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The Voice Of The Community: Inspirational-Informative-Empowering

Vol. 13 Edition 7 Free Thursday March 29 2018

In Memoriam

Local Students Stand Up and Speak Up!

Dr. Ann L. Hardman March 30, 1957-March 19, Page 2 2018

Meet Lt. Carstarphen

March For Our Lives Photos By Oz Roberts

Lt Monica Carstarphen Is The Highest Ranking Black Female With Columbus Fire & EMS

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Judge Doug Pullen

Notes Suggest, As Assistant DA, Pullen Discriminated Against Blacks Page 13

*Pick Up A Copy Of Our Next Issue Featuring Interviews With Local Students And Government Officials On Gun Control

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THURSDAY March 29, 2018

Frank Myers & John Thomas Violated Campaign Finance Ethics The street committee wants to remind you of an article that appeared in the October 12th issue of the Courier Eco Latino newspaper where it was reported Board Member Attorney Frank Myers went before the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission. The hearing was to determine whether the committee “School Reform 2016,” through which Myers and Thomas funded a campaign against Cathy Williams, District 7, and Pat Hugley Green, District 1 was illegal. At that time the case was tabled until this past December. Well, What “Frankie and Johnny” don’t want you know is at the December 13, 2018 meeting, which both individuals attended, it was determined that there was enough evidence that “reasonable grounds exist that violations of the “Campaign Finances Act”.

The Street Committee

Dr. Ann L. Hardman March 30, 1957 - March 19, 2018

Dr. Ann L. Hardman, 60, of Columbus, Georgia passed away peacefully in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, March 19, 2018, at her residence.

Dr. Hardman was born on March 30, 1957, in Asheville, NC to the late Rev. Eugene Lytle and the late Ruth Wilson.

She received her formal education in the Asheville Public School System attending Fletcher Elementary School and was a 1975 graduate of Asheville High School. Ann attended St. Genevieve of the Pines, Asheville, N.C. and graduated in 1977, where she received a Secretarial /Administrative Associate Degree. She completed the theology course of studies from CLST College and has received two Honorary Doctorates in Theology from Beacon University, Columbus, Georgia, and St. Thomas Christian College in Jacksonville, Florida. She also received her Doctorate in Philosophy Ph.D. and Christian Counseling from Kingdom Truth University and served as the Provost of Kingdom Truth University.

Ann worked at SouthTrust Bank, Columbus, GA in Customer Service for several years. She also worked at PrattWhitney, Columbus, GA for 10 years five years in Administration and five years in the Finance Department.

She accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. H. Richard Hall in Asheville, NC. Ann accepted the call to pastor in 1993; beginning with 12 members in her living room, formerly known as Faith Tabernacle Full Gospel Outreach Church, Inc. and successfully continued an impressive 24-

In Memoriam

year career in ministry. She was the CEO and Founder of two progressive churches (Faith Worship Center International, Columbus, GA and River of Life International in Asheville, NC with the responsibility of motivating, empowering and impacting the lives of countless diverse people. The scope of her ministry became international through Ann Hardman Ministries, in which she was CEO and Founder. She used this ministry as an outreach tool to serve communities around the United States as well mentoring, leading and proving guidance to other directors, CEOs and business owners throughout the U.S. and Europe.

Dr. Hardman was well respected and had received several honors in the religious community, namely an Ordinary Bishop and Chief Apostle as Presiding Prelate of Endowed with Power Ministerial Fellowship, where she oversaw and mentored Apostles, Pastors, Ministries, Businesses and Business Leaders for 28 churches, ministries, and businesses across the Southeastern United States.

She was the playwright, author and publisher of the eight books, Empowered to Get Wealth, Walls Of Fire, Trusting God In The Midst Of Opposition, Spiritual Warfare, Reflections Of The Heart, Life In The Faith Zone, Kingdom Living and Developing The Christ Culture.

Dr. Hardman was the recipient of many awards and honors including the 2008 Rosa Parks Woman of Courage Award Recipient, 2016 Follow Me Award, Ft. Benning, GA, Congressional, State and Local government proclamations and recognition.

Most recently, Dr. Hardman continued to serve by offering herself to the local community as Superior Court Clerk of Muscogee County, which she success-

fully accomplished.

Her parents; her grandmothers, Albert Lytle and Helen Wilson; her grandfathers, Wade Lytle and Palmer Lytle; her stepmother, Savannah Lytle; her stepbrother, Jimmy Cheeks; her beloved uncle, Donald Lytle, Sr. and her beloved aunt, Eleanor “Aunt El” Lytle and her cousin, Veronica “Roni” Lytle, preceded her in death.

Ann Hardman was survived by her husband of 33 years, Norman E. Hardman, Sr.; four children, Kristi Grant Faison (Tony), Michael Grant, Jr. (Dana), Chasity Hardman Smith (Demarcus), and Norman Hardman, Jr. (Anna); eight grandchildren, Kristina Faison, Aryn Grant, Aryk Grant, Bryson Smith, Kristin Faison, Haven Smith, Victoria Hardman, and Matthew Hardman; two siblings, Sheena (Allen) Peyton and Eugene Lytle, Jr.; and three step-children, Syberik Johnson, Ryan Hardman (Varonika) and Rulia Harris.

In addition to her immediate family, she has many children who considered her to be a spiritual role model and mother. Sincere appreciation is extended to Kayce Lewis, Monique Lard and their families, who are affectionately noted as part the family for their enduring love, dedication and genuine friendship, Faith Worship Center International, River of Life International, Ann Hardman Ministries and Endowed with Power Ministerial Fellowship.

Many lives are transformed, healed, and delivered by the power of God as she ministered hope to the hurting and called this generation back to the basic tenets of the Christian faith. She lived by the motto, "I am because He is... I can because He did and I will because He makes it possible." Many of those she led faithfully have made it clear that her legacy will continue to grow.

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A VIEW FROM A PEW

THURSDAY MARCH 29, 2018

“That’s My Mama”...Celebrating 91 Years And Counting

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she will still allow us to live at home taking care of us by providing us with food, clothes, spending change, and the use of her car.

A son will spend his days chasing after a “big butt and a smile”, and spending his paycheck on weekends “making it rain” for a stripper but when was the last time you recall an athlete, whether high school, college or the pros give a shout out to his girlfriend or a stripper from the club when the TV cameras did a close up of him during a game. Ultimately every son wants to marry someone who possesses the qualities of his first love, that ORDC, (Original Ride or Die Chick), his mother.

I first met her on December 27, 1955. She was my first love and contrary to many psychiatrists it has nothing to do with breastfeeding. Today my siblings and I recognize her as mom or mother. More important we know the woman who raised us as our first “Ride or Die Chick”.

As an infant and child, not only did she change our diapers but she was the first one to feed us when we were hungry, console us when we were hurting, bathe us when we were dirty and disciplined us when we were wrong. Her dreams for us growing up wasn’t necessarily for us to be a doctor (although my sister did grow up to become one), a lawyer or even president of the United States it was simply, that we be healthy, kind to others and have a positive impact on society. And of course give her grandkids!

For our part, prior to understanding they were just jokes, my brother, Scoop (Gary) and I issued many a “beat downs” for somebody talking about our “mama”. It was little to no consolation even when “mama’ tried to assure us by dismissing it away with the age old adage; “sticks and stones will break my bones but names will never hurt me”.

I have no doubt that we all, as sons, want to make our mothers proud. We don’t start out wanting to be bad, ungrateful or take our mother’s love for granted. However we often do because we know she will give us her last so that we can have the best. We do so knowing she will mortgage her house to keep us out of jail even though time after time we have proven we “ain’t” worth a damn! Because, regardless how old, unemployed, uneducated, and filled with excuses we are

Last weekend we suprised our ORDC. It was a special occasion and a blessing because it was Margie Alexander Hailes 91st birthday and as you know not everyone gets a chance to celebrate 91 years of living.

She had a ball but asked only one request when I told her she would be the topic of my column this week. “That’s fine just make sure you put a nice picture of me in your paper.”

I told her not to worry because she is a perfect example of how “Black Don’t Crack” and how she looks super fine for 91. With her celebrating 91 years and my father making it to 91 years of age they give me hope that I might be around for at least another 30 years.

Please allow me to close with the following story:

A little boy came up to his mother in the kitchen one evening while she was fixing supper, and he handed her a piece of paper that he had been writing on. After his mom

dried her hands on an apron, she read it, and this is what it said: For cutting the grass: $5.00 For cleaning up my room this week: $1.00 For going to the store for you: .50 Baby-sitting my kid brother while you went shopping: .25 Taking out the garbage: $1.00 For getting a good report card: $5.00 For cleaning up and raking the yard: $2.00 Total owed: $14.75

Well, his mother looked at him standing there, and the boy could see the memories flashing through her mind. She picked up the pen, turned over the paper he'd written on, and this is what she wrote: "For the nine months I carried you while you grew inside me: No Charge.

For all the nights that I've sat up with you, doctored and

prayed for you: No Charge.

For all the trying times, and all the tears that you've caused through the years: No Charge.

For all the nights that were filled with dread, and for the worries I knew were ahead: No Charge.

For the toys, food, clothes, and even wiping your nose: No Charge.

When you add it up, Son, the cost of my love is: No Charge."

When the boy finished reading what his mother had written, there were big tears in his eyes, and he looked straight up at his mother and said, "Mom, I sure do love you."

Please allow me a shout out to my mother I love you and wish you many more days, weeks, months and years.

Happy Birthday gorgeous!

Wane A. Hailes

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2018 Our Vote Counts

March 29, 2018

Columbus Technical College is Hiring!

We are looking for qualified candidates for the following positions:

Adult Education Intake Specialist Automotive Collision Repair Instructional Aide Bookstore Cashier Culinary Arts Degree Program Adjunct Instructor Esthetics Adjunct Instructor Funeral Service Education Instructor/Program Director Instructional Aide – Carpentry Instructional Aide – Machine Tool Technology Program Instructional Aide - Cosmetology Program Instructional Aide – Culinary Arts Program Interpreter Part Time Instructor (Adjunct) - Cosmetology Program Part-Time Technical Instructor – Barbering Physical Therapy Assistant Instructor/Program Director Practical Nursing Technical Instructor-Adjunct Pre-Engineering Instructor Welding & Joining Adjunct Instructor

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For more details and to apply for these positions, please go to www.columbustech.edu and click “CTC Careers.” Columbus Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

THURSDAY March 15, 2018

Pick Up A Copy Of Our Special April 26th Edition: Meet The Candidates

A Candid Conversation With...

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With each of the seats except one, District 5, having opposition, we believe it is important that our readers have an opportunity to meet the candidates so that you will be able to make an informed decision when voting begins April 30, 2018.

Each of the candidates running for political office in our local elections have been invited to interview with the Courier Eco Latino newspaper.

For those candidates who choose to respond to our offer, we will share their conversation in our special issue which will be published April 26, 2018. Until then we implore you to attend the scheduled debates and

ask pertinent questions.

- Wane A. Hailes, Publisher

Danny Arcenciba Mayor

Zeph Baker Mayor

Beth Harris Mayor

Skip Henderson Mayor

Charles Roberts Mayor

Jerry “Pops” Barnes City Council District 1

Gregory Blue City Council District 1

Bruce Huff City Council District 3

Juanita Upshaw City Council District 3

Charmaine Crabb City Council District 5

Jeremy Hobbs City Council District 7

Evelyn “Mimi” Woodson City Council District 7

Regina “Reggie” Liparoto Council At-Large

Judy Thomas Council At-Large

Amy Askew Bryan Special Council At-Large

John House Special Council At-Large

Tolle Strode, Jr. Special Council At-Large

Sheryl Hobbs McCrane MCSD District 2

John Steed MCSD District 2

Naomi Buckner MCSD District 4

Toyia Tucker MCSD District 4

Mark Cantrell MCSD District 6

Eddie Obleton MCSD District 6

Frank Myers MCSD District 8

Dr. Phillip Schley MCSD District 8

Kia Chambers MCSD At-Large

Anthony McCool MCSD At-Large

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COVER STORY

Meet Lieutenant Monica Carstarphen Inspector / Investigator Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services

March 29, 2018

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier

Twenty-one years ago Lt. Monica Carstarphen, who is originally from Mobile, Alabama was a Winn Dixie employee. Today the Lieutenant is the highest-ranking Black female in the Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services department.

“I would see many of the Fire and EMS workers come through the store purchasing groceries for their station.

Because they knew I worked out at a local gym they suggested I apply for the department and the rest, as they say, is history.”

Carstarphen began her career as a firefighter with station 7 and then to station 6. She has worked with the Hazmat team and served as a Sergeant with station 10. The Lieutenant has attended and completed the police academy. The training, which is mandated through the Muscogee County Sherriff’s department, was necessary because she is also a fire investigator and the position calls for her to have arresting powers.

“In my role as an investigator the position calls for me to be able to arrest individuals, an example would be in the case of an arsonist. I carry a firearm and have the same arresting powers as any other law enforcement officer in Muscogee County. In fact, because I have completed the police academy I am considered a Sheriff’s Deputy.”

While speaking with Monica it is perfectly clear that she is one person who loves what she does. She will tell you that she is passionate about her job and makes it a point to speak with female students at area schools about a career in Fire and EMS. And for those women who may feel they are too old to start a new career Lt. Carstarphen has this to say. “I joined the department when I was 34 years old so trust me it’s never too late. If I can do it they can too.”

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2018 Community Pearls Finer Womanhood Luncheon

March 29, 2018

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 Christ-centered community." Primary respon-

sibilities: "To develop, organize, and lead a comprehensive Christ-centered Children’s Ministry (Birth-5th 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 lead-

ers. 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

Epsilon Eta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. presents the 2018 “Community Pearls” Finer Womanhood Luncheon on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. EST. The luncheon will be held at the Country Club of Columbus, 2610 Cherokee Avenue. We will honor women in the Tri-City Area for their outstanding community service, — the “Community Pearls.”

Proceeds will support scholarships for local high school seniors. Tickets are $40.00.

Thank you for your support. Please contact Tonya Mahoney for more information at (706) 718-4652. Tickets may also be purchased via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/epsilon-eta-zeta-finer-womanhood-luncheon-tickets42794030096.

experience of qualified candidate.

Qualified candidates may send a cover letter and resume to our Selection Team at: ken@ccclive.org

Request for Bids

RFB No. 18-0043 Fort Benning Road Roundabout Due: April 4, 2018 – 2:30 PM Della Lewis, CPPB Buyer Specialist

RFB No. 18-0045 Bus Route Signs & Poles (Annual Contract) Due: April 11, 2018 – 2:30 PM Kevin Robertson, Buyer

Sealed responses must be received and time/date stamped by the respective 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/opport unities/Bid_Opportunities.htm, notify the Buyer via email dlewis@columbusga.org and krobertson@columbusga.org, fax 706.225.3033 or telephone 706.653.4105.

RFP No. 18-0012 Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Services at Various Locations (Annual Contract) Due: April 20, 2018 – 2:30 PM Kevin Robertson, Buyer RFB No. 18-0047 Chattahoochee Riverwalk Repair Light Poles 371 & 374 Due: April 25, 2018 – 2:30 PM Della Lewis, CPPB Buyer Specialist

Sealed responses must be received and time/date stamped by the respective 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/opport unities/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

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COVER STORY

March 29, 2018

Newly Discovered Prosecutors’ Notes Suggest Then Assistant District Attorney Doug Pullen Blatantly Discriminated Against Blacks In Capital Jury Selection black citizens off of the jury.

The newly-obtained notes leave no doubt that the strikes were racially motivated with the goal of obtaining all-white juries: - The prosecutors labeled white prospective jurors as “W” and black prospective jurors as “N.” - The prosecutors further singled out black prospective jurors for strikes by marking a dot next to the black prospective jurors’ names.

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier

Per a press release we received on Monday March 19, 2018 the Southern Center for Human Rights (SCHR) and the Georgia Innocence Project (GIP) filed a supplement to a motion for a new trial in the case of Johnny Gates.

In 1977, Gates – a black man – was convicted and sentenced to death by an all-white jury in Columbus, GA. The prosecutors struck all four black prospective jurors from serving on Gates’ jury.

Newly discovered evidence clearly establishes that the prosecutors’ jury strikes in Gates’ case were the product of systematic race discrimination.

I n F e b r u a r y, t h e Superior Court of Muscogee County ordered the State to disclose the prosecutors’ jury selection notes from Gates’ trial, as well as from other capital trials involving black defendants in Muscogee County in the late 1970s. On March 2, the State produced its jury notes.

The notes in every case, including Mr. Gates’, reveal a deliberate effort to keep

- The prosecutors described black prospective jurors in derogatory terms, including “slow,” “old + ignorant,” “con artist,” “hostile,” and “fat.”

- One white prospective juror was described as a “top juror” because he “has to deal with 150 to 200 of these people that work for his construction co.”

“Race discrimination undermines the credibility and reliability of the justice system,” said Patrick Mulvaney, an SCHR attorney representing Mr. Gates. “Mr. Gates is entitled to a new trial that is fair and free of discrimination.”

The prosecutors’ jury strikes of black citizens confirm the discriminatory intent reflected in their notes. The two prosecutors who tried the case against Gates were then-District Attorney William Smith and his assistant DA Douglas Pullen, who later succeeded Smith as district attorney.

In the five of the seven death penalty cases involving black defendants that Pullen tried between 1975 and 1979 all of them had all-white juries. In those cases, the prosecution struck 27 of the 27 prospective black jurors.

Additionally, in 2016, the United States Supreme Court held in Foster v.

Chatman that Pullen and his co-counsel struck black prospective jurors on the basis of race in a capital case out of Rome, Georgia. Pullen’s name surfaced in recent years in the case against Timothy Foster, a black man who was sentenced to death in Floyd County for killing a 79-year-old widow in 1986.

Pullen, while still a prosecutor in Columbus, assisted with jury selection in Foster’s trial in Rome. In that case, prosecutors struck all four prospective black jurors.

Smith, involved in four of the seven death-penalty cases that were tried from 1976 to 1979, had a similar record the motion said. In three of those cases, the prosecution struck all 15 prospective black jurors. In the fourth case, involving defendant William Henry Hance, prosecutors struck 10 of the 13 prospective black jurors, allowing two African-Americans to decide his fate, the motion said.

Gates, convicted and sentenced to death during a three-day trial in 1977 has been incarcerated for the past 41 years He was re-sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in 2003 while appealing his case on claims he is intellectually disabled.

Prosecutors said Gates sexually assaulted and killed Wright, a 19-yearold German immigrant who had moved to Columbus just 12 days earlier to be with her husband, a soldier at

Fort Benning. Gates posed as a gas company employee to gain entry into the apartment, prosecutors say.

Gates took $480 in cash from Wright.

He then bound her hands and gagged and blindfolded her before shooting her in the head with a .32-caliber pistol, prosecutors said.

Although Gates gave a videotaped confession, his description of what happened did not fully match with the physical evidence in the case, say lawyers from the Georgia Innocence Project, who also represent Gates. They have obtained court orders for DNA testing.

Gates is represented by Patrick Mulvaney and Katherine Moss from the Southern Center for Human Rights and Clare Gilbert from the Georgia Innocence Project.

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By Wane A. Hailes Eco Latino

Passion for Latinas is a nonprofit organization that focuses on the positive growth and development of middle

Passion for Latinas

school and high school Latina women.

The mission of the organization is “To awaken and instill foundations for success.”

The core values emphasize growth in four areas: 1. Purpose: This core value is structured so young ladies will first discover their value as a person. The goal is to create an awareness of each young lady’s individuality and unique qualities.

2. Preparation: A familiar quote says, “If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.” This core value is designed to help the participants learn the value of the organization, time management, and goal setting.

3 People: This core value exists to develop relationships, communications, Servant leadership and team building skills. The focus is on how the young ladies develop healthy relationships within all of their circles of influence whether they it’s home, school or community.

4. Prosperity: The aim of this core value is to educate and encourage the young ladies to develop healthy financial habits. A variety of classes to include money management, understanding credit reports and credit scores, saving, investing and entrepreneurship will be covered.

29 de marzo 2018 Through these four areas, Founder and CEO Beatrice Casiano crafts exercises and life experiences that cause these young ladies to think creatively, to prepare purposefully and to act confidently. Beatrice realized the need for effective and strategic coaching for Latinas was lacking in her region. She believed that in order to impact their life journeys, she had to step up and step in. Ms. Casiano knows first-hand the challenges that Latinas must overcome to reach their potential. Despite some challenges growing up, she went on to obtain her Bachelors and Masters degrees with honors.

Passion for Latinas helps “Little Girls with Dreams Become Women with Vision”.

For more information contact Beatrice at 706.610.0273

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