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Thursday, November 20, 2014 YOUR NEWSPAPER [email protected] • www.courier-herald.com Drawer B, Court Square Station, Dublin, Georgia 31040 • 272-5522 Volume 100, No. 274, Pub. No 161860 75 The Courier HeraldCENTS Morton resigns at ELHS Coach leaves after five years with 12-38-1 record

By PAYTON TOWNS III The Laurens County Board of Educa- tion approved the resignation of East Laurens High School football coach Gary Morton, who has been in that position for the last five years.

Photo by Scott Thompson Morton, who finished with a record of 12-38-1 as the Falcons head coach and a 702 Bellevue will house the local museum. 2-7-1 record this season, said he put in his resignation last week. “I appreciate the opportunity to work here,” Morton said. “I’ve made some life- A new home long friends.” Superintendent Rob Johnson praised Morton for his leadership at East Lau- rens. “Coach Morton has done a wonderful for history job,” Johnson said. “He cares about kids and tries to do things right. We appreci- ate everything he’s done for us. He’ll be remembered favorably here because he’s Clark House to serve as always been about the kids and has al- ways done the right thing for the players. That’s very significant to me.” new home for museum — For complete coverage on Morton’s Photo by Ashley Evans resignation, see 1b. Morton had one winning season in five years, earning a 2012 playoff berth. By DAHLIA ALLEN brary, said long-time Histori- Artifacts that chronicle cal Society member and for- Laurens County’s history will mer president Harriett Clax- soon be on display again. The ton. Interim finance director named to full-time post Laurens County Historical So- The downtown building ciety will move them from was headed for demolition Students honored, storage where they have lan- when it found a spot on the guished for the past two years National Register of Historic Morris talks SIG at to the organization’s new Places. “The city council under home in the heart of Dublin’s the leadership of Mayor LCBOE meeting historic district. Lester Porter agreed to lease City officials purchased the it to Historical Society for $1 a By PAYTON TOWNS III property at 702 Bellevue Av- year for five years,” Claxton After spending the past sev- enue from owner Katherine said. “The city gave us $5,000 eral months as interim finan- Clark and gave the title to the toward restoration.” cial director, the Laurens Coun- Historical Society, said organi- She called the late John ty Board of Education unani- zation president Scott Thomp- and Dot Ross the “prime mously approved CPA Kim son. movers and shakers” of the ef- Thompson to take over in the “The executive board has fort. Ross, who was principal position full time. agreed to call it the Dublin- of Dublin Junior High and “I am very happy Mrs. Laurens County Muse- Moore Street Elementary Thompson has accepted this um/Cultural Heritage Cen- schools, and his wife Dot were position,” said board chairman ter,” Thompson said. The tar- dedicated to the project and Marcus Clements. “She has get date for opening the center headed the Historical Society great credentials and has to the public is Feb. 3 with for many years. “It was their worked in our central office for three exhibits – an African- heart,” she said. the past few years. It has been American exhibit because of Allen Thomas, retired Lau- a goal of mine to have a CPA in Black History Month, a sports rens County superior court the position and I am happy it exhibit and a photography ex- clerk, also served as Historical happened before the end of my Photo by Payton Towns III hibit. Society president. He de- term.” “The goal is to have things scribed being one of those go- Thompson has been the as- (l-r): Morris, teacher Hailey Hillsman, Coleman and Johnson. in and out, he said. “The city is ing into the building on Satur- sistant finance director as well complete confidence in her abil- tial and determination to serve gone far and beyond what they providing storage so we can days in the mid-1970s and as the acting financial director ities to move us forward.” humanity in the field of medi- have been asked to do.” rotate exhibits.” “tearing out the innards” to the last couple of months, John- East Laurens Principal Ed- cine. Morris then talked to the The Historical Society begin renovation. “We had son said. die Morris had several presen- He also talked to the board board about the improvements came into being in 1966 when fund raisers and went to busi- “She knows the ins and outs tations to bring before the about student Jenardis Moun- since getting the School Im- a group of people joined forces of our financial system,” she board. He started by talking tain who was recognized for provement Grant (SIG) three to save the old Carnegie Li- See MUSEUM page 3a said. “It’s a very logical step for about student Halee Coleman academic achievement and ex- years ago. The school received us to take. We were looking for who received a certificate for cellence and was granted mem- $3.2 million with the SIG, Mor- a CPA and we certainly had a being nominated for the Na- bership in The National Society ris said. He showed the board lot of interviews. We’re really tional Academy of Future of High School Scholars. the scores the school had before excited that Mrs. Thompson is Physicians and Medical Scien- “I couldn’t be more proud and after receiving the SIG. Task Force: Domestic going to officially be our finance tists Award of Excellence for than to have our students rec- American Literature went up director. This board and I have her outstanding academic ognized,” Johnson said. “They violence trends up achievement, leadership poten- are amazing students who have See LCBOE page 3a during holiday season Salvation Army kicks off Flanders to compete in By PAYTON TOWNS III always, the task force wants It doesn't take long for people to remind people that the rea- annual kettle fund raiser Miss Ga. USA Friday reading through police reports son for the season isn't the to realize that domestic violence toys or gifts, but that Jesus By JAMIE MORTON By PAYTON TOWNS III to provide for their families. is escalating in Dublin and Lau- Christ was born. Don't get Mary Frances Flanders The bells are ringing as The That’s why The Salvation Army rens County. caught up in the gift giving, will be competing in the Miss Salvation Army in Laurens looks to our community for their This was brought up during get caught up in the love." Georgia USA pageant as Miss County has launched its annual generosity so we can show that the November meeting of the Another reason for the in- Emerald City USA. The Christmas Campaign to raise same compassion and kindness Dublin-Laurens Domestic Vio- crease of domestic violence is pageant will be held at the funds and help people who con- to the less fortunate.” lence Task Force Wednesday af- the fact that it gets dark ear- Henry Co. Performing Arts tinue to struggle across This year’s campaign ternoon. lier. Center from Nov.20-22. She is Laurens County. theme, “Share Your "The public needs to be aware "Families have to go home the editor for The Wheeler Sergeant James Blessings. Be that during the holiday season, and be around each other a County Eagle and staff writer Allen, Service Center Blessed,” is a re- from November going through lot earlier," Banks said. "And for The Courier Herald. She is Director of The Salva- minder of the joy that December, there is an increase right now, it's colder and that the daughter of Stan and tion Army, which is a comes from helping of domestic violence due to the adds to the stress. Especially Mary Linda Flanders of partnered agency those in need. During stress and strain of the Christ- if you don't have enough mon- Dublin. with The United Way, difficult times when mas season," said Task Force ey to pay for the electric bill or “I have an amazing sup- said the kettle kickoff neighbors are facing chairman Cheryl Banks. "People the heat bill." port system. My mother has began on Friday, Nov. unemployment, ris- forget the true reason behind Banks suggest people to been there for me, encourag- 14 at the Kroger Gro- ing costs, and other Christmas. Families get caught look for assistance for heat- ing me every step of the way, cery Store on Hill- effects of an uncer- Photo courtesy Matt Boyd Photography up in the gift buying and giving ing, food or whatever they Jake and Lorraine Dean, Jen- crest Parkway. tain economy,Allen is and there is not enough money. need. And when it comes to nifer Stuckey, my dear friends FLANDERS “Many families happy to see people to the competition at 8 a.m. The hostility level rises, tempers domestic violence, people at Continental Saddlery and are still finding it very hard to willing to help by sharing their That afternoon she will attend rises and then you have an in- need to call 911. my coworkers, family and stay afloat, and we’ve seen it blessings. rehearsal with a choreograph- crease of domestic violence. As "If you see a domestic vio- friends. I have support from firsthand in the numbers of peo- The Salvation Army’s time- er. lence situation, you need to all over the country and I'm ple coming to us for help,” Allen honored Christmas Campaign Thursday evening will be call 911," Banks said. "That fortunate to have so many in- said. “It’s especially hard during includes traditional fundraising spent attending a reception way law enforcement can go credible people in my life,” the holiday season, when so methods, like direct mail, as well with local business members, to de-escalate the situation said Flanders. many of our neighbors don’t and remove the person who is Flanders will travel to Mc- know how they’ll have the means escalating the violence out of See KETTLE page 3a Donough today and check-in See FLANDERS page 3a See TREND page 3a of Warner Robins will be at the Dublin Mall November 20th-26th and December 17th-24th! Find us in Index the parking lot of the Dublin Mall. Until then, please contact our Warner Robins store. Obituaries ...... 2a Hometown...... 7a Editorial ...... 4a Sports ...... 1b,2b Order Now! 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Cooking, entertaining, and boyfriend, “Ron,” and I have He worked for the United traveling were her favorite ac- been together for more than a tivities. States Agriculture Depart- year, and we now live together. She is survived by sister, ment as an Entomologist in His garage is full to overflow- HUNTER Elsie Sigman; sons, Mike the White Fringe Beetle Erad- ing with his ex-girlfriend’s be- Johnson (Emily) of Roswell, ication Program from 1947 to longings. Guy Johnson (Sheri) of Bish- 1950. During that time he was She apparently left him Otis Jimmy Hunter stationed at Montezuma, Ma- Memorial services for Mr. op, GA, and Chris Johnson and all her stuff — including HOLTON con and Columbia, South Car- Otis Jimmy Hunter of Long (Shari) of Dublin; seven her four cats — to marry some Teresa Nannette Beach, Calif., will be held on grandchildren, Steven (Joan- olina. guy she met online. She no Johnson Holton Wednesday, December 3, 2014 na), Jake, Jonathan (Kayla), He taught Biology and was longer lives in this country. the Assistant Athletic Director Funeral services for Mrs. at 2 p.m. at the Riverside Na- Aimee, Trent, Cole, and Erin; I’m fine with taking care of and many nieces and in the College Park High the cats; they are innocent and Teresa Nannette Johnson tional Cemetery, 22495 Van short of not inviting her to any Buren Blvd, Riverside, Calif. nephews. School, College Park, from I love them. Holton, age 68, will be held at more of our parties? I feel 11 a.m. Friday, November 21, Mr. Hunter passed on Funeral services were held 1950 to 1956. So, I want her stuff out of stuck in a situation that no 2014 at Pleasant Grove Bap- Tuesday, November 11, 2014 November 11, 2014. He was recruited to be an the garage. Ron thinks it’s matter what I do, tist Church with interment to in Anaheim, Calif. In lieu of flowers gifts can Investigator by the Atlanta “the right thing to do” to keep D e a r A b b y follow at Westview Cemetery. Mr. Hunter was born in be made to Madison First District of the United States it until she can arrange for it I’m going to P.O. somebody. Rev. Charles R. Asbell, Sr. will Dublin., to the late Irene United Methodist Church for Food and Drug Administra- to be moved to her new place. Any suggestions? — PARTY officiate. Hunter. He was preceded in New Covenant Sunday school tion in 1956. In 1987 he re- Abby, it has been a year PLANNER IN GEORGIA Mrs. Holton was born June death by his loving Aunt Little fund. tired as District Compliance and a half! DEAR PARTY PLANNER: 8, 1946 at Bray Hospital in and Robert Hunter who raised Officer for the New Jersey She’s not going to move this Your “friend” has a lot of nerve Johnson County to William him as their own. Mr. Hunter District of the FDA. In the stuff. I want to donate it or and no manners. Frank and Lois Hood Johnson. graduated from Oconee High FDA he also worked in the Des trash it as appropriate, and I She appears to be using you In addition to her parents, she School, Dublin Class of 1956. Moines, Iowa, office of the don’t think legally we have to entertain her other friends, any responsibility to tell her was preceded in death by a He was honorably discharged Minneapolis District and the which is not only rude, but al- or ask her before we do. brother, Anthony Johnson and from the USAF. Kansas City, Missouri, office so extremely presumptuous. a sister, Connie Sue Johnson. Mr. Hunter leaves to mourn What do you think? — of the Kansas City District. WANTS IT GONE IN OKLA- She will continue treating you She was a member of Pleasant and carryout his legacy, his He was twice presented the this way until you call a halt wife, Carolyn Hill Hunter, two HOMA Grove Baptist Church, where Food and Drug Administra- by telling her to cut it out be- daughters, Teena Rene and DEAR WANTS IT GONE: she was a member of the Fel- tion’s Commendable Service cause you don’t like it. If she lowship Sunday School class. Cheryl Denise (Larry, Sr.) It would be neither appropri- Award for his outstanding per- can’t respect your wishes after She also served as treasurer of Gaines, Ontario, Calif., four ate nor kind to do anything to formance. the Women’s Fellowship sons, James Tyrone, Apple Ron’s ex-girlfriend’s belong- that, see her only on a one-on- Following retirement he Union for many years. She Valley, Calif., Darryl Adrian, ings without warning. one basis. was also a charter member of Colton, Calif., Jeffery Hunter moved to Dublin. During his Ron should contact her, in- DEAR ABBY: I know some- the Johnson County Pilot (Tomika), Riverside, Calif. and SURRY residence in Dublin he was a form her that he wants to use one who receives Social Secu- Club. She was retired from the Sean Hunter, Sacramento, member of the Dublin Lions his garage for the purpose it is rity for her disabled children. job that she loved very much Calif., 15 grandchildren and Shondria Donta Club, The Laurens County intended, and ask if she wants She uses that money to feed a at Internal Medicine in six great-grandchildren. Surry Historical Society, the Heart the items she left to be dis- slot machine. Wrightsville. Her other hob- Services by Mark B. Shaw Funeral services for Mr. of Georgia Community Con- posed of or put into storage at Those children could have bies which she enjoyed and Mortuary, 1525 N. Waterman Shondria Donta Surry will be cert Association, and the her expense. so many opportunities if their loved dearly were gardening Avenue, San Bernardino, held on Saturday, November Dublin Laurens Arts Council. He should allow a reason- money was used appropriately and tending to her flowers. Calif. 92404. 22, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Cilla He held offices in each of those able time for her to respond and it’s going down the drain. before doing anything, and Mrs. Holton passed away Springs Baptist Church organizations. He was nomi- What can I do about it? It sad- Jim I. Swinson, Sr. you should distance yourself Wednesday, November 19, Turkey Creek Road in nated for and was made a Fel- dens me. — THINKING Mr. Jim I. Swinson, Sr., age from the process. 2014, at her residence. Danville. Interment will fol- low of the Lions International ABOUT THE KIDS She is survived by her lov- 90, of Cochran, died Wednes- DEAR ABBY: I have a low in the church cemetery. Melvin Jones Fellowship. He DEAR THINKING ABOUT ing husband of 49 years, day, November 19, 2014. friend with one annoying Reverend Dannie Surry will delivered Meals-on-Wheels for THE KIDS: It appears the Hilton Holton of Wrightsville, Military graveside services officiate. habit. Whenever we have a the Dublin-Laurens County woman is addicted to gam- a daughter and son-in-law, will be held at 11 a.m. Satur- Mr. Surry who passed on party, she’ll invite friends Senior Center. While he was a bling. Teri Holton Parker and Mar- day, November 22, at Antioch November 16, 2014 was born member of the First United without asking first, or by say- #2 Cemetery, Milan. ing, “I told them it was OK to What she’s doing may “sad- cus Parker of Macon, four August 11, 1980 to Gloria Methodist Church of Dublin Mr. Swinson was a retired come.” den” you, but as a taxpaying brothers, Pete Johnson of Jane Surry and Toscanell he served on the Council of Major with the U.S. Air Force It creates a problem be- American it infuriates me be- Puerto Rico, Franklin Johnson Smith, Sr. He attended West Ministries. Later when he was of Kite, C.J. (Jerome) Johnson having served in WWII, Korea cause we plan our parties for a cause her children aren’t get- Laurens School. At an early a member of the Christ Epis- of San Diego, Calf. and Timo- and Vietnam, a B-24 pilot, a certain number of guests, and ting the assistance that money age he joined the Mt. Cilla copal Church of Dublin he thy Todd Johnson of member the Air Force Associa- now there are two, three, is meant to provide. Spring Baptist Church. He served on the Vestry. Brunswick and two sisters, tion and an avid golfer. He was employed by Candlelight sometimes even four more — He is preceded by his wife, So please, pick up the Yvonne Woods and Sarah Deb- was son of the late Fonnie Hotel and several car washes. often on short notice. Mary Elizabeth Anderson phone, call the Department of orah Johnson both of Swains- Stanley Swinson and Henry Mr. Surry was preceded in I like her friends, but they Children’s Services and clue M. Swinson. Bogle and sister-in-law, Miri- boro. death by his grandparents, are not close friends of mine. them in to what’s happening. Survivors include wife, Wil- am Harris Anderson. Sometimes I just would like to The family will receive Robert and Hattie Surry, Sr., I’m betting they’ll be interest- friends from 5-7 p.m. Thurs- lene Jones Swinson, daughter, He is survived by his sister- have an intimate gathering Deacon Mark and Katie Mae ed. day, November 20, 2014 at the Kenya Sarten, three sons, in-law, Nanette Williams An- with four to six people. Smith and a brother, Toscanell Dear Abby is written by funeral home. Jimmy Swinson, Jr., Jones Smith, Jr. He is survived by derson of Dublin, nephew, At my last gathering she Abigail Van Buren, also Pallbearers will be Glen Swinson (Patsy) and Hardy his wife, Patricia Ann Smith- Mark Anderson of Stock- invited not only her friends Holton, Kenneth Holton, Ron- Swinson (Connie), sister, Mur- Surry; daughter, Shantel bridge, nieces, Phyllis Gragg but also their children. It went known as Jeanne Phillips, and nie Hood, Freddie Crabb, rell Rogers, three brothers, LaShun Surry; parents, Glo- of Dallas, Ga., Janice Ander- from an intimate brunch for was founded by her mother, Andy Crabb and Ronald Ca- Adolph Swinson (Mireille), ria Surry and Toscanell son Gruber of Dublin, and six to a party of 12. Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear neega. Joe Swinson and Stanley Smith, Sr.; stepmother, Stella Georgana Anderson Brown of We even had to set up a sec- Abby at www.DearAbby.com Honorary escorts will in- Swinson, 11 grandchildren, 17 Smith; step grandmother, Myrtle Beach, S.C., as well as ond table. or P.O. Box 69440, Los Ange- clude the Ladies of the great-grandchildren, several Evelyn L. Martin; brothers, a number of great nieces and How can I get her to stop, les, CA 90069. Wednesday Night Bible Study, nieces, nephews and cousins. Christopher (Jacy) Smith, great-nephews. WMU, Dr. Jean Sumner, The family may be contact- Army Captain Michael (Er- Members of the family will ed at the Swinson residence, Birthdays Cathy Ivey, Velma Veal, Linda naeka) Smith; god-brothers, receive callers at 1-2 p.m. in 123 Willow Drive, Cochran. Joiner, Dora Dean Tanner and Fredrick Fordham, Terrence the Parrish Hall of Christ Stokes-Southerland Funer- Sandra Vanlandingham. Webb; godmother, Diane Episcopal Church on Satur- Flowers are welcomed or al Home of Eastman has Nov. 19 Smith May and a host of day, November 22, 2014. contributions may be made, in charge of arrangements. Jannice Hunt aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews Nov. 20 memory of Mrs. Holton, to the www.stokes-southerland.com. A memorial service will be and many fiends. held at Christ Episcopal Alex Swayne Johnson County Senior Cen- The family will receive Church of Dublin at 2 p.m. Carmenza Cordray 1405 W. Moore St., ter, Attn: Vicki Roberts, 122 Marguerite Mobley friends at 521 Pinedale Circle Dublin Hilton Holton Drive, with Rev. Dr. James A. John- Rosemary Kowtho Lot # A2 in Dublin. Nicole Jones 277-4527 Wrightsville, Georgia 31096. Johnson Services By Dudley Funer- son and Rev. Eugene Barlow Marguerite Mobley John- Stanley Funeral Home & al Home in Dublin. Post con- officiating. Interment will fol- son passed away November 8, Crematory Wrightsville dolences at www.servicesby- low at Oak Grove Cemetery, 2014 at Serenity Hospice in Chapel has charge of the dudley.com. McRae. EMERGENCY SERVICES AVAILABLE! arrangements. To sign the on- Dublin. The family suggests that line register book, visit Born April 9, 1932, the mid- John Earle Bogle those wishing to, may make dle daughter of Lucy and Aud- www.stanleyfuneralhome.com John Earle Bogle, age 90, of contributions in his memory ley Mobley of Covington, she or call the 24-hour obituary Dublin, died on Tuesday, No- to Christ Episcopal Church married Fred Lanier Johnson line (478) 272-0106 for up- vember 18, 2014 at his home. Memorial Fund, Post Office in 1949. She worked as a dates. He was the son of the late Box 417, Dublin, Ga. switchboard operator for Paul Lee and Emma Earle Townsend Brothers Funer- Southern Bell and then be- CALL NOW FOR YOUR Bogle. He was born and grew came a beautician, owning al Home of Dublin is in charge up in McRae, Telfair County. and operating Marguerite’s of arrangements. Please visit PIPE INSULATION! He attended the McRae-Hele- Beauty Shop in Madison. She www.townsendfuneralhome.co na schools, North Georgia Col- was actively involved in many m to sign the online memorial lege, and Emory University register. CALL 478-278-5615 Motown singer Jimmy Ruffin dies at age 78 NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Heaven has never sounded so Ruffin, the Motown singer sweet," Stewart said. whose hits include "What Be- Jimmy Lee Ruffin was born comes of the Brokenhearted" on May 7, 1936, in and "Hold on to My Love," Collinsville, Mississippi. He died Monday in a Las Vegas was signed to Berry Gordy's hospital. He was 78. Motown Records, and had a Philicia Ruffin and Jimmy string of hits in the 1960s, in- Lee Ruffin Jr., the late singer's cluding "What Becomes of the children, confirmed Wednes- Brokenhearted," which be- day that Ruffin had died. came a Top 10 pop hit. There were no details about He had continued success the cause of death. with songs such as "I've Ruffin was the older broth- Passed This Way Before" and er of Temptations lead singer "Gonna Give Her All the Love David Ruffin, who died in I've Got," but Ruffin marked a 1991 at age 50. comeback in 1980 with his sec- "Jimmy Ruffin was a rare ond Top 10 hit, "Hold on to My type of man who left his mark Love." The song was produced on the music industry. My by Robin Gibb, the Bee Gees family in its entirety is ex- member who died in 2012. tremely upset over his death. Ruffin worked with his He will truly be missed," a brother David in the 1970s on statement from Philicia Ruffin the album, "I Am My Brother's and the Ruffin family said. Keeper." "We will treasure the many Ruffin also lived in Eng- fond and wonderful memories land for many years. we all have of him." Funeral arrangements are Singer Rod Stewart learned pending, the family said. of Ruffin's death in Las Vegas, "We appreciate all of the where he was doing a show, love and prayers from our his spokesperson said in a family, friends, his colleagues statement emailed to The As- and his adoring fans," the * In stock only. *Sales off original retail prices. sociated Press. "RIP, Jimmy. statement said. Thursday, November 20, 2014/Dublin, Ga/Page 3a The Courier Herald LCBOE Flanders

cal fitness, stage presence and focus on contestant’s bios. The Continued from 1a Continued from 1a overall impression. The evening winner of the Miss Georgia USA from 69 percent in 2010 to 81 followed by a dinner where Flan- gown portion will judge for grace, will go on to compete in the na- percent in 2014. Biology went ders and other contestants from poise, style, stage presence, con- tionally televised Miss USA up from 50 percent in 2010 to 70 around the state will listen to a fidence with which she carries pageant. percent in 2014. Economy went motivational speaker and a mes- herself and overall impression. “The journey to Miss GA USA up from 46 percent in 2010 to 77 sage of becoming your personal The interview part of the prelim- has been surreal, tough at times, percent in 2014. Ninth grade lit- best. inary round will last three min- but one of the most rewarding erature went up from 70 percent “This pageant is about em- utes with each of the five judges experiences of my life. I can't in 2010 to 78 percent in 2014. powering women to embrace in a one-on-one style of ques- thank Matt and Meredith Boyd Physical Science went up form who they are and be their best tions; it will be held Saturday enough for everything they've 75 percent in 2010 to 80 percent self. I think that's very important morning; contestants will be done to help me along my jour- in 2014. U.S. History improved for us, as women, to do. To em- scored on their communication ney. They've watched me grow from 41 percent in 2010 to 68 brace who we are and to be the skills and personality. for four years, they're the most percent in 2014. And the Geor- best we can be, not the best any- Saturday evening will be the loving, encouraging, kind-heart- gia High School Writing Test one else can be,” said Flanders. Final Show. Contestants making ed, supportive people I've ever improved from 79 percent in Friday will begin with more it through the preliminaries into met. They both always know just 2010 to 91 percent in 2014. rehearsal, followed be the pre- the semifinals will be judged what to say and a hug from “I tell you this not for any- liminary competition. Each con- once again in the categories of Meredith reminds you how hard thing I’ve done, but to tell you testant will be judge in the three swimsuit and evening gown. you've worked, how far you've that the students and the teach- categories of swimsuit, evening Five finalist will be chosen, and come and that she's in your cor- ers are working to make East gown and personal interview. on-stage interviews will be con- ner cheering for you,” Flanders Laurens High School the best During the swimsuit portion, ducted by the emcee to deter- said. high school in the county,” Mor- judges will be evaluating physi- mine the winner. Questions will ris said. “That’s our goal. I’m proud to say that in the middle Kettle of October we were taken off the list for a Focus and Priority struggle for survival. bells or assist in other ways, to School. Four years ago we were Continued from 1a This holiday season is ex- give back, to share blessings, one of the five percent bottom as the highly visible Red Ket- pected to be one of the busiest and to be blessed in return,” performing schools in the state tles. The holiday tradition has yet, Allen said. The Salvation Allen said. of Georgia. That just says a lot served as a symbol of goodwill Army officials stress that any According to The United Way about what our teachers are do- for more than 100 years. contribution will help — and do- brochure, The Salvation Army ing.” The Salvation Army in Lau- nations of time are accepted as served 1,129 people in 2013. Morris showed the gradua- rens County hopes to raise gratefully as donations of mon- To volunteer this Christmas tion rate at East Laurens in $65,000 to help sustain the vital ey. season, contact Sgt. James Allen 2011 (62.80 percent), 2012 Photos by Payton Towns III programs and services that help “Reaching out to those in or Charika Todd at (478) 275- (66.12 percent), 2013 (77.60 per- needy people in their daily need by volunteering to ring 7336. cent) and 2014 (76.70 percent). (Top): Studstill honors Mimbs. (Bottom): Morris, “I’m very proud of the faculty, Mountain and Johnson shake hands. staff and administration,” John- “I’m really excited to hear he got it was a very hard floor. This has Trend son said. “They’ve made huge that grant. It’s well deserved.” been very successful at South- Domestic Violence Fatality Re- partment of Family and Chil- improvements their at East In other meeting news: west and Northwest.” Continued from 1a view Project, child have been dren Services, the Department of Laurens High School.” - The board approved the Johnson hopes the floor will witnesses to domestic violence Juvenile Services, the State Pa- Jay Studstill, from Georgia 2015-2016 school year calendar. be completed by the time the the home so that they can heal. role Board, Family Connections, Power, did a presentation recog- The first day of school for stu- students return from Christmas The first thing we want to main- death. At least once in the past nizing East Laurens Elemen- dents will be Aug. 3, 2015. The vacation. tain is that the families in this year, 15.5 million children wit- Georgia Legal Services Pro- tary teacher Tyler Mimbs. last day of school for students - East Laurens Middle School community is safe. It's important nessed domestic violence. gram, Laurens County Sheriff’s “Georgia Power recognized will be May 19, 2016. was named as the Clean School not to ignore a domestic violence In 2013, 7,807 victims and Office, Laurens County Fire, several years ago, there is such “We had 88 percent of the of the Month Award. situation. Call the police and get children were provided refuge in EMA and Animal Control, Mag- a need for materials in a class- people who responded to our - The board approved the res- them involved. There are pro- a Georgia domestic violence shel- istrate Court, Middle Georgia room,” Studstill said. “Many survey choose this option two,” ignation of Deborah Watson grams out there that can help ter. Probation, Stepping Stone, Vic- times these teachers don’t have Johnson said. “Only 12 percent (Para Pro at ELP as of Dec. 31), the victims and the defendants." "Children are seeing and tim’s Assistance Program within the money. We have the oppor- choose option one. … We wanted Wayne Rowland (custodian at Sadly, children get caught in learning about domestic vio- the DA’s office, WINGS, Hugs tunity to select the leading stu- to do the calendar early enough NWL), Kim Dixon (RTI coordi- the middle and are witnesses of a lence," Banks said. "We as a com- and Honey Foundation as well dents from around the state, for our parents and business in nator at WLH) and Tuwanna domestic violence situation. Ac- munity need to prevent that." as members from the communi- who were nominated from the our community so that they can Johnson (The Diamond Acade- cording to stats from the Georgia Members of the task force are ty. college they were involved with, plan ahead. We hope the sur- my). Commission of Family Violence from the District Attorney’s Of- For more information about to give $1,000 they can use to rounding school system can - The board approved the re- website, in 18 percent of the cas- fice, Dublin Police Department, the task force or t-shirts, call buy supplies and materials to have similar calendars.” tirement of Leslie Lentile (Para es studied through the Georgia's Dublin Housing Authority, De- Banks at (478) 272-0440. teach their students in their Option two included a fall Pro at ELE). classroom.” break for Friday, Oct. 19 and - The board approved the Museum Studstill showed the check to Monday, Oct. 12. transfers of Pam Barnhill as Mimbs, but had to then give it to and a smoke house behind it. gin there. “This was the issue that we Special Education Para Pro Continued from 1a his principal Hugh Kight. heard a lot about this year,” from NWL to ELH and Sonya Long-range plans include turn- “It will be wonderful,” Clax- “We are very proud of your Johnson said. Ward as Special Education Para nesses asking for money,” he ing the smoke house into a rail- ton said. “With different rooms accomplishments,” Studstill - The board approved Hol- Pro from SWL to NWL. said. road museum, Thompson said, to do things in, it will be a real said. “It’s not easy to get this loway Floor and Ceiling, Inc. to - The board approved the fol- The Historical Society main- adding that while the museum museum.” award. There were hundreds of do the gym floor at the East lowing recommendations: tained the Carnegie Library will house some permanent ex- The Laurens County Histori- teachers nominated from the Laurens Primary School for Makeisha Melton (Para Pro at building until December 2012 hibits, many will rotate. cal Society will host an open various institutions from $50,500 and will be done ELP), Julie Floyd (Special Edu- when it became part of the Some decisions about the house from 5-8 p.m. today dur- around the state of Georgia. To through SPLOST. cation Para Pro at NWL), Shel- Downtown Development Au- new center remain to be made, ing its annual meeting. The get this is very special.” “They did the Southwest and lie McLemore (Math/Special Ed- thority’s Theatre Dublin and but Thompson said it will be short business session will in- Studstill presented Mimbs Northwest Elementary School ucation teacher at WLH), downtown plaza complex. available to arts and cultural clude the election of officers. The with a gift, a little Georgia Pow- gyms,” Johnson said. “The Michael Slaughter (Special Ed- The new center has a full groups. He also expects walking event is free and open to the er bucket truck. gyms flooring at East Laurens ucation Collaborative teacher at kitchen, a large lot for parking tours of Bellevue Avenue to be- public. “We are excited to have Mr. Primary had completely out- WLH) and June Young (bus dri- Mimbs at East Laurens Ele- lived it life and usefulness. Also, ver). mentary School,” Johnson said. 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US 301 East Gaines Street 272-7769 N V Thursday, November 20, 2014/Dublin, Ga/Page 4a The Courier Herald The Courier Herald GRIFFIN LOVETT, Publisher DUBOSE PORTER, Executive Editor JASON HALCOMBE, Managing Editor PAM BURNEY, Advertising Director CHERYL GAY, Circulation Manager

Published by Courier Herald Publishing Company 115 S. Jefferson St., Dublin, Georgia 31021-5146 Insight and viewpoints from our editorial board and our readers In OurEmail us at Opinion [email protected] to share your opinions W.H. LOVETT President and Chairman, 1934-1978 DUBOSE PORTER Chairman GRIFFIN LOVETT By DR. JACK E. BROWN President John Quincy Adams:1848, when he had a “Christian fatal stroke at his intermitted, Diplomat” unless by some overruling John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) was desk in the House of Representatives. He necessity.” (America’s God and Country, Periodicals Postage Paid at Dublin, Georgia America’s sixth President and the son of had served his country faithfully as a edited by William J. Federer, Fame (USPS 161-860) - Daily except Sunday and select holidays John Adams, America’s second Christian gentleman and statesman. Publishing, 1996, p. 19) President. His home was Massachusetts. Here are examples of his expressed faith. While a congressman Adams also POSTMASTER: Send address change to: He served as a U.S. Senator, U.S. In a speech before Congress in 1838, he served as Chairman of the American The Courier Herald, Drawer B, CSS, Dublin, GA 31040 Minister to France, U.S. Minister to said this: “Sir, I might go through the Bible Society and addressed, at age 77, Britain and Secretary of State for whole of the sacred history of the Jews to this assembly with these words: “I deem SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: President James Monroe. And, he negoti- the advent of our Savior and find innu- myself fortunate in having the opportu- Print Edition - $10/month ated the Treaty of Ghent that ended the merable examples of women who took an nity, at a stage of a long life drawing Digital Edition - $10/month War of 1812. He was quite a diplomat. active part in politics in their times, but rapidly to its close...to bear my solemn At age 11, his mother sent him to who are held up with honor to posterity testimonial of reverence and gratitude to This newspaper is committed to the idea that the press should France to be with his father who was for doing so. Our Savior himself, while on that Book of books, the Holy Bible...The tell the truth without prejudice and spread knowledge then serving as U.S. Minister to France. earth, performed that most stupendous Bible carries with it the history of the without malicious intent. This experience in observing his father’s miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead, creation, the fall and redemption of man, diplomacy in France led to his own con- at the petition of a woman...The first and and discloses to him, in the infant born gressional appointment at age 14 to the almost the only Book deserving of uni- at Bethlehem, the Legislator and Savior Court of Catherine the Great in Russia. versal attention is the Bible...I speak as of the World.” (Ibid. p. 20) In his various offices in serving America, a man of the world to men of the world; I am certain both his Christian par- he let it be known that he strongly and I say to you, search the Scriptures! ents, John and Abigail Adams, intro- opposed slavery and was nicknamed the The Bible is the book of all others, to be duced him to Jesus Christ at a young age “Hell-Hound of Slavery.” He served as read at all ages, and in all conditions of and nurtured and encouraged him as he Our Take: U.S. President for one term, 1825-1829. human life; not to be read once or twice matured and began his service to In 1831, he reentered politics and or thrice through, and then laid aside, America. We today are blessed to have became a congressman from his home but to be read in small portions of one or had founders of America such as this Bells will be ringing, state and remained in Congress until two chapters every day, and never to be gentleman of faith. Peace!

Anyoneheed who their has ventured call into town to the local grocery store or big box vendor has heard the sound: “Ring...ring...ring...” And, upon reaching the door of any of those stores, found some volunteer standing beside the red kettle that has become synony- mous with holiday charity. For nearly a week, The Salavation Army has begun its Christmas Campaign kettle drive. According to local Service Center Director Sgt. James Allen, the hope is that area shoppers will help the Laurens branch raise $65,000 toward sustain the pro- grams and services it provides the community. Each year, the world does its best to have us focus our attention inward to our own selfish desires for the latest gadget or gizmo. As many have discovered, the satis- Pres. Barack H. Obama Ross Tolleson faction offered by the world is Serving1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. YouSen. Johnny Isaakson Georgia State Senator Washington, D.C. 20500 United States Senate District 20 (202) 456-1414 120 Russell Senate Office Building 121 D State Capitol fleeting at best. Washington, DC 20510 Atlanta, Ga 30334 Gov. Nathan Deal Tel: (202) 224-3643 (404)656-0081 But a life of charity, one where State Capitol Fax: (202) 228-0724 Fax (404) 651-6767 Atlanta, Ga. 30334 One Overton Park, Suite 970 [email protected] we focus outward at supplying the (404) 656-1776 3625 Cumberland Blvd Atlanta, GA 30339 Matt Hatchett needs of those who are without Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle Tel: (770) 661-0999 Georgia House of Representatives 240 State Capitol Fax: (770) 661-0768 District 150 this holiday season, has been Atlanta, Ga. 30334 State Representative (404) 656-5030 John Barrow 415 State Capitol proven time and time again to Congressman Atlanta, GA 30334 Sen. Saxby Chambliss 2202 Rayburn House Office Building 404-656-5025 Phone supply participants with a wealth Washington, D.C 20510 Washington, DC 20515 404-657-8278 Fax (202) 224-3521 (202) 225-2823 [email protected] of self-satisfaction and purpose that carries well beyond that visit from Kris Kringle. So, instead of simply continuing Houston Chronicle. Nov. more than 6 million uninsured tem. Flawed or not, 27 other solution to the coverage gap, a 14,Editorial 2014. Roundup... your unbroken stride into the residents; one in three of the states, including states led by solution similar to what Expanding Medicaid: uninsured live in Houston. anti-Obamacare Republican Arkansas and other states New lawmakers have a Many of these people are the governors, have found ways to have managed to negotiate store in search of salad dressing or chance to do right by the working poor — Texans with expand coverage by customiz- state's poor. with the feds. incomes too high to qualify for ing their individual approach- State Rep. John Zerwas, a a cable to make your TV more effi- It's hard to think of a more Medicaid but too low to quali- es. Texas has insisted on a Republican physician from costly example of ideological fy for subsidized coverage block-grant approach. cient, search your heart and your rigidity than the unwilling- under the Affordable Care Act. With Perry leaving office in Simonton, sponsored legisla- ness of Texas elected officials It's a pretty good bet that a few weeks, a board of med- tion in the last legislative ses- pockets for the loose change that to find some way to expand families trying to get by on ical professionals he appoint- sion that would expand Medicaid. $30,000 a year aren't pre- ed has found the fortitude to health-care coverage for an has found a way of transforming Texas could collect $100 bil- pared for unexpected medical stand up and say the governor estimated 1.5 million Texans. lion in federal funds over 10 expenses. They're likely to is wrong. The 15-member But he couldn't get it passed, lives thanks to The Salavation years to cover people with postpone treatment, which Texas Institute of Health in large part because Perry's incomes one-third higher than means their medical needs get Care Quality and Efficiency veto threat scared off law- Army. the poverty level (about even more costly. When a cri- recommended authorizing the makers inclined to support $31,322 for a family of four), sis hits, they end up in the state's health commissioner the bill. but the state's ideologue-in- emergency rooms of hospitals, to negotiate a customized We promise you won’t regret the With a new governor and chief, Gov. Rick Perry, has and taxpayers pick up the tab. Texas plan with the federal brief delay. fought off every effort to reach Perry and other expansion government to expand health lieutenant governor taking some kind of compromise with opponents don't seem to care. coverage to the poor, "using office, our hope is that com- the federal government that They contend that the state available federal funds." passion and good sense get would make the money avail- would have to spend too much The Texas Hospitals more of a hearing when the — Jason Halcombe able. of its own revenue and should- Association also has pushed Legislature convenes in The Lone Star State has n't participate in a flawed sys- in recent years for a Texas January. Thursday, November 20, 2014/Dublin, Ga/Page 5a The Courier Herald Woman steals toys from local store YOUR COURIER Tell It! HERALD Dublin Police Department Oct. 1 and Nov. 3. LOCAL 7-DAY An employee saw a woman - A blue three spiked hay steal toys from Wal-Mart on Police bale trailer, which was hand THE NEXT 24 HOURS Highway 80 West on Oct. 31. built, was stolen from a field The employee saw a black Beat on Thomas Way between Oct. woman wearing camouflage 27 and Nov. 3. TODAY TONIGHT TOMORROW and a ball cap concealing some Editor’s note: This infor- clothing items behind some - Jerome Allen Pittman, 52 matio n is p ublic reco rd toys. The woman then picked of Dublin, was charged with up some other toys and elec- public drunkenness on Kings- and was taken from re- Call 272-0375 tronics and put them in a bug- by Street on Nov. 1. ports of the Dublin Police gy. She went back to the con- Laurens County Department and the Lau- Sheriff's Office What happened to the cealed items and put them in- rens County Sheriff ’s Of- - A tan 2011 Jeep Liberty Sunrise 7:05 a.m. Sunset 5:29 p.m. Sunrise 7:06 a.m. two motor homes Obama to a plastic Walmart bag. After fice. These reports do not 60° 34° 63° was not returned on a house Sunny, with a high Mostly clear, with a Sunny, with a high had made I ain’t heard no that, she put some of the items reflect on the guilt or inno- on Ben Hall Loop in East near 60. Light west low around 34. near 63. Northwest more out of. And I’m getting on lay away, leaving the bag in cence. An “arrest” does not Calm wind. wind increasing to 5 wind around 5 mph.. tired of paying school taxes the buggy. Dublin between Oct. 29 and always indicate incarcera- to 10 mph in the She then left the store 30. morning. and I’m ninety years old… tion. Readers are cau- …They’re wasting money without paying for the items - An East Dublin woman re- ported on Nov. 3 that she was tioned that peo ple may Latest observed value Ocmulgee ...... 7.88” left and right in this school in the bag. When an employee have similar names. Police Rivers Oconee ...... 1.64” tried to stop her, the woman supposed to get a new plate system. Beat does not identify mi- grabbed the bag and ran away, two years ago but the tag of- nor c hildren, vic tims o f SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY They Keystone Pip e getting into a white Ford Ex- fice never gave her the metal line would not bring oil to pedition and left the scene. plate. The woman has been sexual assault, suicide at- this country. If oil moves - Two women went into a using the old tag. The tag of- tempts or medical condi- through our country it’s to house and tried to start a fight fice asked for a report. tions. Cases dismissed do be sold overseas. with an 18-year-old girl on - An East Dublin woman not appear if the newspa- North Church Street on Nov. made a report about harass- per is notified before dead- Hi 63 Hi 67 Hi 74 The Paul Ryan budget ment on Facebook between Lo 36 Lo 52 Lo 45 2. line. Sunrise 7:07 a.m. Sunrise 7:08 a.m. Sunrise 7:09 a.m. was so popular they only lost by 6 million votes. All Mostly sunny, with a Temperatures level off A 40 percent chance of high near 63 during the closer to normal for this showers and thunder- these vines are growing Oregon cities to seek legislative OK for pot taxes day. Low around 53. time of year, with highs storms. Mostly cloudy, with so little fuel. Don’t buy Chance of rain 60 per- in the upper 60s and with a high near 74 the Republican hype. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — tee. ture needs to make it crystal cent. lows in the upper 40s. City officials seeking to levy lo- "That's definitely some- clear that the taxes approved In reference to cal taxes on legal sales of mar- thing she is receptive to," said by so many Oregon cities tonight’s Tell It’s “A man’s ijuana in Oregon plan to take Kotek's spokesman, Jared Ma- shouldn't be allowed to stand. TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY home was robbed and two their fight to the state Legisla- son-Gere. "She thinks it is "By discouraging retail nights later at 11 p.m. a ture next year. pretty important that the im- sales" with high taxes, "you're gang of masked men show The League of Oregon plementation of 91 is done then encouraging black-mar- up.” I doubt very seriously Cities says it will ask legisla- properly." ket sales," said Johnson. that The Courier Herald tors to amend the marijuana In addition to the fight over Under Measure 91, produc- had anyone on the scene legalization measure passed local taxation, legislators may ers will be taxed $35 an ounce Hi 61 Hi 62 Hi 61 that could verify that. And by voters two weeks ago to ex- also be asked to decide: for the most potent parts of a Lo 51 Lo 35 Lo 38 you really need to quit plicitly allow local taxes being — How localities can opt marijuana plant, $10 an ounce Sunrise 7:10 a.m. Sunrise 7:11 a.m. Sunrise 7:12 a.m. printing this crap unless sought by at least 70 cities, in- out of allowing retail sales at for leaves and $5 for plant Partly sunny with a 40 A 60 percent chance of Sunny and cool with you know it to be true, until cluding Portland and several all. Measure 91 allows a com- starts sold to home growers. percent chance of rain for the region, with highs in the 60s and the whole thing has been of its suburban neighbors. munity to ban sales only The tax rate was deliberately showers. Highs in the highs around 60 and lows in the upper 30s. told and the GBI investi- Sponsors of Measure 91 say through a vote of the people at set lower than in Washington lower 60s. lows in the mid 30s. gates. they will fight the local taxes, a general election. The League to better compete with the which they argue could drive of Oregon Cities would like to black market, Johnson said. up the cost of legal marijuana allow city councils and county Most of the cities that have to the point that it could en- commissions to make that de- approved local taxes opted for courage pot users to continue cision. a 10 percent sales tax, accord- buying on the black market. — Whether to set tight re- ing to a tally from the League COMMUNITY CALENDAR The fight over marijuana strictions on marijuana-in- of Oregon Cities. One city, taxation is one of several fused edibles, such as cookies Fairview, approved a 40 per- Thursday thorny issues the Legislature and candies. Measure 91 cent sales tax with the aim of •The Evening Branch of the Dublin Lions Club at 6:30 p.m. at the CNH Tractor Plant may face next year following leaves that task up to the Ore- discouraging retailers from lo- on Firetower Road. the passage of Measure 91. gon Liquor Control Commis- cating there. •Stevens/Forstmann Retirees at the Cloverleaf Restaurant in East Dublin. Legislative leaders are con- sion, which will regulate recre- Sen. Floyd Prozanski, D- •AA I Am Responsible Group, Contact 272-5244 or 275-8259, 1515 Rice Ave., 8 p.m. sidering establishing a special ational sales of the drug. Eugene, said he thinks city of- •AA 24 Hour Group, contact 279-0839, 629 Broad Street, East, Dublin, Ga 8:00 p.m. Senate-House committee to Scott Winkels, a lobbyist for ficials for the most part know consider the regulatory and the League of Oregon Cities, that Measure 91 is clear in •NA We Surrender, contact 275-9531, 629 Broad Street, East Dublin, 6:30 p.m. tax issues swirling around the said that while Measure 91 al- outlawing local taxes. Instead, •Nar-Anon - Living Not Existing Group, Olivet Baptist Church, Nursery Provided, 1689 coming of legal marijuana to locates some state marijuana he said, "they're trying to posi- Hwy 19 S., 6:30 contact 997-9011 Oregon. taxes to local governments, it tion themselves to come into •Celebrate Recovery (a Christian-based Recovery meeting) meet each Friday at 7 p.m. ex- "People are going to make won't be enough for them to re- the Legislature in 2015 and cept the last Friday of each month, a supper meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held at all sorts of jokes about having imburse the costs of regulating say, 'Hey let us do it.'" the New Vision Fellowship across from the old Kroger Store. Call 278-0710 or 290-1322 for a 'joint' committee," said Rep. legal marijuana. The league of cities also further information. Peter Buckley, D-Ashland, the "Nobody's going to call the wants the Legislature to •Hand in Hand Cancer Support Group House budget chief. "But I state of Oregon if (marijuana) change the way localities are strength and solutions for patients and families. think it's the most efficient smoke is drifting into their allowed to prohibit retail sales. Middle Georgia Cancer Center at 5:30 p.m., 207 Fairview Park Dr. For more information call way to get some of these issues yard from a neighbor's house," Now, the November 2016 (478)-275-1111. worked out." said Winkels, arguing that general election is the first in Friday Aides to both Senate Presi- cities have also long claimed which voters could ban retail •Dublin Serenity Al-Anon Family Group, 1515 Rice Ave. Dublin (use back entrance) Fri- dent Peter Courtney, D-Salem, that alcohol tax revenues from sales in their city or county. and House Speaker Tina the state don't cover their That has upset some city offi- day 6:30 p.m. Kotek, D-Portland, said they costs. cials, who note that the OLCC •Dublin/Laurens Commission on Children, Youth and Families (Laurens County Fam- are considering requests from Anthony Johnson, the chief could start handing out retail ily Connection) Board of Directors. Call (478) 296-9141. several legislators to establish sponsor of Measure 91, said licenses as early as January of •AA I Am Responsible Group contact 272-5244 or 275-8259, 1515 Rice Ave., 8 p.m. a special marijuana commit- that, if anything, the Legisla- that year. •NA We Surrender, Contact 275-9531, noon, 629 Broad Street, East Dublin. ALMANAC Tickets On Sale Now Today is Thursday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of K rations eaten by soldiers in World War II 2014. There are 41 days left in the year. and who linked high cholesterol and fatty diets Today's Highlight in History: to heart disease, died in Minneapolis at age On Nov. 20, 1789, New Jersey became the 100. first state to ratify the Bill of Rights. On this date: Five years ago: Scientists in Geneva In 1620, Peregrine White was born aboard restarted the Large Hadron Collider, the the Mayflower in Massachusetts Bay; he was world's largest atom smasher, after a year of the first child born of English parents in pre- repairs. A Chinese national killed four people sent-day New England. and wounded nine in a shooting rampage on In 1910, the Mexican Revolution of 1910 the Pacific island of Saipan before taking his had its beginnings under the Plan of San Luis Potosi issued by Francisco I. Madero. own life. Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey In 1929, the radio program "The Rise of the told her studio audience that she would end Goldbergs" debuted on the NBC Blue Network. her talk show in 2011 after a quarter-century In 1947, Britain's future queen, Princess on the air. Elizabeth, married Philip Mountbatten, Duke One year ago: Secretary of State John Ker- of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey. ry said the U.S. and Afghanistan had agreed In 1959, the United Nations issued its Dec- laration of the Rights of the Child. on the language of a bilateral security pact In 1962, President John F. Kennedy held a that would clear the way for thousands of U.S news conference in which he announced the troops to train and assist Afghan forces after end of the naval quarantine of Cuba imposed the NATO combat mission ended in 2014. Illi- during the missile crisis, and the signing of an nois Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation allow- executive order prohibiting discrimination in ing same-sex weddings in his state. federal housing facilities. Today's Birthdays: Actress-comedian Kaye In 1967, the U.S. Census Bureau's Popula- tion Clock at the Commerce Department Ballard is 89. Actress Estelle Parsons is 87. ticked past 200 million. Comedian Dick Smothers is 76. Singer Nor- In 1969, the Nixon administration an- man Greenbaum is 72. Vice President Joe nounced a halt to residential use of the pesti- Biden is 72. Actress Veronica Hamel is 71. cide DDT as part of a total phaseout. A group Broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff is 68. Ac- of American Indian activists began a 19-month tor Samuel E. Wright is 68. Singer Joe Walsh occupation of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. is 67. Actor Richard Masur is 66. Opera singer In 1975, after nearly four decades of ab- Barbara Hendricks is 66. Actress Bo Derek is solute rule, Spain's General Francisco Franco 58. Former NFL player Mark Gastineau is 58. died, two weeks before his 83rd birthday. Reggae musician Jim Brown (UB40) is 57. Ac- In 1984, pop star Michael Jackson was in- tress Sean Young is 55. Pianist Jim Brickman ducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame with is 53. Rock musician Todd Nance (Widespread the unveiling of his star in front of a horde of screaming fans. Panic) is 52. Actress Ming-Na is 51. Actor Ned In 1992, fire seriously damaged Windsor Vaughn is 50. Rapper Mike D (The Beastie Castle. Boys) is 49. Rapper Sen Dog (Cypress Hill) is In 2003, Michael Jackson was booked on 49. Actress Callie Thorne is 45. Actress Sabri- suspicion of child molestation in Santa Bar- na Lloyd is 44. Actor Joel McHale is 43. Actress bara, California. (Jackson was later acquitted Marisa Ryan is 40. Country singer Dierks at trial.) Record producer Phil Spector was charged with murder in the shooting death of (duhkrs) Bentley is 39. Actor Joshua Gomez is actress Lana Clarkson at his home in Alham- 39. Actress Laura Harris is 38. Olympic gold bra, California, in Feb. 2003. (Spector's first medal gymnast Dominique Dawes is 38. Coun- trial ended with a hung jury in 2007; he was try singer Josh Turner is 37. Actress Nadine convicted of second-degree murder in 2009 and Velazquez is 36. Actress Andrea Riseborough is sentenced to 19 years to life in prison.) 33. Actor Dan Byrd is 29. Actress Ashley Fink Ten years ago: Republicans whisked a $388 (TV: "Glee") is 28. Rock musician Jared Fol- billion spending bill through the House by a bi- partisan 344-51 margin. Palestinians formally lowill (Kings of Leon) is 28. Actor Cody Linley opened the campaign for a successor to Yasser is 25. Pop musician Michael Clifford (5 Sec- Arafat. Scientist Ancel Keys, who invented the onds to Summer) is 19.. Thursday, November 20, 2014/Dublin, Ga/Page 6a The Courier Herald Ladies Page Create a luxury hotel room in your own bedroom

Love Your Space notice, the furniture in hotel ments that will both block the By CLAIRE rooms is minimal and most all sun and look appealing. For ex- LIVINGSTON the pieces do double-duty as ex- tra drama, elegance and luxu- I have been traveling quite a tra storage. One dresser should ry, select window panels one to bit lately, most recently this be sufficient for the bedroom. If two feet longer than the win- weekend. On the way home, I you need more storage, re-con- dow's length, so excess fabric was thinking about why hotel figure your closet with more bunches on the floor. Choose rooms are so restful. There is rods and shelving to accommo- drapery with blackout liner, al- nothing like stepping into a date your clothing. lowing you to sleep longer, just clean, luxurious hotel room. While I discourage people as though you were at a hotel. Everything about a nice ho- from putting a desk in the bed- In hotel rooms, there is usu- tel room says “relax,” from the room, sometimes that’s the only ally a switch at the door which super-soft towels to the covers place for a home office. So keep turns on the lamp next to the on the beds. If you want to have the desk simple, not big and bed. Reading lights are on each the same look and feel in your bulky. Place it so that you can side of the bed and are individ- own bedroom, here are the watch either the television or ually controlled. A dimmer things to think about. the sunset while working on switch will allow you to dim the Perhaps the first thing that those bills and reports. Keep it lights to create a soft, cozy am- comes to mind when thinking clean. The bedroom should be bience. about a hotel room is the lack of your refuge at the end of a work Wall art should also be clutter. So the first order of day, not another place that re- soothing. Landscapes and business is to remove all clutter minds you of your job. botanicals are good choices. from the room. Put the kids’ If you have a small bedroom Finally, don’t forget the per- toys in their rooms, take the pa- and want to make it appear sonal touches. After all, this is per piles to your office, hang up larger, put a small chair in the your room, not a hotel room de- the clothes, and store away the corner. If there is room for addi- signed to please many people. knick-knacks. tional seating, use a chaise, or Little touches such as a small Paint the room. To get that one or two upholstered chairs bowl of seashells, a little vase of serene quality of a hotel room, with ottomans. Or you could fresh flowers, candles, or your use a monochromatic color add an upholstered bench at favorite reading materials dis- scheme. A monochromatic color Aim for clean, simple lines, not fussy, ornate furniture. If you notice, the foot of the bed. Choose fab- played on a nightstand can re- palette doesn’t mean you have the furniture in hotel rooms is minimal and most all the pieces do dou- rics or slipcovers for these ally make the room your own. to use whites, creams and pieces with minimal pattern. A Luxury hotels often have small beiges. “Monochromatic” sim- ble-duty as extra storage. large square ottoman can dou- CD players for mood music, so ply means “one color.” So if you board. Don’t forget the deep A goose down duvet will the thick duvet for a coverlet. ble as a place to eat or play a add one if you like to listen to choose to paint your room yel- pile carpet. Find a rug that wrap you in its warmth all Add a throw blanket to the end board game. the soothing sounds of the low, for instance, use different feels uber-soft under your feet. night long, and although pricey, of the bed to protect the cover- Also, add a mirror above the ocean before bed or classical tones of yellow on the walls, Don’t skimp on the bed. will give you the upscale hotel let—or duvet—and provide a desk so you can use it as a music while you are reading. bedding, drapery, and acces- Buy the best mattress you can room look and feel you’re going cozy cover-up when reading in make-up vanity if your better Place a framed photo of your sories. You can even use differ- afford. A high-quality mattress for. Or try one of the new your favorite chair. To top it off, half has control of the bath- loved ones beside your bed or ent tones on different walls of is essential to a good night’s lighter-weight blanket alterna- add a monogrammed pillow to room! on the dresser, and move into the same room, which will add sleep. Treat yourself to a head- tives; it looks like a lightweight the bedding ensemble, for a Now here’s something to re- your own luxury hotel room. depth and create illusion. board that makes a statement down comforter without all the touch both personal and hotel ally think about: incorporate a You may never want to leave! To keep a monochromatic and creates a focal point in the bulk. With a duvet, you will luxurious. station for coffee, beverages, —Claire Livingston is an in- color scheme from being boring, room. need a cover. To mimic a hotel Pile on the pillows. Get and snacks. If you really want terior designer, public speaker, add texture. Hotels keep their Next, make your bed with room, choose solid white or both soft and firm pillows, as to go all out, add a mini-bar or and workshop facilitator. Send furnishings simple because luxury, high-thread-count white with a border. well as pillows for your sleep wine cooler. What better way to your ideas and comments to her space is limited. The way you sheets, in white or ivory. These Here in the South, we don’t position for optimal comfort. relax than not having to go to at The Courier Herald, Drawer make an impact is to use tex- days you can find 400-count usually have temperatures Now for the furniture. Aim the kitchen for a drink? B, Dublin, Georgia 31040, or ture such as silk drapery, Egyptian cotton bed sheets at that allow us to use down du- for clean, simple lines, not Lighting is a big issue in contact her at cliv- leather chairs or wood head- any store that sells bedding. vets. An alternative is to forgo fussy, ornate furniture. If you bedrooms. Hang window treat- [email protected]. Obama signs bill to revamp www.courier-herald.com federal child care program WASHINGTON (AP) — education, are united," Obama It also allows parents SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Federally subsidized child said, surrounded in the Oval whose incomes rise above the Call 272-5522 today! care providers will have to Office by lawmakers from both program's limits to continue conduct criminal background parties who worked to get the receiving child care for at least checks on their workers and legislation passed. As he a year. Currently, they can be undergo a yearly inspection signed the document using a disqualified within a month. under legislation signed into tray of 10 pens, Obama said, "I Obama said that is important law by President Barack Oba- love signing bills. I'd like to do so parents won't worry about ma on Wednesday. it more often. 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It served an estimat- islation to overhaul the child day in a rare bipartisan agree- ed 1.5 million children under care standards in 2010, but ment for a Congress that's age 13 last year. when it didn't pass his admin- been dominated by partisan The new law will require istration began a rulemaking strife. states to conduct at least one process to try to accomplish "It shows that Democrats inspection annually of daycare some of the goals. He said now and Republicans, when it centers. And it mandates that the administration will end comes to making sure our kids workers are trained in first that rulemaking and focus on are getting the best possible aid and other safety needs. implementing the law.

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Exchange Club of Dublin Christmas Parade P. 0. Box 381, Dublin, GA 31040 Information call: Larry Schenck @ 478-274-2834 The parade will start at 2:00 PM, with line-up beginning at 12:30 PM.

The floats will not be allowed to unload passengers until they reach the Elks Club parking lot. Please inform parents who have children riding on your float.

Exchange America’s Service Club, is a group of men and women working together to make our communities better places to live through programs of service in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities, and its national project, the Prevention of Child Abuse.

I cannot attend but I would like to make a donation to the Exchange Club Christmas Parade for their efforts in the Prevention of Child Abuse. Please remember no donation $5.00 $10.00 $15.00 $20.00 $25.00 is too small or too large. $30.00 $35.00 $40.00 $45.00 $50.00 On behalf of the Christmas Parade Committee, please accept our sincere appreciation for any and all donations made this year and for helping us to improve the lives of children during this Christmas season. It is the desire of the Dublin Exchange Club to have only one Santa Clause participate in the parade. The Santa float is always last and will be on a professional float. If you are interested in sponsoring this float please let it be known when you submit your entry form. All other Santa entries will be asked not participate. This Form Sponsored By Your Courier Herald Thursday, November 20, 2014/Dublin, Ga/Page 7a The Courier Herald

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On Monday,Exclusively Nov. 10, 2014, the Chamber ofHers- Commerce sponsored Women’s a Ribbon Cutting Fitness ceremony to celebrate ribbon the grand cutting opening of Exclusively ceremony Hers- Women’s Fitness Studio. Owner, Antrice Walker was joined by (Ms.) Willie Paulk, Chamber President; Randy Jackson, Chamber Chair; coworkers, friends and fellow Chamber Members, as Dublin May- or Phil Best cut the ribbon. At Exclusively Hers ladies can take advantage of fitness classes, sauna & tanning or even a pre-wedding boot camp. Antrice Walker is a Fitness Coach who has worked with NBA/WNBA athletes, she has a Bachelors degree from the University of Mississippi in Sports Management and is a Board Certified Christian coun- selor. Exclusively Hers- Women’s Fitness is located at 1006-3 Hillcrest Parkway, in Dublin. (Photo by Matthew White)

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2014 GHSA Class AAAA state foot- • Scoreboard...... 2b ball playoff brack- • On the Air ...... 2b ets. • Briefs ...... 2b - 2b Sports Morton thankful for chance to coach Falcons By PAYTON TOWNS III know. Bulloch in 2011. and JAMES TIDWELL “I don’t know what is in the plans But everything changed in 2012 East Laurens Head Football coach for me,” he said. “I’ll spend some time for both the coach and East Laurens. Gary Morton turned in his resigna- with my kids. I’m going to be real Morton led the Falcons to a win- tion last week, which was officially selfish toward my kids.” ning 6-5 record and return to the accepted by the Laurens County When football coach Gary Morton postseason propelled by a midseason School Board during its meeting arrived at East Laurens in 2010, he four game winning streak highlight- Wednesday night. had one year of head coaching expe- ed by the historic first-ever win over Morton, who was hired in 2010 rience, guiding McIntosh County Dublin. went 12-38-1 during his five years at Academy to a 6-5 record and playoff That season started out like so East Laurens. berth in 2002. many other for the Falcons as they “We didn’t win enough,” he said The Falcons, on the other hand, started 1-2 with a season opening 33- during a phone interview Wednesday was coming off a 2-8 season and had 13 home loss to Aquinas followed by a after the board meeting. “I enjoyed it not had a winning season since they 40-6 win over Howard and a 26-21 here. I did have some good kids. I went 7-4 in 2003. loss to Hancock Central. thank everyone for their support. I’m The just completed 2014 season But the four-game winning streak glad to have had the opportunity to was a microcosm of the Morton years that changed that season started the be their head coach here for the last as the Falcons finished with a 2-7-1 following week in a 21-13 win over five years. I have a lot to be thankful overall record and endured an end- Irwin County on the road with a East for.” less, ever growing list of injuries. The 2012 season was the only sea- East Laurens got off to a solid 2-1- Laurens win Josey 53-6 at Falcons son the Falcons had a winning record 1 start this season with 27-27 tie Field next. during his tenure. That year the with Taylor County to open the year That set up the showdown at the Falcons went 6-5, going 4-2 in GHSA followed by a 49-20 win over Twiggs Shamrock Bowl as the Falcons rolled Region 3-AA, which included beating County, a 14-12 loss to Jenkins past Dublin. their rival Dublin 46-17. County and a 43-6 win over Stewart The win streak would continue “We made the playoffs and beat County. another week with a 46-6 win over Dublin for the first time in school his- But then the injuries started to Harlem before following to Laney 26- tory,” Morton said. “That was special. take a toll as the Falcons finished the 12 and Screven County 15-14 back- I had a great group of kids that year.” season with a six-game losing streak. to-back before closing out the regular But things have been down for the The first two years under Morton season with a 42-13 win over West last two years where the Falcons weren’t much better for East side-Augusta. have gone 3-16-1 since then. Laurens than the previous year as East Laurens lost in the first “Things didn’t go our way,” Morton the Falcons went 3-17 with only wins round of the GHSA Class AA State East Laurens Head Coach Gary Morton, left, finished with said. “But that’s life. I’ll move on.” over Southeast Bulloch in 2010 and Playoffs to Morton’s old school, Where, Morton said, he doesn’t Screven County and Southeast McIntosh County Academy, 27-6. a 12-38-1 overall record after five years. (File photo)

WL looks to punch quarterfinal ticket Raiders host Stephens County in second round playoff matchup

By JAMES TIDWELL Sports Editor After winning its first state playoff game in 20 years, the West Laurens football team looks to make it two in a row this week as the Raiders host Stephens County in the sec- ond round of the GHSA Class AAAA State Playoffs. “It’s going to be a great atmosphere in the Horseshoe,” West Laurens Head Coach Stacy Nobles said. “Raider Nation is going to be here proud, loud and cheering and Stephens County usually brings a great crowd so it the Horseshoe should be packed.” Kickoff between the two 8-3 teams is set for 7:30 p.m. with tickets costing $10 and the winner advanc- ing to the quarterfinals to face the winner of t h e Stephens County Eastside- at West Laurens St. Pius GHSA Class AAAA matchup. State Playoffs B u t The West Laurens football team is hosting Stephens County on Friday in the GHSA Class AAAA State Playoffs as the Second Round it will not Raiders look to advance to the quarterfinals next week. (Photo by Horace Austin) Friday, 7:30 p.m. at be easy The Horseshoe for the far from a one-man show. What they like to do is very R e g i o n Stephens County, who has similar to what Mary Persons 2AAAA champions and No. 1 made the playoffs 18 of the does so we know what to seed in the Horseshoe against past 19 seasons and looking expect.” the Indians. for its first playoff win since Last week, the Raiders, led “They are a good, physical 2011 and first quarterfinals by Greg Covin and Austin football team from a good since 2003, is led by running Faulk, was able to keep region,” Nobles said. back Desmond Wheeler, who Bainbridge in check and Stephens County is the No, rushed for 198 yards and Nobles is looking for the same 3 seed out of Region 8AAAA three touchdowns in the 42-14 type performance this week. and features a Georgia signee victory over Pickens last On defense, the Indians like to upfront in junior Ben week, and quarterback Mason present different looks with Cleveland. Long, who rushed for a sea- Cleveland anchoring a stout “He is 6’7, 330 pound offen- son-high 117 and passed for bunch. sive lineman they have moved 151 against Pickens to go “They are a really good over to the defensive line at along with his season totals of defensive group that is hard to nose guard and he will pres- 648 rushing and 1,464 pass- move the ball on,” Nobles said. ent a lot of challenges for us,” ing, and gives the Indians a “We need to establish out run- Nobles said. “They are bigger very balanced attack in their ning game early and get our on both sides of the ball than shotgun spread. play action pass game going.” we are and we are going to “They like to run the ball Last week, Stephens West Laurens Head Coach Stacy Nobles, above left center with hands have to put two linemen on first and then throw it,” County held Pickens star run- him when he is playing Nobles said. ning back Shannon Brooks to up, expects a capacity crowd in the Horseshoe Friday night. (Photo by defense which creates prob- “They have a very danger- only 64 yards rushing. Greg Swar) lems. We are going to have to ous quarterback running the In the win over Bainbridge, be at the top of our game.” ball and can hurt you just as West Laurens was able to get (Bradford) all week,” Nobles week is the passing game and first half and had some Cleveland, who runs a 5:11 much throwing it as well. its running game going early said. get more production out of dropped balls that would have 40-yard dash, is rated as the They have a pair of really good against a similar defense no The sophomore responded senior quarterback Garrel been big for us,” Nobles said. 45th best recruit in the class, receivers with one being 6’3 one had been able to run with 206 yards on 25 carries Quainton and the wide “Each week it gets tough and 26th regionally, the sixth in and the other one 6’2. We are against all season. and two touchdowns including receivers. the margin of error gets small- the state and fifth at offensive going to have to play great “No one thought we would the game winner. “Last Garrel made plays er. We didn’t play our best line according to ESPN.com. defense, really swarm to the be able to all week and I used One area Nobles knows his when we had to but we left a game last week but we need to The Indians, however, are ball and make solid tackles. that to motivate Darius team must improve on this lot of plays on the field in the this week.” The Courier Herald Thursday, November 20, 2014/Dublin, Ga/Page 2b

Columbia 14 2014-2015 GHSA Class AAAA State Football Championship 34 Thomson Region 6 - Team 3 Region 3 - Team 3 Sandy Creek Eastside

Sandy Creek 23 35 Eastside Region 5 - Team 2 Region 4 - Team 2

Eagles Landing 6 0 Fayette Co Region 4 - Team 4 Region 5 - Team 4 Wayne Co. St. Pius

Wayne Co. 14 24 St. Pius Friday Region 3 - Team 1 Region 6 - Team 1

Football Baldwin 17 42 Stephens Co. TODAY Region 2 - Team 3 Region 8 - Team 3 COLLEGE FOOTBALL GHSA Playoffs Baldwin Stephens Co. 7 p.m. Second Round Worth Co. 7 14 Pickens FS1 — Kansas St. at West Region 1 - Team 2 Region 7 - Team 2 Virginia AAAA White Co. 0 17 Bainbridge 7:30 p.m. Stephens County at West Region 8 - Team 4 Region 1 - Team 4 Cartersville West Laurens ESPN — North Carolina at Laurens, 7:30 p.m. Duke Cartersville 54 23 West Laurens 9:30 p.m. Region 7 - Team 1 Region 2 - Team 1 ESPNU — Arkansas St. at Nov 14-15 Nov 21-22 Nov 28-29 Dec 5-6 Dec 12-13 Dec 5-6 Nov 28-29 Nov 21-22 Nov 14-15 Texas St. 4 a.m. GOLF FS1 — FIA, Formula E, at Whitewater 13 15 Locust Grove 1:30 p.m. Putrajaya, Malaysia (delayed Region 5 - Team 3 Region 4 - Team 3 TGC — LPGA, Tour tape) Marist Burke Co. Championship, first round, at COLLEGE FOOTBALL Marist 30 H 37 Burke Co. Naples, Fla. 8 p.m. Region 6 - Team 2 Region 3 - Team 2 9:30 p.m. FS1 — UTEP at Rice Liberty Co. 12 0 Lithonia TGC — PGA Tour of 9:30 p.m. Region 3 - Team 4 Region 6 - Team 4 Australasia, Australian ESPN2 — San Jose St. at Griffin Woodward Masters, second round, at Utah St. Griffin 46 55 Woodward Melbourne GOLF Region 4 - Team 1 Region 5 - Team 1 3 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Westover 0 6 Gilmer TGC — European PGA Tour, Region 1 - Team 3 Region 7 - Team 3 TGC — LPGA, Tour Mary Persons North Oconee Tour Championship, second Championship, second round, round, at Dubai, United Arab Mary Persons 14 49 North Oconee at Naples, Fla. Region 2 - Team 2 Region 8 - Team 2 Emirates 9:30 p.m. Southeast Whitfield 0 7 Veterans MEN’S COLLEGE TGC — PGA Tour of Champion Region 7 - Team 4 Region 2 - Team 4 BASKETBALL Australasia, Australian Buford Cairo 10:30 a.m. Masters, third round, at Buford 63 24 Cairo Runner-Up ESPNU — Puerto Rico Tip- Melbourne Region 8 - Team 1 Region 1 - Team 1 Off, first round, Texas A&M vs. 3 a.m. In the first four rounds, the higher-seeded team will host. If schools are the same seed, see GHSA Constitution, Football Section, for procedure. Finals: The (H) printed in the bracket indicates the designated host school. Dayton, at San Juan, Puerto TGC — European PGA Tour, Rico Tour Championship, third 12:30 p.m. round, at Dubai, United Arab ESPNU — Puerto Rico Tip- Emirates Falcons K Bryant might be having best season at 39 Off, first round, Coll. of MEN’S COLLEGE Charleston vs. UConn, at San BASKETBALL FLOWERY BRANCH (AP) to make an improbable run to Matt has meant to our football beloved father, Casey Bryant, Juan, Puerto Rico Noon — Matt Bryant shows his age the playoffs. team," coach Mike Smith said. on Christmas Day almost five 3 p.m. ESPNU — Teams TBA a bit when trying to describe His teammates have all the "He works at it extremely years ago. He still hears his ESPNU — Charleston Classic, 2 p.m. the feeling that comes over confidence in the world when hard. He takes care of his body father voice, encouraging him first round, Drexel vs. Miami, ESPNU — Charleston Classic, him before he goes out on the diminutive No. 3 trots on the extremely well. There's a rou- before every kick. at Charleston, S.C. semifinal, teams TBD, at field to attempt a crucial field field. tine he goes through every No matter how good he is, t 5 p.m. Charleston, S.C. goal. "We've taken advantage of week. He knows how many never seems like quite ESPN2 — Puerto Rico Tip-Off, 2:30 p.m. "Once you cross that line, Matt, that's for sure," quarter- kicks he needs to get in at enough. first round, New Mexico vs. ESPN2 — Puerto Rico Tip-Off, it's kind of like 'The Twilight back Matt Ryan said. "You practice that week, knows how Bryant doesn't just want to Boston College, at San Juan, semifinal, teams TBD, at San Zone,'" Bryant said talk about no panic, no blink, many days he needs to kick to make every kick. Puerto Rico Juan, Puerto Rico Wednesday, standing in a cor- Matt's about as good it gets. be ready." He wants every kick to be ESPNU — Charleston Classic, 5 p.m. ner of the Atlanta Falcons When you get him in position, Bryant concedes that his straight down the middle. first round, Penn St. vs. ESPN2 — 2K Classic, third locker room before practice. he knows how to close the leg isn't quite as strong as "My everlasting fight, one Charlotte, at Charleston, S.C. place, teams TBD, at New "Things stop. It's only for a deal." some of the younger kickers in that I will maybe never, ever 7 p.m. York few seconds. But you've got to Bryant bounced around a the league, but it's definitely win, is the fight for respect," ESPN2 — 2K Classic, first ESPNU — Teams TBA be able to block that situation bit early in his career, playing strong enough. He's made 15 Bryant said. "In my head, it round, Texas vs. Iowa, at New 7 p.m. out and just let your body do for four teams and even doing of 20 attempts from at least 50 will never be good enough. I York ESPNU — Charleston Classic, what it's been doing." a stint in the now-defunct yards during his time in can always be a little bit bet- 7:30 p.m. semifinal, teams TBD, at Bryant isn't quite old United Football League. But Atlanta, a success rate that ter." ESPNU — Puerto Rico Tip- Charleston, S.C. enough to remember the origi- he found a home after signing can be traced in large part to Hard to be much better Off, first round, George Mason ESPN2 — 2K Classic, cham- nal version of "The Twilight with the Falcons in 2009, and the precision he shows in his than this. vs. West Virginia, at San Juan, pionship, teams TBD, at New Zone," which went off the air this might be his best season pregame routine. Notes: S William Moore Puerto Rico York more than a decade before he yet. Based on the weather, the practiced for the first time 9 p.m. 9 p.m. was born, but it's clear that He's made 16 of 18 field field conditions, and the direc- since he went down with a ESPN2 — 2K Classic, first ESPNU — Marshall at age is not a problem for this goals, his only misses coming tion of the wind, Bryant can shoulder injury on Sept. 28. round, Syracuse vs. California, Louisville late-bloomer. from 57 and 59 yards. That usually give his coach a very He has been on the injured at New York 10:30 p.m. At 39, Bryant has never game-winner against the good idea of his range before reserve-designated to return NBA BASKETBALL FSN — Kansas St. at Long been better. Panthers was the ninth time every contest. The Falcons list since being hurt in a loss 8 p.m. Beach St. He's made all eight of his he's come through for the know within a yard or two on at Minnesota. He can practice TNT — L.A. Clippers at Miami MEN’S COLLEGE HOCKEY field goal tries the last two Falcons in the last five min- how far they need to drive to the next two weeks and, if 10:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. weeks, including a 44-yarder utes of regulation or overtime, give their kicker a realistic healthy, be activated for a Nov. TNT — Chicago at NBCSN — UMass-Lowell at with just over 2 minutes according to STATS. shot at making the field goal. 30 game against Arizona. "I Sacramento Notre Dame remaining that gave the Bryant's value was never Let's not forget what's on can only hope to come back NFL FOOTBALL NBA BASKETBALL Falcons (4-6) a 19-17 victory more evident than when the inside, either. and contribute," Moore said. 8:25 p.m. 8 p.m. at Carolina. Carolina's Graham Gano Bryant's icy demeanor has "I'm not going to change the NFL — Kansas City at ESPN — Cleveland at That win pushed Atlanta to failed to connect from 46 yards surely been molded by person- whole defense." ... WR Julio Oakland Washington the top of the NFC South, and and had a desperation 63- al tragedy, from the loss of his Jones (illness), WR Harry FRIDAY 10:30 p.m. there will likely be more big yarder blocked on the final 3-month-old son Tryson to Douglas (foot) and OT AUTO RACING ESPN — Chicago at Portland kicks for Bryant down the play. Sudden Infant Death Jonathan Scott (hamstring) 8 a.m. SPEED SKATING stretch as his team attempts "I can't tell you how much Syndrome to the death of his did not practice Wednesday. NBCSN — Formula One, 10 p.m. practice for Abu Dhabi Grand NBCSN — Apolo Ohno Prix, at Abu Dhabi, United Invitational, at Salt Lake City Arab Emirates (same-day tape) Orlando 58 .385 3½ TORONTO (1) — Signed Russell Martin, PITTSBURGH (3) — Clint Barmes, ss; q- NFL Charlotte 48 .333 4 c, Pittsburgh, to an $82 million, five-year Francisco Liriano, lhp; Edinson Volquez, Central Division contract. rhp. AMERICAN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB NATIONAL LEAGUE ST. LOUIS (5) — Mark Ellis, 2b; Justin available throughout the Fall 2014 East Chicago 83 .727 — NEW YORK (1) — Signed Michael Masterson, rhp; Jason Motte, rhp; Pat WLTPct PF PA Milwaukee 75 .583 1½ Cuddyer, of, Colorado, to a $21 million, Neshek, rhp; A.J. Pierzynski, c. semester. Space is limited and New England 820.800 323 218 Cleveland 55 .500 2½ two-year contract. SAN DIEGO (2) — Josh Johnson, rhp; Tim Indiana 57 .417 3½ parental consent is required. For Miami 640.600 249 180 PITTSBURGH (1) — Signed A.J. Burnett, Stauffer, rhp. Buffalo 550.500 200 204 Detroit 39 .250 5½ rhp, Philadelphia, to a one-year contract. SAN FRANCISCO (5) — Michael Morse, more information on the Charles N.Y. Jets 280.200 174 265 WESTERN CONFERENCE Remaining Free Agents of; Jake Peavy, rhp; Sergio Romo, rhp; q- South Southwest Division NEW YORK (AP) — The 129 remaining Pablo Sandoval, 3b; Ryan Vogelsong, rhp. Johnson Foundation and its commu- WLTPct PF PA WL Pct GB free agents (q-did not accept $15.3 million WASHINGTON (5) — Asdrubal Cabrera, Memphis 10 2 .833 — nity and educational initiatives, Indianapolis 640.600 310 253 qualifying offer from former team): ss; Scott Hairston, of; Adam LaRoche, 1b; Houston 550.500 229 204 Dallas 93 .750 1 AMERICAN LEAGUE Nate Schierholtz, of; Rafael Soriano, rhp. please visit Tennessee 280.200 168 250 Houston 93 .750 1 BALTIMORE (9) — Alexi Casilla, inf; q- Jacksonville 190.100 158 282 San Antonio 74 .636 2½ Nelson Cruz, of; Nick Hundley, c; Kelly www.CharlesJohnsonFoundation.or North New Orleans 64 .600 3 Johnson, 2b; Nick Markakis, of; Andrew Transactions Northwest Division g or contact Meredith Geisler at 703- WLTPct PF PA Miller, lhp; Johan Santana, lhp; Joe Cincinnati 631.650 224 221 W L Pct GB Saunders, lhp; Delmon Young, of. BASEBALL 740-5015 or Pittsburgh 740.636 288 263 Portland 83 .727 — BOSTON (4) — Burke Badenhop, rhp; American League Baltimore 640.600 261 181 Utah 57 .417 3½ Craig Breslow, lhp; Ryan Dempster, rhp; BOSTON RED SOX — Claimed INF Juan [email protected] or Cleveland 640.600 216 195 Denver 47 .364 4 David Ross, c. Francisco off waivers from Toronto. Minnesota 37 .300 4½ Katherine O’Toole at West CHICAGO (3) — Paul Konerko, 1b; Matt KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Named Chris WLTPct PF PA Oklahoma City3 10 .231 6 Lindstom, rhp; Felipe Paulino, rhp. Getz baseball operations assistant/player [email protected]. Denver 730.700 293 224 Pacific Division CLEVELAND (1) — Jason Giambi, 1b. development. Kansas City 730.700 241 171 WL Pct GB DETROIT (6) — Joba Chamberlain, rhp; LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Named San Diego 640.600 218 192 Golden State 82 .800 — Phil Coke, lhp; Joel Hanrahan, rhp; Torii Johnny Narron hitting coach for Salt Lake Oakland 0 10 0 .000 152 265 L.A. Clippers 64 .600 2 Hunter, of; Jim Johnson, rhp; q-Max City (PCL). Dublin Touchdown NATIONAL CONFERENCE Phoenix 75 .583 2 Scherzer, rhp. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Agreed to Teen Challenge Third East Sacramento 65 .545 2½ HOUSTON (3) — Matt Albers, rhp; Jesse terms with DH Billy Butler on a three-year Booster Club holds WLTPct PF PA L.A. Lakers 39 .250 6 Crain, rhp; Jose Veras, rhp. contract. Annual ‘Race for Philadelphia 730.700 299 251 Wednesday KANSAS CITY (7) — Nori Aoki, of; Scott National League Meetings Dallas 730.700 261 212 Boston 101, Philadelphia 90 Downs, lhp; Jason Frasor, rhp; Luck MIAMI MARLINS — Agreed to terms with Grace’ N.Y. Giants 370.300 205 263 Dallas 105, Washington 102 Hochevar, rhp; Raul Ibanez, of; q-James OF Giancarlo Stanton on a 13-year, $325 The Dublin Touchdown Booster Washington 370.300 204 256 L.A. Clippers 114, Orlando 90 Shields, rhp; Josh Willingham, of. million contract. Teen Challenge will host its Third South Indiana 88, Charlotte 86 LOS ANGELES (4) — Sean Burnett, lhp; ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Selected the Club will hold meetings every San Antonio 92, Cleveland 90 Annual ‘Race for Grace’ on WLTPct PF PA Jason Grilli, rhp; John McDonald, ss; Joe contract of C Cody Stanley from Monday night at 6:30 p.m. at the Atlanta 460.400 238 255 Toronto 96, Memphis 92 Thatcher, lhp. Springfield (Texas). Released OF Shane Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 27 start- New Orleans 460.400 261 252 Phoenix 88, Detroit 86 MINNESOTA (1) — Jared Burton, rhp. Robinson. Sent RHP Keith Butler outright Shamrock Bowl Field House and Carolina 371.318 215 300 Milwaukee 122, Brooklyn 118,3OT NEW YORK (9) — Chris Capuano, lhp; to Memphis (PCL). ing at Marie Baptist Church and Tampa Bay 280.200 194 279 Minnesota 115, New York 99 encourage parents and etc. to Stephen Drew, ss; Chase Headley, 3b; WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Named includes Dublin's only Half Marathon, North Denver 107, Oklahoma City 100 Rich Hill, lhp; Derek Jeter, ss; Hiroki Mike Cubbage and Terry Wetzel special WLTPct PF PA L.A. Lakers 98, Houston 92 along with a 12K, 6K and 1 Mile Fun attend. For more information, contact Kuroda, rhp; Brandon McCarthy, rhp; q- assistants to the president of baseball Detroit 730.700 188 156 Today David Robertson, rhp; Ichiro Suzuki, of. operations and general manager. Run. Visit John Strickland at 478-278-6173 or Green Bay 730.700 330 225 L.A. Clippers at Miami, 8 p.m. OAKLAND (8) — Alberto Callaspo, 3b; Promoted Eddie Longosz to assistant Chicago 460.400 215 290 Chicago at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m. http://www.racerpal.com/races/Race Quincy Simpson at 478-456-0646. Jonny Gomes, of; Luke Gregerson, rhp; director of scouting operations. Named Minnesota 460.400 181 220 Friday Jason Hammel, rhp; Jon Lester, lhp; Jed Brandon Larson, Scott Ramsay, Justin ForGrace.html for details regarding West Phoenix at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Lowrie, ss; Hiroyuki Nakajima, ss; Bloxom, Buddy Hernandez and Steve WLTPct PF PA Orlando at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Leavitt amateur scouts. the race as well as registration.\ Detroit at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Geovany Soto, c. East Laurens High Arizona 910.900 237 176 SEATTLE (7) — Joe Beimel, lhp; Endy BASKETBALL San Francisco 640.600 211 212 Milwaukee at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. National Basketball Association Brooklyn at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Chavez, of; Chris Denorfia, of; Franklin School Booster Club Seattle 640.600 260 215 Gutierrez, of; Kendrys Morales, dh; NBA — Suspended Charlotte F Jeffery St. Louis 460.400 185 258 Boston at Memphis, 8 p.m. Taylor 24 games after he pleaded guilty to Charles Johnson Today San Antonio at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Humberto Quintero, c; Chris Young, rhp. TEXAS (4) — Scott Baker, rhp; Neal Cotts, misdemeanor domestic violence assault membership drive Kansas City at Oakland, 8:25 p.m. Cleveland at Washington, 8 p.m. and malicious destruction of hotel property Foundation Middle Sunday L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. lhp; Colby Lewis, rhp; Alex Rios, of. The East Laurens High School TORONTO (6) — q-Melky Cabrera, of; last month. Taylor will get credit for the 11 Green Bay at Minnesota, 1 p.m. New Orleans at Denver, 9 p.m. games he has missed, and will sit out an Georgia Initiative Cincinnati at Houston, 1 p.m. Utah at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Casey Janssen, rhp; Munenori Kawasaki, Athletic Booster Club is holding its inf; Dustin McGowan, rhp; Brandon additional 13 games. The Charles Johnson Foundation Tampa Bay at Chicago, 1 p.m. Chicago at Portland, 10:30 p.m. FOOTBALL annual membership drive. The meet- Cleveland at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Morrow, rhp; Colby Rasmus, of. Middle Georgia Initiative is currently ___ National Football League Tennessee at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. NFL — Fined Seattle RB Marshawn Lynch ings are held the first Monday of each Detroit at New England, 1 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE offering high school students in MLB ATLANTA (6) — Emilio Bonifacio, 2b; Ryan $50,000 for violations of the league's month at 7 p.m. at the high school. Jacksonville at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. media policy. Middle Georgia the opportunity to N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Doumit, c; Gavin Floyd, rhp; Aaron Harang, rhp; Gerald Laird, c; q-Ervin Santana, rhp. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed G attend the 2015 Black College Expo For more information, contact Gail Arizona at Seattle, 4:05 p.m. Free Agent Signings St. Louis at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. CHICAGO (2) — Kyuji Fujikawa, rhp; Rishaw Johnson to the practice squad. NEW YORK (AP) — The eight free agents MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Claimed RB in Atlanta on March 28, 2015. The Johnson at 478-272-1113. Washington at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m. who have signed, with name, position, for- Carlos Villanueva, rhp. Miami at Denver, 4:25 p.m. CINCINNATI (3) — Jack Hannahan, 3b; Ben Tate off waivers from Cleveland. Charles Johnson Foundation will pro- mer club if different, and contract. The con- Waived TE MarQueis Gray. Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 8:30 p.m. tract information was obtained by The Ryan Ludwick, of; Ramon Santiago, ss. vide students with a chartered bus, Monday COLORADO (4) — Brett Anderson, lhp; NEW YORK GIANTS — Signed LB Justin Stringers needed Associated Press from player and man- Anderson to the practice squad. Baltimore at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m. agement sources. For players with minor Matt Belisle, rhp; Nick Masset, rhp; food and admission to the event at no Franklin Morales, lhp. HOCKEY The Courier Herald is looking for league contracts, letter agreements for National Hockey League cost. As a native of Middle Georgia major league contracts are in parentheses: LOS ANGELES (8) — Josh Beckett, rhp; stringer reporters and photographers NBA Chad Billingsley, rhp; Kevin Correia, rhp; BUFFALO SABRES — Called up G and former student-athlete at AMERICAN LEAGUE Nathan Lieuwen from Rochester (AHL). BOSTON (1) — Re-signed Koji Uehara, Roberto Hernandez, rhp; Paul Maholm, for sports. Contact Jason Halcombe EASTERN CONFERENCE lhp; Chris Perez, rhp; q-Hanley Ramirez, Placed D Josh Gorges on injured reserve. Hawkinsville High School, Johnson rhp, to an $18 million, two-year contract. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Assigned at 478-272-5522, ext. 222 or jhal- Atlantic Division CHICAGO (1) — Signed Zach Duke, lhp, ss; Jamey Wright, rhp. has found great success in the NFL WL Pct GB MIAMI (4) — Rafael Furcal, ss; Kevin C Michael Chaput to Springfield (AHL). Milwaukee, to a $15 million, three-year DETROIT RED WINGS — Recalled D as one of the leading members of the [email protected]. Toronto 92 .818 — contract. Gregg, rhp; Reed Johnson, of; Brad Boston 46 .400 4½ Penny, rhp. Xavier Ouellet from Grand Rapids (AHL). DETROIT (1) — Re-signed Victor Placed D Brendan Smith on seven-day Carolina Panthers. One of Johnson’s Brooklyn 47 .364 5 Martinez, dh, to a $64 million, four-year MILWAUKEE (5) — Tom Gorzelanny, lhp; New York 3 10 .231 7 Lyle Overbay, 1b; Mark Reynolds, 1b; injured reserve. many passions is to give back to the contract. COLLEGE Contact us Philadelphia 0 11 .000 9 NEW YORK (1) — Re-signed Chris Young, Francisco Rodriguez, rhp; Rickie Weeks, Middle Georgia community, especial- Southeast Division 2b. NCAA — Placed the Weber State on pro- To submit information, call 272- of, to a $2.5 million, one-year contract. bation for three years, reduced scholar- ly in the areas of education and ath- WL Pct GB OAKLAND (1) — Signed Billy Butler, 1b, NEW YORK (2) — Bobby Abreu, of; Washington 73 .700 — Daisuke Matsuzaka, rhp. ships for the football program and imposed 5522, ext. 223, fax 478-272-2189 or Kansas City, to a $30 million, three-year at least $5,000 in fines for violating ethical letics. Registration forms will be Miami 65 .545 1½ contract. PHILADELPHIA (3) — Mike Adams, rhp; e-mail [email protected]. Atlanta 55 .500 2 Kyle Kendrick, rhp; Wil Nieves, c. conduct rules. Thursday, November 20, 2014/Dublin, Ga/Page 3b The Courier Herald

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NEW YORK (AP) — Long could work. I did have before Steve Carell was glimpses of it in just talking to showered in acclaim for his Steve about the character and startling transformation into hearing his commitment to do John du Pont for the true- it." crime drama "Foxcatcher," he Since Carell's big-screen was walking home from set, breakthrough in "The 40-Year- commiserating with co-star Old Virgin," the 52-year-old Mark Ruffalo. Second City alum has "We both looked at each regularly mixed comedy and other really in agreement that drama in films like "Little the whole thing was crazy and Miss Sunshine," ''Dan in Real what we were doing was so far Life" and "The Way, Way out there," Carell recalled in a Back." But the considerable recent interview. "We both felt step Carell takes into darker we were taking huge swings." terrain in "Foxcatcher" wasn't You, too, might be a tad premeditated, the former nervous about how you'd come "Office" star says. off if you were — like Carell — "I didn't want to work at fitted with a prosthetic nose, convincing people that I could covered in three-hours of do this," says Carell. "I just makeup, and asked to portray, This image released by Sony Pictures wanted to play the guy and try with somber severity, an to do the best representation of increasingly psychotic, Classics shows Steve Carell in a scene from "Foxcatcher." Carell portrays John du Pont, a this human being that I could. chemical empire heir with both I didn't want that added sense, a raging mother complex and a millionaire convicted of third-degree murder in 'Oh, I hope people buy me in it' proclivity for sweat pants. because people haven't Bennett Miller's the death of Dave Schultz, an Olympic necessarily seen me do this "Foxcatcher," in which du Pont champion freestyle wrestler. (AP Photo/Sony type of thing before. So I had tragically befriends Olympic Pictures Classics, Scott Garfield) wrestler brothers Mark to get past that and just do it." (Channing Tatum) and Dave extraordinary of the year, one Miller, the director of Doughy, balding and (Ruffalo) Schultz, certainly had immediately inducted into the "Capote" and "Moneyball," was speaking with a halting, the potential of failing to pin rich history of comedic actors attracted to the idea of casting presumptuous air, Carell is down its stranger-than-fiction veering into dramatic territory. du Pont — who was convicted nearly unrecognizable as the tale and leave Carell flopping Carell, who was named the of murdering Dave Schultz on removed-from-reality du Pont, on the mat. most outstanding performer of his family's 800-acre who in the film is a symbol of "We weren't going to go the year by the Santa Barbara Foxcatcher estate in the unchecked power of wealth halfway with it. That would International Film Festival, is Pennsylvania in 1996 — with and patriotism run amok. have ended up being nothing," considered a shoo-in for a best not an overtly villainous actor. Carell's old "Daily Show" Carell says. "We both felt very actor nomination. Instead, he was drawn to boss, Jon Stewart (whose own vulnerable, that it could "It's definitely darker than Carell for his unthreatening drama, the film "Rosewater," potentially be the worst thing most anything I've ever done," demeanor and reputation. reunited the two on the we'd ever done or the best, but Carell said. "The fact that "I did believe in my heart release calendar), says his there was little in between." Bennett had faith in me to do that if it could work with former correspondent's gift for The needle has clearly it, that was really a reward in Steve, that that would be the fleshing out a character was swung to "best." Carell's itself, getting that kind of best for the film," says Miller. the same in a sketch: "He performance has been hailed affirmation from someone like "I couldn't imagine something would find moments in it that as one of the most that." working better than if that you didn't know were there." FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE BY LYNN JOHNSTON Thursday, November 20, 2014/Dublin, Ga/Page 4b The Courier Herald

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