14th Street photography contest

WEST POINT – To celebrate the remodeling project at C7F Bank’s 14th Street branch in West Point, they are excited to announce C&F Bank’s Photography Contest.
Capture the beauty of the West Point community and your photo could be displayed in the 14th Street branch. Photos must be taken in West Point or within two miles of the town limits. Please incorporate the buildings, people, and landscape that makes West Point such a special place. Up to 12 winning photos will be selected, framed, and displayed in the 14th Street lobby.

Submission requirements:

1. Please submit horizontal pictures in a high resolution .jpg format with 300 dpi or the highest resolution allowable by your camera. Attach your images to an email and send to Maureen Medlin at mmedlin@cffc.com.

In the body of the email please include:
1. Your first and last name
2. Location/address of the photo
3. Contact phone number

2. Entries must be received by noon on Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Winners will be notified on or before September 30, 2010.

3. Up to 4 entries per person may be submitted. If submitting more than one entry, please provide at least one color photo and one black and white photo. Each entry must be original work taken by the person submitting the photo.

4. Entries will be evaluated based on aesthetics, composure, and relevancy. A recognition ceremony will be held for the winners and their families. Each winner will receive a $50 Savings Bond and a set of printed note cards featuring your winning design.

5. C&F Bank retains the right to use winning photos in any advertising and/or promotion it deems suitable.

Chamber of Commerce donates $10,000 in wine festival proceeds to Heritage Public Library

NEW KENT – The New Kent Chamber of Commerce presented the New Kent branch of Heritage Public Library with a $10,000 check at their Business After Hours function on July 20, 2010. The money represented a portion of the proceeds of the 2010 Wine Festival which was held at the New Kent Vineyards on May 22. The festival was attended by more than 3000 people.
The presentation was made by Matt Hipple, President of the Chamber and accepted on behalf of the Library Board of Trustees by Library Director, Barbara Winters. In making the presentation, Mr. Hipple noted the importance of the library in supporting small business start-ups and development in the County. “Partnering with the library advances our interests in promoting and growing our business climate,” Hipple said.
In accepting the check, Ms. Winters gratefully acknowledged the contribution, noting the importance of the library in aiding businesses and growth in the County. “The Library is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, for a reason: We fully support the New Kent business community. Right now we offer business computer courses, on line job application assistance and a variety of source material. We will use these funds to create a Business Resource Service with more information on what it takes to start a small business, how to write a business plan, how to find information on financing start-up companies, and so forth.”
Mr. Hipple thanked the Chairman of this year's Wine Festival, John Wilson, owner of Coldwell Banker Traditions and Managing Partner, New Kent Commons, for a job well done. He also acknowledged the many volunteers who contributed their time and efforts toward making this year's festival a premier County event, netting a profit of slightly more than $17,000. The balance of the money is being placed in a fund to support future special events conducted by the Chamber. The Chamber will continue their sponsorship of the wine festival, “A Taste of New Kent” in May 2011. This event will be chaired by Becky Ringley, State Farm Agent in Bottoms Bridge and will also be held at the New Kent Vineyards.
Last year, $5000 of the festival proceeds was presented to the New Kent High School, Career & Technical Education Department
The Business After Hours function was held at the Active Life Fitness Center and was hosted by the New Kent Courthouse Village and Maidstone sales.

Upcoming Events:

5th Annual New Kent Habitat Golf Tournament
The New Kent Habitat for Humanity will hold its Fifth Annual Golf Tournament, Dinner & Auction on September 11, but to play you must be registered by August 21. The event will be held at The Tradition Golf Club at Royal New Kent with a 2:30 p.m. check-in and a 3:30 p.m. shotgun start. Dinner will be held at 7 p.m. under the tent at the Royal New Kent Clubhouse and an auction and raffle will immediately follow. Proceeds from previous events allowed the organization to build the first two Habitat homes in New Kent County. During the tournament, four-person teams will compete in a 9 Hole Captain’s Choice. You may register as a team, or as a single or two-some and be assigned to a team. A tax-deductible donation of $50 is required for golf and dinner for members, $70 for golf and dinner for non-members, and $25 for non-golfers attending dinner. To register, contact Donna Friend at 804-966-2813 or DJFRIEND@cox.net. All registrations must be received no later than Saturday, August 21.

King William Indian Rivers Humane Society Event:
Free Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic
Sponsored by Indian Rivers Humane Society - to be held Sunday, August 15th at Aylett Animal Hospital.  For residents of King William, King & Queen, and Essex only.  Cats must be at least 8 weeks old.  Advance reservation required.  Call Margie at 769-2857 for information and your reservation.  Space is limited, so call now.

EMT Basic Classes
MATTAPONI VOl. RESCUE SQUAD is having an EMT-BASIC Class starting Aug. 24th, Finish in Feb. Classes on Tuesday Night 7-10 and one Sat. Per Month. To be held at the Mattaponi Vol. Rescue Squad- Building in Walkerton, Va. No Charge For Class, However Student Must Pay For Books And Testing Fee. (About $120.00 Total). Class Size Is Limited. Please Call Early. Contact Curtis Mason To Register. 804-769-3487 Or 804-241-5444.

Beginning Sept. 8, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the West Point Volunteer Fire House. Call to register at 843-4865. Space is limited.

Third Annual Jenna Grace Birthday Bash/Contributions
The Third Annual Jenna Grace Birthday Bash will take place this year on Saturday, September 25. The Proclaiming Grace Outreach of Tabernacle United Methodist Church are seeking monetary donations, t-shirt sponsors and donations of gift certificates and/or items for our Silent Auction and raffles. 100 percent of the proceeds will fund the current and future ministries of Proclaiming Grace Outreach as well as help support the New Kent Animal Shelter/Humane Society. All contributions, which are tax deductible, are needed by September 1 so we can continue with our planning. Your donation will be displayed along with your name or the name of your business on the day of the event. Thank you for your consideration of helping us to achieve the dream of helping hungry people and their animals while keeping the memory of Jenna Grace alive forever. Please contact Proclaiming Grace Outreach by calling (757) 566-0659 (Tax ID#: 26-3540439).