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last updated 02.18.10

Antoan Newton, 26, nuzzles his sister and caretaker, Ebone, while posing for a photo at his home in Norfolk, Va., on Friday, February 5, 2010. Their mother, Julia Newton, is worried that state budget cuts will reduce her pay and hours as a respite provider and also extend their wait time for more services for Antoan, who has low-functioning autism. (Preston Gannaway/The Virginian-Pilot)
   
Ocean Lakes swimmer Jessica Singer dives off the block while practicing relay starts with her teammates during practice at Princess Anne Recreation Center in Virginia Beach, Va., on Thursday, February 11, 2010. (Preston Gannaway/The Virginian-Pilot)
   
Ocean Lakes swimmer Jessica Singer, center, laughs with her teammates as they meet with their coach after practice at Princess Anne Recreation Center in Virginia Beach, Va., on Thursday, February 11, 2010. (Preston Gannaway/The Virginian-Pilot)
     
  
Robert Lyon works to re-install a fixed gas pedal in a 2010 Camry at Priority Toyota in Chesapeake, Va., on Thursday, February 4, 2010. The dealership began fixing the recalled part on Wednesday and plans to operate their service department from 7am to midnightuntil all vehicles are serviced. (Preston Gannaway/The Virginian-Pilot)
   
Coral Sasse, 14, walks back to car after checking out the snow at Community Beach Park in Ocean View in Norfolk, Va., on Saturday, January 30, 2010. She said the last time she remembered a snow like this was when she was 4 years old.(Preston Gannaway/The Virginian-Pilot)
   
The wind whips sand and snow over the beach in Ocean View in Norfolk, Va., on Saturday, January 30, 2010. (Preston Gannaway/The Virginian-Pilot)
     
  
Jaquan Jones, 4, focuses on the television while waiting for the doctor to review x-rays of his finger in the newly renovated ER department at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, January 19, 2010. Computers and bedside monitors are now in every room.(Preston Gannaway/The Virginian-Pilot)
   
Gary "Smitty" Smith reads a meditation during his yoga class at Hot House Yoga Center in Virginia Beach, Va., on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. Smith worked for the city of Virginia Beach for 30 years before teaching yoga. (Preston Gannaway/The Virginian-Pilot)
   
Old Dominion University student researcher Chelsea Wright organizes viles of diluted tick DNA at ODU in Norfolk, Va. on Tuesday, January 26, 2010. The project teams up local researchers who are working to figure out which ticks carry which pathogens. (Preston Gannaway/The Virginian-Pilot)
     
  
Dr. John Patterson sits and talks with Isabella Harrison, 95, at her home in Virginia Beach, Va., on Friday, January 8, 2010 about the risks involved with a hip surgery she wants to have. Patterson is a family practice doctor whose practice is made up solely of house calls. (Preston Gannaway/The Virginian-Pilot)
   
Dr. John Patterson tends to patient Bill Gargiulo at his home in Virginia Beach, Va., on Friday, January 8, 2010. Before finding Dr. Patterson, the Gargiulos would have to pay $120 to have a van transport Bill, who lacks mobility without a wheelchair, to and from appointments.(Preston Gannaway/The Virginian-Pilot)
   
Old Dominion wrestler James Nicholson, top right, warms up with teammate Justin LaValle before a meet at the Constant Center in Norfolk, Va., on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. (Preston Gannaway/The Virginian-Pilot)
     
  
Old Dominion University's Darius James (3) and Towson's Brian Morris scramble for possession during the second half of Tuesday's game at the Constant Center in Norfolk, Va., on February 16, 2010. (Preston Gannaway/The Virginian-Pilot)
   
DJ Cornbread (Scott Barrett) is a part time local deejay who spins vinyl. His collection of Blue Note album covers hang in his home in Norfolk, Va., on Thursday, December 3, 2009. (Preston Gannaway/The Virginian-Pilot)
   
Students Kala Hughes (center) and Devin Mason (right) talk about their new school during Earth Science class at Renaissance Academy in Virginia Beach, Va., on Monday, January 4, 2010. "This school is like as big as Lynnhaven Mall," Mason said. Previously, the alternative high school was held in an old warehouse without windows.(Preston Gannaway/The Virginian-Pilot)