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Datlu Jitss HAMPTON Thursday, August 1 2002 D9 1 I V' AGRICULTURE. Following an outbreak of avian influenza earlier this year, some Virginia State agriculture majors were hired to help isolate and eradicate the disease. Seniors Morgan Lanning, standing, of Matoaca and Nichole Jenkins of Newport News, conduct farm surveillance activities with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services. The uniforms serve as a precautionary measure to ensure that the avian influenza virus is not transmitted from farm to farm by contaminated shoes or clothing. Courtesy of Virginia State Cooperative Extension .7 1 1 Courtesy ot Martha Steppe BRICKS.

Martha M. Steppe, right, Paver Program chairman at Sentara Hampton General Hospital, presented a program at a Ladies of the Elks meeting showing the commemorative bricks that will pave the courtyard garden floor at the new facility on Coliseum Drive. Also pictured is Ladies of the Elks club member Evelyn Solomon. These courtyard pavers, sponsored by the auxiliary, may be ordered until Sept. 1 for a $50 donation.

Information: 727-7364. I 1 TU'FI'iri ffln I Hudson, and is a graduate of 1 MOuUiMMMAw-rnti Hampton High School. Christel L. Halacy, was named to the Dean's List in the Damon L. Bruce has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

He is the son of John Bruce of Hampton, and a 1995 graduate of Kecoughtan High School. Lizanne Cooley graduat MuU' minimi J. Advocate Training for Foster Care Children. Volunteers are needed to be a voice in court for children in foster care who have been removed from their caretaker due to abuse, neglect or abandonment. Training starts this month.

Participants will be officers of the court while advocating for the best interest of these children. Information: Phyllis Caswell, 926-3643. American Red Cross Hampton Roads Chapter needs volunteers to teach health and safety classes, respond to fires and other disasters, help raise funds to operate programs, staff blood drives, assist with office support, transport volunteers and clients and assist military families. Youth and young adults are encouraged to volunteer. Information: Eileen Kolbeck, 838-7320.

Animal Aid Society, "no-kill" dog shelter, 8 Butler Farm Road, Hampton. Four volunteers are required daily to release dogs from their pens each morning for socialization and playtime. There are volunteer opportunities in the areas of fund-raising, community awarenesspublic events, shelter cleanup, and maintaining the flower garden. No experience required and an orientation is provided. Information: 865-0511.

Cat Corner, "no-kill" shelter for cats, 85 Fulton Hampton. Volunteers are needed to clean cages, change litter boxes, groom and give cats food and water. There is a particular need for volunteers on Sundays. Information: Martha Nicholson, 722-0590. Citizens' Committee to Protect the Elderly.

Volunteers to visit elderly residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Professional nurses are needed to volunteer for the information and guidance program. Volunteer artists are also needed for community service projects. Volunteer training is held from p.m. in Virginia Beach every third Wednesday, and in Portsmouth every fourth Wednesday Information: 4985600 10 a.m.-6p.m.

Monday-Friday Coast Guard Auxiliary needs volunteers for Operation Patriot Readiness. Information: (804)725-9005. CONTACT Peninsula's 24-hour crisis help line will train new volunteers to work on the help line phones. Training sessions begin Sept. 5.

Evening classes are available. Information: 244-0594. Human Relief Organization in Hampton needs volunteers to pick up and transport donations to HRO warehouse and those with computer, letter-writing or newsletter skills are needed to help in the office. HRO provides medical assistance, education, food, clothing and a message of hope to the less fortunate around the world. Information: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences for spring semester 2002 at Virginia Tech.

Christel will begin her junior year at Virginia Tech ed basic C. HALACY training and Advanced Individual Training at Ft Leonard Wood, Mo. Cooley is the daughter of Gene and Liz Cooley of this fall, majoring in Environmental Science. Christel is the daughter of Michael and Donna Halacy of Hampton. Todd M.

Halacy graduated from Old Dominion University in December with a degree in struc COOLEY Hampton, and is a 2001 graduate of Bethel High School. ing for volunteers to help support troops during deployments and homecomings at airport locations, fund-raisers and other opportunities that may come up. Information: Amanda Johnson at 827-1063. Virginia Department of State Police seeks organized, detail-oriented individuals to volunteer in several division headquarters and area offices across the state to assist state police staff. Volunteers do not replace either law enforcement or civilian personnel.

Information: call Janice Beatty at (804) 674-2182 or write Volunteer Program, Virginia State Police, P.O. Box 27472, Richmond, 23261-7472. Applications are also available at all division headquarters. Woodside Hospital Local Human Rights Committee is soliciting members for appointment. The Woodside Hospital LHRC is a committee of community volunteers that represent various professional, consumer and advocacy groups with an interest in mental health, mental retardation or substance abuse issues.

A personal interview will be required for all applicants initially accepted and final decisions on appointments are made by the State Human Rights Committee. Send completed applications to chairperson, LHRC co Office of Human Rights, Eastern State Hospital, 4601 Ironbound Road, P.O. Box 8791, Williamsburg, 23187-8791. Information: Virginia Goddell, 253-5309. This weekly listing provides ways to get involved in your community.

If you know of volunteer opportunities and want them to be listed in this column, contact Mia A. Bailey at 247-4988, fax 244-7437 or e-mail mbaileydailypress.com. 838-1749 or e-mail hro9juno LINK (Living Interfaith Network), a non-profit volunteer organization needs volunteers to help in various capacities with programs. LINK assists those in need of direst services, working with the homeless, disabled, chronically ilL elderly single parent families and youth. The organization needs skilled office workers to help with data input intake and reception, drivers to pick up bread and other donations, mentors for the elderly and the youth, volunteers to teach arts and craft music in the youth program, and pet handlers to offer pet therapy in adult day care facilities.

Information: 595-1953. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of the Virginia Peninsula volunteers over the age of 55 are registered and benefits include mileage reimbursement and a free secondary accident policy Current needs: K-3 reading tutors, juvenile courts advocates, museum docents, entertainers, Head Start, nursing homes and Senior on Safety, Crime Prevention. Information: 595-9037. Sentara Hospice is looking for volunteers willing to work with families involved in the hospice program. Information: Amanda, 766-2600.

Transitions Family Violence Services needs volunteers to provide clerical and computer support, work the hot line, support the outreach program and tutor children. Volunteers must commit a minimum of eight hours a month. Transitions provides training and supervision. Information: Linda Adolph, 728-0025. USO of Hampton Roads, which supports and serves all five of the military services in the Hampton Roads area, is look Air Force Senior Airman Marcus D.

Perry has graduated from the Air Command and Staff College, the Air Force's intermediate professional military education course at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala. Perry is a computer system administrator with the 10th Intelligence Squadron at Langley Air Force Base. Perry is the son of Ada D. and Percy R. Perry of Newport News.

The senior airman is a 1997 graduate of Bethel High School. Demetrius Smith has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force after graduating from Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala. Prior to being commissioned as a second lieutenant, Smith was a noncommissioned officer with the rank of staff sergeant. He was a contract specialist assigned to the 375th Contracting Squadron at Langley Air Force Base.

Army Pvt. Dieshell S. Dunn has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Dunn is the daughter of Orlando Jones of Hampton and Kim Jones of Norfolk. Air Force Airman 1st Class Albert P.

Gsell has completed the weather apprentice course at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Miss. Gsell is the son of George G. and Cheryl L. Gsell Hampton. Army Pvt.

Michael E. Taynor Sr. has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort tural engineering. Halacy received an Honorary Award in the 24th Annual Edition of the National Dean's List, which honors America's i T. HALACY outstanding college students.

He is the son of Michael and Donna Halacy of Hampton, and he and his wife, Jacquie, reside in Williamsburg. The student members of the Kecoughtan High School NJROTC completed seven cleanups of Gosnold's Hope Park from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. The teens spent 404 hours cleaning up 60 bags of litter. They also participated in the Adopt Hampton Roads Cleanup on May 4, giving a total of 120 hours to that effort. The Second Annual Classics at Lee Hall auto show was recently held on the grounds of the historic Lee Hall Mansion.

The show was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Newport News in association with The Mansion at Lee Hall, along with other local business partners. The award winners were: Truck: 1958 Studebaker 4 WD Pickup, owner: George Orphanidys, Newport News Import: 1966 Ford Cortina, owner, William H. Foster, Newport News Historic: 1930 Buick Sport Roadster, owner, Allan Becker, Poquoson Muscle: 1966 Chevy Nova SS, owner, Ricky Wade, Newport News Classic: 1965 Dodge Coronet 500, owner, James R. White, Suffolk Daily Driver: 1971 Olds Cutlass owner, Roger Brown, Hampton Street RodCustom: 1940 Ford Coupe, owners, Betty and Dick Axtell, North Carolina Winners were selected by spectators and participants as the Best in Show. Get Wythe Experienced I Professional (l 4- Benning, Columbus, Ga.

He is the son of Debi Beebe of Hampton. Michael Hudson has been promoted to captain in the Coast Guard. Hud KV Dental Care 245-5822 ADA, VDA PDS Member HUDSON WJ. McCaU, D.D.S.,P.C. Olde Wythe In Hampton son is the son of Louise and Bill I i liTl I ts Public school menus for Aug.

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