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By PAYTON TOWNS III man waiting for the fair to be- CommunityThose attending the South- "I believe Gym there jobgin. fair side Community Job Fair "By 8:50 a.m., we were Thursday walked away with a is a lot of filled," Jones said. "As the ven- chance to find their future oc- dors were coming in to set up, cupation. support for us in people were coming in, regis- The event, held in the tering and going to the ven- Oconee Community Center on Dublin. I believe dors. We've had a steady flow Wabash Street, was held from since 8:30 this morning. It's 9 a.m. to noon Thursday. Cars wonderful." filled up the parking lot outside that hopefully The employers included of the center and across the Health Care Staffing Inc., street as many turned out I'll get my job Sanders Ring Central Security, seeking a job. Sellers Construction Co., Geor- Dublin City Councilman soon.” gia Department of Labor, Bennie Jones was ecstatic at -- Diane Kirkland OFTC, Steel Fab, Laurens the turnout. He said they had County, the City of Dublin, more than 20 vendors and 250 Dublin Police Department, participants. Dublin City Schools, Job Train- "This is going great," Jones jobs. It also shows that we have ing Unlimited, Inc., Fred's said. "God has blessed us. This businesses who are looking for Pharmacy, Easterseals Middle is more than I could really good workers. It's a good com- Georgia, Waffle House, Photo by Payton Towns III have expected. It shows that bination." ResCare HomeCare, Coca-Co- the community really want to Jones said Curtis Smith la, Shperion, Aweba Tool & Die, Diane Kirkland talks with a business representative during Thursday's support this and they want opened up the center and saw a Southside Community Job Fair. See FAIR page 8a

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EGGS FROM ABOVE This bird laid eggs of a different type during the annual Egg Drop at Southern Pines last weekend. A helicopter dropped off several Photo by Clay Reynolds thousand Easter eggs for children and families Signage identifying the new clinic as home of Optim Orthopedics, Spivey Orthopedics and the to hunt. (Photos by Payton Towns III) new Optim Internal Medicine was constructed last week as one of the finishing touches on the new facility, set to open Monday. New facility, addition of internal medicine practice marks confidentBy CLAY REYNOLDS start to fresh local chapter for Optim Medical Center For the last several years, space has been a good prob- lem to have for the pair of rapidly-growing orthopedic practices that are set to move into the brand new Op- tim Medical Center, just down the road from a store- front clinic they've both oc- cupied since 2009. Physicians representing the orthopedic arm of the Tattnall County-based healthcare provider and longtime partner Spivey Or- thopedics, who've long since outgrown their current of- fice, have been eagerly awaiting the scheduled opening of the building since its construction began in Au- gust. The new home, which provides some much-needed room to expand their array of physicians, staff and ser- vices, may fill up a good bit sooner than expected with Photos by Clay Reynolds the addition of two new physicians set to join them Clockwise from top left: The facility's nurse's area, waiting room, there as part of a new inter- hallway, a doctor's office, check-in area and X-ray facilities. nal medicine practice. Optim ju, who will lead the new company's local footprint new clinic, just down the Medical Center is set to wel- venture. and will make for plenty go- road from its existing loca- come longtime Dublin Inter- Announced by Optim ing on inside the bustling tion, on a piece of property nal Medicine doctors Dan Av- Health in early March, the new facility at 242 Veterans owned by Dublin's Todd ery and Arunasree Pothura- addition further enlarges the Blvd. when it opens its doors Yates, who served as general to patients for the first time contractor on the project. on Monday. Things have been shaping It will also put space in up inside the building as fin- Index the clinic at a premium once ishing touches to paint and again, and immediately flooring, interior furnishings Obituaries ...... 2a make the welcome potential and pavement/landscaping News...... 3a of building onto the facility in the parking lot have been sometime down the road a added since the completion End of the ride Editorial ...... 4a strong possibility. of construction early in the Lucky the Leprechaun jumped on a Weather...... 5a "The door is open for ex- year. motorcycle during last weekend's Blessing of Hometown ...... 6a, 7a pansion," said Rob Snipes, The facility is laid out in a the Bikes. The event was held on the final Sports ...... 1b,2b CEO of Reidsville-based Op- fashion that emphasizes cir- day of the 2018 Saints Patrick's Festival, Classifieds ...... 3b tim Medical Center. cular flow of patients Entertainment ...... 4b The company began con- which rides off after a full month of struction last year on the See OPTIM page 8a memorable events. (Photo by Jill Towns) Page 2a The Courier Herald Friday, March 30, 2018/Dublin, Ga/

He was preceded in death Services by Dudley Funeral by his great grandparents; Home of Dublin Obituaries Gladys and Stanford Reese of Waverly Hall, Meda and Richard L. Abrams Dolores D. Walden Harold Alderman of Akron, Ohio, Ronald and Sara Myers Mr. Richard L. Abrams of Man waiting in the wings Mrs. Dolores Davis Walden, of Austell, Ga., and Emmie Wrightsville, passed away on age 71, passed away on Tues- Darsey of Dexter, grandpar- Thursday, March 29, 2018. day, March 27, 2018. ents; Phylis June Darsey of Funeral arrangements are in- DEAR ABBY: I have been my daughter just cut it into a Mrs. Walden was a lifelong Dexter, Stanford E. Reese of complete and will be an- tirescommunicating withof this girlone-way I romancemullet with short bangs. resident of Treutlen County Daytona, Fla., and Jessie Mae nounced later. The family is work with who is currently Why does she want her and was preceded in death by Russell NeSmith of East receiving friends at 87 seeing a guy she's been with kids looking ratty? She keeps her parents, Albert M. and Dublin. Chester Drive, Wrightsville. for four years. We have a a clean house and is an in- Thelma Johnson Davis; a Survivors include; mother, Services by Dudley Funeral strong connection and physi- volved, loving mother. It dri- brother, Ray Davis; and a sis- Jenny Hobbs, of East Dublin; Home of Dublin cal attraction, and we have ves me crazy. I try to keep my ter, Geraldine Alligood. father, Al Russell of East www.servicesbydudley.com both disclosed our feelings to mouth shut because a gift is a A 1965 graduate of Dublin; sister, Tara Clements each other. gift. But it really annoys me Treutlen High School, she re- (Delwin) of Wrightsville; Patsy Daniel We communicate rarely by that she will take back a top- ceived her Bachelor’s degree nieces, Olivia Luecke, Julia text but never through phone label shirt and exchange it for from Georgia Southern Col- Luecke, Hannah Luecke, and Mrs. Patsy Daniel, 72, calls, for obvious reasons. Her an ugly one, or a pretty, spark- lege, Statesboro, in 1969, her Lillian Clements all of passed away on Wednesday, man works for the same com- ly dress for my granddaughter Master’s degree from the Uni- Wrightsville; nephew, Bray- March 28, 2018 at Lutheran pany we do but in a different for a trashy-looking blue vel- versity of Georgia, Athens, in den Clements also of Medical Center, Denver, Col- building. It's clear to me that vet dress with yellow rubber 1974, and her Education Spe- Wrightsville; grandfather, orado after an extended ill- he doesn't complement her be- boots. Why? -- STYLISH cialist degree from Georgia G.W. Darsey of Dexter and a ness. ing or lifestyle and will never GRAN IN ARIZONA Southern College in 1980. She host of uncles, aunts and Memorial services will be rise to her level. DEAR STYLISH GRAN: began her teaching career in cousins. held Saturday, March 31, 2018 I let her know that if she Dear Abby You are asking the wrong per- Laurens County in 1969 and Services for Mr. Russell at 11 a.m. in Johnson Chapel were to break things off with son that question. This is joined the Treutlen County will be held on Saturday, Church located in Treutlen him, I would want to give it a something you should ask Board of Education in 1970 March 31, 2018 at 11 a.m. in County near Adrian. Reverend try, and she said the same. have happened by now. Be- your daughter. The answer where she taught until her re- Buckhorn United Methodist James Salter will officiate. She contacts me only when may be as simple as her taste tirement in 1999. She was a cause you want a real rela- Church with burial to follow Patsy was born in Treutlen she wants and flirts with me tionship with someone, my ad- -- and her children's -- is dif- member of the Georgia Re- in the church Cemetery. Rev. County and was a 1963 Grad- whenever we are in contact, ferent from yours. Or, these tired Educators Association vice is to look elsewhere for Jared Middleton, Dr. Doug uate of Adrian High School. but it's always at her conve- one. style choices are something and was also a member of Red Bridges, and Michael Beard She was employed with the nience. her kids are OK with because Bluff Baptist Church, will officiate. Honorary speak- City of Dublin for a number of We have known each other DEAR ABBY: My daughter this is what their friends are Treutlen County. er will be G.W. Darsey. years. After leaving Dublin, for a year and a half now, and wearing. Survivors include her hus- has zero style sense. She tints Randy Russell, Glen Oliver, she pursued a lifelong career she claims she cares for me. her hair every color under the band of 48 years, Gary Derek Gilbert, Chris Mimbs, in the government sector My question, Abby, is how TO MY JEWISH READ- Walden; a son and daughter- sun and dresses straight from Earl Sapp and Van Savage which led her to Golden Col- should I go about moving this the sale bin at the thrift store. ERS: Why is tonight different in-law, David and Leigh Ann will serve as pallbearers. orado where she became the situation forward? -- IN LINE from every other night? Be- Walden of Soperton; two She mismatches any and Honorary Pallbearers will finance director for the City of FOR HER IN NEW YORK everything she puts on, and cause Passover begins at sun- granddaughters, Claire be Joey Savage, Delwin Blackhawk, Colorado. She DEAR IN LINE: From down. Happy Passover, every- Walden and Addie Walden of she's doing it to her children, Clements and Terry Russell loved her home on Douglas where I sit, the ball is in her too. Their clothes are dingy one. May your celebration be Soperton; brother and sister- The family will receive Mountain where she lived court, not yours. Because sweet! in-law, Travis and Carolyn and outdated. I have bought friends Friday, March 30, with her husband, Bill. Patsy nothing has happened in the them stylish clothing. She re- Davis of Dublin; two sisters by 2018 from 6 until 8 p.m. at was an integral part of the last year and a half, you ap- Dear Abby is written by choice, Patsy Ware of Soper- turns them and gets the ugli- Townsend Brothers Funeral Douglas Mountain Communi- pear to be a diversion rather est clothes. Abigail Van Buren, also ton and Pat Cordova of Val- Home. ty. She was a member of the than the main event. known as Jeanne Phillips, and dosta; and several nieces and She also gives the kids Please visit Golden Gate Auxiliary and She has been with her hideous haircuts. If I take was founded by her mother, nephews. www.townsendfuneralhome.co Treasurer of the Board of the boyfriend for four years. If she Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Funeral services will be them to a stylist, she will buzz m to sign the online memorial Golden Gate Fire Protection were willing to sacrifice the the entire cut into a Mohawk. Abby at www.DearAbby.com held in Red Bluff Baptist registry. District. Her parents, Herbert time she has put in with him or P.O. Box 69440, Los Ange- Church, Treutlen County, at My granddaughter had the and Doretha Hall preceded for a chance to see if things most beautiful long hair, and les, CA 90069. 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, her in death. work out with you, it would with Reverend Donny Crosby She is survived by her hus- officiating. Burial will be in band Bill Daniel; sisters, Lot- the church cemetery with tie, Lynda, Dianne, Wanda Sammons Funeral Home in (Noel), Janice (James), Kay charge of arrangements. (Raymond), Lash (Gerald), There will be no visitation. Beckie (Randall) & Tammi The family may be reached at (Jon) and brother, Eddie (Lea) A ribbit of hope: Panama frogs the home of David and Leigh Hall; several nieces, nephews, Ann Walden, 615 Rosemont great nieces and great Church Road, Soperton. nephews who were all so fond WASHINGTON (AP) — Af- wiping out amphibian popula- how good it feels to be able to re- An online guestbook may hop back after nasty disease of “PAT PAT.” ter years of silence, the rhyth- tions in California's Sierra port some good news from the be signed at In lieu of flowers, donations mic dee-dee-deeps of frogs and Nevada and parts of Australia. field." www.sammonsfuneralhome.co can be made to: Golden Gate toads are returning in parts of In the last few years, croaks The recovery is not every- m. Auxiliary of Colorado, Inc. Panama. have been heard in once quiet where and it's at best modest, (GGAC) P.O. Box 176223, A deadly fungal disease dev- Panama streams. The critters cautioned lead author Jamie Golden, CO 80402. The GGAC astated amphibians in Central are by no means recovered since Voyles, a disease ecologist at the Board, a non-profit organiza- America more than a decade they are still infected with the University of Nevada, Reno. tion that supports volunteer ago, quieting some mountain fungus, but they are alive and One of the frogs making the Cynthia D. Ingram fire fighters of the district, will streams. But new research growing in numbers, according most noticeable comeback is the create a fund to hold dona- shows evolution may have to a new study in Thursday's hard-to-catch rocket frog, Funeral services for Mrs. tions and discuss with Bill the saved the day — and the frogs. journal Science . named because it is so quick, Cynthia Denise Ingram of investments that will best In El Cope, Panama, at least "It's so easy to lose hope she said. Dublin, will be held on Satur- honor Patsy’s love for the de- four species disappeared includ- when you've walked the same Voyles and Richards-Zawac- day, March 31, 2018 at 3 p.m. partment and the Mountain ing the red-striped Rio San stretch of stream year after ki wanted to find out why the at the C.D. Dudley Memorial Community. Juan robber frog. Four other year, hoping to see a hint of the amphibians survived. They ini- Chapel at the Dudley Funeral Higgs Funeral Home (hig- species lost at least 88 percent of amazing diversity you once saw tially figured the disease weak- Home, 617 East Jackson gsfuneralhomeandflorist.com) their population from a disease- there," study co-author Corinne ened. But after testing old and Street, Dublin. Reverend An- of Soperton has charge of causing fungus that hit Panama Richards-Zawacki, a University new disease samples on frogs, thony Corbett, Sr will deliver arrangements. hard from 2004 to 2007. The of Pittsburgh biologist, said in they found the disease was as the eulogy. Interment will fol- fungus has also been blamed for an email. "So you can imagine dangerous as ever. low in the Dudley Memorial Bettina B. Boutwell Cemetery. Cynthia Denise Ingram Mrs. Bettina "Tina" Brant- Boutwell; Daughter – Tammy March 30. was born on November 29, ley Boutwell, age 70, of East- Chaney; Sons – Robert W. Stokes-Southerland Funer- Chad E. Russell 1966 to the late Eugene and man, Ga., died Wednesday, Boutwell (Christy) and Jere- al Home of Eastman has Anniversary Gladys Wilcher. She passed March 28, 2018. my Boutwell; Grandchildren – charge of arrangements. Chad Ernest Russell, age Ronnie and Sherry away on March 26, 2018. She Funeral service will be held Tyler Chaney (Danielle), Ryan www.stokes-southerland.com. 34, of East Dublin, passed Mathis leaves to cherish and celebrate at 2 p.m. Friday, March 30, at Chaney, and Ian Boutwell; away on Thursday, March 29, a life of rich memories, her Greenlawn Baptist Church, Great-granddaughter – CALL CURTIS TO BUY OR SELL YOUR NEXT HOME! 2018. children, April Parker, Kamila with interment in Poplar Aubriella Chaney; Sisters – Chad was a Graduate of Ingram, sisters and brother, Springs Baptist Church Sandra Clough (Gilbert), Ann East Laurens High School Vickie McLean, Phiniecas In- Cemetery. Rycroft (Larry) and Gwen Class of 2002. He also worked gram, Anthony Ingram, an un- Mrs. Boutwell was a mem- Brantley (Billy); Brothers – at Easter Seals. cle, Leroy Ingram, nieces and ber of Greenlawn Baptist Sherm Brantley (Janice), He was a strong person nephews, LaShanda Turner, Church and a retired supervi- Dana Brantley and Sam when it came to life. 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APSAN DIEGO Exclusive: (AP) — The Mexico, America team up on drug war at sea U.S. and Mexican govern- ments are sparring over im- migration and trade, but the two countries are joining forces on the high seas like never before to go after drug smugglers. The United States, Mexico and Colombia will target drug smugglers off South America's Pacific coast in an operation that is scheduled to begin Sunday and last for the foreseeable future, Coast Guard officials told The As- sociated Press. U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Paul F. Zukunft teased the idea during a recent defense conference in San Diego, say- ing the United States "can't do it alone." "It's no secret we are be- sieged with the flow of drugs from Latin America to the United States," he said. U.S. and Mexican forces In this photo, a U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement team from the USCG have routinely worked to- gether at sea, but the latest In this photo, an unidentified U.S. Coast cutter Stratton boards a small fishing boat that was stopped carrying effort "marks a significant Guardsman communicates with the pilot of a close to 700 kilos of pure cocaine, in the Pacific Ocean hundreds of step in terms of information helicopter during take-off and landing exercises miles south of the Guatemala-El Salvador border. The U.S. Coast Guard sharing, collaboration and cooperation between the on the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Stratton in the is teaming up with the Mexican and Colombian navies off South Ameri- United States, Mexico and eastern Pacific Ocean. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez- ca's Pacific coast to go after seafaring smugglers, opening a new front other partner nations," ac- Mills, File) in the drug war. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills, File) cording to the Coast Guard. side. Smugglers routinely from seafaring smugglers. as Colombia have allowed at the University of San Where suspects will be sent The Americans and Mexi- move cocaine out of countries The hope is boats will be U.S. authorities more lati- Diego, said the operation with the three countries par- cans will exchange intelli- like Colombia to Central stopped before their ship- tude, such as permitting falls in line with Trump's ticipating in the operation gence more freely than in the America and Mexico via fish- ments are loaded onto Mexi- Coast Guard officers to board vow to go after the "bad hom- will be decided on a case-by- past, which could mean shar- ing boats, skiffs, commercial can trucks that fan out on Colombian-flagged ships. bres," while President En- case basis. ing information on well-trav- cargo ships — even home- various routes bound for the U.S. officials have touted rique Pena Nieto has recog- U.S. military officials eled routes for drug smug- made submarines. U.S. border, authorities said. Colombia's joint anti-drug ef- nized organized crime is so have been reluctant to open- glers or preferred paths for The operation comes after Large boats can cart 20 tons forts as a model for the re- severe that Mexico needs ly discuss details of the coop- specific smuggling organiza- five years of record seizures (18 metric tons) of cocaine or gion. help. eration with their Mexican tions, Coast Guard spokes- by the Coast Guard. But U.S. more. The U.S. and Mexican "With more walled-off sec- counterparts, sensitive to woman Alana Miller said. officials say because of limit- Mexico has historically military relationship has tions of the border, we've the Mexican public's histori- They will also board the ed resources, the U.S. mili- been among the Latin Amer- strengthened since the two seen drug trafficking organi- cal view and recent barbs be- other country's vessels to tary's smallest service still ican countries that are most nations signed the 2008 zations literally go under- tween the two presidents. view operations and gain ex- catches only about 25 per- reluctant to join operations Merida Initiative to work to- ground or offshore," he said. Jorge Chabat, a political pertise, Miller said. In 2015, cent of illegal shipments in with the U.S., which can be gether in the drug war. Last year, the Coast scientist at the Center for three members of the Mexi- the Pacific. traced back to the Mexican- There have been more cross- Guard seized more than Economic Research and can navy boarded a Coast Even so, the Coast Guard American War that was border trainings, especially 455,000 pounds (206,000 Teaching in Mexico City, said Guard vessel during a port annually seizes three times fought 170 years ago. The with the Mexican Navy, kilograms) of cocaine worth he doubts the combined oper- call in Huatulco, Mexico, but the amount of cocaine confis- United States cannot open which is considered less cor- more than $6 billion and ation will get much negative this operation calls for more cated at the U.S.-Mexico bor- military bases in Mexico, rupt than the Mexican Army brought more than 600 sus- reaction from a Mexican pub- frequent exchanges, and der. Yet ocean smuggling has and U.S. officials, for in- and has raised its profile pected traffickers back to the lic tired of drug violence. they will be at sea. not grabbed lawmakers' at- stance, cannot venture into with the captures and United States for prosecu- "The more insecurity we The operation will last tention like the flow of drugs Mexican waters without pri- killings of drug bosses. tion. The Coast Guard has have, the less nationalism "for the foreseeable future as across the nearly 2,000-mile- or permission, even if they The combined operation been criticized for holding we have in Mexico," he said. long as it's working for long (3,200-kilometer-long) are chasing drug vessels. was planned in a series of suspects on ships where they Ultimately, he doubts the everyone," Miller said. "It's land border, where the The Coast Guard now meetings over the past year. cannot easily access lawyers. joint operation will make sort of open-ended." Trump administration wants stops its pursuit and alerts The maritime services Shirk said joint operations much difference. Traffickers over the years to spend billions to build a Mexican authorities if suspi- signed letters of intent to could lead "to serious viola- "This is something they have increasingly turned to continuous wall. cious boats cross into their work together to fight orga- tions of suspects' rights at have to do to maintain drug the sea to move their illegal As much as 20 percent of territorial waters. nized crime while respecting sea and possible human trafficking at the same level, goods, traversing an area off the cocaine moving through It's unclear whether this each country's sovereignty rights violations in the and not allow it to grow," he South America that is so big, South America ends up in new cooperation will affect and territorial waters. process." said. "That's the most you the continental United the United States, and most those restrictions. David Shirk, associate Coast Guard officials say can do. You can't just surren- States could be dropped in- of it lands first in Mexico Treaties with nations such professor of political science they respect suspects' rights. der."

Shooting suspect's brother pleadsFORT LAUDERDALE, no Fla. contestbond in Broward County to for trespassingby visiting the school. (AP) — The brother of the sus- trespassing, a second-degree "Zachary has experienced, pected Florida high school gun- misdemeanor, is $25. and continues to experience, a man pleaded no contest Thurs- But this was not a typical trauma unlike anything any of day to trespassing on the cam- trespassing case. Cruz, shack- us could imagine," Kimok told Welcomes Our Newest pus where the deadly rampage led at the wrists and ankles and the judge. He pointed out that occurred and was later released wearing a tan prison jumpsuit, the Cruzes' mother died in No- from jail after being sentenced was led into court by six vember, forcing him to live with to time served and six months deputies Thursday as numer- a guardian miles away. Sales Associate of probation. ous reporters and TV cameras "Then in February, the only Circuit Judge Melinda looked on. family member he had left, his Kirsch Brown also ordered Prosecutor Sarahnell Mur- brother, murdered 17 people in Zachary Cruz, 18, to enroll in phy announced a plea deal had cold blood." That put Zachary Jesica Grainger therapy, wear an ankle monitor been reached, the conditions Cruz's history, which has in- and said he cannot possess were read and the judge asked cluded counseling and calls firearms or ammunition. The if he understood. He softly about him to police, on national judge also said Cruz must be replied, "Yes, ma'am." After the display, Kimok said. tested to make sure he isn't con- judge accepted his plea and pro- Zachary Cruz was finger- suming drugs or alcohol and nounced sentence, Kimok read printed and the six deputies led must stay at least 1 mile from an apology from Cruz, saying he him out. He was released from Marjory Stoneman Douglas was sorry if he scared anyone jail about four hours later. High School during probation. He can never visit the school again and must not contact any Let us make your special event...special. victims or their families. He was arrested March 19 and held on $500,000 bond after Don’s Special Events police found him skateboarding at Stoneman Douglas after school, 33 days after his 19- Tents • Tables • Chairs • Dance Floors year-old brother, Nikolas Cruz, Much Much More! is accused of killing 17 students Over 35 Years Experience and staff members and wound- ing 17 others during a Valen- 707 Industrial Blvd.• Dublin • 478-275-3586 tine's Day shooting. Broward sheriff's deputies say school offi- cials had told him not to come on campus, but his attorney, Joseph Kimok, denied that. Dexter Supply Co. His arrest created concern in Call Jesica at 478-718-3497 the Stoneman Douglas commu- nity and caused Florida Gov. Bag Fertilizer Rick Scott to order highway pa- to help you with any of your trol troopers on campus to bol- ster already heightened securi- Others Available Discounts on ton purchases. ty provided by the sheriff's of- real estate needs. fice. Zachary Cruz had spent the last 10 days in custody after his Discounts on ton purchases. extraordinary bond was ordered Pelletized Lime Bulk Fertilizer & Lime Spreading by a different judge. The typical

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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 Chairman GRIFFIN LOVETT President April is for spring planting. Today when I just didn’t have was never threatened and AprilBefore putting is the crops the in see time those big to springenough into money to satiated planting hunger for many Periodicals Postage Paid at Dublin, Georgia the ground in another day tractors in buy their kids mountain families. (USPS 161-860) - Daily except Sunday, Monday and select and another time, a modest expansive fields, shoes. Living off the land was holidays farmer, like my own father, helping produce I can remem- standard three quarters of a would ride into town and big crops and ber them coming century ago for many. It was POSTMASTER: Send address change to: meet with his banker. bringing a favor- out of the woods the era of making do. Hand- The Courier Herald, Drawer B, CSS, Dublin, GA 31040 He would take out a loan able return on with a .22 rifle me-downs, patched clothing for the seed and fertilizer nec- their investment, and a three or and half soled shoes were as SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: essary to grow a crop and I am saddened by four squirrels in commonplace as grits. Print Edition - $10/month then with the blindest of faith the demise of the a sack which Gardens flourished even for Digital Edition - $10/month put the seeds, accompanied by little farmer— they slung over those who lived in town. This newspaper is committed to the idea that the press should the fertilizer, into the ground just as I have their shoulders. When April comes around, tell the truth without prejudice and spread knowledge and diligently nurture the been in recent Didn’t think there is much to appreciate without malicious intent. crop into maturity—cotton years when a much about it about the outdoors. It is such and peanuts for income; corn mom and pop back then, but a pretty month. In addition for the freezer and to feed the grocery store Loran Smith on reflection to all the blooms and their livestock. closes. those squirrels bountiful color, there is a fra- When the fall came around The humility would be the grance which soothes the and it was a good harvest, he of a modest life only meat that senses. Our Take went back to the bank and on the farm has always left family would have all year. Everything has a downside paid off his debts. He simply me with resignation in the After the whiskey rebellion however. What could be more could not stand to owe any- spring time of each year when in 1791, a lot of Scots-Irish troublesome than the pollen, Time for a community body. He planted an ample the weather begins to warm descendants migrated down which often brings about garden which meant there and the trees begin to bud. the Appalachians where mak- sinus infections. were vegetables for the freez- April, in those aforemen- ing home brew, at least ini- Allergies, thunderstorms For"Hallelujah Christians, Easter Chorus"is the most signifi- er and enough to sell to the tioned times, was for going tially, went uncontested by and tornados are as prevalent local grocery stores. barefoot. Don’t suppose kids the government. as the beauty and fragrance of cant day of the year. Some of the well-to-do look forward to going barefoot It was a hardscrabble the blooms. That is why April Throughout history, since the resurrection housewives in town were cus- anymore, but there was a lifestyle, but with ample rain- showers are so welcomed. If tomers, but any who sniffed time when it made our day. fall, there were abundant corn your sinuses are overly sensi- of Christ, this day has inspired amazing art negatively at his asking price In our corner of the county, crops. tive, the trade-off is the beau- and music. would get a quick rebuttal. we actually had a family who Brook trout were plentiful ty of the landscape. “My prices are not nego- had sons who went barefoot in the mountain streams and April is here and I’m loving One of the best known and celebrated tiable,” he would say as he year round. They would be rivers until the logging com- it. picked up his containers of referred to as “poor white panies nearly ruined the fish- I’ve got my Zithromax, songs for his time of year is George foodstuffs and returned to his trash,” but they were hard- ing. commonly known as Z-Pak, Frederick Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus." pickup truck. working and honest. They The squirrel population standing by. Many churches throughout the world, including Dublin-Laurens County, Ga., will celebrate this Easter Day by singing the "Hallelujah Chorus" as part of a worship service. Some communities gather at a central place and form a community choir and belt out the "Hallelujah Chorus" together. We should too. There are usually enough strong voices to overpower the others who may not have the best talent but who would like the opportu- nity match the volume with what they do have. We should give some folks the opportunity to sing with enthusiasm, even if it is a little off key. We have enough great voices to sing over the enthusiastic, but what a glorifying time it could be singing this together. In the same way we have developed "The Nutcracker" ballet before Christmas every year to the point that it is now a tradition here, let's join together next year and orga- By JackJACK E. BROWN Key (1922-2017)attended and graduated from 'Aaround Pastor this area of Georgia, forin Pastors' Your Name and in Your nize a community "Hallelujah Chorus" as a Who was this senior man Asbury College and Seminary and were paused fora send- Spirit. Amen and wife walking hand-in- in Wilmore, Ky. off prayer of blessing and community tradition for Easter. hand around the grounds and He and Ruthanne met at safety for all the bikers. I give myself anew to You We have enough talent to form a commu- walks of the Carl Vinson VA Asbury and later married. And there was Jack, today, O God, Medical Center? God gifted them with three dressed in a long overcoat I want to be Yours. In nity band of brass, winds and percussion. They were smiling, friend- children and a long and won- and wool cap, asking all to Jesus' Name. Amen. Let's put them on the stage at Theatre ly and enjoying their walking derful ministry in Georgia. join him in prayer. Save me, O God, from a exercise. It was a joy to meet After his retirement from the Jack was not one of the superficial piety! Dublin with the choirs of the churches in and get to know and respect pastoral ministry of serving bikers, but he was up early to In Jesus' Name. Amen. Jack and Ruthanne Key, a churches in South Georgia, pray for all of us on that cold All of us are better people our community and invite everyone to join Christian minister and wife he and Ruthanne served in Saturday morning. for having known and been in a celebration of singing the "Hallelujah who were well known and missionary servicein China, Jack wrote his short and blessed by Jack and loved by the citizens of Mongolia, Mozambique, well-read column Key Notes Ruthanne Key. They were a Chorus" together. Dublin and Laurens County, Russia and Equador. for The Courier Herald for couple in love with God and Wouldn't it be great to have the 600 and Georgia. One cold morning in many years. Here are two of with each other, and they Jack was born in Adrian, March, a number of years his prayers in the Nov. 25, shared this Christian love something seats filled in Theatre Dublin Georgia in 1922, and grew up ago, when St. Patrick's activ- 2017 column: with others wherever God led in a Christian family. He ities were in full swing, a Help me this day to bring a them. Jack went to Jesus on with voices raised to the point of nearly received God's call to the large group of bikers were blessing to someone by a Dec. 8, 2017. peeling the paint off of the ceiling. Christian ministry and ready to begin their bike -ride word of love and grace spoken Peace! It would be glorious. You can almost imagine it now in the back of your head…"King of kings, forever and ever, Hallelujah, Hallelujah!" Editorial roundup There are services throughout our com- March 26 the West. Or, as Czaputowicz will not stand for Russian part by the European Union The Star Tribune described it, an attempt to misconduct," Nikki Haley, the and one in which Britain, munity during Holy Week leading up to (Minneapolis) on the decision "disrupt international order U.S. ambassador to the France and Germany — as Good Friday. Even if it was at lunch break to expel 60 Russian diplomats and create a sense of danger." United Nations, said. well as Russia and China — from the U.S.: Russian President The message wasn't nearly were party to. on Good Friday, what a great kickoff to The Trump administration Vladimir Putin — who won as clear as recently as last Trump not only risks a new Easter weekend it would be by gathering deserves credit for expelling last week's sham election — week, when President Donald nuclear-arms race in the most 60 Russian diplomats (spies, has denied the poisoning, just Trump ignored the advice of volatile region in the world, together at our community theatre and actually, claimed the White as he professes innocence in his aides and congratulated but risks alienating allies who House) and for closing the the attacks against other Putin for his election victory are expected to stick with the singing the "Hallelujah Chorus." Russian consulate in Seattle, Western individuals and while failing to mention the pact even if the U.S. walks There are enough other great Easter which is near a U.S. naval institutions, including elec- poisoned spy. away. base. tions. Putin must be held to Monday's moves make His appointment of a hymns to warm up the crowd, such as The decisive diplomatic account for his thuggery. amends for that mistake and hawkish national security Charles Wesley's "Christ the Lord Has moves were in response to The Trump administra- reflect a unified Western adviser, John Bolton, sends allegations that the Russian tion's latest response was approach that had been the an alarming signal about the Risen Today" and Beethoven's "Joyful, government used the nerve well-coordinated with hallmark of every U.S. presi- president's intent. And not agent Novichok to poison a Western allies. At least 16 dent in the postwar era. just to allies, but to North Joyful, We Adore Thee," to get the vocal former spy and his daughter European Union nations (so Trump, conversely, has often Korea, which will be following chords in shape for the Grande Finale. who are now living in the far) announced plans to expel challenged allies more than the Iran deliberations closely United Kingdom. Russian diplomats, or spies as he has adversaries like as it engages with Trump over And grand it would be. The March 4 poisoning, some allege. Canada and Russia. its nukes. Let's gather together next year at Theatre which Polish Foreign Ukraine made similar moves. That's something that Multilateralism is the best Minister Jacek Czaputowicz All this follows Britain's Trump should keep in mind method to contend with spi- Dublin and have a community "Hallelujah correctly called an "unprece- expulsion of 23 Russians, set- as he mulls his next move on raling crises worldwide. dented attack on civilians ting off the ongoing diplomat- the multinational Joint The president would be Chorus." with the use of a chemical ic row. Comprehensive Plan of Action wise to reflect upon his coor- weapon, unseen in Europe "The United States and — the Iran deal. This isn't a dinated Russian response and since World War II," was just many of our friends are send- U.S.-Iran bilateral pact but replicate the close cohesion it – DuBose Porter the latest Russian affront to ing a clear message that we one that was coordinated in represents. Page 5a The Courier Herald Friday, March 30, 2018/Dublin, Ga/ Tell It! YOUR COURIER HERALD DublinDublin Police man arrested for public drunkennessstolen on Highway 19 South Department between Sept. 1, 2017 and LOCAL 7-DAY Brian Shirley, 39, of March 21. Dublin was charged with - A Dublin woman talked public drunkenness at the Police with a deputy about someone THE NEXT 24 HOURS Dublin Motel on North Jeffer- Beat harassing her at Ava's Learn- TODAY TONIGHT TOMORROW son Street on March 22. ing Center on March 21. Shirley was seen ap- - A car battery, battery proaching a motel door with a hammer and charger and jug of racing fuel were stolen Call 272-0375 started to bang on motel doors. He then re- on Ashley Road between Sept. 1, 2017 and trieved a knife from his truck. Another man March 21. What happened to the took the knife from Shirley. - A deputy responded to East Main TV commercials about cig- Shirley could not give the officer a rea- Street in reference to an accident between arettes and booze? They son why he was at that location. a white 1991 Buick Oldsmobile and a gray Sunrise 7:22 a.m. were "not appropriate for Sunrise 7:23 a.m. Sunset 7:50 p.m. 74° - Someone pumped $14.30 worth of gaso- 2010 Chevrolet Impala on March 21. 73° 45° viewing audiences and might line at Neighbors Express on Highway 441 - A Montrose woman talked with a have a bad influence on the Not as warm. Partly cloudy and Sunny and pleasant. South and left without paying on March 22. deputy about illegal use of credit/financial cooler. young and impressionable. At - An officer responded to a fight on transaction cards on Ross Ridge Road on least they were kept to "late South Washington Street on March 22. March 22. night" TV. Today, we get com- - A tag was stolen from a company trail- - Approximately $100 went missing on mercials about hemorrhoids, Rivers Oconee ...... 5.59ʼ er on South Jefferson Street between Highway 80 East on March 21. sexually transmitted diseases, Latest observed value Ocmulgee ...... 8.63ʼ March 17 and March 23. - An Alamo woman talked with a deputy birth control, prophylactics - Gasoline was stolen from a pressure about harassments that occurred between and scantily clad models in SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY washer on Lancelot Lane on March 23. Feb. 15 and March 22. their bras and undies. - The window to a Toyota Tundra was - A deputy responded to Taylor Rowland broken on King Henry Lane on March 23. Road in reference to a suspicious person on We have shows with the - A handgun was stolen from a 2013 March 22. foulest of language and the Chevrolet 1500 on Hampton Court on Editor's note: This information is lowest of behavior and unbe- March 23. public record and was taken from re- lievable violence. These all - Someone stole lottery tickets at South- ports of the Dublin Police Department Hi 74 Hi 80 Hi 81 while my kids are eating their Lo 47 Lo 53 Lo 53 side Package Store on Martin Luther King and the Laurens County Sheriff's Of- Sunrise 7:22 a.m. Sunrise 7:20 a.m. Sunrise 7:19 a.m. cereal. Jr. Drive on March 23. fice. These reports do not reflect on A thunderstorm - A radio was damaged on Woodward the guilt or innocence. An "arrest" does Sunny and pleasant. Sunny to partly cloudy It seems to me there is a and pleasant. possible. Street on March 24. not always indicate incarceration. strange parallel between Laurens County Sheriff's Office Readers are cautioned that people the kind of TV commercials we - A wallet containing six $100 bills and oth- may have similar names. Police Beat Highs in the mid 70s Highs in the lower 80s think are acceptable today er items were stolen on Fourth Street in does not identify minor children, vic- Lows in the upper 40s Lows in the lower 50s Highs in the lower 80s versus those of years long Dudley on March 22. tims of sexual assault, suicide at- Lows in the lower 50s gone by, as well as the morals - Two ladders, a small socket set, a big tempts or medical conditions. Cases and values of years TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY socket set, automotive oil, nail guns, a pack dismissed do not appear if the newspa- ago versus those of today's re- of drill bits and miscellaneous items were per is notified before deadline. ality. Garbage in, garbage out. didn't say anything about it I ride in my car to the to hit a school bus before it is All the fuss about when Obama talked to him. mailbox and get out with fixed? Trump's alleged tryst with my robe on to get my mail. It's a porn star. If true, he paid too I beg to differ with the not because I'm a mental pa- My buddy came over for Hi 83 Hi 75 Hi 71 much. Had he not soiled Mon- person who said morale is tient. I just don't want any- a beer yesterday after- SunriseLo 7:18 58 a.m. Lo 51 SunriseLo 7:15 45 a.m. ica's dress, our boy Bill would Sunrise 7:16 a.m. at an all-time low on the East- body to see me. noon. After he left, my wife still be lying about his fias- A shower possible. A thunderstorm Some sunshine. side. I'm a teacher at East said we sounded like an "Or- co. Dirt can't hide from Foren- possible. Laurens Elementary and the Don't you wish you gan Recital." "How's your liv- sic Tide. morale is better than it has could stay in your robe all er? Good, good, how's your ever been. The Eastside is day and walk to your mail box kidneys these days? Not bad, Stormy Daniels just had ready to move forward. to get your mail? but my prostate is giving me Highs in the lower 80s Highs in the mid 70s Highs in the low 70s another big payday at fits!" Lows in the upper 50s Lows in the lower 50s Lows in the mid 40s Trump's expense. Where, I I don't know who is I am a teacher and I wonder, did CNN's Anderson speaking for the Eastside, have taught children with I just wanted you to Cooper come up with all but morale is at a great place. toy guns in their book bags. I know that we had our first those silly questions? Great We have great administra- just take them out and put hummingbirds on March 25. COMMUNITY CALENDAR ratings, though! I know her tors, teachers, families and them away. I call the parents We are looking for many parents are proud of her. Friday students. It is not in total and tell them to come pick it more. chaos. up. Why are they making a •Dublin Serenity Al-Anon Family Group Enough is enough. Chil- ,131 E. big deal out of this? The child dren should know by now Madison St., Friday 6:30 p.m. If the person wants to is innocent and wouldn't have that they cannot take a toy •Dublin/Laurens Commission on Children, Youth walk in their robe to their done this if he knew he would gun to school, especially in Want to Tell It? and Families mailbox, they should deserve get into trouble like this. (Laurens County Family Connection) this day and age. Seventh, Keep it 47 words or to do so. Board of Directors. Call (478) 296-9141. eighth grade and up should fewer. I am home all day and I •AA I Am Responsible Group know better. It's wrong and Keep it clean. Contact, 272-5244 or I occasionally walk to can see the Walke you will be punished. 275-8259, 131 E. Madison St., 8 p.m. the mailbox with my robe Dairy/Bypass intersection out Keep it real. Saturday on or in my pajama pants. my window. I agree with Du- Call 272-0375 Why bash Trump about •Teen Talk I've retired, and I can do any- Bose Porter that something [email protected] 1-4 p.m. at Turning Point Church of God in saying something to Putin? thing I want to. needs to be done. Why do we Christ, 511 McKinley St. Yes, Putin is a killer, but you or Tell It! at need to wait for an 18 wheeler •Wrightsville Serenity Group AA meeting at 8 p.m. www.courier-herald.com Located across from Dairy Queen in Wrightsville. •Millville High School Alumni at 11 a.m. at Millville ALMANAC School •AA I Am Responsible Group Today is Good Friday, of Jupiter, Florida, told au- 65. show host Peter Marshall is Contact, 272-5244 or March 30, the 89th day of thorities she'd been raped Five years ago: Kaufman 92. Actor John Astin is 88. Ac- 275-8259, 131 E. Madison St., 8 p.m. 2018. There are 276 days left hours earlier by William County, Texas, District Attor- tor-director Warren Beatty is •AA 24 Hour Group, Contact 279-0839, 629 Broad in the year. The Jewish holi- Kennedy Smith, the nephew ney Mike McLelland and his 81. Rock musician Graeme Street, E. Dublin, Ga, Sundays at 9 a.m. day Passover begins at sunset. of Sen. Edward Kennedy, at wife, Cynthia, were found Edge (The Moody Blues) is 77. •NA We Surrender Group Today's Highlight in His- the family's Palm Beach es- killed in their house two Rock musician Eric Clapton is , meets on Monday, Thursday and tory: tate. (Smith was acquitted at months after one of his assis- 73. Actor Justin Deas is 70. Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Building 8 Unity House at the VA. On March 30, 1981, Presi- trial.) tants, Mark Hasse, was Actor Paul Reiser is 62. Rap Contact 478-410-2092 dent Ronald Reagan was shot In 2002, Britain's Queen gunned down near their office. artist MC Hammer is 55. •The SSU National Alumni Dublin Laurens Chap- and seriously injured outside Mother Elizabeth died at Roy- (Ex-Justice of the Peace Eric Singer Tracy Chapman is 54. ter meeting will be held on the third Saturday of each a Washington, D.C. hotel by al Lodge, Windsor, outside Williams was later sentenced Actor Ian Ziering (EYE'-an John W. Hinckley, Jr.; also London; she was 101 years to death for the murder of ZEER'-ing) is 54. TV personal- month at 11 a.m. at the Laurens County Library. wounded were White House old. Cynthia McLelland while his ity Piers Morgan is 53. Rock press secretary James Brady, In 2006, American reporter wife, Kim, received 40 years musician Joey Castillo is 52. Secret Service agent Timothy Jill Carroll, a freelancer for for her role in the killings.) Actress Donna D'Errico is 50. UPCOMING EVENTS McCarthy and a District of The Christian Science Moni- The Associated Press became Singer Celine Dion is 50. Actor Columbia police officer, tor, was released after 82 days the first international news Mark Consuelos is 47. Actress Reversing Diabetes, a church, organization, busi- Thomas Delahanty. as a hostage in Iraq. agency to open a bureau in Bahar Soomekh is 43. Actress six-week seminar on how ness, etc. that would like to On this date: Ten years ago: The U.S. Myanmar. Phil Ramone, 79, Jessica Cauffiel is 42. Singer to take control of your participate by entering a co- In 1822, Florida became a Army said the remains of Sgt. the masterful award-winning Norah Jones is 39. Actress health, will hold a free ed softball team (adult or United States territory. Keith Matthew Maupin engineer, arranger and pro- Fiona Gubelmann is 38. Ac- event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. youth) in the softball tour- In 1842, Dr. Crawford W. Long (MAW'-pin), captured in Iraq ducer, died in New York. tress Katy Mixon is 37. Actor every Tuesday from March nament to contact Brenda of Jefferson, Georgia, first in 2004, had been found and One year ago: A massive Jason Dohring is 36. Country 27 until May 1 in the DuBose Davis Pauldo by April 2 at used ether as an anesthetic identified. Chinese spectators fire caused an interstate singer Justin Moore is 34. Ac- Porter Center at Oconee Fall 478-290-8006 for informa- during an operation to remove cheered as Greece handed off bridge to collapse during rush tress Tessa Ferrer is 32. Coun- Line Technical College, 560 tion on the makeup of the a patient's neck tumor. the Olympic flame for its jour- hour in Atlanta; no one was try singer Thomas Rhett is 28. Pine Hill Road. For more in- teams. Cost to enter soft- In 1867, U.S. Secretary of ney to Beijing and relay hurt. (A homeless man has Rapper NF is 27. formation or to sign up, call ball teams are: one (1) team State William H. Seward through 20 countries, but pro- been charged with arson and 478-279-0823. Space is lim- - $50; two (2) teams - $100; reached agreement with Rus- testers brandishing Tibetan criminal damage to property.) Thought for Today: "In ited. three (3) teams - $150. sia to purchase the territory of flags stole the limelight. Pres- North Carolina rolled back its the best of times, our days are Classic Movie Monday First and second place tro- Alaska for $7.2 million, a deal ident George W. Bush threw "bathroom bill" in a bid to end numbered anyway. So it would will be held at the Laurens phies will be given to win- ridiculed by critics as "Se- out the ceremonial first pitch a yearlong backlash over be a crime against nature for County Library on April 2 at ners in both adult and ward's Folly." at Washington's new stadium, transgender rights that had any generation to take the 10:30 a.m. Visit the Library youth categories. In 1870, the 15th Amend- Nationals Park; the Washing- cost the state dearly in busi- world crisis so solemnly that it for coffee and a classic The Ross Chapter O. E. ment to the U.S. Constitution, ton Nationals defeated the At- ness projects, conventions and put off enjoying those things movie! The movie being S. Annual Fish Fry will be which prohibited denying citi- lanta Braves, 3-2, in the first basketball tournaments. At for which we were designed in shown is a 1939 family dra- held April 13 at Dudley Re- zens the right to vote and hold regular-season game played at Cape Canaveral, SpaceX suc- the first place: the opportunity ma starring Shirley Temple. treat. Please come out and office on the basis of race, was the park. Cambodian-born cessfully launched and then to do good work, to enjoy Approved, 93 min. Visit the support all donations will be declared in effect by Secretary journalist Dith Pran, whose retrieved its first recycled friends, to fall in love, to hit a Library's website to see the used to fund our annual of State Hamilton Fish. Texas story became the subject of rocket. Twitter said it was eas- ball, and to bounce a baby." — title of the film: scholarship. For more infor- was readmitted to the Union. the award-winning film "The ing its 140-character limit in Alistair Cooke, British-born www.ocrl.org. mation please contact us at In 1923, the Cunard liner Killing Fields," died in New replies. American broadcaster (born Couponing 101 will be 478-697-7858. RMS Laconia became the first Brunswick, New Jersey, at age Today's Birthdays: Game 1908, died this date in 2004). held at the Laurens County The Savannah State passenger ship to circle the Library on April 3 at 5:30 University National globe as it arrived in New p.m. Learn how to save mon- Alumni Association York. ey with couponing websites Dublin-Laurens Chapter In 1945, during World War and apps. The event is pre- is offering two $1,000 acad- II, the Soviet Union invaded sented by Laurens County emic scholarships. Applica- Austria with the goal of taking Extension Agent, Susan tions are available in the of- Vienna, which it accomplished Moore. fices of the counselors at two weeks later. The Art of Spinning will Dublin High School, East In 1959, a narrowly divided be held at the Laurens Coun- Laurens High School, West U.S. Supreme Court, in ty Library on April 5 at 5:30 Laurens High School, Ap- Bartkus v. Illinois, ruled that p.m. Learn how thread and pling County High School, a conviction in state court fol- yarn are made, and see Dodge County High School, lowing an acquittal in federal demonstrations of how yarn Jefferson County High court for the same crime did is spun with local fiber artist School, Johnson County not constitute double jeopardy. Archie Gunn. High School and Wheeler In 1964, John Glenn with- The Oconee High County High School. If you drew from the Ohio race for School Alumni Associa- are a senior and plan to en- the U.S. Senate because of in- tion will be holding its 10th roll at Savannah State for juries suffered in a fall. The annual Family Weekend on the 2018 fall semester, ask original version of the TV April 6, 7 and 8. The three- your counselor for an appli- game show "Jeopardy!," host- day weekend will consist of cation. Applications must be ed by Art Fleming, premiered softball games (adult and postmarked no later than on NBC. youth), vendor booths, en- April 13. For more informa- In 1975, as the Vietnam tertainment, cornhole, tion call Laura Irwin at War neared its end, Commu- horseshoes, homerun derby 478-278-1828, Lillie Hobbs nist forces occupied the city of contest, among other activi- at 478-290-6381 or John Da Nang. ties. We are asking any Battle at 478-374-9283. In 1991, Patricia Bowman Friday, March 30, 2018/Dublin, Ga/Page 6a The Courier Herald Hometown News

Drawer B, Court Square Station, Dublin, GA 31040 • [email protected] • 478-272-5522 Susie Dasher Students of the NWLE announces Month for September Honor Roll for the

thirdSpecial to The nine Courier Keith, weeks Aiden King, Kayne Herald King, Nolan Locke, Anna- Dr. Amy Duke, Principal beth Luecke, Chloe Lyles, of Northwest Laurens Ele- Roland Manahan, Maggie mentary, announces Honor Marsh, Janey Meeks, Luke Roll for the third nine Miller, Cole Mitchell, Rebec- weeks. Third Grade: Hailey ca Mixon, Lindsey Monk, Bacon, Truett Bainbridge, Keagan Montgomery, Allie Adam Bjorling, Joseph Moore, Morgan Moore, Na- Boland, Alex Bracewell, dia Moore, Zack Morris, Ma- Samuel Bryant, Cohen Card- son Newby, Gage Parish, well, Keyetta Carswell, Gabe Jiya Patel, Krish Patel, Cauley, Gunner Coleman, Maan Patel, Claire Patter- Ava Collins, Jalen Cordy, son, Aiden Payne, Bryce Isaac Cross, B’Elanna Payne, John Pittard, Amber Culpepper, Tal Duke, Payton Pittman, Cason Pollock, Everly, Granger Farmer, Ja- Samantha Roland, Adeline cob Fordham, Skylar Foun- Saussy, Peyton Scott, tain, Laney Fussell, Tucker Cameron Shiver, Julissa Graham, Brenna Grimes, Smith, Walker Spivey, Hold- Addison James, Cayden en Stokes, Maddie Tevez, Johnson, Abigail Joiner, Dymond Thigpen, JerLexis Chloe Kemp, Melissa Kin- Thomas, Britton Touchberry, zler, Maggie Lord, Trinity Ty Underwood, Judd Walker, Mack, Tanner Malone, Isabella Ward, Annaleigh Chander Malone, Daniella Watson, Jasmine White, Manalo, Darsey Martin, Katelynn Wilson, Faith Gavin Martin, Wade Martin, Woodard, Noah Wooten, Dylan McCollough, Asher Marly Yearwood and Gaige McKinley, Colin Mundle, Zalinsky. Fifth Grade: Christian Myers, Aiden Allyson Allen, Haden Alli- These students were chosen as Students of the Month for September. Students were rewarded by Nguyen, Natalie Nguyen, good, Eli Andres, Morgan Aashna Patel, Tripp Perry, Barfield, Ethan Bodi, Lau- the school counselor, Waukita Wright, for showing P.R.I.D.E. (Personal Responsibility, Respect, Camden Rawls, Cameron ren Boland, Pauline Bondoc, Integrity, Discipline, Excellence) and having great attendance. Special thanks to Kenny's Barber- Rench, Shelby Rhodes, Kai JT Bowers, Stella Rae shop and Wendy's for their donations. Pictured with Principal, Mrs. Fluker: Braylon Rozier, Jen- Ricks, Cash Roberson, Gar- Brantley, Avery Brewer, rett Scott, Bradley Sellars, Laine Brown, Arianna nika Rozier, Kymani Fagons, Seleijah Musso, Victor Holliman, Ramontae Carr, Kelli Bertram, Carolyn Smith, Jayden Star- Brown, Kaitlyn Bryan, Makenzie Williams, Shatiya Gillis, Zaharra Blount, Saleah Battle, Kamauriana Anderson, Ar'- ley, Jamayah Starley, Lainey Kathryn Bryan, Parker Dreakius Taylor, Destiny Patterson, Catherine Gordon, Nyshema Linder, Aries Mercer, Desire Bar- Taylor, Maizy Thomas, Bryant, Tecovian Chapman, Marandon Timmons, Emily Rhett Cooper, Kellan Cope- ney, Ja'Rya Walker, Dorio Harvard, Jabari Bell, A'Mya Wicker, Joy Floyd, Amelia Southern and Aki- Wall, Micah Wells, Joe man, Dani Coughlin, ra Wells. Not pictured: Elijah Mills. (Special photo) Williams, Hayden Winiecki, Catherine Cowart, Ava and Logan Wood. Fourth Carter, Peyton Dean, Abigail Grade: Andrew Ajasa, Jar- Dollar, Darcey Dorman, An- rett Albritton, Corinthian gel Ellington, Gage Garnto, Austin, Shun Baba, Grant Hunter Graham, Hudson Baker, Charlie Barfield, Em- Hadden, Kimber Haddox, ma Batchelor, Jayce Blash, Jordan Hall, Mollie Hodges, Landon Bloodworth, Walker Brooke Howell, Kyndall Hra- Boatright, Nathan Boyd, bal, Riley Hutcheson, Sreeya Karter Bruckmair, Shayla Kavuri, Shilah Landrum, Butler, Lilly Canaday, Hunter Laughlin, Daniel Cullen Christian, Kolby Lisbey, Mac Lord, Madison Clark, Aaliciyah Coombs, Lowery, Dean Lybrand, Lo- Emma Darley, Chase De- gan Malone, Audrey Mc- vaney, Jazzel Diggs, Zy’riah Clain, Miranda Mimbs, Lau- Durden, Braeden Finley, ra Morgan, Elinor Mullis, Aaysia Foston, Addison Maci Nabus, Caitlyn Nes- Fountain, Gailey Garnto, bitt, Chloe Passmore, Krisha Brett Gibbs, Matthew Gibbs, Patel, Rachel Perry, Ethan Harbor Hadden, Laney Har- Powell, Kiersten Rogers, rison, Summer Hatcher, Co- Sara Grace Rowe, Daniel hen Hogan, Riley Hogan, Ryals, Ava Sangster, Kaci Evan Holmes, Sydney Sellers, Dannielle Sizelove, Holmes, Lantz Holton, Pacey Jackson Sizelove, Jaxon Horton, Grady Howell, Na- Spann, Kamryn Stephens, talie Howell, Daniel Hulon, William Sterling, Nathan Arlie Hutcheson, Cooper Sumner, Annaliese West, Johnson, Mollie Jones, Kate Breonna Williams and Kim- Kavuri, Sophie Kavuri, Cash bal Wright. 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Drawer B, Court Square Station, Dublin, GA 31040 • [email protected] • 478-272-5522 Citizens Bank of Laurens County 2018 Student Council visits State Capitol

On March 12, the Citizens Bank of Laurens County's 2018 Student Advisory Council visited the Georgia State Capitol and attended a session of the House and Senate. Students are pictured with state Rep. Matt Hatchett and Speaker of the Hous David Ralston. (Special photo)

ELHS FCCLA Chapter students attendSpecial to state The Courier leadershipcompetitions and sessions that conference Herald challenged, informed, and mo- On Friday, March 9 through tivated members and their ad- Sunday, March 11, nine mem- visors with a host of guest bers of the East Laurens High speakers, breakout sessions, FCCLA Chapter attended the and a college/career exposition. Annual State Family, Career, In addition, congratulations and Community Leaders of to Hannah Theriault, a four- America (FCCLA) Leadership year member of FCCLA and an Conference. The three-day con- Early Childhood Education ference was held in Atlanta, pathway completer, for earning and state president Dedan Mc- firsst place FCCLA recognition Fadden officially called the in the Early Childhood Educa- meeting to order on Friday, tion on-line proficiency test. March 9. Hannah made the highest state The nine local members in score out of 121 examinees in attendance included Baylie the ECE competition. Also, Adamczyk, Aime Garcia, recognition goes to Aime Gar- Hannah Theriault won 1st Makayla Givens, Melissa Hes- cia, Makayla Givens, both se- place for earning the highest ter, Kasie McKiney, Jaliyah nior members and Graysie score in the On-line FCCLA Payne, Iris Rodriguez, Kalie Williford, a junior, for receiving Proficiency State Competition Watson and Grayson Williford the FCCLA Statesman with in the area of Early Childhood seated L –R: Jaliyah Payne, Aime Garcia, Melissa Hester and Grayson Williford. along with adviser Angela Distinction Award. FCCLA is Education. (Special photo) Brazeal. the only in-school organization Standing L-R: Kasie McKiney, Kalie Watson, Makayla Givens, Baylie Adamczyk ment and concerns of the fami- The conference consisted of that focuses on the develop- ly. and Iris Rodriguez. (Special photo) Southwest Laurens Elementary celebrates dental health

Wanda Coleman and Brooke Steinhauer from the South Central Health District office spoke to second grade students at Southwest Laurens Ele- mentary about dental education. Students learned the importance of taking care of their teeth and eating healthy foods. All students received a new toothbrush and dental sticker. SWLE would like to thank South Central Health District for their willingness to teach our students about dental hy- giene. (Special photo) Page 8a The Courier Herald Friday, March 30, 2018/Dublin, Ga/ Fair Continued from 1a Clinic whileOptim total joint re- dics. Continued from 1a Carl Vinson VA Medical Cen- placement specialist Stephen Optim Internal Medicine ter, Selee Source, Department through the office, with its Tankersley, MD and spine will be the only facet of the of Juvenile Justice, Husqvar- waiting room, check-in area surgeon Thomas Lawhorne, clinic that is brand new, na, Goodwill Industries, ET- and restrooms located near MD represent Optim Ortho- though its two lead physi- CON Employment Solutions the front entrance. Connect- pedics. Patrick Hansen, MD, cians are anything but unfa- and GovStrive. ing the lobby with exam a general orthopedic special- miliar to the Dublin area. Av- Xavier Phillips, a senior at rooms, doctor's offices and X- ist, is also set to join the Op- ery and Pothuraju, known by Moore Street School, was excit- ray facilities running the tim side of the clinic in Au- most as Dr. A and Dr. P, bring ed to be looking for a job. length of the building is a gust. with them a large existing "It's going pretty good to- short hallway that passes by The two practices, while base of patients from 12 and day," he said. "There's a lot of a large administrative office independent of one another, nine years respectively spent opportunities here. This is a and an auxiliary room origi- have long shared offices in practicing at Dublin Internal nally slated to be used as pro- Dublin and Vidalia, sharing Medicine. good event to have. I feel like Above: they are trying to help the com- cedure space, though Snipes as their only formal connec- "I am highly excited to be munity grow and get better. Participants fill said it has the potential to be tion an ownership stake held here," Pothuraju said. "I've It's good to see that we are try- out applications converted into a laboratory. by Spivey Orthopedics been using Optim's orthope- ing to look out for one another." during the job fair. The main corridor snakes founder Mark Spivey in Op- dic and spine services since Phillips made his way back around to the front of tim Health's Tattnall Medical they were here and enjoyed Left: Laurens the building, passing by dedi- Center. Their informal part- the quality of care." around to the different ven- County dors. He currently plans to en- cated nurse's work areas and nership, however, has includ- Avery, who said the move ter the military. Commissioner other multipurpose space be- ed co-occupancy of the two was a chance to better man- "I didn't know how this was Julie Driger fore reaching the check-out Optim Orthopedic clinics (out age his time caring for pa- going to be for me," Phillips speaks with desk on the way back to the of more than 20 Optim-affili- tients and spending with his said. "I decided to give it a try. entrance. ated practices between Geor- family, found Optim to be the Dublin City The building features 15 gia and South Carolina) and right fit. It was better than I thought." Councilman Diane Kirkland took a look patient rooms and two sepa- shared resources that include "It was just the right time at the different opportunities Bennie Jones. rate X-ray machines, which the company's vast network to try to go out on my own, go as well. She heard about the (Photos by Payton will mitigate if not eliminate of orthopedic specialists. out and do something new job fair and wanted to take ad- Towns III) wait times entirely for pa- "No matter what, if we where I'd have the team I vantage of it. tients that require the im- can't take care of it, there's wanted to work with and be "This has been very infor- off we are." they wanted to promote adult agery in almost a majority of someone in the Optim family able to build things up, be mative," Kirkland said. John Strickland, director of education services, free GED cases. that has that expertise," faster and more efficient, "Everybody has been very nice. transportation for Dublin City classes and their credit pro- "We really built this for or- Champion said, though he spend more time with my pa- They gave me a lot of different Schools, said they were taking grams. thopedics, Snipes said. stressed that the Dublin clin- tients and offer them better sources and a lot of informa- resumes and talking with any- "We are telling the commu- But the two new internal ic's addition of two internal care, and be a good father to tion that I needed. I like the one who was willing to work nity what we do at OFTC," medicine docs have also been medicine physicians doesn't my two girls," he said. "I've idea that they are open to an- for the school system. Lofton said. "For some of these impressed with the building mean the existing providers tried to find that balance in swering questions. "There is a nice crowd out jobs they are going to need a as they've scouted it out in will abandon existing rela- life." "I think something like this here today," Strickland said. high school diploma. The GED preparation to move in, call- tionships with other primary While not part of Optim is good for the community," she "Councilman Jones, who is one offers an alternative source ing the facility user- and pa- care providers in the area. Health's original plan for the added. "I believe there is a lot of our bus drivers, did a great and solution to that. They can tient-friendly with easy ac- "Orthopedic patients won't facility, the chance to bring of support for us in Dublin. I job organizing this and getting get their GED and then go to cess. be steered to them if they al- the two veteran doctors on believe that hopefully I'll get folks out. We have filled about one of these wonderful commu- "The way it's designed is ready have a primary care board at their new location my job soon." 2 1/2 pages of folks who came nity businesses that are offer- good for workflow," Avery doctor," he said. "We're not was one that the company Dublin Police Chief Tim by to talk with us. Hopefully, ing jobs. If you currently have said. trying to come in and compete couldn't pass up. Chatman credited Jones and we'll be able to find some a job and you want to further The new location, in plain and steal somebody from a "The opportunity came in others who helped to put the things for them to do and it'll those skills, we offer those pro- view of the roadway, is also doctor they already have a re- fairly recently, and we saw it job fair together. work out for everybody." grams as well." expected to increase the clin- lationship with." as a great opportunity," he "They worked hard to really TaKeshia Thomas, director Lofton was also pleased ic's visibility. Its previous lo- Casey Spivey, nephew of said. put this together," Chatman of special education and stu- with the crowd. cation, amid a shopping cen- Mark, sees patients in both Snipes said Optim Medical said. "Whatever we can do to dent support services, agreed "It's been a great turnout," ter with multiple other busi- Dublin and Vidalia, perform- Center's local employment, support anybody who is doing with Strickland. she said. "I think everybody nesses and another medical ing operations at Meadows which numbered less than 10 something positive for our com- "We have several applicants has a smile on their face and practice, with a well-placed Regional Medical Center in at the previous location, will munity, we are all in. I'm excit- who have filled out applica- that is really refreshing to see thicket of trees, made it easy Vidalia. Champion, a Dublin almost double with the hire of ed about that opportunity as a tions and they have returned in our community." to miss. resident based totally out of several new staffers, an office police department and the them to us on-site," Thomas Jones thanked the South- "We just blended in to the the clinic's two offices, splits manager and more nurses by Transformer Initiative will be said. "We're looking over the side Community, Smith, strip mall," said physician as- time between either location. the clinic's full scale-up at the involved in this in so many applications and will hopefully Wimpy Allen, the City of sistant A.J. Champion, of The facility's Optim sur- end of summer. ways." get them employed in our Dublin and the Transformer Spivey Orthopedics. "A lot of geons will also practice both Fitting that growing num- Those seeking jobs had good school district." Initiative for helping with the people didn't know we were in Dublin and at other Optim ber into the new facility is an attitudes, Chatman said. The She said this type of event is job fair. The idea for Thurs- there. I hope this location will locations in Middle Georgia. issue he'll be happy to work vendors also received every- very helpful for those looking day's event came from a com- raise awareness of the fact Both Tankersley and on as things shake out. For body with open arms. for jobs, especially with the munity forum in November. that we're here." Lawhorne are affiliated with now, the official unveiling of "That's a good sign for number of businesses repre- "The Lord laid it upon my The building, initially, was a variety of hospitals includ- this new clinic serves to mark Dublin," the chief said. "This sented at the fair. heart to bring the job fair to the designed as a more roomy ing Optim Medical Center in a new chapter for Optim's place has been a full house "This is a great opportunity heart of this community," home for the providers work- Reidsville. Lawhorne also continued, and more perma- since it opened. We're just ex- for them," Thomas said. "There Jones said. "The community ing out of its current office, performs some surgeries at nent, presence in Dublin- cited about what's going to are different companies here responded greatly. This should where Casey Spivey, MD and Dublin's Fairview Park Hos- Laurens County. happen. These jobs will help from all areas." give the community hope. This A.J. Champion, C-PA practice pital, where Hansen will "We're happy to be here," our economy. The more people Tiffany Lofton, Dean of will let them know that there general orthopedics under the work on call in addition to his Snipes said. "It's been a long who can have jobs, the better Adult Education at OFTC, said are jobs here." banner of Spivey Orthopedic practice with Optim Orthope- time coming."

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By RODNEY MANLEY West Laurens used solid pitching and defense to stay close, then scored a late run to edge Upson-Lee, 2-1, on Wednesday in Dexter. The win kept the Raiders undefeated in Region 2AAAA and gave head coach Brian Brown his 250th coaching vic- tory. West Laurens managed just five hits but played error- less defense behind pitchers Jacob Floyd and Wade Brantley. The Raiders, meanwhile, took advantage on Upson-Lee miscues to grab a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning. Brandon Bruton led off with a single and moved to second on an error. He advanced to third on a passed ball and scored on Photo by Rodney Manley Paul Kellam’s fielder’s choice. The Knights tied the score Wade Brantley picked in the fourth, but the Raiders up a save for WL. manufactured another run in walk. the fifth to regain the lead. Photo by Rodney Manley . Mullis, Nolan Daniel, Logan Slaughter reached Riner, Bruton and Kellam had on an error to start the inning Photo by Rodney Manley WL coach Brian Brown high-fives pitcher Jacob Floyd after Floyd ended hits for the Raiders. Daniel and advanced on Bruton’s sac- The Raidersʼ Sam Riner a late Upson-Lee threat with a strikeout. The win was Brownʼs 250th. doubled and was robbed of rifice bunt. Kellam singled second. Kellam retired the Riner snagged a deep fly at record the save. another extra-base hit on a Slaughter to third, and Beau makes a catch lead runner unassisted on a the fence for the first out, and Floyd pitched six innings to diving catch in left field in the Mullis drove him in with a at the left field fence grounder to third, and Floyd a fly to right put the Knights pick up the win. He allowed a sixth inning. sacrifice fly. in the seventh inning struck out the next batter to down to their last out. A single run on four hits and two West Laurens (13-4 overall, Floyd pitched out of a jam out on a backhanded stab on a end the threat. and walk put the tying and go- walks, and struck out five. 5-0 in region) wraps up its in the sixth to preserve the liner at second, but a walk and Upson-Lee threatened ahead runs on base, but Brantley pitched the sev- three-game series with the lead. Bruton recorded the first single put runners at first and again in the seventh. Sam Brantley got a groundout to enth, allowing a hit and a Knights today at Upson-Lee.

TCS honors Fantasy baseball: WLʼs Fowler, Bravesʼ AcunaBy CHRIS MITCHELL amongbeen rookies the A's hope to to start inwatchComp: Yu in Darvish 2018 Final Four Fantasy Sports Network center field after they traded Ohtani's 95-plus mph fast- Projecting how top Sonny Gray to the Yankees to ball, multiple breaking balls prospects will perform in their get him. Fowler's first game and a splitter that can be hoopsStaff reports team rookie campaign is difficult. In for New York last year ended unhittable in what should be Trinity Christian School 2017, Matt Olson and Rhys after a half-inning and no 165-180 innings pitched at honored its girls basketball Hoskins did a lot of producing plate appearances because of potentially a strikeout per team with an awards ban- with little opportunity, while a gruesome knee injury that inning makes him an impact quet to celebrate its season, Yuli Gurriel hit only 18 home required surgery. rookie in 2018. highlighted by a run to the runs in 139 games as a first Still, Fowler should be one Dustin Fowler, OF, Final Four of the GISA AAA baseman. to watch this season. Oakland Athletics state tournament. Sometimes limited opportu- Ronald Acuna, OF, Comp: Denard Span Senior Lindsey Tate, an nities don't kill a player's value, Atlanta Braves Fowler doesn't have explo- all-state performer this sea- while full-time opportunities Current Player sive tools but he could con- son, was named the team’s won't necessarily guarantee Comparison: Justin Upton tribute 10-15 home runs and Most Valuable Player. that a rookie will be fantasy rel- Acuna hits for both power 10-15 stolen bases with an Point guard Ruthie Scott evant, either. Trying to balance and batting average, he gets on ADP (447) that makes him an received the Playmaker potential impact and possible base and he has enough speed intriguing flier in deeper Award, and Ansley Mole won opportunities is the key to pro- to contribute a few stolen bases leagues. the Crusader Award. jecting who will be the best as well. With an ADP of 126, Luiz Gohara, SP, Atlanta The Lady Crusaders’ jun- Braves ior varsity squad was also rookies to own in fantasy. according to FantasyPros, he is honored. West Laurens graduate a better selection with more Comp: Robbie Ray Tinley Allen received the Dustin Fowler won't be mak- upside than players like Adam Gohara's fastball has tick- Crusader Award, and Special photo ing his second big league Jones, Ian Desmond and Ender led triple-digits and his swing- Caileigh Crozier won the (From left) Ansley Mole, Lindsey Tate and Ruthie "debut" just yet. Fowler, who Inciarte. and-miss slider should make Leadership Award. was optioned to Triple-A Shohei Ohtani, SP/DH, him an impact rookie as early Scott. Nashville on Wednesday, had Los Angeles Angels as mid-May.

ABy DOUGmust-see FERGUSON the energy Masters he brings to a tour- with Tiger Woods back among the best AP Golf Writer nament, Woods has missed This Masters is as much golf, especially that first full about a red shirt as a green week in April. Spieth looks jacket. He has been to Augusta Tiger Woods is back for National each of the last two to rediscover only the second time in the years for the Champions last five years, and what Dinners. Just like always, makes the sight of him at Woods walked up the stairs to puttingHUMBLE, Texas form (AP) — Augusta National even more the locker room reserved for The last time Jordan Spieth tantalizing is that Woods is Masters champions. But there was in contention at the starting to look like the player were no clubs. No boxes of golf Houston Open, he lost out in a who dominated golf for nearly balls. No need to register. No three-way playoff in 2015. 15 years. tee time. Then he won the Masters for He has power. His short "Very frustrating," Woods his first major championship. game is sharp. He makes said. "Because I love playing The Dallas native is back putts. Augusta National. I love it. this week for the usual Never mind that Woods is And I know how to play it. Masters' tuneup, searching for not ranked among the top 100 Sometimes I don't play it well, some momentum. players. Or that it has been 13 but I know how to play it. Me "This hasn't been the start years since he last won the being out there on those that I've wanted so far, but I Masters in that Sunday red greens and hitting putts and would like to think the season shirt, and four years and eight being creative, there's no kind of starts next week," months since he last won any other golf course like it in the Spieth said Wednesday. "You tournament. world and there's no other golf AP Photo put a lot of emphasis on peak- The buzz following Woods tournament like it. ing for four weeks a year and since his return from a fourth "It is literally ... it's a play- Tiger Woods lines up a putt on the 13th hole during the final round of the that first one comes at the back surgery has been bigger ers' heaven." Valspar Championship tournament earlier this month. Masters. I'm trying to have a and louder than when he was Can he win? It seems like n't look like one just over six The playoff victory over Justin Invitational. Then two-time fantastic event here obviously, No. 1 in the world, piling up such an absurd thought con- months ago at the Presidents Thomas in the Mexico Masters champion Bubba which is the best way to gear 79 victories on the PGA Tour sidering where Woods was Cup, where as an assistant Championship was the valida- Watson ended two years with- up for (Augusta National)." and 14 majors. The longer he even a year ago. captain he said he could pic- tion that Lefty needed. out a victory by winning at The 24-year-old Spieth, was away from the game, the He told Jack Nicklaus at ture a scenario where he didn't "I needed to get a win Riviera and the Match Play. ranked No. 4 in the world, has more his feats looked even the Champions Dinner last return to competition at all. before Augusta so I wasn't try- For McIlroy and Johnson, been hurt by inconsistent put- more legendary. And the year how much he was hurt- Now he has one thing in ing to win for the first time in there is a mixture of pressure ting of late. He missed the cut longer he was gone, the more ing, and Nick Faldo was struck mind: another green jacket. four-and-a-half years at that and redemption. Three play- in the Valspar Championship plausible it was that Woods by the negative tone. Woods "I'm just building toward event," Mickelson said. "This ers have a shot at the career and then lost to Patrick Reed might never return, at least had fusion surgery on his April," he said. certainly boosts my confidence Grand Slam this year and it on Friday in the Dell not at a competitive level. lower back two weeks later. The biggest obstacle for and gives me a lot of encour- starts with McIlroy at the Technologies Match Play. In his last three starts Then, in another low moment, Woods? So is everyone else. agement." Masters, who for the fourth He is one of three top-10 leading to the Masters, Woods he was arrested in the early Adding to the anticipation Woods, Thomas, Dustin year goes to Augusta National players in the field at the Golf was within one shot of the hours of Memorial Day on a of the Masters, which starts Johnson and Rory McIlroy are needing only a green jacket to Club of Houston, followed by lead at some point in the final DUI charge when Florida April 5, that all the best play- the betting favorites for this compete the greatest collec- Justin Rose at No. 5 and round. His only close call was police found him asleep behind ers are hitting their stride Masters. tion in golf. Mickelson at the Rickie Fowler No. 8. Phil the Valspar Championship, the wheel of his car. going into the first major of Johnson won at Kapalua by U.S. Open and Jordan Spieth Mickelson also is in the tour- when he was a 40-foot birdie The image of Woods pump- the year. In the first 12 weeks, eight shots to start the year. at the PGA Championship will nament after winning the putt away on the 18th hole ing his fist in that red shirt 11 players who won on the Thomas won in a playoff at get their opportunities later. WGC-Mexico Championship from forcing a playoff. was replaced by the sunken PGA Tour already were eligi- the Honda Classic with two Johnson will make progress in early March for his first That prompted Jason Day eyes of his mug shot. Woods ble for the Masters. bold shots, and he holed a simply by teeing off. He was championship since the 2013 to say, "For him to come back attributed it to a bad combina- That list even includes Phil wedge from the fairway that denied that last year after he British Open. and win ... I don't think it's tion of prescription drugs and Mickelson, still going strong, got him into the playoff with slipped down the wooden stair- Spieth's chances of winning going to be a huge surprise sought treatment. as capable as ever to win a Mickelson in Mexico. McIlroy case of his rental home in could hinge on returning to now." He sure didn't look like a fourth Masters and become birdied five of his last six holes Augusta on the eve of the form on the greens, which are As much as golf has missed Masters favorite then. He did- the oldest champion at age 47. to win the Arnold Palmer Masters and had to withdraw. See SPIETH page 2b Friday, March 30, 2018/Dublin, Ga/Page 2b The Courier Herald

NASCAR THIS WEEK FRIDAY BASKETBALL 3 p.m. ESPN2 — High school, Geico Nationals, Boys semifinal, at Queens, N.Y. QUESTIONS & ATTITUDE 5 p.m. ESPN2 — High school, Geico Compelling questions ... and maybe a few actual Nationals, Boys semifinal, at answers Queens, N.Y. MARTINSVILLE COLLEGE BASEBALL 7:30 p.m. Can it be a Clint year? FS1 — West Virginia at Texas 3 THINGS WE LEARNED COLLEGE BASKETBALL Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, but yes, 7 p.m. 1. Streak, broken! we can pinpoint, we’ve just let’s hope we see more of Clint Bowyer CBSSN — College Insider Tournament, championship, been beat by somebody among the late-lap leaders and occasionally Illinois-Chicago at N. Colorado Clint Bowyer was so excited kind of hitting it a little bit in Victory Lane. He’s a guy who’s popular ESPNU — CBI Tournament, cham- about snapping a nagging more than we have,” Busch with fellow racers and anyone who misses pionship series (best-of-3), Game 190-race losing streak, he said with a shrug. the days when all the racers were a little 3, San Francisco at North Texas GOLF nearly wiped out his No. gritty and not afraid to let their hair down Noon 14 Ford in Turn 3 of the 3. Snow day in public. There’s a lot of Jethro Bodine in GOLF — LPGA Tour, ANA cool-down lap. “Finally to Clint Bowyer, and that’s a good thing for us Inspiration, second round, at get the No. 14 in Victory The NASCAR Cup Series onlookers. Rancho Mirage, Calif. Lane is just a weight off the took a rare snow-day 4 p.m. GOLF — PGA Tour, Houston shoulders,” he said. “You off Sunday. Martinsville Open, second round, at Humble, start to question if you can Speedway was full of white Who picked Martinsville in March? Texas get it done or not.” powder, making it impos- NBA BASKETBALL sible to race. The last time Settle down, this was a bit of a fluke. The 8 p.m. ESPN — New Orleans at 2. Mr. Second Place NASCAR had to postpone race was scheduled for March 25. On March Cleveland a race for snow was all the 25 the previous year, the Martinsville high 10:30 p.m. For most any driver, three way back to 1993 when was 73 under sunny skies. So don’t blame ESPN — L.A. Clippers at Portland second-place finishes over Atlanta was blanketed by anyone beyond Jack Frost. Also, at least we TENNIS 1 p.m. four consecutive starts spring flakes. got plenty of cool pictures of a racetrack ESPN — ATP-WTA Tours, Miami would be big news. Not for Few winners in NASCAR’s recent history were as happy under a blanket of snow. Repurpose them for Open, men's first semifinal, at Key Kyle Busch. “I wouldn’t say — Godwin Kelly, godwin. and relieved as Clint Bowyer was Monday in Martinsville. Christmas cards later this year. Biscayne, Fla. it’s one particular thing that [email protected] [NASCAR GETTY IMAGES/JERRY MARKLAND] 7 p.m. ESPNEWS — ATP-WTA Tours, Miami Open, men's second semifi- Will the Chevrolets find it? nal, at Key Biscayne, Fla. WOMEN'S COLLEGE The polite thing to say is, “of course, the BASKETBALL 7 p.m. Chevy season is young. They’ll catch up eventually.” ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament, first 3 THINGS TO WATCH drivers Chase But the truth is, they’ve been mediocre on semifinal, Louisville vs. Mississippi Elliott, left, nearly all manner of track so far, and that’s a St., at Columbus, Ohio 1. Chevrolet, ole’! 2. No, says Edwards and Jimmie very bad sign. And I mean “mediocre” com- 9:30 p.m. Johnson are pared to your Taurus. Compared to the actual ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament, sec- ond semifinal, Notre Dame vs. Chevy is seeing red Every time Carl Edwards trying to figure competition, something less than mediocre. UConn, at Columbus, Ohio right now. Look for Team gets asked the question out how to get Chevrolet and the General “Are you planning to return more speed — Ken Willis, [email protected]. Motors Nation to work as a Cup Series driver?” out of the new through the NASCAR Cup the answer is always the Camaro body. Series off-week to get same — “No.” During [AP/RALPH FRESO] ContinuedSpieth from page 1b more consistent speed a recent interview on groomed to mimic the putting into the new Camaro body. SiriusXM NASCAR Radio 3. No longer with us Texas and no longer drive GODWIN’S EARLY TEXAS surfaces at Augusta National. He is currently ranked 201st With a few exceptions, Edwards drove a stake are Carl Edwards, Jeff PICKS in total putting on the PGA Chevrolet’s performance through the heart of come- OK, the header sounds Gordon, Matt Kenseth, Tour and 172nd in strokes has been dreadful. It took back rumors. “I don’t have ominous, but the subject Tony Stewart and Greg WINNER: Kevin Harvick gained by putting. seven-time Cup Series any plans to come back,” matter is this: race drivers Biffle. The next stop for REST OF TOP 5: Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch, "It's simple stuff. It's setup champion Jimmie Johnson he said. Edwards did hint who have won at Texas these guys is the NASCAR Chase Elliott, Jimmie Johnson stuff that's just gotten off and five starts before scor- at a possible hard turn over the last 10 years but Hall of Fame, most FIRST ONE OUT: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. I just haven't figured out how ing his first top-10 finish. into politics. “But there’s who are no longer racing. certainly. DARK HORSE: Erik Jones to consistently get it back on," he said. "I'm getting there, “Each week we have been nothing planned any time So over the last 10 years, DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: Harvick emerges putting a lot of work in. If it getting a little bit better,” soon,’ he said. dating back to 2008, the — Godwin Kelly, godwin. from a three-way battle with Truex and comes by next week or this he said. drivers who won races at [email protected] Busch to win his fourth Cup race of 2018. week, great. If it doesn't, it will come soon. "I've got 20-plus more years out here and a few months of setup stuff isn't going to derail my confidence too much. I'm in a good place right now where I know I've got time on my side. These couple weeks aren't the be-all, end-all of my career. Solid putting (has been) in my KEN WILLIS’ TTOPOP 10 NANASCARS CAR DRIVER RANKINGSRANKINGNGS DNA going back to when I was a junior golfer and that's the belief I'll continue to hold." KEVIN KYLE BUBUSCHUSCH MARTIN CLINT JOEY RYAN BLANEY BRAD DENNY KYKYLEYLE ALEX The 24-year-old Spieth and Fowler each praised condition HARVICK PlayiPlayingng TRUEX JR. BBOWYER LOGANO Doesn’t KESELOWSKIKI HAMLIN LARLARSONRSON BOWMAN of the 7,422-yard, par-72 Latest to follow-follow-the-the- Middle name WWarren Still believes believe, but Collecting Puts Harvick Will win in Sneaks into course, which took a beating irritatei it t DennyD lleader d thithis iis LLee ZZ’Zevon’s iin EEaster t willill accept t the th ttop-10s 10 on hishi growgrow-- AAprilprilil our ttop 10 during the historically devas- Hamlin yeayearr ExcExcitablecitable Boy Bunny chocolate ing list tating Hurricane Harvey. "It's pretty amazing to see how good it looks after every- thing that has happened here 123456789101 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 in the last year," Fowler said. "I'm so excited to be back. I think it's very beneficial to play (the week before) a major, especially the way they set this golf course up, mowing the fairways and getting the greens up to speed similar to what we'll see next week."

Friday's Games (Zimmermann 0-0), 1:10 p.m. Alvarez, OFs Craig Gentry and Colby Greg Bird and OF Jacoby Ellsbury on the García from Jacksonville (SL) and LHP Washington at Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m. Minnesota (Odorizzi 0-0) at Baltimore Rasmus, and INF Danny Valencia from 10-day DL and OF Clint Frazier on the Dillon Peters and OF Braxton Lee from MLB Chicago Cubs at Miami, 7:10 p.m. (Bundy 0-0), 3:05 p.m. Norfolk (IL). Optioned RHP Alex Cobb to seven-day concussion DL, retroactive to New Orleans. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. Houston (Verlander 0-0) at Texas (Hamels Bowie (EL). Designated RHPs Alec Asher, March 26. Recalled INF/OF Tyler Austin PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Placed NATIONAL LEAGUE Colorado at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. 0-0), 3:35 p.m. Stefan Crichton, Michael Kelly and Jesus from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). RHPs Jerad Eickhoff, Tommy Hunter and East Division Milwaukee at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Severino 0-0) at Toronto Liranzo for assignment. TEXAS RANGERS — Selected the con- Mark Leiter Jr. on the 10-day DL, retroac- WLPct GB San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 (Happ 0-0), 3:37 p.m. BOSTON RED SOX — Selected the con- tract of RHP Kevin Jepsen from Round tive to March 26. Optioned RHP Jake Philadelphia 00.000 — p.m. Boston (Sale 0-0) at Tampa Bay (Archer tracts of LHP Bobby Poyner and RHP Rock (PCL). Designated 1B Tommy Arrieta to Clearwater (FSL). New York 00.000 — Saturday's Games 0-0), 4:00 p.m. Marcus Walden. Placed INF Marco Joseph for assignment. Placed RHPs SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Placed Atlanta 00.000 — Pittsburgh at Detroit, 1:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Richards 0-0) at Oakland Hernandez on the 60-day DL and RHPs Tony Barnette, Tim Lincecum and Ricardo LHP Madison Bumgarner and RHP Mark Washington 00.000 — St. Louis at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. (Graveman 0-0), 4:05 p.m. Austin Maddox and Tyler Thornburg and Rodriguez, and LHP Martin Perez on the Melancon on the 10-day DL, retroactive to Miami 01.000 — Washington at Cincinnati, 2:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Shields 0-0) at 2B Dustin Pedroia on the 10-day DL. 10-day DL, retroactive to March 26. March 26. Placed RHP Julian Fernandez Central Division Chicago Cubs at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Kansas City (Duffy 0-0), 4:15 p.m. CLEVELAND INDIANS — Placed OF TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Selected the on the 60-day DL and LHP Will Smith and WLPct GB Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Cleveland (Kluber 0-0) at Seattle Michael Brantley, LHP Ryan Merritt, RHP contracts of RHPs John Axford and Tyler RHP Jeff Samardzija on the 10-day DL. Chicago 101.000 — Colorado at Arizona, 8:10 p.m. (Hernandez 0-0), 10:10 p.m. Danny Salazar and INF Gio Urshela on Clippard. Placed SS Troy Tulowitzki on Selected the contract of LF Gregor Blanco Cincinnati 00.000 — Milwaukee at San Diego, 8:40 p.m. Friday's Games the 10-day DL, retroactive to March 26. the 60-day DL. Placed OFs Dalton from Richmond (SL). Recalled RHPs Pittsburgh 00.000 — San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Selected the contracts of RHP Matt Pompey and Anthony Alford on the 10- Pierce Johnson and Roberto Gomez from St. Louis 00.000 — AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Belisle and OF Rajai Davis from day DL. Richmond. Recalled RHP Reyes Moronta Milwaukee 00.000 — East Division Houston at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Columbus (IL). Designated OF Abraham National League from Sacramento (Cal). West Division WLPct GB L.A. Angels at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Almonte and RHP Ben Taylor for assign- CHICAGO CUBS — Optioned RHP Shae FOOTBALL WLPct GB Toronto 00.000 — Saturday's Games ment. Reassigned LHP Jeff Beliveau, INF Simmons to Iowa (PCL). National Football League Los Angeles 00.000 — Tampa Bay 00.000 — Pittsburgh at Detroit, 1:10 p.m. Drew Maggi, RHP Evan Marshall, C Jack CINCINNATI REDS — Placed RHP DETROIT LIONS — Signed C Wesley Arizona 00.000 — Baltimore 00.000 — Houston at Texas, 4:05 p.m. Murphy and 1B Mike Napoli to minor Anthony DeSclafani on the 60-day DL and Johnson. San Francisco 00.000 — Boston 00.000 — L.A. Angels at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. league camp. LHP Brandon Finnegan and RHPs David SOCCER Colorado 00.000 — New York 00.000 — N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 4:07 p.m. KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Placed C Hernandez, Michael Lorenzen and Kevin Major League Soccer San Diego 00.000 — Central Division Cleveland at Seattle, 4:10 p.m. Salvador Perez, RHP Nate Karns, INF Shackelford on the 10-day DL. Placed CHICAGO FIRE — Named Sean WLPct GB Boston at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m. Adalberto Mondesi and OF Bubba RHP Raisel Iglesias on the three-day Dennison senior vice president, communi- Thursday's Games Kansas City 00.000 — Minnesota at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Starling on the 10-day DL. Designated paternity list. Recalled LHP Cody Reed cations & media. Pittsburgh at Detroit, ppd. Cleveland 00.000 — Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 7:15 RHPs Wily Peralta and Ryan Zimmer for and RHP Jackson Stephens from COLLEGE Washington at Cincinnati, ppd. Chicago 00.000 — p.m. assignment. Selected the contracts of Louisville (IL). Selected the contract of DARTMOUTH — Named David Shula Chicago Cubs 8, Miami 4. Detroit 00.000 — RHP Blaine Boyer and INF Ryan Goins. INF/OF Cliff Pennington. assistant football coach. St. Louis (Martinez 0-0) at N.Y. Mets Minnesota 00.000 — Recalled C Cam Gallagher from Omaha COLORADO ROCKIES— Placed RHPs DRAKE — Named Darian DeVries men's (Syndergaard 0-0), 1:10 p.m. West Division Transactions (PCL). Carlos Estevez and Jeff Hoffman and basketball coach. Milwaukee (Anderson 0-0) at San Diego WLPct GB LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Placed LHP LHP Zac Rosscup on the 10-day DL, MARYLAND — Announced sophomore F (Richard 0-0), 4:10 p.m. Seattle 00.000 — Thursday's Sports Transactions Andrew Heaney on the 10-day DL, retroactive to March 26. Justin Jackson will enter the NBA draft Philadelphia (Nola 0-0) at Atlanta Los Angeles 00.000 — BASEBALL retroactive to March 26. MIAMI MARLINS — Placed RHP Brett and junior G Dion Wiley will transfer. (Teheran 0-0), 4:10 p.m. Oakland 00.000 — American League MINNESOTA TWINS — Selected the con- Graves to 60-day DL. Designated C MICHIGAN STATE — Announced sopho- San Francisco (Blach 0-0) at L.A. Texas 00.000 — BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Placed OF tract of OF Ryan LaMarre. Placed RHPs Austin Nola for assignment. Select con- more F Nick Ward has declared for the Dodgers (Kershaw 0-0), 7:08 p.m. Houston 00.000 — Mark Trumbo and RHP Gabriel Ynoa on Ervin Santana and Phil Hughes on the 10- tracts of RHP Jacob Turner, INF Yadiel NBA draft. Colorado (Gray 0-0) at Arizona (Corbin 0- Thursday's Games the 10-day DL, retroactive to March 26. day DL. Rivera and C Bryan Holaday New UCONN — Named Tom Moore men's 0), 10:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Nova 0-0) at Detroit Selected the contracts of INF Pedro NEW YORK YANKEES — Placed 1B Orleans (PCL). Recalled LHP Jarlin assistant basketball coach. Friday, March 30, 2018/Dublin, Ga/Page 3b The Courier Herald

PEOPLE TO PEOPLE 310 GENERAL HELP WANTED 005 ANNOUNCEMENTS Papaʼs Antiques, This, That & 4 temp farmworkers needed What Nots: Going out of Business 5/14/18 – 12/22/18. Workers will The doctor is in: White House Sale, 03/29, 03/30, 03/31, 9am- perform various duties associated 5pm. 2886 Hwy 441 N, Dublin. All w/ planting, cultivating, harvesting, items must go! papasantiques.com cutting and housing and stripping WASHINGTON (AP) — employerʼs tobacco and other physicianPresident Donald Trump fired nominated to lead VA 040 YARD SALES crops. Workers will have extensive Veterans Affairs Secretary periods of sitting, standing, walk- David Shulkin and nominated COMMUNITY YARD SALE ing, pushing, pulling, repetitive White House doctor Ronny Fundraiser for Summer Camps movement, frequent stopping and Jackson to replace him DreamKeepers Coalition lifting 80lbs. 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Please apply in person. No phone conducted a sweeping press the world's largest sculpture. Ironically, it was Shulkin who Tubb, who trained Jackson, Trump said in a statement he calls please. 564 Parker Dairy Rd. conference about the It is located on the face of president's medical exam in had recommended Jackson for said in a letter read at is "grateful" for Shulkin's (1)-Class B CDL DRIVER NEED- Stone Mountain. Additionally January in which he an undersecretary position at Jackson's briefing that the service. ED- Must be over 25 & have Robert E. Lee's horse, impressed Trump with his the agency in fall. Jackson doctor had been attached like Shulkin had agreed to 2 years minimum experience. Traveler, is also carved at "Velcro" to Trump since reimburse the government Inauguration Day. more than $4,000 after the Must have Class B-CDL and be the same place. drug free! 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Reply to: dismissal by chief of staff him at taxpayer expense. the first steamship to cross Historic Saint Marys Georgia John Kelly before the Shulkin also blamed internal the Atlantic.It sailed from is the second oldest city in Dispatcher, P.O. Box 636, Cochran, Ga 31014 president announced the drama at the agency on a move on Twitter on half-dozen or so rebellious Georgia. the nation. EOE/V/D Wednesday. political appointees, insisting Subscribe! Only $10 a mo. .478-272-5522 Lost or Found: Three Days FREE! A major veterans' he had White House backing organization expressed to fire them. 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"The It was the latest in a series administration needs to be of departures of top ready to prove that he's administration officials, qualified to run such a including Secretary of State massive agency, a $200 billion Rex Tillerson and national bureaucracy." security adviser H.R. Rep. Phil Roe, chairman of McMaster. the House Veterans Affairs The VA change comes as Local Water Filtration Company seeking Full-time Committee, said he believed Trump is trying to expand the Receptionist/Office Assistant to manage our front office Shulkin did a "fantastic job" Veterans Choice program, on a daily basis and to perform a variety of administrative and didn't think he should fulfilling a campaign promise and clerical tasks. Must have Customer Service/Account have been dismissed, but "at that major veterans' groups Collection experience and knowledge of QuickBooks, the end of the day, Cabinet worry could be an unwanted Microsoft Word/Excel a must. Mail resume to: Office secretaries serve at the step toward privatizing VA Assistant, P.O. Box 16237, Dublin, GA 31040 or email: pleasure of the president." health care. His plan remains [email protected]. No Phone Calls. "I respect President in limbo in Congress. FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE BY LYNN JOHNSTON Friday, March 30, 2018/Dublin, Ga/Page 4b The Courier Herald

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