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HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL now op*"!! CHRISTY’S PARTY SUPPLIES ■ H "ifegfjlßf .. ■>. tragi <wj "‘ 1 *i «> ggF ; J BBS ' Ijp, y|iyMp| ■ , *» -| Ifet. : - I^Sf^Hfcs^w _____ *Jllbr' f f* ' V ' '-'"y .■’:' j The Warner Robins Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Christy’s Party Supplies Sept. 28. Christine Williams and her daughter Nikki Lewis were joined by friends and Chamber Ambassadors in celebrating the grand opening of their new location at 1806 Russell Pkwy. Ste. 300 (comer of Carl Vinson and Russell Pkwy). For more information call 478-929-1311. How to make sure you have healthy feet These self-care tips can help prevent foot problems: ■ Manage your diabetes. Monitor and control your blood sugar. Take medica tion as prescribed and eat healthy foods. ■ Inspect your feet daily for hot spots, blisters, cracks, or dry skin. ■ Avoid walking barefoot, even indoors. Always wear shoes and socks when out of bed ■ Don’t use corn or wart removers. These products Right to vote more a state issue than federal Dear Readers, Last we week we learned that a Georgia judge, Fulton County Superior Court Judge T. Jackson Bedford, Jr., ruled Georgia’s voter ID law unconstitution al on state grounds. In look ing at the history of federal constitutional we further learned that the right to vote is actually more an issue of state law than federal law - which would be consistent with Judge Jackson’s ruling. We also saw how the right to vote, a fundamental right for any citizen, has been a blot on our history, in terms of fairness and equality. I had mentioned, in pass ing, that there was some fed eral litigation and that U.S. District Court Judge Harold L. Murphy had twice delayed enforcement of the voter ID for being a “poll tax.” This term, “poll tax,” describes state laws designed to frustrate a citizen’s right to vote, essentially based on race. It was only one of several practices used to do this and was used to deny a citizen the right to vote for failure to pay a tax or fee (hence, the term “poll tax”). There are all other kinds of variations on the same theme (like denying the right to vote to the illiterate) - all designed to deny slaves, and their descendants, freed by war and bloodshed, the right to vote guaranteed by the Civil Rights Amendments of 1870. This practice continued for almost a century, when the issue was squarely faced during the second civil rights upheaval in the 19605. Thus, finally, in 1964, the 24th Amendment finally outlawed the most egregious abuse of the denial to vote by eliminating the poll tax. I want to move on to Georgia’s constitution, but you can see why Murphy’s decision was based, in part, on a finding that the voter ID, which initially required the payment of a fee to buy an ID, amounted to an unconstitutional “tax” on the right to vote. 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This law, bizarrely permits the use of a picture ID from a state college or university (like Macon State College), but not a private one (like Mercer University). Bedford looked at this law, looked at the state constitu- Assessing Your Leadership Skills -SBS/person rn Demi have scmethins ores $es tc sell and it’s under lot p -rr S4C? If, so, call cur Coffi Puterp m A /&k classified dent + we’ll |pp| . must ran en 3 lines . luses, or toenails yourself. ■ Stop Smoking. Smoking restricts blood flow and can make it harder for wounds to heal. ■ Avoid tight stocking, socks, or pantyhose. These can cut off blood flow to your feet. Also, avoid crossing your legs for long periods. ■ Don’t us heating pads on your feet. If you have neuropathy, you could get a burn and not feel it. Dr. Jokhai Columnist The Foot Doctor tion, and stated, essentially, that the state constitution very specifically guaran tees the right to vote to all citizens, but only gave the General Assembly the right to legislate the “registra tion” of electors; the state constitution did not give it the right to legislate proof of the right to vote at the polls. What this means is that all duly registered voters have the absolute right to vote; requiring them to have an ID to prove the right to vote at the polls is beyond the right to control the registra tion process. Is this judicial activism? Personally, I think not. Simply stated, the General Assembly has the right only to control registration for an election, but not the right to limit the right to vote, once registration has been completed. Warner Robins attorney Jim Rockefeller is the for mer Chief Assistant District Attorney for Houston County, and a former Assistant State Attorney in Miami. Owner of Rockefeller Law Center, Jim has been in private practice since 2000. E-mail your comments or confi dential legal questions to ajr@rockefellerlawcenter. com. disenfran chised by this arti cle, and who meets minimum residency require ments as provided by law shall be entitled F. Dennis Hooper Certified Leadership Development Coach Building leaders and organizations of excellence j i (478) 988-0237 dhooper2@juno.com LOCAL Why are we evaluating oup organization's health? Today’s article is writ ten as if you, the leader of your orga nization, have invited an independent consultant to evaluate the strength of your company’s results, operations, relationships, and culture. You might use this article as a script to explain to the members of your orga nization why you’ve cho sen such an intervention, enrolling them to cooperate in responding to the consul tant’s questions. If you are considering a possible orga nization health assessment, clip this article and file it for future reference. When you are closer to conducting the evaluation, modify it to meet your specific needs. Submitted “As you know, we’ve wanted to make a step change improvement in the quality of our organization for some time. We’ve been working diligently, and we’re already in pretty good shape! “I’m extremely pleased with the work that all of you collectively perform. And I appreciate the way you have creatively improved how we interact with our customers and with each other. “We’ve also seen improve ment over the years in the quality of the results we achieve. 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W e believe he can help us with our ongo ing desire to make [name of % m ri~ Dennis Hooper Leaders Building Leaders organization] an ‘organiza tion of excellence.’ “We will use the term ‘organization of excellence’ in a very specific way. I con fess that I don’t yet under stand the concept very well myself. But rather than learn about it alone, I want us to learn about this next level of organizational qual ity together. “So, I have decided to invest some money in con ducting an ‘organization health assessment.’ Some of you will be interviewed to determine a snapshot of our organization as it exists right now. It’s similar to going to your doctor for a physical exam - you obtain a report of your status as of that particular day. Warner Robin - High School Northside - High School Houston County High School GAME DAY Pre game starts 7:30 “There will be some writ ten questions and some in person interviews. I’d like to have everyone in the organization participate, but that’s not practical. So, I’ll be working with [name the people who will select those who participate! to select a representational group of individuals. “Please know that I want you to be totally honest! This consultant will be a major ally and needs to understand what really goes on around here. So, if you participate, I want you to share what you really think about our operations, including any suggestions you have for improving your leaders! “Well, that’s about all I know to share at this point. What are your questions? I confess I may not know the answers, but I want to know your questions so I can go ask them myself! “I have great confidence in our team and in the future of where our orga nization is headed. This intervention is designed to make good organizations better - it’s not a repair effort! I look forward to the insights this evaluation will provide for us, and I look forward to working with you to make [name of orga nization] an ‘organization of excellence’.” Dennis Hooper is a certi fied leadership development coach, helping build leaders and organizations of excel lence. You can contact him at dhooper2(wjuno.com. Kenneth Pendley, president of Naifa- Georgia, swears in Walon Smith as president for NAIFA-Peachbelt Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. Submitted Best Cooks In Perry! 5A 00037989