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March 17, 2016 Dublin DDA officials accepted the Economic 33RD ANNUAL IRISH CHAMBER Development Project of the Year for its work on BREAKFAST 8:00 a.m. the restoration of the 1912 Skyscraper. Dublin Country Club, 689 Country Club Rd. Sponsored by: Dublin Laurens Chamber of Commerce Admission: Prior to March 11th $20; after March 11th $25 Dublin DDA receives No cancellations, refunds or credits after March 11th. The Georgia Downtown As- Through a network of pub- awardsociation announced of the win- excellencelic and private partnerships, March 17, 2016 TOCCOA FALLS COLLEGE CHOIR ners of the 2016 Downtown Dublin DDA successfully facil- CONCERT Awards of Excellence during itated the $4 million histori- 8:00 p.m. the Georgia Downtown Con- cal restoration of “the Sky- Bethsaida Baptist Church, 2519 Hwy 80 West ference in Athens on March 9. scraper” - a project that was a Sponsored by: Bethsaida Baptist Church The Dublin Downtown De- long time coming for the com- Admission: Free velopment Authority received munity. Attempts to revive March 18, 2016 top honor for the Economic the property through the JOINT CIVIC LUNCHEON Development Project of the years were valiant, but never 11:30 a.m. Year for its work on the came to fruition - until now. DuBose Porter Center,Oconee Fall Line Technical restoration of the 1912 First Through its work, Dublin College, 560 Pinehill Rd. National Bank Building, or DDA was able to underwrite Sponsored by: Dublin Rotary Club the "Skyscraper." $50,000 in pre-development Tickets: $15.00 advance ticket required. May be purchased at any Morris Bank Dublin location. Dublin DDA bested more expenses for the First Nation- than 40 other nominated com- al Bank Building Project, suc- March 18, 2016 munities to win the Award, cessfully securing a purchase CELEBRATION GALA FEATURING which recognizes exceptional option, preparing the property DUELING PIANOS and innovative downtown pro- for recruiting a developer and PERFORMED BY FUN PIANOS jects. 8:00 p.m. See DDA page 8a Dublin Country Club, 689 Country Club Rd. Sponsored by: Dublin-Laurens St. Patrick’s Committee Admission: Included in Order of Shillelagh & Blarney Stone Memberships

March 18, 2016 ST PATRICK’S SLAM GOLF TOURNEY 10:00 a.m. PTA District 5 director Green Acres Golf Club, 332 Rentz-Dexter Rd., Dexter talks to city school board Sponsored by: Green Acres Golf Club Call the Pro Shop at 478-875-3110 or Photos by Sandy Aldridge [email protected] for info The annual Leprechaun Contest brought out 93 participants at about four-laning near March 19, 2016 Theatre Dublin Tuesday night. ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL HillcrestBy SANDY ALDR IandDGE theRichard SheffieldAPTT asked Wheel- 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The Dublin City School er to summarize his comments Bicentennial Plaza & Market on Madison, 93By SparticipateANDY ALDRIDGE in Annual Leprechaun Contest Board, for the first time since at the end of his five-minute Downtown Dublin Ninety -three adorable Jan. 21, did not have on its speaking allowance. Sponsored by: Dublin Laurens St. Patrick's leprechauns competed Tues- agenda any action concerning "The four-laning of Hillcrest Committee, City of Dublin the closing of Saxon Elementary Parkway is going to cause forced Admission: Free day night in the 51st Annual Dublin-Laurens St. Patrick's School. closure of Hillcrest Elementary March 19 - 20, 2016 Festival Leprechaun Contest The Monday, March 14 meet- or a death" as students attempt 39TH ANNUAL ST.PATRICK'S TENNIS at Theatre Dublin. ing was routine, even to the to cross that street going to and TOURNAMENT Leadership Dublin-Lau- point that its only public com- from the school, he said. Then 9:00 a.m. Single 12:30 p.m. Double 2:30 mentator was PTA District 5 Di- he said that having fifth graders p.m. Mixed rens presented the program with Master of Ceremony rector Thomas Wheeler, a rou- on the same campus with eighth Dublin High School Courts, 1127 Hillcrest Pkwy. tine visitor to the board meet- graders at Dublin Middle School & Stubbs Park Thad Haygood. Jennifer Sponsored by: Dublin Area Tennis Association Wilkins, Roger Byrd and Ar- ings. Not routine, however, was is not a safe environment for the Entry Fee: $25.00 per event per person. $40.00 tiffany Stanley participated what he said to the board at the younger students. for two events per person. in the program as well as end of the five minutes he was He also said during his public Morgan Kimbrell, Miss St. allowed to speak. March 19, 2016 Chairman of the Board DUBLIN ST.PATRICK'S DAYPARADE Patrick's 2016, who helped See BOE page 8a 10:30 a.m. (Entry line up 9:00 a.m.) with the presentation of Main Street Dublin awards. Fancy Dancer pro- Sponsored by: Dublin Civitan Club vided several entertaining numbers while the judges March 19, 2016 deliberated. Photo by Royce Hall ST.PATRICK'S GOSPEL SING Judges and spectators HOMECOMING STYLE The winners in the Leprechaun Contest. 7:00 p.m. were delighted as they wit- supreme on Saturday as Passmore, winner; Kenneth Dublin Church of God, 2059 Claxton Dairy Rd. nessed the Parade of Lep- they ride high through Reyes, first runnerup; Jabari Sponsored by: Hand “N” Hand rechauns, all 93 of them be- Dublin in the Annual St. Bell, second runnerup; and Admission: $10.00 at the door,no advance decked in their St. Patrick's Patrick's Parade. Tayt Evans, third runnerup. seating finery. The judges deliberat- Winners in each category Second grade girls: Darci ed long and hard to pick only were as follows: Dixon, winner; Kylie Clark, March 19, 2016 First grade girls: first runnerup; Claire Pat- LEPRECHAUN ROAD RACE six winners and 18 runners- 8:00 a.m. up, 24 lucky sprites and Maclairah Carr, winner; terson, second runnerup; Dublin High School, 1127 Hillcrest Pkwy. fairies whose wily ways with Kimbree Garrett, first run- and Janey Meeks, third run- Sponsored by: Fairview Fitness Center,Allgood the shamrock and creative nerup; Reagan Sasser, sec- nerup. Pest Solutions, Capital City Bank, Curry costuming designs won the ond runnerup; and Madison Second grade boys: Chase Insurance, Chickfila, Fairview Park Hospital, judges' leaping green hearts. Jones, third runnerup. Fairview Orthopedic Group, Sports Emporium, The winners will reign First grade boys: Jase Piggly Wiggly,OrthoPro Services, Dublin Ford- See LEPRECHAUN page 8a Lincoln, Security First Asset Advisors, State Farm - Patti Hendley,Rehab Advantage and Sports Medicine, Medical Center Urgent Care Fee: $18.00 register online at www.racerpal.com. $20.00 paper registration.

March 19, 2016 3RD ANNUAL ST.PATRICK’S DAY Special photo MISSIONS FAIR 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. From left, principal Lakeisha Fluker, George Concert by the Jefferson Street Baptist Praise Best, Phil Bazemore and Brantley New stand Team Jefferson Street Baptist Church, 209 N. Jefferson near a display in front of the library. St. Sponsored by: Jefferson Street Baptist Church Cost: Free Susie Dasher classes celebrate raisingBy PAYTO moneyN TOWNS II IforSchool headstones superintendent Fred Susie Dasher students Williams. Williams suggested raised $1,200 to help provide for students at Susie Dasher headstones for Hollis Hooks to raise the money. and Susie Dasher. "I got in contact with prin- Phil Bazemore, Brantley cipal Lakeisha Fluker and New and George Best, who are gave her the rundown of what representing the Dublin-Lau- we were doing," Best said. rens Leadership Class, began Hill Realty, Orr Insurance, this as a community outreach Premier Properties of Dublin project. They contacted Scott LLC, Dublin City Schools, Thompson, Laurens County Guy Cochran, Hunter Ben- Historical Society, and asked nett, John Clem, Alterra Net- Index him what they could do for works, Green Grove Mission- Obituaries ...... 2a their project. ary Baptist Church donated News ...... 3a "He told us that the graves money to the project. The stu- Editorial ...... 5a of Susie Dasher and Hollis dents ended up raising $1,200 Hooks were unmarked and for the project. Weather...... 5a Getting the Page House ready for St. Patrickʼs they needed proper head- "They went above and be- Hometown ...... 6a,7a stones," Best said. "We decid- yond anything we could've Sports...... 1b,2b Sheila Harris (left) and new owner of the Page House, Jo Ann ed to make that our project." imagined," Best said. "The Classifieds...... 3b Simms, took advantage of a beautiful day recently to tidy the yard for Best called Dublin City See CELEBRATE page 8a Entertainment ...... 4b St. Patrick's and Super Saturday. (Photo by Payton Towns III) Thursday, March 17, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 2a The Courier Herald death. Thomas Jr. will officiate. Obituaries Survivors include his son Visitation will be on Thurs- and daughter-in-law, Daryl day, March 17, 2016 from 1 – 7 and Melissa Crews and p.m. in Baker Funeral Home, Thomas Lee daughter and son-in-law, Soperton. Crews Jr. Karen and Cecil Harman, all Baker Funeral Home has of Soperton; one sister, six charge of the arrangements. Graveside services for Mr. grandchildren and seven ——— Thomas Lee Crews Jr. will great grandchildren. Jimmy ‘Deac’ Smith be held Friday, March 18, Higgs Funeral Home (hig- 2016 at 2 p.m. in Westview gsfuneralhomeand- Funeral Service for Mr. Cemetery in Soperton with florist.com) of Soperton has Jimmy “Deac” Smith, age 91 full military honors. The charge of arrangements. of Adrain, who died Friday, Rev. George Grimes will offi- ——— March 11, 2016, will be held ciate. Mr. Crews died March Lillie Mae Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 1 WholeCorey Brown and grains Lily high blood pressure learn (up to 30 newduce to simmer tricks until water is 8, 2016 at his home. Mitchell Jones p.m. in the Adrian Baptist "Tigerlily" Hinton came in percent of obese girls and absorbed and grain is tender. Mr. Crews, 69, was the Church, 107 West Green first and second at the Blue- boys have HBP!), eating --Polenta (corn mush): son of the late Thomas Lee Funeral services for Mrs. Street in Adrian. grass Nationals BMX compe- three servings of whole Stir 1/2 cup polenta and 1/4 Crews Sr. and Pattie Mae Lillie Mae Mitchell Jones, age Pastor James Middleton tition in Louisville, Ken- grains a day -- that's 1/2 cup teaspoon salt into 2 cups Vernon Crews. He was born 58 of Glenwood, who died on will officiate. Visitation will tucky, in the 6-year-olds' cat- cooked brown rice and 1 cup boiling water. Then cook at a in Leaksville, N.C. and had Sunday, March 13, 2016, will be on Friday March 18, 2016, egory! Now if they can just of steel-cut oatmeal -- fights simmer, stirring often, for 30 been a resident of Soperton be held on Friday, March 18, 1 – 7 p.m. in Baker Funeral do as well in the BX contest. infections! So here are table- minutes. Add more water as for many years. He was re- 2016 at 1 p.m. in the Mt. Zion Home, Soperton. Burial will That's a nutritional chal- top tricks (that's also a cool needed. tired from the U.S. Army and Baptist Church in Soperton. follow in Triumph Church of lenge that Danish scientists BMX trick) for three unusual Now just deck them out was a member of Faith Mis- Burial will follow in the Faith Cemetery, 435 Mill have revealed: They've found grains: with spices, herbs and sionary Baptist Church. Pendleton Springs Cemetery, Street in Adrian. Baker Fu- that whole grains deliver --Millet: Lightly toast 1/2 steamed veggies. Yum! His wife, Nedra Morrison U.S. Hwy. 221 in Treutlen neral Home has charge of the more than vitamins, miner- cup in a small pan until fra- Crews, preceded him in County. The Rev. Clarence arrangements. als, protein and fiber. They grant. Stir in 1 1/2 cups wa- Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of also contain powerful im- ter or orange juice; simmer "The Dr. Oz Show," and Mike mune-system boosters called for 15 minutes. Roizen, M.D. is Chief Well- BX (benzoxazinoids) that --Kamut (Egyptian ness Officer and Chair of kids (and adults) need to wheat): Soak 1/2 cup Wellness Institute at Cleve- have in good supply. overnight in 1 cup water. land Clinic. To live your Rapid melting of New Zealand So in addition to helping Drain, rinse and put in a healthiest, tune into "The Dr. kids avoid excess weight small pot with an inch of wa- Oz Show" or visit gain, Type 2 diabetes and ter. Bring to boil; then re- www.sharecare.com. FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER, it's wasted away in terms of its have it that the Franz Josef glaciersNew Zealand (AP) — New endsthickness, hikes and that's led to ontoGlacier began them as a stream of Zealand is renowned for its quite a rapid melt." tears left by a young woman wondrous scenery, and among Because of that melt, the whose lover was killed by an the country's top tourist at- valley walls that were once avalanche. tractions are two glaciers that braced by the glaciers have The glaciers are formed by are both stunning and unusual been left exposed and vulnera- prevailing westerly winds Wife has doubts about man because they snake down from ble to rock falls, making hiking dumping snow in a high-alti- the mountains to a temperate up too dangerous. Tour opera- tude basin. It compacts into ice rain forest, making them easy tors stopped taking guided and is pushed down the valleys for people to walk up to and hikes onto the Franz Josef in much like toothpaste being donatingDEAR ABBY: My hus- spermthe information being to kept hiswould brother be under no obligation view. 2012 and the nearby Fox in squeezed from a tube. The band and I have a 19-month- secret are slim to none. to share the winnings with But the Fox and Franz 2014. glaciers slide and roll down the old son and plan on trying the person who gifted him or Josef glaciers have been melt- A 2014 paper published in mountain at a rate of 4 meters for another baby soon. My her with the ticket, nor ing at such a rapid rate that it the journal Global and Plane- (13 feet) each day, picking up husband's brother, who is should it be expected. How- has become too dangerous for tary Change concluded the two rocks and debris along the sterile, called and asked my ever, if the gift giver does ex- tourists to hike onto them from glaciers have each melted by 3 way. husband to donate sperm to pect a percentage, then this the valley floor, ending a tradi- kilometers (1.9 miles) in "It's the uniqueness, the him. I am very upset because should be worked out before tion that dates back a century. length since the 1800s, making rawness of the environment," my husband refuses to ask the drawing. With continuing warm weath- them about 20 percent shorter. that draws tourists from Aus- his brother to make any kind er this year there are no signs The glaciers have recently tralia, North America, Europe, of compromises to protect DEAR ABBY: I'm 15 and of a turnaround, and scientists been melting at a faster pace and, increasingly, China, said our family and theirs, such I'm a lesbian. I've told my say it is another example of than ever previously recorded, Rob Jewell, chairman of the as counseling to resolve any friends, but they don't accept how global warming is impact- the authors said. Glacier Country Tourism issues ahead of time. me. They say they do, but ing the environment. Heather Purdie, a scientist Group. Before we were serious when I talk about other Tourism in New Zealand is at the University of Canter- It's also a region which is about each other, my hus- girls, they say, "Don't talk booming and nearly 1 million bury and lead author of the pa- subject to rapid changes in the band donated to his broth- about girls around us. We're people last year flocked to get per, said climate change is the weather. At the time of No- er's first wife. His brother not gay!" I don't know what a glimpse of the glaciers and driving factor. vember's helicopter crash — wanted to keep it a secret to do. Please help. -- LGBT the spectacular valleys they've "We know that glaciers which killed four tourists from from everyone -- including INGEORGIA carved. But the only way to set around the world, including Britain and two from Aus- the children -- but his wife DEAR LGBT: Your foot on them now is to get the Fox and Franz Josef glaci- tralia, as well as the New told all of her friends. Dear Abby friends probably do accept flown onto them by helicopter. ers, are responding to that Zealand pilot — some ob- What should I do? My you, but would prefer not to Tour operators offer flights warmer temperature and servers said the weather and husband is afraid he's going hear all the details you feel and guided glacier walks, al- they're retreating," she said. visibility were marginal for to lose his brother if he does- the need to share. It's time though logistics limit this to Small changes in temperature safe flying. n't give him everything he DEAR ABBY: Since the you find a youth group for 80,000 tourists per year, half and snowfall tend to be magni- Jewell said he didn't want wants, but the person he is lottery for the big jackpot gay teenagers. Go online, the number that once hiked up fied in the two glaciers and to comment until an investiga- really going to lose is me. -- was in the news, my co- visit lgbtcenters.org and from the valley floor. Up to an- their retreat has been inter- tion by authorities was com- CONFUSEDINTHE workers and I have dis- search for the nearest gay other 150,000 people each year rupted by advances that can plete. He said the crash hasn't SOUTH cussed the etiquette regard- and lesbian community cen- take scenic flights that land last years, she said. affected tourist numbers, DEARCONFUSED:I ing sharing the winnings ter in your area. If you do, briefly at the top of the glaci- Costello and tour operators which have been stronger than hope you won't let your hus- with whomever may have you will see that the support ers. are hoping to see another ad- ever this year. band's generous impulses given you the ticket. For in- you are looking for isn't hard Flying in the UNESCO vance soon. But there's no sign At the base of the Franz have a negative impact on stance, if somebody has an to find. I wish you luck. World Heritage area comes of that: February was the sec- Josef, Dutch tourist Dieuwke your marriage. I agree that uncle who gives lottery tick- with its own risks, highlighted ond-hottest month ever record- Derkse said she was over- counseling could help to ets as a gift on birthdays or TO MY READERS: To- in November when a sightsee- ed in New Zealand. whelmed by the beauty of the head off future problems holidays as opposed to a day's the day for wearing ing helicopter crashed onto the The hot weather has even glacier and the purity of the that might crop up -- IF your standard gift, and the recipi- something green! A very Fox Glacier, killing all seven created a new type of tourist environment. husband and his brother ent hits the winning num- happy St. Patrick's Day to aboard. attraction over the other side She said she believed global would agree to it. But while bers, is there a fixed per- you all. -- LOVE, ABBY Sitting near the base of the of the mountains. Purdie said warming was responsible for you're at it, this should also centage that's customary to Franz Josef Glacier, Wayne the glaciers there are also its retreat and felt a little be discussed with a lawyer give? Dear Abby is written by Costello, a district operations rapidly retreating, resulting in guilty even visiting New just in case your brother-in- None of us is actually in Abigail Van Buren, also manager for the Department tourists taking boat rides on Zealand because of the fossil law's second marriage goes this situation; it just became known as Jeanne Phillips, of Conservation, said that the lakes to see some of the fuels burned by the plane ride south, too. part of our discussion. and was founded by her when he arrived eight years massive icebergs that have be- there. But she said the glacier As to keeping all of this a Thanks for your input. -- OF- mother, Pauline Phillips. ago, the rock he was perched gun to shear away. also helped inspire her to live secret -- because wife No. 1 FICEHOTTOPIC Contact Dear Abby at on would have been buried un- A helicopter trip onto the in a more environmentally has made public the fact DEAR HOT TOPIC: Once www.DearAbby.com or P.O. der tons of ice. Instead, the Fox Glacier reveals deep conscious way. that the children aren't bio- a gift is given, it belongs to Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA glacier now comes to an end a crevasses in the translucent "It makes me a little bit sad logically his, the chances of the recipient. The recipient 90069. half-mile (800 meters) further blue ice and stunning ice caves because you see how fast up the valley. through which guides take everything is going," she said. "Like a loaf of bread shrink- crampon-wearing tourists. 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WASHINGTON(AP)— as diligent public servant, Friendly, for whom Roberts ObamaPresident Barack Obama nominateshighlighting his work lead- Garland to high court, challengingalso clerked. GOP nominated appeals court ing the investigation into In 1988, he gave up a judge Merrick Garland to the Oklahoma City bombing partner's office in a power- the Supreme Court on and prosecutions. He quoted house law firms to cut his Wednesday, challenging Re- past praise for Garland from teeth in criminal cases. As publicans to drop their Chief Justice John Roberts an assistant U.S. attorney, adamant refusal to even con- and Sen. Orrin Hatch. And he joined the team prosecut- sider his choice in an elec- he said Garland's talent for ing a Reagan White House tion year. bringing together "odd cou- aide charged with illegal lob- Obama called Garland, a ples" made him a consensus bying and did early work on long-time jurist and former candidate best poised to be- the drug case against then- prosecutor, "one of America's come an immediate force on D.C. Mayor Marion Barry. sharpest legal minds" and the nation's highest court. He held a top-ranking post deserving of a full hearing The president urged the in the Justice Department and Senate confirmation Republican-led Senate not to when he was dispatched to vote. Republican leaders, let the particularly fierce Oklahoma City the day after however, have said the va- and partisan political cli- the bombing at the federal cant high court seat should mate quash the nomination courthouse to supervise the not be filled until a new of a "serious man." investigation. The case made president is elected, a stance "This is precisely the time his reputation. He oversaw Senate Majority Leader when we should play it the convictions of Timothy Mitch McConnell empha- straight," Obama said. McVeigh and Terry Nichols, sized immediately after the Garland was confirmed to and later supervised the in- White House announcement. the D.C. Circuit in 1997 with vestigation into Unabomber Garland, 63, is the chief backing from a majority in Ted Kaczynski. judge for the United States both parties, including seven President Bill Clinton Court of Appeals for the Dis- current Republicans sena- first nominated him to the trict of Columbia Circuit, a tors. D.C. Circuit in 1995. court whose influence over If confirmed, Garland His prolonged confirma- federal policy and national would be expected to align tion process then may have security matters has made it with the more liberal mem- prepared him for the one a proving ground for poten- bers, but he is not viewed as ahead. Garland waited 2½ tial Supreme Court justices. down-the-line liberal. Par- Federal appeals court judge Merrick Garland, stands with President years to win confirmation to He would replace conserv- ticularly on criminal defense Barack Obama as he is introduced as Obama's nominee for the the appeals court. ative, Justice Antonin and national security cases, Supreme Court during an announcement in the Rose Garden of the Then, as now, one of the Scalia, who died last month, he's earned a reputation as men blocking his path was leaving behind a bitter elec- centrist, and one of the few White House, in Washington, Wednesday. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley, tion-year fight over the fu- Democratic-appointed Monsivais)and media outreach. On the of Washington's legal elite — maximum pressure on Re- who argued he had no quar- ture of the court. judges Republicans might other side, Obama allies are breaks no barriers. At 63 publicans. A key part of rel with Garland's creden- Obama announced choice have a fast-tracked to confir- to run a Democratic effort years old, he would be the their strategy is casting Re- tials but a beef with the no- at a ceremony in the Rose mation — under other cir- targeting states where Re- oldest Supreme Court nomi- publicans as obstructionists tion of a Democratic presi- Garden, with Democratic cumstances. publicans might feel politi- nee since Lewis Powell, who ready to shoot down a nomi- dent trying to fill a court Senate leaders and allies In the current climate, cal heat for opposing hear- was 64 when he was con- nee that many in their own Grassley felt had too many looking on. Garland remains a tough ings. firmed in 1971. ranks once considered a con- seats. Garland, who had been sell. Republicans control the Obama's choice risks de- Presidents tend to ap- sensus candidate. In 2010, Grassley ultimately re- passed over before, choked Senate, which must confirm flating some of the energy point young judges with the Hatch called Garland "terrif- lented, although he was not back tears, calling the nomi- any nominee, and GOP lead- among the Democratic base. hope they will shape the ic" and said he could be con- one of the 32 Republicans nation "the greatest honor of ers want to leave the choice Progressives and civil rights court's direction for as long firmed "virtually unani- who voted in favor of Gar- my life." He described his to the next president, deny- activists had pushed the as possible. mously." land's confirmation. grandparents' flight from ing Obama a chance to alter president to name an Those factors had, until A native of Chicago and Nor was Sen. Mitch Mc- anti-Semitism in Eastern the ideological balance of the African-American woman or now, made Garland some- graduate of Harvard College Connell, the other major Europe and his modest up- court before he leaves office to otherwise continue his ef- thing of a perpetual brides- and Harvard Law School, hurdle for Garland now. The bringing. next January. Republicans forts to expand the court's maid, repeatedly on Oba- Garland clerked for two ap- Republicans who voted in fa- He said he viewed a contend that a confirmation diversity. ma's Supreme Court lists pointees of Republican Pres- vor of confirmation are judge's job as a mandate to fight in an election year Garland — a white, male but never chosen. ident Dwight D. Eisenhower Hatch, Sen. Dan Coats, Sen. set aside personal prefer- would be too politicized. jurist with an Ivy League But he is finding his mo- — the liberal U.S. Supreme Thad Cochran, Sen. Susan ences to "follow the law, not Republicans have set up a pedigree and career spent ment at a time when Democ- Court Justice William Bren- Collins, Sen. Jim Inhofe, make it." task force that will orches- largely in the upper echelon rats are seeking to apply nan Jr. and Judge Henry J. Sen. John McCain, and Sen. Obama held up Garland trate attack ads, petitions Pat Roberts.

WASHINGTON(AP)— tion of a more gradual pace of In its updated forecasts, the added a robust 242,000 jobs — But inflation has been fuel. Subpar inflation also FedThe Federal Reserve keeps is keep- rate key increases. Therates Dow Jones unchanged;Fed revised its outlook to show roughly foresees the monthly average stuck fewer below the Fed's hikes 2 per- makes in the inflation-adjusted 2016 ing a key interest rate un- industrial average, which had two rate hikes this year. The for the past six months. And cent target rate for nearly four cost of loans more expensive. changed in light of global pres- been up modestly before the forecast is based on responses the unemployment rate is a years. Too-low inflation tends Before further raising sures that risk slowing the Fed's statement was issued, from all 17 Fed officials who low 4.9 percent, close to the to lead people to postpone pur- rates, the Fed wants to see U.S. economy. gained more than 100 points participate in the discussions, rate the Fed associates with chases, which slows consumer more evidence that inflation is As a result, Fed officials are soon after. not just the 10 officials who full employment. spending, the economy's main picking up. forecasting that they will raise Since raising its key rate vote at each meeting. rates more gradually this year from a record low in Decem- In a nod to the financial than they had envisioned in ber, the Fed has held off on market turbulence that hit in December. The officials now raising rates again given mar- the beginning of the year over foresee two, rather than four, ket jitters and a sharp slow- concerns about falling oil modest increases in their down in China. prices and weakness in China, benchmark short-term rate Resuming its rate hikes too the Fed statement said, "Glob- during 2016. soon could slow growth or rat- al economic and financial de- The Fed said Wednesday tle investors again. This week, velopments continue to pose that the economy has contin- the government said that re- risks." ued to grow at a moderate pace tail sales slipped in February It noted that "inflation but that the global economy and that Americans spent less picked up in recent months" RADIATION and financial markets still in January than it had previ- but remained below the Fed's pose risks. Offsetting the ously estimated. The report desired 2 percent target. It ONCOLOGY threats, the Fed said in a suggested that consumers re- said prices were being kept statement after a policy meet- mained cautious about spend- low by the "transitory effects" ing that it foresees a further ing despite a solid job market of lower prices for energy FOR CANCER strengthening in the U.S. job and lower gas prices. prices and imports, which are market. It also expects infla- The Fed's decision was ap- cheaper because of a strong CARE CLOSE tion, which has stayed persis- proved 9-1, with Esther dollar. tently low, to reach the Fed's 2 George, president of the Fed's The Fed has two mandates: percent target in two to three Kansas City regional branch, To maximize employment and TO HOME. years. dissenting. The statement said to keep prices stable. It has es- Stock investors seemed George favored a quarter-point sentially met just one: In Feb- pleased by the Fed's expecta- rate hike now. ruary, the United States Why leavetownwhenyou haveanMDAnderson TrainedPhysician, A DeveloperofHubert “ I will tell anyone HumphreyCancer with cancer, go to Center,andStateofthe ArtEquipmentright AOA@Curepoint in HERE in Dublin? Dublin for treatment. They have a staff that cares and treats you with love and kindness” ~Randolph Walker, Patient

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks during a news conference after the Federal Open Market Committee meeting in Washington, at CurePoint Wednesday. The Federal Reserve is keeping a key interest rate unchanged in light of global pressures that risk slowing the U.S. 2406 Bellevue Ave. economy. As a result, Fed officials are forecasting that they will raise Erin Office Park rates more gradually this year than they had envisioned in December. The officials now foresee two, rather than four, modest increases in the Dublin Fed's benchmark short-term rate during 2016. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce (478) 272-2255 Ceneta) www.atlantaoncology.com AOA Thursday, March 17, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 4a The Courier Herald The Courier Herald GRIFFIN LOVETT, Publisher DUBOSE PORTER, Executive Editor PAM BURNEY, Advertising Director CHERYL GAY, Circulation Manager

Published by Courier Herald Publishing Company 115 S. Jefferson St., Dublin, Georgia 31021-5146 Insight and viewpoints from our editorial board and our readers W.H. LOVETT Email us at [email protected] to share your opinions President and Chairman, 1934-1978 In Our Opinion DUBOSE PORTER Chairman GRIFFIN LOVETT The St. Patrickʼs Festival - more than 50 years of an Irish tradition President It started out as a passing returned to downtown Dublin thought. for “Pig in the Park,” which Periodicals Postage Paid at Dublin, Georgia Many great ideas do. Fifty has in a sense replaced the (USPS 161-860) - Daily except Sunday and select holidays years ago, the very first popular and very successful Dublin Georgia Saint Patrick’s “Main Street Munchies.” POSTMASTER: Send address change to: Festival began. Billed as the For more than 30 years, The Courier Herald, Drawer B, CSS, Dublin, GA 31040 longest celebration of Irish hundreds of bibliophiles have heritage in the world, with the stood in line and dashed to the SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: possible exception of the moth- tables at the library looking Print Edition - $10/month er country of Irishmen every- great deals on great books dur- Digital Edition - $10/month where, the festival has been a ing the ever popular “Friends time when all Dubliners and of the Library Book Sale.” This newspaper is committed to the idea that the press should Laurens Countians can enjoy When the weather is good, tell the truth without prejudice and spread knowledge the revelry, fun and festive Not only would the festival memberships, the Order of festival visitors are treated to without malicious intent. atmosphere of the land of give locals the chance for a Shillelagh and the Order of a balloon festival held at Erin. good time, festival planners Blarney Stone, was incorpo- Southern Pines. If you dare, The festival is all about peo- knew that the events would rated in 1970. you can catch a ride aboard a ple and their traditions, tradi- bring people to town from the Much of the credit for the real hot air balloon. tions of heritage, harmony and surrounding countryside, success of the festival can be On the Friday before Super merriment. around directly attributed to The Saturday, members of all of Altough Dublin was the the state and around the Order of Shillelagh and the the county’s civic clubs gather oldest Dublin in the United nation. Order of the Blarney Stone together for food, fellowship, Our Take States and the largest Dublin From time to time, the volunteer organizations, music and an opportunity to in the country in 1966, Dublin, Festival has hosted many which support the St. be informed by outstanding Georgia had no St. Patrick’s state and national celebrities, Patrick’s festival events finan- citizens of our state and our Festival. Dick Killebrew, including Jimmy Carter and cially, and through their time nation. radio nearly every governor of and talents. support the festi- Among the new and newer Make plans to station W.M.L.T.’s morning Georgia and United States val. events are the Super Saturday radio personality celebrated Senator. What began was a week Flea Market, Serenity Hospice St. Patrick’s day by playing Sports celebrities like Vince long festival has grown over Tour of Doors, and Dinner in party safely during Irish music and telling Irish Dooley, Herschel Walker, the decades to become the the Pines. stories and jokes. Demaryius Thomas, Erik longest festival celebrating The Dublin Laurens St. Gradually it occurred to Walden and William Andrews Irish heritage in the world. Patrick’s Festival has been the St. Patrickʼs Killebrew that the city needed have participated in the festiv- Many of the festival’s signa- named as one of the Top 20 to have a celebration of its ities. ture events, the Exchange Events in the Southeast by the Irish heritage. After all he was Television and movie stars, Club pancake supper, bicy- Southeast Tourism Society. It The City of Dublin and Laurens in Dublin. including a local woman, cle and road races, golf tourna- is one of only a few festivals in festivities He enlisted the aid of Ed Cassie Yates, Eileen “Lisa on ments, kite flying, tennis the state that is run solely by County have been celebrating St. Hilliard, the station manager, As the World Turns,” and matches, the arts and crafts volunteers. Patricks for more than a month. Now and with the help of Anne Donna “Ellie May Clampett” festival, the parade and the The St. Patrick’s Festival Everly and Jo Ann DiFazio Douglas have appeared at fes- leprechaun contests have has changed and grown over we have Super Saturday is on the hori- and other members of the sta- tival events. withstood the test of time. the years. The classic events tion’s staff, the wheels were St. Patrick’s signature Every year, the Festival have been preserved and are zon. set in motion. event is the parade held on honors those people in the still celebrated and enjoyed 50 W.H. Champion, editor of Super Saturday morning. community who go beyond the years later. We know that all of the events this the Dublin Courier Herald, Currently the parade, spon- call of service to our communi- Times have changed and Saturday will bring a big crowd to town. was asked to join in the estab- sored and managed by the ty with an award for the Man, new events come and go. The lishment of the festival. Dublin Civitan Club, is com- Woman, Youth and Senior festival was designed to pro- That’s exactly what the festival is about. Champion used the talents of posed of approximately 150 Citizen of the Year in addition mote not only Dublin, but his staff and his owner’s entries, which feature local to those who have worked Laurens County as well. It is We like to see people lined up on both money to promote the new por- bands, school children, clowns, hard to make the festival a a time when there is no East sides of the street for the St. Patrick’s ject. Shriner cars, and the brightest success. or West. Representatives of civic clubs and the best of our community. Few comparable communi- It is a time when there are Parade and we like to see a large crowd were invited to join Killebrew, The Festival, run solely by ties can boast of such a large no city dwellers or country Hilliard, Champion and their volunteers and is sponsored number of who people who folks. It is a time when we are in the Arts & Crafts Festival. staffs, and on Jan. 31, 1966, through individual and corpo- give so much of themselves in all green. Now there’s a tradi- As law enforcement officials have said the St. Patrick’s Festival was rate donations, as well as, service of others. tion worth preserving all year officially born. through the two volunteer Reccently, the festival has long. so many times, we want people to come to Dublin and have a good time, espe- cially during the month of March. What we don’t want is for people to do something they know they shouldn’t do - drink and drive. As Cpt. Jim Champion has said many times, there’s nothing wrong with drink- ing a beer or two. The problem starts when people drink too much and then get behind the wheeler of a vehicle. Back in the 1980s, people were told to keep a quarter so that if they drank too much, they could call someone to pick them up. In today’s world, just about everyone has a cell phone. It’s easier for someone to call for a taxi or a friend. Go ahead and make that call now. Get a designated driver and let’s keep the roads in our town safe. We want the good times to continue, but that can only happen if everyone St.By DPatrickR. JACK BRO (W Nc.387 - c.were 460 steeped or in paganism.493) ‘The Patron"He tellsSaint us ... thatof noIreland’ fewer than 12 Patrick (although not named Patrick After a period of training at a French times he and his companions were seized make plans to stay safe. until an adult) was born 387 A.D. in monastery, "the Pope made him a bishop, and carried off as captives, and on one occa- England when it was part of the Roman gave him the name of Patrick," and sent sion in particular he was loaded with Happy St.Patrick’s Day. Empire. him to Ireland as a Christian missionary. chains, and his death was decreed. On -- Payton Towns III When 16 years of age, his coastal village After arriving in Ireland he went to his account of the many hardships which he was attacked by Irish barbarians called former master and paid the price of ransom endured for the Faith he is honored as a Celts who seized property, burned homes, for his freedom. martyr. Patrick, having now completed his and took him and many of the citizens cap- He became a powerful and courageous triumph over paganism, gathered Ireland tive and back to Ireland. Patrick became a_ challenger to paganism and to the practi- into the fold of Christ" (from the Catholic slave to a cruel master and sheepherder, tioners of pagan beliefs, and he began to win Encyclopedia). and spent the next six years as a shepherd. the hearts of the Irish people and their lead- "St. Patrick continued until his death to One day while in the field he had an ers. visit and watch over the churches which he experience with God and surrendered his He taught the people to read and write in had founded in all the provinces in Ireland. ServingPres. Barack Obama You life to the Lord. He then dreamed of return- Latin so they could read the Bible for them- He comforted the faithful in their diffi- 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Sen. Johnny Isakson ing to England to his family and friends, selves. culties, strengthened them in the Faith and and, responding to this dream, he fled his Christianity won the victory over pagan- in the practice of virtue, and appointed pas- N.W. 120 Russell Senate Office master, walked over 200 miles to board a ism, and Patrick was granted permission by tors to continue his work among them. Washington, D.C. 20500 Building ship bound for England. Soon after arriving the Irish leadership to proclaim and spread It is recorded in his life that he conse- P: (202) 456-1414 Washington, D.C. 20510 in England he had another dream that God the Christian faith throughout the land. He crated no fewer than 350 bishops" (Ibid). wanted him to return to Ireland as a is regarded as the Patron Saint of Ireland. P: (202) 224-3643 God had used Patrick to bring the Christian Gov. Nathan Deal Christian missionary to proclaim the gospel Again, Patrick's road was not an easy faith to Ireland, and God has a noble pur- F: (202) 228-0724 message of Jesus Christ to the Irish who road. pose for you and for me. State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 Rep. Rick Allen P: (404) 656-1776 513 Cannon H.O.B. Editorial roundup Washington, D.C. 20515 Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle P: (202) 225-2823 March 9, 2016 West Virginia became the Seeing how trained police offi- Visitors to those states could find 240 State Capitol Chicago Sun-Times eighth state to do away with train- cers can make mistakes, imagine themselves in the middle of dan- F: (202) 225-3377 Atlanta, GA 30334 Toting hidden guns with- ing — or any other — require- untrained citizens with guns step- gerous scenarios. P: (404) 656-5030 out training a danger to ments for the concealed carrying ping into a situation where shots Moreover, a big part of con- Rep. Matt Hatchett everyone of firearms, despite safety worries are being fired. We think "can be cealed carry training is teaching The United States Concealed voiced by police officers. Because very dangerous" sums it up well. gun owners their legal responsibil- District 150 Sen. David Perdue Carry Association itself warns: the state's legislature overrode a This new trend will affect ities. People from states without B40D Dirksen Senate Office 415 State Capitol "Carrying a concealed weapon can veto by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, Illinois residents who travel to training requirements are likely to Building Atlanta, GA 30334 be very dangerous if you are not most people over 21 soon will be states without training require- cross state lines, including into well trained." able to tote hidden guns even if ments — or that have reciprocity Illinois, not knowing what the P: (404) 656-5025 Washington, D.C. 20510 To which a growing number of they have no idea what do do with agreements with states that have local rules are or even that they P: (202) 224-3521 F: (404) 657-8278 states are saying, "So what?" them in a crisis situation. eliminated such requirements. exist. F: (202) 228-1031 [email protected] Thursday, March 17, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 5a The Courier Herald

YOUR COURIER Tell It! MoneyDublin Police stolen from kitchen- A tagdrawer and decal from a 2013 HERALD Department Volkswagon Beetle were stolen LOCAL 7-DAY Money was stolen from a on Ball Park Road in Cadwell kitchen drawer on Terrace Dri- Police between Feb. 26 and 28. ve on Feb. 29. - A tree damaged a garage on THE NEXT 24 HOURS The homeowner noticed that Beat Ralph Keen extension in East some money was missing from Dublin on Feb. 29. TODAY TONIGHT TOMORROW the kitchen drawer. While look- - A mattress was stolen from ing around the house, he discov- a house on Brookdale Drive on Editor's note: This informa- ered that more money was miss- March 1. tion is public record and was Call 272-0375 ing along with jewelry. - An officer talked with a taken from reports of the Dublin - Items were stolen from in- Dublin man about a fraud on Police Department and the Lau- Have you noticed how side a truck at the Baymont Inn Veterans Boulevard on March 1. rens County Sheriff's Office. the issues on the Republi- Hotel on PM Watson Lane be- These reports do not reflect on Sunrise 7:39 a.m. Sunrise 7:38 a.m. - A Playstation , iPhone 4, Sunset56° 7:41 p.m. 74° can side have taken a back tween Feb. 29 and March 1. iPod and $100 in change were the guilt or innocence. An "ar- 78° seat. That's because they are - Jamelle Brumfield, 20 of stolen from a house on Braircliff rest" does not always indicate in- High clouds and Partly cloudy Cloudy with rain waiting to see what Donald Dublin, was charged with loiter- Drive on March 3. carceration. Readers are cau- warm possible Trump will say next. ing on South Jefferson Street on tioned that people may have March 1. Laurens County similar names. Police Beat does Is there a reason why - The door knob at a house Sheriff's Office not identify minor children, vic- Rivers Ocmulgee ...... 10.44ʼ all of the local high was damaged on Briarcliff Road - Several mailboxes were tims of sexual assault, suicide at- Latest observed value Oconee ...... 8.73ʼ school bands were not in- on March 1. damaged on Alcrorn Road on tempts or medical conditions. vited to the local band festi- - A juvenile damaged a tele- Feb. 29. Cases dismissed do not appear if FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY val? Editor's note: The offi- phone into some kitchen water - A white and brown purse the newspaper is notified before cial in charge of the festival on North Street at Living Our was stolen on Highway 80 West deadline. said all of the local bands Lives, LLC on March 1. between Feb. 26 and 29. were invited. In fact, 488 bands from Middle Georgia to Florida were invited. ALMANAC Hi 74 Hi 67 Hi 64 Lo 51 Lo 50 Lo 40 Hillary Clinton aban- Sunrise 7:38 a.m. Sunrise 7:37 a.m. Sunrise 7:35 a.m. doned those guys in Beng- Today is Thursday, In 1996, French movie di- writer John Sebastian (The March 17, the 77th day of rector Rene Clement ("Forbid- Cloudy with Mostly cloudy hazi. She'll abandon the vot- Lovin' Spoonful) is 72. Former Cloudy with rain 2016. There are 289 days left den Games") died in Monaco thunderstorms ers, too. NSA Director and former CIA possible in the year. This is St. at age 82. Director Michael Hayden is Maybe the name should Patrick's Day. Ten years ago: Federal Highs in the mid 70s Highs in the high 60s Highs in the mid 60s be changed from Tell It to Today's Highlight in His- regulators reported the deaths 71. Rock musician Harold Lows in the low 50s Lows in the low 50s Lows in the low 40s Political Tell It. Come on tory: of two women in addition to Brown (War; Lowrider Band) On March 17, 1966, a U.S. four others who had taken the people, talk about something is 70. Actor Patrick Duffy is else. Mention the good Navy midget submarine locat- abortion pill RU-486; Planned MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 67. Actor Kurt Russell is 65. things you see around you in ed a missing hydrogen bomb Parenthood said it would im- Dublin and Laurens County. which had fallen from a U.S. mediately stop disregarding Country singer Susie Allanson Everything here isn't that Air Force B-52 bomber into the approved instructions for is 64. Actress Lesley-Anne bad. the Mediterranean off Spain. the drug's use. Fashion de- (It took several more weeks to signer Oleg Cassini died on Down is 62. Actor Mark Boone actually recover the bomb.) Long Island, New York, at age Jr. is 61. Country singer Paul Hi 65 Hi 69 Hi 77 To the person who cut the copper out of my air On this date: 92. Former Federal Reserve Overstreet is 61. Actor Gary SunriseLo 7:34 38 a.m. SunriseLo 7:33 43 a.m. SunriseLo 7:31 55 a.m. conditioner that I had out in In 1776, the Revolutionary Chairman and former trea- Sinise is 61. Actor Christian War Siege of Boston ended as sury secretary G. William Plenty of sunshine Plenty of sunshine Plenty of sun the yard, if you'll come back Clemenson is 58. Former bas- I will give you the rest of my British forces evacuated the Miller died in Washington, air conditioner. city. D.C., at age 81. ketball and baseball player In 1861, Victor Emmanuel Five years ago: The U.N. Danny Ainge is 57. Actor Arye Security Council paved the Someone came into my II was proclaimed the first Gross is 56. Actress Vicki Highs in the mid 60s Highs in the high 60s Highs in the high 70s king of a united Italy. way for international air Lows in the high 30s Lows in the low 40s Lows in the mid 50s yard and used the bath- Lewis is 56. Actor Casey room near my handicap In 1906, President strikes against Moammar ramp. They left a big old pile Theodore Roosevelt first Gadhafi's forces, voting to au- Siemaszko (sheh-MA'-zshko) behind. I hope if you come likened crusading journalists thorize military action to pro- is 55. Writer-director Rob COMMUNITY CALENDAR to a man with "the muckrake tect civilians and impose a no- into my yard again, I'm go- Sitch is 54. Actor Rob Lowe is Thursday ing to give you something to in his hand" in a speech to the fly zone over Libya. U.S. drone 52. Rock singer Billy Corgan •The Evening Branch of the Dublin Lions Club at 6:30 crap for. We deserve better. Gridiron Club in Washington. missiles hit a village in Pak- Find you a place to do it like In 1912, the Camp Fire istan; U.S. officials said the is 49. Rock musician Van Con- p.m. at the CNH Tractor Plant on Firetower Road. Girls organization was incor- group targeted was heavily •Stevens/Forstmann Retirees at the Cloverleaf Restau- a bathroom and not in my ner (Screaming Trees) is 49. yard. porated in Washington, D.C., armed and that some of its rant in East Dublin. two years to the day after it members were connected to Actor Mathew St. Patrick is •AA I Am Responsible Group, Contact 272-5244 or 275- I went into a store and was founded in Thetford, Ver- al-Qaida, but Pakistani offi- 48. Actor Yanic (YAH'-neek) 8259, 1515 Rice Ave., 8 p.m. noticed two law officers mont. (The group is now cials said the missiles hit a Truesdale is 47. Rock musi- •AA 24 Hour Group, contact 279-0839, 629 Broad Street, from the Dublin Police De- known as Camp Fire USA.) community meeting, killing cian Melissa Auf der Maur is In 1936, Pittsburgh's Great four Taliban fighters and 38 East, Dublin, Ga 8:00 p.m. partment. They were dressed 44. Soccer player Mia Hamm nice and looked and acted St. Patrick's Day Flood began civilians and tribal police. •NA We Surrender, contact 275-9531, 629 Broad Street, as the Monongahela and Al- Michael Gough, the British is 44. Rock musician Caroline East Dublin, 6:30 p.m. professional. If the rest are like this then Dublin has a legheny rivers, swollen by actor best known for playing Corr (The Corrs) is 43. Actress •Magnolia Midlands Chess Club meets on Thursdays at 6 very good police department rain and melted snow, started Bruce Wayne's butler Alfred in Amelia Heinle is 43. Country exceeding flood stage; the high a series of Batman movies, p.m. in the lobby of the Fred Roberts Hotel. The club is for to keep us safe. They've also singer Keifer Thompson all ages and all levels. There is no cost to be in the club. For been busy catching people water was blamed for more died in England at age 94. than 60 deaths. Country music entertainer (Thompson Square) is 43. Ac- more information call Bill Perry at 697-6728. stealing guns. They're doing a good job. Thanks to God we In 1941, the National Ferlin Husky, 85, died in tress Marisa Coughlan is 42. •Celebrate Recovery (a Christian-based Recovery meet- Gallery of Art opened in Wash- Westmoreland, Tennessee. have a police department Rapper Swifty (D12) is 41. Ac- ing) meet each Friday at 7 p.m. except the last Friday of each ington, D.C. One year ago: Israeli and sheriff's department tress Natalie Zea (zee) is 41. month, a supper meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are that we can trust. In 1956, comedian Fred Prime Minister Benjamin Ne- held at the New Vision Fellowship across from the old Kroger Allen, 61, died in New York. tanyahu's Likud Party won a Actress Brittany Daniel is 40. Store. Call 278-0710 or 290-1322 for further information. Does anyone know In 1969, Golda Meir be- resounding victory in parlia- Country musician Geoff came prime minister of Israel. mentary elections after an ac- •Hand in Hand Cancer Support Group strength and so- where the Dublin City Sprung (Old Dominion) is 38. School Board chairman In 1970, the United States rimonious campaign, giving lutions for patients and families. Middle Georgia Cancer Pop/rock singer/songwriter lives? He doesn't live in his cast its first veto in the U.N. him a mandate to form the Center at 5:30 p.m., 207 Fairview Park Dr. For more infor- district. Security Council. (The U.S. next government. U.S. Rep. Hozier is 26. Actress Eliza mation call (478)-275-1111. killed a resolution that would Aaron Schock, R-Ill., abruptly Hope Bennett is 24. Actor have condemned Britain for resigned following a cascade of Friday John Boyega (Film: "Star •Dublin Serenity Al-Anon Family Group, 1515 Rice Ave. failure to use force to over- revelations about his business Wars: The Force Awakens") is Dublin (use back entrance) Friday 6:30 p.m. Want to Tell It? throw the white-ruled govern- deals and lavish spending on Keep it 47 words ment of Rhodesia.) everything from overseas 24. Actor Flynn Morrison is •Dublin/Laurens Commission on Children, Youth and In 1976, Italian movie di- travel to office decor in the Families (Laurens County Family Connection) Board of Di- or fewer. 11. Keep it clean. rector Luchino Visconti ("The style of "Downton Abbey." rectors. Call (478) 296-9141. Leopard") died in Rome at age Today's Birthdays: The Keep it real. •AA I Am Responsible Group contact 272-5244 or 275- 69. former national chairwoman Thought for Today: "May Call 272-0375 8259, 1515 Rice Ave., 8 p.m. In 1988, Avianca Flight of the NAACP, Myrlie Evers- your neighbors respect you, tellit @courier-herald.com •NA We Surrender 410, a Boeing 727, crashed af- Williams, is 83. Former NASA , Contact 275-9531, noon, 629 Broad or Tell It! at trouble neglect you, the angels Street, East Dublin. ter takeoff into a mountain in astronaut Ken Mattingly is www.courier-herald.com Colombia, killing all 143 peo- 80. Singer-songwriter Jim protect you, and heaven ac- COMMUNITY EVENTS ple on board. Weatherly is 73. Singer-song- cept you." — Irish saying.

Places to go. DCWASHINGTON commuters (AP) — facegripes onsubway-free social media occur morningworkday on the city'sover already safetypotential inspection life and safety issue Facing an unprecedented day- daily. traffic-choked streets, and here, and this is why we must People to see. long shutdown of the Washing- Still, riders take more than many commuters said they take this action immediately," Things to do. ton area's Metro subway sys- 700,000 trips on Metro trains would have no choice but to he said. tem for a safety inspection, every day because it's still the stay home. D.C. Council member Jack Food Service Workshop sponsored by the hundreds of thousands of com- best way to get downtown from Metro wasn't yet hearing Evans, the chairman of Oconee High School National Alumni muters in the nation's capital Maryland, Virginia and the reports of overcrowding on Metro's board, said that while A Food Service Workshop sponsored by the Oconee High were forced to turn to Plan B city's outer neighborhoods. On buses, spokeswoman Morgan the system had previously School National Alumni Association, Inc. will be held April 18- on Wednesday. While some Wednesday, they didn't have Dye said by phone Wednesday been closed for days for weath- 22. Sanitation and safety, work ethics and customer service took advantage of the federal that option. morning. But many people er, including earlier this year, topics will be covered. Certificates will be awarded. For more government's option for em- "It's always slow, always were planning several buses Wednesday was believed to be information and application contact coordinator Guynell ployees to take the day off or crowded," Bob Jones, 26, of Ar- instead of their usual, easy the first time the system Ellington at (478) 272-0845. telecommute, other workers lington, Virginia, said of subway rides. would be shut down for me- woke up early, hopped on bus- Metro. "I've got to catch five buses chanical reasons. Activities and Events that are open to the public es and pricey taxis, prepared But on Wednesday, as he to get to Alexandria," Leander U.S. Transportation Secre- with proceeds going to a non-profit run compliments to drive in gridlock, or planned waited for his normal bus to Talley, 52, said. "... It's like tary Anthony Foxx said in a long walks home without mass work but planned a walk of three and a half hours. It's statement that putting safety of The Courier Herald. transit. more than an hour home with- crazy." Community events run two weeks prior to event date. first is the right choice but Michaun Jordan, 51, usual- out his usual option of the sub- Talley then loaded his bicy- Metro needs to get serious ly takes a commuter train, way, he said he wasn't too up- cle onto a bus on the Spring- about fixing issues. then Metro rail lines and a bus set with the decision to close. field Metro station. It's nor- "I've said it before, and I'll to get to her job as a finance of- "Better that than, like, a mally one of the busiest in keep saying it until the region North Korea sentences US ficer for the federal govern- fiery inferno," he said. northern Virginia, but the takes real ownership of its ment. But on Wednesday, she Despite the announcement massive parking garage — safety oversight responsibili- took a $15 taxi after her train, Tuesday, not all riders had got- where parking was free touristPYONGYANG, to North 15 Korea yearsbid to impair in the prison unity of its peo- ties: D.C., Maryland and Vir- then waited at Rosslyn station ten the message that the sys- Wednesday — was mostly (AP) — North Korea's highest ple after entering it as a tourist." ginia need to stand up a per- in Virginia for a bus. tem would close. At Metro's empty, and only a handful of court sentenced an American North Korea regularly accus- manent Metro safety office "At first I was a bit disap- Rosslyn station in Virginia, people waited for buses at 7:45 tourist to 15 years in prison with es Washington and Seoul of with real teeth. What are folks pointed. Then I thought about just over the Potomac River a.m. hard labor for subversion on sending spies to overthrow its waiting for?" Foxx said. it — it's best to be safe," she from Washington, Derya On Monday, a fire on the Wednesday, weeks after author- government to enable the U.S.- Rep. Gerry Connolly, a Vir- said. Demirci, 27, looked disbeliev- Metro rail tracks led to major ities presented him to media backed South Korean govern- The nation's second-busiest ingly at a sign announcing the delays throughout the system. ginia Democrat, called the de- and he tearfully confessed that ment to take control of the Kore- transit system was shut down shutdown. She had hoped to The fire was caused by the cision to shut down "a gut he had tried to steal a propagan- an Peninsula. at midnight Tuesday for a sys- take her normal train to her same kind of electrical compo- punch to the hundreds of thou- da banner. Tensions are particularly tem-wide safety inspection of childcare job. nent that malfunctioned last sands of commuters who de- Otto Warmbier, a University high following North Korea's re- its third-rail power cables, "I don't know what to do," year and caused a train to fill pend on the system." of Virginia undergraduate, was cent nuclear test and rocket prompted by a series of electri- she said. She settled on taking with smoke inside a downtown News of the closure explod- convicted and sentenced in a launch, and massive joint mili- cal fires. It will reopen at 5 a picture of the sign ("Your Washington tunnel, killing one ed on social media, with some one-hour trial in North Korea's tary exercises now underway a.m. Thursday unless inspec- safety is our highest priority," passenger and sickening on Twitter dubbing the situa- Supreme Court. between the U.S. and South Ko- tors find an immediate threat it read in part) and asked her dozens. tion "#Metromageddon" or He was charged with subver- rea that the North sees as a to passenger safety, which the husband to drive her to work. On Tuesday, Metro's gener- "#Metropocalypse." sion under Article 60 of North dress rehearsal for invasion. system's general manager said A federal shutdown usually al manager, Paul Wiedefeld, District of Columbia Mayor Korea's criminal code. The University of Virginia was unlikely. makes driving into the city said the closure was necessary Muriel Bowser said additional The court held that he had said it was aware of the reports Ridership on Metro has much easier — but that's with to ensure rider safety. police officers would be de- committed a crime "pursuant to about Warmbier and remained dipped as the system's reliabil- the Metro running. Officials "While the risk to the public ployed to help deal with antic- the U.S. government's hostile in touch with his family. ity has deteriorated, and were bracing for a difficult is very low, I cannot rule out a ipated traffic gridlock. policy toward (the North), in a Thursday, March 17, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 6a The Courier Herald Hometown News

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Front row, from left: Jala Beauchamp, Saliah Gregory, Emily Currie, Lily Smith, Z’Nadia Carr, Lauren Graham, Anna Grace Gwee and Dak Hardin. Back row, from left: Laura Travick, Devin Walk- er, Olivia Brown, India Newton, Makala Richards, Griselda Lopez, Miracle Evans, Jaylin Jones, Whitney Roady, Amie Brantley, Rebekah McCord and Heather Thacker. Not Pictured: Jami Nor- ris, Jessica Morris and Vaibhar Mishra. (Special photo)

By GARY K. BROWN talk or demonstration on this gory, Emily Currie, Lily prepare for DPA and some at- youth learn by doing to make 21Twe nty-one 4-HersLaurens Coun- topic. compete at AreaSmith, Z’Nadia Project Carr, Lauren tended with Achievement the youth. Those their best better. If you would ty Cloverleaf 4-H’ers traveled Most demonstrations last Graham, Anna Grace Gwee, attending were: Gary Brown, like to find out more about the to Swainsboro to participate about four minutes, and the 4- Dak Hardin, Devin Walker, Heather Thacker, Susan Laurens County 4-H program, in Area Project Achievement H’er uses two or three posters Olivia Brown, India Newton, Moore, Laura Travick, Greg call Gary Brown at 478-272- on March 12th, 2016. as visual aids. Project Makala Richards, Griselda Tucker and Logan Bush. 2277. It took a lot of hard work Achievements helps 4-H’ers Lopez, Miracle Evans, Jaylin 4-H started in 1905 with Gary K. Brown is Laurens for each young person to pre- develop skills in researching awards for their presentations Jones, Whitney Roady, Amie corn clubs for boys and tomato County Extension Agent-4-H pare for this event. They had and presenting information in and Laurens County received Brantley, Rebekah McCord, clubs for girls. Since then, the with University of Georgia Co- to research and assemble the addition to developing integri- an Award for Most Improved Jami Norris, Jessica Morris University of Georgia Cooper- operative Extension. His tele- information they collected on ty, sportsmanship, coopera- County. and Vaibhar Mishra. ative Extension Service’s 4-H phone number is 478-272- a topic that they chose. Then, tion, poise and self-confidence. Competing this year was 4-H staff, adult leaders and and Youth program has 2277. His email address is the 4-Hers gave an illustrated Fifteen students received Jala Beauchamp, Saliah Gre- teen leaders helped 4-H’ers helped thousands of Georgia [email protected].

Scout Sunday On Sunday, Feb. 6, Boy Scout Troop 65 of First United Methodist Church in Dublin celebrated Scout Sunday. This marked the 106th birthday of the Boy Scouts of America. Scouts from the troop opened the service with the presen- Perfect Attendance tation of colors and opening prayer. The morning childrenʼs message was also NWLE first grade students who had perfect attendance for 2nd Nine Weeks led by two scouts from the troop. After a wonderful service Troop 65 held a were recently recognized at school. Students received a certificate as well as covered dish lunch and Court of Honor in the church soacial hall with over a a delicious snack to enjoy during recess. “Thank you, parents, for sharing in hundred friends and family present. It was truly a wonderful day of worship and our belief that school attendance promotes academic success.” (Special pho- fellowship. Submitted by Andrew Nichols, Troop Historian. (Special photo) to)

Valentineʼs Day Celebration The GMBC of Georgia, Inc.,12th District Ushers Ministry joined the residents of Southland Care Center for a Valentineʼs Day celebration on Satur- day, Feb. 13. The ministry donated socks and toi- letries for the residents. Refreshments were served. (Special photo) Thursday, March 17, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 7a The Courier Herald Hometown News

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Dublin Rotary Club recognizes Students of the Quarter The Dublin Rotary Club recognizes outstanding students each quarter from four area High Schools. Students of the Quarter recipients were recently rec- ognized for their achievements and presented plaques and a check by the Dads eat breakfast Dublin Rotary President Bo-J Claxton. Pictured (l-r) Josh Christian, Youth Recognition and Scholarships Committee; Dublin High School: Kristin Watson, with Saxon students (accepting for Kristin Watson is Bobbie Wolhrable); West Laurens High Dads took time to eat breakfast School: Emily Miller; Trinity Christian School: Matt East and East Laurens High with Saxon students recently. School: Trusha Patel. (Photo by Griffin Lovett) (Special photos)

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Drawer B, CSS, Dublin, GA 31040 or email them to [email protected] Dublin High School FBLA attends State Leadership Conference in Athens Subject: Porter’s Guide The Dublin High School skills. Dublin High School C. Parker, T. Kinsey, V. Powell Those students were: Y. FBLA recently traveled to FBLA Chapter was awarded and J. Radford. C. Solomon Spikes, C. Solomon and V. Please include your name and phone number and Athens, Georgia to participate Silver Chapter of the Year. and H. Clark were recognized Powell. brief description of the photo, story or recipe. in the State Leadership Con- There were 10 DHS students for completing the Future lev- Ms. Pamela Ingram is the *All submissions may not be printed. Photo ference. SLC held a variety of who competed at SLC. Those el of the Business Achieve- DHS FBLA Adviser. (Special leadership sessions that were students were J. Threat, H. ment Awards. DHS also had photos) publication is left to the discretion of the Editor. designed to enhance leader- Ingram, C. Solomon, J. Ch- three voting delegates for the Submission deadline 3/21/16. ship and communication eney, Y. Spikes, U. Andrews, 2016-2017 State Officer Team. Thursday, March 17, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 8a The Courier Herald Leprechaun Celebrate

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More photos fromSkinner, Tuesday first runnerup; nightʼs Shel- Leprechaunthird runnerup. Contest. Continued from 1a by Ann Thrasher, second run- Special thanks were given Devaney, winner; John nerup; and Torianna Wells, to Greg Lowery Photography, William Pittard, first run- third runnerup. Mike Warren, Theatre nerup; King Davis, second Third grade boys: Rylan Dublin, Bank of Dudley, Free- runnerup; and Jaxon Warren, Harden, winner; Chase Col- man Daniel Co., Oconee EMC third runnerup. berts, first runnerup; Mar- and Oconee Fall Line Techni- Third grade girls: Cate travius Linder, second run- cal College. Cowart, winner; Haedyn nerup; and J.D. Edwards, Special photo Bazemore, New and Best helped both Matthew Taylorʼs fifth grade class and Chris Lewisʼ fourth grade class celebrate with a pizza party. Matthew Taylor's fifth grade past principals of Susie Dash- Continued from 1a class and Chris Lewis' fourth er Elementary, and members NeitherBOE board members nor cation in Word. students really took it and ran grade class. of the school board, donators, Continued from 1a the superintendent had com- The board also approved the with it. Because the school did Best said they plan on hav- along with whomever wants to comments that the board should ments in response to Wheeler. 21st Century External Evalua- so good, we wanted to reward ing a ceremony to place the be a part of the ceremony will drop the APTT program, a pilot Superintendent Fred tor, "Carol Norris, who tracks the two classes who raised the headstone for Hooks and be able to attend," Best said. instituted by the former super- Williams recognized the board grades, etc. and has been doing most money with pizza par- Dasher before school is out in "All of the money has been intendent, Dr. Charles Ledbet- members for their work. He a good job all year. Board ap- ties." May. Both are at the Dudley raised, so we are just waiting ter. read the Governor's Proclama- proval is needed for her to con- On Feb. 26, Bazemore, New Cemetery. for the headstones to be APTT is the acronym for Aca- tion naming this week as Geor- tinue doing this now," said a and Best took pizzas out to "We hope to have all living made." demic Parent-Teacher Teams, a gia School Boards Week. program representative The su- different approach to parent- Williams gave each board perintendent recommended teacher meetings. member a handwritten card of that Norris be approved to con- Wheeler said the PTA pro- thanks for their efforts to make tinue in her capacity in the pro- gram is the best and students Dublin City Schools the best gram. have more success with it than they can be. The board next entered exec- with the APTT program which The board then heard from utive session for a few minutes all the other schools in the sys- DMS business teacher Lauren and then exited to regular ses- Payments tem use. He said APTT is a Helton and recognized her stu- sion to approve the following failed program, a bad program. dent, Skyriannia Cannon, for substitute teachers for use sys- "It took Saxon. If you want her recent Microsoft Master tem wide: Shiloah Brantley, Al- as low as success, APTT is not working. Certification. She is the first lura Masterson and Tokela They want me to push it, but DMS student to earn a Master Wright. that's not going to happen." Office Specialist Master Certifi- DDA $59 a month

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St. Patrickʼs: •Scoreboard ...... 2b Erin Go Bragh Run/Walk results •On The Air ...... 2b -2b •Sports Briefs ...... 2b Irish down first-placeSports Falcons, 11-1 By RODNEY MANLEY Sport Editor The race for the Region 3AA baseball crown got a whole lot tighter Tuesday night as Dublin knocked off first-place East Laurens, 11-1, at Bush Perry Field. The Falcons came into con- test on a region roll, having won their first three division games, but the upstart Irish jumped right into the thick of things with the win. Dublin used a big fifth inning and rock solid pitching perform- ance from starter Josh Price to even its region record at 2-2. Ahead by just a run, the Irish sent 13 batters to the plate and seven runners Photo by Rodney Manley across it in the bottom of the fifth to go up 9-1. That was PITCHING A GEM more than enough for Price, Dublinʼs Josh Price did not allow an earned run. who hurled a six-inning com- region opponents Harlem, role. They were 100 percent plete game and held the Screven County and focused,“ said Watters. Falcons to four hits and an Swainsboro. Trailing 1-0, the Irish put unearned run. “Instead of us coming over across a pair of runs in the The Irish, meanwhile, here and being fired up and bottom of the second inning to pounded out 10 hits and were ready to play, we came over take the lead for good. paced by Montarion Photo by Rodney Manley here hoping not to lose. We With one out, Tanner Carswell’s three-hit, three- didn’t have any fire. We didn’t Graham, who had reached on RBI night. Cole Mullis and BIG BLOW have any energy,” Mulkey a catcher’s interference call, Corey Mallette each added Corey Mallette (17) is greeted by Irish teammates after his sixth-inning homer. said. “If we play like this, we scored from first when Mullis two hits and two RBIs. out single and advanced to “Price threw strikes,” said throw a lot of off-speed pitch- won’t win another region drove a pitch down the right- “We played well,” Dublin third when Colby Owens’ line Watters. “He attacked the hit- es. game.” field line. Despite a turf toe head coach Rusty Watters drive to right field was mis- ters today and let his team- “When you have seven bat- The Irish, on the other injury that relegated him to said. “We had to overcome played. With two outs, Hobbs mates make plays. That’s ters go to the plate and look at hand, were fired up, keeping DH duties, Mullis hobbled all some adversity. Things didn’t scored when Ethan Wood’s what we’ve been preaching.” first-pitch fastballs and get up constant chatter that the way to third with a triple. go our way early, but our kids popup near the plate was East Laurens head coach behind, that ain’t a good deal,” began before Watters was One out later, he scored responded tonight.” dropped. Gene Mulkey said his squad said Mulkey. banished to the Dublin dugout easily when Carswell doubled. Aided by a pair of Irish Price struck out the next was not aggressive enough at The head coach also said he for arguing balls and strikes “Cole Mullis played errors, the Falcons jumped hitter to leave Owens strand- the plate. Falcon hitters spent expected a little more fight in the third inning. through the pain. He really ahead in their first at-bat. ed at third, and the Irish did much of the game behind in from his Falcons, especially “I thought our dugout stepped up,” Watters said.. Conner Hobbs stroked a one- not make another error. the count, allowing Price to after wins on the road against stepped up and played a big See DUBLIN-EL page 2b

By BALI SMITH on the mound. Nolan did a Raiders The West Laurens Raiders rout Baldwin to remainnice job of doing what unbeaten Nolan in region remained unbeaten in Region does: throw strikes and get 2AAAA by defeating the batters out,” said Brown. Baldwin Braves 10-0 in a run- Several Raiders had big ruled, six-inning victory nights at the plate. Tuesday evening at the Raider Starting catcher Bill LeRoy sports complex was 3 for 4 with a single, two “I was glad to see us hit the doubles and two RBIs. Second ball with authority through- baseman Jonathon Kelly had out our lineup,” said West two doubles and scored twice Laurens head coach Brian in his three plate appear- Brown. “I thought we played ances. well defensively throughout Matthews helped himself the game and made some solid — and the Raiders —with a plays when we needed them two-hit performance. The most.” pitcher doubled in his first The Raiders scored single plate appearance and scored runs in the first, fourth and the first run for the Raiders in fifth innings, and created a the opening inning. His two- four-run cushion when they out RBI single ignited the scored three runs in the bot- Raiders three-run rally in the tom half of the third. West bottom half of the third. Laurens ended the contest an Pinch-hitters also played a inning early when they scored role in the victory. Austin four runs in the bottom half of Green and Slayton Marina Photo by Bali Smith the sixth. both doubled and scored in the Raider starting pitcher Photo by Bali Smith sixth inning, When Marina’s BIG AT THE PLATE Case Matthews pitched five foot hit home plate for the Bill LeRoy was 3 for 4 with two doubles. innings of shutout baseball. BIG ON THE HILL 10th run, the contest ended in Brown said. “Being 3-0 in they are doing and the hustle The junior hurler gave up six Case Matthews pitched five shutout innings. a run-rule victory for West region play is a nice start. I their players displayed during hits, struck out six and win for Matthews by retiring out two batters. Laurens. believe Baldwin is a much- the game.” walked none to record the win. the Braves 1-2-3 in the sixth, “Case pitched a good solid “I thought our guys took improved ballclub. I tip my The Raiders host Mt. de Nolan Daniel preserved the forcing a pop up and striking game during his five innings care of business tonight,” hat to their coaches for the job Sales today at 5 p.m.

WL tennis Lady Falcons shut Irish dominate postsStaff repo rsweepts JeffersonBy RODNEY M Co.ANLEY West Laurens swept By RODNEY MANLEY Dublin’s tennis teams Tuesday’s home tennis match outSports EdHarlem,itor 5-0 continued to mow through against region foe Baldwin. The East Laurens Lady region opponents with a The Lady Raiders and Falcons shut out Harlem, 5- dominating sweep of Raiders both won by 5-0 0, at home on Tuesday to Jefferson County in scores. keep their Region 3AA record Louisville on Tuesday. In girls play, Madison unblemished. The Lady Irish did not Sawyer (6-1, 6-2.), Disha Patel The Lady Falcons lose a single game in their (6-1, 6-0) and Yagni Patel (6-0, improved to 9-0-1 overall and 5-0 victory. The Irish also 6-1) picked up singles wins. 7-0 in the region with the vic- won by a 5-0 score. Both Pooja Patel and Taylor tory. teams improved their Duke won their doubles “We played the best soccer Region 3AA records to 4-0 match, 6-1, 6-1. The Lady all year in the first half,” said with the wins. Raiders won the second dou- In girls singles play, head coach Chris Robinson. “ THERIAULT bles match by forfeit. Hannah Theriault, Julia Rawda Rahman, Courtney The Raiders got singles Theriault led the way with Watson, Lea Wilkinson and two goals and and assist. Collins and Niya Mainor all wins from Caleb Tanner (6-0, Kendra Delgado did a great won 6-0. 6-0. The Dublin 6-0), Connor Milton (6-1, 6-0) Watson, Wilkinson and job of putting pressure on Delgado all scored. doubles teams of Jalicia and Max Woodburn (6-0, 6-0). their defense the whole McRae/Takorra Smith and West Laurens won both East Laurens plays at game. Our defense did a Southeast Bulloch on Tiffany Feliciano/Evelyn boys doubles matches by for- Photo by Bali Smith good job with the shutout.” Thursday. Inman won by the same feit. scores. Madison Sawyer hits a backhand during her win. For the Irish, Shravan Kannan and Chris Burnett both won their matches, 6-0, 6-0. Chris By JEREMY PAYNE score on a double by Trey Liles. through in the fifth. Britt Evans sin- hit, his second of the game, but a liner Johnson won 6-1, 6-0. Crusaders The Trinity Crusaders held a 3-1fallTrinity in put aseventh, pair of runners on in gled 3-1, with one out, at and WhitEdmund Mason back to the moundBurke by Barwick was In doubles, Josh Peek lead heading to the bottom of the sev- the second as Phillip Barwick walked drew a two-out walk. Both runners snared, and Mason wasdoubled off at and Uriah Andrews won 6- enth at Edmund Burke on Tuesday. with one out and Cal LeRoy followed advanced on a wild pitch, and both first, ending the threat. 2, 6-0, and Jocquaz Chaney However, the Spartans, aided by a cou- with a single, but a strikeout and a pop scored on a errant throw to give the Trinity’s starting pitcher Evans and and Donald Harrell won 6- ple of costly Trinity errors, scored up ended the threat. Crusaders a 2-1 lead. reliever Chase Autry held the 2, 6-1. three times in the seventh to pull out a The Crusaders loaded the bases in Trinity added to its lead in the sixth Spartans scoreless from the second Dublin returns to the win. the fourth but were still unable to cap- when Jake Walker, who had walked, through the sixth innings, pitching out courts on Tuesday with a Edmund Burke took a 1-0 lead in italize as Chance Blum’s liner to short scored on an error by the Burke short- of several jams. region match at Screven the first when John Dixon doubled to was snagged. stop. That all changed in the seventh. County. lead off the inning. He would later They were finally able to break Mason led off the seventh with a See TRINITY page 2b Thursday, March 17, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 2b The Courier Herald Erin Go Bragh Run/Walk Challenge results Prep Schedule

THURSDAY Baseball Mt. De Sales at West Laurens, ʻSt. Patrickʼs Slamʼ golf 5 p.m. tournament March 18 Soccer TODAY Runners have until noon Thursday East Laurens at SE Bulloch, AUTO RACING to register for Saturdayʼs Leprechaun 5:30 p.m. Road Race. Registration fees are Trinity at Bulloch, 5 p.m. 9:30 p.m. $18 for online registration at NBCSN — Formula 1, Australia West Laurens at Veterans, www.racer pal-leprechaun road 5:30 p.m. Grand Prix, first practice, at race.com. Melbourne, Australia Tennis 1:30 a.m. (Friday) ʻSt. Patrickʼs Slamʼ golf Trinity at Frederica Academy, NBCSN — Formula 1, Australia tournament March 18 2 p.m. Grand Prix, second practice, at The St. Patrick's Slam Golf Track Melbourne, Australia Tournament on Friday, March 18, at Dublin, Johnson Co., Wilkinson COLLEGE BASKETBALL Green Acres Golf Club in Dexter is a Co. at Dublin Noon four-person scramble featuring 18 holes of varying format that includes FRIDAY CBS — NCAA Tournament, first a true scramble, best-ball and alter- Baseball round, teams TBA nating shots. The tournament begins Screven Co. at Dublin, 12:30 p.m. at 1 p.m. Entry fee is $200 per team 5:30 p.m. TRU — NCAA Tournament, first and includes supper. For more infor- Soccer round, teams TBA mation, call Green Acres at 875-3110 1 p.m. or e-mail [email protected]. Crusader Classic at Trinity, 2 p.m. TNT — NCAA Tournament, first Contact us round, teams TBA To submit information, call 272-5522, SATURDAY 1:30 p.m. ext. 223, fax 478-272-2189 or e-mail tch- Soccer TBS — NCAA Tournament, first [email protected]. Crusader Classic at Trinity, TBA round, teams TBA 2:30 p.m. CBS — NCAA Tournament, first round, teams TBA 3 p.m. TRU — NCAA Tournament, first round, teams TBA 3:50 p.m. TNT — NCAA Tournament, first round, teams TBA 4:20 p.m. TBS — NCAA Tournament, first round, teams TBA 6:45 p.m. TNT — NCAA Tournament, first round, teams TBA 7 p.m. CBS — NCAA Tournament, first round, teams TBA 7:15 p.m. TBS — NCAA Tournament, first round, teams TBA TRU — NCAA Tournament, first round, teams TBA 9:15 p.m. TNT — NCAA Tournament, first round, teams TBA 9:30 p.m. CBS — NCAA Tournament, first round, teams TBA 9:45 p.m. TBS — NCAA Tournament, first round, teams TBA 9:55 p.m. TRU — NCAA Tournament, first round, teams TBA 10 p.m. ESPNU — NIT, second round, game TBA GOLF 5 a.m. GOLF — European PGA, Hero Photo by Rodney Manley Indian Open, first round, at New Delhi EL pitcher Colby Owens allowed just two hits 2 p.m. but took the loss. GOLF — PGA Tour, Arnold Palmer Invitational, first round, at Orlando, Fla. 6 p.m. gles, and Baisden drew anoth- GOLF — LPGA Tour, JTBC Continued from pageDublin-EL 1b er bases-loaded walk to put Founders Cup, first round, at “He kind of set the tone for the Dublin ahead 9-1. Phoenix. team. The guys rallied around East Laurens threatened MLB BASEBALL him a little bit.” 6 a.m. The score stayed 2-1 until again in the sixth when Cam MLB — Spring training, the fifth inning as neither Oliver singled with two outs Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore, at Price nor Owens, who started and Seth Newsome drew a Sarasota, Fla. (tape-delayed) on the mound for the Falcons, walk, but Price again escaped 9 a.m. surrendered a hit over the with another ground-ball out. MLB — Spring training, Chicago next two frames. The Falcons Dublin ended the game Cubs vs. Kansas City, at threatened in the third, put- with two runs in the bottom of Surprise, Ariz. (tape-delayed) ting a runner at second with the inning. 1 p.m. one out, but Mallette’s diving Mallette put the first one MLB — Spring training, St. Louis stop on a liner by Cavin on the board when he clubbed vs. Detroit, at Lakeland, Fla. Rotramel saved a run. a lead-off homer over the left- 4 p.m. Price pitched out of another field fence. Graham and MLB — Spring training, L.A. jam in the top of the fifth. East Mullis followed with singles, Angels vs. Colorado, at Laurens shortstop Gavin Price was walked intentional- Scottsdale, Ariz. Donaldson led off with a single ly to load the bases and the 7 p.m. and moved to second on a sac- hot-hitting Carswell roped an ESPN — Spring training, Arizona RBI single to center. vs. Chicago Cubs, at Mesa, Ariz. rifice bunt by Hobbs. After Dublin elected to walk Owens Price finished with four 10 p.m. strikeouts over his six innings MLB — Spring training, San intentionally. Price fanned the next batter and got a ground- on the mound. He walked Francisco vs. San Diego, at three. Peoria, Ariz. ball out to end the threat. Owens pitched the first 2 a.m. (Friday) The Irish broke the game MLB — Spring training, Toronto open in their next turn at-bat. four innings for the Falcons (ss) vs. Houston (ss), at Zion Washington led off with a and faced three batters in the Kissimmee, Fla. (same-day tape) walk and advanced on a fifth. He allowed just two hits NBA BASKETBALL passed ball. The Falcons, who and struck out four. He 8:30 p.m. had played error-free ball to walked three and was charged NBA — Portland at San Antonio that point, committed two with five runs, but just three SOCCER while trying to retire Holden were earned. 2 p.m. Baisden after a dropped third He was relieved by Bryson FS1 — UEFA Europa League, strike, allowing Washington to Edge and Oliver. Villarreal CF at Bayer 04 score. Mulkey said his team, now Leverkusen After Torian Holder 3-1 in the region, must step up FS2 — UEFA Europa League, reached on another error, at the plate. Athletic Club de Bilbao at Dalton Davis walked to load “I’ve told them our pitching Valencia CF the bases, and Mallette sin- is not going to win every game 4 p.m. gled to drive in Baisden. One for us. When the pitching is FS1 — UEFA Europa League, out later, Mullis drew a walk not great — as it had been in Liverpool at Manchester United to bring home another run and our three region wins, and FS2 — UEFA Europa League, pushe the Irish lead to 5-1. tonight it was not as good — Borussia Dortmund at Tottenham Price, Carswell and and we don’t take care of busi- TENNIS Washington followed with ness on offense, it makes for a 2 p.m. back-to-back-to-back RBI sin- long night.” ESPN2 — ATP World Tour & WTA Tour, BNP Paribas Open, men's & women's quarterfinals, at Indian Wells, Calif. 8 p.m. ESPN2 — ATP World Tour & Evans pitched four innings, Continued from page 1bTrinity WTA Tour, BNP Paribas Open, allowing four hits and one Liles led off the inning with men's & women's quarterfinals, run. He walked two and a double and scored on a sin- at Indian Wells, Calif. struck out two. gle by James Sharpe. Sharpe WINTER SPORTS Autry went 2 1/3, allowing advanced to second on a bad 6 a.m. five hits and only one earned relay throw and scored the NBCSN — FIS World Cup, run. He struck out three and tying run when Trip Post’s Alpine Skiing, Men's Super G, at walked one. grounder to third couldn’t be St. Moritz, Switzerland The Crusaders return to handled. 7 a.m. action today as they face Jack Thompson singled NBCSN — FIS World Cup, Bulloch Academy in another with one out to drive home Alpine Skiing, Women's Super G, region contest. In the new Post with the game-winning at St. Moritz, Switzerland region format, the Crusaders run. Friday, March 18 will play each team three For the game, the AUTO RACING times in an attempt to avoid Crusaders managed only five 1:30 p.m. tiebreaker games late in the hits. Evans and Mason had FS1 — NASCAR, Sprint Cup season. First pitch is sched- two each, while LeRoy had Series, Auto Club 400, practice, uled for 4:30. at Fontana, Calif. one. 3 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 3b The Courier Herald

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