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The Voice Of The Community: Inspirational-Informative-Empowering

Vol. 13 Edition 13 Free Thursday June 21, 2018

A View From A Pew

“Don’t Make A Permanent Decision Based On A Temporary Situation”

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Soap Box Derby Returns

For The 2nd Year In A Row Let’s Grow STEAMx Hosts The Derby Page 5

The Courier Welcomes Guest Columnist

Ashley Mayer Disagrees With The Suggestion That White Women Are Stealing Black Men Page 13

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THURSDAY June 21, 2018

Black Folks Beware Georgia May Be Next

The street committee says Black folks beware! Recently the conservative majority of Ohio’s supreme court voted 5-4 to purge voters who do not vote and those who fail to return notices confirming their residency. According to the street committee we need to pay attention because this is a major victory for Republicans, who tend to benefit from lower voter turnout. It is a loss for Democrats, who do best in high-turnout elections. The street committee suggests that if you have not voted in recent elections you should check to make sure now to make sure you are still on the rolls. Don’t wait until November!!!!

The Street Committee

Robin Roberts To Headline Bob Wright Symposium

According to the street committee the Robin Roberts co-anchor of Good Morning America, will be one of guest panelist at this years Bob Wright’s Symposium On Business Empowerment.

The conference will again be moderated by ABC News Anchor/Reporter, Byron Pitts. the conference is scheduled for September 2018 at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center.

From The Desk Of The Superior Court Clerk Electronic Filing will be mandatory January 1, 2019.

Specific details surrounding “E-filing” can be found in Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia.

Electronic filing or e-filing enables filers and courts to efficiently process documents and fees online.

E-filing manages the flow of information among filers, clerks, court personnel, and judges:

Filer Submits Documents Filers log onto the e-filing website to file case-related documents and pay appropriate filing fees online.

Clerks Accept or Reject Submissions Court clerks receive the electronically filed documents and associated fees for processing and acceptance, review the documents, accept the filings or return them for correction, and provide an electronic timestamp notification to the filer for the accepted documents.

E-filing streamlines the filing process and reduces the reliance on paper.

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A VIEW FROM A PEW

THURSDAY JUNE 21, 2018

Don’t Make A Permanent Decision Based On A Temporary Situation In the wake of recent high-profile suicides and those not so notable, what I have come to realize is that it doesn’t matter how long we’ve known someone, how much we know about them or how much money they have, there is no way to predict who will chose to take their own life. Still, for those of us, family and friends, left behind we can’t help wondering why we didn’t see the signs and thinking we should have known.

There are a lot of people in our community as well as our families that are going through difficult situations. There is no question we are living in trying times. The truth of the matter is at one time or another we all find ourselves going through struggles. It is how we choose to deal with adversity that defines us.

Here are two stories that come to mind that hopefully may help someone who is struggling today.

A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling.

It seemed that, as one problem was solved, a new one arose. Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to a boil. In the first, she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans.

She let them sit and boil, without saying a word. In about twenty minutes, she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them

in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl.

Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, "Tell me, what do you see?"

"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," the young woman replied. The mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots.

She did and noted that they were soft. She then asked her to take an egg and break it.

After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg.

Finally, she asked her to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma.

The daughter then asked, "What does it mean, mother?"

Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity - boiling water - but each reacted differently.

The carrot went in strong, hard and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak.

The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior. But, after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened!

The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.

"Which are you?" the mother asked her daughter. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?" Think of this: Which am I? Am I the carrot that seems strong but, with pain and adversity, do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength? Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit but, after a death, a breakup, or a financial hardship, does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough

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with a stiff spirit and a hardened heart? Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavour.

If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hours are the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate to another level? How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?

The Cross Room The young man was at the end of his rope.

Seeing no way out, he dropped to his knees in prayer.

"Lord, I can't go on," he said.

"I have too heavy a cross to bear."

The Lord replied,

"My son, if you can't bear it's weight, just place your cross inside this room. Then open another door and pick any cross you wish."

The man was filled with relief.

"Thank you, Lord," he sighed, and did as he was told.

As he looked around the room he saw many different crosses; some so large the tops were not visible. Then he spotted a tiny cross leaning against a far wall.

"I'd like that one, Lord," he whispered.

And the Lord replied, "My son, that's the cross you brought in."

Don’t make a permanent decision based on a temporary situation.

Wane A. Hailes

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THURSDAY June 21, 2018

COVER STORY

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Soap Box Derby Race a Fun Learning Experience; Free Community Event thanks to the sponsors and partners who support Let's Grow STEAMx’s vision. The list includes the Muscogee County School District, Columbus State University, Uptown Inc, Fountain City Classic, and Columbus Technical College. Prizes awarded to race winners will be $300 (1st), $200 (2nd), and $100 (3rd). Winners will also have a chance to reclaim Columbus’ long lost title in the All American Soap Box Derby. LGSx is still looking for volu n t e e r s .

Students who volunteer will receive credit for their service.

By David Britt Special To The Courier

Soap Box Derby racing has strong ties to Columbus, GA. In 1952, 11-year old Joe Lunn won a local race, and went on to win the All American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio. Lunn was somewhat of a legend, hailing from rural Thomasville, GA and beating all the fancy-smancy kids who had fast cars and sponsorships. His homemade derby car is still on display in an Akron derby museum. Derby racing continued in Columbus until the 90s.

Twenty years later, derby racing returned to the Fountain City. For the second consecutive year, Let's Grow STEAMx (LGSx) is hosting the River City Soap Box Derby on Saturday June 30th from 9am-2pm. Twenty-four local boys and girls will race down 17th street at Lake Bottom Park for a chance to win the title of the River City Soap box Derby champion. It will be an event of games,

food, and activities the entire family will love. What you may love even more is that the derby has served as a tool of creative learning for hundreds of Muscogee County students.

great Columbus tradition. It is a culmination of events that helped educate and inspire hundreds of local youth. It takes a village to raise a child; and this village is helping our future engineers, scientists, and leaders build and operate race cars! If you’d like to volunteer contact Robbie Branscomb, RCSBD Race Director at 706-577-3409. For more information you may also visit the Let’s Grow STEAMx website at www.letsgrowsteam.org

To sum it all up, an exciting family event is happening on Saturday, June 30th. Opening ceremonies begins at 8:30am and race starts at 9:00am. The River City Soap Box Derby is not only a fun way to bring back a

Let's Grow STEAMx works to create fun and imaginative learning opportunities for children in grades K-12.

STEAMx stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Leading up to the derby LGSx hosted racer clinics, meetings where kids built derby cars, and did fun STEAMx infused learning activities. Students built cars out of balloons, straws, lids, and recycled items like plastic water bottles. They engaged with experienced scientists to conduct experiments, and listened to motivational speakers from various community organizations. The goal of LGSx , to help youth develop a love of lifelong learning, was well accomplished.

Over 300 racer clinic attendees and all 24 racers attended the clinics for free

Photos By 2017 Driven Eye, LLC

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THURSDAY June 21, 2018

MCSD Board Member Named State School Board Association Vice President; Board Recognized as Distinguished Board

Columbus, GA—The Muscogee County School Board is proud to announce that Mrs. Pat Hugley Green was installed as Vice President of the Georgia School Board’s Association (GBSA). In addition, the Board was recognized as a 2018 Distinguished Board by GSBA at the Summer Conference and Delegate Assembly, with representatives and superintendents from 124 state school boards of education, in Savannah, GA June 7-9, 2018.

Mrs. Hugley Green was named Vice President on Friday, June 8 during the election GSBA’s 2018-2019 officers. She has served in various capacities on the Muscogee County School Board since 2004.

Her leadership roles include Board Chair and Vice Chair, as well as Chair of the Audit, Finance, Property and Personnel Committees. Hugley also served on the Superintendent Search Committee. She has served on the GSBA Governmental Operations Committee (GOC), the Awards Committee, the NSBA Advocacy Institute, and as a delegate for Muscogee County. She has worked as an insurance professional for more than

25 years. Hugley Green received her Master’s degree in Leadership from Tennessee State University.

According to the GSBA, “The GSBA Distinguished Board classification requires structure that includes completing the Board/Leadership Team SelfAssessment, linked to a locally developed and/or adopted superintendent evaluation instrument, continuation of requirements of the standards, and other additional criteria.”

The Board was recognized for this achievement on June 7, 2018. Mrs. Kia Chambers, MCSD Board Chair, accepted this award on behalf of the Board and Dr. Lewis.

For more information on the Georgia School Boards Association and the services provided please visit gsba.com.

The mission of the Muscogee County School District is to inspire and equip all students to achieve unlimited potential. For more information, please contact the Office of Communications at 706.748.2034 or communications@muscogee.k12.ga.us.

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THURSDAY June 21, 2018

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

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It’s Never Too Late To Start...You Just Have To Start

and requested a personal trainer. I was introduced to Loren Fuller who is the clubs Director of trainers. His job, after a consultation, is to pair me with the individual that best matches what fitness goals I want to accomplish. He matched me with Zac Lape. My goals are to get my weight down to 185lbs, add muscle and get cut.

My first weigh in was April 5th 2018.

I weighed 224lbs. I made a promise to myself that I would not touch a scale except once a month. On May 3rd 2018 I weighed in at 216lbs. and my waistline was down to 36”. At my last weighin June 7th 2018 I was down to 207lbs and my waistline is 32”.

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier

When I arrived in Columbus, October 5, 1990 I was a svelte 185lbs with a full head of hair and a 32” waistline.

Somewhere between 1990 and January 2016 I woke up realizing I was a hefty 237lbs, with a receding hairline and a 40” waistline.

I had absolutely no idea how I had let myself go. Let me stop lying, I knew.

I drank no water. Instead I was drinking a minimum of 12 Dr. Pepper’s a day. Every time I saw a McDonald’s, Burger King or Wendy’s I had to stop in for a Double Quarter Pounder meal with cheese, Double Whopper meal with cheese or a Dave’s Triple meal with cheese. And oh yes Haagen-Dazs ice cream (coffee). Not a scoop but a pint at a sitting and sometimes three to four times a week.

I couldn’t put on my socks or tie my shoes without stopping periodically because I would be out of breath. Finally I said enough is enough. I went to my doctor and asked him for some pills that would help me “kick start” my weight loss plan. He laughed and refused, saying I wasn’t obese enough for him to prescribe that type of medication. Then he told me how he used

to be 300lbs and with discipline and a healthy diet he was now down to 190 lbs. It took all I had within me to not “cuss” this skinny “so and so” out. I wasn’t paying him for his “feel good” testimonial, I wanted some medical assistance preferably in a pill form.

Needless to say I had to do something so I cut down on the Dr. Peppers and coffee ice cream and found myself

by January 2017 down to 224lbs with a receding hairline and a 38” waistline.

By January of this year I found myself, for some reason still stuck at 224lbs so I made a new years resolution to eat healthier and start exercising regularly. That lasted about two weeks and then I was back on the couch with my Double Quarter Pounder with cheese meal and pint of Haagan-Dazs watching Hulu and Netflix.

In March of this year my family gathered in DC to celebrate my mothers 91st birthday. Everything was going fine until my mother reached over to me, patted me on my stomach and asked me, “So when’s the baby due?” Yes My mothers got jokes. Of course she couldn’t let well enough alone and replied, “You used to look so nice in your clothes. Everything is so stretched out now. Aren’t those supposed to be

pleated pants? By this time all I could do was hum that old gospel song, “Yield Not To Temptation” cause the devil had me tempted to swing on my mama. I wanted to say “ Don’t you worry about when the baby is due, at 91 you just worry about making it to 92’” but I remember the last time she warned me about talking to her in that manner, how she would knock me into the middle of next week. I still have no recollection of that Friday through Tuesday of a week in April 1972.

Then my sister, Tonya Terese Hailes, who actually is a medical doctor decides to pull out her “little Body Mass Index (BMI) chart. “How much do you weigh?

How tall are you? You’re 62 right? She got “cussed” out too. Again she didn’t hear me. By the time she finished her calculations my mothers claims had been verified I was considered obese and my ideal weight should be 185lbs.

That sealed it for me. I returned to Columbus determined that the next time my family sets eyes on me I would be “half the man they remembered”. The only belly being rubbed during my next visit will be that of the family dog, Apollo.

On April 3rd 2018 I joined Max Fitness

Needless to say I am well on my way to 185lbs. I still have a receding hairline but hell I can wear a hat and nobody will ever know. My wife says I stopped snoring so my next step is getting to the point where I no longer have to take my blood pressure medication.

If you want to know what I’m doing here goes. I walk, not run three miles on the treadmill at least six times a week. I drink nothing but water no sodas, ice cream, sweets or bread. I have not eaten any fried food since April. I eat only grilled chicken, fish or shrimp, brown rice, vegetables and oatmeal.

Keep in mind what’s working for me may not work for you. Do you need a personal trainer? That’s for you to decide. For me it has helped me focus and stay committed to my goals. The most beneficial part of having a trainer is that I am being taught the proper technique for lifting so that I don’t hurt myself. That is reason enough for me to recommend a trainer to you if for nothing than a week to show you how to use the equipment correctly.

The bottom line is for the first time in years I feel great. All you have to do is get started, be committed and consistent and the results will come. It will work if you work it!.

If you want to start, I asked my fitness team Loren and Zac to share their recommendations on the following pages.

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Wane: When an individual decides they want a personal trainer what is the process you take to determine who that will be?

Loren: The most important thing for me is to determine what their fitness goals are. Not every person is the same. In order for them to have a successful outcome I need to know what they expect to gain from the experience. Some people just want to lose weight, others want to add muscle and bulk up. As a part of joining the gym I provide a consultation that takes about an hour. We discuss where they are now and ultimately where they want to be. I share with them the science of exercise, which includes nutrition, cardio, and weight training.

Wane: Do you find their expectations realistic?

Loren: That is part of the conversation. As I stated earlier, it is extremely important to me that each individual that chooses to invest in a personal trainer have a successful outcome. In

THE CONSULTATION

order to accomplish the goals we set it is important that we go into it with realistic expectations.

Wane: Is this why so many people join a gym at the first of the year and never return after about a month?

Loren: Exactly. I have found that this is one of the main reasons people who start out with a new years resolution to lose weight become discouraged, because they expect change overnight and it just doesn’t happen that way.

Wane: How do you have that conversation without hurting people’s feelings?

Loren: The key for me is I’m not here to berate anyone. The fact that they have decided to join the gym tells me they want a healthier lifestyle.

Wane: What’s next?

Loren: Based on our conversation and what we say are our goals are together we devise a tailored workout that will place them on a path to reach those results. In addition, based on that same conversation I offer them a program that includes a personal trainer that will work one-on-one with them to insure their success by taking them where they are on that day to where they want to be.

Wane: After your consultation does everyone decide take you up on the personal trainer?

Loren: No not everyone but that’s ok.

If they choose not to have a personal trainer, at least we’ve provided them with the information that will allow them a framework where they can work toward the results on their own. If not we’re

still here to assist them.

Wane: As a personal trainer, other than setting realistic expectations what do you see as a major challenge?

Loren: Because I have a passion for fitness there is one thing I take personally. When I have a client who I’ve worked with for months on end and I see them achieve the results they set out to get I am going to be their biggest cheerleader. At the same time it takes maintenance after that, meaning you can’t attain the results and expect them to sustain themselves. You have to continue on and that is a big problem that lies within our clients because they can’t identify with that.

Wane: So how do you deal with that?

Loren: Well the challenge for a personal trainer is to always to keep their client engaged and keep coming. That is always an ongoing battle for a personal trainer.

Wane: As the Trainer Director what is your role?

Loren: What I tell people during our consultation is that my job is a matchmaker. I match personalities and skill sets. I put them with someone they can effectively communicate and get along with, but who also has the skill set to train them for the results they desire.

Wane: Let’s talk about your background. Have you always been into fitness?

Loren: No. I’m originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico. At the age of seventeen I joined the Army. My

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mother had to sign a waiver for me and I ended up serving 20 years, 3 months and 2 days retiring as a captain promotable. I declined a promotion to major so I could retire. While I was in the service I took courses and became a Master Fitness Trainer, which is a personal fitness trainer in the military.

I also received my civilian certification at the same time. So I’ve been a personal trainer for the past fifteen years.

I have been fortunate that my passion and purpose enables me to receive a paycheck. Not everyone can say that.

Wane: Do you compete as a body builder?

Loren: Yes I do. I have been competing for the past eight years. I compete professionally in the INBA (International Natural Bodybuilding Association) and as an amateur with the NPC (National Physique Committee)

Wane: Finally what would you recommend for someone looking to get started working out.

Loren: Basically they just have to start.

What I find is it’s not that people don’t have the desire to get good results or that they don’t have the knowledge base to get those results it’s that they just need to start. People procrastinate.

Accountability is a big issue too so as a personal trainer we are always going to provide that accountability factor. That means that your trainer wants to see you reach your goals or get the results you desire just as much as you do.

He just can’t want them more than you.

You’ve got to meet him half way.

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Wane: So after a consultation with Loren he has decided to match the client with you. What is your first step?

Zac: For me, before I start any work out or even initiate any of their goals, I like to establish a rapport with the individual. As a personal trainer I’ve learned that you have a better opportunity of helping the client attain their goals when they trust and feel comfortable with you.

Wane: What happens next?

Zac: Once that relationship has been established and they understand I am on this journey toward a healthier lifestyle with them, then we not only assess their goals but their fitness level as well. I also determine if they have any preexisting injuries and any supplements they may be on. Once that is complete we then get into their first workout.

Wane: So your goal is to take them from where ever they are on day one to where they want to be?

Zac: Sure that’s the ultimate goal, but I also make it clear that even though they are going to work hard in here with me they also have to work hard on their own.

Wane: What do you mean by that?

Zac: I mean working out with me once or twice a week is not going to be enough. You’ve got to get in here on those off days and put the time in to get the results you desire. When you are with me I’m going to push you and make sure you are using the machines properly along with the proper lifting techniques. This is so when you come in on your own you will be able to get the maximum benefit from your visit.

Wane: What has been some of the drawbacks that you have witnessed as a personal trainer?

Zac: A major part of my initial conversation with the client in developing their goals is coming up with a program that works for them. That program always includes three components, Cardio, nutrition and weight training.

Some of the drawbacks I’ve noticed that keep individuals from reaching their goals include: coming in with unrealistic expectations and not understanding the significance of how important changing their eating habits can contribute to attaining their fitness goals. The other I mentioned earlier, coming in on the days we don’t work out together. You

THE WORKOUT

that break in between days?

Zac: Most people do not understand how important sleep or rest is. Your body only improves when it is at rest. You put in the work and then you let the muscles rebuild.

have to be motivated to put the work in to attain the results you want and that I want for you. The truth of the matter is I want you to be successful just as much as you do because it is a reflection on me.

Wane: Talk about how you incorporate the different components such as cardio, nutrition and weight training into a program for your client.

Zac: First of all you have to keep in mind everyone is different. As a personal trainer there is no “cookie cutter” approach to what we do. Each program is designed specifically to meet the needs of the client. Based on their needs and the goals we set together the program I develop for them may include more cardio and less weight training or the other way around. The nutrition component is somewhat different. One thing we do know, however, is that just by eliminating certain foods from your diet can make a drastic difference in your fitness outcome.

That is why one of the first things I discuss with you is your current eating habits and offer recommendations.

Wane: You suggest that a client should work out more than just with you. How often should that be?

Zac: If possible I would suggest at least 5 days a week. Three days, one day off, two days, one day off. That allows you four different weight-training regimen and time for your cardio and abdomen workout.

Wane: How important is it to take

Wane: What mistakes do people make when it comes to lifting weights?

Zac: This is why it’s important to have a personal trainer or at least be able to talk with someone who is knowledgeable about weight training. One of the biggest misconceptions is that people believe they have to kill themselves trying to lift a lot of heavy weights. When it comes to lifting you just want to meet hypotrophy, which means you just, want the muscle broken down. To accomplish that you don’t need a crazy amount of weights, you just need a sufficient amount that does not break your form and still get a great burn.

Wane: When I decided I wanted to get in shape I went out and purchased all of these protein powders, and pre-workout drinks etc. what are your thoughts on that.

Zac: I think there are some supplements on the market that can be beneficial to you and then there are some that are not. I don’t recommend loading anyone up on supplements when they first get started because you don’t know how it’s going to effect your body.

Before all of that I suggest just staying away from sugar and fried foods.

After a few weeks once you are into your regimen I would recommend a fiber supplement, a multi vitamin and protein. I tell all of my clients be careful when it comes to fat burners, high stimulants that have tons of caffeine.

You don’t want to put your heart on overload. Keep in mind supplements are just to supplement your food. You can get all of the fiber and protein you need in the food you eat already the key is eating the right foods.

Wane: let’s talk about you. Where are you from and how long have you been a personal trainer?

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Zac: I’m originally from Phenix City, Alabama. I am an American Sports and Fitness Association certified Master Trainer for seven years now but I’ve been working out on my own for the past eleven years. I just began competing this year and recently took first place at a body builder’s competition at Ft. Benning and the NPC Riptide Classic in Panama City. I will compete for the nationals in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania in August. Some of the specialized training I have is in bodybuilding, weight training and nutrition. I

also specialize in fitness training.

Wane: Final question. Why do you recommend a personal trainer?

Zac: Regardless what fitness level you

are at when you first come into the gym I highly recommend a personal trainer just so you are not spinning your wheels in the sand for months and months. Even if you hire one for a week it’s important so you can become acclimated with the equipment, your form is right and make sure you have a solid foundation. If you learn the wrong way you not only make yourself susceptible to injuries but you find yourself discouraged and give up because you are not reaching your goals. My goal is to prevent that from happening.

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THURSDAY June 21, 2018

ASHLEY MAYER...OUTSPOKEN

The first day I met with Wane Hailes, we spoke about possibilities for articles I could write. As the conversation went on, he mentioned that he can understand why black women feel that white women are stealing their black men.

Although I appreciated Mr. Hailes’ example, I felt uneasy. This is not to say that I was offended or angered by Mr. Hailes viewpoint, but that I felt that it was inaccurate in today’s times. Because I’m biracial, my mind went to my personal life. I wondered if anyone ever felt that my mom somehow stole my dad from a hypothetical black woman.

I also thought of biracial identity as a whole.

A few days before meeting with Mr. Hailes, I submitted a research paper on how African Americans reacted to the possibility of a multiracial category

being added to the 2000 Census, so I was feeling pretty courageous in my opinions on biracial identity and it felt perfect to write about something relating to the topic! Going off of that, I wondered if the people who did agree with the idea of white women poaching black men also believed that interracial relationships, and therefore biracial offspring, was a negative thing too.

Recently, I heard that some black men prefer to date white women because of parents. There is the assumption that a black girl’s parents are stricter than a white girl’s parents. After speaking with one of my close friends on the matter, I also heard the idea that white women aren’t even the issue anymore when it comes to black men and dating; it’s women with lighter complexions. So, why are black men actively

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At the end of the day, men, even black men, get to choose who they are with.

How is anyone stealing anyone? The real concern should be on the reasons black men are choosing to be with white women over black women. Do they view white women as more attractive? Do they view dating white women as less of a challenge than dating black women? Holding black men accountable for their choices seems more productive than claiming that black men are being stolen.

Ashley Mayer is originally from Pontiac, Michigan.

She currently lives in Columbus, Georgia and attends Columbus State University as a Junior with a major in Communications and a minor in Business. If you would like to contact Ashley, her email address is mayer_ashley@columbusstate.edu

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COLUMBUS BOTANICAL GARDEN HOSTS RHAPSODY IN BLOOM – JAZZ IN THE GARDEN PRESENTING SPONSOR ROZ CAFÉ TO EXPOSE MUSIC LOVERS TO “TASTE OF THE GARDEN” FROM OTHER LOCAL FOOD VENDORS

land, and provide educational programs that stimulate the imagination and deepen our understanding and appreciation of nature.

This preserved jewel of pine and hardwood forest is a remnant reminder of the native Central Georgia landscape that is becoming more scarce as the region continues to develop. Since its founding in 1999 with a gift of acreage and buildings from the children and families of Lillie Belle Kimbrough Adams and later approved by the Columbus City Council, Columbus Botanical Garden (CBG) has been the steward of a 23-acre rolling property located about 6 miles northeast of downtown Columbus. With its recent expansion to 36 acres, CBG now encompasses four developed acres, and there are additional plans for further development with its $10 million “Growing Towards Greatness” Capital Campaign.

For more information on how you can participate in programming, volunteer or donate, please visit www.columbusbotanicalgarden.org, follow us on Instagram @Columbus_Botanical_Garden, like us on FaceBook at www.facebook.com/columbusbotanicalgarden, contact our offices at 706.327.8400, email us at contactus@columbusbotanicalgarden.org or visit our offices at 3603 Weems Road, Columbus, Ga. 31909.

Columbus, Ga., June 18, 2018 – Plant lovers and weekend garden warriors, Columbus Botanical Garden is hosting its 1st Annual “Rhapsody in Bloom” – Jazz in the Garden on Sunday, July 22nd on its grounds at 3603 Weems Road from 5 pm to 9 pm. (*Rain Date: Sunday, July 29, 2018) Hosted by local news and TV personality Dee Armstrong and Courier Eco Latino publisher and radio personality Wane Hailes, “Rhapsody in Bloom” brings together spectacular local talent. Jazz enthusiasts enjoying the ultimate Date Night will be treated to the sounds of Columbus State University's Schwob School of Music’s Jazz Ensemble, Jamysa "Hummingbird" Lytes and The Tony Parkman Revue. As music lovers enter the gates of Columbus Botanical Garden, they will be treated to the soothing sounds of saxophonist Warren Thornton who will stroll the Garden and serenade our guests.

Tickets are $25 Single, $39.99 Couple and may be purchased by visiting www.columbusbotanicalgarden.org/event

s/rhapsodyinbloom

Each “Rhapsody in Bloom” ticket includes two complimentary drink tickets per person and free samples from food vendors at CBG’s "Taste of the Garden."

Presenting Sponsor is Roz Cafe and Catering Services, and current Sponsors include WLTZ, Columbus State University, SportsVisions, BMW of Columbus, Greene Legal Group, Courier Eco Latino, The Dee Armstrong Show, Happy Valley Day Facility, Peaceful River Residential Services, Link Media Outdoor and State Farm with agents Corey Lindsey and Jimmy Watts.

Food vendors include Roz Cafe and Catering, Sugga's, Country's Barbecue, and The Icey Girl & Co. Other spaces are available for food and non-food vendors alike.

Bloomwoods, SuiteSoulTV.com, BMW of Columbus, SportsVisions, Courier Eco Latino and Greene Legal Group will also be on site as vendors. Anyone interested in vending

opportunities should contact Alfreta Gibson, CBG Vendor Coordinator, at 706.332.9170.

Seating will be available in four areas on a first-come, firstserve basis: 1. Farmhouse Garden Lawn 2. Farmhouse Patio 3. Jazz Saloon & Gin House Patio Area 4. Blanket Pavilion (adjacent to Rose Garden on top lawn) - blankets and lawn chairs permitted in this area

About Columbus Botanical Garden Nestled in North Columbus amid shopping and eateries, Columbus Botanical Garden operates as a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to develop gardens, protect wood-

Columbus Technical College is Hiring!

We are looking for qualified candidates for the following positions:

Adjunct Instructor –Music Appreciation Anatomy & Physiology Adjunct Instructor Art Appreciation Adjunct Instructor Automotive Collision Repair Instructional Aide Part-time Bookstore Cashier (Part-time) Chemistry Adjunct Instructor Dental Assisting Adjunct Didactic Instructor Dental Hygiene Adjunct Instructor Esthetics Adjunct Instructor History Adjunct Instructor Instructional Aide – Carpentry (Part-time) Instructional Aide – Machine Tool Technology Program (Parttime) Instructional Aide (Part-time) - Cosmetology Program Instructional Aide (Part-time) - Esthetics Program Part Time Instructor (Adjunct) - Cosmetology Program Part-Time Technical Instructor– Barbering Physical Therapy Assistant Instructor/Program Director Practical Nursing Technical Instructor-Adjunct Pre-Engineering Part-time Instructor Service Industry Academy (SIA) Part-time Instructor Speech Adjunct Instructor Welding & Joining Adjunct Instructor Part-time

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.

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State Farm® Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Auto Rate Cut for Georgia Customers Rate Change to Affect Approximately 1.6 million Policyholders

Atlanta, GA (June 8, 2018) - State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, the largest auto insurer in Georgia and in the nation, will cut its rates in Georgia.

As a result, its overall personal auto rate will drop by 2.9 percent. The total state-wide expected impact for State Farm Mutual by this rate decrease in Georgia will be approximately $56.2 million.

“The company’s current financial strength is allowing us to pass along a rate reduction to our Georgia customers," said State Farm Senior Vice President Dan Krause. “We continually evaluate how we can best serve our customers and are very pleased to be able to offer this rate decrease in Georgia.”

Overall changes in premiums for individual motorists will vary depending on the specific details of an individual customer’s policy and chosen coverages.

The effective date for new and renewal business is July 9, 2018. Georgia customers with questions can contact their local State Farm agent to discuss their individual situation.

In addition to this rate reduction, State Farm agents are able to review with new and existing customers the many opportunities for additional discounts that may apply to an individual’s unique circumstances. A rate decrease combined with discounts offers an exceptional longterm value to State Farm customers.

people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance in the United States. Its nearly 19,000 agents and nearly 70,000 employees serve more than 84 million policies and accounts – more than 81 million auto, fire, life, health and commercial policies, and more than 2 million

bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 33 on the 2017 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com.

THANK YOU!

About State Farm®: The mission of State Farm is to help

Thank you for your show of confidence by re-electing me for a 5th term. My promise to you: - My continued commitment to providing our students with an excellent education

- To advocate for policies and procedures to promote fairness and equity and to monitor their application.

- To monitor our strategic plan to make sure we are meeting or addressing our goals and that we are monitoring student achievement.

- To listen to our stake-holders- parents, teachers, business leaders, and citizens to make sure their concerns are acknowledged and reflected into policy as appropriate.

- As a board member, I will always be transparent, honest, and accessible

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

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MUSCOGEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 4

June to Nov 2018 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 4 to 6 pm (except 4th of July: Tuesday, July 3 instead)

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The Urban League Hires 50 Youth for the Summer Preparing Young People for the Global Economy

By Susan Cooper President Urban League Special To The Courier

The Summer Youth Empowerment & JOB TRAINING Program “Summer Youth Jobs” is a program designed to Empower, Equip and Improve the lives of young people; providing youth with a pathway to success, tools and resources to redirect their lives.

The program provides guidance, job training, work experience, crime prevention and breaks the cycle to poverty, unemployment and underemployment in our community.

The program also prepares youth for the future making them more responsible, independent and self-sufficient.

The Summer Youth Employment and Job Training Program serves high school students, ages 16 to 18, and college students, ages 18 to 24.

Students are placed in local businesses, non-profits, government agencies throughout the community. Over 250 youth apply for the jobs each year.

The Urban League hires 100’s of youth in our community giving them something positive and constructive to do during the summer while gaining real life work experience and earning their way through life.

Job training began June 11 thru June 15. The students will be working at the assigned worksites from June 18 thru July 20.

Contact the Urban League at 706322-6840 to sponsor and donate to the success of this program.

The Urban League Impacting and Changing Lives…

Congratulations to Daniel Perez who is the winner of the 2018 Tri-City Latino Festival T-Shirt design contest, His design will appear as the official design for the 6th annual Tri-City Latino Festival

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5 formas en que los padres pueden ayudar a sus hijos a crear excelentes hábitos de higiene dental (StatePoint) Ese primer diente flojo indica una nueva etapa en la niñez: la pérdida del primer diente “de bebé”.

Mientras ésta es una oportunidad para tomar fotos tiernas y recibir la visita del hada de los dientes, también debería ser una oportunidad para reforzar con los niños la importancia del buen cuidado bucal, de modo que sus nuevos dientes permanentes se mantengan sanos y duren toda la vida.

tor nacional dental de Cigna.

El Dr. Hahn recomienda los siguientes consejos para una boca sana.

• Atacar el sarro: Haga saber a su hijo que el “sarro” conduce a la caries dental... es como si el diente “se enferma”. El sarro tiene bacterias y ácidos

La caries dental es una de las enfermedades crónicas más comunes entre los niños en los Estados Unidos, pero también es prevenible. Este hallazgo de los Centros de Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (cdc.gov/oralhealth/basics) –destaca lo importante que es ayudar a los niños a cuidar bien de sus dientes.

“Cuanto antes es mejor cuando se refiere a ayudar a los niños a entender la importancia que tiene cuidar de sus dientes permanentes (‘adultos’). A medida que los niños crecen, motívelos a hacerse más responsables de su higiene bucal, pero siga supervisándolos hasta que se sienta bien con sus rutinas”, dice el Dr. Michael Hahn, direc-

que pueden dañar el esmalte exterior del diente y provocar pequeños agujeros que conducen a las caries.

Cepillarse durante dos minutos, dos veces al día. Ayude a su hijo a enten-

der lo que son realmente dos minutos tocando una canción favorita durante ese tiempo, o utilizando un reloj de alarma para cocina, una alarma de teléfono, un reloj de arena o un cronómetro.

• Hilo dental: El uso diario del hilo dental también es importante. Ya que el uso de hilo dental puede ser difícil para manos pequeñas, ayúdelos hasta que tengan unos 10 años.

• Aperitivos/Snacks: Los dientes sanos dependen de aperitivos/snacks saludables. Las frutas y verduras pueden ayudar a reducir la acumulación de sarro. Por otro lado, los alimentos azucarados y pegajosos pueden permanecer en los dientes durante horas, dando tiempo para que las bacterias y ácidos comiencen a hacer daño.

Si sus hijos beben refresco, fomente el uso de popotes para que una cantidad menor del líquido cubra sus dientes.

• Visitar al dentista: Las revisiones dentales periódicas son esenciales. Estas visitas pueden detectar problemas cuando aún son pequeños y son menos complejos de tratar. Acostumbrarse a ver al dentista desde la infancia ayudará a mantener esta importante práctica vigente como adulto.

• Recompense la conducta positiva: Felicite a su hijo por hacer un buen trabajo. Usted conoce a su hijo mejor: ofrézcale “algo especial” como incentivo, sobre todo cuando el dentista le da un buen reporte.

“Es más fácil enseñar buenos hábitos a un niño pequeño que romper los malos hábitos de un niño mayor. Anime a sus hijos a cuidar bien de sus dientes.

Los pondrá en camino a tener dientes fuertes y saludables que durarán toda la vida”, dice el Dr. Hahn.

Para más consejos dentales, visite cigna.com/dental-resources.

Para preguntas más detalladas sobre la salud bucal de los niños, es importante consultar a un dentista.

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Edición 13 Gratis

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