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Lonnie Jackson - One of Columbus’ giants moves on to his just reward.
Columbus lost one of its committed giants this past week. Lonnie Jackson, dedicated, committed, and a “I-wont-take-no-for-an-answer” guy when it came to his tutorial programs has gone on to his well deserved rest.  During “Lonnie Jackson week” (which I just created) I hope there will not be one scrap of paper, one can, or a fast food napkin anywhere to be seen in our city.  I think Lonnie deserves at least that.

 

His pledge still rings in my head.

1.      I shall never knowingly, willingly, or intentionally litter.

2.      I shall do all that I can to keep my school, my place of work, and my community clean and beautiful.

3.      I shall work with schools, churches, youth groups, and other organizations that are engaged in anti-litter and beautification projects.

4.      I shall help make my community the cleanest in the State of Georgia.

5.      If I am not an adult, I shall get permission from my parents and shall work under safe conditions supervised by responsible adults.

6.      So help me I shall, I shall, I shall.

 

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2

 

 

Race Relations Breakfast comes to Columbus South venue.    

During WTVM Newsleader 9’s Monday evening news at 6:00 PM, Cheryl Renee talks with me about the new Race Relations Breakfast scheduled for Columbus South on Wednesday, October 4 at 7:30 AM. Mayor Bob Poydasheff will welcome the group, bring greetings and set the tone for this new venue for One Columbus’ addition to its programming. The Race Relations Breakfast – South will be held at Andrea’s Comfort Food at 520 Brennan Road (706-685-4464) the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday each month. Reggie Richards 706- 325-9111 and J. P. Moore 706-888-2962 are co-facilitators.  

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4

Andrea's Comfort Food at 520 Brennan Road will be the venue for the Race Relations Breakfast - South in Wednesday, October 4 beginning at 7:30 AM. Citizens from across Columbus are encouraged to spend this hour addressing some of the issues that they face in their lives and in the community.

Breakfast buffet is $4.00. 

 

SPECIAL APPEAL

Mentors Needed for Wynnton’s Arts Academy

One Columbus has teamed up with Big Brothers/Big Sisters to provide mentors for the Arts Academy at Wynnton Elementary School. There are nearly 400 youngsters PreK through 5^th grade who could use positive adult contacts and one-on-one support in several settings at the school. You may even get to eat lunch with them! 

Positive mentoring experiences have proven to be an effective tool to help young people overcome the risk factors that can lead to problems such as educational failure, dropping out of school and involvement in delinquent activities.

To give at least an hour a week can pay enormous dividends to the kids, to the school, the families involved and to the mentors themselves.

Send your name and how best to contact you to onecolumbus4@msn.com or call me.   After a brief orientation, you will be matched with a child and you are on your way.    

 

SCHEDULE CHANGE

The One Columbus MIXER for Monday, October 2 at 11:00 AM has been CANCELLED.

Our next MIXER will be announced in the media and in this Items Of Information.

 

Register for our Fall Dialogue Group which begins TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 at 5:30 PM at our wsebsite:

www.onecolumbus.org

 

or call 351-9750

 

Contact person is H. Berrien Zettler at 324-6363 for more information.

 

Ken Crooks, Executive Director
One Columbus
cell 706-888-2222
fax 706-221-1167
onecolumbus4@msn.com

 

website: www.onecolumbus.org

 

TO KEEP CURRENT ABOUT ONE COLUMBUS EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS, CALL 315-0162