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Black History Festival Calendar of Events

February 20, 2016 Youth/Career Day Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church 11 a.m.

February 20, 2016 The Dublin Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle wreck that happened on Hillcrest Drive near Woodlawn Drive Dublin School Drama Tuesday afternoon. One vehicle turned over. Information about those involved in the wreck and their condition was not Club Presents: Black known at press time. (Photo by Griffin Lovett) History Play Dublin High School Auditorium 4 p.m.

February 21, 2016 Senior Recognition Program Sandy Ford Baptist Church Speaker: Pastor Dorothy Simmons 3 p.m.

February 25, 2016 Black History: A Night of Delivery Sponsored By: Dublin Housing Au- thority & Oconee Community Center 6 p.m. Photo by Payton Towns III February 27, 2016 From left: WLHS teacher Jessica Chase, student Scotty Hall, Trinity teacher Fay Price, student Jake Williams, Special photo Legacy Readers The- ELHS teacher Angie Smith, student Alexandria Lee, Dublin student Tanner Graham and teacher Keith Helton atre Presents: Dinner Hanna Holley is crowned Miss Augusta 2016. and Show “From be- hind bars and closed doors” STARBy PAYTON T OStudentsWNS III honored at Exchange Dublin Middle School The Dublin Exchange Club Dinner at 5 p.m. named the 2016 STAR Students Dublin's own and Teachers of the Year for the Show at 6 p.m. Dublin City School System and the Tickets: $15 Laurens County School System Tuesday. Hanna Holley Scotty Hall, who selected Jessica February 28, 2016 Chase as his Teacher of the Year, Gospel Explosion was named the Laurens County crowned 2016 Greater New Evergreen Baptist representative while Tanner Gra- Church ham, who selected Keith Helton as his Teacher of the Year, was named MissBy SANDY AAugustaLDRIDGE 4 p.m. the Dublin City representative. Hann a Holley, of Dublin, has been crowned Alexandria Lee, who selected the 51st Miss Augusta and will compete for the 2016 Miss Georgia title in June. April 2016 teacher Angie Smith, represented East Laurens High School and The annual Miss Augusta & Miss Savannah College Campus Vis- Jake Williams, who selected River Scholarship Pageants, both preliminaries it teacher Fay Price, represented of the Miss Georgia Scholarship Pageant, were Trinity Christian School. See HOLLEY page 8a June 18, 2016 "I am very honored about this. I had no idea who it was going to be," Youth Day at the Hall said. "It was a big surprise and Park - Juneteenth I'm just glad that I could give Mrs. Photo by Payton Towns III Noon to 5 p.m. Chase the recognition she deserves Retired educator and coach Jim Richardson Town hall meeting for what she's done for so many kids over the years. I'm looking for- to heart."gave advice to students at somewherethe end of else."the program. toB ybe SAN DheldY ALDR IDaboutGE Saxon September 24, 2016 ward to going to regional with her Hall will attend the University Graham said Helton has meant A town hall meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 18 Miss Black Festival soon." of Georgia. a lot to him. at 7 p.m. concerning the proposed closing of one of "I taught Scotty in ninth grade," "It was great to choose him," Pageant Chase, who has retired recently, Dublin City Schools' three elementary schools, Saxon had a reputation for being a tough Chase said. "Like all of the students Graham said. "He teaches more Heights. Theatre Dublin teacher. here today, they are all successful. kids than me how to be a man. He The location of the meeting is the city council cham- Time: TBA "She taught me how to be stu- He displayed extraordinary talent has a big influence on everyone bers at Dublin City Hall. Ward 1 Councilman Benny dious," Hall said. "You couldn't just and saw patterns that most stu- there." Jones and Ward 2 Councilman Gary Johnson have get by in her class without putting dents would not. I believe Scott's Graham is going to Kennesaw Golden Age Pageant called the meeting and will conduct it. forth a good deal of effort. It taught passion for music has helped him. State and plans to transfer to Geor- The city school system has already held four parent for Mature Seniors me to work, and it's going to stick It was always a joy to read his gia Tech. meetings at various venues to provide information and with me." work. He has a work ethic that will "I'm extremely honored to be a gather input with regard to the proposal. Police Hall liked what former Dublin serve him well." part of this," Helton said. "I don't Dublin Schools Superintendent Fred Williams said coach Jim Richardson said at the Graham has enjoyed his time in take this lightly. I know I don't fit should the proposal move forward, the legally required end of the program. the Dublin City School System. the mold of a STAR Teacher. That's two public hearings will be publicized and conducted Beat "He gave us a lot of insight," Hall "I've been in the system my en- okay. I want to help young people. " at that time. said. "He was very funny, but there tire life and I've learned a whole Lee was nervous about getting The school system is in the process of researching were a lot of truthful statements lot," Graham said. "I wouldn't have Juveniles that he said that I'll definitely take had the same score if I had gone See STAR page 8a See SAXON page 8a accused of fighting on Local business raised more than $1,000 to help family with funeral expenses All American Concrete raised more Village than $1,000 to help with funeral expens- es for Troy Foskey. All American Con- crete owners T.J. and Cyndi Ricks held the raffle to help Jesse Foskey, Troy's son. The drawing was held at The Courier Herald with DuBose Porter pulling the three winning tickets. Wes Foskey won the first place prize of a ri- fle. Rodney Rogers won the second Index place prize, a $100 gift certificate from Obituaries ...... 2a Walmart, and Eric Starley won the third Hometown...... 3a place prize, a $25 gift certificate from Editorial ...... 4a Walmart. In photo, from left: Jesse Fos- Weather...... 5a key, Donna McSpadden, Cyndi Ricks Life ...... 6a and T.J. Ricks. Winners need to call Sports...... 1b,2b Classifieds...... 3b Cyndi Ricks at (478) 484-6619 to claim a Entertainment ...... 4b prize. (Photo by Payton Towns III) Wednesday, February 17, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 2a The Courier Herald nieces and nephews; com- July 24, 1943. Obituaries panion, Rhonda Hughes; Mr. Bussell is survived by special friends, Barbara his wife, Gail Bussell of Dean, John Paul Webb and Wrightsville. Bentley Dean Kayce Craig. Funeral ser- The family will receive vices were held Tuesday, friends at the family resi- Mr. Bentley Dean passed Feb. 16, 2016 at Purvis Fu- dence, 105 Taylor's Trail in away Saturday, Feb. 13, neral Home with the Rev. Wrightsville at the church 2016 at the St. Joseph Hos- Daniel Dean and Elder from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thurs- pital in Savannah. Mr. Robert Skinner officiating. day. Dean was born Aug. 18, Interment followed at Mt. Services By Dudley Fu- 1970 in Ocilla. He was a Paron Cemetery. Purvis Fu- neral Home of Dublin truck driver with Sweat neral Home of Adel was in Please post condolences Transporation. Survivors in- charge of arrangements. www.ServicesByDudley.com. clude his children, Nicholas –––– –––– Hey, itʼs okay to play Dean, Kayla Dean of East Dublin, Wyatt Montgomery Billy Busell Al Mullis of Hazlehurst, Kendell Dean Wimpy was a character bles. They went McOpposite see if a small incentive (an of Cochran, Destiny Ellis in the "Popeye" cartoon.with He and found your that when kids food -- origami bird or a sticker) plus Funeral services for Mr. Al Mullis, age 63 of and Brennda Kersey of Ha- Billy Busell, of Wrightsville, Dublin, passed away Tues- "would gladly pay you and adults -- are offered the a serving of green beans does- zlehurst; grandchildren, will be held on Thursday, day, Feb. 16, 2016. Services Tuesday for a hamburger choice between a big ol' n't beat out fried potatoes. And Jakeb Logue, Adalynn Feb. 18, 2016, at 2 p.m. at will be held at 11 a.m., Fri- today." (Not long ago, juicy hamburger and a we hope fast-food restaurants Floyd, Skylar Wooten, Ed- the Kingdom Life Fellow- day, Feb. 19, in the Chapel Wimpy made a cameo ap- smaller hamburger accom- will help their customers ward Kersey, Chelsea Gillis, ship Church, 2045 New Ten- of Townsend Brothers Fu- pearance in the "Family panied by a toy, prize or choose healthier menu items Austin Ellis and Priscilla nille Road in Harrison. neral Home. Visitation will Guy" episode titled "Mc- just the (lotto-unlikely) by offering those who order an Toledo; parents, Ottis and Apostle Clifford Duckworth be Thursday from 6 until 8 Stroke.") The chances of chance to win $10, folks opt entree salad, say, a toy train Sarah Lee Dean of East Sr. will officiate. Interment p.m. at the funeral home. getting paid on Tuesday, for the smaller burger and symbolizing how that tasty Dublin; one brother, Jeffery will follow in the church Please visit however, were worse than toy almost every time. meal arrived in front of you! (April) Dean of Ray City; cemetery. www.townsendfuneralhome. hitting the lottery. Why? Using functional We're waiting for that train to one sister, Debbie (Dean) Mr. Bussell, who passed com to sign the online But eating hamburgers magnetic resonance imag- show up. Tuesday, right? Roach of Alapaha; several on Feb. 15, 2016, was born memorial register. and hoping to hit the lot- ing, the university re- tery have more in common searchers found that offer- Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of than Wimpy and strokes: ing someone a small prize "The Dr. Oz Show," and Mike Science (really). After Mc- or even an uncertain, lot- Roizen, M.D. is Chief Wellness Marketers found that offer- tery-type incentive acti- Officer and Chair of Wellness ing children a toy with vates the same reward cen- Institute at Cleveland Clinic. Rumor the German shepherd their meals made them Mc- ter in the brain that food To live your healthiest, tune in- Crazy for kiddie fast-food, does! to "The Dr. Oz Show" or visit some clever university re- So, if you're trying to up- www.sharecare.com. isNEW crowd YORK (AP) — She's favorite at Westminster searchers turned the ta- grade your kids' nutrition, ranked as the No. 1 show dog in America. And listen- ing to the crowd at Madison Square Garden chant her name, she easily was Miss Painful topic of spousal sexual Popularity, too. "Let's go, Rumor!" fans hollered shortly before the abuseDEAR ABBY: There is is swept a underyesterday the and rug said her dad German shepherd ran rings topic I haven't seen ad- told her he's not going to around her competition. dressed in your column, pay child support and is go- That was Monday night namely being sexually ing to quit his job. Now she at the Westminster Kennel abused by a spouse. I ended is worried her daddy will Club. On Tuesday night, the my marriage because my become homeless and have 4-year-old who's already husband was waking me at to live on the street. won 101 best in show titles 2 a.m. demanding sex. He will try to add the crown at I know he is self-cen- expected me to have sex on- the nation's most presti- tered. He has started abus- ly a week after I had our ba- gious pooch event. ing narcotics and is moving by, although my doctor had Provided, of course, she in with a girl half his age. I said I should wait six weeks. gets her proper exercise. Not told my granddaughter If I thought something he always easy to locate that no matter what hap- wanted me to do was de- enough space in New York pens, her mom and dad will grading, he insisted I do it City, especially with the re- always love her. There is anyway. cent snow. court-ordered support, but It amazes me that the "It's hard to find green none has been paid. Any subject of spousal abuse is- places to take her and keep advice would be appreciat- n't mentioned in premarital her fit," said handler Kent Dear Abby ed. -- GRANDPA IN MIL- counseling. No one seems Boyles of Edgerton, Wiscon- WAUKEE willing to acknowledge this sin. DEAR GRANDPA: "Dad- kind of abuse exists. Is there "What's most important it's done through physical dy" is not going to lose his even a "survivors" network is that she's enjoying her- violence or relentless verbal apartment; he has CHO- or support group to cope? I self," he said. abuse. SEN to move in with his went to individual counsel- Only one German shep- When there is forced sex girlfriend. That's a lot dif- ing, but it didn't help me. herd has ever won Westmin- in a marriage, the name for ferent than becoming I think it would be help- ster, the famed and fittingly it is marital or spousal rape. homeless. Reassure your ful if society would acknowl- named Manhattan in 1987. Like any other kind of rape, grandchildren, but do not edge this kind of thing does Rumor was the perfect it is not an act of love but a lie. Your daughter should happen. I also think that picture of a well-groomed way of asserting control and discuss with an attorney those who offer premarital champion in winning the dominance. If you contact the fact that her ex isn't counseling should be re- herding group. Poised, she the Rape, Abuse and Incest meeting his child support quired to discuss the warn- seemed to look at the crowd National Network (RAINN), obligation, and contact the ing signs of a sexual abuser. as she ran across the green it should be able to refer you state agencies that help to --THEEXMRS.BROWN carpet. to a support group for sur- collect it. Rumor, a German shepherd, is shown in the ring during the DEAREXMRS.BROWN: Only after she was picked vivors. The toll-free number Herding group competition during the 140th Westminster Ken- It is interesting that this did she break character and to call is 800-656-4673. (You Dear Abby is written by topic isn't addressed more jump up a bit. nel Club dog show, Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at Madison Square can also find it online at Abigail Van Buren, also often, because domestic vio- "She's a sweet, beautiful Garden in New York. Rumor won the best in Herding group. rainn.org.) known as Jeanne Phillips, lence can happen to anyone animal. She wants to (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) and was founded by her and it shouldn't be over- please," co-owner Pamela Bergamasco, Cirneco del- As a rule, the pooches DEAR ABBY: How do you mother, Pauline Phillips. looked. No one has the right Buckles said. l'Etna, berger Picard, are supposed to be the handle an ex-son-in-law who Contact Dear Abby at to coerce a partner into do- Rumor is fresh off her Spanish water dog and stars, so no glitzy couture "confides" in his 9-year-old www.DearAbby.com or P.O. ing something she or he biggest win yet, at the miniature American shep- or loosey-goosey garments. and 7-year-old children? My Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA doesn't want to do, whether AKC/Eukanuba show in herd. They all got nice Michelle Scott is among the granddaughter came to me 90069. Florida last December. cheers, though none ad- very best, she's twice won With more than 2,700 vanced beyond the group best in show at Westmin- dogs entered, her top compe- stage. ster. Notice how she often tition could come from Char- CATWALK TO DOGS opts for solid colors and tai- Birthdays lie the Skye terrier, who won WALK: This is Fashion lored outfits that don't dis- ALEY S Week in Manhattan, and tract from the dog. R ’ the prominent National Dog Andrea White Show in Philadelphia short- the models are strutting "It has to be comfortable. AUTOMOTIVE ly before Thanksgiving. less than a block from the It has to be professional. (K.J.) Kelvin Evans Josh Raley, Owner Already assured spots in Garden. But don't expect to And I like bright colors," Jr. - 4 yrs. [email protected] the final ring of seven are see any of them venturing she said. from the runway over to As for the models on the Carolyn Rozier 478-697-4482 hound group winner Lucy 613 Telfair St., Dublin, GA 31021 the borzoi, toy winner Pan- the ring. catwalk, would they be Kenneth Reed Even though designer dressed for success with da the shih tzu and non- Sadie Loyd ENGINE •REPAIR • BREAKS •LIFT KITS sporting champ Annabelle Valentino famously brings the dogs? SUSPENSION REPAIR • MUCH MORE the bulldog. his pugs everywhere, most "Oh, they're all so beau- Joyce Wilson The top sporting, working of the fashionistas are pret- tiful," Scott said. "But Belinda B. Jackson and terriers get chosen ty busy. Instead, watch those high heels and short, Tuesday night, followed by what the top handlers wear little outfits. I don't think the best in show pick short- on the green carpet. that would work." ly before 11 p.m. Panda has only one best in show victory so far. 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Day of BlessingThe 17th Annual Women’s Day of Blessing was held at the DuBose Porter Center Feb. 6. The theme for this year’s event was Joy, Joy, Joy! Plenty of joy was spread by all the guests. The atten- dees enjoyed guest speaker Kelly Ingram of Kelly In- gram Ministries. Princess gifts, a food basket, hand- crafted twin baby dolls made by Michelle Kight, and a handmade T-shirt quilt made by Teresa Bar- ron using shirts from busi- nesses in Dublin, were raf- fled off. This year there was a third runnerup, second run- nerup and a Queen for a Day. Kortney Jones was named the Queen for a Day. (Special photos)

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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 Ever wonderSmidgens, why scraps and scintillasbefore it happened. S.M. President February usually has 28 Alsup was a clerk with the days? American Forces in Treves, Periodicals Postage Paid at Dublin, Georgia Don’t forget 29 this year. Germany. (USPS 161-860) - Daily except Sunday and select holidays Until 450 B.C., the Roman On Feb. 2, 1919, Alsup calendar did not include the wrote a letter to his wife. POSTMASTER: Send address change to: months of January or Alsup talked with German The Courier Herald, Drawer B, CSS, Dublin, GA 31040 February. citizens and observed what After using up most of the SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: was going on around him. days, the composers of the Alsup predicted "that if Print Edition - $10/month calendar had to cut the num- Digital Edition - $10/month Germany is allowed to run ber of days to make the her manufacturing plants 365.25-day year. and other industries to the This newspaper is committed to the idea that the press should Upon the implementation one remarkable fact stood didn’t. Richmond Times extent of making it possible tell the truth without prejudice and spread knowledge of the Gregorian calendar in out. Every Dubliner attend- Dispatch, April 2, 1950. without malicious intent. England and its eastern ing the university made the for her to pay the huge debt colonies in America, list. They were Leila Bates, EAT YOUR VEGGIES - In that she is supposed to pay, February was officially des- R.C.Coleman, Eugene the category of fantastic she will be on top again ignated as the 2nd month Baldwin and Charles fruits and vegetables, con- before we know it; at which with a 29th “Leap” day every Molony. Macon Telegraph, sider these produce. J.M. time the war of all wars will four years. Feb. 13, 1931. Butler was proud of his be fought." sweet potatoes. He showed Alsup went on to write, "I PISTOL PACKING PECAN PLANT - An four of his prize spuds with a certainly hope I am wrong, MAMMA - In the early days unusual production plant combined weight of 15 but my opinion is that in of February 1925, Mrs. J.R. was established in Dublin in pounds. 1940 there will be another Rooks, was convicted of a February 1937 by Mr. and He was also proud that he great war, if not earlier." Our Take misdemeanor in a Laurens Mrs. G.H. Williams. dug four to 5,000 bushels of Alsup's prediction was County Superior Court. The Williams operated sweet potatoes from his ten- right on the money - 20 Now, Mrs. Rooks, who The Dublin Pecan Shelling acre field. Not one to be out- years before Great Britain admitted she was just bor- Company out of their own done, Judge J.E. Page, of declared war against building on West Madison Orianna, brought a 21-inch Time to extend rowing a friend’s gun, was Germany and World War II Street behind the McLellan’s long 10-pound sweet potato not your typical miscreant began. Dublin Courier Store in the old “Four into the newspaper office lawbreaker. Herald, June 20, 1940. Mrs. Rooks, a widow, was Seasons’ Building.” five days later in November Of the company’s 30 1917. The big tater was and renovate convicted of “pistol toting” or MAMMOTHTOOTH- employees, 26 were African seven inches in diameter at carrying a concealed pistol Beulah Samples collected without a license. American women, who its thickest point. Unless many things in his lifetime, Newspaper accounts stated earned four cents per pound you were a cotton farmer, most of which he sold for a StubbsStubbs Park could be Park something really that Mrs. Rooks, sentenced or about 75 cents to one dol- 1917 was a good year. J.H. to pay a fine of one dollar lar per day. The plant was Taylor of Dudley set out profit. special again. and court cost, was the first managed by Hyers Holland. tomato plants in July and In the weeks before The park is located in the center of woman in Georgia convicted The Williams hoped to carefully cultivated them, Christmas in 1930 when it of the crime. produce 1,500 pounds of protecting them from the was hog killing time, our city, surrounded by a wonderful The conviction brought to pecans a week for shipment summer's scorching heat Samples picked up some neighborhood and lined with houses the forefront the move to to wholesalers around the and the fall's chilly nights. leftovers from B.V. Loye, ban the carrying of con- South. Williams took the In early December, Taylor who butchered a large hog with deep front porches. Stubbs Park is cealed weapons, a move cracked hulls and used them delightfully took a couple of on the plantation of Mrs. a short stroll from downtown Dublin applauded by the Laurens to fertilize his pecan trees. beauties into Dublin to show E.C. Hightower. County Grand Jury. Macon Macon Telegraph, Feb. 11, them off. Have you ever seen The tusk, measuring nine and a block away from the old Dublin Telegraph, Feb. 13, 1925 1937. a double watermelon? Well inches in length after three Cemetery. in July of 1900, J.W. Weaver inches were broken off when ONERICHUNCLE- DEXTER SCOUTS - The brought in his unnatural the tooth was removed from In the past, Stubbs Park served as H.H. Lanier earned a mea- second Boy Scout troop out- oddity for believers and non- the 624-pound hog. Dublin ger living as a watchmaker side of Dublin was founded believers to see. J.N. Mullis, Courier Herald, December hostess to arts festivals, concerts, in Dexter in October 1922. of Laurens County, may hold in a Dublin jewelry store. 10, 1930. dances, sporting events, picnics, Boy Mark Hopkins, a brother The troop was led by the record for the most odd Professor Shippey of the clump of fruit. Scout troops, Easter egg hunts, family of Lanier’s mother, traveled BOMBER CRASH - It to California during the 49er Dexter school, Dr. J.E. New, In 1891, Mullis brought a reunions, cookouts and much, much H.W. Daniel and T.C. four-inch long twig from his looked like a scene out of days. Hopkins founded the World War II. A B-26 Central Pacific Railroad. Methvin. Macon Telegraph, prolific apple tree. To the more. The park added something special Oct. 11, 1922 amazement of the editors of bomber, with flames coming Uncle Mark Hopkins died in out of it, was falling to the to the quality of life here. 1878. the Eastman paper who saw earth. The plane, a part of For more than 40 years, HAVE SOME TURNIPS it with their own eyes, the The old Dublin High School complex an outfit known as the his heirs fought over his ANDVOTEFORME- short branch had twenty- sits on an entire block next to Stubbs estimated twenty to one Dexter Mayor Gene two well-developed apples Confederate Air Force, Park. Many of the old classrooms, the hundred and thirty five-mil- Gilbert enjoyed being mayor. attached to it. developed trouble on a flight lion dollar estate. The fami- He used many gimmicks from Louisville, Georgia to old auditorium and the old Battle Field ly was still fighting in 1927. to get votes, giving out cal- NOT THE WAR TO END its home base of San Marcos, sit vacant. The block just looks lonely. Macon Telegraph, Feb. 28, endars, and the usual sort of ALL WARS - During the Texas. 1927. political freebies. 1930s, more and more politi- The pilots jettisoned the It is time to combine the area of both In 1950, Gilbert turned to cal and military leaders cockpit and crash landed the Stubbs Park and the old Dublin High HOWABOUTTHOSE one of his favorite foods. foresaw a great war being bomber into a field belong- DUBLIN DOGS! - When the The mayor planted the fought in Europe. ing to M.O. Darsey. Both School complex and create an even Dean of the University of village square with turnips In 1919, one Dublin man, pilots survived. Dublin greater space in the center of our com- Georgia issued his list of the as his gift to those who voted S.M. Alsup, predicted Courier Herald, May 13, university’s top students, for him and even those who another world war, 20 years munity. 1976. The City of Dublin should put money in a planning process to combine the entire area into one, great central park. The opportunity to have this space in the center of our city renovated and given renewed life is just waiting for us. An extended and renovated park will be a catalyst to even greater economic development as families move back to the communities surrounding this space. There should also be conversations about what else needs to be improved in some of the public housing nearby and how to improve that area as well. Those who are our most vulnerable should have that sense of inclusion and com- munity as the park space is expanded and improved. It will take a major effort and expense to get the park to its potential. It will probably take part of the next Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax to get it done. To have it ready for the next ref- erendum, the planning process needs to happen now. We need to dream big again on this project. In the same way we look to extend the Riverwalk and upgrade amenities Downtown, Stubbs Park and Editorial roundup the extended area of the old high school Feb. 15 discussion should extend well beyond innocent gun owners would be The (Canton) Repository the typical retort that victims them- stripped of their guns through need to be added to that dream. Women who suffer from the night- selves should be armed, too ... unfounded domestic violence com- It is time to extend and renovate mare of domestic violence are far more A new version of the legislation, plaints and unnecessary protection likely to be killed if their abusers have introduced by Rep. Nickie Antonio, D- orders ... Stubbs Park and make it that special guns, according to evidence cited by Lakewood, would give judges the dis- We hope state lawmakers have the place again. the Ohio Coalition Against Gun cretion to order firearms removed Violence. when temporary protective orders intestinal fortitude to extensively It would seem prudent then for have been issued. It would also bring deliberate this bill beyond one hearing -- DuBose Porter state lawmakers to have an extensive state law into line with federal law. as well as other measures that could discussion about ways to protect vic- Giving judges discretion is key. It better protect victims of domestic vio- tims of domestic violence. And that could temper legitimate worries that lence. Wednesday, February 17, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 5a The Courier Herald

YOUR COURIER Tell It! HERALD Juveniles accused of fighting LOCAL 7-DAY Dublin Police - An East Dublin woman Department on Village Circletold a deputy she was as- THE NEXT 24 HOURS Juveniles were seen fight- saulted on Buckeye Road on TODAY TONIGHT TOMORROW ing in the backyard of a Jan. 26. house on Village Circle on Police Jan. 22. Beat Editor's note: This infor- Call 272-0375 A woman said she heard mation is public record and people outside her back It's pretty well known was taken from reports of the door. She looked outside and ing in the front yard on West the damage that balloons do Dublin Police Department saw several juveniles fight- Avenue on Jan. 26. to wildlife. Please think of and the Laurens County ing. A witness said one of - Someone stole a man Sunrise 7:14 a.m. Sunrise 7:13 a.m. something else that can be Sheriff's Office. These re- Sunset 6:18 p.m. the juveniles was jumped by identity on Jan. 26. 63° 34° 63° done to celebrate an event. ports do not reflect on the the others. guilt or innocence. An "ar- Mostly sunny Clear and chilly Mostly sunny - Kenneth Deon Bell, 30, Laurens County Some people are uncom- rest" does not always indicate of Dublin, was charged with Sheriff's Office fortable ab out the way Don- incarceration. Readers are criminal trespass and pedes- - A deputy met an East ald Trump attacks the other cautioned that people may trian under the influence of Dublin man about harass- Republicans. ment on Buckeye Road that have similar names. Police Rivers Ocmulgee ...... 10.96ʼ alcohol or drugs on East Beat does not identify minor Latest observed value Oconee ...... 7.46ʼ Gaines Street on Jan. 22. took place between Dec. 18 My motto is: Contented children, victims of sexual - A gun was stolen out of and Jan. 28. with little, yet wishing for assault, suicide attempts or THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY an unlocked 2002 Jeep - Someone pumped gaso- more. line and drove off without medical conditions. Cases Cherokee on Stovall Drive dismissed do not appear if on Jan. 22. paying at Doug's Conve- I have a 13-year-old the newspaper is notified be- - A tire and rim were lay- nience Store on Highway 80 grandson go ing to school. He West in Dudley on Jan. 27. fore deadline. found $50 on the school ground Hi 70 and turned it in to his teacher. Sanders, all you believe in is sounds like a sore loser. keep saying that they want Hi 63 Hi 72 I think that was real nice of free stuff. free stuff. Nothing is free. The SunLorise 735:13 a.m. SunLorise 748:11 a.m. SunLorise 748:10 a.m. him. It such a shame that a taxpayers are having to pay. Government freed me, store in Eas t Dublin is poorly Mostly sunny Partly sunny Partly sunny and warm Hillary Clinton believes government feed me, and I managed. I will not vote for a in fighting for capitalism for gave government 30 years of woman so arrogant an d un- the many, not a few. That's service. Now government has With all of the home and informed that she treats our Highs in the mid 60s Highs in the low 70s Highs in the mid 70s why she has my vote. given me a good retirement. property burglaries we see nation's highest classified doc- Lows in the mid 30s Lows in the high 40s Lows in the high 40s Give me government. in the paper, please let your uments like a new recipe for When it comes to health neighbor know if you saw chicken soup. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY care I hear the Republican Where is all the outrage someone burglarizing their party wanting to start over. for Ted Cruz being born in home. Hillary Clinton wants Start over from what? Canada? "police officers who protect How can seven people th e people they were sworn to The city schools want to I can not believe there stand there and say that protect," as if the ones we have keep us ing SPLOST. We are were people holding a sign George Bush kept us safe? And are not doing that. Hi 73 Hi 72 Hi 60 going to be taxed on everything saying that they had lost their the crowd actually believes before long. jobs and didn't have any mon- them. SunLorise 751:09 a.m. Sunrise 7:07 a.m. SunLorise 743:08 a.m. Lo 41 ey. Many people kept giving Want to Tell It? them money. The man then The sitting president has Mostly cloudy Chance of a little An afternoon shower It's beyond me why any- Keep it 47 words afternoon rain went to his car, dumped the the power to nominate any- possible one woul d want to vote for or fewer. box and came back with an body he wants to. Donald Trump. He's very arro- Keep it clean. empty box. gant and puts people down con- Keep it real. I was watching the news stantly. He's very rude. Call 272-0375 Highs in the mid 70s Highs in the low 70s Highs in the low 60s I'd love for my party to on the TV. All of these people [email protected] Lows in the low 40s Lows in the low 40s Lows in the low 50s The person who says run against Ted Cruz. who are voting for Bernie or Tell It! at they are going to vote for Sanders. All of those people www.courier-herald.com COMMUNITY CALENDAR Hillary Clinton or Bernie About the snitch deal, it who say they are voting for him Wednesday •AA I Am Responsible Group contact 272-5244 or 275- ALMANAC 8259, 1515 Rice Ave., 5:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. (Open) To day is Wednesd ay, In 1944, during World War last jump before the finish is 71. Actress Rene Russo is Contact 275-9531, 629 Broad Street, Feb. 17, the 48th day of II, U.S. forces invaded Eniwe- line. William Cowsill, lead 62. Actor Richard Karn is 60. •NA We Surrender, 2016. There are 318 days left tok Atoll, encountering little singer of the family band The Actor Lou Diamond Phillips is East Dublin, noon. in the year. initial resistance from Imperi- Cowsills, died in Calgary, Al- 54. Basketball Hall of Famer •Civitan Club every Wednesday at noon at the Golden Cor- To day's Highlight in al Japanese troops. (The berta, Canada, at age 58. Michael Jordan is 53. Actor- ral. History: Americans secured the atoll Five years ago: fA group o comedian Larry, the Cable Thursday On Feb. 17, 1996, world less than a week later.) Democratic Wisconsin law- Guy is 53. TV personality meets every second Thursday, 6:30 p.m., at chess champion Garry Kas- In 1959, the United States makers blocked passage of a Rene Syler is 53. Movie direc- •Art Dublin parov beat IBM supercomput- launched Vanguard 2, a satel- sweeping anti-union bill, re- Dublin-Laurens Museum. Call 984-8665 for more info. tor Michael Bay is 52. Singer er "Deep Blue," winning a six- lite which carried meteorologi- fusing to show up for a vote Chante Moore is 49. Rock mu- •Evening Branch of the Dublin Lions Club 6:30 p.m., game match in Philadelphia cal equipment. and then abruptly leaving the sician Timothy J. Mahoney CNH Tractor Plant, Firetower Rd. (however, Kasparov lost to In 1964, the Supreme state in an effort to force Re- (311) is 46. Actor Dominic Pur- Deep Blue in a rematch in Court, in Wesberry v. Sanders, publicans to the negotiating •Stevens/Forstmann Retirees at the Cloverleaf Restau- cell is 46. Olympic gold and sil- rant in East Dublin. 1997). ruled that congressional dis- table. Iowa high school On this date: tricts within each state had to wrestler Joel Northrup de- ver medal skier Tommy Moe is •AA I Am Responsible Group, Contact 272-5244 or 275- In 1815, the United States be roughly equal in popula- faulted on his first-round state 46. Actress Denise Richards is 8259, 1515 Rice Ave., 8 p.m. and Britain exchanged the in- tion. tournament match rather 45. Rock singer-musician Bil- •AA 24 Hour Group, contact 279-0839, 629 Broad Street, struments of ratification for In 1972, President Richard than face Cassy Herkelman, lie Joe Armstrong (Green Day) East, Dublin, Ga 8 p.m. the Treaty of Ghent, ending M. Nixon departed the White one of the first girls ever to is 44. Actor Jerry O'Connell is , contact 275-9531, 629 Broad Street, the War of 1812. House with his wife, Pat, on a qualify for the event, saying 42. Country singer Bryan •NA We Surrender White is 42. Actress Kelly East Dublin, 6:30 p.m. In 1863, the International historic trip to China. that wrestling a girl would Red Cross was founded in In 1986, Johnson & John- conflict with his religious be- Carlson is 40. Actor Ashton •Celebrate Recovery (Christian-based) Fridays at 7 p.m. Geneva. son announced it would no liefs. Holmes is 38. Actor Jason Rit- except last Fri. ea. mo., supper at 6:30 p.m., New Vision Fel- In 1865, during the Civil longer sell over-the-counter One year ago: Vice Presi- ter is 36. TV personality Paris lowship across from old Kroger, 278-0710 or 290-1322. War, Columbia, South Caroli- medications in capsule form, dent Joe Biden opened a Hilton is 35. Actor Joseph Gor- •Hand in Hand Cancer Support Group strength and so- na, burned as the Confeder- following the death of a White House summit on coun- don-Levitt is 35. TV host lutions for patients and families. Middle Georgia Cancer ates evacuated and Union woman who had taken a tering extremism and radical- Daphne Oz (TV: "The Chew") forces moved in. cyanide-laced Tylenol capsule. ization, saying the United Center, 5:30 p.m., 207 Fairview Park Dr. (478)-275-1111. is 30. Actor Chord Overstreet In 1904, the original two- Ten years ago: Ten U.S. States needed to ensure that is 27. Singer-songwriter Ed act version of Giacomo Pucci- service members died when a immigrants were fully includ- Sheeran is 25. Actress ni's opera "Madama Butterfly" pair of Marine Corps heli- ed in the fabric of American Meaghan Martin is 24. Ac- received a poor reception at its copters crashed off the coast of society to prevent violent ide- tress Sasha Pieterse is 20. premiere at La Scala in Milan, Africa. A federal jury in New ologies from taking root at Italy. Orleans cleared Merck and home. Tho ught fo r To day: Tornados in South; In 1913, the Armory Show, Co. in the death of a 53-year- Today's Birthdays: Actor a landmark modern art exhib- old Florida man who'd taken Hal Holbrook is 91. Singer "Wounded vanity knows when it, opened in New York City. the painkiller Vioxx. A mud- Bobby Lewis is 83. Actor-co- it is mortally hurt; and limps snow, sleet in East; In 1925, the first issue of slide in the Philippines killed median Barry Humphries off the field, piteous, all dis- The New Yorker magazine more than 1,000 people. Tanja (aka "Dame Edna") is 82. guises thrown away. But pride CENTURY, Fla. (AP) — A nia, a crash involving several (bearing the cover date of Feb. Frieden of Switzerland won Country singer-songwriter carries its banner to the last; recordtreacherous mix of snow, heat sleet cars in and tractor-trailersWest is 21) was published. the Olympic women's snow- Johnny Bush is 81. Actress and fast as it is driven from and freezing rain turned caused a pileup that closed In- In 1933, Newsweek maga- boardcross, speeding past Christina Pickles is 81. Foot- one field unfurls it in anoth- morning commutes to icy mis- terstate 81 before dawn Tues- zine was first published under American Lindsey Jacobellis, ball Hall-of-Famer Jim Brown er." — Helen Hunt Jackson, ery Tuesday for many return- day. Only minor injuries were the title "News-Week." who'd fallen on her next-to- is 80. Actress Brenda Fricker American author (1831-1885). ing from a long holiday week- reported. Roads in the area end in the Northeast, a day af- were icy after recent snow ter suspected twisters tore turned to freezing rain. home. through parts of the South. Buffalo's public works de- "It took us quite a while," At least three deaths were partment called in extra crews he said. "She was telling us reported on slick roads, all in to remove fresh overnight where she was and that she Virginia, and motorists bat- snowfall. The National Weath- was OK," Pugh added. tled hazardous road condi- er Service said accumulations The woman was taken to a tions over a wide area from could range from 2 to 4 inches hospital as a precaution. the Mid-Atlantic states in the Hudson Valley to 18 In Mississippi, windows through Pennsylvania to inches between Rochester and were blown out of cars and two northern New England. Buffalo. gymnasiums and a library In the West, California and In the South, suspected tor- were damaged Monday at a K- Arizona braced for more nados associated with the big 12 school in Wesson where record warm temperatures af- storm system turned several children were in attendance ter basking in the high 80s homes to rubble Monday in when heavy thunderstorms and low 90s on Monday. Mil- the northwest corner of Flori- and a possible tornado crossed lions along the East Coast, da's Panhandle and in Missis- at least 19 counties. No stu- meanwhile, were still shiver- sippi. Authorities say more dents were hurt. ing from a deep freeze. than a dozen homes were de- In Virginia, State Police In Washington, the federal stroyed in both states. There said they responded to at least government was opening were no immediate reports of three fatal crashes on icy three hours late after freezing any deaths or serious injuries roads, a fraction of nearly 100 rain coated the capital city in from the reported twisters. crashes reported statewide. ice — atop the several inches One of three apparent Two utility companies report- of snow that fell Monday. The twisters swept through Centu- ed thousands of people with- U.S. Office of Personnel Man- ry, a rural town in the north- out power early Tuesday. agement, which sets leave for west Florida Panhandle, de- Police say a Virginia troop- 300,000 federal workers, said stroying or significantly dam- er and two other people were employees also could opt for aging about 10 homes, Escam- on the median of Route 288 in unscheduled leave or tele- bia County spokeswoman Joy Chesterfield County near work. Tsubooka said. Richmond when they were hit Messy snow, sleet and Donald Pugh was at home by a vehicle Monday evening, freezing rain made driving in Century when the funnel throwing one person into a hazardous around the North- tore through his neighborhood nearby firefighter. Police said east. Separate tractor-trailer of small wood-frame houses that person was pronounced crashes within miles of each and mobile homes, downing dead and the trooper and the other shut the Thruway in up- trees. Pugh told The Associat- second person were taken to a state New York near Albany ed Press that he and other hospital with serious injuries. for a while Tuesday morning. neighbors used a chain saw to In Virginia's Fauquier Authorities later reopened free a 94-year-old woman, County, police said, a 63-year- most lanes. stuck under a twisted metal old man was killed Monday In northeastern Pennsylva- door and other debris of her when his SUV hit a snow plow. Wednesday, February 17, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 6a The Courier Herald

Sweet Potato Bread and

This week, I'm going to begin to my regularPineapple weekday line-up. WhiskButter together and set aside. by telling you that I am a failure. This sweet potato bread is With an electric mixer beat It is mid-February, and I have moist and sweet with the perfect sugar and canola oil until well broken all of my New Year's reso- amount of warm cinnamon and blended. Add eggs, one at a time, lutions. I'm going to blame it on nutmeg. It's even better a day or beating well after each addition. my foot. After all, we always want so after you bake it. Add the sweet potatoes and but- to blame our bad habits on some- The butter was amazing, but I termilk and mix until incorporat- thing. have mostly had this bread with- ed. Slowly add the dry ingredients I have been dealing with a foot out the butter for a fast, easy and mix by hand just until blend- issue for a couple of years. When I breakfast. ed. started walking in January, as I'm a big fan of coffee, and this Pour batter into a greased loaf part of my "better me" plan, the sweet bread is great with a steam- pan and bake at 350°F for 50 to 60 pain literally stopped me in my ing cup! minutes or until when tested with tracks. a toothpick the toothpick comes After finally seeing a doctor it Sweet Potato Bread out clean. turns out that I need surgery on Ingredients: Cool on a wire rack until com- my right foot. So, one resolution 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour pletely cool. Store in an airtight down. 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar To prepare for post-surgery, 2 tsp. ground cinnamon container. when I will be unable to cook, 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg Serve with pineapple butter, if clean, or do laundry (woe is me), I 1/2 tsp. baking soda desired. started researching and preparing 1/2 tsp. baking powder recipes. 1/2 tsp. salt Pineapple Butter Along with this testing came 2 eggs Ingredients: tasting until finally two resolu- 1 c. mashed sweet potatoes 1/2 c. butter, softened tions down, no more to go. The up- 1/2 c. canola oil 2 to 3 tbsp. powdered sugar side of this is I have great new 1/3 c. buttermilk 1 (8-oz.) can crushed pineapple, recipes that I can't wait to share drained well with you over the next few weeks. Instructions: Excellent sweets, fabulous new In a medium bowl, combine the Instructions: main dishes and sides. These dish- flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking Mix al ingredients with an elec- es will definitely find their way in- soda, baking powder, and salt. tric mixer . Store in refrigerator.

By SUSAN L. MOORE alcoholism, eating disorders, Sexual abuse may include Here are a few more precau- (478) 272-2277 or email me at FebruaryFe bruary is National Teen ispromiscuity National and thoughts of Teen Datingunwanted Violence, touching and kiss- tions Prevention a teenager in a dating vi- [email protected]. Month If you use Dating Violence Awareness suicide. ing, forcing you to have sex, olence situation can take: Facebook, consider liking our and Prevention month. Teen girls who are victims not letting you use birth con- • Let friends or family office Facebook Page for more Dating violence is defined of physical or sexual abuse are trol, and/or forcing you to do members know when you are information about all of our as controlling, abusive, and six times more likely to be- other sexual things. afraid or need help. programs – FACS, Agricul- aggressive behavior in a ro- come pregnant or to contract a Dating violence is not the • When you go out – say ture, and 4-H & Youth – just mantic relationship. sexually transmitted disease. time. victim’s fault – nothing some- where you are going and what search for UGA Cooperative In a recent national survey, Dating violence includes Verbal and emotional one says, wears or does gives time you will be back. Extension – Laurens County. 1 in 10 teenagers reported be- controlling behavior and ver- abuse would be calling you another person the right to • In an emergency, dial Have a safe and happy week! ing hit or physically hurt on bal, emotional, physical and names, jealousy, belittling you hurt them. If a teenager you 911! purpose by a boyfriend or girl- sexual abuse. and/or threatening to hurt know is in an abusive rela- • Memorize important Susan L. Moore is Laurens friend at least once in the past Controlling behavior can you, your family or him or her- tionship, encourage them to phone numbers of people you County Extension Agent- 12 months. include not letting you hang self if you don’t do what he or get help immediately. can contact in an emergency. Family and Consumer Sci- Dating violence can happen out with your friends, calling she wants. Tell them to talk to some- • Go out in a group or with ences with University of Geor- to any teen involved in a ro- you frequently to find out Physical abuse includes one they trust like a parent, other couples. gia Cooperative Extension. mantic, dating or sexual rela- where you are, who you’re shoving, punching, slapping, teacher or counselor. Avoid If you would like more in- Her telephone number is 478- tionship. Teenagers who suf- with, and what you’re doing, pinching, hitting, kicking, any confrontations with the formation about this or other 272-2277. Her email address fer dating abuse are subject to telling you what to wear, and hair pulling, and/or stran- abuser – this could be danger- family and consumer sciences is [email protected]. long-term consequences like having to be with you all the gling. ous for you and the victim. topics, please contact me at

EvenBy J. RAYM thoughOND JOYCE long its time, winter, with always a few itʼs time to thinkplant that about reaches 6 to 10 flowersfeet its inflated seed in pods. the landscapeExtension office in Laurens Winter is a strange time to open blooms once it starts. tall in sun or shade. Tuck it The leathery, dark green County. think of flowers in the land- This plant flowers best in full away and let visitors try to leaves are attractive all year. scape. sun. It's well-adapted to banks find the source of the honey- These few suggestions will en- J. Raymond Joyce is a Lau- Yet it can be a surprising where the ends of the branch- suckle perfume. hance most winter gardens. rens County Extension Agent awakening of the garden. es root, starting new plants. The Lenten rose (Helle- Color and fragrance are and Coordinator with the Uni- Some trees, shrubs, vines, an- The winter daphne borus orientalis) is a foot-tall, both enjoyable during the versity of Georgia Cooperative nuals and perennials bloom (Daphne odora) is an aristo- ing its roots in wet soils. Plant delightful perennial that warm days of winter. Extension. He can be reached between fall and spring. crat in the plant world. This it high in well-drained, amend- starts to bloom in January or For more information on by e-mail at [email protected] or Here are some winter slow-growing, mounded ever- ed soils in partial shade for February. This plant is easy to plants for your yard and gar- by telephone at 478-272-2277. bloomers. green reaches about 3 feet tall best results. grow and only requires partial den, contact me at the UGA Winter jasmine (Jasminum and a little less wide. Winter honeysuckle shade and occasional water- nudiflorum) is an evergreen, The clusters of tiny flowers (Lonicera fragrantissima) ing. arching shrub reaching 3 to 4 form heads 1 to 2 inches across brings life to the garden with It rewards us with clusters feet high and 4 to 6 feet wide. in solid white or pink-edged its sweet fragrance. of nodding terminal flowers 3 With the warm days of Jan- white flowers. The flowers stay The small, creamy flowers inches wide that are white to St. Patrick s uary and February, the red in good condition for four to six seldom attract attention, ex- maroon, many with freckle ’ buds open into bright yellow, weeks. The outstanding fra- cept from the insects. The spots inside. tubular flowers on the green grance fills the area, too. plant is best placed in an out- The flowers last eight stems. However, it's not an easy of-the-way space. weeks or more before turning Parade Entry The flowers open over a plant to grow. It dislikes hav- It's a tough, adaptable green with the development of Form MoreCHICAGO grandparents (AP) — When states aretaking placing more on foster parentalThere is an role economic for incen- grandchildrenout of foster care and placing Saturday, March 19, 2016 Debra Aldridge became her children with relatives in re- tive, too. Generations United, them with relatives. grandson's primary caregiver, sponse to research showing a nonprofit that advocates for But at the same time, the @ 10:30 a.m. she was making $7.50 per that children fare better with "kinship families," says tax- group says there is no compre- hour as a cook. The alterna- family rather than in foster payers would see significant hensive framework to keep tive for the newborn, she was care. savings by keeping children these kinship families stable. told, was to put him up for adoption. "I took one look at the little fella, and that was it," said Aldridge, now 62. "I couldn't let go." For more than 11 years, Aldridge, who is divorced and lives in Chicago, has struggled to feed, house and clothe her "baby," Mario. As she ages, she is sinking deeper into poverty. Nationwide, there are 2.7 million grandparents raising grandchildren, and about one- fifth have incomes that fall be- low the poverty line, according to census figures. Their ranks are increasing. The number of grandparents raising grandchildren is up 7 percent from 2009. Experts say the trend is likely to con- tinue as the nation responds to the opiate epidemic. Mili- tary deployment and a growth in the number of women incar- cerated are other factors forc- ing grandparents to step into parental roles. Already, child welfare agencies are reporting an in- crease in the number of chil- dren, especially infants, taken from parents battling drug ad- dictions and mental health is- sues. After years of declines, children in foster care rose by nearly 1 percent in 2013 and by 3.5 percent in 2014 to more than 415,000. The increase comes as Wednesday, February 17, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 7a The Courier Herald Ladies Page

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Smith and Tyson

toMr. and wed Mrs. Andrew March J. Smith of Dexter are 12 proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming mar- riage of their daughter, Jamie Lynn, to Kameron Pace Tyson, son of Marsha Tyson and the late Kelvin Tyson of Cedar Grove. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Burney and Sandra M. Knight of Dudley and the late John L. and Dorothy D. Smith of Dublin. Jamie is a 2010 honor graduate of West Laurens High School and a 2014 graduate of Central Georgia Technical College with a degree in Dental Hygiene and is currently employed with Cassidy Dental Associates in Macon. The groom-elect is the grandson of the late Garland Pace and Christine Allen Gay of Cedar Grove and Doris Tyson and the late Robert (Lois) Tyson of Cad- well. Pace is a 2012 graduate of West Laurens High School and is currently employed with Geico in Macon while pursuing a degree in Business Management From Georgia Southwestern University. The wedding is planned for March 12 at 2 p.m. at Dexter Baptist Church. Out-of-town invitations have been sent. All local friends and relatives are invited to attend the ceremony and reception to follow in the church fellowship hall. Green-Thomas

Mr.nuptials Jordan Green and areMiss planned Thomas will gradu- Miss Erica Thomas are hap- ate from Middle Georgia py to formally announce State University in May of their engagement. 2016 with a Bachelor of Sci- The couple, who bonded ence degree in Middle over their mutual love of Grades Language Arts and DISCOUNTS AT THIS STORE ONLY Harry Potter and Star Social Studies. Wars, met while attending Mr. Green will graduate Middle Georgia State Uni- in December of 2016 with a DUBLIN • 116 HILLCREST DRIVE versity. Bachelor of Arts in English. Miss Thomas is currently Ironically, the two Eng- a cheerleading coach at lish majors will marry at East Laurens, while Mr. The Library Ballroom in Green is an assistant foot- Macon on Jan. 21, 2017. ball and baseball coach at Due to limited venue Mount de Sales Academy in spacing, formal invitations Macon. will be mailed.

Combat jobs for women stir questions about draft WASHINGTON (AP) — The Q: Are women subject to the decision by the Pentagon to allow draft? women to serve in all combat jobs A: No. Under the current law, has put new focus on an often-for- women can volunteer to serve in STORESTORE CLOSING CLOSING gotten U.S. institution: the Selec- the U.S. military,but they are not tive Service. required to register and they While America has not had a would not be subject to any draft. military draft since 1973, all men Q: Has the law been chal- must register with the Selective lenged? Service within 30 days of turning A: Yes. In 1981, the Supreme EVERYTHING MUST GO! 18. Court heard a case brought by U.S. leaders repeatedly insist several men challenging the law that the all-volunteer force is for gender discrimination. The working and the nation is not re- court upheld the constitutionality turning to the draft. But there of the male-only draft registra- are increasing rumblings about tion law. The court accepted Con- whether women should now be gress' decision to exclude women % All Fashion required to register if they can in- from registration because they deed serve in all areas of the mil- were excluded from direct combat itary. by statute and by military policy. Clothing and Some questions and answers Q: Who would decide if women about the Selective Service and need to register? any moves toward requiring A: It would take an act of Con- women to register: gress. Recently four U.S. House All Footwear Q: Is the Selective Service part members introduced legislation of the Defense Department? to abolish the Selective Service, A: No. It is an independent saying that the all-volunteer for the entire family agency that exists to ensure that force is working. And two mem- the nation would be able to force bers of Congress introduced legis- men into military service in a fair lation requiring women to regis- OFF and equitable way if directed by ter but said they actually opposed the president and Congress in a their own bill. national crisis. 3030 PLUS All Toys, Games & Dolls All Cosmetics & Fragrances GREAT GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASSIONS! JEWELRY %% ALL Fine Gold, Silver, Dublin Civitan Diamond & Gemstone* Club’s OFF 7575*10K gold unless otherwise specified. SHOP NOW FOR BEST SELECTION! COMING ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. WE ACCEPT CASH, CHECKS, VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS, KMART AND SEARS CARDS. WE ACCEPT KMART GIFT CARDS. DISCOUNTS SOON! DO NOT APPLY TO PHARMACY, TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, PREPAID PHONE AND GIFT CARDS. SOME FOOD ITEMS ARE EXCLUDED AS REQUIRED BY LAW. INVENTORY IS LIMITED TO STOCK ON HAND. 10K GOLD JEWELRY Wednesday, February 24th - UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. THIS STORE IS NOT PARTICIPATING IN CURRENT KMART CIRCULARS. Saturday, February 27th For Booth Spaces Call 277-3600 Wednesday, February 17, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 8a The Courier Herald Man sentenced to 20 years Lawsuit alleges sexual

ATLANTA (AP) — Three "doesn't add up." He would not statute of limitations and the SOPERTON - Zachary with 10 to serve the Board of The defendants had a joint assault by former prison officer for 2014 aggravated assault former Georgia prison inmates elaborate. state officials named in the suit George, 22, was found guilty by Corrections. jury trial on Feb. 4. Evidence at say state corrections officials The three women were re- are protected by sovereign im- a Treutlen Jury last week. District Attorney Craig Fras- the trial showed that a search didn't adequately protect them peatedly sexually assaulted by munity. Evidence during the trial er thanked law enforcement for warrant was conducted at their against sexual assault by a for- Johnson, with the earliest as- Clay Nix, an inspector with showed that George was in- a job well done and thanked house. mer high-ranking correctional sault in April 2011 and the the Department of Corrections' volved in the attack and rob- ADA Kelli Adams for a good job. During the search, the Sop- officer and failed to investigate most recent in January 2015, office of professional standards, bery of Jimel Jordan on Dec. 1, erton Police Department found inmate complaints against the the lawsuit says. He threat- told the AP in July that his in- 2014. These crimes also led to Two women found guilty several marijuana plants grow- officer. ened to prolong their sen- vestigators began looking into the fraudulent use of Jordan's for marijuana possession ing in a pot outside as well as Former Department of Cor- tences, deny them parole, halt Johnson after receiving com- debit card. SOP ERTON - April Moye, dried marijuana, scales and a rections Capt. Edgar Daniel their transfer to lower-security plaints from inmates who told The jury found George guilty 35, and Gloria Valentine, 30, marijuana grinder inside the Johnson used his position of facilities and keep them from very specific stories with many on two counts of aggravated as- were both found guilty of manu- house. power to intimidate and force seeing their children, the law- similarities and details no one sault, two counts of armed rob- facturing marijuana, possession The defendants were con- the inmates to engage in sexu- suit says. else would know. bery and financial transaction of marijuana (less than an victed on all counts on Feb. 5. al acts with him while they The lawsuit seeks damages Once they began investigat- card fraud. ounce), possession of drug relat- Judge Donald W. Gillis sen- were inmates at Emanuel for the physical and mental ing, they discovered a 2012 After hearing arguments ed objects (marijuana grinder) tenced each defendant to seven Women's Facility in Swains- suffering the women say they complaint against Johnson and from both the state and the de- and possession of drug related years with 180 days to serve at boro, the women allege in a endured and for the alleged vi- evidence that it was thorough- fense, Judge Donald W. Gillis objects (scales) during a jury tri- a probation center under the lawsuit announced by their olation of their civil rights and ly investigated but never pre- sentenced George to 20 years al last week. First Offender Act. lawyers on Monday. liberties. It also asks a judge to sented to the district attorney, The lawsuit alleges prison order the implementation of a said Nix, who joined the de- officials were made aware of program to train corrections partment in August 2013. Continued from 1a Johnson's behavior and failed employees and inmates on sex- Bringing criminal charges can responsibility is the reason for anything in their ward following to investigate or take any ac- ual harassment and the cre- be very difficult when there is the possibility of closing down Saxon the proposed restructuring. Ac- a city council meeting; however, tion while the women were still ation of a task force to ensure no physical evidence and a case the school after this school year cording to Supt. Williams, the if the decision is to be made by there. against future abuses of in- is based on inmates' allega- and sending the students to the system is currently operating at the school board, the school The Associated Press does mates. tions alone, Nix said at the city’s other two elementary a deficit because of austerity re- board should be the ones con- not generally name alleged vic- The case is unusual because time. schools, Hillcrest and Susie ductions in funding from the ducting the hearing. tims of sexual crimes and the state has acknowledged Nix said in an email Tues- Dasher. State of Georgia the past several Best added that he did not therefore is not naming the wrongdoing by the former cor- day that investigators have A new Fifth Grade Academy years. think it would be appropriate for three women who filed the law- rectional officer by filing crimi- identified 15 women who say to be located at Dublin Middle Mayor Phil Best was contact- the school board to hold hearings suit. nal charges against him, said they were victimized by John- School is also being proposed to ed with regard to the meeting, on city business, and that the The Department of Correc- Eugene Felton, an attorney for son. house all the system's fifth and he stated that he has no city should be careful about con- tions fired Johnson last year, the women. The lawsuit is im- The Department of Correc- graders. problem with council members ducting meetings about school and he faces criminal charges portant, he said, to ensure tions fired Johnson last April School officials say that fiscal conducting ward meetings for board business. linked to the allegations. proper steps are taken so this and he was arrested in May on Vince Toreno, an attorney doesn't happen again. multiple charges related to the defending Johnson against the The federal lawsuit was investigation, including sexual Student, a high school senior lawsuit, said in an email Tues- filed in December. Felton said assault against a person in cus- Continued from 1a He wasSTAR glad to be able to rec- must have scored in the highest day that he has no comment on he waited to publicize it until tody and violation of oath of of- up and speaking. ognize Price. in his or her graduating class on the allegations. Kendall Gross, all the defendants had been fice. Middle Judicial Circuit "It was nice, though," she "The teachers don't get as any one test administration of an attorney who represents served. District Attorney Hayward Alt- said. "I like (Richardson). What much recognition as the stu- the SAT. The student must also Johnson in the criminal case, Lawyers for the state asked man said in an email that he he had to say was really good." dents do," Williams said. "I be in the top 10 percent or said his client adamantly a judge last month to dismiss plans to present the case Lee was glad to choose think it's a good opportunity to among the top 10 students in maintains his innocence and the lawsuit, arguing, among against Johnson to a grand ju- Smith. recognize them as well as the his or her class based on grade that some of the testimony of- other things, that some of the ry in April. "She does so much for the students. It was a no-brainer for point average." fered at a preliminary hearing allegations are barred by the school and students," Lee said. me who I was going to choose." Hornick said the STAR "She cares for the students and Williams plans to attend the Teacher is selected by the stu- it was really good for her to be University of Georgia. dent as a teacher who had been honored like this." "Jake is an enthusiastic in the most influential during his Lee said Smith planned a learning," Price said. "He takes or her academic career. He said trip to Costa Rica for her stu- care of the details. He's a role the Georgia STAR Student is dents last year. model for this peers. It's a plea- selected from region winners. Scalia to lie in repose at "That was a really fun trip," sure to know Jake." Exchange president Hunter Lee said. "It was really differ- Exchange Club member Eric Bennett thanked everyone for ent. I learned a lot from it." Hornick recognize the school of- attending. SupremeWASHINGTON (AP) — courtroom Court chair was draped oncourt's Friday front Plaza will be Lee plans to attend Georgia ficials who attended Tuesday's "The Dublin Exchange Club The body of Justice Antonin in black to mark his death flown at half-staff for 30 Southern University. meeting along with the parents, was organized in 1936," he said. Scalia will lie in repose in as part of a Supreme Court days. "She is a dream student and spouses and other family mem- "In our 80 years as a club we the Supreme Court's Great tradition that dates to the Funeral plans still have everything we could want as a bers for the students and teach- have a strong tradition of giving Hall on Friday. 19th century. not been released. student," Smith said. "She has a ers. back to the community. The The court announced Court officials also Scalia died Saturday at servant's heart." "Since 1958 the STAR pro- STAR Student program is just that the public will be invit- draped black wool crepe age 79. Williams said it was an hon- gram has honored more than one of the programs we sponsor ed to pay its respects Friday over the entrance to the He joined the court in or to be the representative for 25,000 high school seniors and a that recognizes the achieve- from 10:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. marble courtroom and the 1986 and was its longest- Trinity. teacher they have chosen to ments of our high school stu- The details came Tues- mahogany bench in front of serving justice. "There's a lot of hard work share in the recognition," Hor- dents. It's heartwarming to see day as the former jurist's Scalia's chair. Flags on the that goes into it," he said. "It nick said. the youth in our community." was a good experience." "To be honored as a STAR

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ATLANTA (AP) — Even with the eternal promise of spring training, it's hard to get excited about the Atlanta Braves. This former powerhouse is in the midst of a massive rebuilding project, which might bode well for the future but doesn't figure to yield much in the short term. A year ago, the Braves fin- ished 67-95 — their worst mark since 1990. All signs point to another grim season. "I think there is a plan in place here and it's going to keep get- ting better and better," new gen- eral manager John Coppolella said hopefully. But, he added, "It's hard. I hate losing. It's not AP Photo fun for me." Catcher Tyler Flowers, one of OFFENSIVE HOPE the many newcomers on this year's roster, compares the cur- Braves are counting on big things from rent period to the late 1980s, third baseman Hector Olivera, a Cuban defector. when the Braves struggled on the field but began putting together the team that would win 14 straight division titles beginning in 1991. ers: sional power. "I was a kid when the last run ALL EYES ON OLIVERA: The ROTATION IN FLUX: With the started, but I think it was along Braves have pinned much of trade of Miller, Julio Teheran Lucky charmer the same lines," the 30-year-old their offensive hopes on 30-year- (11-8, 4.04 ERA) is the only Ashton Williams, the 9-year-old son of Dublin head basketball coach Paul Williams, watches the Flowers said. "Bring in some old Hector Olivera, a Cuban established member of the rota- end of the girls Region 3AA Tournament championship game as he waits to put on the ʻLuckyʼ young, talented guys, kind of defector who was acquired from tion. The next two spots figure to headgear and lead the Irish onto the court for the boyʼs title game. Before each game, Lucky, the groom them, get them comfort- the Dodgers last summer. go to newcomer Bud Norris, a Irish mascot, sprints onto the floor, carrying and then waving the team flag to get the crowd pumped able in the environment and get Olivera is expected to take over 15-game winner two years ago up before the players join him. Ashton asked his father during the season if he could be Lucky, and them consistent. Then, all of a in left field after failing to coming off a miserable 2015 sea- the coach agreed about four games ago — but only after he made Ashton put in some practice sudden, you can run off a nice impress much in a brief stint son (3-11, 6.72), and promising time. The Lady Irish and Irish open the GHSA state playoffs at home at The Rock at 6 and 7:30 p.m. (Photo by Rodney Manley) string of success." with Atlanta, batting .253 with right-handerSee Matt BRAVES Wisler page (8-8, 2b Some other things to watch two homers and 11 RBIs. The 4.71).After that, it's anybody's for during spring training, which Braves are counting on him guess. begins Saturday with the first being a .300-type hitter who can The Braves have youngsters workout for pitchers and catch- drive in runs and provide occa-

CrusadersBy JEREMY PAYNE win, Lady Crusaders fall in region finales

and cut the deficit top 40-38 with Trinity celebrated senior just under six minutes remain- night Friday night at the H. Clyde ing. Evans Fieldhouse before a capac- Pinewood pushed lead back ity crowd that saw a pair of wild- to 46-39 as they seemingly went ly entertaining basketball games to the foul line every trip down against Pinewood Christian. The the floor. Crusaders were finally able to Heard and Johnson made win a close game with a 63-61 back-to-back buckets to cut the come-from-behind victory, and deficit to three at 46-43 with just the Lady Crusaders had a chance under two minutes remaining. to tie theirBOYS game in the final Traxler sank a pair of free moments but ended up falling to throws with under a minute the Lady Patriots by a score of remaining to cut the lead to one 49-46. at 46-45. Traxler drew another foul The Crusaders entered the with under 15 seconds remain- contest winless in region play ing and the score 47-45. She and in the calendar year. That made the first free throw but has not been indicative of their was unable to convert the sec- play in most games as they have ond, and the Lady Patriots lost six games by less than 20 escaped. points combined, including three The game was marred by one-point losses. fouls. The Lady Patriots were They were finally able to get a called for seven fouls in the first huge win in front of the home four minutes of game but only 11 fans as Alex Cook erupted for 27 the remainder of the game. The points and the Crusaders over- Lady Crusaders were whistled came a 10-point deficit in the File Photo/Rodney Manley File Photo/Rodney Manley for 25 fouls in the game, includ- fourth quarter to secure the vic- ing 15 in the second half alone. tory. CAREER HIGH IN WIN FINAL HOME GAME Heard, Johnson and Lindsay Pinewood opened the game Alex Cook led the Crusaders with 27 points. Elizabeth Heard scored 11 points on Senior Night. Tate all fouled out of the contest up 5-0 before five straight points for Trinity. Pinewood shot 36 by Cook tied the game. A Nick free throws in the game, with 27 Lewis basket gave Trinity a brief of those coming in the second lead at 8-7 at the three-minute half. mark of the first quarter. period, but Pinewood closed the Pinewood got a basket career night. The Crusaders also game on Tuesday. The game marked the final The game was tied at 12 with quarter on a 12-2 run to lead 46- underneath from Koit Kennedy got nine from Lewis, eight from The Lady Crusaders jumped home game for seniors Heard just over a minute left, but 36 headed to the fourth. to retake the lead at 59-58. He Meadows andGIRLS seven from Hester. out to an early 7-2 lead two min- and Amelia Gay. Pinewood got 3-pointers from The Crusaders started their was unable to complete the Kaleb Shuman led Pinewood utes into the contest, but Traxler led the way for the Ethan Duckworth and Jeffrey improbable comeback when three-point play, but the Patriots with 16, while Kennedy and Pinewood came roaring back. Lady Crusaders with a game- Young to close out the quarter Gabe Meadows converted a secured the offensive rebound Duckworth added 10 each. The Lady Patriots outscored high 18. Heard had 11, and and led 18-12 after one. three-point play with five min- with just under 45 seconds left. Trinity 20-5 over the final six Johnson added eight despite The Patriots pushed their utes remaining to cut the lead to Rather than foul immediately, In what can only be described minutes of the quarter to lead their foul trouble. lead to eight at 22-14 before 53-44. Cook followed with a the Crusaders elected to play as an ugly game, especially from 22-12 after one. Shelton Rogers and Macy seven straight Crusader points three-point play of his own 15 defense. The move paid off as an officiating standpoint, the The deficit was 13 before a 3 Pirkle had 11 each to lead cut the lead back to one at 22-21 seconds later to cut the lead to Jack Pharis came up with a huge Lady Patriots took advantage of by Randie Traxler and a layup by Pinewood. Both the with 2:45 left in the half. six at 53-47. steal and layup to give the constant trips to the foul line and Jade Johnson allowed the Lady Crusaders and Lady Crusaders Pinewood closed the half with a The Pinewood lead was two Crusaders the lead for good at were able to come away with a Crusaders to trim the lead to 31- were set to face Edmund Burke pair of threes from Parks Hagan at 57-55 when Pinewood decid- 60-59 with 30 seconds remain- narrow win over the Lady 23 at the half. on Tuesday evening in the open- to take a 30-25 lead into the lock- ed to go to a zone defense. Coach ing. Hester and Meadows hit 3 Crusaders. Neither team could The Lady Crusaders only ing round of the Region 2AAA er room. Robby Foskey drew up a play for out of 4 free throws down the get into much of an offensive trimmed one point off the lead in tournament at Bulloch Academy Cook opened the third quar- point guard Tyler Hester, and the stretch to secure the win. rhythm, partly due to foul calls. the third period as they still in Statesboro. The Crusaders ter with another five straight diminutive sophomore drilled a The game marked the final The game carried huge region trailed 40-33 headed to the final enter the tournament as the No. points to tie the game at 30-30 long 3-pointer from the left wing home appearance for seniors tournament implications as the quarter. 5 seed against the fourth-seeded two minutes into the third quar- to give the Crusaders their first Nick Lewis, Matt East and Jake loss drops the Lady Crusaders all Elizabeth Heard opened the Spartans, while the seeding is ter. The score was still knotted, lead since the first quarter at 58- Williams. the way to the No. 4 seed, mean- fourth quarter with five straight reversed on the girls side of the at 34-apiece, with 3:45 left in the ing they had to play in the play-in points for the Lady Crusaders bracket. UGA has groundbreaking57. for indoorCook facility led all scorersBraves with his say team planning a new Hank Aaron statue in SunTrust Park ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Though construc- held near the school's soccer-softball com- tion on a new indoor practice facility plex away from campus. Players will be began two months ago, Georgia put an offi- bussed to and from practice. The two nat- cial stamp on the project with a ground- ural grass football fields at the complex ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta current statue. The Atlanta Fulton agreement was reached with the breaking ceremony. will be used for club sports following Braves say they are planning a new County Recreation Authority says it Braves that the bronze statue would University of Georgia President Jere spring practice. Hank Aaron statue at SunTrust Park, owns rights to the statue. not move. Morehead, athletic director Greg McGarity The indoor facility will include a 100- which will open in 2017. The Braves on Friday said the The Braves say they hope the cur- and coach Kirby Smart participated in yard football field, a 65-meter track run- The Braves said in a statement debate over the statue was "divi- rent statue is preserved "in a manner Tuesday's ceremony for the $30 million way and jumping pits. The system is they no longer will contest the fate of sive." befitting his legacy as the greatest facility. designed to provide indoor practice areas the Aaron statue which now sits at Keisha Lance Bottoms, the execu- Brave of all time." Construction, which began in for football and other sports during bad the main entrance to Turner Field. tive director of the Atlanta Fulton The Braves are entering their December, will force spring practice to be weather. The team had said last week that County Recreation Authority, told final season at Turner Field, built for Aaron should decide the fate of his The Atlanta Journal-Constitution an the 1996 Olympics. Wednesday, February 17, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 2b The Courier Herald Prep Schedule OverThe Associated and Press out: Some MLB teams open with little shot Turning the tables Teams in rebuilding mode WEDNESDAY can only hope to make a Basketball Heyward, the Braves, Reds and sively from within," Brewers quick season turnaround like GHSA state playoffs Spring training is a time for Brewers got rid of veterans. principal owner Mark Attanasio last year’s Houston Astros. (Girls) optimism, when players bask "I just think you have to be wrote in a December letter to Fewest years from having St. Vincentʼs at Dublin, 6 p.m. under the warm sun of Florida realistic about what you got," fans. "We do not have a rigid the worst record in MLB to (Boys) TODAY and Arizona while fans dream said Tony La Russa, the Hall of timetable because we believe it making it into October: Bryan Co. at Dublin, 7:30 p.m. AUTO RACING about their team reaching the Fame manager who as Arizona's is vital to build a proper founda- (Since 1969) 5 p.m. bright lights of October. chief baseball officer has directed tion for sustained success." WORST MADE FS1 — NASCAR Sprint Cup For Atlanta, Cincinnati, what the Diamondbacks hope is a Clubs want to emulate the RECORD PLAYOFFS Series, Daytona 500, practice, Milwaukee and Philadelphia, quick turnaround. "If you've got Kansas City Royals, who won TEAM WIN PCT. .500 at Daytona Beach, Fla. there's little hope of getting to an older group that's got a their first World Series title since ATLANTA 6 p.m. 1990 .401 the 2016 postseason following chance, you fill in the pieces. If 1985 with a young, athletic ros- Braves 1991 .580 ContinuedBraves from page 1b FS1 — NASCAR Sprint Cup decisions to jettison veterans you've got a young group, you ter. Houston is another model — Series, Daytona 500, practice, and rebuild for the future. want to be patient. You got after finishing a big league-worst TAMPA BAY 2007 .407 at Daytona Beach, Fla. Colorado and San Diego also prospects, you think about devel- 51-111 in 2013, the Astros were Rays 2008 .599 COLLEGE BASKETBALL have retooled and figure to finish oping them rather than going out within six outs of reaching last SAN DIEGO 1994 .402 6 p.m. far behind. and getting free agents." year's AL Championship Series Padres 1996 .562 CBSSN — Dayton at St. If you're not all in, 21st-centu- Ahead of pitchers and catch- and had a three-run lead before Williams Perez, Mike Joseph's HOUSTON 2013 .315 ry baseball demands you drop all ers starting workouts Thursday, the Royals rallied. Astros 2015 .531 Foltynewicz and Manny 6:30 p.m. out in the sport's version of teams have committed $2.3 bil- Since last August, Boston, Banuelos, who got time in the big BTN — Iowa at Penn St. "Extreme Makeover." lion to free agents, $600 million Detroit, the Los Angeles Angels, SOURCE: STATS LLC AP leagues a year ago, and prospects 7 p.m. "With respect to doing a 're- more than any previous offsea- Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Seattle Tyrell Jenkins, Aaron Blair and ESPN — Syracuse at Louisville build' that involves giving up for a son, according to calculations by and Toronto have replaced their ESPN2 — Villanova at Temple Sean Newcomb, who will get an period of time, I think the rules Major League Baseball. Seven top baseball operations execu- extended look this spring. As ESPNU — UCF at Memphis we have currently promote that," free agents received $100 mil- tive. In the previous year, FS1 — Providence at Xavier insurance, the team signed veter- said New York Mets general man- lion-plus contracts — Price, Arizona, Atlanta, Colorado, the ans Jhoulys Chacin and Kyle SEC — Auburn at Arkansas they pitch: 'We're going to start ager Sandy Alderson, whose team Greinke, Heyward, Chris Davis, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Kendrick. 8 p.m. won the NL pennant last year fol- Justin Upton, Johnny Cueto and and Tampa Bay appointed new over. We're going to rebuild. Foltynewicz, who was used as CBSSN — DePaul at St. John's lowing six straight losing seasons. Jordan Zimmermann — more baseball heads. We're going to grow our talent. both a starter and reliever in 8:30 p.m. "I definitely think it's something than free agents in the three "They're not coming in and We're going to improve our minor BTN — Nebraska at Indiana that needs to be addressed." prior offseasons combined. saying: 'Oh, you know what, league system.' They always come 2015, may not be ready at the 9 p.m. While Boston signed David Yet for some clubs, 2016 is you're going to raise my payroll, in with a five-year plan." start of spring as he comes back ESPN — Duke at North Some owners and GMs think from blood clots. Carolina Price and acquired Craig basically over before it starts and I'm going to go out and sign Kimbrel, Arizona added Zack when it comes to contending. the most expensive free agent,'" the collective bargaining agree- "They're all in play," manager ESPN2 — Arizona St. at Arizona ment covering 2012-16 has Fredi Gonzalez said. "Even if they ESPNU — Oklahoma at Texas Greinke and Shelby Miller, and "I believe we need to take a MLB Chief Legal Officer Dan the Chicago Cubs reeledNL in Jason Eaststep teamsback and build at more the inten- startHalem said. of "They spring come in trainingand encouraged rebuilding. don't make the team out of Tech spring training." FS1 — Seton Hall at The Associated Press Washington Nationals Alvarez, eligible for arbitration, was not early due to blood clots in his right shoul- Georgetown Team-by-team look at the National Manager: Dusty Baker (first season). offered a contract by the Marlins and der, may not be ready for the start of LEADING OFF: Center fielder League East entering spring training, 2015: 83-79, second place. signed with Oakland. Miami replaced by spring training. A crucial experiment will Ender Inciarte gives the Braves a SEC — Alabama at LSU including key players each club acquired Training Town: Viera, Florida. giving the durable Chen an $80 million, be the move of Hector Olivera from third 9:30 p.m. and lost, and dates of the first workout for Park: Space Coast Stadium. five-year deal. Miami also signed NL bat- base to left field. The Braves need much-needed leadoff hitter after ESPNEWS — Houston at pitchers and catchers, and the full squad: First Workout: Feb. 20/25. ting and stolen base champion Dee Olivera, 30, to emerge as the high-aver- being acquired in the trade that New York Mets He's Here: 2B Daniel Murphy, OF Ben Gordon to a $50 million, five-year con- age hitter they expected when they Tulane Manager: Terry Collins (sixth season). Revere, INF Stephen Drew, RHP Trevor tract, and helped the bench by adding acquired him last season from the sent pitcher Shelby Miller to 10 p.m. 2015: 90-72, first place, lost to Kansas Gott, RHP Shawn Kelley, LHP Oliver Johnson. But depth remains an issue. Dodgers. Another former Cuban star, Arizona. The 25-year-old batted CBSSN — Boise St. at New City in World Series. Perez, RHP Yusmeiro Petit. Atlanta Braves Adonis Garcia, also 30, is the favorite to Training Town: Port St. Lucie, Florida. He's Outta Here: RHP Jordan Manager: Fredi Gonzalez (sixth season). start at third base. Inciarte gives the .303 with six homers, 45 RBIs Mexico Park: Tradition Field. Zimmermann, SS Ian Desmond, RHP 2015: 67-95, fourth place. team the true leadoff hitter it has lacked. and 21 stolen bases, though 11 p.m. First Workout: Feb. 19/26. Drew Storen, CF Denard Span, 3B Yunel Training Town: Kissimmee, Florida. Even after catcher A.J. Pierzynski was Atlanta will be looking for ESPNU — Colorado at He's Here: 2B Neil Walker, SS Asdrubal Escobar, RHP Doug Fister, RHP Casey Park: Champion Stadium. re-signed, there may be too little help for Cabrera, LHP Antonio Bastardo, OF Janssen, 2B Dan Uggla, RHP Craig First Workout: Feb. 20/25. first baseman Freddie Freeman, the only improvement on his .338 on- Southern Cal Alejandro De Aza, OF Roger Bernadina, Stammen. He's Here: OF Ender Inciarte, SS Erick remaining holdover in the lineup from the base percentage. GOLF RHP Jim Henderson, RHP Stolmy Going campin': After failing to make the Aybar, 3B-1B Kelly Johnson, C Tyler 2013 NL East champion team. Pimentel, INF-OF Ty Kelly. postseason despite being an overwhelm- Flowers, 3B Gordon Beckham, 2B Emilio Philadelphia Phillies 10 p.m. He's Outta Here: 2B Daniel Murphy, LHP ing favorite in the NL East, the Nationals Bonifacio, 2B Chase d'Arnaud, SS Manager: Pete Mackanin (first full sea- GRILLI'S COMEBACK: Jason GOLF — LPGA Tour, ISPS Jonathon Niese, LF Michael Cuddyer, fired manager Matt Williams and are Dansby Swanson, RHP Carlos Torres, son). Grilli was one of the few bright Handa Australian Open, first RHP Tyler Clippard, 3B-2B Juan Uribe, hoping to turn around under Dusty RHP Jim Johnson, RHP Bud Norris, LHP 2015: 63-99, fifth place. spots for the Braves last season, INF-OF Kelly Johnson, RHP Carlos Baker, despite losing much more than Ian Kroll, RHP Jhoulys Chacin, RHP Kyle Training Town: Clearwater, Florida. round, at Adelaide, Australia Torres, RHP Bobby Parnell, RHP Dillon they added up and down the roster. GM Kendrick, RHP David Carpenter, RHP Park: Bright House Field. registering 24 saves and striking NHL HOCKEY Gee, OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis, C Anthony Mike Rizzo revamped the middle of the Aaron Blair, LHP Sean Newcomb, LHP First Workout: Feb. 18/23. out 45 in 33 2-3 innings before 8 p.m. Recker, LHP Alex Torres, OF Darrell bullpen but held onto Jonathan Papelbon Alex Torres, RHP Chris Volstad, RHP He's Here: RHP Jeremy Hellickson, RHP Ceciliani, OF Eric Young Jr., LHP Eric as the closer, even though he was not Jose Ramirez, RHP Casey Kelly Charlie Morton, LHP Brett Oberholtzer, he went down with a torn NBCSN — Chicago at N.Y. O'Flaherty, LHP Jack Leathersich, RHP great on the mound in September — and He's Outta Here: SS Andrelton OF Peter Bourjos, OF Tyler Goeddel, Achilles. At 39, he's hoping to Rangers Tim Stauffer. grabbed soon-to-be NL MVP Bryce Simmons, OF Cameron Maybin, RHP RHP David Hernandez, RHP Vincent recapture that success, which at SOCCER Going campin': Following their first World Harper by the throat in a dugout argu- Shelby Miller, OF Eury Perez, LHP Mike Velasquez. Series appearance in 15 years, the Mets ment during a game. While Minor, 3B Pedro Ciriaco, C Christian He's Outta Here: RHP Ken Giles, RF Jeff the very least might make him an 2:30 p.m. pulled off another splashy surprise when Zimmermann, Desmond, Span, Storen Bethancourt, RHP Edwin Jackson, RHP Francoeur, OF Domonic Brown, RHP FS1 — UEFA Champions they retained free agent outfielder Yoenis and Escobar left, little was added. Peter Moylan, LHP Ross Detwiler, OF Aaron Harang, RHP Jerome Williams, attractive trade option during Cespedes. He can opt out of his $75 mil- Miami Marlins Todd Cunningham LHP Cliff Lee. the season. League, Real Madrid at AS lion, three-year contract after one sea- Manager: Don Mattingly (first season). Going campin': Simmons, Miller and Going campin': The Phillies are in full Roma son, but for now his big bat fortifies the 2015: 71-91, third place. Maybin were the latest starters to be rebuilding mode with a new front-office FLEXIBLE ROSTER: No matter FS2 — UEFA Champions entire lineup and makes the Mets a Training Town: Jupiter, Florida. traded as the Braves continued to build regime led by president Andy MacPhail threat to repeat as NL champs. This time, Park: Roger Dean Stadium. with prospects. Aybar is expected to be a and general manager Matt Klentak. who makes the team coming out League, VfL Wolfsburg at KAA they want to finish the job and win their First Workout: Feb. 19/23. one-year fill-in at shortstop as the team Mackanin returns after managing the of spring training, expect to see a Gent first title since 1986. The payroll is up He's Here: LHP Wei-Yin Chen, INF Chris awaits the arrival of Swanson, the 2015 team on an interim basis last year follow- over $140 million, its highest total in five Johnson, RHP Edwin Jackson. No. 1 overall draft pick who was acquired ing Ryne Sandberg's abrupt resignation. much different roster by the end years, and previously pessimistic fans He's Outta Here: Manager Dan of the season. A year ago, the THURSDAY with Inciarte from Arizona as part of the Only Ryan Howard and Carlos Ruiz are giddy about the hard-throwing young Jennings, RHP Henderson Alvarez, INF Miller trade. Julio Teheran, Norris and remain from the team that won five Braves went through a franchise- AUTO RACING rotation that features Jacob deGrom, Casey McGehee, INF Donovan Solano. 2015 rookie Matt Wisler are the favorites straight NL East titles and the 2008 Noon Matt Harvey, Noah Syndergaard and Going campin': The Marlins have made to lead the rotation. Kendrick and Chacin World Series. 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The injury-plagued Foltynewicz, whose 2015 season ended spring training for roster spots. 1:30 p.m. includes utility player Kelly FS1 — NASCAR Camping Johnson and reliever Jim World Truck Series, NextEra Johnson, both of whom were Energy Resources 250, prac- traded last season but re-signed tice, at Daytona Beach, Fla. with Atlanta). 4 p.m. FS1 — NASCAR Camping (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 195.207. World Truck Series, NextEra (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 195.118. Energy Resources 250, final NBA (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 194.839. practice, at Daytona Beach, Fla. (21) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 194.746. 7 p.m. EASTERN CONFERENCE (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 194.675. FS1 — NASCAR Sprint Cup Atlantic Division (19) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 194.662. WLPct GB (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 194.523. Series, Can-Am Duels I & II, at Toronto 35 17 .673 — (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 194.51. Daytona Beach, Fla. Boston 32 23 .582 4½ (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 194.46. 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Chicago 27 25 .519 11 (7) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 192.542. 9 p.m. Detroit 27 27 .500 12 (83) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 192.406. CBSSN — Cincinnati at Tulsa Milwaukee 22 32 .407 17 (34) Chris Buescher, Ford, 192.365. ESPN — Wisconsin at Michigan (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 192.291. St. WESTERN CONFERENCE (32) Bobby Labonte, Ford, 191.808. Southwest Division (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 191.583. ESPNU — Belmont at Eastern WLPct GB (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 191.436. Kentucky San Antonio 45 8 .849 — (46) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 191.302. 10 p.m. Memphis 31 22 .585 14 (15) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 191.249. Dallas 29 26 .527 17 (38) Landon Cassill, Ford, 191.192. ESPN2 — Utah at UCLA Houston 27 28 .491 19 (26) Robert Richardson Jr., Toyota, 11 p.m. New Orleans 20 33 .377 25 190.496. Northwest Division (98) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 190.375. ESPNU — BYU at San Diego WLPct GB FS1 — California at Washington (35) David Gilliland, Ford, 189.35. Oklahoma City 40 14 .741 — (23) David Ragan, Toyota, 189.068. GOLF Portland 27 27 .500 13 (30) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 187.282. 5 a.m. Utah 26 26 .500 13 (40) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 181.163. Denver 22 32 .407 18 (14) Brian Vickers, Chevrolet. GOLF — European PGA Tour, Minnesota 17 37 .315 23 (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet. Pacific Division Maybank Championship (78) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota. Malaysia, first round, at Kuala WLPct GB Golden State 48 4 .923 — Lumpur, Malaysia L.A. Clippers 35 18 .660 13½ 5 p.m. Sacramento 22 31 .415 26½ Transactions GOLF — PGA Tour, Northern Phoenix 14 40 .259 35 L.A. Lakers 11 44 .200 38½ Tuesday's Sports Transactions Trust Open, first round, at Los Wednesday's Games BASEBALL Angeles Charlotte 117, Indiana 95 American League Sacramento 114, Philadelphia 110 11:30 p.m. HOUSTON ASTROS — Agreed to terms San Antonio 98, Orlando 96 with DH Evan Gattis on a one-year con- GOLF — LPGA Tour, ISPS Memphis 109, Brooklyn 90 tract. Handa Australian Open, second Boston 139, L.A. Clippers 134, OT National League Denver 103, Detroit 92 round, at Adelaide, Australia WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreed to Atlanta 113, Chicago 90 NBA BASKETBALL terms with OF Tony Campana on a minor Minnesota 117, Toronto 112 league contract. 8 p.m. New Orleans 100, Utah 96 BASKETBALL Cleveland 120, L.A. Lakers 111 TNT — Chicago at Cleveland Women's National Basketball Golden State 112, Phoenix 104 10:30 p.m. Association Portland 116, Houston 103 SEATTLE STORM — Signed G Sue Bird TNT — San Antonio at L.A. Monday's Games to a multi-year contract. Clippers No games scheduled FOOTBALL Tuesday's Games NHL HOCKEY National Football League No games scheduled ARIZONA CARDINALS — Re-signed S 7 p.m. Wednesday's Games Chris Clemons to a one-year contract. NBCSN — Detroit at Pittsburgh No games scheduled. Signed CB Joel Wilkinson. Thursday's Games SOCCER NEW YORK GIANTS — Promoted quarter- Utah at Washington, 7 p.m. backs coach Mike Sullivan to offensive 12:30 p.m. Chicago at Cleveland, 8 p.m. coordinator. Frank Cignetti Jr. quarterbacks FS2 — UEFA Europa League, San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. coach, Adam Henry wide receivers coach, Manchester United at Mike Solari offensive line coach, Patrick Midtjylland Graham defensive line coach, Jeff Zgonina 3 p.m. NASCAR assistant defensive line coach, Bill McGovern linebackers coach, Dwayne FS2 — UEFA Europa League, Stukes assistant special teams coach and Liverpool at Augsburg NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Daytona 500 Qualifying Aaron Wellman strength and conditioning WOMEN'S COLLEGE The Associated Press coach. BASKETBALL After Sunday qualifying; race Sunday COLLEGE AUBURN — Named Kodi Burns receivers 6 p.m. At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla. coach and co-offensive coordinator. BTN — Nebraska at Ohio St. Lap length: 2.5 miles NOTRE DAME — Announced football G 7 p.m. (Car number in parentheses) Steve Elmer will skip his final year of eligi- SEC — Kentucky at Mississippi 1. (24) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 196.314. bility. 2. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 196.036. SAM HOUSTON STATE — Named Brad St. Failed to Qualify Sherrod defensive coordinator, Rodrique 9 p.m. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, Wright defensive line coach and Troy SEC — LSU at Texas A&M 195.682. Douglas secondary coach. Wednesday, February 17, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 3b The Courier Herald

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REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Heart of Georgia RESA - Fiscal/Governing Agent Director of Administrative Entity

SUPERVISES: Staff: In-School Youth Services, Out-of-School Youth Services, ITA Disadvantaged Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs and OJT Disadvantaged Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs and National Emergency Grants (NEG)

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in Public or Business Administration, Social Work, Human Services, Human Office Assistant, Resources or related field AND five years of experience in WIA/WIOA or similar program. Other combinations of education, experience or training may be considered in substitution for the Rad Tech/Medical Assistant minimum requirements. All located in the Dublin Area A valid Georgia Driver’s License is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE OF: For more information regarding the requirements and specifics of Applicable Federal, State and Local policy, procedures, guidelines, rules, regulations for the our positions, please see our website: www.meadowsregional.org Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) as set forth in contracts. Effective and select Career Opportunities. A negative drug screen and communication, both orally and written. successful background report are required for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer. SKILL IN: Accomplish objectives through innovative management techniques, promoting teamwork and continuous improvement. Take a leadership role to foster and build local WIOA Program. Come join our team and be part of a positive, growing work force Prepare clear, complete and logical written and oral reports. Apply management techniques that will take you into the future! and practices in administration and supervision. Listen and communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other organizations and the general public. Meadows Regional Medical Center, Inc. Human Resources Department PAY RATE: $30,000.00 - $60,000.00 P. O. Box 1048 CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled Vidalia, GA 30475 Mail or email cover letter and resume to : www.meadowsregional.com Heart of Ga. RESA, Attn: Dr. Steven Miletto, 1141 Cochran Hwy., Eastman, Ga. 31023 or email: [email protected]. FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE BY LYNN JOHNSTON Wednesday, February 17, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 4b The Courier Herald

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