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Readership Conservatively Estimated @ 40,000+ Richmond VA Issue No. 26

A Three-pronged Approach to
Addressing the Drug Overdose Epidemic
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By F. Gerard Moeller, M.D., professor, Virginia Commonwealth
University School of Medicine, and director of the
VCU Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies
In a state where more people die from drug overdoses than automobile accidents, the need for drug addiction treatment has outpaced available treatment resources. The emergency room at VCU Medical Center routinely
sees multiple patients a day who have been brought there after a drug
overdose, yet there are few treatment options available. Many of the patients who overdose do so with the illicit drug heroin. However, according
to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association, threequarte

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(continued) quarters of patients who tried heroin were introduced to

the drug through abuse of prescription pain medications. VCU Health
has approved development of two programs to begin to address the
drug overdose epidemic. Attacking the problem of prescription
opioids, the first part of the program will identify patients who are being treated for pain with opioids and who are at risk of abuse and overdose. The program will move those patients to other methods of pain
treatment. Those who have become addicted to pain medication will
be referred to a new outpatient substance abuse treatment clinic that
will be the primary referral source for patients with addictions who are
seen at VCU Medical Center. Additionally, we are working closely
with the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services to coordinate our addiction treatment programs with other programs in the
state. Lastly, since prescription pain medications have been a significant part of the addiction problem in the state, we have started a program to educate medical students on the risks of opioid use for chronic
pain treatment. We have also established an addiction medicine fellowship to train more specialists in treating patients with addictions.
Through the three-pronged approach of prevention, treatment and education, the drug overdose epidemic in Virginia is beginning to be addressed at Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health; however, it will take a statewide approach to effectively combat this epidemic.

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Celebrity Sports!

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Dion Foxx (left), former football linebacker in the National Football

League, played for the Miami Dolphins, the Washington Redskins,
and the Green Bay Packers.

DION FOXX 2016 CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Neighborhood Housing Services of Richmond Inc. (NHSR) would like to thank all our sponsors, supporters, and volunteers for making this years
Dion Foxx Celebrity Golf Tournament for Create a Home for Our Heroes initiative a great fundraising event. Special thanks to event sponsor
and Special Guest (former Washington Redskins player), Dion Foxx, Legend Brewing Company, Titos, Xenith Bank, Omni Richmond Hotel,
Tarrants Caf, 707, Richmond BMW Midlothian, Tyson Foods, Mortons The Steakhouse, Hooters Chester, Ayers & Stolte, P.C., James River
Insurance Agency-Todd Sumser, Richmond Black Widows, Buffalo Wild Wings, Once Upon a Vine, Black Widows, Phil Daniel, former WNBA
star-Jessie Hicks, Simons of iHeartMedia, Inc., and Mayor Dwight C. Jones.

Without your support, Neighborhood Housing Services of Richmond would not be able to help
homeless/disabled veterans or low-to-moderate income families throughout Virginia!

Former professional players at Mortons The Steakhouse with Mayor Dwight C. Jones and Bob Kocher, owner of Once Upon a Vine (Bellevue)

Johnny Grubb (right) (former Major League Baseball out-fielder and

designated hitter, who also occasionally played at first base. He played
with the San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, and the
Detroit Tigers); good friend (left).

Jim Coates (former professional baseball pitcher) with lovely wife. A

right-hander, Coates pitched in Major League Baseball for the New
York Yankees (3X World Series Winner), Washington Senators,
Cincinnati Reds, and California Angels.

Dion Foxx (right), former Washington Redskins player and Ickey

Raven Caldwell (left), former Washington Redskins player, Emanuel McNeil
Woods (left), former Cincinnati Bengals player (famous for the
(center), former New York Jets player, and friend.
Ickey Shuffle!).
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Health and Education

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YWCA Richmond Launches Exciting

New Teen Facilitator Program!
YWCA Richmond is launching an exciting new teen facilitator program. Wed love for you to spread the word to teens and other contacts
you may have. Heres some information that you can pass around:
Healthy Youth Healthy Relationships, aka YW HYHR (pronounced
YW Higher) is a community-service leadership opportunity for local
high-school-age-teens to develop facilitator skills for healthy relationships workshops.
Boost your resume by learning about:
Effective communication;
Leading interactive workshops; and
How to help someone in an unhealthy relationship.
Interested teens can learn more information and apply by December
2nd at https://goo.gl/forms/UKhMuX0OKD0Lqb042. Questions?
Please contact Adam Tannenbaum, Community Outreach Specialist at
atannenbaum@ywcarichmond.org or (804) 643-6761 Ext. 101.

Quilts to Raise Awareness for

Domestic Violence
Displayed Inside City Hall
Last month the City placed two quilts on display inside City Hall to
help raise awareness for domestic violence. The quilts are being displayed in honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month that
takes place during October. In 2002, Sheila Mandt, a survivor of domestic violence, led the Domestic Violence Quilt Project campaign,
and Attorney General Jerry Kilgore and actress Sissy Spacek served as
the Honorary Co-chairs. By designing quilt panels, the campaign enabled victims and survivors of domestic violence to express their emotions in a safe and anonymous manner. The two quilts on display are
part of a larger collection of quilts that are positioned in various locations around Virginia to help raise awareness. Richmond City Government issued a joint proclamation at a City Council meeting, proclaiming the month of October as Richmond Domestic Violence Awareness
Month. Residents were invited and encouraged to do their part to help
put an end to domestic violence.

Dont Be a Victim
Be VictoriousFree to Be ME!
By Anonymous Survivor (All Rights Reserved)
Its so amazing how LOVE is d-e-f-i-n-e-d: words, gifts (like perfume),
so much timespent Fancy cars, name brand clothes, an expensive
house thats never a homebecause at the end of the day, she finds
herself all alone. Its so amazing how LOVE is d-e-f-i-n-e-dwhen
someone says I love you until the end of timeButwhen does the
end of time--come? Is it when its too late When two people never
become one? Does ones life have to be broken apartbecause of
the pain she endures deep within her weakened heart? The fussing and
cussingswearing up and down; the blame-finger pointed coupled
with the haunting frowns. The hugs that no longer existone thinking
about who would be missedThe innocent children forced to see
what should never be seen. Now what exactly does that mean?
LIFE IS TOO PRECIOUS TO WASTE ON WHAT ISNT
MEANT TO BE! DONT BE A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE. BE VICTORIOUS LIKE MEFREE TO BE ME!

Open Enrollment and Specialty School Application

Process Began October 20

All Open Enrollment Applications Must Be

Received by 4:30 p.m. on November 11
New online application system will provide
a more streamlined process

Richmond Public Schools began receiving Open Enrollment and Specialty School applications for the 2017-2018 school year on October 20 using
a new online application system, Registration Gateway. An award-winning online enrollment platform, Registration Gateway will provide a
more streamlined process for managing applications and offer parents the
ability to access their application and check enrollment status from any
computer, tablet or smartphone with Internet access. During the Open Enrollment window, parents may apply for their child(ren) to attend up to
two out-of-zone schools. The term out-of-zone refers to a school zoned
for an address other than the physical address in which the student currently resides. Applications will be accepted online and are also available
from the districts website, at all schools and in the Office of Pupil Personnel Services, located at 301 North Ninth Street, 13th floor. All Open Enrollment applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on November 11.
The Sibling Request to Attend must also be completed during this application window. Parents interested in applying to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programmes at Thomas Jefferson High School and Lucille
Brown Middle School, as well as Franklin Military Academy, Open High
School, Richmond Community High School, or Maggie L. Walker and
Appomattox Regional governors schools should also apply through the
Registration Gateway. For information regarding application deadlines
for each individual school/program, visit rvaschools.net to access a comprehensive Open Enrollment/Specialty School application timeline. The
Richmond Career Education and Employment Academy and Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts will continue to use a paper application for
the 2017-2018 school year.
To support parents with the new application process, information sessions
will be held as follows:
Open Enrollment/All Specialty Schools
November 9, 2016 @ 6 p.m. Boushall Middle School
Specialty Schools/IB Only (no Governors Schools)
December 7, 2016 @ 6 p.m. Franklin Military Academy
Additional application support will also be available for parents at all
Richmond Public Library locations. To access Registration Gateway or
for additional information regarding the Open Enrollment and Specialty
School application process, visit rvaschools.net.

RPS Recognizes An Educators

Educator RITA J. ROBINSON

Rita J. Robinson has been with Overby-Sheppard Elementary School for

38 AWESOME years! According to her principal:
She is an EDUCATORS EDUCATOR!
Thanks Rita (we appreciate you).

RICHMOND CITY SCHOOL BOARD

Glen H. Sturtevant, 1st District
Kimberly B. Gray, 2nd District
Jeffrey M. Bourne-Chairman, 3rd District
Kristen N. Larson-Vice-Chair, 4th District
Mamie L. Taylor, 5th District
Shonda Harris-Muhammed, 6th District
Donald Coleman-Vice-Chairman, 7th District
Derick E. Jones, 8th District
Tichi Pinkney-Eppes, 9th District
Dr. Dana T. Bedden, Superintendent

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Marvin Harris, CPA Receives A+ Rating!

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NEIGHBORS GROWING TOGETHER: KARAOKE FEVER @ CARY 100!

Its no secret so many people enjoy karaoke, especially adults over the age of 30, according to our GOOD NEWS Spy Crew. After visiting a few
places around town to witness such great talent, TONY P. was selected as our October KARAOKE KING!

NICOLES BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION INCLUDED MANY PERFORMERS FROM ALL AREAS OF RICHMOND!

DANCING @ PINE CAMP

BEST PET PHOTO

Hi! My name is BETTY ROBINSON WEEKS and I teach dance. Twenty

plus years ago, I was asked to teach a country line dance class at Pine Camp
Community Center. Some of those ladies are still with me today. We have a
blast; and they are like family! The class has evolved into a combination of
country, pop, latin, and urban/soul; but it doesnt really matter what kind of
music we are enjoyingjust so we are dancing! I have been told by many of
them that if it werent for line dance, they arent sure how they would have
gotten through their husbands illness, their family members passing, or any
of their life challenging moments. My husband, Mike Weeks, and I have been
teaching various forms of dance for those 20 plus years. We have traveled to
many areas of the country to teach, compete, and judge dance, and have loved
every aspect of bringing happiness into the life of our friends. We thank God,
feel truly blessed, and hope to continue this fun for many years to come!

PINE CAMP CULTURAL ARTS AND COMMUNITY CENTER is

located in the north side of Richmond (4901 Old Brook Road). Amenities include a game room, computer lab, a multi-purpose room and restrooms. Located outside the community center are three basketball courts, a large childrens playground, senior fitness trail, one softball field, and a soccer field.
Recreation programs and classes in the areas of sports, arts, fitness, dance,
crafts, games, Active Adults (seniors) programs, computers, after school Fun
Klub and so much more. For more information, visit richmondgov.com/parks/
CommunityCenterPineCamp.
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Community Leaders

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CHIEF
ALFRED DURHAMS
CORNER
RICHMOND
POLICE DEPARMENT
CITIZENS ACADEMIES
PROVIDE US WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO
INVOLVE CITIZENS IN THE RPDS
LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS!
While effective community policing is based on relationships built on mutual trust and understanding, the Richmond Police Department opens its
doors to the community through our themed Academies and volunteering.
The Richmond Police Department offers a variety of themed Citizen Academies that are delivered to the diverse communities that we serve. The
classes are designed to provide the participants with information regarding
the internal workings of the department and for them to experience various
specialized units within the organization. The themed Academies provide
us with an opportunity to involve citizens in the Richmond Police Departments law enforcement efforts. It gives citizens a working knowledge of
the Richmond police departments mission, operations, policies, personnel,
and challenges. As a result, citizens become more familiar with the day-today operations of our police department and the actual role of the police.
Our goal is to provide a better understanding of the departments operations
and philosophies. The curriculum covers a variety of topics that range from
gun and drug use in the city to how a murder is investigated. Participants
also ride with officers, get a first-hand look at how the Division of Emergency Communications operates, and visit the firing range. Themed academy
graduates are eligible for the Neighborhood Assistance Officer and Volunteers in Policing programs. Our next Citizens Police Academy is scheduled
for January 11, 2017. For more information, please visit our website at
www/Richmondgov.com/Police/CommunityCareUnit.aspx.
Next Months Topic: Building Better Partnerships.

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DESIGNS BY RON FLORIST

&

VOTE MARIAH WHITE

FOR 2ND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

COMMITMENTS ARE TO:

Develop Long and Short Goals to Improve
Schools Accreditation and Graduation
Review Policies and Improve Procurement
Process
Ensure Reliable Services and Resources are
Available for Special Education Children
Strengthen Anti-Bullying and Discipline
Policies
Improve Early and Pre-K Education
Opportunities
Expand Performing Arts and Athletic
Programs in Schools
Enhance Support for Homeless Students
Improve Teacher, Parent and Community
Partnership/Involvement
Focus on Neglected and Over Crowded
Schools

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Notices & Events

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Programs and Events at the Libraries!

BROOKLAND PARKS
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4 ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DRIVE

NORTH AVENUE BRANCH

ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!

2901 North Ave. Richmond, VA 23222 (804) 646-6675

The Brookland Park Area Association is sponsoring its 4th Annual

Thanksgiving Drive. We would like to thank everyone who previously
participated in making the drive a huge success. We have been able to
give away hundreds of dinners to families in the area. This year our goal
is to give away even more dinners to the families of Northside. With a
donation of just $10, you can purchase a dinner kit for a family in need.
The kit will include a turkey and all the trimmings. If you cannot give
$10, we will gladly accept what you can give. All other donations will be
accepted; and please remember your contribution is tax deductible.
Deadline: November 18, 2016. Checks or money orders should be made
payable to Brookland Park Area Association (BPAA), Post Office Box
25271, Richmond, Virginia 23260. Visit www.gofundme.com/2mrju2s.
For questions regarding donations, please contact Willie Hilliard @ (804)
852-7463 (cell) or write to whprez@gmail.com.

Mondays @ 6 p.m. CHESS! Its your chance to learn, play, practice

and compete!
Mondays and Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. G.E.D. Classes! For more
information, contact the Adult Career Development Center at (804) 7808311.
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. FREE Homework
Help! We are offering free Homework Assistants to students K-12. Call
(804) 646-6675 to register.
Wednesdays @ 5 p.m. FREE Fitness Classes: Get active with Lexx to
bring neighbors together and build a healthy community!
Thursdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Minority Business Classes: Money
Smart Series. Do you dream of opening your own business? Join this
9-week class. Call (804) 646-5947 for more information.
Fridays (except the 1st Friday of the Month) @ 10:30 a.m. - Crochet
Club. Join the group to learn how to crochet (fun for all ages!).
Friday, November 4 @ 4 p.m. Lego First Friday Its Lego time!
Follow the theme or just play!
Tuesday, November 8 @ 5:30 p.m. Library Advisory Board Meeting. Bring any question or concern you would like to discuss with the
Branch Manager and Advisory Board.
Saturday Movie Madness! Join us for a movie on us: Saturday,
November 12 @ 1 p.m. Barbershop 2/Back in Business; Saturday,
November 26 @ 1 p.m. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.
Monday, November 14 @ 5 p.m. Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.)
Come and express what you would like to see at your local library.
Monday, November 21 @ 6 p.m. Family Game Night. Join us for
games, fun, and meeting new friends!

EMPLOYMENT: GOODWILL
NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT CENTER
2606-B Chamberlayne Avenue Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 823-2787
Hours of Operation
Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Our business is changing livesHelping people to help themselves
through the power of work.
Friday, November 4 @ 10 a.m. Financial Friday. Improve your finances, review your credit report today.
Monday, November 7 @ 10 a.m. Makeover Monday. Get started!
Learn how to excel and impress.
Tuesday, November 8 @ 1 p.m. Partnership for Families Information Session.
Wednesday, November 9 @ 10 a.m. Goodwill Staffing Solutions
Meet the Employer (admin, warehouse, hospitality and more!).
Thursday, November 10 @ 10 a.m. Good Choice Using Credit
to Your Advantage.
Monday, November 14 @ 10 a.m. Learn how to Earn Money
for Surveys.
Tuesday, November 15 @ 10 a.m. Information Session Customer Service Training.
Wednesday, November 16 @ 10 a.m. QSI Meet the Employer
(3rd shift sanitation positions).
Thursday, November 17 @ 10 a.m. Good Choice Using Credit
to Your Advantage.
Friday, November 18 Resume Review (by appointment only).
Sign up at the desk to reserve your spot! Space is limited.
Monday, November 21 @ 10 a.m. Workshop Prep My Interview.
Tuesday, November 22 @ 10 a.m. to noon. Transamerica Meet
the Employer (insurance and management positions).
Wednesday, November 23 @ 10 a.m. Hiring Event Railcrew
Xpress (van drivers/non-CDL).
Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25: All centers will
be closed (Thanksgiving Holiday).

GINTER PARK BRANCH

1200 Westbrook Ave. Richmond, VA 23222 (804) 646-1236
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Join us for a fun
STEM activity. Ages 6-12. Call (804) 646-1236 for more information.
Mondays @ 6:30 p.m. Fitness Warriers @ Ginter Park! Attention
Adults! Come and workout with Amy. Join us for a FREE fitness class.
Wear comfy shoes and clothing (bring an exercise mat if you have one).
Tuesdays @ 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time. Interactive stories and music
for youngsters (ages 2-3) with an adult.
Tuesdays @ 3:30 p.m. Book Babies. Interactive stories, music and
play for babies from birth to 17 months and their caregiver.
Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m. Stories with Miss Tori! Family Story
Time. Suitable for ages 0-5 with an adult.
Paws to Read Saturdays! Come and read with Bernard or Chili.
Call (804) 646-1236 for more information and to sign up.
Friday, November 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. Otaku Mode: Anime and
Manga Club! If you like anime & manga, then join us in Otaku Mode!
Here you can hang out, chat, watch anime, read manga, and have some
Japanese snacks. Ages 13-18.
Saturday, November 5 @ 10 a.m. THANKSGIVING FUN! Join us
for a story time and a Thanksgiving craft.
Saturday, November 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. Lego Club. Build with
LEGO, build and program LEGO-bots and make a LEGO movie too.
Ages 5 and up.
Saturday, November 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. Gaming & Theory Tabletop Games Club. Come join our gaming club to play card games and
board games such as Scrabble, Munchkin, King of Tokyo and more (all
ages!).

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Tuesday, November 29 @ 1 p.m. Information Session.

EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES!
Agency.governmentjobs.com/Richmond (search for a job working for
the City of Richmond)
Careerbuilder.com (upload a resume and find a variety of jobs)
Governmentjobs.com (research teaching and other government jobs)
Idealist.org (discover opportunities within nonprofit agencies)
Indeed.com (find employment in this area and other cities)
Jobs.richmond.com (read job listings from Richmond Times-Dispatch)
HAVE YOU HEARD? PAPERS IN CARYTOWN & W. BROAD! Richmondjobnet.com (seek gainful employment in Richmond, VA)
During the month of November 2016, Northside Vibes will also be Simplyhired.com (pursue the perfect opportunity for you!)
available at the following stores:
Snagajob.com (snag that job you need with this site!)
Martins: 3522 W. Cary Street (Carytown)
US.jobs (use their resources for people with disabilities & veterans)
Food Lion: 5400 W. Broad Street (near Libbie & Broad)
Virginia.jobing.com (get hired for jobs in your area)
Special thanks to Matt Mertz & Brian Whitehurst (DistribuTech)!
HAPPY JOB HUNTING!
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Neighborhood Groups & More

Battery Park Civic Association
Todd Curran (843) 647-9263
2702 Edgewood Avenue Richmond, VA 23222
www.facebook.com/batteryparkcivicassociation@gmail.com

Bellevue Civic Association (804) 261-0513

P.O. Box 15623 Richmond, VA 23227
www.bellevueweb.org president@bellevueweb.org

Brookland Park Area Business Association

Willie Hilliard (804) 852-7463
P.O. Box 25271 Richmond, VA 23260
brooklandparkaa@gmail.com
Last month while locating another grocery store to display our GOOD NEWSpapers, we stopped by the T-SHIRT STUDIO where we met Mr. Kamran
Shaikh, Manager. Although he was busy filling other orders and stated he could
design a shirt; however, it would not be ready until the following day, after
learning about Northside Vibes, he immediately stopped and designed a shirt
for our Editor-in-Chief on-the-spot! Additionally, he informed us hes from
three generations of newspaper publishers. After spending more time in his establishment and learning more about his passion for helping others, we recently received an email stating he was so inspired, he has decided to launch a wellneeded newspaper for his community! Were looking forward to collaborating
with him for we all could use more GOOD NEWS! Kamran, thank you for
exhibiting superb customer service! In addition to picking up a copy of Northside Vibes 16-page Special Edition at Martins Food Market in Carytown (3522
W. Cary Street) on Friday, November 4th, please be sure to stop by the T-Shirt
Studio located at 3037 W. Cary Street. Call Kamran @ (804) 340-0146, visit
tshirtstudiousa.com or email tshirtstudiorva@gmail.com.

More Neighbors Growing Together

Smiles We Encounter Daily Tollbooth Reps!
THANKS RMTA EMPLOYEES
LIZ PETERSON has been employed with RMTA for 3 years and enjoys interacting with her highway customers. No matter what day of the week (or
weekend) we stop to pay tolls, she and her fellow co-workers always greet us
with a smile. Ms. Peterson has even shared inspirational messages which result
in making our day as we embark upon daily challenges. Recently (early one
morning), we ran into Veronica (bottom right) who exhibited the same smile we
encounter when shes at work. Thanks RMTA for the OUTSTANDING SERVICES your employees provide to the public. KEEP SMILING LADIES!

Ginter Park Terrace Association

Benjamin Ross (804) 240-3559
3007 Noble Avenue Richmond, VA 23222
rossbc@verizon.net

Highland Park Plaza Civic Association

(804) 321-1435
3500 Delaware Avenue Richmond, VA 23222
northrichmondnews.com jeffjefferson@aol.com

North Barton Heights Association

2906 Barton Avenue Richmond, VA 23222
nbhdaretocare@gmail.com

North Central Civic Association

Deidre Bryant (804) 228-3735
3216 Garland Avenue Richmond, VA 23222
www.northcentralcivicrva.blogspot.com
northcentralcivic@gmail.com

Providence Park Civic Association

Everett Gray (804) 329-1963
providenceparkcivicassoc@yahoo.com

Rosedale Civic Association

Liz Turner (804) 340-1030
1901 West Laburnum Avenue Richmond, VA 23227
gwava4h@verizon.net

Sherwood Park Civic Association

rvaspca.wix.com/spca

Washington Park Civic Association

Brenda Nichols (804) 321-2718
3912 Moss Side Avenue Richmond, VA 23222
bcdn39@verizon.net

COMMUNITY GARDEN GROUPS

Liz

Ginter Park Garden Club

Ginter Park Womens Club
3016 Seminary Avenue Richmond, VA 23227
grandflo96@msn.com

PARKS GROUPS
Cannon Creek
Charles Price
enrichmond.org fewmit@comcast.net

Friends of Battery Park: Ginnie Morrow

The mission of the Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority (RMTA) is to
build and operate a variety of public facilities and offer public services, especially transportation related, within the Richmond metropolitan area, each of which is operated and
financed primarily by user fees. Our efforts are dedicated to the following constituents:
To our customers, we will provide safe, convenient, efficient facilities and excellent
customer service while maintaining the lowest feasible costs. To our employees, we
will promote a safe and pleasant work environment, provide an opportunity to advance
according to their abilities and fairly compensate based on performance. To our bondholders, we will operate in a financially sound and prudent manner and meet all debt
payments and other legally imposed requirements to insure the protection of their interests. Our mission can be best accomplished through the sound management of existing projects and consideration of additional projects as approved by the City of Richmond and the Counties of Chesterfield and Henrico. These projects are financed primarily through user fee schedules which offer the lowest possible costs to the public,
fairly compensate employees, and offer financial safety to bondholders.
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2801 Griffin Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222

enrichmond.org friendsofbatterypark@gmail.com

Highland Park Neighborhood Watch

Richmond Guardian Angels
Jo White (804) 937-6836
3206 Maryland Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222
www.highlandparkneighb.wix.com/hpnw
www.rvaguardianangels.wix.com/rvaguardianangels
richmondva@guardianangels.org

Friends of the Northside Dog Park

(End of Forest Lawn Drive -behind Henderson Middle School)

enrichmond.org www.doggoes.com
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A GOOD CRY - GRIEF OR JOY

ITS OKAY TO LET IT OUT!

By Deborah Little-Bowser, R.N., B.A., M.P.S.
I recall a time when I was feeling so overwhelmed; I didnt know what
to do. A good friend said, You look like youre ready to cry. Just let
it out! She hugged me and the river of tears began to flow. It was like
a cleansing; and I did feel much better. I was able to think clearer about
the situation and consider choices to make the problem less daunting.
TEARS are the liquid secreted from the lachrymal glands found in our
eyes. We shed them in times of grief, joy, or an irritant in our eye.

I recently had the opportunity to hear poet and author Nikki Giovanni
speak to a group of authors, students and readers. She touched on a topic
which resonated with me: Crying! When was the last time you really
had a good cry? If you felt the need to cry, did you? If not, why
didnt you just let the tears flow? Were you concerned about what people would say or considered it a sign of weakness? Think about why
you didnt. In our busy lives (work, caring for others, etc.) and with so
much negativity bombarding our senses daily, sometimes you just feel
like crying - but we dont. Crying is a release. Crying makes some people feel better, may reduce stress, and provide a sense of release from
whatever emotion(s) it is that you are holding in.
As the leaves on the trees are falling this season,
consider shedding your LEAVES
that make you want to cry:

Lost Dreams
Expectations not met
Annoyances
Vexing thoughts or people
Experiences not worthy of a second thought
Stressful situations

So, give yourself permission to just let it all out and

Have a GOOD CRY - whether for grief or joy!

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