MAKE LIFE A LITTLE SWEETER: Oh let me shed a little light on someone's path, I pray. I'd like to be a messenger of happiness today. It may be first a phone call, a smile or a prayer, or long neglected letter would lift the edge of care. I want to spread some happiness, in what I say or do, make life a little sweeter for someone else don't you.

Juanita Barnes

This past week we celebrated the wonderful home going service of a long time friend Josephine Priscilla Van Ness Hudson. Jo, as we called her, was from Chatham, New York. Jo met and married the love of her life Robert Hudson Jr. in 1956 and was known to the children as "Mom" or "auntie Jo" and "Phinny." My children also called her "Mom" Jo. She was a happy person and always made you welcome in her home. Jo and Robert had three children Robert Jr., Tony and Monique, nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

This is just a reminder to Moreno Valley and everyone that would like to attend the 18th annual "Founder's Day Celebration" given by the Moreno Valley Section of "The National Council of Negro Women, Inc." It will be held Sunday April 29,2007 at the Hap Arnold Club March Air Reserve Base. The social hour is 2:p.m. Donation: adults $ 25.00 youth $ 16.00. For information call (951) 247-8193 or 486-9408 or 242-6952. You must have a valid driver's license / registration / Insurance to enter the base.

Readers next week is the start of you sharing with Moreno Valley the special times you spent with your mom or granny or whoever raised you that made a difference in your life. Remember to write Black Voice News P. O. Box 1581 Riverside, Ca. 92502 or fax (909) 888-5662 to the attention of Juanita Barnes. I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Remember we must take care of each other because you belong to me and I belong to you. Stay focused and keep the faith until next time.

BE BLESSED

J.B.