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Lancaster County The Lancaster County Wetlands Board is holding a public hearing Thursday, November 9 at 9:30 am at the Lancaster County Administration Building (8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room). Under consideration are the following matters : Edward M. Farley, IV and Ashley Farley c/o Bayshore Design, LLC., P.O. Box 339, Kinsale, VA 22488; requests permission to construct a 1,175' linear foot riprap revetment, re-construct a 165' linear foot riprap revetment, refurbish a 200' and 160' linear foot riprap jetty, construct two 20' linear foot retaining walls and construct two 60' linear foot breakwaters with a 35' spur along with associated beach nourishment along the shoreline of the Western Branch of the Corrotoman River. Located off VSH 611 (West Point Road) on Farley Lane. Tax Map # 26-149,149A & 151. VMRC# 17-1562. Kenneth H. Dawson c/o Roger McKinley, Sr., 691 Mill Point Drive, Heathsville, VA 22473; request...

Why Does Autism Impact Boys More Often Than Girls? is an important read: According to the CDC, autism prevalence continues to climb with 8 year old boys afflicted 4.5 times more often than girls . What makes matters worse is the fact that many boys with autism are also diagnosed with ADHD . These disorders severely impact the learning process in the classroom environment and lead to a lifelong economic burden both for the afflicted individual and society. Researchers estimated the annual economic burden in the U.S. for autism alone in 2015 was $162-$367 billion. If the autism prevalence continues to rise, researchers predict the costs will likely exceed those of ADHD and diabetes by 2025 .

Here's your weekly dose of TA. Enjoy. Tools and Resources Biteable has two new templates, so check them out in action: Social Media Mascot Scenes and New Abstract Scenes . Instagram: Here's How to Automatically Share Your Instagram Story to Your Facebook Story . At work ‘My Intern Is a Complainer!’ from The Cut. Annie McKee writes in Take This Quiz to Figure Out How to Be Happier at Work that she has "discovered that in order to be happy at work we need three things: (1) to feel that we are making a difference; (2) to see the link between our work and our vision for the future; and (3) great relationships." Learn more and take the quiz. Jessica Bennett on Saying No and Why You Don't Need a "Mentor" is a must-read. It's funny and instructive. And not preachy (yay!). Okay, so the title is a tad hyperbolic, but a worth a read nonetheless: This Is Why No One Understands What You're Saying . Learn something Blackbaud's new study Black...

The Colonial Beach Town Council is holding a continuation meeting Monday, October 23 at 6:00 pm at Town Center (315 Douglas Ave, Colonial Beach). Part 1, meeting agenda . Part 2: Colonial Beach Agenda and Packet2 102317 by Susie Cambria on Scribd

Lancaster County The Lancaster County Board of Supervisors ' regular meeting takes place Thursday, October 26 at 7:00 pm at the Lancaster County Administration Building (8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster, Board of Supervisors Meeting Room). The agenda includes a public input session, presentations including from the Virginia Department of Transportation, public hearings (zoning and capital improvement budget), review of finances, and regular business. Edison Research is hiring a Lancaster County Vote Reporter for the Virginia General Election. More information in the position description flyer (PDF). The Irvington Town Council meeting will be held Thursday, November 9 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at the Town Office (235 Steamboat Rd, Irvington). The Irvington Planning Commission meeting takes place Tuesday, November 7 from 6:30 -7:30 pm at the Town Office (235 Steamboat Rd, Irvington). Irvington Village Improvement Association meets Tuesday, November 14 from 5:00-6:00 pm at The T...

Here's your weekly dose of TA. Enjoy. Tools and Resources 13 Fantastic Places to Find Background Music for Your Video Content explains why the service made the list along with licensing options and price range information. 11 Creative Ways To Use Twitter's New 280 Character Limit delivers some replicable examples. Even if you missed the 2017 Resilient Virginia Conference you can learn from the sessions. Presentations and audio files have been added to the schedule. At work How to get Windows 10 Fall Creators Update delivers the 411 on what you'll get in the October 17 update in addition to the standard security fixes: A "neat new Photos app for all your organization and editing needs. There’s a new feature called Story Remix that makes it a breeze to throw together a few pictures and video clips for those post-vacation slideshows. You can even mix in a song or two if you’re feeling fancy." Paint 3D "Windows can now talk with your Android phone (if ...

The Northern Neck Soil & Water Conservation District and Friends of the Rappahannock are holding a waterways cleanup in Richmond County Sunday, October 22, 1:00-3:00 pm at Carters Wharf Landing. There is still time to sign up to volunteer! To register, email or call ((804) 313-9102, x 101) Kathy Clarke. The deadline to register is Friday, October 20. Why help? Why is the cleanup important? According to the press release (below), Invite your friends and family to join you for the afternoon – not only does this serve as a great group outdoor activity, but your donations of time and energy contribute towards significant improvements in the Northern Neck’s land and waterways. Be part of the solution to an unsightly and unhealthy environmental problem in the community —trash in our rivers and on our shores. Removing trash from local waterways not only helps with water quality, it prevents children, pets, farm animals and wildlife from ingesting or otherwise being harmed by plasti...

Lancaster County The Lancaster County Wetlands Board is holding a public hearing Thursday, October 19 at 9:30 am at the Lancaster County Administration Building (8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster, Board of Supervisors Meeting Room). Under consideration are the following matters: Paul and Terrie Alderks and Paul Cosing c/o Roger McKinley, Sr., 691 Mill Point Drive, Heathsville, VA 22473; requests permission to construct a 97’ linear foot riprap revetment along the shoreline of Dymer Creek. Located off VSH 650 (Fleets Bay Road) on Coppedge Farm. Tax Map # 29-65. VMRC# 17-1367. Robert L. Dominick, Jr. c/o Joseph Scott, P.O. Box 315, Kilmarnock, VA 22482; requests permission to construct a 26’ linear foot riprap revetment channelward of an existing timber bulkhead along the shoreline of the Eastern Branch of the Corrotoman River. Located off VSH 675 (Black Stump Road) on Waddy Drive. Tax Map # 22-44I. VMRC# 17-1570. George C. Palmer, III c/o Glenn Lester Co. Inc., P.O. Box 42, Wicomico Ch...

Remote Area Medical (RAM) and Rappahannock Community College (RCC) are co-sponsoring the free health clinic in Warsaw Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5 . Northern Neck residents who are under-insured and uninsured are encouraged to attend to receive medical and either vision or dental services. Additional information is in the blog post November 4 and 5: RAM Virginia free medical clinic . Share the PDF version of the flyer .

The subject of Dentists to poor people: Drop dead can't be any more clear. The Boston Globe 's Alex Beam tells the harrowing story of how dentists are putting their own self interest well beyond that of people. According to Beam: Dentists, who seem like perfectly nice people when you meet them at after-school events or at the grocery store, are carving out a bizarre public persona that is a mixture of Simon Legree, Snidely Whiplash, and Dr. Evil. The women and men who fix your teeth now make more money per capita than doctors . To preserve their high incomes, dentists have historically refused to participate in Medicare because of low reimbursements, and ditto for Medicaid. Now dentists are resolutely — some would say fanatically — opposing efforts to let dental hygienists and dental therapists deliver prophylactic care to children, the elderly, and to poor and underserved regions in America.

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I've worked for a variety of nonprofits and the District of Columbia government over the past 22 years. In that time, I've developed some mad public policy analysis and advocacy skills including problem solving, public education and information sharing, leading partnerships and collaborative efforts, emergency management preparedness policy and practice, social media, and graphics. I've done this work at the United Way of the National Capital Area, Ward 7 Business Partnership, Waterfront Academy, the Bainum Family Foundation, Anacostia Waterfront Trust, East River Family Strengthening Collaborative, and Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services (DC government), and DC Action for Children, among others. What I can offer you: hard, diligent work; creativity; commitment. What I'm looking for: a part-time (staff or contract) remote opportunity. Learn more about me by reading my resume ( Susie Cambria resume ). I'm also available for a meeting; ema...

Lancaster County The Lancaster Community Library is closed Monday, October 9 . The Irvington Town Council is meeting Thursday, October 12 at 6:30 pm at the town office. The Lancaster County School Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday, October 17 at 6:30 pm . There will be various activities performed on the Norris Bridge from October 9 to 20 . There will be daytime and overnight delays as a result. Learn more in the release NORRIS BRIDGE INSPECTION, STEEL REPAIRS SCHEDULED OCT. 9-20 . Northumberland County The Northumberland County Courthouse will be closed Monday, October 9 . STUDENTS HELP NAPS WITH CREEK CLEAN UP Cross-county The Northern Neck Food Bank — serving Essex, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond, and Westmoreland counties and Colonial Beach — lists area food pantries on their website. Clean and Abundant Water Matters’ Forum takes place Tuesday, October 24 at 10:00 am at Christchurch School in Middlesex County. Sponsored by the Garden Clubs ...

Here's your weekly dose of TA. Enjoy. Tools and Resources How to Make an Animated GIF: A Guide for Marketers : This tutorial is for more than marketers. It's perfect for community groups — think sharing a number of pics of birds spotted on an organized walk or happy faces at an event. There are so many events where curating photos taken by members, volunteers, and the public is an easy and powerful way to engage. And it's free! Record video calls, online events for free with callnote . This free and paid service works with Skype, Facebook, Google Hangouts, and webinar services such as GoToMeeting. New: Vimeo Live . Vimeo has thrown its hat in the live streaming ring. This comes after the company bought out video streaming platform Livestream. Lots of options with the paid plans to create professional grade live streaming events. 10 Giving Tuesday Email Templates helps nonprofits create communication tools which can be used between now and #GivingTuesday. Free. At wo...

Lancaster County The Sheriff of Lancaster County is accepting applications for the position of Uniformed Patrol Deputy Sheriff through Monday, October 16 at 9:00 pm . More information is on the sheriff's website . The Lancaster County School Board is meeting Tuesday, October 10 at 6:30 pm in the LCPS Annex Building. The agenda includes public comments; reports (schools and committees); financial review; consideration of the new civility policy, Alternative Paths to Attaining Standard Units of Credit (PDF) policy, and Transportation of Head Start Students (PDF) policy; and a closed session. Planners recommend three amendments ( Rappahannock Record ) EARLY VOTING HAS BEGUN IN LANCASTER COUNTY ( MiddleNeckNews ) Northumberland County Northumberland County Public Schools recently announced Kyle Jones has been appointed as the NMS Health & Physical Education Teacher. Richmond County The Richmond County Planning Commission meets Tuesday, October 10 at 7:00 pm at th...

Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge week October 2-6 . Head to Richmond County to the Wilna, Laurel Grove, and Welford Tracts; all are part of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's National Wildlife Refuge System's Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge . There you will see migrating song birds which use Rappahannock River Valley NWR as a rest stop, fall blooming flowers, butterflies, and bees and other pollinators. The refuge also features a nearly 200-year-old plantation home, fishing, hiking and walking trails, wildlife photography blinds, and viewing platforms at various locations. Visit sunrise to sunset.