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Pat Hugley Green Becomes MCSD Chairman But There is More To The Story

This Week In Connections: Re-targeting Your Website To Attract New Visitors

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If Black Lives Matters...

Jury Duty Is Our Civic Responsibility Our Participation Is Imperative.

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MLK Week In Photos

Violinist Damien Escobar Headlined MLK Weekend Of Events Page 15

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THURSDAY January 19, 2017

Parents Deserve Better, Much Better

According to the street committee a parent, recently addressing the Muscogee County School Board, spoke of his concern being unable to receive acceptable assistance for his 5th grade child. The problem, according to the parent, has existed since the 3rd grade. He spoke of the negative experience he has had with East Regional Director Dr. Ronald J. Wiggins. He detailed his experience from not being able to contact him, to not returning his calls, failing to show up to scheduled meetings and a feeling of having his needs being disregarded. As an employee of the Muscogee County School system, if these allegations are found to be true, Dr. Wiggins behavior is unacceptable and must be addressed as soon as possible. Our parents deserve better, our children deserve better and the principals and staff

The Street Committee

in his region deserve better. In a time when we know so few parents are willing to take an active role in their childs education we should do all we can for those who do.

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Community Calendar Greater Mr. Zion Church

Greater Mr. Zion Church's Anniversary will be Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 3:00 pm. The guest preacher/church will be Pastor Michael Burton, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Seale, Alabama!

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Eta Iota, Gamma Tau Omega, and Rho Rho Omega Chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. are observing Founders' Day. . On January 28th, we will have Founders' Day Banquet, 6:00 p.m. at the Columbus Convention & Trade Center.

Our guest speaker will be the International First Vice President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Mrs. Glenda Baskin Glover.

Nichols Chapel A.M.E. Church

Nichols Chapel A.M.E Church 215 11th Ave Phenix City,Ala.36867 Program Jan 22. 2017 10am-Family And Friends Day 4pm The Singing Preachers Concert

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A VIEW FROM A PEW

THURSDAY JANUARY 19, 2017

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A Litmus Test; Is It True? Is It Positive? Is it Useful?

The second test is that of goodness,” Socrates continued, “Is what you’re about to tell me something good?”

“No, actually it’s the opposite…”

Socrates interrupted the man, “So what you’re going to tell me is neither true, nor good?”

The man was slightly embarrassed and shrugged his shoulders.

Socrates continued, “There is one final test which is usefulness. Is what you’re about to tell me going to be useful?”

“Probably not,” the man replied.

“Well, if you’re going to tell me something that’s not true, good or useful, then why tell me at all?” responded the philosopher.

There have been many “things” said about ME over the years that I know not to be true so, as a rule, when I am told gossip or rumors about people I am not one that is quick to believe everything I hear.

With just twelve days into the New Year people are continuing to develop their list of resolutions for their lives.

Personally I am resolved to eating healthier, losing 15lbs., exercising regularly and getting more organized in 2017. Of course these are the same resolutions I have laid out each year since 2012.

Each year I last about a month.

That’s about how long it takes me to decide that eating a pint of Häagen-Dazs Coffee ice cream every now and then is not going to kill me. About that same time is when I catch myself in the mirror and say “I don’t look that fat for a man my age”. You see where I’m

going with this.

If you are like me, and I am sure many of you are, most of us have a list of behaviors we’d like to begin (or end) that resist our attempts to do so.

Changing a behavior is difficult but the bottom line is we do what we want to do.

Case in point; I use profanity every now and again but I have never “cussed” in front of my mother, ever. I don’t know if it’s respect, fear, common sense or the thought that “mama don’t play that”. All I know is I have cursed around everyone but her.

I have never been a big drinker of alcohol but since the death of my then stepson on February 2, 1992, by a drunk driver on Macon Road I do not drink and drive. Again we do what we want to do.

One of the resolutions I have added to my list this year, in addition to the ones I shared earlier, is to refrain from listening to and spreading gossip.

Here is a story I ran across not long ago that has been attributed to the Greek philosopher Socrates:

One day, a student came up to the great philosopher.

“Socrates, I have just heard some news about one of your friends.” he excitedly exclaimed.

“Before you tell me this news, we need to make sure that it passes the triple filter test,” responded Socrates.

“What’s the triple filter test?” the man asked.

“The first test is that of truth.

Tell me, do you know that what you’re going to tell me is absolutely true?” asked Socrates.

After thinking for a moment, the man said, “I heard this news from someone else, so I’m not 100% sure if it’s true.”

It’s human nature, however, to want to listen to “mess” when it’s about someone else. We are all guilty. Rarely do we even take the time to ask ourselves if it is true or not before we rush off to tell the next person. .

Socrates had it right. When it comes to gossip if what you have to tell someone isn’t true, if it isn’t positive and isn’t going to be useful to him or her then why tell them.

There is no question that changing a behavior is difficult but this is one we can all work on. After all we do what we want to do.

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C OVER S TORY

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Pat Hugley Green Becomes MCSD Chairman But There is More To The Story

Pat Hughley Green

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier

Kia Chambers

This past Tuesday night was the first meeting of the Muscogee County School Board for 2017. From the first vote it was clear that you did not have to be a psychic to see how this years board will operate. Here are the “Cliff Notes”.

It was obvious there was a meeting before the meeting to insure that Pat Hugley Green would not go uncontested in her bid for chairman of the board. John Thomas from District 2 nominated Mark Cantrell and Frank Myers of District 8 seconded the motion.

Pat Hugley Green was elected with a vote of 5-4. The next vote was for Vice Chairman for which Kia Chambers was elected by unanimous vote 9-0.

The difference in the votes between Pat Hugley Green and Kia Chambers tells you definitively who will wield the power in every vote this year. The 5 votes received by Green were from Laurie McRae, Naomi Buckner, Kia Chambers, Pat Hugley Green and Cathy Williams. The dissenting votes were Frank Myers, John Thomas, Vanessa Jackson and Mark Cantrell. The fact that Kia Chambers was selected unanimously suggests that Myers and his crew are sending a message to Green that she may as well enjoy her stint as Chairman this year because they intend to replace her with Chambers in 2018.

From the votes that were taken three things are evident, Frank Myers will control the puppet strings of Vanessa Jackson, Cathy Williams will be the swing vote in every decision and Mark

Frank Myers

Cantrell, once vilified by Myers and fearful of him mounting an effort to have someone run against him in the next election, seems to be happy to be back in Myers good graces.

Other observations from the meeting include how six months ago we asked the question of Vanessa Jackson; “Who You Wit?’ when we wrote: “Come January 2017 will be your time, however, to prove that your shoe size isn’t higher than your IQ and depending on how you respond to the first voting opportunity in opposition to Myers and Thomas will determine our willingness to welcome you back to “the neighborhood”. As a community we hope you make the right choice. When you do, please know we will welcome you home with open arms. As a matter of fact, just in case we are sleep when you come to your senses, we’ll leave the door open and the light on for you. And you’ll find a fried bologna sandwich on the stove and a fresh pitcher of “red” Kool-Aid waiting for you in the fridge.”

Well Ms. Jackson, you have failed us by choosing the wrong side. The door has been locked, the porch light has been turned off and the kitchen is closed. Most important your “Sista Card” has been revoked.

The way Mark Cantrell made the recommendation to name the new Performing Arts School; Rainey-Cullers School Of The Arts, came off as adamant in a disrespectful way. His actions, in the way he made the recommendation, reeked of another meeting having been held before the meeting with him being selected as the one to

Cathy Williams

Mark Cantrell

speak. To that end one couldn’t help but believe also but at the board meeting she was able to “throw the rock and hide her hand” behind Cantrell.

What is disturbing regarding the vote that was taken at the meeting naming of the school, the policy spacifically states:

“The Muscogee County Board of Education recognizes that the decision to name a school or other School District facility is a matter of serious interest to the community. Whenever a school or School District facility is built in a given Board Member's district, that Board Member has the initial prerogative of proposing, by motion at a regular Board meeting, the name of the school or the facility. Once the motion is made, the motion is then, by the terms of this policy, tabled until the date of the next regular board meeting, at which time it shall be taken up for vote as with all other motions.”

In doing our research we have found, according to school officials, there has never been a time when a board members recommendation has been overturned. This was a message to Green.

“You may be the Chairman but “we” run this.

Cathy Williams’s actions during the meeting have done nothing to alleviate the concern whether she can be trusted. There still remains a belief that “a leopard never changes its spots”.

Throughout the meeting, there were times where she acted as though she was having a flashback, speaking out as though she was still the chairman.

During her campaign Williams was vocal

Vanessa Jackson

about the need for voters to support Green. On more than one occasion she was extremely vocal about the importance of voters making sure Green and Athavia Senior be returned to the board. That made it ever more shocking when, at the meeting she voted against Green’s recommendation for the name of the performing arts school.

Kia Chambers actions were also a disappointment and concern bringing to mind the quote; “If you stand for nothing, you’ll fall for anything.” She stood with Green, Williams, Buckner and McRae when voting for the chairman.

She also stood with Green, Buckner, and McRae when the initial vote for Green’s name recommendation for the performing arts school was brought forth. However, when the vote came up to change the name to RaineyCullers School of the Performing Arts she abandoned them siding instead with the majority. She abandoned her convictions or what we thought were her convictions to side with the majority leaving us to wonder whether she too was in the meeting before the meeting. Let’s hope that her ego doesn’t take over next year so that when “they” approach her to be Chairman, she respectfully declines instead showing her solidarity with her “sister” and current Chairman.

Finally we offer much respect for the professionalism displayed by Chairman Green in her handling of the disrespectful outburst of Frank Myers. She remained steady, forthright and respectful as she dealt with a belligerent board member intent on disrupting a meeting that would make him the center of attention. Round one goes to Green.

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EXTRAORDINARY INTENTIONS

By Jonathan “Bam” Rivers

Stop Spectating

How many times have you into a store, only to realize have the money to purchase or services you really want?

wandered you don't the items Your cur-

EMPOWER - INSPIRE - INFORM

rent financial situation has relegated you to simply being a spectator and you leave wanting the product, but not wanting the work that can get it for you! The biggest reason that some will not reach their goals, aspirations and ultimate purpose is simply this; they are content with being spectators rather than participators. The only barriers that are stopping you are those that are self imposed! I don't care where you came from, you can do it!

I don't care what experience you have, you can do it! I don't care if you were raised by a single mother, single father or adopted...you can do it!

Excuses are monuments of nothing and build bridges that lead to nowhere; people who use them are incompetent and capable of mastering nothing.

You should watch others to see how they are building a plan, then make your own adjustments and build your own plan for success. However, while the optimist and pessimist were arguing over whether the glass was half empty or half full, the action-oriented individual came by a took a sip. Do not let planning for the perfect situation keep you from getting started on your road to prosperity. As I close, I want you to remember something Les Brown said..."you have to jump and grow your wings on the way down." God bless.

A graduate of Shaw High School and Auburn University Jonathan Rivers is a motivational speaker and TV host.

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Recovering Addict Earns Recognition as Adult Ed Student of the Year

The 2017 EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) winner for Columbus Technical College, Natalie Miller of Columbus, is the pic ture of poise, grace, and gratitude.

And when one hears her story, those attributes become even more amazing. This 35-year-old mother was in the grasp of severe drug addiction for eight years. Her addiction led her to horrible scenarios that included losing custody of her young daughter. At just four months clean, Natalie Miller enrolled in the Adult Education’s GED program at Columbus Technical College.

Today Natalie is a graduate of that

DEAR JOHN JANEE’

HI JANEE’ I started dating my coworker almost 4 months ago and it’s been going pretty good. The problem is because no one at the job or in our office I’ll say knows we are dating, the women constantly flirt with him. I mean I’ve heard them saying things that they want to do to and with him. It has taken everything in me not to jump up and yell “BACK UP HUZZIES”….Lol. I guess I can’t be mad because they don’t know he is in a relationship let alone a relationship with me. I’ve spoken with my guy about this and like a typical man he says “oh it’s harmless flirting” and “I don’t think nothing of it and neither should you”.

But I do think of it and it does bother me. I will admit he usually ignore program and is currently enrolled full time at the College in hopes of eventually entering the nursing field. She sees healthcare as the perfect opportunity to pay it forward.

“I want to make my way through college starting with my associate’s degree in the Health Science program,” Miller wrote in her EAGLE application. “I would love to reach out to women who have been on drugs or are still currently on drugs and don’t know which direction they are going in. I would like to give them hope, like I was given hope.”

Miller is adamant about continuing to not only build herself up to reach her

January 19, 2017 them or laughs it off but it’s becoming harder and harder for me to do the same. Should I say something to them? Ignore it? What?

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HI MARJORIE Girrrrl don't mess around and lose your job behind some man you better let those "huzzies" do them..... No in all seriousness is there a reason that you and your coworker are keeping the relationship under wraps?

You're right you can't be mad at the women because they do not know this man is in a relationship. With that being said I would have another talk with your guy and explain to him how it really makes you feel. Ask him to put himself in your shoes if the situation was reversed. If he is really into this relationship and wants it to work he will address it with them.

Honestly he should have addressed it the first time you expressed your feelings about it. If he still feels you're overreacting then you have to decide your next step. Are you going to tell the women you are in a relationship with him? Which leads me back to "why are you all keeping the relationship under wraps"? Are you prepared for what could happen when it gets out? What if the women don't stop after you tell them, then what?

Is this bothering you that much that you're willing to risk your job (possibly getting into it with them after its addressed) or can you just let it slide to protect your peace??

JANEE’ You can email your questions to DearJRenee@gmail.com

personal goals but also to build a healthy relationship with her now 16year-old daughter.

This March, Natalie Miller will compete with EAGLE winners from sister colleges in the Technical College System of Georgia. Miller says if she is chosen as the state winner, she would travel Georgia touting the importance of adult education especially reaching out to those “who may feel that they have no future because of their past.”

Congratulations to Natalie Miller. You make us so proud!

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If Black Lives Matters; Then Stop Trying To Get Out Of Jury Duty

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier

The Sixth Amendment of the Constitution guarantees everyone the right to a trial by a jury of their peers. U.S. citizens enjoy personal freedoms and legal rights many people in other countries only dream of.

Our court system is the cornerstone of democracy and its survival depends on the trust and confidence of the public.

The protection of our rights and liberties is achieved through a strong court system, serving as a juror is a duty and a privilege and a serious and important responsibility.

From my conversations regarding jury duty, when most African Americans in Muscogee County receive their summons to serve their first emotion is is one of irritation. Their next thought is how they can get out of serving.

Maybe these emotions would not be felt if we all thought of it more as an

invitation to participate in a very important aspect of our democracy. Maybe, if we really thought about the responsibility and importance of jury duty, we could actually look forward to it.

I’ll go one step further; if Black lives truly matters; then we need to stop trying to get out of jury duty.

In Muscogee County the Superior Court Jury Manager’s Office is responsible for summoning Muscogee County citizens to serve as jurors on petit and grand jury panels. Petit jurors (Jury of 12) can serve on either criminal or civil juries, while grand jurors hand down indictments in criminal actions and perform other types of investigatory functions.

The Jury Manager is responsible for providing jurors to all nine trial Courts.

Administrative duties include issuance of subpoenas, payroll, deferment, orientation and oath of jurors.

Approximately 13,000 jurors will be subpoena this year. Jurors are paid $25 per day for service.

Prior to 2012 the jury pool was selected from the number of registered voters in any given county. In 2012 the laws changed stating that any resident who is at least 18 years old, has a drivers license, or state-issued identification card will be eligible for jury duty.

According to Muscogee County Jury Manager Marsha Coram they do not have to be a registered voter. The goal for the change was to make sure the jury pool is reflective of the communities they serve.

If what Coram said is true, and there is no need to doubt her, as the majority demographic in Muscogee County there should never be a jury in Muscogee County that is not reflective of us. That is of course as long as we exercise our civic duty and not come up with a litany of excuses when we are summoned.

Georgia State Laws for Jury Duty Exemptions Under Georgia law, exemptions are granted to the following properly docu-

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• Persons age 70 or older that do not wish to serve may file an affidavit requesting their name be removed from the jury list.

• Full-time students at a college, university, vocational school or other post-secondary school who request to be excused or deferred must provide documentation from their school’s registrar’s office.

• Any person who is a primary caregiver having active care and custody of a child under four years of age who has no alternative child care available must sign an affidavit.

As a full time employee your employer may not discriminate against you in any manner due to your jury service.

If you need a copy of the law, O.C.G.A.34-1-3(a) and O.C.G.A.3413(b), you may contact the Clerk of Superior Court at 706-653-4370 or you may contact the law library located in the Columbus Consolidated Government Center.

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La derogación del ACA del 2017.

Muchos expertos advierten que esto causará caos en el mercado antes de lo que los republicanos del Congreso esperan: Robert Laszewski, consultor de seguros: “Las aseguradoras tienen que poner sus productos juntos esta primavera, y estamos justo en medio de matar a Obamacare. ¿Van a presentar propuestas para vender en el 2018? ¿Por qué van a querer quedarse en el juego?

por Thomas Huelskoetter Center For American Progress A pesar de que sólo el 26 por ciento de los estadounidenses apoya la derogación de la Ley de Reforma de Salud, o ACA (por sus siglas en inglés), los republicanos del Congreso actualmente planean derogar gran parte del ACA a principios del próximo año. Además, planean retrasar la aplicación de esta derogación por tres años ya que aún no tienen un reemplazo específico.

La derogación y la demora del ACA causaría caos Los republicanos del Congreso pueden hacer esto con un voto mayoritario mediante el proceso de reconciliación del presupuesto. La reconciliación derogaría los créditos fiscales de primas del ACA, la expansión del Medicaid, las sanciones asociadas con el mandato individual y el mandato del empleador, y muchas otras disposiciones más pequeñas.

La Oficina de Presupuesto del Congreso, o CBO (por sus siglas en inglés), estima que, ausente un reemplazo, este proyecto de ley dejaría a 22 millones de personas sin cober-

tura médica.

La CBO también escribe: La derogación de las subvenciones y las sanciones del mandato establecidas por el ACA, mientras que las reformas del mercado de seguros se mantuvieran en su puesto, resultaría en una población menos sana en los mercados individuales y, por consiguiente, un aumento en las primas promedio. Además, el mercado de seguros individuales, particularmente en los estados más pequeños, podría desestabilizarse, lo que conduciría a una participación muy baja o nula de las aseguradoras y los consumidores.

Urban Institute estima que este casi colapso del mercado provocaría que 7,3 millones de personas adicionales se queden sin cobertura, con un total de 29,8 millones de personas perdiendo cobertura.

El proyecto de ley también incluiría un recorte fiscal masivo para los ricos a través de una reducción de $346 millones en los impuestos para las personas que ganan más de $200,000 al año.

Sólo el 26 por ciento de los estadounidenses apoya la derogación del ACA. Además, el 42 por ciento de los partidarios para la derogación se oponen al enfoque de derogar y demorar y quieren que los republicanos del Congreso esperen hasta que tengan un plan de reemplazo antes de revocar al ACA. Sólo el 5 por ciento de todos los estadounidenses prefieren específicamente la estrategia de derogar y demorar.

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programa de Medicaid Además de derogar la expansión del Medicaid, los republicanos del Congreso han señalado su interés en reducir masivamente el gasto del Medicaid mediante su conversión a programa de subvención en bloque.

Philip Klein, Washington Examiner: “No hay garantía de que las compañías de seguros seguirán participando en Obamacare en los próximos años sabiendo que la ley va a ser derogada.”

Actualmente, el gobierno federal paga una parte de los costos del Medicaid de los estados, mientras que los estados cubren el resto. Bajo un programa de subvención en bloque, los fondos federales para el Medicaid para cada estado serían limitados y reducidos significativamente a largo plazo, impulsando a los estados a reducir la elegibilidad, reducir los beneficios, y aumentar los costos para los beneficiarios.

Topher Spiro, Center for American Progress: “Una derogación que tarda con su reemplazo pondría al mercado en un peligro serio, y el pueblo estadounidense los culpara a ellos por los resultados.”

Para el décimo año del programa de subvenciones en bloque bajo el presupuesto Republicano de la Cámara, la financiación federal del Medicaid se reduciría en un tercio respecto a la ley vigente.

Larry Levitt, Kaiser Family Foundation: “Pensemos en la estrategia de revocar el ACA primero, reemplazar más tarde como un juego de sillas musicales. Cuando la música se detiene, ninguna aseguradora quiere ser la que tiene a los inscritos enfermos.”

En última instancia, unos estimados 14 a 20 millones de beneficiarios del Medicaid perderían su cobertura bajo un programa de subvenciones en bloque.

En lugar de una transición suave, la estrategia de derogT homas Huelskoet t er es ar y demorar causaría un caos Investigador Asociado del repentino en el mercado y posiequipo de Política de Salud del blemente conduciría a un colapRecortes masivos al Center for American Progress. so del mercado.

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The Family of Hector Arreola Mourns The Loss Of Their Son

By Wane A. Hailes Special To The Courier

According to police reports Hector Arreola was being taken into custody early Monday January 9, 2017 in what police described as a disorderly conduct incident on Moss Drive when, according to witnesses, he got involved in a struggle with officers Mike Aguilar and Brian Dudley.

In speaking with witnesses during the struggle Arreola suf-

fered head injuries and was transported to Columbus Midtown Medical Center for treatment. Hector Arreola was pronounced dead at the hospital the following day.

Ricky Boren, Columbus Chief of Police has called for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to investigate the incident.

When the Courier Eco Latino reached out to the family of Hector Arreola his father,

Rodrigo provided us with the statement below.

City officials have assured the Courier Eco Latino that the video from the dashboard camera will be released in the very near future.

In the coming weeks we will take an in-depth view into what many say is a systematic problem between the police department and the Hispanic community

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