HEALTH & MEDICINE TThhehee IN TODAY’S EDITION! 2012

75 Tuesday, January 31, 2012 cents CCYOUR [email protected] • www.courier-herald.comiiee Drawerrr B, Court Square HHeraldH Station, Dublin, Georgiaee 31040 • 272-5522rraa Volume 98, No.ll 25, Pub.dd No 161860 INSIDE Colleens Fire Ruled Accidental By Investigators /Page 7a LCBOE Approves New Maps

By PAYTON TOWNS III “Once that runs in the local in the county, the demographics • The YOU Docs: Five The Laurens County Board of paper, he will introduce the Leg- in the county and to comply with surprising ways to Education approved new district islation to the House,” Nelson the civil rights voting act. maps to keep the system in com- said. “Then it will be voted on in Board members Sam Beall avoid diabetes type 2 pliance. the House and then over to the (District 1), Rev. Ellis Carswell The board approved proposal Senate. When they both approve (District 2), Udell Senn (District • Birthdays No. 5 during Monday’s called it, the governor will sign it into 3), Marcus Clements (District 4) Page 2a meeting. According to Laurens law. We also have to notify the and Dr. William Rowe (District 5) County BOE attorney Jim Nel- Justice Department and the At- have been looking at the reappor- son, the board will be running a torney General’s Office and they tionment maps since November. newspaper publication notice will have to approve it before it is As it was, the school board had Photo by Payton Towns III that Matt Hatchett, state repre- actually finalized.” 32,233 people in its district that Hatcher shows the new district maps ap- sentative of District 143, will in- The need for the new map was troduce local legislation soon. because of the population shifts proved by the board Monday. See MAPS page 7a

• Scott Thompson: Pieces of Our Past • Charlie Harper: Remembering Georgia Politics • Our Take: Scott Thompson Jr. Friends Page 4a Patsy Reflect On Thomas And Her Efforts By PAYTON TOWNS III An angels collection sits on “She met people the shelves behind Dr. Patsy Hill Thomas’ desk at the Com- wherever they munity Mental Health Center of Middle Georgia. were. And she al- Her co-workers and friends pointed these out and com- ways treated mented on them. There was a brief silence before someone them the same, said what they were probably all thinking. no matter where “She was an angel,” said Dr. they were from. Thomas Rumble, a medical and clinical director at the center. … To me, that’s a Wreck Stalls Traffic At 441/117 Thomas died unexpectedly last week while on a cruise with testament of how family and friends. Thomas • Dear Abby: Emailed was the long-term Executive she lived her life.” photo of ailing mom is Traffic was blocked on US 441 just past Ga. 117 after an 18-wheeler Director of the Community Ser- reason to restrict carrying lumber overturned around 4:22 a.m. this morning. Christopher vice Board of Middle Georgia visitors Kirby, of Helena, told officials he overcorrected the truck, losing con- and oversaw behavioral health services for 10 counties includ- — Denise Forbes • Your local weather trol and flipping it before it caught fire. He was transported to the hos- ing Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, forecast pital with minor injuries before returning to the scene. Georgia State Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and from a secretary to someone Patrol, Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, Laurens County Fire Depart- with authority. Her co-workers • Police Beat Wilcox. ment and EMS responded to the scene and Adams Air Cushion Re- Her funeral service was held believed that helped her be con- at 11 a.m. today at Jefferson cerned with everybody. • Community Calendar/ covery cleaned the scene. (Photo by Malisa Sanders) “She had appreciation for Almanac Street Baptist Church with burial following at Rock the little people because she Page 5a Springs Baptist Church. came up through the ranks,” Thomas graduated from Rumble said. “She tried not to Dublin High School in 1961 and step on them even though she began her career as a secretary had gotten into a position of au- LCBOE Holds Second Forum In at the Laurens County Health thority and power. She always Department while going to kept an eye out for them.” school part-time at Middle In 1976, Thomas was hired Georgia College, Georgia Col- as the Administrative Services lege and eventually to the Uni- Manager at the Community Got an Search For New Superintendent versity of Georgia where she Mental Health Center of Mid- earned her Doctorate in Educa- dle Georgia and was eventually promoted to the position of Ex- Opinion? By PAYTON TOWNS III ter Jerry Hatcher announced was there to listen. tion. “Patsy Thomas was one of ecutive Director where she re- Less than 20 people at- that he was stepping down at “We will take notes and mained until her death. Tell It! tended the second forum the end of the current school take them with us when we the most brightest and strongest ladies that I’ve ever Thomas served on various where people from the com- year. The board voted in De- go to select a superinten- boards, committees and com- munity had an opportunity cember to allow the Georgia dent,” he said. had the privilege of knowing,” said. munity projects during her ca- to tell the Laurens County School Board Association to Sampson talked about the Dr. J. Roy Rowland served reer, but the Community Men- Board of Education what conduct the search for the GSBA process which has as an assistant to Thomas and tal Health Center was her main qualities and characteristics next superintendent. Bill helped in more than 200 watched her work first hand. focus. they’d like to see in its next Sampson, a GSBA search searches since 1996. He said “I’ve watched her over time She was one of the founding superintendent. leader and former educator, the forum’s main purpose deal with all of the problems members of the Drug and Alco- The second forum was led the meeting Monday was to get comments and here in a very efficient and ef- hol Prevention Advocates, and held Monday night in the li- night. thoughts to the board. fective way. She had many per- of the Suicide Prevention Coali- brary at West Laurens High Board chairman Marcus “We want to get informa- sonal problems with the loss of tion. Just last March, she re- Call School. The board is looking Clements greeted the audi- tion from you about the qual- her husband and problems go- ceived the St. Patrick’s 2011 for a new superintendent af- ence and said that the board ing on here, but she dealt with Woman of the Year award for 272-0375 See FORUM page 7a them and never missed a beat. Dublin/Laurens County. I had seen her sometimes when “She has a long laundry list Page 5a she looked like she was really of accolades,” said Denise down and having difficulty Forbes, Deputy Director under dealing with it, but she always Thomas who is now serving as came through.” interim director at the center. Plans In Play For New Baseball, Thomas worked her way up See THOMAS page 7a Softball Fields At Dublin High By SCOTT conjunction with SportsTurf clubs that may be affected by THOMPSON Jr. Company Inc. after hearing the proposed construction of The Dublin City Board of proposals from that group the new fields. Education accepted a recom- and Complete Sitework Ser- "I want to get everybody's Index mendation Monday from su- vices LLC out of Dublin at opinions and suggestions," he perintendent Dr. Chuck Led- Monday night's called meet- said. "I want to hear every- better to move forward with ing. body's Plan B should their Obituaries ...... 2a proposed plans for new base- "From all that I've seen, team have to be inconve- Editorial ...... 4a ball and softball fields on the they have a very good track nienced. Then I will come to Weather...... 5a campus of Dublin High record," Ledbetter said. the board and present them Sports ...... 1b,2b School. Ledbetter said he plans to with one or more options Classifieds ...... 3b The board made the unan- meet Friday with the leader- about how to move forward." Fun Page ...... 4b imous decision to go with the ship of Parrish Construction The proposed new facility Photo by Justin Patton bid from Parrish Construc- as well as all coaches and by Parrish Construction tion Group out of Perry in leaders of the teams and Thomas was honored by the St. Patrick’s Festival at See MEETING page 7a last year’s Awards Banquet. Tuesday, January 31, 2012/Dublin, Ga/Page 2a The Courier Herald Milledgeville and Eugene Follett of Lilburn; several Obituaries Owens of Lakeland, Fla.; 10 nieces and nephews and the grandchildren and three Thompson family he included great-grandchildren also sur- as family because they wel- Mary Linda Hall vive. comed him in their family WRIGHTSVILLE - Funeral Funeral services for Mr. with open arms from the be- arrangements for Mrs. Mary Louie “Doot” Owens will be ginning of his marriage to Linda Hall, age 67, are incom- held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Janu- Phyllis. plete at this time but will be ary 31, 2012 at the Oak Dale Visitation will be Tuesday, announced later by Stanley Baptist Church with Reverend January 31, 2012, at Joiner- Funeral Home and Cremato- W.L. Currie and Reverend Anderson Funeral Home in ry/Wrightsville Chapel. Mrs. Kevin Hammons officiating. Statesboro from 5-8 p.m. Five Surprising Ways To Hall passed away Monday Burial will follow in the Funeral services will be January 30, 2012 at Fairview church cemetery. The family Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Park Hospital. will receive friends beginning chapel of Joiner-Anderson Avoid Type 2 Diabetes To sign the Online Register at 2 p.m. in the church. Flow- Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Book please visit ers will be accepted, or memo- Osborne and Pastor Al Purser www.stanleyfuneralhome.com rial contributions may be officiating. BYMICHAELROIZEN, size daily serving ups your That's right, three cups a or call the 24 Hour Stanley made to Serenity Place Hos- Interment will be in Bul- M.D.,ANDMEHMETOZ, diabetes risk 19 percent. day decreases your risk of Funeral Home and Crematory pice, 504 Parker Dairy Road, loch Memorial Gardens. M.D. Gobble down a hot dog, a type 2. Line at (478) 272-0106 to hear Dublin, GA 31021. Pallbearers will be Travis Put that doughnut down! sausage patty or two bacon Embrace the sunny foods the latest updates. Ronnie L. Stewart Funeral Wilson, Frank Fields, Chris There are sweeter choices strips daily, and your risk of the Mediterranean and Service, Glenwood Chapel is in Stevens, Mickey Nesmith, for the 79 million adult soars 51 percent. the pleasures of coffee, sex charge of the arrangements. Barry Parker and Hal Gay. Americans with prediabetes Write What You Bite: If and keeping a diary -- and ——— Honorary Pallbearers will -- a condition that makes you keep a diary of what you you can enjoy staying be employees of Dublin Inter- Lolie Self blood sugar levels too high to eat each day, it can double healthy. Every step away nal Medicine. be healthy, but not high your weight loss -- and that from type 2 is a step toward Graveside services for Lolie The family requests that enough to qualify for full- is a big part of the preven- the life you deserve: healthy, Self, age 81, of Dublin will be memorial contributions be blown diabetes. tion plan. happy and long. ——— held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, made to Serenity Hospice, Walking 30 minutes a day, Be a Busy Bawdy: Sex The YOU Docs, Mehmet February 1, 2012 at 1202 Hillcrest Parkway Andrew Michael five days a week (we'd prefer eases stress and increases Oz, host of "The Dr. Oz Northview Cemetery. Rev. #12026, Dublin, Ga. 31021, seven), and losing 5 percent self-esteem -- and that helps Show" and Mike Roizen of McQuaig W.L. Currie will officiate. The American Cancer Society, to 10 percent of your body you make healthier food and Cleveland Clinic, are au- Andrew Michael McQuaig, Mrs. Self was born in Sun- 515 Denmark St. Suite 500, weight can slash your risk of activity choices. thors of "YOU: Losing 24, of Lilburn, Ga.. died Fri- flower, MS and was a home- Statesboro, Ga. 30458 or La- sliding into type 2 diabetes Visit Corfu: A Mediter- Weight." For more informa- day, January 27, 2012. Grave- maker. She was the daughter boring For Love, by 58 percent. But if you ranean diet (veggies, fruits, tion go to www.RealAge.com. side services will be private at of the late Aurthor Willhite www.laboringforlove.com, 41 have trouble sticking to that nuts, olive oil, seafood, not Dublin Memorial Gardens. A and the late Lily West Will- South Main St., Statesboro, tried-and-true approach, much dairy or meat) slashes (c) 2012 Michael Roizen, memorial service will be held hite. Mrs. Self was preceded in Ga. 30458. here are some clever ways to your risk of type 2 by 83 per- M.D. and Mehmet Oz, M.D. at Grace Fellowship Church in death by her husband, William Friends may sign the on- dodge the diabetes bullet. cent. Distributed by King Fea- Snellville, Ga.. at 2 p.m. Sun- Charlie Self. She passed away line register book at Bye, bye beef. One palm- Go with Joe: Coffee. tures Syndicate, Inc. day, February 5, 2012. on Sunday, January 29, 2012. www.joineranderson.com. Andrew was born on Au- She is survived by five sons, Joiner-Anderson Funeral gust 24, 1987 to Charles Milton Self, Ronnie Self, Eddie Home of Statesboro is in Michael and Margaret Rose Self, Ricky Self and Johnny charge of the arrangements. Emailed Photo Of Ailing Mom Shoptaw McQuaig. He was a Self, all of Dublin; two daugh- ——— 2006 graduate of Providence ters, Joanie Wilkes, of Dunlap, Christian Academy and a 2010 Tenn. and Elorise Perry of Daniel Preston Is Reason To Restrict Visitors graduate of Auburn Universi- Dublin; and several grandchil- Young ty. He was employed by Gra- dren and great-grandchildren. Services for Daniel Pre- ham Field Health Products Mrs. Self’s grandchildren ston Young, age 85, of Minter DEAR ABBY: Recently Does anybody in the lumber INC. Andrew loved people and will serve as pallbearers. will be held at 2 p.m. Wednes- my 80-year-old mother was or paint business know him? had a big heart. He was an en- The family will receive day, February 1, 2012 at the admitted to the hospital, Something does seem fishy. courager and knew how to friends on Wednesday from Chapel of Townsend Brothers gravely ill. She had been un- Mickey may be married and make others laugh. His desire 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Townsend Funeral Home. Burial will dergoing chemotherapy and your sister may be grasping was to have people meet Je- Brothers Funeral Home. follow in Dublin Memorial caught double pneumonia. at straws. But when all is sus. Andrew had a passion for Please visit Gardens, Rev. Jerry Martin My 36-year-old niece went to said and done, it is her mon- music, singing, and dancing. www.townsendfuneralhome.co will officiate. visit Mama, took pictures of ey. He was a member of The m to sign the online register. Mr. Young was a lifelong her lying in her hospital bed Riverside Worship Project dur- ——— resident of Laurens County and emailed the photos to DEAR ABBY: I am a 12- everyone. year-old girl who needs your ing his time in Auburn, where Katherine F. Spivey and was the son of the late they led worship at First Bap- Henry Young and the late It was shocking and up- advice. My friend and I went tist Church of Opelika and Katherine F. Spivey, of Leitha Fulford Young. He setting seeing my mother shopping a while back and around the country. He is Rentz, 76, passed away today. was retired from J.P. Stevens this way. Many of the people she lent me money to buy a dearly loved by all. Arrangements are incomplete and was a member of Minter who received the photos had few things. He is survived by his par- at this time and will be an- Baptist Church where he not been able to visit her. However, later that day ents; sisters, Callie Amanda nounced later by Townsend served as Deacon and Sunday Abby, what's your opinion she lost the bag that had my McQuaig, Lilburn, Ga., and Brothers Funeral Home. School Teacher. on this, and how should it stuff in it at the mall. One Mallory Rose McQuaig, Lil- ——— Mr. Young served in World have been handled? -- SIN- day she brought up that I CERELY UPSET IN FLORI- Dear Abby have not paid her back, but I burn, Ga.; brother Caleb John- John T. Warnock War II, Battery B 218th Field ston, Lilburn, Ga.; grandpar- Artillery Battalion under DA said I don't think I should ents Jim and Rose Shoptaw, Mr. John T. Warnock, age General Douglas MacArthur. DEAR SINCERELY UP- Friends and family are have to pay her back since Dublin, Ga.; Charles and Jane 63, died Sunday evening at his He was awarded the Asiatic- SET: I don't blame you for concerned that Pamela is she lost the stuff she bought McQuaig, Waycross, Ga.; residence under the care of Pacific Campaign Ribbon, being upset. What your scheduling more jobs as a for me. aunts and uncles, Dr. George Serenity Hospice. Philippine Liberation Ribbon, niece did was a gross inva- way to see Mickey. Who do you think is Shoptaw, Los Gatos, Calif.; The native of McRae, Geor- Army of Occupation Ribbon- sion of privacy. When I pointed out that right? -- NEEDS ADVICE Helen Howarth, Jacksonville, gia was a 1966 graduate of Japan. In Japan he assisted Is this how your mother he hasn't even invited her IN OAKLAND, CALIF. Fla.; Dr. Jim and Helen Tennessee Military College with the reconstruction of would have wanted people to out for coffee, she claimed DEARNEEDSADVICE: Shoptaw, Dublin, Ga.; Beth and a 1971 graduate of North Nagasaki. He was honorably see her? If the answer is no, they have a "relationship" You are. She's out the mon- McQuaig, Fitzgerald, Ga.; and Georgia College with a busi- discharged the rank of Corpo- your niece owes your mother because he hugged her, ey; you're out the "goods." David and Debra McQuaig, ness degree. In 1971, John ral. Mr. Young was preceded an apology. kissed her on the cheek and You're even. Covington, Ga.; cousins Beau joined the U.S. Army in which in death by his wife, Evelyn If your mother is still hos- told her, "You're my girl- However, from now on Luckie, Leigh Luckie, and he served in Germany for five Ely Young. Mr. Young died pitalized, talk to the nurse friend." when you buy something, Zach Luckie, Fitzgerald, Ga.; years and also as a Ranger. Monday, January 30, 2012. in charge of the unit she's in Pamela has invited Mick- take responsibility for it and McKenzie McQuaig and Will John ended his military ser- Survivors include a daugh- and give her a list of visitors ey to family dinners and keep it in your possession. McQuaig, Covington, Ga.; vice in 1987 in which he was a ter, Sara Young Lowery and who should have access to events, but he turns her That way, if something is Georgeann Shoptaw, Los Lt. Colonel at time of dis- husband Wayne of Orianna; her. down because "he's visiting lost, you will have no one to Gatos, Calif.; James Shoptaw, charge. Following his military niece, Alpha J. Watson of Explain why you want relatives out of town." He blame but yourself. Robert Shoptaw, Samuel service, John served as a Hu- Dublin; granddaughter, visitation restricted, and in has never invited her to go Dear Abby is written by Shoptaw, and William man Resource Manager for Megan J. Lowery, of Atlanta; the future your mother's pri- anywhere. Abigail Van Buren, also Shoptaw, Dublin, Ga. several firms and then served brothers and sisters-in-law, vacy will be assured. My sister should be ready known as Jeanne Phillips, The family request in lieu as CEO of Dublin Internal John C. (Maggie) Young, Zil- to date now, but no one lives and was founded by her of flowers, donations be made Medicine until his recent re- mon (Frances) Young, Fannie DEAR ABBY: My sister's up to this man. None of us mother, Pauline Phillips. to Grace Fellowship School of tirement. Mae (Gene) Stewart, Paul husband died suddenly have met him, and we're Write Dear Abby at Worship in memory of Andrew He was a member of the (Virginia) Young, Nell three years ago. "Pamela" worried she is just imagin- www.DearAbby.com or P.O. McQuaig in care of Scott Dublin Rotary Club and was of (Arnold) Maddox; and several now says she's in love with a ing there's a relationship. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA Kindig, 1400 Dogwood Road, the Baptist Faith. He was pre- nieces, nephews and cousins. 60-year-old man I'll call What can we do before 90069. Snellville, Ga. 30078. ceded in death by his parents, Carneage Young, Dan "Mickey," whose company is Pamela goes broke or crash- To order "How to Write Please visit Avis Windham Warnock and Young, Miles Whipple, Sam doing construction work on es emotionally? -- SOME- Letters for All Occasions," www.townsendfuneralhome.co Robert Omar Warnock. Williams, Jr., John V. Thig- her home. THING'SMISSINGIN send your name and mailing m to sign the online memorial Above all, John was a de- pen, and Fred Young will She has put on a new NEWJERSEY address, plus check or money register. vout Christian and a wonder- serve as pallbearers. roof, siding and added a DEARSOMETHING'S order for $7 (U.S. funds) to: ——— ful husband, father and friend. Flowers will be accepted, deck, and the jobs are not MISSING: Do you know the Dear Abby -- Letter Booklet, He was an awesome “boss.” however, the family requests ending. Next on the sched- name of Mickey's company? P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, Louie “Doot” Owens Surviving are his wife, that memorial contributions ule is a shed and a new coat Start checking him out. IL 61054-0447. Shipping Mr. Louie “Doot” Owens, Phyllis Thompson Warnock of be made to Minter Baptist of paint for the inside of the Does he have a contractor's and handling are included age 85, of 2095 Johnnie Mar- Dublin; his children and their Church, P.O. Box 1810, house. license? A Facebook page? in the price. tin Road (Cedar Grove Com- spouses, Brandie Warnock Dublin, GA 31040. munity) died Sunday morning, Orme and Jeremy of Homer Visitation will be held at Birthdays Addultulltt January 29, 2012 at Serenity and Tate and Christy Thomp- Townsend Brothers Funeral The Lighthouse Place Hospice in Dublin fol- son and Casey and Cindy Home Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Daayy lowing an extended illness. Thompson all of Brooklet; a You may visit Frances Jones Caarere grandson, Chandler Thomp- Mr. Owens was a life-long www.townsendfuneralhome.c Marjorie Jones Ceenternter resident of the Cedar Grove son of Statesboro; a step-son, om to sign the online memor- Sandi Dixon 274-0003 274-0003 Center Community. He retired from Jon Cotterman of Orlando, ial register. Caitlyn Nesbitt, 5 Fortsmann Textile in Dublin, Fla.; a sister, Ann Warnock was a U.S. Navy Veteran that served in WW II and a mem- My beautiful daughters, ber of the Oak Dale Baptist II was was blessedblessed withwith twotwo ofof you...you... Church. Haappyppy BBirthday...irthday... You will never know how proud I am of all the Survivors include his wife, Cherry Owens of Cedar Grove; thingsthings youyou do.do. two sons and daughters-in- You came into my world, law, David and Louise Owens soso tinytiny andand soso small...small... of Tennille, John L. and Lila • PPlumbinglumbing And I was in awe at the wonder of it all. Owens of Dublin; three daugh- • Plumbing ters and a son-in-law, Janet •• IIrrigationIrrrriiggaattiioonn Then you placed your little hand in mine... Owens of Cedar Grove, Penny There was no denying, my heart was yours ‘til A. Bannister of Cedar Grove thethe endend ofof time.time. and Debbie D. and Kevin •• UtilityUUttiilliittyy SSuppliesSuupppplliieess Hammons of Glenwood; two II have have watchedwatched youyou bothboth throughthrough outout thethe years,years, brothers, Willard Owens of 90099 HHillcrestiillllcrrestt PPkwy,kwy,, DDublinublliin • ((478)(478)) 2272-358572--3585 laugh,laugh, crycry andand grow...grow... And it is difficult to know, that someday I will have to let you go. FROM II just just can’tcan’t imagine,imagine, aa dayday ofof mymy lifelife SPORTY 2FORTY without you... Because you’re a part of me and HAAPPYPPY my love for you is true. So just remember, no matter how old you are or where you may be... There’s someone who needs you and loves you and that someone is me! BLLAKEAKE ....to.to mmyy DDaughtersaughters Love, Mom AUREN AWLINS ANUARY TH WEET LOVE, LLAUREN RRAWLINS -- J JANUARY 77TH -- S SWEET 1616 SHEYENNE, JUSTICE RRYLEYYLEY BBOLDENOLDEN -- J JANUARYANUARY 2626 TH TH -- 6 6 Y YEARSEARS OOLDLD Tuesday, January 31, 2012/Dublin, Ga/Page 3a The Courier Herald

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Published by Courier Herald Publishing Company 115 S. Jefferson St., Dublin, Georgia 31021-5146 Insight and viewpoints from our editorial board and our readers Email us at [email protected] to share your opinions W.H. LOVETT In Our Opinion President and Chairman, 1934-1978 DUBOSE PORTER CEO Gen. David Blackshear: The War Years GRIFFIN LOVETT President

Periodicals Postage Paid at Dublin, Georgia On this day in 1764 in the every exertion in your power (USPS 161-860) - Daily except Sunday and select holidays British colony of North to facilitate the movement of Carolina was born a general. the troops to check the insur- POSTMASTER: Send address change to: Although he was widely her- rection and depredation that The Courier Herald, Drawer B, CSS, Dublin, GA 31040 alded as an Indian fighter will ensue should we delay and brigade commander of for want of provisions.” SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: the War of 1812, General Once resupplied, at least Print Edition - $10/month David Blackshear of Laurens in part, Blackshear began Digital Edition - $10/month County rarely led his men cutting a road down the into battle. Blackshear had northeastern line of the This newspaper is committed to the idea that the press should seen war all too closely, Ocmulgee and Altamaha. tell the truth without prejudice and spread watching his oldest brother His destination was Fort knowledge without malicious intent. James being killed by Tories the interior.” Blackshear units to move out from Barrington on the Altamaha during the American immediately began prepara- Hartford, opposite present in McIntosh County. Along Revolution. This is the story tions to lay out an additional day Hawkinsville. Adjutant his line of march, of General David 10 forts along the frontier, General Daniel Newnan Blackshear’s men cut the Blackshear, the soldier, each manned by one subal- informed Blackshear that legendary “Blackshear planter, surveyor, and public tern, a sergeant, a corporal 2,500 men would be needed Road.” OUR TAKE: servant during the years of and 15 privates, and each to support General Andrew Reports of British activity the War of 1812. approximately ten miles Jackson, then in the vicinity around St. Mary’s were com- Keep Dublin/Laurens Known to many as “The equidistant. of Mobile. Several units ing in from many sources. Second American By mid-September, Gen. from Blackshear’s command One of those sources was J. County Clean Revolution,” the War of 1812 Blackshear reported that all were detached for that pur- Sawyer, possibly Jonathan When Laurens County resident Chuck Gilbert began with a declaration of threats of an imminent inva- pose. Sawyer the founding father war by President James of Dublin, who reported that was driving down U.S. Hwy. 80 close to East Laurens sion had subsided, at least Ten days before Madison on June 18, 1812, for the present. By mid- Christmas, Blackshear and the British were landing on schools last Tuesday, he saw something wrong and following a 10-year series of November, tensions along his brigade received orders Cumberland Island. Sawyer decided to take action. Gilbert spotted piles of trash skirmishes at frontier out- the Ocmulgee once again to move from their encamp- wrote Blackshear concerning strewn along the road, got out of his pickup truck and posts, impressment of sailors began to rise. Major General ment at Camp Hope, two British atrocities and their loaded the trash into a bulky cardboard box in the on the seas and blockades of David Adams ordered miles north of Fort Hawkins movement toward Darien. back. shipping. It was on the 4th of Blackshear to send some of on the Milledgeville Road in By Feb. 4, 1815, July in 1812, some three his best men to join a force of present day Macon, to Blackshear reported that he After Gilbert’s picture and short story ran in dozen years after America 157 men and to go out to the Hartford and then to open a was some 132 miles from last Wednesday’s paper, The Courier Herald received an first declared its indepen- frontier to make improve- road to the Flint River, Hartford or just a few miles dence from the King of from Fort Barrington. Upon anonymous e-mail from another Laurens County resi- ments to existing fortifica- where he was ordered to England, that soldiers of the tions and erect new ones and erect fortifications. No one in his arrival in Darien, David dent who days earlier had cleaned some trash on the Georgia militia ren- to report his activities to Georgia even realized that Blackshear reported: “We road in front of Dublin Industrial Park, the future site dezvoused in Dublin to Major James Patton at Fort the war with Great Britain have been in a constant state launch an attack on British Hawkins. officially ended with the of alarm, and the principal of Erdrich Umformtechnik, a German-based metal fortifications in Florida, On Jan. 4, 1814, the signing of the Treaty of inhabitants, remonstrating stamping company that announced last week it was which would not become part newly elected Georgia gover- Ghent on Christmas Eve against my leaving this sta- bringing a facility to Dublin that would employ 178 of the United States until six nor Peter Early, a former while Blackshear and his tion.” years later. judge of Laurens County men were camping on the Just as he was making people. During its regular ses- Superior Court, replaced the banks of the Ocmulgee. plans to move toward the As great as the civic deed these two people did sion, the Georgia legislature ailing General John Floyd Blackshear’s men spent enemy, General Floyd wrote on Dec. 9, 1812, appointed and the widely-recognized Keep Dublin-Laurens with his old friend, David Christmas at Camp Blakely, to Blackshear: “The official Blackshear to command the Blackshear to command the two miles from present day accounts of a peace having Beautiful organization have done over the years to keep 2nd Brigade of the 5th army from Georgia in the Hawkinsville, before moving been concluded between our the area’s environment clean, it reflects sorely on the Division of the state’s mili- lower Flint River region. west toward his objective on country and Great Britain tia. Dr. William Lee com- Blackshear reported that a the Flint River. Blackshear appear to have filled the people who put the trash at those places to begin with. manded the first division. great number of his men reported that he arrived on hearts of the populace here As children, most of us are taught to properly Blackshear’s first known were sick and that he needed Jan. 6 “without forage and (Savannah) with joy.” And, throw our trash away. Why can everyone not apply that call to duty came in early substantial reinforcements not many rations on hand.” just like that it was over. August 1813, when Georgia to aid his 700-man force in Blackshear continued his After formally winding up to adult life? Oddly enough, Gilbert and the anonymous governor David Mitchell guarding his forts and sup- march, oblivious to the fact their affairs, Blackshear’s e-mailer were both stationed in Germany, the home of wrote the general to move plies, not to mention the that two days later, General men were discharged and his brigade to the frontier Erdrich, for a time, and both said that Germans take effort to drive away the hos- Andrew Jackson’s command went back their homes in and adopt measures to afford tile Indians, all the blacks, defeated the British at the East Central Georgia. public cleanliness seriously. And ironically, the company some security for the fearing and the British forces at the war ending Battle of New Thus ended the middle will be located at Dublin Industrial Park, where the inhabitants. Gen. mouth of Flint River. Orleans. and most widely heralded Blackshear ordered Lt. Col. Two years after the war With no instant communi- chapter in the epic life of anonymous e-mailer picked up the trash he or she saw. Ezekiel Wimberly to immedi- began, Gov. Early reappoint- cations informing him that General David Blackshear - Laurens County is not an invisible portal to ately man three forts: ed Gen. Blackshear to com- hostilities had officially soldier, statesman and citi- another universe. People worldwide notice this area, Twiggs, Telfair, and Jackson mand a brigade of first class ended, Blackshear marched zen. Blackshear returned to along the line of the frontier, militia along with Gen. his men, many of whom were his Springfield home in and industries are constantly prospecting on whether then the Ocmulgee River. Floyd. Blackshear respond- sick, south and west from Laurens County, where he or not to bring a location here. There are a number of Blackshear ordered Col. ed: “Sir, I am at all times their Flint River base. On spent the last 22 years of his Allen Tooke of Pulaski factors that aid in that decision one way or the other, ready promptly to accept Jan. 14, Blackshear received life serving the people of County and Major Cawthorn that or any other appoint- orders to return to Fort Laurens County and and how we take care of our environment is one of of Telfair to immediately do ment you may think proper Hawkins. Within a week, Georgia. them. the same. to confer on me in which it is Blackshear was back at Fort For more history of The General set out on a in my power to serve my Hawkins, where he begged Laurens County go to the Of course, you can’t judge a whole population of patrol to inspect the forts country.” Farrish Carter, of Baldwin digital edition of the people by the actions of a few, but first impressions and reported back to the Just as was the case in County, to furnish him with Courier Herald speak volumes. Governor: “I found the previous Septembers, ten- 30,000 badly needed rations. or see my blog at inhabitants in a high state of sions along the Georgia fron- Blackshear implored, “Our www.dublinlaurenscounty Let’s all do the right thing. alarm - an immense number tier began to explode. country is invaded; and I georgia.blogspot.com. — Scott Thompson Jr. of whom had left and fled to Blackshear ordered several hope in God you will use

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Most of the focus of the attempting to position will likely be decided in the disclosure at press time. 2012 campaign thus far has himself as the front runner Republican primary, With Collins and Zoller been toward the GOP nom- in the field of challengers though a runoff may be both hailing from inee for President, with the by releasing an internal Charlie required. Gainesville, Bicknell’s like- national focus soon shifting poll and posting strong State Representative ly strategy is to attempt to to Super Tuesday, where fundraising numbers. The Harper’s Doug Collins of Gainesville galvanize the non-Hall Georgia will be a dominant only one of Barrow’s chal- leads the three announced county voters while letting player. Somewhat more lengers that currently candidates with $114,235 the other two split the quietly, however, congres- holds office, Anderson raised, compared to largest county of Hall, sional races have been tak- claims support of 20% in Gainesville Radio talk home to both the Governor ing shape, with two races his poll of likely Republican show host Martha Zoller’s and Lieutenant Governor. well on their way to being voters. $29,031 based on 3rd quar- The ingredients are in high profile contests during Anderson’s poll shows GA ter numbers, with new place for the 9th to remain this July’s general primary. the rest of the field tightly numbers expected to be an interesting contest to Four candidates have packed within the margin Politics filed today. Zoller has stat- watch. officially announced their of error. Rick Allen, also of ed from the campaign’s Other primary contests intentions to challenge the the Augusta area, polled in beginning that she expects still appear to be likely. 12th district’s John Barrow second place with 10 per- campaign for the next cou- $82,050 during the third her fundraising to lag Cobb County activist in November. Previously cent of the vote. Maria ple of months will be to quarter, giving him an ear- behind her competitor, but Michael Opitz is expected considered a toss-up dis- Sheffield of Mableton bene- raise money and build a lier start but the cumula- will be relying on grass- to challenge incumbent trict, the 12th was fortified fits from statewide name grassroots network. As tive campaign lead in roots and name ID for an Republican Phil Gingrey with a significant number ID having run last year for spring turns to summer, fundraising. McLeod will effective campaign. for the 11th District of of Republican voters during insurance commissioner candidates will then exe- likely claim the title for Her ability to reach 9th Georgia. Gingrey reported this summer’s redistrict- with 9% of the vote. cute the more public faces most raised during the district voters daily on her having raised over ing, mostly from the Dublin Political newcomer and of their campaigns which fourth quarter. As of press radio program has brought $600,000 in the 3rd quarter area. Democrats in Desert Storm veteran should increase name ID time, Sheffield and Allen a protest from Collins’ cam- and has over $1.6 million Savannah, including the Wright McLeod of Augusta and drive changes in polls. have yet to file disclosures paign to Cox Broadcasting, on hand. They don’t call it home of John Barrow, were polls at 8%. Wright McLeod is the which would not be which has ruled that there the power of incumbency moved into Jack Kingston’s It is not uncommon for a first of the group to file required if minimum con- is not an equal time for nothing. 1st District. The result is sprawling district like campaign disclosures for tribution thresholds were requirement until Zoller that Barrow is in the Georgia’s 12th to show can- the fundraising period end- not met by December 31. officially qualifies as a can- — Got a question for unusual position of being didates polling in relatively ing December 31, showing Up in Georgia’s “new” didate. Thus, Zoller is Charlie Harper? Email both an incumbent and an low numbers across the $134,642 raised. That 9th district, there is no expected to remain on the him directly at harper- underdog in his quest for board. The district is compares favorably to incumbent courtesy of Tom air through April. [email protected]. Comments re-election. served by multiple media Anderson, who has Graves’ northwest Georgia A third candidate in the to The Courier Herald State Representative markets, with most of the announced in a press Congressional District race is Jackson County may be directed to Jason Lee Anderson, a candidates mostly known release that his disclosure being re-christened the Commission Chairman Halcombe at jhal- Republican from within their own current will show $138,182 in dona- 14th District. The 9th is Hunter Bicknell. Bicknell combe@courier-her- Grovetown near Augusta, is circles. The goal for the tions. Anderson claimed heavily Republican and had not filed a campaign ald.com. Tuesday, January 31, 2012/Dublin, Ga/Page 5a The Courier Herald Your Courier Herald Tell It! Local 7-Day Forecast Today THENEXT Sunrise70° 7:36 a.m. 24 HOURS Mostly sunny this after- Tonight noon and evening with no chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in Sunset45° 6:06 p.m. the low 70s. Lows in the Call 272-0375 mid 40s. Tomorrow Teachers make more Latest observed value: money than other state Rivers: agencies and get summers Sunrise 7:35 a.m. Ocmulgee ...... 5.79” 71° Oconee ...... 3.32” off, then complain about furlough days. Other state Partly sunny this afternoon agencies would love to make your income and WEDNESDAY and evening with no chance of showers and thunderstorms. have summers off, and Highs in the low 70s. Lows in would HAPPILY get fur- Hi 71 Lo 53 the lower 50s. loughed. No Major Injuries In Two-Vehicle Cloudy this afternoon and Politicians spend hun- THURSDAY evening with a 40 percent dreds of millions of dollars Wreck At Veterans/Lancaster chance of showers and thun- getting elected and re- The Dublin Police Department investigated a two-vehicle wreck that derstorms. Highs in the low elected. These financial ge- 70s. Lows in the lower 50s. Hi 71 Lo 51 niuses hurt you and me. occurred at the intersection of Lancaster Street and Veterans Boulevard Mostly sunny this afternoon We argue among ourselves Monday morning. According to an officer Michael Talbott, a red Ford Ex- and evening with no chance of while they bankrupt Amer- plorer, driven by someone from Dublin, was making a left turn in the in- FRIDAY showers and thunderstorms. ica. tersection when it was hit by a silver Honda Accord, driven by someone Highs in the upper 60s. Lows Hi 68 Lo 45 in the mid 40s. Laurens County teachers from Washington County. Talbott said both were taken to the hospital need 10 more furlough and didn’t think the injuries were major. (Photo by Payton Towns III) Cloudy this afternoon and days like America needs SATURDAY evening with a 40 percent another four years of Oba- chance of showers and thun- ma. Think about it derstorms. Highs in the low LCBOE. Ga. To Execute Inmate For ‘01 Slayings Hi 62 Lo 35 60s. Lows in the mid 30s. ATLANTA (AP) — he said, “you caught me red- Jere Morehead, senior vice We've had it preached to A Georgia inmate is set to be handed.” president for academic affairs Cloudy this afternoon and put to death for the 2001 mur- Authorities say Tate and and provost, made the ap- evening with a 30 percent us to keep Dublin clean SUNDAY chance of showers and thun- and looking good to bring ders of a Paulding County his two brothers broke into pointment. Vice president for derstorms. Highs in the mid in new industry and trade. woman and her 3-year-old Chrissie Williams’ home and research David Lee chaired Hi 56 Lo 34 50s. Lows in the mid 30s. We have land owners who daughter. killed the woman and her the committee that conducted let their houses go to slum- Nicholas Cody Tate is set to daughter. The two others are a national search to fill the po- Partly sunny this afternoon level before they do any- die by lethal injection at 7 p.m. serving life sentences. sition. MONDAY and evening with no chance of thing to them. That doesn't on Tuesday for the murders. ——— Frum previously held ad- showers and thunderstorms. look good for Dublin. Death penalty cases in UGA names VP for public ministrative positions with the Highs in the upper 50s. Lows Georgia usually take much service and outreach Carl Vinson Institute of Gov- Hi 58 Lo 35 in the mid 30s. You need to check your longer to work through the ernment, one of the eight units math. President Obama system, but Tate’s case is un- ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The that report to the vice presi- gave away almost $150,000 usual because he refused to University of Georgia has dent for public service and out- COMMUNITY CALENDAR to charitable organiza- challenge his death sentence named a vice president for reach. tions. That's way more through habeas corpus ap- public service and outreach. Frum joined the Vinson In- than 1 percent. peals. Doing so would likely Jennifer Frum has served stitute in 2006 as interim di- Tuesday postpone his execution for in the position on an interim rector of its International Cen- years. basis since July has been ter. She then became assistant •Dublin Kiwanis Club at 12:15 p.m. at The Dublin Coun- Why do people have to bash President Obama. He His lawyers won’t comment named to fill the position on a director, deputy director and try Club. is our leader. We elected on the case. But he offered his permanent basis effective interim director of the Vinson •Senior Bridge at 1 p.m. at Dublin-Laurens Senior Activity him. He is doing the best views at a 2009 hearing where Wednesday. Institute. Center job he can. He doesn't •Dublin Ladies Golf Association at Dublin Country Club make decisions alone. beginning at 10 a.m. I enjoy reading Tell It! •Dublin Duplicate Bridge Club 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria Let's keep it clean. Is 12 at Fairview Park Hospital. Carl K. Nelson Jr. at 272-4046 or a.m. midday or is it mid- 272-2673. night? •AA I Am Responsible Group Contact, 272-5244 or 275- 8259, 1515 Rice Ave., 5:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. Newt Gingrich destroys everything he come in con- •NA We Surrender, Contact 275-9531, 629 Broad Street, tact with. Now he is de- Dublin Police Depart- service. always indicate incarceration. East Dublin, 6:30 p.m. stroying the Republican ment 1/27 Readers are cautioned that •Unity House (Family Recovery Support Group) at Johnson Party. 1/17 Dale Payne, of Dublin, re- people may have similar Lane on VA Grounds, Bldg. 8; 6-8 p.m. Contact: Dublin-Lau- Walt Daniels, of Rock- ported a burglary. names. Police Beat does not identify minor children, vic- rens County Chamber of Commerce (478) 272-5546 or Linda You can't count on your ledge, reported that Frank Dorothy Christian, of left hand five things your Andrews, 35, of Dublin al- Dublin, reported damage to tims of sexual assault, suicide Bailey at CSB of Middle GA (478) 272-1190. great president has done legedly drew a gun on him. property. attempts or medical condi- •Overeaters Anonymous meet at 6:45 at 912 Bellevue Ave. for this country. Mr. Daniels was purchasing Rhonda Wells, of Dublin, tions. Cases dismissed do not Contact 279-3808. a vehicle from Frank An- reported a burglary. appear if the newspaper is no- •Dublin-Laurens County Suicide Prevention Coalition I was glad to see Baybay drews Chevrolet. He stated 1/28 tified before deadline. has started a Survivors of Suicide Bereavement Group. The going to see the children he was picking up the paper- Desmond T. Fields, 22, of here at the city and county work and got into a verbal Statesboro, was arrested and Group meets the 4th Tuesday of every month from 7 p.m. – schools last week. He is a argument with Mr. Andrews. charged with speeding in ex- COMMUNITY 8:30 p.m. in the 2nd floor conference room of the VA Hospital. big influence on children. Mr. Daniels stated Mr. An- cess of maximum limits and For more information they may contact me at (478) 290-7239. It's great that he takes the drews reached into his pock- feeling or attempting to EVENTS Wednesday time to do that. Way to go et and pulled out a small elude police officer. 1/29 •AA I Am Responsible Group Contact 272-5244 or 275- Baybay. Keep up the good handgun and told him to get work! out of the store. Mr. Daniels Lonny Smith, of Dublin, Places to go. 8259, 1515 Rice Ave., 5:45 and 8 p.m. left the store. Mr. Andrews reported theft by taking. People to see. •NA We Surrender, Contact 275-9531, 629 Broad Street, I was under the assump- stated he wanted Mr. Daniels East Dublin, 6:30 p.m. tion that the city of Dublin to sign the title of the vehicle Laurens County Sher- Things to do. had an ordinance against when they got into a verbal iff’s Office junk cars being left parked argument. He stated that 1/22 ALMANAC Mr. Daniels allegedly Autrey Howard, of Oconee in yards for months and 2012 Dublin Service reached back as if he was go- Electric in Dudley, reported months. Where is the en- League Scholarships forcement section for the ing to hit him. Mr. Andrews theft of copper wire. Today in History Applications for the 2012 By The Associated Press city? stated he then pulled his pis- 1/23 tol out and told him to leave. Tracy Ricks, of East Dublin Service League Today is Tuesday, Jan. 31, the 31st day of 2012. There Only one thing wrong 1/21 Dublin, reported a burglary - Scholarships are now are 335 days left in the year. about Scott Thompson's John Shinholster, of forced entry - residence. available in the coun- Today’s Highlight in History: wonderful article about our Dublin, reported theft of Breese Miller, of East selor’s offices at Dublin On Jan. 31, 1961, NASA launched Ham the Chimp beloved HGTC. It wasn't a lost/mislaid property. Dublin, reported a theft. High, East Laurens High, Trinity Christian School, aboard a Mercury-Redstone rocket from Cape Canaveral; merger, it was a takeover. 1/22 Tatanisha Pleasant, of Michael Brantley, of Dublin, was arrested and And West Laurens High Ham was recovered safely from the Atlantic Ocean follow- To the person who said Dublin, reported an assault. charged with giving false in- School. If you are a high ing his 16 1/2-minute suborbital flight. God told us to choose life or 1/24 formation, possession of drug school senior and are On this date: choose death. He didn't Sammy Daniels, of related items/narcotic equip- planning to attend col- In 1958, the United States entered the Space Age with mean by the way we live or Dublin, reported theft of ment, and public drunken- lege in the fall of 2012, items from his vehicle. ness. its first successful launch of a satellite into orbit, Explorer the way we act. He meant please contact your to choose to serve Him Brandon Colson, of Mon- 1/24 counselor’s office and I. (life) or the devil (death). trose, reported that someone Dannelle Melton, of East pick up an application. In 2000, an Alaska Airlines jet spiraled into the Pacific stole the CD player and Dublin, reported larceny from The deadline for Ocean off Port Hueneme, Calif., killing all 88 people Would someone tell me speaker box out of his vehi- yards and damage to proper- applying is Feb. 22, 2012. aboard. the difference between a cle. ty. security deed and a war- 1/25 1/25 Ten years ago: The Bush administration handed abor- ranty deed? Steven Wayne Smith, 22, Mike Obney, of East Adrian High School Re- tion opponents a symbolic victory, classifying a developing of East Dublin, was arrested Dublin, reported a theft of a union will be held fetus as an “unborn child” as a way of extending prenatal Obama has had enough and charged with theft by rifle. April 14. The reunion is shoplifting. Freddie Lee McClendon, of care to low-income pregnant women under the State Chil- chances to clean up this for anyone who attended, mess. Now he needs to get Megan Love Harrell, 18, of Dublin, was arrested and dren’s Health Insurance Program. East Dublin, was arrested charged with possession of co- taught or worked at out and give someone else a Adrian High School. Five years ago: President George W. Bush, visiting chance. and charged with theft by caine. Wall Street, delivered his “State of the Economy” speech in shoplifting. 1/26 Location will be Adrian I am a conservative Re- Natasha Lasha Davis, 29, Laura Alligood, of East Baptist Church at 3 p.m. which he took aim at lavish salaries and bonuses for corpo- to 6 p.m. with tour of rate executives. publican. The cold, hard of Dublin, was arrested and Dublin, reported trespassing charged with driving while problems she was having school at 3:30 p.m. and a One year ago: truth is that Newt Gin- A federal judge in Florida declared the grich is poisoning this Re- license suspended or re- with some kids in her commu- meal at 6 p.m. Please Obama administration’s health care overhaul unconstitu- publican primary the way voked. nity. bring a dessert. $20 per tional, siding with 26 states that argued people cannot be he has poisoned everything Shondavis Nelson, 19, of Travaris Marquis Stanley, person or $30 per couple. required to buy health insurance. he has come in contact Dublin, was arrested and of East Dublin, was arrested Please RSVP to [email protected] Today’s Birthdays: with. charged with disorderly con- and charged with possession duct. of marijuana. or P.O. box 155, Adrian, Actor Stuart Margolin is 72. Actress Jessica Walter is 71. 1/26 Lee Roy Morgan, of Ga 31002 by March 15. Former U.S. Rep. Dick Gephardt, D-Mo., is 71. Blues Yvette Gample, of Dublin, Dublin, reported a burglary. The next planning meet- singer-musician Charlie Musselwhite is 68. Actor Glynn reported identity fraud. Lee Currie, of Rentz, re- ing will be Feb. 11at 3 Turman is 66. Baseball Hall-of-Famer Nolan Ryan is 65. Jalena Alexis Y. Mitchell, ported damage to property. p.m. at the Adrian Baptist 20, of Wrightsville, was ar- Shawn Grieser, of Dublin, Church. Singer-musician Harry Wayne Casey (KC and the Sunshine Want to Tell It? rested and charged with dri- reported damage to property. Band) is 61. Rock singer Johnny Rotten is 56. Actress Kelly Keep it 37 words ving while license suspended Editor’s note: This infor- Lynch is 53. Actor Anthony LaPaglia is 53. Singer-musician or less or revoked, brake light/turn mation is public record and Activities in Events that Keep it clean. are open to the public with Lloyd Cole is 51. Rock musician Jeff Hanneman (Slayer) is signal violation, and child or was taken from reports of the Keep it real. Dublin Police Department proceeds going to a non- 48. Rock musician Al Jaworski (Jesus Jones) is 46. youth restraint not used Call 272-0375 properly. and Laurens County Sheriff’s profit run compliments of [email protected] Thought for Today: “Mystics always hope that sci- Kelisha Mitchell, 25 of Department. These reports do The Courier Herald. or Tell It! at ence will some day overtake them.” — Booth Tark- East Dublin, was arrested not reflect on the guilt or in- Community events run two www.courier-herald.com ington, American author-dramatist (1869-1946). and charged with warrant nocence. An “arrest” does not weeks prior to event date. Tuesday, January 31, 2012/Dublin, Ga/Page 6a The Courier Herald

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board shouldn't look too far this is not true. Continued from 1a Forum for the next superintendent. “If you believe me, there Colleens ifications for the next super- “I liked Dr. (William) Rowe has been no discussion on who intendent,” Sampson said. and (Jerry) Hatcher and both the new superintendent will Fire Ruled “This is not a meeting. This is of them were from Laurens be,” he said. “I said it last a forum.” County and did a wonderful week and it didn’t stop the ru- He said there was an on- job,” he said, agreeing that mor. It won't stop tonight. We AccidentalBy PAYTON line survey that people can this person needs to be reli- are sincerely trying to do this TOWNSIII take at www.lcboe.net. gious. “I’d like to get a local right. We want the best possi- Justin Crews was the first person who knows how to do ble candidate.” The Dublin Fire Depart- person to speak. things here.” Sampson reminded every- ment chief said called a fire “It’s a tremendous task,” he Angie Martin disagreed. one that anyone who didn't at a local bridal shop “acci- said. “We need someone with “I’d like to go outside the attend could go to the Web- dental and undetermined” character and integrity. We system,” she said. “We need site. about how it happened. need a team player. We’ve got some new ideas from other “Anyone in the community Fire firefighters re- good people.” people. Look at Dublin City can go and do the survey,” he sponded to Colleen’s Flow- Laurie Lake would like to Schools who have brought in said. ers and Bridal, 1809 Rice see someone with good Chris- some good principals and su- Application will be accept- Ave., around 11 a.m. Sun- tian character and good perintendents from outside ed through March 2. Accord- day. morals. (the system). I just like to Photo by Payton Towns III ing to Sampson, before nam- “We know where it “I also think we need some- have someone with new Laurie Lake speaks during the forum Monday ing a finalist, the board will started and we’ve found one who understands to run ideas.” name three candidates and some stuff that looks like it evening. could be an electrical prob- this system as a business,” Martin also said the person “I think they should reflect stresses academics and some- make all their information she said. shouldn’t be biased toward ei- available for 14 days. On the lem,” said Dublin Fire the values of the system,” he one who makes sure that Chief Robert Drew. “We’re Looking around the room, ther the east or west side of said. “Whether they are from their children can compete for 15th day or later, the board she was hoping to have more the county. can select a superintendent. waiting on the two insur- inside or outside the system, a good job by challenging ance companies, the con- teachers in attendance. Teacher Donald Reeves they need to be able to handle them. “We hope to appoint a su- “I’d like to have heard from would like to see a superin- perintendent by April 1,” tent and building insur- a budget for this system.” It was brought up that the ance, to let them see if they them,” Lake said. tendent with some experi- Other characteristics board already knows who it's Clements said. “We want to Curtis Pauldo believed the ence. hear from you.” wanted to find anything brought up were someone who going to select. Clements said different. Right now, it’s an accidental fire.” Drew said he hadn’t checked with Georgia Pow- those guidelines,” said super- lot of change.Maps But there will be that the SPLOST revenues want to give some feedback on er, but said they found the Continued from 1a intendent Jerry Hatcher. some changes, especially in have increased. the selection process which remains of a power surge. are voting age. The following “Originally, when we started, Clements’ and Rowe’s dis- “It’s gone up from the previ- will pretty much be the same The inside of the build- was the number of voters for we were over 10 percent. Dis- tricts. ous month and that’s good requirements as last year,” ing was heavily damaged. each board member: District 1 trict four and District five had “I’m losing some mighty news,” Hatcher said. “We don’t Hatcher said. “We’ll probably The chief said the smoke (5,928), District 2 (6, 080), gained too many voters and good folks in my district,” expect it to continue but it’s discuss the selection process and heat did a lot of dam- District 3 (6, 113), District 4 they were too large. On this Rowe said. “I hope you’ll take good news that it did go up.” in more details during the age to the store. (6,972) and District 5 (7,140). map, every board member has care of them.” - The board got some infor- next board meeting.” “Nobody got hurt and “Majority of times, they people on the west side of the Senn told him she would. mation about this year’s pre-K The next board meeting is that’s a good thing,” Drew want us around plus or five river.” In other news: selection process. scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 9. said. percent and we are well below Nelson said there was not a - Hatcher told the board “That’s just in case they

"We've got three sports to Continued from 1a Meeting portant as her highestThomas level em- Dublin Mayor Phil Best, arranged,” Avery said. “Denise deal with, and what concerns Continued from 1a ployee.” served on the board of the Com- and I feel like we want to go includes turning the current me is someone being displaced “She’s been an advocate for any- Avery said Thomas was a vi- munity Service Board for 12 ahead and do that and hold it in softball field into the new and not knowing where to go," one who has found themselves sionary. years and knew Thomas for 30 honor of her.” baseball field and making the Lanier said. "I want us to in need. One of the things I’ve “She always knew who to years. Added Forbes: “She loved auxiliary practice field be- know what the timeline is and seen through the years, is that contact to make us better,” Avery “She was very, very good,” Dublin and Laurens County. tween the softball field and each phase we're going to be she was really good to a lot of said. Best said. “She had her clients Wherever she went she talked track, and used by the soccer in." people from all walks of life. If Thomas played a big part in wellbeing at heart. Patsy was al- about the area she was from and teams and the band, into the Ledbetter responded to con- someone came in and needed where the Community Mental so a very determined person. how proud she was of her town new softball field. The propos- cerns from a parent over the something, no matter what it Health Center of Middle Georgia You’ve heard the old saying “Per- and county and how she was al also includes a new hitting soccer team potentially being was, she was very giving.” is today, Rowland said. When sistence prevails when all else proud to be a citizen from here. facility, concession stands and displaced by saying that start- And she didn’t talk about it a land near the Carl Vinson VA fails.” I think she wrote that. This center was her extended restroom facilities and is val- ing on the new softball field lot. Medical Center became avail- She was persistent and it was family. She was happiest I think ued at $1.9 million, which is first would prevent that from “She wouldn’t go out and brag able, Thomas jumped on it. for good things, not bad things. when she was here.” over the board's $1 million happening. about it,” Forbes said. “She al- “She moved expeditiously to We’re going to miss her a lot.” A black wreath hung on the budget for the project. Ledbet- "The soccer teams could ways had a helping hand to any- get that property,” Rowland County commissioner Tommy door outside the Community ter said that the hitting facili- practice on the current softball body. I think that’s one of the said. “And with the expansion, Daniel, who served as vice-chair Mental Health Center of Middle ty would not be included this field, which will be the new reasons that our staff loved her she had a vision.” on the board, called Thomas a Georgia in honor of Thomas time around, and Parrish offi- baseball field because they will so much. She met people wher- Rumble said Thomas was a “wonderful lady.” Monday morning. cials added that by using the not touch that field until they ever they were. And she always good businesswoman. “She was an exceptional “The whole center is in concession stands from the vis- finish the new softball field," treated them the same, no mat- “All of the buildings on this woman and did a tremendous mourning right now,” Avery said. itor's side of the Shamrock Ledbetter said. "But I'm a big ter where they were from. … To campus are free and clear at this job with the mental health facil- “I don’t know how we’re func- Bowl and restrooms from the believer in having a Plan B, me, that’s a testament of how point because of some of the cre- ity,” Daniel said. “I don’t know tioning at the level that we are.” Shamrock Bowl field house, and that's why I want to meet she lived her life.” ative financing arrangements how you could say enough about But that’s what Forbes be- the number would be closer to with the guys from Parrish and Thomas had an open door she had made by partnering her. All of the clients and every- lieves Thomas would expect $1.2 million and save money. coaches from all these teams policy for her employees and oth- with local government,” he said. body liked her. She was a dear from them. Charlie Griffis, director of and, prior to making a deci- ers. “Basically, she acquired the friend of mine and was just a “We’re functioning because pre-construction for Parrish, sion, lay it all out and get their “She was my boss and property, paid off the loans and fantastic lady. We’re going to she would want us to,” Forbes said that with a tight budget, worst-case scenario plans." friend,” said Kay Avery, secre- now we own all of the buildings miss her. Everyone is going to said. “She had great people field construction would be the Ledbetter said any fuzzy tary and administrative assis- at the center. She was always miss her.” working for her and we have a company's main focus. parts of the proposal should be tant who worked for Thomas for concerned with the center being Every year, a three-day re- great leadership team. She "Our No. 1 priority is get- cleared up during and after 34 years. “She never tried to in good financial shape and I treat for the CSB directors for would want us to be about our ting quality fields built on the Friday's meeting. screen visitors and telephone think with her leadership, we’re the Georgia Association of the jobs and taking care of each oth- site," Griffis said. "Obviously, "I think a lot of these con- calls. She was a very fair person. not rich, but we’re in far better Community Service Board has er and the business of the cen- we've got to move some dirt. cerns and questions will be an- She always said that her lowest shape than a lot of the other CS- been held in Dublin. ter.” We've got to put in some storm swered then," he said. level employee was just as im- Bs in this state.” “We already had everything lines and make sure when we do improvements, we don't compromise any runoff ar- eas…if the budget allows, there will be buildings added and site improvements. This isn't just going and building a field. Let's develop a master plan to best use the space. Space is limited. For us to get all the parts and pieces, it's go- 2012 ing to take good planning." The new baseball and soft- ball fields would require build- ing or adding retaining walls, new dugouts, protective net- ting, bullpens, additional lighting and new irrigation systems. Griffis said that if the dugouts were below ground level, a new storm line would have to be installed to prevent flooding by jettisoning excess water toward the outfield fence. BRIDAL EXHIBITORS Another issue with the new softball field would be dealing with the septic tank that cur- Georges Quarters rently runs through that space. Colleen’s China & Collectables "That's going to be some added cost," Ledbetter said. Cake Art "We would have to do some- The Bead Basket thing about it or go around it. In the end, we have to look at Century 21 Jay Brantley the big picture, not just part of it, and make the best use of Slice of Cake the facilities." The Parrish crew would be- Colleens Bridal and Flower Shop gin construction on the softball Steve Schroder Photography field first, in hopes of having it ready by fall, and then move Flower Cart onto the new baseball field, which would ideally be ready Jonathans Bridals by next spring. Labellavita Photography Ledbetter said that extra money not included in the pro- Rental Concepts posal has been set aside to ad- dress the needs of both soccer Comfort Zone Portals teams and the band. The cur- Blossoms Florist th rent baseball field would likely Sunday, February 5 be transformed into two prac- Dublin Country Club tice field for those teams and groups. Inward Studio Other longterm plans in- OFTC DuBose Porter clude paving the rest of the Bella Flowers parking lot shared by the Dubose Porter Conference Board of Education office and Conference Center the field house. Center at Oconee Fall Line Board member James Lanier said that instilling a Technical College solid timeline would be instru- Macon Tent Rentals 1- 4 p. m. mental in assuring that none of the teams were negatively Regina’s on Bellevue impacted. Produced by State Broadcasting Company. Tuesday, January 31, 2012/Dublin, Ga/Page 8a The Courier Herald

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LYONS — The West ATLANTA) — Brandon Laurens wrestling team domi- Beachy did his best to forget nated the Sweet Onion what happened at the end of Invitational tournament last season. Saturday at Toombs County. It all came back to him this The Raiders finished first past weekend, when the with 214.5 team points, fol- Braves pitcher was in St. Louis lowed by Commerce with 178.5 visiting his college roommate. points. South Effingham Everywhere Beachy looked, placed third with 137 points there were shirts, caps and and Burke County was fourth other gear celebrating the with 128 points. Cardinals’ improbable World “It was good to come out and Series championship. finish first,” West Laurens A title, of course, that came coach Ed Bland said. “We were at Atlanta’s expense. missing three starters, so I was “They’re lucky we lost that proud to see the kids wrestle last game,” Beachy said, man- like they did.” aging a weak smile. Mark Johnson placed sec- Beachy and a handful of his ond in the 106-pound weight teammates were back at class, Jackson Cochran was Turner Field on Monday to first at 113 and J.J. Coley was begin two weeks of informal third at 120. workouts before the team Anthony Wesley (126 heads to Florida for spring pounds), Bryce Carr (138) and training. Keyon Taylor (145) finished Naturally, the subject of first in their weight classes. what happened at the end of Robert Gibson was fourth at last season came up very 145, Gerald Carr was third at quickly. 152, Demetrius Green was sec- There’s no way to sugarcoat ond at 182 and Jamal Green it. The Braves blew it, becom- was fourth at 285. ing the first franchise ever to squander an eight-game lead GOLF in September with a playoff spot on the line. Instead, the Cardinals clinched the NL wild card on the final day of the regular sea- son. Then, as if rubbing more Woods salt in the Braves’ wound, St. Louis went on to win two play- off series before taking the Learning championship with a thrilling seven-game win over the Texas Rangers in the World Series. How To For the Braves, it’s time to move on. There’s not much more they Win Again can do. By DOUG FERGUSON “On January 1, the calendar The Associated Press turned over to 2012,” pitching Dublin senior Cedric O’Neal will sign a letter of intent Wednesday to play at Valdosta State. (Photo coach Roger McDowell said. “So, it is a new year. Like any JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — by Horace Austin) other experience you go Tiger Woods laughed at the through — good, bad or indif- question and it was hard to ferent — you learn from it and blame him. move on.” Woods had won 82 times Nevertheless, the Braves around the world, including 14 figure to be one of the most majors. In the 47 tournaments intriguing teams this season. that he had the outright lead Unlike Boston, which had a going into the final round, only similar meltdown on the AL four players had managed to side and now has a new man- beat him. This was golf’s ulti- ager and general manager, mate closer. Local Seniors Set Atlanta will go into the season But this also was a new with largely the same cast that world for Woods. appeared to have a playoff spot In the 12 months since his all locked up with a month to personal life came crashing go, only to come up one game down, he not only failed to short. By LAWRENCE CONNEFF Floyd verbally committed to the before narrowing his choices to Georgia win, he was never in serious All those guys who endured contention. On this occasion, Sports Editor Bulldogs over Alabama in April 2011. and Alabama last year. He chose For SigningThe 6-foot-4, 215-pounder is rated the Georgia overDay the recent BCS champion so much disappointment last the 2010 Australian Masters, September will try to put it in he made two eagles on the 12th-best prospect in Georgia by the Crimson Tide on April 29. Both schools Leonard Floyd’s college choice has Rivals recruiting service. He had 31 ranked in the top five nationally in total the rearview mirror. last four holes to turn an “What happens in the past ordinary round into a 65 and been set since April. tackles for loss as a defensive end last defense last season. He’ll finally get to make it official at season. He projects as an edge-rushing Dublin will have several players from won’t dictate what happens in back his way into fourth the future,” McDowell insist- place. 10 a.m. Wednesday. Floyd, a senior line- outside linebacker in Georgia’s 3-4 2011’s senior-laden team sign letters of backer from Dodge County, will sign defense. intent Wednesday. ed. with Georgia in his high school’s library Floyd fielded offers from Florida, See WOODS page 2b on National Signing Day. South Carolina and Mississippi State See SIGNING page 2b See BRAVES page 2b NFL Giants Vs. Patriots II:

DoesBy BARRY WILNER 2008pions arrived in Indy. “We Matter? just The Giants (12-7) might The Associated Press said we wanted to kill a need to replicate that perform- dynasty, and that’s what they ance to stop New England (15- were. But now, we’ve been here 3) from winning its fourth INDIANAPOLIS — That before and we felt as though all Super Bowl under Bill was then. This is now. that is secondary. We just want Belichick and Brady at quarter- That’s what players on the to come in here and have our back. Giants and Patriots are saying mind focused on playing a great “We had a lot of hits on him,” about their previous Super football game, and not really Tuck said. “Even when we did- Bowl meeting, New York’s 17- getting caught up in all the n’t hit him, he didn’t have the 14 stunner over the then- hoopla around the game.” time to sit back there and allow unbeaten Patriots four years Or the hoopla still attached some of the routes to develop. ago. to the 2007 NFL championship. We know that as a D-line, we To hear them talk, it has lit- Replays of David Tyree’s put a lot of pressure on our- tle or no relevance to Sunday’s incredible ball-against-helmet selves to make sure that we are matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium. catch or Plaxico Burress’ win- in his face. He is a hell of a “Honestly, for us, that ’07 ning TD reception in the final quarterback, and he is going to thing was kind of like us com- minute seem to be shown do a lot of things to throw us off ing together as a football team,” around the clock — along with our rhythm. New York Giants defensive ends Jason Pierre-Paul (left) and Justin Tuck defensive end Justin Tuck said the Giants sacking Tom Brady practice Friday in East Rutherford, N.J. (Photo by Bill Kostroun/AP) Monday when the NFC cham- five times. See GIANTS page 2b The Courier Herald Tuesday, January 31, 2012/Dublin, Ga/Page 2b Prep Schedule SPORTSCENE NFL Today Basketball: Central-Macon at NFL RHP Jon Link, RHP Pat Neshek, RHP West Laurens, 6 p.m. Miguel Socolovich, RHP Oscar Villarreal, C Super Bowl Rematch Friday NFL Playoff Glance John Hester, C Ronny Paulino, C Brian Basketball: Wilkinson County at All Times EST Ward,OF Scott Beerer and INF Steve Wild-card Playoffs Tolleson on minor league contracts. Dublin, 7 p.m. TEXAS RANGERS—Signed manager Ron Basketball: East Laurens at Saturday, Jan. 7 Houston 31, Cincinnati 10 Washington to a two-year contract exten- Anything But Trashy Emanuel County Institute, 6 p.m. New Orleans 45, Detroit 28 sion through the 2014 season. Sunday, Jan. 8 National League Basketball: John Milledge CHICAGO CUBS—Agreed to terms with Academy at Trinity Christian, 6 p.m. New York Giants 24,Atlanta 2 By JOE KAY Coughlin said Monday, shortly back that Stevens was a Denver 29, Pittsburgh 23, OT RHP Rodrigo Lopez, LHP Trever Miller, C Basketball: West Laurens at Jason Jaramillo, INF Alfredo Amezaga, INF The Associated Press after the Giants arrived from “first-round bust” who was Divisional Playoffs New York. “You want a certain “soft” and would end up “on Westside-Macon, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 Edgar Gonzalez, INF Bobby Scales, INF Matt Tolbert and OF Joe Mather on minor amount of that on your football his back” a lot during the Wrestling: GHSA Region 3-AA San Francisco 36, New Orleans 32 New England 45, Denver 10 league contracts. INDIANAPOLIS — Hear team, but you don’t want some- game. traditional tournament, at East Sunday, Jan. 15 MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Agreed to what Patriots quarterback one who puts themselves in a The trash talk made for a terms with OF Corey Patterson on a Laurens Baltimore 20, Houston 13 Tom Brady told the pep rally position to hurt your team. So lively week capped off by the N.Y. Giants 37, Green Bay 20 minor league contract. Wrestling: GHSA Region 2-AAA American Association before leaving New England there’s a standard there with Steelers getting the final word traditional tournament, at West Conference Championships EL PASO DIABLOS—Signed INF Martin for the Super Bowl? He got ‘em how flexible you are.” with a win. Laurens Sunday, Jan. 22 Parra. riled up by saying he hoped to By Super Bowl standards, The Giants did a little trash ST. PAUL SAINTS—Signed INF Adam Wrestling: GISA traditional New England 23, Baltimore 20 come back as a winner, greeted it’s extremely tame. dressing when they played the N.Y. Giants 20, San Francisco 17, OT Frost. tournament, at Tattnall Square Can-Am League by an even larger crowd. The most memorable then-undefeated Patriots in Wait, don’t yawn! Sure, it’s moments leading up to the the Super Bowl four years ago, Academy Pro Bowl NEW JERSEY JACKALS—Released OF Chris White. not the most controversial title game have been delivered arriving in Arizona in black Saturday Sunday, Jan. 29 WORCESTER TORNADOES—Traded comment, not even close to a by players willing to say exact- suits to show they were serious Wrestling: GISA traditional At Honolulu AFC 49, NFC 41 RHP Freddy Flores to El Paso (AA) for foot-in-mouth moment. But it ly what’s on their mind. Joe about ending New England’s tournament, at Tattnall Square cash. can’t be overlooked. Namath started it with his bid for a perfect season. Eli Frontier League Academy Super Bowl For this Super Bowl guarantee of a Super Bowl Manning led a late touchdown Sunday, Feb. 5 WASHINGTON WILD THINGS—Signed At Indianapolis C Adrian Bravo-Carmona. rematch, Brady’s tame words win, back in the days when eti- drive for a 17-14 win. New England vs. N.Y. Giants, 6:20 p.m. WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS—Signed are about as trashy as it gets. quette called for players to say When they arrived for the On The Air LHP John Mincone to a contract exten- The Patriots (15-3) and the nothing even remotely inflam- rematch on Monday, the sion. New York Giants (12-7) don’t matory. Giants’ clothes were as sub- Today NBA BASKETBALL National Basketball Association have any bad things to say As the culture of the game dued as their words — no MEN’S COLLEGE about each other. Even if they changed — more trash talk, statements anywhere. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association WASHINGTON WIZARDS—Recalled C All Times EST Hamady Ndiaye from Iowa (NBADL). did, their coaches wouldn’t touchdown celebrations and “Honestly, for us, that ’07 7 p.m. EASTERN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL allow it. Bill Belichick and Tom look-at-me moments — the thing was kind of like us com- ESPN — Michigan St. at Illinois Atlantic Division National Football League Coughlin are long-time friends Super Bowl became the big ing together as a football ESPN2 — Clemson at Virginia WLPct GB BALTIMORE RAVENS—Named Jim who share the same old-school stage for the biggest mouths. team,” defensive end Justin Caldwell quarterbacks coach. Philadelphia 15 6 .714 — philosophy when it comes to During the title game of the Tuck said of the “Men In 9 p.m. Boston 9 10 .474 5 BUFFALO BILLS—Re-signed LS Garrison ESPN — Vanderbilt at Arkansas New York 7 13 .350 7 1/2 Sanborn. saying anything about the 2005 season, for instance, Black” look. “We just said we NHL HOCKEY New Jersey 7 14 .333 8 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS—Named Tom opposition. Seattle tight end Jerramy wanted to kill a dynasty, and McMahon special teams coach. Fired spe- 7:30 p.m. To ronto 7 14 .333 8 Zip it. Tight. Stevens ignited a back-and- that’s what they were. But Southeast Division cial teams coach Steve Hoffman, wide Or else. forth with Pittsburgh’s Joey now, we’ve been here before NBCSP — Washington at receivers coach Richie Anderson and assis- WLPct GB “Players have personalities, Porter by suggesting Seattle and we felt as though all that Tampa Bay Miami 16 5 .762 — tant offensive line coach Pat Perles. MIAMI DOLPHINS—Named George and they are who they are,” was going to win. Porter shot is secondary.” SOCCER Atlanta 15 6 .714 1 Orlando 12 9 .571 4 Edwards linebackers coach and Zac Taylor 2:55 p.m. Washington 4 17 .190 12 assistant quarterbacks coach. Retained ESPN2 — Premier League, Charlotte 3 18 .143 13 tight ends coach Dan Campbell, strength Woods Stoke City at Manchester United Central Division coach Darren Krein and special teams WLPct GB coordinator Darren Rizzi. Chicago 18 5 .783 — PHILADELPHIA EAGLES—Named Todd Continued from 1b make a single birdie on the golf. He just hasn’t won in the Wednesday Indiana 13 6 .684 3 Bowles secondary coach. back nine. last couple of weeks.” MEN’S COLLEGE Milwaukee 9 11 .450 7 1/2 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS—Signed WR He was asked that day if he John Matthews to a reserve/future con- Not to be overlooked was Not years. Not months. BASKETBALL Cleveland 8 11 .421 8 would have to learn how to win his win at the Chevron World Weeks. Detroit 4 18 .182 13 1/2 tract. 7 p.m. Canadian Football League again the longer he failed to Challenge two months ago, Sure enough, Woods won WESTERN CONFERENCE get in the hunt. ESPN2 — UConn at Georgetown Southwest Division WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS—Named when he started the final his next three tournaments, Gary Crowton offensive coordinator. “No,” he said, breaking into 9 p.m. WLPct GB round one shot behind Zach capping it off at the Masters Dallas 14 8 .636 — HOCKEY a confident smile. Johnson and birdied the last for an unprecedented sweep of ESPN2 — Baylor at Texas A&M San Antonio 13 9 .591 1 National Hockey League Woods didn’t even let the CAROLINA HURRICANES—Signed D two holes for a one-shot victo- the majors. NBA BASKETBALL Houston 12 9 .571 1 1/2 reporter finish a follow-up ry. It was an important win Expectations always will Memphis 10 10 .500 3 Tim Gleason to a four-year contract. 8 p.m. Recalled F Riley Nash from Charlotte question, smiling while shak- New Orleans 4 17 .190 9 1/2 because it meant something to be higher for Woods for no ESPN — Oklahoma City at Dallas (AHL). Northwest Division ing his head. “No, no, no.” Woods, yet it was hard not to other reason than his record COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Recalled C 10:30 p.m. WLPct GB Three weeks later, Woods notice how much harder he was so astounding from the Andrew Joudrey and D David Savard from Oklahoma City 16 4 .800 — blew a four-shot lead in the ESPN — L.A. Clippers at Utah Springfield (AHL). had to work to get it. lead. After that loss to Bjorn Denver 14 6 .700 2 NHL HOCKEY DALLAS STARS—Recalled D Philip Larsen final round of the Chevron Woods is still not there. He until the 2009 PGA Utah 12 7 .632 3 1/2 from Texas (AHL). World Challenge and lost in a never thought winning was Championship, he was 25-0 7:30 p.m. Portland 12 9 .571 4 1/2 FLORIDA PANTHERS—Recalled D Tyson playoff to Graeme McDowell. NBCSP — N.Y. Rangers at Buffalo Minnesota 10 11 .476 6 1/2 easy, but he used to make it with the outright lead going Strachan from San Antonio (AHL). Pacific Division He later attributed that to look that way. into the final round. MONTREAL CANADIENS—Recalled F WLPct GB being able to hit only one shot So what to make of Abu Over the course of a Andreas Engqvist from Hamilton (AHL). L.A. Clippers 12 6 .667 — Briefs NEW JERSEY DEVILS—Recalled C Jacob — a draw — while in the early Dhabi? career, it’s bound to even out L.A. Lakers 12 9 .571 1 1/2 Josefon, D Matt Taormina and RW Steve stages of a swing overhaul. As usual, it’s best not to a little. And remember, there Phoenix 7 13 .350 6 Bernier from Albany (AHL). A year later, when his was one year when Woods East Laurens Diamond Golden State 6 12 .333 6 jump to conclusions about NEW YORK ISLANDERS—Recalled G Sacramento 6 14 .300 7 health returned, Woods had a Woods. Even back in more twice lost tournaments when Club Meeting Today Kevin Poulin and RW Rhett Rakhshani one-shot lead going into the peaceful times, there were he had at least a share of the from Bridgeport (AHL). Placed C Marty The East Laurens Diamond Club will ——— Reasoner on injured reserve, retroactive weekend at the Australian whispers that he was in a lead going into the final Sunday’s Games meet at 7 p.m. today at the East Laurens to Jan. 6. Open and shot 75, falling six slump to start the 2001 season. round. That was in 2000, Miami 97, Chicago 93 High School library.All interested par- PHOENIX COYOTES—Recalled D Chris shots behind and never catch- He failed to win his first five when many believe he was at ties may attend. Memberships and Cleveland 88, Boston 87 Summers from Portland (AHL). ing up. And then on Sunday in tournaments, then went to the top of his game. To ronto 94, New Jersey 73 ST. LOUIS BLUES—Recalled F Chris election of officers are scheduled. Indiana 106, Orlando 85 the Abu Dhabi Golf Dubai and lost a one-shot lead Winning, though, is more Porter from Peoria (AHL). Championship, he was tied for Dallas 101, San Antonio 100, OT WASHINGTON CAPITALS—Signed F Joel to Thomas Bjorn, hitting into important than ever now. Atlanta 94, New Orleans 72 Rechlicz to an entry-level contract and the 54-hole lead with Robert the water and making double Woods no longer has that Dudley Little L.A. Lakers 106, Minnesota 101 recalled him and F Cody Eakin from Rock and couldn’t hang with bogey on his last hole. aura of invincibility. That will League Announces L.A. Clippers 109, Denver 105 Hershey (AHL). an Englishman who was No. “A lot of people are talking only return if he starts win- Monday’s Games WINNIPEG JETS—Recalled F Aaron Chicago 98,Washington 88 117 in the world with one about Tiger being in a slump ning with regularity, and it Registration Dates Gagnon and F Spencer Machacek from St. career victory. and he’s not doing the right doesn’t matter whether he Philadelphia 74, Orlando 69 John’s (AHL).Traded F Akim Aliu to Dudley Little League will hold baseball Miami 109, New Orleans 95 Calgary for D John Negrin. One shot behind when he things,” Bjorn said that day. beats Robert Rock or Rory registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 4 and Minnesota 120, Houston 108 American Hockey League made the turn, Woods didn’t “The guy is playing fantastic McIlroy. Feb. 11. All registration will be at the San Antonio 83, Memphis 73 MANCHESTER MONARCHS—Assigned Boys and Girls Club (Dudley Gym). Call Milwaukee 103, Detroit 82 RW J.D.Watt to Ontario (ECHL). 676-2035. Dallas 122, Phoenix 99 Central Hockey League Utah 93, Portland 89 DAYTON GEMS—Signed D Dustin Braves L.A. Clippers 112, Oklahoma City 100 DeGagne. SWAT Softball Today’s Games TEXAS BRAHMAS—Waived G Steve Continued from 1b their senior starter misses the starters. Two of them — right- Boston at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Silverthorn and G Ron Vogel. Signed G Tr youts Saturday New Jersey at Indiana, 7 p.m. first few weeks of the regular handers Randall Delgado and Adam Avramenko. Pitcher Derek Lowe, a huge The SWAT 10-and-under softball team Atlanta at Toronto, 7 p.m. SOCCER season. Julio Teheran — got in some will hold tryouts at 1 p.m. Saturday at Detroit at New York, 7:30 p.m. Major League Soccer disappointment, was traded to Starters Jair Jurrjens and throwing and running Monday, Springdale Park. Call George Quick at Denver at Memphis, 8 p.m. NEW YORK RED BULLS—Obtained the Cleveland (though the Braves Tommy Hanson, who battled when there was a bit of a chill 290-9318. Sacramento at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. right of first refusal to D Wilman Conde are still paying $10 million of Charlotte at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. injuries in the second half of in the air but the temperature from Chicago for allocation money. his salary). Hitting coach the season, should be ready to climbed toward 60 degrees Wednesday’s Games PHILADELPHIA UNION—Released G Larry Parrish was let go after 12-and-Under Baseball Washington at Orlando, 7 p.m. go on the first day of spring under a gorgeous blue sky. Faryd Mondragon. one season. Otherwise, not Tr youts Saturday Chicago at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. PORTLAND TIMBERS—Signed F Kris training, according to Delgado started seven To ronto at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Boyd. much changed — which McDowell. games in the heat of a playoff A start-up 12-and-under baseball team Detroit at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. TORONTO FC—Signed D Miguel Aceval. sparked plenty of grumbling Jurrjens is especially excit- race and showed enormous will hold tryouts at noon Saturday at Oklahoma City at Dallas, 8 p.m. Women’s Professional Soccer from the team’s fans. ed for a fresh start. He went poise for someone only 21 Springdale Park. Email Phoenix at New Orleans, 8 p.m. WPS—Announced its Board of Governors Beachy, though, expects the Indiana at Minnesota, 8 p.m. just 1-3 after being selected for years old. Teheran just turned [email protected] has voted to suspend the 2012 season. Braves to benefit greatly from Miami at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. COLLEGE his first All-Star Game and 21 last week, but he’s already choosing patience over panic. Houston at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. IONA—Signed men’s basketball coach Tim was mentioned prominently in pitched five games in the big Charlotte at Portland, 10 p.m. “I’m not surprised, and I’m DLCRA Baseball, Cluess to a multiyear contract extension trade talks over the winter. leagues. Hanson and Beachy L.A. Clippers at Utah, 10:30 p.m. through the 2017 season. pleased with it,” the right-han- Softball Registration But he’s still in Atlanta, eager are 25. Left-hander Mike OHIO STATE—Named Bill Sheridan der said, looking around the Begins Wednesday Transactions defensive assistant football coach. largely empty clubhouse. “I to get in full season now that Minor is 24. PENN STATE—Named Jim Bernhardt spe- doctors have discovered the The bullpen wore down late Dublin-Laurens County Recreational don’t think there was a need cial assistant to the head football coach underlying cause of his linger- in the season, but closer Craig Authority baseball and softball registra- Monday’s Sports Transactions for anything drastic to happen. and director of player development and ing knee problems — a short- Kimbrel (a unanimous choice tion begins Wednesday. Baseball will be BASEBALL Craig Fitzgerald director of strength and Obviously, that’s the way the for boys ages 4-14.The age control date American League conditioning for football. people making the decisions er-than-normal joint in his for NL rookie of the year after for boys is May 1.The DLCRA will offer BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Agreed to terms SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI—Announced the felt, too. We’re all confident in right big toe, which caused his saving 46 games) and set-up a new league this season, as 9- and 10- with LHP Kim Seong-min, LHP Ryan Edell, NCAA has granted a sixth-year of eligibili- ankle to turn outward and put relievers Jonny Venters (1.84 LHP Dennys Reyes, RHP Willie Eyre, RHP what we’ve got in this circle year-old boys may choose to play live ty for OL Jason Weaver and denied a more street on the knee. ERA) and Eric O’Flaherty Armando Galarraga, RHP Steve Johnson, sixth-year request for LB Korey Williams. right here.” pitch or machine pitch. Softball is for From all indications, pitch- After being fitted with (0.98) are as effective as any girls ages 4-12.The age control date for ing will again be the team’s orthotics, the pain was gone in group in the big leagues. girls is Jan. 1. Sign up at www.dlcra.org strong point, assuming every- a couple of weeks. Kris Medlen, who missed or at the DLCRA office. Call 277-5060. Giants one is healthy. McDowell “I feel like I’m a brand new most of last season recovering insists there are no pressing kid,” said Jurrjens, who just from major elbow surgery, FCA Banquet Feb. 7 concerns outside of 16-game turned 26 this past weekend. adds another promising arm in Continued from 1b think we’re looking for The eighth annual Fellowship of winner Tim Hudson, who “I’m happy I’m here and I’ll be the bullpen and could take revenge.” some of the load off the Big Christian Athletes fundraising banquet “You are going to get your underwent surgery in late trying to help the team as will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at First Belichick is playing down much as I can.” Three. shots because they are an November to repair a herniat- Baptist Church in Dublin.The event will that angle, too — even if some The Braves were able to at “We have a good team. We explosive offense and they like ed disc in his back. He might feature guest speaker Greg McMichael, a believe he’s constantly least consider the idea off trad- have a good pitching staff,” to take shots downfield, too. get a bit of a late start, but the former Atlanta Braves pitcher, and spe- reminding his players that Braves appear to have more ing Jurrjens because they have McDowell said. “We’ll move We are going to have our cial testimony from Terry Evans. the Giants not only beat them than enough depth to get by if an abundance of young on.” chances, and we just are going in the Super Bowl four years DLCRA Adult Kickball to have to do a great job of back, but beat them at home taking advantage of them.” in November. Registration Begins New England didn’t take “I’ve been asked about that Signing Feb. 6 advantage in that Super game for several days now. All Continued from 1b starting quarterback for the that wide receiver/defensive The Dublin-Laurens County Bowl, the last time both of the games in the past real- last three seasons. Ben East back Donovan McCloud could Recreational Authority will hold an teams got this far. Dredging ly don’t mean that much at Fighting Irish coach Roger played on the offensive and also sign with a school adult co-ed kickball league at Southern up what went wrong not only this point,” said Belichick, 3-1 Holmes said Monday that run- Pines Regional Park for the first time is painful but, the Patriots in NFL championship games. defensive lines. Wednesday. ning back/defensive back Lineman Trey Williams and West Laurens coach Stacy this year. Registration dates are Feb. 6- say, it’s useless. “This game is about this team Cedric O’Neal will sign with 24. Fee is $150 per team. Call 277- linebacker Natavious Daniel Nobles said that the Raiders “Every time you get to this this year. There aren’t really a Division II Valdosta State. 5060. level, it’s a special level. You lot of us coaches and players Holmes said that O’Neal are expected to sign with NAIA could have a few players sign have to enjoy it,” defensive who were involved in that could be joined by as many as Point University in East Point. with schools in the coming tackle Vince Wilfork said. game, and very few players, in six teammates at a 10 a.m. cer- Defensive back Rayshaw weeks. Receiver Rio Roberson, Contact Us “This is something that is relative terms, between both emony in the school’s cafeteria. O’Neal is headed to Union running back Demetrius To submit sports information, going to stick with you for the teams. We are where we are Brothers Rob and Ben East College in Kentucky. Green, defensive lineman please call 272-5522, ext. 221, rest of your life. 2007 was now, and we’re different than will be among the first signees Holmes said that lineman Cornelius Green and defensive fax 272-2189 or email 2007, now we’re in 2012. Both where we were earlier in the for Mercer’s new football pro- Josh Kates was deciding back Darius Thomas may go [email protected]. teams are different. I don’t season.” gram. Rob East was Dublin’s between Point and Union, and the junior-college route. Tuesday, January 31, 2012/Dublin, Ga/Page 3b The Courier Herald

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References upon request 3311 APPROVAL • EXTENDED RATES brick under pen, cnt. h/a. appl., pool, 31 GENERAL AVAILABLE 310 storage. $49,000. 478-279-1559. HELP WANTED 510 TRUCKS 725 LAWN SERVICES 28x60 Fleetwood. 3BR Den, fire- NOW HIRING: Companies desper- place, vinyl siding, AC. Set up & de- Now accepting sealed bids on: For Sale: Pinestraw. IMPLL $2.15, ately need employees to assemble livered. $25,500. Call 478-275-0867. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab Slash $2.30, Long Leaf $2.50. Per CAARSRS FFOROR SSALEALE products at home. No selling, any 88K miles. Applicable sales tax must Bale. Call Curtis Beall 478-272-0552 CARS FOR SALE hours. $500 weekly potential. Info be added to any bids. Bids will be 1-985-646-1700 DEPT. GA-6655 380 COMMERCIAL accepted until 5:00 p.m. on 2/3/12. "Love is doing small things with 3LINES - 1 MONTH First Day PROPERTY Please call 478-272-3082 for details. great love." -Mother Teresa $ Ideal for small offices or church. NEED TO SELL YOUR CAR, TRUCK or SUV? $ 2 TEMP Farmworkers $75,000. Call 478-272-1282 or 478- Add a picture for 50¢ needed 2/27/12-12/15/12. Workers 290-2683 for more details. Plac Placee It In will plant, cultivate & harvest cotton, The CourierCourier HeraldHerald Classifieds!Classifieds! FOR milo, soybeans & corn and may per- L 335Y 5 more per day. Personal Care Home 1 monthonth •• 33 LinesLines ON 35 form support duties associated with (Private party vehicles for sale only) located in Dudley. Licensed for 6 For YONL ONLY $35 crops. Random drug testing at em- beds. 4BR 2ba. One with handicap- Add a picture for 50¢ more per day ployer’s expense. Guaranteed 3/4 of ped facilities. Fully equipped and Add a picture for 50¢ more per day contract hours. Work tools, supplies, *Offer for vehicles for sale by private currently in operation. New roof, new owners only. equip. provided at no cost. Free heating and a/c, new dishwasher & housing provided for non-commuting dryer. 1656 sf. 1/2 ac corner lot. HHOOMESOMMEESS FFORFOORR SSALESAALLEE workers. Transportation & subsis- Owner wants to retire. Asking tence reimbursed to worker upon $125,000. Will sell as a single family completion of 50% of contract, or home for $89,000. Call (478)272- earlier, if appropriate. $9.38/hr. 1535 to set up an appointment. PUBLIC NOTICE 3 LINES - 1 MONTH Worksite in Obion Co, TN. Report or POSTING DATE JANUARY 30, 2012 $$ send a resume to nearest local GA Depart. of Labor office or call 478- RENTALS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: Add a picture for 50¢ 275-6525 & ref. job order # TN2795811. Rainey Farms – Obion, THAT DAN VAN GELDER HAS SUBMITTED AN FOR 405 STORAGE LY 555 5 more per day. TN APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF APPLEBEES ON 5 5 Strange Mini Storage Best Prices! RESTAURANT FOR A VARIANCE OF THE (Homes for sale only, one home per ad) Route Sales Person needed Call 478-275-1592 Must have good people skills & vehi- REQUIREMENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF $ cle capable of pulling 10x12 trailer. THE CITY OF DUBLIN TO PERMIT THE List any item valued up to 1000 in Est. accounts. Salary, commission & FOLLOWING: HE IS REQUESTING A VARIANCE OF The Courier Herald Classifieds for gas allowance. Send resume to: PO APPENDIX A ZONING, ARTICLE 6 “AREA YARD AND Box 128, Rentz, Ga 31075. HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS. HE IS REQUESTING TO The City of Jeffersonville is taking BE GRANTED A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A SIGN ON FREE!* applications for a certified EACH SIDE OF BUILDING. Fax or e-mail today to place your Police Officer Application are available at City CITY ORDINANCE ONLY ALLOWS SIGNS ON FREE Classified ad! Hall, 200 N. Church Street, Jeffer- sonville GA. City Hall office hours STRUCTURE THAT FACES RIGHT OF WAY [email protected] Reach 100,000+ are 8:30am - 5pm Monday-Friday. REQUIREMENTS ARE ALSO IN THE CITY OF people Deadline for application is Feb 17th DUBLIN SIGN ORDINANCE. PROPERTY IS B-2 115 S. Jefferson, Dublin, GA 31021 First Day (HIGHWAY ORIENTED BUSINESS) ZONE. SAID * Private individuals selling personal property only. 3 line maximum. No pets please. PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 2004 VETERANS BLVD. 12 Temp Farm Workers needed 2/27/12-12/27/12. Workers Don’t Monkey A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD IN THE OFFICE HOURS MON - FRI 8am - 5pm perform a variety of manual tasks HENRY “BUD” HICKS, JR. MEMORIAL CHAMBER appropriate for grain crops being Around! LOCATED IN CITY HALL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY planted cultivated & harvested. Ran- 06, 2012 AT 5:30 P.M. AT WHICH TIME YOU MAY dom drug testing at employer’s ex- Place an ad in the APPEAR IN PERSON, OR AND IN WRITING, BY AN PUBLISHED DEADLINES pense. Guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. 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