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The Voice Of The Community: Inspirational-Informative-Empowering

Vol. 12 Edition 22 Free Thursday September 28, 2017

The Real Heroes Of Hurricane Irma

Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance Local Funeral Homes Address Recent Homicides

Civic Center Staff Credited For Professionalism While Maintaining Shelter For Page 7 Evacuees

The Courier Career Woman Of The Week

Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner Of APT Counseling Services

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The Tuskegee Morehouse Football Classic

Your Complete Event Guide To The “Grand Daddy Of Them All” Classic Page 11

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THURSDAY September 28, 2017

So You Will Come When The Mayor Calls But...

According to the street committee so many “brothers and sisters of the cloth” showed up at a recent breakfast with the Mayor they had to bring folding chairs from the fellowship hall to accomodate them all. One source noted if it had been any other member of the clergy in attendance who had called the meeting he wouldn’t have been able to get “two or three to gather in His name”. Translation: Columbus preachers will show up for a white woman but not for one of their own.

It’s Getting Crowded In District 7 The word on the street is that the millenials have decided this next election is their best opportunity to run. According to the street committee it appears Councilor Evelyn “Mimi” Woodson may have at least four challengers for her District 7 seat.

Skip For Mayor Finally the wait is over! The street committee has been saying it for months and now we know it is true. Skip Henderson, who has served as a City Councilor for the past 20 years will give up his seat to run for mayor of Columbus, Georgia. The good thing, according to the street committee, with Judy Thomas also up for re-election this provides an excellent opportunity for this community to elect two qualified Black at-large City Councilors who will represent all of the citizens of Muscogee County.

The 2018 election just got very interesting.

Forget 2018, Getting Ready for 2020 According to the street committee Kenneth Blount with A1A Bonding, Inc. is considering a run for Sherriff of Muscogee County. Blount with over 25 years of military experience is more than qualified to lead the sheriffs Department. With three years left to prepare he has plenty of time to garner support from the community.

The Street Committee

Uh Oh Frank!

The street committee wonders, with former school board member and retied urologist Philip Schley’s recent announcement that he will be running for the District 8 seat currently held by Atty. Frank Myers if he (Myers) will even run again. With Schley’s stellar reputation in the community I bet Frankie won’t try to bully him! Why because Philip knows where all of Franks skeletons are buried.

The American Red Cross When The Cameras Stopped Rolling Since 9/11 and its response to Hurricane Katrina the American Red Cross has come under fire for a number of issues that included earmarking gifts for unrelated purposes, overwhelmed volunteers, inadequate anti-fraud measures, the lack of partnerships with local charities and civic groups and the amount of money from donations that actually go toward those in need. According to the street committee those negative criticisms became a reality when the Columbus Civic Center became a shelter for the evacuees of Hurricane Irma the week of September 11, 2017.

The street committee has learned that allegedly the American Red Cross and DFACS staff spent the first two days arguing about who was going to provide services. There were claims that the Red Cross initially wanted to issue one towel per family. According to one source the street committee was told that although money was being donated to the American Red Cross locally to cover things like feeding the evacuees the organization was instead asking local restaurants to donate food.

According to the street committee one local pastor who realized some of the people had not been fed was so upset with the organization after what he witnessed he said he would never donate to the American Red Cross again.

According to a source close to the incident, the pastor was told that he should donate his money and they would take care of it but he declined saying instead he was going to Olive Garden and purchase meals out of his own pocket for those without food. There were alleged claims that visiting inspectors from Atlanta reprimanded the local organization for feeding the evacuees unhealthy meals consistently. One lady

who purchased 200 hamburgers for the evacuees was told they weren’t needed. Another source, according to the street committee said the Jehovah Witnesses collected and delivered towels, toiletries and other items for the evacuees that the Red Cross said they needed to the shelter. In addition they reached out any Jehovah’s Witness who had been misplaced and offered to take them out to eat as well as wash their clothes if they needed their clothes washed. The word on the street is when the Red Cross realized what they were doing they told them that any member of Jehovah Witness could not come in the building unless they were accompanied by a Red Cross volunteer. The street committee finds these stories upsetting. It is understandable that Hurricane Irma was unexpected and caught the local American Red Cross unprepared but when others want to help why would you not accept it? Don’t know about you but what I do know is; a drowning man doesn’t care who throws them a rope.

“Civil Rights Is One Thing But This Here Is Something Else” According to the street committee Spelman College president Mary Schmidt Campbell recently announced the all-women institution will accept students, starting next school year, who “consistently live and self-identify as women, regardless of their gender assignment at birth. “In adopting this admissions policy, Spelman continues its fervent belief in the power of the Spelman Sisterhood,” Campbell said.

“Students who choose Spelman come to our campus prepared to participate in a women’s college that is academically and intellectually rigorous, and affirms its core mission as the education and development of high-achieving Black women.” From the first time Ebony magazine began posting the pictures of Homecoming Queens from the Black colleges men were waiting in line to get their copy. Brothers would argue all day in barbershops who was the prettiest. Now this. Is nothing sacred no more? Damn!, Damn!, Damn!

T h e B o b Wr i g h t Symposium On B u s i n e s s Empowerment has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2017 from 8 am until 4 pm at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center. The conference will be moderated by ABC News Anchor/Reporter, Byron Pitts.

know about it and with hard work, with an emphasis on the word hard, anything is possible.

The Bob Wright Symposium On Business Empowerment Rescheduled

The benefit of attending the event is not for you to walk away believing you will necessarily be the next millionaire but to be inspired by the panelist to be the best you can be. Find your passion and you’ll find your paycheck. Learn everything there is to

One of the guest panelist this year will be Judy Smith President & Founder of Smith & Company. Smith is the individual that Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington’s) character was founded on.

For more information on the event and to register, visit www.bwsbe.com.

Individual tickets are available for $170 each. For sponsorship opportunities, contact SirMichael Jones at 706-3308051. The symposium is sponsored by the Education Foundation of Delta Iota Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

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A VIEW FROM A PEW

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Run, Millenials, Run Definitely. Ultimately it would be ideal for them to have that individual shadow them so they can introduce them to the powers that be when they do step aside. That’s in an ideal world.

The bottom line is it probably didn’t happen to them so I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting on it to happen to you.

I can imagine what your first thought may be but I wouldn’t necessarily be so quick to call them selfish because any good politician is so busy working for his people that they really aren’t thinking about not being in office because their work is never done. Secondly, I would be careful talking about how they need to select someone to take their place. How do you know they haven’t selected someone already and that person just isn’t you?

Please understand, what you are experiencing isn’t new.

George Orwell, the English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic said it best; “Every generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it.”

It’s time to put up or shut up.

I’m sorry if my words sound harsh, but for you politically conscious, socially aware and civicminded Millenials, it’s time for some real talk.

If you believe your “Next” is “Now”, then stop worrying about asking for permission and run and win. Once you’ve done that if you still feel that bad about winning then you can ask for forgiveness.

I’m tired of hearing you talk about how the current Black leaders need to “move out the way and give us a chance.”

The truth is they don’t NEED

to anything. They worked for where they are at and what they have attained.

For many of them it has taken all of there twenty plus years in office to get to a position of power that enables them to effect change in our community. When they leave, their influence, power of persuasion, and understanding of how things “really work” politically, and not what you may have read in a book, leaves with them.

Would it be great for them to reach down and bring along someone who would eventually step in when they step down?

As a “Baby Boomer” I can attest to that. We continue to believe that our generation was "right" in everything from popular culture preferences, fashion and style as well as our use of slang terms. The funny thing is as we begin to get older, our biases continues to shift upwards with us, so that we are personally always going to feel our way is the right away and those who are younger and older than us will always be flawed, which we tend to point out at every opportunity.

While we are on the subject, please allow me to offer you an apology on behalf of all

“Baby Boomers”. We meant well when we pushed you, insisting that you go to college and get an education. When we first welcomed you into this world, we were sincere when we stated you would grow up never experiencing the poverty we endured. That is why we sacrificed to make sure you had everything we didn’t; the best schools, the best home, the best cars, the best clothes, the best opportunity to succeed. We even put you in sports programs that would build your self esteem by making everyone a winner just because they participated. Little did we know that in doing so some of you would develop a sense of entitlement and narcissism that in many ways inhibits you today. So I apologize because the truth is we meant well.

Keeping in mind all I have said, as we look toward the next election, 2018 can be a time for great change in our community. I truly believe with your knowledge, increased use and familiarity with communications, media, and digital technologies you can play an important and effective part of that change. If you believe you can make a difference and you have a sincere willingness to serve this community then I say; Run, Millenials, Run.

You don’t need to ask permission. I bet if you asked the current Black elected officials, if they asked their predecessors if they should run they would tell you no. On the other hand, I bet I can tell you what they did do? They did their homework, they did their research, they put feet to the pavement and they surrounded themselves with the people who they knew would support them in their effort to win. Those same people are with them today. So stop complaining

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about what “the old guard” won’t do and get to work putting together your own “crew”.

Here is something that you might want to keep in mind, however? In sales people buy from people they like. When I moved to Columbus in 1990 many of our readers would remember the late William Fluellan who was well known throughout the community not only as one of Spencer High Schools most active Alumni supporters but also as a great salesman. As a salesman he was successful because he had earned people’s trust and respect and went above and beyond what was expected of him to deliver. The same is true with politicians and their constituents. Although we vote for the person we believe can best represent us that person has to be a person we trust, respect and like.

Finally, contrary to what you may believe or what somebody may have told you, it doesn’t matter how many degrees you have or how many letters of the alphabet you have at the end of your name. It doesn’t matter how many friends, comments, posts or likes you have on Facebook or instagram.

None of the above has or will ever translate into a vote.

Locally, in order to get elected, what does equal votes is a high “Likeability” factor. If you currently have that or can work to increase it, then I say once again, Run Millenials, Run.

Allow me to go one step further. If I am convinced that you are sincerely for the people and not just for self-aggrandizement then you have my word that I will stand with you. And that’s real talk.

Wane A. Hailes

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DENENE MILLNER BOOKS MAKES LOCAL BOOK DONATION

New York Times best-selling author Denene Millner, has made quite a donation for the children of Muscogee County.

Warren Steele, local volunteer and board member of Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy was contacted by Ms. Millner regarding her wish to donate several of her children’s books. Her generous donation of 100 books will be distributed among local organizations who have a focus on developing early literacy skills in children.

Steele says "although the mission of Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy is to mail books into homes to provide access to books for all children, I am more than happy to share the gift of literacy by distributing donated books to local organizations serving children to increase their access to age appropriate reading materials.” The book 'Early Sunday Morning' was distributed to Real Dads Read, ColGa for area barbershops and salons and to Girls, Inc. of Columbus and Phenix-Russell.

Denene Millner said, "I created Denene Millner Books with one very specific goal: to celebrate the humanity of Black children.

All I've ever wanted to do as an author, a publisher and a lover of babies is to get these stories into the hands of children who deserve to see themselves in the pages. With this incredible donation from a friend of Denene Millner Books, we were able to do that. I'm so grateful to Mr. Steele for being open to receiving the donation and knowing exactly who to get them to so that they could make it into little hands. My heart is so full!"

Leann Malone, Executive Director of Girls, Inc. shared, "Thank you so much to Denene and to Ferst Foundation!

The girls are going to love reading 'Early Sunday Morning' again and again!!"

Randalette Williams, of Real Dads Read, added, " Barbershops and salons are the new launching pads for literacy in the AfricanAmerican community. I am extremely grateful for Mr. Steele and the support he has displayed for the Real Dads Read, ColGa program. The Ferst Foundation was the first literacy organization to donate books to our program and they continue to do so to this day. To say that I am over the moon excited and appreciative to be receiving Author Denene Millner's beautiful books would be a gross understatement! I cannot wait to add 'Early Sunday Morning' to our existing barbershop and salon literacy centers."

For more information: Muscogee County Ferst Foundation: Warren Steele, wbsteele2@gmail.com; 706-464-0227Girls, Inc.: Leann Malone, lmalone@girlsinc-columbus.org; 706-683-0809 Real Dads Read:Randalette Williams, randalette.barnes@gmail.com; 706-464-7310 D e n e n e M i l l n e r B o o k s : D e n e n e M i l l n e r, millner@agatepublishing.com

September 28, 2017

Request for Bids

RFB No. 18-0011 CS 2228/Ft. Benning Road from CS 325/Levy Road to Ft. Benning Due: September 27, 2017 – 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.

Plan, specifications and bid documents are available for a non-refundable fees of $25 and $100, respectively, from the Department of Engineering, 2nd Floor – Government Center Annex, 420 Tenth Street, Columbus, GA 31901, Telephone 706653-4441.

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September 28, 2017

The IMA and Local Funeral Directors Denounce Recent Vigilante Killings In Black Community at the Liberty Theatre and finished in front of the Columbus Civic Center.

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier In spite of all of local media receiving the press release, as local ministers and funeral directors met to address and denounce the recent “vigilante” killings in the Black community it was quite clear that the media, with the exception of this publication, WTVM and the Ledger-Enquirer, is more interested in covering the murders of our youth as opposed to cov-

ering citizens intent on facing the problem heads on. We guess it is true; “If it bleeds, it leads.

Members of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA) joined forces last Monday morning with representatives from local funeral homes for a silent processional and press conference to address the recent rash of homicides that have plagued the community. The processional began

“This is our way of acknowledging our hurt and dissatisfaction with the recent homicides in our community, said Dr. Ralph W. Huling, IMA president and senior pastor at St. James Missionary Baptist Church. We realize that we are still our brother’s keeper and that this is our problem and we as the Black community it is our responsibility to come up with the solution. We continue to pray and call our community back to civility and the point where we used to love and care for each other. We are grateful for our partnership with the funeral homes and their respective directors because they, along with the pastors are the last ones that have to deal with the rash of deaths in our community.”

Evone Taylor, Funeral Director with Taylor Funeral Home in discussing their involvement said, “I think this along with prayer is a beginning, a first step where we can band together as business owners and ministers and try to reach out to our families.”

“We are burying our children to young, noted Ed Dubose, IMA member and national board member of the NAACP. This is a problem that is going to require us all to work together to come up with a solution.”

“We have to go back to community, faith community. families have to bring their children back to the church, the place that reinforces the value system that many families foundation was based upon, said Rev. Johnnie Flakes, III. – Glen Hollan Adipi – Mariah Alston – Jason Boykin – Pedro Carmoega – Richard Cummings, – Derrick Cureton – Michael Fleming – James Francesconi – Deonte Giles – Tamir D. Harris – Dominique Horton – Nathan Johnson – Dudley Jones, Jr. – Jakorbin King – Ruby Lloyd – Robert Lockhart

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St. James Missionary Baptist Church “Put God First”

September 28, 2017

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Church 706.687.6420 Residence 706.563.3256 Cell 706.315.5749

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First African Baptist Church 901 5th Avenue

Columbus, Georgia

Sunday Worship Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship 11A.M. Transportation Provided

Call 706-323-3367 Sr. Pastor Roderick Green

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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.

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C OVER S TORY

September 28, 2017

Civic Center Staff Praised For Their Professionalism While Hosting Evacuees

By Staff The Courier

From L to R: Scott Potter, Chris Mays, Michelle Hardnett, Alfonzo Moore, Art Thomason, Charles Benjamin, Yogi Lewis, Wayne Barnes Accolades have been given to the Red Cross volunteers who assisted the recent evacuees to Columbus, Georgia but the real heroes are the staff of the Columbus Civic Center who worked 24/7 during their stay. Art Thomason, Event Services Manager was the staff person in charge of the building; “I have to commend our staff for their patience and compassion for the individuals who were misplaced from their homes due to

the hurricane. In addition to the staff I have to personally thank two individuals; Nicole Adderly, one of our Civic Center Advisory Board members, who was here every day and our community partner Lauren Chambers with Amerigroup who helped organize volunteers to serve breakfast and lunch through the crisis.�

Thomason was quick to also recognize that their efforts were a total collaboration between the American Red Cross, The Department of Health Services, DFACS (Division of Family and Children Services), Columbus Fire and safety including Riley Lind the EMO.

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C OURIER C AREER W OMAN O F T HE W EEK

September 28, 2017

Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner, APT Counseling Services I was born in Phenix City, Alabama. Columbus, Georgia is considered my home. I graduated from Baker High School.

I obtained a doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from the College of Behavioral Sciences at Argosy University in Sarasota, Florida. My undergraduate and graduate studies were completed at Troy State University in Phenix City, Alabama. My master degree is in Counseling and Human Development. I have a bachelor degree in Human Services with a double minor and Psychology and Sociology. I am a Scholar Practitioner and hold credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Clinically Certified Domestic Vi o l e n c e C o u n s e l o r, a n d Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor with a specialty in child custody evaluation and forensic assessment/evaluation.

At a young age, I always knew that education would be my path to a successful career. I believe knowledge is power and has provided me with the opportunity to control my destiny. God has blessed me throughout my journey by placing significant people in my life to provide guidance. These people were the teachers and professors I encountered on my educational journey. It is important for children to understand that it isn’t where you start off in life but where you end up. They must imagine a place better than where they are and have the commitment to pursue their dreams.

In 2004, I opened my private practice APT Counseling Services. I have worked in the mental health profession for 23 years. APT Counseling Services provide children, adult, and family counseling psychology and human services. The focus is

on mental health wellness for empowerment and personal growth.

Every area of our life such as mental health, physical health, and education is influenced by our well-being. I am an expert in working with behavioral and emotionally disturbed children, adults, families, and offenders within the criminal justice system. My years of extensive experience has allowed me to work with all ages. It is important for me to have continued growth in my career.

In March of 2017, I accepted a position as a professor at Grand Canyon University in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. I am an author and published the book “Childhood Sexual Abuse: Pathway to Mental Health Issues and Delinquent Behavior.” My second book is in production with a major publication company. It’s a childrens book and I have been asked to write a series. Furthermore, I have served as a subject matter expert on the topics “Why some survivors minimize their abuse: When this coping mechanism can be a good thing” and “How survivors’ advocates can avoid burnout” with National publication agency Domestic Shelters.

Being an active member of the American Psychological Association, American Psychotherapy Association, National Board for Certified Counselors, and National Association of Forensic Counselors provides me with the education needed for continue growth within the mental health profession.

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Spread The Word

By Rosa A. Thomas Special To The Courier

The Evangelism Ministry of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Columbus, Georgia where the Pastor is the Reverend Dr. Emmett S, Aniton, Jr, held a community outreach on Saturday, September 9, 2017.

The Ministry leaders, Reverend Rosa A. Thomas and Sister Jenovis M. Obleton, have an ardent desire to spread the gospel, to tell dying men, women, boys and girls that there is a “better way.” Our neighborhoods and our communities are deteriorating, lives are being destroyed, storms are raging and wars are brewing. We, the church of the Living God must go out into the hedges and highways and compel them to come, and we did just that. With our pastor’s blessings, the community outreach materialized.

The aim of the outreach was to take a more holistic approach in our neighborhoods by inviting the community to join the body of Christ as we invited our leaders, and other community agencies to come together. We understand that there is a need for the church to become more active in our communities. We believe that a strong healthy community creates a more positive atmosphere for residents, businesses and government. We realize that just as we are commanded to share the Gospel

message to promote spiritual health, we have a mandate and responsibility to assist in promoting healthy communities.

Activities were enjoyed by all. Our guest included Bishop Elect Michael Thomas and the church choir from Perfecting Church International, Columbus Georgia and City Council woman Mimi Woodson, and soloist Lena Hall from Eufaula, Alabama.

The Columbus Police Department Crime Prevention Unit and the Columbus Fire &EMS Division, and the Health and Wellness Ministry of Friendship who shared Community Health and Wellness information. Activities for the children included face painting, arts and crafts. Refreshments were served.

We were encouraged and inspired by both Bishop Elect Thomas and Council Woman Woodson to continue what we have begun and to take every opportunity that presents itself to share the gospel, that change may take place.

We would like to thank Pastor Aniton, the Evangelism team, the Brotherhood Ministry, the Culinary Arts Ministry, Health and Wellness Ministry, our photographer, Deacon John Davis, our Director of Public Relations Sister Kathy Branscomb, and to all the volunteers who supported this Evangelistic endeavor. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the community sponsors who include Forrest B. Johnson and Associates, Sonic on Victory Dive, and Burger King all from Columbus, Georgia. Thank You to Wane Hailes and the Eco-Latina Newspaper for helping us to Spread the Word.

Request for Bids RFB No. 18-0012 Watershed Fertilization (Annual Contract) Due: October 18, 2017 – 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 http://www.columbusga.org/finance/Excel_

Docs/Bid_Opportunities.htm, notify the Buyer via email krobertson@columbusg.org, fax 706.225.3033 or telephone 706.653.4105.

Andrea J. McCorvey Purchasing Manager

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September 28, 2017

Friday, October 6, 2017 Country Club of Columbus 2610 Cherokee Avenue Columbus, GA 31906

2 Golfer Scramble Callaway Scoring System Prizes Awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Shotgun Start: 8:30 AM $100 per golfer Late Registration (Starting on Sept. 22nd): $125 Per Golfer

Civic Center Ticket Master 400 Fourth St. (706) 653-4460 Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic Office 1170 Brown Ave (Suite C)(706) 322-

Saturday, October 7, 2017 Standard Car Entry Fee - $20 Horse/Motorcycle ATV/Bicycle Entry Fee - $5 Each Parade route will begin at the intersection of Broad St. & Dillingham St. in Phenix City, AL. It will continue down Broad St. turning right onto 13th St. Crossing the Bridge into Columbus, GA. It will then turn right onto Broadway, proceed down Broadway and turn right onto Front Ave. It will end at the Coca Cola Space Center. Route is 1.8 miles.

October 7th, 2017 1 Day Vending (Civic Center Area) - $160.00 After Sept. 29th $210.00 1 Day Vending (Grass Near Stadium) $300.00 After Sept. 29th $350.00 (Money Order, Cashier's Check, or Cash)

Vending (Parking) - $10.00

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5983 Ace Hardware (St. Mary's Road) 3863 St. Mary's Road (706) 689-4228 Wild Bill's Party Shop 3434 Buena Vista Road

(706) 687-0723 Ed`s Country Cooking and BBQ 1017 12th Pl Phenix City, AL 36867 (334) 298-2007 Mel & Abe Barber

Shop 422 S Seale Rd. Phenix City, AL 36869 (334) 298-5640 Sparkle Laundry & Dry Cleaners 107 S Seale Rd Phenix City, AL 36869

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September 28, 2017

Request for Bids/Proposals RFB No. 18-0009 Office Supplies (Annual Contract) Due: October 13, 2017 – 2:30 PM Heather Scheuttig, Buyer

RFP No. 18-0009 On-Call Services for Installation or Replacement of Sidewalks & ADA Ramps (Annual Contract) Due: October 20, 2017 – 5:00 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 http://www.columbusga.org/finance/Excel_Docs/Bid_Opportunities.htm, notify the respective Buyer via email hscheuttig@columbusga.org and dlewis@columbusga.org, fax 706.225.3033 or telephone 706.653.4105.

Andrea J. McCorvey Purchasing Manager

By Staff The Courier Jessika Carter, the highly recruited 5-star Harris County senior shocked her high school coach Steffanie Ramsey when she verbally committed to Mississippi state University.

Carter has been recruited by some of the top schools in the country.

According to Ramsey she narrowed her list down to Miami (FL), Ohio State, NC State, LSU and Tennessee.

"We weren't sure who the other four that she was going to officially visit were. But after she visited Mississippi State she said, 'I don't have to see anything else, this is where I want to be.'

Jessika Carter Post

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Athletic post prospect with collegeready frame brings off-the-charts potential to the front court; improved interior footwork, finishing skills in traffic; delivers results in the block, at the charity stripe; quick-leaper, defensive presence in key; superb in uptempo game; an outstanding front court prospect in the class of 2018.

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Annual Sickle Cell Walk Hits Home For Courier Publisher

Eric Blevins and Rahsaan Rogers started Resident Runners in 2013, a New York based running crew.

Three years ago the three friends became running ambassadors for the Under Armour company and since then have traveled the country and the world spreading their love for what they love to do, run.

The three friends appear on the cover of the October issue of Runner’s World magazine, a national runners publication.

(Raymond is in the middle).

By Staff The Courier As the Annual Sickle Cell walk took place this year Wane Hailes, Publisher of the Courier Eco Latino newspaper has been compelled to support the effort through his paper because his son, Raymond Wane Hailes is a carrier of the sickle cell trait.

Although his son has never suffered as those with the actual disease he still has to be careful and concerned with his health. “Running has always been a form of meditation for me”, said Raymond who, along with friends

According to the younger Hailes the fact that he has the trait hasn’t been an issue until he ran with his crew in Denver, Colorado about six months ago.

“Because we were coming from New York the company, (Under Armour) was concerned for the potential of health problems associated with running in high altitudes for all of us but I especially had to take extra precautions.

Raymond participated in the 2015 MLK Run during the Dream Lives Celebration

Hailes and his crew are currently in Berlin Germany running as ambassadors for Under Armour.

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K92.7 Presented The Sixth Annual Jazz On The River

and open to the public. Those in attendance brought their lawn chairs and blankets and enjoyed an evening of Jazz with K92.7

K92.7 kicked off its sixth season of Jazz on the River, Sunday, September 24th , 2017 at Woodruff Riverfront Park, 1000 Bay Avenue, Columbus Georgia, 4pm.

Performing on the show: Unscripted, The Chemistry Project, Rod Baptiste, Dee Lucas Jazz Sensation J. Henry From Atlanta, Plus National Recording Artist Jerald Daemyon & The Motor Soul Collective.

The show was hosted by K92.7’s Midday personality - Janee Renee (10am-3pm) and Evening personality G Smoove (7pm-12mid).

“We are excited to bring to the Columbus community our best lineup of artists to date for the sixth season of Jazz on the River” says Promotions Director Karen Robinson.

“We have extended the show to four hours for your listening enjoyment”.

A variety of food and craft vendors were on hand. This event is free

Request for Bids/Proposals

RFP No. 18-0008 Community Development Software Due: October 20, 2017 – 5:00 PM Sandra Chandler, Buyer RFB No. 18-0013 Tree Maintenance Services (Annual Contract) Due: October 25, 2017 – 2:30 PM Heather Scheuttig, Buyer

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 http://www.columbusga.org/finance/Exc el_Docs/Bid_Opportunities.htm, notify the respective Buyer via email hscheuttig@columbusga.org and schandler@columbusga.org, fax 706.225.3033 or telephone 706.653.4105.

Andrea J. McCorvey Purchasing Manager

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Columbus Youths Join Forces To Fight Against Sex Trafficking Of Minors Youths from various Columbus organizations will join forces in October for a fundraiser to fight against the sexual exploitation of minors in their community.

The Fall Festival, organized by a senior at Calvary Christian School, will be held Sunday, Oct. 8, from 2 to 7 p.m., at Columbus First Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7880 Schomburg Road, Columbus, Ga. The event will benefit an organization called Micah’s Promise, which seeks to free children from sex trafficking and to provide services that will help them live empowered and purposeful lives.

Proceeds from the event will help Micah’s Promise build a restoration home for girls trying to escape such exploitation. The project will cost $1 million, and the organization has already raised $300,000.

“Sex trafficking is considered modern day slavery in which children are bought and sold for sex,” according to Attorney General Sam Olens. “It happens throughout Georgia, from the streets of Atlanta to the back roads of small towns, and is often perpetrated in plain sight.”

The Fall Festival will feature a bounce house, dunk tank, photo booth, c a r n i v a l games, and competitive sports such as Football Toss and 3-point Basketball Knockout. It will include a food sale, Cake Walk and door prizes. A local chiropractor will be on site for consultations.

Children’s choirs from various churches will perform, and youths from Calvary Christian School, as well as other organizations, will serve as volunteers. The group hopes to attract support from area businesses willing to donate goods and services.

Admission is free. However, to participate in activities, tickets must be purchased at the door. One dollar equals one ticket. Number of tickets required will vary based on activity.

“The Fall Festival is a fun way to really make a difference in the community,” said Shelbe Johnson, the senior at Calvary Christian School organizing the event. “Micah’s Promise is a worthy cause. We hope others in the community will come out and support our endeavor.”

For more information about how to make a donation or volunteer for the event, call Kemp Johnson at 706-5772939.

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Cuándo usted está interesado en comprar una vivienda y tratando de decidir con quién trabaja, NeighborWorks® Columbus sabe que usted tiene muchas opciones. ¿Entonces porque debería usted trabajar con nosotros, especialmente cuando estamos haciendo preguntas que los otros no están haciendo?

Nosotros usamos la información que usted nos presenta para crear un plan de compra de vivienda único para usted. Los miembros de nuestro equipo entienden que el proceso de comprar una vivienda puede ser estresante y

confuso. Cuando usted trabaja con nosotros, usted puede estar seguro que le prepararemos con los recursos y el conocimiento para tomar decisiones imparciales e informadas. “La manera de NeighborWorks® Columbus” es de asegurar que usted esté preparado para las responsabilidades de ser propietario de vivienda y para que sea un comprador resistente a impago y juicio hipotecario. La meta de NeighborWorks® Columbus es de asegurar que usted está comprando una vivienda que usted no solamente puede permitirse comprar pero también mantener.

Estamos con usted en cada paso del camino, en su dispositivo preferido.

Su tiempo es valioso. NeighborWorks® Columbus Compass le permite registrarse para clases y citas, compartir documentos, buscar respuestas a preguntas importantes e aprender más sobre los servicios que ofrecemos ¡todo a la punta de sus dedos! Usted podrá ver cuánto puede pagar por una vivienda y también dónde se encuentra usted en el proceso de comprar una vivienda. Con NeighborWorks® Columbus Compass estará conectado seguramente a un equipo especializado en el proceso de comprar una vivienda y que trabajará con usted en sus metas de comprar una vivienda – dónde sea, cuándo usted quiera. ¡Usted tiene preguntas, nosotros tenemos las respuestas!

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23 H ISPANOS I NFLUYENTES DE C OLUMBUS , F T. B ENNING Y P HENIX C ITY

Cecelia Alexander WHINSEC

Daisy Linton Panamanian Society

Cristina Richards Suntrust Bank

Beatrice Casiano Tri-City Latino Festival

Alejandro Brito Britos Market

Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quinones St. Luke

Jennifer Lopez 2017 Tri-City Latino Queen

Elica Ojeda Tri-City Latino Festival

Giovanna Rodriguez Gonzales Spring Harbour

Judith Lopez Women At New Beginning

Julio Llanos Assistant AD CSU

Kike Seda Businessman

Jose Guzman Defense Attorney

Josefina Takemoto Home Depot

Evelyn Mimi Woodson City Councilor

Pastor Leif I. Espinosa Clergy

Tanya Bachelor Community Advocate

Leila Woodard El Evento

Pedro Rodriguez DJ/Dance Instuctor

Roberto “Tito” Aron Tri-City Latino Festival

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Mary Vargas Businesswoman

Romy Almonza Tri-City Latino Festival

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HISPANIC FACTS

In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, observed during the week that included Sept.

15 and Sept. 16. Congress expanded the observance in 1989 to a monthlong celebration (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) of the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanishspeaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

Sept. 15 is the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept.

16 and Sept. 18, respectively.

Population: 55 million The Hispanic population of the United States as of July 1, 2014, making people of Hispanic origin the nation’s largest ethnic or racial minority. Hispanics constituted 17 percent of the nation’s total population.

1.15 million Number of Hispanics added to the nation’s population between July 1, 2013, and July 1, 2014. This number is close to half of the approximately 2.36 million people added to the nation’s population during this period.

2.1%: Percentage increase in the Hispanic population between 2013 and 2014.

119 million: The projected Hispanic population of the United States in 2060.

According to this projection, the Hispanic population will constitute 28.6 percent of the nation’s population by that date.

64%: The percentage of those of Hispanic origin in the United States who were of Mexican background in 2013. Another 9.5 percent were of Puerto Rican background, 3.7 percent Cuban, 3.7 percent Salvadoran, 3.3 percent Dominican and 2.4 percent Guatemalan. The remainder was of some other Central American, South American or other Hispanic or

Latino origin.

10.4 million: The estimated population for those of Hispanic origin in Texas as of July 1, 2014.

8: The number of states with a population of 1 million or more Hispanic residents in 2014 — Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Texas.

55%: The percentage of all the Hispanic population that lived in California, Florida and Texas as of July 1, 2014.

15 million: The Hispanic population of California. This is the largest Hispanic population of any state.

4.9 million: Los Angeles County had the largest Hispanic population of any county in 2014.

45,000: Harris County in Texas had the largest numeric increase of Hispanics from 2013 to 2014.

Families and Children 12.2 million: The number of Hispanic family households in the United States in 2014.

Spanish Language 38.4 million: The number of U.S. residents 5 and older who spoke Spanish at home in 2013. This is a 120 percent increase since 1990 when it was 17.3 million. Those who hablan español en casa constituted 13.0 percent of U.S. residents 5 and older. More than half (58 percent) of these Spanish speakers spoke English “very well.”

73.3%: Percentage of Hispanics 5 and older who spoke Spanish at home in 2013.

Income, Poverty and Health Insurance $40,963: The median income of Hispanic households in 2013.

23.5%: The poverty rate among Hispanics in 2013.

24.3%: The percentage of Hispanics who lacked health insurance in 2013.

Education 64.7%: The percentage of

Hispanics 25 and older that had at least a high school education in 2013.

14.0%: The percentage of the Hispanic population 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2013.

4.2 million: The number of Hispanics 25 and older who had at least a bachelor’s degree in 2013.

1.3 million: Number of Hispanics 25 and older with advanced degrees in 2013 (e.g., master’s, professional, doctorate).

16.5%: Percentage of students (both undergraduate and graduate) enrolled in college in 2013 who were Hispanic.

23.5%: Percentage of elementary and high school students that were Hispanic in 2013.

Foreign-Born 35.2%: Percentage of the Hispanic population that was foreign-born in 2013.

64.3%: Percentage of the 10.3 million noncitizens under the age of 35 who were born in Latin America and the Caribbean and are living in the United States in 2010-2012.

Jobs 67.0%: Percentage of Hispanics or Latinos 16 and older who were in the civilian labor force in 2013.

19.6%: The percentage of civilian employed Hispanics or Latinos 16 and older who worked in management, business, science and arts occupations in 2013.

Voting 8.4%: The percentage of voters in the 2012 presidential election who were Hispanic.

Hispanics comprised 4.7 percent of voters in 1996.

7.3%: The percentage of voters in the 2014 congressional election who were Hispanic.

Serving our Country 1.2 million: The number of Hispanics or Latinos 18 and older who are veterans of the U.S. armed forces.

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Receta de Chef Amaury Flan De Queso

Para el Caramelo; Ponga 2 tazas de azúcar en una olla a fuego medio hasta que esta se derrita y tome un color bronceado, luego aplicar en un molde de su preferencia.

Ingredientes 12 onzas de leche evaporada 14 onzas de leche condensada 5 huevos 8 onzas de queso crema 3 cucharadas de azúcar

Procedimiento En una licuadora coloque todos los ingredientes, precalentar horno a 350 grados, poner el molde de caramelo en baño de María y aplicar la mezcla. Esto tardara de 35-45 min. hasta que esté cocido. Cuando este completamente cocido lo pone a refrescar y luego en el refrigerador.

Y Recuerda Unimos familias atravez de nuestra cocina.

Hasta la próxima.

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