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Friday, April 3, 2015 $1 YOURThe NEWSPAPER [email protected] Courier • www.courier-herald.com Drawer B, Court Square Station, Dublin, Georgia 31040 Herald • 272-5522 Volume 101, No. 78, Pub. No 161860 Parenting pointers Hillcrest excited to be one of 10 schools with parenting program

By PAYTON TOWNS III Traffic was picking up Tuesday as one by one, parents walked into Hillcrest Elemen- tary School to sign their child in. But the children, who all went to the gym to watch a movie, weren't the ones going to school. It was the parents. Hillcrest held its third Academic Parent Teacher Team meeting last Tuesday. Hill- crest was one of 10 schools in the state to pi- lot the project. "The State of Georgia is looking at this for parent involvement," said Hillcrest principal Demme McManus. "Dr. Fred Williams came to me and asked if this was something we may be interested in and we applied for it… We felt like this would be a good way to in- volve more parents academically. We want to Photos by Payton Towns III get them to where they can better assist their children at home with some of the stan- Madison Street has been closed as workers extend water and sewer to the structure. dards…Once students see that their parents are more involved in their education, they'll get more motivated as well." McManus said they went through train- ing last spring and will continue to go through training. The 10 schools all had to have three meetings during the school year, Floor-to-ceiling fixes in the classroom teacher's room. "The parents learn a skill," McManus said. "Each grade level selects a foundation- al skill that the students really need to have Work continuing a firm grasp of in order to build on it." Parents are given materials and activities to take home that will help them with their inside, outside children. "They get everything they need to go home and be able to work with their children about that particular foundational skill, Mc- at Skyscraper Manus said. "We also have an assessment that we give them and we track their progress. Each meeting they get a graph By PAYTON TOWNS III showing how their child has progressed on that foundational skill." The scaffolding from around the bottom part of In the second meeting, a second founda- the Skyscraper in Downtown Dublin has been taken tional skill is added. In the third meeting, it down while workers for Garbutt Construction are is up to the team if they want to do a third bringing water to the building for the sprinkler sys- tem. Chris Davis, Project Manager with Garbutt Con- See PARENT page 3a struction, said the work for the terracotta repair was completed this week. "There was quite a bit of work to do there," Davis said. Last week, a small portion of West Madison Street next to the Skyscraper, was closed as workers start- ed getting water and the sewer service for the build- ing. These are both new services for the Skyscraper. Davis believes the road will remain closed for at "I'm super excited to see the work go- going on inside the building. I'm actually least another week. ing on at the Skyscraper," said GMC beginning to visualize how it's going to "We've had some rain days that have kind of af- Dublin Campus Director Priscilla Smith. look once it's completed." fected us," Davis said. "We are still tracking along on "We have weekly updates about the con- Davis said sheetrock is being hung on schedule. We are painting on the fourth floor and struction and what's going on. So far we the third floor. Electrical is down to the we've got it to the point where we are actually prim- are on target and on schedule." second floor and plumbing is 90 percent ing a first coating the fourth floor. We wanted to get Smith has seen the progress. complete for the entire building, Davis it done first to be that buffer between the bottom "It's different now than the very first said. three floors and the upper two floors." time I went in there," she said. "It's very In October, Gov. Nathan Deal made Georgia Military College's satellite campus will encouraging to see the progress that is Photos by Payton Towns III be occupying the first three floors later this fall. See FIX page 3a Teachers meet with parents. Recovery Symposium to help the community

By PAYTON TOWNS III This is the first program ties. This will be a time to cel- People will be sharing through the Georgia Recovery ebrate their success, share their success stories during initiative said Community ideas and resources. the first Recovery Symposium Service Board official Emily Service agencies, recovery- for the Middle Georgia Com- Slaughter. focused organizations, church munity next week. "It will have different peo- groups and the general public The event, which will be ple sharing their own experi- are encouraged to attend. The held in the Dublin First Bap- ences in a positive way," event will feature a magic tist Church Family Life Cen- Slaughter said. "It's going to show by Mike Fuller, the Ma- ter, will begin with a registra- focus on recovery in a positive gician, music, door prizes and tion at 8:30 a.m. with the pro- way. There will be a magic free lunch and snacks. gram to begin at 9 a.m. show and other things that The public is encouraged will all tie in to recovery. We to attend this free event. are trying to keep a positive They will need to RSVP to outlook on everything. " Emily at Event organizers hope peo- [email protected] or call ple will attend and embrace (478) 272-1190 (ext. 1147) by those in recovery from behav- Monday to reserve a lunch or ioral health and substance resource table. abuse challenges and intellec- tual/developmental disabili- From left: Penny Ranger, Matt Rainey, Lindsey Price and Elizabeth Jones are some of the speakers who will be talking at the event. (Special Photo)

Index Obituaries ...... 2a Hometown ...... 7a 2015 FORD F-250 SD LARIAT CREW Editorial ...... 4a Sports ...... 1b,2b Weather...... 5a Classifieds ...... 3b THIS IS THE FUTURE OF TOUGH. Hometown...... 6a Entertainment ...... 4b 702 East Jackson Street, Dublin, GA • www.dublinfordlm.com • 478.272.0511 LINCOLN Friday, April 3, 2015/Dublin, Ga/Page 2a The Courier Herald nephews also survive. Rex Allen Obituaries The family will receive Morgan, Sr. friends from 10 a.m. until 8 Services for Rex Allen Mor- p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. gan, Sr. age 62, of Dublin, will Bill V. Sumner until noon on Saturday, April be held at 10:30 a.m. Satur- Durden-Hudson Funeral 4, 2015, from the funeral day, April 4, 2015, at Wood- Directors announces that Mr. home with the funeral ser- land Heights Baptist Church. Bill V. Sumner, age 79, of vices to follow at noon from Burial will follow at Piney Adrian, died on Wednesday, the Chapel of Bradley B. An- Mount Cemetery. Rev. Harrell April 1, 2015 at the Emanuel derson Funeral Home & Cre- Rogers will officiate. The fam- Medical Center in Swains- matory with the Reverend ily will receive friends from 6 boro. Tim Brantley officiating. In- until 8 p.m. Friday at Funeral services will be terment will be private. Townsend Brothers Funeral Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 11 Bradley B. Anderson Fu- Home. Mr. Morgan died Tues- BY MICHAEL ROIZEN, ens 1.1 BILLION teens and loud concerts (very uncool, a.m. in Pebbles-Curry Memor- neral Home & Crematory is Can you hear me now? day, March 31, 2015. M.D., AND MEHMET OZ, young adults around the but they should wear ial Chapel with Rev. Jimmy serving the Robertson family. Mr. Morgan was a member M.D. world. And it's mostly caused earplugs); and deafening Sumner officiating. ——— of Woodland Heights Baptist by "unsafe use of personal sporting events (earplugs Interment will follow in the Moye O’Neal Church and a self employed The heavy metal band audio devices, including again). Convince them by Kea’s United Methodist Strickland roofer. He was preceded in Manowar became the Guin- smartphones, and exposure downloading a decibel meter Church Cemetery. Services for Moye O’Neal death by his wife, Margie ness World Records' "World's to damaging levels of sound app to their smartphone: The family will receive Strickland, age 68, of Dublin, Francis Morgan, parents, Roy Loudest Band" when they hit at noisy entertainment Have them measure the vol- friends at the funeral home will be held at 3 p.m. Satur- Morgan and Mary Lawrence 129.5 decibels in a live con- venues such as nightclubs, ume in their earbuds (keep it Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. Morgan, and daughter, Betty cert in 1994. And why isn't bars and sporting events." around 70) and at any venue, Pallbearers Jordan Peavy, day, April 4, 2015, at Poplar Springs North Baptist Ann Smith. that cool? Because perma- If young folks become so decades from now they can Steve Claxton, Wayne Sumn- Survivors include his chil- nent hearing loss can happen partially or severely deaf, the hear the sounds of nature, er, Jeff Sumner, Nathan Church. Mr. Mike Kilgore, Rev. Rusty Stewart, Mr. Bert dren, Rex Allen (Christina) from listening to 85 dBs for report points out, they'll pay their children's voices and Rutherford, Isaac Mulling Jr. Morgan, Jr., Amanda Crabb, an extended period of time, a big price in mental and the music they love. Bethea and Rev. Robert and William Bullard. both of Cadwell, Leroy (Aman- and it takes only 15 minutes physical health issues, not to —Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host Honorary Pallbearers Rogers will officiate. The da) Morgan, Lisa Smith, of 100 dBs for that kind of mention lost employment op- of "The Dr. Oz Show," and Daryll Stephens, Jerry family will receive friends Dorothy Marie Carter, all of damage to be done. (A typical portunities and social diffi- Mike Roizen, M.D. is Chief Walden, Ray Mitchell, Susie from 5:30 until 8 p.m. Friday, Dublin; twenty grandchildren; conversation is about 60 culties. So listen up, Mom Wellness Officer and Chair of Hall, Patti Hendley and Willis April 3, 2015 at Townsend seventeen great grandchil- dBs.) and Dad! Protect your kids' Wellness Institute at Cleve- Claxton. Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. dren; sisters, Faye McCum- According to a new World hearing by making them land Clinic. To live your Mr. Sumner was born in Strickland died Thursday, bers, Dell Francis, both of Oak Health Organization report, aware of the risks associated healthiest, tune into "The Dr. Soperton, Emanuel County, April 2, 2015. Park, Barbara (Ernest) Gib- hearing loss is a life-chang- with earbuds (1 hour a day at Oz Show" or visit GA to the late Alvie and Inez Mr. Strickland, a lifelong son, of Milledgeville; brother, ing health issue that threat- a low volume is optimal); www.sharecare.com. Sumner, was a retired insur- resident of Laurens County, Benny Morgan, of Florida; ance agent of 41 years for several nieces and nephews. State Farm Insurance. He was a U. S. Army veteran. He retired from Oconee EMC Nieces will serve as pall- was preceded in death by his bearers. daughter, Christy Elaine and served as a deacon at Poplar Springs North Bap- Please visit Sumner Bullard and sister www.townsendfuneralhome.co Hungry therapist should plan tist Church. Mr. Strickland Margaret Clinard. m to sign the online memorial Survivors include: was a devoted husband, fa- register. Wife: Natalie Sumner of ther, Poppy, brother and DEARahead ABBY: We have afor morningdrugs. snack Adrian. One daugther: Debo- friend. daughter with severe develop- Am I doing the right thing ra Sumner Mulling of Adrian. He was preceded in death mental disabilities. Thankful- by not letting them come back, ly, she receives 40-plus hours or am I a heartless mother One step-son: Nathan Forrest by his parents, James A. Ga. jobless Dudley (Heather) of Macon. of in-home therapy a week, like he says? -- MOM OF Strickland, Sr., and Carrie which is covered by insurance. TOUGH LOVE Two brothers:Charles A. Sum- O’Neal Strickland, brothers, ner of Dublin and Frank D. rate declines Her first therapist arrives DEAR MOM: Regardless of James Strickland, W. L. what your son says, you are Sumner of Adrian. Two grand- at 7:30 a.m. and leaves at Strickland, Russell Strick- 11:30 a.m. Some days, she will not heartless. You took him in children: Isaac Jefferson to 6.3 percent land, Billy Strickland, pick up something to eat on with certain conditions. He Mulling Jr. and William Ger- ATLANTA (AP) — State la- Robert Strickland, and sis- bor officials say Georgia's job- the way. Most days, I suspect and his girlfriend abused your ald Bullard; Two step-grand- she hasn't eaten breakfast. trust, and you handled the sit- children: Elisabeth Dudley ters, Nell Maddox, and Pet less rate has dropped to 6.3 Baggett. percent, its lowest mark since About once a week she'll uation wisely. and Rebekah Dudley. call out for me, asking for a If the girl is really preg- Survivors include his wife, January 2008. old son and his fiancee have Condolences may be sub- snack -- usually a breakfast nant, she should not be using The Georgia Department of been kicked out of a few apart- mitted online at www.durden- Linda Hall Strickland; chil- sandwich -- which I make for drugs. If she's hooked on Labor on Thursday announced ments and have asked to live hudsonfuneraldirectors.com. dren, Melissa (Nate) Smith, her. Last week, she asked for something, she needs to get the new unemployment rate with me. Wanting to help him, ——— Carrie Albritton, Ryan some chocolate-covered nuts I into a rehabilitation program for February. It was down I agreed. Thomas Gordon (Charity) Strickland, all of had offered her once. I told her ASAP. If she has parents, per- from 7.3 percent in February When they moved in, I gave Robertson Dublin; grandchildren, we had eaten them. I finally haps they will take her in. But 2014. them four rules to follow: No Thomas Gordon Robertson, put out a bowl of old hard can- you have done your part, and Katelee Albritton, Jarrett State Labor Commissioner drugs in the house, no sex, no age 61, passed away Wednes- dy to stop her from asking. if you allow your son and his Albritton, Brock Morgan, Mark Butler said the state hit coming upstairs after 10 p.m., day, April 1, 2015 at the She has been eating it for a girlfriend to stay with you, Brewer Morgan, Bryson Mor- a historic high for jobs in Feb- and the dishes must be done Serenity Place in Dublin sur- while now and joking that I'm they will continue to break gan, Sawyer Strickland, Sam ruary, driving the unemploy- every night or they will pay rounded by his family. The making her gain weight. your rules and you'll wind up Porrata, Lucy Porrata, all of $400 a month rent. Wayne County native had ment number down. Must I continue providing responsible for them and the Well, a week ago I caught lived in Jesup many years Dublin; sisters, Joanne (Tim) Butler said over-the-year her snacks or say something baby -- or two or three. I ad- them doing drugs, so I called Luecke, Nannette Kimbell, job growth has been the most about her bringing her own? I vise against it. moving to Dublin 26 years the cops. They were arrested Becky White, Martha Tan- seen in Georgia since Atlanta am grateful for the work she ago. He had worked for that night. They are now ask- ner; sisters-in-law, Mabon hosted the Olympic games in does for our daughter and TOMYJEWISHREAD- Lastinger Mobile Homes and ing to come back. I refuse to Strickland, Carolyn Strick- the summer of 1996. hope I'm not sounding petty. -- ERS: Sundown marks the first enjoyed working in his garden allow it because I have an 11- Authorities said Georgia UNSURE IN KANSAS night of Passover. Happy and with his flowers. Thomas land, both of Dublin; several year-old at home with me and employers added 157,400 jobs DEAR UNSURE: You Passover, everyone! was full of life and just loved nieces and nephews. another 18-year-old who I since February 2014. should not be responsible for spending time with his family. Archie Heath, Larry want to keep away from this ——— feeding your daughter's thera- He was preceded in death by Mullis, Tim Howard, Jeremy kind of influence. Metro Atlanta jobless pist. Have a talk with the his parents, Gordon and Pearl My son keeps texting me Payne, Keith Brantley, Ben- rate declines to 6.1 percent therapist and suggest that if Robertson; siblings, Gordon and trying to guilt me into jamin Strickland, Stan Hall, ATLANTA (AP) — State la- she's "out of fuel" at the end of Franklin Robertson, Linda changing my mind because he and Cole Raffield will serve bor officials say metro At- your daughter's session that Gale Robertson, and Lavina got his fiancee pregnant. For All Your Plumbing Needs! as pallbearers. lanta's unemployment rate she bring some individually Ann Robertson. Where I live it gets very cold, Honorary pallbearers will has dropped to 6.1 percent as wrapped cheese sticks or fruit He is survived by his wife but I need to show my other employers created more jobs with her. It would be a lot 307 Saxon St. - Dublin, GA 31021 of 41 years, Judy Lynn be his coworkers at Oconee children it's not OK to do healthier than what you're Robertson of Dublin, children, EMC. and laid off fewer workers. Please visit The Georgia Department of giving her and probably better Thomas Gage Robertson and for her. Lynn Robertson both of www.townsendfuneralhome. Labor on Thursday announced Dublin; sisters, Livida Man- com to sign the online memo- the new rate for February, which is down from 6.2 per- DEAR ABBY: My 18-year- EASTER ning of Brunswick, Ruby rial register. Brooker of Odum, Wanda cent in January. 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Assembly of God Steven, Honesty, Special Singing Each Night. 802 Soperton Ave. East Dublin, Georgia Jaiven & Erin Friday, April 3, 2015/Dublin, Ga/Page 3a The Courier Herald Market on Madison Farmers Market Parent Every Saturday, April - October 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. •The Daylily Diva- Daylilies, Homemade Goat Milk Soap •Lisa Wright – Chow Chow, Gluten free and Sugar free Baked goods •Triple T Nursery – Flowers, Tomato Plants, hanging baskets •Kenneth Fontenot – Pickles, Preserves, Jelly, Relish, Peanut Brittle •Brenda Mathern – Ceramics, Pine needle baskets, vi- olets & pots •Evelyn Johnson – Homemade baked goods •Fresh & Sweet – Cabbage, rutabagas, kale, canned goods, pralines, mini pound cakes, Easter desserts •Carroll’s Produce – [Corn peas beans turnips collards rutabagas, mustard, tomatoes, okra, Onions, English peas, new potatoes, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, squash, cabbage, watermelons, cantaloupe, peppers] •Skip & Jared’s – Kale, Green Onions Rutabagas •J & J Farms – Tomato plants, Bluberry Plant, Lettuce, Photos by Payton Towns III Kale spinach chard Parents go back to school and learn how to work with their children on foundational skills. •Beasley Farms – Eggs (chicken, Duck, Turkey, "They do get frustrated be- Guinea) Continued from 1a cause they learned math one •Auker’s Sawmill – Home Baked Goods, Homemade foundational skill or continue way and they are thinking Skin Care Products working on one of the previous sometimes like the teachers •Pine Needle Baskets & More- Pine Needle Baskets skills from the first two meet- think which is "'why are we ings. teaching it this way when we and other Homemade Goods "This is class for the par- learned it fine the other way?'" •Kathy Lake – Handmade Jewelry, fused glass jewelry, ents," the principal said. Not every child learns the freshly picked herbs, Jams "They come in and sit in a same way and we are trying to •George Phillips Farm- Pies, Tarts, Peas, Butter classroom like the kids do. teach them different ways Beans, Field Corns They go through an icebreaker that will be beneficial for to get the parents to know them and what would work for •M & G Farms – Fresh seasonal vegetables, live each other while the teachers their children," said Tina plants, homemade soaps, brittle get to know them. They learn Snipes, who helps with special •Hunger and Hardship Farm & Apiary – Natural lip that foundational skill and set needs students and the fourth balm and anti-aging cream, homemade bracelets, a goal at the end of the meet- grade 21st Century math at baked goods ing for their child for the next the school. "We need to be meeting." teaching the parents what we •Tommy Cobb – pepper vinegar, homemade salt McManus and teachers are teaching the children be- scrubs said the parents who have cause there is a lot of frustra- come to the three meetings, tion at home. The parents get on the schedules," she said. realized that that is one of the Also at the Market this weekend: which only last 75 minutes, home and they clash with the "But we've had great barriers for the parents. At have expressed frustrations kids. It works great to have turnouts." this time of night, they have Friday with having to learn a new them come in and see how First grade teacher Kari other children they need to •First Friday Concert Series band Days After, 7:30 way of doing math or other their children are learning it McDaniel talked to parents look after. That's one of the p.m. subjects. in class." about reading site words. She things we provide, and we gave advice on how to help have a check in and check out •Featured artist from Art Dublin, Thelma Fowler Hillier "Things are very different Fourth grade teacher Christina Crawford called the their children read. One ex- process for their safety." •Adoptable dogs from the Dublin-Laurens Humane from when I went to school," McManus said. "With the program "a great experience." ample was to read with their Door prizes are also offered Society Georgia Milestones, students "We are able to talk with children and have them read for the parents. Sunday aren't just solving a multipli- the parents and show them back to them. "That's an incentive for •First United Methodist Church and Howard Chapel cation or division problem the strengths and weaknesses "Brag on them," McDaniel parents," McManus said. said. "Give them compliments. The plan is to expand the will host a community sunrise worship service at 7 anymore. They are having to the children have," she said. "We are also able to show … The biggest thing is to read APTT program to Saxon a.m. read a problem, determine what process or operation them the progress and growth every night. This is a time you Heights Elementary School needs to be done and apply it. their child has made. The par- can get intimate with your during the next school year. They then have to write out in ents I've talked to have been child. The best thing to do is "We are required, through complete sentences, and cor- thankful that we've offered read, read, read.You aren't go- being selected, to take this to Brunswick sees expensive plans rect grammar, how they this. They are very willing to ing to learn how to ride a bike another school or schools solved that problem. We un- give a little bit of their time to unless you practice." within our district," McManus derstand why parents get help their child." While the parents are said. "We have talked about for waterfront Mary Ross Park frustrated because it is differ- Snipes wished more par- learning, their children are in going to the middle school too. ent." ents would attend the meet- the gym having fun. That would be a logical next BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The city's waterfront park has been But that's why the APTT is ings. "We provide free child care step." described as a field with a shed on it, but plans are being made to so important. "I know it's hard depending for them," McManus said. "We make it an attractive destination for residents and tourists alike. Those plans, assembled by a firm that specializes in improving outdoor spaces, include opening a restaurant at Mary Ross Water- front Park on the East River and adding other amenities and in- Dublin Satellite Campus of the DDA, Walter Manage- A six month notice to leave frastructure such as playgrounds, boat slips and kayak launching Continued from 1a Fix points, a fishing pier, a multipurpose building and a pavillion and GMC. ment Company and GMC the property before the end of stage. the announcement about Lt. Gen. William B. Cald- signed a letter of intent. any current lease by either "Right now, there's nothing there drawing people to the park," GMC during a ceremony in- well IV, president of GMC, According to that letter party would be required. Oliver Seabolt of Alta Planning and Design told the City Commis- side the building. Deal an- Spence Mullis, chairman of there will be free parking nec- Joshua Kight, executive di- sion in a Wednesday work session. nounced that the Skyscraper, the Mainstreet Dublin-DDA essary to support up to 250 rector of the Downtown De- Seabolt said his firm used information collected from local res- also known as the First Na- and Jim Walters, President of students. The initial term of velopment Authority, hoped idents in determining what to include in the plans. tional Bank Building, was go- Walters Management Compa- the lease will be for five years, the renovation would be com- Chief among them was a restaurant "that would come in and ing to undergo a $3.5 million ny, signed the Declaration of with two subsequent renew- pleted by late summer of act as an anchor for the park and generate activity on a day-to-day renovation to become the Intention. The week before, able terms of five years each. 2015. basis," Seabolt said. "The idea is it could be a public-private part- nership." 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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 Insight and viewpoints from our editorial board and our readers 115 S. Jefferson St., Dublin, Georgia 31021-5146 InEmail Our us at [email protected] Opinion to share your opinions W.H. LOVETT President and Chairman, 1934-1978 DUBOSE PORTER Chairman GRIFFIN LOVETT LandersFinding Andy Landers never droppedghost the town when farm he showed mentality“You could have shouted, President down on the farm will be up as head coach as a 26- and I’d have set a world more of a recurring circum- year-old who had already record sprinting home,” he Periodicals Postage Paid at Dublin, Georgia stance now that he has proven himself at Rhone remembers. (USPS 161-860) - Daily except Sunday and select holidays retired his coaching whistle. State. With his exposure and Laid-back living for him Not even the man who experience, it was only nat- POSTMASTER: Send address change to: began in Maryville, Tenn., a hired him, Vince Dooley, was ural that Andy would choose The Courier Herald, Drawer B, CSS, Dublin, GA 31040 little more than a stone’s clairvoyant. Nobody could the coaching profession. SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: throw from the famous have foreseen the wine and There was a familial influ- Print Edition - $10/month Blackberry Farm, which roses tenure that was to fol- ence, too, in that his uncle Digital Edition - $10/month began its reach toward low: 23 NCAA tournament A.J. Wilson was a girls’ head regional prominence about invitations, five Final Fours, coach. Wilson coached the This newspaper is committed to the idea that the press should the time Landers showed up seven SEC championships, girls’ team at Walland High, tell the truth without prejudice and spread knowledge at Georgia to coach the Lady four SEC tournament titles, taking his team to the state without malicious intent. Dogs basketball team. and 21 seasons in which he finals 13 times. On one of More than three decades Loran Smith won 20 or more games. those lonely nights when he ago, Georgia was about as He would be elected to the was walking home after see- much of a basketball wilder- Women’s Basketball Hall of ing a thrilling girls’ game, he ness as the Great Smokey Fame. His final box score thought to himself, “I’d like good life. He found a way to Mountains (in Davy reads 903 wins and only 306 to do that.” Our Take: do all this while coaching the Away from the competi- Crockett’s time), which Andy Georgia women’s basketball losses. That is something to could see when he walked the to national prominence. write home about. tion, you find Andy a playful family farm, thinking of Hard to collect more hard- Growing up in East raconteur. His jaw is not set, Today He died so coaching big-time basketball. Tennessee, Landers became as it is during a game. He ware than Andy Landers has He didn’t mind the hard collected in his 36 year career addicted to basketball as a enjoys a brush with the light work that came from life on as the Bulldogs’ head coach of kid. Basketball was good, but side. He is given to needling that we might live the farm, which brought veg- women’s basketball. His tro- the main attraction was and bringing levity to any Today He suffered. etables to the kitchen table, phy case is bigger than the always the girls’ competition. conversation. which was graced with sweet post office in Maryville — but At his high school there was Losing never set well with Today He carried a cross. ice tea — which Andy would when his cows come home, an interesting phenomenon. this slicked-back-black- ask for if he were invited to they have no interest in all The typical doubleheader haired fellow who considered Today He was villified and mocked by dinner at the 21 Club in New that, which is why he should had the boys playing first intensity as much a part of the very people He had come to save. York. be able to handle retirement. and the girls last. If you had coaching as tax considera- He never wanted to take No doubt he will miss the played the girls’ game first, tions are for a small-time cat- Today He was crucified. the boy out of the country. action and the joyful noise. everybody would have tle farmer. For sure, he never wanted (You think Peyton Manning walked out of the gym when We are going to miss his Today He died so that we might live. to take the country out of the is coming back for at least the girls finished. Andy scowl in down times and his Today, do our lives reflect an appreci- boy — so he found a way to one more season for a few played and then stayed cleverness in victory, appreci- buy acreage in Oconee more million. Forget that — around to see the girls’ game. ating that he established a ation for that great sacrifice? County as soon as he could he wants to play.) It was not Afterwards, he would walk winning tradition at afford it. an easy thing for Landers to home, a distance of about Stegeman Coliseum that will Today, will you make time to be quiet Work the land. Buy some do when he heard the last three miles, often in the benefit Georgia with the and reflect on that sacrifice? cattle, expand the herd. ball strip the net in pitch-black night, nervous at passing of time. Grow a garden. Enjoy the Stegeman, which was like a every sound. Selah! Today, is your heart at a place that has you ready to celebrate His resur- rection Sunday? You already know the answers to these questions. Understand that His sacrifice was unlike any other the world has ever seen. And the result was an unbeliev- able gift of forgiveness and eternity to the very people who denied Him, who ridiculed Him and who betrayed Him. As we honor the spirit behind the crucifixion of Christ, do so with a quiet reverence today. Whether or not you are a Christian, know that this day is a reflection of the worst and best of humanity. That one would be willing to give Himself to death freely so that the whole world—the majority of whom had not yet fully realized as God among men—should live is the great- est story of self-sacrifice the world has ever seen. And one worthy of its sancti- fied place in our lives...today.

—Jason Halcombe EditorialMarch 31 Roundup...together a compromise and Democrats, though, don't end of the decade. ... If we're Aiken (South Carolina) repeal the sequestration deserve a free pass here not willing to stand up and fix Standard on military bud- process, lawmakers seem either. As it stands, they that, then what good are we get: complacent with simply using would have to reach an agree- (the Republican Party) to the Short-changing defense budgetary gimmicks. ment dealing with about $1 nation?" would be a misguided U.S. Secretary of Defense trillion in spending cuts to Graham isn't totally irra- approach by budget makers in Ash Carter slammed the pro- non-defense spending. So far, tional in his point. Gutting Pres. Barack H. Obama Atlanta, GA 30339 Washington, D.C. The U.S. is posal by the Republicans, Democrats have shown no Serving1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. YouTel: (770) 661-0999 spending can create a slippery facing too many threats indicating the plan merely indication they will come to Washington, D.C. 20500 Fax: (770) 661-0768 abroad, especially from wedged funding into the the negotiation table. slope toward national securi- (202) 456-1414 groups such as the Islamic upcoming budget rather than Even President Barack ty, especially in an increasing- Rick Allen State, which, in turn, have instilling any kind of long- Obama has blinked and said ly dangerous world. However, Gov. Nathan Deal Congressman created a legitimate increase term vision. While other, non- military spending should be the Republicans have basical- State Capitol WASHINGTON, D.C. in concern toward domestic defense spending is kept in boosted above the caps set in ly altered the way our nation Atlanta, Ga. 30334 513 Cannon H.O.B. threats. check, the Republicans opted 2011. He added, though, he funds wars by turning it into (404) 656-1776 Washington, DC 20515 However, the Pentagon to effectively fatten up the would want domestic spend- annual, multi-billion-dollar P:(202) 225-2823 funding approved by Pentagon's war-fighting ing increased, as well. That's slush fund that's subject to Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle F:(202) 225-3377 Republicans last week effec- account by about $90 billion not the right way forward even less congressional over- 240 State Capitol tively uses a budgetary gim- through an "overseas contin- either, as every year our coun- sight than any regular mili- Atlanta, Ga. 30334 Ross Tolleson mick to circumvent mandato- gency operations account," try's deficit and debt contin- (404) 656-5030 Georgia State Senator ry spending caps and boosts which isn't subject to the bud- ues to balloon. tary budget gets. District 20 spending for the military with get limits. With control of Congress, Carter has wisely urged Sen. David Perdue 121 D State Capitol no real long-term vision. "Current proposals to shoe- Republicans have already put lawmakers to make compro- B40D Dirksen Senate Office Atlanta, Ga 30334 The budget plan essential- horn (the Pentagon's) base negotiations on a wrong foot- mises on tax and spending Building (404)656-0081 ly leaves the spending caps budget funds into our contin- ing by exempting defense reforms in order to lift the Washington, DC 20510 Fax (404) 651-6767 that were instituted through gency accounts would fail to accounts from mandatory sequestration caps imposed Phone: (202) 224-3521 [email protected] the process known as seques- solve the problem, while also spending caps while effective- by the 2011 Budget Control Fax: (202) 228-1031 tration in place while simulta- undermining basic principles ly squeezing non-defense Act. That's the right way for- Matt Hatchett neously upping military of accountability and respon- spending. This spending plan ward. Sen. Johnny Isaakson Georgia House of spending - seemingly only a sible, long-term planning," was strongly supported by The message right now, United States Senate Representatives trick politicians in Carter said. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R- however, is that back-door District 150 Washington, D.C., could pull The GOP has long liked to S.C. He noted that sequestra- 120 Russell Senate Office budgeting makes sense State Representative off. These caps were put in say that they're hawkish on tion budget cuts are "going to Building because it's the easiest way Washington, DC 20510 415 State Capitol place through a 2011 agree- both defending the nation, as give you the smallest army Atlanta, GA 30334 ment to raise the federal debt well as balancing budgets. since 1940, the smallest navy out. Republicans were sup- Tel: (202) 224-3643 posedly handed the reins of Fax: (202) 228-0724 404-656-5025 Phone ceiling, which imposed limits Those sentiments, though, since 1915, one contingency Congress to lead. This isn't One Overton Park, Suite 970 404-657-8278 Fax on both defense and non- are increasingly in competi- Marine Corps, 30 fighter 3625 Cumberland Blvd [email protected] defense spending. Instead of tion in a time of significant squadrons grounded without leadership. It's a mere show- doing the hard work to cobble global unrest. the enemy firing a shot by the ing of smoke and mirrors. Friday, April 3, 2015/Dublin, Ga/Page 5a The Courier Herald

YOUR COURIER Tell It! SomeoneDublin Police Department enters unlockedSkinner windowwritten in blue, a 1/4 HERALD inch impact driver with Skin- LOCAL 7-DAY A business on Corporate ner written in blue and four Square was entered after the Police 1/2 inch Dewalt angle grinder window was left unlocked on Beat with Skinner written in blue THE NEXT 24 HOURS March 22. were stolen from property on TODAY TONIGHT TOMORROW Many items inside the busi- the corner of Parker Dairy ness had been moved around driving on revoked license, Road and Lewis Parker Road and left scattered on the floor. open container, driving under between March 18 and 19. Nothing appeared to have the influence less safe and dri- Editor’s note: This infor- been missing. ving under the influence of al- mation is public record Call 272-0375 - Gilbert Holland, 17, of cohol on North Franklin and was taken from re- Dublin, was charged with Street at Northview Cemetery ports of the Dublin Police I was excited to see criminal trespass on Calhoun on March 22. Department and the Lau- Sunrise 7:35 a.m. Sunset 7:53 p.m. Sunrise 7:16 a.m. 84° 45° 74° those folks coming to Street on March 18. rens County Sheriff’s Of- A 20 percent Mostly clear with Mostly sunny skies - A checkbook was left in a Laurens County fice. These reports do not help that church in East chance of rain early, temperatures falling with highs in the mid cart and ended up lost or Sheriff’s Office reflect on the guilt or inno- into the low-to-mid giving way to mostly 70s and lows in the Dublin. That is the whole stolen at Home Depot on Vet- cence. An “arrest” does not sunny skies 40s. 50s. point of the Easter season. erans Boulevard on March 20. - A tag and decal from a always indicate incarcera- - Timothy Deese, 46, of 1985 Oldsmobile Cutless Sa- tion. Readers are cau- Latest observed value Ocmulgee ...... 10.78” Can someone please Dublin, was charged with lon CP were stolen on Char- tioned that people may Rivers Oconee ...... 6.85” stop with all the curly pedestrian under the influ- lene Court in East Dublin be- have similar names. Police ence of alcohol or drugs, at the Beat does not identify mi- fries talk? It is getting a tween March 17 and 18. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY intersection of Rowe Street - A Laurens County man nor children, victims of little old. and Burch Street on March talked with a deputy in refer- sexual assault, suicide at- 21. ence to forgery on Cameron tempts or medical condi- I am so thankful for - Consequela Kenyada Court between March 16 and tions. Cases dismissed do this day. Because this day, James, 27, of Dublin, was 19. not appear if the newspa- two millenia ago, God sent charged with failure to obey - Two 18 volt batteries with per is notified before dead- Hi 77 Hi 85 Hi 87 stop sign, improper backing, line. Lo 61 Lo 64 Lo 66 His only son to death so Sunrise 7:14 a.m. Sunrise 7:13 a.m. Sunrise 7:12 a.m. that we could live! An 80 percent chance Only a 20 percent Mostly sunny. Hearing delayed in millionaire Durst's weapons case of thundershowers with chance of rain. Highs in Highs in the upper 80s. highs in the upper 70s the mid 80s and lows in Lows in the mid 60s. That Gordon mess is a NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A state trooper assigned to a fed- charges as well motions by the and lows in the 60s. the mid 60s. straight mess. weapons-charge hearing for eral task force were instructed defense to have the Louisiana troubled millionaire real es- not to testify because more warrant thrown out — largely What do you call a tate heir Robert Durst was de- time was needed for a review because, the defense says, the rabbit in a hot-air bal- layed Thursday after FBI of their subpoenas. search of Durst's hotel room THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY agents failed to show up to Durst was arrested in was illegal. loon? A hare-raising event. testify about his arrest at a March at a New Orleans hotel. New Orleans hotel last month. His attorneys say the FBI ille- I hope Kentucky los- Magistrate Judge Harry gally searched his room. They es. All this one-and-done Cantrell reluctantly agreed to say agents "rummaged" stuff goes against the spirit the delay and set another through it without a warrant. Hi 86 Hi 84 Hi 81 of the game. hearing for next Thursday. In Durst was arrested at the Serving Georgia Since 1930 Lo 66 Lo 65 Lo 62 the meantime, Durst will re- J.W. Marriott Hotel in New Romel Smith, Manager Sunrise 7:09 a.m. Sunrise 7:10 a.m. Sunrise 7:08 a.m. main jailed without bond in Orleans on the California war- 211 West Jackson St. • 478-275-3290 Partly cloudy with a 20 Rain chance increases An 80 percent chance How many more times Louisiana— even as his attor- rant and later was booked on All loans subject to our liberal credit policy. percent chance of rain. to 80 percent, with p.m. of thunderstorms with can I say the weather la- neys say their 71-year-old the Louisiana charges: posses- Highs in the mid 80s thunderstorms likely. highs in the low 80s dy has no clue? She really and lows in the mid Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low client is ready to head to Cali- sion of a firearm by a felon 60s. and lows in the mid 60s. doesn’t. And it’s never going fornia, where he faces a more and illegal possession of a 60s. to be a total wash out. serious charge: murder of his firearm and a controlled dan- What does that even mean? friend and spokeswoman in a gerous substance. 15-year-old case. 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In 1985, the landmark Hol- mine the communist govern- The Jewish holiday Passover lywood Brown Derby restau- ment in Havana. Serial killer begins at sunset. rant closed after 56 years in Tommy Lynn Sells was put to Today's Highlight in His- business. death in Texas after the U.S. tory: In 1990, jazz singer Sarah Supreme Court rejected his On April 3, 1865, Union Vaughan died in suburban Los lawyers' demand that the state forces occupied the Confeder- Angeles at age 66. release information about ate capital of Richmond, Vir- In 1995, former United Way where it had gotten its lethal ginia. of America President William injection drug. David Letter- On this date: Aramony was convicted in man announced during a tap- In 1860, the legendary Pony Alexandria, Virginia, of 25 ing of the "Late Show" on CBS Express began carrying mail counts of fraud, conspiracy and that he was retiring as host in between St. Joseph, Missouri, money laundering for stealing 2015 (Stephen Colbert was and Sacramento, California. nearly $600,000 from the char- named as his replacement a (The delivery system lasted on- ity. (Aramony ended up serving week later). Wichita State ly 18 months before giving way six years of a seven-year prison coach Gregg Marshall was to the transcontinental tele- sentence.) named the runaway winner of graph.) In 1996, an Air Force jetlin- the AP coach of the year In 1882, outlaw Jesse er carrying Commerce Secre- award. Creighton star Doug James was shot to death in St. tary Ron Brown and American McDermott was a near-unani- Joseph, Missouri, by Robert business executives crashed in mous pick as the AP player of Ford, a member of James' Croatia, killing all 35 people the year. gang. aboard. Today's Birthdays: Actress- In 1936, Bruno Hauptmann Ten years ago: A day after singer Doris Day is 92. Former was electrocuted in Trenton, the death of Pope John Paul II, German Chancellor Helmut New Jersey, for the kidnap- the body of the pontiff lay in Kohl is 85. Conservationist murder of Charles Lindbergh state. Millions prayed and Dame Jane Goodall is 81. Actor Jr. wept at services across the William Gaunt is 78. Song- In 1946, Lt. Gen. Masaharu globe, as the Vatican prepared writer Jeff Barry is 77. Actor Homma, the Japanese com- for the ritual-filled funeral and Eric Braeden is 74. Actress mander held responsible for conclave that would choose a Marsha Mason is 73. Singer the Bataan Death March, was successor. Wayne Newton is 73. Singer executed by firing squad out- Five years ago: The leader Billy Joe Royal is 73. Singer side Manila. of the Anglican church, Arch- Tony Orlando is 71. Comedy In 1948, President Harry S. bishop of Canterbury Rowan writer Pat Proft is 68. Folk- Truman signed the Marshall Williams, said in remarks re- rock singer Richard Thompson Plan, designed to help Euro- leased by the BBC that the Ro- is 66. Country musician Curtis pean allies rebuild after World man Catholic church in Ire- Stone (Highway 101) is 65. War II and resist communism. land had lost all credibility be- Blues singer-guitarist John In 1965, the United States cause of its mishandling of Mooney is 60. Rock musician launched the SNAP-10A nu- abuse by priests. White su- Mick Mars (Motley Crue) is 59. clear power system into Earth premacist Eugene Terre- Actor Alec Baldwin is 57. Actor orbit; it was the first nuclear Blanche, 68, was bludgeoned David Hyde Pierce is 56. Rock reactor sent into space. to death on his South African singer John Thomas Griffith In 1968, the day before he farm in a dispute with black (Cowboy Mouth) is 55. Comedi- was assassinated in Memphis, farm workers over wages. Con- an-actor Eddie Murphy is 54. Tennessee, civil rights leader necticut senior Tina Charles Rock singer-musician Mike Martin Luther King Jr. deliv- was the runaway choice as The Ness (Social Distortion) is 53. ered his famous "mountaintop" Associated Press' women's col- Rock singer Sebastian Bach is speech to a rally of striking lege basketball player of the 47. Rock musician James Mac- sanitation workers. year. Nebraska's Connie Yori Donough is 45. Olympic gold In 1974, deadly tornadoes was named The Associated medal ski racer Picabo Street began hitting wide parts of the Press' women's college basket- is 44. Actress Jennie Garth is South and Midwest before ball coach of the year. 43. Actor Jamie Bamber is 42. jumping across the border into One year ago: The Associat- Actor Adam Scott is 42. Christ- Canada; more than 300 fatali- ed Press reported that the U.S. ian rock musician Drew ties resulted from what be- government had mastermind- Shirley (Switchfoot) is 41. Friday, April 3, 2015/Dublin, Ga/Page 6a The Courier Herald Hometown News

Mail to: Drawer B, Court Square Station, Dublin, Georgia 31040 Submit online at www.courier-herald.com • Email: [email protected] • Phone: 272-5522 East Laurens High FBLA attend Georgia FBLA State Leadership Conference The East Laurens High FBLA attended the Georgia FBLA State Leadership Conference in Atlanta on March 20-21, 2015. Members who competed: Khadijah Evans and Arrion Reed— Local Chapter Annual Business Report, tenth place; Hannah Edwards and Seth McLendon— Mobile Application Development, tenth place. The competitions were part of a two-day pro- gram for FBLA members from around the state. While at the conference the chapter also re- ceived the Bronze rating for Chapter of the Year. Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. is a nonprofit student business or- ganization with nearly a quarter million mem- bers and advisers in 12,000 chartered high school, middle school and college chapters worldwide. Its mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working rela- tionship through innovative leadership and ca- reer development programs. Members attend- ing the conference Front Row: Hannah Ed- wards, Arrion Reed, Khadijah Evans, Carla Gon- zalez. Back Row: TJ Spikes and Justin Graham. (Special photo)

East Laurens’ Edwards elected Lord participates in area FFA Prepared Public Speaking Career Development Event to Georgia FBLA State Office

West Laurens High School FFA member Sydney Lord recently partici- pated in the Area IV FFA Prepared Public Speaking Career Development Event. The event was held at Treutlen High School in Soperton. The FFA Prepared Public Speaking Career Development Event is designed to de- velop agricultural leadership. Participants are required to write and de- liver a speech on an agricultural-related topic. The participants are judged on content and composition of the manuscript, voice, stage pres- ence, power of expression, general effect and response to questions asked by a panel of judges. FFA is a national organization of over 610,000 members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. FFA is an integral part of the agricultural education program in public schools. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Lord, a junior, is the daughter of Brad Hannah Edwards, a junior at East Laurens High School, was elected to and Julie Lord of Dudley. Kasey Jackson and Reed Waldrep are the West the 2015-2016 Georgia FBLA State Officer team in Atlanta during the Laurens High School FFA advisors. The FFA Prepared Public Speaking 2015 State Leadership Conference on March 20-21, 2015. Hannah will Career Development Event is sponsored by NationsBank as a special serve as the Central Area Vice President. Advisers Hope Morris and La- project of the Georgia FFA Foundation. June Zanders are extremely proud of Hannah as she not only will repre- sent Georgia FBLA but will represent East Laurens High School as well. Hannah is the daughter of Willie and Ramona Edwards. (Pictured above) Wedding and Event Rentals MONDAY MANIA 50% OFF Hannah Edwards at the State Officer installation ceremony. (Special pho- Pam Mathis - Owner Make a donation towards life transformation. 1096 Mathis Rd. Dublin, GA | 478-278-4484 706 Central Dr. East Dublin to) 478-304-0254 FINANCING AVAILABLE !‹˜‡”˜‹‡™‘Žˆ ‘—”•‡ For guest 1626 Suite D Veterans Blvd. $ 50 accompanying Dublin, Georgia 31021 player at full For All Your Plumbing Needs! 275-7477 7 off price Mr. Fix It 2273 Veterans Blvd. | (478) 275-0506 | 1-800-284-0506 307 Saxon St. - Dublin, GA 31021 DŽŵАĞŵŽĚĞůŝŶŐȐĞƉĂŝƌ ‡š’‹”‡•ͶȀ͵ͲȀͳͷ ͻ iĞǁŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶ ͻ ůů8ůŽŽƌŝŶŐ For All Your DUBLIN HEMATOLOGY Home Owned by ͻ ĚĚŝƚŝŽŶƐȐĞŵŽĚĞůƐ ͻ ‡ĂŝŶƚΘ$ƌLJǁĂůů POOL NEEDS &ONCOLOGY CARE, P.C. &ONCOLOGY CARE, P.C. Tim and ͻ $ĞĐŬƐΘ‡ĂƚŝŽƐ ͻ ”ŝĚŝŶŐȐŽŽĨŝŶŐ Wendy Farid U. Qazi, M.D., FACP Sumner Hematologist & Oncologist - Board Certified t($uGdbb͊ 1927 Highway 441 S., Dublin 478-279-1823 (478) 272-5366 207 Fairview Park Dr • Dublin, GA 31021 bbh”du$z͊ 1615 Telfair St., 441 S, Dublin, Georgia 31021 (478) 275-1111 478-275-3144 bG(i”($ Θ Gi”h($ ϭϴϭϭŝĐĞǀĞ͕͘$ƵďůŝŶ͕9ϯϭϬϮϭͮ8Ădž͗ϰϳϴͲϮϵϲͲϮϭϮϰ Friday, April 3, 2015/Dublin, Ga/Page 7a The Courier Herald Hometown News

Mail to: Drawer B, Court Square Station, Dublin, Georgia 31040 Submit online at www.courier-herald.com • Email: [email protected] • Phone: 272-5522 East Laurens High students participate East Laurens High receives Gold in 17th Annual Entrepreneurship Expo Chapter of Distinction at state SkillsUSA SPECIAL TO THE COURIER HERALD view techniques are among many of the life The students of East Laurens High School long skills learned in the course. participated in the 17th Annual Entrepreneur- Students displayed a variety of businesses ship Expo held at the school on March 23-24, during the Expo. They have worked very hard 2015. The Expo is an exciting event for the in creating viable businesses with quality prod- young ELHS entrepreneurs who get an oppor- ucts and are proud to share with their peers tunity to put to practice their talents and skills and the community their ideas and dreams. they have learned throughout the semester on ELHS believes that dreams do come true starting and operating their own business. with hard work and high expectations. Some of the skills they learn include the suc- Students participating in the 17th Entrepre- cessful daily management and operation of a neurship Expo were: business, techniques and methods in writing a Business names: Dee’s Corner, Khadi’s business plan, and money management skills. Karnival, AJ’s, What’s Cooking, Falcon Pit- The business skills students learn through Stop, D’Asia’s Delights and Britt’s Pig Pitt the Entrepreneurship class do not stop at the Business owners: Decarious Arline, Expo; some students also go on to compete at Khadijah Evans, Andrea James, Laura Ochoa, Region and State Competition offered by Fu- Brent Ratliff, Arrion Reed and Brittany Taylor. ture Business Leader of America held yearly. The students of the Entrepreneurship class In addition, money management, public speak- would like to extend a special thanks to the ing, marketing, business etiquette, career Laurens County School System, Parents, search, the importance of professional appear- Teachers, and the Community for all of their ance and attire, interpersonal skills, and inter- support in helping make this venture a success.

The East Laurens High School SkillsUSA organization received the Gold Chapter of Distinction at state competition in Atlanta on March 26th-28th. While at state competition, the group earned two gold medals, three sil- ver medals, two bronze medals and a state officer. The group consisted of 44 participants who competed in 22 different contests at the state lev- el. Winning gold for the School Project competition were Meredith Cut- ler, Daphine Ford and Alexis Lawson, and in the Healthcare Portfolio competition, the gold award winner was Tyler Lowe. Silver medalists were Eve Pike for Career Exploration Manual (9th and 10th grade), Kendra Delgado and Jonathon Haygood for Woodworking Display, and Morgan Marcin, Elaina Snow, and Terri Wilkes in the area of Career Path- way Health Science. Winning bronze for East Laurens was Christopher Rutledge in the area of Carpentry and Kailee Marion in First-Aid CPR. Kaylon Marion campaigned and was elected to a state officer position. Officer positions will be determined after officer training and the candi- dates will vote among themselves to determine positions. Other stu- dents competing yet not earning medals at the state level included the following: Jonathon Adkins, Chason Oliver, Christopher Roberts, Career Pathway Architecture and Construction; Lauren Evans, Sarabeth Gra- ham, and Hannah Strickland, Community Service; Hannah Edwards, Halee Haywood, and Gabi Morell, Crime Scene Investigation; Kaylee Sumner, Customer Service; Makayla White, Early Childhood Education; Kaylon Marion, Extemporaneous Speaking; Asia Duffie, Job Interview; Ryan Washington, Job Skill Demonstration Open; Michael Plummer, Ma- sonry; Trent Barwick, Mathematical Applications 11th and 12th grade; Taylor Cauley, Keshawn Hurst, Blake Lariscey, Michelle Lewis, Katie Moore, Jordan Oliver, and Cameron Thompson, Opening and Closing Ceremonies; Katie Moore, Outstanding Student; Coleen Tabacug, Skill- sUSA Powerpoint; Amber Haley, T-Shirt Design; Chris Altman, Kenneth Hawthorne, Will Snellgrove, Austin Soles and Josh Warnock, Teamworks Competition. Students winning gold will advance to National Competi- tion in Louisville, K.Y., June 22-25, 2015. The East Laurens High School SkillsUSA organization is advised by Dean Cutler and Nichole Bell. (Spe- cial photo) Get ready to swim SALE! Starts Thursday, April 2nd Ends Saturday, April 11th All Pool Chemicals Scenes from ELHS (Discount Good on Cash & Credit Card Sales Only) 17th Annual Entrepre- Wedding and Event Rentals neurship Expo held Pam Mathis - Owner OVER 3000 March 23-24. (Special 1815 RICE AVE. • 478-353-1340 1096 Mathis Rd. Dublin, GA | 478-278-4484 photos) WILLIAMSBURG SHOPPING CENTER POOLS INSTALLED! We build our own pools and never Superior Pools subcontract out the work. 1626 Suite D Veterans Blvd. MONDAY MANIA 50% OFF 278-6968 Dublin, Georgia 31021 • Weekly Maintenance Available Make a donation towards life transformation. Liner Replacements & 706 Central Dr. East Dublin • Liner Replacements (with 20 yr warranty) 478-304-0254 Weekly Maintenance 275-7477 • Pool Renovations 2273 Veterans Blvd. !‹˜‡”˜‹‡™‘Žˆ ‘—”•‡ #—‡•†ƒ› For guest ͙͘ƒǦ͝’ Dublin, GA (478) 275-0506 $ 50 accompanying &‡†‡•†ƒ› Milledgeville, GA (478) 452-1976 player at full ͙͘ƒǦ͞’ 7 off price ͙͚͛͞%‡–‡”ƒ•Ž˜†Ǥǡ—„Ž‹ǡ Vidalia, GA (912) 403-3295 #Š‡ƒ•"Š‘’’‹‰‡–‡” 1628 Veterans Blvd • 478-304-1208 ‡š’‹”‡•ͶȀ͵ͲȀͳͷ WWW.SHOPTHEEXCHANGE.CO For All Your SAUNAS DUBLIN HEMATOLOGY Danny “Wadley” Moore 201 West POOL NEEDS &ONCOLOGY CARE,, P.C. P.C. Jackson Realtor, ABR, GRI, SFR Associate Broker Street Farid U. Qazi, M.D., FACP Office: 478-609-0467 • Cell: 478-689-6800 DOWNTOWN Hematologist & Oncologist - Board Certified DUBLIN 201 S. Jefferson St., (478) 272-5366 272-0345 478-275-3607 207 Fairview Park Dr • Dublin, GA 31021 478-595-0181 1615 Telfair St., 441 S, Dublin, Georgia 31021 1201 Hillcrest Pkwy. (Beside Rite Aid) (478) 275-1111

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland Laurent Fabius claimed credit said the issues at stake are (AP) — With one phase of nu- for his country for the final re- "bigger than politics." clear talks over, Iran and six sult. "These are matters of war world powers now have an am- "The Americans and the Ira- and peace," Obama said, and if bitious to-do list that — if im- nians proposed a text, but we Congress kills the agreement plemented — will cut signifi- said 'no' because the president "international unity will col- cantly into Iran's bomb-capa- (Hollande) and myself consid- lapse, and the path to conflict ble technology while giving ered that it wasn't solid will widen." Tehran quick access to bank enough," he said. Apparently Hawks on Capitol Hill re- accounts, oil markets and oth- alluding to Zarif, he said, "the acted slowly to the news. er financial assets blocked by Iranian threatened to go home House Speaker John Boehner international sanctions. and quit. But in the end he said it would be "naive to sug- But the deal is far from stayed at the table." gest the Iranian regime will done. The sides have been Obama sought to frame the not continue to use its nuclear working on a substantive re- deal as necessary to reduce the program, and any economic re- sult for nearly two years. After chances of the combustible lief, to further destabilize the a week of grueling negotia- Middle East becoming even region." tions, they managed on Thurs- more unstable with the intro- Senate Foreign Relations day only to draw up a series of duction of a nuclear-armed Committee Chairman Bob commitments that still must Iran. Many fear that would Corker, R-Tenn., said his panel be worked out in detail before spark an arms race that could would vote this month on legis- June 30. That is the deadline spiral out of control in a region lation giving Congress the agreed on months before nego- rife with sectarian rivalry, ter- right to vote on a final deal. tiators sat down in Lausanne rorist threats and weak or Freshman Sen. Tom Cotton, R- for the final haggling. failed states. Ark., who penned a letter that If implemented, the under- Obama said he had spoken many GOP senators signed takings will substantially pare with Saudi Arabia's King last month to Iran's leaders, back some Iranian nuclear as- Salman and that he'd invite said he would work "to protect sets for a decade and restrict him and other Arab leaders to America from this very danger- others for an additional five the presidential retreat at ous proposal." years. It would be the first sig- Camp David this spring to dis- In a joint statement, Euro- nificant success for the United US Secretary of State John Kerry gestures as he speaks to the press cuss security strategy. The pean Union foreign policy chief States and its partners in more at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, or Ecole Polytechnique Fed- Sunni-majority Saudis have Federica Mogherini and Iran's than a decade of diplomatic ef- erale De Lausanne, in Lausanne, Switzerland, Thursday, April 2, 2015, af- made veiled threats about cre- Zarif called the agreement a forts focusing on capping ating their own nuclear pro- "decisive step." Tehran's nuclear advance. ter Iran nuclear program talks finished with extended sessions. The Unit- gram to counter Shia-led Iran. All sides spoke with a note Yet even before the talks ed States, Iran and five other world powers on Thursday announced an The American leader also of caution. culminated in the preliminary understanding outlining limits on Iran's nuclear program so it cannot spoke by telephone with Israeli "We have taken a major outline of what needs be done, lead to atomic weapons, directing negotiators toward achieving a com- Prime Minister Benjamin Ne- step, but are still some way both sides warned of the hard tanyahu, perhaps the sharpest away from where we want to work ahead. And the bickering prehensive agreement within three months. (AP Photo) critic of the diplomacy with be," Zarif told reporters, even began just a few hours after International Atomic Energy produced no weapons-grade "This framework would cut Iran. Netanyahu told Obama a as he voiced hope that a final the sides signed off on their Agency confirmed Iran's com- plutonium. Monitoring and in- off every pathway that Iran deal based on the agreement agreement might ease suspi- preliminary understanding. pliance. spections by the U.N. nuclear could take to develop a nuclear "would threaten the survival of cion between the U.S. and "There is no need to spin us- The fact sheet also says agency would be enhanced. weapon," Obama declared. Israel." The White House said Iran, which haven't had diplo- ing 'fact sheets' so early on," Tehran is committed to signifi- Opponents of the emerging "This deal is not based on Obama assured Netanyahu matic relations since the 1979 tweeted Iranian Foreign Min- cant cuts in centrifuges, the accord, including Israel and trust. It's based on unprece- that the agreement would not overthrow of the shah and the ister Mohammad Javad Zarif, machines that can spin urani- Republican leaders in Con- dented verification." diminish U.S. concerns about subsequent U.S. Embassy in a reference to a public docu- um gas to levels used in nu- gress, reacted with skepticism. America's negotiating part- Iran's sponsorship of terrorism hostage crisis in Tehran. ment released by the United clear warheads. Of the nearly They criticized the outline for ners in Europe strongly backed and threats toward Israel. Kerry lashed out at critics States listing both sides' com- 20,000 centrifuges Iran now failing to do enough to curb the result. President Francois Obama saved his sharpest who wanted tougher caps on mitments. He also questioned has installed or running at its Iran's potential to produce nu- Hollande of France, who had words for members of Congress Iran's nuclear assets. some of the assertions con- main enrichment site, the clear weapons or to mandate pushed the U.S. for a tougher who have threatened to either "Simply demanding that tained in the document, such country would be allowed to intrusive enough inspections. stance, endorsed the accord try to kill the agreement or ap- Iran capitulate makes a nice as the speed of a U.S. sanctions operate just over 5,000. Much President Barack Obama, who while warning that "sanctions prove new sanctions against sound bite, but it is not a poli- drawdown. of its enriched stockpiles would seeks an Iran nuclear deal as a lifted can be re-established if Iran. Appearing in the Rose cy," Kerry said. "It is not a real- According to that text, be neutralized. A planned reac- capstone of his presidency, dis- the agreement is not applied." 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Lady Falcons shut Raider golf downs Dublin Special to The Courier out Screven Co. Herald The West Laurens golf team By RODNEY MANLEY defeated the Dublin Irish, 182- Sports Editor 207, at Green Acres Golf Club The East Laurens Lady Falcons soccer team tightened their grip on on Tuesday. first place in Region 3-AA with a 2-0 home shutout of Screven County Bailey Howard, who has on Thursday. been the low scorer for the With the win, East Laurens improved to 12-1 on the season while Raiders in every match, shot a staying undefeated in region play at 8-0. 38 for low round of the day. “I thought we did really great defensively,” said East Laurens coach Also, freshmen Michael Taylor Chris Robinson. “We put a lot of pressure on their defense by getting the and Caleb Amerson shot in the ball up and getting it back to our offense.” mid 40s for the Raiders. Photo by Rodney Manley The Lady Falcons took a 1-0 lead into halftime behind a Screven own Dublin was led by senior eL’s hannah theriault takes a shot on goal See FALCONS page 2b Caleb amerson Robert Strickland with a 42. east, Crusaders shut down John milledge, 5-1 BY JEREMY PAYNE The Trinity Crusaders returned to baseball action Thursday afternoon following a nine-day layoff. The extended rest did not make the Crusaders rusty. Matt East fired a complete game four-hitter, and the Trinity defense played its first error-free game of the season as the home team cruised to a 5-1 victory over John Milledge Academy. The Crusader offense got off to a hot start in the bottom of the first. Cam Soles led off with a sin- gle, and Richard Harrison fol- lowed with a walk. Seth Morton singled to right to drive Soles home from second. Harrison later scored on an RBI groundout by Luke Price to give Trinity a 2- Photo by Rodney Manley 0 lead. The offense was unable to BeatinG the throw come up with any key hits in after hitting an rBi double, Graham advances to third on the slide over the next three frames as they stranded two runners in the Photo by Rodney Manley commanding 5-0 lead. Cole Wilson. Price and McCoy each had an second and left the bases loaded East was dominant all after- East allowed just the four hits RBI. in the fourth. masterFuL on the mound noon and took a shutout into the and didn’t walk anyone. He The Crusaders return to Things turned around in the east struck out eight, took shutout to the seventh seventh. John Milledge didn’t struck out eight. action Friday afternoon as they fifth. Morton led off with a walk have a runner reach second base Morton, Payne and Graham travel to Waynesboro to face and advanced to second when single to left to score Morton. Price. Rylan McCoy followed until the final inning. Harrison led the Crusaders at the plate Edmund Burke Academy in a Price’s grounder to second was With one out, Tanner Graham with a sac fly to right to score Bryant scored the Trojans only with a hit and an RBI each. Soles region 2-AAA contest. First pitch misplayed. Wyatt Payne lined a lined a double to center to score Payne and give the Crusaders a run on a sacrifice fly to center by Harrison and East also had hits. is scheduled for 4:30. irish notch another road win, 6-2 By BALI SMITH home Kinsey for the first run of According to Watters, the play home the final run of the game. The Dublin Fighting Irish the game. of the game occurred during the Rogers led the Irish offensive came from behind Thursday to The Warriors responded by bottom half of the fifth inning. attack with three hits and two claim another Region 3-AA win scoring row error-aided runs in With one out and the tying run- RBIs. on the road, defeating the the bottom half of the inning to ner at second base, outfielder With two outs in the bottom Jefferson County Warriors, 6-2 take a 2-1 short lived lead. Montarion Carswell made a “full- of the sixth inning, Tipton was “Region wins are not easy to With no runs scored by either extension diving catch in the gap, relieved by Davis. Davis complet- come by. I thought the guys real- team during the fourth inning, then popped to his feet, threw to ed the inning and pitched a ly responded well, and played a the Irish offense scored two in second base to double off the scoreless seventh inning to pre- solid baseball game,” said Irish the fifth to reclaim the lead. Warrior runner trying to get back serve the win for Tipton and the baseball coach Rusty Watters. Rogers got the Irish offense to the bag and complete the dou- Irish. After squandering scoring rolling by leading off the inning ble play and end the inning.” Tipton gave up two hits, with opportunities in the first and sec- with a single. Starting pitcher The Irish broke open the con- seven strikeouts and five walks. ond innings, the Irish took a 1-0 Jackson Tipton’s single advanced test in the top of the sixth inning, He allowed no earned runs dur- lead at the top of the third frame. Rogers to third base. Corey when they scored three insur- ing his night’s performance. K.J. Kinsey led off the inning by Mallette’s grounder tied the ance runs. Davis’ RBI single plat- “Jackson was solid throughout reaching first base on an error by score at 2-all when Rogers ed Zion Washington and the game,” Watters said. “I am a Warrior infielder. He moved to crossed home plate. advanced Kinsey to third. proud of the way the team played second base on a passed ball, Irish catcher Cole Mullis then Kinsey proceeded to steal today.” File photo by Bali Smith then stole third. singled home his battery mate to home, and Davis advanced to sec- The Irish have an overall After Dalton Davis drew a give the Irish a 3-2 lead they ond on the throw to the plate. record of 11-5 and are now 6-2 in LeadinG the attaCk walk, Dalton Rogers singled would not relinquish. Rogers then tripled, bringing region play. rogers had three hits and two rBis Bobcats australia's Gotsis an anchor for Georgia tech defense ATLANTA (AP) — Adam Gotsis was- every play," said linebacker P.J. Davis. n't on any of the recruiting lists when "He's going to give you the best he's the Australian signed with Georgia got." softball up Tech three years ago in what looked Asked after spring practice to reflect like a strange experiment. on his 2012 expectations for Gotsis, Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson Johnson said, "Truthfully, he has prob- to No. 6 believed he'd landed a five-star talent. ably played even better than I thought By RODNEY MANLEY He said on that signing day in 2012, "I he would. I thought he would be a play- SPORTS EDITOR will match him up against almost any- er who would help us and contribute. The new National Fastpitch body. He's 6-foot-5, 300 pounds and He's ended up being what, a three-year Coaches Association (NFCA) poll can run." starter?" released Wednesday moves the Johnson was right. Gotsis had a taste of American foot- Georgia College softball team (34-4, Gotsis is preparing for his third year ball in his Abbotsford, Australia home- 11-1) up to the No. 6 spot. as a starter on the Yellow Jackets' town, but it was nothing like his initia- Georgia College went undefeated defensive front. After spending much of tion to the major college game. this week with sweeps of Peach Belt his youth playing Australian Rules "I remember I didn't even know all Conference foes Francis Marion and Football, he was a major part of an the rules when I first started playing," UNC Pembroke. The Bobcats also improved defense that helped Georgia he said. "It took me about three or four took two from Albany State to go 6-0 Tech win 11 games, including the years to figure out what pass interfer- on the week. Orange Bowl, last season. ence was. The ranking is the highest for the "It's been a journey," Gotsis said. "I "Just the rules and then the speed of softball program since 2008, when remember the whole recruiting the game, adjusting to the speed and the Bobcats were No. 2 in the country. process and just trying to find any col- the intensity they have here. ... Here it's Former West Laurens standout lege to have some interest in me." full-bore every single play. You can't Johnson was won over by the size take a play off." Abi LeRoy leads the team in RBIs with AP photo 42 and doubles. The junior second and speed of Gotsis. Those strengths — Gotsis said his introduction to a weight baseman/pitcher is the third-leading and his production on the field — make room helped him adjust. From Curiosity to standout hitter at .366 and is second in runs Gotsis a name to watch in next year's "We don't really have lifting pro- australia-born Gotsis (l) against mississippi state in orange scored with 36. LeRoy led the team NFL draft. grams in Australia," he said. "Just com- last season in RBIs and doubles, and In the last two seasons, Gotsis has 7 ing over here and being on a structured Bowl led the team in hits as a freshman. ½ sacks and 20 tackles for losses. He weight program and things like that, I Valdosta State is ranked No. 1. had four tackles, including one for a think I've definitely improved." contract as a running back this month. an opportunity to come to the States Georgia College is one of just two loss, and blocked a field goal in the Gotsis said he hopes his success "That's huge," he said. "He's never and even play a sport, let alone football. teams to beat the Blazers this season. Yellow Jackets' win at Georgia last sea- opens the way for more Australian played football before. For an NFL team "We have a lot of talent. I think The Bobcats play a conference son. He added four more stops in the players to play in the college and the to take a shot on him and sign him to a that's going to open a lot of channels doubleheader today against the Orange Bowl win over Mississippi NFL. He cheered when the San contract, that's huge for football in for Australian guys going to universi- University of Montevallo (Ala.). State. Francisco 49ers signed Australian Australia. There are a lot of guys back ties. They might want to come over "Adam is going to go all-out on rugby star Jarryd Hayne to a three-year home who never thought they'd have here and give it a shot." The Courier Herald Friday, April 3, 2015/Dublin, Ga/Page 2b Braves’ Wood pitches well in win over Orioles KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — said. "When he pounds the strike Atlanta Braves manager Fredi zone like that, he's tough." Gonzalez still has several deci- Wei-Yin Chen made his final sions to make over the next cou- spring start for Baltimore and tOday ple of days. He needs to fill out allowed two runs in five innings. Baseball his starting rotation, settle on a He struck out four, walked none Trinity at EBA, 4:30 p.m. suspect outfield and pick an and said he's ready to get started West Laurens at Veterans, opening-day second baseman. this season. 6 p.m. One thing he doesn't have to "Yes, I would say so," Chen East Laurens at Screven worry about is the top of his said through a translator. "Last rotation. spring, my off-speed pitches County, 5:30 p.m. Alex Wood allowed one run in were pretty good at first but it MOnday five innings and the Braves beat wasn't all that consistent. This april 6 the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 year, I was trying to fill it out and Baseball Thursday night on a game-win- over this spring I felt better and Dublin at Warner Robins, 5:30 ning single by Joe Benson in the better in mastering it. I talked to p.m. bottom of the ninth. my teammates and coaches Wheeler County at East Wood lowered his spring about how to throw it and how to Laurens, 6 p.m. training ERA to 3.66 and solidi- grip it. And I think over this tUesday fied his spot as the No. 2 starter spring it's been getting better april 7 behind All-Star Julio Teheran. and better." Baseball The left-hander gave up six hits Benson, a non-roster outfield- Perry at West Laurens, 6 p.m. and walked none while striking er just added to big league camp, out four. had four hits in five at-bats. Nick East Laurens at Swainsboro, Wood hasn't had a great Markakis ended an 0-for-17 6 p.m. spring, but said he's never felt slump with two singles against Dublin at Harlem, 5:30 p.m. better than after his perform- his former team, raising his bat- soccer ance against the Orioles. ting average to .182. Eric Young Central Georgia Athletics, "It was a little different than Jr. scored twice for the Braves. Trinity, 7 p.m. Photo by Rodney Manley any other outing this spring," Manny Machado, Steve Pearce tHUrsday First-place lady FalcOns Wood said following his final and Nolan Reimold each had two Baseball Julia Watson, who later scored, handles the ball on the attack Grapefruit League start. "I came hits for the Orioles. Dublin at Treutlen County, back into the clubhouse and it NO REGRETS 5:30 p.m. was like the real regular season. I Markakis, who signed a $44 West Laurens at Bleckley really felt the adrenaline." million, four-year contract with County, 6 p.m. Falcons Wood went 11-11 with a 2.78 the Braves this winter after nine soccer Continued from 1a Robinson specifically praised the efforts of ERA as a rookie last year for seasons in Baltimore, doesn't defenders Callie Stinson, Chelsey Williams, Atlanta, entering the season at have any second thoughts about Trinity at John Milledge, goal. The second half saw tight defense from both Adriana Roberson and Baja Harvey. He said they the back of the rotation. But the move. 4:30 p.m. sides until Julia Watson found the back of the net made keeper Amber Oliver’s job a lot easier. injuries moved him up the lad- "No, once they gave me the Friday on an assist from Briana Williams with 13:33 to “She didn’t have to make a lot of stops. They der, and he will start next opportunity and presented me april 10 play. were getting after it and playing hard.” Tuesday against the Miami with the opportunity, it was a Baseball That pretty much sealed the win with the way With spring break next week, the Lady Falcons Marlins. good opportunity for myself and East Laurens at Dublin, the Lady Falcons were playing on defense. do not play again until April 14 at Harlem. "Wood was great," Gonzalez my family.” 5:30 p.m.

nals, teams TBD, at Indianapolis prep BasKetBall Braves’ trade with 10 a.m. ESPN2 — Dick's Sporting Goods Nationals, girls champi- Arizona adds another nBa pacific division onship, teams TBD, at New Gp W l Ot pts GF Ga Anaheim 79 50 22 7 107 232 217 York eastern cOnFerence Vancouver 78 45 28 5 95 225 211 noon atlantic division Calgary 78 42 29 7 91 230 208 arm to pitching staff ESPN — Dick's Sporting Goods W l pct GB Los Angeles77 38 25 14 90 209 194 y-Toronto 45 30 .600 — San Jose 77 38 30 9 85 217 216 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves acquired pitcher tOday Nationals, boys championship, Brooklyn 34 40 .459 10½ Edmonton 78 23 42 13 59 188 268 Boston 34 41 .453 11 Arizona 77 23 46 8 54 161 256 Trevor Cahill from Arizona on Thursday night, hoping to boost a BOXinG teams TBD, at New York thursday Philadelphia 18 58 .237 27½ staff that's been hurt by injuries. 9 p.m. SOCCER Columbus 4, N.Y. Islanders 3, SO New York 14 61 .187 31 Washington 5, Montreal 4, SO The Diamondbacks sent Cahill and cash to the Braves for minor ESPN2 — Lightweights, 7:45 a.m. southeast division Ottawa 2, Tampa Bay 1, OT league outfielder Josh Elander. Gamaliel Diaz (39-11-3) vs. Petr NBCSN — Premier League, W l pct GB Boston 3, Detroit 2 z-Atlanta 56 19 .747 — Florida 6, Carolina 1 The 27-year-old Cahill was 3-12 with a 5.61 ERA for Arizona Petrov (35-4-2), at Corona, Liverpool at Arsenal x-Washington42 33 .560 14 N.Y. Rangers 3, Minnesota 2 Calif. 10 a.m. Miami 34 41 .453 22 St. Louis 4, Calgary 1 last season. The right-hander was an All-Star with Oakland in GOlF NBCSN — Premier League, Charlotte 32 42 .432 23½ Chicago 3, Vancouver 1 2010. Orlando 22 53 .293 34 Los Angeles 8, Edmonton 2 Cahill is 64-69 with a 4.07 ERA in six seasons. noon Aston Villa at Manchester central division Friday TGC — LPGA, ANA Inspiration, United W l pct GB Chicago at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Only opening day starter Julio Teheran, newcomer Shelby second round, part I, at Rancho x-Cleveland 48 27 .640 — Montreal at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Miller and Alex Wood are guaranteed spots in the Braves' rota- 12:30 p.m. x-Chicago 45 30 .600 3 St. Louis at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Mirage, Calif. Milwaukee 37 38 .493 11 Colorado at Anaheim, 10 p.m. tion. Mike Minor, who went 6-12 with a 4.77 ERA in 25 starts last NBC — Premier League, Stoke Arizona at San Jose, 10 p.m. 3 p.m. Indiana 32 43 .427 16 saturday season, is out indefinitely with a sore shoulder. City at Chelsea Detroit 29 46 .387 19 TGC — PGA Tour, Houston 4 p.m. Philadelphia at Carolina, 1 p.m. Braves assistant general manager John Coppolella said the Braves Open, second round, at Pittsburgh at Columbus, 2 p.m. had their eyes on Cahill all spring. FS1 — Women's national Western cOnFerence Vancouver at Winnipeg, 3 p.m. Humble, Texas southwest division teams, exhibition, United States Toronto at Boston, 7 p.m. "We thought he was a young pitcher with good stuff," 6 p.m. W l pct GB Washington at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Coppolella said. "We saw him four different times this spring and TGC — LPGA, ANA Inspiration, vs. New Zealand, at St. Louis x-Houston 52 24 .684 — Tampa Bay at Florida, 7 p.m. tennis x-Memphis 51 24 .680 ½ Buffalo at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. liked what we saw." second round, part II, at x-San Antonio49 26 .653 2½ New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Cahill has suffered from shoulder stiffness but Coppolella said Rancho Mirage, Calif. 1 p.m. Dallas 46 30 .605 6 Detroit at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Dallas at Nashville, 8 p.m. it was "just minor wear and tear." Men's cOlleGe lacrOsse ESPN2 — ATP World New Orleans 40 34 .541 11 northwest division San Jose at Arizona, 9 p.m. "There are no red flags," Coppolella said. "He's going to give us 8:30 p.m. Tour/WTA, Miami Open, W l pct GB Calgary at Edmonton, 10 p.m. Colorado at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. a good shot to get us where we want to be." FS1 — Villanova at Denver women's championship, at Key x-Portland 48 26 .649 — sunday The 24-year-old Elander is a .275 hitter in three seasons in the nBa BasKetBall Biscayne, Fla. Oklahoma City42 33 .560 6½ Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 12:30 p.m. Utah 34 41 .453 14½ Washington at Detroit, 5 p.m. minors. He batted .219 with two homers last year at Class A 8 p.m. Denver 28 47 .373 20½ Montreal at Florida, 5 p.m. Lynchburg. ESPN — Oklahoma City at sUnday Minnesota 16 59 .213 32½ Ottawa at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. pacific division St. Louis at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. Memphis cOlleGe sOFtBall W l pct GB 10:30 p.m. 3 p.m. z-Golden State62 13 .827 — Foskey at [email protected] ESPN — Portland at L.A. ESPN2 — Oregon at UCLA x-L.A. Clippers50 26 .658 12½ transactions or call (478) 279-3477. Phoenix 38 38 .500 24½ Lakers GOLF Sacramento 26 48 .351 35½ prep BasKetBall 9 a.m. L.A. Lakers 20 54 .270 41½ FOOtBall dBc student Ministry 3 p.m. TGC — Juniors, Drive, Chip & x-clinched playoff spot national Football league y-clinched division ATLANTA FALCONS — Released S Benefit tournament ESPN2 — Dick's Sporting Putt Championship, at Augusta, z-clinched conference Zeke Motta. Goods Nationals, boys semifi- Ga. CAROLINA PANTHERS — Released G april 18 nal, teams TBD, at New York thursday Derek Dennis and LB Horace Miller. 1 p.m. Cleveland 114, Miami 88 CHICAGO BEARS — Released C The Student and Children Roberto Garza and S Anthony Walters. 5 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Houston Houston 108, Dallas 101 Ministries at Dudley Baptist Church ESPN2 — Dick's Sporting Golden State 107, Phoenix 106 Signed C Will Montgomery to a o ne-year Open, final round, at Humble, today contract. will host their annual golf tournament Goods Nationals, boys semifi- DENVER BRONCOS — Signed DL Texas New York at Washington, 7 p.m. dublin touchdown at Riverview Golf Course on nal, teams TBD, at New York Charlotte at Indiana, 7 p.m. Antonio Smith to a one-year contract. 3 p.m. Milwaukee at Boston, 7:30 p.m. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed QB Josh Saturday, April 18, with an 8 a.m. tennis NBC — PGA Tour, Houston Toronto at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Freeman to a one-year contract and LB club Grid iron classic 1 p.m. Detroit at Chicago, 8 p.m. Spencer Paysinger. The Dublin Touchdown Club will shotgun start. Open, final round, at Humble, MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed QB Oklahoma City at Memphis, 8 p.m. again host the 2015 Grid Iron Cost is $200 per team for the ESPN2 — ATP World Texas Orlando at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Mike Kafka and DE Caesar Rayford. Tour/WTA, Miami Open, men's Denver at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Released QB Pat Devlin. Classic golf tournament Saturday, four-person scramble, with meat 5 p.m. OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed OT semifinal, at Key Biscayne, Fla. New Orleans at Sacramento, 10 p.m. May 23, at Dublin Country Club. The prizes awarded to the winners in TGC — LPGA, ANA Inspiration, Portland at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. J'Marcus Webb. 7 p.m. saturday PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Re-signed tournament will be a four-person each flight. To enter a team or spon- final round, at Rancho Mirage, DT Clifton Geathers to a one-year con- ESPN2 — ATP World Philadelphia at Charlotte, 7 p.m. scramble format. 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The tour- nBa BasKetBall Utah at Phoenix, 10 p.m. 80 games for violating Major League 10:30 p.m. New Orleans at Portland, 10 p.m. Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and nament will coincide with the annual nesbitt scholarship 1 p.m. Treatment Program. ESPN2 — Arizona at Las sunday Hall of Fame induction dinner to be ABC — Houston at Oklahoma Houston at Oklahoma City, 1 p.m. american league tourney april 11 Vegas BOSTON RED SOX — Optioned OFs City Chicago at Cleveland, 3:30 p.m. held at the Country Club later in the The second annual Laura Barton aUtO racinG Miami at Indiana, 6 p.m. Jackie Bradley Jr. and Rusney Castillo to evening. Guests are welcome, and 3:30 p.m. Golden State at San Antonio, 7 p.m. Pawtucket (IL). Reassigned RHP Dalier Nesbitt "Scholarship Fund" Golf 6:30 p.m. Hinojosa, SS Deven Marrero and C Matt ABC — Chicago at Cleveland Philadelphia at New York, 7:30 p.m. individuals will be paired with other Tournament will be held at FS1 — FIA, Formula E Utah at Sacramento, 9 p.m. Spring to minor league camp. single players. Prizes include: a long nHl HOcKey L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m. CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Reassigned Riverview Golf Course on Saturday, Championship, Long Beach RHPs Brad Penny and Scott Carroll to drive prize, a closest-to-pin prize, April 11. Registration begins at 8 noon minor league camp. (Calif.) ePrix door prizes and more. a.m., with a shotgun start/t tee time BOXinG NBC — Pittsburgh at CLEVELAND INDIANS — Optioned INF Philadelphia nHl Jesus Aguilar to Columbus (IL). Proceeds from the event go to at 9. The 18-hole, two-person team 3 p.m. MINNESOTA TWINS — Selected the support the student-athletes 7:30 p.m. contract of OF Shane Robinson from scramble will consist of three flights. CBS — Champion, Adonis eastern cOnFerence involved with the football program at NBCSN — St. Louis at Chicago atlantic division Rochester (IL). A cash prize will be given to all flight Stevenson (25-1-0) vs. Sakio Gp W l Otpts GF Ga NEW YORK YANKEES — Optioned RHP Dublin High School. Corporate, indi- sOccer Chase Whitley to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre winners, plus there will prizes Bika (32-6-3), for WBC light Montreal 78 47 22 9103 207 179 vidual and team sponsorship oppor- 8:30 a.m. Tampa Bay 79 47 24 8102 251 206 (IL). Reassigned INFs Nick Noonan and awarded to the Longest drive, and heavyweight title, at Quebec Detroit 77 40 24 13 93 223 211 Rob Refsnyder and C Eddy Rodriguez to tunities are available. Donations are closest to the pin on selected holes. NBCSN — Premier League, minor league camp. 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