Northampton Civic League News:

www.nhcl.hamptonva.net

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(Thanks Darryl for vaulting all of the News Letters and minutes on our Web Site.)

Regular Meeting:  7:00 PM,  First Tuesday of each month  at the Northampton Community Center, Todd’s Lane - Hampton, VA.

·         Month of June Birthdays:  Happy Birthday to all that have a birthday in June. Please share any June Birthdays, even if it is yours.

·        Tuesday Evening,  June 15, 2010:  7 PM;  Selvin Walker’s home or as announced by this Sunday by President Asay. Kick off  the start of the meeting for the Northampton Historical Album.  Please be there as this is the planning stage for what the league is accomplishing in honor of the city of Hampton's 400th Anniversary. 

·          City of Hampton News:

www.hampton.va.us 

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·         Michael Canty (Status):   Click here: Hampton Matters - dailypress.com  Check out this web site to become a bit familiar with Mike if you don’t know him.  We want you to know him because he is a tribute here in Hampton.

6/2/10: Mike Canty is on Facebook and you may try and sign up with him. Update from  his wife Annie….

Mike is a little better today

Hi to all from Annie!
It's been a challenging few weeks. The good news is Mike finished phase 2 of his chemotherapy. He has had some problems with his breathing and blood pressure which has been somewhat of a mystery. He may have had an infection or bad reaction to medication(s). The last 2 attending doctors have both said that they think Mike is in remission based on his good blood work. His oncologist wanted a repeat bone marrow biopsy to confirm this. It was rough today. I was tired after that procedure and all I had to do was hold his hand. You can imagine how Mike felt when it took a total of 5 tries to get good sample. Luckily they finally did. So Mike requests that everyone think the word "clear" which means he is in remission. It may take a few days to find the preliminary results and a few weeks to find out the final cytogenetic which is the final confirmation of remission. We will let you know. Mike is still motivated to go to acute rehab ASAP. There may be a light at the end of the tunnel soon. Take care, Annie

6/7/10: It Is clear!

There is one more genetics test and then I will move to the next phase. The test is known as a fish test and the test results may tweak my next phase of treatment. Since this test is more sensitive it will confirm I am in remission but, thus far, everything looks good.
Thanks for all the positive, clear loving thoughts. They carry me forward!
MC

6/11/10: The elusive finish line

Hi from Mike and Annie!
We are patiently waiting for the Fish test. We may not find out until next week. We are very happy about the preliminary results. Unfortunately, Mike has now picked up another bug and has pneumonia. They started 3 differ net antibiotics as soon as the symptoms began so we are hopeful it was caught early. We are a little frustrated because we feel like Mike has been running a marathon and someone keeps moving the finish line. The good news is Mike is a trooper. Even though he is very tired, he does physical therapy with Annie everyday. We remain focused on getting to Acute rehab ASAP and we refuse to let a few germs slow us down at this time. We would also like to take this time to thank everyone for the kind words and thoughts on the blog. We feel very touched and inspired. Take care, Annie

·         Do you want to learn how to have productive meetings?  Then attend ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT – 6/22/10, 6:30 – 8:30 PM,  Hampton Library – Main Branch – 4207 Victoria Blvd. -  contact 727-6460. Register by 6/18.  (Thanks to member Anita Harrell)

·         Upcoming High School Graduations in the city of Hampton:

• Household Chemical Collection and Computer/Electronics Recycling Event. Public Works Operations Complex 419 N. Armistead Ave, 8 AM – 12 Noon. July 17, Sept 18 and Nov 20. Contact 259-9850.

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·         The Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference is coming up in September. It will take place

September 23rd-25th in Roanoke, VA. It will include some very informative workshops, great networking opportunities, and mobile tours. As a member of the Conference Planning Committee, we are pleased to announce that world renowned author, Nikki Giovanni will be a guest

speaker during the conference. 

For additional information,please visit the web site at http://www.vsnconf.org/

Other News:

•  Harborfest 2010: Down town Norfolk.  34 year old festival celebrating the regions nautical heritage.  FRI Thru SUN.  Town Point Park.  Free rides aboard the tall ship American Rover; plenty of food, bands, diving dogs, trampoline acrobats and more.

·         News Worthy.  Wythe Elementary is celebrating its 100^th anniversary and hosting a homecoming party Saturday in honor of the school’s closure for the summer.  The school is closing this summer and its students will shift to the new Andrews school that opens this fall.  www.oldewythehistory.com  (Check this web site to see if it may help with the NHCL Album)

·         Art, Music, & More!
Come out this Saturday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to Buckroe Beach for Arts
in the Park & Beach Boogaloo.  This event will feature an art show, student art
exhibit, children's activities, live music from Slapwater, food, and more.  Don't
miss the fun!

(Thanks Karen Duncan)  

• Free Concerts Come out to Town Square in the Peninsula Town Center on the first Wednesday of each
  month for free concerts by popular country and rock artists. See the schedule below:
  
  * July 7: Butter
  
  * August 4: TBA
  
  * September 1: Butter
  
  * October 6: TBA
  For more info, visit www.coliseumcentral.com or call 826-6351.