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TO: AL, SYLVIA, BERNARD, SHELIA, JOANN, VANESSA, ANN RE: YOU BEEN HAD, YOU BEEN TOOK! YOU BEEN HOODWINKED! BAMBOOZLED! LED ASTRAY! RUN AMOK!

Josh McKoon Is Responsible For CSU And The Infantry Museum Losing A Total Of Page 2 $10 Million “Courier Conversation”

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THURSDAY March 31, 2016

Josh McKoon To Blame For CSU Losing $8 Million

Spend time at the State Capitol on the closing day of the session and you pick up a lot of interesting information.

Information such as, according to street committee sources the real reason $8 million in Columbus State funding was yanked by the General Assembly is because of the antagonistic relationship State Senator Josh McKoon has with Governor Nathan Deal (R) and Speaker of the House David Ralston (R) Blue Ridge.

The street committee learned that in late 2015 McKoon spent time up in the Speaker of the House’s Blue Ridge District allegedly campaigning for and with Sam Snider who is running against Ralston in the May election.

McKoon and Snyder were visiting churches promoting McKoon’s SB 129 Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act. In addition we learned that because Ralston wouldn’t allow McKoon to submit his version of SB 129, instead submitting his own, which wasn’t as strict, McKoon put up a bill to limit the term of the office of the Speaker of the House.

Needless to say, politics being politics, at the last minute, late Tuesday night March 22, 2016 CSU lost $8 million, and although the money comes out of a different pot, the word is the Infantry Museum lost out on $2 million because of McKoon’s actions as well.

According to reports Josh McKoon was quick to say that the only missing money is for equipping the building post construction and that CSU has the money they need to get through this year.

The street committee says McKoon can try to justify this loss all he wants but if we aren’t telling the truth about him why is it that Columbus State University institution in the entire University System of Georgia to have all of its requested funding removed from the final budget? Do you really believe, of all the colleges and universities in the state,

The Street Committee

CSU is the only school to have its funding yanked is just a coincidence?

Do the math people. You don’t even have to read between the lines on this one. Stevie Wonder could see this. The bottom line is, the actions of Senator Josh McKoon, cost our community $10 million.

Unfortunately folks under “The Dome” say we have a real problem here in Columbus and unless we get it fixed Columbus will very well continue to come up short. Translation: Unless someone puts McKoon in check or reigns him in, in a hurry, Columbus will continue to expect funds being yanked by the General Assembly.

Cynthia Maisano... Enough Already Dear Cynthia: The street committee wants you to know we’ve been through a couple of elections with you now so for future reference it is not necessary to remind us that you are a graduate of Howard University; Howard School of Law.

To continue to remind us that you attended a HBCU does not make you “down with Black folks”, quite the contrary, it is irritating. It is much like when Caucasian folks want to feel they can relate to us because they have adopted African American children. Don’t expect an award from us. we don’t care what color you are, we just want to know you will treat them with love.

John Darr, Marshal Greg Countryman or Municipal Court Clerk Vivian Creighton Bishop then we can expect to hear from Joe Ann Flantroy, a former city employee who has sued all three of the aforementioned unsuccessfully for “abusive litigation”.

Sure enough, just as the recent NAACP political forum was ending, Flantroy stood up and began her usual diatribe

against the three. To say it was embarrassing would be an understatement.

As the NAACP and its leadership were the host of the event, one would have thought they should have controlled her but that would have been too much to ask, especially given that the street committee was recently informed that they can’t even control where some of their own money has disappeared.

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THURSDAY MARCH 31, 2016

I Have No Problem Being Your Jeremiah!

Recently I was asked why I continue to inform our people about the things that are going on in our community, when they refuse to listen? He reminded me of an article that basically said; Ignorance is the primary weapon of keeping Blacks enslaved. If you want to hide something from Black people put it in a book.

I believe in giving my people more credit than that, but some of what he reminded me of is true. We now live in the information age. With the access to social media at our fingertips, we have the opportunity to read what we want, on any subject we want, in any book, magazine or newspaper we choose; yet many of us still refuse to.

My friend went on to say “You are like the prophet Jeremiah, in the bible. I become extremely wary when you start comparing folks to biblical characters, so I had to do some research on prophet Jeremiah. Being one who does read, I went to my “biblical library” and pulled out my “Original African Heritage Study Bible”; King James Version.

Accordingly it states that the name Jeremiah in the Hebrew language is Yere me yah. It means, “I have been established or exalted by God.” The Book of Jeremiah represents the struggle of a prophet of God chosen to bear the awesome responsibility of admonishing the African/Edenic Israelites to turn away from false worship and apostasy.

Which is the abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

Jeremiah was persecuted, rebuffed, and scorned because he told the absolute truth about the magnificent lifestyle of his

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people. He was hated by his own relatives and people who were destined for slavery and degradation, because they refused to be obedient to God. He had a stern faith and Godgiven spiritual vision, but his outer countenance portrayed him as timid and lacking selfconfidence. Yet through his fleshly infirmities, he became a standard-bearer for the truth.

Jeremiah preferred not to be a prophet but was faced with the unavoidable reality of having the fire of God (truth) in his bones. He was motivated by the Word of God to trouble the waters.

Although I would never consider myself a prophet, I have no doubt that I have been chosen by God to be doing exactly what I am doing at a time such as this. I believe the words written in Hosea 4:6 (KJV), “My people perish from a lack of knowledge.” And I find it noteworthy that the impetus behind starting this publication was to inform, empower and educate our community.

You will always find the truth on these pages when we are reporting on the political, social or economic issues that impact our lives. And you can always depend on me to confront the issues that need confronting and to ask the questions that need to be asked.

If that makes me this community’s Jeremiah and the Courier Eco Latino newspaper the standard-bearer for truth, I have no problem with that.

One request however, don’t call me a prophet. You can just call me Wane.

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By Armstrong Williams NNPA News Wire Columnist

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March 31, 2016

By Freddie Allen NNPA News Wire Senior correspondent

As the proud owner of NBC 25 in Flint, Michigan, it is important for us to understand the community and to become a part of it as much as we can. As a station owner, we have the ability to elevate the needs and concerns of the downtrodden, hold those in power accountable and showcase the resilience of Flint, and it’s a responsibility that Read the full commentary on our website at: www.couriernews.org

By Bill Fletcher, Jr. NNPA News Wire Columnist

You Have to Understand Why “Diamond” and “Silk” Support Trump

I saw it on Facebook. These two Black women at a Trump rally expressing their support for “The Donald.” I realized, once again, that there is a certain type of emotional naiveté that I possess when it comes to our people. I assume that in light of the history of White supremacy which we have experienced for several hundred years, including indentured servitude, slavery, Jim Crow segregation, and de facto segregation, not to mention the Read the full commentary on our website at: www.couriernews.org

By Raynard Jackson NNPA News Wire Columnist

Trump’s Hostile Takeover of the Republican Party

I have repeatedly heard many of the talking heads in Washington, D.C. and the Republican establishment accuses Donald Trump and his presidential campaign of engaging in a hostile takeover of the Republican Party. I agree with them.

Having received my undergraduate degree from Oral Roberts University in tax accounting, let’s define what is a hostile takeover.

According to Investopedia, “a hostile takeover is the acquisition of one com Read the full commentary on our website at: www.couriernews.org

By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist

From Mary Church Terrell to Barbara Lee: Black Women in the Peace Movement

Some words seem rarely mentioned in this highly toxic political season. We’ve heard about bombs and walls, but very little about peace. One is almost tempted, when some of the candidates are speaking, to burst into song – give peace a chance. In this Women’s History Month, it makes sense to reflect on women and the peace movement, and especially on the African American women who have been peace activists and have played a significant role in this movement.

The Women’s International League of Peace and Freedom (WILPF) was founded in 1915 in the midst of World War I. Its first chair, Hull House’s Jane Addams, cared deeply about world disarmament. Early on, though, there were criticisms of WILPF and the peace movement because African American were too often invisible. In a book poignantly title, No Peace Without Freedom, Race and WILPF, Joyce Blackwell writes about tensions within the path breaking peace organization. In a similar book, “A Band of Noble Women: Racial Politics in the Women’s Peace Movement,” Melinda Plastas writes that African American women combined the effects of race, gender and war, and “demanded a place for Black women in the international peace movement.

Mary Church Terrell was involved in WILPF almost from its outset, serving on Read the full commentary on our website at: www.couriernews.org

Gaps In Teacher Effectiveness Hurt Young Minority Students

Minority and low-income students are less likely to have consistent access to effective teachers between preschool and the third grade than students from high-income households, according to a new report by the Center for American Progress (CAP), a Washington, D.C-based think tank.

Rachel Herzfeldt-Kamprath, a researcher at CAP and a co-author of the report said that research on brain development shows that kids are learning a lot during that time period and gaining foundational skills that they build on throughout the rest of their academic careers.

“So, having continuity across that time period is really important so that the skills are building on each other,” said Herzfeldt-Kamprath.

The report found that more than 60 percent of children in prekindergarten that come from households earning more than $100,000 have access to highly educated teachers (a bachelor’s degree or higher), while about half (52 percent) of the students in prekindergarten that come from households earning less than $20,000 have access those teachers.

“As children progress through elementary school, they are slightly more likely to have a highly educated teacher,” the report said. “This is particularly true for children from higher income families: 60 percent of the highest income second-graders have a teacher with a master’s degree compared to only 46 percent of kindergarteners in the same income group.”

However only about half of second-graders from households earning less than $50,000 have access to highly educated teachers.

This finding is particularly troubling, because studies show that African American Read the full commentary on our website at: www.couriernews.org

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C OMMENTARY

March 31, 2016

Dear: Al, Sylvia, Bernard, Shelia, JoAnn, Vanessa and Ann

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier

Please let me say this up front, this memorandum addressed to you is not personal. Al, other than the last time you ran four years ago, we have not spoken. Shelia I have never met you. I never even knew you existed until you registered to run. Vanessa, although I was reminded that I was introduced to you some years ago at the Legion as part of the ladies auxiliary, I’m sure you will agree we haven’t spoken since. As to you, Ann, and JoAnn, although we have met over the years in regards to your various professions we have never really had any in-depth conversations.

Sylvia I am sure you can agree that our interaction has only been as greeting each other when visiting the office of the Municipal Court Clerk while you were employed there. Finally, Bernard, I’m sure you can

attest, that our encounters have been brief conversations after you shared with me a year ago you were considering running for office.

I feel compelled to get this out of the way because, as we have established, I don’t know any of you well and especially not well enough to dislike you. Because I don’t dislike you I have absolutely nothing against you. I just wanted to share some thoughts with you.

Please understand I believe anyone has the right to run for any political office they choose.

Far too many of us continue to sit on the sidelines complaining, instead of making an effort to get in the game and effect change. After all, the positions each of you are seeking does not belong to any one person, but rather, is decided by the people they represent, as it should be.

My concern, this political sea-

son, is that our African American community, is being used by certain individuals, one being specifically, Frank Myers, to advance their own agenda, an agenda that truly does not have our best interest at heart. And especially not our children when it comes to our public school system. Let me lay out some facts for you.

Fact: It has been well documented that Muscogee County School Board member, Frank Myers has been adamant about replacing school board members, Pat Hugley Greene and A.J. Senior. He has been equally vocal regarding getting rid of what he considers the “established leaders” in the African American leaders that include; Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, State Representative Calvin Smyre, Senator Ed Harbison, State Representative Carolyn Hugley and Municipal Court Clerk Vivian Creighton Bishop.

Fact: In an article appearing in the Ledger Enquirer October 14, 2013 Frank Myers admitted that when he recruited A.J. Senior a candidate for his 2012 “Boot the Board” movement to oust incumbent board members, she knew it was part of his political agenda.

When Senior realized he expected her to be beholden to him and basically “rubber stamp” his agenda she refused and he turned on her with lies about her daughter. Recently our sources tell us he is behind distributing flyers that disparage Senior with blatant lies and innuendos.

Fact: In my last issue I alleged that Frank Myers was the guiding force behind recruiting many of you to run against our African American incumbents. If I had any reservations about Myers involvement they were eliminated when my office received a phone call followed by an email from one of his annoy-

ing “operatives”, or shall I say one of his “puppets” who threatened to file a lawsuit against me for using copies of his photographs on the front cover of this publication. The photographs he was referring to were those he informed me that he took of the candidates.

As the old adage goes; “give a man enough rope he will hang himself.” Up to that point I was relying on what we call in the newspaper business, a “reliable source” however, armed with this new information it was easy to “connect the dots”. All I had to do was visit the facebook page of Franks’ “operative” and lo and behold all of you who are running for the school board appear on it. I even see some of you and other candidates in photos with city councilor Jerry “Pops” Barnes.

Fact: Here we have a man, who we have reported on many

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A C OURIER C ONVERSATION ...

Muscogee County School District Candidate Cathy Vaughn Williams District 7

This weeks “Courier Conversation” is with Cathy Vaughn Williams who 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: After deciding to not seek reelection in 2013 what made you change your mind?

Williams: When I woke up the Thursday of qualifying week (March 10, 2016) I did not know I was running. I was fully prepared to back someone else. When he decided it wasn’t the right time, I looked at the field and decided that I still had something to offer.

Courier: In July of 2013 we reported that you took to facebook asking your “Friends” to help vote James Walker, Pat Hugley Green and Norene Marvets, all whom were serving on the board at that time. Your comments were the following:

“Districts 1, 3, 5 and 7 are all up for re-election. Rob is District 5. Everyone should look at the district maps and get engaged in the campaign. If the three members of the "bloc of five" are re-elected, then it is shame on this community. The only people who can change it and get the petty politics out of public education are the voters. Get involved.”

This was basically the same message and mission of “Boot The Board”. Will you now admit you were part of that group headed by Frank Myers?

Williams: Categorically, NO. I was not even

sure it was Frank Myers behind the “Boot the Board” effort.

Yes, I was appalled at the abuse that the district suffered on May 21st, 2012, you have to remember this was under my chairmanship, so I did not baulk at the “Boot the Board” effort. I felt that all five did an extreme injustice to our community.

Courier: At the recent political forum sponsored by the Columbus branch of the NAACP and the Urban Heights Neighborhood Association you stood and told those in attendance to do all they could to re-elect Pat Hugley Green and A.J. Senior to the school board. Given your past actions toward both individuals, do you really expect the African Americans in District 7 to believe you were and are sincere about returning them to the board, or was that just politics because you were speaking to an African American audience?

Williams: I learned in 2014 that it is TRUE “the devil you know is often better than the devil you don’t”.

I thought John Thomas was a better candidate than the incumbent and I supported the candidates that I thought were the best for our community, I was wrong. If I had it to do all over again, I would do it completely different.

There is a fringe element on our board today. Their negative rhetoric is dangerous.

It threatens our accreditation, the morale of our teachers and children, the success of this administration and the reputation of our district. I’m worried for our community. This fringe element is trying to get a foothold on the board to wreak havoc and “take down” the administration. We cannot allow this to happen, we cannot allow our children to be at risk in this way.

This is a watershed election. We must use it to send a message to these fringe players.

I have watched A.J. Senior and Pat Green since and have learned to respect them for their service to the board and the decisions they have made over the past couple of years. As I watch one of these political grandstanders, Frank Myers, aggressively

backing his flame throwing candidates, in an attempt to build his own coalition, I understand how important returning A.J. and Pat to their seats and electing an experienced board member to join them is.

In spite of the negative, often untruthful, rhetoric from the fringe, this board is moving in the right direction. Muscogee County is in the top 10% of the largest districts in the country, the ship doesn’t move overnight.

But it is moving in the right direction. I believe David Lewis when he says that we will be the best district in the state, and the numbers are showing that we are moving up.

I ask for the voters in District 7 to elect me to return to the board to work alongside those members who have the BEST interest of our community, to continue the successful course we have set.

Courier: If we are to believe you, what has changed that you no longer share the views of Frank Myers? And how can we be sure that this is not just another tactic to split the African American vote so that you, Mark Cantrell, Frank Myers, John Thomas and the new District 5 candidate will have a “Bloc of 5”?

Williams: This is not about race.

The people of Columbus know me. The people of District 7 know me, it is where I live, work, play and pray.

I do not support building coalitions that result in bloc votes. Again, going back to the May 21, 2012 Board meeting where a group of Principals was voted down just to “send a message” to the Superintendent at the time, was wrong. I believe each public servant should act in the best interests of our community. Each one should be knowledgeable of the schools in their district, each one should receive the same information from the administration, and each one should publically vet the question before them. But at the end, they should vote for the good of the entire district. In essence, when a vote is taken, they should all be acting as atlarge representatives.

Courier: If elected what would be your three areas of concern regarding the Muscogee County School Board?

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Williams: Support for our teachers. I want to see the Decompression Plan through, so that wages are fair again, and to teacher wages continue to rise.

During my eight years as the at-large representative, this was one of the most frustrating issues. Two administrations struggled with the wage inequities and were unable to resolve the issue. David Lewis and his administration have not shied away from it, they have tackled it head on.

Support for our students. I am so excited about the new philosophy of our district, that every child at every school is learning, at their level, the same material.

Support for our administration. I, like all our board members, have one voice and one vote. I will not agree with everything the administration brings before the board, but I believe that open, healthy and respectful inquiry will allow for board members to be part of the administrative team that will allow David Lewis to successfully move this district forward towards his vision of being the best school district in the state.

I hope to again serve this community.

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Facts From Page 5

occasions, who has a habit of telling jokes about Black people and using the word “nigger”. When he was challenged for doing so by two of our local grassroots leaders in front of “Pops” Barnes,, the city Councilor told Myers he didn’t have a problem with him telling jokes of color or using the “N” word.

Fact: Every individual that is suing the city has opposition. For me it is hardly a coincidence but what is more disturbing is those of you who say and believe if you are elected you will have some kind of power to dismiss the current lawsuits. If you really believe that then someone has fed you a bowl of stupid. You will have no control over the outcome of the lawsuit. Those individuals who are a part of the lawsuit are very much aware of this. They have been trying to get rid of Marshal Greg Countryman and Municipal Court Clerk Vivian Creighton Bishop since the Jim Wetherington administration.

The information I have shared is factual and what I’ve learned over the years has always remained constant; “A leopard never changes its spots” and “If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, you can pretty much be guaranteed it’s a duck”. There is an effort underway to dismantle the leadership in the African American community. If you believe there needs to be a change, fine, let it be your decision not someone from the Caucasian community because history dictates that their agenda for doing so has absolutely nothing to do with us.

Do you recall during the last election cycle that every one of our state and national representatives had opposition from the Republican Party? This publication reported that the Republican Party said they knew they couldn’t win; they just wanted to test the waters

for the future. Their goal was to see how many African American voters would vote against their own.

That is exactly what is happening this election cycle.

As I stated in my previous commentary, when you were approached by these individuals with the following conversation; “I’ve been talking to people in the community and the community is telling me they want you to run for office.”

Did you: (a) ask yourself, “Since when do I need a middle man? If my community wants me to run for the school board why would they send a white man to tell me? If they know who I am, surely “they”, (the community), have my phone number or know how to get in touch with me.”

Or (b) did you respond with; “Wow, really, they want me? Well what do I need to do?

It is obvious you didn’t respond with (A), as did Chubby and Linda Jackson, local business owners. They knew immediately what Myers was up to and refused to be one of his puppets when he approached them.

If your response was (B), as obviously it was, then you played right into their hands and you now have become a willing participant to be used in their divide and conquer tactics.

Let me ask you, do you really believe everything you have read in the “mainstream media” regarding the incumbents? Do you believe if they were doing anything illegal they would have continued in office all of these years? If you can some how form your mouth to say yes, then please free to help yourself to another “bowl of stupid”.

As it relates to current school board members Pat Hugley Green and A.J. Senior it is documented over and over again, there is no complaint about their representation of the districts they serve.

Frank Myers is upset with them and wants them gone because he needs people on the board who will vote his way. A.J. figured it out and newly elected At Large member Kia Chambers figured it out as well. Just as he turned on them he will turn on you.

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If you think he won’t I will say this, our “Street Committee” learned that Frank threatened an individual who was going to run for office that if he did he would expose the fact that his name appeared on the Ashley Madison website. It didn’t matter that the potential candidate was a victim of identity theft. That’s what bullies do.

Let me close with this. If we spent as much time working with each other as opposed to against each other can you imagine how far ahead we would be in this community? If I truly believed you were running for unselfish reasons then I would have no problems with that. However, social media, being what it has proven to me at least otherwise. I have also learned that; Birds of a feather, flock together” and “You are a product of the company you keep” Unfortunately, where you think you are the solution you are really the problem. Thus we end where we began: Ya been had! Ya been took! Ya been hoodwinked! Bamboozled! Led astray!

Run amok! This is what he does…

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Forum: What to do about abandoned or neglected home/buildings on your street or in your neighborhoods.

Columbus Public Library (Macon Rd): Thursday March 31, 2016 at 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Forum Held to give citizens direction on how to handle blighted areas in their neighborhood. A concern has been voiced by board members and citizens about abandoned or neglected homes in their area that are not only eye sores, but also havens for illegal activity. These homes devalue the property around it and potentially prevent others from desiring to live in these areas.

Many of these homes have shrubbery and grass that is overgrown which allows for unwanted animals, bugs, and foul odors for surrounding neighbors.

Most importantly, these homes and buildings allow for criminal activity to go on unnoticed because of the boarded up fronts and landscape overgrowth. This is a safety problem and left unaddressed creates a dangerous environment for citizens to live.

Pictures will be shown at the forum of debris that is dumped on the property and other unsavory items that make it dangerous for children in that area to play safely.

On Thursday March 31, 2016 at 6:00 pm at the Main Library, city servants will sit on a panel to give out relevant information to citizens on how to start addressing these property concerns. .

The Panel guests will include : Justin Kreig with Historic Columbus; Drale Short with Special Enforcement; John Hudgison Director of Inspections and Codes; Seth Brown the Director of Crime Prevention; Real Estate and Tax experts, and representatives from your Public Safety Departments including Police, Fire, and Sheriff.

THIS EVENT FREE AND OPEN TO ALL OF THE PUBLIC This event is being put on by the members of the city government board: Public Safety Advisory Board

For more information contact: Geniece Granville (Board Chairperson) ggranville@dbicolumbus.com 678-5760626 Or Debbie Gasaway (secretary) dgasaway@columbusga.org 706-225-

4420 OR any of the District representatives: Dan Scoggins (Vice.

Chairperson), Dr. Dothel Edwards Jr.,

Geraldine Buckner; Lamar Beck, Rev. Willie Philips; Anderson Murray, or Willie Belfield Jr.

March 31, 2016

PSAC Hoteline: 706-225-4729 (please leave a message and your call will be returned)

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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”

Curtis Simpson

nections in the sports world thru mentoring and training.

GrindTime Sports main focus is to instill not only the key elements of what it takes to become a star athlete, but a team player, a leader, and a respectful disciplined individual.

“Youth today are trying to find themselves in a world where they are forced to face great challenges and issues” Simpson expressed.

By Nadine Haralson The Courier

Curtis Simpson is a Columbus, Georgia native who graduated from Kendrick High School in 2001 and went on to further his education at Georgia Military College. Curtis says his biggest achievement yet, is the countless hours he has spent being involved in his community.

“The joy I receive from giving my time and helping others is unimaginable,” explains Curtis.

Simpson, who has been working with youth in various forms from sports, mentoring, to behavioral issues, has over 10 years of coaching experience from High School to youth sports. He has coached at Carver High School, Chattahoochee County High School, been an active volunteer with Columbus Youth Football, Spirit Filled, the YMCA, and currently serves as Head Basketball Coach for Ft. Middle School.

In 2011 he birthed his company GrindTime Sports, a program that specializes in building long lasting con-

Simpson works closely with other community organizations such as “Young Men in Suits”,”Prevention before Detention” program founded by his own mentor Earl Harley.

“Young Men in Suits” takes young males, and instills the importance proper attire, business skills, business mindset, job interviews, and other lifelong skills.

Curtis shares that what keeps him motivated daily is that he’s a voice for young men and women in the community. That he’s able to relate to them and understand what they’re going thru.

“Youth really need someone that can guide them the right way, and who truly has their best interest in heart.”

Currently he is a Residential Case Manager for American Works, where he deals with individuals suffering from mental illness issues. Having had a history of working in the special education background from youth to adult, Curtis states that the true blessing comes from being able to help and care for those who can’t help themselves.

As for his future plans, Simpson just hopes to continue to be active in the community, increase the number of positive male mentors, and expand his GrindTime Sports and GrindTime Sports T-Shirt and Apparel Company.

Kanidrus Prather

Prather, who is often referred to as “First Lady” by her friends due to her strong faith based background and ability to recite and remember any scripture on spot, believes that community support is key to selfgrowth, and essential to the empowerment of others.

Over the last five years she has donated services to Cuff Links and Pearls Networking Mixer, supported Ladies Taking the Lead and other community events that focus on creating an outlet for upcoming professionals to be inspired.

In 2015 she hosted the Black Tie Adult Prom, an event set on making its return in 2017.

By Nadine Haralson

The Courier Kanidrus Prather is a native of Manchester, Georgia. She graduated from Manchester High School and went on to attend Columbus State University receiving a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science and a Masters of Science in Healthcare Management.

Kanidrus, who often helped with her family’s business, Anderson Marshall Funeral Home (Manchester, Georgia), learned early on in life what it meant to become an entrepreneur and successful business owner. In 2004 Kanidrus launched her business Blessings in Advance, a wedding planning, event décor, linen rental service.

Blessings in Advance is a business that focuses on extensive planning, allowing Prather to utilize her creative skills and talents turning her client’s dreams into reality. Beyond event planning she has extended her business to mobile tuxedo rentals, where she conveniently provides tuxedo measurements, fitting drop-off and pickup services to your home.

“I believe in supporting other businesses, shares Prather.

There’s going to be a time when each one of us will either need one another or will have to collaborate together.”

An advocate for education, Kanidrus who is currently the Allied Health Program Director at Miller Motte Technical College, doesn’t believe in cutting corners and emphasizes on a daily basis to her students the importance of knowledge and obtaining an education. “Knowledge, once it’s obtained, can never be taken away from you, education makes you marketable” expresses Prather.

With future goals to expand Blessings in Advance across the states and online, Kanidrus is set to receive a Doctorate’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Healthcare, a title she hopes to use as a Dean of a University.

With no plans of slowing down she often reminds herself of her favorite quote. “Who says the sky is the limit when there are foot prints on the moon.”

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Overflo is also instrumental in community services. They provide countless haircuts and hair styles for students referred by the GED program who are looking for work. They volunteer at the Homeless Resource Network on Mondays providing free haircuts.

Overflo Salon and Barbershop is the brainchild of its owners Catosha and Gerald Riley. Both owners were established at different salons and barbershops while dating. In 2008 they married and Overflo was born.

Overflo is intended to be a place where stylist and barbers can grow in the craft of cosmetology. They are known for grooming some of the city’s most high profiled barbers and stylist. Stylist that have come thru Overflo have been featured in magazines, nationwide tutorial videos, providing services for famous musicians at award shows, video shoots and concerts. A number of their stylist have even gone on to be salon and barbershop owners themselves.

At Overflo we are a family based business. At one time we have had at least five or more blood relatives on

Vincent Bell, Tuesday Night Barbers Bible Study and Thursday the owner Gerald Riley may cook or bring a fellowship meal.

staff. We work and socialize together after business hours.

Here at Overflo we do more than hair

and make-up. Our team can join in on the Women of Overflo Prayer meeting once a month, Barbershop Talk for Men twice a month lead by Pastor

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They sponsor countless events and community efforts in the city and beyond.

Having always done so much for the community they now have a separate nonprofit organization called Overflo Outreach Ministries, Inc. This program mentors kids of all ages, provides programs for blended families, and has even form the organization Columbus Barbers United.

When you ask the owners to sum up in one sentence what is Overflo they will both say, “It’s more than a salon and barbershop, it’s a ministry.”

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Carver High Graduate Rodney Averett Joins UGA Staff

orders, Averett joins UGA from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he was a research engineer in the mechanical engineering department. He received his doctorate, master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Georgia Tech.

By Mike Wooten, UGA Special To The Courier

Rodney Averett, a product of East Wynnton, JD Davis Elementary, Marshall Middle school and a 1996 graduate of George Washington Carver High School recently joined the University of Georgia College of Engineering faculty as an assistant professor.

A researcher who uses mechanical modeling to better understand disease progression related to thrombotic dis-

In his research, Averett uses experimental mechanics and mechanical modeling techniques to solve complex problems pertaining to aberrations in blood clot structure due to major injury or disease - such as diabetes, cancer and sickle-cell anemia.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome Dr. Averett to our growing faculty,” said Donald Leo, Dean of the UGA College of Engineering. “His research is an excellent example of our interdisciplinary approach to solving problems that improve human wellness.”

March 31, 2016

Request for Bids RFB No. 16-0027 Inmate Supplies (Annual Contract) Due: April 6, 2016 - 2:30 PM Kevin Robertson, Buyer

RFB No. 16-0030 Security Locking System Maintenance Services for Muscogee County Prison (Annual Contract) Due: April 6, 2016 - 2:30 PM Kevin Robertson, Buyer

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.

Andrea J. McCorvey, CPPB Purchasing Division Manager

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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 (Chattahoochee County) Part-time Adult Education Instructor (Stewart County) Part-time Adult Education Instructor (Muscogee County) Part-time Anatomy & Physiology Adjunct Instructor Barber Instructor Part-time Carpentry/Cabinetmaking Adjunct Instructor Culinary Arts Instructor Full-time Driver’s Education Instructor Part-time Esthetics Adjunct Instructor Part-time Instructional Aide – Cosmetology Part-time Interpreter Part-time Mathematics Support Center Tutor Part-time Microbiology Adjunct Instructor Science Support Center Tutor Part-time Sociology Adjunct Instructor Part-time

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

Columbus Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO SOLICIT INPUT IN THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (DCA) HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM PHA PLAN FOR FY 2016

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

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 2:00pm at Hall County-GA Mtns, Regional Commission 1310 W. Ridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30501

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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Dorothy Harris Preside Greater Columbus Capítulo AARP

By Wane A. Hailes Eco Latino La AARP (anteriormente conocida como la Asociación Americana de Personas Jubiladas), fue fundada en 1963 por Ethel Percy Andrus, un maestro jubilado. AARP es una promoción y organización orientada al servicio con principios fundamentales como la promoción de la independencia, dignidad y propósito en la vida de las personas mayores; el mejoramiento de su calidad de vida, y alentar a las personas de edad a "servir y no ser servido".

A nivel estatal, hay una oficina de AARP, con un Director y varios directores asociados que supervisan las actividades de los capítulos locales.

Recientemente, nuestro editor, Wane A. Hailes sat con el nuevo presidente del capítulo local de la AARP, Dorothy Harris. El siguiente es el resultado de esa conversación.

Courier: ¿Cuánto tiempo ha sido el capítulo local en Colón?

Harris: el capítulo de Colón fue constituida en 2004, bajo el liderazgo de Milton Ortiz, y otras personas interesadas.

Courier: Desde su perspectiva, ¿cuáles son los principales problemas que enfrentan los ciudadanos "senior" de hoy?

Harris: Actualmente, algunos de los principales problemas a que se enfrenta nuestra población incluyen los posibles recortes en la Seguridad Social, los beneficios de Medicare como un destino para los legisladores en términos de reducción de los importes de los médicos son reembolsados, limitando así el número de doctores que acepta pacientes de Medicare, o haciendo que los ancianos pagar más de su bolsillo para los servicios necesarios.

Tampoco es una solución aceptable.

Courier: ¿qué actividades realiza la organización participar en cada año?

Harris: una vez cada año, participamos en un "día en el Capitolio", tiempo durante el cual los capítulos locales son exhortados a venir al Capitolio Estatal y reunirse con los miembros individuales de los legisladores para cabildear en favor de la legislación pendiente que afecta a personas mayores.

Estamos donar a varias organizaciones benéficas sobre una base regular, especialmente la alimentación del valle, que hacemos cada mes.

Participamos regularmente con el valle del río Area Agency on Aging en sus funciones.

Cada año, tenemos un almuerzo de premios Héroes anónimos que durante ese tiempo nos honran a personas de la comunidad que van más allá del llamado del deber de ayudar a los demás.

El 19 de septiembre de 2015, se celebró un almuerzo en honor a los cuidadores que estaban tomando el cuidado de familiares, u otras personas que necesitaba atención sobre una base 24x7.

Se les entregó una canasta de regalos que contienen tarjetas de regalo de restau-

rantes y otras tiendas, toallas, toallitas y otros elementos, junto con una placa y un regalo monetario. También nos honra a un estudiante que está en formación para convertirse en un proveedor de atención médica.

Courier: ¿Cuándo te encuentras?

Harris: En nuestras reuniones mensuales, se celebra el tercer jueves de cada mes a las 11:00am en el galope Senior Center, ubicado en 1212 15th St, en Columbus, tratamos de tener un altavoz a quienes nos sentimos tiene conocimiento, o servicios que pueden beneficiar a nuestros miembros. Las reuniones están abiertas a todos los interesados a lo largo de los 50 años de edad, y que son miembros de la dirección nacional de AARP. También tenemos otras actividades que creemos que será de interés para nuestros miembros tales como viajes a un casino y otros lugares.

Courier: cualquier comentario final?

Harris: Como un trabajador social, un jubilado del Departamento de Pennsylvania de envejecimiento en la defensa de la Mesa, he visto de primera mano las luchas y dificultades que muchas personas mayores se enfrentan a diario con la vivienda, seguros, finanzas, e incluso tener que decidir si comprar sus medicamentos o para comprar alimentos.

Hay muchas ventajas de ser un miembro de AARP, aparte de los descuentos que están disponibles en muchas tiendas. Venga a visitarnos. Le damos la bienvenida!

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Dorothy Harris Presides Over Columbus Chapter AARP

The AARP (Formerly know as the American Association of Retired Persons), was founded in 1963 by Ethel Percy Andrus, a retired teacher. AARP is an advocacy and service-oriented organization with founding principles such as promoting independence, dignity, and purpose in the lives of older persons; enhancing their quality of life, and encouraging older persons to "serve, and not be served".

At the State level, there is a State AARP office, with a Director, and several Associate Directors who oversee the activities of the local chapters.

Recently our publisher, Wane A. Hailes sat with the new president of the local chapter of the AARP, Dorothy Harris. The following is the result of that conversation.

Courier: How long has the local chapter been in Columbus?

Harris: The Columbus Chapter was chartered in 2004, under the leadership of Milton Ortiz, and other interested persons.

Courier: From your perspective what are the major issues facing “senior citizens” today?

Harris: Currently, some of the major issues facing our population include possible cuts in our Social Security, Medicare benefits as a target for legislators in terms of cutting back on the amounts doctors are reimbursed, thus limiting the number of doctors who will accept Medicare patients, or making seniors pay more out of pocket for needed services. Neither is an acceptable solution.

Courier: What activities does the organization participate in each year?

Harris: Once each year, we participate in a "Day at the Capitol", during which time local chapters are urged to come to the State Capitol and meet with the members' individual legislators to lobby for the pending legislation that impacts seniors.

We donate to several charities on

a regular basis, particularly Feeding the Valley, which we do each month.

We participate regularly with the River Valley Area Agency on Aging at their functions.

Each year, we have an Unsung Heroes Awards Luncheon during which time we honor individuals in the community who are going above and beyond the call of duty to help others.

On September 19, 2015, we held a luncheon honoring caregivers who were taking care of family members, or others who needed care on a 24/7 basis. They were provided with a basket of goodies containing gift cards from restaurants, and other stores, towels, wash cloths and other items, along with a plaque and a monetary gift. We also honored a student who is in training to become a caregiver.

Courier: When do you meet?

Harris: At our monthly meetings, held on the third Thursday of each month at 11:00AM at the Gallops Senior Center, located at 1212 15th St, in Columbus, we try to have a speaker whom we feel has knowledge, or services that can benefit our members. Meetings are open to interested parties over the age of 50, and who are members of the national AARP. We also have other activities that we feel will interest our members such as trips to a casino and other places.

Courier: Any final comments?

Harris: As a Social Worker, retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging's Advocacy Bureau, I saw first-hand the struggles and hardships that many seniors face on a daily basis with housing, insurance, finances, and even having to decide whether to buy their medication or to buy food.

There are many benefits to being a member of AARP, aside from the discounts that are available at many stores. Come on and check us out.

We welcome you!

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The Courier Eco Latino Newspaper To Present An Annual Award In Honor of Harold “Lefty” Encarnacion

By Wane A. Hailes Eco Latino He was a man who, from the day I met him, was an advocate for his community and his culture.

Always looking out for the Latino community he never wavered when it came to making sure the Hispanics were recognized and respected for their contribution to the city he called home.

Harold “Lefty” Encarnacion p a s s e d a w a y October 13, 2015 but he will be remembered for his annual customer and military family appreciation bloc parties, as the owner of “Millie’s Market”, a founder of the

The First Annual Harold “Lefty” Encarnacion COMMUNITY SERVANT AWARD

Tri-City Latino Festival and although short-lived; establishing UNIDOS 107.7, the Hispanic radio station which he allowed to be housed out of his store.

On July 23, 2016 the Courier Eco Latino newspaper will honor “Lefty” with the first annual “Harold “Lefty” Encarnacion Community Servant Award. This award will be presented to an individual from t h e Hispanic community who exemplifies his giving spirit.

Nominations will be accepted until May 6, 2016.

Clínica de Salud Dental La Clínica Dental del Departamento de Salud de Columbus es un consultorio dental en general se centra en el tratamiento y cuidado de los niños y los adultos.

NOMINATION FORM

Name of Nominee____________________________________________ Individual/Company___________________________________________ Title/Position________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________ City____________________________State___________Zip__________ Business Phone________________Home Phone__________________ Deadline May 6, 2016 Please complete the nomination form and mail to the address below: Courier Eco Latino Newspaper P.O. Box 5747 Columbus, Georgia 31906 or Email to: thecourier@wowway.com You May Also Fill Out Nomination Form Online at: www.couriernews.org

Los servicios proporcionados incluyen: Exámenes integrales, limpiezas Rayos X, rellenos, extracciones coronas, proyecciones, Las aplicaciones de fluoruro, selladores Oral Health Education, Examen de Certificación de la escuela Elegibilidad residentes de Georgia, Medicaid y PeachCare Aceptado, tarifas asequibles para los pacientes sin seguro Horas de operación Las 8:00 am - 5:00 pm de lunes a viernes Cerrado 12:00-1:00 para el almuerzo.

Para hacer una cita o averiguar más sobre nuestro programa, por favor llame al (706) 3216190.

Consejos de salud dental de los niños: Programar visitas regulares al dentista a partir del primer cumpleaños del niño.

Sólo colocar agua en una botel-

la utilizada durante la siesta.

Pregunte a su dentista acerca de las cantidades de fluoruro adecuadas para su niño en crecimiento. Proporcionar una dieta equilibrada para su hijo.

Comience el cepillado tan pronto como aparezca el primer diente del niño. Cepillo y el hilo dental dientes de su hijo todos los días hasta que el niño puede aprender a hacerlo por sí solo. Pregunte a su dentista acerca de los selladores.

ENGLISH Dental Health Clinic

The Columbus Health Department Dental Clinic is a general dental office focusing on the treatment and care of children and adults.

Services provided include: Comprehensive Exams

Cleanings X-rays Fillings Extractions Crowns Screenings Fluoride Applications Sealants Oral Health Education School Certification Exam Eligibility Georgia Residents Medicaid and PeachCare Accepted Affordable fees for patients without insurance Hours of Operation 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday- Friday Closed 12:00 to 1:00 for lunch.

To make an appointment or find out more about our program, please call (706) 3216190.

Children’s Dental Health Tips: Schedule regular dental visits starting by the child’s first birthday.

Only place water in a bottle used at nap time.

Ask your dentist about the right fluoride amounts for your growing child.

Provide a balanced diet for your child.

Begin brushing as soon as the child’s first tooth appears.

Brush and floss your child’s teeth daily until the child can be taught to do so alone.

Ask your dentist sealants.

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Jueves 31 de Marzo 2016

Dorothy Harris Preside Greater Columbus Capítulo AARP

Clínica de Salud Dental Pagina 2 Nominations Are Now Being Accepted

The First Annual Harold “Lefty” Encarnacion Community Servant Award

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Courier Eco Latino Group Supports

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