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Genrose Lashinger and Kari Abbott vegetables to work with, you learn to use the first house. I enjoy growing everything but both grew up gardening and now work to vegetables in memorable ways. Frittered zuc- especially love growing flowers to cut for my instill their passion in children. Both ladies chini, fried green tomatoes and green tomato house and my friends’.” are Master Gardeners. Genrose is the garden pickles are some of my strongest childhood Genrose underwent her training to be a manager of Mattey’s Garden, an herb and memories tied to gardening.” Master Gardener after she retired from Mat- vegetable garden that students help maintain Genrose also fondly recalls a past time thew Whaley, where she worked for more at Matthew Whaley Elementary School. Kari of gardening, especially with her father. “I than three decades as a music teacher. She helms the Environmental Education Project have a picture of me with my Daddy when really valued her experience working toward at DJ Montague Elementary School. I was about four or five,” she shares. “We her goal. “In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, organic are standing beside corn and Zinnias that we “The training was excellent, and I really en- gardening was in vogue in the 1970’s,” ex- grew together in the back yard in Jackson, joyed the different volunteer projects,” Gen- plains Kari. That is where she was introduced Mississippi. I always enjoyed working with rose says. The training included two classes a to gardening. “My family grew vegetables in my Dad as well as my godmother, who grew week for three months, plus numerous hours our little garden plot, and grew flowers at prize Dahlias. After college, I grew house- on various projects. The status wasn’t hard home. Gardening led to my first love, which plants in my apartment and finally was able to achieve because she was doing something is cooking. When you have lots of fresh to grow lots of things when we bought our she finds fascinating. CHICKEN SALAD • TUNA SALAD • HAM & CHEESE • EGG SALAD HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Get Any Sandwich on Our Delicious Soft JUMPING JOEY’S IS 3! Now it is our turn to celebrate! Come out and celebrate with us as we turn 3 years old. We will have Pretzel Roll with the Coke Product of games, face painting, petting zoo, entertainment and other vendors out to celebrate. Your Choice for only... So come out and party with us! June 28th, 12pm-5pm Vendors Coming to Celebrate: Critters of Inspiration - Petting Zoo, Chick-Fil-A-Mooretown Rd - Cow and GiveAways, Outside Slide, Bounce House, and Joust, Gandolf the Jester $ 50 Face Painting • Games • Plenty of Fun! TAX IS Normal Admission Price Applies. INCLUDED HURRY!4 COUPON EXPIRES 6/30/09 (757) 903-4280 4655 Monticello Ave. Marketplace Shoppes 124 Waller Mill Rd. in the Kmart Shopping Center Williamsburg (757) 565-JUMP (5867)

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What can you get when you mix coffee soil will get you most of the way there,” Su- don’t have good soil to plant them in? grounds, egg shells, a bit of shredded news- san said. Why spend money on plants if you Susan’s love of gardening began with her paper, banana peels and a lot grandparents who grew an of leaves? abundance of vegetables on a Well, that’s Susan Giando- small plot of land in Los An- menico’s recipe for beautiful geles before it was a metropo- dark soil that’s the consistency lis. Reflecting on her grandpar- of crumbly chocolate cake. ents commitment to “growing Basically, the recipe is ½ shred- their own,” Susan can see how ded leaves and ½ greens plus people today are returning to all of the above, and whatever the same concepts. else you have. “I think people are growing “Heck, throw in a coffee more vegetables because of filter or paper towel – it won’t the economy. That means they hurt,” she said. “Just keep it as are learning more about where moist as a wrung-out sponge.” our food comes from. Person- Susan is what you call an ally, I love heirloom vegetables avid composter. She’s learned and think people overlook over the years to grow healthy them too often because they plants you need to enrich the might not always look pretty. soil they grow in. That’s where But they taste great,” she said. the beautiful homemade soil in That’s the kind of wisdom Susan’s backyard comes in. you can gain from growing “Williamsburg is notori- your own vegetables, and get- ous for its clay-based soil. The ting back to the basics. Al- sandy loam in upper York is a though she has a biology de- bit better but if you do it right, gree, Susan attributes her skills you can have rich soil. Good to lots of hands-on education The Place That’s IF ELECTRICITY RUNS Different. International Art Shows THROUGH IT, WE DO IT! Unique Atmosphere • Installation of new lighting Outstanding European Food • Electrical troubleshooting and repair Paul Brinkley, • New wiring and upgrades Owner • Indoor and outdoor lighting

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WWW.WBURGNDN.COM NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSJUNE 2009 15 holes drilled in it for air. “Then just roll it around a few times a Next Door Neighbors invites you to complete our “Pilates helped me recover week,” she said. Susan also suggested doing “trench composting” for people without a lot of space - that’s where you add some vegetable READERSHIP SURVEY from back surgery.” or fruit scraps to the dirt around the base of a tree or bush. and you could Susan has enlisted the help of many people to create all the “April 27, 2009...a remarkable day! I was $ released from the care of a neurologist after my compost she uses. She has relatives saving crushed eggshells for her second back surgery in 1998! A long journey, yes, tomatoes, and freezing vegetable scraps in plastic bags for her. She Win a 500 Gift Certificate but I have no doubt I attained this goal by stops by her local grocery store and hauls away bags of corn husks from the Advertiser of Your Choice! activating and strengthening muscles in and rotted apples. The restaurant that her daughter works at saves the pilate sessions I began 5 years ago. buckets of lettuce and other scraps. HERE’S ALL YOU NEED TO DO: I come to The Pilates Center for their There are two convenient ways to participate Only surveys that are 100% complete will be entered into the draw- knowledge and expertise as I con- “Once you get in the habit, it’s second nature. It’s easy to teach in the survey and enter the drawing: ing. You may choose to skip questions that are labeled “optional”. tinue to focus on my health.” even to kids. My grandsons love it,” she said. Starting while young The deadline for both online and mailed surveys is 1) Complete the survey below and mail your entry to: Collins Group, - Lauris Zeni Monday, June 15th. builds the basics of gardening: mixing good soil, the right amount of LLC, P.O. Box 5152, Williamsburg, VA 23188 OR 2) Go online to Any information you provide for this survey will be kept confidential. Email our website www.wburgndn.com and enter the Next Door Neigh- Call 229-5002 to set up a sun and water and seeds to grow something beautiful and useful. addresses, phone numbers and other information will not be provided to bors website by clicking on “Click Here to Enter Site”. This will take FREE 30 minute introductory “You’d be surprised how many kids don’t know where our food any other parties. We will not use this information to contact you unless you you immediately to the Survey. Once you complete the short ques- are the winner of the $500 gift certificate. This survey will be used solely by session to give this unique comes from. We try to get them to guess where the seeds are on Next Door Neighbors to assess our performance in bringing you this maga- tionnaire just click “Submit”. zine each month and to discover ways we can serve you better. form of exercise a try. plants and they have no clue,” Susan said. For more information visit www.pilates-center.net It’s part of her goal to educate people about gardening, as well as to pursue her own desire to create. Susan and her husband put 1. How often do you read Next Door q Disagree 9. Have you ever done business GENDER q compost on their lawn and don’t need to use any chemicals to keep Neighbors? q Strongly disagree with an advertiser as a result of see- Male q Every issue ing their advertisement in Next Door q Female it green. They have also added a lot more area for other uses rather q Most issues RELEVANT Neighbors? q Some issues q Yes AGE than just grass. Susan is a self-described “Hosta fanatic,” and has q Strongly agree q Never read it q Agree q No q Under 18 reserved several corners of her yard for her collection of different q Disagree q 18 to 24 2. Approximately what percent- q Strongly disagree 10. Next Door Neighbors is a q 25 to 34 BE AWARE OF THE Hosta varieties. Her husband has turned the sunny part of the mid- age of Next Door Neighbors do you theme-based publication that pro- q 35 to 49 dle of the yard into a vegetable garden, and the neighbors share in read? 5. When you read Next Door Neigh- vides you with human interest stories q 50 to 64 q 80 to 100% about your friends and neighbors q 65+ the bounty of the summer heirloom tomatoes crop. bors, do you read it: q 60 to 80% q In one sitting that relate to a theme or topic. Are There’s only one caveat about composting – you need to make q 40 to 60% q In a week there topics of interest you would like ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME Warranty Myth q 20 to 40% q In 2 to 3 weeks to see us write about in the future? (optional) sure it’s totally “cured” or decomposed before applying it to other Many people believe that they must have their q Less than 20% q In a month or more Please list. (optional) q Less than $25,000 European car serviced at the dealer they purchased plants. Susan learned the hard way that composted soil sometimes q $25,000 to $50,000 3. On average, how many other ______q $50,000 to $75,000 it from as a warranty requirement. Not so! You 6. How would you rate the quality of yields surprises. When she was planting her red white and blue gar- people in your household read Next the story content? q $75,000 to $100,000 can choose to have your service maintenance den near the mailbox for the Jamestown 2007 celebration, she got a Door Neighbors? q Excellent ______q $100,000+ performed at the service center of your choice q None q Good surprise addition. q - where you have confidence in the workmanship 1 to 2 q Satisfactory ______NAME ______and where you find it to be most convenient. “Tomato seeds seem to live forever. We learned our lesson when q 3 to 5 q Less than Satisfactory q More than 5 PHONE ______Let us meet your service needs! we ended up having them grow up around the mailbox. At least they 7. In the back of the magazine there FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE were red to go with the theme!” she exclaimed. 4. Do you find Next Door Neighbors is a feature called Hey Neighbor! that EMAIL ______to be: ______• PERFORMANCE TUNE-UPS • DEALER LEVEL provides a place for non-profit orga- It’s easy to see that Susan’s enthusiasm for composting will con- EASY TO READ DIAGNOSTIC SCANS • TIRES, WHEEL nizations, churches and civic groups Thank you for your participation in q Strongly agree to communicate to the public free of ______ROTATIONS/BALANCING • STATE INSPECTIONS tinue. Her yard is beautiful and was recently the staging area prior to this survey. The drawing for the $500 q Agree charge. How often do you read Hey • ELECTRONIC WHEEL ALIGNMENT the Master Gardener plant sale. She’s excited about her future gar- q Disagree Neighbor! ? ______gift certificate will be held at noon on • OIL CHANGES • A/C SERVICE AND REPAIRS q Gus Fotiadis, Owner dening plans – especially supplementing her soil with her homemade Strongly disagree q All of the time Tuesday, June 30th. At that time, the • CUSTOMIZED SERVICE q Most of the time 11. What do you like most about winner will be notified and provided compost. She recommends that beginners can start with a spring INFORMATIVE q Some of the time Next Door Neighbors? (optional) with a list of all 2009 Advertisers for pile to use for the following year’s spring because it can take about q Strongly agree q Never Please write on separate sheet. q Agree their gift certificate selection. If you q six months for compost to decompose. She encourages everyone to Disagree 8. Do you find the advertisements in 12. What do you like least about have any questions, please email me q Strongly disagree Next Door Neighbors to be useful? Next Door Neighbors? (optional) experiment from there. at: [email protected] or Audi/VW • BMW/Mini • Jaguar • Mercedes • Volvo q Strongly agree Please write on separate sheet. “There are not many things in life where you start with junk and INTERESTING q call 757-560-3235. 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By Linda Landreth Phelps

Jim Kavitz leads a double life. The first Jim and his wife, Janice, live in NewTown amid the quasi- Vickie Nase urban bustle of shops, restaurants, and business of- fices. He’s a well-traveled retired college professor and business executive, an expert in computer systems engineering who ended his formal education at Virginia Tech just a few credits shy of a Ph.D. The other Jim, his alter ego, is a simple man of the soil who several years back bought land in Saluda in order to farm a few acres of his own dirt. Jim says, “Janice goes all over the east coast training doctors and their staff in new medical devices, and I have some time on my hands since I retired. Growing up, my family always had a garden, and as a newly married student I supplemented the grocery Want to save money on your insurance? Call for a FREE On Your Side review of your current policies. I may be able to save you money. (757) 564-8900 Mike Rock MICHAEL ROCK AGENCY, INC. Your Local Nationwide Agent [email protected] 1303 Jamestown Rd. Unit 119, Colony Square Shopping Center

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Not an im- of the Realtors® dividual component parts James maculately groomed hobby farm that we have here City County is faring better than in Williamsburg. the rest because they were down behind a fancy white fence, it’s It is my hope that only 23%. Williamsburg was more on the practical side than they will become down 44% and upper York Coun- ty 53%. Single family homes pretty. In the three years since This Q&A for the Williams- trusted advisors to burg Area Association of Real- their clients and that clients will – about the same thing – 30% Dragon Creek Farm, L.L.C. was tors is a new monthly feature in look to them when they have real down. Condominiums just a little born, Jim has worked hard. He Next Door Neighbors. What do estate questions. They are very bit more, 34% down. you hope to achieve with this well-trained, very involved and I firmly believe that we’ve got has a new mobile home tucked consistent communication to very knowledgeable on a myriad another six to nine months to go away to the rear of his property the public? of real estate subjects. I trust the of sales contraction. and is often in residence with public will recognize that and Pricing, likewise, was down al- HUGHES: I’m hoping this will use them as they would an ac- though not a lot. In the first Quar- just his chickens and one bossy, become a vehicle to convey ac- countant, a mechanic or a finan- ter, single family home pricing vocally boisterous “guard-Guin- curate, pertinent information re- cial planner etc. when they have was down just under 4%. Condo- garding what is occurring in our specific questions regarding real miniums are about 8% down. We ea”. local real estate market. That’s estate. still continue to see contraction In the early spring at Dragon number one. in both sales and pricing. Creek Farm, most of the action Number two, I think I’d like What does your most recent I think this second Quarter to be in a position to keep the data tells us about the local will be more indicative of what takes place under the warming public informed of the innumer- real estate market and what we can expect for the remainder ground. Jim gives a tour that able real estate information that are your predictions for the fu- of the year. This April, May, June is available to them and the ve- ture? timeframe – that’s Christmas in points out mostly what is to be hicles they can use to access that terms of real estate and transac- rather than what is visible to the information either through our HUGHES: Our local geograph- tions. ® naked eye. The only thing being members, the Realtors of the ic area encompasses five entities: There are some bright spots. community or our Association of the City of Williamsburg, upper In total, the number of listings harvested is asparagus - tender, Realtors® – its website, etc. York County, James City Coun- for the Quarter – brand new list- green spears predestined for Art Third, I would also like to ty, which represents about 65% ings just in January, February and March – has actually dropped Café 26, a NewTown restau- be able to convey to our readers of our real estate transactions, that Realtors® are more than just parts of New Kent County and about 20%. That could be be- rant with a reputation for fresh, professionals who assist in the parts of Charles City County as cause people are waiting to put mostly organic food. The black- purchase and sale of real estate. well. Those are the areas where their homes on the market in the They are active members of our we develop our local statistics second Quarter, it could be that berries, figs, various lettuces, po- community in many, many areas and make them available to the they decided to stay put, it could tatoes, peas, corn, and more - all – whether it’s serving on boards, public. On an individual basis, be that they are recognizing that maybe now is not a good time to the goodies that unfold over the being part of discussions on com- if you want specific housing in- prehensive plans, working on formation, it is there on our Wil- sell real estate. growing season - are still germi- housing projects or giving back liamsburg Area Association of If that trend continues, then it’s nating, putting down roots, bud- to the local community in ser- Realtors® website: www.waar- going to bode well because the ealtor.com. inventory will come more in line ding, or waiting to be planted in vice. Like all residents, they are members of this community and Our local market continues with the sales and we all want a the rich, freshly turned soil. they have a vested interest in its to contract. Last year sales were stable market. We do not want If all goes as expected, this wellbeing. down approximately 30%. The one that is rapidly inclining nor Finally, I’d like to be in a posi- first Quarter this year, ironically do we want what we have today, will be the first year that Dragon tion to inform the public of the it is about the same. It was about which is a contracting market. Creek Farm produces enough ® surplus bounty to sell commer- Williamsburg Area Association of Realtors 757-253-0028 cially. “My wife has extended 5000 New Point Road, Suite 1101 Williamsburg, VA 23188-9418 family in the area and they and www.waarealtor.com WWW.WBURGNDN.COM NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSJUNE 2009 19 our two children and grandchildren have first that you find in the store, but the soft neck learn about,” Jim says. “Things like entomol- dibs, of course!” Jim smiles. “But this year variety is the kind where the tops are often ogy, or the life cycles of different insects, are I plan to be selling regularly at the Farmers braided into a long string. Then there’s the important to me. I use a mostly organic fer- Market in Merchants Square. In addition to “elephant” garlic, the supersized bulbs that tilizer which is dissolved in water and deliv- aren’t really a true garlic, ered by a drip irrigation system right to the but are a milder form, roots. As a Master Gardener, I’m devoted to “As a Master Gardener, I’m like shallots and leeks doing the best I can with the least amount of devoted to doing the best I are to onions.” chemicals possible. I’ve also learned which The Farmers Market plants prefer what soil acidity, and it can be can with the least amount is where Jim showcases very different levels. Last fall I planted rows of chemicals possible.” the results of his efforts. of cauliflower and broccoli three feet apart, His booth is adorned and when they matured they touched in the - Jim Kavitz with a colorful Dragon middle, so it works pretty well.” Creek Farm banner de- Aside from all the useful knowledge that Muscadine grapes, many different kinds of signed by Camilla, his talented Australian- he’s acquired, Jim declares emphatically, berries and the typical vegetables you’d ex- born daughter-in-law. “The most important thing I’ve gained from pect to find such as cucumbers, tomatoes The Farmers Market was also where Jim my association with the Master Gardeners is and squash, I’ve got a lot of different crops first encountered and became interested in a great group of friends. We’re a pretty tight- such as my garlic. There are several differ- Williamsburg’s Master Gardeners. “I stopped knit bunch, and we look out for one another. ent types, the hard neck and the soft neck, at a booth where people were explaining the Last year one of our members announced and I grow them both,” Jim explains. “The program and I signed up. There’s just so that he would have to forgo his usual gar- hard neck is the usual bulb from California much information available and things to dening for the summer due to poor health. I

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20 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSJUNE 2009 WWW.WBURGNDN.COM made sure he had all the fresh vegetables he the last five years (easier than it sounds since could use, delivered right to his door.” 85% of them concern the same 100 topics) Like his friends in the program, Jim has are now up on the website where they can done his share of public education classes be searched by several different criteria,” he designed to teach things such as water con- says. servation and preservation of habitat, but Not everyone is as engrossed by garden- he’s made his own technical contribution to ing as Jim Kavitz. There is a fine line be- the organization as well. tween gardener and farmer, and Jim seems One of the many requirements neces- to have ventured over that line with happy sary to become a Master Gardener involves abandon. But in the same spirit of frugality 20 hours of volunteer duty at the Virginia that spawned Victory Gardens in the 1940’s, Cooperative Extension Help Desk, a tele- people who in the past were never motivated phone question line where anyone in the area to grow more than a pot of geraniums for can call in and ask about anything related to the porch may find themselves with a shovel Watercolor painting by Carol Fryer gardening or wildlife - soil pH requirements, in one hand and cell phone in the other. On To learn more about the insect pests, deer deterrents, turf manage- the receiving end will be Jim or someone like ment, and so on. If the person on the phone him who is committed to keeping Williams- James City County/Williams- doesn’t know the answer, they’ll research it burg green. The Master Gardener program burg Master Gardener Pro- until it’s resolved. Jim’s background in com- has allowed Jim to meld his diverse lives and puter systems made him the logical choice loves into one; he’s now equally gardener, gram, visit their website at: for helping in their efforts to improve their businessman, and teacher, and the fortunate website. “All the questions and answers from people of Williamsburg benefit by all. NDN http://jccwmg.org

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By Linda Landreth Phelps

Carol Fryer’s present mission in life is to prevent crimes against nature. Some of those crimes are flagrant; in Williamsburg it doesn’t take a “Crime Scene Investigation” to locate cases of “Crape Murder”, graceful trees mutilated with a sharp pair of loppers. Sadly and even more frequently, dying trees gasp for oxygen under deep, smothering layers of mulch. Many subsequently drown, subjected to an excess of water when they begin looking sickly - killed with kindness, you might say. All of these crimes are perpetrated out of ignorance, not malice. Carol wants to protect future victims by instructing and educating well- Specializing in the Insurance Needs of Williamsburg’s Small Businesses. This Father’s Day Worker’s Comp • General Liability • Business • Auto If you have insurance needs in these areas, call me for a quote: Take Some Time CARPENTRY, CLEANING SERVICES, DRYWALL, FLOOR COVERING, Off & Relax HANDYMAN, LANDSCAPING & GARDENING, PAINTING, PLUMBING I love my commercial custom- ers. If someone is worried, I want them to call me. Our goal Dad’s Day Off is to provide excellent coverage Pinot Noir Reg. $11.50 and client service.” - Carol Ann Brooks $999 Licensed Agent (757) 229-0800 645 Penniman Road Williamburg www.bcarterinsurance.biz

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It can take years to biodegrade.” Residential Assisted Living All kinds of mistakes can be made when planting trees. “The most common is digging your hole too deep,” Carol says. “The crown of 757-565-3583 the tree (the area where the roots join the trunk at ground level) is 935 Capitol Landing Rd, then covered up and vulnerable to rot and rodent and insect damage. Williamsburg, VA 23185 of Williamsburg www.springarborliving.com It can’t breathe! When you dig a hole, plant your tree so the root ball rests on solid ground, and make the hole twice as wide around the tree trunk. Make sure the roots are teased out horizontally and care- Get Rid of Your Pain...and fully cut any roots that have started to girdle (circle) the tree from being confined tightly in a pot. It’s better to buy a bare root tree, one Learn How to Stay That Way. with no dirt ball, so you can tell for sure that none of the roots are For more than 30 years I’ve worked with people with pain like sciatica, doing this. Then backfill with the same soil you dug up - no added headaches, neck, arm and hand pain. I have a spe- compost or peat! If you use soil amendments or fertilizer, the roots cial interest in teaching patients how they can help themselves. grow fast until they reach the harder natural soil, then stop. Once the tree is planted, mulch the soil around it, preferably out to the perim- Modern chiropractic doesn’t re- quire the use of sudden jerky eter of the eventual canopy. You can use lots of different kinds of movements with popping or snap- ping noises. It does include low- mulch, but the organic types are best because they eventually break force and traditional adjustments, down and enrich the soil. Use just a few inches of mulch and avoid lower back decompression, a wide variety of soft tissue thera- the ‘volcano’ look where it’s piled against the trunk. Unfortunately, pies and even nutritional support. this has been a popular thing to do because some people think it The addition of up-to-date self- care concepts drawn from authorities around looks nice.” the world make for a very comprehensive To the well-informed eye, there is no conflict between whatlooks and effective treatment approach. good and what is good, because if a tree in which you’ve invested Daniel Carlson, D.C. isn’t treated properly, it will never live up to its potential and may The Spine Center of Williamsburg even die. Trees are a crucial part of our ecosystem and are essential A Modern Chiropractic Practice 757-259-0077 in making our big, blue planet rich in oxygen. Carol Fryer earnestly 219 McLaws Circle wants to educate people and convince them that a tree planted is a www.WilliamsburgChiro.com tree worth treating with respect. 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deathly ill. It was perfect for me.” The consultation time with a patient ap- pealed to his investigative side. His patients aren’t in an emergency status and he has the time to talk with them and discover things about their lives. “Dermatology is fascinating. It gives me the opportunity to be a “Co- lumbo” or a “Monk” in that I try to figure out what’s really going on based on what I see,” he explains. “If I can’t get the answer immediately, I can always take a sample of the skin and send it to a pathologist in the lab to run tests and point me in the right direction.” An important part of dermatology, as Dr. Fuller sees it, is that chance to talk with the patient and to discover what they are concerned about. This discussion allows him to discover lifestyle habits or hereditary traits that affect the patient’s skin, now and as they grow older. He investigates everything from hair loss and acne, to strange growths and toenail fungus. “It’s always something different,” he says. “I see small babies with warts; I D r . B r u c e E . F u l l e r E x p l a i n s H o w see 80 or 90 year olds with skin cancer.” H e r e d i t y a n d H a b i t A f f e c t He recounts a teenage patient with acne, Y o u r S k i n how withdrawn she was, but then when he helped get the acne completely cleared up, that teenager was like another person, out- by Greg Lilly, Lifestyle Editor going and filled with confidence. That is what he loves about his profession - the abil- ust look at your parents, Dr. Bruce E. Fuller advises, to get a preview of how you will age. ity to aid people with their self-assurance. JMany aspects of showing your age are hereditary, although some can be controlled by you Dr. Fuller does more than help patients and how you take care of your skin. feel better about their skin. He can save their Dermatologist Dr. Bruce Fuller did his residency at the University of New Mexico be- lives by detecting skin cancers early enough fore coming back to Hampton Roads to work in the Portsmouth Naval Hospital. In New for successful treatment. “If I could just talk Mexico, he discovered his calling in medicine. “I did a rotation in dermatology and knew it my younger crowd into not going to those was a perfect fit,” he says. “I did a little internal medicine, a little surgery - the patients weren’t tanning beds and if I could get my 30 and WWW.WBURGNDN.COM NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSJUNE 2009 25 er). Next Door Neighbors “My patients of color,” he adds, “get little moles on their face, around their eyes – that’s genetic as well.” Health Thinning hair becomes an issue for many people as they get older - for both 40-year-olds to wear sunscreen when playing Dr. Fuller says, “and they don’t need a lot men and women. “That’s disconcerting for golf, tennis, cycling and running, that would of make-up. They could get by with just a the women,” Dr. Fuller explains, “because help a lot.” He advises to check for any moisturizer with sunscreen and call it a day, when they look in the mirror, they can see growth or sore that bleeds or doesn’t heal but I don’t think many women will do only their scalp, just like we guys have for years.” and to see your dermatologist immediately. that.” The use of heavy lotions, creams and Although hair loss is hereditary, he checks Sunscreen not only helps you avoid skin oils can block pores and cause break-outs. for other causes as well. “The first thing I cancers, it will keep you looking younger. The loss of elasticity, a few sags and do when women or men come to me about Sun damaged skin takes on aged skin’s ef- wrinkles are natural effects of aging skin. hair loss is to make sure they’re not anemic fects of wrinkles, uneven complexion and “As we get older, our skin tends to dry out since anemia can cause your hair to thin. I dry texture. more,” Dr. Fuller explains. He recommends make sure they don’t have any thyroid issues Despite what television commercials natural products such as oatmeal-based or because hypo- or hyper-thyroidism can cause claim, there are no quick and easy fixes ac- soy-based moisturizers. your hair to fall out.” cording to Dr. Fuller. He has simple advice “Most people get brown spots on their Dr. Fuller recommends having a yearly for caring for your skin: “People should use hands. Some call them liver spots,” he says. skin evaluation, and to self-check your skin gentle cleansers and get in the habit of wear- “That’s usually genetic; if your parents had a frequently and see your dermatologist with ing sunscreen everyday, year round.” lot, then you probably will too.” These are any concerns. It is a fact that our skin chang- Simpler is better in dermatology. “The nothing that affect the health of your skin, es as we grow older, but with conscious care, vast majority of women have very nice skin,” just a sign of growing wiser (and a bit old- your skin can be healthy at any age. 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Gene and Mary Andrews bring Hollywood home. Home

SPOTLIGHT ON Home Theaters by Greg Lilly, Lifestyle Editor

he popularity of home theaters has experiences that touch all the senses, the art tacular, rustic log home on the outskirts of Tjumped with the advancement of tech- and science of home entertainment reaches Williamsburg surrounded by woods, fields, nology. From connecting a television and across neighborhoods and generations. and a seven-acre lake filled with geese and a stereo for surround sound to full theater Gene and Mary Andrews live in a spec- ducks. The lodge feel of the home creates

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28 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSJUNE 2009 WWW.WBURGNDN.COM descends from the ceiling at the push of a button on his hand-held remote. The remote also dims the lights, starts the movie, or switch- Enjoy State of the Art Dentistry es to other components like the satellite television or the Nintendo and almost 20 years of experience in a Wii system. full range of dental services The projection screen slides down, the lights diffuse to an unob- • CEREC One Visit Crowns trusive glow, and the image sparks on the screen. The sound rattles • Bridges and Veneers your bones. Opening credits swirl an orchestra’s overture around • Cosmetic Dentistry • Preventive Care your body. • Implants Gene de- • Extractions “The sound is scribes the audio • Root Canals • Teeth Whitening from the movie unbelievable.” ...and more. “Pearl Harbor” as - Mary Andrews bullets pinging off Now Accepting New Patients the walls and air- Children and Adults planes racing over Most Insurances his head. And he’s right. The audio seems better than the local Accepted movie theaters. “That’s what sold me,” Mary adds. “The sound is Inquire About Our unbelievable.” Referral Program “The Wii system is hooked up to the surround sound too,” says Gene. “So, when you bowl, it sounds like real pins falling and bowl- Edward A. Owens D.M.D. ing alley noises are all around you.” Both Gene and Mary admit they 211 Bulifants Blvd. - Suite A, Williamsburg, VA 23188 757-229-6414 (phone) 757-229-4699 (fax) enjoy the video games that they had installed for their grandchildren. www.dredwardaowens.com “It’s amazing,” Gene says. “You can play baseball and the cartoon character on the screen makes the same moves as you do. It’s fun.” The Blue Heron Restaurant The dimensions of the room play a part in the acoustics of the On the Banks of the Beautiful Chickahominy River audio system. Sound waves ripple through the air like waves in a pond cancelling each other out or doubling in size. It takes a quality design and installation by a skilled professional to ensure the home 2 FREE DESSERTS WITH THE PURCHASE OF TWO ENTREES! Choose from Strawberry Shortcake or New York Style Cheesecake. (Excludes Specialty Desserts) GOOD ANYTIME! Hurry! Coupon Expires 6/25/09

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DIRECTIONS: 9100 Willcox Neck Rd. From Williamsburg: Rt. 5 West. Cross Chicahominy River. Go 3 A mural includes a smiling woman at the box office with tickets in hand. Two miles. Turn right onto Rt. 623 (Willcox Neck Rd.) Go 5 miles and turn other “patrons” are looking at movie posters. right on 623 (again). Look for the River’s Rest Marina sign.

WWW.WBURGNDN.COM NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSJUNE 2009 29 theater will replicate the movie theater experience. The Andrews worked with Rob and Paula Shel- don of Protection & Audio/Video by Design to help them create their home theater experience. Paula also helped Mary decorate the hallway, lobby, and the theater with authentic movie posters, lights, and other accessories. Custom murals and portraits of Hollywood icons created by a local artist add luster to the finished project. Gene and Mary have created a Hollywood Shangri-La, an entertainment heart of the home, a place for both grandparents and grandchildren to find hours of en- joyment and wonder.

“It’s one of the best things we Gene and Mary relax in their home theater. The home theater has two video screens: a 62” widescreen plasma did in building this house,” Mary HDTV and a ten-foot projection screen that descends from the ceiling at the push of a button from their hand- held remote. adds. NDN Did you know... Why Does You Can Choose Your Giuseppe’s Serve Beer from Williamsburg Alewerks? Physical Therapist? “I’m pleasantly surprised at Williamsburg Alewerks’ Shiela M. Robison, MSPT selection. Locals and tourists alike are pleased with a local product. It makes us proud to feel we have a local beer we • Physical Therapy can serve to both tourists • Massage and our neighbors here in • Fitness Williamsburg.” • Pre & Post Surgical - Joseph Scordo Owner (757) 258-1221 It’s true. While most doctors will give you the name of a local physical therapy provider, you are really free to select the services of the physical therapist you are the most comfortable with. For More Information Go To 189 Ewell Rd. (Off Mooretown Rd.) 757- 220-3670 www.williamsburgalewerks.com www.reachforperformance.com 312-J Lightfoot Rd. Williamsburg, VA

30 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSJUNE 2009 WWW.WBURGNDN.COM Hey Neighbor! There are more community announcements for this issue that did not fit on this page. Please visit www.wburgndn.com and click on Hey Neighbor! for a complete list of current community announcements. Hey Neighbor! the chapter’s scholarship fund. RSVP –by June June 13, 2009 KIWANIS KASINO NIGHT 4 to Jerry at [email protected] or see our site at Presented by the women of Alpha Kappa Al- May 30, 2009 WilliamsburgHokies.com. pha Sorority, Inc. A community outreach pro- Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Wil- gram to include working with ten young girls, liamsburg at the Historic Triangle Building Hey Neighbor! ages 6 - 10. The program has centered around on Waller Mill Road. Enjoy roulette, craps, WILLIAMSBURG AQUATIC CLUB AN- the encouragement of self- esteem, education, blackjack and poker. Cost is $25 per per- NUAL WINE AND CHEESE AUCTION talent and community service. A culmination son/$40 per couple and includes one drink June 6, 2009 of the chapter’s six months of programs, ac- ticket, hors d’hoeuvres, snacks and $10,000 6:30pm silent auction, 7:30pm live auction At tivities and projects with these young ladies will “Kasino Bucks.” For additional information the Settlement at Powhatan Creek. To help take place on June 13, 2009 at 4pm at the Wil- or to purchase tickets online visit www.wil- defray costs associated with the aquatic club. liamsburg Regional Library. Ticket prices are liamsburgkiwanis.org or call 256-7383 or 870- For more information contact Cami Haigh- $5.00 (children up to the age of 12) and $8.00 1100. [email protected] or call 871-0577 or for adults. For additional information, please Jean Snyder- [email protected] or call 876-3042. contact Barbara Harris at 345-2989 or Delores Hey Neighbor! Auction donations welcome. Jones at 258-9566. WAAR GOLF TOURNAMENT June 3, 2009 Hey Neighbor! Hey Neighbor! Williamsburg Area Association of Realtors Beyond Boobs is currently launching a national SWING FOR YOUR CAUSE 11th Annual Golf Tournament for Charity recruitment campaign to create a community June 13, 2009 benefiting three area organizations: Hospice of Good Health Fairies around the country. If Play any time of the day on the designated House, Child Development Resources and you have a great sense of humor, are compas- “nonprofit days” at The Tradition Golf Club at Housing Partnerships. 12 noon shotgun sionate and have no problem of having an alter Stonehouse and you play for just $55 (including start at Ford’s Colony Marsh Hawk Course; ego, you should bring out that old prom dress, cart fee!) with $20 going directly to YOUR fa- includes raffles, clinics, lunch, dinner, a live grab your running shoes, and throw on a tiara vorite registered nonprofit! Choose from more auction and more! Not a golfer? Join us for to join the Good Health Fairy campaign. For than 53 registered nonprofits right here in the the dinner and auction and help us support more information, go to www.BeyondBoobsInc. Williamsburg area. Special nonprofit days will these local charities! For more information org. be held once a month through November call the Williamsburg Area Association of .(To get the special discounted rate, be sure to Realtors at 253-0028. Hey Neighbor! mention “Swing for YOUR Cause” when you TROJAN FOOTBALL GOLF TOURNEY schedule your tee time. Call 566-1138, ext. 3.) Hey Neighbor! June 11, 2009 To see the list of eligible nonprofits, visit www. 10th ANNUAL VIRGINIA TECH DAY Starts at 1:00pm. The Football Club will hold a NetworkWilliamsburg.com. Meet the 2009 Chapter Scholarship Recipients Golf Tournament at Stonehouse Golf Club to June 6, 2009 help fund the football team for another season. ATTENTION Hosted by the Williamsburg Area Chapter – The cost of the tournament is $75 per player NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS! VT Alumni Association - starts at 4:30 PM at and includes golf fees, cart and dinner after. Please email [email protected] the Queens Lake Clubhouse, 234 E. Queens There will also be prizes. For more info go to on or before Tuesday, June 9th to be Drive. Dinner includes fried chicken, Caro- www.walsingham.org under “football”. considered for inclusion in the June lina pulled pork, potato salad, Cole slaw, cookies, and beverages. Costs: $12/adult; Hey Neighbor! 25th issue of Next Door Neighbors. $6/child 6 - 12 years. All net proceeds go to MISS FASHIONETTA 2009

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