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Tuesday, March 25, 2014 YOUR NEWSPAPER [email protected] • www.courier-herald.com Drawer B, Court Square Station, Dublin, Georgia 31040 • 272-5522 Volume 100, No. 71, Pub. No 161860 75 The Courier HeraldCENTS Dublin furlough days cut in half

49th Annual St. BOEBy PAYTON approves TOWNS III newcalendar school which will have calendar stu- tle feedback, which but not atrims lot. Peo- furloughit goes up or down. days fromIn eight other news: to four Patrick’s Festival The Dublin Board of Educa- dents returning to school on ple looked at it and seemed to "If our local digest will sup- - Ledbetter will hold his sec- Schedule of Events tion approved its 2014-2015 Aug. 7. The school year will be fairly pleased with it." port it, we hope to eliminate ond Coffee and Conversation at March 28, 2014 school calendar which will in- end on May 21, 2015 with grad- Currently there is a re-eval- those furlough days," Ledbet- noon Tuesday at the Morris Casino Royale Member clude four furlough days in the uation to be held that night. uation going on, which is why ter said. Bank annex next to the The- Event second semester. But those "It's very similar to the cal- the board has the four furlough This year, teachers and staff atre Dublin. This gives people 6:30 p.m. could be reduced if the digest is endar we had this year," said days in the calendar. They are had eight furlough days, so a chance to talk with Ledbetter Dublin Country Club right. Dublin Superintendent Dr. going to wait and see what they know they are going to at about what's on their mind. The board approved the new Chuck Ledbetter. "We had a lit- happens to the digest and see if least have four less. Sponsored by: Dublin-Lau- See BOE page 3a rens St. Patrick's Festival Admission: Included in Order of Shillelagh and Blarney Stone memberships. Juvenile Non members $35 per per- son.

March 29, 2014 caught Blessing of the Bikes 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Southern Pines with soft Sponsored by: CMA (Christ- ian Motorcycle Association) Admission: Free air pistol

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Girls bike seat, By PAYTON TOWNS III copper wires to A juvenile ran away from Moore Street School after a well among teacher found a 44 caliber Black Ops Airsoft pistol in his items reported book bag on March 20. Dublin Superintendent Dr. stolen, 5a Chuck Ledbetter said the stu- dent will go to a tribunal with a recommendation of expul- sion. Airsoft guns are replica firearms which fire plastic pellets and are designed to be non-lethal but look realistic. According to a Dublin Po- lice Department report, a teacher at the school thought a juvenile was hiding some- thing under his jacket and called the principal to the classroom. The principal escorted the Honoring a St. Pat’s legend student to the office and turned over a .44 caliber Black Ops Airsoft pistol to a Abby police officer. St. Patrick’s Festival Chairperson, Robin Flanders, and President of the Order of the Shillelagh, "Our security worked and Let bride be the we were able to find it and Bruce Birch, revealed a special surprise at the conclusion of Friday’s Joint Civic Luncheon. The take it away," Ledbetter said. guide for wed- pair unveiled a portrait of Dick Killebrew, a former radio host for station WMLT and a co-founder "We're glad about that. We are constantly making sure ding guest list of the St. Patrick’s Festival. Killebrew’s station, and The Courier Herald, combined to organize the that everybody is safe. This is first festival, and an award has been given in his honor during the annual St. Patrick’s Awards the kind of thing we don't tol- ——— Banquet. The portrait was created by local artist Frenasee Daughety. (Photo by Griffin Lovett) erate." Oz and Roizen Folic acid follies, Traffic stop leads to three arrested on drug charges 2a By PAYTON TOWNS III "It began like a regular traffic stop," said Sher- deputy called for help as soon as he could and ran A Laurens County Sheriff's deputy had to run iff Bill Harrell. "You never know what scene you after the guy." after a suspect on foot, leaving two other suspects are going to step up to." Further investigation showed that Moultrie near his patrol cars on the side of the interstate. According to a Laurens County Sheriff's Office held and concealed a handgun while the deputy An investigation later revealed there was a hand- report, around 3:02 a.m. on March 18, a deputy attempted to restrain Benton. She got rid of it be- gun in the vehicle and one of them grabbed it. pulled over a vehicle, driven by Moultrie, for fore backup arrived. Samona Moultrie, 24 of Savannah, Shermakia speeding on Interstate 16 west near mile marker An investigation found that a quarter of a Mungin, 18 of Richmond Hill and Tashard Benton, 62. pound of marijuana was discovered in the area of 31 of Savannah, were all charged with obstruction The deputy smelled marijuana and eventually the vehicle. The value of the marijuana was esti- of an officer, possession of a firearm during a com- asked everyone to get out of the vehicle. Benton mated to several hundred dollars worth. mission of a felony and possession of marijuana. ran off and the deputy went after him. "I told the deputy he did an excellent job," Har- Moultrie was also charged with speeding and dri- "You are always concerned what the others are rell said. "People don't realize what goes up and ving under the influence. doing when this happens," Harrell said. "The down our roads each and every day." Good turnout for Corned Hometown ELMS hosts Beef and Cabbage Career Day ——— Organizers for the annual St. Patrick’s Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church reported a East Laurens good turnout for Saturday’s meal. The meal is prepared and put on by Primary cele- the local Knights of Columbus chapter. (Photos by Jason Halcombe) brates Big Bird’s birthday, 8a

Index Obituaries ...... 2a Editorial ...... 4a Weather...... 5a Sports...... 1b,2b Classifieds...... 3b Fun Page ...... 4b Tuesday, March 25, 2014/Dublin, Ga/Page 2a The Courier Herald later. Brenda Mercer Obituaries The family is receiving Ms. Brenda Mercer friends at the home of Mrs. passed on Monday, March Willie Fred Butler Mary Cook, 46 Hillside 24, 2014. The family will be receiv- Mr. Willie Fred Butler of Street in Wrightsville. ing friends at 333 Grey Wrightsville passed away Services by Dudley Fu- Street. on March 23, 2014. Funeral neral Home of Dublin. Services by Dudley Fu- arrangements are incom- www.servicesbydudley.com neral Home of Dublin. plete but will be announced www.servicesbydudley.com

BY MICHAEL ROIZEN, folate-rich leafy vegetables, suggest you take it for 12 M.D.,Folic AND MEHMET OZ, sunflower acid seeds, asparagus, folliesweeks before conception. Your News Updates M.D. citrus fruit, beans and 100 The Ziegfeld Follies were percent whole grains.) And whatever your age, China demands satellite data from Malaysia the epitome of glitzy, amus- Now, it's long been get plenty of folic acid every ing Vaudeville shows from known that folic acid helps day. Tip: Prepared and on lost jet as bad weather delays search 1907 to 1930. But today's a fetus develop properly and packaged foods such as KUALA LUMPUR, relatives of passengers for to his schedule, Obama sat Folic Acid Follies are no prevents birth defects such breads, rice, and breakfast Malaysia (AP) — China de- more conclusive information down with Kazakhstan’s laughing matter: Only as spina bifida. But maybe cereals are fortified with manded that Malaysia turn on the plane’s fate. President Nursultan about 40 percent of North the latest research news folic acid, but they often over the satellite data used to Nearly 100 relatives and Nazarbayev in a long room at American women take a will inspire every woman of come loaded with added conclude that a Malaysia Air- their supporters marched to the U.S. embassy, with the folic acid supplement, and child-bearing age, whether sugar and syrup. So we say, lines jetliner had crashed in the embassy in the late morn- two countries’ flags set up be- the average North Ameri- you plan to get pregnant or avoid those and go for nutri- the southern Indian Ocean, ing, wearing white T-shirts hind them. U.S. officials of- can gets less than half the not (remember, about half tion-packed leafy greens killing everyone on board, as that read “Let’s pray for fered no details about the recommended intake. of all pregnancies are un- and a 400 mcg supplement! gale-force winds and heavy MH370” as they held banners meeting’s agenda, but If this essential nutri- planned), to follow the rec- Mehmet Oz, M.D. is rain on Tuesday halted the and chanted for about three Nazarbayev is part of a Rus- ent doesn't show up in the ommendations. In one host of "The Dr. Oz Show," search for remains of the hours. sia-centered economic bloc fo- daily diet of women who can study, taking a folic acid and Mike Roizen, M.D. is plane. ——— cused on Eurasia. become pregnant, fetal de- supplement from four Chief Wellness Officer and The weather is expected to Novel analysis of satellite Kazakhstan is the second velopment can be compro- weeks before conception Chair of Wellness Institute improve so that the multina- data, knowledge of largest country by territory mised. (We recommend that through the first eight at Cleveland Clinic. To live tional search being conducted physics helped narrow and economy to emerge from women and men get 400 weeks of pregnancy cut the your healthiest, tune into out of Perth, Australia, could Malaysian jet search the former Soviet Union. mcg daily from a supple- risk of having a child with "The Dr. Oz Show" or visit possibly resume Wednesday. NG KONG (AP) — In- HO Nazarbayev has maneuvered ment and make sure to eat autism by 40 percent! We www.sharecare.com. But the searchers will face a vestigators are closer to solv- between Russia and the West daunting task of combing a ing an international aviation during more than two vast expanse of choppy seas mystery thanks to a British decades in power. Kaza- for suspected remnants of the communications satellite and khstan’s energy resources aircraft sighted earlier. classroom physics. and strong economy give it “We’re not searching for a A masterful analysis of a some independence from needle in a haystack — we’re handful of faint signals sent Moscow. still trying to define where from Malaysia Airlines Flight Still, as the United States Let bride be the guide the haystack is,” Australia’s 370 to an Inmarsat satellite redoubled efforts to pressure deputy defense chief, Air led officials to conclude that Russia out of its aggressive Marshal Mark Binskin, told the Boeing 777 crashed in a pose, the Russian annexation reporters at a military base in remote part of the southern of Crimea began to take root forDEAR ABBY: wedding My daugh- guestbasketball, football list and Perth as idled planes stood Indian Ocean, with all 239 and Moscow shrugged off ter is being married soon, girls. The problem is I'm a behind him. lives likely lost. Malaysian Obama’s drive to leave Putin and I need some guidance player, and girls say I "use" Australian and Chinese Prime Minister Najib Razak in the cold. about inviting my aunt and them. search planes spotted floating called the effort “a type of ——— uncle to the wedding. They I'm not ready to settle Fears rise that more than objects in an area 2,500 kilo- analysis never before used in live about 30 miles from us. down, and I end up hurting meters (1,550 miles) south- this investigation of this 14 died in Washington We moved to this area four west of Perth on Monday, but sort.” state mudslide as dozens girls and breaking many years ago, and we've had hearts. How can I cure my none was retrieved. Now, More precise information still missing them over for dinner once player habits and heal with the harsh weather and a about the plane’s last position OSO, Wash. (AP) — First and invited them another 24-hour delay in the search, is helping authorities refine there was a “whoosh.” Elaine time. They declined be- some of the hearts I've bro- those objects and other possi- the search being undertaken Young said she thought it cause they were going to be ken? -- TIRED OF PLAY- ble debris from the plane by planes and ships in seas might be a chimney fire, a out of town. ING could drift to an even wider 2,500 kilometers (1,550 rush of air that lasted about Abby, they didn't recipro- DEAR TIRED OF PLAY- area. miles) southwest of Perth, 45 seconds. But when she cate, and in fact, didn't older friend who is 70. She ING: Apologize to any In remarks to the Australia. Investigators had stepped outside there was even invite us to their doesn't have much money. young woman you have Malaysian Parliament, Prime precious little information to ominous silence. Something daughter's wedding, which She was having blood pres- misled. Then ask yourself, Minister Najib Razak cau- examine otherwise because felt very, very wrong. sure problems, so I ordered tioned that the search will the transponder, identifying And then she saw it. Be- hurt us very much. I had al- "How would I feel if I had ways considered myself a deluxe blood pressure ma- been treated this way?" If take a long time and “we will the jet to air traffic con- hind the house, a suffocating chine for her that cost $160. have to face unexpected and trollers, was deactivated wall of heavy mud had close to these relatives be- you practice the Golden extraordinary challenges.” about the same time the jet crashed through the neigh- fore we moved here, so their It wasn't a birthday gift; I Rule -- "Do unto others as ——— veered off course from its borhood. treatment of my family and was seriously concerned for you would have them do Chinese kin of Flight 370 original destination, Beijing, Dark and sticky, the mile- me has been painful. her. unto you" -- it will serve you passengers protest at early March 8. long flow Saturday heaved My mother is telling me I learned this week that well in most situations. If Malaysian Embassy, Even with other communi- houses off their foundations, to turn the other cheek de- she "loaned" it to a friend. I wrote her a note and asked everyone did this, we could furious over death claim cations shut down, the plane toppled trees and left a gap- spite everything and invite change the name of our BEIJING (AP) — Furious automatically sent a brief sig- ing cavity on what had been a them to my daughter's wed- her nicely to please get it ding. My daughter doesn't back because I didn't buy it planet from Earth to Par- that Malaysia has declared nal — a “ping” or a “hand- tree-covered hillside. In the adise, and wouldn't that be their loved ones lost in a shake” — every hour to an In- frantic rescue, searchers spot- want them to attend and for her friend (who has plane crash without physical marsat satellite. The pings ted mud-covered survivors by neither does my husband, plenty of money), but be- heavenly? evidence, Chinese relatives of did not show the jet’s location, the whites of their waving but Mom is emphatic about cause I was worried about CONFIDENTIALTO the missing marched Tuesday speed or heading, but an ini- palms. inviting them "because her health. She is now not "STUCK IN to the Malaysian Embassy, tial analysis showed the last Now, days into the search, they're family." speaking to me, and MY DULLSVILLE": Because where they threw plastic wa- ping came from a position the scale of the mudslide’s I would appreciate your blood pressure is going up you're convinced your job is ter bottles, tried to rush the along one of two vast arcs devastation in a rural village opinion on this, Abby, be- by the minute because I'm a dead end, start sending gate and chanted, “Liars!” north and south from the north of Seattle is becoming cause I'm between a rock so angry. Was I out of line out resumes. Jack London The Chinese government, Malaysian Peninsula. apparent. At least 14 people and a hard place, and my or is she? -- HYPER-FURI- had this to say about stag- meanwhile, demanded that ——— are confirmed dead, dozens emotions are pulling me OUS IN ARIZONA nating lives: "I shall not Malaysia turn over the satel- US, allies seek to isolate, more are thought to be unac- apart. -- BETWIXT AND DEARHYPER-FURI- waste my days in trying to lite data it used to conclude punish Russia; Moscow counted for or missing, and BETWEEN OUS: Relax. Breathe. What prolong time. I shall use my that Malaysia Airlines Flight shrugs and strengthens about 30 homes are de- DEAR BETWIXT: The you did was a beautiful and 370 went down in the south- its Crimean foothold stroyed. time. ... The proper function bride's wishes should pre- generous gesture, but the of man is to live, not to ex- ern Indian Ocean with no sur- THE HAGUE, Nether- “We found a guy right blood pressure machine vail. Her happiness on her ist." vivors after turning back lands (AP) — The thrust of here,” shouted a rescuer Mon- wedding day is more impor- was a GIFT. Once a gift is from its flight path to Beijing his diplomatic efforts still fo- day afternoon behind Young’s tant than the feelings of rel- given, it belongs to the re- Dear Abby is written by on March 8. cused on Ukraine, President home, after a golden retriever atives who don't bother cipient to do with as she (or Abigail Van Buren, also Among the flight’s 239 pas- Barack Obama met Tuesday search dog found a corpse with you, her and your fam- he) wishes. For you to tell known as Jeanne Phillips, with a close ally of Russian sengers, 153 were Chinese pinned under a pile of fallen ily. I have always said that her to ask for it back may and was founded by her nationals, making the inci- President Vladimir Putin as trees. Searchers put a bag mother, Pauline Phillips. dent a highly emotional one he continued his efforts to iso- over the body, tied an orange one should never invite have been well-intentioned, guests to a wedding hoping but it was the wrong thing Write Dear Abby at for Beijing, and the govern- late Moscow over its incur- ribbon on a branch to mark www.DearAbby.com or P.O. ment’s demand reflected the sion into Crimea. the site, and the crew moved they won't show up, be- to do. desire among many Chinese In a last minute addition on. cause they usually do. DEAR ABBY: I'm an av- Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA DEAR ABBY: I have an erage 17-year-old guy. I love 90069. 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ATLANTA (AP) — In the quired her to buy flood insur- such as Drury will still see County will have to pay high- It’s not clear yet how FE- “We’re encouraging them to span of a year, Wanda Drury ance, but she says she let the their premiums rise up to 18 er rates to stay covered. And MA will implement the in- be proactive and get it upfront saw the bill for flood insurance policy lapse a little more than percent a year under the Sen- Coleman said he’s still not creases. because it has to be done be- on her home overlooking the a year ago to make room for ate revisions, which rolled sure what to tell his insurance The city of Albany was se- fore an insurance agent can coastal marshes of Glynn other bills. Drury signed up back previously approved an- clients asking who will get a verely flooded by the Flint and even give a rate,” Cobb said. County increase an astound- for a new flood policy this nual hikes of 20 percent. Oth- break and who won’t. Ocmulgee Rivers in July 1994 In coastal Brunswick, ing tenfold from $674 a year to year, and the sticker shock ers who find themselves in “I’m just kind of treading as Tropical Storm Alberto homeowner Paul Schaffer is more than $6,700. still stings. high-risk flood areas because water, to be candid,” Coleman dumped more than 2 feet of trying to figure out how much It was enough money that “I like to have died,” Drury of retooled maps are spared said. rain in some parts of south- more it makes sense for him to the retired widow applied for a said. “I said, ‘Where do they immediate premium increas- Georgia Insurance Com- west and central Georgia. The pay in flood insurance on his bank loan to cover the bill for think I’m going to come up es. And people who recently missioner Ralph Hudgens said flooding affected 55 of Geor- house. Though he lives rough- insuring her 1,400-square-foot with $6,700? It’s all I can do to purchased homes were ex- he worries higher premiums gia’s 159 counties, and killed ly a half-mile from the marsh, Cape Cod style house on keep on living.’ “ empted from instant rate in- will hurt the coastal real es- 31 people and left more than his flood insurance bill al- Blythe Island just west of Congress voted in 2012 to creases. tate market. $350 million in damage. ready shot up from $1,000 in Brunswick. Although Presi- phase out taxpayer subsidies An Associated Press review “We’ve talked to people who Jamye Cobb, a real estate 2010 to $2,500 last year. Since dent Barack Obama recently for flooding insurance on of federal data shows roughly had premiums of $500 a year agent in Albany and spokes- he lived in a pre-existing flood signed a law to roll back some homes and businesses built in 18 percent of Georgia home or and then were handed a bill woman for the Albany Board zone, he suspects his next bill rate increases meant to shore high-risk flood zones. But business owners covered by for $12,000,” Hudgens said. of Realtors, said a home’s will add another 18 percent — up the troubled National howls of protest from affected flood insurance will pay high- “That’s kind of hard to swal- flooding risk often is one of po- bringing his premium close to Flood Insurance Program, constituents caused lawmak- er premiums. Annual increas- low.” tential buyers’ first questions $3,000. thousands of Georgia home- ers to back off many of the es could be as high as 18 per- And though communities in the river-centric city. The “I’m retired and basically owners like Drury can count harshest provisions, or at cent for about 13,200 primary along Georgia’s 100-mile coast board is urging sellers to have on a fixed income, so it’s a sig- on paying increasing flood in- least blunt the financial pain. home owners and no less than have the highest percentage of their homes surveyed, an ex- nificant chunk of change,” said surance premiums each year Under the revisions, people 25 percent for more than 4,600 policyholders facing premium pense of about $400, to get Schaffer, a retired federal gov- — though perhaps less than like Drury who bought a new vacation home or businesses increases, many others are far more accurate flood insurance ernment worker who’s owned they originally feared. policy in 2012 or early 2013 on owners. from the hurricane-prone rates. his home since 1991. Drury, a retired phone com- a previously subsidized home Bob Coleman, Drury’s in- coastline. Federal data show Nearly 700 Albany owners He said if his premium tops pany customer service rep, and saw soaring increases surance agent and a Glynn property owners from metro will see annual premium in- $3,200, it will equal about a lived in her home without should see the lower, subsi- County commissioner, said Atlanta to Albany and from creases until the national pro- third of his annual mortgage flood insurance for nearly a dized rates restored and get a she’s far from alone. Roughly Rome to the shores of Lake gram is collecting enough rev- payment. decade until her husband died refund for any excessive 2,000 permanent home and Blackshear in rural Crisp enue to cover a $24 billion “I don’t have a problem with four years ago and she took amount they’ve already paid. 160 business owners who par- County will pay substantially shortfall. That’s 47 percent of paying my way,” Schaffer said. out a home-equity loan to help Still, like other permanent ticipate in the flood insurance more for flood insurance as all flood insurance policyhold- “But at some point it just be- pay for expenses. The bank re- resident owners, homeowners program in parts of Glynn well. ers in the city. comes financially impossible.” Superior Court judge: Ga. ag head can’t change rules on Vidalia onions Search for plane off Ga. coast to ATLANTA (AP) — rules but does not allow him to decide the state Attorney General filed an ap- A judge says Georgia’s agriculture com- when the onions can be shipped, she peal on Monday. missioner overstepped his authority said. “Lost in this discussion is that the BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — “multiple debris fields consis- when he changed rules so he could de- Black in August said the iconic sweet Georgia Department of Agriculture has resume Wed. U.S. Coast Guard officials tent with a small plane crash” termine when Vidalia onions could be onions could not be shipped before the worked with the Vidalia onion industry plan to resume searching but have not yet located the harvested and shipped. last week of April. He was responding to for 18 months to establish a pack date Tuesday for two people aboard passengers. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution re- concerns that Vidalia onions weren’t as and the majority of the growers are in a plane that went missing in Coast Guard officials have ported that Fulton County Superior sweet as they should be. Delbert Bland, favor of this rule,” he said, adding that the St. Simons Island area suspended their search until Court Judge Cynthia Wright made a one of the largest growers of Vidalia his sole responsibility is “to protect the near Georgia’s coastline. Tuesday morning. ruling on the issue late last week. State onions, sued Black over the rule change. integrity of the Vidalia onion trade- Petty Officer 1st Class Lau- ——— law gives Agriculture Commissioner In a statement, Black said his office mark, a trademark registered to the ren Jorgensen told The Associ- Woman fatally shot in Gary Black authority over packaging is disappointed with the ruling and that Georgia Department of Agriculture.” ated Press early Tuesday Georgia hair salon morning that a helicopter and a boat crew are planning to re- DALLAS, Ga. (AP) — sume searching at sunrise Paulding County Sheriff’s offi- Tuesday. cials have identified a man left vacant by former board "We aren't allowed to count other states for economical de- Continued from 1a BOE The twin-engine plane dis- charged with fatally shooting member Bonnie Bedingfield. a student who meets all of their velopment. We should be able appeared from radar Monday a woman inside a Dallas hair "We are trying to have it at a He said several people have ex- requirements for Special Ed to count them as well. This will evening. Residents in the area salon. different place and time each pressed interest in this. but doesn't meet the regular be good for the state as well as heard “crash-like noises” near Sheriff’s Cpl. Ashley Hen- month," Ledbetter said. "We'll - The board adopted a posi- diploma requirements as a for the good of the students." Grant Creek on Mackay River, son said in a statement that move it around town over tion to send to the Georgia graduate," Ledbetter said. - The board approved John east of Golden Isles Aviation in Robert Steven McDaniel was time." School Board Association for "States around us are. In their Bell III as the delegate for the St. Simons Island. taken into custody Monday. - Ledbetter announced that them to consider adopting an agreement, they can count summer GSBA meeting with The Coast Guard, local McDaniel is charged with 5 p.m. April 10 will be the last agreement that other states them. Not being able to count Bill Perry as the alternate. sheriff’s officials and crews murder and is being held time people can send in appli- have done when it comes to those students only hurts our - The next meeting is set for from the Georgia Department without bond in the county cations for the open board seat special education. state as we compete against April 14. of Natural Resources reported jail. Tuesday, March 25, 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 Email us at [email protected] to share your opinions W.H. LOVETT In Our Opinion President and Chairman, 1934-1978 DUBOSE PORTER Chairman GRIFFIN LOVETT President Mrs.On August 19, Annie 1920, the Anderson: Juvenilepositiveness jurist and reasonable- Congress of the United States ness with her own children in Periodicals Postage Paid at Dublin, Georgia ratified the 19th Amendment dealing with delinquent chil- (USPS 161-860) - Daily except Sunday and select holidays which guaranteed the right of dren. She believed that with women in the country to vote. these ideals and a lot of under- POSTMASTER: Send address change to: Sara Orr, a young Dublin standing, long periods of con- woman, was honored to serve finement were unnecessary. The Courier Herald, Drawer B, CSS, Dublin, GA 31040 as secretary for three United The judge believed that most SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: States Senators from Georgia, youthful indiscretions were Print Edition - $10/month Thomas E. Watson, Rebecca just that, improprieties which Digital Edition - $10/month Lattimer Felton and Walter F. resulted from modern customs George. Senator Felton, convicts, a situation which and chairman of the Prison and usages and not from an appointed by Georgia gover- intentional act of a child. This newspaper is committed to the idea that the press should was undeniably not the place Committee of the Missionary nor Thomas W. Hardwick who these children should be. Society of the First Baptist Although she personally tell the truth without prejudice and spread knowledge would later become a resident Officials were concerned after Church in Dublin. disliked the youthful customs without malicious intent. of Dublin, was the nation's the November 1921 conviction As a woman bound to rid of the day, dances, dyed and first female senator. Though of 14-year-old George Walker the community of the evil bobbed hair, Judge Anderson Laurens County women made for murdering his playmate influence of spiritous liquors refused to pre judge those rapid strides in the years fol- 17-year-old George Avery. and intoxicating beer upon the juveniles brought before her. lowing the adoption of the Walker was the youngest youth of the town, Mrs. "She vowed to treat them "as amendment, more than a half Laurens Countian ever tried Anderson accumulated a vast kindly and with as such Our Take: century elapsed before women and convicted of murder. knowledge of the depth of the lenience and patience as it is began to make inroads into The committee made their problem which was increas- possible under the circum- political offices across the recommendation to Judge J.L. ingly injuring American stances." "I am going to give Animal cruelty is a fire state. This is the story of Mrs. Kent and on the last day of youth. As a part of her duties them all a chance," she Annie Anderson who, with an 1921, Judge Kent signed an as chairman of the prison com- promised. appointment by Laurens order appointing Mrs. mittee, Annie made weekly After fondly seeing to the that should be snuffed County Superior Court Judge Anderson as Juvenile Court visits to prison camps scat- needs of her quintet of chil- J.L. Kent, became the first Judge for the county of tered throughout the county. dren and while her husband female judge of any court in Laurens. Much to her sur- Mrs. Anderson and the other was frequently away from early and often the State of Georgia. prise, Judge Anderson was not ladies talked to the prisoners home tending to the rigorous Last week, the Laurens County In the years following aware of her appointment and tried to brighten the lives schedule of his railroad duties, World War I, the Georgia leg- until contacted by Judge Kent. of those condemned to the Judge Anderson made it her Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control islature provided that the Few people had given any chain gang. life's goal of "aiding worthy eight most populous counties thoughts to the creation of the Mrs. Anderson attempted boys and girls and influencing reported a woman’s dog was found severe- in Georgia establish juvenile court. Even fewer people spec- to take a personal interest in them toward the paths of ly burned on her front porch. courts to handle the rapidly ulated on who the newest the lives of the prisoners she righteousness and good citi- increasing number of criminal judge might be. visited, especially any young zenship." As of late Monday, authorities were still cases involving juvenile Annie Ogburn Anderson women she may have found. Annie Anderson was a offenders. After two consecu- was born in 1877 in Wilkinson She was always ready and shining star in a galaxy of the searching for information leading to the tive grand jury presentments, County. She was a daughter willing to provide guidance grand women of the South. the Dublin Chamber of of Ellis and Missouri Ogburn. and comfort to wayward The judicial search committee arrest of the perpetrator. Commerce, church organiza- The Ogburns moved to Dublin young girls with her motherly could not have made a better tions and the Women's in 1898. Shortly after they advice and frank talks. Deeply choice in nominating Judge It has been shown that people who are Community Association arrived, Annie caught the eye committed to the rehabilita- Anderson. What better judge cruel to and/or kill animals are more appointed Mrs. Frank of the handsome young Oscar tion of troubled children, to select than a person who Lawson, the state's first L. Anderson, the popular rail- Judge Anderson held strong committed their lives to loving prone to do the same to human beings. It female democratic district road agent of the Wrightsville opinions against traditional and caring for all children as if vice-chairman, to head a com- and Tennille Railroad. The forms of punishment. they were her own. In this is also a sign that those people are in need mittee to seek a candidate to couple had five children, Shortly after her appoint- month as we celebrate the his- fill the office. With the guid- Oscar, who joined the Navy ment, the Judge told an tory of American women, let of serious psychological examination. ance of the sheriff and county after high school, and Mattie, Atlanta Constitution reporter us remember Georgia's first That makes these people a serious officials Mrs. Lawson and her Milton, Frances and Emma, "more harm than good can judge who tempered justice committee sought just the who were students at the time come from prison confinement with mercy, kindness and a threat to more than just our furry friends. right candidate to deal with their mother was appointed to and labors in a reformatory as firm belief that a loving hand "the good many" children who the bench. a method of punishment of the soothed the troubled soul bet- And gives us all the more reason to shine were confined to Laurens Annie Anderson was young boy and girl." "Extreme ter than the ruthless whip. County jail in 1920. described by those who knew measures should be resorted a light on these situations in hopes of A number of candidates her as "a woman of striking to only after probation, change were considered. Annie personality and personal of environment and living con- For more history of showing other would-be offenders that Anderson was not one of them. charm, with high educational ditions have failed to accom- Laurens County go to the our community will not stand for sense- The committee wanted some qualifications and strong char- plish their purposes," she digital edition of the Courier one who could hear cases acter. Mrs. Anderson was added. Herald or see my blog at less acts of violence. against minors, who were president of the local Woman's Mrs. Anderson applied the www.dublinlaurenscountyge often placed in jail with adult Christian Temperance Union same principles of kindness, orgia.blogspot.com. Cruelty, in any of its forms, is unaccept- able behavior. It is a fire that should be snuffed early and often.

— Jason Halcombe

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EditorialOmaha World-Herald. Roundup...though challenges remain. fare cases, with the remain- received such permission last Researchers with the Nebraska leaders should March 20, 2014 It’s encouraging now to see a ing portion being addressed October, pending approval by University of Nebraska- address. Under alternative Welcome alternative on sensible consensus for the through the traditional inves- the Nebraska Legislature Lincoln would evaluate the response, the child is not child welfare state to begin exploring a new tigative approach. this year. Legislative Bill 853, results and report back in interviewed separately. But It’s no secret that approach known as “alterna- Experience in other states sponsored by Sen. Colby 2015. Nebraska nonprofits say such Nebraska has made some big tive response.” has shown that if properly Coash, would give that go- Under alternative interviews have value. mistakes on child welfare in Alternative response aims implemented, alternative ahead and has received first- response, the state works No formal report is filed the past. in selected cases to help fam- response can help stabilize round approval. with parents on a plan for under alternative response. In 2009, the state leaped ilies in problem situations families and reduce the num- The Nebraska HHS has moving forward. An interdis- But if the state is to have abruptly into privatizing the early on, using a less adver- ber of children taken into consulted with Nebraska ciplinary team would provide accountability and oversight, system, triggering tumult sarial approach with parents state custody. nonprofits and developed a support services. some type of report is appro- and confusion. Time and before things escalate into This is why the federal prudent path on this issue. In cases where safety has priate. again, the executive branch turmoil. government is giving permis- Rather than leaping ahead been identified as a concern, Overall, however, alterna- and the Legislature have The Nebraska Department sion to individual states to without proper planning, the the state would continue to tive response is well worth clashed over child welfare of Health and Human devote a share of their federal department would test the use the traditional approach. testing on a pilot basis in policy. Services estimated last year funding to that purpose — if waters through pilot projects There would be a formal Nebraska. It’s good to see the Nebraska in the past few that alternative response the states put forward a well- in five counties (Sarpy, investigation with the partic- state’s leaders pursuing this years has made progress on could be used in about 40 per- developed proposal. Lancaster, Hall, Dodge and ipation of law enforcement. approach in a collaborative, some child welfare needs, cent of the state’s child wel- The Nebraska HHS Scotts Bluff). There are challenges that practical way. Tuesday, March 25, 2014/Dublin, Ga/Page 5a The Courier Herald

YOUR COURIER Tell It! HERALD LOCAL 7-DAY Rentz woman finds THE NEXT 24 HOURS TODAY TONIGHT TOMORROW wiresLaurens County cut at aformation well is public record Sheriff’s Office and was taken from re- Cooper wires were cut on a Police ports of the Dublin Police Call 272-0375 well on Baker Church Road in Department and the Lau- Rentz between March 10 and rens County Sheriff’s Of- 11. A Rentz woman called her Beat fice. These reports do not Sunset 7:46 p.m. Sunrise 7:28 a.m. sister about her property, Sunrise 7:30 a.m. 35° 59° reflect on the guilt or in- Sunny64° and windy. Clear. Lows in the Sunny. Highs around If you believe that you telling her that the water location on Mill Street in Dex- nocence. An “arrest” does Highs in the mid lower 30s. North- 60. Northwest winds can build two schools for wasn’t working. ter in reference to property 60s. Winds increas- west winds 5 to around 10 mph. the price of one, I have - The tag and decal on a damage on March 12. not always indicate incar- ing to 15 to 25 mph 15 mph. 2003 trailer was lost or stolen ceration. Readers are cau- in the afternoon. some oceanfront property for sale in Arizona. on between March 7 and 10 Dublin Police Department tioned that people may Latest observed value Ocmulgee ...... 8.82” on Second Street in Dudley. - The window to a house on have similar names. Police - The tag to a white 1999 Waterford Trial was broken Rivers Oconee ...... 13.92” Our thanks to all Beat does not identify mi- GMC C-8500 was lost or between March 8 and 10. The nor children, victims of groups and individuals WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY stolen between a March 6 and offender/s also took the seat sexual assault, suicide at- who worked so hard to 13 somewhere in Laurens off of a girls bicycle and dam- tempts or medical condi- make Saturday's Arts and County. aged the chain on the bike. - Car parts were stolen - Money was taken from tions. Cases dismissed do Crafts Festival such a not appear if the newspa- success. The new location from a location on Highway the Riverview Golf course on 117 in Cadwell on March 13. Riverview Drive on March 12. per is notified before in downtown Dublin - A deputy responded to a Editor’s note: This in- deadline. Hi 59 Hi 65 Hi 70 worked out fine and we Lo 31 Lo 50 Lo 52 Sunrise 7:28 a.m. Sunrise 7:27 a.m. Sunrise 7:26 a.m. all had a wonderful time. Sunny. Highs around Mostly cloudy. Highs in A 60 percent chance of 60. Northwest winds the upper 60s. In the rain with possible thun- Did you know that Winnie Kicklighter at The Annual Devil’s around 10 mph. In the evening, cloudy with a derstorms. Highs in the CNN's Anderson Coop- COMMUNITY 478-986-6221 to reserve Branch Metric Centu- evening, partly cloudy. slight chance of thun- lower 70s. In the er is the son of Gloria your seats. The cost is ry will be held April 26 Lows in the mid 30s. derstorms. Lows in the evening, 40 percent $15 per person or $30 per Light east winds. Vanderbilt - how about EVENTS starting at 8 a.m. at Al- lower 50s. Chance of rain, storm chances. couple. rain 30 percent. Lows in the mid 50s. that? lentown City Hall. The Places to go. Four County Exchange SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY Applications for the Club hosts the ride with Sarah Palin sounds 2013-14 Savannah State People to see. funds benefitting United like a cheerleader on a University National Saturday Night Live Things to do. Alumni Association Cerebral Palsy sketch. of Georgia, Cystic Fibro- Activities and Events that Dublin Laurens Chap- ter Scholarships sis Foundation, are open to the public with are Hi 72 Hi 70 Hi 70 Speeders are law now available in the Methodist Children’s proceeds going to a non- Lo 49 Lo 48 Lo 45 breakers like any other counselor’s office at Home and other local Sunrise 7:24 a.m. Sunrise 7:23 a.m. Sunrise 7:22 a.m. profit run compliments of criminal. Why should I Dublin High, East Lau- community services. The Cloudy with a 30 per- Mostly sunny. Highs in Sunny. Highs in the The Courier Herald. registration fee is $25 per cent chance of rain and the lower 70s. In the lower 70s. In the move over to make it eas- rens High, West Laurens Community events run two High, Dodge County rider with registrations thunderstorms. Highs evening, mostly clear. evening, mostly clear. ier for people to break the weeks prior to event date. in the mid 70s. In the Lows in the mid 40s. Lows in the upper 40s. law? High, Toombs County received after March 21 evening, a 20 percent High, and Twiggs County costing $30 with no guar- chance of rain. Lows in High, Vidalia Compre- Republicans victimize anteed T-shirt. There will the upper 40s. The 1 Stop Southside hensive High and Wheel- be volunteer-manned rest the poor because they office assists resident from er County High. If you cannot fight back. stops and SAG support. the “Southside” of Dublin are a high school senior Helmets are required for and are planning to en- COMMUNITY CALENDAR with housing, financial and all riders with maps and If Phil Robertson fa- medical problems. 710 Rowe roll at Savannah State Tuesday vored Obamacare, I bet St. Tues. and Thurs. 2 p.m. - University in the fall of cue sheets will be avail- •Dublin Kiwanis Club at 12:15 p.m. at The Dublin Coun- Georgia would have it in a 6 p.m. Must call Jeff at 478- 2014, you may contact able. A hotdog lunch is in- try Club. week. 595-2749 beforehand. your counselor’s office cluded for all riders after- ward. To register to ride, •AA I Am Responsible Group Contact, 272-5244 or 275- and pick up an applica- Dexter Community tion. Application packets complete the form online 8259, 1515 Rice Ave., 5:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday at the mar- ket, I loved seeing the Neighborhood Watch must be postmarked no at •NA We Surrender, Contact 275-9531, 629 Broad Street, crowd. I just didn't under- meeting is on Tuesday, later than April 9. http://www.devilsbranch. East Dublin, 6:30 p.m. March 25 at 6:30 p.m. net/Schedule__Calendar_ stand why people that with a light meal and pro- The American Le- •Unity House (Family Recovery Support Group) at Johnson .html and make check were not eating food were gram. Join us to discuss gion will hold the mother taking up all the seats payable to Four County Lane on VA Grounds, Bldg. 8; 6-8 p.m. Contact: Dublin-Lau- safety issues of our com- daughter tea for ladies Exchange Club. Sponsor- and leaving those that rens County Chamber of Commerce (478) 272-5546 or Linda munity. Call Philip Lloyd auxiliary from 1-4 p.m. at ships are also available were eating to stand. Bailey at CSB of Middle GA (478) 272-1190. at 875-3330 to reserve the legion hall on April at Maillot Janne level for your meal or for more in- 12. $500 plus, King of Moun- •Overeaters Anonymous meet at 6:45 at 912 Bellevue Ave. I wish downtown formation. tains from $250-500, Contact 279-3808. Dublin didn't have so Attention seniors: Sprinter level from $250- •Shamrock NARFE much trash after the pa- Applications for the Applications for the 1080 meet every second Tuesday at 100 and Best Young Rider rade. It did not need to 2014 Alpha Kappa Al- 2013-2014 Laurens- 11:30 a.m. in the Cloverleaf Restaurant, East Dublin. level at $100-50. For look like a pig pen. pha Sorority, Inc., Tau Dublin Retired Educa- •TOPS meeting 6 p.m. at Pine Forest UMC, 400 Woods Ave Omicron Omega Chap- tors Scholarship are more information, con- Contact info 275-7505. ter academic scholar- available in the coun- tact Kim Odens at 478- ships (There will be selor’s office at Dublin 314-3193. Want to Tell It? three (3) five hundred High School, East Lau- dollar ($500.00) scholar- rens High School, Trinity Applications for Wednesday Keep it 37 words or less ships awarded) are now Christian School and 2014 Fort Valley State •AA I Am Responsible Group contact 272-5244 or 275- Keep it clean. available in the Dublin West Laurens High University Scholar- 8259, 1515 Rice Ave., 5:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. (Open) Keep it real. High School, East Lau- School. If you are a high ships are available in the rens High School, Vidalia school senior interested •NA We Surrender, Contact 275-9531, 629 Broad Street, Call 272-0375 Counselor's office at [email protected] Washington County High in pursuing a degree in Dublin High School, East East Dublin, noon. School, West Laurens or Tell It! at education in the Fall of Laurens High School and •Civitan Club every Wednesday at noon at the Golden Cor- www.courier-herald.com High School and Wilkin- 2014, please contact your son County High School counselor’s office and West Laurens High ral. counselor’s office. Any pick up an application. School. If you are a senior student completing high Deadline is April 19. and plan to attend Fort school work during the Valley State University ALMANAC present school year is eli- The Bridges Family in the fall of 2014, please gible to apply for the Reunion on Saturday, contact your counselor Today in History British government as the Still Move Me”), died in scholarships. The selec- April 26 will be held at and pick up the applica- The Associated Press site of a memorial to honor Nashville at age 61. tion of the recipient will Pineview Community tion. The deadline for ap- Today is Tuesday, March the late U.S. President One year ago: U.S. Sec- be based on documented Center off Hwy 112 (10 plying for this scholar- 25, the 84th day of 2014. John F. Kennedy. retary of State John Kerry economic need, high- miles below ship is April 30. There are 281 days left in In 1975, King Faisal and Afghan President moral and ethical stan- Hawkinsville). The time the year. (FY’-suhl) of Saudi Arabia Hamid Karzai made a show dards, community in- will be 9 a.m. until. Fam- East Laurens Middle Today’s Highlight in was shot to death by a of unusual unity between volvement and academic ily will eat at 1 p.m. School will hold an achievement as outlined History: nephew with a history of their two nations as the Please bring a covered Americanism program on On March 25, 1634, Eng- mental illness. (The in the application and dish. Relatives & Friends U.S. military ceded control checklist. If you are inter- May 2 at 1 p.m. at the lish colonists sent by Lord nephew was beheaded in of its last detention facility of Ethel, Elijah, Perry, ested in applying for this Annie, Cliff, Joe, George, American Legion house of Baltimore arrived in pre- June 1975.) in Afghanistan, ending a gold. sent-day Maryland. In 1990, 87 people, most scholarship, please con- Buddy (Jesse), Preston, long-standing irritant in tact your guidance coun- Date (Gus), Bill, Bivins, On this date: of them Honduran and Do- relations. Anthony Lewis, The Laurens-Dublin In 1306, Robert the minican immigrants, were selor’s office and pick up William, Teeny, Anderson 85, a prize-winning colum- an application. All appli- Retired Educators As- Bruce was crowned the killed when fire raced (Snowball), Tillie, nist for The New York cations must be post- sociation will meet on King of Scots. through an illegal social Bertha, Sadie, James, Al- Times who’d championed marked by no later than fred, Floyd, Henry (H.D), the dates listed below. All In 1776, Gen. George club in New York City. liberal causes for three April 4. Washington, commander of Ten years ago: The Marvin, Sperley, Grady retired educators in the decades, died in Cam- Bridges and all descen- the Continental Army, was Senate joined the House in Laurens-Dublin area and bridge, Mass. The Twiggs County dents of deceased and liv- surrounding counties are awarded the first Congres- passing the Unborn Vic- Today’s Birthdays: High School class re- ing Bridges family are sional Gold Medal by the tims of Violence Act, mak- invited to join us for Modeling agency founder union covering the years welcome. Friends espe- lunch at the Dublin Continental Congress. ing it a separate offense to Eileen Ford is 92. Movie re- of 1935–1965 will be held cially have a big welcome. In 1865, during the Civil Country Club. New or po- harm a fetus during a vio- viewer Gene Shalit is 88. on April 5 at the Twiggs Bring any old photos or War, Confederate forces at- lent federal crime. The tential members please Former astronaut James Academy at 961 Hamlin memories to share (we tacked Fort Stedman in United States vetoed a contact Mary Jane Spivey Lovell is 86. Feminist ac- Floyd Road in Jefferson- will have a table to dis- Virginia but were forced to U.N. Security Council reso- at 272-8893 or hp- tivist and author Gloria ville. Doors will open at 6 play). Contact Minnie withdraw because of coun- lution condemning Israel’s [email protected] to Steinem is 80. Singer Anita p.m. and the meal will be- Bridges Davis, mi- terattacking Union troops. assassination of Hamas gin at approximately 7 make reservations by the Bryant is 74. Singer Aretha [email protected] 478-923- In 1911, 146 people, leader Ahmed Yassin p.m. This year’s meal is 4061 or Ann Bridges Ray, Monday prior to the mostly young female immi- (AKH’-mehd yah-SEEN’). Franklin is 72. Actor Paul catered by championship meeting you will attend. Michael Glaser is 71. [email protected] 478- grants, were killed when Russian Evgeni Plushenko BBQ team, Dixie-Que 397-1708 for details. Dates are March 20 and fire broke out at the Trian- won his third world figure Singer Elton John is 67. Ac- from Gray. Please call May 15. gle Shirtwaist Co. in New skating title, defeating tress Bonnie Bedelia is 66. York. French rival Brian Joubert Actress-comedian Mary In 1924, the Second Hel- in Dortmund, Germany. Gross is 61. Actor James lenic Republic was pro- Five years ago: Pirates McDaniel is 56. Rock musi- claimed in Greece. seized the Panama-regis- cian Steve Norman (Span- In 1947, a coal mine ex- tered, Greek-owned Ni- dau Ballet) is 54. Actress WE BLEND OUR OWN FERTILIZER! plosion in Centralia, Ill., payia with 18 Filipino crew Brenda Strong is 54. Actor claimed 111 lives. members and a Russian Fred Goss is 53. Actor- In 1954, RCA announced captain off the Somali writer-director John Stock- it had begun producing col- coastline. (The ship and well is 53. Actress Marcia or television sets at its crew were released in May Cross is 52. Actress Sarah plant in Bloomington, Ind. 2009.) John Hope Franklin, Jessica Parker is 49. (The sets, with 12 1/2-inch a towering scholar of Thought for Today: “It picture tubes, cost $1,000 African-American studies, is better to be hated for each — roughly $8,700 in died in Durham, N.C. at what you are than to be today’s dollars.) age 94. Dan Seals, half of loved for something you 803 E. Jackson St. In 1964, an acre of Run- the pop duo England Dan are not.” — Andre Gide nymede in Surrey, Eng- and John Ford Coley, later (zheed), French author (478) 272-3340 Where being outside is more than land, was set aside by the a top country singer (“You and critic (1869-1951). Farm & Garden At the river bridge between Dublin & East Dublin just a pass time, it’s a lifestyle... Tuesday, March 25, 2014/Dublin, Ga/Page 6a The Courier Herald Ladies Page

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Frost-Walker Engagement Bill and Cindy Frost of Emerald City Quilt Show Riddleville are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage SPECIALwinners TO THE announced of their daughter Christy COURIER HERALD Evonne to Joe Hilrey The Emerald City Walker, Jr. of Wrightsville, Quilt Show sponsored by son of Sandra T. Walker Emerald City Quilters and Herschel Couey and was held on Saturday, the late Joe H. Walker, Sr. March 15 at Middle Geor- Christy is the grand- gia College, with 130 visi- daughter of the late Eldro tors and 74 entries in sev- and Juanita Jackson of en categories. We asked Riddleville and the late our visitors to pick win- Billy and Evonne Frost al- ners in each category and so of Riddleville. Best of Show and there She is a 2005 graduate were so many beautiful of Washington County entries that it was a diffi- High School. She attended cult task. We appreciate all of you who came out to Middle Georgia College. view and vote on our Christy is employed at quilts. Bank of Dudley in Dublin. Christy Evonne Frost and Joe Hilrey Walker, Jr. Best of show went to Joe is the grandson of (Special photo) #116, Kathy Teall with the late Walter and Froni- College. Joe is employed ents, 1272 New Bethel her entry of “Amish with ta Turner of Rentz and the with the Georgia Depart- Road in Riddleville. A re- a Twist” in the Bed Quilt late Buster and Idelle ment of Transportation. ception will immediately category. Walker of Wrightsville. The wedding will be follow the ceremony. First place winner in He is a 2001 graduate of held April 26, 2014 at 5 o’- All friends and family the first category, Bed Johnson County High Quilts was #116, Kathy clock in the evening at the are invited to attend. The Emerald City Quilt Show, on March 15, School and a graduate of home of the bride’s par- Teall with her entry Heart of Georgia Technical “Amish with a Twist”; sec- showcased many beautiful entries. Kathy ond place went to #113, Teall, #116, and her entry “Amish with a Twist” Patti Sison with her entry won best of show. (Special photo) “flying geese”; and third with her entry of “Just for Swetman with her entry place to #115, Kathy Teall Fun – Fish”, and #403, of Bargello Place Mats with her entry “Baskets Brianna Fenner, who was and Napkins. of Flowers.” six years old when she In the seventh catego- In the second category, made this quilt, with her ry, Wearable Art, first Baby or Lap Quilts, first entry of a floral with But- place went to #705, Diane place went to #201, Sara terflies. Clark with her entry of a Ninan with her entry of In the fifth category, pastel blazer embellished “Square in a Square”; sec- Hand Quilted, first place with vintage hankies in a ond place went to #212, went to #501, Becky Senn crazy quilt pattern; sec- Gillis-Gettys Lynda Kilian with her en- with her entry of a red ond place went to #706, Wedding try of a multi floral; and and teal sampler; second Patti Sison with her entry third place went to #204, place went to #502, Lilly of a silk purse; and third Mr. Tommy Gillis and Lynda Kilian with her en- Ruiz with her entry of place went to #701, Sue the late Mrs. Shelia try of “Asian Ladies.” “All Things Grow with Butler with her entry of a Stamm would like to an- In the third category, Love”, a paper pieced reversible doggie dress nounce the marriage of Wall Quilts, first place Grandmother’s Flower with hat. their daughter Sharon went to #312, Lilly Ruiz Garden pattern; and Dick Maloney held the Gillis to Mr. John Barker with her entry of “Birds”; third place went to #503, winning ticket in the Gettys, Jr. son of Mr. and second place went to Sara Ninan with her en- queen size quilt raffle. Mrs. John Barker Gettys, #304, Diane Clark with try of Hexagon Rectangu- The winning bid for the Sr. on March 15. her miniature pastel; and lar Block. Cat Quilt was made in third place went to #305, In the sixth category, memory of Charlie West- Kathy Teall with her en- Home Décor, first place over, an animal lover, try of “Windmills.” went to #605, Lynda Kil- with proceeds going to the In the fourth category, ian with her entry of a Laurens County Humane First Quilt (the first quilt multi print table topper; Society. made by a new quilter) second place went to Our sincere thanks go first place went to #402, #611, Dyona Woodard to Dr. Svanovek and the Rita Baer with her entry went her entry of an iron- staff at Middle Georgia Sharon Gillis and John Barker Gettys, Jr. of a sampler quilt; a tie ing board cover; and third College for their help and (Special photo) for second place went to place went to #612, Karen support of our quilt show. #401, Annie Landrum

Local VA exec earns OFTC students

SPECIAL TO THE topsociety credential for healthcare multiple requirements, in- receive scholarships COURIER HERALD leaders. cluding passing a compre- The OFTC Foundation- “The healthcare man- hensive examination, South, Inc. has awarded agement field plays a vital meeting academic and ex- two Oconee Fall Line role in providing high- periential criteria, earning Technical College stu- quality care to the people continuing education cred- dents with the Karen in our communities, which its and demonstrating pro- Core Nurse Aid Scholar- makes having a standard fessional/community in- ship for spring semester. of excellence promoted by volvement. The scholarship was a professional organiza- established to assist stu- tion critically important,” Fellows are also com- mitted to ongoing profes- dents enrolled in the says Deborah J. Bowen, Nurse Aide Technical sional development and FACHE, CAE, president Certificate of Credit at and chief executive officer undergo recertification OFTC’s South Campus. of ACHE. “By becoming an every three years. The Foundation chose ACHE Fellow and earning Mrs. White-Wagoner of Karen Core to honor with the distinction of board VHA, Carl Vinson VA the scholarship because certification from ACHE, Medical, GA is privileged of her life-long service to healthcare leaders demon- to use the FACHE® cre- health care as a regis- strate a commitment to ex- dential, which signifies tered nurse and her past SPECIAL TO THE cellence in serving their board certification in membership on the Foun- COURIER HERALD Two Oconee Fall Line Technical College stu- patients and the commu- healthcare management dation Board. CHICAGO – Joan L. nity.” dents, Elizabeth Pittman of Soperton and Jen- and ACHE Fellow status. Elizabeth Pittman of White-Wagoner, FACHE, Fellow status repre- Soperton and Jennifer nifer Wright of Dublin, receive the Karen Core For more information Chief, Health Administra- sents achievement of the Wright of Dublin received Nurse Aid Scholarship for spring semester. regarding the FACHE cre- tion Services, Carl Vinson highest standard of profes- the scholarship for spring Pictured from left, Elizabeth Pittman; Jenny VA Medical Center in sional development. In dential, please contact the semester. Scholarships Shuman, Executive Director and Jennifer Dublin, recently became a fact, only 9,100 healthcare ACHE Division of Member create opportunities to Wright. (Special photo) Services at 312-424-9400, Fellow of the American executives hold this dis- change lives. Those inter- may contact Jenny Shu- OFTC Foundation-South, by emailing con- College of Healthcare Ex- tinction. ested in establishing a man at [email protected] Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-prof- ecutives (ACHE), the na- To obtain Fellow status, [email protected], or visit scholarship or donating to or 478-296-6117. The it organization. tion’s leading professional candidates must fulfill ache.org/FACHE. an existing scholarship Tuesday, March 25, 2014/Dublin, Ga/Page 7a The Courier Herald

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East Laurens Middle School held its annual Career Day on March 7. There were a total of 15 dif- ferent presenters representing nine of Georgia’s career pathways. (Special photos)

ELMS

SPECIAL TO THE Childcare, Martha Mincey, CareerCOURIER HERALD Pat Edwards, Day Gwen Ed- On Friday, March 7, mond (AKA Sorority, East Laurens Middle Inc.)/Personal Finance, School held its annual Ca- Sandy Kyzer/Electrician, reer Day. After registering W.A. Bill Luecke/East for their top three career Dublin Police Chief, East choices seventh and eighth Dublin Fire Department, grade students rotated be- Dannell Barwick/X-Ray tween three different ca- Tech, Iris Shepard/Parole reer presentations. The Officer, Stacey students were given infor- Delzeit/Engineer, Katie mation on the various ca- McMullan/Cosmetology, reers and also participated Randy Jackson/Marketing, in hands-on activities. Eric Bland/Personal Train- There were a total of 15 dif- er, Pat Theriault/TV Host ferent presenters repre- and Performing Arts, EMT, senting nine of Georgia’s AIR EVAC team. East Lau- career pathways. rens Middle School would The following communi- like to thank those commu- ty members were presen- nity members for their in- ters: Kerry Smith/Hotel volvement in making this Management, Barbara J. year’s Career Day a suc- Martin/Entrepreneur and cess. UTJVRNPPM#FJNB+050)1 East Laurens Primary Climbed Everest. celebrates Big Bird’s birthday Blind. VISION Pass It On.

www.forbetterlife.org Erik Weihenmayer CHICK DAYS Delivery Date for Ducks: March 26th Delivery Date for Chicks: March 27th • Female Araucana Come get your baby chicks! (Easter Egg Chicken) • Female Buff Orpingtons At East Laurens Primary, Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Wicker’s Pre-K Class, • Male Araucana wished Big Bird a happy birthday. (Special photo) • Male Buff Orpingtons SPECIAL TO THE ebrating Big Bird’s birth- ies with yellow icing. COURIER HERALD day. Everyone wore yellow • Mallard Ducks Delivery Dates subject to change. Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Big Bird is always six to celebrate the first day Wicker’s Pre-K Class, at years old! Along with Bird 803 E. Jackson St. East Laurens Primary Bird’s birthday, Mrs. Cox’s of spring, which was Farm & School, celebrated the class read Sesame Street March 20. Garden (478) 272-3340 First Day of spring by cel- books and decorated cook- At the river bridge between Dublin & East Dublin Tuesday, March 25, 2014 The Courier Herald Section B

Trinity Middle School •Road Race 10K results...... 2b dominates CFCA •On the Air ...... 2b on diamond •Briefs ...... 2b -2b Sports

RaidersBy ANGELA WEIGHT beat Bulldogs for region win On Friday, West Laurens defeated Mary Persons 8-3 in a GHSA Region 2AAAA base- ball contest Friday as the Raiders’ defense recorded its third straight errorless game. West Laurens senior right- handed pitcher Josh Barron tossed a seven inning complete game with just 81 pitches. The Raiders took an early four-run lead in the second inning before Mary Persons responded with three of its own in the third inning to cut the lead to 4-3. However, West Laurens answered back with four runs in the fourth and fifth innings to pull away with the win. “Barron threw the ball well. We had timely hits and good LEFT: West Laurens baserunner Adam Colston (25) stealing second base in the West Laurens win over Mary Persons See RAIDERS page 2b Friday in Dudley. RIGHT: Eric Scott of West Laurens crossing home plate to score a run. (Photos by Angela Weight)

Bobcats Dublin split rolls past ScrevenBy BALI SMITH Dublin rolled over Screven with County 13-3 Friday in a GHSA Region 3AA baseball contest. Irish starting pitcher Derrick Rogers threw six PatriotsSPECIAL TO THE innings in a run rule shorten COURIER HERALD game in a complete game win. FLORENCE, S.C. – The Screven County scored two Georgia College softball team runs in the top of the third, to (24-8, 3-3 PBC) split a pair of break up a scoreless game. Peach Belt Conference (PBC) The Irish responded by games at Francis Marion sending 11 batters to the University (16-16, 4-4 PBC) plate, and scored nine runs in Sunday at FMU Softball the bottom half of the inning. Stadium. The Bobcats took the The Irish had six hits, two first game of the twinbill 8-5 walks and three batters were before dropping the second 8-4 hit by pitches during the as senior Whitney Okvist inning. climbed to No. 8 on the NCAA The key hit was a grand Division II all-time stolen slam by Brandon Coney. bases list. Dublin scored three runs in In the first game, sopho- the top of the fourth, to take a more Kristen Brooks’ three- commanding 12-2 lead. Luke run home run clinched it for Mathis executed a perfect hit the Bobcats in the sixth and run, when he hit a sharp inning, while sophomore single to right, to plate two Taylor Campbell belted two Dublin runners on first and home runs in the third and third. seventh innings. Both Brooks The Gamecocks scored one and Campbell finished the run in the top of the fifth to extend the game. game with three RBI apiece, The game ended in the bot- while Brooks has posted home ABOVE: Dublin first baseman Cory Mallette (17) stretches to make a play against Screven tom of the sixth when the13th runs in back-to-back days. Dublin run scored from third Okvist wasted no time mov- County Friday at home in Dublin. BOTTOM LEFT: Dublin starting pitcher Derick Rogers (16) goes in the windup. BOTTOM RIGHT: Brandon Coney (7) waits on a pitch at the plate. (Photos by Bali on sharp infield hit to short by ing into the NCAA Division II Dalton Davis ended the game. all-time stolen bases top-10 Smith) list after getting walked as the Bobcats’ leadoff batter. Her first swipe of the day left her in a three-way tie for ninth after entering the contest at No. 11. Freshman Carly Lewis (10- 5) gave up six hits in seven innings, while allowing just two earned runs with three strikeouts in picking up her 10th win of the season. In the second game, the Patriots had two four-run innings that proved too much to overcome. The Bobcats still had some fight entering their final at-bat down 8-2, with two seventh-inning runs to make it 8-4. The game started well for Georgia College and eerily similar for Okvist. After being walked as the lead-off batter again, she proceeded to steal second base and move into a tie for eighth on the NCAA Division II career stolen bases Lady Falcons defeat Harlem in GHSA 2AA regionSPECIAL TO match THE list with 153 swipes. A COURIER HERALD Campbell single later in the East Lauren's hosted Harlem first would score Okvist and Friday night in a GHSA region contest give the Bobcats a 1-0 lead. and came from behind with an impres- Another Campbell single in sive 5-2 win. the third inning would score First half goals come after an assist sophomore Abi LeRoy of from Iesha Baldwin to Julia Watson at Dublin and up the Bobcat lead the 28 minute mark and Bree Williams to 2-0, but FMU would score put the second goal in the back of the eight runs in the next three net off a mishandled penalty kick to tie innings to discourage any the game just before the half 2-2. comeback hopes. The defense proved to be the differ- All six of the Bobcat hits in ence in the second half as defenders the second game came from Callie Stinson, Dricka Thomas and Campbell, LeRoy and fresh- Chelsey Williams provided goalie man Danielle Bernstein with Amber Oliver with a shut out. each getting two apiece. "We played much better in the sec- Sophomore Marisa Boyette (8- ond half," East Laurens head girls’ soc- 3) suffered the loss from the cer coach Chris Robinson said. “Bianca mound in five innings of work, Cole really stepped up and played very allowing six runs with three well tonight all night long.” earned. Three second half goals from Georgia College will Watson came on an assist from Bree resume PBC play with a dou- Williams, Leah Herman and Callie bleheader at No. 9 University East Laurens girls soccer players handle Stinson. of North Georgia Thursday, the ball in the win over Harlem Friday. The Falcons travel to Dublin March 27 beginning at 4 p.m. (Photos by Asia Duffie) Tuesday for two 3AA region matches. Tuesday, March 25, 2014/Dublin, Ga/Page 2b The Courier Herald TODAY MAJOR LEAGUE St. Patrick’s Festival Leprechaun Road Race BASEBALL 1 p.m. ESPN — 1 Jacob McLeod 2037 14Saturday, M 10-14 17:21 March 05:36/M 231 22, Jeremy SP 10K Stone 967 results 23 M 20-24 34:34 11:09/M 2 Tyler Fountain 393 17 M 15-19 18:27 05:57/M 232 Cecilia Schenck 863 42 F 40-44 34:42 11:12/M Preseason, Atlanta 3 Cole Spires 2067 15 M 15-19 18:45 06:03/M 233 Kevin Faircloth 392 50 M 50-54 34:48 11:14/M vs. Detroit, at 4 Matt Gibbs 394 38 M 35-39 19:05 06:09/M 234 Miles Tomlinson 991 19 M 15-19 34:48 11:14/M 5 Micah Alba 600 34 M 30-34 19:44 06:22/M 235 Brooke Graham 2088 35 F 35-39 34:49 11:14/M Lakeland, Fla. 6 Quillian Holland 2039 14 M 10-14 19:49 06:24/M 236 Beth Thaxton 894 51 F 50-54 34:54 11:15/M MEN’S COLLEGE 7 Luke Teston 893 14 M 10-14 20:00 06:27/M 237 Wendy Lowery 777 38 F 35-39 34:56 11:16/M 8 Paul III Kellam 2050 12 M 10-14 20:25 06:35/M 238 Crystal Lowery 776 30 F 30-34 34:56 11:16/M BASKETBALL 9 Jacob Knight 763 15 M 15-19 20:47 06:42/M 239 Theron Richardson 845 15 M 15-19 35:07 11:20/M 10 Janie Samson 860 11 F 10-14 21:16 06:52/M 240 Eli Hobbs 728 9M1-9 35:11 11:21/M 7 p.m. 11 Austin Zueck 970 17 M 15-19 21:18 06:52/M 241 Jason Hobbs 729 40 M 40-44 35:12 11:21/M ESPN — NIT, quarterfinal, teams and site TBD 12 Wayne Williams 923 46 M 45-49 21:25 06:55/M 242 Keela Brownlee 639 46 F 45-49 35:15 11:22/M 13 John Morris Wood929 14 M 10-14 21:26 06:55/M 243 Rob Jackson 743 41 M 40-44 35:16 11:23/M 9 p.m. 14 Guy Anderburg 974 14 M 10-14 21:29 06:56/M 244 Stephen Hester 725 11 M 10-14 35:16 11:23/M ESPN — NIT, quarterfinal, teams and site TBD 15 Neal Williams 922 44 M 40-44 21:37 06:58/M 245 Aubry Hurd 739 21 F 20-24 35:16 11:23/M 16 Ellen Powell 829 16 F 15-19 21:55 07:04/M 246 Cassi McLean 788 34 F 30-34 35:18 11:23/M NBA BASKETBALL 17 Phillip Daniels 673 15 M 15-19 22:04 07:07/M 247 Jennifer Bennett 617 34 F 30-34 35:26 11:26/M 8 p.m. 18 Blake Kight 2026 14 M 10-14 22:08 07:08/M 248 Wanda Calhoun 643 44 F 40-44 35:26 11:26/M 19 Camron Sohn 875 15 M 15-19 22:16 07:11/M 249 Katy Falk 2078 99 F 98-99 35:37 11:29/M TNT — Oklahoma City at Dallas 20 Jacob Hutto 977 13 M 10-14 22:33 07:16/M 250 Tiffany CD Fordham 654 19 F 15-19 35:37 11:29/M 10:30 p.m. 21 Karl SP Christianson 960 52 M 50-54 22:39 07:18/M 251 Gary Blume 623 54 M 50-54 35:39 11:30/M 22 Cole Wyalt 2061 26 M 25-29 23:06 07:27/M 252 Shiela Arsenault 603 57 F 55-59 35:42 11:31/M TNT — New York at L.A. Lakers 23 Cullen Collins 390 14 M 10-14 23:13 07:29/M 253 Rhonda Howell 735 47 F 45-49 35:47 11:33/M 24 Jacob Wood 928 12 M 10-14 23:14 07:30/M 254 Hannah Hicks 940 25 F 25-29 35:47 11:33/M NHL HOCKEY 25 Hadden Powell 830 13 M 10-14 23:22 07:32/M 255 Jacob Floyd 2068 14 M 10-14 35:52 11:34/M 7:30 p.m. 26 Jack Polhill 821 9M1-9 23:25 07:33/M 256 Hunter Thrasher 899 11 M 10-14 35:53 11:35/M 27 William Kellam 2051 9M1-9 23:26 07:34/M 257 Ashley Spitzmiller 878 15 F 15-19 36:01 11:37/M NBCSN — Detroit at Columbus 28 Cal Wray 934 35 M 35-39 23:29 07:35/M 258 Ashton Williams 2009 7M1-9 36:03 11:38/M SOCCER 29 Billy LeRoy 770 55 M 55-59 23:38 07:37/M 259 Ben Butler 2055 11 M 10-14 36:06 11:39/M 30 Susanne Polhill 822 36 F 35-39 23:42 07:39/M 260 Brittany Lee 952 16 F 15-19 36:07 11:39/M 3:45 p.m. 31 Triston Ricks 851 17 M 15-19 23:48 07:41/M 261 Chris Rowland 857 34 M 30-34 36:08 11:39/M NBCSN — Premier League, Manchester City at 32 David Kellam 2049 99 M 98-99 23:52 07:42/M 262 Delana Bruckmair 386 34 F 30-34 36:09 11:40/M 33 Darrell Templeman 891 36 M 35-39 23:56 07:43/M 263 Angie Jackson 28 47 F 45-49 36:17 11:42/M Manchester United 34 Ben Jones 750 27 M 25-29 23:57 07:44/M 264 Michelle Evans 692 50 F 50-54 36:18 11:43/M WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 35 Cartar Pope 400 12 F 10-14 23:58 07:44/M 265 Amy Orr 808 56 F 55-59 36:18 11:43/M 36 Callie Gibson 706 13 F 10-14 24:05 07:46/M 266 Melissa Harrell 717 29 F 25-29 36:18 11:43/M 7 p.m. 37 Bryan Barrs 385 34 M 30-34 24:07 07:47/M 267 Casey Stevenson 883 18 F 15-19 36:23 11:44/M 38 Chris Marsh 780 42 M 40-44 24:36 07:56/M 268 Claire Mitchell 973 17 F 15-19 36:23 11:44/M ESPN2 — NCAA Division I tournament, second 39 Debra Williams 915 50 F 50-54 24:48 08:00/M 269 Anna Coleman 660 16 F 15-19 36:23 11:44/M round, teams and site TBD 40 Jimmy Ward 2012 62 M 60-64 24:49 08:00/M 270 Macy Gay 705 23 F 20-24 36:39 11:49/M 41 Lucas Smith 872 14 M 10-14 24:51 08:01/M 271 Janie Kennedy 758 32 F 30-34 36:42 11:50/M 9:30 p.m. 42 Geoff Rhodes 840 46 M 45-49 24:52 08:01/M 272 Lindsey Porter 827 19 F 15-19 36:50 11:53/M ESPN2 — NCAA Division I tournament, second 43 Walter Tyler 903 35 M 35-39 24:53 08:02/M 273 Sol Fordham 697 31 M 30-34 36:52 11:54/M 44 Connor Milton 791 12 M 10-14 24:56 08:03/M 274 Brittany Snyder 874 21 F 20-24 36:53 11:54/M round, teams and site TBD 45 Jonathan Johnson748 24 M 20-24 25:03 08:05/M 275 Cheryl Berge 618 53 F 50-54 36:53 11:54/M 46 Beth Richard 2090 16 F 15-19 25:04 08:05/M 276 Rhonda Norris 804 41 F 40-44 37:04 11:57/M 47 Casey Quick 836 14 M 10-14 25:06 08:06/M 48 Jim Barton 610 58 M 55-59 25:06 08:06/M 277 Jonathan Roberson 854 14 M 10-14 37:05 11:58/M 49 Aimee Johnson 747 21 F 20-24 25:08 08:06/M 278 Doug Josey 752 43 M 40-44 37:07 11:58/M 50 Robert McPherson 789 41 M 40-44 25:11 08:07/M 279 Jeremi Hightower 726 27 F 25-29 37:11 12:00/M 51 Stacy Nobles 803 36 M 35-39 25:18 08:10/M 280 Jacqueline Spitzmiler 877 22 F 20-24 37:17 12:02/M 52 Michael James Price 833 20 M 20-24 25:26 08:12/M 281 Jessica Pope 823 31 F 30-34 37:30 12:06/M Briefs 53 Cuyler Morris 797 14 M 10-14 25:41 08:17/M 282 John Pope 824 30 M 30-34 37:30 12:06/M 54 Hannah Sheffield 869 23 F 20-24 25:41 08:17/M 283 Brandon Lovett 775 36 M 35-39 37:33 12:07/M DCLRA signing up adult softball teams 55 Alex Barfoot 609 24 M 20-24 25:41 08:17/M 284 Amanda Cooper 663 36 F 35-39 37:33 12:07/M The Dublin -Laurens County Recreation Authority is now 56 Simon Rhodes 842 13 M 10-14 25:42 08:17/M 285 Andy Petty 819 31 M 30-34 37:36 12:08/M 57 Gavin Coyt 2070 10 M 10-14 25:44 08:18/M 286 Lindsey Lovett 2072 32 F 30-34 37:38 12:08/M accepting team registration for adult softball in co-ed open 58 David Tanner 2024 25 M 25-29 25:45 08:18/M 287 Julie Pettis 818 30 F 30-34 37:47 12:11/M 59 Brandon Braddy 628 41 M 40-44 25:45 08:18/M 288 Janice Glass 708 43 F 40-44 37:51 12:13/M and church leagues and men’s one-pitch. Cost of all 60 Ruth McCook 783 55 F 55-59 25:50 08:20/M 289 Laura Miller 398 41 F 40-44 37:51 12:13/M 61 Sim Davidson 675 43 M 40-44 25:56 08:22/M 290 Leigh Jaques 745 42 F 40-44 37:52 12:13/M leagues is $375 for a 15-game schedule played at 62 Enrique Umpierre 904 51 M 50-54 26:00 08:23/M 291 Donna Jarrard 746 50 F 50-54 37:52 12:13/M Southern Pines on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights. 63 Gavin Greene 712 9M1-9 26:05 08:25/M 292 Karly Brownlee 2019 20 F 20-24 37:53 12:13/M 64 Rose Teston 2059 12 F 10-14 26:08 08:26/M 293 Candace Hodges 2066 99 F 98-99 37:55 12:14/M Call the DLCRA office 277-5060 or email at 65 Tyler Daniel 672 25 M 25-29 26:10 08:26/M 294 Laura White 912 42 F 40-44 37:57 12:15/M 66 Kelly Herrington 724 37 M 35-39 26:14 08:28/M 295 Tiffany Giles 707 38 F 35-39 38:00 12:15/M [email protected] for information. 67 Wendy Alba 601 33 F 30-34 26:18 08:29/M 296 Misty Oxford 809 37 F 35-39 38:02 12:16/M 68 Evan Walker 905 12 F 10-14 26:20 08:30/M 297 Michael Daniel 670 34 M 30-34 38:11 12:19/M 69 Ash Cochran 659 49 M 45-49 26:22 08:30/M 298 Jordan Connelley662 19 M 15-19 38:11 12:19/M 70 Greg Bazemore 613 57 M 55-59 26:28 08:32/M 299 Rachel Johnson 749 39 F 35-39 38:15 12:20/M 71 Michael SP Bracewell 958 45 M 45-49 26:34 08:34/M 300 Connie Daughtry 674 46 F 45-49 38:20 12:22/M Dublin junior golfers invited to golf 72 McKay Bingham 621 20 M 20-24 26:39 08:36/M 301 Robin Brooks 632 51 F 50-54 38:24 12:23/M 73 Amy Dixon 683 36 F 35-39 26:39 08:36/M 302 Taylor Thomas 897 20 F 20-24 38:33 12:26/M tourney 74 Jenna Bedingfield 615 25 F 25-29 26:44 08:37/M 303 Sheanna Chappell 939 29 F 25-29 38:34 12:26/M 75 Ansley Mole 792 12 F 10-14 26:45 08:38/M 304 Crissie West 910 31 F 30-34 38:44 12:30/M Dublin junior golfers ages 11-18 are invited to compete 76 Madison Rhodes 981 15 F 15-19 26:45 08:38/M 305 Roland Griffith Sr. 715 69 M 65-69 38:47 12:31/M in the AJGT Rob Noel Golf Academy Spring Classic in 77 Madeline Samson 1000 11 F 10-14 26:46 08:38/M 306 Cathy Griffith Sr.714 61 F 60-64 38:47 12:31/M 78 Grayson Dent 391 47 M 45-49 26:54 08:41/M 307 Daniel Warnock 993 24 M 20-24 38:47 12:31/M Abita Springs, La. at Money Hill Golf Club March 29–30. 79 Steve Canady 2005 46 M 45-49 26:58 08:42/M 308 Lisa Williams 920 46 F 45-49 38:48 12:31/M 80 Lori Ramirez 2023 42 F 40-44 26:59 08:42/M 309 Amy Thigpen 994 40 F 40-44 38:48 12:31/M The 2-day, 36-hole tournament is ranked by the Junior Golf 81 Ryan Ricks 850 24 M 20-24 27:01 08:43/M 310 Lori Williams 2008 39 F 35-39 38:51 12:32/M 82 Thomas DF Tyler 682 47 M 45-49 27:03 08:44/M 311 Laura Rhodes 841 31 F 30-34 38:53 12:33/M Scoreboard. The tournament entry fee is $215 and includes 83 Jenna Coleman 389 29 F 25-29 27:03 08:44/M 312 Jenna McDaniel 785 13 F 10-14 39:01 12:35/M 84 Chase Holland 2038 11 F 10-14 27:08 08:45/M 313 Evan Hughes 2041 99 M 98-99 39:05 12:36/M green fees, tee gifts and trophies in four age divisions. The 85 Donald Pierce 820 44 M 40-44 27:08 08:45/M 314 Misty Carter 652 30 F 30-34 39:06 12:37/M 86 Elliot Price 401 13 M 10-14 27:08 08:45/M 315 Shea White 914 47 F 45-49 39:16 12:40/M tournament extended registration deadline is March 26. To 87 Robert Jackson 397 10 M 10-14 27:09 08:45/M 316 Heather Stille 886 22 F 20-24 39:28 12:44/M enter the event, please call Diane Ford at 1-985-630-3066 88 Briceton Cannada 645 23 M 20-24 27:15 08:47/M 317 Madison McDaniel 786 12 F 10-14 39:56 12:53/M 89 Ashley Christ 656 23 F 20-24 27:17 08:48/M 318 Robin Baker 607 45 F 45-49 40:12 12:58/M or enter online at www.arrowheadjgt.com. 90 Colin Crozier 941 13 M 10-14 27:18 08:48/M 319 Dave Vibhuti 2027 37 F 35-39 40:13 12:58/M 91 Wade Walker 907 10 M 10-14 27:19 08:49/M 320 Hannah Dixon 684 19 F 15-19 40:21 13:01/M 92 Kevin Durden 936 40 M 40-44 27:21 08:49/M 321 Mike White 913 43 M 40-44 40:25 13:02/M 93 Frank Goolsby 711 38 M 35-39 27:25 08:51/M 322 Gayle Light 771 56 F 55-59 40:25 13:02/M 94 Jorge Ochoa 2060 0M0-0 27:26 08:51/M 323 Patrick Warren 908 33 M 30-34 40:25 13:02/M Mercer football golf tournament 95 Michael Montgomery 794 22 M 20-24 27:30 08:52/M 324 Demi Byrd 642 21 F 20-24 40:26 13:03/M Mercer football golf tournament will be held Friday, April 4 96 Henry Williams 917 8M1-9 27:33 08:53/M 325 Tricia Jackson 744 40 F 40-44 40:41 13:07/M 97 John Williams 919 42 M 40-44 27:33 08:53/M 326 Dylan O’Quinn 988 23 M 20-24 40:47 13:09/M with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. at Healy Point Country 98 Dana Niblett 802 29 F 25-29 27:34 08:54/M 327 Kimberly O’Quinn 983 23 F 20-24 40:47 13:09/M 99 Cole Morris 796 28 M 25-29 27:38 08:55/M 328 Alton Culver 667 37 M 35-39 40:52 13:11/M Club in Macon. The four-man scramble will cost $125 per- 100 Michael Price 832 46 M 45-49 27:43 08:56/M 329 Justin Doss 2089 27 M 25-29 40:55 13:12/M 101 Tim Hurley 740 52 M 50-54 27:46 08:57/M 330 Jose Archila 2028 57 M 55-59 41:12 13:17/M son and $450 per team. For more information, call Bubba 102 Amy Mullis 798 32 F 30-34 27:47 08:58/M 331 Wendy Duggan 975 39 F 35-39 41:14 13:18/M 103 Danny Brown 635 24 M 20-24 27:57 09:01/M 332 Brandy Dowdy 688 32 F 30-34 41:22 13:21/M East at 478-290-8343. 104 Marytinsley Tate 969 12 F 10-14 28:04 09:03/M 333 Kim Smith 871 35 F 35-39 41:43 13:27/M 105 Ty Orr 2030 9M1-9 28:09 09:05/M 334 Jenny Ramsey 956 30 F 30-34 41:47 13:29/M 106 Keval Patel 810 31 M 30-34 28:12 09:06/M 335 Logan Ramsey 957 8M1-9 41:47 13:29/M 107 Jace Thompson 2035 10 M 10-14 28:13 09:06/M 336 Allison Beck 614 28 F 25-29 41:50 13:30/M 108 Jaren Franchina 701 20 M 20-24 28:13 09:06/M 337 Clay Reynolds 839 21 M 20-24 41:50 13:30/M 109 Daiki Sato 861 21 M 20-24 28:13 09:06/M 338 Clarence Reynolds 838 51 M 50-54 41:50 13:30/M 110 Erwin Orr 2031 41 M 40-44 28:13 09:06/M 339 Kristy Ricks 849 37 F 35-39 41:52 13:30/M 111 Graham Snyder 990 29 M 25-29 28:18 09:08/M 340 Caroline Smith 978 8F1-9 42:11 13:36/M 112 Linc Hooks 733 12 M 10-14 28:19 09:08/M 341 Pamela Wilder 2080 46 F 45-49 42:23 13:40/M 113 James Kight 2033 43 M 40-44 28:21 09:09/M 342 Tecia McKay 2087 45 F 45-49 42:29 13:42/M TMS dominates 114 Blake Kendrick 950 9M1-9 28:22 09:09/M 343 Dree Davis 676 53 F 50-54 42:49 13:49/M 115 Kameron Brownlee 638 13 F 10-14 28:23 09:09/M 344 Dawn Samson 999 44 F 40-44 42:49 13:49/M 116 Alex Lawrence 2025 25 F 25-29 28:24 09:10/M 345 Ashton Scott 865 14 F 10-14 42:56 13:51/M 117 Brooke Bethea 73 15 F 15-19 28:24 09:10/M 346 Owen Atwell 985 99 M 98-99 42:56 13:51/M CFCASPECIAL TO on THE COURIER diamond HERALD 118 Matt Baggett 2003 32 M 30-34 28:38 09:14/M 347 Michelle Atwell 606 38 F 35-39 42:57 13:51/M 119 Corbin Gay 704 10 M 10-14 28:43 09:16/M 348 Kaylie Veal 64 22 F 20-24 42:57 13:51/M Trinity Middle School used eight hits to produce 120 Lee Collier 661 43 M 40-44 28:51 09:18/M 349 Cindy Veal 63 56 F 55-59 42:57 13:51/M more than enough runs to defeat Central 121 Chris Demaree 677 12 M 10-14 29:03 09:22/M 350 Sheryl Canady 2004 40 F 40-44 42:58 13:52/M 122 Trae Kemp 757 33 M 30-34 29:11 09:25/M 351 Leigh Oliver 806 36 F 35-39 43:04 13:54/M Fellowship Friday 10-0 in Macon. 123 Kate Cannada 648 13 F 10-14 29:17 09:27/M 352 Eric Cannada 646 50 M 50-54 43:09 13:55/M 124 Karla Hitt 2015 42 F 40-44 29:21 09:28/M 353 Sharon Carr 651 58 F 55-59 43:12 13:56/M Cal LeRoy got the Trinity Middle School hitting 125 Zac Hodges 2065 99 M 98-99 29:25 09:29/M 354 Elizabeth Carr 650 29 F 25-29 43:12 13:56/M started with a second inning double to leftfield. 126 Krista Lee 953 14 F 10-14 29:27 09:30/M 355 Randall Mullis 799 66 M 65-69 44:04 14:13/M 127 Sam Allgood 945 10 M 10-14 29:30 09:31/M 356 Tammy Brantley 2062 34 F 30-34 44:20 14:18/M After stealing third, LeRoy scored on an errant pick 128 Katie Glass 395 13 F 10-14 29:32 09:32/M 357 Kara Snyder 995 27 F 25-29 44:25 14:20/M off throw from the CFCA pitcher. In the third, 129 Kandis Loyd 779 20 F 20-24 29:33 09:32/M 358 Leigh Tripp 901 26 F 25-29 44:40 14:25/M 130 Buddy McDaniel 784 36 M 35-39 29:35 09:33/M 359 Verlinda CD Chatman 653 39 F 35-39 44:56 14:30/M Gabriel Meadows singled and was driven in by a 131 Ruthie Scott 867 11 F 10-14 29:36 09:33/M 360 Sheila Daniel 671 58 F 55-59 44:57 14:30/M Jeremiah Giddens Triple to deep right field. 132 Carol Milton 790 42 F 40-44 29:36 09:33/M 361 Kim Caneega 644 48 F 45-49 44:57 14:30/M 133 Lauren Kinard 760 27 F 25-29 29:40 09:34/M 362 Mackenzie Tomlinson 992 99 F 98-99 45:10 14:34/M Trinity Middle School busted it open in the 134 Aaron White 911 16 M 15-19 29:49 09:37/M 363 Ryan Cheek 655 18 M 15-19 45:10 14:34/M fourth inning with hits from Chance Blum, Jake 135 Sydney Davidson 986 14 F 10-14 29:58 09:40/M 364 Allison Watson 909 18 F 15-19 45:15 14:36/M 136 Kaden Bruckmair 2047 9M1-9 30:02 09:41/M 365 Rachel Templeman 892 36 F 35-39 45:16 14:36/M Walker, Whit Mason and Blake Purvis, which had a 137 Abby Bowden 2074 22 F 20-24 30:03 09:42/M 366 Martin Christian 658 62 M 60-64 45:43 14:45/M 138 Zane Shirley 2053 8M1-9 30:03 09:42/M 367 Ganqesh SP Mishra 966 37 M 35-39 45:46 14:46/M two RBI triple, to jump out to a 7-0 lead. 139 Justin Shirley 2054 33 M 30-34 30:07 09:43/M 368 Jeffrey SP Clark 961 45 M 45-49 46:00 14:50/M Trinity Middle School added two more in the 140 Kristofer Bruckmair 387 11 M 10-14 30:08 09:43/M 369 Clara Webb 2006 10 F 10-14 46:02 14:51/M 141 Emma Kate Williams 916 10 F 10-14 30:09 09:44/M 370 Kathy Christian 657 59 F 55-59 46:02 14:51/M fifth and another in the sixth to make it 9-0. 142 Briley Braddy 629 11 F 10-14 30:12 09:45/M 371 Jackson Locke 773 10 M 10-14 46:16 14:55/M The final Trinity Middle School run came when 143 Thomas Bobbitt 2086 10 M 10-14 30:13 09:45/M 372 Emma Oliver 805 9F1-9 46:23 14:58/M 144 Caroline Schenck 862 10 F 10-14 30:15 09:45/M 373 Mason Young 2077 15 F 15-19 46:24 14:58/M Grant Grosch singled to score Walker Payne. 145 Lynn Ashcraft 604 42 F 40-44 30:16 09:46/M 374 Sean Harrison 718 39 M 35-39 46:24 14:58/M Purvis led the Crusaders with two RBI and 146 Hannah Woods 932 14 F 10-14 30:22 09:48/M 375 Jason Locke 774 38 M 35-39 46:24 14:58/M 147 Jana Sirmons 2011 32 F 30-34 30:24 09:48/M 376 Nylce Prada Myers 937 47 F 45-49 46:29 15:00/M Walker, Meadows, Giddens, Grosch and Jalon Price 148 Leah Foskey 698 10 F 10-14 30:25 09:49/M 377 Angel Giddens 984 21 F 20-24 46:44 15:05/M each had one RBI. 149 Lindsey Atkinson 2022 31 F 30-34 30:26 09:49/M 378 Rob Ugainsky 2032 47 M 45-49 46:45 15:05/M 150 Eric Atkinson 2020 41 M 40-44 30:28 09:50/M 379 Kyle Teston 987 25 M 25-29 46:46 15:05/M Trinity Middle School pitcher Chase Autry 151 Lanny Allgood 943 39 M 35-39 30:28 09:50/M 380 Linda Garner 702 71 F 70-97 46:48 15:06/M 152 Kenny Hayes 721 27 M 25-29 30:30 09:50/M 381 Crystal SP Graham 964 32 F 30-34 46:57 15:09/M worked four innings, recording seven strikeouts 153 Jennings Berry 619 33 M 30-34 30:31 09:51/M 382 Amber Richardson 843 22 F 20-24 47:03 15:11/M and allowing two hits before giving way to Giddens, 154 Laura Berry 620 29 F 25-29 30:31 09:51/M 383 Nancy Sohn 876 44 F 40-44 47:06 15:12/M 155 Brittany Wood 927 27 F 25-29 30:32 09:51/M 384 Danyale Starley 2052 29 F 25-29 47:08 15:12/M who allowed one hit with six strikeouts in his two 156 George Greene 713 39 M 35-39 30:34 09:52/M 385 Dustin Hutchinson 742 24 M 20-24 47:08 15:12/M innings of work. 157 Torri Evans 694 33 F 30-34 30:35 09:52/M 386 Rose Cannon 2064 47 F 45-49 47:22 15:17/M 158 Tina Hutcheson 741 50 F 50-54 30:39 09:53/M 387 Celese McKinnon 787 50 F 50-54 47:28 15:19/M Trinity hosts Brentwood on Tuesday. 159 Lynn Bowden 2075 99 F 98-99 30:40 09:54/M 388 Cindy Jump 754 54 F 50-54 47:31 15:20/M 160 Ellen Tyler 902 36 F 35-39 30:41 09:54/M 389 Connie Brown 634 59 F 55-59 47:31 15:20/M 161 Elizabeth Clark 388 13 F 10-14 30:41 09:54/M 390 Herbert LeCompte 769 68 M 65-69 47:56 15:28/M 162 Xaiver Woods 404 25 M 25-29 30:46 09:55/M 391 Heather LeCompte 768 31 F 30-34 47:56 15:28/M 163 Brad Ander 602 43 M 40-44 30:50 09:57/M 392 Gail Powel 828 69 F 65-69 48:11 15:33/M 164 Zae Morgan 795 9F1-9 30:51 09:57/M 393 Pam Daily 2063 62 F 60-64 48:12 15:33/M 165 Tracie Cannada 649 49 F 45-49 30:51 09:57/M 394 Candace Brown 633 23 F 20-24 48:13 15:33/M 166 Michael Kennedy 759 30 M 30-34 30:52 09:57/M 395 Sandra Wood 930 26 F 25-29 48:13 15:33/M 167 Dawson Ricks 848 14 M 10-14 30:53 09:58/M 396 Shelbi Hurley 949 22 F 20-24 48:16 15:34/M 168 Lauren Patterson812 11 F 10-14 30:53 09:58/M 397 Lori Hurley 948 50 F 50-54 48:17 15:35/M RAIDERS 169 Carlan Jump 753 33 F 30-34 30:57 09:59/M 170 Mike Thompson 2036 39 M 35-39 30:57 09:59/M 398 Janice Ballard 608 56 F 55-59 48:17 15:35/M Continued from 1b 171 Katharine Williams 403 36 F 35-39 30:59 10:00/M 399 Ruth ann Price 834 56 F 55-59 48:17 15:35/M 172 Jon Helton 723 43 M 40-44 31:02 10:01/M 400 Alex Petrie 816 23 M 20-24 48:42 15:43/M 173 Josh Branch 630 19 M 15-19 31:14 10:05/M 401 Kelly Petrie 817 24 F 20-24 48:42 15:43/M 174 Katie Hitt 2018 10 F 10-14 31:17 10:05/M 402 Kathy Allgood 2021 64 F 60-64 48:49 15:45/M base running. Plus it was the third game in a row 175 Steven Lang 767 35 M 35-39 31:24 10:08/M 403 Kate Allgood 942 41 F 40-44 48:49 15:45/M that we’ve committed no errors,” West Laurens 176 Leigh Anna Lang 766 30 F 30-34 31:28 10:09/M 404 Parks Allgood 944 7F1-9 48:49 15:45/M 177 Evelyn Hoffa 732 63 F 60-64 31:30 10:10/M 405 Tracy Kinard 761 56 F 55-59 49:05 15:50/M head coach Bill Brown said. 178 Robin Harwell 2042 99 F 98-99 31:30 10:10/M 406 Patty Woodard 931 55 F 55-59 49:05 15:50/M 179 Kelsey Perry 815 24 F 20-24 31:36 10:12/M 407 Allison Stracener 888 47 F 45-49 49:18 15:54/M Dee Thomas, Kyle Woodard, Adam Colston, Bill 180 Yvonne Mullis 2014 67 F 65-69 31:37 10:12/M 408 Michelle Lampp 765 38 F 35-39 49:26 15:57/M LeRoy, Josh Barron, Willie Inman and Jared O’Neal 181 Abigale Kania 756 20 F 20-24 31:40 10:13/M 409 Tammy SP Johnson 965 46 F 45-49 49:29 15:58/M 182 Anna Ozment 935 19 F 15-19 31:40 10:13/M 410 Lori SP Thigpen 968 50 F 50-54 49:30 15:58/M all contributed runs to West Laurens’ victory. 183 Caitlyn Stephens 879 15 F 15-19 31:44 10:14/M 411 Shelley Baumann 612 38 F 35-39 49:47 16:04/M 184 Kelly Williamson 2079 26 F 25-29 31:46 10:15/M 412 Becca Tomberlin 900 30 F 30-34 49:50 16:05/M 185 Mike McCarn 2001 71 M 70-97 31:51 10:16/M 413 Antrice Walker 2002 99 F 98-99 49:56 16:06/M 186 Larry Godair 710 67 M 65-69 31:52 10:17/M 414 Dr. Ebony Blue 622 28 F 25-29 49:57 16:07/M 187 Nate Hitt 2016 9M1-9 32:04 10:21/M 415 Kelsey Rooks 856 32 F 30-34 49:58 16:07/M 188 David Hitt 2017 45 M 45-49 32:07 10:22/M 416 Diana Thomas 895 45 F 45-49 50:01 16:08/M 189 Chance Floyd 2069 11 M 10-14 32:13 10:24/M 417 Toi Harrison 719 38 F 35-39 50:01 16:08/M 190 Chelsea Roberson 853 21 F 20-24 32:14 10:24/M 418 Debra Dominy 2085 51 F 50-54 50:20 16:14/M 191 Sharon LeRoy 976 52 F 50-54 32:15 10:24/M 419 Michele Hughes 2073 49 F 45-49 50:20 16:14/M 192 Alecia Heath-Braddy 722 38 F 35-39 32:19 10:25/M 420 Nathan Richardson 844 16 M 15-19 50:28 16:17/M 193 Michele Williams 921 55 F 55-59 32:20 10:26/M 421 Rhonda Barton 611 60 F 60-64 50:44 16:22/M 194 Kathy Brown 637 54 F 50-54 32:23 10:27/M 422 Kinsey Bracewell 626 13 F 10-14 51:04 16:28/M 195 Raj Patel 811 46 M 45-49 32:25 10:27/M 423 Ryan Hoyt 737 33 M 30-34 51:15 16:32/M 196 Allen SP Byrd 959 60 M 60-64 32:26 10:28/M 424 Kathrone Hoyt 736 32 F 30-34 51:15 16:32/M 197 Abbie Howell 734 16 F 15-19 32:28 10:28/M 425 Jessica Stone 887 21 F 20-24 51:30 16:37/M 198 Kim Thompson 898 55 F 55-59 32:32 10:30/M 426 Anna Wilson 925 24 M 20-24 51:33 16:38/M 199 Chiquita Jones 751 38 F 35-39 32:34 10:30/M 427 Kami Clark 2044 99 F 98-99 51:35 16:38/M 200 Christy Kendrick 951 33 F 30-34 32:40 10:32/M 428 Sylvia Williamson 924 60 F 60-64 51:57 16:45/M 201 Ben Douthit 687 28 M 25-29 32:41 10:33/M 429 Steve Ashley 605 53 M 50-54 51:57 16:45/M 202 Katelynn Bowers 624 13 F 10-14 32:43 10:33/M 430 Jorie Walker 2043 29 F 25-29 51:59 16:46/M 203 Shane Smith 2071 28 M 25-29 32:44 10:34/M 431 Whitney Hobbs 2046 27 F 25-29 51:59 16:46/M 204 Juliet Demaree 678 50 F 50-54 32:53 10:36/M 432 Denise Bass 2045 53 F 50-54 52:00 16:46/M 205 Tyronda Reynolds 2081 35 F 35-39 32:53 10:36/M 433 Callie Stinson 998 17 F 15-19 52:01 16:47/M 206 Kelli Koon 764 29 F 25-29 32:56 10:37/M 434 Brianna McDonald 997 99 F 98-99 52:02 16:47/M 207 Hannah Crosby 665 25 F 25-29 33:04 10:40/M 435 Briana Williams 996 17 F 15-19 52:02 16:47/M 208 Chem Kellam 2048 99 F 98-99 33:16 10:44/M 436 Amy SP Dyke 963 35 F 35-39 52:22 16:54/M 209 Jared Tribble 2040 16 M 15-19 33:17 10:44/M 437 Cyndy Ridgeway 852 47 F 45-49 52:39 16:59/M 210 Ashley Hodges 731 27 F 25-29 33:20 10:45/M 438 Denise Stewart 884 48 F 45-49 52:42 17:00/M 211 Melissa Branch 946 23 F 20-24 33:34 10:50/M 439 Elizabeth Flanders 695 26 F 25-29 53:30 17:15/M 212 Carla Rachels 837 28 F 25-29 33:38 10:51/M 440 Dena Hobbs 727 40 F 40-44 53:45 17:20/M 213 Maddy Lee 954 13 F 10-14 33:42 10:52/M 441 Libby Hobbs 730 10 F 10-14 53:45 17:20/M 214 Cammy Hatchett 2034 15 F 15-19 33:42 10:52/M 442 Jason Dalton 668 35 M 35-39 54:28 17:34/M 215 Jarrett Tipton 2007 99 M 98-99 33:53 10:56/M 443 Lesli Pope 826 33 F 30-34 54:29 17:35/M 216 Vini Gulati 716 25 F 25-29 33:53 10:56/M 444 Lakeli Pope 825 8F1-9 54:30 17:35/M 217 Mark Keen 982 56 M 55-59 33:56 10:57/M 445 Kayla Register 2057 17 F 15-19 54:32 17:35/M 218 Gale Murkerson 801 46 F 45-49 34:00 10:58/M 446 Thomas Linski 772 74 M 70-97 55:49 18:00/M 219 Don Murkerson 800 52 M 50-54 34:01 10:58/M 447 Tanya Hunter 738 56 F 55-59 56:00 18:04/M 220 Steven Roy 859 40 M 40-44 34:02 10:59/M 448 Lisa Daniel 669 32 F 30-34 56:11 18:07/M 221 Dallas Roy 858 12 M 10-14 34:02 10:59/M 449 Shelby Evans 693 34 F 30-34 56:11 18:07/M 222 Chaney Dorman 685 9F1-9 34:09 11:01/M 450 Amy Glisson 709 32 F 30-34 56:46 18:19/M 223 Blake Fountain 2083 21 F 20-24 34:11 11:02/M 451 Brandon Bush 640 31 M 30-34 56:47 18:19/M 224 Leah Brinson 2082 19 F 15-19 34:11 11:02/M 452 Olivia Tapley 890 31 F 30-34 56:49 18:20/M 225 Lyle Dorman 686 35 M 35-39 34:15 11:03/M 453 Melissa Taillon 889 35 F 35-39 57:24 18:31/M 226 Cole Porter 955 17 M 15-19 34:26 11:06/M 454 Hannah Mason 781 18 F 15-19 58:00 18:43/M West Laurens pitcher in the windup. 227 Carson Odom 2076 15 F 15-19 34:27 11:07/M 455 Christina Bazemore 989 42 F 40-44 58:00 18:43/M 228 Nicole Garrett 703 30 F 30-34 34:28 11:07/M 456 Renee Thomas 896 38 M 35-39 1:00:50 19:37/M Josh Barron (Photos by Angela 229 Kristi Walker 906 29 F 25-29 34:28 11:07/M 457 Jackie Foster 699 49 F 45-49 1:06:46 21:32/M 230 Krista Faircloth 2058 15 M 15-19 34:31 11:08/M 458 Stacey ONeal 807 31 F 30-34 1:06:46 21:32/M Weight) Tuesday, March 25, 2014/Dublin, Ga/Page 3b The Courier Herald

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