natalie Ozmon. Maternal grandparents are Toby…
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Jones named to dean’s list

Tim Jones, a 2013 graduate of Walsingham Academy, has been named to the dean’s list at Radford University. He is the son of Raymond and Joan Jones of Providence Forge.

HPL Winnie the Pooh celebration

Healthy Living: Resolve this new year to become one of the ‘8 Percent’

What’s your New Year’s resolution? We all make them. Whether it is to lose weight, quit smoking, get organized, relax, stay fit and healthy, or to just enjoy life to the fullest, you must first make a firm decision that this goal is truly what you wish to achieve and be willing to do the work it takes to get there. According to Statistic Brain, only 8 percent of the population will be successful in achieving their resolution. Why is this number so low? A lot of people fall into the trap of never having enough time in the day…
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Healthy Living: Oral health: Consider it a window to your overall health

Your oral health is more important than you may realize. Get the facts about how the health of your mouth, teeth and gums may affect your general health. What’s the connection between oral health and overall health? Your mouth is teaming with bacteria, most of them harmless. Normally, the body’s natural defenses and good oral health care can keep these bacteria under control. However, harmful bacteria can sometimes grow out of control and cause oral infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease. In addition, some medications and/or radiation treatments can reduce saliva flow that can make it easier for…
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Healthy Living: Proper care, handling of pets can avoid serious health risks

There are many positive benefits of owning a pet; however, it’s important to know that some animals may carry germs that can be spread to people and cause illness. Pets can appear to be healthy even when they have germs. Here are a few tips to keep you and your family healthy. Picking the Right Pet Before you purchase or adopt a pet, make sure that it is the right one for you and your family. Center for Disease Control recommends the following: Households with children under 5 years of age should not own reptiles, such as turtles, or amphibians,…
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Healthy Living: Affordable Healthcare Act prompting changes

Times are changing, and so is health care. We have a whole new way of looking at your health and what it means to have a “Family Doctor” or a “Primary Care Provider.” The new Affordable Healthcare Act is poised to add lots of folks looking to add to our roles once they have some reasonable health coverage– so what does that mean for all of us? New guidelines are encouraging us to change the way we interact with you, our patient. We are giving you written summaries of your visit to help you understand what just happened in that…
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