One less worried home owner in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, April 11, 2009 -- A once worried 75-year-old woman is now sitting comfortably in her home. Gone are the threats of eviction from her trailer park landlord due to lack of maintenance.

Rotarians Jim Flinchum and Cliff Bateman learned of the situation through Catholic Charities. They immediately decided that the twice-widowed woman who lives on $500 a month and suffers severe respiratory problems would not be removed.

On Saturday, April 11, the club's Paint Your Heart Out crew spent most of the day fixing the trailer, which included: power washing, painting, woodworking and landscaping.

The woman's heroes are: Jim & Renee Flinchum, Cliff Bateman, Bob Scott, Wayne McCoy, Rob Frazier, Jamie Pearson, Mike Cardoza, Mike Barrett, Harold Whitehurst, and David Rourk.

Virginia Beach Rotarians paint the front of the

sun-battered trailer.


Harold Whitehurst works his magic.

Bob Scott (L) and Rob Frazier take care of the

trim work.

Jamie Pearson replaces a rotten patio board.

Wayne McCoy takes care of the landscaping.

Mike Cardoza power washes the back porch.

Mike Barrett finishes off one of the trailer's sides.

Jamie Pearson puts a new globe on the porch light.

Virginia Beach Rotarians who painted their hearts out were (L-R) Jim & Renee Flinchum, Jamie Pearson, Bob Scott, Mike Cardoza, Mike Barrett and David Rourk (front).  Not pictured are: Wayne McCoy, Cliff Bateman, Harold Whitehurst and Rob Frazier.

About Rotary
Rotary has over 1.2 million men and women members globally in over 32,000 clubs in 168 counties. Rotary community service volunteers enjoy the camaraderie of a community service group and business association that provides humanitarian aid work and service at the local and global levels, as well as excellent opportunities for business networking. The business group encourages Rotarians to maintain high ethical standards in their businesses and lives, and strive to build goodwill and peace in the world.

David Rourk contact

david@rourkpr.com, (757) 478-0150

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