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UWRV partners with agencies and initiatives such as Smart Beginnings Greater Roanoke, Healthy Roanoke Valley, Bank On Roanoke Valley and Rehousing Youth for Success in Education to help improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of people in the Roanoke Valley. Last year, with the community’s support, they were able to help nearly 30,000 people across the Valley send children to quality, affordable childcare programs; build knowledge and skills for employment and financial management skills; and access affordable health care services that families so desperately needed.

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Working at critical points along the education spectrum ensures

United Way of Roanoke Valley (UWRV) has dedicated 92 years

the success of local youth by empowering parents and children alike.

to improving lives in the community, proudly serving the citizens

UWRV invests in health strategies that pursue and promote wellness

of the cities of Roanoke, Salem, Vinton and Botetourt and Roanoke

and in income strategies that help people in crisis meet basic needs

and Craig Counties. By leading partnerships with hundreds of

to expand the economic potential of local families and the Roanoke

nonprofits, government agencies, policymakers and businesses,

Valley as a whole.

UWRV helps solve urgent community needs that no one organization can solve alone.

Over 21,000 families in the Roanoke Valley—25 percent— fall within the federal poverty line; this means that a household of four lives off

This past summer, UWRV launched a community listening tour

of less than $24,000 each year. Despite best efforts, many working

to ensure their approach to solving community problems is meeting

families are struggling to meet their daily needs, and without the right

the most relevant challenges in the area. After numerous workshop

interventions, poverty becomes cyclical, something that is passed on

discussions, as well as gathering results from almost 300 surveys

to the next generation.

taken at 12 community events, a new strategic vision to “elevate 10,000 families to self-sufficiency by 2030” was developed and will be implemented next spring. “The combination of research and experience over the years has shown that issues with education, income and health are interrelated and that families are rarely faced with challenges in just one area,” United Way of Roanoke Valley President and CEO Afira DeVries says. “With that in mind, we plan to build our current work and integrate these strategies in a cradle to career framework that addresses the needs of family members at every stage of life.” 10

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UPGRADE YOUR SUMMER GRILLING GAME T

BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH AND SWEET CHILI RIBS

he days are getting longer and hotter, and you’re itching to

overdrive. Add the tangy blue cheese and cool, crisp lettuce and

head outside to kick off grilling season. After a few weeks

tomato, and you’ve got the perfect bite for a hot summer day.

of eating the same boring burgers and hot dogs, you’re looking

Now that you’ve proved your grilling chops to most of

for something a little more exciting—and so are your guests.

the party crew, it’s time to kick it up a notch. Every par-

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ty’s got a few tough critics, so it’s key to make something

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impressive and delicious that appeals to a different palate.

When people come over for Buffalo chicken, they expect

Enter sweet chili ribs.

authentic flavor, so give the people what they want by mak-

Start with two full racks of pork spareribs then load them

ing Buffalo chicken sandwiches with Frank’s RedHot Buffalo

up with Frank’s RedHot Sweet Chili Sauce, garlic and ginger,

Wings Sauce. Frank’s RedHot was the secret ingredient used

making sure to spread that mixture all over the ribs. Grill them

in the original Buffalo wings recipe in 1964.

low and slow for 2 hours then pour another half-bottle of sauce

For maximum flavor, each Buffalo chicken sandwich gets

over the top for good measure and grill for another hour. After

a quarter of the bottle of sauce to bring in just the right blend

your guests have a chance to taste these sweet and tangy, fall-

of flavor and heat. Take it to the next level by marinating the

off-the-bone ribs, they’ll talk about them all summer long.

chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes so it can absorb the unmistakable Buffalo flavor that will send any party into 12

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BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH

SWEET CHILI RIBS

INGREDIENTS

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

• 2 full racks pork spareribs, trimmed (about 6 pounds)

(if thick, cut horizontally into two even pieces)

• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced

• 1 bottle (12 ounces) Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce, divided

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing

• 1 bottle (12 ounces) Frank’s RedHot Sweet Chili Sauce, divided

• 4 hard rolls, split • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles

INSTRUCTIONS

• lettuce leaves (optional)

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

• tomato slices (optional)

2. Spread ribs with ginger and garlic. Place ribs on rib rack or in foil

• red onion rings (optional)

pan. Cook on covered grill 2 hours. 3. Spread 6 ounces sweet chili sauce evenly over ribs then cook

INSTRUCTIONS

another hour, until tender.

1. Marinate chicken in 6 ounces Buffalo wings sauce for 30 minutes,

4. Baste ribs with remaining sweet chili sauce during last 15 minutes

or up to 3 hours.

of cooking. If desired, at the end of cooking time, grill ribs over direct

2. Mix remainder of Buffalo wings sauce and dressing together. Keep

heat to char slightly.

refrigerated until ready to use. 3. Grill chicken 12 minutes, turning once, or until no longer pink in center. 4. Place 2 tablespoons of mixed sauce on each roll half. Place chicken on top of roll half and top with 1 tablespoon blue cheese crumbles. 5. Add lettuce, tomato and onion rings, if desired. Top with second roll half. Repeat for remaining sandwiches. July 2017 | Roanoke Lifestyle

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Ground covers: Certain plants, especially those with wide

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leaves, can sometimes hold water either on the leaf itself or

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in the axil, which is where the leaf meets the stem.

the mosquitoes a favorite spot, but there are some other

Woodpiles: Consider covering your woodpile tightly with a

areas around the house to be wary of as potential habitats:

tarp to help block mosquitoes and other pests from invading. Mulched areas: Frequently disturbing mulch with a rake

Ornamental foliage: Keeping foliage like bushes and brush

or other garden tool, especially when it’s wet after rain, can

trimmed properly can help them maintain shape while also

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exposing them to more sunlight, helping to keep them dry.

underlying mulch.

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so they aren’t so close to the ground, which is more

can hold standing water, be sure to empty saucers under-

welcoming for mosquitoes.

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The beautiful view of the addition built in 1999 includes the Terrace Grille and Terrace Patio overlooking Crabapple hole No. 1.

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ARTICLE ROSS BIDDISCOMBE | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY ROANOKE COUNTRY CLUB

t a time when many people in the sport of golf are pessimistic about the future of the game, especially because of falling num-

bers of the next generation of players, the fortunes of Roanoke Country Club are heading in the opposite direction. And, for a club that can trace its history back as far as 1899, that’s an impressive story. The reasons are many and varied, but the headlines about RCC are that it has embraced both its past, that features one of the greatest figures in the world of golf course design, A. W. Tillinghast, and also its future that will revolve around adapting to modern-day family needs and encouraging more of those young players of tomorrow. Among those leading the way at RCC is general manager Jim Paschal who understands the nature of the golf club. “We’re a destination golf club which is different from all the other private clubs in the area. They are neighborhood clubs with homes within the golf course itself,” he says. “We have acknowledged that we are a 15-minute drive for most of our members these days and so we respect that and have become more family oriented.” So, while many modern courses benefit from families of golfers living along the fairways able to take their golf cart to the first tee, the RCC member has to jump in a car and drive to the club. Paschal knows even driving a short distance across town shows a different kind of commitment. The club has made recent investments on a splash pool and water jet, as well as a soccer field and a pickleball court while still maintaining improvements to normal golf club areas, especially the course and the clubhouse. “Of course, we’ll always improve our core assets for the golf members. For instance, our next projects are the sand traps and the cart paths,” Paschal says. "But we appreciate that lifestyles have changed and having young members playing lacrosse here as well as golf is fine.” The current strategies for membership have had a significant effect on recruitment over the last two years—the average age of the membership has dropped dramatically. In 2015, the average was 63.5 years of age and now it’s 55, while that number is set to fall to as low as 53 in the near future. “We have a membership total approaching 500 now and that’s our optimum number,” says Paschal, who will retire from his RCC job later this year. “That number gives the place a sense of exclusivity, but at the same time, it’s not so many that members are treading on each other’s toes.” The future of RCC looks secure as well with the Steve Prater Golf Academy taking care to introduce and nurture more young players, plus the nationally renowned First Tee organization also works at the club to teach youngsters the game and its values. However, it’s the past that has created a particularly solid foundation at RCC. In 1899, a group of golfers came together to play on a rudimentary course in the south part of town off Franklin Road. Then a year later, the name Roanoke Country Club was registered for the purposes of “golf, tennis, gunning and other games and sports.” Various parts of Roanoke were the base for early club members and, in 1905, the present site was purchased. Alexander Findlay, an immigrant Scot and pro golfer, designed the first nine holes and improvements continued until, in 1919, the reputable Tillinghast was hired to design a full, 18-hole course that would open the following year. In 1966, the number of holes at RCC rose to 27, designed by Ellis Maples, a protégé of another great course designer, Donald Ross.

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ROANOKE COUNTRY CLUB (CON TI N U ED)

“Tillie,” as Albert Warren Tillinghast was known, would eventually design or remodel 15 U.S. Open and PGA Championship courses as well as the 1935 Ryder Cup links at Ridgewood Country Club in New Jersey. His philosophy for a perfect golf hole is well-illustrated at RCC: “a controlled shot to a closely guarded green is the surest test of any man’s game.” Since then, RCC has played a central role in top quality golfers emerging from the state of Virginia, starting with the great Sam Snead, a Virginia native, major winners Curtis Strange and Lanny Wadkins and current stars Billy Hurley of the PGA Tour and his LPGA counterpart Brittany Lang who all know the course well. One of the recent reasons for RCC’s high status within Virginia golf is the Scott Robertson

Memorial

tournament

that

involves boys and girls divided into age categories of 14 and under and 15-18. The tournament was started in memory of RCC member Scott who died of infectious mononucleosis in the summer of 1982. The list of former winners is a who’s who of local and national golf stars and includes Hunter Mahan, Webb Simpson and Paula Creamer. Trees are planted around the course with plaques dedicated to all the winners of the event and it’s fun to find the most famous— and also the less well-known—names as you progress along the fairways. But RCC is not just a course that professional stars enjoy to play. Stars of stage and screen have graced the links over the years including the latest: rock star Alice Cooper who played a quick nine holes one early morning in April this year before then playing his concert that evening in Salem. Ross Biddiscombe’s acclaimed books Ryder

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A PERSONAL VIEW

While only six of A. W. Tillinghast’s original holes remain at RCC, his design strategy is still reflected over the entire course. Tillie wanted to make all golf holes playable by golfers of

Rock star Alice Cooper is one of many celebrities to enjoy the Roanoke links. Here he plays air guitar with his putter alongside his manager, lead guitarist and RCC member Carl Leonard (far left). The original clubhouse was built in 1922. This photo shows the clubhouse in the 1930s.

all abilities, and that is true of the Redbud, Crabapple and Dogwood nines. There are relatively few bunkers—only 10 on the fairways over the entire 27 holes, while although greens are not surrounded by sand, they are often elevated and require a decent chipping game. Over the last 100 years, there have been several course changes and remodeling projects, including the latest by Tom Clark and Lester George, but the six Tillie holes—the first, second, third, seventh, eighth and ninth on the Crabapple nine—are the most notable. Apart from those six holes, my personal favorite section of RCC is the group of holes on the Dogwood nine around the lake—a splendid

The clubhouse's west side in 1930. It was then the 18th green and is currently Redbud hole No. 9.

addition in 2000. The water makes the tee shot on the 2nd a perfect opportunity for every golfer to commit to their stroke because, if you don’t, then it’ll be wet. I’m sure Tillie would approve. And, the fact that so many tremendous champions have enjoyed Roanoke Country Club over the years is the best indication that this is a course worthy of its outstanding reputation.

The first swimming pool was built in 1937. This photo shows the pool in the 1960s.

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I ensconce myself on Dubai’s most famous parcel of land, the manmade Palm Island at Atlantis, a glammedout property that affords access to some of the city’s most unusual experiences. High rollers can book the 10,000-sqauare-foot Royal Suite, where the soap is flecked with solid gold, or the Neptune Suite, where the walls face the aquarium. Mere mortals (like myself ) book spacious rooms with views of the Dubai skyline and the waterfront. You need not be an overnight guest in order to delve into the resort’s activities such as the waterpark, dolphin and sea lion encounters, the Lost Chamber Aquarium (home to more than 65,000 marine animals), and high-end shops. You can snorkel, Scuba and PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) certify in the property’s lagoon. And, this just may be the only (safe) place to hand feed sharks and stingrays after sunset.

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MW does not disappoint in releasing the 2017 X3 xDrive35i, a Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) with potential for a family road trip or track day. With four different drive modes, the ease of moving from city to mountains is seamless. The default comfort mode relaxes the throttle for

everyday driving. For those eco-friendly drivers, the Eco-pro mode is, even more, fuel efficient by shifting at a lower RPM. The X3 combines its features to provide not only an ideal driving machine but an environmentally conscious one as well. At a red light, the X3 turns off the engine to prevent waste. While many of us enjoy cooling our car down in the summer; BMW engineers do not condone the practice of “puffing,” or starting up a vehicle before driving. To avoid this cushioned process, BMW has provided an app for drivers to turn fans on or open the windows on summer days. If you have forgotten where you parked, this app also allows you to flash the vehicle's lights, honk the horn and much more. Day-to-day driving has never been safer; not only is the driver looking out for hazardous conditions, but the vehicle is as well. To make the driver aware of danger, the steering wheel vibrates when nearing a potential hazard. These include; lane departures, active blind spot awareness, and Active Cruise Control. These safety features combine to maintain a safe distance from you and the driver ahead. Steering wheel vibrations are not the only way the X3 alerts the driver; break interruptions will occur for potential frontal or pedestrian collisions. July 2017 | Roanoke Lifestyle

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• 1 pound watermelon

• 2 tablespoons agave

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 1 cup kiwi • Cut the watermelon into small chunks (discarding the rind), and put them in a blender with the sugar and lime juice. Process until smooth, adding enough water (or fruit juice) so that the mixture liquefies. Pour into popsicle molds, add in kiwi and freeze.

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Makes: a pitcher of 6-8 drinks INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup tequila • 1/4 cup cointreau • 2.5 cups of cubed seedless watermelon • 3 cups limeaid • 1 cup club soda • juice of 2 limes GARNISHES:

• fresh jalapeno slices • salt & sugar (equal parts) mixed for the rim • lime wedge Place the watermelon into a pitcher and either use your hands or a potato masher to crush up the watermelon until it is in a mostly liquid state. Add the tequila and the cointreau, let sit for a few minutes, then stir to combine. Next, add the limeaid and the club soda. finally, juice the two limes directly into the pitcher. stir, taste, and adjust as necessary. 32

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