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ESPLOST vote passesDean wins Green Republican SheriffʼsBy CLAY REYN OraceLDS Larry Dean edged Marshall Floyd to win the Republican wins nomination for Laurens County Sheriff Tuesday, advancing to face incumbent W.A. "Bill" Har- rell in November's general elec- judgeʼs tion. In the unofficial tally, Dean carried just above 54 percent of By PAYTON TOWNS III the primary electorate to defeat seat Jud Green won three out Floyd by 468 votes, 3,113 to of four counties to beat 2,645. Harold McLendon 7,880 to "Marshall's been a great com- 7,351, winning the Dublin petitor," Dean said. "The race Superior Court Judge’s seat was a little closer than I thought that will be vacated by Chief it was going to be. But we've Justice Gibbs Flanders at both been out there working the end of the year. hard. He's been working hard The race was close all and I've been working hard. night. Green won Laurens There is going to be a Republi- County 4,818 to 4,666, can Sheriff in Laurens County, Treutlen County 820 to 624 and that's big." and Johnson County 1,201 The race was a battle of polit- to 961. McLendon won ical newcomers that drew a Twiggs County 1,100 to great deal of interest due to the 1,041. fact that Harrell ran unopposed "It feels good that your constituents support you," See SHERIFF page 8a Green said. "I have nothing but praise for my opponent. I said that from day one and my commercials have said that. I don't deviate from that." Laurens Co. Green said election day felt like a roller coaster. voters take "This is my first time running for something like part in tight this," he said. "To see my family and friends here has election races been enjoyable." Green thanked his friends TuesdayBy PAYTON T OWNS III and family for supporting Results from the State of him. Georgia Primary and Nonparti- "They are here tonight," san General Election proved to Photo by Clay Reynolds he said. "The actions of my be tight Tuesday night. family speak volumes about Jud Green shows emotion as he is congratulated by Laurens County Sheriff Bill Harrell and Of the 26,890 total registered who we are. I'm honored that I can do things in this supporters at the Laurens County Courthouse last night. voters, 9,622 cast votes for a to- manner. Hats off to Mr. tal of 35.78 percent. McLendon for a great race." "We were expecting a close Green said he has been an 2016 Elections race," said Helen Harper, Lau- attorney for many years, Laurens County board rens County Election Superin- calling it "the snake pit." ESPLOST tendent. "I've learned a tremen- Yes- 5,253 In Laurens County, Incum- dous amount from Judge members happy about No - 4,039 bent Johnny Isakson received (William) Towson and Judge 4,842 votes (83.20 percent) to Flanders and many others extending E-SPLOST Non-Partisan Republican win the U.S. Senate nomination over the course of these By SANDY ALDRIDGE Forty-three and a half perfor the Republican ticket. Der- years," Green said. "I know I Fifty-six and one-half percent said "No," or 4,039 voters. Judge Sheriff Larry Dean - 3,113 rick Grayson received 599 votes have big shoes to fill. How- cent of the voters in Tuesday's This SPLOST will begin the Jud Green - 7,880 Harold McLendon - 7,351 Marshall Floyd - 2,645 (10.29 percent) and Mary Kay ever, Judge Flanders had election said "Yes" to another day after the current one ex- big shoes to fill. I look for- five years of a special purpose lo- pires at the end of 2017. Bacallao garnered 379 votes ward to it." cal option sales tax for education ESPLOST is a penny sales (6.51 percent). According to the Green plans to meet with Secretary of State’s website, as (ESPLOST) in Laurens County. tax on all consumer purchases sponsibility of educating stu- anyone who shops, eats or buys the other Dublin Circuit Su- of press time with 129 of 159 That's 5,253 of the total 9,622 in Laurens County. Supporters dents in Laurens County away gas here contributes. citizens who voted. of the tax say it shifts the re- from property owners because See JUDGE page 8a See E-SPLOST page 8a See RESULTS page 8a

CapitalBy SANDY ALDRIDGE City lendsshe asked board membersDublin to sign City Schools $5M TAN Dublin City Schools and Cap- it so she could mail it to the State Georgia DOT Awards ital City Bank entered into offi- Department of Education, some- cial agreement last Friday, May thing she does monthly as re- 20, for Dublin Schools' new FY17 quired by law since the system $1.2 Million for local Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) for operates with a deficit. Again, no $5 million. copy of the report was made safety projects in East Christi Thublin, chief finan- available to the public. cial officer at DCS, reported to The board also heard and ac- the school board in a regular cepted a facilities committee re- CentralThe Georgia Department GeorgiaCounties receiving meeting Monday night that the port from board member James of Transportation has an- awards include Bleckley, loan documents were signed and Lanier. He said all plans for fu- nounced a $1,242,527 award Emanuel, Hancock, Lau- mailed to Atlanta. However, the ture facilities construction and for 24 safety projects in 13 rens, Lincoln, Newton, documents were not made avail- renovation have been put on hold counties in east central Oglethorpe, Taliaferro, able to the public. until the system's deficit is elimi- Georgia. Treutlen, Warren, Washing- Thublin said auditors re- nated. However, he said the next The funds are part of the ton, Wilkes and Wilkinson. ceived Dublin City Schools finan- facility in the current plan is a FY 2016 Local Maintenance Laurens County received cial statements Monday and practice soccer field on the site of and Improvement Grant Off- $43,736.52 where GDOT have begun work on the Dublin the old high school. He said that System Safety Program. will do signs, striping, stop City Schools' financials, but that plan has been delayed because of Safety is Georgia DOT’s bars and rumble strips on 16 they have not been physically the widening of Hillcrest Park- number one priority, and city streets. these awards demonstrate The OSS Program focuses present as she had thought they way. Photo by Sandy Aldridge would be. They have been work- “As we go through our deficit the Department’s commit- on low-cost safety improve- ing electronically, she said. There reduction plan we want to do Kindergarten student Zoey Hightower reads ment to assist local govern- ments that are likely to re- is a meeting slated here in what we need to do when we from her research project as classmate Kay- ments in improving safety in duce the frequency and Dublin Thursday. need to do it. The only two pro- their communities. severity of crashes on city Thublin also presented copies jects we have left from the facili- den Harrell and teacher Katie Mullis stand by “Last year, Georgia saw streets and county roads. of the system's financial report ties plan are the practice soccer and listen during Dublin City Schoolsʼ BOE the first increase in roadway Eligible projects include for April during the meeting. She field and the press box. I want to meeting Monday night. fatalities in a decade,” said raised pavement markers, said the system is on track ten assure parents that support and that the practice field has not kindergarten teacher Katie Georgia DOT Commissioner rumble strips, pavement months into the year, and then participate in our soccer program been shelved and put away, but it Mullis discuss a research project Russell R. McMurry, P.E. markings, edge lines, cen- will happen when finances are her students conducted this year. “Off-system or local roads terlines, stop bars, signing, there to be able to handle it. That Three students were present to account for approximately chevrons (sign marking for will conclude our facilities plan show their projects and read 45 percent of Georgia’s mo- curves), vegetation removal, from the SPLOST that we paragraphs from them. tor vehicle fatalities. Reduc- new or replacement Index passed years ago.” Students present for the ing these statewide numbers guardrail, traffic signals, Obituaries ...... 2a The board and superinten- recognition were Martavius requires a significant in- roundabouts, advance post- 50 Years Ago ...... 3a dent also recognized Regional Lender and Sneha Kannan, RE- vestment to enhance safety mounted flashing beacons Editorial ...... 4a Education Support Agency (RE- SA writing winners. Also recog- on local streets and roads. I for intersections or school Weather...... 5a SA) writing contest winners dur- nized were Youth Council mem- am pleased that we can as- zones, pedestrian improve- sist with the funding for ments and minor shoulder Sports...... 1b,2b ing the meeting as well as newly bers Yu'Trevius Spikes (mayor), elected Dublin High Youth Coun- Zapporah Charleston, Silenta these very critical widening. Classified ...... 3b cil members. Then they heard projects.” Entertainment ...... 4b See DUBLIN page 8a Wednesday, May 25, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 2a The Courier Herald

Elizabeth Cantrell Garrett. friends on Thursday evening Obituaries She was also preceded in from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at death by her husband, Grahl Townsend Brothers Funeral H. Kea, two children, Bobby Home. Gravley, and Elaine Gravley, Pallbearers will be and five brothers, Leroy Gar- Matthew Mathes, Halle Matu- rett, Jr., Jack Garrett, Aubrey la, Josh Tompkins. T.J. Neu- Garrett, R.L. Garrett, Wen- mans, Derek Powell and Ron dell Garrett, and Ray Garrett. Johnson. She was of a member of the Mrs. Neumans was born in Dublin First Church of the Laurens County to late Ben- Nazarene. She was a retail jamin and Blanche Pettis clerk for Belk’s Department Johnson. She was retired from Store. Mrs. Kea passed away Mohawk and was a devoted on Monday, May 23, 2016 at mother, grandmother, and Filling in missing nutrients Dublinair Nursing and Reha- great-grandmother. In addi- bilitation. tion to her parents, she was Mrs. Kea is survived by her preceded in death by her hus- son, Jerry Gravley of band William Melvin Neu- Walt Whitman,in the American twoshort of trendy B vitamins, calcium and dietsThe lesson? Pay attention to Glenville, a stepson, Charles mans and two sons, Bobby and poet, may have written "Leaves vitamin D. the nutrient content of foods and Kea of Athens, four brothers, Tommy Neumans. of Grass," but he was an advo- And a quarter of folks now ask your doc about taking sup- Robert Garrett of Dublin, She is survived by daugh- cate of what he called a "manly" eat gluten-free foods! According plements (a multivitamin -- Randall Garrett of Dublin, ters, Charlotte Kenetha Ne- diet: "Let the main part of the to the Institute of Food Tech- half, two times daily -- and DHA Ann I. Drake Lamar Garrett of Dublin, and Smith and Diane Mathes, diet be meat, to the exclusion of nologies, that can, but doesn't omega-3). Then, as Walt also Raymond Garrett of Oak both of East Dublin and Angie all else," he wrote in a newly dis- have to, make it hard to get the wrote, you'll enjoy, "The feeling Celebration of life for Mrs. Park, a sister, Oretha Warren Matula Powell (William) of covered essay. Well, ol' Walt ap- fiber and nutrients found in 100 of health ... the song of me rising Ann I. Drake will be on Thurs- of Dublin, and five grandchil- Dublin; grandchildren, parently didn't know that diets percent whole wheat, barley and from bed and meeting the sun." day May 26, 2016 at 1 p.m. at dren. Matthew Wade Mathes (Jo), without a balanced approach to rye. The smart move: Get com- Murray Brothers Funeral Pallbearers will be Jordan T.J. Neumans (Jennifer), nutrition can leave you starved plex carbs and nutrients from Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of Home Cascade Chapel 1199 Ricks, Chris Garrett, Ronnie Halle Matula, Brandy Neu- for essential nutrients. produce and gluten-free quinoa, "The Dr. Oz Show," and Mike Utoy Springs Rd. Atlanta, GA Warren, Bobby Gravley, Dylan mans (Barry), Tyia Tompkins For example, the paleo diet brown rice, amaranth, buck- Roizen, M.D. is Chief Wellness 30331. Rev. Lee Franklin Offi- Gravley, and Ron Woodard. (Josh), Bruce NeSmith (lots of meat proteins, sat fat wheat groats, corn grits, millet, Officer and Chair of Wellness In- ciating. The family will receive (Tanya), James NeSmith and vegetables) is devoid of sorghum, wild rice and teff. And stitute at Cleveland Clinic. To Family and friends are friends from 6 p.m. until 8 (Penny) and Phyllis Claxton whole grains (fiber to feed your remember, as Dr. Mike's Cleve- live your healthiest, tune into asked to assemble at the p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 (David); sister, Betty Jo Allen gut biome, regulate blood sugar land Clinic says, "Apples, car- "The Dr. Oz Show" or visit chapel at 12 p.m. on day of at the funeral home. of Byron; special niece, Paula and battle obesity), low- or no- rots, fish and almonds are www.sharecare.com. service. She left here on earth Stanley Funeral Home and Allen of Byron and several fat dairy, and legumes (beans, gluten-free ... but a gluten-free to cherish the priceless gifts of Crematory/Dublin Chapel great-grandchildren, nieces lentils, etc.). That can leave you cookie is still a cookie!" her life her heartbroken have charge of funeral and nephews. daughter, Crystal, her sister arrangements. To sign the Please visit Dr. Barbara Ingram Whitaker, Online Register Book please www.townsendfuneralhome.co three nieces, Deirdre Whitak- visit m to sign the online memorial er Priester, Fawn Whitaker www.stanleyfuneralhome.com registry. and Sherrise Wiggins Whitak- or call the 24 Hour Obituary Mom who wanders at night er, great-nephew, Courtney Line at (478) 272-0106 to hear Vanessa Stewart Whitaker, Jerome Hardy and the latest updates. many of other friends and stu- Ms. Vanessa Stewart of dents who will never forget East Dublin, passed away on DEARcould ABBY: My mom lives beliving ill arrangement or for just her HAVE nosy suffered a death -- the her. Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Funer- with me and my hubby. Recent- should be made. death of your marriage. Give Murray Brothers Funeral al arrangements are incom- ly I found out that she walks yourself time to grieve. Home Cascade Chapel, (404)- plete and will be announced around at night because she If you thought that after di- 349-3000 later. The family will be re- hears noises or is restless -- and Dear Abby vorcing your husband you could ceiving friends at the home of puts her ear on our bedroom go back to being friends as Katie Mae Kea Frankie J. Neumans her daughter, Kristen Stew- door, too! though the marriage never hap- art, 107 Clover Street, Dublin. I was shocked. I think this is pened, you were unrealistic. Funeral services for Katie Frankie J. Neumans, age Services by Dudley Funeral a complete invasion of my priva- DEAR ABBY: I have read From his perspective, he has Mae Kea, age 87 will be held 82, of East Dublin, passed Home of Dublin cy, and I was embarrassed to no your column since I was a little been rejected on a very basic lev- at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, away on Monday, May 23, www.servicesbydudley.com end. I now avoid getting inti- girl. Now, at 35, I need your ad- el. In order to get past it, he may 2016 at Dublin First Church 2016. mate with my hubby,and he has vice. need time and distance from of the Nazarene, with inter- Services will be held at 2 no idea why. For years, a friend of mine you. That's understandable. ment to follow at Dublin p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2016 Birthdays I have to be sensitive about was in love with me. I didn't In the meantime, stay busy Memorial Gardens. Rev. Don at Poplar Springs South Bap- what I say to Mom because she want to ruin the friendship by with friends and projects be- Hicks will officiate. tist Church. Burial will follow underwent surgery recently and getting into a relationship, so I'd cause that will give you less Mrs. Kea was born on April in Salem Baptist Church she has a lot of medical issues. brush off his advances. time to brood. If you're not exer- 26, 1929 in Canton, Ga. She Alberta Blue “Peach” How should I handle this? -- NO After six years, I realized he cising, start now. Regular exer- Cemetery in Bleckley County. McCloud was the daughter of the late Rev. Lewis Miller will offici- NOISE FOR MS. NOSY was a good man who would do cise can help to lessen depres- William Thurston and Annie ate. The family will receive Wanda Wibes DEAR NO NOISE: The first anything for me, so I decided to sion. However, if your sadness thing you should do is tell your go on a date. The date led to persists, discuss it with a li- husband why you have been marriage, but now, five years censed psychotherapist so it avoiding intimacy. If you don't, later, we are divorced because I doesn't become chronic. he may think it has something realized we were better off as Dear Abby is written by Abi- to do with him or the way you friends rather than spouses. gail Van Buren, also known as feel about him, and that's nei- He was OK with the divorce CosbyNORRISTOWN, ordered Pa. (AP) — decades. to He stand is free on $1 million trialtestify in at sex this stage. case Instead, Jeanne Phillips, and was found- ther true nor fair. and moving out because he She called him "Mr. Cosby" and bail. prosecutors had portions of her ed by her mother, Pauline Your mother's wandering knew I would be happier, and he considered him a trusted friend A trial date was not immedi- 2005 police statement read into Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at around at night may be nosi- wanted me to be happy. Now and mentor. ately set. the record. www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box ness, or it could be insomnia or that he's gone, I am sad that I But 20 minutes after Bill Cosby, looking less frail than While authorities in recent 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. other medical issues. Her inabil- have lost my friend. I miss the Cosby offered her three blue he had following his arrest five months have paraphrased her ity to sleep should be mentioned friendship we once had, and I'm pills and told her to take them months ago, seemed unfazed by account and quoted fragments, to her doctor so the cause can be heartbroken. It feels like I have with the wine he had set out, District Judge Elizabeth this was apparently the first HOLIDAY determined. If you're correct suffered a death. Can you please Andrea Constand's legs began McHugh's decision. time that large sections of her that it's nosiness, then it should help me? I'm not sure what to to wobble "like jelly," her eyes "Mr. Cosby is not guilty of statement — or Cosby's, for that CLOSING be handled firmly -- by you and do. -- LOST OUT WEST went blurry and her head began any crime, and not one single matter — were made public. your husband -- and some other DEAR LOST: In a sense, you to throb. fact presented by the common- Constand told police that the The City of Dublin will Cosby helped her to a couch wealth rebuts this truth," his comedian penetrated her with in his living room, where she lawyers said in a statement af- his fingers and fondled her at be closed on Monday, later realized he violated her as terward. his suburban Philadelphia man- May 30th, to observe she lay helplessly in a stupor, The hearing was not the sion in 2004 after giving her she told police in 2005. face-to-face confrontation be- what he said was herbal med- Lou Anns ‘ the Memorial Day On Tuesday, a judge ordered tween accuser and accused that ication. After taking the pills, Home of Georgia’s Biggest holiday. Garbage will the 78-year-old Cosby to stand some had anticipated: Con- she said, "everything was blurry Homemade Biscuits trial on sexual assault charges stand, who is now a massage and dizzy." be collected on on the strength of Constand's therapist in Toronto, was not in "I told him, 'I can't even talk, Tuesday, May 31st, for decade-old police statement, the courtroom, and the judge Mr. Cosby.' I started to panic," Monday and Tuesday sparing the former Temple Uni- ruled that she did not have to she told police. versity employee the need to route customers. All testify at the preliminary hear- other collection days ing. Cosby could get 10 years in will remain the same. prison if convicted in the case, The Courier Herald the only criminal charges brought against the comedian Will be closed Monday, out of the barrage of allegations that he drugged and molested May 25th, We’re Not Clowning Around! dozens of women over five in observance of Our Fertilizer Prices DON’S MEMORIAL DAY ENTERPRISES Normal business hours will Cannot Be Beat! 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LOOKING BACK... main entrance and the en- al Educational Development Moorman, Jimmy Rowland, Vic 5O YEARSLaurenstrance to what Memorial is called the Hospital expansionTest were awardedunderway to the fol- Thomas, Billy Snow, Alton DUBLIN COURIER - north wing torn down to make lowing: Rowland, Larry Mimbs, Bill HERALD way for the new structure, Ninth grade: Beth Beding- Garret, Danny Haywood, Her- which will be a two-story affair. field, Bonnie Bracewell, Bill man Brown, Tim Luecke, Terry MAY 23, 1966 The foundation and other Denny, Cheryl Faircloth, Viki Howell, David Barber, Eddie Hospital expansion work got structural elements will be Flowler, Elizabeth Golden, Lawrence, Don Collins, Van underway today as workmen built so that three more stories Sharon Henry, Judy Hester, Moorman, Mitchell Perry, Ed- started a $810,000 project of can be added over the new part David Hobbs, Dotti Josey, Mar- die Andrews, Larry Shepard, the Laurens Memorial Hospi- if and when necessary, it was sha Lynn, Steve McDonald, Junior Holmes, Larry Hall, tal. The plans call for the addi- pointed out. Johnny McIntyre, Deborah George Drew, Robert Chafin, tion of rooms for 54 additional The contractor has eleven Monds, Rheta Perry, John Billy Baggett, Kenneth Foskey, beds plus other facilities that months to complete the struc- Pike, Lester Porter, Lynn Scar- Earl Senn, Charles Loyd, Ken- are necessary for the operation ture. In the meantime, the hos- boro, David Scarborough, ny Moorman, Rickey Miller, of the hospital. pital will continue to operate as Velinda Stanley, Celeste James Darsy, Aron Devaney, The addition will give the usual, but entrance to the hos- Strickland, Edward Tanner, Donnie Wilkes, Giles Collins, Laurens Memorial Hospital a pital will be from the rear until Robert Thomas, Billy Westover Danny Soles, David Graham, total of 150 beds. The present the new structure and en- Tenth grade: Emmett Black, Wendall Tyson, Stevie Young, total is 92. The occupation of trances are completed. Clayton Cordell, Greg Cox, Ronald Chafin, Donald Foun- beds for the Hospital in 1965 Bryant Garner, Sally Hudson, tain, Kenny Thomas and Don- was over 95 percent, hospital NEW OFFICERS OF DUBLIN HIGH SCHOOL Band for four years and of the Steve Kennedy, Rosemarie nie Oxford. officials stated, pointing to the DEXTER PTA STUDENTS wind ensemble for three years. Kintzel, Mary Lewis, Tony need for additional beds. On Thursday night, the May In a recent chapel program Besides being an accomplished Monds, Lynn Mullis, David MISS DOMINY TO WED The addition to the hospital meeting of the Dexter School at the Dublin High school, Ju- flutist, she is also a pianist and Pollock, Mary Ann Potts, MR. LARSEN will be financed under the pro- PTA was held with Rev. Wal- lia Tennant was presented with serves as pianist for the Junior Charles Romeo, Sidney Sim- Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. visions of the Hill-Burton Act, lace Hawkins, a member of the a certificate from the National Church of the Pine Forest mons, Samille Swinson, Doris Dominy of Dublin announce with the state, the Federal Gov- faculty, bringing an inspiring Merit Foundation, which will Methodist Church where she is Tennant, David Vaughn, Mala the engagement and forthcom- ernment, and the local authori- devotional. Hostesses for the give her four years at Emory President of the Youth Fellow- Yeomans ing marriage of their daughter, ties providing the monies. Lo- meeting were Mesdames University. She is the daugh- ship. Rebecca Ann Dominy, to Mr. cal funds will be obtained from Lamar Taylor, James Ward, ter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Guidance Counselor Mrs. EAST LAURENS FFA Ronnie Dewey Larsen, son of depreciation funds that have Thelma Bryant, and Louise Tennant, Jr. and will serve as Virginia Lawrence made the BOYS EXHIBIT SHOP Mr. and Mrs. John Steele of been set aside by the hospital Barron. The room count was valedictorian of the graduating presentation and presented PROJECTS Dublin. Miss Dominy is a grad- over the years with no bond is- tied by Mrs. Jolley's 4th grade class this year. She has been Certificates of Merit from the The FFA students at East uate of Dublin High School and sue needed for the county's part and Mrs. Dunaway's 9th grade. voted the Most Intellectual and University of Georgia to the top Laurens High School recently is employed at the VA Center of the expansion or the need for Sixth District Director Mrs. was runner up for the Most five percent of the members of exhibited their projects from in Dublin. Mr. Larsen is a grad- tax monies. Marvin Barnhart installed the Likely to Succeed in the Senior the Junior Class, who are the shop work. Their fine items uate of Dexter High School and The Laurens Memorial Hos- following officers for the coming Class. She is feature editor of Charles Lee, Paul Alexander, ranged from loading shoots to is employed at Robins Air Force pital was built in 1950-51 and year: Mrs. Vernon Sanders, the "Campus Hurricane." Jerry Lee, Barbara Hobbs, shoe shine boxes. Base in Warner Robins. opened in September 1951 as a President; Mrs. T.W. Cauthen, Miss Tennant, 17, attended Mary Jane Coleman, Linda Those displaying their work The wedding will be on May 60-bed hospital with two addi- Vice President; Mrs. Alex the Governor's Honors Pro- Perry, and Deedie Watson. The were David Rich, Sonny 28 at 3 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist tions already made to the hos- Rhodes, Secretary; and Mrs. gram at Wesleyan College in purpose of these awards is "to Wilkes, Charlie Graham, Church. No formal invitations pital prior to the present ex- Lawton Kemp, Treasurer. 1964 when she studied natural recognize superior achievement Woodrow Hall, Donald will be issued, but family and pansion plans. This addition science and attended Girls and to encourage continued in- Warnock, Cliff Wilkes, Carl friends are cordially invited to will be built in front of the pre- HONORS AWARDED FOR State in Athens in 1965. She is tellectual growth." Snow, Earl Queen, Mike Alli- attend the wedding and the re- sent structure with the present SCHOLARSHIP TO President of the Beta Club, has Certificates for scoring at 90 good, Richard Holmes, Gregg ception afterwards. been a member of the Dixie percent or above on the Nation-

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Published by Courier Herald Publishing Company 115 S. Jefferson St., Dublin, Georgia 31021-5146 Insight and viewpoints from our editorial board and our readers Email us at [email protected] to share your opinions W.H. LOVETT In Our Opinion President and Chairman, 1934-1978 DUBOSE PORTER Chairman GRIFFIN LOVETT This is one of those times that she did, Brumby fired her. President whenTheyʼre I feel like I’m watching fighting a battle they are sureGlenn thento sued lose the state for the movie "Groundhog Day." discrimination. Periodicals Postage Paid at Dublin, Georgia The same things keep hap- In the course of that lawsuit, (USPS 161-860) - Daily except Sunday and select holidays pening over and over, with the Brumby testified that "some same ending. members of the Legislature POSTMASTER: Send address change to: Once again, conservative GEORGIA REPORT would view that taking place The Courier Herald, Drawer B, CSS, Dublin, GA 31040 Georgians are urging their The Leading Source For Political News within our office as perhaps friends and colleagues to defy immoral, perhaps unnatural SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: and perhaps, if you will, liberal the directives of an evil federal the Left are designed to destroy attorney general and state Print Edition - $10/month or ultra-liberal." government determined to ram our constitutional system of school superintendent will Digital Edition - $10/month One of the federal judges its liberal way of life down federalism in order to grow the work cooperatively to protect remarked: "You can’t discrimi- everyone’s throat. power of the federal govern- the interests of Georgia’s chil- This newspaper is committed to the idea that the press should The battle this time is about nate against someone because ment in all aspects of our lives," dren from this abuse of federal tell the truth without prejudice and spread knowledge transgender students and their they don’t behave the way you the letter said. executive authority," Deal said. without malicious intent. ability to use bathrooms in pub- expect them to behave because A similar letter was signed "As the state’s chief law lic schools. North Carolina of their sex." The court ruled in by several conservative enforcement officer, I will take enacted a law that would Glenn’s favor. activists, including a lobbyist steps, when appropriate under restrict such students to using Southerners have a long his- only the bathroom that match- for the Georgia Baptist Mission the law, to ensure that these tory of fighting for these kinds es the sex listed on their birth Board: "While it is true that decisions are being made at the of lost causes. They started a certificate. policy about transgender appropriate level, as demanded civil war over slavery, put up The Obama administration accommodations can certainly by principles of separation of "massive resistance" to school told North Carolina officials be handled by local schools, the powers and federalism under integration and civil rights, that their new law amounted to Governor should also encour- our Constitution," was all tried to keep gays from getting Our Take illegal sexual discrimination, age local school systems to defy Olens would say about a possi- married, and are now demand- which put the state in peril of the directive. . . . We also call on ble lawsuit. ing that we shut the bathroom losing federal funds for educa- local superintendents and local Georgia officials have door to transgender students. tion. Letters were sent to school school boards to protect their already fought a war over They lost all of those battles systems in Georgia and other students from this harmful transgender discrimination in and they will lose this one. You states advising them to allow social engineering by refusing federal court and lost decisive- would think that at some point equal bathroom access for to comply with the unlawful ly. they’d realize the futility of it transgender students. decree." Eleven years ago, an and agree to let non-white and That triggered the latest Deal and Olens are both employee in the General non-heterosexual people exer- battle of a civil war that should lawyers who are smart enough Assembly’s Office of Legislative cise the same rights as every- have ended in 1865, but never to know that filing such a law- Counsel was in the process of one else. I guess that’s expect- Election results for the General will. suit would be a legal battle the transitioning from male to ing too much. Thanks A group of Republican state state is surely destined to lose. female after being diagnosed as Primary/General Non-Partisan senators fired off a letter to They expressed sympathy with having gender identity disor- Tom Crawford is the editor Election should now be in. Gov. Nathan Deal and the outraged citizens, but care- der. of The Georgia Report, an Attorney General Sam Olens fully avoided making any com- Sewell Brumby, who was in Internet news service at gare- No matter who won, this is the demanding that they sue the mitment to actually file litiga- charge of the counsel’s office, port.com that covers govern- federal government for this tion. met with the employee, now ment and politics in Georgia. time to say “Thank you” to all of "overreach" in authority. "Until Congress acts, I named Vandy Beth Glenn, and "As we should know by now, assure the citizens of Georgia asked if she intended to become He can be reached at tcraw- the candidates who worked hard the social engineering goals of that the offices of the governor, a woman. When Glenn said [email protected]. on the campaign trail. People have worked tirelessly to get people’s support. Candidates have gone door-to-door, participated in debates and answered questions from the media. They had their supporters out during the day to hold signs and wave. They did it because they believed that they were the best option on the ballot. Besides the candidates, we also want to thank those who spent all day at the polls, those who prepared the machines and those who helped tabulate the results. Thanks for all the hard work you did to help give us accurate Last week I attended the where my niece began as a results. event to launch theSchool Georgia choice abundant in Georgiakindergartener and left last Consortium of Advanced week as a rising high school For some, Tuesday’s election Technical Training that I pre- freshman. was it. They lost or won their viewed in my prior column. Charlie There’s the “traditional” The program is a pilot that that she and her mom have race. Others won the first round will allow high school students decided is the best fit for her to participate in a three-year Harper’s high school years. That same and now move to the next phase apprenticeship program that school will be offering its stu- will have them not only gradu- dents a joint enrollment pro- in the election process. ating on time with a high gram that will train and school diploma, but with an empower a few select students Thanks also need to be said to associates degree in Industrial with skills allowing them to Mechanics and a German GA compete in the job market and those who voted. No matter what apprenticeship certificate. earn professional wages at a the voter turnout was, those who Not only will the high time when most of their peers school students be paid com- Politics will just be beginning college. voted know they helped to make a petitive wages while they are Then there is the virtual trained, but the certificate and for my sister as well. tual delivery system offers. school, that has allowed stu- difference in this election. degree they will hold roughly Odyssey was my first in On Saturday, GCA had our dents to “move on when ready” at the age of 18 will demon- depth exposure to charter graduation in the Cobb and graduate at age 15, or Election day is a chance for us strate the ability to hold jobs schools in Georgia, and helped Galleria Center with Lt. jointly enroll with a local col- that currently offer starting me gain a different level of Governor Casey Cagle deliver- lege and be halfway to their as citizens to make a statement salaries averaging about appreciation and understanding the commencement undergraduate degree when $40,000 per year. ing of the opportunities and address. setting foot on campus in the about the type of leaders we want While at the ceremony I challenges they face. I’ve been The school’s Salutatorian is fall. was able to talk to one of the receiving an even deeper level going on to Georgia Tech next The common thread in and our position on the issues in applicants for the competitive- of understanding over the past fall, completing his high school these choices is that each our county. We do not all agree on ly awarded slots in next year’s few months after joining the requirements at the age of 15. requires active management inaugural sophomore class. school board of Georgia Cyber Another student was awarded by the student and their fami- the same candidate or subject, He’s currently a freshman at Academy, Georgia’s largest an Associate of Science degree lies. Newnan’s Northgate High public school. with her high school diploma Georgia continues to be a and we don’t have to agree. School. Georgia Cyber Academy is that she earned as part of a leader offering choice and flex- That managed to make the a virtual school, operating joint enrollment program. ibility so that students may Voting is how we settle matters program hit a bit more home, under a charter issued by the As I sat listening to the find a program that best suits as Northgate is the school that Georgia Charter Schools names called to walk across their needs, and best prepares fair and square. one of my nieces will be Commission. We currently the stage and receive a diplo- them for success. attending next year. have over 14,000 students in ma, I had a few moments to Those willing to invest the Thanks for being a part of this My niece is also an example grades K-12. reflect on the various types of time to build a plan and com- and product of school choice. As a virtual school we serve school choice and the unique mit to a goal have many paths process that continues to make Thus far, her entire K-12 expe- a population that often is chal- programs and results I’ve been within our public schools in America the best it can be. rience has been at The lenged in a traditional learn- able to observe during the which to achieve. Odyssey Charter School. She ing environment. week. From a charter school (and her mom) got to live We have a large number of through Georgia’s charter students that participate in — Got a question for Charlie Harper? -- Payton Towns III schools being ruled unconsti- sports at a level that has them tutional, a subsequent consti- on a professional track, as well Email him tutional amendment to re- as children in the entertain- directly at [email protected]. authorize them, and the vari- ment industry whose schedule ous funding issues surround- requires constant travel. Comments to ing charter schools in Georgia. We also serve a relatively The nine years at Odyssey high number of students with The Courier Herald may be directed to have been a hands on experi- special needs, who benefit ence not only for my niece, but from the flexibility that a vir- [email protected] Wednesday, May 25, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 5a The Courier Herald Tell It! YOUR COURIER UnidentifiedDublin Police powder left on driveway, vehicle- Someone other damaged areas proper- Department ty on South Elm Street in East HERALD Unidentified powder was Dublin on April 28. LOCAL 7-DAY left on both sides of a driveway - Four wedding rings, a TV, and on a vehicle on Victoria Police fire safe, two Masonic rings, Drive between April 23 and blank checks, deeds, titles to THE NEXT 24 HOURS 24. Beat the vehicles, marriage papers, TODAY TONIGHT TOMORROW The powder was put across birth certificates, documents, the hood of a gray Toyota Roberson Street on April 29. A gold necklace, money, saving Camry which was in the window was broken, causing bonds, class ring and a wed- Call 272-0375 garage. The powder was also the alarm to go off. ding ring were stolen on Sher- found on the front steps, on - An air and heating unit wood Estates on April 29. Go, see! The flags at the the mailbox, in a basement was stolen on West Moore - Somebody ran over the Chamber of Commerce are room and around the bed in Street on April 29. well on Antioch Church Road at full mast, and the Georgia - Deldric Martez Blue, 22, of Sunrise 6:28 a.m. Sunrise 6:27 a.m. the bedroom. in Dexter on May 1. Sunset 8:30 p.m. flag is so new, bright and shiny An officer found a clear jar Dublin, was charged with dri- - A deputy responded to 86° 61° 89° that it will blind your eyes. with a metal lid sitting on a ving while license suspended Thigpen Cemetery Road in ref- Mostly cloudy with a cooler containing a unidenti- or revoked and safety belt vio- erence to a Ford F-450 on fire Mostly sunny and Patchy clouds thunderstorm We need so meone who fied powder substance. lation for 18 years of age and on May 1. comfortable has sensible co nservative - A man reported that some- older on North Jefferson - An air compressor, miter values, par excellence, to one gave him a bad check on Street on April 29. saw, router, trailer and miscel- Rivers Ocmulgee ...... 8.13ʼ serve as Donald Trump's Vice April 26. - A man snatched a $20 bill laneous tools were stolen from Latest observed value Oconee ...... 6.12ʼ President, ergo to succeed him - A TV was stolen from a from a woman outside of Hop a storage building on Claxton as president. Therefore, I nom- house on West Johnson Street In on East Jackson Street on Dairy Road on April 30. THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY inate Ann Coulter for Vice on April 25. April 29. President. - A Dublin woman reported - Jerry Thomas, 24, of Editor's note: This information that someone used her bank Dublin, was charged with is public record and was taken In four years, the bums card in Athens without her theft by shoplifting at Wal- from reports of the Dublin Police in our well-inte nded tax-paid permission on April 25. mart on April 29. Thomas ran Department and the Laurens assistance programs will drop - A cell phone was stolen at out of the store into the woods County Sheriff's Office. These re- Hi 89 Hi 88 Hi 89 from its current 47 to 20 per- Quick Stop No. 3 on North Jef- where he was found with a ports do not reflect on the guilt or SunriseLo 6:2766 a.m. SunriseLo 6:2763 a.m. SunriseLo 6:2662 a.m. cent. 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She's a great la- People are driving crazy like it is, it's not speaking dy and will be missed. or Tell It! at •Civitan Club every Wednesday at noon at the Golden Cor- on Sportsman Club Road. what's on your mind. It's sim- www.courier-herald.com ral. Thursday •Art Dublin meets every second Thursday, 6:30 p.m., at ALMANAC Dublin-Laurens Museum. Call 984-8665 for more info. Today is Wednesday, May commit itself to achieving the lion Americans participated in land of his predecessor, Pope •Evening Branch of the Dublin Lions Club 6:30 p.m., 25, the 146th day of 2016. goal, before this decade is out, of "Hands Across America" to raise John Paul II. CNH Tractor Plant, Firetower Rd. The re are 220 days left in the landing a man on the moon and money for the nation's hungry Five years ago: President year. returning him safely to the and homeless. Barack Obama and British •Stevens/Forstmann Retirees at the Cloverleaf Restau- Today's Highlight in His- earth." 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Former Enron that Jared Lee Loughner, the East Dublin, 6:30 p.m. On this date: 10 crashed just after takeoff Corp. chiefs Kenneth Lay and man accused of wounding U.S. •Celebrate Recovery (Christian-based) Fridays at 7 p.m. In 1787, the Constitutional from Chicago's O'Hare Airport. Jeffrey Skilling were convicted Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and except last Fri. ea. mo., supper at 6:30 p.m., New Vision Fel- Convention began at the Penn- Six-year-old Etan Patz disap- in Houston of conspiracy and killing six in a shooting ram- sylvania State House (Indepen- peared while on his way to a fraud for the company's down- page, was mentally incompetent lowship across from old Kroger, 278-0710 or 290-1322. dence Hall) in Philadelphia af- school bus stop in lower Man- fall. (Lay died in July 2006 from to stand trial. 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Meadows Regional Medical Center, Inc. Human Resources Department P.O. Box 1048 Vidalia, GA 30475 Wednesday, May 25, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 6a The Courier Herald Controlling tomato Confetti Pasta Salad By J. RAYMONDhornworms JOYCE With Memorial Day just around the corner, many will be gathering Anyone who has grown with friends and family. Anything that can be cooked on a grill will tomatoes has probably seen a most likely be prepared that day. Many ribs, hamburgers, and hot bright green caterpillar with a dogs will be cooked. Potato salad and homemade ice cream will be in red horn on its posterior. This abundance! could be either a tomato horn- Greg is typically in charge of the grilling on big cookout days at the worm, which has eight white Melton house while I am in charge of all other food, including appe- lines on its side, or a tobacco moths are fast flyers. They are tizers, sides, and desserts. Doesn't seem quite fair does it? It's a good hornworm, which has only capable of hovering as they thing I enjoy being in the kitchen! seven lines. The species are feed from flowers and are oc- I am always looking for a new dish or two to throw into the mix. very similar in appearance. casionally mistaken for hum- This year I plan to serve this delicious Vera Stewart recipe for Confet- Both feed on tomato plants. mingbirds. ti Pasta Salad. Made with fresh spinach and dill, grape tomatoes, and Tobacco hornworms are one The female moth deposits lemon juice the flavor is light and will pair great with the other dish- of the most common tomato eggs on the tomato plant. es you will serve this Memorial Day. Considering that may dishes will pests. Because they are so These eggs hatch within a have to be prepared, the ease of this recipe is also quite appealing. large, a few tobacco horn- week, and the tiny caterpillars worms can rapidly destroy a begin feeding. Initially they Confetti Pasta Salad tomato plant. are so small that their feeding Ingredients: The most effective control damage is not noticeable. For the Salad: strategy is to physically re- However, they grow rapidly, 8-oz. uncooked small to medium shell pasta move hornworms and crush and the full-grown larva can 2 c. coarsely chopped fresh spinach them. Two bricks work won- be as large as your little fin- 1/4 c. finely chopped onions ders! ger. Their color and markings 1 (4-oz.) pkg. crumbled feta cheese Despite their large size, it camouflage them so that they 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved is often difficult to see these look like tomato stems and fo- hidden caterpillars. Get your liage. 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1/2 c. vegetable oil kids or grandkids involved The horn is harmless and 3 tbsp. chopped fresh dill Instructions: and use their young eyes. too flexible to stick in skin. Its If there are too many plants actual purpose is unknown. For the Vinaigrette: Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. to efficiently examine and Once it has reached its 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice For the vinaigrette, combine lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt, and manually protect, spray Bacil- largest size, the larva de- 1 lg. garlic clove, pressed black pepper. lus thuringiensis, commonly scends from the plant and bur- Slowly whisk in oil until combined. 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper known as Bt, to control tobac- rows into the soil to pupate. Toss pasta with tomatoes and remaining ingredients, including 1 tsp. Dijon mustard co hornworms. Bt should be Because the mature larva 1/4 tsp. salt vinaigrette. Serve immediately, or cover and chill up to 8 hours. used while the larvae are does not migrate far from the small, because larger larvae tomato patch when it gets need to consume a lot of Bt – ready to pupate, a gardener and thus a lot of tomato plant will often turn up a dirt-en- – to pick up a lethal dose. crusted pupa in the soil during ByMethods SUSAN L. MOORE of managingor grass. asthmacommon attacks triggers in the environ- You can also use insecti- spring garden preparation. A According to the Centers for Taking your medication ex- ment like smoke (including 2nd cides containing bifenthrin, large loop, which contains its Disease Control (CDC), more actly as described by your doctor and 3rd hand cigarette smoke), esfenvalerate, lambda-cy- developing mouthparts, ex- than 24 million Americans have is another way to successfully household pets, dust mites, and halothrin, gamma-cy- tends from the front of its asthma. As of 2013, 8.5% of peo- control your asthma. Some med- pollen. If you would like more halothrin, permethrin, car- head and identifies this as the ple in Georgia (over 600,000) suf- ications are breathed in with an information about this or other baryl or cyfluthrin to control pupa of a hawk moth. fer from the disease – making it inhaler and some are taken as a family and consumer sciences hornworms. Left undisturbed, next one of the most common lifelong shrink – this means less air gets pill. There are two types of asth- topics, please contact me at (478) Remember to read and fol- spring the adult moth will chronic diseases. Asthma causes in and out of your lungs and mu- ma medication – quick relief and 272-2277 or email me at su- low all label directions and emerge from its underground repeated episodes of wheezing, cous that your body makes clogs long-term control. Quick relief [email protected]. If you use Face- precautions. Also, read the la- cell and crawl back to the sur- breathlessness, coughing, and up the airways even more. medications control the symp- book, consider liking our office bel to determine when you can face. The adults will fly chest tightness. In 2014, 3,651 You can control asthma by toms of an asthma attack. Long- Facebook Page for more infor- harvest the tomatoes for eat- around, feed, mate and start people died because of complica- knowing the warning signs of an term control medicines help you mation about all of our programs ing. the next season’s hornworm tions from asthma. It can’t be asthma attack, staying away have fewer and milder attacks, – FACS, Agriculture, and 4-H & Often a hornworm will be population. cured, but it is possible to suc- from triggers (things that cause but won’t help you while you are Youth – just search for UGA Co- seen with dozens of little For more information on cessfully manage it to reduce an attack), and following your having an asthma attack. When operative Extension – Laurens white cocoons stuck to its growing tomatoes, contact me and prevent episodes called doctor’s advice. Your asthma your asthma is under control, County. Have a safe and happy back. These cocoons contain at the UGA Extension office in asthma attacks. triggers can be very different you won’t have symptoms like week! parasitic wasps that are very Laurens County. An asthma attack happens in from another person suffering wheezing and coughing, and you Susan L. Moore is Laurens effective in killing hornworms. J. Raymond Joyce is a your body’s airways – which are from asthma. Some of the most will sleep better, miss less work County Extension Agent-Family These larvae should be re- Laurens County Extension the paths that carry air to your common triggers are tobacco and/or school, avoid trips to the and Consumer Sciences with moved from the plant, but not Agent and Coordinator with lungs. As the air moves through smoke (including 2nd and 3rd emergency room, and can take University of Georgia Coopera- destroyed. A parasitized horn- the University of Georgia Co- your lungs, the airways become hand cigarette smoke), dust part in physical activities. tive Extension. Her telephone worm will die in a couple of operative Extension. He can smaller – during an asthma at- mites, outdoor air pollution, Remember to use your asth- number is 478-272-2277. Her days. be reached by e-mail at tack, the sides of the airways in cockroach allergen, pets, mold, ma medication as prescribed email address is su- The adult hornworm is a [email protected] or by tele- your lungs swell and the airways and smoke from burning wood and to limit your exposure to [email protected]. large hawk moth. These phone at 478-272-2277. Student who ran rogue eatery

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Miss Allen and Mr. Dunn to wed June 11 Bobby and Jan Allen of Dudley are pleased to announce the wedding of their daughter, Casey Allen, to Micah Dunn, the son of Dwaine and Karen Dunn of Eastman. Casey is the granddaughter of the late Casey and Susie Allen of Dudley and the late J.R. and Betty Ford- ham of Chester. The bride-to-be currently teaches sixth grade science at West Laurens Middle School where she also coaches the cross country team. Micah is the grandson of the late Charley and Louise Ridley of Eastman and the late J.P. and Viola Dunn of Eastman. The groom is employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The wedding is planned for Saturday, June 11, 2016, at 6 p.m. at Yates Lodge in Dublin. The reception will follow. There will be no formal invitations sent. All family, friends, and cross country team and parents are welcome to attend.

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BridalBeing asked to join party a bridal color members has been chosen, the maid the have maid of honor’s responsibilities counterpart, eymoons. party is both an honor and a re- of honor will make sure everyone helping to plan the bachelor par- •Bridesmaids/Groomsmen: Hester and Thomas sponsibility. When asked to take is fitted on time. ty and toasting the groom at the The bridesmaids and groomsmen on such significant and meaning- A maid of honor will also plan reception. The best man also serve similar functions, acting as ful roles, men and women may the bridal shower, sending invita- tends to hold the rings during the sources of support as couples marryPatricia Allison Thomas April and Jenkins 16 and in Brittany Va. Jones. recognize the honor but be un- tions and arranging for lodging wedding ceremony, and during plan their weddings. Brides- Jack Randall Hester Jr. were The bride's cousin, Finley Pros- sure of what their responsibilities for out-of-town guests if neces- the day of the wedding, he will co- maids and groomsmen help to married at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, ek-Otey was the flower girl. are as couples move forward with sary. Many brides want the de- ordinate the groomsmen to make plan the bachelorette and bache- April 16, 2016, at Shady Grove The groom's best man du- their wedding plans. tails of their bridal showers to be sure everyone is ready to go on lor parties and may also be asked United Methodist Church, ties were shared by his father, Bridal party roles can vary de- a surprise, and maids of honor time. The best man may arrange their opinions as couples make Glenn Allen, Va. Randy Hester, and best friend, pending on certain circum- should honor those sentiments transportation for the groom and decisions regarding their wed- The Rev. Ken Walco, pastor Justin Lucas. stances, but many couples still when possible. A maid of honor groomsmen on the day of the dings. Bridesmaids and grooms- of Bellamy United Methodist Groomsmen were Matt Bar- want their bridesmaids and also plans the bachelorette party, wedding and may also return the men must be ready to take pic- Church, Gloucester, Va., offici- rett, Justin Clements, Brett groomsmen to perform many of though many brides do not mind groom and groomsmen’s attire tures once couples have officially ated. Music was provided by pi- Hill and Jamar Johnson. Ring the more traditional tasks associ- being involved in the planning of the following day if the newly- tied the knot. anist, Sylvia Cooper, violinist, bearers were the bride's ated with their roles. The follow- such parties. weds are departing on their hon- Lani Wisner, and soloists, nephews, Greyson and Cam- ing are some of the tasks brides- The maid of honor may be Joshua Brown and Caitlin den Clements. The reception maids and groomsmen can ex- asked to help address save-the- Budny. was held at he Dominion Club pect to perform in the months date cards and envelopes as well. The bride is the daughter of in Glen Allen. leading up to the wedding and Come the day of the wedding, George and Cynthia Thomas of For their honeymoon the during the wedding itself. the maid of honor will ensure the Gloucester. The groom is the couple traveled to Morea in the • Maid of Honor: The maid of bride’s day is as stress-free as son of Randy and Linda Hester French Polynesian Islands. honor serves as the bride-to-be’s possible, helping to address any of Hardyville, formerly of The couple resides in Ash- right-hand woman as she plans last-minute issues that may Dublin, Ga. land, Va. Jack is a Technical her wedding and gets ready on arise. Maids of honor may be The bride was attended by Specialist II with True Health her big day. Maids of honor typi- asked to serve as the legal wit- her sister and matron of honor, Diagnostic Laboratories and cally go gown shopping with the ness to the wedding and sign the Katie Clements, the groom's Pattie is an Administrative As- bride and may even choose or of- wedding license before the recep- sister and maid of honor, Jill sistant with Markel Corpora- fer suggestions about the color tion. At the reception, the maid of Hester, and bridesmaids Susan tion, headquartered in Rich- and style of the bridesmaids’ honor will toast the bride. Powell, Shelby Jenkins, Erin mond, Va. dresses. Once a dress style and • Best man: The best man is

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Continued from 1a Sheriff E-SPLOST in the Democratic primary. Both Dean and Floyd ran on platforms advocating the gener- Laurens al need for change in the office of County Board Sheriff, which has been held by Harrell for 12 years. He is seek- members and ing his fourth term in office. officials "Being two opponents in it, celebrate we brought the attention to the passage of people of Laurens County," the Dean said. "It just made it more exciting." ESPLOST. He was surrounded by more Photo by Sandy Aldridge than a dozen volunteers and supporters as he and his family celebrated the win after receiving the final results at the Lau- leverage our funding so that we proud of the voters of Laurens rens County Courthouse Tues- Photo by Clay Reynolds Continued from 1a can continue doing what's best County that they are supporting day evening. Larry Dean shakes Marshall Floydʼs hand Dr. Juli Alligood, superinten- for students with technology, the education of all the stu- "We're gonna get it done," he dent of Laurens County Schools, transportation and facilities." dents." said to each one as he shook everafter political the campaign results was are "an finalizedto present Tuesday myself as night. a choice, said, "We're excited that the Laurens County BOE mem- Neither Dublin City Schools their hands in rapid succession. eye-opener" on many fronts. and I'm a farm boy that came community voted for the chil- bers Kathy Sweat and Brenda Superintendent Fred Williams Floyd, who also had a num- "I never dreamed it would be back from Jacksonville, Fla. to dren. We feel like the ESPLOST Hilton were also happy about nor BOE members were avail- ber of supporters in attendance this much work," Floyd said. move home, not to run for Sher- is a vote for our children in Lau- the ESPLOST results. Sweat able for comment. An attempt to to follow the election returns, "My phone constantly rang, text iff. I gave this a full, good year, rens County. We will continue to said she was "happy that the contact Williams for comment made his way over to Dean and messages constantly came, and it was a long year." be fiscally responsible with our children of Laurens County was unsuccessful. shared several words of congrat- Facebook was always ringing, so Dean said he plans to take a budget and all of our monies and won." Hilton added, "I'm very ulation. it's a long detailed process and few weeks off from his campaign He said that the real cam- everybody wants a piece of you to regroup before he begins paign to challenge Harrell be- and sometimes you wonder if preparing for the November gins now. you have a piece left for yourself election. Continued from 1a "He's gotta keep on keeping at the end of the day." He credited the hard work of Stanley, Deyanna Hines, Dublin on," Floyd said. "We've got an- Since he moved back home to his volunteers for the win in the Kennedy Blackwell-Lewis, Nye- other five months to go, and Laurens County after time primary. ma Graham, Keyanne Jones and nothing's set in stone. You've away, Floyd had been encour- "I've never been involved in Diamond Wright. Students recog- gotta keep working. This is a aged by friends to run for Sher- anything like this before, but it nized for being named to attend long process. This victory is iff in two different election cy- just takes a team of people orga- the council as clerk, historian and great for Larry, and I applaud cles before deciding to run in nized around you," Dean said. attorney were Meta Page, Kime- him for his effort and his team this one. "It's just a team (effort). And sha Miles and Divesha Walker, that got him to this point, but He expressed doubt Tuesday that's what I want to bring to respectively. Kindergarten stu- he's not finished yet." night that he'd seek political of- the Sheriff's Department. I'm dents presenting their work were Floyd said he's undecided as fice in the future if ever given going to be a team leader... I'm Braylen Robinson, Zoey Hightow- of yet if he'll choose to endorse another opportunity. going to bring the men together er and Kayden Harrell. either candidate in the general "I'm not a career politician," as a group and we're gonna have The board entered into a election. He added that his first- Floyd said. "I answered the call good, efficient law enforcement closed session at 6:31 to discuss personnel, real estate and poten- tial litigation, according to the agenda. Approximately 90 minutes later, the board reentered up whereJudge he leaves off and “Through it all, my fami- open session and voted on person- Continued from 1a we will have a smooth tran- ly, friends and supporters nel recommendations. Photo by Sandy Aldridge perior Court judges. sition." have carried me. I am grate- The first was a vote to appoint "I anticipate Judge Flan- Green was glad that the ful to no end for my support- current Saxon Heights Elemen- Christi Thublin, chief financial officer ders will continue doing the race was over Tuesday. ers and my family. I'm going tary Principal John Strickland as •Alexandria Danielleat DCS, Walker, speaksschool to the board BOE. matters. Bell said in job until he retires," Green "I'm glad it's over," he to do the best job that I can." Transportation Director and Col- Agriculture Ed and Special Ed his speech that there were "major said. "Hopefully I can pick said. lege and Career Readiness Perfor- teacher at DHS. inaccuracies" but addressed only mance Coordinator for FY17. The The personnel report lists res- the issue of board members being board voted 6-1 to approve the ignations from the following: listed as substitute teachers on a recommendation with Demetrice •Stephanie W. Adams, public website administered by Hollis voting "no." teacher at DMS the state. The remainder of the person- •Emory Bostic, principal at The Courier Herald reported (73.61Overall percent), Michelle Miller percent) while Joyce Nolin re- nel report was unanimously ap- Continued from 1a garnered 793 votes (14.75 per- ceived 763 votes (34.03 percent). Moore Street salaries and positions from the proved in one vote by the board. •Dr. Jones C. Bourassa, acad- public website open.georgia.gov. counties reporting, Isakson was cent) and Kellie Pollard Austin In the 149th District State The personnel report lists new leading 373,155 to Grayson's emic coach at DMS No one from the Dublin City received 626 votes (11.64 per- House race, Republican Jimmy hires for the FY17 school year as •Kathy Cauley Harrison, Schools administration or BOE 59,390 and Bacallao's 50,924. cent). Pruett received 187 votes (63.82 follows: teacher at Saxon has contacted The Courier Herald On the Democratic side in For U.S. House 12th District percent) to Mitsy Peterson who •Hildrick Garrison, Special Ed •Tiffany Lofton, CEO at Heart to challenge anything that has Laurens County, Cheryl Republican, incumbent Rick received 106 votes (36.18 per- teacher at DHS of Georgia College and Career been reported in the newspaper, Copeland received 1,124 votes Allen won Laurens County with cent) in Laurens County. •Sherry Jackson, 5th grade Academy and no one from DSC administra- (49.13 percent), while Jim 4,847 votes (84.52 percent) and "If there is a runoff, it will be English/Language Arts teacher at In public comments at the be- tion or BOE has responded to The DMS Barksdale took 1,083 votes Eugene Yu received 888 (15.48 held July 26," Harper said. "We ginning of the meeting, board Courier Herald's requests for pub- (47.33 percent) and John F. •Sheila Jordan, 8th grade Sci- member John Bell read from a lic documents. percent). won't know about that until ence teacher at DMS Coyne III received 81 votes (3.54 According to the Secretary of Monday or Tuesday of next prepared statement a challenge to •Sabrina Towns, Special Ed The Courier Herald's reporting on percent). State’s website, with 14 of 19 week." teacher at DHS Statewide, as of press time, precincts reporting by press Barksdale was leading 102,881 time, Allen was leading 39,470 to Copeland's 83,200 and to 10,039. Coyne's 8,532. For U.S. House 12th District For Public Service Commis- Democrat, Patricia C. McCrack- sioner, Republican incumbent en received 1,479 votes (65.97 Tim Echols received 3,959 votes Visit our WWW Advertisers on the Web

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Dublin duo Phillips, WilliamsBy sign CLAY REYNOLDS hoops scholarshipsgym ‘cause he was still working,” Paul Dublin High School seniors Gerald Phillips Williams said. “You could tell he gave every- and Raymond Williams were two of the most thing he had.” prolific shooters on this year’s Irish basketball Phillips said he can remember several team, which was full of players who could drain mornings, afternoons and evenings when he threes from the other side of the Dublin Mall and a handful of teammates would spend five parking lot. hours at a time shooting and working out on Tuesday, both signed to take their three- mornings, afternoons and nights during the off- point stroke to the next level. Phillips will be season. headed to Morris College in Sumter, S.C., and “We took our work seriously,” Phillips said. Williams to Washington Academy, a prep school “We put in work in the summer and during based in Greenville, N.C. football season.” Both were starters on the Dublin team that He has high expectations for his college went 25-5 this past season, winning the Region career. 3AA title and reaching the Elite 8 in the AA “I’m planning on winning a few champi- state playoffs. The two were among the squad’s onships,” Phillips said. strongest leaders, not only in the gym, but the Raymond Williams averaged around 10 entire school building. points a game in his senior season, along with “These two players were good on the court four assists and four steals. He knocked down and off the court,” said Dublin head coach Paul a total of 46 three-point shots over the course of Williams. “You don’t have to worry about them Dublin’s 30 games this year. not doing well in the classroom, missing prac- He took his junior season off from the game tice or not being on time. I think that was the after playing JV and varsity basketball his first most beneficial part. Plus, they can shoot the two years of high school, but came back as a ball.” senior to record stats that put him in a catego- Phillips averaged 14 points, four steals and ry with some of the school’s all-time greats a pair of assists per game in his senior season. from three-point range.

Photo by Clay Reynolds Characterized by tireless effort in his time with “He just put the time in and just really put the program, he scored more than 1,000 points a lot of work in to become a premier shooter in in his high school career. TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL See DUBLIN page 2b Williams (left), Phillips sign Tuesday as Coach Paul Williams looks on. “A lot of times I had to ask him to leave the Atlanta to host WL youth tennis camp underway ‘19 Super Bowl

AP Photo SUPER BOWL SITE Workers use cranes during ongoing construction of Falconsʼ new nest. Several dozen young players hit the courts Tuesday as the West Laurens tennis program kicked off its annual youth mini-camp. The camp for boys and girls ages 7-14 introduces the younger kids to the game while honing the skills of the older players. Here, West Laurens tennis coach Danny Johnson (above) tosses a ball to a camper for a forehand as other kids wait to catch the ball on the New $1.4 billion stadium helps other side of the net. Below, a girl and boy participating in the game of elimination watch to see if their shots land in play as they try to stay alive in the contest. Bottom, another young camper hits a shot, then celebrates with a happy dance as she survives to play cityCHARLOTTE, land N.C. its (AP) third — Southeast Super crippled Bowl festivities on. The camp continues through Thursday. Johnson encouraged the campers to watch tennis on TV, and promised snow cones later The NFL awarded Super by forcing cancellation of some in the week. (Photos by Rodney Manley) Bowls to Atlanta, Miami and hospitality events and making Los Angeles, three cities that travel treacherous. Atlanta made significant financial subsequently lost bids to host investments in new stadiums the game in 2009 and 2010, or recently upgraded an exist- with some owners saying at ing one. the time the ice storm was one Atlanta will host the game of the reasons. But Falcons in 2019, followed by Miami owner Arthur Blank's new sta- (2020) and Los Angeles (2021), dium put Atlanta back in the it was announced Tuesday at picture. the NFL owners meetings. Blank said he was "scream- Atlanta will host its third ing joy for the city of Atlanta Super Bowl, but the first at its and our fans" when he learned new $1.4 billion stadium of the owners' decision. which opens in 2017. The pre- "We feel like downtown vious two were at the Georgia Atlanta is very unique and the Dome. stadium is unique," Blank Miami will have its record- said. setting 11th Super Bowl fol- Atlanta also will stage the lowing a $450 million stadium College Football Playoff cham- renovation. pionship game in January Los Angeles, which gets the 2018. relocated Rams this season, The Miami area will move has not hosted a Super Bowl ahead of New Orleans, which in the area since 1993 in the has hosted 10 Super Bowls, Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The when it stages its first title game will be played at the new showdown since 2010. The $2.6 billion stadium in area remains a popular venue Inglewood, California, which because of its weather, ability opens in 2019. to host big events and two Tampa Bay and New major airports that help travel Orleans were also in the run- in and out of the city. ning to host a Super Bowl. Hall of Fame running back The selection of Atlanta, Larry Csonka was an ambas- Miami and Los Angeles main- sador for the Miami bid. tains the recent cycle of the Csonka admitted he was a "lit- league's owners rewarding tle nervous" at first talking to cities that have built new sta- the owners, joking he probably diums or renovated existing should have hit something facilities with the lucrative before walking into the room. financial reward of hosting a "The facts are indis- Super Bowl in return. putable," Csonka said. "We Last year's Super Bowl was have had 10 Super Bowls and played in Santa Clara, they have been successful." California, after the 49ers The NFL has been eager to built a stadium. Minneapolis have a team in Los Angeles for will host a Super Bowl in 2018 quite some time and the Rams with a new stadium that moved from St. Louis with opens this season. owner Stan Kroenke's promise New York-New Jersey, of a grandiose stadium — one Indianapolis, Dallas and that will be the most expen- Detroit all received Super Bowl sive in the league. The reward bids in the past after spending was the area's eighth Super millions on new stadiums. Bowl overall, but first Super Atlanta will host its first Bowl since 1993, when the Super Bowl since 2000, when Cowboys defeated the Bills 52- an untimely ice storm in the 17 at the Rose Bowl. Wednesday, May 25, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 2b The Courier Herald

PARIS (AP) — Even before Serena only losses coming against Kerber and EvenWilliams quickly and before easily seized control win, good dayNo. for 7 Roberta Serena Vinci, who ended the of her first-round match Tuesday, things American's try for a calendar-year Grand were shaping up rather well for the No. 1- Slam at the 2015 U.S. Open but is done in ranked women's player at the French Paris after losing Monday. Open. The rain that played havoc with the Williams' bid for her 22nd Grand Slam schedule over the first two days was title, which would equal Steffi Graf's nowhere to be found Tuesday, although WEDNESDAY Open-era record, began with a nothing- the chill remained, and Williams wore Robert Sapp Camp COLLEGE GOLF to-see-here 6-2, 6-0 victory over 77th- leggings under her skirt and a zipped-up, May 30-June 3 6 p.m. ranked Magdalena Rybarikova of long-sleeved top to shield her from tem- The 36th annual Robert Sapp GOLF — NCAA Division I, Slovakia in all of 42 minutes. peratures that hovered around 60 Baseball and Girls Softball Camp will Women's Championship, finals, Not that she wished it had been more degrees (15 Celsius). be held at the Southern Pines team match play, at Eugene, of a workout. "I don't like playing in cold weather," Recreation Complex in Dublin on Ore. "It was a little short for me, but I think said Williams, who compiled 25 winners May 30-June 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. GOLF in my career, if I don't have it by now, I and five unforced errors, "but everything each day. The camp is for players 3 p.m. need to look into something different. So felt pretty good." ages 7-14. The cost is $130, with FS1 — USGA, U.S. Amateur I'm OK — I'm OK with that," said Her older sister, No. 9 Venus, also won team rates available. For more infor- Four-Ball, semifinals & champi- Williams, who took the last 10 games in straight sets, avoiding a second consec- mation on the camp, visit onship, at Mamaroneck, N.Y. after a so-so start. utive first-round Grand Slam loss — and www.robertsappbaseballcamp.com MLB BASEBALL What happened earlier on Day 3 was a second consecutive first-round French or contact the Dublin-Laurens 1 p.m. more surprising — and perhaps just as Open loss. She spent a lot more time on County Recreation Authority at (478) MLB — N.Y. 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And No. Serena Williams serves during Rafael Nadal was so at ease in a 6-1, 6-1, Camp June 6-9 NBA BASKETBALL 5 Victoria Azarenka, one of the only other first-round win. 6-1 victory over 100th-ranked Sam Groth The 2016 Dublin Irish Youth 8:30 p.m. two women who defeated Williams this how she is." that the nine-time French Open champi- Basketball Camp for boys and girls ESPN — Playoffs, Eastern season, bowed out in the first round, too, Azarenka managed to pull out the sec- on allowed himself a smile after a daz- ages 5-17 will be held June 6-9 from Conference, finals, Game 5, stopping because of an injured right knee ond set, but she eventually decided not to zling, back-to-the-net, through-the-legs 9 a.m. to noon each day in the Dublin Toronto at Cleveland while trailing 4-0 in the third set against continue. passing shot winner. High gym (The Rock). Campers will NHL HOCKEY 118th-ranked Karen Knapp of Italy. "I started to feel a sharp pain in my No. 2 Andy Murray was never that at work with qualified coaches to get 9 p.m. Williams could have faced Azarenka in knee. I've had an injury there before, a peace during his struggle of a match, instruction on offensive and defen- NBCSN — Stanley Cup play- the quarterfinals at Roland Garros and while ago, but it hasn't been a problem which was suspended because of dark- sive fundamentals, ball-handling offs, Western Conference, Kerber in the semifinals. until today," Azarenka said, explaining: ness Monday night in the fourth set. skills, shooting and passing, while finals, Game 6, St. Louis at San But Azarenka's knee buckled in the "It got worse as the match went on." Murray lost the opening two sets incorporating the skills into team Jose (if necessary) sixth game of the second set, and she Kerber, a lefty, got treatment for her against 37-year-old Radek Stepanek, a play.Fee is $40 and includes trophies SOCCER started grimacing and limping. After the left shoulder, which has been bothering qualifier from the Czech Republic who and T-shirts. For more information, contact Irish head coach Paul 8 p.m. first point of the next game, she went to her lately. was the oldest man in the field, then "That was, for sure, not my best ten- Williams at (478) 595-2359 or assis- ESPN2 — Men's national the sideline and requested medical atten- twice was two points from losing while tion, which Knapp didn't think was fair. nis," she said. serving down 5-4 in the fifth on Tuesday. tant coach Vincent Davis at (765) teams, International friendly, "I don't want to say anything bad In the six major tournaments before "Today was pretty, you know, stress- 808-1715. United States vs. Ecuador, at about her," Knapp said, "but we all know this one, Williams went 39-2, with the ful," said Murray. Frisco, Texas Trinity to host adult ʻFitness Boot Campʼ Trinity Christian School will host its Dublin "Trinity Step It Up Fitness Boot Continued from page 1b season, in which his team won Camp" for adults of all fitness levels the region and made a deep on June 6-9 from 6:15 to 7:30 a.m. the state of Georgia,” Paul run in the state playoffs, to be each day. The camp will be led by Williams said. “He exploded some of the best basketball Trinity head football coach Jimmy this year, and all that just had he’s ever have the opportunity Fields. Cost is $25. The camp is an to do with his work ethic and to play. outdoor exercise program in a just wanting to do something.” “It was one of the most fun "Christ-centered environment" that Washington Academy is a experiences I had in my life,” will include a variety of calisthenics, one-year college prep school he said. “I also play AAU, but agility and total-body workouts designed to prepare a player it doesn’t feel the same as high designed to enhance yendurance, academically and athletically school.” flexibility and overall fitness. for an opportunity to play at An impressive five out of Participants should bring a good pair the college level. Raymond seven seniors on Dublin’s of cross-training shoes, a towel and Williams said he hopes to 2015-16 team have now signed water bottle.For more information move on from there in a year’s to play basketball on scholar- and to obtain a consent and release time to play at a four-year ship at a postsecondary insti- form, email Coach Fields at school. tution. Phillips and Williams, [email protected]. “It’s gonna help me get pre- their coach said, were a huge pared for college with college part of the reason that group Trinity to host Junior workouts, college practices was able to fuel the program’s and just get me used to the recent success. He believes Football Camp Trinity Christian School will hold college atmosphere,” he said. they’ll do the same at the col- the Middle Georgia Junior Football “I’m really excited because it’s lege level. TreutlenTreutlenʼs County senior pitcher Tristan Cone Cone, who helped signs lead the Vikings with to the Class VSU A state cham- Camp for rising K-4 to sixth-grade gonna help me get better, and “Both of them set standards pionship. signs a letter of intent to play for Valdosta State as friends, family and coaches look on. boys next month at the school at 200 prepare me for the future.” Tristan is shown with his parents, Derek and Christy Cone, Treutlen High principal Chris Watkins, ath- at Dublin,” Paul Williams Trinity Road, Dublin. Head football letic director Britt Ingle and coaches Brent Korn, Brad Collins and Jason Brooks. Cone is the grandson While he’s excited about said. “I would expect nothing coach Jimmy Fields will lead the of Ingrid Truett and Janis and Bobby Cone, all of Soperton, and Jimmy and Vickie W. Truett of Dublin. what comes next, Raymond less when they go off to school, camp, which is open to residents of (Special photo) said he considers his senior to see the same thing.” the Dublin-Laurens County area and will provide "quality instruction in a Christ-centered environment." Session One for K-4 through third- grade boys will be held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, June 13, 14 and 16, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Session Central Division 17. Ryan Newman, 278. 47. Alex Guenette, 14. W L Pct GB 18. Trevor Bayne, 275. 48. Scott Lagasse Jr, 12. Two for fourth- through sixth-graders MLB Chicago 27 19 .587 — 19. Ricky Stenhouse Jr, 273. 49. Stanton Barrett, 11. Transactions will be Monday, Tuesday and Cleveland 23 20 .535 2½ 20. Kasey Kahne, 271. 50. Eric McClure, 11. National League Tuesday's Sports Transactions Thursday, June 20, 21 and 23, from Kansas City 23 21 .523 3 21. Kyle Larson, 243. 51. Bobby Gerhart, 10. BASEBALL 6 to 8:30 p.m. The cost of each camp East Division Detroit 22 22 .500 4 22. Paul Menard, 232. 52. John Jackson, 9. Washington 27 18 .600 — Minnesota 11 33 .250 15 23. Danica Patrick, 216. 53. Derek White, 5. American League is $60. Both camps will cover offen- New York 26 18 .591 ½ West Division 24. Greg Biffle, 215. 54. D.J. Kennington, 5. BOSTON RED SOX — Sent LHP sive and defensive fundamentals Philadelphia 25 20 .556 2 Eduardo Rodriguez to Pawtucket (IL) for a WLPct GB 25. Aric Almirola, 213. ranging from throwing and catching Miami 23 21 .523 3½ Seattle 26 18 .591 — rehab assignment. 26. Clint Bowyer, 211. to blocking and pass defense. They Atlanta 12 31 .279 14 Texas 25 20 .556 1½ 27. Landon Cassill, 202. CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Optioned RHP Central Division Los Angeles 21 24 .467 5½ 28. Casey Mears, 184. NBA Erik Johnson and 3B Carlos Sanchez to also will focus offensive and defen- WLPct GB Oakland 20 26 .435 7 29. Brian Scott, 178. Charlotte (IL). sive strategies, dynamic stretching Chicago 29 14 .674 — Houston 17 28 .378 9½ 30. David Ragan, 161. CONFERENCE FINALS LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Assigned Monday's Games and speed development. Campers Pittsburgh 24 19 .558 5 31. Michael McDowell, 154. (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) RHP Danny Reynolds outright to Arkansas Chicago White Sox 7, Cleveland 6, 1st St. Louis 24 21 .533 6 (TL). will play in competitive games. game 32. Regan Smith, 148. EASTERN CONFERENCE Milwaukee 18 26 .409 11½ 33. Chris Buescher, 141. Cleveland 2, Toronto 2 NEW YORK YANKEES — Claimed RHP Consent forms and registration are Cincinnati 15 30 .333 15 Detroit 5, Philadelphia 4 Miami 7, Tampa Bay 6 34. Matt DiBenedetto, 141. Tuesday, May 17: Cleveland 115, Toronto Layne Somsen off waivers from Cincinnati due by June 1. For more information, West Division L.A. Angels 2, Texas 0 35. Michael Annett, 103. 84 and optioned him to Scranton/Wilkes- e-mail Coach Fields at WLPct GB Kansas City 10, Minnesota 4 36. Cole Whitt, 102. Thursday, May 19: Cleveland 108, Toronto Barre (IL). Sent DH Alex Rodriguez to [email protected] or call (678) 245- San Francisco 28 19 .596 — Cleveland 5, Chicago White Sox 1, 2nd 37. Tony Stewart, 94. 89 Trenton (EL) for a rehab assignment. Los Angeles 23 23 .500 4½ game 38. Brian Vickers, 86. Saturday, May 21: Toronto 99, Cleveland 1355. National League Colorado 21 22 .488 5 Oakland 5, Seattle 0 39. Josh Wise, 44. 84 ATLANTA BRAVES — Designated LHP Arizona 21 25 .457 6½ Tuesday's Games 40. Jeffrey Earnhardt, 42. Monday, May 23: Toronto 105, Cleveland San Diego 19 27 .413 8½ Tampa Bay at Miami, 12:10 p.m. 41. Michael Waltrip, 42. 99 Brian Matusz for assignment. WL to host volleyball Monday's Games Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. 42. Bobby Labonte, 34. Wednesday, May 25: Toronto at LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Placed Pittsburgh 6, Colorado 3 Colorado at Boston, 7:10 p.m. RHP Chin-hui Tsao on the 15-day DL, camp June 20-23 43. David Gilliland, 24. Cleveland, 8:30 p.m. West Laurens High will host its N.Y. Mets 7, Washington 1 Philadelphia at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. 44. Reed Sorenson, 22. Friday, May 27: Cleveland at Toronto, 8:30 retroactive to Sunday. Optioned RHP Ross Detroit 5, Philadelphia 4 L.A. Angels at Texas, 8:05 p.m. 45. Robert Richardson, 3. p.m. Stripling to Oklahoma City (PCL). Recalled annual Raider Volleyball Camp on Miami 7, Tampa Bay 6 Baltimore at Houston, 8:10 p.m. x-Sunday, May 29: Toronto at Cleveland, LHP Luis Avilan and RHP Mike Bolsinger June 20-23 from 9 a.m. to noon each St. Louis 4, Chicago Cubs 3 Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 NASCAR XFINITY Points Leaders 8:30 p.m. from Oklahoma City. p.m. day. The camp is for girls interested L.A. Dodgers 1, Cincinnati 0 1. Elliott Sadler, 349. WESTERN CONFERENCE MIAMI MARLINS — Sent LHP Mike Dunn Kansas City at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. in learning the skills of the game, It is San Francisco 1, San Diego 0 2. Daniel Suarez, 346. Oklahoma City 2, Golden State 1 to Jupiter (FSL) for a rehab assignment. Oakland at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. geared toward beginners or players Tuesday's Games Wednesday's Games 3. Ty Dillon, 319. Monday, May 16: Oklahoma City 108, NEW YORK METS — Sent 2B Wilmer Tampa Bay at Miami, 12:10 p.m. Kansas City (Gee 1-1) at Minnesota 4. Justin Allgaier, 317. Golden State 102 Flores to Binghamton (EL) for a rehab in the early development of their Arizona at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. (Duffey 1-3), 1:10 p.m. 5. Erik Jones, 309. Wednesday, May 18: Golden State 118, assignment. game, An emphasis will be on learn- N.Y. Mets at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Philadelphia (Nola 3-3) at Detroit (Sanchez 6. Brendan Gaughan, 305. Oklahoma City 91 PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Placed RHP ing each skill in a fun environment, Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 7:10 p.m. 7. Brandon Jones, 290. Sunday, May 22: Oklahoma City 133, Ryan Vogelsong on the 15-day DL. 3-5), 1:10 p.m. The cost is $80. Each camper will Colorado at Boston, 7:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Santiago 3-2) at Texas (Lewis 8. Brennan Poole, 282. Golden State 105 Recalled RHP A.J. Schugel from Milwaukee at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. 3-0), 2:05 p.m. 9. Darrell Wallace Jr, 268. Tuesday, May 24: Golden State at Indianapolis (IL). receive a volleyball and a camp T- Cleveland (Kluber 3-5) at Chicago White Oklahoma City, 9 p.m. Philadelphia at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. 10. Ryan Reed, 244. American Association shirt. Campers should wear appro- Sox (Quintana 5-3), 2:10 p.m. Thursday, May 26: Oklahoma City at Cincinnati at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. 11. Jeb Burton, 230. FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS — priate apparel and tennis shoes, and San Diego at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. Toronto (Estrada 1-2) at N.Y. Yankees 12. Ryan Sieg, 223. Golden State, 9 p.m. Signed RHP Tyler Harris. Wednesday's Games (Nova 3-1), 7:05 p.m. 13. Blake Koch, 213. x-Saturday, May 28: Golden State at bring water in a closable container. LAREDO LEMURS — Released RHP N.Y. Mets (Matz 6-1) at Washington Colorado (Bettis 4-2) at Boston (Wright 3- 14. Jeremy Clements, 205. Oklahoma City, 9 p.m. For more information, contact coach Jimmer Kennedy. (Roark 3-3), 1:05 p.m. 4), 7:10 p.m. 15. Ross Chastain, 204. x-Monday, May 30: Oklahoma City at Tammy Horne at (478) 697-4409 or Miami (Nicolino 2-2) at Tampa Bay TEXAS AIRHOGS — Signed LHP Tyler Philadelphia (Nola 3-3) at Detroit (Sanchez 16. Dakoda Armstrong, 188. Golden State, 9 p.m. (Andriese 3-0), 7:10 p.m. Ihrig. at [email protected]. 3-5), 1:10 p.m. 17. Ryan Preece, 161. Baltimore (Wilson 2-2) at Houston BASKETBALL Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 8-0) at St. Louis (McHugh 4-4), 8:10 p.m. 18. J.J. Yeley, 161. (Martinez 4-4), 1:45 p.m. 19. Garrett Smithley, 159. NHL Women's National Basketball Association Oakland (Neal 0-0) at Seattle (Iwakuma 2- NEW YORK LIBERTY — Signed F Swin San Diego (Shields 2-6) at San Francisco 4), 10:10 p.m. 20. Ray Black Jr, 145. Demaryius Thomas CONFERENCE FINALS Cash for the remainder of the season. (Peavy 1-5), 3:45 p.m. Thursday's Games 21. B J McLeod, 131. Arizona (De La Rosa 4-4) at Pittsburgh Miami at Tampa Bay, 1:10 p.m. 22. David Starr, 112. (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) F0OTBALL Football Camp July 15 EASTERN CONFERENCE (Locke 2-3), 7:05 p.m. Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, 4:05 p.m. 23. Joey Gase, 112. National Football League Denver Broncos All-Pro wide Tampa Bay 3, Pittsburgh 2 Colorado (Bettis 4-2) at Boston (Wright 3- Colorado at Boston, 7:10 p.m. 24. Justin Marks, 92. BUFFALO BILLS — Signed LB Reggie receiver Demaryius Thomas will Friday, May 13: Tampa Bay 3, Pittsburgh 1 4), 7:10 p.m. Baltimore at Houston, 8:10 p.m. 25. Mario Gosselin, 92. Monday, May 16: Pittsburgh 3, Tampa Bay Ragland. return to his high school alma mater Miami (Nicolino 2-2) at Tampa Bay Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 8:15 26. Corey Lajoie, 63. 2, OT CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed WR to host the third annual Demaryius (Andriese 3-0), 7:10 p.m. p.m. 27. Derrike Cope, 62. Wednesday, May 18: Pittsburgh 4, Tampa David Richards. 28. Harrison Rhodes, 61. Thomas Football Camp on July 15 at Milwaukee (Guerra 3-0) at Atlanta Bay 2 OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed WRs 29. Mike Harmon, 60. West Laurens High School. (Foltynewicz 1-2), 7:10 p.m. Friday, May 20: Tampa Bay 4, Pittsburgh 3 Robert Herron and Nathan Palmer. NASCAR 30. Ryan Ellis, 45. Cincinnati (Straily 2-1) at L.A. Dodgers Sunday, May 22: Tampa Bay 4, Pittsburgh Canadian Football League Registration will be at 8 a.m., with (Kazmir 3-3), 10:10 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Points Leaders 31. Alex Bowman, 39. 3, OT WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed the camp to follow from 8:30 a.m. to Thursday's Games 32. Jeff Green, 35. 1. Kevin Harvick, 418. Tuesday, May 24: Pittsburgh at Tampa DE Trent Corney. 12:30 p.m.. The camp is free, but a Arizona at Pittsburgh, 12:35 p.m. 2. Kyle Busch, 397. 33. Benny Gordon, 33. Bay 8 p.m. COLLEGE Miami at Tampa Bay, 1:10 p.m. 3. Kurt Busch, 386. 34. Carl Long, 32. x-Thursday, May 26: Tampa Bay at signed waiver is required for partici- EAST CAROLINA — Named Darren St. Louis at Washington, 7:05 p.m. 4. Carl Edwards, 381. 35. Cody Ware, 31. Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. pation. To register online, visit Guensch women's assistant basketball Colorado at Boston, 7:10 p.m. 5. Jimmie Johnson, 370. 36. Todd Peck, 31. WESTERN CONFERENCE https://my.armssoftware.com/FUNDAM 6. Brad Keselowski, 368. 37. Chris Cockrum, 29. coach. Milwaukee at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. San Jose 3, St. Louis 2 ENTALS/camps/2016_demaryius_tho 7. Chase Elliott, 341. 38. Drew Herring, 27. Sunday, May 15: St. Louis 2, San Jose 1 HOLY CROSS — Named Brian Claypool American League 8. Joey Logano, 340. 39. Dylan Lupton, 27. Tuesday, May 17: San Jose 4, St. Louis 0 softball coach. mas_football_camp/_Rd/registration/op 9. Martin Truex Jr, 336. East Division 40. Brandon Gdovic, 23. Thursday, May 19: San Jose 3, St. Louis 0 PRINCETON — Named Kerry Kittles tions?camps 10. Austin Dillon, 315. . 41. Morgan Shepherd, 23. Saturday, May 21: St. Louis 6, San Jose 3 men's assistant basketball coach. WLPct GB 11. Dale Earnhardt Jr, 314. 42. Martin Roy, 19. Baltimore 26 16 .619 — 12. Matt Kenseth, 313. Monday, May 23: San Jose 6, St. Louis 3 PURDUE — Announced sophomore F Boston 27 17 .614 — 13. Denny Hamlin, 308. 43. Brandon McReynolds, 18. Wednesday, May 25: St. Louis at San Vince Edwards has withdrawn from the Contact us New York 21 22 .488 5½ 14. Jamie McMurray, 296. 44. Anthony Kumpen, 15. Jose, 9 p.m. NBA draft. To submit information, call 272- Toronto 22 24 .478 6 15. Ryan Blaney, 288. 45. T.J. Bell, 15. x-Friday, May 27: San Jose at St. Louis, 8 VANDERBILT — Named Stephanie White 5522, ext. 223, fax 478-272-2189 or e- Tampa Bay 20 22 .476 6 16. AJ Allmendinger, 283. 46. Josh Reaume, 14. p.m. women's basketball coach. mail [email protected]. 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