Monday, December 28, 2015 YOURThe NEWSPAPER [email protected] Courier • www.courier-herald.com Drawer B, Court Square Station, Dublin, Georgia 31040 Herald • 272-5522 Volume 101, No. 293 Pub. No. 161860 $1 People forced out of homes after Oconee River rises By PAYTON TOWNS III rector Don Bryant said this is The local American Red the highest the Oconee River Cross has helped more than has been since 1998 when it 32 people who have had to got up to 32 feet. leave their homes in Laurens "In 2009 it got up to 27.2 I County because of the rising believe," Bryant said. Oconee River. As of Sunday evening, it The Red Cross, a partner- was up to 29.5. ing agency with The Heart of "It has dropped six or seven Georgia United Way, has also inches at the River Bridge," sent a Disaster Action Team Bryant said this morning. "We to Macon County to help open feel like it's crested at the Riv- a shelter there last night, said er Bridge and is going down. Peggy Bentz, Red Cross execu- We feel like it has gone as high tive director. as it's going to go for this peri- "There is a possibility, if od." this drags on longer, that we'll Bryant was expecting the be opening a shelter here in river to crest this morning. Photos by Guyton Porter and Payton Towns III Laurens County," Bentz said. "We'll be above flood stage (Left) Water flows into a building on Rex Miller Road. Laurens County EMA Di- See RIVER page 3a (Above) The Oconee River as seen from the River Walk near the River Bridge. For more pictures, see 3a. 2015 Law Enforcement/Rescue Year in Review-Part one

The Co urier Herald Kenny Webb sat in the front Local law enforcement row surrounded by other law and rescue services had busy enforcement officers and year in the first six months Dinkheller’s family. of 2015 in the Heart of Geor- “I want to send my condo- gia area. lences to the Dinkheller fam- The following are stories ily, (especially) his wife and that made the big headlines children,” Brannan said. “It between the months of Janu- (the shooting) was unfortu- ary and June. nate.” Brannan, who was wear- January ing a white prison uniform LCSO make arrests af- with a blue stripe down his ter fatal New Years Eve side, said, “it’s hard to talk shoo ting in this outfit.” Da vid Ray Woodard, He talked about being in Samantha Nicole Pruett and the prison since his arrest. Corey Michael Bergeson “I was in a status of slow were arrested in connection torture for the last 15 of the New Years Eve shoot- years,” Brannan said. “It’s ing of Antone Johnson, 25. sure been tough on me.” Bergeson was arrested on After that, Brannan New Years day while agreed to a prayer from a Woodard and Pruett were minister. Brannan said arrested at a Vidalia motel. “Amen,” after the prayer At first, Woodard and Pruett ended. The warden along refused to surrender to law with the minister left the enforcement. After a period room as the Pentobarbital of negotiation, Woodard began to be administered. placed a handgun outside Brannan closed his eyes - the room. and never opened them again. DPD lo ok fo r 'ap olo get- ic' armed ro bber Dublin man turns him- The Dublin Police Depart- self in ment began an investigation Antonio Terrell Davis into a man who apologized turned himself in without while he robbed a conve- incident after he was wanted nience store on Jan. 10. for shooting and killing 22- A man produced a hand year-old Timothy James gun at a clerk in the Friend- Jones near Dublin Foods on ly Gus on North Jefferson North Jefferson Street in Street and kept telling the mid January. clerk that he was doing this After Jones was shot, he because his wife was sick. ran away and ended up at He kept saying he was sorry Southern Manor Apart- during the robbery. ments.

Brannan executed fo r Dexter man killed in killing LCSO deputy Kyle ac cident at Gilman Pap er Dinkheller Co mp any Andr ew Brannan died The Occupational Safety from a lethal injection on and Health Administration Jan. 13 by the State of Geor- investigated a Jan. 23 acci- gia, 17 years and one day af- dent that killed Victor Au- ter murdering Laurens gustus Harden, who went by County Sheriff's Deputy Gus. Kyle Dinkheller. According to Laurens Bruce Chatman, warden County Deputy Coroner at the Georgia Diagnostic Nathan Stanley, the acci- and Classification Prison dent involved a machine. near Jackson, pronounced February Brannan dead at 8:33 p.m. Dublin man sho t, killed Tuesday. by Urban Gear sto re o w n- Before being put to death, er Brannan talked for a few Ma rk Christopher Hill, minutes, addressing the wit- 45, was shot and killed by nesses in the room, which Urban Gear store owner was filled with law enforce- Jessie Ivey on Feb. 6. After ment officers from different shooting Hill, Ivey remained File Photos agencies. Laurens County on the scene. Sheriff Bill Harrell and for- "Ivey and Hill got into a (Top left and top right) Law enforcement and rescue services take part in a ceremony to dedicate the Public Safety mer Laurens County Sheriff disagreement," said DPD Memorialʼs new location in February. (Middle left) EMA Director Don Bryant and a member of the NWS look at the path of a Chief Wayne Cain. Friends of Hill held a vig- small tornado that hit Laurens County in May. (Bottom left and middle right) Pictures of storm damage that hit the area in il for him on Feb. 11. June. (Bottom right) Law enforcement officers return from making an arrest on Jim Edward Lowery. He shot at law en- forcement and led them on a chase. Montgomery County Sheriff Ladson OʼConnor was killed in a wreck during the chase. Tw o arrested fo r traf- lem. It's a big family. People after the dedication ceremo- job it's supposed to do," said ficking marijuana Lo cal fire d epartments you've never heard of before, ny ended. Many looked at Dublin Mayor Phil Best. Roderick Wright, 32, of hono r Lt. Parker you feel a special relation- the names on one of the four "Early on we decided on the East Dublin and Tyke Members from the Dublin ship to them because you do pyramids. eternal flame and that will Hodges, 22, of Wrightsville, Fire Department and the the same thing." The Public Safety Memor- make this a lasting memori- were both arrested by the Laurens County Fire De- ial, which was originally in al. How do you thank them Laurens County Sheriff's partment showed their re- Eternal Flame lit d ur- front of the Carnegie Library enough?" Drug Unit for drugs on Feb. spects for Macon-Bibb Coun- ing dedicatio n o f Public and Theatre Dublin, was 6. ty firefighter Lt. Randy Safety Memorial moved to its present location Man steals truck fro m Index Sheriff Bill Harrell said Parker in mid-February. Public Safety officials at Railroad Park not far Laurens Co unty, at- Obituaries ...... 2a deputies assigned to the unit "Being a firefighter is a from Dublin-Laurens Coun- from the Bicentennial Bell tempts to run o ver McRae News ...... 3a served a search warrant at close knit organization," said ty as well as the families just off of Highway 441 o ffic er Editorial ...... 4a 115 Virginia Avenue in East Laurens County Fire Chief who had love one's names on South. Added to the new lo- A man allegedly stole a Weather...... 5a Dublin. Their search led to Don Bryant. "We go through the wall, attended the dedi- cation was an eternal flame, relative's truck in Laurens 50 Years Ago...... 6a the seizure of 50 pounds of a lot of training. In the meet- cation of the Public Safety which will burn 24/7, lights County before using it to try Sports...... 1b,2b high-quality marijuana with ings we go through, we get Memorial on a cool Monday, to shine on the pyramids and to run over a McRae-Helena a street value of approxi- close. If somebody has a Feb. 16. an American flag. officer in late February. Classifieds...... 3b mately $100,000 and problem and needs help, it Many people stood around "I'm glad to see the memo- Entertainment ...... 4b $45,000 in cash. becomes everybody's prob- the eternal flame not long rial in place and doing the See 2015 page 8a Wake Up with The Courier Herald The New Year is almost upon us and so are some new beginnings at The Courier Herald. Stay tuned to find out more about our good news! Monday, December 28, 2015/Dublin, Ga/Page 2a The Courier Herald Wrightsville; granddaughters, with interment in Hopewell Merle Doan, Shane Mc- Williams and Edward Memorial services will be Obituaries Kim (Charles) Greenway of Baptist Church Cemetery. Gowan, Michael Faircloth, Ben Williams. Mrs. Smith was re- held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Wrightsville and Vicki (Eric) Mr. Shepherd was a 25-year, Johnson, Stephen Purser and tired from J.P. Stevens. Jan. 2, at Liberty Baptist Hein of Newnan; great-grand- retired registered nurse for the Richard Andrews will serve as She is survived by her sons, Church. Doris Barnes children, Aiden Greenway, Dodge County Hospital where pallbearers. Bobby Ray Smith and Alvin N. Mr. Holt was born in Dex- Kendall Greenway, and Ella he served as House Supervisor. In lieu of flowers, memorial Smith Jr., both of Dexter, sib- ter, was a member of Old Mrs. Doris Barnes, age 51, Rae Hein; brother, Ronald He was the son of the late contributions may be made to lings Mary May, David Murray Daniels Baptist Church and of Dublin died Wednesday, Dec. (Anne) Pierce of Decatur; and Bertha Peacock Shepherd and Serenity Hospice, 520 Hillcrest Williams and Jane Eunity Hat- a member of Sons of Confed- 23, 2015. several nieces and nephews. Frank Shepherd. Parkway, Dublin, GA 31021, taway; grandchildren Robert erate Veterans. He was a re- Mrs. Barnes was born in Funeral services were held Survivors include his wife, who took great care of him in Cole Smith, Michelle Simpson tired farmer and auto me- Adrian and lived most of her in Soperton United Methodist Elaine Walker Shepherd; sons his last days at Serenity Place. and Stephen "Buck" Smith; chanic and was owner of life in Laurens County. She Church at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. Tony Shepherd, Michael Shep- Please visit and great-grandson Jacob Holts Automotive and H & H was preceded in death by her 27, with the Rev. John Drake herd (Judiah), Jerry Shepherd www.townsendfuneralhome.co Alvin Simpson. Tire Company. Albert was parents, Willard F. and Betty officiating. Burial was in Mid- (Erin) and Chris Shepherd m to sign the online memorial Don Hobbs Jr., Jake Simp- son of the late Willie Pearl Jean Davis Foskey, and her way Cemetery, Treutlen Coun- (Betsy); step-daughters Lisa registry. son, Stephen Smith, Robert Davis Holt and Willie Cole- husband, Artis Barnes. She ty, with Sammons Funeral Elton and Monica Spires; ——— Cole Smith, Ricky Hobbs and man Holt. was retired from Mohawk In- Home in charge of arrange- daughter-in-law Gayle Shep- Gerald Thomas Jeffrey Hobbs served as pall- Survivors include his wife, dustries, East Dublin, and was ments. herd; 15 grandchildren; four Wingard bearers. Louise McCranie Holt; son of the Christian faith. Pallbearers were Tony great-grandchildren; sister Please visit Mike Holt; two sisters, Kem- Survivors include her chil- Tankersley, Rodney Meeks, Carolyn Hall; brothers Ernie Mr. Gerald Thomas www.townsendfuneralhome.com per Hosford (James Oliver) dren, Allen (Brittany) Casey of Trellis Peebles, Garlon Carter, Shepherd and Charles Shep- Wingard Jr., 43, of Norman- to sign the online memorial and Ruby Jean Lampp (Du- Tennille, Angela Casey of Met- Donnie Peebles and Ronnie herd; and sisters-in-law town, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, registry. ell); two brothers, Argene ter, April (Jeff) Cliett of Dou- Youmans. Kathy Farthing and Angela 2015, at his residence. ——— Holt (Judy) and Doyle Holt glas, and Charles (Haley) Contributions may be made Walker. Thomas was born in Edwin Franklin (Minnie). Barnes of Danville; grandchil- to Soperton United Methodist The family will receive Emanuel County and lived Sewell The family will receive dren, Joseph and Joezie Church, P. O. Box 702, Soper- friends in Southerland Funeral most of his life in Toombs friends in Liberty Baptist Beasley, Aiden Dent, Andy, ton, GA 30457. Chapel from 6-8 p.m. Monday, County. He was preceded in Edwin Franklin Sewell, age Church 30 minutes prior to Darcie, Arley Cliett and Cole An online register may be Dec. 28. death by a brother, Lance 90, of Cadwell, passed away on services on Saturday, Jan. 2. Casey; sisters, Carol Fulford signed at Stokes-Southerland Funer- Lindsay. He was a construction Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Stokes-Southerland Fu- and Dean (Jeff) Downs, all of www.sammonsfuneralhome.com. al Home of Eastman has worker and was a member of A memorial service was held neral Home of Eastman has Adrian, Louise (David) Owens ——— charge of arrangements. the Soperton Church of God. at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, charge of arrangements. of Tennille and Kay (Jimmy) Booth Foskey www.stokes-southerland.com He was a happy person who 2015 in the Chapel of www.stokes-southerland.com Ricks of Soperton. ——— loved life and his friends. Townsend Brothers Funeral ——— Funeral services were held Booth Foskey age 91 of East Richard Curtis Survivors include his moth- Home. The Rev. Greg Lowery Charles Craig Gay in Adrian New Life Church of Dublin, entered into eternal Houck er, Betty Lindsay, his father, officiated. the Nazarene at 11 a.m. Mon- rest, Friday. Dec. 25, 2015 after Gerald Thomas Wingard Sr., Mr. Sewell was a United Mr. Charles Craig Gay, day, Dec. 28, with the Rev. El- an extended illness. Services for Richard Curtis his sisters Geena Lindsay and States Navy Veteran, serving age 51, of Eastman, died gin Dixon and Brother Elick A native of Laurens County, Houck, age 70 of East Dublin Dana Lindsay, all of Vidalia; during WWII. He was a retired Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015. Bullington officiating. Burial Mr. Foskey was born April 21, will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, and a brother, Jason and Julie plant manager with Coca Cola Graveside services were was in Foskey Cemetery, Adri- 1924 to the late Wathern and Dec. 29, 2015 in the Chapel of Wingard of Soperton. Company. He was preceded in held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. an, with Sammons Funeral Claudria Clements Foskey. Mr. Townsend Brothers Funeral Graveside services were death by his parents, David 26, at Cedar Grove United Home in charge of arrange- Foskey was self employed for Home. Visitation will be from held in Beasley Cemetery, Frank Sewell and Ruby King Methodist Church Cemetery. ments. many years as a painter. Mr. 1 p.m. until the funeral hour. Treutlen County, at 2 p.m. Sewell; wife, Bonnie Catherine Mr. Gay was a native of Pallbearers were Dylan Foskey was a member of Pleas- Burial will follow in Dublin Thursday, Dec. 24, with the Watson Sewell; and infant sis- Laurens County, of the Bap- Logue, Matt Fulford, Caleb ant Springs Baptist Church . Memorial Gardens. Mr. Houck Rev. Elmer Caraway officiat- ter, Vyvvyan Geraldine Sewell. tist Faith and a retired fore- Fulford, Jeff Downs, Jeffrey Mr. Foskey was preceded in passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, ing. Survivors include his man for DMT Construction Downs and Jimmy Ricks. death by his wife, Avis Johnson 2015. Sammons Funeral Home daughter, Pat West (Buddy) of in Dublin for over 16 years. An online register may be Foskey; two sons, Leo Foskey Richard Curtis Houck was was in charge of arrange- Cummings; sons, Robert G. He was preceded in death by signed at and Billy Foskey; one daugh- born in Dayton, Ohio and was ments. Sewell (Margie) of Rentz and his mother, Martha Mae www.sammonsfuneralhome.com. ter, Shelia Stamm, and numer- the son of the late Bernard An online register book may Kirby Sewell (Leslie) of Ba- Fordham Bracewell, and sis- ——— ous brothers and sisters. Houck and the late Esther be signed at hama, N.C.; grandchildren, ter, Debra Gay. Ruby Darley Memorial services will be Houck. In addition to being a www.sammonsfuneralhome.com. J.D. West, Shannon Russell, Survivors include his announced at a later date by devoted husband of 47 years ——— Tina Goodroe, and Hollie wife, Gwendolyn “Gwen” Mrs. Ruby Darley, age 87, of the family. and loving father and grandfa- Sewell; great-grandchildren, Jones Gay; two sons, Soperton died Thursday, Dec. Mr. Foskey is survived by Clarice Williams Joshua West, Zachary West, ther, he had a fulfilling life Smith William “Buddy” Smith 24, 2015. one son, Joseph D. Foskey of working overseas, working as a Margaret Ann Russell, Caro- (Christine) and Slae Gay Mrs. Darley was a lifelong East Dublin, numerous broth- line Russell, Will Russell, Tyler (Lindsey); granddaughter supervisor at Engelhard, and Clarice Williams Smith, age resident of Treutlen County ers and sisters, grandchildren, finally retiring from Brown Russell, Cory Goodroe, Cole Kaydence Smith; father and was preceded in death by great-grandchildren, nieces 89 of Dexter, passed away on Goodroe and Asher Russell; Charles Gay (Billie); step- and Williamson Tobacco Com- Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015. her parents, Kyle Flanders and nephews. pany. He was a member of the brothers, Wilber Sewell and father Harold Bracewell; Pierce and Ella Mae Walker Brantley Funeral Home of Services were held at 11 Buford Sewell; sister, Betty sister Betty Faye Hickey; Experimental Aircraft Associa- a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26, Pierce, her sisters, Sue Kier, Wrightsville has charge of tion of Dublin. Sewell, and several nieces and brother Darrin “Tater” Gay Lotus Carroll, Christine Rick- arrangements for Booth Fos- 2015 in the Dexter Assembly of nephews. (Deanna); and several Survivors include his wife, God. Burial followed in Mt. er, Grace Bennett, and Pauline key. who was also his high school Please visit nieces and nephews. Williams, and her brothers, ——— Carmel Baptist Church Ceme- www.townsendfuneralhome.com The family received sweetheart, Jane Houck of tery. The Rev. Larry Waldrep Flanders Pierce, Cecil Pierce Arthur Ray East Dublin; daughters Kellie to sign the online memorial friends at Stokes-Souther- and Robert Pierce. and the Rev. Brad Nowell offi- registry. land Funeral Home from 12 - Shepherd (Ben) Johnson of Ellijay, Bran- ciated. She was retired from di (Stephen) Purser of East ——— 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26. Treutlen County Service Cen- Mrs. Smith was one of six Stokes-Southerland Fu- Mr. Arthur Ray Shepherd Dublin; grandchildren, Preston children of the late David ter and attended Soperton Sr., age 72, of Eastman, died McGowan, Aleck McGowan, neral Home of Eastman has United Methodist Church. “Bud” Williams and Susie Mae Albert Lewis Holt charge of arrangements. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015. Baylee Purser, Jaycee Purser Wall Williams. She is preceded Survivors include her hus- Funeral services will be and Savana Johnson; and www.stokes-souther- band of 67 years, J. C. Darley; in death by her husband, Alvin Mr. Albert Lewis Holt, age land.com held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, brother Gary (Michelle) Houck Nathaniel Smith, and two daughter and son-in-law, Mari- at Hopewell Baptist Church, of Gulfport, Miss. 81, of Rhine, died Wednesday, lyn and Kenneth Sweat of brothers, Andrew Jackson Dec. 23, 2015.

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MPHI (478) 272-8138 Deadline Thursday 12/31 - 3 am Monday, December 28, 2015/Dublin, Ga/Page 3a The Courier HeraldPhotos from flood areas in Laurens County

Photos by Payton Towns III, Guyton Porter and Special Photos

The Lighthouse "If water is across the road, people parked at Roche FarmRiverthere was a light pole that's doing at this time. Adult Continued from 1a please turn around and don't & Garden on East Jackson base was completely under "We are asking folks to stay for the rest of the week," he drown," Bryant said. "The wa- Street near the River Bridge. water. off the river," he said. "It's re- Day said. ter may have washed the road Many went down to the river There was a motor boat al dangerous to be on the wa- Care Bryant encouraged people out and it's deeper than you walk and took pictures of how that went down the river, ter when it is this high. Please Center to stay alert to the weather think." high the water was. which is something Bryant stay off so that it won't put forecast. He said they've Late Sunday afternoon, At the end of the river walk hopes people will refrain from people at unnecessary risk." 274-0003 closed 14 to 15 roads around the county. Those include Rex Miller Road, Henderson Road, River Ridge Road, the end of Sports- man Club Road, WR Self Returns Made Easy Road, Shady Field Boat Ramp Clements & Keen Road and Baughnaugh Claughbaugh Road. Bryant said there were several streets in the City of Dublin and East INSURANCE Dublin that have been closed, too. 503 Bellevue Avenue, P. O. Box 912, Dublin, GA 31040 "We know that people want to see what's happening," Phone: 478-272-8019 Fax: 478-272-4778 Bryant said. "It's been a long www.clementsandkeen.com time since the water has been Mail & More this high. We want them to be 1101-L Hillcrest Pkwy • Dublin, GA 31021 safe, though." (478) 272-7676 • (478) 272-8181 fax Bryant reminded people to “Your neighborhood shipping store.” avoid driving through any ~ Your Health Insurance Specialists ~ road that is flooded. Monday, December 28, 2015/Dublin, Ga/Page 4a The Courier Herald The Courier Herald GRIFFIN LOVETT, Publisher DUBOSE PORTER, Executive Editor PAM BURNEY, Advertising Director CHERYL GAY, Circulation Manager

Published by Courier Herald Publishing Company 115 S. Jefferson St., Dublin, Georgia 31021-5146 Insight and viewpoints from our editorial board and our readers W.H. LOVETT In OurEmail Opinion us at [email protected] to share your opinions President and Chairman, 1934-1978 DUBOSE PORTER Chairman GRIFFIN LOVETT President When it comes to politi- assimilate refugee families cians, there was a lot to crit-Thanks for a good yearinto our culture. Periodicals Postage Paid at Dublin, Georgia icize this year. It would be Syrian families continue (USPS 161-860) - Daily except Sunday and select holidays wrong, however, to end the to be resettled in Clarkston. year without noting some Somehow, Georgia has sur- POSTMASTER: Send address change to: people who deserve com- The Courier Herald, Drawer B, CSS, Dublin, GA 31040 vived. mendations for what they GEORGIA REPORT Finally, I want to call SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: accomplished in 2015. The Leading Source For Political News attention to the lobbyists Print Edition - $10/month For example, there is who work for non-profit state Rep. David Stover, a Digital Edition - $10/month cial analyst at the Public Power’s commodities market organizations that try to conservative Republican leg- help children and low- This newspaper is committed to the idea that the press should islator from Coweta County. Service Commission who activities in an attempt to has tried to keep the state’s hold down the size of these income families. These peo- tell the truth without prejudice and spread knowledge Stover displayed courage ple don’t have the resources without malicious intent. and independence when he consumers from being hit by financial losses. Georgia stood up to his own party’s higher electricity bills. Power objected to the that corporate lobbyists do, leadership on its top legisla- Several years ago, restrictions. which means they can’t tive priority, the gasoline tax Newsome recommended The commissioners once afford to wine and dine leg- increase. that the PSC adopt a risk- again ignored their own islators at fancy Atlanta Gov. Nathan Deal and sharing policy where staff’s recommendations and restaurants. House Speaker David Georgia Power’s sharehold- voted to allow Georgia What they can do is per- Our Take Ralston, among others, ers would have to absorb Power to continue betting on suade lawmakers to put wanted to raise the motor some of the potential cost the future prices of natural some money in the budget fuel tax to pay for highway increases associated with gas. for programs that clean up A big thank you is needed to building nuclear reactors at Newsome and other PSC construction. Stover noted the environment and help Plant Vogtle. staffers have tried to hold families who don’t have that in an improving econo- Georgia Power didn’t like down electricity bills for con- be said at this time of year my, tax revenues were the idea and the commis- sumers. Unfortunately, health insurance or who When unwrapping presents, most already growing by nearly a sioners sided with the utili- their bosses on the commis- struggle to obtain food and children are taught that it is appropri- billion dollars a year. The ty, ignoring their own staff’s sion sometimes neglect to shelter. state should use that new recommendation. The pro- listen to them. These are groups like ate to tell the person who gave you the money to fix roads rather jected cost of the Vogtle reac- Ted Terry is the youthful Voices for Georgia’s than impose a major tax tors has subsequently mayor of Clarkston, which Children, Georgians for a gift, "Thank you." increase, he argued. increased by roughly $4 bil- has become one of America’s Healthy Future, Families "So many times here in lion from initial estimates most diverse cities because First, the Riverkeepers, There was once a time when it was the capitol, we forget that and that will probably be so many refugees have Georgia Watch, GreenLaw, customary to write thank you notes a we’re elected to serve those passed along to customers in found homes there. Terry All About Developmental that elected us to these posi- the form of higher bills. has pushed back against Disabilities, the Georgia few days after Christmas, even if the tions," Stover said in a stern More recently, Georgia demands by the governor Council on Aging, and many speech criticizing the gover- Power ran up more than and other politicians to ban nor. "In fact, we’re pressured other public interest organi- gift was a pair of socks or clothes that $600 million in losses from the resettlement of Syrian zations. to only have one branch of trying to predict the future refugees. most children are not excited about. government. Somehow, we They provide a voice for prices of natural gas on the Terry points out that the powerless who don’t have lost our way in the leg- commodities market (the Clarkston has been a desti- We are truly thankful when it comes islative process." have their own lobbyists. We utility buys a lot of gas to nation for Syrian and should thank them for that. to a “big” gift, especially if it is some- The tax increase passed, run its generators). The lost Muslim refugees for many but Stover stuck to his guns money was recovered years, and the city has not (Tom Crawford is editor thing we were not expecting. on the issue. You won’t see through the monthly bills of seen any bombings or other of The Georgia Report, an many politicians willing to Georgia Power customers. terrorist activities. Quite the internet news service at During the holidays, it's easy to for- take a stand that is so Newsome recommended opposite, in fact – the munic- gareport.com that reports on get that there are plenty of people who unpopular with the powers that the PSC put some ipality has attracted nation- state government and poli- that be. restrictions on Georgia al attention for its efforts to tics. He can be reached at are missing time with their families to Tom Newsome is a finan- [email protected].) do their jobs, people like those in law enforcement and rescue services such as firefighters and EMS. They are still on the job should something happen. There are also those people in the military serving in foreign lands and in dangerous places to make sure we have a safe place to work and live. Unfortunately, these people some- times are forgotten, too. They deserve our biggest thanks. While we celebrat- ed Christmas and prepare to ring in the New Year, these people make sure we have the freedom to do so. A big “Thank you” is needed to be said to all of them, especially at this time of the year.

-- Payton Towns III

Out with the old for 2015, gearing up for next year The original opening of understand how one of to survive and thrive as Change is inevitable this column started by saying Georgia’s winningest head leaders come and go. whether we fight it or that 2015 is mercifully com- coaches was being let go. The minister we had embrace it. ing to an end. Given that Such often is the case when I was born, the As we welcome the new, many of those reading this in when a there is a high profile Charlie Reverend Riley Burton, was we must say goodbye to the a newspaper this week are in leadership change in any a great example of this. He old. That doesn’t mean sev- areas that have flooded or are organization. Change is was the minister at my ering all ties or displacing flooding, it appears instead never easy. In the transition Harper’s church in north Fayette old loyalties in favor of that 2015 is not going quietly. period, existing chasms and County in the late 60’s while future ones. Rather, it Thoughts and prayers are rifts are exposed and have in seminary at Emory means understanding that extended to those affected by the opportunity to grow deep- University. He returned to there is but one leader at a the weather. er. Division has the opportu- Mississippi about 1970 or 71 time. And whoever that is As we prepare to turn the nity to entrench itself with when he finished school, ful- will be human, fallible and page and look toward the the opportunity to sew dis- GA filling a promise to return to in need of support and new year, we must also pre- cord well into the future. those who sent him to school prayer. pare to put last year behind I am sorry to see Mark in Georgia. During his short May you prepare the us. The past is done. Today Richt go. He’s a good man. I time here he became one of room necessary to embrace is what we have. It is only the also believe he’s a great Politics my Dad’s best friends. the challenges ahead with We visited him at places the optimism and resolve to future that is in our power to coach. I wish him nothing but now former coach. regularly swapping out a in Mississippi with names be ranked pre-season #1 in change. success at the University of Luckily I grew up being group’s actual spiritual like Morton, Pearl, Gautier, your next polls. Happy New With that in mind I’d like Miami, and hope he’s able to prepared for changes such leader on a regular basis. and Eupora. He returned Year to you and yours. to revisit one of the major bring them a National as this, as I was raised It’s not easy on anyone. occasionally for homecoming Georgia news stories of 2015. Championship. I still hope Methodist. While the cus- Churches have split over the and other special occasions. After 15 seasons Mark Richt UGA gets one first. Maybe tom isn’t as rigid as it once moves – including the one I was the one to call and ask is no longer on the sidelines two. was, Methodist ministers where I was reared. I’ve — Got a question if he could make it to preach for the University of Georgia. I also will still be in were known to have a shelf seen friends become ene- my father’s funeral. He was Gone also are his Offensive Sanford Stadium next life of one to five years – mies and regular attendees for Charlie Harper? happy to oblige under one and Defensive Coordinators. September when we have our with only the exceptional disappear over decisions condition: I needed to clear Even the interim coach home opener against Nicholls ones getting to remain at a made beyond the locals’ con- Email him direct- the invitation with our tapped for the bowl game, State, and maybe will even church for a fifth year. trol. It’s often not pretty. church’s minister. He Bryan McClendon, will be score tickets the week before Methodists don’t get to But others in the role ly at harper- reminded me of what I had headed out of Athens as soon in the Georgia Dome when choose their ministers any understand that a leader- heard him say many times: [email protected]. as the team returns from we play UNC. I’m looking more than casual fans get to ship position in any human He would be a guest in Jacksonville. The changes forward to seeing what Kirby choose their football coach- organization is ultimately another minister’s pulpit. Comments to are sweeping and thorough. Smart can do with the team. es. The bishops appoint a just that – a position. No He came as a family friend, The reaction to the He’s now in charge. To minister annually subject to person is bigger than the but it was the current minis- The Courier announcement was some- pull for my team I must pull the approval of the local role. Succession plans are ter’s church. what predictable. The calls for him. A failure of Smart church and the minister in place for the exact reason 2015 was full of transi- Herald may be from the fans for heads to roll won’t bring Richt back. And himself or herself. that one day for one reason tion, and with 2016 being an were replaced by grumbles there would be empty joy for While it’s common to or another it will be time to directed to tchedi- election year it’s clear that from an equally loud corner anyone wishing that just to refer to college football as a move on. An organization more transition is ahead. of the fan base who couldn’t say “I told you so” about our religion in the South, try worth having must be able [email protected] Monday, December 28, 2015/Dublin, Ga/Page 5a The Courier Herald Tell It! YOUR COURIER ItemsDublin stolen Police from donation box atwere Y.E.S. stolen on Project Windham Way HERALD Department between Dec. 2 and 3. - A black factory bed liner LOCAL 7-DAY Someone went into a dona- from a Dodge truck 1500 was tion box and stole items at Police stolen on Highway 338 in Y.E.S. Project at North Jef- Dudley between Dec. 2 and 3. THE NEXT 24 HOURS ferson Street on Dec. 2. Beat TODAY TONIGHT TOMORROW Sometime overnight some- Editor's note: This information one stole the items. Some into it between Dec. 1 and 2. is public record and was taken bags of clothes and a sink -A tire was cut by some- from reports of the Dublin Police were taken. The total value of thing sharp on Bellevue Av- Department and the Laurens Call 272-0375 items stolen was $200. enue on Dec. 2. County Sheriff's Office. These re- -Someone broke into a -Juan Manuel Rodriguez, ports do not reflect on the guilt or innocence. An "arrest" does not al- We learned that our new 2007 Chevrolet Impala and 32, of Dublin, was charged Secretary of Defense, Ash ways indicate incarceration. Read- Sunrise 7:32 a.m. Sunrise 7:30 a.m. took a cell phone at Hibbett with obstructing or hindering ers are cautioned that people may Sunset 5:33 p.m. Carter, has voluntarily admit- Sports on Highway 80 west law enforcement officers and 75° 57° 72° ted that he, too, used a private have similar names. Police Beat on Nov. 26. The person was giving false name, address or does not identify minor children, Some clouds with a Mostly cloudy and Mostly cloudy server to pass Department of birthdate on East Moore victims of sexual assault, suicide at- shower or seen throwing the cell phone very warm with a Defense information. Just tempts or medical conditions. Cas- thunderstorm into a trash bin while getting Street on Dec. 3. shower or how stupid can these people into a blue Nissan Versa. es dismissed do not appear if the thunderstorm be? -Items in a house on South Laurens County newspaper is notified before deadline. Rivers Ocmulgee ...... 27.62ʼ Jefferson Street were moved Sheriff's Office Latest observed value Oconee ...... 28.90ʼ I'm not especially fond around after someone broke - A handgun and shotgun of Donald Trump, but I do TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY think we need a leader for the USA that is not mired down in 'deals' to the point he/she can ALMANAC not help our country. Today is Monday, Dec. Williams play "Night of the killing all 162 people on 28, the 362nd day of 2015. board. A fire broke out aboard I dislike the word "isola- Iguana" opened on Broadway. There are three days left in Former first lady Edith the ferry MS Norman Atlantic tion," but look; yo u, me and Hi 72 Hi 72 Hi 63 the year. Bolling Galt Wilson, the sec- off the coast of Albania, leav- our grandfathers back to SunLorise 750:33 a.m. SunLorise 746:33 a.m. SunLorise 734:33 a.m. To d ay's Highlight in ond wife of President ing at least 11 people dead Woodrow Wilson have been History: Woodrow Wilson, died in and 18 missing. The war in A couple of showers shoveling out our tax money Mostly cloudy Cloudy with rain On Dec. 28, 1945, Congress Washington at age 89. Afghanistan, fought for 13 possible possible to ungrateful nations, Middle officially recognized the Eastern Shieks, African War In 1975, the "Hail Mary bloody years and still raging, Lords, and just about anybody Pledge of Allegiance. pass" entered the football lex- came to a formal end with a Highs in the low 70s Highs in the low 70s Highs in the mid 60s who will scrape and bow. How On this date: icon as Dallas quarterback quiet flag-lowering ceremony Lows in the low 50s Lows in the mid 40s Lows in the mid 30s much of that money do you In 1612, Italian as- Roger Staubach tossed the in Kabul that marked the think reached a starving child tronomer Galileo Galilei ob- ball to Drew Pearson for an transition of the fighting from served the planet Neptune, improbable 50-yard touch- U.S.-led combat troops to the FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY or helped stabilize a nation? It is time we draw our own but mistook it for a star. (Nep- down with 24 seconds left to country's own security forces. line and snap the purse shut! tune wasn't officially discov- help the Cowboys come back Today's Birthdays: Com- Quit paying people who hate ered until 1846 by Johann to edge the Minnesota ic book creator Stan Lee is 93. us (for being successful) to Gottfried Galle.) Vikings 17-14. Former United Auto Workers like us. Let them do it the In 1832, John C. Calhoun In 1989, Alexander Dubcek union president Owen Bieber became the first vice presi- (DOOB'-chek), the former is 86. Actress Nichelle Nichols Hi 54 Hi 52 Hi 54 same way we did, by following a near perfect Constitution. dent of the United States to Czechoslovak Communist is 83. Actress Dame Maggie SunLorise 737:33 a.m. SunLorise 741:34 a.m. SunLorise 735:34 a.m. resign, stepping down be- leader who was deposed in a Smith is 81. Rock singer-mu- Cloudy Partial sunshine Mostly cloudy I'm still co nc erned cause of differences with Soviet-led Warsaw Pact inva- sician Charles Neville is 77. about the roads. I have to President Andrew Jackson. sion in 1968, was named pres- Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., drive on these roads everyday In 1846, Iowa became the ident of the country's parlia- is 71. Former Sen. Tim John- and I know other people do. I 29th state to be admitted to ment. son, D-S.D., is 69. Rock just can't believe you're still the Union. Ten years ago: Former singer-musician Edgar Win- Highs in the mid 50s Highs in the low 50s Highs in the mid 50s In 1856, the 28th president top Enron Corp. accountant ter is 69. Funk musician Lows in the high 30s Lows in the low 40s Lows in the mid 30s fixing up downtown, paving parking lots and planting of the United States, Thomas Richard Causey pleaded Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste flower beds, and you still Woodrow Wilson, was born in guilty to securities fraud and (The Meters) is 67. Actor Den- refuse to do anything about Staunton (STAN'-tun), Vir- agreed to help pursue convic- zel Washington is 61. Country the roads. ginia. tions against Enron founder singer Joe Diffie is 57. Coun- COMMUNITY CALENDAR In 1895, the Lumiere Kenneth Lay and former CEO try musician Mike McGuire Like I said, if you're con- brothers, Auguste and Louis, Jeffrey Skilling. (Causey was (Shenandoah) is 57. Actor Monday held the first public showing later sentenced to 5 1/2 years Chad McQueen is 55. Country at 6:30 p.m. cerned so much about gov- •Dublin-Laurens FVSU Alumni Chapter ernment spending, you send of their movies in Paris. in prison.) Barry Cowsill, a singer-musician Marty Roe in East Dublin Plummer’s Square. them your check, let them cut In 1917, the New York member of the popular 1960s (Diamond Rio) is 55. Actor •AA I Am Responsible Group, Contact 272-5244 or 275- your social security. You work Evening Mail published "A singing family The Cowsills, Malcolm Gets is 51. Actor 8259, 1515 Rice Ave., 8 p.m. until you're 70. Just don't Neglected Anniversary," a was found dead on a New Or- Mauricio Mendoza is 46. Ac- touch nothing of mine. facetious essay by H.L. leans wharf nearly four tress Elaine Hendrix is 45. •AA 24 Hour Group, contact 279-0839, 629 Broad Street, Mencken supposedly recount- months after he disappeared Comedian Seth Meyers is 42. East Dublin, Ga. 8 p.m. I guess we're going to ing the history of bathtubs in when Hurricane Katrina Actor Brendan Hines is 39. •NA We Surrender, Contact 275-9531, 6:30 p.m. at 629 have to take the automo- America. flooded the city. Actor Joe Manganiello is 39. Broad Street, East Dublin. biles off of the market because In 1937, composer Maurice Five years ago : Eig ht Actress Vanessa Ferlito is 38. Ravel died in Paris at age 62. young people were killed in a Rhythm-and-blues singer •Dublin Gamblers Anonymous Group, Contact 304- they're killing too many peo- ple. In 1944, the musical "On fire that swept through an John Legend is 37. Actor An- 1033, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, Building 1, Room 1B the Town," with music by abandoned New Orleans dre Holland is 36. Actress Si- (upstairs conference room), 6:30 p.m. Leonard Bernstein and book warehouse (some of the vic- enna Miller is 34. Pop singer meet each Tuesday at noon at and lyrics by Betty Comden tims were squatters who had Kasey Sheridan (Dream) is •Lunch Bunch Al-Anon and Adolph Green, opened on been living inside the build- 29. Actor Thomas Dekker is Want to Tell It? First Baptist Church. Enter through double doors across Broadway. ing). Agathe von Trapp, the 28. Actress Mackenzie Ros- Keep it 47 words from Firestone. Call 290-1322 for further information. In 1945, Fritz Lang's film real-life inspiration for eldest man is 26. Pop singer David or fewer. noir, "Scarlet Street," starring daughter Liesl in the musical Archuleta is 25. Actor Miles •Dublin-Laurens County NAACP meets every 3rd Mon- Keep it clean. Edward G. Robinson and "The Sound of Music," died in Brown (TV: "black-ish") is 11. day at 6:30 p.m. Mary Howard, President. For more infor- Keep it real. Joan Bennett, was released Towson, Maryland, at age 97. Call 272-0375 mation, please call 478-275-2649. [email protected] by Universal Pictures. Author One year ago : AirAsia Thought fo r Tod ay: Tuesday or Tell It! at Theodore Dreiser, 74, died in Flight 8501, an Airbus A-320, "There is no luck except •Dublin Kiwanis Club at 12:15 p.m. at The Dublin www.courier-herald.com Hollywood. crashed during a flight from where there is discipline." — Country Club. In 1961, the Tennessee Indonesia to Singapore, Irish proverb. •AA I Am Responsible Group Contact, 272-5244 or 275- 8259, 1515 Rice Ave., 5:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. •NA We Surrender, contact 275-9531, 629 Broad Street, LargeGARLAND, storm Texas (AP) —brings twisters, floods - and itʼs not over yet East Dublin, 6:30 p.m. As residents of North Texas •Unity House (Family Recovery Support Group) at John- surveyed the destruction son Lane on VA Grounds, Bldg. 8; 6-8 p.m. Contact: from deadly weekend torna- does, the storm system that Dublin-Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (478) 272- spawned the twisters brought 5546 or Linda Bailey at CSB of Middle GA (478) 272-1190. winter storm woes to the Mid- •Overeaters Anonymous meet at 6:45 at 912 Bellevue west on Monday and ampli- Ave. Contact 279-3808. fied flooding that's blamed for more than a dozen deaths. •TOPS meeting 6 p.m. at Pine Forest UMC, 400 Woods At least 11 people died and Ave. Contact info 275-7505. dozens were injured in the •South-Central GSRA Chapter of the Georgia State Re- tornadoes that swept through tirees Association will meet on the 4th Tuesday of each the Dallas area on Saturday month at the Laurens County Library Auditorium, 11 a.m. and caused substantial dam- age. That, plus the flooding in We invite all retired and soon to retire state employees to Missouri and Illinois, was the join us. Please contact Tommy Craft at 272-7820 for more latest in a succession of se- information. vere weather events across the country in the last week that led to at least 43 deaths. A range of precipitation was forecast Monday for the Relatives of two killed by Chicago country's midsection, includ- ing heavy snow, ice and blus- policeCHICAGO question (AP) — Grieving Sundaysiding on the shootings house. tery winds in parts of 11 relatives and friends of two peo- "I used to watch the news states and heavy rain in al- ple shot and killed by Chicago daily and I would grieve for oth- ready-waterlogged parts of police said Sunday the slayings er mothers, other family mem- Missouri and Arkansas. raised concerns about why offi- bers, and now today I'm grieving In North Texas, local offi- cers "shoot first and ask ques- myself," Cooksey said at a news cials estimated as many as Pam Russell, left, rescues her cat, Larue, from her damaged home on Delta Dri- tions later," saying the city conference outside the residence 1,450 homes were damaged or ve a day after a tornado hit in Rowlett, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015. At least failed residents even as a feder- earlier Sunday. She wore a destroyed by at least nine tor- 11 people died and dozens were injured in apparently strong tornadoes that al civil rights investigation has black shirt with Mayor Rahm nadoes. swept through the Dallas area and caused substantial damage this weekend. begun scrutinizing police prac- Emanuel's image on it and the "This is a huge impact on tices. phrase "Rahm Failed Us." our community and we're all (Nathanonly one at Hunsinger/The home and told her Dallashood Morning that had beenNews searched via AP) Panhandle — a 26-county Quintonio LeGrier, 19, was Others who spoke said police suffering," Garland Police Lt. he had just enough time to by emergency responders area covering nearly 26,000 killed early Saturday by police should have used stun guns or Pedro Barineau said of the get himself and his dogs into were marked with a black square miles — because blow- responding to a domestic distur- other nonlethal methods if they suburb about 20 miles north- the bathroom. "X." State troopers blocked off ing and drifting snow had bance at an apartment on the felt they needed to subdue east of Dallas, where eight "It was worse than I roads, utility crews restored made the roads impassable. city's West Side, along with LeGrier, a college student home people died, 15 were injured thought," Guzman said, com- power and people walked Interstate 40, the main east- downstairs neighbor Bettie for holiday break. and about 600 structures, paring the scene to the photos around, hushed and dazed. west highway across the Pan- Jones, 55. Police said Jones was "Why do (police) have to mostly single-family homes, he had sent Saturday. Three other people died in handle, was almost complete- hit accidentally by the gunfire. shoot first and ask questions lat- were damaged. In the nearby town of Collin County, about 45 miles ly shut down; DPS said only a Both were black. The shoot- er?" Jacqueline Walker, a friend The weather service said Rowlett, City Manager Brian northeast of Dallas, according small section in Amarillo was ings came amid scrutiny of po- of Jones, asked. "It's ridiculous." an EF-4 tornado, which is the Funderburk said Sunday to sheriff's deputy Chris open. lice after a series of deaths of Some who showed up to sup- second-most powerful with morning that 23 people were Havey, although the circum- Oklahoma Gov. Mary African-Americans at the hands port the families of Jones and winds up to more than 200 injured, but that there were stances were not immediately Fallin declared a state of of officers across the country LeGrier questioned how such mph, hit the community at no deaths and no reports of clear. emergency as there were bliz- gave rise to the Black Lives shootings could occur while fed- about 6:45 p.m. Saturday. missing people. The weather Texas Gov. Greg Abbott zard conditions and an ice Matter movement. eral investigators are focusing Natalie Guzman, 33, took service said damage indicated made disaster declarations storm warning out west and LeGrier's mother, Janet on the Chicago Police Depart- photos of her family's home in it was likely an EF-3 tornado, Sunday for four counties — flood warnings in the east, Cooksey, during a vigil Sunday ment, including a look at a Garland neighborhood. The which has winds up to 165 Dallas, Collin, Rockwall and where one community had re- placed candles on the porch of whether there are patterns of garage wall had collapsed mph. Ellis — and warned that the ceived 9 inches of rain. The the two-story home, where racial disparity in the use of and the roof fell in. The only Dallas County Judge Clay number of victims could rise. state Department of Emer- Jones lived in a ground-floor force. part of the house that ap- Jenkins said in a statement On the other side of the gency Management said eight apartment and LeGrier's father "Something is seriously peared to be spared was the Sunday night that as many as state, the Department of Pub- storm-related injuries were in an upstairs unit. On either wrong," said the Rev. Marshall master bathroom, where her 600 homes were damaged in lic Safety in Amarillo strong- reported, and about 60,000 side of the door, Post-It notes in- E. Hatch, who attended the vig- brother-in-law took shelter Rowlett. ly discouraged travel homes and businesses were dicated where two bullets hit il. Saturday night. He was the Homes in the neighbor- throughout the entire Texas without power. Monday, December 28, 2015/Dublin, Ga/Page 6a The Courier Herald Dublin greeted Christmas with heartfelft gratitude

LOOKING BACK... 50 tended hand of charity, the Federal Savings and Loan As- 63-64 and Ronnie Baggett, 60- YEARS good will, the neighborliness sociation on Tuesday, a divi- 61. COURIER HERALD and the warmth of human fel- dend of 4 1/2 percent was de- The present Irishettes will DECEMBER 26, 1965 lowship which is more evident clared to be paid to sharehold- combat the Ole Grads with a at this time of the year than at ers for the last quarter of 1965 team consisting of Connie HARRIETT CLAXTON any other time. on Dec. 31. This is the 70th div- Ward, averaging 19 points per idend paid by First Federal game; Diane Wolfe, 15 points; DUBLIN GREETED LAURENS LODGE NO. 75 since it was organized in 1935, Captain Harriet Combs, 9; CHRISTMAS WITH F. & A.M. officials said. James A. Dixon, Joanne Wilson, 9; Gwen Lord HEARTFELT GRATITUDE On Tuesday night George Executive Vice President of the and Sharon Kay Rowland, 4 The City of Dublin greeted Currell as Marshall, T. Coke Association, expressed deep ap- points each; Candy Cebula, 2. Christmas with more decora- Brown as Installing Officer and preciation to the people of this Also playing will be Susan tions, more pleasing appear- Jess Bright as Chaplain, in- area for the fine support they Bracewell, Salina Metts and ance, and more expressions of stalled the new officers of Lau- have given this community pro- Jimmie Canady, as well as a gratification for the season rens Lodge No. 75 F & A M. ject. host of reserves. than in many a year. The down They are Earl Hadden, Wor- He stated that the money Coach Marvin Tarpley is ex- town section is gaily decorated shipful Master; Earl Wilkes, deposited on savings at First pected to use the following boys with lights and emblems and Senior Warden; Marion A. Federal is loaned to deserving against the former Irish stars: figures; churches are illuminat- Silas, Junior Warden; William people in our community to Captain Larry Harrison, with a ed, and their doorways hung Jackson, Treasurer; Harold The choir included Debra activities pertinent to their re- build, purchase, or remodel 12 point average; Vic Belote, with wreaths; homes are light- Henderson, Secretary; Wesley Anderson, Mike Parrish, Susan spective schools. their homes, thereby making a with 9; Marcy Chambless, 10; ed and festooned with holly, Gore, Senior Deacon; Johnny Mullis, Donnie Screws, Marie Mrs. Charles Manning, large contribution to the econo- Mike Dominy, 7; John Strick- mistletoe, and Christmas Lloyd, Junior Deacon; William Anderson, Doris Anderson, president of the Women of the my and betterment of our sec- land, 7; Scott Beasley, 4; Jerry greens; and outdoor holiday Sweat, Senior Steward; Ed Martha Ann Edge, Debbie Lu- Church, welcomed the group tion, and, at the same time, Pinholster, 2; Buddy Jones, 1 scenes abound. Hightower, Junior Steward; cas, Martha Ann Edge, Gayle after which a delicious repast of paying a handsome rate of re- and a bench containing Bill In the Green Acres section, a Ernest Stinson, Chaplain and Mc Daniel, Janice Lucas and chicken salad and hot spiced turn to the savings depositors Perry, Chan Beasley, Mike Nor- decoration contest was held Eugene Hadden, Tyler. Elaine Childres. punch was served. The buffet for the money used. First Fed- man and Johnny Smyth. with five categories judged: the table was beautifully decorated eral is a mutual institution The Irishettes are 6-0 thus "Religious" division, won by Mr. MARTIN THEATRE PRICE - NYE with an arrangement of ever- dedicated to thrift and home far and are ranked as the No.2 and Mrs. Johnny Wilson; the Walt Disney's greatest ANNOUNCEMENT greens and Christmas trays ownership. girls team in Middle Georgia. "Most Outstanding," won by achievement Mr. and Mrs. Otis H. Price of filled with hors d'oeuvres. As- The Irish are 4-3. Mr. and Mrs. T.K. Patterson; "MARY POPPINS" Dublin announce the engage- sisting the Women of the ALUMNI TEAMS SET This doubleheader is being the "Front Door," won by Mr. Julie Andrews and Dick Van ment of their daughter, Billie Church in entertaining were TO PLAY HERE sponsored by the Dublin Tip- and Mrs. James W. Palmer; Dyke Ray Price, to Donald Clark Willie O. Beard, E.J. Jones, ON MONDAY Off Club, and all proceeds will "Children's," won by Mr. and Technicolor Nye, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Brower, Luther Cole- Seventeen boys and 13 girls go towards furthering the bas- Mrs. Marshall Scarborough, $1.00 for adults; 50 cents for Harold M. Nye of Nashua, New man, Lucius T. Bacote, Charles have indicated that they will ketball program at Dublin and "Most Original" by Mr. and children Hampshire.The wedding will L. Jackson, Leroy Spell, play for the Alumni Basketball High. Half time entertainment Mrs. Dub Douglas. A beautiful be in the spring. Mitchel Hooks and Miss Geral- teams to face the Dublin Irish is being arranged, and a big nativity scene was placed at the TROJANS WIN The bride-elect is a 1963 dine Nelson and Irishettes next Monday basketball evening is on tap. Hillcrest School. Participation OVER EAGLES 73 TO 49 graduate of Dublin High Students enjoying the night at the Dublin Gym. In- The girls' game will start at by the residents was almost On Tuesday night the Tro- School, is currently enrolled at evening were Misses Ruby N. cluded in the lists of graduates 7:30 p.m., and the boys will unanimous. jans of Oconee High School ran Georgia State College, and is Whipple, Gloria Outler, Juani- for both squads are some of the play immediately after. Admis- Religious pageants and con- roughshod over the Eagles of employed at Southern Bell ta Tucker, Barbara Jean Walk- finest high school cage aces sion prices are 50 cents for certs were held throughout the B.D Perry High School by the Telephone and Telegraph Com- er, Jeannette Moore, Dorothy ever to play for former Dublin adults and 25 cents for stu- city and county; parties were score of 73-49 in the first meet- pany in Atlanta. Mr. Nye is a P.Brown, Jessie Anderson, teams. dents and children. held at clubs and private ing of the two schools this sea- 1961 graduate of Nashua High Rosa Mae Brown, Gwendolyn The former Irishettes, homes; college students came son. This brought the Trojans' School, and after spending Rose Cooper, Hattie Pearl coached by Kathleen Munda, 103RD EMANCIPATION home for the season, and blue season record to 4-6. three years in the army as an Knight, Christine Brazil, Edith are as follows: Shirley Lord, PROCLAMATION skies smiled on the whole at- The opening jump was con- E-5 in Military Police. He is Gillings, Oletha Carter, Patri- class of 59-60; Jimmie Stinson, CELEBRATION mosphere of festivity through- trolled by the Trojans, and employed with Lancet Import- cia Ricks, Valencia Rick, Hed- 62-64; Lucy Graves, 64-65; SCHEDULED out the community. Bishop Moss sank two points to Export Company in Atlanta. dye Brinson, Sylvia Cordy, Jane Hayes, 61-62; Betty Lou On Jan. 1, 1966, at 1 p.m. The improved appearance of get the Trojans rolling. By the Blanche Wells, Joyce Harden, Garrett, 59-60; Kathleen Mun- the annual Emancipation the city is accountable not only end of the first quarter, they WASHINGTON STREET Muriel Bacote and Messrs da, 59-60; Gayle Wells, 64-65; Proclamation celebration will by the decorations and Christ- had a 19-6 lead with Rueben PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Quinton J. Jefferson, Jr., Joan Gay, 64-65; Linda be held at Faith Temple Church mas trees but also by the new Axom pumping in 7 points and ENTERTAINS COLLEGE James L. Jefferson, Johnny Beacham, 64-65; Patsy Alli- of God in Christ with many Court House, the new Post Of- Eddie Hunt hitting for 6 points. STUDENTS Stanley, Illo Castleberry, Eddie good, 63-64; Carolyn Barrie, leading citizens taking part. Dr. fice, and the new Library, all Moss and Pullens combined for The WOC of Washington L. Smith, Audie Glover, 63-64; Allison Powel, 64-65 and Allen R. Cooper, D.D. of Macon, completed during the past two 4 and 2, respectively. Street Presbyterian Church Richard Moore, Sammy L. Frances Lord, 61-62. an outstanding speaker hold- years. Dublinites are also At the end of the first half, sponsored a Yule party on Tues- Whipple, J. Jerome Bullock, The ex-Irish stars include ing many academic degrees, proud that the retail sales the Trojans were still leading - day evening for college stu- Charles R. Lawson, Herbert M. Charles Harpe, 64-65; Robbie will make the principal ad- climbed again this year, reach- now by 13 points. By the end of dents home for the holidays. Hillman Jr., Charles Mc Hahn, 64-65; Wayne Fuqua, dress. ing a new high - $3,822,000 as the third quarter, they had Activities of the evening, en- Lendon, Roy E. Thomas, H.H. 61-62; Tom Perry, 63-64; The choir of Oconee High compared to $3,282,000 a year built up a 22-point lead, and in joyed by the group, were Dudley, John W. Pooler, Harold Bernard Snellgrove, 63-64; School, as well as those from ago; of the new industries that the fourth quarter extended it games, music and a special fea- Cordy and James Fambrough. Brant New, 64-65; Billy Bed- Mary Fleming, B.D. Perry and have come here recently and of to a 24-point lead as the final ture during which members of ingfield, 58-59; Ronnie Millville will render musical se- the ones that have made this horn sounded. the various colleges and Vo- FIRST FEDERAL Williams, 57-58; Jimmy Dixon, lections. A large crowd is ex- their home in the past; of the Eddie Hunt led both teams Tech schools represented DECLARES 4 1/2 61-62; Chuck Frost, 63-64; Tal pected at this event, which is expanded Laurens County in scoring with 34 points - 12 in grouped themselves for school PERCENT DIVIDEND Fuqua, 61-62; Eddie Scott, 62- sponsored by Citizens of Lau- Memorial Hospital and of Clax- the third quarter. On the Tro- songs, sorority songs, frat songs At the regular meeting of 63; Ben Snipes, 60-61; Roland rens County. ton Hospital; of the new and jan squad, he is followed by and an agglomeration of other the Board of Directors of First Hill, 62-63; James Ray Nalls, handsome residences that have Rueben Axom, 11; Charles been completed during the past Hollingsworth, a sophomore, 6; year, and of the greatly im- Larry Godfrey, 5; James Sims, proved John Pullens and Bishop Moss, schools. 4 each; James Dixon, 3 and We are also proud of the Vet- Richard Pauldo, 2. erans Administration Center Frank Cason led the Eagle and its integral part of our com- scorers with 12 points followrd munity. The facility is beauti- by Willie Kellam, 11; Roosevelt fully decorated throughout Thomas, 10; C. Burley, 7; Willie with appropriate nativity O'Neal, 6 and Robert Finney, 2. scenes, lights, and Christmas The Trojans committed a to- trees inside and out. Many local tal of 19 personal fouls and the organizations joined in spon- Eagles 15. All of the Trojans soring Christmas programs saw action in the game except and activities for the 1,000 vet- John Anderson, who was ill. erans. A huge Christmas bag for all patients containing CHESTER CHURCH HAS Christmas gifts, candies, nuts, PLAY ON CHRIST'S BIRTH fruit, canteen coupon books, "The Birth of Christ" was goodies, etc. and other items the title of a play presented re- were distributed each night cently in Chester Methodist during the week of Christmas Church directed by Miss Fan- by volunteer Santas from the nie Mae Smallwood and Mrs. community. Ronald Edge. Most of all, Dublinites are Those who had parts in the wearing smiles that go with the play were Luanne Childres, season, a season of solemnity, Jeffrey Mc Leod, Eddie Mc happiness, and joy over the Daniel, Ann Peacock, Frances birth of Christ, which is the oc- Lucas, Diane Screws, Grayling casion for great jubilation for Barron, Gladys Paul and Lynn all of the gift-giving, the ex- Jolley. Publicist: Nicolas Cage was NEWSNEWS FLASH! FLASH! buyerNEW YORK of (AP) stolen — Nicolas dinosaurselling for $230,000 skull plus a com- HERALD Cage has agreed to give back a mission that raised the total HE COURIER national treasure from Mongo- paid by the then-anonymous T lia. buyer to $276,000, the papers A publicist for the star of the said. It had been marketed as an "National Treasure" adventure "extremely rare" Tyrannosaurus films confirmed Tuesday that skull from the late Cretaceous Cage was the unwitting buyer of period, which ended about 65 Subscribe today and stay informed with local news, a dinosaur skull that federal million years ago. prosecutors in New York say was "The battery of huge, knife- stolen. Prosecutors announced like, serrated teeth are quite im- sports and community happenings. The Courier last week that they were seeking pressive and are in excellent con- court approval to take custody of dition," court papers quoted the the 32-inch fossil so it could be auction catalog as saying of a Herald is the best source for your local news. returned to theAsian nation, but skull that was 65 percent com- they did not name the buyer. plete. "Overall, this remarkable Cage purchased the skull at specimen is scientifically accu- auction from Los Angeles-based rate and important." $ I.M. Chait gallery and auction It was unclear whether the get a month’s house and received a certificate skull has ties to Eric Prokopi, a of authenticity, publicist Alex former fossils dealer who plead- Schack said in an email. After ed guilty to charges he smug- 10 being notified last year that au- gled multiple shipments of di- thorities suspected the item was nosaur bones between 2010 and Subscription for only... stolen, the actor "fully cooperat- 2012 that had been stolen from ed with the investigation, includ- the Gobi Desert. Court papers ing arranging an inspection of say Prokopi had sold stolen fos- the fossil by agents," and later sils to I.M. Chait, which has not To Subscribe call agreed to forfeit it, Schack said. been accused of any wrongdo- According to court papers, in- ing. Name vestigators believe the skull was Since 2012, prosecutors have (478) 272-5522, fax this form looted from the Gobi Desert in used civil and criminal actions Address Mongolia and shipped through to return to Mongolia of several to (478) 272-2189, or stop by Japan to Gainesville, Florida, in dinosaur fossils that include June 2006 bearing a false cus- multiple Tyrannosaurus and City______State_____ toms label. other skeletons, dinosaur eggs our offices at 115 S. The piece was auctioned in and small prehistoric lizards Manhattan on March 25, 2007, and turtles. Jefferson St., Dublin, GA Zip______Monday, December 28, 2015/Dublin, Ga/Page 7a The Courier Herald Hometown News

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Ms. Cathy Wilson from McLendon from the Munici- er hygiene, soft skills, filling right choices, consequences of the concepts and require- he had the opportunity to ac- Georgia Department of La- pal Court of Dublin talked to out employment applications, choices and being a produc- ments of becoming a DA. She complish. He discussed his bor,Local Lt. James A. Champion leadersPam Ingram’s class at talk Dublin teamwork about and customer ser- theirtive citizen. careerexpressed to professions the students the law career, business owner- from the Dublin Police De- High School. vice. Banks spoke to the stu- qualities necessary that ship and the importance of partment, Assistant District Wilson spoke to students Champion spoke to stu- dents about integrity, persis- would lead them to success. family. He encouraged stu- Attorney Cheryl Banks from about telephone etiquette, so- dents about his career in law tency, hard work and time McLendon, former gradu- dents to strive for success no the Dublin District Attorney’ cial media etiquette, first im- enforcement, work ethics, the management. As a district at- ate of Dublin High School, matter what obstacles they Office, and Judge Harold pressions, proper dress, prop- importance of making the torney, Ms. Banks explained shared his aspirations that may face.

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EmployeeMACON (AP) — A woman robbed,night. The shot men assaulted outsidelisted inOld stable condition.Times BuffetAtlanta aurestauranttho r says she Danielle in RollinsMacon says theSundaybackyard. night has been robbed and shot Conyer and stole her work The suspects are de- survived ho me invasio n break-in occurred Saturday She says her armed secu- outside of the Old Times Buf- apron with money and per- scribed as African-American, attempt night. rity guard chased the men fet in Macon. sonal items in it. around 6 feet tall with a ATLANTA (AP) — An At- She says two men broke away. The security guard A news release by the The men then shot Conyer medium build and masks lanta woman who is a na- through her backyard fence told Rollins the men dropped Bibb County Sheriff's Office once in the abdomen and fled covering their faces. tionally known designer and at her Buckhead home. a bag containing guns, mace says two men approached 64- on foot. The sheriff's office asks lifestyle author says she has Around 9 p.m., she noticed and ties. Atlanta police year-old Darlene Conyer, a Sheriff's Deputy Clay anyone with information to survived a home invasion at- one of her doors had been weren't able to find the restaurant employee, as she Williams says Conyer was call them at 478-751-7500. tempt. tampered with and she would-be burglars Saturday walked to her car Sunday taken to the hospital and is Media outlets report that heard male voices in the night.

were still at the scene. The Investigator Robbie2015partment, Twiggs County According to Dublin Po- Continued from 1a man was sitting on the couch Toney and Jeremy Reese Sheriff's Office and the GBI. lice Chief Wayne Cain, June According to a Laurens holding his left hand. worked the case. Toney said Waller said, "We take around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, EDPD captures Florid a County Sheriff's Office re- Swint told an officer that there were two burglaries in these kind of allegations Telvin McCloud, 23, of fugitive in loc al mo tel port, Roy Michael Simmons the man called her a dirty the Evergreen Subdivision very seriously, and we're go- Dublin, filed a report with The East Dublin Police went to a relative's house name and tried to leave. where jewelry and money ing to thoroughly investi- police officers that his vehi- Department arrested Dalton with his mother on McLen- Swint said she picked up the were stolen and one house gate. The Twiggs County cle had been broken into at Goodhue, of Sebring, Fla. on don Road. His mother and knife and stabbed him. on Marie Church Road BOE has been cooperating Vinson Village at the corner June 22. Goodhue was a sister went to town. When where guns, jewelry and fully and giving us every- of Calhoun and Mary Street. fugitive who had assaulted they returned, the mother's Erik Wald en's ex-girl- money were stolen. thing we've asked for." He told then that a firearm his girlfriend, made her get truck - a black 1997 Mazda - friend stabs him Neither the name of the he had just bought was into a van, and left Florida. was missing. Erik Walden, former Ap ril teacher nor those of the stu- stolen out of his car. Officer Josh Brantley saw Law enforcement learned Dublin High School and cur- One killed in shoo ting dents were included in the About 30 minutes later, a damaged van that fit the that Simmons had taken the rent Indianapolis Colts foot- at Club Illusion report. Telvin and Kenwoski Davis, description parked outside vehicle. McRae-Helena Po- ball player, was stabbed in Jaqu el Robinson, 19, of 19, of East Dublin, went to the American Inn, said ED- lice Chief Glenn Giles said his arm by his ex-girlfriend Tennille, was shot dead on NWS co nfirms an EF 1 Vinson Village and confront- PD Chief Bill Luecke. Simmons was arrested not Erica Palmer. April 4 outside of Club Illu- to rnad o to uc h d o w n in ed Telvin's cousin, Donovan "He knocked on the door, long after trying to run over Palmer was waiting in sions. Anttria Williams, of Laurens County McCloud, 22. did a check of the room and the officer. Walden's home when she at- Wrightsville, was also shot. The National Weather Telvin pulled a gun and found him in the room," "No one was injured in tacked him and another Police are still looking for Service toured the damage shot at Donovan, who then Luecke said. "He did not the incident," the chief said. woman he was with on the shooter. areas in Laurens County, ran away as Kenwoski took fight or resist." March 14. confirming that an EF 1 tor- the gun from Telvin and ran The girlfriend was not Police arrest 2 fo r kid- Three females at cen- nado touchdown in Laurens after Donovan while firing hurt. napp ing a w o man Bibb Co unty, FBI ar- ter of Tw iggs scho o l alle- County on April 19. at him. Devonte Antwan rest 12, inc lud ing a gations - Incident rep ort The almost-10-miles path Donovan was hit once. Mo ntgo m ery Co unty Williams, 19, of Dublin, and Co chran man said allegatio ns w ere 'o f a of the twister went from That's when a relative of Sheriff k illed in hig h DaTavis T. Stewart, 19, of The Bibb County Sheriff's sexual nature' West Alcorn Farm Road and Donovan's fired at Kenwos- speed c hase East Dublin were arrested Special Investigations Unit The incident report con- ended on Walke Dairy Road, ki, hitting him twice. Jim Edward Lowery, of not long after kidnapping a and the FBI's MATCH Task cerning allegations sur- said NWS official Steve Nel- Uvalda, was arrested follow- 26-year-old Dublin woman, Force announced the arrest rounding improper actions son. Nelson said the wind May ing a standoff with state and who was Williams' girl- of 12 men, including a by a Twiggs County teacher speed got as high as 95 mph Arrests in Vinson Vil- federal authorities nine friend, around 2:08 p.m. Sat- Cochran man, for soliciting show the accusations to be of and was on the ground for lage sho o ting lead s to hours after the high-speed urday, Feb. 21. minors for sex in joint inves- a possible felony. approximately 15 minutes. burglary c harges also chase he was in with law en- Dublin Police Chief tigation in late March. The report goes on to say Ke nwoski Davis and forcement led to the death of Wayne Cain said they re- James Sapp, Sr., 68, of that three different students Mo ther, d aug hter ar- Telvin McCloud, who were Montgomery County Sheriff sponded to a domestic call on Cochran was arrested and made allegations according rested for armed ro bbery arrested in a shooting in late Ladson O'Connor on June Pierce Drive. When an offi- charged with use of a com- to Twiggs County High in Wrightsville April, were charged with al- 16. cer arrived on the scene, a puter service to seduce, so- School Resource Officer Earl Nikki Nikisha McClen- legedly committing commer- Lowery engaged in a man said the woman was licit, lure or entice a child to Waller. don, of East Dublin, and her cial and residential burglar- high-speed chase with dragged through the yard, commit an illegal act. "(Waller) was notified by 14-year-old daughter were ies since March. Toombs County Sheriff's put in a car and taken. According to the Bibb Twiggs County High School arrested in a Dublin motel deputies, which carried over Law enforcement found County Sheriff's Office news principal that three female on April 22. Wo men p ulled o ut o f into Uvalda. O'Connor's ve- them and the car later. The release, investigators posed students had made allega- They were later charged w ell o n Mo o re Statio n hicle went across the east- woman was okay. as accomplices to sexual ac- tions, sexual in nature, con- with robbing a Wrightsville Road bound lane on Ga. 56, hit a tivity on "online" websites at cerning a Twiggs County liquor store the previous A woman was pulled out culvert and overturned, March an unnamed Macon hotel. High School teacher," ac- night. of a well on Moore Station killing him. Dublin wo man charged cording to the report, origi- Road after being in there for w ith stabbing man after Tw o Mo ultrie men ar- nally filed March 23. "The One arrested , tw o in- approximately two hours on Mac on man w ith meth, argument rested for home burglar- incident was reported to jured in sho oting in Vin- May 23. marijuana lead s sheriff's Bobbie Swint told officers ies in c ounty DFACS, The Twiggs County son Village between rela- According to Laurens o ffic e on c hase that she stabbed a 61-year- Jac k Delane Byrd and Sheriff's Office and the GBI. tives County Fire Chief Don Wilbur Franklin Walton, old man after they got into Clint Lamar Hancock were "The teacher was placed A dispute between two Bryant, they lowered a de- of Macon, was arrested after an argument in Vinson Vil- both charged with three on administrative suspen- cousins over a handgun left vice approximately 15 feet he led law enforcement offi- lage on Dewey Street in ear- counts of burglary in Lau- sion pending investigation. two people shot and police into the well where the cials on a chase that includ- ly March. rens County along with oth- As of now, the case is still looking to speak with a rela- woman was. She was respon- ed him jumping out of his ve- Police responded to the er charges they have in open and being investigated tive who got involved in the sive when they brought her hicle while it was still in op- place and saw that both peo- Colquitt County. Both were by the Twiggs County High shooting trying to protect his up and transported to a hos- eration in late June. ple involved in the incident charged in late March. School Campus police De- uncle on April 22. pital. Monday, December 28, 2015 The Courier Herald Section B

Obits: Globetrottersʼ •Scoreboard ...... 2b great Meadowlark Lemon dies •On The Air ...... 2b -2b Sports Falcons hand Carolina its first loss, 20-13 Sonnyʼs tournament tips off today ATLANTA (AP) — The third- good situation to be in." Staff reports quarter heave from Matt Ryan Carolina got one last chance looked like a desperation pass when it got the ball with 90 sec- normally reserved for the end of onds left and no timeouts the game. remaining. Cam Newton complet- It seemed to have little chance ed a 19-yard pass to Corey Brown The third annual Sonny’s for success when the red jersey on first down but fumbled when BBQ tournament tips off in his sights far down the field stripped by Vic Beasley Jr. on the tonight at Dublin High School. was flanked by two defenders. following play. Adrian Clayborn The Irish will host Julio Jones soared over line- recovered for the Falcons, wrap- Brunswick, Savannah High, backer Luke Kuechly for a spec- ping up the win. Richmond Academy, Vidalia tacular 70-yard touchdown catch Newton threw for 142 yards and Miami Edison. that gave Atlanta the lead, and and ran for 46 more, including an The tournament runs the Falcons handed the Carolina 8-yard scoring run to cap the tonight through Wednesday Panthers their first loss of the Panthers' opening drive. and will hold games at 4, 5:30 season with a 20-13 victory. Atlanta's Shayne Graham and 7 p.m. each day. "I know this team depends on kicked field goals of 37 and 54 Sonny's pays for lodging me," said Jones, who leads the yards in the final 2:30. and meals for the visiting NFL in receptions. "So when my Carolina trailed 14-10 in the teams and will sell conces- number is called, I just try to go fourth quarter when Ryan mis- sions during the tournament. out there and deliver." handled a shotgun snap from the Tickets are $7 at the door The victory against previous- Panthers 37 and couldn't pick up and includes all three games ly perfect Carolina is one of the the loose ball. Norman recovered each night. biggest highlights of the season and returned it 12 yards. Graham Today’s opening round for the Falcons (8-7), who had a Gano's 47-yard field goal cut matchups are: major slump following a 5-0 start Atlanta's lead to 14-13. •4:30 p.m. — Savannah vs and were eliminated from the There was an expectation offi- Richmond Academy playoffs when the Vikings won cials would call the game closely •5:30 p.m. — Vidalia vs Sunday night. The Falcons lost following complaints that play Brunswick 38-0 at Carolina (14-1) two was allowed to get out of hand in •7 p.m. — Dublin vs Miami weeks ago, and for some players the Panthers' game against the Edison that was the major motivation. Giants last week. Tyler, Edmond "I wanted to beat them Carolina's defense drew two because we got skunked up unsportsmanlike conduct penal- there," wide receiver Roddy ties, including one on cornerback lead Raiders White said. Charles Tillman that helped keep Ryan threw for 306 yards and the Falcons' marathon touch- pastStaff reports Trojans one TD, and Devonta Freeman ran down drive alive on their first for 73 yards and a touchdown. possession. Jones had nine catches for The Falcons were stopped on 178 yards, taking his matchup a third-down incomplete pass with Carolina cornerback Josh before Tillman became entan- Sophomore Keyonta Tyler Norman. The touchdown catch gled with Atlanta wide receiver scored 22 points and freshman changed the game. Roddy White. Tillman drew the Ty Edmond scored 18 to lead the As Jones reached above flag to keep Atlanta's offense on West Laurens Raiders past Kuechly, Panthers safety Kurt the field. Ryan completed third- AP Photo Johnson County, 66-62, in the Coleman slipped, leaving a clear down passes to White and Jacob Twiggs County Cobra Classic on path for Jones to the end zone. Tamme and had a key 7-yard run WINNING GRAB Wednesday. The play put Atlanta ahead to on another third-down play. Atlantaʼs Julio Jones leaps over Carolinaʼs Luke Kuechly for the 70-yard Edmond hit all three of the stay at 14-10. Freeman scored from the 4 on touchdown that put the Falcons on top for good. Raiders' three-pointers, and "It was great just to be able to the first play of the second quar- Kintevious Robinson added 11 sit in the pocket and realize he's ter for a 7-7 tie. The 16-play, 80- points for West Laurens, which is down there with a safety and a yard drive lasted more than 9 off until Jan. 2 when its hosts linebacker," Ryan said. "That's a minutes. rival Dublin. Millsap, Horford lead Hawks over Knicks

ATLANTA (AP) — The was down 14 late in the third The Knicks hit 10 of 13 from TIP-INS Atlanta Hawks didn't like their before blowing past the Knicks the field to take a 15-point lead Knicks: Lopez didn't return defensive performance in the to take a 20-point lead on Thabo in the first. Anthony scored nine after leaving at 6:53 of the third first half, so they decided to dou- Sefolosha's three-point play points and had six rebounds in with blood coming from a cut ble their efforts. early in the fourth. the period, but he took only above his right eye. He inadver- "We made sure they had to The Hawks took their first eight shots the rest of the game. tently collided with Kyle Korver earn everything they got," cen- lead of the game on Kent "I think we just tried to make and his head hit Atlanta guard in ter Al Horford said. "Our team Bazemore's 3 at 7:56 of the his catches more difficult (and) the cheek. Lopez, who had nine defense was good." third. further away from the basket," points and four rebounds, was Paul Millsap scored 22 Mike Scott had a season-high Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer developing a bruise after the points, Horford added 19 points 18 points and Jeff Teague had 17 said. "So his height and size game. and the Hawks won their sixth for Atlanta, which is 1½ games weren't as impactful." Hawks: Reserve F-C Tiago straight game with a 117-98 vic- back of the Eastern Conference Atlanta got within three in Splitter played 4 minutes of the tory over the New York Knicks first but didn't return because of lead. the second, but New York on Saturday night. right leg soreness. ... The Hawks Lance Thomas and Derrick pushed the lead back to 14 and Carmelo Anthony, returning was shooting nearly 67 percent have won five of six in the series. Williams each scored 12 for the after missing one game with a when Jose Calderon hit a STILLRIDINGTHEPINE Knicks. sprained right ankle, finished straightaway 3 with 3:49 left Hawks G Tim Hardaway Jr., with 18 points and 12 rebounds Disrupting New York's pass- before halftime. acquired from New York on for the Knicks. New York has ing lanes on defense and passing New York shot 30 percent in draft night for a first-round pick, dropped three straight and the ball crisply around the the second half. It had 19 assists was on the inactive list for the seven of 11. perimeter on their end, the in the first half, six in the second. seventh straight game. Unable to The Knicks' big men took a Hawks outscored the Knicks by "We've just got to want it find a role in Budenholzer's beating as Robin Lopez had to 15 in the third. Millsap had 11 of more," Anthony said. "This is a rotation, Hardaway has played AP Photo get six stitches above his right Atlanta's 27 points. stretch (of games) where we can in just four games this season eye and rookie Kristaps "We couldn't slow them kind of define ourselves." and spent time in the D-league. Atlanta's Lamar Patterson passes the ball behind Porzingis had X-rays — came down and stop the penetration," The lead swelled to 17 on Hardaway averaged 10.6 points the back of New York Knicks' Robin Lopez. back negative — on a right fin- New York coach Derek Fisher Horford's runner with 9 minutes in his first two seasons with New ger injury. said. "So they continued to get in remaining. Atlanta had York. Atlanta trailed by 15 midway our paint almost the entire sec- outscored New York 52-21 since UPNEXT APthrough the Exclusive: first quarter and ond half." Power FiveCalderon's schools trey. easeHawks: visit athlete Indiana today. penalties for marijuana

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — At ties or allowed an athlete to test Carter Henderson said. using alcohol in the previous 12 TheDrug Associated Press policy highlights least one-third of the Power Five positive more times before being Northwestern, Penn State, months and 19.3 percent School-by-school recreational drug policy highlights from SEC and conference schools are not pun- suspended or dismissed. Ten Pittsburgh, Southern California, acknowledged using marijuana SEC schools (x-Less stringent policy since 2005. y-More stringent poli- ishing athletes as harshly as they schools have separate, less strin- Syracuse, Vanderbilt and Wake or synthetic marijuana. In men's cy since 2005): were 10 years ago for testing gent policies addressing only Forest did not provide copies of basketball, reported use was SEC positive for marijuana and other marijuana infractions. their drug policies despite 58.1 percent for alcohol and 11.3 x-Alabama: 25-percent season suspension, or minimum of 3 games, so-called recreational drugs, In the Pac-12, five schools do repeated requests, citing privacy percent for marijuana/synthetic for third failed test vs. one-year suspension previously. marijuana. x-Arkansas: 25-percent season suspension for third failed test vs. according to an investigation by not suspend athletes for as long laws. Stanford does not test its one-year suspension previously. The Associated Press. as they once did. At Utah, for athletes. Illinois has a separate While schools come down x-Auburn: 50-percent season suspension for third failed test vs. dis- The NCAA last year cut in half example, a third failed test used pot policy that has become more hard on athletes caught using missal previously. the penalty for athletes who fail to mean dismissal; now it's a strict but isn't as punitive as its performance-enhancing drugs Florida: 10-percent season suspension for second failed marijuana screenings for substances like half-season suspension. policy for drugs like cocaine or — a first positive test typically test, dismissal for second failed test for other drugs. marijuana at its championship "It's a moving target, and we heroin. results in a one-year suspension Georgia: 30-percent season suspension for second failed test; dis- events, and its chief medical offi- have to find that balance The Big Ten and Big 12 are — they are much less punitive missal after third. cer is pushing for college sports' between being too punitive and for marijuana and other so- x-LSU: 50-percent season suspension for third failed test vs. one- the only Power Five conferences year suspension previously. governing body to get out of the not punitive enough, and making that do their own testing in addi- called street drugs. Athletes who test positive a x-Kentucky: 30-percent season suspension for third failed test vs. business of testing for rec drugs sure that we help people that tion to the testing done by the dismissal previously. altogether. The AP found that have a problem," Utah athletic schools and NCAA. Those two first time typically receive coun- Mississippi: Three-game suspension for third failed test, six games or some of the nation's biggest uni- director Chris Hill said. conferences punish athletes who seling but lose no playing time. possible dismissal for fourth. versities, from Oregon to Recreational use of pot is test positive for performance- Also, athletes who come forward y-Mississippi State: Dismissal for third failed test for all drugs vs. dis- Auburn, have already eased their allowed for adults in Oregon and enhancing drugs. The Big 12 is and acknowledge drug use missal for fourth failed marijuana test previously. punishments as society's views Washington but is against the the only conference that screens before they are tested are Missouri: Seven-day suspension for second failed test; dismissal on marijuana use have changed. rules at Pac-12 schools in those offered help under "safe harbor" after third. for recreational drugs, but it South Carolina: 25-percent season suspension for second failed test; Marijuana use among U.S. adults states. At Oregon, an athlete does not sanction athletes who programs. Second positive tests typically result in some lost play- dismissal after third. has doubled over a decade, doesn't lose playing time until a test positive. Instead, the Big 12 ing time. Suspensions generally Tennessee: Dismissal for fourth failed marijuana test vs. dismissal for according to government sur- third failed test; at Oregon State, notifies the school of a positive third failed test for other drugs. start kicking in after a second veys, and recreational use is now a third failed test used to mean test and leaves any discipline to x-Texas A&M: 50-percent season suspension for third failed test vs. positive, though Kansas, legal in four states. dismissal, but athletes are now the school. dismissal previously. Mississippi, Purdue and Oregon The AP analyzed policies for given one more chance. Alcohol remains by far the Vanderbilt did not provide policy. don't mandate a suspension until See SCHOOLS page 2b 57 of the 65 schools in the At Washington, a third failed most abused substance on col- a third offense.See DRUGS page 2b Southeastern, Atlantic Coast, Big test used to be a one-year sus- lege campuses, with marijuana Football coach Mike Riley, in 12, Big Ten and Pac-12 confer- pension but is now just 30 days. ranking second. In the most his first year at Nebraska after ences, plus Notre Dame. "The change was intended to recent NCAA survey of athletes 14 years coaching at Oregon Of the 57 schools, 23 since make the policy more rehabilita- (2013), 70.9 percent of Division I 2005 have either reduced penal- tive," Washington spokesman football players acknowledged Monday, December 28, 2015/Dublin, Ga/Page 2b The Courier Herald Former Globetrottersʼ great NFL roundup: Patriots

Meadowlark Lemon dies fallJETS 26, to PATRIOTS Jets 20, OT in overtime RAMS 23, SEAHAWKS 17

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Globetrotter Wilt Chamberlain formance, and Blair Walsh made Meadowlark Lemon, the "clown said shortly before his death in TODAY EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) five field goals for the Vikings. COLLEGE BASKETBALL prince" of basketball's barnstorm- 1999. "People would say it would — Eric Decker's 6-yard touch- 6 p.m. ing Harlem Globetrotters, whose be Dr. J or even (Michael) Jordan. down catch on the first drive of SEATTLE (AP) — Todd Gurley ESPNU — UNC-Greensboro at blend of hook shots and humor For me it would be Meadowlark overtime — after New England scored on a 2-yard TD run with North Carolina brought joy to millions of fans Lemon." chose to kick off — lifted the Jets 10:34 left, Akeem Ayers returned 7 p.m. around the world, has died. He Lemon spent 24 years with the into position to make the play- a fumble 45 yards for a touch- BTN — Mass.-Lowell at Rutgers was 83. Globetrotters, doing tours offs. down in the first quarter as St FS1 — Penn at Villanova Lemon's wife and daughter through the racially-torn South in A win next week at Buffalo Louis ended Seattle's five-game FS2 — IUPUI at Butler confirmed to the team that he died the 1950s until he left in 1979 to gives the Jets a wild-card berth. winning streak. 8 p.m. Sunday in Scottsdale, Ariz., start his own team. New England (12-3) won the St. Louis swept the season ESPNU — Elon at Duke Globetrotters spokesman Brett He was one of the most popu- OT coin toss and surprisingly series from the Seahawks (9-6) FSN — Delaware St. at TCU Meister said Monday. Meister did lar athletes in the world during elected to give the ball to the Jets having won 34-31 in overtime in 9 p.m. not know the cause of death. the prime of his career, thanks to a (10-5). New York used a career- Week 1. The Rams (7-8) flustered FS1 — Coppin St. at Creighton Though skilled enough to play unique blend of athleticism and LEMON long 48-yard reception by Quincy quarterback Russell Wilson. COLLEGE FOOTBALL professionally, Lemon instead showmanship. Enunwa and a 20-yard pass to Gurley rushed for 85 yards on 2:30 p.m. wanted to entertain, his dream of Playing against the team's Brandon Marshall to move into 19 carries. Case Keenum won his ESPN — Military Bowl, Navy vs. playing for the Globetrotters nightly foil, the Washington scoring position. And then, Ryan thirdCHIEFS straight 17, start BROWNS for the 13 Rams, Pittsburgh, at Annapolis, Md. hatched after watching a newsreel Generals, Lemon left fans in awe FitzpatrickCARDINALS hit Decker 38, PACKERS on a fade 8 completing 14 of 23 passes for 5 p.m. of the all-black team at a cinema with an array of hook shots, no- behind Super Bowl hero Malcolm 103 yards and a 28-yard touch- ESPN2 — Quick Lane Bowl, house when he was 11. look passes and the nifty moves he meet with children at basketball Butler for New York's fifth down pass to Kenny Britt. Cent. Michigan vs. Minnesota, at Lemon ended up becoming put on display during the camps and youth prisons with his straight victory. Detroit arguably its most popular player, Globetrotters' famous circle while Scottsdale, Ariz.-based KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — NBA BASKETBALL a showman known as much for his "Sweet Georgia Brown" played Meadowlark Lemon Ministries. GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Alex Smith threw two touchdown 8 p.m. confetti-in-the-water-bucket rou- over the loudspeaker. "I feel if I can touch a kid in Arizona sacked Aaron Rodgers passes for Kansas City, and the NBA — Toronto at Chicago tine and slapstick comedy as his He also had a knack for sending youth prison, he won't go to the eight times and returned two of game clock finally stopped NFL FOOTBALL half-court hook shots and no-look, the fans home with a smile every adult prison," Lemon said in 2003. his fumbles for touchdowns to Johnny Manziel as the Chiefs won 8:15 p.m. behind-the-back passes. night, whether it was with his run- He never lost touch with his clinch a first-round playoff bye. a team record-tying ninth consec- ESPN — Cincinnati at Denver A sign of his crossover appeal, ning commentary, putting confetti beloved sport. Lemon said he rose Carson Palmer threw for 257 utive game. SOCCER Lemon was inducted to both the in a water bucket or pulling down every day at 4 a.m. and, after yards and two touchdowns for Smith threw for 125 yards and 12:30 p.m. Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame the pants of an "unsuspecting" ref- prayers, headed for the gym to run NBCSN — Premier League, Arizona (13-2). ran for 54, helping Kansas City and the International Clown Hall eree. sprints and practice shooting. In all, the Packers were sacked (10-5) clinch a playoff berth Chelsea at Manchester United of Fame. "We played serious games too, "I have to keep that hook shot WOMEN'S COLLEGE nine times in their most one- when Pittsburgh lost to "My destiny was to make peo- against the Olympic teams and the working," he said. sided loss of the season. Dwight Baltimore moments later. BASKETBALL ple happy," Lemon said was College All-Stars," Lemon said. Born in 1932, Meadow George 7 p.m. Freeney had three and Calais The Chiefs jumped to a 17-3 inducted into basketball hall as a "But that didn't stop us from put- Lemon III — he lengthened his Campbell 2 1/2. Cory Redding halftime lead, but the offense SEC — Tennessee St. at contributor to the game in 2003. ting the comedy in there." name after joining the Kentucky rambled 36 yards with one of the cooled off and Manziel pumped Lemon played for the Lemon became an icon in the Globetrotters — didn't have fumbles for a score, Jerraud some life into the Browns (3-12). 8:30 p.m. Globetrotters during the team's 1970s, appearing in movies, money for a basketball when he ESPN2 — Maggie Dixon Powers took another 5 yards for The Heisman Trophy winner heyday from the mid-1950s to the including "The Fish That Saved was young, so he rigged up a a touchdown. led Cleveland to 10 straight Classic, Maryland vs. UConn, at late-1970s, delighting fans with Pittsburgh," numerous talk shows New York makeshift hoop in his backyard in GreenVIKINGS Bay 49, (10-5) GIANTS is 17 home points, then took over at his 30 his skills with a ball and a joke. and even a stint in the cartoon TUESDAY Wilmington, N.C. Using a coat against Minnesota in its regular- with 1:52 left and no timeouts. BOXING Traveling by car, bus, train or "Scooby Doo," with Scatman hanger and onion sack for the bas- season finale next Sunday night, The Browns picked up three first 9 p.m. plane nearly every night, Lemon Crothers doing his voice. ket, he made his first shot with an with the NFC North title at stake. downs, and Manziel hit Darius FS1 — Premier Boxing covered nearly 4 million miles to After leaving the Globetrotters, empty milk can. Jennings on fourth-and-10 from Champions, Omar Douglas vs. play in over 100 countries and in Lemon started his own team, The Lemon first contacted the MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian theRAVENS Chiefs 32. 20, But STEELERS time expired 17 Frank De Alba, junior light- front of popes and presidents, Bucketeers, and played on a vari- Globetrotters before his high Peterson ran for 104 yards and a before Manziel could get another weights, at Bethlehem, Pa. kings and queens. Known as the ety of teams before rejoining the school graduation and joined the touchdown over three quarters, snap off. He spiked his helmet in COLLEGE BASKETBALL "Clown Prince of Basketball," he Globetrotters for a short tour in team in 1954. He missed a game in Harrison Smith took one of Eli frustration. 1 p.m. averaged 325 games per year dur- 1994. 1955 because of a bad bowl of Manning's three interceptions ESPNU — Tulane at Memphis ing his prime, that luminous smile Lemon spent the last years of goulash in Germany, but that was into the end zone and Minnesota BALTIMORE (AP) — Ryan SEC — Tennessee St. at never dimming. his life trying to spread a message the last one. What followed was clinched a playoff spot with a vic- Mallet threw for a career-high Tennessee "Meadowlark was the most of faith through basketball. He run, by his calculations, of more tory over New York Giants on a 274 yards in his first start with 3 p.m. sensational, awesome, incredible became an ordained minister in than 16,000 straight games that frigid night. Baltimore in leading the Ravens ESPN2 — Temple at Cincinnati basketball player I've ever seen," 1986 and was a motivational took him to places he never could Teddy Bridgewater turned in to one of the biggest upsets of this ESPNU — Texas Southern at NBA great and former speaker, touring the country to have imagined. another sharp December per- contentious rivalry.ß Baylor Drugs Policies 5 p.m. Continued from page 1b Continued from page 1b ESPN2 — SMU at Tulsa ESPNU — Liberty at Notre ACC x-Boston College: Separate policy for marijuana, one-year suspension on Dame fourth failed test vs. on third previously. FSN — Richmond at Texas Tech Gregory said he and his Dr. Lonnie Albers, Nebraska's y-Clemson: 10 percent season suspension for second failed test vs. com- 7 p.m. State, said he becomes suspi- Nebraska teammates didn't associate athletic director for munity service previously. BTN — Purdue at Wisconsin cious marijuana is being used worry a lot about being tested. athletic medicine, declined an Florida State: Length of suspensions not spelled out, but dismissal possi- ESPN2 — Florida St. at Florida when he notices a player who Nebraska, under a policy effec- interview request through the ble for third failed test. ESPNU — Wake Forest at LSU misses or is late for meetings or tive since September 2014, sus- sports information department. Duke: 50-percent season suspension for second failed test; dismissal for SEC — Robert Morris at is not fully engaged on and off pends an athlete for 10 percent In addition to school testing third. Georgia of his or her sport's season after for a wide range of drugs, y-Georgia Tech: 20-percent season suspension for second failed test vs. the field. 10 percent previously. 9 p.m. "Through my years in coach- a second failed drug test and 20 Gregory and his teammates were BTN — Michigan St. at Iowa Louisville: Length of suspensions not spelled out, but dismissal for fourth ing, I can almost pick out the percent after a third failed test. A subject to random screening for failed test. ESPN2 — UConn at Texas guys who have a marijuana prob- fourth failed test results in dis- PEDs by the Big Ten and NCAA. ESPNU — UC Irvine at Kansas x-Miami: 10 hours community service for first failed marijuana test vs. 1- lem," Riley said. "You give me missal. The previous policy, in "Did I know folks that were game suspension for other drugs; lost playing time for first failed test for any COLLEGE FOOTBALL place when Gregory initially abusing it? Yeah, on different drug previously. 2 p.m. three weeks with a team and, if you've got five guys, I could get enrolled, didn't take away play- ends of the spectrum. I think you x-North Carolina: 20-percent season suspension for second failed test vs. ESPN — Armed Forces Bowl, ing time until a third failed test. know what I mean, smoking and 50 percent previously. Air Force vs. California, at Fort three or four of them." Former Nebraska defensive "I'm not saying that we were other performance-enhancing North Carolina State: 20-percent season suspension for second failed Worth, Texas test; dismissal for third. end Randy Gregory failed a mar- kind of like invincible," said drugs," Gregory said. 5:30 p.m. Gregory, who played under for- "Sometimes guys get lucky ... Virginia: Indefinite suspension for third failed test. ijuana test at the NFL scouting Virginia Tech: 33-percent season suspension for second failed test; one- ESPN — Russell Athletic Bowl, mer Huskers coach Bo Pelini. and not get tested. It's kind of hit North Carolina vs. Baylor, at combine last February and later year suspension for third. "But they don't make it a big or miss, I think." Orlando, Fla. publicly acknowledged his use in Pittsburgh, Wake Forest, Syracuse did not provide policies. college. Once considered a high deal. ... They didn't really test you The NCAA has been testing first-round draft pick, he wasn't unless you had failed one and for marijuana and other street selected until late in the second then after that, they test you drugs at championship events round by Dallas. weekly almost." since the 1980s.

Toronto at Chicago, 8 p.m. Foster Farms Bowl Sugar Bowl squad. Released TE Asante Cleveland and Minnesota at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Santa Clara, Calif. New Orleans WR Leonard Hankerson. NFL NBA Milwaukee at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Nebraska 37, UCLA 29 Oklahoma State (10-2) vs. Mississippi (9- SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Signed RB Philadelphia at Utah, 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28 3), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Jarryd Hayne from the practice squad. Cleveland at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2 Placed OL Alex Boone on injured reserve. EASTERN CONFERENCE Military Bowl AMERICAN CONFERENCE Sacramento at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. TaxSlayer Bowl SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Placed TE Atlantic Division Annapolis, Md. East Tuesday Navy (10-2) vs. Pittsburgh (8-4), 2:30 p.m. Jacksonville, Fla. Anthony McCoy on injured reserve. Signed WLTPct PF PA W L Pct GB Detroit at New York, 7:30 p.m. Penn St. (7-5) vs. Georgia (9-3), Noon WR Kasen Williams from the practice y-New England12 30.800 455 295 Toronto 19 12 .613 — (ESPN) Miami at Memphis, 8 p.m. Quick Lane Bowl (ESPN) squad. N.Y. Jets 10 50.667 370 292 Boston 18 13 .581 1 Atlanta at Houston, 8 p.m. Liberty Bowl TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Placed DT Buffalo 780.467 357 342 New York 14 18 .438 5½ Detroit Milwaukee at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Central Michigan (7-5) vs. Minnesota (5-7), Memphis, Tenn. Akeem Spence on injured reserve. Signed Miami 5 10 0 .333 290 379 Brooklyn 8 22 .267 10½ Cleveland at Denver, 9 p.m. 5 p.m. (ESPN2) Kansas St. (6-6) vs. Arkansas (7-5), 3:20 RB Mike James from the practice squad. South Philadelphia 2 30 .063 17½ Tuesday, Dec. 29 p.m. (ESPN) Canadian Football League WLTPct PF PA Southeast Division WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed Houston 870.533 309 307 Armed Forces Bowl Alamo Bowl WLPct GB OT Stanley Bryant to a contract extension Indianapolis 780.467 303 384 Fort Worth, Texas San Antonio Atlanta 20 12 .625 — College football Air Force (8-5) vs. California (7-5), 2 p.m. Oregon (9-3) vs. TCU (10-2), 6:45 p.m. through the 2017 season. Jacksonville 5 10 0 .333 370 418 Miami 18 11 .621 ½ Tennessee 3 12 0 .200 275 393 (ESPN) (ESPN) HOCKEY North Orlando 17 13 .567 2 2015-16 BOWL GLANCE Russell Athletic Bowl Cactus Bowl National Hockey League WLTPct PF PA Charlotte 16 13 .552 2½ Saturday, Dec. 19 Orlando, Fla. Phoenix ARIZONA COYOTES — Signed D Dysin y-Cincinnati 11 30.786 378 243 Washington 14 14 .500 4 Celebration Bowl North Carolina (11-2) vs. Baylor (9-3), 5:30 West Virginia (7-5) vs. Arizona State (6-6), Mayo to a three-year entry-level contract. Pittsburgh 960.600 395 307 Central Division Atlanta p.m. (ESPN) 10:15 p.m. (ESPN) COLORADO AVALANCHE — Recalled G Baltimore 5 10 0 .333 312 377 WLPct GB NC A&T 41, Alcorn State 34 Arizona Bowl Monday, Jan. 11 Calvin Pickard from San Antonio (AHL). Cleveland 3 12 0 .200 266 404 Cleveland 19 9 .679 — New Mexico Bowl Tucson College Football Championship Game WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Recalled D West Indiana 17 12 .586 2½ Albuquerque Nevada (6-6) vs. Colorado State (7-5), Glendale, Ariz. Connor Carrick from Hershey (AHL). American Hockey League WLTPct PF PA Chicago 16 12 .571 3 Arizona 45, New Mexico 37 7:30 p.m. (ASN) Orange Bowl winner vs. Cotton Bowl win- MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS — Recalled D Denver 10 40.714 308 259 Detroit 17 14 .548 3½ Las Vegas Bowl Texas Bowl ner, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) x-Kansas City10 50.667 382 270 Garrett Noonan from Cincinnati (ECHL). Milwaukee 12 19 .387 8½ Utah 35, BYU 28 Houston Saturday, Jan. 23 Oakland 780.467 342 376 East-West Shrine Classic SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE — Recalled G Camellia Bowl Texas Tech (7-5) vs. LSU (8-3), 9 p.m. San Diego 4 11 0 .267 300 371 At St. Petersburg, Fla. Spencer Martin from Fort Wayne (ECHL). WESTERN CONFERENCE Montgomery, Ala. (ESPN) East vs. West, 4 p.m. (NFLN) ECHL Southwest Division Appalachian State 31, Ohio 29 Wednesday, Dec. 30 NATIONAL CONFERENCE Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl NFLPA Collegiate Bowl READING ROYALS — Announced F Cam WLPct GB Cure Bowl East San Antonio 26 6 .813 — Auburn (6-6) vs. Memphis (9-3), Noon At Carson, Calif. Reid was returned to the team by Utica Orlando, Fla. WLTPct PF PA Dallas 17 13 .567 8 (ESPN) National vs. American, 6 p.m. (ESPN2) (AHL) and D Jesper Pettersson was reas- y-Washington 870.533 354 356 San Jose State 27, Georgia State 16 signed to Lehigh Valley (AHL). Memphis 17 16 .515 9½ Belk Bowl Saturday, Jan. 30 Philadelphia 690.400 342 400 New Orleans Bowl Charlotte, N.C. Senior Bowl COLLEGE N.Y. Giants 690.400 390 407 Houston 16 16 .500 10 Louisiana Tech 47, Arkansas State 28 NC State (7-5) vs. Mississippi St. (8-4), At Mobile, Ala. RUTGERS — Named Zak Kuhr has been Dallas 4 11 0 .267 252 340 New Orleans 10 20 .333 15 hired as Rutgers' wide receivers coach. Northwest Division Monday, Dec. 21 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) North vs. South, 2:30 p.m. (NFLN) South Miami Beach Bowl Sunday's Sports Transactions WLTPct PF PA WLPct GB Music City Bowl Western Kentucky 45, South Florida 35 Nashville, Tenn. BASKETBALL y-Washington 870.533 354 356 Oklahoma City 21 10 .677 — National Basketball Association Philadelphia 690.400 342 400 Utah 12 16 .429 7½ Tuesday, Dec. 22 Louisville (7-5) vs. Texas A&M (8-4), 7 p.m. Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (ESPN) College basketball MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES — Reassigned F N.Y. Giants 690.400 390 407 Portland 13 20 .394 9 James Ennis to Iowa (NBADL). Dallas 4 11 0 .267 252 340 Denver 12 19 .387 9 Boise Holiday Bowl Sunday's College Basketball Akron 23, Utah State 21 San Diego HOCKEY North Minnesota 11 19 .367 9½ The Associated Press National Hockey League Boca Raton (Fla.) Bowl Wisconsin (9-3) vs. Southern Cal (8-5), WLTPct PF PA Pacific Division EAST NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Placed G x-Green Bay 10 50.667 355 303 10:30 p.m. (ESPN) WLPct GB Toledo 32, Temple 17 Fairfield 101, Bucknell 91 Jaroslav Halak on injured reserve, retroac- x-Minnesota 10 50.667 345 289 Thursday, Dec. 31 Golden State 28 1 .966 — Wednesday, Dec. 23 Syracuse 80, Texas Southern 67 tive to Dec. 21. Recalled G Christopher Detroit 690.400 334 380 Peach Bowl L.A. Clippers 18 13 .581 11 Poinsettia Bowl SOUTH Gibson from New Haven (AHL). Chicago 690.400 315 373 Atlanta Sacramento 12 18 .400 16½ San Diego Maryland 87, Marshall 67 American Hockey League West Houston (12-1) vs. Florida State (10-2), Phoenix 12 20 .375 17½ Boise State 55, Northern Illinois 7 Radford 123, Cent. Pennsylvania 63 BAKERSFIELD CONDORS — Announced WLTPct PF PA Noon (ESPN) L.A. Lakers 5 26 .161 24 GoDaddy Bowl VCU 85, Liberty 57 D Brad Hunt was recalled by Edmonton y-Arizona 13 20.867 483 277 Orange Bowl (Playoff Semifinal) Saturday Mobile, Ala. (NHL). x-Seattle 960.600 387 271 Miami Gardens, Fla. MIDWEST Washington 111, Brooklyn 96 Georgia Southern 58, Bowling Green 27 BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS — St. Louis 780.467 264 311 Clemson (13-0) vs. Oklahoma (11-1), 4 Marquette 84, Presbyterian 66 San Francisco4 11 0 .267 219 371 Toronto 111, Milwaukee 90 Thursday, Dec. 24 Northwestern 74, Loyola (Md.) 59 Recalled G Parker Milner from Missouri New Orleans 110, Houston 108 Bahamas Bowl p.m. (ESPN) (ECHL). x-clinched playoff spot Cotton Bowl Classic (Playoff Semifinal) Ohio St. 73, SC State 57 y-clinched division Miami 108, Orlando 101 Nassau HARTFORD WOLF PACK — Recalled F Arlington, Texas S. Dakota St. 65, Middle Tennessee 61 Thursday Charlotte 98, Memphis 92 Western Michigan 45, Middle Tennessee SE Missouri 94, Harris-Stowe 84 Jack Combs from Greenville (ECHL). Oakland 23, San Diego 20, OT Boston 99, Detroit 93 31 Alabama (12-1) vs. Michigan State (12-1), Announced F Josh Nicholls was reas- 8 p.m. (ESPN) FAR WEST Saturday Atlanta 117, New York 98 Hawaii Bowl signed to the team from Greenville. Friday, Jan. 1 Fresno St. 89, Pacific Union 46 Washington 38, Philadelphia 24 Indiana 102, Minnesota 88 Honolulu Released D Nick Petrecki from his profes- Outback Bowl Stanford 83, Carroll (Mont.) 38 Sunday San Antonio 101, Denver 86 San Diego State 42, Cincinnati 7 sional tryout agreement. Houston 34, Tennessee 6 Dallas 118, Chicago 111 Tampa, Fla. SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE — Recalled D Saturday, Dec. 26 Northwestern (10-2) vs. Tennessee (8-4), Kansas City 17, Cleveland 13 L.A. Clippers 109, Utah 104 St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl Gabriel Beaupre and F Alex Belzile from Philadelphia 111, Phoenix 104 Noon (ESPN2) N.Y. Jets 26, New England 20, OT Marshall 16, UConn 10 Fort Wayne (ECHL). Indianapolis 18, Miami 12 Portland 105, Cleveland 76 Citrus Bowl College basketball Sun Bowl ECHL Detroit 32, San Francisco 17 Sunday Orlando, Fla. ECHL — Suspended Manchester's Danick El Paso, Texas Buffalo 16, Dallas 6 Memphis 112, L.A. Lakers 96 Michigan (9-3) vs. Florida (10-3), 1 p.m. Saturday's Sports Transactions Paquette indefinitely and fined him an Chicago 26, Tampa Bay 21 Oklahoma City 122, Denver 112 Washington State 20, Miami 14 (ABC) The Associated Press undisclosed amount for his actions in a Atlanta 20, Carolina 13 Boston 100, New York 91 Heart of Dallas Bowl Fiesta Bowl FOOTBALL Dec. 26 game at Adirondack. Fined Baltimore 20, Pittsburgh 17 Portland 98, Sacramento 94 Washington 44, Southern Mississippi 31 Glendale, Ariz. National Football League Norfolk's Tommy Mele an undisclosed New Orleans 38, Jacksonville 27 Today Pinstripe Bowl Notre Dame (10-2) vs. Ohio State (11-1), 1 MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed CB Tyler amount for his actions in a Dec. 26 game St. Louis 23, Seattle 17 Atlanta at Indiana, 7 p.m. Bronx, N.Y. p.m. (ESPN) Patmon from the practice squad. Waived at South Carolina. Arizona 38, Green Bay 8 New Orleans at Orlando, 7 p.m. Duke 44, Indiana 41, OT Rose Bowl DE Jordan Williams. FLORIDA EVERBLADES— Agreed to Minnesota 49, N.Y. Giants 17 L.A. Clippers at Washington, 7 p.m. Independence Bowl Pasadena, Calif. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Claimed terms with G Keegan Asmundson. Monday, Dec. 28 L.A. Lakers at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Shreveport, La. Iowa (12-1) vs. Stanford (11-2), 5 p.m. DB Troy Hill off waivers from Cincinnati. Announced F Ethan Werek was loaned to Cincinnati at Denver, 8:30 p.m. Brooklyn at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Virginia Tech 55, Tulsa 52 (ESPN) Signed WR Chris Harper from the practice Charlotte (AHL). Monday, December 28, 2015/Dublin, Ga/Page 3b The Courier Herald

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Dublin, Soperton, Charles, successor in interest or tenant(s). Starting salary is $12.64 an hour. Pierre Douze as Attorney-in-Fact for Yv- East Dublin and Rentz area. Rent An extensive fringe benefit pack- rose Charles and Charlemagne Charles JANICEʼS FURNITURE & from $400 up. Call 478-488-1771. age is also offered. 404-451-6186 Firefighter may lose $78K job for ANTIQUES 317 TELFAIR ST December 26, 28, 29, 20, 2015 478-272-2603 Applications will be taken in the | EVERYTHING 75% OFF Human Resource Department lo- 445 MOBILE HOMES shopliftingEGG $7.98HARBOR inconvenience items store in Margate in Building Sold Must Clear Out All cated at City Hall until 4:30 p.m., FOR RENT Cumberland Island National TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — A August. Merchandise Thursday , December 31, 2015. New Jersey firefighter could Funk wasn't on-duty as a Monday-Friday 9am till 5:30 pm The City is an Equal Opportunity Seashore contains the ruins FOR RENT: 2BR MH, No pets, of Dungeness, the once lose his $78,096-a-year job after Margate firefighter or member Saturday- 9am till 3 pm Employer. $375/mth. Call: 278-9012 magnificent Carnegie estate. being convicted of shoplifting of the beach patrol at the time 245 MISCELLANEOUS In addition, wild horses graze $7.98 worth of items. of the offense. VEHICLES FOR SALE A Municipal Court judge on But the Atlantic County FOR SALE: Fabric Gift bags & WASTEWATER TREATMENT among wind swept dunes. PLANT OPERATOR Tuesday found 34-year-old Prosecutor's Office is seeking Christmas dog collars. Call: 478- 601 AUTO REPAIR Ashton Funk, of Northfield, his dismissal from the job that 290-6469. The City of Dublin is looking for a team member with a good attitude Experienced mechanic doing Heater Georgia is the largest state guilty of shoplifting from a he's held since 2011. and initiative. We are accepting Cores from home at reasonable east of the Mississippi River. VOCATIONAL applications for a Wastewater price. Call: 478-697-8861 Treatment Plant Operator. This in- 310 GENERAL dividual will perform routine chemi- HELP WANTED cal tests and operate the various 725 LAWN SERVICES pumps and equipment necessary Timʼs Lawn Care & Pressure 2 TEMP Nursery Workers needed to process raw sewage. Shift work Washing. Call 478-290-1632 Earn Some Extra 2/1/16-12/1/16. 3 months verifiable is required. Applicants must pos- exp. working in a diverse tree and sess a valid Georgia driverʼs li- LEGALS shrub nursery and affirmative veri- cense and have a high school di- 15-1860 fiable job references. Workers will ploma or GED. Some work experi- NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER perform various duties associated ence as a laboratory or mechani- Because of a default under the terms of cal helper is also required. the Security Deed executed by Yvrose Christmas Cash... with planting, cultivating, and har- Starting salary is $11.56 an hour Charles to Pierre Douze dated November vesting container & field grown 8th 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 9, horticultural products. Worksites in for an uncertified operator or 13.55 Page 326A, Laurens County Records, se- Mobile Co AL & George Co MS. for certified. An extensive fringe curing a Note in the original principal Guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. benefit package including health, amount of $564,800.00, the holder thereof Random drug testing at employerʼs dental and life insurance is offered. pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of Have a Yard Sale! Successful applicant must pass expense. All tools, supplies & said indebtedness due and payable and, equip provided at no cost. Condi- drug screen and required to obtain pursuant to the power of sale contained in tional housing provided for non- a state certification within one said Deed, property will be sold to the commuting workers. Transporta- year. highest bidder on the first Tuesday, Janu- Applications will be taken in the ary 5, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, tion & subsistence reimbursed to before the Courthouse door in said Coun- worker upon completion of 50% of Human Resource Department lo- ty, property will be sold at public outcry to contract or earlier if appropriate. cated at City Hall until 4:30 p.m., the highest bidder for cash, the property EOE. Pay rate is $10.59 - Thursday, December 31, 2015. described in said Deed, to-wit: All that $10.69/hr depending on worksite The City is an Equal Opportunity tract or parcel of land situate lying and be- Employer. ing in 1412th G.M. District, Laurens Coun- location. Applicants should report ty, Georgia containing 216.33 acres re- or send a resume to the nearest corded in Laurens County Plat Book 9, GA DOL office & reference job Page 325, Laurens County Records. Said #1792982 or call 478-275-6532, plat is incorporated herein by reference for a more accurate description. LEAST & The Plant Factor- Theodore Al EXCEPT: That certain 10.00 acre tract be- 25 DRIVER TRAINEES ing shown on a plat prepared by grady NEEDED NOW! MEDICAL Boney, Surveyor, from survey dated No- 320 vember 8th 2007 and recorded in Laurens Learn to drive for HELP WANTED County plat book 9, page 326A. Schneider National! Said property is known as 01 Snellbridge Earn $800 per week! CNA's needed for 7A-7P and 7P-7A Rd, Dublin, Ga. 31021 , together with all No experience needed! shift at Wrightsville Manor Nursing fixtures and personal property attached to Local CDL Training! Home. Please apply in person, and constituting a part of said property, if 1-877-648-2817 Wrightsville Manor Nursing Home, any. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (includ- CDL Van Drivers Needed 337 West Court Street Wrightsville, ing taxes which are a lien, whether or not SE Carrier/ 500 mile radius, no touch Ga. freight, drop & hook, 24 hour deliv- ery, home weekend, .48 p/mile & full REAL ESTATE per diem pay. Call 912-375-3366, ext Wilkinson 311. 365 MOBILE HOMES USED CARS, LLC Yard Sale Special Gilman Building Products, in Dud- 1800 sf Horton, 4BR, 2BA Lake 2004 Honda Accord EX ley, GA, has an opening for a Lum- home. New appl, del/set/trim & AC. Now through Dec. 31st ber Grader. This position requires $35,950. Call: 478-454-6265 V-6, leather, sunroof proficient math and computer skills. Applicants will be required to 28x76 4BR, 2BA, 5/12 metal roof, 2004 Honda Accord LX pass an entry level exam. Grader New Appl., carpet, vinyl, Stone F/P, 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto 5 3/ Lines/3 Days position pays $16.89/hr. when em- $46,950. Call: 478-454-6265 2005 Toyota Camry ployee completes training and ach- $ ieves certification. Applicants must FOR SALE 4 dr, air, all power 14.00 have high school diploma, 3 yrs. Fleetwood 14 x 56 2BR, 1BA, new 2004 Ford Escape LTD continuous work history, and be carpet, Porch, set up. Call Roger: 275-0867 able to pass a physical and a Leather, V-6, auto background check. Benefits in- Fleetwood 16 x 80 3BR, 2BA, new 2005 Mazda Tribute Don’t Wait clude health, dental, and life insur- carpet & paint-Nice house-AC, Set 4 dr, auto, low miles ance, pension plan, 401(k) and up & Delivered. Call: 275-0867 paid vacation. We are a Drug Free 2008 Nissan Altima Workplace and an Equal Opportu- 2004 Fleetwood 28 x 48 Vinyl Siding, 4 cyl, 70k miles, all power Call Prudence nity Employer. Apply at Gilman new carpet, plywood floors, 3BR, Building Products, 3780 Highway Call: 275-0867 2007 Chevy Trailblazer 80 West, in Dudley. Auto, air, 6 cyl Today! 28 X 80 Cavalier 4BR, Den, Fire- place, tv, NEW CARPET 2X6 side 2001 Ford F-150 walls, set up. Call: 275-0867 Professional Tanker Driver need- 4 dr, leather, auto ed. Must have 5 years experience, 2010 Mazda 3 CDL with Hazmat, clean 7 year RENTALS 478-272-5522 MVR, and medical card. Applications 4 cyl, auto, air can be picked up at J B Clark Oil Co, 405 STORAGE 2001 GMC Sierra SLE Central Drive, East Dublin. Must bring 7 year MVR when applying. Cleanest Storage 79k miles, x-cab, all power Garnerʼs U Store 272-3724 410 North Wayne St., Milledgeville The Courier Herald Historic Saint Marys Georgia (478) 452-1913 is the second oldest city in 115 S. Jefferson St. Strange Mini Storage Best Prices! www.wilkinsonusedcars.com the nation. Call 478-275-1592 FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE BY LYNN JOHNSTON Monday, December 28, 2015/Dublin, Ga/Page 4b The Courier Herald

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