New Keny County, Virginia

million gallons and all treated water is available for reclaimed purposes. We recently received a surface water withdrawal permit from the Pamunkey River through the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC). Our water need is taken care of for the next 50 years.” While New Kent strives to be at the front of the pack, “There are times when you can borrow good ideas from neighboring municipalities”, says Smolnik, “incorporating them into ours to ensure we grow the right way. New Kent’s future begins now.” PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Colonial Downs www.ColonialDowns.com Thoroughbred horse racing returns to Colonial Downs in July. Catch all the action on two nationally renowned racing surfaces. The Secretariat Turf Course is the widest in North America and the 1 ¼ mile dirt course is second longest in the U.S  Post times are 145pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (7/9 – 9/1).