12 The Hampton Roads Messenger


Volume 11 Number 12 Around Hampton Roads


Procurement Administrator Appointed in Chesapeake


City Manager James E. Baker has announced that, following an extensive search process, Anthony E. Cannion, MPA, CPPB, VCO, has been appointed as Procurement Administrator for the City, effective July 17. Cannion comes to Chesapeake from the Portsmouth Public Schools, where he has served as Purchasing Manager since May of 2015. He will receive a salary of $100,000.


"Because procurement touches every facet of the City organization, it was critical to find an Administrator with a broad background and understanding of both the complexities and nuances of the position," said Baker. "Anthony Cannion fills that role admirably, and I am confident he will bring both innovation and good stewardship to this vital task. His skill set and


experience will complement our procurement team and ensure continued quality service for the organization."


Cannion holds both a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Legal Services (Pre-Law, dual majors) degree from the University of Central Florida. He is a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) and a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO). Cannion was named Purchasing Manager of the Year for 2004 by the State of Mississippi.


"The opportunity to serve the City of Chesapeake, with its reputation for quality and innovation, was one that I simply could not pass up," commented Cannion. "The skills, experience, and dedication of the procurement team give me great confidence that we can continue to be an asset in Chesapeake's growth, while ensuring the City gets the best value for every dollar of public money it expends, no matter what the purpose.


Prior to his position in Portsmouth, Cannion worked in procurement positions for the Virginia Community College System and Norfolk State University, where he also served as Assistant to the Vice President for Finance and Administration. He also served with educational and municipal entities in Mississippi and Florida.


Living History in Hampton: The Martha Ann Fields Story


Experience the true story of Martha Ann Fields, who escaped from slavery to Fort Monroe, and whose legacy is evident on the Peninsula today, as portrayed by actress Valerie Davis at the Hampton History Museum on Monday, September 11, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 pm.


Through her portrayal, Davis relates the heartbreaking story of Fields having to witness her 12-year-old daughter Louisa being sold on the auction block. She tells of her harrowing escape with eight (8) children from the Nutshell Plantation in Hanover County in 1862. Following an arduous journey, Fields achieves sanctuary at Fort Monroe as a free woman raising her children and placing a strong emphasis on education as the key to their success. After the Civil War her family is reunited, including the daughter and two sons that were sold into slavery. Fields' story shows not only the brutality of slavery, but illuminates also the triumph of those who overcame extreme adversity.


The impact of Fields’ legacy is felt today. Her son James Apostle Fields was the first former slave to graduate from Hampton Normal School (today Hampton University). His house still stands in Newport News and is now a museum. His sister, Catherine Fields graduated also from Hampton. James became the Commonwealth Attorney and served two years in the House of Delegates. Her youngest son, George Washington Fields, was the first black man to graduate from Cornell University after serving as Governor Cornell's Butler.


The program is free to museum members, and $5.00 to non-members. The Hampton History Museum is located at 120 Old Hampton Lane in Downtown Hampton. There is free parking in the garage across the street from the museum. For more information, call 757-727-1102 or Facebook/HamptonHistoryMuseum.


Now Enrolling for Basic CERT Classes in Newport News


Spaces are limited for the upcoming CERT-B Classes, which will begin with an orientation on September 14, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Classes will be held every Thursday night from September 14 - October 19, 2017. The final event will be a mock disaster environment on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. where you will be challenged to organize as a team, search for victims, triage victims, rescue victims, and provide medical treatment to all victims in the simulation.


Classes begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. and you must be at least 18 years old to attend. 100% attendance is required for all classes. These classes are FREE and are paid for through funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. To enroll in this class, you must complete the electronic application, sign it and return the information to Dana Perry at dperry@nnva.gov. Please call 757-269-2904 for additional information.


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Two New LED Displays Light Up Norfolk's Revitalized Waterside District


Sansi North America (SNA) Displays, a leading manufacturer of custom LED display and lighting solutions, provided two S|Video™ LED displays for Norfolk's revitalized Waterside District.


Located in the heart of Norfolk's central business district and next to the city's world-class waterfront along the banks of the Elizabeth River, Waterside District is the area's newest dining and entertainment experience.


As part of the display project, SNA Displays manufactured and supplied two large LED displays which were installed onto separate, custom-built towers placed at opposite ends of the venue's property. Both exterior video screens employ a 10 mm pixel pitch and utilize surface-mount device (SMD) pixel packaging technology. Each display measures 22'10" high by 15'8" wide and has a resolution of 696 pixels high by 480 pixels wide.


“This was an interesting and rewarding project for us,” said Jason Helton, executive vice president for SNA Displays. “The client reached out to us for help late in the process and, with very little notice, we were able to complete the project in time for the venue’s highly-publicized grand opening festivities. Sansi stepped in to handle the situation for a client in need of support.”


Rasool Sayed, SNA Display's project manager for the job, reiterated the challenge in getting the displays installed before Waterside District's grand opening.


"The biggest challenge of this project was the tight deadline," he said. "But, as always, our team delivered quality products on time and with outstanding service. The result is two state-of-the-art LED displays that will help illuminate the city's revitalized waterfront."


Other companies involved in the project included Cordish Companies, the real estate development firm, and Sullaway Engineering, a full-service engineering company tasked with handling the screens' structural engineering.


Portsmouth to Conduct 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony


Portsmouth, VA – Sixteen years after the terror attacks on America, citizen of Portsmouth will come together in a commemoration ceremony to honor the victims of September 11, 2001. The City of Portsmouth is hosting a Remembrance Ceremony at High Street Landing on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.


The commemoration ceremony honors the victims of the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, airline flight takeovers, and the American military service personnel `who have died in the war against terrorism.


“We will never forget our brothers and sisters who lost their lives during 9–11,” Mayor John L. Rowe Jr. said. “This ceremony will serve as a solemn remembrance from the Portsmouth family of not only those who have died and their families, but also to the heroes who live and continue to stand and defend the freedom of our country. As a nation united, we must remain committed to supporting the men and women of our armed forces here at home and abroad.”


In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held inside City Hall in the City Council Chambers.


2017 Taste of Suffolk Street Festival


SUFFOLK, VA — Want to find great food, fabulous entertainment, and plenty of children’s activities all within walking distance of each other? Take a bite out of the annual Taste of Suffolk Street Festival on Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.


Taste of Suffolk is in its eleventh year, having attracted thousands of residents and visitors from all over Hampton Roads. The event site in Downtown Suffolk will stretch down Main Street starting on Finney Avenue and cover Washington Street from Commerce Street to Saratoga Street. Main Street will be lined with booths featuring tasty treats from restaurants located across Suffolk presenting some of their specialty food items; merchandise vendors will be displaying a variety of goods and services; there will be a new car show with local Suffolk dealerships; as well as all day entertainment with live music and contests, in addition to a live plant sale from the Master Gardeners. Washington Street will host this year’s Children’s Area featuring bounce houses, crafts, face painting, amusements, and more. We are excited to include a Beer Garden this year showcasing craft brews from local and state-wide breweries. Everyone is sure to find something to enjoy at this year’s Taste of Suffolk.


Taste of Suffolk will feature some of Suffolk’s best eateries offering a limited menu of their best cuisine offerings. Restaurants will be offering their items at minimal pricing, allowing event attendees to try food from some of Suffolk’s best eateries.


This year’s festival will feature two stages located on Washington Street and Market Street.


The Taste of Suffolk Children’s Area will be held along West Washington Street this year. The kid’s area will have bounce houses, clowns and face painters, the Suffolk Fire & Rescue fire safety house, and craft activities.


A beer garden will be at the Oderzo Fountain area, located beside the Mills E. Godwin, Jr. Courts Building, with adult beverages and games. Brick & Mortar Brewing Co., the new brewery set to open in Downtown Suffolk in 2018, will be on site to feature samples of their local brews.


Merchant vendors will be onsite featuring everything from home improvement items to handmade fabric pieces, to decorative items.


September 2017


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