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Vol. 14 Edition 13 Free Thursday June 20, 2019

A View From A Pew

“Something About”

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Michael Strahan Set To Headline 2019 Bob Wright Symposium On Business Empowerment

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Minorities In Local Media

Meet The “Sisters” of WRBL Pages 7 TV3

Family Day Music Festival

A Pictorial View Of Family Day Festival Page 9

“Under The Radar”

Meet K. Michelle Griffin, with the UGA Small Business Development Pages 11

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THURSDAY June 20, 2019

District Attorney Julia Slater Lies Again Either Julia is straight doltish or she considers all Black folks as “Boo Boo the Fool”. According to the street committee, at a recent Town Hall meeting hosted by the NAACP, our District Attorney claimed she couldn’t speak about the Johnny Lee Gates Case. Her reason “I am following the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys”. However, there is no ethical reason why she couldn’t speak regarding the Gates case. She has filed her brief and it is public information. The District Attorney is elected by and represents the community therefore she answers to the community. There is no such ethical rule that precludes her from talking to us about the case. Throughout the meeting Slater continued to skirt the issue even to refusing to address hypothetical situations. When reminded by the President of the NAACP that she said she would reconsider her decision to appeal her decision the District Attorney denied that she told her that. This is a blatant lie and she was called out on it. When asked if she had the power to rescind her decision she attempted to deflect the question finally stating that she does not have the power. This, once again, is a prevarication. As the chief prosecuting attorney the District Attorney does have the power to rescind her decision. One of the most troubling revelations is that despite the irrefutable evidence of racial discrimination and new DNA evidence exonerating Mr. Gates, D.A. Slater did not include that information in her brief that she submitted appealing Superior Court Judge John D. Allen’s decision requesting a new trial for Johnny Lee Gates. Her failure and refusal to communicate her reasons effectively in front of the local NAACP, the premiere civil rights organization in the country, suggests that this can no longer be just an NAACP spearheaded issue. It is time for the NAACP to enlist the assistance of the IMA (Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance), Black Elected officials and concerned grassroots organizations and individuals. We must come together as one with the sole purpose of obtaining justice for Johnny Lee Gates. Before there

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is another meeting with this District Attorney there must be a meeting with the aforementioned organizations to put in place a strategy to moving forward, up to and including replacing Julia Slater. If this does not occur within the next few days, not weeks, not months, then we need to stop fooling ourselves and Johnny Lee Gates that the Black citizens of Columbus, Georgia are sincere about making a change in Muscogee County. All it takes is a couple of phone calls to rally the troops. They are ready willing and waiting by the phone. In all fairness, the street committee must acknowledge that a former African American employee of the Slater administration reached out to them taking issue with the portrayal of D.A. Slater. The employee says we have her all wrong, that she does not see color, just right and wrong. “Admittedly, said the individual, she does have a problem communicating her views but as a whole she is a good person.” The street committee doesn’t buy it and has its own take on the DA. The street committee believes she is getting her marching orders from the White male power structure in the city. To let Johnny Lee Gates go free will open up a “Pandora’s Box” which could potentially bring the local justice system to its knees. But let’s say she does have a communication problem, then the street committee faults every Black person working in her administration, especially her Chief Assistant District Attorney Alonza Whitaker, who she spoke so highly of at the town hall meeting. The street committee faults them for not effectively sharing with her the concerns of the Black community surrounding this case. It’s not enough to just be Black in these positions but to be a voice with and for the people when you are in these positions. With that said, to our local NAACP, the next move is yours...MAKE THE CALLS! Kudos Attorney Teddy Reese The street committee wants to congratulate Griffin & Griffin Towing for receiving the City towing contract. They would also like to extend kudos to Attorney Reese’s for his exceptional representation of his clients The street committee also sends kudos to the tow truck owners that came for-

ward to assist Griffin & Griffin move the city vehicles from Columbus Towing & Recovery. Proof that we can come together to help each other. What they gave them 7 hours to do they were able to accomplish in 3 hours.

Ft. Benning Estates MHP According to the street committee Ft. Benning Estates continues to charge former residents even though the mobile park has been condemned by the city since December 4, 2018. More to come.


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Something To Think About

Every now and then I run across something that, like Arsenio Hall used to say, makes me go, Hmmmm? I hope these words do the same for you. • "Don't let your worries get the best of you. Remember, Moses started out as a basket case" • Some people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited - until you try to sit in their pews. • Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisors

• A lot of church members who are singing "Standing on the Promises" are just sitting on the premises. • We were called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges • Be ye fishers of men. You catch them - He'll clean them. • Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous. • Don't put a question mark where God put a period. • Don't wait for 6 strong men to take you to church. • Forbidden fruits create many jams.

• It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live one. • The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes and sand gnats come close • When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there. • People are funny; they want the front of the bus, the middle of the road, and the back of the church. • Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on your front door forever. • Quit griping about your church; if it was perfect, you couldn't belong.

• God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called. • God grades on the cross, not the curve • God loves everyone, but probably prefers "fruits of the spirit" over "religious nuts!" • God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. • He who angers you, controls you! • If God is your Copilot - swap seats! • Prayer: Don't give God instructions -- just report for duty!

• If the church wants a better preacher, it only needs to pray for the one it has.

• The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.

• God Himself does not propose to judge a man until he is dead. So why should you?

• The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.

• Some minds are like concrete, thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.

• We don't change the message, the message changes us.

• Peace starts with a smile. • I don't know why some people change churches; what difference does it make which one you stay home from?

• You can tell how big a person is by what it takes to ........ discourage him. • The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given.

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Early Worship 8am Breakfast 9am Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Worship 11am Wednesday Prayer Meeting/Bible Study 7pm Thursday Noon Bible Study 12 noon Sunday Child Day Care Services Available For Those Attending Our Worship WEBSITE : friendshipbchurch.org (O FFICE )706.323-6996 (FAX ) 706.322.7596 (PASTOR ’ S HOME )706.561.6733 friendshipbaptistcolumbus@gmail.com or friendshipbc@juno.com Transportation available, must contact church office by Friday at 12:00 noon.

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First African Baptist Church 901 5th Avenue

Columbus, Georgia

Sunday Worship 8am Early Morning Worship Sunday School 9:30am Morning Worship 11am Transportation Provided

Call 706-323-3367 Sr. Pastor Roderick Green

Metropolitan Baptist Church 1635 5th Avenue . Columbus, Georgia

706.322.1488 Service Sunday School 9:30 A.M Monday Night Tuesday Bible Study Pastor Curtis Crocker, Jr.

Schedule Sunday Worship 11:00 A.M Prayer 6:00 P.M 12:00 P.M & 5:30 P.M

Mission Statement A growing church for growing Christians attempting to grow the Kingdom, one soul at a time.

Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church Corner of 3rd Avenue and 5th Street Rev. Dr. J.H. Flakes Jr. Way Columbus, Georgia 31901 706.324.2055 Rev. J.H. Flakes, III -Pastor Rev. Dr. J.H. Flakes, Jr. - Pastor Emeritus

P ROGRESSIVE F UNERAL H OME Evergreen Covington, CEO

4236 St. Mary’s Road Columbus, Georgia

706.685.8023 evergreenfc@mediacombb.net


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By Wane A. Hailes The Courier The Bob Wright Symposium on Business Empowerment, now in its fourth year, continues to feature world class business leaders and executives sharing invaluable business insight, knowledge and experience, in addition to providing networking opportunities for attendees. “The symposium is designed to expose members of our community to successful entrepreneurs who are industry trailblazers and respected thought-leaders within their fields,” said Bob Wright, Symposium founder, philanthropist and business leader, Dr. Bob Wright. “This is also the first event of its kind to take place in my hometown of Columbus, Georgia, the proud home of several influential minority business and community leaders.” This years symposium will be headlined by two-time Emmy winner and Super Bowl Champion Michael Strahan on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the Columbus, Ga Convention & Trade Center from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The co-host of ABC’s “Good Morning America” and “Strahan and Sara,” Strahan will discuss how he has successfully transitioned his power brand as a former professional athlete into a successful career in business. Michael Strahan will head up a world-class line up of sports stars who have become successful business men and women in “From A to B: Leveraging Power Brands from Athletics to Business”. The conference will again be moderated by ABC News Anchor/Reporter, Byron Pitts. renowned ABC News Chief Correspondent and Nightline Co-Anchor,

and features several "Fireside Chats" (informal conversations) with extraordinary business leaders and executives including: Lee Haney-8x Mr. Olympia and Retired NFL Pro Warrick Dunn. In these discussions, they share invaluable business insight, knowledge and stories of their personal & professional experience. In addition, lunch and networking opportunities are provided for all attendees during the day. Past conference audiences have exceeded more than 500 participants to include individuals, students, small businesses and corporations. “Program participants will benefit greatly from hearing from Michael Strahan who is uniquely qualified to serve as this year’s Symposium headliner,” said Wright. Proceeds from the symposium benefit the Alpha Onward & Upward Foundation, a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to college bound students. BWSBE has provided tuition and scholarship to more than 100 students in Georgia and Alabama. Over the last three years, almost 200 high school students and teachers have benefitted by attending the Bob Wright Symposium through generous corporate sponsorships. To register for the conference, participants may visit www.bwsbe.com/register. Individual tickets are now available for the “Early Bird” special price of $150 each until June 30. After that date, tickets will be $175 each. For sponsorship opportunities, contact SirMichael Jones at 706-330-8051, Shonalee Gamble at 706.570.5959 or any member of the steering committee.

################ About Bob Wright Wright has over 40 years of experience in government, business, finance, politics and project management. He served three consecutive terms as a member of the Columbus, Georgia City Council, and was appointed by President Reagan to the position of Associate Administrator for Minority Small Business at the U.S. Small Business Administration. Prior to his most recent leadership roles, Dr. Wright founded Dimensions International, Inc. (01), a provider of technology solutions to the government and private sectors.

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Starting with only three employees in 1985, he built Dimensions International into a worldclass organization with more than 100 offices in 10 countries and over 1,500 employees in 16 different time zones. Among the numerous committees and boards he has served on the most notable are the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc. and Former Chairman of the Presidential Commission for the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Currently he serves on the Museums Council.



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Meet The Ladies of WRBL TV 3

Teresa Whitaker Anchor

Brya Berry Anchor

Anjelica Bruton Digital Journalist

Jemeisha Lyde Digital Journalist

Teresa Whitaker began her career in television in 1987 as a production assistant. After six months, she was promoted to news where she began her reporting career as a general assignment reporter. Not long after she became a reporter, Teresa was promoted to the anchor desk. She’s anchored mornings and weekends, and at noon. She now co-anchors the 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts weeknights. Teresa serves today as the Health Watch reporter for WRBL, in addition to anchor duties. In the capacity of Health Watch reporter, she produces a weekly story on health issues, exploring new treatments, the latest research, and offering viewers information that will help them make healthy decisions. Teresa earned her Associate of Arts degree from CVCC, her BA in Mass Communications from West Georgia College (now known as the University of West Georgia). She’s a graduate of Kendrick High School.

Brya Berry joined WRBL News 3 in October 2018 as a Digital Journalist. Prior to joining WRBL as a multi-media journalist, Brya worked as a news content specialist for WBRC FOX6 News in Birmingham, AL. While at WBRC, she operated studio cameras, floor directed, controlled graphics, and edited for news segments. Although she loved working behind the scenes, her true passion is telling compelling stories that will make an impact on her community. Brya graduated with a Bachelor of Arts & Science degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in April 2017.

Anjelicia Bruton joined WRBL news 3 as a Digital Journalist in October of 2018. Born and raised in Tallahassee, Fl. Anjelicia decided to stay close to home and attend Florida A&M University (FAMU) where she graduated in the top 10% of her school and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism. While there she reported, anchored, and produced for News 20 at 5 and for the online news magazine, Paradigm News. Not only does Anjelicia captivate an audience through a lens, she enjoys writing. Anjelicia interned with a Tallahassee Black-owned newspaper, Capital Outlook, covering imperative issues in the community.

Jemeisha Lyde joined WRBL News 3 in October 2018 as a Digital Journalist. She was born and raised in Florence, S.C. where she found the passion to tell stories with a camera. Jemeisha pursued her Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media Arts at Clark Atlanta University and earned her Master’s degree at Full Sail University in New Media Journalism. Prior to her move back to Georgia, she worked as a Multimedia Journalist at KUMV-TV in Williston, North Dakota. Among her most memorable experiences there, reporting on tornado relief efforts in Watford City in July of 2018 and interviewing Miss America 2018, Cara Mund.

Aysa Watkins Producer

Shaquira Speaks Digital Journalist

Nicole Phillips Morning Meteorologist

Mikhaela Singleton Digital Journalist Mikhaela is excited to return to the WRBL News 3 team fresh from the University of Georgia graduation carpet! Mikhaela first worked for News 3 as a Digital Media Intern during Summer 2015. Mikhaela chose to return to News 3 for the amazing news team and the creative opportunity to customize a breaking news and web segment for the morning newscast. Mikhaela is passionate about bringing news that people care about to the community.

Nicole Phillips is the newest member of the WRBL news team joining the station in April of this year as the Morning Meteorologist. Nicole’s prior experience includes stints as the Morning/Noon CoWeather Anchor, KHSB, Kansas City, Missouri as well as the Morning/Noon Weather Anchor, WETM, Elmira, New York. From May 2011 - August 2011 she worked for The Weather Channel, Atlanta, Georgia where she produced weather channel shows such as “Wake Up With Al”, “Your Weather Today”, “Weekend View” and “Weather Center Live”. Nicole is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science: Graphic Information Sciences, Minor: Meteorology.

1350 13th Avenue Columbus, GA 31901 Phone: (706) 323-3333 Fax: (706) 327-6655 Newsroom: (706) 324-6397 Vice President, General Manager David Hart News Director Gene Kirkconnell General Sales Manager Shuneca Harrington Digital Content Sam Sachs

Ty-nice Berry Digital Journalist

Chief Engineer Gentry Creamer Marketing Director & Production Manager Arthur Shipp Creative Services Director Carlos Williams


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Graduates Awarded Scholarships

By Staff The Courier Service, Education, Scholarship. Epsilon Eta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Columbus, Georgia annually awards scholarships to deserving youth in our community. The scholarship applicants exceeded the minimum qualifications and excelled in academics and community service. We are pleased to announce our 2019 scholarship recipients. They are seen in the photo below from left to right: Front Row L-R Quennetta Baldwin, Carver High School, Temple Douglass, Hardaway High School and Dominique Preer, Spencer High School Second Row L-R Brenda DeRamus, President, Jose'fina Williams, Columbus High School, Kayla Davis, Columbus High School, Caylin Carter, Hardaway High School, Tyria Coppins, Kendrick High School, Ashleigh Drew, Early College, Demarcus Collins, Spencer High School, Jaylen Joyner, Carver High School and Olivia Rutledge, Scholarship Chairperson Row 3 L-R Curtis B. Walker, Jr., Columbus State University, Austin Baker,

Columbus High School, Justin Harris Columbus High School and Janae Giles, Hardaway High School. The recipient of the Dr. Eunice S. Thomas Scholarship was Temple Douglass, Hardaway High.vZeta Phi Beta Sorority congratulates these youth on their success and wishes them well in their future endeavors.


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33rd Annual Family Day Music Festival

Sky Zone The #1 Indoor Trampoline Park Holds Grand Opening New Franchise Is Minority Owned Located at 3716 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, Georgia


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Local Player Edward Tymes Wins the Peach State Junior Closed Championships

By Staff The Courier Local player Edward Tymes won the Boys 16s Peach State Junior Closed Championships held at Peachtree Corners May 24 – 28, 2019. The Peach State is Georgia’s most exclusive junior championship. This tournament is

in his age group. USTA rankings are generated and published every week. Edward is the son of Roslyn and Edward Tymes, Sr. He was recently inducted in the National Honor Society at Calvary Christian School. Edward Tymes exemplifies a great athlete and talented player. We are positive we will be seeing his name on many tournament finals and are looking forward to following all his accomplishments and successes. Just before press time Tymes took 3rd place at the Southern Championship in Little Rock, Arkansas which included the top players in the 9 state southern region.

open to the top 64 players in each age category. In the final, Edward defeated the #1 seed Robert Bauer in three sets 6-2; 1-6; 6-4. Tymes is a high caliber tennis player who is constantly working for the next big thing. Currently, Edward is ranked #2 in Georgia, and # 32 in the South

Request for Bids RFB No. 19-0051 Bus Shelters (Annual Contract) Due: June 19, 2019 – 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.columbusga.gov/finance/purchasing/docs/opportunities/Bid_Opportunities.htm, notify the Buyer via email BidOpportunities@columbusga.org, fax 706-225-3033, or telephone 706-225-4087.

Andrea J. McCorvey

Purchasing Division Manager


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K Michelle Griffin... Business Consultant, The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center By Wane A. Hailes The Courier K. Michelle Griffin, PHR serves as a consultant with the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center where she provides confidential, high quality consulting services to entrepreneurs and business owners for small and medium size businesses within an eleven county area in west/southwest Georgia. Her services include business plan development, marketing/strategic planning, and assisting her clients with accessing investment capital and much more. Michelle also serves as cofounder and vice president for her family business where she oversees the customer service, sales, human resource, and finance processes. Prior to joining the University of Georgia, Michelle served as an assistant vice president and banking manager for a local bank where she was responsible for retail/small business lending, training/development, sales, and operational management for a large multi-million dollar branch. Michelle also spent time in human resource management, with a concentration in recruitment, and worked with the state where she facilitated group workshops and provided guidance on the state unemployment and employment programs. Michelle has a passion for helping entrepreneurs and small business owners. She knows that when entrepreneurs and small businesses in our community are successful, the community benefits through more jobs and revenue. For her dedication to service and community outreach, Michelle has been recognized as a 5 under 40 professional, a distinguished woman in the community, and a top manager. ########

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides tools, training and resources to help small businesses grow and succeed. Designated as one of Georgia’s top providers of small business assistance, the SBDC has 17 offices ranging from Rome to Valdosta to serve the needs of Georgia’s business community. Since 1977, our network of partners has helped construct

a statewide ecosystem to foster the spirit, support, and success of hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs and innovators.

The Small Business Development Center, a Public Service and Outreach Extension of The University of Georgia, is funded in part by the U.S. Small

Business Administration (SBA). The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center is nationally accredited by the Association of SBDCs.


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Conozca a NeighborWorks® Columbus...La Capacidad Financiera dos? La capacidad financiera afecta a todos. Hoy en día, las personas son alentadas o incluso se les exige que asuman más responsabilidad en el manejo de sus finanzas. Las personas que toman buenas decisiones financieras e interactúan de manera efectiva con el proveedor de servicios financieros tienen más probabilidades de lograr sus objetivos financieros, mejorar el bienestar de sus hogares, protegerse contra los riesgos financieros y los impactos negativos, y respaldar el crecimiento económico.

Kathy Rosado Service Line Manager Eco Latino La capacidad financiera es la combinación de actitud, conocimiento, habilidades y autoeficacia necesaria para tomar y ejercitar las decisiones de administración del dinero que mejor se ajustan a las circunstancias de la vida, dentro de un entorno propicio que incluye, pero no se limita a, acceso a servicios. ¿Sabía que la capacidad financiera crece día a día y se está convirtiendo en una prioridad en muchos esta-

Piénselo, un mayor conocimiento financiero que lo ayudaría a lograr sus objetivos. La capacidad de estructurar sus ingresos, mejorar sus hábitos de gasto, ahorrar lo suficiente para la universidad o un automóvil nuevo o incluso para el pago inicial de la casa de sus sueños. NeighborWorks Columbus ofrece talleres mensuales de capacidad financiera directamente relacionados con el propósito de aumentar sus conocimientos financieros. Imagínese lo que puede hacer con su reembolso de impuestos, ¿cómo lo usaría para beneficiarlo a usted y a su familia? Para el mes de

febrero, Creative Ways of Savings (Maneras Creativas de Ahorrar) será nuestro siguiente tema. Tener los conocimientos necesarios para mejorar su conocimiento financiero en el comienzo.

increased financial knowledge that would help you achieve your goals. The capacity to structure your income, improve your spending habits, saving sufficient for college or a new car or even for the down payment of your dream house.

Como dice Mark Twain, "el secreto para salir adelante es comenzar". Entonces, ¿por qué esperar? ¡Comienza hoy! Llámenos hoy para obtener más información sobre cómo puede comenzar a mejorar sus conocimientos financieros. NeighborWorks Columbus en 706-3244663 o visite nuestro sitio web: www.nwcolumbus.org.

NeighborWorks Columbus provides monthly financial capability workshops directly related to improving your financial knowledge. Imagine what you can do with your tax refund, how would you use it to benefit you and your family? For the month of February, Creative Ways of Savings is our next topic. Having the necessary knowledge to improve your financial knowledge in only the beginning.

ENGLISH Financial Capability Financial capability is the combination of attitude, knowledge, skills, and selfefficacy needed to make and exercise money management decisions that best fit the circumstances of one's life, within an enabling environment that includes, but is not limited to, access to appropriate financial services. It is the internal capacity to act in one’s best financial interest. In can be measured by assessing people’s financial knowledge, skills, attitudes and behavior. Did you know that financial capability is growing each day and is becoming a priority in many states? Financial capability affects everyone. Today, people are encouraged or even required to be take more responsibility in managing their finances. People who make good financial decisions and interact effectively with provider of financial services, are more likely to achieve their financial goals, improve their household’s welfare, hedge against financial risks and negative shocks, and support economic growth. Think

about

it,

As Mark Twain says, “the secret of getting ahead is getting started.” So why wait? Start today! Call us today for more information on how you can get started on improving your financial knowledge. NeighborWorks Columbus at 706-324-4663 or visit our website: www.nwcolumbus.org.


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Pagina 4 Autoestima Comunicación Sexualidad La violencia entre parejas Abstinencia Enfermedades de transmisión sexual El establecimiento de metas Toma de decisiones Los temas tratados en el programa de educación sexual integral (Making Proud Choices) plan de estudios incluyen:

Salud de los adolescentes y el desarrollo juvenil

El programa de salud del adolescente y juvenil Desarrollo (AHYD) se centra en mejorar la salud de la gente joven, de edades 10-19, y proporcionando talleres de desarrollo de habilidades educativas y y programas que ayudan a navegar de forma segura a través de la adolescencia y en la edad adulta. Al asociarse con escuelas, agencias de servicios juveniles y la comunidad de fe, AHYD es capaz de ayudar a construir sistemas de apoyo para los jóvenes del distrito que ellos se dedican a la diversión y programas innovadores durante las horas pico para los comportamientos de alto riesgo. El programa ofrece una variedad de talleres interactivos, apropiados para su edad y actividades diseñadas para ayudar a los jóvenes pensar con claridad acerca de las consecuencias personales y objetivos. También hay talleres interactivos y presentaciones para los

padres y otros adultos interesados. Adolescente Salud y Desarrollo Juvenil (AHYD) utiliza una variedad de programas de estudio apropiados para la edad diseñado para prevenir el embarazo en adolescentes, ayudando a los jóvenes a comprender la importancia de abstenerse de la actividad sexual y equipándolos con habilidades para hacerlo. Nuestro programa tiene un enfoque no tradicional para educar a los adolescentes y adultos mediante la capacitación y talleres por las tardes y los fines de semana. Dos planes de estudios basados en la evidencia se utilizan para enseñar a los adolescentes sobre las consecuencias del sexo con uno de ellos basado en la abstinencia (Marcando la diferencia) y el otro es un enfoque integral dirigido a fomentar el sexo seguro con el uso de anticonceptivos (Making Proud Choices). Cada uno de los planes de estudio basada en la evidencia consisten de 8 módulos que por lo general se llevan a cabo en un lapso de 8 sesiones de una hora. entrenamientos adicionales de prevención y presentaciones incluyen: El alcohol y la educación sobre drogas, elementos fundamentales del desarrollo, enfermedades de transmisión sexual, y Violación Estatutaria. Los temas tratados en el currículo de educación de abstinencia (Marcando la diferencia) incluyen:

El establecimiento de metas Toma de decisiones Embarazo adolescente Enfermedades de transmisión sexual VIH Educación del condón Habilidades de negociación y la negativa AHYD programas son gratuitos. El programa de salud de los adolescentes y jóvenes Desarrollo actualmente ofrece estos servicios en crujiente, Dooly, y los condados de Sumter con financiación especial subvención a través del Departamento de Recursos Humanos Programa de Excelencia Georgia. Los talleres se llevaron a cabo por un facilitador adulto capacitado y se pueden implementar en una variedad de entornos. los participantes del programa AHYD aprender y desarrollar las habilidades de una serie de experiencias, incluyendo: Los debates, audiovisuales, juegos de rol, Estructurado y actividades semiestructuradas, To r m e n t a d e i d e a s , y Conferencias Iniciativas adicionales incluyen: Consejo Asesor Juvenil El Consejo Asesor Juvenil (YAC) es el grupo de liderazgo adolescente Salud de los Adolescentes y Jóvenes para el Desarrollo (AHYD). El YAC ayuda AHYD proporcionando una perspectiva de los adolescentes sobre los programas y actividades que se ofrecen en la comunidad.

El YAC también participa en la planificación y ejecución de eventos de alcance jóvenes durante todo el año, además de estar involucrado en varios proyectos de servicio comunitario. miembros de YAC asisten a capacitaciones Georgia Institute adolescente de verano y varias otras conferencias y cumbres de liderazgo en toda Georgia.

munity, AHYD is able to help build support systems for district youth that engage them in fun and innovative programs during the peak hours for high risk behaviors. The program offers a variety of interactive, age-appropriate workshops and activities designed to help young people think clearly about consequences and personal goals. There are also interactive workshops and presentations for parents and other interested adults.

De subida, paso en AHYD es un socio en el salto, paso en la Campaña de Sensibilización El acoso sexual que aborda el acoso sexual en las escuelas de Georgia. socios AHYD con AmericusSumter alta del Sur, Escuela Secundaria del Condado de Dooly, y la Escuela Secundaria del Condado de Dooly para poner en marcha el salto, paso en la campaña de acoso sexual extremo en las escuelas. Este es también un socio conjunta con la Red de Georgia para poner fin Asalto Sexual (Gnesa) y el Programa de Prevención y Educación Violación.

ENGLISH Adolescent Health and Youth Development The Adolescent Health and Youth Development (AHYD) program focuses on improving the health of young people, ages 10-19, and providing educational and skill building workshops and programs that help them navigate safely through adolescence and into adulthood. By partnering with schools, youth service agencies and the faith com-

Adolescent Health & Youth Development (AHYD) utilizes a variety of age appropriate curricula designed to prevent teen pregnancy by helping youth understand the importance of abstaining from sexual activity and equipping them with skills to do so. Our program takes a non-traditional approach to educating teens and adults by providing training and workshops in the afternoons and on weekends. Two evidence based curriculums are used to teach teens about the consequences of sex with one being abstinence-based (Making A Difference) and the other being a comprehensive approach aimed to encouraging safe sex with the use of contraception (Making Proud Choices). Each of the evidence based curriculum consist of 8 modules which are usually conducted over a span of 8 one hour sessions. Additional prevention trainings and presentations include: Alcohol and Drug Education, Developmental Assets, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and Statutory Rape. Topics covered in abstinence education curriculum (Making A Difference) include:



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By Staff The Courier Four years ago our community lost a good friend and the Hispanic community lost its most sincere advocate. Harold “Lefty” Encarnacion left an indelible mark on this community as well as the Courier Eco Latino newspaper. As the result of his service, we elected to present an annual award in his memory. For more than 20 years, Lefty and his wife served the tri-city

area as the owner of Millie's International Market. The business was not only a staple in the Latino community for the cultural items it sold, but also for the opportunities and jobs it provided. Lefty had an unparalleled passion to unite the Latino community, working alongside city councilor Mimi Woodson. Woodson says Lefty's legacy will live on through the Tri-City Latino Festival. After struggling with heart and liver issues for several months,

Lefty passed away in October of 2015. Lefty was a great friend to this community and to me, said publisher Wane A. Hailes. I promised myself that the Courier Eco Latino newspaper would do everything in our power to keep his legacy and memory alive. Our annual award given in his name recognizes an individual or organization that exemplifies his spirit and love for his culture and community.

Taylor funeraria se esfuerza por proporcionar a quienes servimos un servicio completo en cada detalle e impecablemente ejecutado en honor de una vida que ahora puede ser sino un grato recuerdo. Ofrecemos la mayor calidad en servicios profesionales, instalaciones y equipos. Proporcionamos un servicio de "Viva la vida". También ofrecemos, sin cargo, Pre arreglado y Pre-Funded planes funerarios, seguros de consultoría, servicios de notario y apoyo de duelo.

www.thetaylorfuneralhome.com taylorfuneral@bellsouth.net Telephone: 334-298-0364 Fax: 334-298-0186 1514 5th Avenue P.O. Box 2333 Phenix City, AL 36868


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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

Vol. 14

Edición 13 Gratis

Jueves 20 de juno 2019

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Taylor funeraria se esfuerza por proporcionar a quienes servimos un servicio completo en cada detalle e impecablemente ejecutado en honor de una vida que ahora puede ser sino un grato recuerdo. Ofrecemos la mayor calidad en servicios profesionales, instalaciones y equipos. Proporcionamos un servicio de "Viva la vida". También ofrecemos, sin cargo, Pre arreglado y Pre-Funded planes funerarios, seguros de consultoría, servicios de notario y apoyo de duelo.

www.thetaylorfuneralhome.com taylorfuneral@bellsouth.net Telephone: 334-298-0364 Fax: 334-298-0186 1514 5th Avenue P.O. Box 2333 Phenix City, AL 36868

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