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Preiss-Daimler:Valmiera Glass cuts ribbon on Dublin facility Plan to double production in next five years

By JASON HALCOMBE Roughly eight months after Governor Nathan Deal an- nounced Valmiera Glass would locate its first U.S. production facility in Dublin, company, Latvian, state and local offi- cials filled a spritely decorated loading dock at the full-func- tioning factory for a spectacu- lar ribbon cutting ceremony and Grand Opening Thursday. With red carpet lining the floor, stage lighting and even internationally-known vocal ensemble Latvian Voices per- forming, Valmiera Glass made it very clear they were excited to share their latest addition with the community and the world. The 80,000 square-foot fa- cility, located in Dublin and Laurens County's I-16 Indus- trial Park off Ga. 257, was part of a planned $20 million in- vestment that is expected to generate 150 jobs over the next five years. "In only seven months a new plant was built here," said Jurgen Preiss-Daimler, owner. "I want to thank all the builders and all others on be- half of Valmiera Glass. It is to your credit and the credit of Photos by Jason Halcombe the state of Georgia we have been able to make this invest- (Above): Preiss-Daimler thanked all involved in ment." completing the new facility in roughly seven months. Preiss-Daimler added Valmiera Glass plans to double (Above, right): The Latvian Voices perform for the au- production over the next five dience. (At right): Best presents Valmiera Mayor Janis Baiks with gifts. For more scenes, see 8a. See VALMIERA page 8a Two vehicle wreck sends people to New VA Director hears from vets hospital

By PAYTON TOWNS III A two vehicle wreck that happened Thursday afternoon sent one person to the hospital

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Photos by Payton Towns III Many attended the meeting to ask questions. (R) Jones talks to Morro. By PAYTON TOWNS III Morro said they are looking forward to 5 The new Carl Vinson VA Medical Cen- opening the new Hospice Clinic in May ST.PATRICK’S FESTIVAL ter Director jumped into her first town and a new Mental Health Building in the hall meeting Thursday morning. near future. Maryalice Morro, RN, MSN, whose first "I'm looking forward to that getting CALENDAR OF EVENTS day on the job was last Monday, was intro- started," Morro said. duced to more than 250 veterans, staff and She discussed a couple of trends which March 27, 2015 stakeholders who attended the meeting showed that access time for the veterans CELEBRATION GALA FEATURING that began at 10 a.m. Thursday. has been improving. She admitted that DUELING PIANOS "What a great turnout," Morro told there does continue to be a struggle with 8:00 p.m. those in attendance. "First, I want to tell specialty care though. Dublin Country Club, 689 Country Club Rd. the veterans thank you for your service. I "I met with community members and Sponsored by: Dublin-Laurens St. spent 29 years in the Navy and retired in health care partners (Wednesday)," Morro Patrick’s Festival Committee 2012. I'm honored, thrilled and over- said. "We'll continue to work with them. Admission: Included in Order of whelmed by the reception from the com- That will help with our access." Shillelagh & Blarney Stone Memberships munity and staff." Morro informed the audience that they Morro said they want to focus on quali- have a lot of people doing "wonderful" March 28 - March 29, 2015 ty, safety and customer service for the vet- work for them. She urged them to get all SHAMROCK/FORD INVITATIONAL erans. the information they could from people GOLF TOURNAMENT "Patient safety is important," she said. who were at tables in the hallway. Time: TBA "We want to make sure the service here is Dublin Country Club, 689 Country Club the best." See VA page 3a Rd. Sponsored by: Dublin Country Club/Dublin Ford Entry Fee: TBA Egg Drop to be held this weekend March 28, 2015 BLESSING OF THE BIKES 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. By PAYTON TOWNS III drop from the helicopter," Hughes said. "It's an Southern Pines, 575 Southern Pines Rd. It will be raining eggs this Saturday at absolute sight. They are so colorful. As soon as Sponsored by: CMA (Christian Southern Pines. you tell (the children) to go, they are like hu- Motorcyclists Association) The annual Egg Drop will be held at the man vacuum cleaners. It's cool and all of the Admission: Free - Lunch provided. recreation departments football fields, with reg- kids love it." istration beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Ex- Hughes said they had between 350 to 400 cept for the food at the concession stand, the children attend the event in 2014. event is free, said administrative assistant Kay "This is a big family event," she said. "Last Hughes. year, kids left with their baskets overflowing." Children from kindergarten age and below She anticipates more than 25 thousand plas- will be in one of the egg hunts while children tic eggs with candy to fall from a helicopter that between first and fifth grades will be in the oth- morning. Some of the eggs will contain coupons er egg hunt. Photo by Bali Smith "This is the fourth year we're doing the egg See EGG page 3a A scene from the 2014 Egg Drop at Southern Pines.

Index Obituaries ...... 2a Sports ...... 1b,2b 2015 FORD F-250 SD LARIAT CREW Editorial ...... 4a Entertainment ...... 4b Weather/Hometown . . 5a Ladies ...... 3c THIS IS THE FUTURE OF TOUGH. Justice Watch ...... 6a Classifieds . . . . 4c,5c,6c 702 East Jackson Street, Dublin, GA • www.dublinfordlm.com • 478.272.0511 LINCOLN Friday, March 27, 2015/Dublin, Ga/Page 2a The Courier Herald Gloria received her education the C. D. Dudley Memorial Obituaries in the Montgomery County Chapel at the Dudley Funeral Public School System and Home. Reverend Lula Riley earned an undergraduate de- will officiate. Thomas E. gree at Alabama State Uni- Ms. Stephens was born on Tomlinson versity where she was a mem- March 25, 1963, to the late Thomson, GA- Mr. Thomas ber of the band. Mrs. Wash- Dessie Lee Brantley and Billy E. Tomlinson, 65, of McLeroy ington began her professional Harris. Drive entered into rest March teaching career in Dublin, She was preceded in death 25, 2015. He was the beloved GA, and continued in the by five siblings, Freddy Lee husband of Linda Tomlinson. Montgomery County Public Brantley, Leroy Brantley, Bar- Mr. Tomlinson was a native School System until retire- bara Judon, Cathy Prince, of Laurens County and gradu- ment. and Doris Brantley. ated from Laurens County She was preceded in death Ms. Stephens is survived PreventingBY MICHAEL ROIZEN, allergic peanut part) as part of their who allergies might already be allergic High School. He served in the by her husband Sherman Lee by two children, Katrina M.D., AND MEHMET OZ, regular diet. to peanuts, and you should do U. S. Army as a Military Po- Washington; son, AnRiko Pittman and Kayla Pittman; M.D. The researchers followed the same. If everything checks lice during Vietnam; graduat- Washington; grandson, A’- four siblings, Gloria Jean two groups of infants at high out, talk with your doctor ed from Georgia Southern Donte Shermond Washington; (Theotis) Judon of Ohio, Cecil When Mark Drew painted risk for developing peanut al- about following the American University with a Bachelor of her mother, Tessie O. Thomas (Anne) Brantley of South Car- Peanuts comic-strip charac- lergy; they had severe eczema, Academy of Pediatrics' recom- Science Degree and later re- and J. Hazel Taylor; brother, olina, Barbara Ann (James) ters mouthing rap lyrics by egg allergy or both. The 4- to mendation: "Highly allergenic ceived his Masters Degree James H. Taylor, and a great Houston of Florida and Huey Public Enemy, Notorious 11-month-old children who foods can be started in small from Columbus State Univer- aunt, Lydia F. Wheeler. She Brantley of Dublin, and by a B.I.G. and others, some folks were fed peanuts had an 81 doses at home once other foods sity while he was employed leaves to cherish five devoted host of aunts, uncles and oth- thought it made the Peanuts percent reduction in the inci- such as grains and vegetables with the Georgia State Patrol. and loving sons, Anthony er relatives and friends. too menacing. (Picture Lucy dence of peanut allergy (13.7 are tolerated." Then, avoid As Lieutenant with the (Monica) Washington, Andre The family will receive saying, "My posse is always percent of kids in the "no- peanut products loaded with State Patrol, he managed a (Trivell) Washington, Andretti friends at 1331 O'Neal Drive ready, and they're waiting in peanuts-for-you" group devel- sugar and emulsifiers. Opt for shift of troopers assigned to Washington, A’Niko (LaQuan- in Dublin. my zone.") oped the allergy; only 1.9 per- the pure stuff! secure the 1988 Democratic na) Washington, A’Nicholas Services By Dudley Funer- Now there's a plan for how cent of the kids who ate —Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host Convention in Atlanta. (Artesure) Washington. Her al Home of Dublin. to make real peanuts less men- peanuts did). It makes you of "The Dr. Oz Show," and As Troop "E" Captain he precious grandchildren, An- Please post condolences at acing: A new study found that wonder if AVOIDING peanuts Mike Roizen, M.D. is Chief was detached and given re- drika S. Hamilton, D’Monte www.ServicesByDudley.com. the best way to PREVENT po- is what has caused the number Wellness Officer and Chair of sponsibility for the detail se- D. Washington, Le’Anthony S. ——— tentially life-threatening of kids with peanut allergies to Wellness Institute at Cleve- curing the Centennial Park at Washington, Rochelle Glover, Hazel W. Brooks peanut allergy is to let infants double in the past decade! land Clinic. To live your the 1996 Olympic Games. He Shaniqua Washington, Tu- Hazel W. Brooks of Dublin, and young kids under age 5 So what does this mean to healthiest, tune into "The Dr. was at ground zero when the juanda Washington, Aiden passed away Thursday, March have a little bit of the pure parents? Researchers excluded Oz Show" or visit bomb was detonated. Al- Washington, Kaden Washing- 26, 2015. Arrangements are legume and its proteins (the kids (through a scratch test) www.sharecare.com. though he could have retired ton, Andreya Washington, incomplete at this time and on a hearing loss disability, he Aaliyah Washington, JaKoi will be announced later by chose to continue his career Washington, SaRaai Wash- Townsend Brothers Funeral with the GSP. ington, Ni’Keria Washington, Home. Also while Troop "E" Cap- Brandan Washington, Aylon ——— The time has come to end tain he was again detached Gibson, Alyvia Gibson, A’Nyr- and assigned as co-manager ia Washington, PrinceA’Ni- Erleen Carter cholas Washington Jr, Dasjah of the NFL Super Bowl No. 34 Vickers DEAR ABBY: I have been es- money and you some frustra- in Atlanta at the Georgia Jones, and great-grandchil- Mrs. Erleen Carter Vickers sisters’ four-year silence dren, Jumarion Washington, tranged from my sister for four tion. Dome overseeing hundreds of of Dublin, passed away on years. She lives across the coun- D’Monte Washington Jr., GSP personnel. Thursday, March 26, 2015. try, so it hasn't been difficult to DEAR ABBY: My daughter Kash Washington, Chloe A. As Major, he directed all Funeral arrangements are in- hold a grudge. Either because is being married soon, and I GSP operations in the North Glover and Kendrick Williams complete and will be an- I'm turning 50 this year, or have an enormous fear that I Georgia Division. Represent- Jr. Five sisters, Lydia Reed, nounced later. The family will maybe it's old-fashioned guilt, I need some help with. I can't ed GSP on the GILEE delega- Sandra (Grover) Murphy of be receiving friends at the have been feeling the right dance. At all. I took some tion to Israel to study counter- Miami, FL, Cynthia Taylor, home of her daughter, Make- thing to do is to make amends. lessons, but I have no sense of terrorism methods in 2000. Sharon Taylor, Felicia Taylor, ba Carter, 2054 Capps Circle, My question is -- how? rhythm. Although I tell people I Time and again his knowl- brother Lester (Carolyn) Rentz. Should I write a letter, send an can't and won't dance, in- edge and expertise were Rollins, and sister-in-law, Al- Services by Dudley Funer- email or call her? To be honest, evitably some guy has a little tapped for major GSP opera- ma Taylor. She also leaves be- al Home of Dublin. if she made those efforts to me, too much to drink and tries to tions involving hundreds of hind two special, longtime www.servicesbydudley.com I would rebuff them. The two of drag me to the dance floor. troopers and civilian employ- friends, Eddie McKinney and ——— us are similar, so what would be on price. In fact, she tends to My husband dances and I ees and every time the out- Carol Banks, a special care- Charlie “Boye” Hall a good way to bridge the con- spend more than I think she encourage him to have a good come was a complete success. taker Artesure Luster, a de- Mr. Charlie “Boye” Hall, flict? -- HARD-HEADED should. time, but if he's dancing and I'm He lived in Thomson and re- voted cousin, Irving Wheeler, 75 of Soperton, died Wednes- HAWAIIAN What bothers me is she sitting alone, someone is sure to tired as Major from the Geor- a devoted niece, Kesha Taylor, day, March 25, 2015. DEAR H.H.H.: If you call makes no effort to prepare a gift ask me. Please help me with a gia State Patrol with 35 years and a host of other family and Mr. Hall was a lifelong your sister, her knee-jerk reac- in advance and just asks me good comeback or a little white of service. friends, nieces and nephews. resident of Treutlen County tion might be to hang up. If you then and there what I want. lie to keep me off the dance ——— Gloria surrounded herself and was preceded in death email her, it's too easy to hit She also often buys me a num- floor! -- CAN'T DANCE IN with her six boys, affection- by his parents, Lewis and "delete." ber of things I didn't ask for. COLORADO Willie J. Lovett ately called “Ant,” “Dre,” Write her a letter. Tell her The last thing I want to do DEAR CAN'T DANCE: I Mr. Willie J. Lovett of East Annie Lee Hewett Hall; his “Pooh Pooh,” “KoKo,” “Nick” wife, Sue Ann Meeks Hall; you love her, miss her and are on my birthday is go shopping. suppose the most common little Dublin, passed away on white lie would be to plead a and “Rico,” along with all of three brothers; and a sister. sorry for the estrangement. If It has made me increasingly March 26, 2015. Funeral there is something you need to sprained ankle. But a more her grandchildren and great- He was a retired mechanic. less excited about my birthday arrangements are incomplete apologize for, do it in the letter. honest reply would be to thank grandchildren. Survivors include his sons each year. How do I explain to and will be announced later. Wait a week, then give her a the person and say you prefer Her devotion was evident and daughters-in-law, her without sounding ungrate- Services by Dudley Funer- in the love and care that she call. ful that I'd rather receive one not to because you're not com- al Home of Dublin- Everette and Amy Hall, of If she is as similar to you as fortable on the dance floor. Said provided them. God, family Normantown and Kalub and thoughtful present than a lot of www.servicesbydudley.com. and friends were her most you think, she may be as glad to expensive ones? -- DOWN ON with a smile, it shouldn't offend ——— Lisa Hall, of Mt. Vernon; sis- hear your voice as you will be to anybody, even if he has had a beloved treasures. Final ters, Dorothy Thompson, of BIRTHDAYS IN HOUSTON hear hers. And if she's not, your DEAR DOWN ON BIRTH- few. Gloria R. arrangements entrusted to Swainsboro and Sybil Hutch- Ross & Clayton Funeral conscience will be clear because DAYS: Excuse me, but you DO eson, of Soperton; grandchil- you tried. Washington Home Montgomery, AL Local sound ungrateful. Your mother Funeral services for Mrs. dren, Lindsey Davis, Halie obituary courtesy of Wyche’s may not be as emotionally in- HANDLED Gloria R. Washington will be Hall, Damian Parrish, A.J. DEAR ABBY: For the past Funeral Home. vested in birthday celebrations held Saturday, March 28, Hall and Jessica Walker; and few years, my mother, with ——— as you are. Or, she may do this With Care 2015 in the Freewill Mission- several nieces and nephews. whom I spend my birthday because she wants to ensure ary Baptist Church, 1724 Hill Funeral services will be every year, has gotten into the that you have gifts for your At our crematorium, Street, Montgomery, AL, the held 11 a.m. Saturday, habit of buying my birthday birthday you can actually use. you can rest assured Rev. Edward Nettles will offi- March 28 in the Chapel of presents the day of. She waits Rather than criticize her your loved one’s Sammons Funeral Home. until my birthday day, then ciate, and burial will follow in generosity, why not mention in remains will be the China Grove Cemetery, Burial will be in Westview buys them in a rush all at one the weeks before your birthday Cemetery, Soperton. store or suggests we go shop- handled with the Moundville, AL 35474. what you might like to have? If utmost dignity and respect. Gloria Reed Washington, a The family will receive ping together. She's not stingy you do, it might save her some friends at the funeral home We are here to answer all of resident of Montgomery, Al- your questions and explain the abama, departed this life on from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Home Saturday, March 21, 2015. Register online at Owned by various options available. Gloria was born on February www.sammonsfuneralhome.c Tim and Direct Cremation 3, 1945, in Montgomery, AL to om Wendy Sumner $ the late Clarence Reed and J. starting at 995 Hazel Taylor. Gloria con- 1927 Highway 441 S., Dublin fessed Christ at an early age 478-275-3144 and began her journey with STEPHENS Christ at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church where she Sonya Stephens Funeral services for Ms. Danny “Wadley” Moore Chapman participated in many organi- Realtor, ABR, GRI, SFR Associate Broker zations. 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Continued from 1a VA Jeff Jones, an U.S. Army Desert Storm Veteran, agreed that there were some good peo- ple at the VA. But he did say there are some who were just there to collect a paycheck. "We've had bad leadership," Jones said. "You have a grave task in front of you. You have dissatisfied veterans and em- ployees. … This is the good ole boys network here. You don't get a lot of people to speak out. I'm an U.S. combat veteran. I'm not scared. There needs to be a stop to this." Jones said they need to have a Veterans Advisory Board. "That way you can hear the truth," Jones said. Eddie Acbord said he was looking forward to positive news at the VA. "I use this facility," he said. He talked about his new hearing aids that he got in No- vember of 2013. "They’ve yet to work proper- ly," Acbord said. Henry Young, Jr., said he'd like the VA to help with the homeless veterans and help those who are trying to get back on the their feet again and survive. "We need some help to get us out and to stay out on our own," Young said. "We are the reasons they have the VA. We need your help." Photo by Payton Towns III One veteran asked about helping them get jobs. Morro, thing in my power.Morro, It will who take tookmeeting over did as whatthe new it was director sup- training of the VA our on folks Monday, to look wanted at information to hear whatwe are the going veterans to do tomers had to mouth say. so that we can who took many questions me time. … I don't like the pose to do. these meetings as a method of it. That's the kind of communi- work on these things and get throughout the event, admit- word can't. We will find a way "I thought it was fantastic. communication. We get all of ty effort that we need. Differ- them solved." ted to not knowing some of the to answer these questions." We were very encouraged. We our folks in the room. We want ent people hear about things The VA plans to hold a town answers. Dr. Frank G. Jordan, Chief don't want to be frustrated by to set up a regular stakehold- different ways, and we're look- hall meeting once a quarter. "I'm still learning," she said. of Communications and Stake- the complaints from the veter- ers council. We've got social ing for those ways. We need to The next event is scheduled to "I hear you and will do every- holder Relations, believed the ans. A complaint is a gift. We're media and any way we can get hear it straight from the cus- be held in June. Brother-in-law convicted of killing Fort Stewart soldier

Continued from 1a Egg SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A federal jury His defense attorney, Edward Tolley, asked raised doubts about her mental ability to from Zaxby's, Chick-fil-A and took less than an hour to convict an Alaba- jurors to consider Swain's statement to understand the proceedings against her. McDonalds. ma man of murder in the 2013 baseball FBI agents after he was arrested in De- Swain is expected to be sentenced in The event is sponsored by the bat slaying of a Fort Stewart soldier found cember 2013. about three months. Prosecutors initially recreation department along beaten on government property near the "He firmly and repeatedly denies his in- announced they would seek the death with Dudley Baptist Church, southeast Georgia Army post. volvement or that he would ever kill some- penalty, but later backed off those plans. Church in the Park, Marie Bap- The U.S. District Court jury returned body for money," Tolley said. "Why admit Swain faces a life sentence in a federal tist Church, Poplar Spring its guilty verdict Thursday against 43- being somewhere if you knew a murder court system that does not allow for pa- North, First African Baptist and year-old Carl Evan Swain of Jasper, Al- had been committed?" role. the Laurens Baptist Association. abama. Prosecutors say Swain killed his Eubank was found brutally beaten on ——— "We all came to the table to brother-in-law, 29-year-old Army Spc. Nov. 30, 2013, at the Holbrook Pond Recre- DOT planning improvements to help make this event free," John Eubank, in a plot with the defen- ational Area. He was pronounced dead at deadly stretch of I-95 Hughes said. "That is big." dant's sister to collect $500,000 in life in- nearby Winn Army Community Hospital HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — surance and benefit payments from the on Fort Stewart, where efforts to revive The state Department of Transportation is soldier's death. him failed. studying safety improvements for a deadly "He is penniless. He is desperate, and Because the soldier was killed on feder- stretch of Interstate 95 in Jasper County. hit Allen, said Cpl. David Continued from 1a Wreck he is willing to kill her husband if she'll al government property, Swain's prosecu- The Island Packet reports that the busy Bryant of the Georgia State Pa- pay him," Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian tion for murder was handled in federal interstate through the county on South by EMS and four others to be trol. Rafferty told jurors in his closing argu- court. Carolina's southern border has more fatal- checked out. The accident happened at ment. Lillie Mae Eubank, the soldier's wife ities involving drivers hitting trees than Georgia Mae Horton, 74, of the intersection near Verizon Swain didn't testify at during his trial, and Swain's sister, has been scheduled to any other South Carolina county that I-95 Dudley, was driving a brown Wireless around 3:48 p.m. the Savannah Morning News reported. stand trial separately. Her attorneys have passes through. 2012 GMC Terrain, west on Thursday. Highway 80. Horton was transported to Charles Allen, 29, of East Fairview Hospital with non-life Dublin, was driving a 2000 threatening injuries. Chevrolet Silverado and was Allen and the other occu- making a left turn from Airport pants in his car went to the hos- Road onto Highway 80. pital to be checked out. Horton ran the red light and DUBLIN HEMATOLOGY &ONCOLOGY CARE,, P.C. P.C. Since 1986 Farid U. Qazi, M.D., FACP 478-272-7331 • 800-226-7331 Hematologist & Oncologist - Board Certified 336 Central Dr., East Dublin 207 Fairview Park Dr • Dublin, GA 31021 www.chamberswater.com (478) 275-1111

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The Courier Herald GRIFFIN LOVETT, Publisher DUBOSE PORTER, Executive Editor JASON HALCOMBE, Managing Editor PAM BURNEY, Advertising Director CHERYL GAY, Circulation Manager Published by Courier Herald Publishing Company Insight and viewpoints from our editorial board and our readers 115 S. Jefferson St., Dublin, Georgia 31021-5146 InEmail Our us at [email protected] Opinion to share your opinions W.H. LOVETT President and Chairman, 1934-1978 DUBOSE PORTER Chairman Griffin was colorful governor, great storyteller GRIFFIN LOVETT With the legislature still in teller, had a marvelous quality “interview” his opposition. President session, I thought of the old when it came to the light side When the senator came in, days and the old ways of the of life. He could dish it out and the governor said, “Senator, I Periodicals Postage Paid at Dublin, Georgia past when Georgia was a blue he could take it. I remember need your help.” (USPS 161-860) - Daily except Sunday and select holidays state, come hell or high water, when he lost the gubernatorial The senator replied, and colorful politicians were election to Carl Sanders, “Governor, I just can’t go along POSTMASTER: Send address change to: always making the news Marvin quipped, “Everybody’s with your plan. My con- The Courier Herald, Drawer B, CSS, Dublin, GA 31040 whether they made sense or been eating my barbecue and stituents are not interested in not. voting for somebody else.” Big raising taxes. They are inter- SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: Over the years, I have come barbecues — a dinner-on-the- ested in economizing in gov- Print Edition - $10/month to appreciate certain shenani- grounds tradition — were a ernment.” Digital Edition - $10/month gans among our politicos for popular campaigning staple of Marvin winked and said, “I the pure humor associated the past. knew I had him.” with their tenure. You might On my Bainbridge excur- This newspaper is committed to the idea that the press should “Well,” Marvin told the sen- find fault with their prejudice, sion, Marvin told a memorable knowledge ator, “I have done some investi- tell the truth without prejudice and spread maybe their scheming, and for story about calling a special without malicious intent. gating. I hear that that oldest sure the greasing of their Loran Smith session of the legislature to boy of yours in the agriculture palms. However, there was raise taxes for education. He department is about the laziest humor in their style. This is proposed that taxes be raised employee in the entire depart- about that. on tags for pickup trucks, on ment. And that second son of One of the most colorful of whiskey, and on tobacco. “I because I honor their long- yours with that fertilizer Our Take: politicians in our history was standing tradition of not pay- knew the chicken farmers in the late Gov. Marvin Griffin, north Georgia wouldn’t like the inspection job — that is the ing honorariums. nothingest job we ever had in who was a raconteur non- A deal was struck. I would pickup-truck taxes,” he said. state government. If we want pareil, as colorful as they come, speak only if Marvin were “The whiskey wholesalers Welcome home, as savvy as they come, and as invited and I could spend time would balk, and the bright-leaf to do some economizing in unforgettable as any character with him after the luncheon. tobacco farmers in south state government, we can start who ever crossed your path. That would be my honorarium. Georgia would be opposed. I right there.” Years ago, I was invited by a Marvin, whom I had met but had done my homework and The senator then craw- Valmiera Glass friend to speak to the Rotary really didn’t know, was in rare knew that there wasn’t enough fished and said, “Governor, you The pageantry surrounding the Club in Bainbridge, the home- form after the Rotarians had opposition to beat us on any of wouldn’t.” town of the former governor — returned to their daily busi- the three measures.” Marvin replied, “The hell I Grand Opening of Valmiera Glass’ whose family owned the local ness pursuits. We went out to a Still, he wasn’t taking any won’t.” newspaper, the Post shady spot on Lake Seminole chances. He set about identify- When the vote came up, the new Dublin facility Thursday was Searchlight. If you look at a on a spring afternoon, by the ing the legislators who were senator from Gibson sounded map of the Southeast, it is easy dam. We were joined by the the most outspoken against “aye.” This prompted his fellow something to behold. to conclude that you can drive mother of the Rotarian who the tax increase. He discovered senators to needle him, saying, to Mobile about as easy as had made the invitation to that a senator from Gibson, “We thought you were opposed Internationally-known singers, Bainbridge, but I had a plan. I speak. Marvin regaled us with with two sons working for the to this bill.” frequently speak to Rotary his down-home humor. state, was the biggest dis- “I was,” the senator replied, foreign dignitaries and officials Clubs across the state, mainly Marvin, being a great story- senter. Marvin decided to “until I had it explained to me.” from around the world were all on hand to watch as owner Jürgen Preiss–Daimler and Valmiera lead- ers cut the ribbon on the function- ing production facility. Do know Mr. Preiss-Daimler, Andre Schwiontek and other Valmiera officials that what you presented on the outside is how this community feels on the inside about your decision to call Dublin home. We want you to know that you’re not just a business partner, but a part of our bigger Laurens County community. And in the South, if you’re part of the community, then you’re family. So don’t be bashful about knock- ing on the door and asking for a cup of sugar. We’re glad to help. EditorialMarch 21 Roundup...ers aren't going to let that hap- their share of the wear and so what did the dastardly and Morning News, pen. tear on roads. devious among them do? If the We may even ask you to stay for Savannah, Georgia, on Both the House-approved While Republicans control bill stays in its present form, transportation bill: and Senate-approved bills cre- the legislature, this measure hidden among the Senate's dinner (that’s lunch around these Credit a narrow majority of ate a state excise tax on each wouldn't have gotten this far appropriations, classified state senators for stepping up gallon of gasoline and diesel without the support of some employees will keep their parts). big Friday for better roads and fuel sold at the pumps (the Democratic lawmakers in the insurance, but here's the kick- more jobs for Georgia. House version's tax rate is 29.2 House. They deserve credit for er . . . wait for it: Lawmakers Good luck, congratulations and In a 29-25 vote, the Georgia cents per gallon; the Senate's seeing the big picture, along put what had been a state cost Senate approved a transporta- version is 24 cents per gallon). with Republican lawmakers onto the backs of local districts welcome home. tion measure that would raise It would replace the existing who have supported it. to the tune of an additional about $840 million a year to sales tax, which is now levied Unfortunately, many legisla- $746 per month, per employee. help keep the state's road sys- on the total purchase price. tors reflexively opposed H.B. Such a deal. We can hear tem from falling apart. That's one difference the 170, without offering workable some lawmakers crowing now — Jason Halcombe (Unfortunately, Chatham House and Senate must work alternatives. about how they saved classi- County's two senators canceled out. Others include whether Voting "no" on needed relief fied employees' health benefits. themselves out; Ben Watson the state should charge an for highway headaches is no For school systems the size voted "yes" while Lester annual highway user impact answer. It's a dodge. It's of Bibb and Houston, this will Jackson voted "no.") fee ($10 per motorcycle, $25 encouraging that majorities of impact their budgets by mil- Although that amount is per passenger vehicle and $50 lawmakers are addressing the lions of dollars. The measure short of the estimated $1 bil- per big-rig truck or bus) and funding shortfall head-on. has already passed the lion to $1.5 billion that trans- continue to allow cities, coun- ——— Senate's Appropriations Pres. Barack H. Obama Atlanta, GA 30339 March 22 Serving1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. YouTel: (770) 661-0999 portation officials say they ties and school systems to col- Committee and it's the same The Telegraph, Macon, Washington, D.C. 20500 Fax: (770) 661-0768 need, at least this measure did- lect sales taxes on motor fuel number brought over from the n't crash and burn and keeps — especially local option and Georgia, on damage being (202) 456-1414 House. There is still time for it the legislative process rolling. special purpose local option done under Gold Dome: to be changed, but in this anti- Rick Allen Two weeks ago, the state sales taxes approved by local It is a good thing our intre- public education General Gov. Nathan Deal Congressman House voted 123-45 to pass a voters. pid lawmakers will soon leave Assembly, it's hard to see that State Capitol WASHINGTON, D.C. similar proposal — one that On LOST and SPLOST Atlanta. I'm not sure we can happening. Atlanta, Ga. 30334 513 Cannon H.O.B. would generate $900 million a taxes, lawmakers must respect stand much more of their The Senate, in order to pay (404) 656-1776 Washington, DC 20515 year in new revenue. Friday's the wills of local voters. They working the will of the people. for transportation needs, also P:(202) 225-2823 approval of H.B. 170 by the must not undo by legislative Even on a short week, they plans to raid the general fund Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle F:(202) 225-3377 state Senate sends the mea- fiat in Atlanta what has taken managed to reach into local to the tune of $442 million. 240 State Capitol sure back to the House for revi- place at the ballot box. pocketbooks and extract mil- The senators say the state's Atlanta, Ga. 30334 Ross Tolleson sion, with an eye on reworking At the same time, majorities lions of dollars. revenue growth will pay for it, (404) 656-5030 Georgia State Senator the bill so that majorities in of the House and Senate Lawmakers -- who make a but Alan Essig, head of the District 20 both chambers can support it. appear of like minds on elimi- point of saying how much they Georgia Budget and Policy Sen. David Perdue 121 D State Capitol Then it can go to Gov. Nathan nating the state's aviation fuel care about education -- took Institute, says, "Reality check: B40D Dirksen Senate Office Atlanta, Ga 30334 Deal for his signature. tax credit given to air carriers out a dagger and stabbed 180 There is no free lunch. Such a Building (404)656-0081 Finding money to maintain like Georgia-based Delta Air state school systems squarely large hit to the general fund Washington, DC 20510 Fax (404) 651-6767 Georgia's roads and bridges Lines. With fuel prices down in the center of their backs. threatens significant pain for Phone: (202) 224-3521 [email protected] and to fund needed new pro- and airlines profits up, the tax Frankly, the schools should people who count on such vital Fax: (202) 228-1031 jects are priorities during this break isn't necessary. Roads be used to such treatment, it state services as education, Matt Hatchett legislative session. Federal need more help than the has happened so many times health care and public safety." Sen. Johnny Isaakson Georgia House of highway money has essentially friendly skies. before. He went on to say, "The Senate United States Senate Representatives dried up. State lawmakers can Also eliminated by both The initial effort was to take version of HB 170 is fiscally 120 Russell Senate Office District 150 no longer dodge their responsi- chambers was the $5,000 state away health benefits from clas- irresponsible and causes as Building State Representative bility to come up with an alter- tax credit for the purchase or sified school employees work- many problems as it solves." Washington, DC 20510 415 State Capitol native funding plan. Either lease of an electric car, while ing 30 hours or less per week. When lawmakers say, dur- Tel: (202) 224-3643 Atlanta, GA 30334 Georgia finds its own source of owners of such vehicles would That would include a host of ing next year's election cycle, Fax: (202) 228-0724 404-656-5025 Phone funds, or its transportation have to pay a $200 user fee employees, from custodians to how much a friend they are to One Overton Park, Suite 970 404-657-8278 Fax system will deteriorate and each year. The fee is only fair; bus drivers to lunchroom per- education, public safety and 3625 Cumberland Blvd [email protected] jobs may go elsewhere. owners who escape fuel taxes sonnel. The legislators hit a health, check your back for a Fortunately, most lawmak- at the pump should pay for brick wall with that proposal, dagger. Friday, March 27, 2015/Dublin, Ga/Page 5a The Courier Herald

YOUR COURIER Tell It! HERALD DublinCraftsman Police Department lawnmower, sawMarch 12. stolen LOCAL 7-DAY - A Craftsman lawnmower A window at Shamrock and a hand held saw were Apartment was broken on Police March 12 on South Jefferson Beat stolen from a house on Snell- THE NEXT 24 HOURS Street. bridge Road in East Dublin on TODAY TONIGHT TOMORROW An officer responded to the March 11. apartment in reference to a rens County woman about Editor’s note: This infor- damage to property at a loca- damaged window. The woman mation is public record who lives there said she was- tion on J.W. Warren Road in and was taken from re- Call 272-0375 n't in the apartment when it East Dublin between March 1 happened. She got a call from and 11. ports of the Dublin Police an unknown woman saying - A deputy met with a Lau- Department and the Lau- I am so glad we’ve rens County man in reference Sunrise 7:27 p.m. Sunset 7:41 p.m. Sunrise 7:26 a.m. that someone was trying to rens County Sheriff’s Of- 38° 60° made it to the weekend. to a fraud on Buckeye Road on Mostly67° cloudy with a Clear and cold with Mostly sunny. break into the apartment. fice. These reports do not 20 percent chance lows in the upper Highs around 60. Nothing appeared to of March 11. - Skyler Marquise Wells, of reflect on the guilt or inno- of showers. 30s Lows in the mid That plane crash is been missing from the apart- Highs in the lower 30s. Dublin, was charged with pos- cence. An “arrest” does not horrible. I can’t believe ment. 70s. - A cell phone was stolen at session of marijuana on Acad- always indicate incarcera- somebody would kill so emy Avenue on March 11. Latest observed value Ocmulgee ...... 12.58” Dublin High School on Hill- tion. Readers are cau- - An electric drill, hand saw, Rivers Oconee ...... 10.46” many because of his own crest Parkway on March 11. leather tool belt, miter saw tioned that people may mental illness. - Reginald Brown, 33, of and skill saw were stolen from have similar names. Police SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY Dublin, was charged with ob- a storage building on Moss Beat does not identify mi- Can’t we all just get structing or hindering law en- Lane on March 11. nor children, victims of along? forcement officers and crimi- - A deputy responded to nal trespass on Schoolhouse Barnes Road in East Dublin in sexual assault, suicide at- Lane on March 13. I wonder if there will reference to threats of proper- tempts or medical condi- ty damage on March 11. tions. Cases dismissed do Hi 60 Hi 64 Hi 75 be any curly fries in the Laurens County Sheriff’s Lo 36 Lo 45 Lo 50 - A Laurens County woman not appear if the newspa- Sunrise 7:26 a.m. Sunrise 7:25 a.m. Sunrise 7:23 a.m. prize eggs at the Egg Drop? Office talked with a deputy in refer- per is notified before dead- Mostly sunny. Sunny. Partly sunny. ence to a scam of money on Highs around 60. Highs in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 70s. It’s supposed to be - A deputy met with a Lau- line. Lows in the mid 30s. Lows in the mid 40s. Lows in the 50s. cold again this weekend. I wish spring would finally take over and give us some good warm weather. TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Congratulations to European air authority to the St. Patrick’s Festival folks. Y’all put on a great festival this year. I had so recommendCOPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Europe's 2groups in 29 major cockpit European airlines. aviation safety agency will recommend Friday "EASA will be release it later Friday," said Hi 73 Hi 80 Hi 81 much fun. that airlines across the continent always have Henrik Olars of the Swedish Transport Agency Lo 50 Lo 56 Lo 58 Sunrise 7:22 a.m. Sunrise 7:22 a.m. Sunrise 7:21 a.m. two people in the cockpit of a flying aircraft, ac- EASA spokesman Ilias Maragakis called it Sunny. Sunny. Scattered thunder- To the person com- cording to Scandinavian authorities. "an ongoing process" and all stakeholders need- Highs in the 70s. Highs in the lower 70s. storms. menting about Peter Airlines and officials around the world are ed to be heard. Lows in the 50s. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the 80s. Cottontail, I agree 100 starting to impose the rule after details German airline Germania, which flies to Lows in the upper 50s. emerged that the co-pilot of Germanwings more than 140 destinations in Europe, North percent. People need to fo- Flight 9525 had apparently locked himself in Africa and the Middle East, introduced the two- cus less on candy and eggs the cockpit and deliberated crashed the plane person rule with immediate effect. and more on their risen into the mountains below. Denmark's Transport Minister Magnus He- Savior. Scandinavian Airlines group spokesman unicke said earlier Friday a recommendation Henrik Edstrom told The Associated Press the will be sent to all airlines with a base in the COMMUNITY CALENDAR carrier had received a draft of the recommen- Scandinavian country to have two people in the Loved seeing that Friday dation from the European Aviation Safety cockpit when in the air. •Dublin Serenity Al-Anon Family Group, 1515 Rice Ave. photo of Dudley in the Agency through Swedish transport authorities. He added that the Danish Transport Author- evening. It really is a beau- Dublin (use back entrance) Friday 6:30 p.m. Henrik Olars of the Swedish Transport Agency ity also would review all physical and mental tiful community. confirmed they got it from the Germany-based tests of pilots flying to and from Denmark. Ger- •Dublin/Laurens Commission on Children, Youth and EASA. man news media have depicted co-pilot Andreas Families (Laurens County Family Connection) Board of Di- "We always follow the recommendations we Lubitz as a man with a history of depression Can you believe we’re rectors. Call (478) 296-9141. get from the national authorities, which in turn who had received psychological treatment. only two months away •AA I Am Responsible Group contact 272-5244 or 275- got it from the European agency," Edstrom On Thursday, Europe's third largest budget from summer? I can’t said. airline, Norwegian Air Shuttle, said it would 8259, 1515 Rice Ave., 8 p.m. wait. A draft recommendation was going around have two crew members to always be present in •NA We Surrender, Contact 275-9531, noon, 629 Broad but had not been an approved yet, according to the cockpit of a flying aircraft on all commercial Street, East Dublin. Will somebody cut my the Association of European Airlines that flights globally. Several others have followed. Saturday grass, please? It is full of •Teen Talk 1-4 p.m. at Turning Point Church of God in dandelions and other Christ, 511 McKinley St. weeds. I’ll pay you in curly Iran says nuke talks focused despite Yemen crisis •Wrightsville Serenity Group AA meeting at 8 p.m. Lo- fries. LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Iran's for- mon understanding by next week. cated across from Dairy Queen in Wrightsville. eign minister sought Friday to dismiss concerns "The talks are very difficult and very compli- that his country's preoccupation with the crisis cated," he told Iranian TV. •Millville High School Alumni at 11 a.m. at Millville I scream, you scream, in Yemen could pre-empt attempts to find com- The Obama administration has made an ac- School we all scream for Easter! mon ground at nuclear talks with six world pow- cord that lessens fear about Iran's nuclear •AA I Am Responsible Group Contact 272-5244 or 275- ers, saying the negotiations remained focused on weapons potential a top foreign policy objective. I’m glad to see we sealing a deal. Iran denies any interest in such arms but has 8259, 1515 Rice Ave., Saturday and Sunday 8 p.m. Yemen is "the hot issue of the day" and has been drawn to the negotiating table in part by •AA 24 Hour Group, Contact 279-0839, 629 Broad Street, have some quality Tell come up at the talks but "it doesn't mean that we the pressure of crippling economic sanctions. E. Dublin, Ga, Sundays at 9 a.m. IT! submissions about negotiated about it," Mohammad Javad Zarif Reflecting Tehran's interest in reaching a •NA We Surrender, Contact 275-9531, 629 Broad Street, things like bunny rabbits told reporters. deal, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a and fries. Why can’t we Saudi-led air strikes on Shiite rebels in Yemen letter to President Barack Obama and the lead- East Dublin, Sundays at 3 p.m. are straining relations between the Sunni Gulf ers of the other countries at the talks — Russia, have more politics? kingdom and predominantly Shiite Iran. Zarif China, Britain, France and Germany. His office said they "have to stop and everybody has to en- said Friday the letters contained proposals on ALMANAC Go West Laurens! courage dialogue and national reconciliation." how to reach a deal, without elaborating. Despite Iran's concerns over Yemen, however, Rouhani also spoke to the leaders of Russia, Today is Friday, March 27, the signal. Amen for our risen "our negotiations are confined to the nuclear" is- France and Britain by phone. the 86th day of 2015. There are In 1995, "Forrest Gump" sue, he said. The fate of a fortified underground bunker 279 days left in the year. won six Academy Awards, in- Lord! I can’t wait for Sun- Zarif spoke shortly after his first meeting of previously used for uranium enrichment ap- Today's Highlight in His- cluding best picture and a sec- rise Service. It’s my fa- the day with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. peared close to resolution. Officials have told The tory: ond consecutive best actor Os- vorite one to attend. The sides are hoping to narrow gaps in time to Associated Press that the U.S. may allow Iran to On March 27, 1945, during car for Tom Hanks; Jessica reach a preliminary deal by the end of the run hundreds of centrifuges at the formerly se- World War II, Gen. Dwight D. Lange won best actress for month. That would allow them to try and negoti- cret facility in exchange for limits on centrifuge Eisenhower told reporters in "Blue Sky." ate a comprehensive agreement by late June to work and research and development at other Paris that Germany's main de- Ten years ago: Pope John Want to Tell It? put long-term curbs on Tehran's nuclear activi- sites. fensive line on the Western Paul II delivered an Easter Keep it 37 words ties in exchange for sanctions relief. The trade-off would allow Iran to run several Front had been broken. Sunday blessing to tens of or less Iranian officials have been upbeat recently hundred of the devices at its Fordo facility, al- On this date: thousands of people in St. Pe- Keep it clean. about the chances of making enough progress by though the Iranians would not be allowed to do In 1513, Spanish explorer ter's Square, but the ailing pon- Keep it real. Tuesday to permit them to proceed into the sum- work that could lead to an atomic bomb and the Juan Ponce de Leon (hwahn tiff was unable to speak and Call 272-0375 mer. But Zarif was less bullish Friday, saying on- site would be subject to international inspec- pahns duh LEE'-ohn) sighted managed only to greet the sad- [email protected] ly that he hoped the sides would come to a com- tions. present-day Florida. dened crowd with a sign of the or Tell It! at In 1884, the first telephone cross. In a live Internet inter- www.courier-herald.com line between Boston and New view with the Rev. 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SPECIAL TO THE graduate and graduate stu- Shorter University. He said of these two competitions. It former. Shorter University is a mem- DublinCOURIER HERALD native wins Atlanta Music Club scholarship dents. winning the two competitions makes me want to push deep- “Chandler is naturally en- ber of the Council of Christian ROME — Shorter Univer- For his performance, Stone so close together has been an er into the music that I love.” dowed with a beautiful, deep sity freshman Chandler played “Nocturne in F Sharp inspiring component of his Stone, who previously studied sound and quick fingers,” Dr. Colleges and Universities Stone, a piano performance Major Op. No.” by Frederic first year at Shorter. with Shorter alumna Nancy Vasquez said. “He is certainly (CCCU). Shorter offers tradi- major from Dublin, placed Chopin and “Sonata in F Ma- “It is very exciting to have Claxton, is a student of Associ- one of our most promising tional bachelor’s degree pro- first in the undergraduate jor Op. No.” by Ludwig van won this past weekend. Win- ate Professor of Music and Co- young pianists.” gram in 48 areas of study, on- keyboard division of the At- Beethoven. ning the Atlanta Music Club ordinator of Keyboard Studies Founded in 1873, Shorter lanta Music Club’s scholar- Earlier this month, Stone Competition right after win- Dr. Jerico Vasquez. University is a Christian uni- line courses and degree pro- ship competition. The event, was awarded a $1,000 scholar- ning the William and Mary Dr. Vasquez said both versity committed to excel- grams, undergraduate pro- which was held Saturday, ship for his performance in the Ann Knight Performers Com- scholarships are a great finan- lence in education. The grams for working adults, and March 21 at Holy Trinity 14th annual William and petition is almost like a dream cial help to Stone and have Princeton Review annually in- Episcopal Church in Decatur, Mary Ann Knight Performers come true,” he said. “It is very given him an extra confidence cludes Shorter on its list of master’s degrees. Shorter is is open to high school, under- Scholarship Competition at encouraging to be the winner boost as a musician and a per- best Southeastern Colleges. online at www.shorter.edu.

Chandler Stone, freshman at Shorter University, wins Atlanta Music Club scholarship. (Special photos) Dublin Middle School East Laurens Elementary announces announces honor roll forSPECIAL third TO THE ninenon, Jalen weeks Carter, Chase Der- honorSPECIAL TO THE roll forKylie Steiger third nineHunter Register weeksRiley Loyd COURIER HERALD riso, Kentric Evans, COURIER HERALD Garrett Sumner Traveon Richards Macie McCary Mr. Mike Mallette, princi- Genevieve Gonzales, Arianna Principal Hugh Kight and Kameron Szekely Grace Robinson Daniella Mendoza pal at Dublin Middle School, is Hall, Zakell Hardy, Sneha Asst. Principal Marcee Pool Connor Tanner Jake Rowland Abby Melton proud to announce students Kannan, TQuavion King, Ah- proudly announce the East Ciera Thigpen Noah Rozier Emily Miller who achieved honor roll status mad Lattimore, Jason Lin, Laurens Elementary 2015 3rd Dylan Thompson Landon Sims Hailey Moore for the third nine weeks' grad- Taylor Mainor, Toni Martin, Nine weeks Honor Roll: Evan Thompson Nick Singleton Chloe Mulkey ing period. Zerrius Parks, Ja'Liyah 3rd Grade: 6th grade: JT Todd Landon Spivey Kelton Mullis Glenn Bolden, Payne, Jazmine Scott, Melodi Ty Baker Bethany Toler Erica Stamps Makayla Norris Tamiyah DeVoe, Etavis Floyd, Todd, Anthony Watford, Kaylee Bankhead Gavin Warnock Jacob Stuckey Emma Oliver Mya Gainey, Jameeria Gipson, Jabari Watkins, TaKayla Garrett Barber Dylan Welsh Anna Warren Kadaja Oliver Khallid Green, Quincy Wright, Piper Zellner Jacob Barber Alex White Shawna Wood Hayley Palmer Howard, Brian Howell, Ervin 8th grade: Blake Bass Cameron Wiggins Lily Woods Baylee Purser Lord, Avery Mainor, Annabelle Paula Bondoc, Anna Bethea William Wise Jade Wright Emauri Reid McBee, Brianna McRae, Brea Destini Davis, Ethan Gonza- Morgan Boney Ronaldo Zarate Garrett Young Rosalinda Rideau Moody, Sierra Patisaul, MD les, Summer Guilmette, Jer’Nisia Bostic 4th Grade: 5th Grade: Quentin Rozier Snipes, Isail Tapia, Hunter Ke'Lexus Guyton, Long Le, Alex Brantley Trystan Baker Abigail Aaron Alan Rubio Thrasher, Kendell Wade, Blythe McCoy, Ja'licia McRae, Christian Bray Dori Bass Arkayla Bailey Megan Scarborough Gracelyn Williams, Ijah Kamissha Miles, Katie Sy’Ria Cooper Daisy Becerra Emerald Baker Terry Smith Williams, Jeremiah Williams Mimbs, Janyah Oliver, Loran Crabb Gavin Brantley Anivy Ballard Samantha Snellgrove 7th grade: Ke'Air Katherine Outlaw, Joseph Gavin Dice Ralee Covington Trey Barwick Jacob Spivey Beauchamp, Skyriannia Can- Radford, Zaikeria Williams Joshua Garcia Marshall Cutler Gracie Bassett Aleah Steiger Matthew Gregory Camden Deal Breanne Bracewell Julia Strickland Kamari Griffin Olan Dickson Ben Brantley Kevin Strudwick Brianna Griffith Dorian Dudley Ethan Chapman La’Darius Taylor Marquez Harris Barrett Dunn Hunter Clay Maya Taylor Andres Hicks Jake Dyar Zakira Coney Brody Tucker Announcing Aiden Holton Tex Edge Zion Coney Marli Warnock Cameron Hunter Brack Fagler Zion Davis Trent Whittington Dublin’s Newest Allie Grace Johnson Jase Giles DJ Dawson Dallas Williford Ja’Mari Johnson Ashland Gillis Rylie Dean Laura Young Madison Johnson Jay Gregory Breanna Dice Bridget Zurek Favorite Restaurant! Ronnie Jordan Mia Gunter Kade Donaldson Teegin Key Jacey Harvey Nija Edmonds ~ NEW DECOR ~ Sam Lake Daniel Hobbs Peyton Ellington Deborah Lamb Dawson Hobbs Kiara Elliott ~ NEW MENU ITEMS ~ Parker Manley Colby Johnson Courtney Evans Landon McCoy Caitlyn Kennedy Lane Evans ~ SAME FRIENDLY ~ Logan McKiney Darrius Knight Chrissy Falkenberg Victoria McLendon Navaeh Lagroon-Coley Hayden Fields MANAGEMENT AND STAFF CJ Mimbs Gaven Lampp Mikayley Grimes Alysha Mincey Ja’Miya Lanier Mikaylie Hadden Home Formerly Michael’s Deli & Seafood Trace Morton Lydia Leucke Marcus Harris Owned by Shamari Moss Carlos Liboro-Navidad Phoebe Hodges Tim and Ta’Kyrah Moye Mason Loyd Emily Hollis Wendy Arienana Neda Alora McCall Elizabeth Holt Sumner Jaiven Northcutt Faith McDaniel Akayia Jackson 1927 Highway 441 S., Dublin Shakira Oliver Hanna Meacham Ja’Kyra Jackson 478-275-3144 Angel Page Christopher Morrison Lilie Jordan Alex Rice Josh Mullis Braelyn Kight Taylor Robinson Jami Norris Chan Knowles Kara Scarbrough Jessi Norris Megan Loyd Elizabeth Schmittel Hunter Overstreet Charisse Smith Caden Palmer Since 1986 Emily Smith David Penny 478-272-7331 • 800-226-7331 Located in the Kroger Ethan Soto Caige Pool 336 Central Dr., East Dublin Shopping Center • Dublin GA Kayleigh Spivey Noah Porter located inside Fairview Park Hospital www.chamberswater.com 272-3051 Jaquan Stanley Gracie Pounds M-F 9am-7pm | Sat 9am-5pm | Sun 1pm-5pm Shamira Stanley Nidreka Powell Fresh Flowers, Gifts & More! Z’Kayla Stanley Alexis Reed

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thority. "Leadership, Location Continued from 1aValmieraand Livability. We're extremely years. excited to present to you our "With this investment, we fourth L: Latvia." place a lot of trust in (Dublin Thursday's presentation and Laurens County)," Preiss- brought forth memories of the Daimler said. location process for past-chair- Peter Cordts, Vice-Chair- man Scott Beasley, who shared man of the Supervisory Board a story about how one goodbye for Valmiera Glass, said the turned into Thursday after- Dublin facility is "an important noon's celebration. step...a necessary step." "It was my honor to be "Thank you to all involved chairman during the courtship parties," Cordts said, "for the of Valmeira Glass," Beasley great support of this project." said. "We lost our President The history of Valmiera eight months into the process, Glass stretches all the way to so it became an immediate the Cold War, when it was a team effort. I couldn't have state-run company inside the asked for a better team." former Soviet Union. The com- Members of that "team" pany fell under the oversight of were on hand for a casual visit the Latvian government fol- by Schwiontek last summer. lowing the downfall of the so- The visit included a stop at cialistic economy. In 1996, the Dublin Country Club, where country chose to allow the pri- Beasley took Schwiontek, an vatization of the company, avid golfer, for a tour of the which was purchased by cur- club's course. rent owner Preiss-Daimler. When the visit was over and Over the past 15 years, the they prepared to send off company has seen continued Schwiontek, Beasley noticed growth and the construction something missing from his two glass fiber production facil- goodbye. ities in Europe. "It was the first time Andre Valmiera Glass Group con- did not say 'We will continue to sists of two companies, talk, but we must go to South Valmiera Glass UK Ltd, locat- Carolina tomorrow.' I was so ed in the United Kingdom and happy...felt we had really come Joint-Stock company forward." Valmieras stikla skiedra locat- The good news continued as ed in the city of Valmiera in the company began construc- Latvia. JSC Valmieras stikla tion on its new 80,000 square- skiedra and the city of foot facility, as early summer Valmiera are the origins of the rains finally gave way in time company’s brand name and the for work crews to begin build- location of the group's head of- ing the now completed struc- fice. ture. Valmiera Mayor Janis Baiks "About six months ago, it was even on hand to trade rained and rained and we did- handshakes with Dublin May- n't think we'd get this pad or Phil Best, but to also wish poured," said Buddy Adams, the Valmiera Glass team with Chairman of the Laurens traditional good luck tokens of County Commissioners. "God bread (a source of energy), salt looked out for us and here we (more business ideas) and are today." money (prosperity). Acting City Manager Lance Baiks presented a Valmiera Jones, speaking on behalf of city flag as well, adding "It has Mayor Phil Best, capped his never waved so far away from comments by thanking its home." Valmiera Glass for calling Andre Schwiontek, Dublin home. Valmiera Glass Vice President "We are proud to have you and Deputy Chairman, said here. When a company chooses Thursday's grand opening cer- to come to the U.S., they have emony was the culmination of thousands, even tens of thou- a 20-year relationship with the sands of cities to choose from. U.S. We're humbled you chose "We never expected to reach Dublin." sales as we have today," Schwiontek said. "(It has) giv- en us the opportunity to invest in the U.S...The U.S. is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. This investment will allow us to participate in this growth." 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Prep: • Scoreboard...... 2b High school • On the Air ...... 2b sports schedule • Sports briefs ...... 2b -2b Sports Sorrow ready for first spring after return to Falcons By BALI SMITH With spring practice just a few weeks away, East Laurens Falcons head football coach Buddy Sorrow is busily prepar- ing for the 2015 season by mak- ing sure equipment is in good working order, performing daily coaching tasks and familiarizing himself with the players and coaches that will be with him for the upcoming season. Sorrow, who will be conduct- ing his 39th spring practice as either an assistant or head coach, Photo by Bali Smith agreed to sit down for a few min- 2015 DubLin Fighting irish utes and discuss his expectations and plans for the upcoming team includes (kneeling, from left) manager t.J. Curry, Jarrett tipton, bo bassett, Cam ashe, Zion spring practice sessions. Washington, Dalton Davis, Jordan Curry, triquavious Moye, Montarion Carswell, (standing, from left) When asked why he decided SORROW coach hovie sawyer, holden baisden, Josh Price, Cory Mallette, K.J. Kinsey, head coach rusty Watters, to return to East Laurens as the side of Laurens County.” Dalton rogers, Cole Mullis, Jackson tipton, armon guyton and coach hunter Davis. head football coach, after a 12- Sorrow has always run the year absence, Sorrow respond- wishbone offense. The veteran ed,” I thought East Laurens was a coach was asked if the wishbone good fit for me when I first New start, strong start for Irish will still be effective today, and became their head football coach will today’s athlete be disci- back in 1994, and I feel the same plined enough to handle the way about the coaching situation mentally and physically demand- Young Dublin team and first-year coach Watters at top of region today. Since I left, three head ing offensive system. coaches have led the Falcon foot- “You know it really does not Editor’s note: First in a series. to speed on what it takes to play at the varsity level. My dad is a for- ball team. They all worked hard, matter what offense you run. It By BALI SMITH mer high school head football coach in Alabama. He always said his and coached their teams well, really is not about X’s and O’s, it’s When first-year Dublin Fighting Irish head baseball coach Rusty team was a family, and that the team’s success was a direct result of but East Laurens has won only about the Jimmys and Joes on Watters looked at his roster to begin the season, he did not know everyone pulling together for the same purpose. That is what we 37 games over the last 12 years. your football team. Are the play- really what to expect as far as wins and losses were concerned for are trying to do with this baseball team,” stated coach Watters. Something has been missing, and ers going to be committed or the 2015 season. “In order to become the type of team we want to become, our I do not know what that is. involved? A committed player Dublin’s 2014 team consisted of 10 seniors who played in most pitchers are going to have to attack the strike zone more consis- “City limits, county lines and works hard on the playing field, of the games last season, and only two or three of the players on this tently, and trust our defense to make the play. Defensively, we need school boundaries have nothing in the weight room and in the year’s team had any baseball experience at the varsity level. to cut down on our errors and be able to make the routine play on to do with winning and losing. classroom everyday. An involved So far, Watters and his coaching staff have directed the Irish to a consistent basis. Hitting comes and goes for every team, but we Dublin High School, West player takes part in football 9-4 record — and 4-1 in region play — by stressing playing team want our pitching and defensive to be something we can count on Laurens and Johnson County because his friends play, or one baseball. That’s good enough for first place in Region 3-AA. in every game we play.” have all been able to establish of his relatives may have played Coach Watters recently talked about his team’s early season suc- Watters said the team’s senior leaders are K.J. Kinsey, Jackson and maintain winning football in the past. They are involved, cess and what the team needs to do in order to have a winning sea- Tipton, Dalton Rogers and Tre Coney. programs. Something has to but they have not committed son. “K.J. is our leadoff hitter and starting centerfielder. He does a change at East Laurens. themselves fully to becoming the “Since we began practice with conditioning in January, our play- great job in the field, and has really been hitting the ball well so far Hopefully, we can make some best player they can be. We need ers have just bought in to what we are trying to accomplish this sea- this season.” adjustments, and bring back a players to commit to the football son. My assistant coaches, Hunter Davis and Hovie Sawyer, have Rogers is the starting third baseman and one of the team’s start- sense of pride and confidence in really done a great job in trying to get our inexperienced players up See IRISH page 2b the football program on the east See SORROW page 2b 19-year-old Elliott heads to Martinsville for first Sprint Cup race CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Of Elliott, who will turn his first real races he has scheduled this sea- odd paper-clip layout with its last several years, and that place all the places Hendrick laps in a Cup car Friday. The 19- son as he prepares to transition long straightaways and flat, nar- definitely has its differences Motorsports could have picked year-old will have to qualify on from reigning Xfinity Series row turns makes it a challenge from a lot of short tracks I raced for Chase Elliott's first Sprint speed to make Sunday's race. champion to the replacement for drivers. in Florida and Georgia and North Cup Series race, the organization "The Hendrick history at driver for four-time NASCAR Elliott isn't sure how his Carolina and Alabama. But at the landed on historic Martinsville Martinsville, that's something champion Jeff Gordon. schedule was set by the Hendrick same time, you are still short- Speedway. that will never be forgotten," Elliott in January was picked braintrust, but isn't complaining. track racing ... you don't want to The Virginia race track has Elliott said. "That's such a special to replace Gordon in the No. 24 He always enjoyed watching reinvent the wheel. You still hosted so much Hendrick suc- place for HMS, they've had a lot Chevrolet when Gordon retires races at Martinsville, and at just want to race with the same goals, cess — the organization has 22 of success there, and it's a place at the end of this season. .526 of a mile, the length suits and you are still going to be look- Cup wins at Martinsville — but is that everyone always wants to The Hendrick affinity for him. ing for the same things. also a place of tremendous step up and do well at, and they Martinsville aside, on paper the "I kind of look at it as it's just “The key is going to be to try tragedy: In 2004, a Hendrick certainly have done that as an track might seem a curious a short track," said Elliott, who to marry the excitement of the plane crashed en route to the organization, no matter who is choice for Elliott's first Cup prepared for NASCAR racing weekend and your first Cup track, killing all 10 on board. driving." event. short tracks across the attempt with the fact that you The history of Martinsville Elliott will drive the No. 25 He has very little experience Southeast. are still going short-track rac- and the place it holds in NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet for at the track — just two Truck "I've been fortunate to do a ing. That's going to be impor- Hendrick lore is not lost on Hendrick. It's the first of five Series races in 2013 — and the lot of short-track racing over the tant." ELLIOTT Trinity MS hosts annual Ribbon Track & Field Meet Special to The Courier Herald Ten GISA teams made for great competition at Trinity Christian’s second annual Middle School Ribbon Track & Field Meet on Monday. The Lady Crusaders finished sec- ond, while the boys won third place. Topping the standings for the girls was Brentwood School with 142 points, fol- lowed by Trinity with 110, John Milledge with 57, Bulloch Academy with 54, Briarwood School with 35, Sherwood Christian Academy with 27, Photos by Amanda Howard John Hancock Academy with Passing the baton 21, Thomas Jefferson Academy with 15, Central Fellowship trinity’s Carson hall (top, right) hands off to Christian Academy with 6 and evan hill; below, isabella ingrando (center, Twiggs Academy with 1. left) takes pass from Laura beth Mason For the boys division, John Milledge won with 142.5 points. Brentwood was second with 106.5, followed by Trinity EL hosts middle school region track with 74.5, Bulloch with 62, East Laurens hosted the Middle Georgia Middle Laurens, as well as Bleckley, Dodge and Toombs Briarwood with 52.5, Thomas School Athletic Association’s region track and field counties, Swainsboro and others. See page 2b for Jefferson with 21, Sherwood meet Wednesday at the EL sports complex. The top finishers. (Photos by Bali Smith) with 5, Twiggs with 3, and JHA Falcon teams hosted rivals Dublin and West with 1. Maddie Samson led the Lady Crusaders, earning 22.5 points. She won the long jump event with a distance of 14 feet, 2 3/4 inches, came in third in the 200-meter dash with a time of 30.06 seconds and placed fourth in the 100 meters with 14.20 seconds. high jump, clearing a height of placed third in the mile run Her sister, Janie, won the 4 feet, 7 inches. Ruthie Scott with a time of 6:27, then sixth 1600-meters race in a time of cleared 4 feet, 4 inches to in the 800 meters, running a 6:04, leading the entire way. clinch second place. season-best time of 3 minutes Michael Ann Hood, runnerup in Karmen LeRoy finished sec- flat. the mile, came back to even the ond in the 400 meters with a Janie Samson, LeRoy, Scott score in the 800 meters, beat- season-best time of 68.97 sec- and Sophia Toler teamed up in ing Janie Samson by one sec- onds and placed sixth in the the mile relay to place second ond at 2:42 in an exciting race. 200 meters with a time of with a time of 4:51.22. Laura Beth Mason won the 31.10 seconds. Ansley Long See TRINITY page 2b The Courier Herald Friday, March 27, 2015/Dublin, Ga/Page 2b Sorrow could run all day. Limiting playing Continued from 1b time tends to get their attention program at East Laurens in order best. to help turn things around here. “We established a motto back “The wishbone will be effec- when I first came to East Laurens tive mainly because most teams that said ‘No excuses, Do Right.’ If TODAY never see it during the season. a player does this, I think every- Baseball They are used to getting ready for thing will work out for the best Mary Persons at West Laurens, the Wing T or some type of for the individual, and our team.” 6 p.m. spread offense. It will take a few Sorrow looks forward to the East Laurens at Harlem, 5:30 days before our players get used start of spring practice. p.m. to running our offense, and they “I think the spring practice will Soccer will make mistakes at first. What be a time where the players and East Laurens at Jefferson we want to see during the spring, coaches will get to find out about County, 5:30 p.m. as well as the regular season, is me, and I will get to know them SATURDAY Track effort and execution. By effort, I better. When I first came back to East Laurens at Carson & Lee mean doing your best on every East Laurens, I told the coaches I WACO Relays, Sandersville, play. did not want any information on 10 a.m. “Proper execution will come any of the players. Everyone who TUESDAY through repetition. I really do not comes out this spring will start Baseball worry about the players being with a clean slate. We may lose Results from region middle school track at EL Telfair at East Laurens, 6 p.m. disciplined enough to run the some players this spring, howev- Staff reports 2 Battle, Zarie East Laurens MS 31-04.00 30- Upson Lee at West Laurens, wishbone, because if they are not er, if they are unwilling to be Top local finishers from Wednesday’s MGM- 08.50 6 p.m. disciplined, they will not start on coached. Players today are the SAA region track meet at East Laurens. Place 5 Wilbur, Jakerra Dublin MS 26-00.00 28-04.50 Dublin at Metter, 5:30 p.m. Track Friday night. Some of the players same as they were 20 years ago, of finish is followed by name and times/dis- Shot Put that will start for us may not be but society has changed. If a play- Laurens County Championship tances. 1 Kemp, MaKayla West Laurens 30-04.00 32- at East Laurens, 4:30 p.m. the best athletes on our squad, er is used to making all the major 11.25 THURSDAY but they will be the young men decisions at home, and is unwill- GIRLS Discus Throw April 2 who can run our plays effectively ing to take constructive criticism 400 Meter Dash 3 Travick, Myyan West Laurens 69-00 64-00 Track by their effort and execution.” on the field, they may decide foot- 1 Mack, Brianna West Laurens 1:04.70 1:03.70 Hawkinsville at East Laurens, People change over time, and ball is not for them.” 2 Minor, Akira East Laurens MS 1:07.00 BOYS 4:30 p.m. Coach Sorrow is not an exception. Sorrow said a couple of the 1:06.59 100 Meter Dash Baseball John Milledge at Trinity, 1 p.m. “The basic principles that I live current coaches have had oppor- 100 Meter Dash 2 Peed, Darius East Laurens MS 11.91 11.74 by, and expect my players to fol- tunities to take positions at other 5 Blackshear, Michealla East Laurens MS Golf 3 Cooley, C.J. Dublin MS 11.94 Dublin at West Laurens, 4 p.m. low, remain the same. I have mel- schools but decided to stay here 13.15 13.52 200 Meter Dash Tennis lowed somewhat over the years. I at East Laurens. 200 Meter 1 Cooley, C.J. Dublin MS 24.20 try to use more tact instead of “I do not know if they do not West Laurens at Mary Persons, 3 Mack, Brianna West Laurens 28.50 27.89 2 Peed, Darius East Laurens MS 25.10 24.36 4:15 p.m. attack when I am questioned by believe the stories concerning my 5 McRae, Ja’licia Dublin MS 27.43 28.02 400 Meter Soccer someone concerning the way I intensity on the field are true, or 800 Meter Run 1 Haynes, Stephon East Laurens MS 1:04.00 Screven County at East handle certain situations on the what the reason is they decided 1 Rogers, Madelyn West Laurens 2:49.00 58.85 2 10 Laurens, 5:30 p.m. football field. In the past if a par- to stay, but I am glad they are 2:46.52 2 Edwards, Anthony West Laurens 1:00.08 2 8 ent asked why their son was not onboard. One coach will not be 2 Minor, Akira East Laurens MS 2:55.00 800 Meter Run playing on Friday night, I would able to turn the program around 2:54.24 Irish tell them that the player was just at East Laurens. It is going to take 3 Mcneal, Nyquan West Laurens 2:37.56 3 Willaims, Kenneddee East Laurens MS 1600 Meter Run not good enough. Today, I try to all the coaches pulling together, 2:50.00 2:56.92 Continued from 1b explain that maybe the player to turn things around here.” 1 Rich, C.J. Bleckley Co. MS 5:12.00 5:11.60 4 Smith, Jazzy West Laurens 3:00.00 2:58.74 2 Santana, Martin Toombs County MS 5:27.00 ing pitchers. may need more time to develop Sorrow thanked East Laurens 1600 Meter Run by playing In B-team games on principal Eddy Morris, assistant 5:25.38 “He hits No. 4 in our lineup, 1 Rogers, Madelyn West Laurens 6:31.00 3 Mcneal, Nyquan West Laurens 5:57.00 Thursdays, or that the individual principal and Athletic Director 6:07.11 and has done a great job in the 5:47.18 had missed practice during the Joel Watson, and assistant princi- 2 Willaims, Kenneddee East Laurens MS field and at the plate,” Watters 100 Meter Hurdles week. In some cases, parents are pal Jimmy Williams for their sup- 6:13.00 6:12.28 said. 1 Williams, Tory West Laurens 15.68 16.36 not aware that their child may port. 3200 Meter Run Tipton is the starting right 3 Kemp, McKinley West Laurens 11.89 17.41 have been missing practice. “I would also like to thank the 1 McRae, Breanna Dublin MS 14:14.00 fielder and a starting pitcher “that 300 Meter Hurdles Running kids for constantly miss- teachers at the high school for the 13:40.30 we are really counting on,” the 1 White, Jonah Bleckley Co. MS 55.90 48.15 ing practice unexcused is ineffec- concern they have displayed for 2 Pollock, Caro West Laurens 14:37.00 coach said. “His hitting is starting 2 Edwards, Anthony West Laurens 48.50 48.58 tive. You can remember when you the students at East Laurens,” he 13:42.08 to come around for us this year.” were 15 or 16 years old; you said. 5 Pope, Cartar West Laurens 14:34.00 3 Persinger, Dalton West Laurens 49.40 49.10 4x100 Meter Relay Coney is in his first season of 14:26.70 playing baseball at Dublin. 100 Meter Hurdles 1 East Laurens MS ‘A’ 50.25 48.04 {1) Dixon, practice for STP 500, at Lazerick 2) Coley, Julius 3) Haynes, Stephon 4) Watters said of him, “He is getting Martinsville, Va. 1 McRae, Ja’licia Dublin MS 17.03 17.70 better each day and has done a 2 Brinson, Myalesha West Laurens 17.37 17.78 Peed, Darius} 11 a.m. 2 West Laurens Middle School ‘A’ 49.00 48.12 good job of providing senior lead- FS1 — NASCAR, Truck Series, 3 Carr, Samaria West Laurens 18.62 18.89 4 Battle, Zarie East Laurens MS 19.81 19.85 {na} ership for our younger players.” pole qualifying for Kroger 250, 4x400 Meter Relay Watters also praised the at Martinsville, Va. 300 Meter Hurdles 1 Brinson, Myalesha West Laurens 51.36 54.34 1 East Laurens MS ‘A’ 4:28.00 4:04.55 {1) underclassmen on the team. He 1:30 p.m. Pierce, Laderick 2) Coley, Julius 3) Haynes, called catcher Cole Mullis “the FS1 — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, 2 Battle, Zarie East Laurens MS 51.36 54.83 3 McRae, Breanna Dublin MS 1:18.00 56.23 Stephon 4) Peed, Darius) quarterback of the team,” adding, "Happy Hour Series," final prac- 2 West Laurens Middle School ‘A’ 4:11.00 tice for STP 500, at Martinsville, 4x400 Meter Relay “He has done a great job behind 1 East Laurens MS ‘A’ 4:42.00 4:37.51 {1. 4:05.18 (na) the plate, and has the responsibil- Va. 3 Dublin MS ‘A’ 4:07.62 {1) Cannon, Nigel 2) TODAY 2:30 p.m. Battle, Zarie, 2 Blackshear, Michealla ity of deciding what pitch our AUTO RACING 3) Minor, Akira 4) Willaims, Kenneddee} Cooley, C.J. 3) Reynolds, Jerimiah 4) Watkins, pitcher throws in most situa- FS1 — NASCAR, Truck Series, Terrance} 1:30 p.m. Kroger 250, at Martinsville, Va. 2 West Laurens Middle School ‘A’ 4:42.50 tions.” High Jump FS1 — NASCAR, Truck Series, 8 p.m. 4:42.96 {1) Harris, Kyrica 2) Gibson, Callie Sophomore Dalton Davis is the practice for Kroger 250, at 3) Watts, Santaria 4) Mack, Brianna} 3 Peed, Darius East Laurens MS 5-04.00 5- ESPN2 — NHRA, qualifying for starting shortstop and also pitch- Martinsville, Va. 4 West Laurens Middle School ‘B’ 4:49.10 01.00 Four-Wide Nationals, at es. 3 p.m. Concord, N.C. (same-day tape) 4:52.82 {1) Brinson, Myalesha 2) Jones, Long Jump FS1 — NASCAR, Truck Series, Ariyonna 3) Currie, Kirsten 4) Gibson, Callie} 1 Stewart, Natavius West Laurens 16-00.00 17- “He hits in the No. 3 spot and 2:30 a.m. has really hit the ball well for us final practice for Kroger 250, at NBCSN — Formula One, Long Jump 10.50 this year,” Watters said. Martinsville, Va. Malaysia Grand Prix, at Kuala 4 Mack, Calmela West Laurens 13-04.00 15- Triple Jump 4:30 p.m. Lumpur 00.50 1 Jordan, Antonio West Laurens 37-06.00 36- Corey Mallette starts at first FS1 — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, BOXING Triple Jump 05.00 base and pitches in relief. “His pole qualifying for STP 500, at 6:15 p.m. 1 Blackshear, Michealla East Laurens MS 30- 3 Williams, Tory West Laurens 36-04.00 33- fielding and batting have been Martinsville, Va. SHO — Champion Kell Brook 07.50 31-05.50 08.00 real important for us this season. 5 a.m. (33-0-0) vs. Jo Jo Dan (34-2-0), He is one of our hardest workers NBCSN — Formula One, quali- for IBF welterweight title, at during practice, trying to get bet- fying for Malaysia Grand Prix, Sheffield, England ter at his position and at the at Kuala Lumpur 10 p.m. GOLF plate,” his coach said. SHO — Super welterweights, Watters added: “Josh Price Noon Jermell Charlo (25-0-0) vs. TGC — Champions Tour, Florida 74 34 26 14 82 184 202 pitches and plays third base for Vanes Martirosyan (35-1-1); Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic, NBA Toronto 75 27 42 6 60 194 241 us, and has done a good job at champion Jhonny Gonzalez Buffalo 74 20 46 8 48 141 249 first round, at Saucier Metropolitan Division (57-8-0) vs. Gary Russell Jr. both positions. Sophomore 3 p.m. GP W L OTPts GF GA (25-1-0), for WBC featherweight EASTERN CONFERENCE N.Y. Rangers7347 19 7101 224 168 Holden Baisden and freshmen TGC — PGA Tour, Texas Open, Atlantic Division title, at Las Vegas N.Y. Islanders754426 5 93 228 208 Zion Washington, Montarion second round, at San Antonio W L Pct GB Pittsburgh 74 40 23 11 91 204 186 GOLF x-Toronto 42 30 .583 — Washington74 40 24 10 90 215 182 Carswell, Jordan Curry and 6 p.m. Boston 31 40 .437 10½ 9 a.m. Philadelphia75 30 29 16 76 196 216 Armon Guyton have all played TGC — LPGA, Kia Classic, Brooklyn 30 40 .429 11 New Jersey74 31 31 12 74 166 189 Trinity to host cornhole TGC — European PGA Tour, Philadelphia 18 54 .250 24 Columbus 73 34 35 4 72 198 228 well for us this season.” second round, at Carlsbad, New York 14 58 .194 28 Carolina 73 27 36 10 64 170 201 tournament April 25 Trophee Hassan II, third round, Southeast Division Watters concluded the inter- Calif. Trinity Christian School will host a MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL at Agadir, Morocco W L Pct GB WESTERN CONFERENCE view by thanking his players, 1 p.m. y-Atlanta 54 17 .761 — Central Division cornhole tournament April 25 to raise 1 p.m. Washington 40 32 .556 14½ GP W L OTPts GF GA coaches, the administration at ESPN — Preseason, Boston TGC — PGA Tour, Texas Open, Miami 33 38 .465 21 Nashville 75 46 21 8100 214 180 money for basketball camp. Dublin High School, athletic third round, at San Antonio Charlotte 30 40 .429 23½ St. Louis 74 46 21 7 99 226 182 Two-person teams will compete vs. Atlanta, at Orlando, Fla. Orlando 22 51 .301 33 director Roger Holmes and the 3 p.m. Chicago 73 44 23 6 94 207 167 in the double-elimination tournament MEN'S COLLEGE Central Division Minnesota 74 42 25 7 91 211 183 Dublin Irish Baseball Boosters NBC — PGA Tour, Texas Open, W L Pct GB under ACA official rules format. Entry BASKETBALL Winnipeg 75 39 24 12 90 212 197 “for all their help and support” in third round, at San Antonio x-Cleveland 47 26 .644 — Dallas 74 36 28 10 82 232 236 fee is $40 per team. First- and sec- 7:15 p.m. x-Chicago 44 29 .603 3 Colorado 74 34 28 12 80 200 206 his first year at the helm. CBS — NCAA Tournament, TGC — Champions Tour, Milwaukee 36 36 .500 10½ Pacific Division ond-place teams will win cash prizes. Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic, Indiana 31 41 .431 15½ GP W L OT Pts GF GA For more information, contact “They have helped make my regional semifinal, Gonzaga vs. Detroit 27 44 .380 19 Anaheim 76 47 22 7 101 222 213 boys basketball coach Robbie job easier, with the encourage- UCLA, at Houston second round, at Saucier WESTERN CONFERENCE Vancouver 74 43 27 4 90 212 199 6 p.m. Southwest Division Los Angeles74 37 23 14 88 199 184 Foskey at [email protected] ment they have given me this sea- 7:37 p.m. W L Pct GB TGC — LPGA, Kia Classic, Calgary 74 40 27 7 87 217 195 or call (478) 279-3477. son.” TBS — NCAA Tournament, x-Memphis 50 22 .694 — San Jose 74 36 30 8 80 207 210 regional semifinal, Louisville vs. third round, at Carlsbad, Calif. Houston 48 23 .676 1½ Edmonton 74 21 40 13 55 177 254 San Antonio 45 26 .634 4½ Arizona 75 23 44 8 54 158 249 N.C. State, at Syracuse, N.Y. HORSE RACING Dallas 45 27 .625 5 12:30 p.m. Thursday 9:45 p.m. New Orleans 37 34 .521 12½ Anaheim 3, Boston 2, OT Trinity CBS — NCAA Tournament, FS1 — Thoroughbreds, Dubai Northwest Division Arizona 4, Buffalo 3, OT W L Pct GB Los Angeles 3, N.Y. Islanders 2 and Austin Drake ran the mile (UAE) World Cup Portland 45 25 .643 — Continued from 1a regional semifinal, Duke vs. Washington 3, New Jersey 2, OT relay in 4:37.97 to finish fourth. Utah, at Houston Oklahoma City41 31 .569 5 Carolina 5, Pittsburgh 2 MEN'S COLLEGE Utah 31 40 .437 14½ Florida 4, Toronto 1 Maddie Samson, Isabella Gideon Meadows placed second 10:07 p.m. Denver 27 45 .375 19 N.Y. Rangers 5, Ottawa 1 Ingrando, Taylor Rose Watson, in the shot put with a distance of TBS — NCAA Tournament, BASKETBALL Minnesota 16 55 .225 29½ San Jose 6, Detroit 4 Pacific Division and Mason placed third with a 34 feet, 7 inches and seventh in regional semifinal, Michigan St. 3 p.m. Nashville 3, Tampa Bay 2 W L Pct GB Winnipeg 5, Montreal 2 season-best time of 58.76 sec- the long jump with a distance of vs. Oklahoma, at Syracuse, CBS — NCAA Division II play- y-Golden State58 13 .817 — Colorado 4, Vancouver 1 onds. Megan Sanders tossed the 13 feet, 7 1/4 inches. N.Y. offs, championship, teams TBD, L.A. Clippers 47 25 .653 11½ Friday Phoenix 38 34 .528 20½ Calgary at Minnesota, 8 p.m. shot put 23 feet, 10 1/2 inches Hill placed fifth in the 200 SOCCER at Evansville, Ind. Sacramento 26 45 .366 32 Columbus at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. as a season-best for third place meters in a time of 27.81 sec- 3:30 p.m. 6 p.m. L.A. Lakers 19 51 .271 38½ Dallas at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. x-clinched playoff spot and finished sixth in the discus onds. Samson finished fifth in ESPN2 — UEFA, qualifier for TBS — NCAA Tournament, Saturday y-clinched division Nashville at Washington, 12:30 p.m. with a distance of 53 feet. 9 the 800-meter run with a sea- European Championship, Spain regional final, teams and site Thursday N.Y. Rangers at Boston, 1 p.m. vs. Ukraine, at Seville, Spain TBD Milwaukee 111, Indiana 107 Anaheim at N.Y. Islanders, 1 p.m. inches. son-best time of 2:52, and he Friday San Jose at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Emma Kate Williams place picked up a point in the mile WOMEN'S COLLEGE 8:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Arizona at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. TBS — NCAA Tournament, Charlotte at Washington, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Detroit, 2 p.m. seventh in the 100-meter hur- with a time of 6:20. BASKETBALL Detroit at Orlando, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. regional final, teams and site Ottawa at Toronto, 7 p.m. dles with a time of 21.33 sec- Davis Skeeters, Drake, Grant Miami at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Florida at Montreal, 7 p.m. onds. LeRoy placed seventh in Grosch and Meadows ran the ESPN — NCAA Tournament, TBD L.A. Lakers at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. New Jersey at Carolina, 7 p.m. regional semifinal, teams TBD, MEN'S COLLEGE HOCKEY Cleveland at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Columbus at St. Louis, 8 p.m. the long jump with a season- 400-meter relay in 57.12 sec- Boston at New York, 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Minnesota, 8 p.m. best distance of 12 feet, 3 1/4 onds for sixth place. In the 100- at Greensboro, N.C. 3 p.m. Sacramento at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Buffalo at Colorado, 9 p.m. 7:30 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA, Division I Minnesota at Houston, 8 p.m. Dallas at Vancouver, 10 p.m. inches. Madison Canady finished meter hurdles, Jalon Price Golden State at Memphis, 8 p.m. seventh in the shot put with a placed sixth in a time of 18.97 ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament, playoffs, teams and site TBD Dallas at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. regional semifinal, teams TBD, 5:30 p.m. Utah at Denver, 9 p.m. GOLF distance of 21 feet, 9 inches. seconds and Corbin Gay ran a Portland at Phoenix, 10 p.m. at Oklahoma City ESPN2 — NCAA, Division I The Crusaders top scorer was 19.68 second race to pick up a Saturday point. 9:30 p.m. playoffs, teams and site TBD Atlanta at Charlotte, 7 p.m. PGA TOUR Evan Hill, who cleared 4 feet, 10 ESPN — NCAA Tournament, MEN'S COLLEGE LACROSSE New York at Chicago, 8 p.m. VALERO TEXAS OPEN inches to win the high jump. Walker jumped 15 feet in the Golden State at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. Site: San Antonio. Walker Payne was an inch off long jump for fourth place. He regional semifinal, teams TBD, 5:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Utah, 9 p.m. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. at Greensboro, N.C. FS1 — Yale at Penn Denver at Portland, 10 p.m. Course: TPC San Antonio, Oaks Course this height to finish as runnerup. also finished seventh in the 200 (7,435 yards, par 72). Carson Hall ran the 100- meters with a time of 28.50 sec- 10 p.m. MOTORSPORTS Purse: $6.2 million. Winner's share: ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament, 8 p.m. $1,116,000. meter dash in a season-best onds and eighth in the 100- NHL Television: Golf Channel (Thursday, 3-6 time of 12.91 seconds to finish meter dash with a time of 13.57 regional semifinal, teams TBD, FS1 — AMA Supercross, at St. p.m., 9:30 p.m.-3:30 a.m.; Friday, 3-6 at Oklahoma City Louis EASTERN CONFERENCE p.m., 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Saturday, 3-6 second. He teamed up with Jake seconds. Sidney Cullison picked Atlantic Division a.m., 1-3 p.m., 10 p.m.-3 a.m.; Sunday, Walker, Hill and Colin Crozier in up a point in the shot put event SOCCER GP W L OTPts GF GA 1-3 p.m., 10 p.m.-3 a.m.) and NBC SATURDAY 9:30 p.m. Montreal 75 46 21 8100 197 167 (Saturday-Sunday, 3-6 p.m.). the 400-meter relay with a time with a toss of 29 feet, and AUTO RACING ESPN2 — Men's national Tampa Bay 75 46 22 7 99 244 194 Last year: Steven Bowditch won his first of 55.56 seconds to tie for fourth Johnathan Davis threw the Detroit 73 39 22 12 90 212 201 PGA Tour title. The Australian closed with place. discus 71 feet, 4 inches to place 10 a.m. teams, exhibition, Mexico vs. Ottawa 73 37 25 11 85 213 195 a 4-over 76 in windy conditions for a FS1 — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Ecuador, at Los Angeles Boston 74 36 25 13 85 195 193 one-stroke victory. Hall, Walker, Layson Samson sixth. 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CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS Dec. 21): Refrain from getting in- your community. Take care not to DAY: Fergie, 40; Nathan Fillion, 44; volved in a risky venture. You are take on too much physically, emo- Mariah Carey, 45; Pauley Perrette, best to go it alone when it comes to tionally or financially. 3 stars 46. financial endeavors. Focus on PISCES (Feb. 19-March Happy Birthday: Keep home, family and improving your 20): Put your plans into motion be- things in perspective. Overreacting standard of living. Don’t incur more fore someone has a chance to sup- or letting your emotions take over debt. Put your personal papers in press what you want to pursue. will lead to disputes and setbacks. order. 3 stars Making personal improvements will Be smart and put your energy to CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- encourage you to be more outgo- good use. Strive to reach your Jan. 19): Don’t get caught up in ing and will attract people who goals using discipline, courage and other people’s problems. If you want to be a part of your life. Love strength. Look out for the interests meddle, you will end up being is highlighted. 5 stars of yourself and your loved ones, blamed for the outcome. Focus on Birthday Baby: You are but refrain from spending too much your life, your home and the people proud and independent. You are money on luxury items that you can you care about most. Spend quali- energetic, demonstrative and do without. Your numbers are 6, 15, ty time with the ones you love. 3 thoughtful. 23, 26, 28, 35, 47. stars Eugenia’s websites - eu- ARIES (March 21-April AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. genialast.com for confidential con- 19): Work on self-improvement, 18): Revive an old plan or goal. You sultations, eugenialast.com/blog/ creative endeavors or getting your can make extra cash if you make a for Eugenia’s blog and join Eugenia priorities straight. You can make couple of changes that fit a need in on twitter/facebook/linkedin positive changes if you are honest about what actually needs to be done. A serious discussion will im- prove a relationship. 2 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your personal interactions through groups you join or volun- teer with will lead to new friend- ships. Consider taking a short trip if it will inspire you. A change of scenery will do you a world of good. 4 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): An offer presented will not turn out to be as exciting as you are led to believe. Don’t hesitate to ask questions or negotiate. Take a look at your motivations for making a career move. It’s important that you control the outcome. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emotions will surface, making your mood swings difficult to deal with. Try to contain your feelings, especially when dealing with busi- ness-related discussions. Make productivity and clear communica- tion your goals. 3 stars LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep a watch over what others do and say. Staying on top of your sit- uation will be half the battle. Find- ing a way to do things differently and more efficiently will make the difference between success and failure. 3 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Love is highlighted. Make an effort to accommodate someone special, and you will find new ways to strengthen your relationship. Don’t let an outsider interfere in your personal life. Call the shots and make things happen. 4 stars LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Let things unfold naturally. Keeping the peace and going with the flow will make your life easier. Don’t let emotions take over in the work- place. Behaving inconsistently will Theatre Dublin not work in your favor. Choose your words wisely. 2 stars Presents SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Engage in conversations with people you find motivating and in- KEEP CHECKING HERE spirational. The boost you get and FOR MORE DETAILS the creative ideas that come to you will push you in a direction that is fruitful. Someone you love will help FOR THEATRE BOOKING AND INFORMATION, CALL MAIN STREET DUBLIN AT you reach your goal. 5 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- 478-277-5074 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.THEATREDUBLINGA.COM