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MAY 2018 CELEBRATING OVER 3 ½ YEARS OF FEATURING THE GOOD NEWS! 60,000+ Readers Issue 44

Northside Church of Richmond

Happy 15th Anniversary!

See ad on Page 5

“In the Northside—for the Northside is our Church’s tagline; and it’s been a privilege to get
to live that out over the last six years. Northside groups meet in different homes to discuss
the Bible, Pray for each other, and Care for one another. PRAYER DEFINITELY WORKS!”

CONGRATS PASTOR MATT LORISH AND KELLIE!

A Taste of Brookland Park!

Brookland Park Boulevard Businesses are Thriving AND

Last Month’s Community Extravaganza was Great! See Page 8
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Deborah; Anne L., Neighbors Growing Together; Dr. Pamela Hamil- Seafood Restaurant
ton-Stubbs, Sleep Apnea; Donald Edwards, Inspirations; Madeleine during A Taste of
“Maddie” Chapman, The Curly Piece. Thanks to Our Executive, Brookland Park Gala!
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2018 MEETINGS FOR THE RICHMOND

NORTHSIDE 3RD VOTER DISTRICT
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Coun-
cil, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, has scheduled meetings he
plans to hold in 2018 for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District.
Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings throughout the year
that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical
agenda; and special guests. The meetings are typically held monthly
on the fourth Thursday beginning at 6 p.m. at different locations.
The meetings are free and open to the public; and all Richmond North-
side 3rd Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
Meeting dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
The planned dates, times and locations of the meetings include
the following:
May 24 COMMUNITY COOKOUT 6 to 8 p.m.
Fire Station 14/2934 Hawthorne Avenue
June 28 North Avenue Library/2901 North Avenue
July 26 4th Police Precinct/2219 Chamberlayne Avenue
August 23 Ginter Park Library/1200 Westbrook Avenue
September 27 Fire Station 14/2934 Hawthorne Avenue
October 25 North Avenue Library/2901 North Avenue
COUNCIL PRESIDENT November & December Joint Meeting to TBA

CHRIS A. HILBERT CONTACT INFORMATION

Richmond City Council Executive Offices, 900 E. Broad Street, Suite
305, Richmond, Virginia 23219; (804) 646-6055, chris.hilbert@rich
NORTHSIDE 3RD VOTER DISTRICT mondgov.com or Lisa Townes, Liaison, lisa.townes@richmond gov.
com.
 NSV Your Calling Love
What Are You Called to Do?
DON EDWARDS
Company Chaplain, National Counseling Group
Have you ever said to yourself, “Am I doing what I am supposed to be
doing?” Have you ever felt like where you are in life is not as fulfilling
as you want it to be? Have you ever had that yearning in your heart that
you have so much more to offer the world? Have you ever felt like your
boat has been docked at the bay too long? Many people go through life
feeling unfulfilled or settle for whatever life brings their way just to get
by every day. Some live day-to-day doing things just to get a paycheck
or just to make it through the vigorous routines of life (LAWD!!! We
have all been there!!!). Fear, anxiety, people talking in your ear, or even
haters—can prevent some from being all they are created to be. Every-
one has a calling—some people are called to be doctors, grandparents,
street sweepers, teachers, waitresses, etc. But a calling isn’t just limited
to a destination or an occupation. It’s something we are called to do
each day that will forever touch the lives of so many others. So how do
you know what you are called to do? For me… It’s calling on the one
who gives me strength daily. It’s recognizing that my call is not in the
comforts of the boat…but it’s in the deep waters of uncertainty. When
I ask God for direction…in due season “I can see clearly now” like John-
ny Nash use to sing. So…do you need direction on what you are
called to do? I know someone who already has your compass in His
hands. Why don’t you ask Him?
SEE NATIONAL COUNSELING GROUP’S AD ON PAGE 5
THE CURLY PIECE: Episode 7 – OH SPRING!
By Madeleine “Maddie” Chapman
In a fit of frustrating rage regarding my impatience for warmer wea-
ther, I had forgotten the pollenous wrath you doom upon my wind-
shield and in my eyes each year. The thrill of running to the back of
the house before any customers can notice for a good ol’ ‘am I about
to hack up a lung’ session is certainly a pleasant reminder.
OH SPRING! With sensational timing, I’d like to acknowledge a
grand entrance during battles for completing taxes and final exams.
Procrastination will never be the same without a runny nose equiva-
lent to the urgent flooding as that of The Great Niagara Falls. You
have formally graced us with your unwavering presence via sneezing
fits and bottles of Zyrtec.
OH SPRING! At least I’m not freezing. That’s all there is to it—a
little bit of optimism—and a whole lot of coffee to help trudge
through glorious seasonal allergies. Mercury is now in retrograde if
that’s any blame for our particular suffering, but I’m still not abso-
lutely sure what that specific planetary phenomenon means…
Regardless, grab your neti pots and chop those Levi’s because very
well deserved Vitamin-D will be sufficient in our everyday lives a-
gain!
The CURLY Piece 3
Ask Nurse Deborah
Deborah Little-Bowser
R.N., B.A., M.P.S.
Caregivers Need HUGS AND LOVE
I recently had a brief lunch with a friend who is 100% responsible for
her mother’s care and daily needs. Due to acute and chronic medical
conditions, she is unable to provide any care for herself. Imagine work-
ing a full-time job, no family support, and having to make sure your
loved one is taken care of.
This scenario plays out daily for THOUSANDS of people across the
country! Many have no time for themselves and respite care is often a
fleeting dream. My friend looked exhausted, sad, and very different that
day; and I knew something was amiss. I asked, “What’s going on”? As
the tears began to roll down her cheeks, she said, “I can’t remember the
last time I had a hug.” My heart sank and I could see the pain in her eyes.
Immediately, I got up and gave her the BEST HUG I could give and let
her know that I loved her. She described her day which entailed: getting
up before her mother, getting ready for work, preparing breakfast for the
both of them, helping her mom eat, hoping the aide arrived as scheduled,
getting to work on time, completing her work responsibilities, making
calls to doctors’ offices, various agencies and other matters during her
lunch period—and making sure she got home before the aide was sched-
uled to leave. Evening activities included—but were not limited to—
preparing dinner, changing dressings and diapers, giving medications,
getting her mother and herself ready for bed. All of this is repeated again
the next day.
I asked her, “What can I do to help you? Can I stay with your mother
while you go out for a few hours?” She replied, “No, she gets upset with
me if I leave someone she isn’t familiar with to stay with her. Stay in
touch with me, stop by and give me a hug when you can, and don’t forget
me.” This left me feeling helpless and wondering what else I could do
for my friend. I called her later that evening and provided her with infor-
mation on SUPPORT GROUPS, as well as information for caregivers.
If you know a caregiver, please ask what you can do to help; and DON’T
FORGET TO GIVE HUGS AND LOVE!!! For a support group in
your area, visit www.aarp.org/caregiver.
Many Thanks to our neighbor, A Village Youth
& Family Services, Inc. for your kind donation
to the GOOD NEWSpaper. We appreciate you!
The purpose of A Village Youth & Family Services is to pro-
vide quality mental health services to stabilize, strengthen
and support children, individuals and families—and the
community at large.
Conveniently located in the 21 Professional Center
2025 E. Main Street, Suite 104 Richmond, Virginia 23223
(804) 225-0749 www.wearethevillage.net
Ginter Park United Methodist Church
All Are Welcome!
SUNDAY
9:30 a.m.
Contemporary Worship
11:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship
Childcare Provided!
FOUNDED 1917
1010 West Laburnum Avenue Church Phone: (804) 262-8651
Richmond, Virginia 23227 www.ginterparkumc.org
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Treatment for Memory Loss, Sleep Apnea, Sleepiness, P.O. Box 15623 Richmond, VA 23227
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Natural Weight Loss Program
208 E. Brookland Park Boulevard Richmond, Virginia 23222 Brookland Park Area Business Association
(804) 273-9900 Willie Hilliard (804) 852-7463
P.O. Box 25271 Richmond, VA 23260
brooklandparkaa@gmail.com

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
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Ginter Park Women’s Club
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3016 Seminary Avenue Richmond, VA 23227
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enrichmond.org fewmit@comcast.net
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Shoe Shine Man (Mr. Leeper or Mr. Moody) – Upper Level
 Richmond Public Library 2901 North Avenue Friends of Battery Park: Ginnie Morrow
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Jo White (804) 937-6836
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NSV Tyesha Evans & Community Superstar! 7

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NSV A Taste of Brookland Park Gala! 8

Promoting A Place of Change & Growth

“A Taste of Brookland Park”
On Saturday, April 21, 2018 the Brookland Park Boulevard corridor welcomed folks
from ALL areas to help celebrate efforts by community citizens and entrepreneurs to pro-
mote a place of change and growth. Included in this well-deserved gala (to name a few):
Nomad Deli, Boogaloo’s, Your Sandwich Shop, Shrimp’s, Michaela’s Quality Bake
Shop, Black Hand Coffee Company. Patrons were given the opportunity to taste the qua-
lity dishes at a special discount (small plates $3 to $5). Anthony Tucker (owner of No-
mad Deli) grilled Andouille sausages, Italian sausages, hot dogs—with a variety of spe-
cialty toppings—and prepared whole ribs, chicken and special “munchies boxes”. Addi-
tionally, the festival featured a live band!
The Flavor News Crew spoke with many attendees to get some feedback regarding the
event. Everyone spoke highly of the food (delicious, fresh, seasoned perfectly, nice por-
tions for the price, great presentation (plating), etc.) –and regarding the transformation
of the neighborhood, everyone agreed that Brookland Park has come a long way and “the
BEST is yet to come”!
Before leaving the area, we had our crew to check out the “customer service” that was
exhibited throughout the gala. All business owners (and staff members) rated a 10
out of 10 (outstanding!)!!! We were greeted with pleasant smiles upon entering the res-
taurants (and bakery), seated in a timely manner, offered water, and even checked on
while our food was being prepared. Additionally, everyone represented not only the esta-
blishments in a highly professional manner, but they spoke passionately about their com-
munity and how proud they are to be a part of the change (revitalization)! Last but not
least, all were in favor of future galas, including repeating this one next year.
 NSV Comcast Cares Day-NASCAR-CAHN!
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17th Annual Comcast Cares Day
On Saturday, April 21, more than 150 local Comcast NBCUniversal
employees and their families, friends, community partners and NAS-
CAR drivers—including JJ Yeley, Jeffrey Earnhardt, Spencer Galla-
gher, Austin Cindric, Chase Briscoe and Ryan Newman—banded to-
gether to “make change happen” at the Virginia Home for Boys and
Girls in Henrico as part of the 17th annual Comcast Cares Day. Activi-
ties included landscaping, weeding and planting in the garden, recondi-
tioning the basketball court, interior and exterior painting, cleaning the
fellowship hall, planting trees in the Bell Tower Courtyard and general
beautification of the grounds.
To kick off the day, volunteers heard from special guest, the Honorable
John McGuire, Virginia House of Delegates; Claiborne Mason, Presi-
dent of the Virginia Home for Boys and Girls; Lionel Bacon, Vice Presi-
dent of Philanthropy for Virginia Home for Boys and Girls; Peter Inter-
maggio, Senior Vice President, Marketing Communications for Com-
cast Corporation; and Mary McLaughlin, Senior Vice President of
Comcast’s Beltway Region.
“We are a nonprofit, and my role as Vice President of Philanthropy is
to raise the money that goes directly to our programs and our kids.
When we have an organization like Comcast come out, it really takes
things out of the budget that we don’t have to spend money on. So in
essence, Comcast is really donating time and money, because we’re
saving lots and lots of money on grounds, trash removal, and beautifica-
tion projects,” said Lionel Bacon from the Virginia Home for Boys and
Girls.
Comcast Cares Day, which takes place each April during National Vo-
lunteer Month, is Comcast NBCUniversal’s companywide celebration
of its year-round commitment to service and the nation’s largest single-
day corporate volunteer effort. From using technology to create posi-
tive change, such as teaching digital literacy skills and writing com-
munity centers and libraries, to mentoring youth, to beautifying parks,
Comcast NBCUniversal employees volunteer on this day, and through-
out the year, to make a lasting impact.
This year, more than 100,000 volunteers participated in about 1,000
projects across the country and around the world. To date, volunteers
have contributed more than 5 million volunteer hours at 8,800 projects.
CodeVA
On Friday, April 20, Comcast and Xfinity Racing partnered with
CodeVA, based in Richmond, to bring five youth members and their fa-
milies to the Richmond International Raceway for an afternoon experi-
ence that included a guided pit and garage tour, visit to the Xfinity Zone
and driver’s meetings, as well as driver meet and greets.
The youth members also each received Amazon Fire tablets and one
year of complimentary Internet service through Comcast’s Internet Es-
sentials program.
Special Thanks to
Andre Fells and Lauren
Winston, as well as CAHN’s
Medical and Dental
Staff Members!
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Capital Area Health Network
Receives $20,000 Grant
Speediatrics Fun Day Festival brings
“healthy fun” to Richmond Area
Before the excitement race weekend began at Richmond Raceway,
The NASCAR Foundation was in town last month to inspire children
in the community to live a healthy lifestyle by staying active, eating
well and in the process, have fun. The second annual Speediatrics
Fun Day Festival in Richmond was an initiative of The NASCAR
Foundation’s Speediatrics Children’s Fund, which supports needs ex-
pressed by hospitals, specialty clinics, camps and other organizations
providing medical and health care services in NASCAR racing com-
munities. Toyota Racing drivers Noah Gragson and Christopher Bell
participated in the festival, as well as Richard Childress Racing driver
Daniel Hemric. The up-and-coming drivers reflected on their own
racing experiences and spoke to children in attendance about the im-
portance of staying fit off the track to their success on the track. They
also showed their competitive nature and competed alongside The
NASCAR Foundation mascots Chase and Victory Lane, as well as
two members of the Toyota Camry Crew in NASCAR-themed field
day activities. The event also had a greater purpose—providing im-
portant healthcare services to children in need from the community.
Through a partnership with Capital Area Health Network (CAHN),
children were able to take part in free health screenings, including vi-
sion and dental. Referrals were available to CAHN physicians for
those children needing follow-up care. “We love that our NASCAR
drivers come out to events like our Speediatrics Fun Day Festival in
support of the kids here in the Richmond community,” The NASCAR
Foundation Executive Director Nichole Krieger said. “It means a lot
to us that they share our passion for providing these important health-
care services to children in our NASCAR communities who need it
most.” Gragson, Bell and Hemric were all leading into an important
race weekend in Richmond. Gragson made his NASCAR Xfinity Se-
ries debut in the ToyotaCare 250. Bell is in his first season driving
Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 20 in the series. Hemric competed in the
Xfinity Dash 4 Cash and also made his Monster Energy NASCAR
Cup Series debut. In addition to hosting the Speediatrics Fun Day
Festival, The NASCAR Foundation is also providing a $20,000 grant to
Capital Area Health Network to help provide medical services to chil-
dren in need in the Richmond area through their mobile health pro-
gram. The NASCAR Foundation is dedicated to helping chil-
dren live happier, healthier lives.
Join Us…CAHN’s BABY SHOWER
Capital Area Health Network is having a baby shower
for expecting moms and moms of infants.
Wednesday May 23rd 12:30 to 3pm
The Grace Center located at 1302 Victor Street –
Corner of 3rd Avenue & Victor Street
RSVP by May 5th – Call 804.525.1816
Fun event for everyone! See you there!
 NSV International News 10

DYAN GREGGS
RICHMOND NAMED HOST CITY Flavor News’ WORLDWIDE CORRESPONDENT
OF THE 2020 INTERNATIONAL LIFE PRINTS…
MENUHIN COMPETITION Some look gazingly at their foot prints in the sand, but what a delight to
gaze at my life prints in the grains of people I have encountered in Bru-
The City of Richmond has been selected as the host city for the interna-
nei. I was ready to leave Brunei when the 19 year old Malaysian man
tional Menuhin Competition 2020. Often billed as “The Olympics of the
at my bed and breakfast (B&B) asked me to be his one-person-audience
Violin,” it is the world’s leading international competition for young vio-
to rehearse his poem he would be performing that night. He warned me,
linists.
“I used what you told me about standing in my truth in my poem.”
A delegation led by Mayor Levar M. Stoney, University of Richmond
Wow! What an honor! It wasn’t about the food, the drink, the monkeys
(UR) First Lady Dr. Betty Crutcher, Richmond Symphony Executive Di-
we were able to see in the wild, the beautiful canals or spectacular build-
rector David J.L. Fisk, Interim Music Department Chair for Virginia
ings made of gold. It was about touching lives in meaningful ways;
Commonwealth University (VCU) Dr. James Wiznerowicz and VP/GM
more meaningful than I had realized. It was all about the lives that I
for TV for Commonwealth Public Broadcasting (WCVE) John Felton
would not have otherwise encountered had I not made it a priority to
joined competition organizers in Geneva, Switzerland for the announce-
discover what was waiting for me on the other side of the world. I fol-
ment of Richmond’s winning bid from the stage of Victoria Hall during
lowed a dream and soon I would be following a woman in a t-shirt that
the closing gala concert of the Menuhin Competition Geneva 2018 with
read, “Worship” outside of a mall. “Who? What? Can I?” The words
the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
couldn’t get out fast enough; I wanted to know who she was and if I
“We are thrilled to be hosting the International Menuhin Competition and
could join her at her place of worship. That weekend she and her hus-
honored to join the company of such distinguished international destina-
band picked me up for church, then we went out to eat and they treated
tions like Geneva in welcoming the most talented young musicians in the
me. That night they dubbed themselves my tour guide and took me out
world to our city,” said Mayor Stoney.
two days later to see more of the city at night. It was a magical outing
“Richmond is a thriving and diverse city that is home to a number of inter-
and a wonderful connection. Their teenage daughter called me auntie
nationally-recognized artistic, educational and cultural attractions,” the
all night and embraced me with hospitality, BUT SHE ALSO EM-
Mayor continued. “Our vibrant and dedicated arts community looks for-
BRACED ME WITH PHYSICAL ARMS OF LOVE.
ward to welcoming these artists and their families in 2020.”
An English woman at our B&B departed but sent me a Facebook mes-
The competition will take place May 14-24, 2020 in venues throughout
sage that read, “You really enhanced my experience of Brunei; and I
the city, including the Modlin Center for the Arts at UR, the W.E. Single-
will forever cherish the memories we have made in such a small
ton Center for the Performing Arts at VCU and the Carpenter Theatre at
space of time…no matter who else I meet on my travels, I don’t
the Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts.
think there will be anyone quite like you.” When planning a trip to a-
Throughout the competition, 44 of the best young violinists in the world
nother country or another county, we often-times think the trip is about
will compete for top awards in performances ranging from solo recitals
us—but soon can realize that we are a gift to the people we meet along
to concerts with chamber groups and full orchestra. While the Richmond
the way. They are waiting for our lives, our smiles, and our uniqueness
Symphony will be the primary accompanying orchestra for the festival,
to make everlasting prints in their lives.
the Sphinx Virtuosi ensemble – made up exclusively of 18 of the top
young Black and Latino classical musicians – will also participate in ac-
companying the Junior Finals and in performances and workshops with
local public schools.
Named after the famed violinist and conductor Yehudi Menuhin, the 11- DYAN GREGGS
day festival attracts the greatest young violinists under the age of 22 from
around the world to compete in recitals and chamber concerts, including DINING AND
showcase performances with the Richmond Symphony. Competitors are HAVING FUN WITH
judged by a jury of some of the world’s most celebrated musicians who
also perform in recitals and other concerts throughout the festival.
BRUNEI FAMILY
A full schedule of competition events and activities will be released at a
later date. For more information about the Menuhin Competition, visit
menuhincompetition.org.

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