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JUNE 2018 CELEBRATING OVER 3 ½ YEARS OF FEATURING THE GOOD NEWS! 62,000+ Readers Issue 45

Happy 83 Birthday!
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Ernestine Hedgebeth Green

And Still
Stunningly
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NEXT PUBLICATION LAUNCHES: Friday, July 6, 2018 life. EVERYONE LOVED IT… her entire family! That was the
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THANKS TO THE FLAVOR NEWS TEAM & SUPPORTERS:
life to JESUS in 2015 when I moved from New York. I leaped out on
Founder of Flavor News, 15 year old NyRiian Jiggetts, Editor-in-Chief, FAITH and came to Richmond, Virginia to start another business at the
Deone “Flavor” McWilliams; Mentor and Managing Editor, Col. Flea Market on Williamsburg Road. While talking to a lady, I told her
(Ret.) Frank Underwood, Sr.; Communications Specialist, Edward I knew how to make a sweet potato pie. She loved it so much, sliced
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 NSV Gotta Let It Go!
By DON EDWARDS
Company Chaplain, National Counseling Group
I have seen many people complete amazing feats--such as completing a
marathon or getting a college degree while holding down a full-time job;
it could be raising kids as a single parent, taking care of their parents,
maybe even overcoming a sickness or illness that a doctor said was in-
curable; opening a business or taking on a new position that they didn’t
feel they were qualified for; perhaps taking a once in a lifetime trip to a
foreign country—or even doing something on a bucket list.
I have lived long enough to see people conquer some amazing feats
which shows that people can be victorious over any obstacle life throws
their way. However, one of the hardest feats or obstacles that many peo-
ple still struggle with are the great walls of unforgiveness. Forgiveness
is a word that is easily said but not easily carried out. A lot of us have
drama because of unresolved trauma (Wow…that rhymes! Look out
DRAKE…not!!!). How many of us have avoided certain people, areas,
or places because the slow rot and stench of unforgiveness has con-
sumed our hearts? I am guilty of not going to a restaurant or a store be-
cause of bad customer service or a poor experience—but maybe… I
have blocked my own blessing because I have allowed “1” person’s nas-
ty attitude to cast a shadow over an “entire” company (dag… I miss that
special combo… lol!). Of course, this is something minor, but we all
have something that has hurt us to the core that affects how we relate to
the world today. Kevin Levar has a song called “A Heart That Forgives”
(Google it!). I recently heard a local minister say, “We have to love like
we have never been hurt before.” Whew…time to go—check please!!!
Even the son of God said… “Father, forgive them for they know not
what they do.”
So, who or what do you have to let go…to be “fully”
free? What bricks do you have to take out of your
bag…to lighten your load of this journey called life?
Who do you have to forgive…to “fully” live?
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mond, VA 23227. MAD4YU is a non-profit community organiza-
tion offering “FREE” tutoring, ESL, life skills, and computer
training to under-resourced Richmond families (youth and adults
—including seniors). CELEBRATING 5 YEARS THIS WELL-NEEDED OR-
GANIZATION IS GROWING BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS DUE TO WORD-OF-
MOUTH AND INCREASED SCHOOL REFERRALS!
Congratulations and Many Thanks to
GAIL CRAWFORD (President), SAMUEL JOHNSON
(Director), and John L. Donelson (Program Director) for
your passion, commitment, and determination to
help others! For more info., call (804) 447-7945
Honoring Mrs. Green! 3
A Special Birthday Celebration
Honoring Longtime Northside Resident
ERNESTINE HEDGEBETH GREEN
CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE/SEE PHOTOS ON PAGE 8
On Saturday, May 19, 2018, many family and friends attended a birthday
gala to remember, which was coordinated and hosted by Ernestine’s sis-
ter, Ms. Lillian “Princess” Mayo, and nephew, Dr. John Mayo. The
birthday celebration was held at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short
Pump located at 12042 West Broad Street.
DID YOU KNOW THIS ABOUT “TEEN”?
 Born on May 19, 1935 to Thomas Lazarus and Essie Ruth Hedge-
beth;
 Baptized on July 27, 1947 in the Roanoke River in Plymouth, North
Carolina by Rev. Noah Boston;
 Started school at the age of 4 and skipped 3rd and 8th grades;
 Entered high school at the age of 12;
 Took a bold stand at a young age…visited an all-white library to
check out a book—and refused to leave without checking out a book.
There were no libraries for Blacks at that time. This resulted in the
development of a separate library for Blacks;
 Graduated Salutatorian in 1951 at the age of 16 from Plymouth
Colored High School, Plymouth, North Carolina;
 Entered Virginia Union University, Richmond, Virginia in Septem-
ber 1951, graduating Cum Laude in May 1955;
 Started a teaching career at Blackwell School, Richmond, Virginia in
1955;
 Married William Green, Sr. on July 13, 1957 and remained married
for 52 years;
 Blessed with a son, William Green, Jr. on October 5, 1958;
 Received Masters of Education from Virginia Commonwealth Uni-
versity, Richmond, Virginia in 1975;
 Received intensive training from the Herman Dyslexia Institute in
1983 and was hired in 1984 by the Institute to become the first Black
to serve as a Dyslexia Consultant and Teacher Trainer of the method;
 Retired from Richmond City Public Schools in 1991 after 36 years
of teaching;
 Spent 16 years (after retirement) as a Dyslexia Consultant and
Teacher Trainer, traveling to 12 states and in the Caribbean;
 In 1992 and 1994, grandsons William III and Reginald were born;
 Blessed with so many friends throughout her lifetime; and
 Has continued to receive the gifts of life, love and opportunity from
GOD!!!
Special thanks… Dr. Jerome C. Ross, Pastor, Providence Park Baptist
Church (Opening & Closing Prayers); Ms. Shirley Glaude (Musical Se-
lection); Mr. Samuel Combs, Class of 1951, and Mr. Joshua B. Hedge-
beth (Tributes); Ms. Ethel S. Armstrong (Blessing of the Food); Mr.
William F. Johnson (Birthday Toast); Deone “Flavor” McWilliams
(2nd Grade Student & Photographer); Phyllis Case (Catering Sales Man-
ager) and all staff members of the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/
Short Pump.
Ginter Park United Methodist Church
All Are Welcome!
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9:30 a.m.
Contemporary Worship
11:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship
FOUNDED 1917 Childcare Provided!
1010 West Laburnum Avenue Church Phone: (804) 262-8651
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3016 Seminary Avenue Richmond, VA 23227
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 NSV Ernestine Hedgebeth Green’s Special Day! 8

FROM ALL OF US TO YOU, ERNESTINE HEDGEBETH GREEN: HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MANY MORE! WE LOVE YOU!

THANK YOU…
for sharing in this special
Birthday Celebration for Teen.
There’s a road that’s made of
memories that goes so far from
heart to heart. Our Journey on
Saturday, May 19, 2018, was one
of warm thoughts, love and
laughter that will be
remembered for a very long
time. Again, thanks for your
presence and the efforts you
Special Thanks to… made to attend—for it is what
Ms. Lillian “Princess” Mayo & Dr. John Mayo we do in life that makes us
for hosting an amazingly, heartfelt gala for a truly
who we are!
deserving living legend, Mrs. Ernestine Hedgebeth
Green, my 2nd grade teacher, 2nd mother, Northside Sincerely,
mentor, and God sent dear friend. Lillian “Princess” Mayo
Sincerely, Deone McWilliams and John Mayo
 NSV Men’s Health & 6 BIZ in Highland Park 9
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“Make Lifestyle Changes
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Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation,
of Fat, Sugar & Salt”
The prostate is a small gland about the size of a walnut that surrounds Capital One and Storefront for Community
the opening of a man’s bladder. With age, the prostate can enlarge to
twice its original size. Because of location, an enlarged prostate dis-
Design Award $40,000 in Grant Funding to Five
rupts urine flow. Benign prostate hypertrophy, also known as BPH, is Small Businesses Located in Highland Park
one of the most common causes of prostate enlargement. Symptoms of Last month (May 12, 2018): The grants were given as part of the se-
BPH include frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, straining to uri- cond round of the small business grant program called 6 BIZ, which
nate, and inability to completely empty the bladder—which leads to Virginia LISC, Capital One and Storefront for Community Design
urine leaks. Insomnia, caused by frequent nocturnal awakenings to uri- launched in 2017 to beautify facades and stabilize local businesses
nate, is another symptom. surrounding the six point intersection in Highland Park.
There are multiple risk factors for BPH—including being over 40 years “Thank you all so much for this opportunity,” said Maggie Bandas,
of age, diet, and family history. If you are in danger of developing BPH, owner of the Chicken Box and second round 6 BIZ winner. Bandas
take steps to lower your risk. Stay close to your ideal body weight. The received $8,500 to install new doors and windows.
recommended body mass index (weight to height ratio) is less than 25. The other four winners included: Mike Murshed, owner of Six Points
Make lifestyle changes to avoid diabetes and heart disease—such as ex- Market, who received $4,000 for brick pavers and landscaping; Jenn
ercise a minimum of 30 minutes every day and avoid a diet that includes Garcia-Brown, owner of Blair’s Beauty & Barber, who received
excessive amounts of fat, sugar and salt. There is scientific evidence $7,500 to power wash her business, add new signage and make repairs
that you can lower the risk of developing BPH by eating fatty fish (such to the exterior; Mike Simpson, owner of Simpson’s market, who will
as salmon, tuna, herring), including a variety of fruits and vegetables in use his $10,000 grant to repair the exterior of his business, refurbish
your diet and snacking of foods high in zinc—like nuts. signage, add exterior lighting and install new windows and doors; and
Treatment for BPH includes prescription medications and surgery. If Alonzo Trimiew, owner of Trim’s Barbershop, who will use his
insomnia or frequent nighttime urination persists, you could have ob- $10,000 grant for new signage, doors, barber polls and exterior re-
structive sleep apnea syndrome and need to see a sleep specialist. pairs. “These business owners have collectively invested more than
SEE DR. HAMILTON-STUBBS’ AD ON PAGE 4 100 years into this neighborhood, and it is an honor to now be able to
invest in them,” said Shekinah Mitchell, the neighborhood partner-
Life’s Little Treasure Book on FRIENDSHIP ships manager at Virginia LISC and the 6 BIZ program manager.
By H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Small businesses located in close proximity to the six point intersec-
YEARS AND YEARS OF HAPPINESS ONLY MAKE US tion were eligible to apply for grants of up to $10,000 for façade im-
provements and equipment purchases. Virginia LISC and Capital
REALIZE HOW LUCKY WE ARE TO HAVE FRIENDS THAT One each provided $20,000 in funding for the program and Storefront
HAVE SHARED AND MADE THAT HAPPINESS A REALITY. for Community Design provided expertise on façade changes. Vir-
CUT OUT COMPLIMENTARY NEWSPAPER ARTICLES ginia LISC staff manages the program.
Mitchell said that the five businesses also will work one-on-one with
ABOUT YOUR FRIENDS AND MAIL THE ARTICLES TO a small business coach for the one-year duration of their grant period.
THEM WITH NOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS. The business coach will provide advice, expertise and help the busi-
ness owners overcome issues and challenges they may be having.
NOW THAT’S BEING A “TRUE” FRIEND… YES!!! Each business owner is expected to meet with the business coach on
a regular basis said Mitchell. “The purpose of 6 BIZ is to help neigh-
MANY CONGRATS TO ALL borhood businesses grow and become more financially stable,” said
GRADUATES! NOW IS THE TIME TO Candice Streett, executive director of Virginia LISC. “We think the
MAKE YOUR DREAM A REALITY! combination of small façade grants and business coaching will lead
to a vibrant business corridor,” she said. For more information on the
PLEASE DO NOT WASTE TIME - THE 6 BIZ grant program, contact Shekinah Mitchell at 804.505.4697 or
NEXT “SECOND” ISN’T PROMISED! at smitchell@lisc.org.
 NSV Sports
City’s Youth Football League to
Partner with Excel 2 Excellence
Youth Football League
The Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities
(PRCF) is pleased to announce a partnership with the Excel 2 Youth Foot-
ball League (E2E) that will begin this fall. The partnership will promote
youth fundamental development and drive performance on the field, in
school and within the community. As a result of the partnership, partici-
pants in the city’s youth football program will have access to positive role
models, from the NFL as well as accomplished community professionals.
The role models will emphasis learning, playing and enjoying the sport
while stressing the importance of academic achievement and community
involvement. E2E is a Richmond metropolitan community youth football
organization that develops players’ skills and abilities with a focus on
team by cultivating leadership characteristics and improved academic
performance. Super Bowl Champion Michael Robinson, of the National
Football League’s Seattle Seahawks, established E2E in 2010.
“Opportunity is very important, and I want to help ensure that every child
has their opportunity for success. Through this partnership, we will help
city youth develop into the healthy, educated leaders of tomorrow,” said
Robinson. “Youth sports present a tremendous learning opportunity.
Sports instill life changing character traits, such as teamwork, leadership,
humility and fair play,” said Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney. “With the
E2E Program, city youth will gain valuable insight from positive role mo-
dels while competing for an opportunity to perform on a national stage.”
This fall, PRCF’s entire 14U division will play in the E2E league and be
completely managed by E2E Football. PRCF teams will continue to play
each other and will also play teams outside of the city with comparable
skill levels. The PRCF team with the most wins will play in the E2E foot-
ball playoffs with a chance to play in the Nationals in California against
the Snoop Youth Football League. The E2E Football League is the exclu-
sive partner with the Snoop Youth Football League.
All PRCF youth football divisions will play by E2E football rules and re-
gulations this season as they prepare for full E2E program integration in
the fall of 2019. “This partnership will benefit Richmond’s youth for ma-
ny years to come,” said Chris Frelke, director of the City’s Department
of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities. “We are building a youth
football league that teaches sustainable life skills and provides opportuni-
ties for tremendous success.” For more information on the City’s Youth
Football League, contact Ray Chavis, City’s Recreation Program Coordi-
nator, at (804) 646-1084. For more information on the E2E Youth Foot-
ball League, contact E2EYouthFootball@gmail.com.
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Indonesia…Who’s Afraid of the Dark?
When the dark is synonymous with “the unknown,” I had to raise my
hand that I was afraid of the dark which suddenly befell me. I landed in
Jakarta, Indonesia from Brunei and the airport was fabulously adorned
with raving colors and architectural masterpieces. I thought that my ho-
tel was near all the touristy opulence and splendor, but my taxi driver
drove 38 minutes beyond the threshold of what I would have deemed
safe or desirable. Gulp! I realized that I was no longer in similar sur-
roundings of Brunei, the fifth wealthiest country in the world. The
stretch of city was rough; the roads, shadows in the night, the hustle still
going on at 1 a.m. in the morning, the sickly looking dogs that strolled
and fire pits in full blaze. We finally reached my gated hotel. It was
very comfortable and pleasant, but I dared not venture outside of the
gates. I told myself that I would rather fast than go outside to eat. I
couldn’t. I wouldn’t… But I did! My curiosity fueled by my hunger per-
suaded me. Soon, I found myself amid fast moving motorcycle taxis
with passengers in tow, food vendors and grocery stores. I stopped to
look at a mobile food store, which had a wide variety of food piled onto
it. A shopper saw me peering and purchased pastries for me. Then I
smelled food on a grill and walked further down the street. I ordered
chicken-on-a-stick. I handed the man my money and he handed me
three times what I had ordered and told me that it was his treat. I pur-
chased fruit from an elderly woman who was so happy to see me. I
wanted to purchase everything on her cart. On my way back to my ho-
tel, a woman was opening coconuts to fill cartons with coconut milk to
sell. I asked to purchase the coconut shavings and her husband told me
that I could have them for free. Diving into the culture of this small
town was amazing. After I put aside fears that something wrong was
going to happen, I got to experience things that were wonderfully right!
I experienced beautifully kindhearted Indonesians who gave me a part
of themselves, their livelihood, their kindness and the authenticity of
their rich culture. It was fantastic staying among the locals. I wouldn’t
have changed a thing!
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Greater Richmond ARC recently opened a new location in Henrico

County at 8030 Staples Mill Road to serve adults with disabilities. It is
conveniently located near shopping centers, parks, libraries and other
points of interest. The ARC @Staples Mill program has gotten off to a
great start with activities including a recent field trip to Lewis Ginter Bo-
tanical Garden for its M & T Bank Butterflies Live! exhibit. For Lilli, 32,
having the opportunity to visit local landmarks is one benefit of being part
of ARC. Lilli was formerly a client of A Grace Place for ten years, which
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is difficult for her. Fortunately for us (and certainly many others), Greater
Richmond ARC stepped up. The transition has been seamless and she is
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activities include sewing and cooking classes, where participants recently
learned how to prepare a tasty trail mix. There’s also arts and crafts,
with an opportunity for budding artists to have their work displayed
at an upcoming organization-wide ARC Art Show on June 30 at its
3600 Saunders Avenue headquarters. A trip to the Science Museum of
Virginia is also on tap.
For Lilli and her family, ARC @Staples Mill provides care in a safe and
nurturing environment. “We are most grateful for the leadership of Rich-
mond ARC and the kind services of its staff,” her dad said.
ARC @Staples Mill is currently accepting new clients.
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Lilli Enjoys ARC @Staples Mill Arts and Crafts

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