Thursday, March 3, 2016 YOURThe NEWSPAPER [email protected] Courier• www.courier-herald.com Drawer B, Court Square Station, Dublin, Georgia Herald 31040 • 478-272-5522 Volume 102, No. 44, Pub. No 161860 Police warn February 29 - March 20, 2016 GREEN UP FOR ST. PATRICK'S TLC CASA Office, 1347 North Jefferson St. about Sponsored by: TLC CASA Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Get your official St. Patrick's green bows. $5, $10 & $15. IRS Larger & speciality bows are available. March 3, 2016 scamBy PAYTON TOWNS III AWARDS BANQUET Three Dublin people re- 7:00 p.m. ceived phone calls that they Dublin Country Club, 689 Country Club owed the Internal Revenue Rd. Sponsored by: Dublin-Laurens St. Service taxes and needed to Patrick’s Committee pay before being arrested. Admission: $25.00 Cpt. Ronnie Holmes, of the Criminal Investigation Divi- March 4 - 5, 2016 sion at the Dublin Police De- ST. PATRICK’S PIG IN THE PARK partment, said three people Friday 6:00 p.m. Saturday BBQ called them about an IRS type Competition 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Live Music; BBQ; Families Welcome of scam. Market on Madison, 314 W. Madison St. "This person or persons Sponsored by: Main Street Dublin Photo by Payton Towns III called people and claimed to be Admission: Free representatives from the IRS," Don Avery (left) and Dr. Bryan Sleigh (right) hold a ribbon while the robotic arms make the Holmes said. "They demanded March 5, 2016 cut during a ceremony at Fairview Park Hospital Wednesday morning. money in reference to unpaid CLEAN AND GREEN GOLF taxes. If they did not pay, they TOURNAMENT were threatened that they 9:00 a.m. Fairview celebrates new robotic surgery system Riverview Golf Course, 100 Riverview would be arrested." Park Dr. In one of the calls, the sus- Sponsored by: Keep Dublin-Laurens By PAYTON TOWNS III "This is great," said Cham- “Our physicians stepped up pect said he was calling from Beautiful Instead of a person cutting ber President/CEO Heath the IRS office in Virginia. The Fee: $200 per team, Four-man Scramble the green ribbon, two robotic Taylor. "The great thing about and wanted to do this. The peo- call was made from the same arms did it Wednesday during Dublin and Laurens County is phone number (1-818-698- March 5, 2016 ple who will benefit the most POT OF GOLD CORN HOLE the celebration of Fairview the support. On behalf of the 1514). TOURNAMENT Park Hospital's new Minimal- Chamber, we thank Fairview from this are our patients. This "It appears to be out of Pak- 11:00 a.m. ly Invasive da Vinci Robotic Park Hospital for your invest- istan," Holmes said. "They re- Bicentennial Plaza, Downtown Surgery System. ment and the continued re-in- will make them safer. ” quest for money to be sent by Cash prize for winner; additional prize for Fairview Park became the vestment for the community. Western Union or to other youth division first hospital in Middle Geor- This is really, really exciting." — Dr. Bryan Sleigh states. This same phone num- with one teammate 18 years or younger ber has a history of other prob- Sponsored by: Fancy Dancer Booster gia to offer robotic-assisted Dublin City Councilman Club surgery using the daVinci lems, according to other infor- mation online." Cost: $40.00 Surgical System. See ROBOTIC page 8a As far as Holmes knows, no March 5, 2016 one locally has fallen for this. KITE FLYING JAMBOREE "We want to keep it that 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (In case of rain, way," he said. "We highly rec- backup date March 12th) ommend that no one take Springdale Baptist Church, 1701 Winners named at Littlest Leprechaun Contest Springdale Rd. phone calls from someone Sponsored by: Springdale Baptist Church claiming to be from the IRS Snacks available for donation. from a number like that, re- Admission: Free questing them to use Western Union to send money or March 5, 2016 threatening them to be arrest- MISS EMERALD CITY PAGEANT ed." 2:00 p.m. Dublin High School Auditorium, 1127 People are encouraged to Hillcrest Pkwy. call local law enforcement if Sponsored by: Dublin Laurens County they have a question about Recreation Authority something they believe may be Admission: Adults $5.00. Students suspicious. $3.00

March 5, 2016 ERIN GO BRAGH FOREVER FAMILIES RUN/WALK CHALLENGE 8:30 a.m. Half Marathon, 8 Mile & 4 Mile, 11:00 a.m. 1 mile Laurens County Dudley Baptist Church, 1425 2nd St., Dudley commissioners Sponsored by: Dudley Baptist Church; NWL Elementary approve closing WL Middle School & Dublin Laurens Humane Society www.racerpal.com/races/StPatricksChall portions of enge twoBy KELLY roads LENZ March 5, 2016 Commissioners held a pub- ERIN GO BRAGH DOG WALK & lic hearing on closing portions COSTUME CONTEST of Holly Ridge Drive and 11:00 a.m. 1 Mile Run/Walk & Dog Woodland Heights Drive at Dudley Baptist Church, 1425 2nd St., Dudley their regularly scheduled Sponsored by: Dudley Baptist Church; meeting Tuesday evening. NWL Elementary Commissioner Buddy Adams, WL Middle School & Dublin Laurens of District 3, addressed the Humane Society reason for the hearing. Dogs are free, must be on leash and Adams said that this is a able to control in crowd. portion of dirt road off High- www.racerpal.com/races/StPatricksChall enge way 441 North right past Hol- ly Drive. He said that the com- March 6, 2016 missioners receive frequent MARCH MUSICALE calls from residents who live 2:00 p.m. in the area concerning com- Pine Forest UMC, 400 Woods Ave. plaints of people dumping Sponsored by: Dublin-Laurens Arts trash on the road, parking and Council Admission: FREE holding parties there. County Administrator March 7 - 25, 2016 Bryan Rogers clarified and 8TH ANNUAL SERENITY HOSPICE said that this would involve TOUR OF DOORS closing a portion of the roads, Serenity Place and Local Area Assisted not the entire roads. “It’s down Living Facilities Sponsored by: Serenity Hospice Care past the intersection at a point Admission: Free where no one lives and we’ll be installing gates at those loca- March 8, 2016 The Littlest Leprechaun Contest was held Tuesday night at Theatre Dublin. The Baby winners (top tions.” SHAMROCK SHOOTOUT photo) were Kate Shores, 2016 Baby Leprechaun winner; Anastyn Weathington, Baby 1st Run- Two citizens who lived near 7:00 p.m. ner-up; Jenna Warren, Baby 2nd Runner-up; Si Anna Moore, Baby 3rd Runner-up; and Emmanuel the area were present at the Dublin High School Gym, 1127 Hillcrest hearing and said that they Pkwy. Austin, Baby People's Choice Winner. The Wee Ones winners (bottom photo) were Willa Beth Sponsored by: Boy & Girls Club of were in favor of closing that Laurens/Johnson Counties Soles, 2016 Wee Ones Leprechaun Winner; Clayton Mason, Wee Ones 1st Runner-up; Kimber portion of the roads. The com- Admission: Adults $10; Students $7.00; missioners unanimously ap- 4 & Under Free Couey, Wee Ones 2nd Runner-up; Lidia Marion, Wee Ones 3rd Runner-up; and Faith Graham, proved the motion after the Wee Ones People's Choice Winner. Miss St. Patrick's 2016 Morgan Kimbrel is pictured with the hearing. Wee Ones. For more photos, see page 8a. (Special photos) Danny Jones, director of the Dublin Laurens County Recreation Authority, ad- dressed the commissioners during the public participation Volunteers have fun portion of the agenda. After- wards, the commissioners ap- during ʻRead Across proved transferring a deed over to the recreation authori- America Dayʼ ty for a portion of land that ad- Jackie Pittman Curtis (right) was joins the Southern Pines Ag one of many volunteers who took part and Expo Building. Index in the “Read Across America Day” at Jones said, “For those of you who don’t know, the Ag Obituaries ...... 2a Hillcrest Elementary School Wednes- Center was built in 2008 and Business ...... 3a day. Teacher Lisa Bell helps act out we’ve been trying for a long Editorial ...... 4a the actions in the book Curtis read. time to make it a lot more pro- ductive. This past year we re- Weather...... 5a Principal Demme McManus said, "This ceived a USDA grant . . . We Hometown ...... 6a,7a is a way to share the love of reading- need to go ahead and get this Sports...... 1b,2b with the children." For more photos, (deed) approved and trans- Classifieds...... 3b see 8a. (Photo by Payton Towns III) Entertainment ...... 4b See COUNTY page 8a Thursday, March 3, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 2a The Courier Herald Obituaries held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 4, ly will receive friends at the at Southerland Funeral C.D. Dudley Memorial Chapel Chapel, with interment in from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Sat- Woodlawn Cemetery. urday before the service. Mrs. Fordham was a mem- Mrs. Margierine Wiggins ber of Central Baptist Church Cannon, who passed on and a former LPN for Heart of March 1, 2016 was born on Georgia Nursing Home, Mid- July 10, 1935, to the late Max- dle Georgia Nursing Home ie Mae and and Isaiah Can- and the Dodge County Hospi- non. She was born in Cadwell tal. She was daughter of the and lived most of her adult late Linda Clements Williams life in Bridgeport, Conn. as a and John Morris Williams. Healthcare worker until she Survivors: husband – Car- retired and moved to Dublin. Whatʼs behind the cluttered roll Fordham; three sons – She enjoyed sewing and cook- Tyler Fordham and Ryan ing. Fordham and Blake Fordham She was preceded in death (Holly); step-granddaughter – by her mother Maxie Hooks; kitchenWhen June Cleaver dished syndrome?see them there! there's a medication and/or Jadea Massey; sister – Sherri two brothers, Andrew John- up dinner in her 1960s TV In a recent study, our pals cognitive behavioral therapy W. Perry (Danny); brother – son and O.D. Cannon. kitchen, grease never splat- at the Cornell Food and that might help you re-order Van Williams (Holly); broth- Mrs. Wiggins leaves to tered and counters were never Brand Lab found that kitchen your environment. And dish ers-in-law and sisters-in-law – cherish her memories; her piled high with dirty dishes. chaos CREATES anxiety and up a daily routine of mindful Louise Jackson Ricky Fordham (Beth), David husband, Clarence Wiggins; a Fortunately, in the real world, stress, and that fuels un- meditation (find instructions Leverett Fordham, Glinda Haire and son, Steven (Eadie) Wiggins of having a well-functioning healthy food choices and ups at www.sharecare.com) and Brenda Walton. Greensboro N.C..; two daugh- kitchen (clear counter spaces, calorie intake. exercise (walk 10,000 steps On March 2, 2016, Mrs. The family may be contact- ters, Patricia and Shirley clean dishes, handy utensils, Our take: Having a chaotic daily) to help dispel stress. Louise Jackson Leverett, age ed at the residence of Ricky Wiggins of Dublin; two sis- healthy food choices) doesn't environment, whether in the You'll feel happier and eat 74, completed her earthly and Beth Fordham, 66 Daisy ters, Ruby (Ossie) Waters, require a hyper-pristine, kitchen or all over the house, healthier on your way to journey and is now rejoicing Lane, Eastman. Dublin and Mary Lee Car- Cleaver style. But it is impor- is a sign of an uncontrolled achieving a younger RealAge. with her Heavenly Father. Stokes-Southerland Funer- swell of Bridgeport, Conn.; tant to keep chaos at bay. stress response and perhaps a Graveside funeral services al Home of Eastman has two brothers, Sam Cannon Turns out if you have a sloppy disorder such as ADHD, de- Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of will be held at 2:30 p.m. charge of arrangements. and Willie (Joyce) Hooks of kitchen -- counters so crowded pression or hoarding. If that's "The Dr. Oz Show," and Mike Thursday, March 3, 2016 at –––– Bridgeport, Conn., four you can't find a place to chop you, reach out to a friend or Roizen, M.D. is Chief Wellness the New Bethel Baptist grandchildren, five great your veggies; refrigerators family member and ask for Officer and Chair of Wellness Church Cemetery with the Rev. Joseph Leroy grandchildren and a host of that are better at hiding food help restoring order to your Institute at Cleveland Clinic. Rev. Chuck Love officiating. Hilliard nieces, nephews, relatives than keeping it cold -- you're kitchen. You might even want To live your healthiest, tune Mrs. Leverett was born and friends. more inclined to grab a bag of to discuss your challenges into "The Dr. Oz Show" or vis- May 18, 1941 in Burke County The family will receive chips or cookies, since you can with your doc and see if it www.sharecare.com. The Rev. Joseph Leroy friends at 814 South Jefferson but spent the majority of her Hilliard, age 92, of Eastman, life in Washington County. St. in Dublin. died Wednesday, March 2, Services By Dudley Funer- She was preceded in death by 2016. her parents, the late Taylor al Home of Dublin. Funeral services will be Please post condolences at and Mildred Frost Jackson, a held at 11 a.m. Friday, March brother, Joe Jackson and a sis- www.ServicesByDudley.com. 4, in Southerland Funeral –––– ter, Ruby Mimbs. She was an Chapel, with interment in Hard working sister balks active and devoted member of Sweet Home Baptist Church Jeroll L. Conley Tennille Baptist Church hold- Cemetery. ing many offices and positions DEAR ABBY: I am a com- she said: (1) She's not putting The Rev. Hilliard was a Funeral services for Mr. at supporting lazy brothers throughout the years. Mrs. member of Bethlehem Baptist munity college sophomore (age her head under water, and (2) Leverett held many secular Jeroll L. Conley, age 60, will 20) in an international honor she wants some pictures taken Church, a Baptist minister for be held at 2 p.m. Friday, jobs during her lifetime but over 60 years and a U.S. Army society, double-majoring in of her. was most recently retired as a March 4, 2016 in the Stanley biotechnology and biological I have told her many times World War II Veteran. The Memorial Chapel of Stanley lab technician from Imerys. Rev. Leroy was son of the late sciences. My dream is to be- how much this annoys me, but She is survived by her hus- Funeral Home and Cremato- come a cardiologist. she says I am preventing her Betty Hilliard and John ry. band, John Leverett of Ten- Hilliard and widower of Bet- I have worked hard and ex- from what she enjoys. What nille, her daughters, Faye Mr. Conley was born on celled at my studies, as well as can I do to help her? -- TOO tyse Pitts Hilliard. Jan. 14, 1956 in Duncombe, Leverett and Janice Leverett Survivors: son – Chris in my friendships and sports. MANY PHOTO OPS Dominy both of Sandersville, Iowa. He was the son of the However, my brothers have DEAR TOO MANY PHOTO Hilliard (Lisa); two daughters late Hazel Marie Bohn Con- two granddaughters, Tiffany – Diane Simmons (John) and not. My older brother, "Aaron," OPS: You have married a Dominy (Paul) Fogle of Savan- ley. He was also preceded in barely graduated from commu- beautiful (tall, elegant) piece of Josephine White (J.J.); eight death by his son, Jonathan nah and Brooke Dominy of An- grandchildren; six great- nity college and my younger arm candy. Because you did chorage, Ala., a great-grand- Conley. He was retired as the brother, "Greg," dropped out not mention even one other grandchildren; one great- chief of staff for A.I.M. for son, Bane Fogle of Savannah great-grandson; brother-in- after his first semester. positive quality about her, I as- and her brothers and sisters, Georgia, South Carolina and I know it's not healthy for sume this is what you wanted. law – Ed Pitts; three sisters- North Carolina State. He was Gene (Jennie Lou) Jackson of in-law – Jo Cobb (Leon), me to think this way, but I am Her vanity/insecurity about Riddleville, Ann Jackson an avid motorcycle rider. Mr. afraid I am going to be the one Dear Abby her looks is the "accessory" Jeanette Mullis and Faye Pur- Conley passed away on Tues- Jones of Riddleville, Bill cell (Jim). who has to support them. that goes with your trophy. (Jeanette) Jackson Sr. of day, March 1, 2016 at his res- Aaron plays video games all It will take effort on your The family will receive idence. Sandersville, Sandra (Randy) friends in Southerland Funer- day, while Greg does nothing. parents go, you have no inten- part to help her recognize that Smith of Tennille, Brenda Mr. Conley is survived by I'm afraid I'll be stuck playing what she has to offer beneath al Chapel one hour before fu- his wife, Abbie Gail Padgett tion of supporting them finan- (Robert) Taylor of Hampton neral services. "Mommy" for my adult broth- cially. That responsibility is the surface is at least as im- and Russell (Doris) Jackson of of Dublin, his father, Paul ers for the rest of my days. portant as her looks. (It may Stokes-Southerland Funer- Thomas Conley of Dublin, not and should not be yours. Guyton and a sister-in-law, al Home of Eastman has How do I get across to them also take the services of a psy- Janie Jackson of Guyton. two sons, Anthony Conley of that they're not children any- chologist, if she's willing.) charge of arrangements. Denver, Colo., Nathan Con- DEAR ABBY: I just got Memorial gifts may be –––– more and they need to take married to a beautiful woman. made to Tennille Baptist ley of Iowa, a daughter-in- their education seriously? -- Dear Abby is written by Abi- law, Taeva Conley of Denver, She's tall and elegant. The Church or New Bethel Baptist NOBODY'SMOMMYIN problem is, she's addicted to gail Van Buren, also known as Church. Colo., a brother, Rick Carson MARYLAND Jeanne Phillips, and was of Dublin, and Ronna taking pictures of herself. She Stanley Funeral Home and DEAR NOBODY'S MOM- takes at least 100 of them a founded by her mother, Crematory/Wrightsville Schamerhorn of Dublin and MY: Where are your brothers Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear five grandchildren. day. Chapel has charge of funeral living now? With your par- When we're driving, she's Abby at www.DearAbby.com or arrangements. The family will receive ents? If that's the case -- and I P.O. 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Warn the www.stanleyfuneralhome.co strangers to take her picture. boys that unless they start When we were on vacation and wishes to extend a heartfelt Margierine C. m or you may call the Stan- preparing for their future, thank you for each and every ley Funeral home 24 hour we went to the pool, she wore Wiggins they could wind up living in full makeup for two reasons, act of kindness extended to us obituary line 272-0106 for the street, because when your during our period of sorrow. Susan Williams Graveside services for Mrs. updates. A very special Thank You to: Fordham Margierine C. Wiggins, of Rev. Ricky Stanley and God’s Dublin, will be held on Satur- OCONEE CHECK Divine Vision Ministry, Inc., Rev. Cecil Moore, Rev. David Mrs. Susan Williams Ford- day, March 5, 2016, at 12 p.m. CASHING SERVICE in the Dudley Memorial Brandi Brown Flowers, Rev. Eric Carswell, ham, age 53, of Eastman, died & PAWN Rev. Charlie Robinson, Laurens Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Cemetery. The Rev. 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Three places still available Laurens County judge completes in Chamber of Commerce professionalJudge Helen W. Harper of the development Council of Probate Court ing education training every two years Ambassador Program Laurens County has success- Judges and the Institute of to maintain the certificate. Only three slots remain available on the 2016 fully completed in-depth judi- Continuing Judicial Educa- “Through the Georgia Pro- Dublin-Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Am- cial training requirements tion at UGA. bate Court Judges Certificate bassador Team. through the Georgia Probate The Institute of Govern- Program, these dedicated ju- Applications must be turned into the Chamber by Court Judges Certificate Pro- ment inaugurated the certifi- dicial officials acquire critical Friday, March 4, 12 noon. They can be obtained by con- gram. cate program in 2012 to en- knowledge and professional Harper is one of the first hance the proficiency of pro- skills to help them better tacting Matthew White at mwhite@dublin-geor- probate court judges in Geor- bate court judges and associ- serve the public and their gia.com or at the chamber at chamber@dublin-geor- gia to complete the 72-hour ate judges throughout Geor- communities,” said Laura gia.com professional development cur- gia. The program provides Meadows, director of the In- Sponsored by Bass Physical Therapy and Rehabili- riculum. Judges and associate critical training in the skills stitute of Government. tation, Ambassadors have a prominent position of re- judges who finished their necessary to administer pro- For more information sponsibility in the business community. They act as coursework are eligible to re- bate courts in an efficient, about the Georgia Probate the Chamber's primary liaisons for new and existing ceive certificates at the Geor- professional manner. Course- Court Judges Certificate Pro- members by introducing them to the benefits and ser- gia Probate Court Judges An- work allows judges to gram, contact Institute Asso- JUDGE HELEN HARPER vices of membership and by serving as a conduit for nual Meeting in April. strengthen their command of ciate Director Stacy Jones at nical assistance and conducts members to engage in the organization. The Georgia Probate Court court procedures, gain deeper (706) 542-9771 or applied research to help state Judges Certificate Program is insight into the intricacies of [email protected]. Ambassador responsibilities include one-on-one vis- and local governments oper- a basic course coordinated by guardianships and estates, The Carl Vinson Institute itations with Chamber businesses, event networking ate efficiently and effectively the University of Georgia’s and more. of Government, a UGA Public and support of various programs and projects in the and provide improved service Carl Vinson Institute of Gov- Judges must successfully Service and Outreach unit, business community. to the public. ernment in collaboration with complete 12 hours of continu- provides training, offers tech-

APWASHINGTON survey: (AP) — migrants Voter are disproportion- anxietywhole has. at oddsGroup, witha bipartisan economistsʼ think "Otherwise, we are going optimismpand 2.3 percent this year The insurgent presidential ately young and help expand "I can say the economy is in tank backed by Silicon Valley to have an incredible number and 2.4 percent in 2017, ac- bids of Donald Trump and the workforce, which fuels good shape, but I can under- entrepreneurs. of people taking Social Secu- cording to the analysts' aver- Bernie Sanders have roused growth. And immigrants are stand why many people are Hiring, income and busi- rity and Medicare and a age forecasts. That's about Americans who are angry and more likely to start business- ticked off and say it's not, be- ness growth has been concen- smaller and smaller number the same modest pace that's anxious about an economy es than Americans as a whole cause their wages haven't trated in wealthier ZIP codes, of people providing for them," existed since the recession they feel has left them behind. are. grown," said Joel Naroff of the report found. In the medi- Berson said. ended. Most economists have a Yet according to a Gallup Naroff Economic Advisers. an-income ZIP code, job — Most of the economists — Two-thirds say the brighter view. They say that survey released this month, The typical household's an- growth matched only half the agree with Sanders' view that monthly jobs report, which while many people haven't Americans are more likely to nual income sank during the pace of the national average. some mega-banks remain "too has shown robust gains for benefited much since the re- name the economy as the recession and didn't regain its The AP surveyed a range of big to fail," nearly nine years two years, is a better gauge of cession ended, a stronger country's top problem than prerecession level until No- corporate, Wall Street and after the financial crisis the economy's health than economy lies ahead. they are anything else. A vember 2015, according to academic economists from erupted and almost buried the quarterly report on gross An Associated Press survey quarter of those surveyed list- Sentier Research. That's a Feb. 17 through 24. Among the U.S. banking system. If domestic product is. GDP this month of nearly three ed their chief concern as ei- much slower, more painful the findings: the economists are right, tax- growth has remained unusu- dozen economists found that a ther the economy in general pace than occurred after pre- — Immigration has been a payers might again have to ally low relative to the pace of majority thinks the United or unemployment and jobs. vious recessions. ferociously contentious issue bail out some Wall Street hiring. States remains resilient Other polls have found "It's been six or seven in the Republican presiden- banks in case of another fi- Most economists expect enough to defy a global slump that a majority of Americans years, and we're only now tial race, but economists were nancial crisis. consistently healthy hiring to and the sinking stock markets even think the economy re- where we should have been unanimous: Every one who — Nearly half agree with continue to reduce the unem- that have raised fears of a mains in recession, even after two years," said Tim responded to the AP's survey an argument common among ployment rate, already a low new U.S. recession. With job though the Great Recession Hopper, chief economist for favored opening doors rather Republicans: That corporate 4.9 percent — a dynamic that growth solid, higher wages officially ended in June 2009. TIAA-CREF. "We have not than building walls to legal and banking regulations im- should raise pay for more and spending should offset So what explains the gap seen the typical growth rates immigration. plemented by the Obama ad- Americans as employers global threats and support between the optimism of econ- in income and employment." Immigrants who graduate ministration have slowed struggle to find enough work- growth, they say. omists and the anxieties of Joe Brusuelas, chief econo- from U.S. universities and re- growth. New regulations tend ers. A majority said they voters? mist at RSM, noted that the main in the country "are to increase uncertainty about "People will be a lot happi- thought stock investors have For one thing, sluggish pay recovery has occurred un- amazingly productive mem- the economy, several econo- er then, and the raises will be overreacted to sharply lower growth means many people evenly around the country. bers of society, starting new, mists said in interviews. better than what they have oil prices and a slowdown in are struggling even as broad Falling oil prices have innovative companies," said — The economy will ex- seen recently," Berson said. China. They foresee only a 19 gauges of the economy are im- brought widespread layoffs in David Berson, chief econo- percent chance that the U.S. proving. oil-producing states. But mist at Nationwide Insur- economy will fall into reces- For another, the economic high-tech hubs like San Fran- ance. sion within 12 months. recovery, which followed a cisco, Denver and Salt Lake The economists also see le- Perhaps most notably in a devastating recession, has City are booming. gal immigration as offsetting political season that's sparked been unusually slow. Many More than 50 million the impact of an aging U.S. a polarizing debate on immi- people feel they've yet to re- Americans live in areas that population and rising retire- Notice of Public Meeting gration, the economists over- gain their former living stan- kept losing jobs and business- ments — trends that have re- whelmingly described legal dards. In addition, some parts es through the first half of the duced the proportion of Amer- immigrants as a plus for the of the country haven't recov- recovery, according to a report ican adults who either have a economy. They note that im- ered as well as the nation as a by the Economic Innovation job or are looking for one.

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Published by Courier Herald Publishing Company 115 S. Jefferson St., Dublin, Georgia 31021-5146 Insight and viewpoints from our editorial board and our readers W.H. LOVETT Email us at [email protected] to share your opinions President and Chairman, 1934-1978 In Our Opinion DUBOSE PORTER Chairman GRIFFIN LOVETT President The year 1926 was a year of pliment of stores and business hope. 1926: The in-between yearsto serve the needs of the city’s Periodicals Postage Paid at Dublin, Georgia It was a time when the econ- citizens. (USPS 161-860) - Daily except Sunday and select holidays omy of Dublin and Laurens City boosters were right County was already in and had proud of the city’s infrastruc- POSTMASTER: Send address change to: been in an economic downturn ture, including her schools, the The Courier Herald, Drawer B, CSS, Dublin, GA 31040 for more than a dozen years. Carnagie Library, Stubbs Park, As the cotton crops began to the city’s two swimming pools SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: rebound, way too many African- and beautiful tree lined streets Print Edition - $10/month American tenant farmers were which combined to make the Digital Edition - $10/month deserting the county in droves, city an ideal place to live with if they had the financial unlimited opportunities for suc- This newspaper is committed to the idea that the press should resources to move to the North cess for every man. tell the truth without prejudice and spread knowledge be paved, plans were already in Chapman and Tom Curry. for better paying jobs and pre- Among the more successful without malicious intent. sumably favorable social condi- the works to pave the national Many people got the gro- agri industries was the Empire tions. and state highways in the com- ceries from small grocers who Cotton Oil Company, which In March of that year, ing five to seven years. purchased them from wholesale encompassed two and one half Charles Saunders, of the Macon A positive, but dwindling grocers, Cochran Brothers, Telegraph, took a trip to Dublin resource, was the availability of organized in 1916, and Alsup blocks. Marshall - Peacock to write a paid promotional arti- river transportation. Grocery, organized in 1919. Chevrolet Company became the cle exalting the agricultural Every community claims it The Cochrans expanded into first modern car dealership in opportunities and industrial has an ideal climate. And, agricultural related products, the city. Laurens was no exception with gloating over the fact that they Our Take advantages for new entrepre- Labor sources were ade- an average temperature of 66.8 were the first business to neurs. quate to meet the needs of degrees. County residents were receive a load of chicken feed in In those in-between years, employers, primarily in the extremely proud of their recent- the county. Laurens County’s population agriculture-related industry. ly established health depart- If the country side and its was holding steady at nearly The county’s main crops were: Tuesdayʼs election ment, which led the way to outlying communities were the cotton, corn, oats, sweet pota- 40,000. It will be noted that the reduce the number of infant center of agriculture, Dublin toes, Irish potatoes, tobacco, number of residents would fall deaths, keep her citizens was the center of industrial, melons, sugar cane, wheat, turnout an in the decades to come and only healthy and provide preventive commercial and service busi- return to the mid-1920s level measures to keep the birth rate nesses. peaches and pecans while farm- during the 1990 Census. With at 10 per thousand above the There were lumber mills, a ers raised large numbers of cat- The prediction in Laurens County for nearly 510,000 acres and 810 tle, hogs and poultry. improvement death rate. The location of the new half million-dollar pulp- Tuesday’s voting turnout was 12 percent. square miles of area, Laurens city of Dublin above artesian wood mill, a veneer mill, as well The diversification measures County was situated near the acquifers made drinking water as a bobbin, shuttle and handle put in place by farm organiza- When all the votes had been tabulated center of the state and in the here a prime, pure and safe factory. And, there were tions, the Chamber of Tuesday night, 36.99 percent did their center of a 300,000 person trad- commodity. numerous saw mills and plan- Commerce and the Georgia civic duty and voted. ing area. With its vast abundance of ing mills in addition to a buggy Department of Agriculture’s Dublin’s 1926 population, pine and hardwood timber and wheel rim factory and barrel agents kept the county from col- In all, 9,809 of the 26,518 registered with an estimated 8,000 per- its close proximity to the rich stave factory. lapsing when the one major voters in Laurens County participated in sons, was up some 10 fold from deposits of bauxite and kaolin For nearly three decades, cash crop began to fail after the the State of Georgia Presidential its 1890 level before the eco- in its neighboring counties, Dublin had generated its own boll weevil invasion of 1914. nomic boom of the city’s first Laurens claimed to be a prime electricity, while county resi- While there was still hope in Preference Primary. Golden Age began. location for new businesses. dents still dined and read by 1926. Those faithful wishes Essential to the recovery of Dublin boasted rich deposits of lantern and candle light. came crashing to halt in While that is good, that means there the county was the success of clay which were used for the Georgia Power’s 1925 pur- October 1929 when the Stock was still 16,709 people who decided not the county’s four railroads; the mass manufacturing of bricks. chase of Dublin’s power plant Market crashed. Macon, Dublin and Savannah, to go to the polls. They probably have Land prices were at a recent guaranteed the spread of elec- The aftermath of World War the Wrightsville & Tennille, the low following the coming of the tricity throughout the county. II saw a renewed growth in the their excuses. People did not have Hawkinsville & Eastman and boll weevil and the end of World Another dozen years would agricultural and industrial enough time, were too busy or somehow The Dover Railroads. War I in the recent decade. pass until Rural Electrification just forgot about it. More importantly to the The county boasted the began to supply county resi- areas of the local community. local the local economy was the finest schools and best churches dents with lights. Another two Everyone does or should pro- That may be understandable except for fact that Dublin was located at anywhere in rural Georgia. dozen more years would pass mote their community at all the fact that there is plenty of time for the intersection of the Dixie Chief among the county’s pro- before electricity was available times. Otherwise, who else Overland Highway (U.S. moters were W.H. Proctor, to all county residents. would? people to exercise their vote during early Highway 80,) the Woodrow Chamber of Commerce Dublin boasted two strong So, I leave you with this wise voting. Wilson Highway (U.S. Highway Secretary and J.F. Hart, Jr., the banks, the First National Bank maxim as proclaimed by former Early voting began on Feb. 8 for last 441,) and the Jefferson Davis county’s farm agent. Many in and the Georgia State Banking Dublin city councilman, Junior Highway (U.S. Highway 319.) town were proud of the recently Company. Both would fail with- Scarboro, who said, “It is a poor Tuesday’s election. This included Although the vast majority organized Lions Club under the in the next two years. frog who won’t croak his own Saturday, Feb. 20 where people could of the county’s roads were yet to leadership of Marshall There were the usual com- pond.” vote. Early voting has basically taken away all of the excuses anyone can come up with because there is plenty of time dur- ing the work week or on that Saturday to vote. The next election, which will be the General Primary and Nonpartisan General, will be held on May 24. The last day someone can register and be eligible to vote in that election is April 26. Early voting for that election will begin on May 2 and the registrar’s office will be open on May 14 for Saturday voting. The General Election will be held on Nov. 8. The last day someone can regis- ter and be eligible to vote in that election is Oct. 11. Early Voting begins Oct. 17 with the Saturday voting being held on Oct. 29. These are the dates. There are no excuses. Get out and vote. -- Payton Towns III Editorial roundup

F e b . 2 6 , 2 0 16 the schools would like to sub- schools, but the cost is prohibi- T h e S o u t h B e n d T r i b u n e scribe to an electronic visitor tive. S e c urity should top schools' management system that would Simply scanning the Internet wish list. check in and out, screen and provides a lengthy list of violent ServingPres. Barack Obama You People of a certain age can track guests to its schools with incidents at schools across the 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Sen. Johnny Isakson relate to the safety lessons the swipe of an identification country. It is not a recent prob- N.W. 120 Russell Senate Office taught in schools decades ago. It card. lem. School and campus violence was much more common then to The initial cost of setting up can be traced back decades. It's Washington, D.C. 20500 Building hear a bell in a school hall and a the system would be about certain that those families P: (202) 456-1414 Washington, D.C. 20510 voice over an intercom directing $75,000 and the system would touched by mass shootings in P: (202) 224-3643 students outside for a fire drill. notify a school's administration the past never imagined it would Gov. Nathan Deal Or maybe teachers herded or security if a person enters a happen to their children either. F: (202) 228-0724 building who shouldn't. Improvements to school secu- State Capitol small children to the basement during a tornado drill. But before the school system rity shouldn't be delayed until Atlanta, GA 30334 Rep. Rick Allen Today, it is more likely teach- could do that it would have to an incident happens here. P: (404) 656-1776 ers and students are schooled in spend about $2.4 million to The school board is right to 513 Cannon H.O.B. ways to protect themselves reconfigure the entrances of 31 want to improve security at all Washington, D.C. 20515 its schools. The problem lies in Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle against another danger, perhaps out of 35 school buildings to fun- P: (202) 225-2823 one involving a gun or even nel visitors to an office area or finding the money to pay for 240 State Capitol improvements when other prior- F: (202) 225-3377 worse. security kiosk. Atlanta, GA 30334 So families with students in The school system should be ities need to be addressed as P: (404) 656-5030 the South Bend Community credited with addressing securi- well, such as improving athletic Rep. Matt Hatchett School Corp. should be encour- ty issues when they arise. facilities, upgrading technology District 150 aged that school board members When some video cameras and addressing maintenance Sen. David Perdue are considering measures to were discovered not working at needs of aging buildings. It will B40D Dirksen Senate Office 415 State Capitol increase security throughout the Clay High School, the district be up to the administration, the Building Atlanta, GA 30334 school system. put a new, high-tech video sur- school board and the public to Washington, D.C. 20510 P: (404) 656-5025 During a meeting of the school veillance system in place. The set the priorities for the future, board's safety committee, board district would like to have the but safety and security should P: (202) 224-3521 F: (404) 657-8278 President Jay Caponigro said same system at the other high be at the top of that list. F: (202) 228-1031 [email protected] Thursday, March 3, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 5a The Courier Herald

YOUR COURIER Tell It! HERALD GolfDublin Policecart stolen at Dublin CountryLaurens Club County Department Sheriff's Office LOCAL 7-DAY A golf cart was stolen - A deputy responded to from the Dublin Country Police Highway 199 in East Club on Country Club Dublin in reference to THE NEXT 24 HOURS Road between Feb. 6 and Beat someone being harassed TODAY TONIGHT TOMORROW 8. on Feb. 8. An employee believes Feb. 11. - A tag and decal were several juveniles stole the - Money was stolen lost or stolen on Highway Call 272-0375 golf cart, which is valued from a car on Fair Street 80 East between Feb. 5 at $6,000. on Feb. 11. and 7. I was SO encouraged - Ferlisha Brown, 39, of - A deputy met with a when I heard th at Hillary - An officer responded East Dublin, was charged to Southside Package Montrose woman about Clinton has always tried to tell with theft by shoplifting Sunrise 6:57 a.m. Sunrise 6:56 a.m. Store on South Jefferson debit card fraud that had Sunset 6:30 p.m. the truth. After all, one day she at Belk on Veterans happened between Jan. 28 65° 45° 63° may succeed! Street in reference to loi- Boulevard on Feb. 9. An tering on Feb. 11. and Feb. 8. Turning cloudy Rain and a Clouds giving way to employee saw Brown pick thunderstorm in the - A man stole a ring at some sun Our country is in the up a Ralph Lauren shirt evening; considerable Smith’s Jewelry on West Editor's note: This infor- worst spiritual shape tha t it and Romance perfume cloudiness Jackson Street on Feb. 11. mation is public record and has ever been in, and you want and walk into the fitting to elect Donald Trump, Hillary - A juvenile was was taken from reports of the Rivers Ocmulgee ...... 11.06ʼ room where she concealed charged with theft by Dublin Police Department Latest observed value Oconee ...... 11.69ʼ Clinton or Bernie Sanders as the items. She then tried president? We need to pray and shoplifting at Belk on Feb. and the Laurens County to leave the store without Sheriff's Office. These re- SUNDAY seek the Good Lord's guidance. 10. The juvenile had tak- FRIDAY SATURDAY paying. en a watch in the store. ports do not reflect on the - Two storage building - William Leon Fortune, guilt or innocence. An "ar- Usually when the vote for doors were damaged at SPLOST comes up we are 40, of Dublin, and Deana rest" does not always indicate Kellam Self Storage on D. McCargo, 28, of Dublin, incarceration. Readers are threatened with increased mill- Kellam Road on Feb. 9. age and are told we don't believe were charged with theft cautioned that people may - Two cell phones were by shoplifting and giving have similar names. Police Hi 63 Hi 66 Hi 71 in education if we intend to vote stolen from Oconee Gym no. Regardless of what the ex- false name, address or Beat does not identify minor SunLorise 638:56 a.m. SunLorise 639:54 a.m. SunLorise 642:53 a.m. on Wabash Street on Feb. perts say, the working class birthdate to law enforce- children, victims of sexual 10. assault, suicide attempts or Plenty of sunshine Partly sunny pays the tab. Go buy a new ve- ment at Belk on Feb. 5. Clouds giving way to - A dresser was stolen They were seen stealing a medical conditions. Cases some sun hicle and see what that penny from an 18-wheeler at does to the final price. shirt. dismissed do not appear if CRC Trucking on Laurens the newspaper is notified be- Industrial Parkway on Highs in the low 60s Highs in the mid 60s Highs in the low 70s If you'll elect me presi- fore deadline. Lows in the high 30s Lows in the high 30s Lows in the low 40s dent, in six months aft er I'm elected you could take the locks MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY off all of the doors because no- ALMANAC body would be stealing nothing. To day is Thursd ay, In 1974, a Turkish Airlines jamin Netanyahu stood before March 3, the 63rd day of Ben Carson has such DC-10 crashed shortly after Congress and bluntly warned 2016. There are 303 days left character an d class. It's a takeoff from Orly Airport in the U.S. that an emerging nu- shame that nice guys finish last. in the year. Paris, killing all 346 people on clear agreement with Iran To day's Highlights in board. would pave "Iran's path to the Hi 68 Hi 81 Hi 79 History: It was nice to see the In 1985, coal miners in bomb." President Barack Oba- SunLorise 644:52 a.m. SunLorise 657:51 a.m. SunLorise 660:50 a.m. board members at our basket- On March 3, 1991, motorist Britain voted to end a year- ma pushed back sternly, say- Rodney King was severely long strike that proved to be Partly sunny Partly sunny and Mostly cloudy and very ball playoff game. ing the U.S. would never sign warmer warm beaten by Los Angeles police the longest and most violent such a deal and that Ne- I'd like to say thank you officers in a scene captured on walkout in British history. tanyahu was offering no use- to First Baptist Church for amateur video. Twenty-five The comedy-drama series ful alternative. the Christian music you play people were killed when a "Moonlighting," starring Cy- To day's Birthdays: So- Highs in the high 60s Highs in the low 80s Highs in the high 70s every day. United Airlines Boeing 737- bill Shepherd and Bruce cialite Lee Radziwill is 83. Lows in the mid 40s Lows in the high 50s Lows in the low 60s 200 crashed while approach- Willis, premiered on ABC-TV. Singer-musician Mike Pender ing the Colorado Springs air- In 1996, Israel declared "to- You cannot leave the VA (The Searchers) is 75. Movie port. tal war" against the militant hospital and walk to the producer-director George On this date: group Hamas after a bus COMMUNITY CALENDAR Dublin Mall. That's the problem Miller is 71. Actress Hattie with the sidewalk to nowhere. In 1845, Florida became bomb in Jerusalem killed 19 Wednesday the 27th state. people, including the bomber, Winston is 71. Singer Jennifer Warnes is 69. Actor-director •AA I Am Responsible Group contact 272-5244 or 275- I've never seen a party In 1849, the U.S. Depart- the third such suicide attack 8259, 1515 Rice Ave., 5:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. (Open) ment of the Interior was es- in eight days. Tim Kazurinsky is 66. Singer- fight two losing battles at the musician Robyn Hitchcock is Contact 275-9531, 629 Broad Street, same time. The Republicans are tablished. Ten years ago: President •NA We Surrender, In 1913, more than 5,000 George W. Bush arrived in 63. Actor Robert Gossett is 62. East Dublin, noon. fighting Hillary and Donald at Rock musician John Lilley is the same time. suffragists marched down Pakistan to meet with top offi- •Civitan Club every Wednesday at noon at the Golden Cor- Pennsylvania Avenue in cials, including President 62. Actress Miranda Richard- ral. Laurens County Schools Washington, D.C., a day be- Gen. Pervez Musharraf, to son is 58. Rock musician John Thursday are in good financial condi- fore the presidential inaugu- discuss the war on terror. For- Bigham is 57. Radio personal- ration of Woodrow Wilson. mer U.S. Rep. Randy "Duke" ity Ira Glass is 57. Actress •Art Dublin meets every second Thursday, 6:30 p.m., at tion compa red to Dublin City Schools. Since 1975, Laurens In 1923, Time magazine, Cunningham was sentenced Mary Page Keller is 55. Dublin-Laurens Museum. Call 984-8665 for more info. founded by Briton Hadden by a federal judge in San Olympic track and field gold 6:30 p.m., County Schools have closed sev- •Evening Branch of the Dublin Lions Club en schools. Dublin City has and Henry R. Luce, made its Diego to more than eight medalist Jackie Joyner- CNH Tractor Plant, Firetower Rd. closed none. They need to slim it debut. years in prison for corruption. Kersee is 54. Former NFL •Stevens/Forstmann Retirees at the Cloverleaf Restau- up and save some money. In 1931, "The Star-Span- (Cunningham, whose sen- player and College Football rant in East Dublin. gled Banner" became the na- tence was cut by 392 days for Hall of Famer Herschel Walk- tional anthem of the United good behavior, was fully re- Contact 272-5244 or 275- Doctor Ben Carson is just er is 54. Contemporary Chris- •AA I Am Responsible Group, too nice a human being to be States as President Herbert leased from custody in June tian musician Duncan Phillips 8259, 1515 Rice Ave., 8 p.m. in the company of politicians of Hoover signed a congressional 2013.) (Newsboys) is 52. Rapper-ac- •AA 24 Hour Group, contact 279-0839, 629 Broad Street, any description. Too nice, unfor- resolution. Five years ago: Seeking tor Tone Loc (lohk) is 50. Ac- East, Dublin, Ga 8 p.m. tunately, to win. Can you see In 1934, bank robber John to repair damaged relations, tress Julie Bowen is 46. Coun- , contact 275-9531, 629 Broad Street, him ordering attacks that will Dillinger escaped from the President Barack Obama and try singer Brett Warren (The •NA We Surrender Lake County Jail in Crown Mexican President Felipe East Dublin, 6:30 p.m. incinerate non-combatants? On Warren Brothers) is 45. Actor the other hand, he would make Point, Indiana, along with an- Calderon agreed during a David Faustino is 42. 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Hamilton Street Church of God by Faith, Inc. to hold Health, Wellness & Nutrition Hamilton Street Church of God by Faith, Inc., 209 Hamil- ton St., in Dublin, is sponsoring a Healthy Living Seminar from 10 a.m. to noon on March 12. The speaker for this event LouisianaNEWORLEANS(AP)— envisionsset aside about offshore 2,000 acres the port offshore to port wouldlure be mega-shipscility would run into even is Antrice Walker, Fitness Coach, founder and owner of Ex- A few Louisiana business- of open water for the devel- built about 2 miles east of bigger problems, LaGrange clusively Hers Fitness Center. The topic will be health, well- men and politicians are opment of this Louisiana In- where ships currently enter said, including the long- ness and nutrition. For more information call (478) 272-2188 dreaming big — as big as the ternational Gulf Transfer the Mississippi channel. At shoremen's union, hurri- or (478) 279-0349. mega-ships of the future Terminal. the port, the megaships canes, the extra costs of that may grow so large they This port, its boosters ar- would have their goods un- loading the cargo onto small- NWLE holds 2016 School Council Parent won't be able to make it into gue, will ensure Louisiana loaded onto smaller "feeder er ships and financing. He Representative Elections the Mississippi River and up remains a port of call in an ships," which would span out argued the coming mega- Nort hwest Laurens Elementary School in Dudley will hold to the Port of New Orleans. era of ever bigger ships and to other Gulf Coast ports ships will more likely unload its 2016 School Council Parent Representative Elections on They envision those su- create precious jobs in a and up the Mississippi River at cheaper Caribbean ports. Tuesday, March 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. All per-sized ships unloading state troubled by high pover- valley. "I understand that people parents and interested parties are encouraged to attend. and loading goods 100 miles ty and fiscal woes. Skeptics abound. are always looking for some- downriver where the Missis- The idea is sort of obvi- Jean-Paul Rodrigue, a thing new, something big, a sippi meets the Gulf of Mex- ous: If ships can't get into maritime transportation ex- new mousetrap, so to speak," Activities and Events that are open to the public ico — where today there's port, then the port should pert with Hofstra Universi- LaGrange said. "I don't see with proceeds going to a non-profit run compliments only open water — an idea come to them. ty, said an offshore terminal how it's a feasible venture." of The Courier Herald. that some experts and com- Container ships have for bulk goods might work, Community events run two weeks prior to event date. petitors find far-fetched. gone from carrying about but he doubted it could han- That hasn't stopped the 5,000 containers in 2000 to dle containers. He said the Stepping Stone dreamers, who see an oppor- 10,000 containers today, and biggest ships will head to tunity with the opening of some carry as many as population centers — to New an expanded Panama Canal 20,000. Ports around the na- York City and Los Angeles. later this year that will al- tion are looking at deepen- Deep-water offshore ports Ohio school district low even bigger ships to ing harbors for the bigger are "technically feasible," he move goods around the ships. said. But he doubted this 709 reports of child world. At this offshore port, The federal government is one would attract enough abuse/neglect in welcomes students "there will never be a re- studying how to deepen the large vessels to be commer- striction regardless of the Mississippi's channel by 5 cially viable. Laurens County for the backMADISONTOWNSHIP, after shootingsfrom pre-K through grade 12 size of ships," said A.G. feet, down to 50 feet, at an And there's competition. fiscal year of 2000. Ohio (AP) — Teachers and attend. Police were on hand Crowe, a Republican state estimated cost of $300 mil- "We don't think there's staff greeted students as and crisis counselors were in senator and president of a lion. The river's channel is any need for it," said Gary they arrived Wednesday and the schools. School officials state authority involved in choked where it enters the LaGrange, the CEO and uniformed police stood by as said teachers and other staff the port's development. Gulf. president of the Port of New classes resumed in a south- would lunch with students In August, the port's Nationwide, an estimated Orleans. west Ohio district two days in the cafeteria where the backers said they had $25 $9 billion in dredging work Since 2003, that port has after authorities say a 14- shooting took place. million in private financing is needed to handle the big- spent about $500 million to year-old boy shot students in There was no immediate to build the first terminal to ger ships, said Kurt J. Na- develop its container capaci- a cafeteria. word on attendance figures. handle bulk goods such as gle, president and CEO of ty, he said. And the port is Madison Local Schools of- The 14-year-old shooting grains and coal. The group is the American Association of studying a method to place ficials said staff members suspect, James Austin Han- applying for permits. Port Authorities. Another ballast on ships so they can joined students on their bus cock, remained in juvenile But the dream is much $29 billion needs to be spent sail under two downtown rides Wednesday morning detention after denying bigger. Backers envision $10 on other infrastructure im- bridges, though the river's and had a first-day-of-school charges including attempted billion worth of terminals to provements at the nation's shallowness still might ex- style welcome at the campus murder through his attorney handle everything from oil ports, such as larger cranes, clude the biggest vessels just west of Middletown in a brief court hearing to cargo containers. And he said. from even entering the river. where some 1,600 students Tuesday. Louisiana's government has To bypass these problems, An offshore container fa- Thursday, March 3, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 6a The Courier Herald Hometown News

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Dr. Warnock graduates from Capella

UniversityBrenda Warnock recently These students at Saxon Elementary were cho- completed a doctoral degree sen in a random drawing for Wendyʼs Students from Capella University, earn- of the Month for January. Pictured with Princi- ing a Doctorate of Philosophy John Laurens Chapter of the DAR pal John Strickland: Marlaysia Patter- in Education, in the area of son, Ashunti Plummer, Kuanta Guyton, Mar- Professional Studies. She will attend a PhD hooding and presents flags to East Laurens Primary tavis Sanders, Tamia Mincey and Aaliyah The John Laurens Chapter Second grade students from gia flags. Wright. Not pictured: Rickaya Griffin. (Special commencement ceremony in of the National Society of the Mrs. Terry Litke’s class present- Laurens County Board of New Orleans, La., in March. Daughters of the American Rev- ed a program on the history of Education Chairman Kenny photo) Dr. Warnock is a graduate olution presented East Laurens the United States flag followed Payne accepted the presenta- of East Laurens High School. Primary with an American flag by the history of the Georgia tion of the flags from Mary Bal- She is the daughter of Mr. and which had flown over the Unit- flag. lard, Flag Chairman of the Mrs. Delbert Bethel of Brew- ed States Capitol especially for Students led the pledge of al- John Laurens Chapter. ton. She began her teaching a Laurens County school. legiance to the United States Also attending the presenta- career in the Laurens County A Georgia flag from Georgia and Georgia flag. All students tions were Mrs. Pat Mercer, Re- and Johnson County school State Representative Matt participated in the presentation gent, and Mrs. Harriett Clax- systems, and also taught in Hatchett was also presented to and exhibited their knowledge ton, Vice Regent, of the local Germany, Hawaii, Oklahoma East Laurens Primary. of the United States and Geor- chapter. and Ohio. Dr. Warnock currently re- sides in Texas with her hus- band Steve. She is the chief learning officer for a military Trinity Christian medical institute at Fort Sam students visit Houston, Texas. Capella University is an ac- Washington D.C. credited and nationally recog- Trinity Christian students nized university leading the recently concluded a four-day way for online education. The educational tour of Washing- university was founded in ton, D.C. These Saxon Heights Elementary stu- 1993 in Minneapolis, Minneso- Highlights of the tour in- dents were chosen as Students of the ta. Capella learners come from cluded laying a wreath at the Month for January. Pictured with Principal John all 50 states and 48 other Tomb of the Unknown Soldier countries and territories. Aca- and touring national monu- Strickland: A'zairiana Thomas, Destiny demic offerings include 48 ments. Smith, Terrance Green, Marlaysia Patter- bachelor's, master's, and doc- Students also visited son, Tacara Worthen, ZaRyan Patter- torate degree programs in 163 Mount Vernon, the Holocaust specializations. Museum, the Capital, Ford's son, Ashunti Plummer, Demerion Guy- Theater, and the National ton, Justice Edmond, Kuanta Guyton, Martavis Cathedral. The students were Sanders,Talisha Rozier, Tamia Mincey, Shaniya also able to see many of our Denson, and Aaliyah Wright. Not pic- nation's treasures when they Womanʼs toured the Smithsonians and tured: Rickaya Griffin and Tequesa Cannon. Study Club the National Archives. (Special photo) The Heart of Georgia United Way held its An- hasIn appreciation ʻPlaceʼ of the use of nual Coloring Contest at Trinity Christian the auditorium of the Laurens School on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015. Winners County Library for its meet- ings, Mrs. Martin Christian, include from left to right: 1st place - Eva Treasurer, on behalf of the Grace Dent, 2nd Place - Darci Spires, and 3rd Woman's Study Club, present- place - Olivia Hall. All participants received ed to Mrs. Beverly Brown of prizes. Congratulations to all the winners. the Library a check in the (Special photo) amount of $500. President Mrs. Frank Fields expressed to more intelligent, read them mances a week to reach an au- her the Club's gratitude in not more fairy tales." dience of the same size. On only allowing the Club to meet The AAARNE - THOMP- February 22, 1965, the first there but also in furnishing SON system classifieS Cin- television remake was aired on their technical support to the derella as "the persecuted CBS starring Lesley Ann War- presenters of the programs heroine." The story of ren and was seen by over 22 (and for having "Everything in RHODOPIS, published in 7 million viewers. Its Place," in keeping with the b.c., is considered the earliest But it is the Walt Disney year's study). known variant of the story, "Cinderella," released on Feb- "Show Place," the topic as- telling of a Greek slave girl ruary 15, 1950, which is the signed to Mrs. Lincoln Jones, who marries the King of Egypt. most iconic of all. At that time, was one that she readily em- By analogy, she is one whose Walt Disney Productions had braced, having loved Broadway attributes are unrecognized suffered from losing connec- shows since she and twin sister and one who unexpectedly tions to the European film Karen saw their first play achieves recognition or success markets due to the outbreak of when they were little girls. It after a period of obscurity and World War 11 as well as from was "Annie, " but "Cinderella," neglect. box office disasters like "Pinoc- or "The Little Glass Slipper," is The story, as we know it, is chio," "Fantasia," and "Bambi," every little girl's dream - that originally a French fairy tale, all of which later became suc- she can find the Prince of her called "Cendrillon," first pub- cessful with re-releases and dreams, and Mrs. Jones chose lished in 1697 by Charles Per- home videos. But at that time, to discuss it after having taken rault; however, it was already the Studio was over $4 million a trip back to New York and well known in Europe as part in debt and on the verge of seeing the Richard Rogers and of an oral tradition of story- bankruptcy, so in 1948, they Oscar Hammerstein's "Cin- telling going back hundreds of began adapting Perrault's derella," the Tony Award win- years. His wit and style made "Cendrillon" into a motion pic- ning musical, which debuted the book an immediate success, ture, and it became the great- on January 25, 2013. This lush and it was immediately trans- est critical and commercial hit production featured an incredi- lated into English and many for the studio since the 1937 ble orchestra, jaw-dropping other languages. "Snow White and the Seven transformations, the pumpkin, It has been showcased over Dwarfs." Considered one of the the glass slipper, the masked the years in many different best ever American animated ball, the beloved songs, includ- genres and has always been films, it received three Acade- ing "In My Own Little Corner," hailed by its audiences. On my Award nominations, includ- "Impossible," and "Ten Min- March 31, 1957, Julie Andrews ing Best Original Song, "Bibbi- utes Ago." It was a magical, appeared in a live performance di - Bobbidi - Boo." mystical, charming, romantic, in the title role on CBS to more Then, a live-action re-imag- and funny fairy tale, and ac- than 107 million viewers. By ining was produced by Walt cording to Albert Einstein, "If comparison to the largest New Disney Pictures in 2015, and Special photo you want your children to be York theatre, the 3,000 seat it's still the story of a dream intelligent, read them fairy City Center, it would have tak- that your heart makes that Trinity Christian students took a tales. If you want them to be en 80 years at eight perfor- comes true. four-day educational tour of Washington, D.C. Thursday, March 3, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 7a The Courier Herald Dublin students attend OFTC Career Fair

Sophomores and ju- niors from Dublin High School get a hands-on take of the career and technical offerings at Oconee Fall Line Technical College Feb. 2. More than 100 students at- tended the afternoon session, while oth- ers joined more than 1,000 area students at OFTCʼs Program Fair to learn of the variety of career and technical paths available to them. (Special photos) Thursday, March 3, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 8a The Courier Herald

Scenes from ʻRead Across America Dayʼ Fun at the Littlest Leprechaun Contest

Photos by Payton Towns III Robotic

Photos by Kelly Lenz

uted to commissioners and the ment. Bryan said “It’s a stan- Continued from 1a County county administrator for re- dard agreement that all 159 ferred to finalize the grant. . .” view. Also, copies of the codes counties enter into. We’re in a Laurens County Attorney will be available to the public region of counties, where Billy Kight updated commis- before the commissioners hold we’re to provide mutual aid sion members on the progress a workshop to review the up- assistance in case of a huge of revising the county’s codes. dates. disaster for us to be able to get Kight said,“We haven’t re- Other agenda items at the reimbursement for our ser- vised our codes in their entire- meeting included: vices that may be provided for ty since 1994, so we’ve been • The commissioners ap- personnel and overtime etc. going through every code.” proved closing an old election we have to have a state ordi- Kight said that once a draft account at the Bank of Dudley. nance which is handed down of the revised codes is avail- • The commissioners voted by FEMA.” able that copies will be distrib- to adopt a mutual aid agree-

Photo by Payton Towns III Dr. Sleigh listens while Dr. Bill Chism talks. Dr. Bryan Sleigh, chief med- think is the region's finest hos- Continued from 1a ical officer, said this new tech- pital and we'll continue to look Jerry Davis said Fairview Park nology is good for the physi- for more ways to help this com- is known throughout the state. cians and patients. munity." "We want to congratulate "Robotic surgery helps the The benefits of robotic you on this new addition that patients recover faster," Sleigh surgery are: will bring more technology said. "Let's face it, nobody - Reduced trauma to the here that will serve the citizens wants to stay in the hospital body in this community better," longer than they have to. Cer- - Reduced blood loss and Davis said. "We want to contin- tainly this helps get you out need for transfusion ue to partner with you. You are safer and quicker. It's a great - Less post operative pain doing a wonderful job here/ tool and we're very excited that and discomfort With this program, it's going to this technology is available in - Lower risk of infection increase the services you can Middle Georgia." - Shorter hospital stay provide. We appreciate you There have been months of - Faster recovery and quick- bringing that to our communi- training to get people ready to er return to normal activities ty." use the technology. - Less scarring, single-site Doctors demonstrated how "Our physicians stepped up results in one incision the robotic machines worked. and wanted to do this," Sleigh The surgical advantages are People were able to use the ma- said. "The people who will ben- tremor reduction to ensure pre- chine by pulling items out of an efit the most from this are our cise movement, three dimen- Operation game. patients. This will make them sional high definition magni- "I never thought we would safer." fied images allowing surgeons have something like this," said Don Avery, president and to see in better detail and a Dr. Bill Chism. "It's something CEO at Fairview Park, said greater range of motion than we always heard about the big they currently have five quali- traditional laporoscopic boys doing. It's been remark- fied surgeons who can use the surgery. able. Unless you see it, you technology. can't believe it. It's almost Avery expects to have three bloodless surgery. The length or four more doctors qualify by of stay is a lot shorter and the the end of the year. The pro- pain to the patient is a lot less." gram can do general surgery, Chism is excited to have the gynecology surgery and col- new program. orectal surgery. "This is the most exciting "I anticipate that we may thing that has come to the fore- add two more types of surg- front since I've been out of eries by the end of the year," school," he said. "It's very Avery said. "This is really a learnable and you can train on credit to our medical staff and it. We're real excited it’s here. the people who make this ro- Very few hospitals this size and botic equipment. I never a community this size have thought we would have this this as a resource. That's just a here. We continue to move for- big plus for all of us." ward, we continue to be what I Thursday, March 3, 2016 The Courier Herald Section B

Hoops: •Scoreboard ...... 2b Wilkinson Warriors seek 8th state title •On The Air ...... 2b -2b •Sports Briefs ...... 2b Autry, Evans lead CrusadersSports to 3-1 win in season opener By JEREMY PAYNE runner Carson Hall. lead to 3-0. brilliant diving catch in shal- It’s a bit unusual for a Following a failed bunt Autry had a perfect game low center to rob him of a hit. pitcher to go deep in ball- attempt, Cam Garrett reached going through the first four Autry then coaxed a pop-up games this early in the sea- on an error by the Gatewood innings but ran into a bit of to first and recorded another son. However, Trinity sopho- first baseman. trouble in the fifth. Cam Hall strikeout to finish off his more Chase Autry bucked With two outs, freshman broke up the no-no with a dou- impressive opening-day per- that trend on Tuesday after- Chance Blum ripped a single ble to left-center leading off formance. noon in the Crusaders’ season to center, but coach Gary the inning. He moved to third Autry didn’t walk a batter opener. Sanders held the runner at on a fly-out to right and scored and only went to a three ball The righthander was on third base. Gatewood tried to on a grounder to second by count on two hitters. He cruise control from the outset throw behind the runner at Cody Kaufman. The throw to allowed just two hits and and needed just 65 pitches en third, and the throw got away first was high, and Kaufman struck out four. route to a 3-1 complete game allowing Hall to scamper was safe on the error with “We didn’t plan on him victory over Gatewood. home with the game’s first only one out. going that deep but when his They also got a big home run. Autry was able to regain pitch count was so low, we just run from newcomer Britt A few pitches later, Garrett his composure and get a kept running him back out Evans in his Crusader debut. extended the lead to 2-0 when strikeout and a groundout to there and he kept getting Trinity got on the board he scored on a wild pitch. end the inning, keeping the them out.” Coach Gary first with a pair of two-out Evans extended the lead in score 3-1. Sanders said after the game. runs in the second inning. the bottom of the third when Cam Hall attempted to get Trinity’s outfield of Blum, Photo by Nicky Blum Catcher Phillip Barwick he blasted a 2-and-1 fastball the Gators going again lead- Whit Mason, and Cal Leroy singled to lead off the inning deep over the center field ing off the seventh, but second did an outstanding job playing SEASON-OPENING GEM and was lifted for courtesy fence to extend the Crusader baseman Jake Walker made a See TRINITY page 2b Autry held Gatewood to one run on two hits. Falcons take region opener at Harlem, 3-1 OwensBy BALI SM IhurlsTH complete game in win The East Laurens Falcons beat the Harlem Bulldogs, 3-1, at Harlem on Tuesday night to secure their first region win of the 2016 baseball season. Falcon pitcher Colby Owens pitched seven innings to record the complete-game victory for East Laurens. “This is the first time we have beaten Harlem in a long time,” said head coach Gene Mulkey. “I am proud of the way our guys in the field performed, but I am also pleased by the way our players on the bench kept their heads in the game throughout the contest. “Getting our first region win on the road against a well-coached team like Harlem is huge. We had a great bus ride home, and I am really proud of the way we played this evening.” With one out in the top of the first, Owens tripled and scored when Gavin Donaldson’s single brought the East Laurens pitcher home for the first run of the game. East Laurens loaded the bases when Bryson Edge Photo by Rodney Manley drew a walk, then Cavin Rotramel singled. Donaldson FALCON ATTACK scored the Falcons second run of the inning on a ground-out Leah Wilkinson (9) moves the ball upfield for the Lady Falcons. Wilkinson scored by Austin Scott. a goal and had an assist. East Laurens loaded the bases in the top of the fifth when Conner Hobbs and Owens were hit by pitches and Donaldson singled. LadyBy RODNE Y FalconsMANLEY shut out Screven, 5-0 Hobbs scored the Falcons The East Laurens Lady third run of the game on an rolled to a 5-0 shutout over errant throw to the plate by Screven County in a region the Harlem pitcher. soccer match at Falcon Field The Falcons could inflict no File photo on Tuesday night. further damage, as the Julia Watson and Colby Owens pitched seven innings Bulldog hurler was able to Hannah Theriault scored and hit a triple. get the next three Falcon bat- two goals each to lead the ters out on a strikeout and two fly balls. East Laurens attack. With one out, Harlem loaded the bases in the bottom half of the sixth inning Watson also had an assist. on an error and two base hits. The Bulldogs scored on a fly ball put-out to cen- Leah Wilkinson kicked in terfield to cut the Falcon lead to 3-1. A grounder to third baseman Cam Oliver the Lady Falcons’ other goal snuffed out the Harlem rally when he successfully threw out the runner at first and also had an assist. base. “The girls did a good job The Bulldogs refused to go quietly. With two outs in the final frame, Harlem and got a big region win.” had the tying runs on second and third base. Owens’ first pitch to the next said coach Chris Robinson. Harlem hitter yielded a grounder to first, which Edge fielded, then stepped on The Lady Falcons are now the bag to end the inning and the game. 5-0-1 overall and 3-0 in “Colby was exceptional on the mound tonight,” Mulkey stated. “He was able Region 3AA. to hit his spots throughout the game, and he kept the Harlem batters guessing The Falcons did not play at the plate all night. Tuesday. “I thought our defensive play was good tonight. Austin Scott is really solidi- Both squads are back in fying his position as our center fielder by going out and getting some deep fly action today as they travel Photo by Rodney Manley balls for outs. That made a big difference in the outcome of tonight’s game. to Metter for a region “I am proud of the fact that we are 1-0 in region play, but now we need get ready for more games on the road that we will face this week.” match. The girls begin at PUTTING IT AWAY East Laurens plays today at Washington County and on Friday at Johnson 5:30 p.m. Hannah Theriault (16) knocks in her second goal to put the Lady Falcons ahead 5-0. County. Both games begin at 5:30 p.m.

Irish tennis takes Staff reports Raider teams twoThe Dublin from tennis teams Harlem swept their region Staff reports matches with Harlem at home Tuesday. The The West Laurens Raiders routed region Lady Irish shut out the Lady Bulldogs, 5-0, roll Upson-Lee opponent Upson-Lee on the road Tuesday, with and the Irish earned a tight 3-2 win. the boys and girls teams both blanking the The Dublin girls were dominant. In singles Knights, 5-0. play, Rawda Rahman, Courtney Collins and David McKinnon, Ben Deal and Garrett Takorra Smith did not lose a single game in Storey easily won their singles matches, drop- rolling to 6-0, 6-0 wins. ping just two games in the three matches. Deal The Lady Irish doubles teams were nearly did not lose a set in his match. just as good. Jalicia McRae and Tiffany In girls play, Gracie Drue Johnson also won Feliciano won 6-0, 6-1, and Niya Mainor and her match by a 6-0, 6-0 score. Evelyn Inman won 6-0, 6-2.. BOYS Dublin’s doubles teams were the difference File Photo WL 5, Upson-Lee 0 in the boys match. The Irish lost two of three Singles singles matches but won big in both doubles Takorra Smith won her singles •David McKinnon (WL) def. Josiah Smith, File Photo matches. Josh Peek and Uriah Andrews won match 6-0, 6-0. 6-0, 6-1 6-2 6-0, and Donald Harrell and Jocquaz Donald Harrell and Jocquaz Chaney won 6-0, *Ben Deal (WL) def. Dakota Wheeler, 6-0, 6- Gracie Drue Johnson won every set Chaney took their match 6-0, 6-3 6-3 0 in her match. In No. 1 singles, Dublin’s Shravan Kannan GIRLS Huckaby, 7-6 (7-0), 6-1 Garrett Storey (WL) def. Drew Daniel, 6-1, •Kayley Perry (WL) def. Natalie Miller, 6-1, won 6-1 ,6-1. Dublin 5, Harlem 0 6-0 BOYS Singles Doubles 6-2 Dublin 3, Harlem 2 Raw da Rahman won 6-0, 6-0. •Caleb Tanner and Will Watson (WL) def. •Gracie Drue Johnson (WL) def. Hunter Singles •Courtney Collins won 6-0, 6-0. Sam McDaniel and Holden Chapman, 6-0, 6-1. Bostwick, 6-0, 6-0 •Shravan Kannan won 6-1 ,6-1 Takorra Smith won 6-0, 6-0 Connor Milton and Max Woodburn (WL) def. Doubles •Chris Johnson lost 2-6, 5-7 Doubles Brandon Bruce and Kade Powers, 7-6 (7-2), 6-2 •Jor i Adkins and Presley Perry (WL) def. •Chris Burnett lost 4-6 (7-5), 5-10 •Jalicia McRae and Tiffany Feliciano won GIRLS Cloe Long and Sophie Trickel, 6-2, 6-1. Doubles 6-0, 6-1 WL 5, Upson-Lee 0 •Disha Patel and Yagni Patel (WL) def. •Josh Peek and Uriah Andrews won 6-2, 6- •Niya Mainor and Evelyn Inman won 6-0, Singles Ansley Powers and Brianna Hendricks, 6-4, 6- 0 6-2. •C handley Flanders (WL) def. Mary 0 Thursday, March 3, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 2b The Courier Herald Wilco Warriors seek state hoops championship Prep Schedule

THURSDAY Baseball East Laurens at Washington Co., 5:30 p.m. Basketball TODAY GHSA Class A (Public) State COLLEGE BASKETBALL Championship, Macon 7 p.m. CBSSN — UMass at Rhode Wilkinson Co. vs Hancock- Island Central, 4:45 p.m. ESPN — Illinois at Maryland Soccer ESPN2 — Georgia at South East Laurens at Metter, Carolina 5:30 p.m. ESPNU — Memphis at Temple Tennis 9 p.m. Metter at Dublin, 4:30 p.m. CBSSN — Cincinnati at Houston Jefferson Co. at East Laurens ESPN — California at Arizona ESPN2 — UConn at SMU FRIDAY ESPNU — Northwestern at Baseball Penn St. Dublin at Metter, 5:30 p.m. 11 p.m. East Laurens at Johnson Co., FS1 — Stanford at Arizona St. 5:30 p.m. GOLF Jones Co. at West Laurens, 1 p.m. 5:30 p.m. GOLF — PGA Tour, WGC- Tennis Cadillac Championship, first West Laurens at FPD Tourney, round, at Miami Midnight (Friday) Mercer University, TBA GOLF — LPGA Tour, HSBC SATURDAY Champions, second round, at Tennis Singapore West Laurens at FPD Tourney, NBA BASKETBALL Mercer University, TBA 8 p.m. TNT — San Antonio at New MONDAY Orleans Baseball 10:30 p.m. Northside WR at Dublin, 6 p.m. TNT — Oklahoma City at Tennis Golden State Wilkinson Stratford at West Laurens, SOCCER 4:15 p.m. 7:30 p.m. knocks off TUESDAY FS1 — International women, She Believes Cup, United States Baseball vs. England, at Tampa, Fla. Treutlen in Dublin at Jefferson Co., WOMEN'S COLLEGE 5:30 p.m. BASKETBALL semi-finals West Laurens at Veterans, Noon The Wilkinson County 5:55 p.m. BTN — Big Ten Tournament, Warriors knocked off the Soccer second round, at Indianapolis Treutlen County Vikings, 69- Metter at East Laurens, SEC — SEC Tournament, sec- 56, in last weekendʼs GHSA 5:30 p.m. ond round, at Jacksonville, Fla. Class A semifinals to advance 2:15 p.m. to the state championship BTN — Big Ten Tournament, game. Above, Wilco's Greg second round, at Indianapolis Cousin (4) dunks, and 6-foot-9 2:30 p.m. Jonathan Baehre (2) battles SEC — SEC Tournament, sec- Treutlen's Tyler Benjamin (12) ond round, at Jacksonville, Fla. and Joshua Davis (34) for 6 p.m. position. The Warriors, who SEC — SEC Tournament, sec- are seeking their 8th state title ond round, at Jacksonville, Fla. under head coach Aaron 6:30 p.m. Geter (right, center), will play ʻClean & Greenʼ golf BTN — Big Ten Tournament, Hancock Central today at 4:45 tournament March 5 second round, at Indianapolis p.m. at the Macon Coliseum. Keep Dublin-Laurens Beautiful will 8:30 p.m. (Photos by Horace Austin) host its 9th annual Clean & Green 4- SEC — SEC Tournament, sec- Person Scramble Golf Tournament ond round, at Jacksonville, Fla. on Saturday, March 5, at Riverview 8:45 p.m. Golf Course, with a shotgun start at BTN — Big Ten Tournament, 8:30 a.m. Entry fee is $200 per team, second round, at Indianapolis and hole sponsorships are available Continued from page 1b Hall, and Jake McMillianTrinity did walk. had the only two Gator hits. flawless defense, despite a an excellent job on the hill as Evans, Autry, Blum, The Crusaders will face for $100 each. For more information, call Steve Brown at 478-277-1408. heavy swirling wind for most well. Barwick, and Robert their first road test on of the afternoon. They limited the Crusaders Chapman had hits for the Saturday as they travel to Contact us The Gatewood pitching trio to five hits and combined for Crusaders. Sandersville to play To submit information, call 272- No Curry, of John McMillian, Cooper nine strikeouts and only one Cam Hall and Cooper Hall Brentwood. 5522, ext. 223, fax 478-272-2189 or e- no worry as mail [email protected]. Warriors top SEND US YOUR PHOTOS HawksOAKLAND, Calif. in (AP)OT — Draymond Green somehow SEND US YOUR STORIES caught Andrew Bogut's base- line save pass at his knees and avoided a diving Kent SEND US YOUR RECIPES... Bazemore, then let the ball fly as his legs split in the air. Anything Related To Hunting/Fishing Green hit an off-balance 3- pointer as the shot clock And You May Be In Our March 31st expired with 40.2 seconds remaining in overtime, and the Golden State Warriors escaped with a 109-105 win against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night while Stephen Curry watched in street clothes with an injured ankle. "It's just a desperation Photo by Nicky Blum heave," Green said. IMPRESSIVE DEBUT Klay Thompson made a go- ahead 3-pointer with 2:54 New Crusader Britt Evans smacks a home run to give Trinity a 3-0 lead. remaining and another big basket at the 11.4-second mark on the way to 26 points. The Warriors won their sec- ond straight overtime game to earn a franchise-best 43rd Wednesday's Games Smith; INFs Matt Davidson, Leury Garcia, straight regular-season home Charlotte at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Mike Olt, Tyler Saladino and Carlos NBA Chicago at Orlando, 7 p.m. Sanchez; and OFs Daniel Fields, Jerry victory and 25th in a row this Utah at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Sands and J.B. Shuck on one-year con- season. EASTERN CONFERENCE Portland at Boston, 7:30 p.m. tracts. Golden State (54-5) can tie Atlantic Division Washington at Minnesota, 8 p.m. MINNESOTA TWINS — Agreed to terms with Ps J.T. Chargois, Pat Dean, Tyler the Bulls' 44-game unbeaten WLPct GB Indiana at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Toronto 39 19 .672 — Detroit at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Duffey, Kyle Gibson, J.R. Graham, Yorman mark at home from March 30, Boston 36 25 .590 4½ Sacramento at Memphis, 8 p.m. Landa, Trevor May, Mason Melotakis, Alex 1995, to April 4, 1996, when New York 25 37 .403 16 New Orleans at Houston, 8 p.m. Meyer, Ryan O'Rourke, Ryan Pressly, the Warriors host Oklahoma Brooklyn 17 44 .279 23½ L.A. Lakers at Denver, 9 p.m. Taylor Rogers, Randy Rosario, Mike Strong Philadelphia 8 52 .133 32 Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. and Michael Tonkin; Cs John Hicks and City on Thursday. They are Southeast Division Thursday's Games John Ryan Murphy; INFs Jorge Polanco also chasing the '95-96 WLPct GB Phoenix at Miami, 7:30 p.m. and Kennys Vargas; and OFs Oswaldo Chicago team's record 72-win Miami 34 26 .567 — San Antonio at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Arcia, Byron Buxton, Max Kepler, Eddie Atlanta 33 28 .541 1½ Sacramento at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Rosario, Miguel Sano, Danny Santana and season. Charlotte 31 28 .525 2½ Oklahoma City at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Adam Brett Walker on one-year contracts. The Warriors won their Washington 29 30 .492 4½ Friday's Games NEW YORK YANKEES — Agreed to terms Orlando 26 33 .441 7½ Miami at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. with OF Chris Denorfia on a minor league sixth straight overall, contract. Central Division Phoenix at Orlando, 7 p.m. improved to 5-0 in OT and SEATTLE MARINERS — Agreed to terms WLPct GB Indiana at Charlotte, 7 p.m. with 1B Efren Navarro on a minor league haven't lost at Oracle Arena Cleveland 42 17 .712 — Portland at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. contract. since a 113-111 defeat to the Detroit 31 29 .517 11½ New York at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Indiana 31 29 .517 11½ National League Bulls on Jan. 27, 2015. Minnesota at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Agreed to Chicago 30 29 .508 12 Utah at Memphis, 8 p.m. Milwaukee 25 35 .417 17½ terms with 2B Kolten Wong on a five-year Atlanta's Paul Millsap Washington at Cleveland, 8 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE contract. missed a wide open 3-pointer Brooklyn at Denver, 9 p.m. Southwest Division SAN DIEGO PADRES — Agreed to terms Atlanta at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. with 24 seconds left in regula- WLPct GB with RHP Angel Acevedo and P Janigson tion, and then the Warriors’ San Antonio 50 9 .847 — Villalobos on minor league contracts. Thompson and Bogut each Memphis 35 24 .593 15 FOOTBALL Dallas 33 28 .541 18 Transactions National Football League missed potential winning Houston 29 31 .483 21½ BALTIMORE RAVENS — Agreed to terms Send it to New Orleans 23 35 .397 26½ with QB Joe Flacco on a three-year con- shots in the closing seconds. Wednesday's Sports Transactions Millsap scored 19 points for Northwest Division tract extension. WLPct GB BASEBALL GREEN BAY PACKERS — Re-signed PK Atlanta, which rallied from a Oklahoma City 42 18 .700 — American League Mason Crosby. 14-point deficit to force over- Portland 33 28 .541 9½ BOSTON RED SOX — Agreed to terms TENNESSEE TITANS — Agreed to terms Drawer B, CSS, Dublin, GA 31040 with Ps Matt Barnes, Roenis Elias, Edwin time before dropping to 0-4 in Utah 28 31 .475 13½ with CB Brice McCain on a multi-year con- Denver 23 37 .383 19 Escobar, Heath Hembree, Williams Jerez, tract. or email them to OT. Minnesota 19 41 .317 23 Brian Johnson, Tommy Layne, Pat Light, COLLEGE Reigning NBA MVP Curry Pacific Division Henry Owens, Noe Ramirez, Eduardo INTERCOLLEGIATE TENNIS ASSOCIA- Rodriguez, Carson Smith, Brandon [email protected] sat out with a tender left ankle WLPct GB TION — Named Rachel Dagen special x-Golden State54 5 .915 — Workman, and Steven Wright; Cs Blake projects coordinator and assistant to the he injured at Oklahoma City L.A. Clippers 39 20 .661 15 Swihart and Christian Vazquez, INFs CEO. Subject: Porter’s Guide on Saturday night before hit- Sacramento 24 34 .414 29½ Xander Bogaerts, Sean Coyle, Marco CLAYTON STATE — Announced the resig- Hernandez, Brock Holt, Deven Marrero, ting the long, winning 3-point- Phoenix 15 45 .250 39½ nation of women's soccer coach Gareth Please include your name and phone number and L.A. Lakers 12 49 .197 43 and Travis Shaw; and OFs Mookie Betts, O'Sullivan. er in overtime. Curry, with x-clinched playoff spot Jackie Bradley Jr. and Bryce Brentz on EMORY & HENRY — Named Dick brief description of the photo, story or recipe. three straight 40-point games, Tuesday's Games one-year contracts. Hopkins defensive coordinator and defen- was named Western Charlotte 126, Phoenix 92 CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to sive backs coach. *All submissions may not be printed. Photo Miami 129, Chicago 111 terms with Ps Chris Beck, Brandon ILLINOIS — Announced graduate DE Conference Player of the Week Portland 104, New York 85 Brennan, Scott Carroll, Erik Johnson, Gimel President is transferring from publication is left to the discretion of the Editor. on Monday after averaging Dallas 121, Orlando 108 Tommy Kahnle, Jake Petricka, Zach Auburn. Submission deadline 3/21/16. 43.8 points over four games. Golden State 109, Atlanta 105, OT Phillips, Carlos Rodon, Daniel Webb and NYU — Named Joseph Ruesgen men's L.A. Lakers 107, Brooklyn 101 Michael Ynoa; Cs Rob Brantly and Kevan assistant soccer coach. Thursday, March 3, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 3b The Courier Herald

PEOPLE TO PEOPLE 310 310 310 REAL ESTATE 038 ESTATE SALE GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL 365 MOBILE HOMES ESTATE SALE: Large group of FOR SALE Meteor BR/LR furn, books, kitchen items, HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED 14x52 Fleetwood 2BR, 1BA, New 3 Temporary Farm Workers 4 temp farmworkers needed INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR pil- Carpet & Paint. AC, set up deliv- Needed. Wayne Lehman – Indian 4/11/16-12/9/16. Workers will per- DRIVERS (Dublin) lows, christmas, wall pics, ceramics ered. 275-0867, 278-4461. suspected and figurines, and much more!! Mound, TN. Perform all duties of form duties associated w/ planting, compensation: Negotiable based Tobacco & Row Crop Production; cultivating & harvesting employ- on specific route Growing Logis- Great Bargain Prices!!, Sat. 03/05 32x80 4BR, 2BA, New Carpet, including seeding, planting, spray- erʼs tics Company is seeking qualified 9am-until. 615 Central Dr. E. Dublin. Fireplace, Den, Heat pump, set as mystery ing, irrigating, harvesting, storing, crops. Must have 3 months verifia- professional Independent Con- ESTATE SALE: March 4 & 5, 1138 up & packaging; and other alternative ble experience working tobacco & trac- Little Rock Rd, Helena Ga, Wheeler & delivered. 275-0867, 278-4461. work. Employment Dates: affirmative verifiable job referen- tors with Cars,Minivans/SUV for flash lights Co. near Cedar Grove. Gun safe, 05/03/2016 – 12/31/2016. ces. Random drug testing at em- delivery work. These are routes mower, utility trailer, furn, lift chair, RENTALS tools 9-5. $10.85/hr. Piece rates may be of- ployerʼs expense. Guaranteed 3/4 that run every day. You can make up Scottish fered. Worker guaranteed 3/4 of of contract hours. Work tools, sup- your own schedule and negotiate 405 STORAGE Cleanest Storage contract hours. Tools provided at plies, equipment provided at no your price. Required to have LONDON (AP) — Scientists no cost. Free housing provided to cost. Conditional housing provided 100/300 insurance. If you can Garnerʼs U Store sky Monday 272-3724 say a meteor was the cause of a 040 YARD SALES non-commuting workers. Trans- for non-commuting workers. pass bright flash of light reported by GOOD STUFF YARD SALE NO portation & subsistence reim- Transportation & subsistence a background check and drug JUNK, 208 SOUTH DR. E. DUBLIN, people across Scotland and bursed when 50% of contract is reim- screen, please reply with your northern England. AND MORE 8 AM-2PM OVER 30 met. Random drug testing may be bursed to worker upon completion name, phone number and vehicle TABLES,CLOTHES,SHOES, FURN, Strange Mini Storage Best Prices! Police Scotland said the force done after hire at employerʼs ex- of 50% of contract or earlier if ap- information to: dawgsrule33@ya- GW, JEWELRY, Call 478-275-1592 began receiving calls about 6:55 pense. Apply for this job at the propriate. $10.85/hr. EOE. Work- hoo.com This is a great opportuni- p.m. Monday, with people re- nearest Georgia Department of sites in Robertson Co., TN. Report ty for qualified individuals. 425 APARTMENTS porting a loud bang, and a sud- La- or send a resume to the nearest BROOKINGTON APARTMENTS den blue, green or white light or HUGE YARD SALE: Sat. 03/05. 8- bor Career Center or call 478-275- GA DOL or call 478-275-6532 & Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments a fireball in the sky. until, 1748 Mayberry Rd, Dublin.Lots 6525 and reference job order ref job #TN429142. Mark Bourne- with fully furnished kitchen. Lake, Several drivers caught the of stuff. TN429249. Adams, TN 320 pool and clubhouse. Full mainte- sudden flash and streak of light MEDICAL nance with on site manager. 272- on their dashboard cameras. 6788. Driving instructor Bill Addison HELP WANTED said it looked like "a bright, elec- 4 Temporary Farm Workers CNA's needed for 7A-7P and 7P-7A MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE: Sat. 7- 3 Temporary Farm Workers 440 HOMES FOR tric blue spark." 12, 117 Mockingbird Dr. Needed. Golden Leaf Farms shia at Wrightsville Manor Nursing Needed. Kevin Eidson - Cot- RENT "I thought it was a plane LLC - Sparta, TN. Perform all du- Home. Please apply in person, tontown, TN. Perform all duties of 4BR, 1BA and 1/2, $500/mo, Dep. coming down at first, but it was ties of Tobacco Production; includ- Wrightsville Manor Nursing Home, Tobacco Production; including $250. 478-278-1981 moving too fast," he said. seeding, planting, spraying, irrigat- ing seeding, planting, spraying, ir- 337 West Court Street Wrightsville, Saturday 7am - 2 pm at Rentz Bap- The U.K. weather forecast- ing, harvesting, storing, & packag- ri- Ga. tist Church, many different items, ing service the Met Office said gating, harvesting, storing, & pack- Proceeds to benefit missions. ing; and other alternative work. FOR RENT: 3BR, 2BA Brick Tuesday the incident wasn't aging; and other alternative work. 1011 Bates Ave. Employment Dates: 05/01/2016 – Home, $600 mo. plus deposit. By weather-related and the U.K. 02/15/2017. $10.85/hr. Piece Employment Dates: 05/02/2016 – Local high paced AMBULATORY appt. Call: 478-277-9020 SURGERY CENTER looking to defense ministry wouldn't com- rates may be offered. Worker 01/15/2017. $10.85/hr. Piece ment on whether the flash was guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. rates may be offered. Worker hire PRN nursing staff. Would be ideal for someone newly retired or VEHICLES FOR SALE linked to military activity in the YARD SALE: Sat. 03/05, 7am-1pm, Tools provided at no cost. Free guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. area. 105 Palisade Drive, Dublin. interested in occasional work. This 725 LAWN SER- housing provided to non-commut- Tools provided at no cost. Free Steve Owens, manager of the would be coverage for staff vaca- ing workers. Transportation & housing provided to non-commut- VICES Glasgow Science Centre plane- tion and sick leave only. Must have subsistence reimbursed when ing workers. Transportation & Timʼs Lawn Care & Pressure tarium, said the likely culprit nursing experience and work well 50% subsistence reimbursed when Washing. Call 478-290-1632 was a chunk of space rock — YARD SALE: Sat. 8-12, 310 Holly with older adult and elderly pa- Dr. Furn, Prom dresses 18-20W, HH, of contract is met. Random drug 50% "about the size of a tennis ball or tients. Please send resume to: Okefenokee Swamp encom- receiver, speakers, riding mower, testing may be done after hire at of contract is met. Random drug maybe even a watermelon" — Courier Herald chevy rims. employerʼs expense. Apply for testing may be done after hire at passes over 400,000 acres of that was burning up in the at- this employerʼs expense. Apply for Drawer B, CSS canals; moss draped cypress mosphere. Box A job at the nearest Georgia Depart- this trees, and lily pad prairies MERCHANDISE Dublin, GA. 31040 ment of Labor Career Center or job at the nearest Georgia Depart- providing sanctuaries for FOR SALE call 478-275-6525 and reference ment of Labor Career Center or hundreds of species of birds POST CLASSIFIEDS 240 job order TN429455. call 478-275-6525 and reference Whatever you need! job order TN428889. and wildlife including several in The Courier Herald SWIMMING POOLS Whether you’re buying or selling. endangered species. Gilmer Warehouse Dublin is ac- Call classifieds! 272-5522 at www.courier-herald.com & SUPPLIES CDL Van Drivers Needed FOR SALE: Above ground swim- cepting application for Spotters Plains is the home of Jimmy AVAILABLE 24/7 SE Carrier/ 500 mile radius, no touch ming and a Spotter Operation Manager. Lost or Found: Three Days FREE! freight, drop & hook, 24 hour deliv- Carter, the 39th President. pool/chlorine, 24x52 w/deck Like Advancement opportunities and ery, home weekend, .48 p/mile & full new $1000. Call: 478-456-2965 40+ hours per week. Apply in person at the Dublin DOL per diem pay. Call 912-375-3366, ext 311. 245 MISCELLA- @ 910 N Jefferson Street. NEOUS For info please call #478-987- GE Washing machine for sale. $200, Place your 1516. Tangles Too braid salon has two call: 478-689-0005 booths available for rent immedi- ately. See Terri for details/inter- CDL-Driver Needed. 2yrs exp. Call: view. 478-279-4630 or 478-353- 478-272-1092. Please leave mess. 1625. Second Baptist Church looking to hire a piano player. Contact: 254- 285-9102 or 478-304-0720 Subscribe today! ONLY Georgia is the largest state $10 a month. Call 478-272-5522 east of the Mississippi River. Yard Sale VOCATIONAL 310 in The Courier Herald GENERAL HELP WANTED 3 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Fridy Farms LLC - Pur- year, TN. Perform all duties of To- bacco, Straw/Hay, Row Crop, & ~ plus ~ Fruit/Vegetable Production; includ- 6 LINES ing seeding, planting, spraying, ir- ri- gating, harvesting, storing, & pack- aging; and other alternative work. Employment Dates: 05/02/2016 – a YARD SALE KIT 12/07/2016. $10.85/hr. Piece rates may be offered. Worker with all the tools you need guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. DODGE COUNTY Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commut- HOSPITAL for success!! ing workers. Transportation & “A Community of Caregivers Dedicated subsistence reimbursed when to Caring for the Community” 50% of contract is met. Random drug 478-448-4000 testing may be done after hire at $ 00 employerʼs expense. Apply for this job at the nearest Georgia Depart- Only for 3 days! ment of Labor Career Center or 20 call 478-275-6525 and reference Marketing/Outreach job order TN428883. Representative Full-Time Call 478-272-5522 or email NOW HIRING: EXPERIENCED TIG WELDERS, Travel Required MSHA A PLUS [email protected] NO PHONE CALLS - PLEASE Healthcare Marketing/Outreach MONDAY-THURSDAY Apply: Be- Experience Preferred tween Hours 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Dublin Industrial Services, Inc. Website Management Preferred Ad must include 1112 Ga. Hwy. 29 South East Dublin, Ga. 31027 Dodge County Hospital offers a competitive salary commensurate address of sale and with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. must be prepaid To apply or learn more about opportunities in our growing community Hospital contact the Human Resources Department. Dodge County Hospital Attn: Human Resources P.O. Box 4309, Eastman, GA 31023 [email protected] 478-448-4108 (fax) DCH is an EOE FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE BY LYNN JOHNSTON Thursday, March 3, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 4b The Courier Herald

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