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SPRING/SUMMER 2014

Exceptional Local Women

SPOTLIGHT Assistant GM helps Beacon Shine

First female to hold top noncommissioned officer position

STARDOM Tri-Cities native follows her dreams

Tri-Cities native

follows her dreams to stardom

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By Ashley McLeod Staff Writer

Being able to prove wrong those who have doubted you is one of the best feelings you can have. So says Brittany Marie, a local singer who has taken the area by storm, launching her energetic and talented career.

“I want to impress all of the people that doubted me. I wanted it to be as impressive as possible to show people that I was capable of doing what I wanted to do,” Brittany Marie said.

Born and raised in the Hopewell and Prince George area, Brittany Marie Warthan began her journey around the age of 10, singing in school plays and other performances at Woodlawn Christian School in Hopewell, before 2 · Virginia Woman Spring/Summer 2014

the school moved to Prince George County. She also sang in church, traveling and singing with a ministry team.

In middle and high school, her singing was put on the back burner.

Although she was still active in show choir, making music into a career became an unlikely route for her.

“I wanted to sing, but it wasn’t a reality,” Warthan said. “It’s not something people really encourage kids to do.”

But in her junior year at Thomas Dale High School, Warthan decided music was definitely the path she wanted to take in her life.

Following graduation, Warthan traveled to California to take part in a concert with performers from all over

the world. While there, a few producers took notice of her talent and in 2006, took her to Nashville to record a demo.

After recording her demo and returning to Virginia, Warthan once again took some time off from music.

She continued to work at several jobs, including as a gymnastics teacher and at Victoria’s Secret. But deep down, Warthan knew that it was music that she needed to pursue.

“I tried to do other jobs, and the more I did, the more I realized what I really wanted to do,” Warthan said. “To me, you only live once, so spend your life doing something you want to do versus what the world tells you. If I’m going to work my tail off my whole life, I’m going to do something I enjoy and something I love to do.”

Near the end of 2011, Warthan began to figure out how to launch her career in music. With the help of her manager and mother, Donna, the two built a website and began planning a way to show off her talent. Their idea was to hold a kickoff concert, a way to show the area who Brittany Marie was.

“It was like our launch party,” Warthan said. “So I went around to all these venues to try and play and everyone kept saying no. All I had was a demo, and they had to just trust me that I was an artist.”

After no luck, the team decided to rent out a venue in Richmond and create the concert on their own. On April 27, 2013, Brittany Marie held her grand debut at the Hippodrome Theater in front of a crowd of almost 450 people.

“The venue was actually understaffed.

They weren’t expecting so many people to come out for this kind of show,” Warthan said.

Following the show, she expected to go into singing at local bars, which as a new artist, seemed like the path to take. But her show at the Hippodrome got enough people talking about her music that she was able to skip this avenue, and booked her first show: opening for country music artist Chris Young at the Innsbrook After Hours Concert Series.

After this performance, the calls came in for the singer to perform opening for other famous country acts. Warthan then opened for Aaron Tippin, Brett Eldredge, Kenny Chesney and Dierkes Bentley, to name a few.

On August 21, 2013, Warthan was home dealing with a bad case of strep throat. She received a phone call from the crew at Innsbrook After Hours, with a last minute, exciting offer.

“I was really sick and had been to the doctor about three times. They called me and asked what I was doing that night, that they wanted me to open up for the Band Perry,” Warthan said. “Of course I said yes. I got up there and did a whole 45-minute set.”

Warthan said there was no way she could’ve turned that offer down. No matter how sick she was, she knew she

had to make the performance.

Her rise in the music industry was fast and allowed her to skip many of the steps usually involved in building a career in the industry. She credits her hard work and dedication, as well as her talent, for getting so far so fast.

“It all happened so fast. It was stuff I’ve seen people work for years to get, and for me it happened in a five, six month period,” Warthan said. “If you work hard enough, you can skip the small avenues that people try and take to work their way up.”

Now, Warthan is working on booking shows outside of the Richmond/Tri-Cities area. She is also focused working on recording her self-titled debut album, which will include her recently released single, “Changed,” which she co-wrote with a songwriter in Nashville. Warthan says she will co-write at least four of the tracks on her upcoming album. Warthan says she works approximately 85 hours a week on her music career, in order to work as hard as possible to push her success higher.

“You have to push yourself and work really hard so you can try and grab attention from people, and cause a commotion,” Warthan said.

As for her future in the music industry, Warthan has a very down to earth outlook for where her career will end up. She has no five-year outlook for where her career will be then, just positive hopes that she will still be doing what she loves to do.

“My goal is to be as successful as I can and to not settle for anything less than that,” Warthan said.

With her new single, a new album in the works, and plans for a summer tour, Brittany Marie plans to make a name for herself in the country music industry.

With more than 4,500 fans on Facebook, support from the community is what keeps her pushing to real her goals.

“The amount of encouragement from the community is overwhelming. I get on facebook and its nothing but people encouraging me to keep going. Which is exactly why I do this,” Warthan said.

SPOTLIGHT ON THE COVER

This issue features Brooke Brockdorff, General Manager of the Beacon Theatre in Hopewell, VA. Brooke learned to manage life early as a young single mother out in the workforce. That early working experience was a key factor that helped her determine that the food, arts and hospitality industry was where she belonged.

Brooke has worked for the Wells Management Group and with Brad Wells, the Beacon General Manager for the past four years prior to her current position.

When the chance to be the Beacon Assistant General Manager arose, she considered it a great opportunity. But Brooke also felt that the possibilities the Beacon offers was not for her alone.

‘This is an amazing opportunity for Hopewell, surrounding communities and the region as a whole,’ she said.

As with any management position, Brooke is required to wear many hats. One of her most important roles is overseeing the production and execution of events in the auditorium as well as the ballroom spaces.

To date, the current headliners have set the tone for the calibre of performances the public can expect in the coming months and years.

Visiting artists can not say enough about the theater and it’s revitalization. Their positive impressions are not limited to just the grand facility but also the reception they receive from the staff and audience.

Brooke is a perfect face for the Beacon. Her infectious personality and passion for live performances and events shows in her own words. ‘Everyday is fresh and new.

I can’t see myself doing anything else. Its time for the Beacon to shine!’

Virginia, and specifically this edition of Virginia Woman, is full of women that make our state and our area an unique positive environment. In Hopewell, VA, Brooke Brockdorff adds to the flavor and excitement you will find at the Beacon.

Command Sgt. Maj Cynthia B. Howard First female to hold top noncommissioned officer position

By Keith Desbois Combined Arms Support Command Public Affairs FORT LEE – Command Sgt. Maj Cynthia B. Howard took her place as the 12th Transportation Corps regimental command sergeant major during a March 4 ceremony at the Transportation School. She also became the first female Soldier to hold the top noncommissioned officer position.

“In choosing our next regimental command sergeant major, I was provided a slate of incredibly talented and dedicated command sergeants major,” said Col. John P. Sullivan, Chief of Transportation. “But, truth be told, it was not very difficult to arrive at the decision of choosing Command Sgt. Maj. Howard. It was readily apparent to me that she has the vision and drive to lead our Regiment forward.”

Howard, a Columbia, S.C., native, joins the Transportation command team from the 598th Transportation Brigade, Surface Deployment and Distribution Command located in Sembach, Germany.

“Today, I take on the responsibility of what will be the most rewarding and challenging job of my career,” Howard said. “I am humbled to serve as the 12th regimental command sergeant major of the Transportation Corps.” She went on to thank Sullivan for selecting her to be his senior noncommissioned officer and to the regimental command team for her smooth transition into the transportation family.

Howard is a graduate of Excelsior College with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is also a certified nurse. She has attended all levels of noncommissioned officer leadership courses to include the U.S. Army Sergeant’s Major Academy, Drill Sergeant School and Air Assault Course.

Her awards and decorations include: the Legion of Merit Medal; Bronze Star (2nd award); Meritorious Service Medal (7th award), Army Commendation Medal (3rd award); Army Achievement Medal (6th award) and Army Good Conduct Medal (10th award).

The Transportation School is responsible for providing instruction for approximately 17,000 students annually in eight enlisted career fields, three warrant officer specialties and one officer area of concentration. Training is provided at 24 locations representing active, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers. The Transportation School specializes in training personnel who support deployment and those who move the force. Areas of training include motor transport, watercraft, cargo handling, movement control and traffic management, and air, sea and rail terminal operations.

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Photo by Keith Desbois, Combined Arms Support Command Public Affairs

A journey as sweet as honey

By Chai Gallahun Sometimes life presents interesting intersections. For instance, what in the world could Pamela Krueth’s steam-cleaning business have in common with bee-keeping? You might be surprised at the answer.

But, before making that connection, we should get to know a little bit about Pamela.

Pamela Krueth started her path with A-1 Steem-it in Franklin, a small city in south-eastern Virginia, not far from the border of North Carolina. Her husband-to-be had actually started the business about a year before they were married.

She had known him since age 12 and they had been high school sweethearts, so it was natural for her to get into the steam-cleaning businesses.

Like with most businesses, there were ups and downs, and the repeat customers kept them steady. However, they received so many calls from the Tri-Cities area that they relocated A-1 Steem-it to Colonial Heights, where they have been ever since.

And now, looking back, Pamela states that this year marks a major milestone for her. This year, she will have been with A-1 Steem-it for 25 years. But, one might ask, how can a steam-cleaning business have anything to do with bee-keeping and the sweet honey they produce? Be patient (pardon the pun), answers are buzzing and on the way!

However, these answers require us to rewind just a little, seguing back to a time when her mother and sister were really into beekeeping, and would handle leftovers by giving away little jars of honey. Pamela said, “You should have seen the smiles on their faces.”

One day that happened to be a Mother’s Day, her sister’s queen bee died. “We saw her crying about the queen, and thought she was crazy,” said Pamela. “But, there must be something important about bees because she was so upset.” This piqued Pamela’s interest.

After all, if her sister had become so attached to the hive-minded, socially stratified and industriously pollenating honeybees, then maybe there was something more to them than she realized. Thus, she began studying about honeybees, taking her first steps into a new, sweet and wondrous world.

“It was fascinating learning about them, seeing how they work,” said

Pamela. Pamela saw wonder and awe in intricacies and complexities of honeybee society. She noted how they began to grow and build even at the age of two days. She noted that all of the bees have an important role. There are nurse bees, helper bees, guard bees, feeding bees, and scout bees –just to name a few.

Pamela explained how scout bees are extremely important. “On a bee’s first flight, scout bees wait for the new bees to come home. If they don’t then the scouts gather at the hive door, sending pheromones out into the air to help guide the new bees back,” said Pamela.

All activity is geared toward taking care of the hive’s most central figure: the queen bee. “They essentially worship the queen,” said Pamela. “She can lay up to 1,500 eggs a day, and her helpers check on those eggs up to 1,000 times per day.” Now, that old adage of being “busy as a bee” comes to mind!

Pamela began raising honeybees four years ago; her sister has been doing it for nine years. Pamela’s mentor beekeeper has been doing it for 15 years, showing her how to open-up and properly divide –or split- hives to foster expansion and growth. “I have about 90,000 honeybees, that’s 30,000 per colony,” said Pamela.

One can picture the wistful look on Pamela’s face as she continues, “The more you read and study about them, the more you’re just

so attracted to them. To me, not only were they just created, but they were created with a design, some wonderful purpose in life.”

That wonderful purpose translates into making it possible for farmers to feed the world. You see, pollination is paramount to plant life. Without bees, it doesn’t quite happen. Albert Einstein made an observation about honeybees, stating that if anything ever happened to them and they went extinct that humanity would not be far behind. Who would have known that the tiny honeybee had such an enormous role in the continued existence of human civilization?

Of course, there are a couple more benefits to honeybees than merely ensuring our plants and vegetables are pollinated. Honeybees, of course, produce honey. It’s part of their nomenclature. “’Honey-flow’ is when nectar season begins. Right now is pollen season, and I harvest honey twice a year,” said Pamela. “You can get about 8lbs of honey per hive frame.

Last year, I got about 27 pints. This is going to be the summer when I can get enough honey to last until next year.”

We have hinted about the intersection of Pamela’s steamcleaning business and beekeeping.

Both of her pursuits have a lot to do with allergies, or rather, helping people cope with them.

“We have customers who have really bad allergies, and they get

their carpets cleaned every two or three months,” said Pamela.

Okay, steam-cleaning can help with allergies, but what does this have to do with bees? It is Old World wisdom with a strong ring of truth that recommends people with allergies to enjoy the honey from *local* bees. And, it makes sense when you think about it, because honeybees pollinate in the local area, making their honey from local sources. In a way, eating local honey is like getting an immunization. Of course, always seek guidance from a physician, but either way, eating honey certainly won’t do harm.

“Have your carpets cleaned, and eat local honey, one of the best ways to naturally help fight allergies.”

When asked what information she would like to make sure everyone got, Pamela said, “Honeybees are not aggressive like yellow-jackets and wasps.” She continued to explain that if anyone has a problem with *honeybees,* they can contact local beekeepers who will gladly come out and save the bees instead of killing them. Pamela made it a point to differentiate between honeybees and other aggressive species which are fine to have the exterminator resolve.

We have delved into information about honeybees and beekeeping, and this has only been a fraction of the tip of the iceberg. Pamela suggests going online and doing research. Simply google beekeeping associations and related topics. You will discover there are associations, clubs and groups peppered throughout central Virginia including Richmond and Chesterfield. You can find a lot of information and make connections that might assist you into venturing into the vast world of honeybees.

“I can sit and watch them for hours as they take care of their different jobs,” said Pamela. While the steam-cleaning business paid the bills, raising bees accomplished something even more satisfying for the spirit. “Kind words are like honey, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones,” said Pamela, remembering one of her favorite quotes.

We’ve woven an interesting fabric here, with threads of many colors including honeybees, the survival of civilization, steam-cleaning and generosity. Who would have suspected that so many unlikely associations could possibly be contained in a single jar of local honey?

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Brooke Brockdorff – Assistant General Manager, Beacon Theatre Brooke is a native of Texas and relocated to Virginia in 2004. She has been in the Sales/ Marketing/Music industry for over 17 years. She sees The Beacon as not only a city jewel but also a National treasure. The image of the facility is crucial to ticket sales, event rentals and artist recruiting. Therefore, she puts forth a great deal of her day developing and implementing marketing strategies. Brooke has played an intricate part in the finishing touches and ongoing character that is present in the Theatre today. She has strived to find a balance between the 1928 Beacon and the modern day Beacon Theatre. The key elements to her job include, marketing the facility, overseeing and directing the staff, handling all aspects of the artists interaction with the theatre, as well as being a director in managing the ballroom /event space coordination.

A natural love of what she does is reflected in her work and her staff. “My heart, soul and passion is in every aspect of this endeavor.”

Janet Cordle

Danielle Cain

Janet is a resident of Hopewell and a graduate of Hopewell High School.

She enjoys the small town atmosphere. She joined the Beacon team in May of 2013.

Her customer service experience started at the early age of fourteen.

Janet’s committed to making the customers experience easy and enjoyable.

Danielle is responsible for pre-artist arrangements and event day hospitality for the performers. She is responsible for making sure the artists are comfortable and that everything is set for a smooth and glitch-free performance.

While many of the staff focus on the audience’s needs, Danielle makes sure that the visiting artists overall impression at The Beacon remains a highlight on their tour and attempts to exceed all of their expectations.

Her passion for the arts began growing up in Nashville, TN. She moved to the area eleven year ago. Danielle states “My two passions are politics and music”.

Sales & Events Manager, Beacon Theatre

Hannah Cramer Beacon Theatre

The Beacon thanks Hannah Cramer for her dedication and devotion to her role in helping launch the early stages of the Beacon’s opening. The Beacon management and staff wish herluck in all of her future endeavors.

Jackie Humphries Event Coordinator, Beacon Theatre

Jackie is a native to Hopewell and has always enjoyed the history, architecture, and potential of the City Point area of Hopewell where the Beacon Theatre is located. She has worked at the Beacon since 2012 and watched the transformation of the theatre through the renovation phases. She feels that she has the best job anyone can ask for, “I get to attend weddings, baby showers, birthday parties, and concerts on an almost weekly basis.”

She would like to see The Beacon thrive by being a collective venue that will continue to provide affordable entertainment based on the desires of the community.

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Hospitality Coordinator, Beacon Theatre

Rose Brown-Efaw

Event Coordinator, Beacon Theatre Rose is responsible for meeting the needs of customers looking to use the facility for meetings or various events. She also assists in ticket sales, merchandising and event day support.

Family is what originally brought her to the region 18 years ago, but the love of the area has kept her here.

Jennifer Snotherly

Event Coordinator, Beacon Theatre Jennifer works with the public assisting them with ticket purchases, information and event planning.

Jennifer is a native of Prince George where she attended Prince George High School. “I love that the historical Beacon has been restored. It gives life back to the rich history of our area,” Jennifer said.

Mary Ann S. White – REALTOR

®

Mary Ann is a REALTOR with Re/Max Commonwealth. She started her real estate career in 1999 and has been an active producer every since.

She was Rookie of the Year her first year, and has been the Sales Person of the Year and REALTOR of the year in 2012 and 2013. Mary Ann has always had the motto “Agent that will work for you and with you” and has always gone the extra mile in her career. She has recently started representing two builders S. C. Legacy Builders, LLC, and MW Homes in the age qualified community of Tinsley Charter in Prince George, as well as listing and selling other properties within a 50 mile radius of her home community of Prince George. She is past President of the Southside Virginia Association of REALTORS, and has been active both on a local and state level in the real estate business. Mary Ann loves serving home buyers and sellers.

ReMax Commonwealth Prince George, Virginia • 804-731-1152 - direct phone mawie2@msn.com - direct email • maryannrealestate.com

Beverly Wilson - Co Owner, Memorial/Monuments Specialist Virginia Burial Supply was established by Robert C. Daughtery, Timothy Banks and Beverly Wilson. First opening in 1999 at the Boydton Plank Road location and later moving to and now conveniently located at 611 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia. Virginia Burial Supply has over 40 years of experience in the funeral, monument and memorial industry. We are A+ accredited by BBB. Beverly’s commitment to detail and love of what she does ensures that extra attention when working with any family. “People want to know that you actually care about their needs at a most difficult time in their life, and that their love ones memories are captured in detail.”

Virginia Burial Supply & Monuments Inc. 611 S. Crater Road, Petersburg VA 804-733-8138 • www.virginiaburialsupply.com

Edwina Daniel – REALTOR , Business Owner ®

Edwina Daniel started in Real Estate in 1984 and worked 12 years crafting her skill in this field at Parr & Abernathy Realty. She then opened her own office, calling it Daniel & Daniel Realty, Inc., a small family business with her husband, Jack Daniel who was instrumental in forming the business, and her son Sye Daniel who is the Broker, computer expert, and Property Manager at the office. Teresa, Sye’s wife works in the main office and does our accounting and Megan St. Charles works as Edwina’s administrative assistant. We are a motivated, experienced team of winners.

Daniel & Daniel Realty, Inc. has been in operation since 1998. No agent in the tri-city area has met the volume of sales that Edwina Daniel has in her years of Real Estate. She has received the Top Sales Person Award for over 20 years. Be sure to visit and call us here at Daniel & Daniel Realty, Inc. to see how the winning sales team can help you in your real estate endeavors. We don’t take “no” for an answer; if there is a way, we will MAKE IT WORK! Daniel & Daniel Realty, Inc. 110 E. City Point Road, Hopewell • (804)458-4800

Charlotte Custer

– Catering Coordinator

Originally from West Memphis, Arkansas, Charlotte Custer has been with Brock’s Bar-B-Que for 10 years, starting out as a server and working her way up to Catering Coordinator. She hadn’t planned this career path for herself, but after having been promoted to the position, loves it and wouldn’t trade it for anything. She likes seeing clients enjoy the results of the hard work she puts into the food, “I love interacting with our clients!” said Charlotte, “I work with them one-on-one for their catering events from start to finish, sometimes taking months to plan every detail of the event.” To ensure only the best results for catered events, Charlotte meets clients fact-to-face, tours venue sites and plans every detail. She enjoys the fact that Brock’s serves more than just barbeque. “We fry chicken on site, we serve breakfast. You name it we can do it,” said Charlotte. As far as a favorite menu item goes, Charlotte is torn between the Memphis Ribs and the Beef Brisket, but her attention is also diverted by the barbeque sundae, which is barbeque topped with baked beans and coleslaw served in a cup. “Most people that know me know that I am a workaholic. Catering is not just a nine to five job; it is 24 hours a day 7 days a week operation. I have two daughters that take up my time when I am not working,” said Charlotte. Be sure to stop by Brock’s Bar-B-Que or give them a call for all of your catering needs; Charlotte will be there to make your even a success!

Brock’s Bar-B-Que 11310 Ironbridge Rd., Chester (804)796-7539 • brocksbbq@gmail.com Virginia Woman Spring/Summer 2014 · 7

Patty Ange – EMRS, REALTOR

®

Patty Ange has been a licensed REALTOR® since 1997 when she found herself a widow with three small children and in need of a job with flexible hours that would still allow her to be there for her children. What started as an idea for a short term solution actually evolved into a career that she absolutely loves. “I truly enjoy assisting my clients with buying or selling their homes whether it’s the first time homebuyer, the growing family needing more space, the empty nesters looking to downsize or the savvy real estate investor”. The Golden Rule serves as the guiding principle in the way that Patty does business and she strives to always serve her client’s best interest in all that she does. “I work diligently to ensure that the trust my clients place in me as their agent is well deserved”.

1st Choice Realty Group 2306 Boulevard, Suite E, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 283-3459 • www.pattyange.com

Get the Glow This Spring

By Family Features You don’t have to be a celebrity to pull off stunning red carpet looks. This spring, get the same glamorous glow by adding a few simple steps into your beauty routine.

As one of Hollywood’s most admired makeup artists, Pati Dubroff has worked with many A-listers, including Charlize Theron, Gwyneth Paltrow, Julianne Moore and Sheryl Crow. With such loyal followers seeking her expertise and creative vision, it’s no wonder Dubroff’s beauty secrets are desired by women everywhere. On a mission to help ladies let their inner beauty shine a little brighter on the outside, Dubroff offered

up some helpful pointers on how to glam up for the new season.

Expert tips for you To let your makeup routine mimic the carefree and easygoing spring days ahead, Dubroff provided these simple beauty tips: Let Skin Illuminate A youthful glow is always in style, but this season it’s especially chic. For the eyes, go with subtle gold tones to frame the lids. Your cheekbones will have a natural, flattering pop when you brush on a soft apricot blush.

Try Multi-Use Products It’s an exciting time in the beauty world, with products

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Margy Chandler Business Owner

Spring’s arrived, and exciting things are happening at The Chandlery in The Crossings Shopping Center!

Present beautiful religious jewelry to yourself and someone special to you. There are many popular gift ideas to provide your mother or loved one with. Some of the classic selections include many different “Mom” or family rings and pendants in both gold and silver; her very own monogram fancy ring can be obtained in 14k yellow gold, white gold, or sterling silver; we feature dressy watches, fine chains and earrings, and be sure to get all the personalized Reflections Name Beads for her chosen bead bracelet. These gifts are appreciated on holidays, anniversaries and birthdays, as well!

During the wedding months, couples choose from our gorgeous diamond solitaires of many sizes, shapes, colors and prices, in order for our custom jewelry work to create a masterpiece to wear for your lifetime. Also, Dads shop the new stainless steel jewelry and gift selections. Graduates love pearl sets and new Chandlery timepieces.

Please register early for either your small, enjoyable glass jewelry-making lesson, or the professional pearlstringing class held once monthly on Saturday mornings this coming summer.

The Chandlery • 5266 Oaklawn Blvd., Hopewell, VA • 804-458-7751

Gwen W. Perdue Business Owner

The Flowergirl Florist & Things owned and operated by Gwen W. Perdue, native of Petersburg, VA. with 30 years experience in the floral industry.

Gwen opened in the old “Holt Jewelry” building in the heart of the Historic Courthouse District of Revitalized Downtown Petersburg, in September 2012, to be a main street florist.

The Flowergirl Florist carries a vast inventory of concrete bird baths, shabby chic decoré, hand made wreaths, garlands, centerpeices and seasonal accessories for the home or office. We get fresh flowers daily and carry indoor plants and hanging baskets for outdoors.

The Flowergirl Florist offers you personal and professional service. Let us turn your feelings into flowers, or come in to pick out a new wreath for your door.

We deliver in the Tri-City and Greater Richmond area.

The Flowergirl Florist 218 N. Sycamore St., Petersburg, VA 23803 • 804-919-4950 • www.theflowergirlva.com

being introduced that serve multiple uses. These helpful products allow you to save time and money while you beautify.

Streamline your skin routine with Jergens BB Body Perfecting Skin Cream, which delivers flawless results in just five days.

routine gives special treatment to the areas you don’t often think about. Use an all-over skin product, such as Jergens BB Body Perfecting Skin Cream, which hydrates, illuminates, evens, firms and corrects, leaving your skin radiant and ready to show a little skin.

Think Pink For spring, go with bright, happy and vibrant pink shades to add color to your lips and to complete your ensemble. “I love to replace a red lipstick with an equally alive and vibrant shade of pink,” said Dubroff. “I find the deeper brights more wearable - but some people love and look great in more vivid neon like shades - blondes especially.”

Add Warmth Moving away from the winter months, it’s time for your skin to have some warmth. Get the look by incorporating a touch of a darker shade of tinted moisturizer and add a bit of foundation on the outer portions of face. This gives a bronzy hint without the heavy orangey powder bronzes most people use.

Beautify All Over Warm spring weather means skirts, dresses and sleeveless blouses will soon be a major fixture in your wardrobe - so get ready to show off those arms and legs. Make sure your beauty

From the perfect pout to lustrous legs, incorporate a few of these beauty tips into your day and you’ll be turning heads - even without the red carpet. For other great skin-perfecting ideas, visit www.jergens.com

Ramzi Aboujaoude – M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Dr. Aboujaoude - pronounced “Ah-boo-jah-dee” - is a native of Lebanon; his wife is a pharmacist and they have two girls who are busy taking care of their little dog. Dr. Aboujaoude has a special interest in providing medical and minimally invasive surgical options for patients with urinary incontinence (leaky bladder) and pelvic organ prolapse, including robotic-assisted procedures. An award-winning physician, he is fluent in three languages and has lived in Richmond for the past 4 years.

He has received advanced surgical training to perform da Vinci robotic surgery. For more information on da Vinci surgical procedures, please visit daVinciSurgery.com and daVinciHysterectomy.com, and for more information about female pelvic medicine please visit this website http://www.voicesforpfd.org.

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