Courier April 14,2016

The Vol. 11 Edition 28 Free Thursday April 14, 2016

A View From A Pew

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RIGHT OR WRONG EVERYTHING IS FAIR GAME...

THE COST OF SEEKING POLITICAL OFFICE

If Only They Had Listened To Me, They Would Have Page 3 Heard Me

Courier Conversation

MSCD Candidate For District 7 Norene Marvets

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THURSDAY April 14, 2016

Detective Odom With The Columbus Police Department, John Shaft You Are Not But You Definitely Deserve The “Dick of the Day” Award According to the street committee, while the publisher of the Courier Eco Latino newspaper was standing in front of a minority-owned business talking with its manager, they were approached by two detectives with the Columbus police department, one black, one white. This is how the conversation went: The Black Detective: Are you the manager?

Manager: Yes The Black Detective: Do you have a tall, bald, Black male employee working for you?

Manager: I have a number of male employees working for me.

The Black Detective: Are any of them bald?

Manager: Yes The Black Detective: Do you have their address?

Manager: No The Black Detective: You don’t have them fill out their address on their job application?

Manager: Yes I do but you have to give me more to go on than; tall, bald, black male. Do you have a name?

The Black Detective: No, the person is a suspect in a burglary and we were told he works here. You don’t have an address?

Manager: Do you have a name? As a detective you should be able to provide me with more information than that, so no sir.

Courier Publisher: Wow I can’t believe this. This is great for the street committee. Maybe I should give him one of my cards.

The Black Detective: Do you work here?

Courier Publisher: No The Black Detective: OK then you don’t have anything to worry about.

The Black Detective to Manager: So you don’t have anyone working here like that?

Manager: No At this point the Black detective goes into the store while the white detective stays outside. The Black detective comes back out says thank you and they leave.

First of all the street committee gives all due respect to law enforcement officers when it’s due. Like anyone else if we are victimized we will want any

The Street Committee

and everybody to assist the police in apprehending the perpetrator, but after this incident the street committee understands why the police are finding it hard to get assistance from even upstanding citizens. This detective’s attitude, from the beginning, was all wrong.

I don’t know if he was trying to impress his partner or what but the way he approached the situation was just not right.

We hear reports all the time how often Caucasians describe African-American suspects with nebulous descriptions.

This, however, is the first time I have known an African American detective to do so and more alarming, expect another African American to reply in kind.

Well, you know the street committee, after doing some research on the detective we were made aware he is one of the newer hires and has not been a detective very long having been recently brought up from the properties division. This leads us to believe these “young pups” need to learn a lot more about people before you put them out on the streets.

We as a community are always demanding that White officers attend “sensitivity training” in an effort to understand the diverse communities they serve and rightfully so. But it appears our Black officers are just as much in need of the training as they are and perhaps more so. How in the hell, as a Black detective with the Columbus police department, can you expect a Black business owner to give you an address on a tall, bald, Black male employee without giving him a name?

You must have substituted your daily box of doughnuts for a bowl of stupid.

So with that, Detective Odom, you are the Courier Eco Latino newspaper’s “Dick of the Day”

Judge Ron Mullins…

Too Good For “The Hood”?

The street committee wants to know why is it Judge Mullins can’t seem to make any of the political forums that have been held in South Columbus?

For the NAACP and American Legion sponsored events he sent representatives who apologized for his absence. We wonder who he would send to a Rotary Meeting? Word on the street is he is not worried about the voters

in South Columbus instead he will spend his time campaigning in North Columbus.

I’m sure now that he’s been called out we’ll see him at the next event, or not.

Mayor Tomlinson’s Next Move Make no mistake about it, having been elected as the first female mayor of the 2nd largest city in Georgia not once but twice gives you some political clout.

With that accomplishment there is no doubt you would have further political aspirations. According to the street committee in 2015 the word was Mayor Tomlinson was considering a run for the office of Attorney General of Georgia, recently, however, the street committee is hearing that she has her eye on the Governors seat.

We will see.

Eddie Lowe Got’s To Go? Hell No, We Don’t Think So! The street committee has learned there is an effort underway to oust Phenix City Mayor Eddie Lowe in the next election. According to our sources there have been some prominent and politically connected Caucasian citizens who have said outright, that they don’t want Phenix City to become another Tuskegee. Which are, of course, code words for, “We’ve got too many “N” words”, running things in this city”. The word is that the Black folks in Phenix City are aware of their sentiment and are ready for battle, when the time comes. Which are, of course, code words for, “Bring it on “C” words.

You Choose...

Political Unrest, The Chickens Coming Home To Roost or When You Lie Down With Dogs You get Up with Fleas According to the street committee Frank Myers and Cathy Vaughn Williams were once best friends.

She allegedly provided an instant pipeline to mainstream media to disseminate what he wanted, the way he wanted through her

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husband, Ledger Enquirer writer, Chuck Williams. Given the latest posting on the newly created facebook page; “Chuck’s Butt”, it appears there is now absolutely no love lost between these two current and former Muscogee County School District Board members.

To say this election has gotten ugly is an understatement.

To The NAACP, This Is Not Personal, It’s Just Business The president of the NAACP, Tonza Thomas, contacted the street committee to complain about our allegations regarding where some of the organizations money has disappeared to. She was offered the opportunity to write a response to refute those allegations of misappropriation of funds but as of this printing she has not.

Consequently the street committee received word that at a recent board meeting Ms. Thomas shared that we revealed to her the source of the allegation. Not only do we categorically deny that we did so, we go on the record saying that she is prevaricating.

We have not and will never reveal our sources. With that being said, we believe, if she will tell a canard about us, then she could be doing the same about there being no misappropriation of funds. So, as a member of the NAACP, the street committee will be filing a formal request for an official financial audit. And we “ain’t” lying!

A VIEW FROM A PEW

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If They Had Listened To Me, They Would Have Heard Me understand why Pam Brown and Robert Smith, candidates for sheriff of Muscogee County, chose to appeal the decision of the local board of Elections and Registration.

If they had listened to me, they would have heard me when I told them; there was no way the election board was going to overturn their disqualification for not meeting the required qualifications. Why? Because the qualifications were clear:

No person shall be eligible to hold the office of sheriff unless such person: (G) Is fingerprinted…on or before, but not later than, the close of business on the third business day following the close of such qualification period.

If they had listened to me, they would have heard me when I told them; you were either fingerprinted on time, or you weren’t. There is no excuse. They knew the deadline and had plenty of days prior to get it taken care of.

To be honest, if they were really concerned about adhering to the deadline, they would not have left the facility that day until somebody in the Public Safety building put some ink on their finger.

There are a number of things I am not; one of those is a political strategist. I learned long ago to “stay in my lane” and allow those who have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on their education and various degrees, to offer their

educated advise on situations that impact the lives of those seeking it.

There are times, however, when I believe my life’s experience and knowledge of certain situations has some merit and is

deserving of serious consideration.

I may not have a master’s degree or a Ph.D in politics, but I do have a degree in C.S. (Common Sense), and that is why, for the life of me, I don’t

If they had listened to me, they would have heard me when I told them; even if you appealed the election boards decision you don’t know how long it will take for the judge to make his ruling. Neither of them then, or to this date has even purchased yard signs or flyers so their campaigning efforts are virtually non-existent.

So regardless when the judge hands down his decision they won’t have adequate time to campaign for the election on the 24th of May.

If they had listened to me, they would have heard me when I told them; Don’t even think about mounting a writein campaign. You’ll be lucky enough getting people to the polls, expecting them to take the time to right your name on a ballot? You can forget it!

Instead of wasting the $600 it cost appealing the election boards decision, they would have made much better use of their time during the remaining 100 days or so working on obtaining the 5200 signatures needed by July 12th to get on the ballot as an independent candidate in November. As a matter of fact they would really need that time because they will have to obtain at least 2000 extra signatures to insure all of the 5200 were confirmed.

If they had listened to me, they would have heard me when I told them; because they missed the deadline they should decide which of the two would have the best chance to win the election in November and hold a press conference making the announcement that one was throwing their support behind the other. My C.S. degree tells me that the best chance was Pam Brown given her name recognition and how well she did four years ago.

If only they had listened to me, they would have heard me.

But, alas my little C.S. degree wasn’t important enough and now, unless there is a miracle, they both will be sitting at the house in November watching the election results on TV talking about, “Woulda’, Coulda’, Shoulda”, instead of preparing to take office in January 2017 as the first African American sheriff of Muscogee county.

Wane A. Hailes

Opinion/Editorial

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April 14, 2016

Muscogee County Board of Elections Disqualifies African American Candidates

Candidate Robert Smith (D)

Candidate Pam Brown (D)

Margaret Jenkins (R)

By James Clingman NNPA News Wire Columnist

Blackonomics: Do Black Organizations Really Have Our Backs?

While Black people are bogged down in shallow and meaningless political discourse, our vaunted Black organizations continue to be M.I.A. except for their time in front of the cameras with Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. They say they cannot endorse candidates, but we all know that’s a sham.

Read the full commentary on our website at: www.couriernews.org

By Raynard Jackson NNPA News Wire Columnist

Does President Obama Even Care About Black People?

During the past seven plus years, I have been extremely critical of President Obama’s willful neglect and callous disregard for the Black community. Blacks have been the single, largest voting block for Obama; giving him 96 percent and 94 percent of their vote in 2008 and 2012 respectively.

Read the full commentary on our website at: www.couriernews.org

Dear Alma NNPA News Wire Columnist

I joined the Air Force after graduating from high school. It seemed like the best decision for me and my boyfriend at the time. We wanted to be on our own and start a new life together. We promised to remain faithful to each other, until we could get married once I was settled and sent to my duty station. Well, all that came to a halt when I found out another woman was pregnant by him. He tried to apologize Read the full commentary on our website at: www.couriernews.org

U.D. Roberts (R)

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier

Linda Parker (D)

Eleanor White (R)

Reminiscent of the fictional incompetent policemen, the Keystone Cops who were featured in silent film comedies in the early 20th century, the Election and Registrations board disqualified Sheriff’s candidates Pam Brown and Robert Smith. In an embarrassing display of the lack of knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Order, the five members which includes: Linda Parker, U.D. Roberts, Eleanor White, Diane Scrimpshire and Chairman Margaret Jenkins couldn’t figure out “a motion” over “a vote” even after the attorney, who was representing them explained it to them at least three times.

When the vote was finally taken the only member who voted to qualify both Brown and Smith was Linda Parker.

We commend her for that. Why Eleanor White didn’t vote in favor of qualifying the two is bothersome because it would have been a tie. We knew U.D. Roberts and Diane Scrimpshire were going to vote against them. If White had voted

Diane Scrimpshire (R)

yes then it would have been up to the chairman Jenkins to break the tie. At least White would have covered herself and put the decision on Margaret Jenkins. Maybe one day we will learn how to play the game of politics.

With Jenkins, White, Scrimpshire and U.D. having served on the Election board as long as they have, they should have a pretty good grasp of Robert’s Rules instead of fumbling around like cartoon characters. Perhaps it is time for us to give them each a six-pack of “Ensure” and a “Hoveround” and send them to the house, permanently.

We’ve got to do better people!

The board was established for the purpose of carrying out the duties heretofore exercised by the Muscogee County Board of Elections and the Muscogee County Board of Registrars. It has five members, consisting of one each from the two major political parties and three appointed by the Columbus Council.

Their powers relate to the conduct of elections and the registration for voters and absentee balloting procedures.

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Right Or Wrong Everything is Fair Game...The Cost Of Seeking Political Office

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By Wane A. Hailes The Courier

Marquese Averett

If you recall, I said early on that this was going to be one of the “ugliest campaigns” we have seen in a long time. And I was right. Social media has added a whole new dimension to the game of politics.

As I have run across some of what is being shared about the local candidates on social media via the Internet, I’ve asked myself what, if anything, is not fair game to discuss, debate and have to respond to if you are a candidate for public office. The answer is, not much. Once you raise your hand then everything is fair game. If it’s public knowledge then the public has the right to know the truth.

We all have a past and I am sure many of us have done some things that we are not so proud of, but if you plan to run for office you should already have a clue that if something was done in the dark, it will be brought to the light. The news media has a way of digging up the smallest detail of your past such as you received a DUI when you were 17 or you smoked a joint back when you were 18 - it never fails.

And if not, your “hater’s” will surely, “run and tell it”.

Case in point, Marquese Averett, who is running against Mayor Pro-Tem, Evelyn Turner Pugh for City Council in District 4, was arrested in 2010 and charged with a DUI and again for shoplifting in 2014. Has he changed since then? Is he a better man now?

Robert Smith

Perhaps, but we don’t really know. At what point does a person’s behavior stop being characterized as “youthful indiscretion”? Does the public deserve to know? Yes they do.

Why? Because voters deserve the right to make an informed decision based on everything they know about a candidate.

Whether national or local, we treat our candidates about the same as our celebrities. We want to know every juicy detail about them, even if the information borders on or is outright gossip and innuendo. Such as the alleged allegations of past drug use continually being whispered about in the African American community about Bernard Spicer, a candidate who is seeking to lead those who: “protect and serve”.

Once again there is also talk of an alleged “sex tape” of the current Marshall that tends to surface every election year, by his alleged co-star, in an obvious attempt to embarrass him. Supposedly the tape has been floating around the community for the past 20 years, the funny thing is, nobody has seen it.

Either the tape doesn’t exist or if it is does, being that it was shot before, DVD’s and VCR’s, perhaps this “costar” can’t find a 8mm Honeywell film projector to play it on.

Today, with everyone possessing a camera phone, candidates are just one audio recording or video away from humiliation and downfall. Just this past

Greg Countryman

Bernard Spicer

weekend an individual was spotted taking up yard signs belonging to Pat Hugley Green. The signs had been placed in the yards of residents in the Chatham Woods subdivision on Macon Road with their permission. The quick thinking witness, using her camera phone, was able to photograph the license plate of the suspect. When an officer, with the Columbus police department, showed up at the doorstep of the vehicles’ owner, a campaign worker for Joann Thomas Brown, who happens to be Greene’s opponent, she immediately returned the signs to the homeowners yard as opposed to facing criminal charges. It is important to note that Brown resides in Sears Woods just down the street from the subdivision. It is also noteworthy that Brown has enlisted individuals to place signs in yards illegally whether homeowners ask for them or not.

Not even the Bishop is safe. Since announcing her candidacy, questions concerning Ann Hardman’s home ownership have surfaced on facebook in addition to information regarding Ann Hardman Ministries. Information that she had a number of tax liens levied against her was also anonymously revealed. In a funny turn of events, the validity of the claim had to be verified by the very office she is seeking, the office of Superior Court. An employee with the office verified that the information was accurate. She has since paid them off.

At a recent NAACP forum, Robert Smith, a candidate for Muscogee County sheriff, appeared disoriented and continued to apologize for his behavior. Because

Ann Hardman

of his actions, speculations about his health have begun to surface questioning his ability to serve effectively.

Finally there are the documented accounts of African Americans who have been convinced by Frank Myers, a member of the school board, to run against other African American incumbents in an effort to unseat them. The expectation is that they will vote the way he tells them too.

This is the world we live in now, for better or worse. There is no longer privacy when it comes to being a public figure in the spotlight. The contentious nature of a political race leaves me wondering why anyone would want to subject themselves to such a level of scrutiny.

Politicians have to know what they will be facing when entering into this arena. The scrutiny and stone throwing that they will face is inevitable. I say why not just make it easy on yourself, if you know there is some dirt to be dug up just tell the public in advance and that way you can detail your side of the story or state that it happened when you were younger and less mature. The most hilarious candidates are those that get exposed and look surprised when it comes out to the public.

We have 42 more days left until the election, there’s no telling what kind of information will be dug up by then.

Bill Gates said it best, “Life is not fair; get used to it.”

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A C OURIER C ONVERSATION ...

Muscogee County School District Candidate Norene Marvets District 7

This weeks “Courier Conversation” is with Norene Marvetswho is a candidate for the District 7 seat on the Muscogee County School board. This is a seat that was vacated by Shannon Smallman who decided she would not seek reelection.

Courier: As one of the victims of Frank Myers; “Boot the Board” effort when you previously served on the board, did that in any way provide motivation for you to run this time?

Marvets: “Boot the Board” only speaks

about Frank Myers and Cathy Williams and their methods of doing business.

They in no way have power over my choices or motivation. I am running for the Board because I care deeply about our schools, their teachers and staffs and the children who attend.

I am motivated to help improve the education of the youth of Columbus.

Courier: Having been off the Board for a while and watching the divisiveness that currently exists, why would you want to run?

Marvets: The divisiveness again speaks about character. I feel good people should be doing good things wherever they may be placed. It may not be easy, but the hope is to brighten in some small part where you are standing. I feel that I can contribute in a positive manner.

Courier: Both you and Cathy Williams are both former school board members, what makes you

the better choice to represent district 7?

Marvets: I am the best candidate for

District 7. I have lived in the District for 28 years and am the only candidate with children (a child and a grandchild) attending the Muscogee County Schools now! My vote will represent my family and all the other families and children in K-12 classrooms across the wide boundaries of District 7. I speak with parents and school personnel on a regular basis and listen to their concerns. I will represent them, and work together with Dr. Lewis and other members of the Board.

It has always been my desire to serve and it would be a pleasure to continue my school district service. It was disheartening to see Cathy put a counter on her phone anticipating the day that she no longer would have to serve on the school board. I had found my term in office to be enjoyable, and the opportunity to serve again will be most rewarding.

Courier: What do you see as the three most important issues fac-

ing MCSD today.

Marvets: Respect for others. The

Board has one employee, the Superintendent, and his role is to run the day to day operations. We need to remember that and the role of the Board is to evaluate the Superintendent and follow policy and state statues. I feel that my role as a Board member, is to help with one of its greatest challenges harmony and respect. I can disagree peacefully, and still get the job done. We need good people doing good things, focused for the benefit of students and staff.

Next is communication. I think there are so many wonderful things happening in education right now, but the focus tends to be on a few people and what seems not to be working.

When I was on the Board previously I visited the schools often in an effort to show that the most important part of education is what is going on with them, at the schools.

We need to listen to school personnel, to try to alleviate worries, explain decisions. Basically, communication puts a face to the Board in the place

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where it matters most.

Next, collaboration, to move the District forward.

We need collaboration between all the stake holders, seeing Dr Lewis’ initiatives through to fruition. We must not get distracted, but always remember what all of this effort is about, handing every student a high school diploma.

Courier: What is your impression

of Dr. David Lewis and the job he is doing?

Marvets: Dr. Lewis started out well and wisely by giving himself 120 days for an assessment of the District.

With this approach it helped him come to a plan. As I have seen the implementation of his plan from a parent's view with my child and grandchild in the classroom I believe it is working in a positive direction. I hear the criticism also.

Change is hard.

However he is at the helm and I feel we can learn together what is and isn't working. I am fortunate to see how this is trickling down on a day to day basis with my own son and look forward to working together with Dr. Lewis.

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Sealed responses must be received and time/date stamped by the due dates shown above, by the Finance Department/Purchasing Division of Columbus Consolidated Government, 100 Tenth Street, Columbus, GA 31901. To obtain specifications, visit the City's website at www.columbusga.org, notify the Buyer via email dlewis@columbusga.org, fax 706.653.4109 or telephone 706.653.4105.

Andrea J. McCorvey, CPPB Purchasing Division Manager

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Request for Bids

Central Senior Raven Rivers Raises Awarness For Lupus

RFB No. 16-0032 Pool Chemicals (Re-Bid) (Annual Contract) Due May 4, 2016 – 2:30 PM Kevin Robertson, Buyer

But she’s not allowing her condition to cheat her out of life.

Rivers wanted to raise awareness about the disease so she recently organized a Walk to raise funds for Lupus research. She says she didn’t know very much about it when she was diagnosed. But a variety of symptoms told her something was wrong.

“I was experiencing bumps and rashes on my skin, I really wasn’t sure what it was. I was having stomach pains. I was vomiting and just not feeling my best. I knew something was wrong but I didn’t know what it was,” said Raven.

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier

Raven Rivers, 18, a senior at Central High School is battling Lupus, a serious autoimmune disease. What this means is her body’s natural defense system is attacking her healthy tissues.

Sealed responses must be received and time/date stamped by the due dates shown above, by the Finance Department/Purchasing Division of Columbus Consolidated Government, 100 Tenth Street, Columbus, GA 31901. To obtain specifications, visit the City's website at www.columbusga.org, notify the Buyer via email krobertson@columbusga.org, fax 706.653.4109 or telephone 706.653.4105.

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For treatment, Raven goes to UAB every four weeks. “That treatment lasts 6 to 8 hours at UAB Infusion Center and we’re there from 8 o’clock in the morning until 6 in the afternoon,” said Rivers.

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Who’s Got Next?...

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Young Professionals On The Move

Nadine Haralson, provides up close and personal interviews with young professionals who are making a difference in our community. Join us each issue as we introduce, recognize, and celebrate those individuals in Columbus, Phenix City and Ft. Benning who are… “On The Move”

Jonathan Samuel Eddie

As an actor, he has graced stages in productions such as Blues For An Alabama Sky, The Foreigner, and Clybourne Park to name a few. He portrays Crispus Attucks in an interactive video display at the African American Military History Museum in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. As a director, Jonathan has overseen numerous productions, including three of his original works to stage, STIMULUS, Blues For Mama, and WORDS through his company, Yellow Mojo Productions.

He has opened up for the likes of comedians such as Bruce Bruce and Earthquake, and was a featured stand up comic at the 2014 Black Box Comedy Festival in Atlanta, GA.

By Nadine Haralson The Courier

Jonathan Samuel Eddie is a spoken word comedian hailing from Columbus, GA. This alumnus of Shaw High School and Georgia Southern University is a lover of any and everything that is art.

“Art allows me to just be myself, to be able to express my creativity in unimaginable ways” explains Eddie.

He represented the city of Atlanta at the National Poetry Slam competition as a member of the 2012 and 2014 Art Amok Poetry Slam Teams. He was also the 2012 and 2014 Grand Slam Champion at Art Amok. At the 2014 and 2015 Southern Fried Regional Poetry Festival, he ranked among the top 10 individual competing poets.

Jonathan is now a proud member of the 2015 Java Monkey Slam Team, representing Atlanta.

Jonathan was recognized for his work as an "artivist" as a recipient of a 2013 Spoken Word Gala Community Service Award.

He currently serves as Director of Communications for the Navy Museum in Columbus, Georgia, and as the founder/director of the Fountain City Teen Poetry Slam, an organization that inspires youth to use their creativity as a positive outlet in their daily lives.

From his work as a wellness instructor with the Muscogee County Juvenile Drug Court system, he has also designed an effective and fun-filled curriculum that teaches students life skills through creative writing. Students have experienced the benefits of this auxiliary arts education in their intellectual, personal, and social development.

Through weekly workshops, poetry slams, national/regional/local performance opportunities, and community service, he’s blessed to watch the future take shape one word at a time.

“I believe in the saying “where much is given much is required”, shares Jonathan “the love and receptiveness of the community has truly been amazing, the impact my talents has on others is the best way I’m able to give back.”

Mercedes Parham

By Nadine Haralson

The Courier Mercedes Parham is a Shaw High School graduate from Columbus, Georgia and attended the University of Georgia, graduating in 2009 with Bachelors in Communications Studies and a minor in concentration of Women’s Studies.

After her return home from college Mercedes worked at the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Currently Parham serves as the Marketing and Media Manager at The Columbus Museum, a public institution that provides the community free admission to view collection of American Art and historical artifacts.

In her role, she provides strategic implementation of the Museum’s brand, communications and marketing initiatives.

During her tenure, she promoted the Museum’s offering of temporary exhi-

bitions, programs and collections through an increased presence in digital media. Her partnerships created with community organizations, allowed rebranding initiatives with the Young Art Patrons group, which recently launched the Museum’s first crowd funding campaign, raising more than $10,000.

Mercedes work ethic and community involvement extends beyond her duties as the Columbus Museum’s Media Manager. In February of 2016 she served on The Black History Breakfast committee, in which she had the responsibility of booking, coordinating and assisting the guest speaker, United States Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. Her committed diligence to her work, dedication to serve her community, willingness to go above and beyond, makes Parham a young professional who’s “One the Move” and definitely has next.

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Old Skool Music Is Alive And Jammin’ On K92.7 With “The Shawn Knight Show” Featuring DJ Triple J

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According to an article published in Elite Daily, it is around age 10 that we start to formulate our musical interests, even if we had no prior interest in music.

During the teenage years, self-discovery is in full swing and emotions are heightened, so we are ultra sensitive to all kinds of music.

As a teen, your brain “tags” emotionally-charged, moments as important, and whatever music you listen to throughout these emotional times whether it’s the music your parents listen to, something on Youtube, or popular music on the radio, they all are fair game for shaping your permanent music taste.

Around age 12, we listen to whatever our friends are listening to in order to place ourselves into a specific social circle.

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier If you love to listen to “Old Skool” music, the music many of us call “The Soundtrack of Our Lives”, then you have to tune in Monday through Thursday to “The Shawn Knight Show” featuring DJ Triple J from 7pm – 8pm on K92.7 FM.

As an “Old Skool DJ” with a fairly decent reputation for my skills back in the day, there are very few DJ’s in this city I consider exceptional. I’m not hatin’, but I can count on one hand, the DJ’s in this city who can keep the floor packed from start to finish.

There a lot of people out here with great DJ equipment and boasting the

best musical selection, but that don’t make them a DJ, just like I ownt a top of the line thermometer, blood pressure cuff and a cholesterol analyzer kit at my house, doesn’t make me a doctor.

It’s not enough to have the music, you have to know the music. When you know the music then you have to understand how to make the music flow and that’s when the mixing skills come in to play. DJ Triple J is one of five DJ’s in this city who have mastered all of the above and it shows when he and host Shawn Knight take command of the airwaves weekday evenings.

Keep in mind "Old Skool" is a completely relative term and depends upon the new or modern thing to which it is being compared. Think about it, once Beethoven hit the charts, Bach became "old skool." Generally speaking ‘Old Skool” music is considered anything 25 years or older so right now music from the 90’s would fit that category.

You may not believe this but there is a science behind what determines your taste of music. Your musical taste is basically solidified by your teen years.

Think about it. Is your music taste really that different from what it was when you were a young teenager? Maybe a little bit refined, maybe a new genre thrown in here or there, but, for the

most part, you likely still get excited listening to that song from your 8th grade dance.

And that is the beauty of what these guys do. Not only do these two have folks tuning in with ages ranging from 25 to 60 and above, they are using social media, broadcasting live on facebook so you can see the fun they are having. That’s when Triple J’s musical knowledge shines best. He is able to mix the music that each of these age ranges enjoy. I admit it, I get excited by the music I listened to when I was in junior high in the 70’s as well as music I enjoy from the early 80’s and he is able to incorporate it all. I swear when he played, “The Rappin’ Duke from 1984 mixed with Whodini’s, “Wild Wild West” I almost soiled myself.

Trust me, if you love “Old Skool” music you owe it to yourself to at least check out this “Dynamic Duo of Sound, who Musilistically Put it Down Weeknights Beginning at Sundown” on K92.7 FM. You won’t regret it. I promise!

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A mandatory site visit will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Fire Station #2, 1047 33rd Street, Columbus, GA 31904.

RFP No. 16-0016 Advisory and Consulting Services for the Columbus Consolidated Government 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and its Board (Annual Contract) Due: April 29, 2016 – 5:00 PM Sandra Chandler, Buyer

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Feeding the Valley Food Bank Breaks Ground On New State-of-the-Art Food Bank

Feeding the Valley Food Bank recently broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art, central distribution headquarters in east Columbus located across from the intersection of Hwy. 80 and Manchester Expressway. The new 31,000 sq. ft. facility, expected to be completed by spring 2017, is at the heart of the Nourishing Hope Together campaign to implement a comprehensive regional food distribution model serving 13 counties in west central Georgia and one in Alabama.

As a member of the Feeding America network of food banks, the nation’s leading charitable hunger relief charity, Feeding the Valley is one of seven regional food banks in Georgia.

Hunger is a serious problem facing the 14 counties served, an area that spans 5000 sq. miles with a population of 433,000. Of this total 84,000 are considered food insecure, of which 32,000 are under the age of 18.

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Columbus Technical College is Hiring!

We are looking for qualified candidates for the following positions: Adult Education ESL Instructor Part-time Adult Education Instructor (Quitman County) Part-time Adult Education Instructor (Stewart County) Part-time Adult Education Instructor (Muscogee County) Part-time Anatomy & Physiology Adjunct Instructor Associate Degree Nursing Adjunct Instructor Automotive Collision Repair Instructional Aide Part-time Carpentry/Cabinetmaking Adjunct Instructor Cosmetology Instructor Part-time Driver’s Education Instructor Part-time Engineering Technology Adjunct Instructor Esthetics Adjunct Instructor Part-time Instructional Aide – Cosmetology Part-time Interpreter Part-time Microbiology Adjunct Instructor Practical Nursing Adjunct Instructor Sociology Adjunct Instructor Part-time

For more details and to apply for these positions, please go to www.columbustech.edu and click “CTC Employment.”

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The Georgia Department of Community Affairs(DCA) will hold the following public hearings to solicit input on the 2016 PHA Annual Plan (http://www.dca.ga.gov/main/News/public_notices.asp): Monday, April 4, 2016 at 2:00pm at Ware County-South GA Regional Commission, 1725 South GA Pkwy, West, Waycross, GA 31503 Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 10:00am at DCA-HAD Central GA Regional Office, 21 Industrial Blvd, Eastman, GA 31023

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All interested parties are encouraged to attend and participate in this process. To arrange an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the public hearings, please call 404-679-3158 no later than Wednesday, March 30, 2016. For any additional information, please contact the Georgia DCA Housing Assistance Division at (404) 679-3158 or toll free 1-888-858-6085.

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4 razones por las cual los estados que están demandando para detener las acciones de inmigración pueden tener grandes perdidas

Por Tom Jawetz Center for American Progress El 18 de abril, el Tribunal Supremo de los Estados Unidos. está confirmado para escuchar los argumentos orales en la demanda, United States v. Texas, que fue presentada por más de dos docenas de estados que desafían la política de control de la inmigración por el secretario de seguridad nacional. Si tiene éxito, la demanda podría separar a millones de familias estadounidenses, mientras que al mismo tiempo debilitaría la economía de EE.UU. Veintiséis estados presentaron una demanda contra la iniciativa de la Acción Diferida para los Padres de Ciudadanos Estadounidenses y Residentes Permanentes Legales, o DAPA, junto con la expansión de la Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia, o DACA. Bajo DAPA, DACA, y la expansión de DACA, ciertos inmigrantes no autorizados que han vivido en los Estados Unidos por muchos años o quienes llegaron al país cuando eran niños o son los padres de ciudadanos estadounidenses o residentes permanentes legales pueden presentarse, registrarse con el gobierno, pasar la verificación de antecedentes, y solicitar la acción diferida – una protección temporal de la amenaza de deportación. Con la acción diferida, estas personas también son elegibles para solicitar permiso de trabajo legal en

el país. La i m p l e mentación tanto de DAPA y la expansión de DACA han sido bloqueadas temporalmente mientras que el caso pasa a través del tribunal.

En demandando por detener a DAPA y la expansión de DACA, estos 26 estados han optado a renunciar a decenas de miles de millones de dólares en incremento del producto interno bruto estatal, o PIB, y eso no incluye las ganancias adicionales de sus propios residentes, así como los cientos de millones de dólares cada año en el aumento de los ingresos fiscales estatales y locales.

Esto es significativo, en parte, debido a que el Tribunal del 5to Circuito de Apelaciones ha decidió que los estados demandantes tenían validez jurídica para presentar esta demanda basada en la conclusión del tribunal de distrito que el estado de Texas puede terminar gastando “varios millones de dólares” para la emisión de licencias de conducir a algunas de las personas que reciben la acción diferida.

Además de estas pérdidas monetarias, los estados demandantes también están amenazando a separar los padres, madres, hermanos y hermanas de más de 2,6 millones de miembros familiares que son ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos con quien viven en estos estados. (véase la Tabla 2) Aquí hay cuatro hechos claves que usted debe saber acerca de los estados que están demandando para detener DAPA y la expansión de DACA. 1. Los estados demandantes pueden llegar a perder al

menos $ 91,9 mil millones en aumento de PIB estatal A nivel nacional, las iniciativas de las tres acciones diferidas— DAPA, DACA, y la expansión de DACA—se estima que crecerá la economía de EE.UU. acumulativamente por $230 mil millones a través de 10 años.

Las razones de esto son completamente simples. Como economistas profesionales y académicos en los campos relacionados recientemente explican en un escrito legal o un amicus brief ante el Tribunal Supremo, cuando los inmigrantes que no son autorizados obtienen una autorización de trabajo y de protección contra la deportación—aunque sea temporalmente—son capaces de encontrar puestos de trabajo que hacen uso pleno de sus capacidades y habilidades, ganar salarios más altos, y llegar a ser aún más económicamente productivos.

incrementarían por un estimado de $124 mil millones a nivel nacional. En los 18 estados demandantes por los cual CAP tiene datos, nosotros estimamos que la implementación de DAPA, DACA, y la expansión de DACA elevaría los ingresos de los residentes de estos estados por más de $48,4 mil millones en 10 años.

3.Los estados demandantes pueden llegar a perder casi $272 millones en la aumentación anuales de los ingresos fiscales estatales y locales Los inmigrantes no autorizados contribuyen enormes sumas de dinero a las arcas estatales y locales a través de impuestos: $11,64 mil millones al año, según un nuevo informe del Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. La plena implantación de las tres iniciativas de acción diferida aumentaría las contribuciones de impuestos estatales y locales por parte de los inmigrantes sin autorización por un estimado de $ 805 millones cada año.

fundas en los Estados Unidos.

Casi el 70 por ciento de los beneficiarios previstos en DAPA han vivido en los Estados Unidos por lo menos 10 años, y un cuarto de ellos han vivido aquí por lo menos 20 años.

De acuerdo con una estimación preparada para CAP por el Centro para el Estudio de Integración de los Inmigrantes de la Universidad de Sur California, hay más de 6,1 millones de ciudadanos estadounidenses en todo el país que viven en la misma casa que un miembro familiar que es elegible para DAPA. California encabeza la lista con un estimado de 1.8 millones de personas, pero Texas está en un cercano segundo lugar con casi 1,1 millones. Y en los 21 estados demandantes por el cual CAP tiene datos, hay más de 2,6 millones de ciudadanos estadounidenses que viven con un miembro familiar elegible para DAPA.

Lo que es más, los estados individuales pueden esperar ver sus economías crecer como resultado de estas iniciativas.

En conjunto, 18 de los 26 estados que están demandado para detener DAPA y la expansión de DACA pueden llegar a perder un estimado de $ 91,9 mil millones en aumento de PIB estatal a través de 10 años si las tres iniciativas de acción diferida no se implementan plenamente. Aunque la iniciativa original de DACA no está bajo revisión en United States v.

Texas, la decisión del Tribunal del 5to Circuito de Apelaciones presenta preguntas antes la iniciativa también.

Los 26 estados que están demandando para bloquear DAPA y la expansión de DACA se beneficiarían un estimado de $271,7 millones de dólares anuales en ingresos de impuestos estatales y locales.

Texas, encabeza la lista con casi $59 millones de ganancias estimadas por cada año en tales ingresos a través de la implantación de DAPA, DACA, y la expansión de DACA.

2. Los residentes de los estados demandantes pueden llegar a perder un estimado de $48,4 mil millones en incremento de los ingresos

4. Más de 2,6 millones de ciudadanos estadounidenses viven con un miembro familiar que es elegible para DAPA en los estados demandantes

Tom Jawetz es el vicepresidente de Política de Inmigración en el Centro para el Progreso Americano.

Debido a la enorme actividad económica que se generaría por estas iniciativas, las ganancias acumuladas de los trabajadores estadounidenses se

Por definición, los padres de un ciudadano estadounidense o residente permanente legal que sería elegible para solicitar DAPA tienen raíces pro-

Para hablar con un experto, favor de ponerse en contacto con Jennifer Molina via email a jmolina@americanprogress.org o por teléfono al 202.796.9706.

Conclusión Teniendo en cuenta los hechos expuestos anteriormente, no es de sorpresa que las más grandes ciudades y condados en muchos de los estados demandantes presentaron un escrito legal o un amicus brief ante el Tribunal Supremo alegando en apoyo de DAPA y la expansión de DACA. Si el Tribunal Supremo rechaza la decisión del tribunal inferior y permite que estas políticas tengan efecto, como debe ser, no sólo le beneficiaria a la nación por la implementación de estas políticas sensatas, pero los estados demandantes se beneficiarán también.

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Services for Women For Pregnant Women: - WIC – The Women Infants and Children (WIC) program is a nutrition program that provides healthy food, nutrition education and other services free of charge to Georgia families who qualify.

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uninsured Georgia women 40 to 64 years of age. Some younger women with symptoms of breast cancer may also qualify.Wellness Panel – It’s important to keep track of your health, and a Wellness Panel is a walk-in lab service that can tell you if certain body systems are working properly or need attention. Find out what’s included when you get a Wellness Panel.

Dental Health – The Columbus Health Department Dental Clinic is a general dental office focusing primarily on the treatment and care of children between the ages of one and twenty-one.

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