THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, March 24, 1996 TAG: 9603220246
SECTION: SUFFOLK SUN PAGE: 04 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Medium: 64 lines
Monday, March 11
7 p.m. - Welcome Alley, Church Street, Smithfield
Max Holloman, a husky young man, property manager for Welcome Alley, wears the Star of David.
He is not Jewish, but has an explanation that should satisfy Jew and Gentile.
``It's choice,'' he said. ``I love the cross. This,'' he said, pointing to his necklace, ``shows that there is one God.''
- Frank Roberts
Wednesday, March 13
1:45 p.m. - Superior Designs by Ray Inc., Saratoga Street, Suffolk
Colby Bennett is delighted that his dad has moved his florist and gift shop downtown from Godwin Boulevard so he could be more centrally located for delivery purposes.
The new site is also more convenient for Colby, an almost 1-year-old who is suffering from ear infections and unable to join his cronies at May Street Day Care around the block.
Colby's dad, Ray Bennett, balances the toddler on his lap and spoons some more baby food from the jar. Colby is all smiles, despite little sleep the night before.
Between bites, Dad tells a woman who has come into the shop that he's baby-sitting while Mom goes to pick up prescriptions.
The doorbell chimes and a customer wanting a floral arrangement comes in. The flowers are in another room, so the first woman takes Colby - now chomping on a bottle of juice - while Dad helps the customer make her selection.
Downtown is also a good place to find substitute baby sitters.
- Susie Stoughton
Monday, March 18
8:57 a.m. - Constance Road, Suffolk
Car-carriers are a common sight on local highways, but there is a truck with a canoe-carrying device transporting six brand-new canoes.
In spite of the chilly temperatures, it's another sign that warm weather is on the way.
- Shirley Brinkley Thursay [Thursday], March 21
7:50 a.m. - A home in Suffolk
Breakfast for man and wife is served in the dining room.
There's cold cereal with banana, toast with butter and jam, orange juice and coffee.
Outside, it's simpler fare. Birds nibble on sunflower seeds at the feeder strung between two trees. And at the water's edge, a heron swoops down, too quick for the unsuspecting fish, then flies off - the fish's tail dangling from the long, tapered bill - perhaps to share the morning meal with spouse.
- Susie Stoughton ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by JOHN H. SHEALLY II
Seven-month-old Samantha Wilby of Suffolk is on the move in her race
car walker.
by CNB