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The Voice Of The Community: Inspirational-Informative-Empowering
Vol. 13 Edition 4 Free Thursday February 15, 2018
Spotlighting Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
Sex Trafficking Is A Serious Problem In Columbus, Page 7 Georgia
Second Chance Recovery Offers Felons A Break
Atty. Jennifer Dunlap Offers Assistance With Criminal Records Issues Page 9
Fifth Annual Chattahoochee Valley College Fair
Representative Carolyn Hugley and Pat Hugley Green Hosts Fair Page 11
Really Kia?
Ms. Chambers: “If You Can’t Stand The Heat Perhaps This Position Is Not For You”. School Board Chairman, Upset With Article Written About Her, Leaves School Board Retreat to Remove All Courier Eco Latino Newspapers From School District Building Allegedly Demands The Courier No Longer Be Distributed In Building!
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THURSDAY February 15, 2018
NAACP Update According to the street committee for the first time ever there are four members of the local NAACP who have been asked to chair state committees those individuals are: Nate Sanderson, Katrina Drakes, Rasheeda Ali and Barbara Pierce. These appointments come after a somewhat acrimonious two months.
It’s Time For A Plaque And a Thank You For Your Service Although the street committee understands the need and even the importance of staying busy and or staying involved we also believe there comes a time when individuals must realize their time has come to sit down. When they don’t or refuse to accept the fact that it is time to go then, and we mean no disrespect, it is incumbent upon the organization to step in and
The Street Committee
offer the person or persons a nice plaque and a heartfelt “On behalf of the community thank you for your years of service”. We hope that the NAACP sees fit to provide such an opportunity to recognize one of their own at their next annual event. It’s Official After months of speculation the street committee can say that incumbent Evelyn “Mimi” Woodson will seek reelection as the city council District 7 representative. Woodson has served for the past 23 years. In making her announcement she said, “With God’s blessings and tremendous support from the amazing residents of District 7, I have served the citizens of District 7 with the greatest honor, truthfulness and loyalty....I humbly offer my service, consistency and experience.”
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
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South Columbus Water Resources Facility (SCWRF) Improvements Columbus, GA Bid Date: February 22, 2018 – 2:00 PM EST Goals: MBE – 10% / WBE – 5%
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A VIEW FROM A PEW
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2018
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Wow! I Had No Idea How Many Local Trump Supporters Are “Walking Around In Good Folks Clothes”
I believe everyone has the right to his or her opinion Facebook, however, has forever changed my opinion of many of my former white co-workers, white associates and some white leaders.
Although I can and will continue to agree to disagree without being disagreeable, as the result of their comments they have revealed their true colors.
As my grandmother would say: “There are a lot of bad, evil and dangerous people walking around in good folks clothes”
Over the past year or so I have watched with much discomfort these same “white folks” become comfortable in their anti-blackness, anti-immigrants, and in some cases anti-women. I watched them share racist right wing opinions and argue who was worthy of life and humanity. I watched them; whether it was siding with Trumps view of women, accepting Roy Moore’s refusal to take responsibility for his actions with teenage girls, or supporting the white supremacist and NeoNazi rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, devalue our lives, the lives of women and reality as
a whole.
Now that I know their ideals, their principles and their personal views it’s going to be hard for them to ever be “OK with me” again. It would be different if their comments were just an exchange of insights and they were able to agree to disagree but this has not been the case. This has been far more than just a difference in political ideology; many of their facebook posts and comments over this past year have and continue to be racist and discriminatory.
For me, as a Black man, when I hear the words, “Make America Great Again”, I believe Trump and his followers are referring to a time when “the white man was king”. This was a time before the Civil Rights Movement and a time when it was acceptable for men to chase their secretaries around their desks. The America Trump and his followers want to see again has little to do with economic policies as opposed to a time of bigoted social policies.
According to their comments many of my so-called “Facebook Friends” are fully onboard with Trump’s, “Make America Great Again” campaign and that, for me, has confirmed not only the words of my grandmother but the words of Maya Angelou as well when she said; “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. People know themselves much better than you do. That’s why it’s important to stop expecting them to be something other than who they are”
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THURSDAY February 15, 2018
COVER STORY
Ms. Chambers, If You Can’t Stand The Heat... As such she must accept the bitter with the sweet. If the media can write about the good you do they also have the write about the bad things you do. My suggestion is that she either develop thicker skin or become real famil-
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and vote on a proposed make-up school day. All called meetings must have the approval of the Board chair and vice-chair. As you can see the meeting was discussed and the date was set. Kia Chambers tried to cancel it but couldn’t by law. She then proceeded to abstain from voting and
Definition: A public figure is a person such as a politician, celebrity, or business leader, who has a certain social position within a certain scope and a significant influence and so is often widely concerned by the public, can benefit enormously from society, and is closely related to public interests in society.
iar with Matthew 5:39. And I suggest she do it with the quickness, because judging from her recent questionable decisions and actions, to date her short history dictates she is in for miles and miles of bad road.
By Wane A. Hailes The Courier If I didn’t know any better I would have thought the Courier Eco Latino newspaper was recently on the reality show called “PUNK’D”
It appears Muscogee County school board chairman Kia Chambers was so upset or embarrassed with an article and cartoon about her that appeared in our recent publication she personally took each and every last one of them so others would not see them. Those who witnessed the incident called her actions immature, stealing and theft of services. Here’s what happened.
It was reported to the Courier Eco Latino newspaper by individuals in attendance at the recent Muscogee County School District Board retreat, that it appeared, by her facial expression; during the session newly elected board chairman Kia Chambers received a troubling text and immediately left the session. When she
returned it was noticed she had a stack of the most recent issue of our publication dated February 1, 2018. According to those in the room she then proceeded to put all of the papers in her bag. She was also allegedly overheard demanding that the Courier no longer be allowed to be distributed in the building.
Like they say, “only a hit dog will holler” so obviously what was written had her “in her feelings.” But all I can say to Ms. Chambers is “If you can’t stand the heat, then maybe this position is not what you want.”
For the record, in case she didn’t know, she is a public figure the definition of which is: “A public figure is a person such as a politician, celebrity, or business leader, who has a certain social position within a certain scope and a significant influence and so is often widely concerned by the public, can benefit enormously from society, and is closely related to public interests in society.”
Just as an example of what we mean, by questionable actions I have included a memo, which was written by Superintendent David Lewis in regards to a called board meeting to discuss
Mark Cantrell, the newly elected vice chair voted no. Needless to say the vote failed. But yet “Kia is for the Kids”
I’m not sure if this was a “rookie mistake” or a failure to ask for help from someone who’s been there before. Whatever the case she might want to add Psalm 23 to that list of suggestions.
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Request for Bids
RFB No. 18-0030 Furniture for New Facilities Maintenance Office Due: February 28, 2018 – 2:30 PM Heather Scheuttig, Buyer
Sealed responses must be received and time/date stamped by the due date 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 https://www.columbusga.org/finance/ purchasing/docs/opportunities/Bid_O pportunities.htm, notify the Buyer via email hscheuttig@columbusga.org, fax 706.225.3033 or telephone 706.653.4105.
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COVER STORY
February 15, 2018
Spotlighting Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
By Brett Murphy-Dawson Special To The Courier
On December 31st, 2013, former President Barak Obama wrote a proclamation in January 2014, declaring it as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The month would end on a celebratory note of National Freedom Day, February 1. In his formal proclamation, the former president stated the following: “This month, I call on every nation, every community, and every individual to fight human trafficking wherever it exists. Let us declare as one that slavery has no place in our world, and let us finally restore to all people the most basic rights of freedom, dignity, and justice.”
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, “Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons or modern-day slavery, is a crime that involves compelling or coercing a person to provide labor or services, or to engage in commercial sex acts. The coercion can be subtle or overt, physical or psychological. Exploitation of a minor for commercial sex is human trafficking, regardless of whether any form of force, fraud, or coercion was used”. Essentially, engaging a child in any form of a sex act or adult entertainment performance in exchange for anything of value, even food, is sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Currently, human trafficking is the second largest criminal enterprise and quickly surpassing the drug trade as it is increasingly more lucrative to sell a child for sex.
In order to truly comprehend the gravity of this prevention month, it is important to look at the state of our children affected by commercial sexual exploitation. As a child psychiatrist who is also a parent, there is nothing more horrific than the crime of Commercial
Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC), which is also known as Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking (DMST). It is estimated that 300,000 children are trafficked per year in the United States. Of children being trafficked, 89% have current or prior contact with the foster care system. In addition,1.3 million are homeless which tends to be a factor for sexual exploitation of boys. Also,one third of runaways are approached within 48 hours by traffickers. Moreover, the average age of a child being trafficked is 14 years old in Georgia, however it is as young as 11 years old on a national level. Unfortunately, more than 90% of children who are being trafficked were previously sexually abused. Since the majority of children are sexually abused by someone they know and trust, they seek love and attention from anyone who will give it to them. This makes the grooming process of the trafficker that much easier, and the cycle of victimization repeats itself horrifically. Not only is DMST a national issue, it is a state issue. At least 7,200 men purchase a trafficked child for sex per month in Georgia. In 2016 alone, over 400 children were identified in Georgia as victims of sex trafficking although many go under the radar. It is also significant to note that of the children identified in our state, 89 % had current or prior foster care involvement and they came from 102 of the 159 counties. This issue is a widespread problem that is not secluded to Atlanta. We would be remiss if we did not acknowledge that DMST is occuring within the city of Columbus as well. In 2017, over 400 children were in foster care in Muscogee county, whereas there were less than 100 foster families to place them locally. The foster care crisis in our city makes such children extremely vulnerable to being sexually exploited. The over 300 children who need foster placements likely get placed outside of our county, retraumatizing them as they are removed from their schools, extended family, churches, and support network.
Additionally, Hispanic and African American girls are disproportionately represented in DMST and especially vulnerable to sexual abuse.
The sequelae of being trafficked multiple times a day for months on end is
staggering. Once a child is trafficked, their life expectancy is reduced remarkably to only seven years. They suffer from sexual assaults, physical violence, poor nutrition, STD’s/AIDS, overdose, or suicide. The psychological impact is equally devastating, including PTSD, depression, trauma bonds with the trafficker, substance abuse, anxiety, and shame. Despite the bleak picture, there is a ray of hope on the horizon. Since 2014, Micah’s Promise has been leading the community in education and advocacy of stolen childhoods from DMST under the guidance of director, Ms. Bobbi Starr. Through the grace of God, Ms. Starr and her board are now in the Capitol Campaign stage of raising the necessary funds to build a therapeutic treatment facility which will provide daily, long term therapy,and maximum watchful oversight (MWO) for girls 12 to 17 who have been victims of DMST. Currently there are only two therapeutic treatment facilities for victims of DMST in the state, with only 31 beds between them. Micah’s Promise is in a mentorship program with Wellspring Living, one of the two facilities, and will utilize their proven model and best practices.
Another aspect of hope is in the form of prevention. By educating the community on how to prevent child sexual abuse, it will greatly reduce the number of cases of DMST in the future. Building Toward Wellness Community Coalition (BTWCC) collaborates closely with Micah’s Promise as they lead the community in this prevention training. BTWCC, a nonprofit organization started in 1992 by the late Rev Johnny Flakes II to promote wellness in minority communities, has been instrumental in locally promoting the prevention of child sexual abuse since 2013. The program used is called Stewards of Children (SOC) which educates adults on how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. It is imperative that at least 5% of our adult population in our county become trained in this evidence-based program such that we can normalize the prevention of child sexual abuse. It is noteworthy to acknowledge that in addition to training approximately 800 adults in our county since 2013, BTWCC held its first
bilingual training last week at the Tree of Life Healthcare.
Micah’s Promise and BTWCC will continue educating, collaborating and partnering with law enforcement, child serving organizations and agencies within the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit to fight the issue of DMST and Childhood Sexual Abuse. There are many ways to invest in the lives of children and prevent both sexual abuse and DMST. To learn more or schedule a SOC or DMST training, contact Dr. Brett MurphyDawson or Ms. Bobbi Starr at info@micahspromise.org. The National Human Trafficking Resource Center number is 1 (888) 373-7888 to report any concerns of trafficking as well as to receive extensive information on the national level in English, Spanish or 200 other languages. About The Author Dr. Brett Murphy-Dawson is a double board certified child & adolescent psychiatrist who is a prevention advocate for child sexual abuse in Columbus, GA. She is an active board member of BTWCC, Micah’s Promise, and Emanuel Preparatory School of Math & Science. Sunlight Psychiatric Services, P.C. P.O. Box 8766 Columbus, GA 31908 Office: 706-507-9789 Email: murphybnmd@att.net www.facebook.com/TheSunlightPsychiatrist/
Request for Bids
RFB No. 18-0024 Overhead Door Installation & Maintenance Services (Annual Contract) Due: February 28, 2018 – 2:30 PM Heather Scheuttig, Buyer
RFB No. 18-0032 Bradley Circle Slope Failure Repairs Due: February 14, 2018 – 2:30 PM Della Lewis, CPPB Buyer Specialist
Sealed responses must be received and time/date stamped by the respective 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 https://www.columbusga.org/finance/purchasing/d ocs/opportunities/Bid_Opportunities.htm, notify the respective Buyer via email dlewis@columbusga.org and hscheuttig@columbusga.org, fax 706.225.3033 or telephone 706.653.4105.
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR
Christ Community Church prayerfully seeks a Full Time Pastor of Children’s Ministries. CCC is a vibrant, culturally diverse, spirit-filled body of believers who seek to "awaken ordinary people to extraordinary life in Christcentered community."
Primary responsibilities: "To develop, organize, and lead a comprehensive Christ-centered Children’s Ministry (Birth5th grades)." Advanced administrative, organizational, public speaking and interpersonal communication skills are a must. Our ideal candidate must be able to relate to children, parents and adults, casting vision to recruit and train adult leaders. Minimum of 2 years leadership level experience with a children’s ministry in a church of 500 or more. College degree preferred. Compensation commensurate with experience of qualified candidate. Qualified candidates may send a cover letter and resume to our Selection Team at: ken@ccclive.org
ADVERTISMENT FOR BIDS
The Lane Construction Corporation (Lane) is requesting bids from certified MBE/WBE firms on South Columbus Water Resource Facility (SCWRF) Improvement, Columbus, GA for the below listed trades:
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Quotes must be received in our office by no later than 10:00 A.M. on February 21, 2018. These can be sent via email to: jjackerson@laneconstruct.com or via fax to 678.762.1801. Phone qoutes will be accepted at 770.274.1525. Documents can be reviewed at: The Lane Construction Corporation Alpharetta office, ftp.laneconstruct.com, Columbus Waterworks 1421 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31901, and ISQFT.com.
COVER STORY
THURSDAY February 15, 2018
Second Chance Recovery
By Attorney Jennifer Dunlap Special To The Courier
Many of you read an article in this publication a few months back when A Second Chance Criminal Record Relief P.C. was just getting started in this area and I had just made my exit from the District Attorney's Office after 8 years. Since that time, through that article, facebook, radio, television, speaking engagements, and word of mouth, many of you have reached out to me at my Columbus office. I always knew there was a need in this community for assistance with criminal record related issues, but I never imagined that the need was so great. In addition to using new laws to go back and retroactively alter felony and misdemeanor entries on official background reports, much of what I do has just been to educate. I have reviewed countless criminal background reports and counseled hundreds of citizens on the meaning of entries on their background. Some have believed they were convicted felons and found out through my review that they are actually not. Some have believed they were one time convicted felons, only to find out they had duplicate entries on their record. Some have gotten their felony conviction removed and gone on to obtain gun permits from our Probate Court. Even more have gotten misdemeanor convictions removed and been able to qualify for degrees in the medical field or upper level management jobs. This effort has not been just mine alone. I do want to take the time to thank our District Attorney's Office here in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit under DA Julia Slater and Chief Assistant DA Alonza Whitaker, our Solicitor General Suzanne Goddard, the District Attorney
of Sumpter County Plez Hardin, and Pete Skandalakis District Attorney of the Coweta Circuit. Huge thanks to our Clerk of Superior and State Court Ann Hardeman and her entire staff. Many thanks to each and every one of our Superior Court Judges Hon. Chief Judge Gil McBride, the Hon. Judge Jordan, the Hon. Judge Peters, the Hon. Judge Rumer, the Hon. Judge Smith, the Hon. Judge Gottfried, the Hon. Judge Mullins, State Court Judges the Hon. Chief Judge Andy Prather and the Hon. Judge Richardson. These are the people who have shown a commitment to our community and been willing to hear from people who have been overlooked by the system.
We all know that having a criminal record is a major barrier to all kinds of employment. Therefore, removing these barriers serves most importantly to create access to employment for a lot of people in our community that only have one transgression on their record. When people can get a job that provides for their family they are much less likely to continue criminal activity. Our goal at A Second Chance Criminal Records is to put people back to work. It's to free people from the stigma of one mistake. It's to equalize those that pled under the first offenders act to begin with and never had a criminal conviction, with those qualified at the time of their guilty plea, but who were never offered that relief because their attorney didn't remember to ask. It's also to create a place for people to come and find answers about their closed criminal matters for no cost.
While we began in the Columbus area, we are now expanding into the Newnan areas. To reach me call 706-223-5380. My Columbus office address is 1332 Wynnton Road (within the offices of Forrest B. Johnson and Associates) and my Newnan office address is 1973 GA34 Newnan GA 30265.
For more information on the services we offer please visit www.secondchancelaws.com or for educational videos related to criminal records please see my facebook page at Jennifer Dunlap on facebook. Also, I specialize in car accident and slip and fall cases; so don't forget to call me for that as well.
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THURSDAY February 15, 2018
COVER STORY
Fifth Annual Chattahoochee Valley College Fair Assists Muscogee County High School Seniors
By Wane A. Hailes The Courier
In less than a year, most of the seniors in Muscogee County will be taking a big step into college.
"Students need to make sure they have the right amount of credits in order to get into a program,” said Muscogee County School Board Member Pat Hugley Green. “If they are going to college, for example, they need to have two years of a foreign language or what they call modern language."
Meeting the graduation criteria is one major hurdle. Another is getting accepted into college, which is a process that needs to start as early as eighth grade, according to Hugley Green. "The target was for 8th grade athletes because what I learned from the athletic director is the parents don't have them on track to get athletic scholarships we've missed opportunities there," Hugley Green said. Hugley Green and her sister-in-law State Representative Carolyn Hugley are teaming up to host their fifth Chattahoochee Valley College Fair this Saturday.
"We have a session for parents, a session on admissions, a session on scholarships and then they go and visit with the various colleges,” Hugley said. “So we want to talk with them about preparing for the college experience."
Four year and two year colleges will be on hand for the Chattahoochee College Fair on Saturday February 24, 2018 at Carver High School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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THURSDAY February 15, 2018
INSPIRING
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Smith Station Student Signs Football Scholarship With The Naval Academy
By Wane A. Hailes The Courier
Smith Station senior and defensive linemen Deondrae Williams recently signed a full scholarship to play football for the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
Williams who will receive full room and board, medical and dental benefits and a monthly allowance plans to study
biology with his sites on becoming an orthopedic physician when his playing days are behind him.
The fact that the Naval Academy would help Williams get through medical school was a selling point for him.
Deondrae, the son of Tawanna Williams also was recruited by Richmond, Troy and The Citadel.
Request for Bids
RFB No. 18-0035 Plotter Printer Services (Annual Contract) Due: March 8, 2018 – 2:30 PM Kevin Robertson, Buyer Sealed responses must be received and time/date stamped by the due date 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 https://www.columbus-
ga.org/finance/purchasing/docs/opportunities/Bid_Opportunities.htm, notify the Buyer via email krobertson@columbusga.org, fax 706.225.3033 or telephone 706.653.4105.
Andrea J. McCorvey Purchasing Manager
THURSDAY February 15, 2018
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Familia
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15 de febrero 2018
5 cosas a tener en cuenta al comprar una silla de paseo para bebé vidual a una doble”, dice Varano. “La extensión añade espacio para un segundo asiento y ofrece una plataforma para que viajen en ella los niños pequeños. Un segundo asiento o un asiento de niños para el auto dan a los padres una funcionalidad añadida con un total de 22 maneras de viajar”. Como beneficio adicional, la silla de paseo cuenta con un asiento principal reclinable de múltiples posiciones que puede convertirse en un Moisés para bebé o un cochecito. Esta silla de paseo está ahora disponible exclusivamente en Babies “R” Us.
(StatePoint) Una silla de paseo es una de las piezas más esenciales del equipo del bebé; normalmente se necesita desde el mismo principio y se utiliza durante varios años. Sin embargo, con tantas variedades de sillas de paseo disponibles y una amplia gama de características para tener en cuenta, puede ser difícil determinar cuál es la adecuada para su familia. Erin Varano, director de mercadotecnia de Graco, un fabricante fiable de equipo para bebés y niños, ofrece estas cinco preguntas clave para tener en consideración al comprar una silla de paseo: ¿La silla de paseo cumple con las normas de seguridad? Busque una silla de paseo que haya sido certificada por la Asociación de Fabricantes de Productos Juveniles (JPMA) para asegurarse de que cumpla con las normas de seguridad vigentes. También, haga su investigación anticipadamente para asegurarse de que no haya sido retirada del mercado. Evite este asunto haciendo su compra con un vendedor de buena reputación.
¿La silla de paseo tiene asiento ajustable? Los recién nacidos necesitan asientos que se reclinen a una posición casi horizontal hasta que tengan control de la cabeza y se puedan sentar por sus propios medios. Incluso para los bebés mayores o niños pequeños, un asiento reclinable es un plus de comodidad. Asegúrese de comprobar que el mecanismo de reclinación del asiento sea fácil de utilizar y se bloquee firmemente en la posición reclinada. ¿Qué tan versátil es la silla de paseo? Las sillas de paseo individuales con capacidad de convertirse en dobles son útiles y prácticas. Busque una silla de paseo que pueda crecer con su familia, como la silla de paseo y sistema de viaje Graco Uno2Duo. Esta nueva silla de paseo está lista de fábrica para un bebé, pero se extiende sencillamente para atender a dos niños. “Hemos diseñado esta silla de paseo con una extensión de 5 pulgadas, de modo que fácilmente pueda hacer la transición de una silla de paseo indi-
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¿La silla de paseo puede ajustarse al asiento de su auto? Un asiento de niños para auto y una silla de paseo que vienen unidos se conocen como sistema de viaje. Comprar un sistema de viaje es la manera más sencilla de garantizar la compatibilidad entre la silla de paseo y el asiento de niños para auto. Sin embargo, si no vienen juntos, a menudo puede comprar un adap-
tador que los conecte. Tenga esto en cuenta al elegir estos artículos. ¿Es fácil de maniobrar la silla de paseo? Busque ruedas delanteras oscilantes. Esta acción de giro hará más fácil dar la vuelta. Una vez más, vaya a una tienda para probar esta característica en persona. Debe poder empujar fácilmente la silla de paseo en línea recta con sólo una mano. Los frenos también cumplen un papel en la maniobrabilidad. Le conviene tener frenos que sean fáciles de accionar incluso si está usando zapatos de punta abierta. Encontrar la silla de paseo adecuada para su familia requiere de investigación y pruebas. Invertir el tiempo anticipadamente y tener muy presentes las características clave durante su búsqueda harán que el proceso sea menos abrumador y cabe esperar que le llevará a la silla de paseo que sea su solución ideal.
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Por Kathy Rosado Eco Latino
Tener una cuenta de ahorros lo ayudaría con gastos inesperados o para un objetivo específico. Que le llegue un gasto inesperado o planificar para un gran gasto. ¿No preferiría tener una cuenta de ahorros a mano que sorprenderse por un gasto grande e inesperado o no tener fondos suficientes para un gasto específico? Estos son algunos consejos simples sobre cómo ahorrar le puede ayudar a alcanzar sus objetivos: 1. Recoger el cambio Haz un cambio en tus hábitos presupuestarios y comienza a pellizcar sus ahorros. Un centavo o una moneda de diez centavos perdido, guárdelos; porque en realidad se pierden oportunidades para construir un fondo de emergencia si no comienzas a guárdalos. 2. Guardar parte de su cheque La mayoría de nosotros no tenemos el lujo de retirar los fondos de un cheque de pago a una cuenta de emergencia, pero ahorrar para una tragedia puede ser más barato de lo que cabría esperar. Si ahorra $20 a la semana (el costo de una comida modesta), ahorraría más de $1,000 en un año. 3. Coma en su casa La comida promedio cuesta alrededor de $12, mientras que el costo de una comida en casa, diseñada para alimentar a varias personas o una persona varias veces, promedia alrededor de $2. Aunque salir a comer afuera es más conveniente o divertido, puede depositar $10 por comida en una cuenta de emergencia. 4. Obtén un trabajo secundario Nunca ha sido más fácil ganar un ingreso suplementario. Si tienes una habilidad, probablemente haya una forma de sacar provecho de ella. Ya sea que
Maneras Simples de Ahorro - Parte I trabaje por cuenta propia, diseñe adhoc o maneje para compartir el viaje, es probable que haya una manera de financiar los ahorros fuera de una estructura de 9-5. 5. Ahorre el reembolso de los impuestos La temporada de impuestos ha llegado, lo que para muchos significa más de $1,000 en reembolsos de impuestos. Es natural recibir este cheque y ver los signos de dólar, pero luchar y pensar en depositar su declaración de impuestos en una cuenta de ahorros, es un reto. El presupuesto responsable no siempre es divertido, pero más adelante estará agradecido por lograr un objetivo específico o tener para un caso de emergencia. 6. Reducir los gastos mensuales En un momento dado, la suscripción de la revista de belleza o de servicios mecánicos pareció ser una buena idea. Algunos de sus servicios de suscripción mensual pueden parecer insignificantes. Revise sus suscripciones y reduzca sus gastos al decidir qué puede vivir fácilmente sin ellos. Estén pendientes de Maneras Simples de Ahorro - Parte II para obtener más consejos sobre cómo el ahorrar puede ser beneficioso para usted y su familia. Mientras tanto, comuníquese con NeighborWorks Columbus al 706-3244663 para obtener más información o visítenos en https://nwcolumbus.neighborworkscompass.org/ para obtener una primera idea de cómo involucramos a nuestros clientes.
ENGLISH Simple Ways of Savings - Part I Having a savings account would help you with unexpected expenses or for a specific goal. Expect the unexpected or plan for a large expense. Would you not prefer to have a savings account at hand than be surprised by a large, unexpected expense or not have sufficient funds for a specific payment? Here are some simple budgeting tips that may help you reach your goals: 1. Collect change Make a change in your budgeting habits and start penny pinching. Missed penny or dime, are actually missed opportunities to build an emergency fund. 2. Shave the paycheck Most of us don’t have the luxury of drawing off paycheck funds to an emergency account, but saving for a tragedy
can be cheaper than you might expect. If you save $20 a week — the cost of a modest meal out — you would save over $1,000 in a year. 3. Eat at home The average meal out costs around $12, whereas the cost of a meal at home, designed to feed multiple people or one person multiple times, averages around $2. While eating out might be more convenient or fun, you stand to deposit $10 a meal into an emergency account. 4. Get a gig It has never been easier to earn supplemental income. If you have a skill there is probably a way to profit off it. Whether you freelance write, ad-hoc design or drive for rideshare, chances are there is a way to bankroll savings outside of a 9-5 structure. 5. Save tax refunds Tax season is upon us, which for many means upwards of $1,000 in tax refunds. It’s natural to receive this check and see dollar signs, but fight back and think about depositing your tax return into a savings account. Responsible budgeting isn’t always fun, but you will thank yourself later in achieving a spe-
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cific goal or in an event of an emergency. 6. Reduce monthly expenses At one point, the beauty magazine or mechanics subscription service seemed like a good idea. Some of your monthly subscription services might seem frivolous. Review your subscriptions and cut back where you can by deciding what you can easily live without. Stay tune to Simple Ways of Savings - Part II for more tips on how saving can be beneficial for you and your family. In the meantime, contact NeighborWorks Columbus at 706-3244663 for more information or visit us at https://nwcolumbus.neighborworkscompass.org/ to get a first look at how we engage our customers.
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Son Of Cuban and Mexican Immigrants, Danny Arencibia, Running For Mayor Por Wane Hailes Eco Latino
Por fin ha llegado el momento de atacar los problemas más difíciles y sobresalientes de Columbus. Conquistémoslos juntos. He luchado triunfalmente contra la corriente y han habido cambios beneficiosos y resultados positivos. Fui creador de Gallery 13, un lugar para los jóvenes, basado en ministerio y en actividades comunitarias. Además, he sido director financiero de uno de los concesionarios de automóviles más exitosos de Columbus, Georgia. Me siento extremadamente orgulloso de ser hijo de inmigrantes y de haber nacido aquí, en los Estados Unidos. Mi padre emigró de Cuba y mi madre de México. Ellos me enseñaron y me demostraron que las metas se pueden alcanzar con esfuerzo. Estoy orgulloso de mi herencia latina y de ser parte de Columbus, una ciudad que está aprendiendo a reconocer y a aceptar su diversidad. Mi vida y mi hogar se han enraizado en Columbus desde hace 20 años. Conozco las bellas calles de Uptown como si fueran parte de mi ser. Por eso, me he enfocado en invertir mi tiempo en apoyar y mejorar esta comunidad. Seguiré sirviendo mi cuidad y espero inspirar a nuestra población a que sirva conmigo. La gente de Columbus valora los hechos, no importa el apellido, el color de la piel, ni las promesas que se hagan. Aquí lo que queremos ver son resultados. Esos resultados serán realidad si la comunidad se une a trabajar hacia las metas que tenemos para Columbus. Juntos podemos comenzar hacia el camino al éxito y solo así podremos resolver hasta los más difíciles asuntos. Ya es tiempo de cambiar la trayectoria de nuestra ciudad hacia un brillante futuro. Primero, tenemos que balancear el presupuesto de la ciudad y fomentar un entorno favorable a las empresas. Eso aumentará nuestra economía y creará empleos. También, debemos tomar
una posición fuerte contra la delincuencia y esforzarnos en unificar a la gente de Columbus. Juntos podremos vencer cualquier problema y llegar al éxito.
ENGLISH Now is the time for leadership that has its foundations built on taking on our city's toughest challenges and conquering them. As the former owner and operator of Gallery13, an all-ages youth venue, in ministry and outreach, as a finance manager at one our most successful local dealerships: I have a history of fighting uphill battles that end in positive change. I am very proud to be the son of immigrants, and to be born here in the United States. My father came from Cuba and my mother from Mexico. My parents have shown me what true hard work can accomplish. I am proud of my heritage and proud to be part of a city that is beginning to learn to embrace its diversity. I have been a proud Columbus resident for 20 years. I've worn out the soles of more than one pair of shoes walking the beautiful streets of Uptown. I am a deeply involved community servant who wants to continue to serve his city. In my work here in Columbus I have learned that what matters is not your name, the color of your skin, or the promises you make…. but what you get done. Diving into serving this community and standing side by side with citizens from all walks of life is where I learned that people get more done when they work together. It is when we stand united in a new path, that we will stand strong in taking on tough issues. It is time to move our community forward and get this city back on track. We need to balance our city budget and foster a pro-business environment in order to grow our economy and create jobs. We need to take a strong stance on crime; all while unifying our citizens in a genuine and wholehearted sense of community.
Eco Latino Vol. 13
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S ERVING C OLUMBUS , F T. B ENNING , P HENIX C ITY & S URROUNDING A REAS
La voz de la comunidad hispana
Danny For Mayor
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