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May 31, 2017

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Patience and time – everything won’t happen by Friday The most effective leaders we have met keep their long term vision in focus.

They simultaneously take advantage of immediate opportunities, and build capacity for the long term. These individuals have an understanding of the environment they are operating within, and are always building relationships that bring their organization closer to realizing their future vision.

They know everything won’t happen by Friday.

you set goals and milestones for your organization and its fundraising.

1. Planning and patience are attributes the CEO, board members, key volunteers and donors must learn to value. Give yourself enough lead time to plan; cultivate; build capacity and infrastructure; develop budgets; grow a pool of volunteers; develop staff; conduct research; and position your organization within the marketplace. Take time to build agreement amongst board members, staff, and key volunteers regarding the milestones the organization is working towards. These need to extend beyond financial goals.

“Patience and time are two resources required for success within the nonprofit sector. ”

Patience and time are two resources required for success within the nonprofit sector. At the same time, these are perceived as being in short supply. We encourage you to take a moment to reflect on the goals you set for yourself and your organization.

Examine whether or not these are realistic and achievable. Do you have the time, money, resources and relationships you need to reach your goals? Are you falling prey to messages focused on accelerated innovation and reinvention without determining whether or not these are the right foci for your organization at this point in time?

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Scholar of the Week

Blake Page

of Richmond Community High School GPA: 3.67 College(s) of Interest: Hampden Sydney College Major Community Service: Political campaigns Strong Interests: Architecture Favorite Activities: Play sports, watch sports and spend time with friends

As a kid, Blake Page played a lot of video games. He still does, father also played football so he got us into that.” Blake said but there was one game that influenced him as a child and both he and his brother have enjoyed playing the sport and have continues to influence him now – The Sims computer game. seen a lot of success over the years.

Once his sister brought home the game, he kept playing. With the many features, such as building character lives, the main While he is still in high school, Blake stays active with football, thing Blake did was design houses and community buildings. “I Future Business Leaders of America and as the vice president would just sit there and build different buildings and that’s what of his church’s youth usher board. A few summers ago, he also really got me interested in taking the architecture field seriously.” volunteered for his church’s youth summer camp as a counselor Now, as a senior in high school, for the younger children. His Blake’s interest in architecture favorite part about being a is even more tangible as he counselor was “teaching them prepares to pursue a degree in what I’ve learned in my few the field. years in life. Just teaching them how to not make the mistakes This fall, Blake will attend I’ve made and just setting a Hampden Sydney College. great example for them.” With While the school doesn’t have his extracurricular activities an architecture major, it has keeping him busy, Blake still ™ an architecture track which works hard in school and ek will prepare Blake for graduate currently maintains a 3.67 GPA. of the We school. He also plans to play football for the school, another One of Blake’s biggest aspect that attracted him to inspirations and motivators Hampden Sydney. “We have is his twin brother. “We’re a great program and I felt like academically and athletically it both very competitive people and we strive to be the best at would be the best fit for me and my future.” One lesson Blake everything, even with each other,” Blake said. “He pushes me in will take with him to college is to not procrastinate on anything school, athletically and just to be better. He’s always been there whether it be assignments or just in general “because you might for me.” Blake said with the support of his brother and by them miss a big opportunity.” pushing each other, they have helped each other be successful.

As the school year comes to a close, Blake plans to continue Blake will attend Hampden Sydney College with his twin being successful in college and his future career. brother, who will also play football for the school. “I’ve been involved in organized football since I was 5,” Blake said. “My

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EPIC FAILURE is NOT an Option “There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” Elie Wiesel On the last Monday of May each year, we observe Memorial Day, a holiday honoring the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. It originated as a holiday known as Decoration Day following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many people commemorate Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials; some hold family gatherings or cookouts. There are often parades and community events. Unofficially, the holiday marks the beginning of the summer season. The remembrance of the millions of people who have died fighting for freedom, defending liberty and declaring independence should be a sacred responsibility and honor for all who have the privilege to freely live in this nation we call the United States of America but we often forget why we have the holiday and what we have to remember.

not overcome every challenge or win every fight but we must never, ever give up. We cannot legitimately lay claim to the freedom, liberty and justice for which so many others have fought and died and do nothing in ourselves to advance that story forward.

We owe it to our ancestors, our predecessors, and to those who are coming after us to continue to do what we can DO in the effort to fervently pursue the cause of justice, equality and liberty for all.

“What we must never allow ourselves to do is… Nothing.”

Knowledge of the past should be our teacher, but there are so many who have forgotten their history or who never learned it in the first place. It brings to mind the old quote by Edmund Burke that has been spoken in many variations, “Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.” Human history is fraught with horrors and atrocities that demonstrate humankind’s inhumanity towards one another and yet, there’s also a part of the human story that demonstrates an uncanny ability for humanity to elevate itself, to transcend the circumstances and to exhibit divine courage, supreme valor and the ultimate sacrifice for their fellow human beings.

In these days when we feel overwhelmed by the injustices we see, the ever increasing income gap, the poverty and lack of educational opportunity, gun violence, governmental Let us all take this moment to remember that we all have something we can do in the dysfunction and corruption, we must not despair but rather take a moment to remember continuing struggle for justice, freedom and equality. What we must never allow ourselves that the story is not finished yet. The struggle for freedom, justice and equality continues, to do is… Nothing. There is too much at stake in these treacherous and challenging times, and we cannot give up or give in to complacency or and so many patriots and soldiers for justice have be paralyzed by fear. Those who fought and died have sacrificed so much to give us the opportunities we Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, Ph.D. given the ultimate sacrifice and have nothing more to have. We are standing on their shoulders. Although Founder and Artistic Director give and so it is up to those of us who remain. We must we’ve come a mighty long way, there is so much farther The Conciliation Project and Associate Professor never allow ourselves to simply stand by and watch as we need to go. The struggle continues and we need our freedoms are continuously challenged, our values everybody on the field. You have no right to complain Virginia Commonwealth University tested and our rights and liberties questioned. We will if all you want to do is stand by and watch.

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3 Tips to Stop Mosquitoes from Ruining Summer Fun Summer is here and warm weather beckons people into backyards across the country. Unfortunately, unwelcome guests like pesky mosquitoes often want to join the festivities. Not only can mosquitoes be a biting nuisance, but they can also cause allergic reactions in some people and pets. Certain species can spread dangerous illnesses such as dengue fever, West Nile virus and Zika virus.

Minimizing mosquito threats in your yard is of primary importance during summer months, but your outdoor decor and landscaping actually may be attracting mosquitoes. Dr. Mark Beavers, Orkin entomologist, recommends these tips for keeping mosquitoes at bay this summer.

Minimize Standing Water Mosquitoes only need a thimble-sized amount of stagnant water to reproduce. To reduce mosquito breeding areas, Beavers recommends checking backyards for stagnant water in bird baths, under potted plants and even in your pet’s water bowls. By refreshing water often or eliminating

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standing water sources, you can reduce the number of places mosquitoes can reproduce, according to Beavers. If a backyard pond is part of your decor, make sure the water is circulating properly.

Plant Smart Backyards are often filled with places a mosquito can hide, reproduce or feed. Planting smart and keeping vegetation growth in check can cut down on the number of mosquitoes in your yard. Be sure to trim, prune, weed and mow often to keep vegetation under control because mosquitoes love to hide in damp, dark places.

Think carefully about where you place flowers and plants

in your backyard so they don’t attract mosquitoes to the places you sit or entertain. Flowering plants can offer a delicious meal for female mosquitoes that need to feed on flower nectar between blood meals. Plants like Bromeliads that trap water in their leaves can also be a prime place for mosquitoes to breed.

Turn on the Fans According to Beavers, another trick is to use mosquitoes’ weaknesses against them. Most mosquitoes are poor flyers, so a simple deterrent is to make it difficult for them to fly.

Consider installing a fan on your deck or patio, or even bring a portable fan outdoors.

Also remember your backyard basics: clothing and repellents. Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors, so keep your summer wardrobe light and breezy. Loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and long pants are typically your best bet. Mosquitoes can bite through tight-fitting clothes made of materials like spandex. Keep your scented body sprays and perfumes to a minimum, as Continues to Page 9

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“It only takes one storm to change your life and community!” comments Anthony McLean, Coordinator Office of Emergency Management for the City of Richmond. “Preparing for a hurricane before it actually arrives is important because it could not only save your life, but also save the lives of people around you.”

According to the National Hurricane Center, the two key factors contributing to weather safety during hurricanes are preparing in advance for the risks and to act on those preparations when alerted by emergency officials.

Basic Preparedness Tips • Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the local hurricane evacuation route(s) to take and have a plan for where you can stay. Contact your local emergency management agency for more information.

• Put together a disaster supply kit, including a flashlight, batteries, cash, first aid supplies, and copies of your critical information if you need to evacuate.

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It is hurricane season, and as we move into this dangerous season it is important that you prepare yourself, your family and your home. Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over the water and move toward land.

Threats from hurricanes include high winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge, coastal and inland flooding, rip currents and tornadoes. Hurricanes are the most violent storms on Earth, according to NASA. At heart, hurricanes are fueled by just two ingredients: heat and water. Officially, the Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1 and runs until Nov. 30. In the Eastern Pacific Ocean, hurricane season begins May 15 and ends Nov. 30, according to the National Weather Service.

So, how are hurricanes categorized or scaled to help us prepare? The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane’s sustained wind speed. This scale estimates potential property damage.

Hurricanes reaching Category 3 and higher are considered major hurricanes because of their potential for significant loss of life and damage.

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• If you are not in an area that is advised to evacuate and you decide to stay in your home, plan for adequate supplies in case you lose power and water for several days and you are not able to leave due to flooding or blocked roads.

• Make a family emergency communication plan.

• Many communities have text or email alerting systems for emergency notifications. To find out what alerts are available in your area, search the Internet with your town, city, or county name and the word “alerts.”

Making a Plan - Keeping Your Family Safe 1. Understand how to receive emergency alerts and warnings. Make sure all household members are able to get alerts about an emergency from local officials. Check with your local emergency management agency to see

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what is available in your area, and learn more about alerts by visiting: www.ready.gov/alerts.

2. Discuss family/household plans for disasters that may affect your area and plan where to go. Plan together in advance so that everyone in the household understands where to go during a different type of disaster like a hurricane, tornado, or wildfire.

3. Collect information. Create a paper copy of the contact information for your family that includes: • phone (work, cell, office) • email • social media

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• In your neighborhood: A mailbox at the end of the driveway, or a neighbor’s house.

• Outside of your neighborhood: library, community center, place of worship, or family friend’s home.

• Outside of your town or city: home of a relative or family friend. Make sure everyone knows the address of the meeting place and discuss ways you would get there.

1. Share information. Make sure everyone carries a copy in his or her backpack, purse, or wallet. You should also post a copy in a central location in your home, such as your refrigerator or family bulletin board.

2. Practice your plan. Have regular household meetings to review your emergency plans, communication plans and meeting place after a disaster, and then practice, just like you would a fire drill.

Basic Disaster Supplies Kit A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

• Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation • Food, at least a three-day supply of nonperishable food

• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both • Flashlight and extra batteries • First aid kit

• Whistle to signal for help

• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities • Manual can opener for food • Local maps

• Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger

• medical facilities, doctors, service providers • school 4. Identify information and pick an emergency meeting place. Things to consider: • Decide on safe, familiar places where your family can go for protection or to reunite.

• Make sure these locations are accessible for household members with disabilities or access and functional needs.

• If you have pets or service animals, think about animalfriendly locations.

Examples of meeting places:

“Hurricanes are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to hurricanes, you need to be prepared. Even areas well away from the coastline can be threatened by destructive winds, tornadoes and flooding from these storms.” says McLean. www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

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Upgrade Your Summer Grilling Game The days are getting longer and hotter and you’re itching to head outside to kick off grilling season. After a few weeks of eating the same boring burgers and hot dogs, you’ll be looking for something a little more exciting (and so will your guests). These recipes can help take your grilling skills to the next level and make your next party something to brag about.

When people come over for Buffalo chicken, they expect authentic flavor, so give the people what they want by making Buffalo chicken sandwiches with Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce. Frank’s RedHot was the secret ingredient used in the original buffalo wings recipe in 1964.

For maximum flavor, each Buffalo chicken sandwich gets a quarter of the bottle of sauce to bring in just the right blend of flavor and heat. Take it to the next level by marinating the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes so it can absorb the unmistakable Buffalo flavor that will send any party into

overdrive. Add the tangy blue cheese and cool, crisp lettuce and tomato and you’ve got the perfect bite for a hot summer day.

Now that you’ve proved your grilling chops to most of the party crew, it’s time to kick it up a notch. Every party’s got a few tough critics, so it’s key to make something impressive and delicious that appeals to a different palate. Enter: Sweet Chili Ribs.

Start with two full racks of pork spareribs then load them up with Frank’s RedHot Sweet Chili Sauce, garlic and ginger, making sure to spread that mixture all over the ribs. Grill them low and slow for 2 hours then pour another half-bottle of sauce over top for good measure and grill for another hour. After your guests have a chance to taste these sweet and tangy, fall-off-the-bone ribs, they’ll talk about them all summer long.

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Heat grill to 250 degrees F and prepare for indirect cooking.

Spread ribs with ginger and garlic.

Place ribs on rib rack or in foil pan.

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Military Families Receive Free Summer Admission to Science Museum of Virginia compliments of Dominion Energy

The Science Museum of Virginia is proud to announce that active duty military and their families will enjoy free Museum exhibit admission this summer. Men and women serving in the armed forces, including National Guard and Reserve, are invited to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity through Labor Day. “We are honored to extend free summer admission to the families of the brave men and women serving our country,” says Richard Conti, Chief Wonder Officer at the Science Museum of Virginia. “We hope that we can inspire military members to uncover the wonder of science in their everyday lives while building memories with their families here at the Museum.”

Expanding the Museum’s current military benefits to include family members this summer was made possible through a donation from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation.

“Dominion has a proud legacy of community involvement and a strong focus on supporting military service members and their families,” says Hunter Applewhite, president of the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. “We are pleased to partner with the Science Museum of Virginia to help provide access to a national-caliber museum experience for the men and women protecting our country.”

With galleries focusing on topics ranging from energy and health to Earth and space, the Science Museum of Virginia explores science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through hands-on labs and interactive experiences. The Museum is home to three floors of exhibits and artifacts, including the iconic SR-71 supersonic jet formerly used in U.S. Air Force reconnaissance missions.

Baste ribs with remaining sweet chili sauce during last 15 minutes of cooking. If desired, at end of cooking time grill ribs over direct heat to char slightly.

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B.E. F.A.S.T: Identifying Signs of Stroke

By Janna M. Hall

In honor of American Stroke Month, we’ve spent the entire month of May discussing harrowing statistics about how stroke affects Americans. From African Americans, who face the largest risk of all races, and women, who experience 55,000 more strokes a year than men, education is key in learning how to lower the odds and achieve optimal health.

B- Balance. The abrupt onset of balance difficulty. Observe closely for a loss of balance or coordination.

Regardless of proactive methods of prevention, the reality is that 795,000 people in the United States experience stroke each year. So how do we even identify signs of stroke and quickly move to treatment?

F- Face. When you smile, do you notice your face drooping on one side?

We sat with Stacey L. Epps, M.D., Neurologist at Bon Secours Watkins Centre Neurology Clinic, who explained the importance of paying close attention to warning signs, especially since symptoms of stroke often go unnoticed.

“That’s the most important thing to know about stroke,” Dr. Epps explains. “Stroke doesn’t hurt. For example, we all know that if we get chest pain, we go to the Emergency Room. It could be indigestion, esophageal spasm, or anything else, but we all know that chest pain equals Emergency Room. For stroke, the symptoms can be varied, but generally, there is no pain.” www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com With the exception of one very special type of stroke where an aneurysm ruptures and causes severe headache, strokes are virtually painless, so we must employ alternative methods of quickly spotting warning signs and seeking treatment right away.

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E- Eyes. Are you experiencing double vision, or loss of vision in one or both of your eyes? Many times, victims of stroke often experience some type of visual disturbance.

A- Arm. When raising both arms, do you notice one arm drifting downward?

S- Speech. Some people think they or a family member are confused because they’re not using language properly, but that’s a sign of a stroke. Listen closely for any sign of slurred speech or a difficulty with language.

“Our treatment for stroke has to be given in a defined period of time,” he advises. “We need you in the Emergency Room as soon after symptoms start as possible, because you’re out of the window for treatment in three hours in most cases.”

Yes, if stroke is not treated within three hours of its occurrence, the victim will succumb to the long-term effects, including mental and physical developmental delays, and sometimes, the results are fatal. To overcome any longterm effects, Dr. Epps shares with us the latest developments to the stroke identification method we’ve known for decades. Where we’ve traditionally used the F.A.S.T method for identifying stroke, Dr. Epps introduces a new method, explaining that we should B.E. F.A.S.T.

T- Time. When was the last time the person in question was known well? Most importantly, if you experience any of the above symptoms, then it’s TIME to call 9-1-1.

If we’re committed to lowering risk factors, lowering the odds, and living our healthiest lives, we must also commit to educating ourselves and others on the warning signs of stroke. Of the 795,000 people who suffer a stroke each year, more than 140,000 people die from it. It’s also the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States, but again, data is not destiny. Let’s all decide to B.E. FAST. Identify the key warning signs, catch the symptoms, most of which aren’t marked by physical pain, and most importantly, receive or recommend treatment right away.

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and within the market. During that time period you need to attract the people, resources and relationships you will need for optimum operations. This will require that you define your organization’s uniqueness; create financial models; develop partnerships and collaborations; and attract board members who believe in and are qualified to deliver on the organization’s vision.

3. Give your organization enough time to develop a track record that includes short term successes for board members, staff and volunteers. Develop your talent. If your organization is personality driven – dependent upon the talents of one individual – it is in jeopardy, even though you may appear to be

succeeding. You want a “bench” and a “team” – a group of talented individuals with diverse skills who are trusted to represent the organization and its vision. Surround your organization with people who can serve as ambassadors, and introduce your team to community stakeholders and potential funders.

All of this takes – you guessed it – time.

We encourage you to define your long term vision and keep it in front of you.

Develop patience, consistently plan and adapt, and build relationships. Give yourself and your team time.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 134 and 135; 49 U.S.C 5303 and 5304, the Tri-Cities Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) hereby provides area citizens an opportunity to review and comment on the Transportation Improvement Program.

This transportation plan has been developed by local and State agencies represented on the Tri-Cities Area MPO. A copy of this draft document has been made available for public viewing during regular visiting hours at public libraries in the Tri-Cities Area during a 30 day public review period beginning May 28, 2017 and ending June 25, 2017.

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