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also understand the challenges that come withserving both the military and their family.Even after settling into his civilian job and hisnew family routine, Lt.Col. Chavez was calledback to duty; he was reactivated to fill a criticalvacancy with the Joint Deployment TrainingCenter (JDTC) at Ft. Eustis as the InformationTechnology Department Head.Despite the many challenges of militarylife, Lt.Col. Chavez says there is not much hewould change. “I know I’ve done things I regret,but they have made me who I am today,and except for the extra 20 pounds I’ve put onthe last couple of years, I generally like who Iam.”Positive and cheerful, Lt.Col. Chavez triesto live by his motto: “Live, love, laugh, listenand learn” and tries to personify the “5Ls” ona daily basis.He provides a candid self-assessment. “I dowell with the first three, the last two, listen andlearn, are often a challenge, ” he admits. “ButI am hopeful.”Meanwhile he plans to continue to focus onhis job and his passions: his children and whenhe has the time (which he says often eludeshim) some amateur woodworking. NDN“I look forward to eachfresh issue of Next DoorNeighbors. I appreciatebeing introduced to theinspiring people in mycommunity, and beingreminded or informed ofthe incredible selectionof businesses fromamong which I maychoose.”~ Michelle Brown2011 Survey Drawing WinnerMichelle Brown’s name was drawn by Richard Schreiber, President of the Greater WilliamsburgChamber and Tourism Alliance, from all of the 2011 Readership Surveysthat were submitted - both electronically and by mail. She will spend $500 in giftcertificates with the Next Door Neighbor’s advertisers she selects. You receive NextDoor Neighbors free each month courtesy of the many businesses that advertise in thismonthly publication.30% No LimitTax Creditfor WaterFurnace GeothermalComfort SystemsThere’s still a 30% “renewable energy” tax credit for homeowners whoinstall a qualifying WaterFurnace geothermal comfort system.WaterFurnace geothermal units use the clean, renewable energy found inyour own backyard to save up to 70% on heating, cooling, and hot water.Call us for more details on WaterFurnace!Physical TherapyDesigned to Help YouAchieve Your Personal BestShiela M. Robison, MSPT16 years experience as aLicensed Physical TherapistWhen it comes totherapy it really is all aboutyou. Choose the physicaltherapist that can meet yourpersonal needs.www.pha4u.comStephen B. Smith, P.E., Owneroffering757-877-4241the professional• 804-642-6163difference20 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSAUGUST2011PeninsulaHeating & airPhysical TherapyMassage • FitnessFor An Appointment,Please Call (757) 258-1221312-J Lightfoot Rd. Visit Our Website www.reachforperformance.com
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