The PMP RePoRTeR

A Publication of the Virginia Pest Management Association Spring 2013

Commercial Pest Threats: Keeping the Enemy OutProcessing facilities must be more vigilant about preventing pests from adulterating the food supply By Jim Fredericks, PhD; Director of Technical Services, NPMA

Managers of food process-ing facilities know all too well that proper pest management is among the most important and often the most challenging health requirement they must meet. The FDA quite clearly and understandably states that no pests shall be allowed in any area of a food plant and that effective measures shall be taken to exclude pests from the processing areas to protect against the contamination of food on the premises by pests (21CFR110.35). However, that is much easier said than done as these types of food facilities provide perfect conditions for a variety of pests by offering read-ily available food, water, and shelter for nesting. For example, raw food items and packaging materials may serve as pest har-borage sites; the type of light-ing used on the exterior and the

loading docks of the facility may actually be attracting pests; dust, grease, high temperatures, and excessive moisture often pres-ent in food processing facilities can also render pest eliminating products ineffective. These are just a few of the many challeng-es facility managers face.

To help mitigate these pitfalls, it is crucial that facility managers work in close partner-ship with qualified pest control companies that have commercial experience. Any pest-proofing measures put in place should also be clearly communicated to employees to ensure they help the facility remain in compli-ance. Simple steps like iden-tifying key entry points and establishing clear lines of com-munication among all employ-ees can go a long way in mini-mizing pest infestations and the associated consequences.

Loading docks are one of the main entry points and most vulnerable areas that attract pests in a food processing facili-ty. Managers can reinforce these areas by installing either metal flashing, inflatable dock cush-ions, or folding dock covers to prevent pest entry.

If facility managers and PMPs are going to be success-ful in their battle against pests, not only do they need to be aware of proper prevention and detection techniques, but most importantly, they must know their enemy. Here are the most common pests found in and around food processing plants:

The Enemy—Rodents: Rodents, including mice, Norway and roof rats, present the biggest problem in food processing and storage facili-ties. The frequency with which

please see Commercial, p. 4

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The PMP ReporterThe PMP Reporter is published quarterly by VPMA to provide articles of interest to members and is not considered a publication of standards and regulations. Your opinions, comments, and advertisements are welcome. Opinions expressed by individual writers are not necessarily endorsed by VPMA. Advertising is accepted at the discretion of The PMP Reporter and does not indicate endorsement by VPMA. Send submissions, correspondence and address changes to: Andrea Coron, Executive Director Virginia Pest Management Association P.O. Box 7161 Tollfree: 877/875-8722 Fredericksburg, VA 22404 Fax: 540/374-9221 vpmaonline.com Phone: 540/374-9200 email: vpma@cox.net

Index of AdvertisersVPMA Officers and DirectorsGena Lupini, PresidentLoyal Termite & Pest Control Co., Inc.2610 East Parham Rd. 804/737-7777Richmond, VA 23228 Fax: 804/328-1591Jerry McLawhorn, Immediate Past President Superior Exterminating Co. 2336 Peters Creek Rd., NW 540/562-2201 Roanoke, VA 24017-1621 Fax: 540/562-2205

Beth Duncan, Vice PresidentExterminating Unlimited, Inc.P.O. Box 1565 804/550-5657Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Fax: 804/550-0586Nick Lupini, SecretaryLoyal Termite & Pest Control Co., Inc.2610 East Parham Rd. 804/737-7777Richmond, VA 23228 Fax: 804/328-1591

Jack Broome, TreasurerPermaTreat Pest Control509-A Lafayette Blvd. 540/368-0024Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Fax: 540/368-0026

Jason Leonard, Allied DirectorForshaw Distribution, Inc.2251-A Dabney Rd. 804/355-1900Richmond, VA 23230 Fax: 804/355-3982Don Lenegar, National RepresentativeABC Termite & Pest Control, Inc. 117 First Colonial Rd. 757/422-0409 Virginia Beach, VA 23454 Fax: 757/422-2124Nick Castaldo, CVPMA LiaisonPermaTreat Pest Control11475 Fox Cross Rd. 804/798-9671Ashland, VA 23005 Fax: 804/798-9681Charlie Church, DirectorGetem Termite & Pest ControlP.O. Box 6066 757/489-8610 Norfolk, VA 23508 Fax:757/489-8612

Kristi Crutchfield, SVPMA LiaisonSuperior Exterminating Co. Inc. 2336 Peters Creek Rd., NW 540/562-2201 Roanoke, VA 24017 Fax: 540/562-2205Rhonda Elmore, DirectorCommonwealth Exterminators, Inc. P.O. Box 12 434/848-9800Lawrenceville, VA 23868 Fax: 434/848-8388Hilary Buzz Jones, Director Maximum Environmental ServicesPO Box 7622 757/622-0005 Norfolk, VA 23509 Fax: 757/622-0040

Tom Mares, DirectorMares Exterminating Co.891 Yorktown Rd. 757/868-4898Poquoson, VA 23662 Fax:757/868-4899

Keith McCormick, DirectorA-Active Termite & Pest Control Co.2500 Encounter Court 757/425-0855Virginia Beach, VA 23453 Fax:757/340-0478

Ray Mitchell, NOVA PCA LiaisonBarrier Termite & Pest TechnologiesP.O. Box 1124 703/444-0496Sterling, VA 20167 Fax: 703/444-3919

Jim Murphy, TPCA LiaisonGetem Termite & Pest Control P.O. Box 6066 757/489-8610 Norfolk, VA 23508-0066 Fax: 757/489-8612

Neal Straker, Director ProTech Pest Control of Virginia 703/440-8000 7426 Alban Station Blvd., #B216 703/440-8253 Springfield, VA 22406

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Hot Topic State Technical Meeting

VPMA’s 8th Annual State Technical meeting is being help on Sept. 25 – 26, 2013 at the Sheraton Park South in Richmond. The education committee is working to put together the best agenda in the STM’s history. Invited Speakers are listed below:Management Day Speakers:Phil Cooper, Cooper Pest ControlTracey Lamb, Virginia Utility Protection ServiceFred Strickland, The Terminix International Company, L.P.Dr. Jerry Teplitz, Brain Performance ExpertTechnical Day Speakers:Liza Fleeson, VDACS-OPSDr. Brian Forschler, University of GeorgiaDr. Jerome Goddard, Mississippi State UniversityDr. Dini Miller, Virginia TechDr. Cisse Spraggins, Rockwell Labs

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President’s Message: by Gena Lupini

Wow. . . . As I’m writing this, I cannot believe it’s already May and the summer season is fast approaching. We at the VPMA have been as “busy as bees” to move the VPMA for-ward. Not that we are broken; we’re simply determined to take our association to the next level in a continuing effort to pro-vide our members with the best possible tools to educate staff, develop leadership and protect our interests. After all, we want to do our share by providing the necessary support for our mem-ber companies so that each of us can produce the most effective and successful companies pos-sible.

I want to start by provid-ing you with our updated Vision and Mission Statements. You’ll being seeing them, much more now, throughout our publica-tions. We want all members to recognize these statements verbatim so that you know and understand the goals that the VPMA strives to provide.

I encourage you to read and understand them; then hold both the VPMA and the mem-ber companies accountable, to ensure that these philosophies are carried out.

VISION STATEMENT - The vision of the Virginia Pest Man-agement Association is to be recognized by the public and the pest industry as the premier resource for supporting the pest

management profession.

MISSION STATEMENT - The mission of the Virginia Pest Management Association is to promote ethical and environ-mentally responsible pest man-agement practices among our members through education, coalition and professionalism to safely protect the general public.

You may be aware that the VPMA recently held a “Strate-gic Planning: Moving VPMA Forward” meeting. It was in this meeting that we were able to validate, that the VPMA already is a very successful or-ganization. VPMA has the most ground-breaking educational programs. We have established partnerships with our members, and have a strong commitment to safety. VPMA also promotes ethically and environmentally responsible pest management practices among our members.

However, we also realized that we now need to focus on some fine tuning of commit-tee and educational program efforts. To achieve optimum benefits from the association, we need to strive to ensure that the association-membership relationship supports each other, in such a way that everyone is able to reap the full benefit from this three-tier membership.

Our commitment already has begun as the VPMA Board has set out to take an insightful look at our leadership programs.

We are reviewing each commit-tee for composition, relevance, objectives as they relate to the vision and mission statements, and each committee’s roles and responsibilities. We also will provide ongoing leadership training and development to our Board members. As we prepare to train our future leaders, we actively and continuously seek qualified member PMPs to offer their expertise through volun-teering to serve on the board. If anyone is interested in serving on the state Board or commit-tees in any capacity, to please contact me.

We also are planning a ‘Local Association Partners’ Meeting” with each local as-sociation’s President and repre-sentatives. Here, we will reflect on the relationships between the national, state and local as-sociations and invite the local representatives to share ideas with each other, to make certain that the same message is shared by all.

We are very excited to continue our work. Our work is always in progress; and to be effective, we need all of the par-ticipation that the membership can muster. We welcome you to call either the Executive Staff or me to discuss any strengths you might have that may benefit the membership by serving on any of the many committees. Remember, we are all in this together.

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Commercialmice and rats urinate and def-ecate allows for accumulation of excrement, which easily spreads bacteria and contaminates food. These rodent droppings are known to transmit pathogens that cause diseases such as Salmonellosis. In addition to nu-merous health risks, rodents can chew through wallboard, card-board, wood, and even electrical wiring, causing expensive dam-age and posing a fire hazard. Each year, rats contaminate and destroy enough food worldwide to feed 200 million people.

The Control: Eliminate harborage areas by creating

open areas whenever possible, inside and outside the facility. Fill in all cracks, fan, and vent openings and install or repair door seals and sweeps as neces-sary. Ensure the loading dock area is not used for storage and that facility doors are kept closed. Install a gravel or rock perimeter around the facility to discourage vegetation growth to prevent rodent harborage areas. Pest professionals may employ a variety of methods such as traps, glue boards, and baits to control and eliminate rodent infestations.

The Enemy—Flies: The common house fly has been found to carry more than 100 kinds of disease-causing germs,

including Salmonella and Liste-ria. The house fly and other filth flies, breed in moist or decaying garbage or excrement. By mov-ing from garbage and excre-ment to fresh food, processing equipment, and other surfaces, flies have ample opportunities to transmit disease-causing bacte-ria and contaminate everything they come into contact with.

The Control: The single best way to control flies is by removing and eliminating their breeding sites—i.e. garbage. Keep garbage areas away from the building and ensure it is removed frequently. Institute a “no-prop” door policy for em-ployees and install air curtains and/or screens to keep flying

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please see Commercial, p. 6

insects out. Professionals will employ insect light traps placed strategically to provide multiple lines of defense against flies and other flying insects.

The Enemy—Cock-roaches: Cockroaches are easily the most reviled pest and with good reason. They are known to spread at least 33 kinds of bacteria, six parasitic worms, and at least seven other types of human pathogens, including Salmonella, Vibrio cholera, and Staphylococcus aureus. They also pick up germs and bacteria on their legs while crawling through sewage and debris, which is then easily transferred to food, food surfaces, and pro-cessing equipment.

The Control: Eliminate harborage sites such as stacked cardboard boxes and prevent entry by sealing and filling cracks and crevices and pipe and conduit openings through-out the facility. Also be sure to perform thorough inspections of all incoming shipments for live or dead specimens and their eggs.

The Enemy—Stored Product Pests: This category of pests includes Indian meal moths, numerous beetles, and weevils, which can infest plant equipment and contaminate food by leaving body parts and cast skins inside. Another con-cern is that these pests may acci-dentally be ground up into food

products or infest flour, grains, and cereals that are then shipped to grocery stores, restaurants, and eventually homes.

The Control: Scheduled cleaning and maintenance of infestation prone areas is key to minimizing the likelihood of infestations. Pest profession-als utilize pheromone traps and employ treatments when con-trolling these pests.

The Bottom LineThe presence of pests—

dead or alive—poses significant health risks that can have a devastating economic impact on a facility and company. Produc-tion lines can be shut down, in-spections failed, fines incurred, and even worse, negative media

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Commercialpublicity about a significant in-festation could ruin a company’s reputation with consumers. No matter the size or severity of an infestation, a pest problem is never a situation to be taken lightly. Although some facility managers may be tempted to control costs by eliminating or reducing professional pest man-agement programs, the infesta-tions that could occur and the resulting impact on the manu-facturer could be far more costly than the preventative program itself.

Skimping on professional pest control isn’t economi-cal, but it could be detrimen-tal. Remain in compliance by understanding the pests that can be a threat and work with a professional pest control firm to develop the best maintenance program for the facility.

Editor’s note: An explaina-tion of the 2013 changes tothe Standards for Food Plants will appear in the next issue of The PMP Reporter.

Dr. Fredericks is an en-tomologist and the director of technical services for the National Pest Management Association. The NPMA (www.pestworld.org), a non-profit organization with more than 7,000 members, was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry’s commit-ment to the protection of public health, food, and property. He can be reached at jfredericks@pestworld.org.

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The Virginia Pest Manage-ment Association announces the addition of 4 new Master Techni-cians to a growing group of pest management professionals that carry this exclusive designation in Virginia. This brings the total number of professionals in this elite group to 68.

The Master Technicians, listed below and to the right, have successfully completed at least 4 individual workshops focusing on different pest groups to qualify for this prestigious designation. Technicians from the following 3 Virginia com-panies joined the elite group of VPMA Master Technicians: Jon Tari with Bug-Masters LLC in Virginia Beach, Joshua Anderson and Ron Anderson with Lone Pine Exterminating Co. in Coe-burn and Dan Taylor with Supe-

John Adkins, II, Four Seasons Pest ControlRex Allen, Superior Exterminating Co.Joshua W. Anderson, Lone Pine Exterminating Co.Ronald Anderson, Lone Pine Exterminating Co.Donna Andrews, Mares Exterminating Co.Ray Babbitt, Eagle Pest EliminationJames Bruckelmeyer, BugstoppersLinda Bruckelmeyer, BugstoppersDaniel Carr, Mares Exterminating Co.Christopher Conner, Best Ext.Service, Inc. Harlon Crawford, Best Exterminating ServiceReynaldo Daguiso, Ward Pest Control, Inc.Phillip Davis, Mark’s Pest Control

VPMA Designates Master Techniciansrior Exterminating Co., Inc. in Roanoke.

Realizing that consumers have many choices when select-ing a professional pest manage-ment company, the Virginia Pest Management Association (a statewide trade association) cre-ated this hands-on training pro-gram as a way for pest manage-ment companies to educate their technicians in a way that sets them apart as experts. Called the Master Technician Program, it prepares pest management professionals to be the “problem solver” for their customers in all pest matters.

The Master Technician Program provides technicians with in-depth, hands-on training in pest identification; biology and behavior; and inspection and treatment methods. Work-

shops are currently available for Pest Ants, Termites, Occa-sional Invaders (including Stink Bugs), Bed Bugs, Cockroaches, Rodents and Pest Flies. Once an individual has successfully completed all aspects of at least 4 pest group workshops, they receive the designation of Mas-ter Technician.

The Master Technician Program’s curriculum coordi-nator and lead trainer, Dr. Dini Miller from Virginia Tech, says, “Technicians rise to the chal-lenge when given the opportuni-ty to expertly identify and study insects that they commonly, or not so commonly, encoun-ter in the field. The scientific laboratory setting of the Master Technician Program encourages them to explore the intricate facets of each insect group.”

Nathan Eichenlaub, Ike’s Pest Services, LLCKenny Epling, Jr., Epling’s Pest ControlBrent Foster, Home Paramount Pest ControlJeff French, Dodson Bros. Ext. Co., Inc.Joseph Gilmore, Ward Pest Control, Inc.Thomas Gretsky, U.S. Termite & Moisture David Ingram, Specialty Exterminating Co.Ambrose Jackson, Best Ext. Service, Inc.Pamela Jenkins, Best Ext. Service, Inc.Hilary ‘Buz’ Jones III, Maximum Env. Svcs.Calvin Kennon, Jr., Specialty Ext. Co.Mark Keske, Weston Exterminating, Inc.John LaKarnafeaux, Allstates Termite Control

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Don Lenegar, ABC Termite & Pest ControlMike Leonardi, ProTech Pest Control of Va.Matthew Love, Specialty Exterminating Co.Richard Lovejoy, Commonwealth Ext. Co.Tom Mares, Mares Exterminating Co.Scott McCombe, Summit Environmental Sol.Dennis “Bud” Menser, Mares Ext. Co.Mick Mihalcoe, Jr., ABC Termite & Pest Rex Millena, Suffolk Pest ControlMichelle Mullins, Connor’s Termite & Pest John Newell, Commonwealth Ext. CompanyDavid Nichols, Metropolitan Pest Control Co.Jesse Parker, U.S. Termite & Moisture ControlMichael Pelletier, U.S. Termite & Moisture Nick Pissanos, Federal Exterminating ServiceDavid Pitts, Henrico Co. Public SchoolsRick Priest, Jr., A-1 Inc. ExterminatorsTony Roddey, E&R Exterminating Co.Mike Ruthford, Mares Exterminating Co.Christopher Seek, Commonwealth Ext. Co.Jay Sinclair, Jr., Eagle Pest EliminationJose Sison, Ward Pest Control, Inc.Eric Smith, Ph.D., Dodson Bros. Ext. Co., Inc.Terrell Spruce, Specialty Exterminating Co.Fred Stolvoort, Specialty Exterminating Co.Jonathon Tari, Bug-Masters, LLC.Peyton Thomas, Environmental Services, Inc.James Ward, Ward Pest Control, Inc.Dick Whitman, Whitman Exterminating Co.Jason Williamson, Four Seasons Pest ControlTim Wolfe, Four Seasons Pest ControlDaniel Wood, Reliance Pest & Termite Inc.George Wright, 1st Choice Pest Control

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Welcome New MembersNew PMP MembersAll Pest Control, Chris Woolwine, ChristiansburgEstatepro Home Inspection Services, Richard Henry, MerrifieldGateway Inspections, LLC, Darrel Wyatt, AmeliaHolistic Pest Solutions, John Ashcraft, PalmyraJohnson's Exterminating Service, William Johnson, II, MilfordKingstowne Lawn & Landscape, Scott Norden, LortonNational Exterminators, Inc., Joshua Stegall, MartinsvillePhillips' Termite & Pest Control, Ron Phillips, PinevilleRoyal Pest Solutions, Jorge Marrero, SuffolkSleep Tight Bedbug Baker, Lori Schmiege, Richmond

U.S. Commercial Pest, Tom Webber, ChesapeakeNew Allied MembersBusiness Cashflow Solutions, Inc., Frank Petrov, Richmond

Foundation Insurance Group, Casie Lukasewicz, Arlinton

Member Referral BenefitVPMA members, know a company that

would enjoy the benefits of membership? If so, please invite them to join. Our own memebers are our best ambassadors!

If a new member lists you as referring them on their membership application you will receive a $50 voucher for any VPMA Edcuation program.

Our membership year runs from July 1 through June 30th. Keep an eye out for your membership dues invoice to come from NPMA in May.

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Got Pesticides Containers You Need to Get Rid Of?

By Jeffrey Rogers, Environmental Program Planner, Office of Pesticide Services, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Are you throwing away money with your empty pesti-cide containers? Are you paying a waste firm to haul your con-tainers to a landfill? If so, there is a better way.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (VDACS) Plastic Pes-ticide Container Recycling Pro-gram provides pesticide dealers and applicators with a conve-nient, cost effective, environ-mentally friendly option. This program is a free service which assists with the disposal of properly rinsed plastic pesticide containers through recycling.

The program is available to any pesticide applicator or dealer in Virginia and is part of a nationwide effort by chemi-cal manufacturers to reduce the waste generated by the disposal of plastic pesticide containers. Since its inception, Virginia’s Plastic Pesticide Container Recycling Program has col-lected and recycled a total of 1,274,350 pounds of plastic!

Virginia's Plastic Pesticide Container Recycling Program is a cooperative effort among VDACS, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and local govern-ments. The program is admin-istered by local governments under national guidelines developed by the Ag Container

Recycling Council. Grant mon-ies are provided to participating local governments to defray the costs. Recycling sites are estab-lished in participating localities to accept properly rinsed plastic pesticide containers. All non-refillable, high-density poly-ethylene (HDPE) plastic crop protection and specialty pesti-cide product containers in sizes up to 55 gallons are accepted. All pesticide containers are in-spected by trained local person-nel when being received at the collection site. Containers are later granulated by a contractor with assistance from VDACS and local personnel.

You may be asking “Why should I participate?” Well, there can be cost savings through waste reduction while providing a positive image for pesticide industry. In addition, it is good environmental stew-ardship; instead of this plastic going into a landfill the plastic chips are shipped to reformu-lators and recycled into uses

approved by the Agricultural Container Research Council (ACRC). Currently, the plastic is used to manufacture pesticide containers, agricultural drain pipe, speed bumps, parking stops, hazardous waste drums, scaffold nailing strips, com-mercial truck sub-floor support members, and dock and sea wall pilings.

There are many localities, dealers and applicators (both private & commercial) currently participating in this program. More than twenty cities and counties have collection sites available for public participa-tion, while many agricultural pesticide dealers; private pro-ducers of agricultural commodi-ties and commercial applicators such as golf courses, aerial applicators, and management companies participate by simply storing their empty, properly rinsed containers for annual or biannual collection.

To participate you don’t need to do anything differently, you only need to bring your triple or pressure rinsed, empty pesticide containers to an estab-lished collection site.

For a collection site near you, visit: http://www.vdacs.vir-ginia.gov/pesticides/r-localities.shtml

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The proper disposal of waste pesticides eliminates a potential threat to health and the environment, however, disposal of these canceled, banned or unwanted agricultural and com-mercial pesticides can pose a significant challenge to agricul-tural producers and other pesti-cide users due to its high cost. To continue to assist pesticide users with the proper disposal of unwanted agricultural and com-mercial pesticides, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) will again be conducting its Pesticide Disposal Program in 2013. Since its inception,

Virginia’s Pesticide Disposal Program has collected and destroyed a total of 1,146,495 pounds of pesticides!

The Program is open to licensed pesticide dealers and pest control firms, certified ap-plicators located in the region being served in any given year. There is no cost to participate.

For 2013, the pesticide dis-posal program will be available in the following localities: the counties of Alleghany, Bland, Botetourt, Buchanan, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Pu-laski, Roanoke, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington,

Wise, Wythe and the cities of Bristol, Clifton Forge, Coving-ton, Galax, Norton, Radford, Roanoke, and Salem.

Participants are required to transport their unwanted pesti-cides to central collection sites located within the service area. If a participant cannot safely containerize the unwanted pesti-cides for transport, the disposal contractor will make arrange-ments to containerize the pesti-cides for transport.

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PMP’s Passions & Pursuits:Fast Car Fanatic, Gary Houchins, Houchins Pest Control

By Beth Houchins, Houchins Pest Control

Gary Houchins, manager of Houchins Pest Control, has been in the pest control industry since he was in his teens – he is truly a lifer in the industry. As a teenager, he had three passions: fast cars, killing bugs and his beautiful wife to-be, Beth Moore.

When Gary was young, his dad owned Houchins Pest Control, but he also owned an autoshop where cars were built and worked on. NASCAR driver Lenny Pond used that shop during his tenure in the 1970’s on the NASCAR circuit.

Gary would visit that shop as a young boy, where he began to learn the art of cars! Due to his small size, he was some-times asked by the mechanics to jump in the car and follow instructions to fix something in the confined space. His love for cars and how to fix them was born!

The passions of Beth, pest control and fast cars followed

Editor’s Note: VPMA has a new feature column highlighting our members’ interesting and intriguing lives. Let’s get to know each other a little better by learning about the hobbies and passions each of us have, that make us unique! Please contact VPMA at vpma@cox.net to submit your own personal story!

Gary through all stages of his life in one way or another.

For many years, fast cars

did not have a place in his fam-ily or work life, so that was put on the top shelf. At fifty years of age, he brought the passion of fast cars back to life by restor-ing a 1965 Chevrolet Malibu

Super Sport. The car came into the yard

on a flat bed trailer loaded with boxes of car parts and rust. Gary created a well worn path between his home and his work shop where he spent every spare moment he had for two years, lovingly restoring his ’65 Malibu SS, affec-tionately named “The Princess” by his family.

The Princess Project was finished in 2011, after which Gary immediately started showing her. The Prin-cess won the Amzoil Best of the Best in the Super Chevy Series. Gary and Beth enjoy attending car shows, cruise-ins and just driv-ing around town in The Princess.

Gary’s current project is restoring a

1969 Chevy Chevelle to match the green ’69 Chevelle he owned as a teenager. And no, this is not the same car – the original was destroyed in a crash – you know – FAST CARS!

The Princess’ before photo upon arrival.

The Princess’ at her debut in 2011.

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