Bowman appointed to Virginia Senate Page program

Jordan Bowman, an eighth grader at Charles City Middle School, has been appointed as a Senate Page for the 2014 Virginia General Assembly session from March 6-8. Bowman received the recognition for his accomplishments as a well-rounded individual. He is president of the National Junior Honor Society at his school, secretary of Cedar Grove Baptist Church’s Youth Ministry STRIVE, and plays baritone saxaphone for Charles City’s High School Marching Panther Band. Duties for Bowman will include delivery of correspondence, assisting senators during floor sessions, staffing information desks, and greeting visitors. “I’m looking forward to working closely with the senators in…
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Shoeboxes for children

Holidays for homeless pets

Pets visit Santa

Christmas magic

Holiday culture show in Williamsburg

Mary Jarin, a New Kent resident, is producing a holiday culture show entitled “Around the World” at Williamsburg Regional Library on Sunday, Dec. 22, 4-8 p.m. The show is catered to expressing the many ways Christmas is celebrated around the world through music and entertainment. “I peered among my friends and family and a vision came to me how to make this holiday a memorable one, for any and everyone of all ethnic groups,” said Jarin in a press release. “I wanted something that can offer an intercultural, educational experience to communities and individuals. “To be able to create an…
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Letter to the editor: Concerned about traffic in Eltham after accident

I am writing to hopefully bring attention to a recent bus accident that occurred on Dec. 11 at approximately 3:20 in the afternoon. A dump truck driver fell asleep at the wheel and the truck ran into the back of bus number 40, resulting in extensive damage. As a resident of this high traffic area, I contacted the county four years ago after a logging truck failed to see me turning left onto Farmers Drive from Route 33. I met with VDOT, the sheriff, county administrator, and a couple of deputies concerned about the lack of safety in this area…
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Letter to the editor: Thanks stranger for help during holidays

On Dec. 4, I drove vehicle to work and on the way home, I decided to stop at a store in Bottoms Bridge. When I returned to my vehicle, it would not start. I called on friends and family, but even a cousin with jumper cables culd not get my car started. Soonafter, a total stranger asked me if we needed help as I re-entered the store to purchase a soda to melt the battery corrosion. After declining the first offer and seeing the removal of corrosion wasnt’ working, the stranger returned to assist us. He said I had a…
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Letter to the editor: Praises work of New Kent Animal Control

While the name of New Kent County Animal Control Pound sounds like a sad place, it is actually a heartwarming example of what a difference caring people make! Kennel attendant Melissa Henry and the animal control deputies make a real difference every day between life and death for so many dogs and cats. They go beyond the call of duty to seek medical help and find new homes for animals in their care. They collaborate with New Kent’s Humane Society, local rescue groups, and veternarians to make miracles happen every day. Our county pound in 2012 had an intake of…
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