Thursday, March 31, 2016 YOURThe NEWSPAPER [email protected] Courier• www.courier-herald.com Drawer B, Court Square Station, Dublin, Georgia Herald 31040 • 478-272-5522 Volume 102, No. 64, Pub. No 161860 In today’s edition Dublin man wanted for stabbing

whileBy PAYTON TwalkingOWNS III Police down responded to street Fairview with whatSunday he was stabbed. Th e Dublin Police are looking Park Hospital to investigate the A woman said Roberson and Porter’s for a 21-year-old Dublin man stabbing. the victim were friends. Guide to who allegedly stabbed a 35-year- The man said he was walking She added that Roberson was old man last Sunday morning. near Woodrow and Elm streets constantly picking on the victim. Dedric Roberson is wanted for when he was confronted by The hospital staff told officers Hunting the aggravated assault of a 35- Roberson and then stabbed by that the victim's stabbing was & year-old man that happened him with a sharp object in his not life threatening. around 9:20 a.m. Sunday in the back near the left shoulder Anyone with information can Fishing Woodrow Street and Elm Street blade. call the DPD at (478) 277-5023. in Middle Georgia area. The man said he didn't know

Going overseas

Special photo Days After will be returning to perform during Aprilʼs First Friday event. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. This Saturday will also serve as kick-off for the weekly farmerʼs market which will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Days After returning to perform

duringBy SANDY AFirstLDRIDGE FridayCardholders this week will determine the The second First Friday of the sea- amount of purchase and will receive Photo by Clay Reynolds son takes place Friday at 7:30 in wooden tokens worth $1 or $5 - two Students and chaperones on the trip include (back l-r) Gerald Smith, Luke Kolbie, Dublin's beautiful Bicentennial Park tokens for every dollar purchased. on Madison Street with the local rock With those tokens, they can purchase Camille Hatchett, Jordan Moulis, Jackson Brack, Payne Davenport, Beatriz Lleras, Do- band Days After playing favorites fresh-picked produce, local honey, lores Byrne (International Committee Chair - not traveling) and (front l-r) Jessica Cork, from the 60s through the 90s. homemade breads, preserves and Krista Loyd, Laura Lee Miller, Emily Harrison and Hannah Edwards. Comprised of local businessmen, other food items - some produced us- Days After is fronted by Matt and ing organic farming methods. Luke Jones. This band was the first The Double Dollars program is to entertain First Friday patrons sev- made possible by the Wholesome eral years ago when the popular Wave Foundation, a national private event began. Days After has since be- foundation making locally grown, Local students, chaperones heading come a favorite among First Friday healthy, sustainable foods available visitors. to all communities. A Georgia chap- By CLAY REYNOLDS "We playfully refer to them as our ter of the Wholesome Wave Founda- to Jes sicaOsaki, Cork can't count the numberJapan of times she's beenfor eight“It’s really intimidatingdays and scary at house band," says Main Street Direc- tion was established in 2008. back to Japan since she visited for the first time at the age the beginning to go to a foreign coun- tor Tara Bradshaw. "They always do Ginny Crowson, program coordi- of 14. such a good job. They are a talented nator for Main Street Dublin, is excit- Now a corporate communications director for the try, but the people are so excited to bunch, and we can always count on ed about what the market has in American arm of international manufacturing giant YKK, have the students there and share them to provide some great rock and store for the 2016 season. "This sea- headquartered in Japan, she originally fell in love with roll entertainment." son we will focus on bringing a de- the country and its people during a six-week visit through their culture. And it’s a great Should April showers happen, the lightful experience to everyone who an exchange program in the summer of 1991 that she opportunity for the American venue will simply move indoors to visits the market, as well as ensuring credits for sparking her career interest in Japanese rela- Theatre Dublin, which Bradshaw we have local growers with quality tions. students to share their culture says has in the past proven to be "a products." "I remember being very nervous," Cork said, "but that as well.” really fun indoor concert." Crowson continued, "We have en- experience was completely life-changing." Beside the ever-popular First Fri- tertainment planned for almost every On Saturday, she'll be returning to accompany 12 first- — Jessica Cork day event, the Saturday farmers market Saturday including a chil- timers from Dublin, who will spend eight days there as market also returns to kick off its dren's play area and music. We also part of Dublin's sister city exchange program with Osaki, experience. 2016 season. From 7:30 a.m. until will have special programs through- Japan. Like Dublin, Osaki - formerly known as Sambongi For example, people in Japan typically don't wear 12:30 p.m., fresh fruits and vegeta- out the year like cooking demonstra- - is the location of a major YKK manufacturing plant. The shoes indoors and expect visitors in homes, restaurants bles as well as freshly prepared foods tions and children's crafts." two forged a sister-city relationship in 1998 and have ex- and even places of business to remove their footwear be- and some arts and crafts fill the ta- A children's Garden Workshop changed reciprocal groups of students on a yearly basis fore crossing the doorway. On the more obscure side, new- bles for customers under the large will be held at 9:30 a.m. on April 16. since 1999. A group from Osaki last came to Georgia dur- comers must also be aware of bathing rituals. Baths, in pavilion in Bicentennial Park. Erin Garden Club is scheduled to ing March of last year. Dublin sent its most recent ex- Japan, are intended not for washing, but relaxation. One New this year, according to Brad- teach children how to plant. Children change group to Japan in April of 2013. is expected to have cleaned oneself thoroughly and rinsed shaw, is that the market accepts will take home what they have plant- "I'm excited about the relationship that we have, not away all soap and shampoo before entering the bath to credit, debit and EBT cards. "We are ed that day following the workshop. just with YKK, but with the Japanese culture," said soak. also doubling EBT dollars thanks to A celebration of Earth Day will Dublin City Councilman Gerald Smith, who will be trav- Being on top of these unwritten rules, like the proper Wholesome Wave Georgia and take place at the market on April 23 eling with the group and visiting Japan for the first time. manner in which to address someone, is an advantage for Fairview," she said. presented by Keep Dublin-Laurens "I'm anxious to get to see Osaki." first-time visitors, although difficult to grasp right off. Market on Madison will partici- Beautiful. Children will also enjoy ac- The group will spend the majority of their trip in and "It's really intimidating and scary at the beginning to pate in the USDA's Supplemental tivities chosen for them that day. around Dublin's sister city, but will also visit Tokyo, the go to a foreign country," Cork said, "but the people are so Nutrition Assistance Program A calendar of events may be found Japanese capital, and Sendai, the largest city in Osaki's excited to have the students there and share their culture. (SNAP), formerly known as the Food on the website marketonmadi- Miyagi Prefecture. They depart Atlanta on Saturday and And it's a great opportunity for the American students to Stamp Program. SNAP helps reduce son.com. will return on Tuesday, April 10. share their culture as well." food insecurity or hunger for low-in- The market, managed by the Cork, by now a veteran of the Japanese experience, has The nine local students who will take part in the trip come households. Downtown Development Authority, led a number of training sessions with the nine students represent three local high schools, and were selected Households in the SNAP program is open every Saturday, April through and three chaperones taking part in the trip on the types through an application process administered by the City can now use EBT (Electronic Benefit October, 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. It of things to expect in a culture to which they're complete- of Dublin's international committee. The students select- Transfer) cards to purchase fresh pro- is located downtown on West Madi- ly new. Many of the Japanese customs they'll be expected ed were Jackson Brack, Emily Harrison and Jordan duce and other food items at the mar- son Street behind Theatre Dublin. to observe are things better learned ahead of time than by ket - and every EBT dollar will be See JAPAN page 3a doubled.

Accident spills fruit cups

acrossBy JAMES TIDW EI-16LL inbroke Twiggs down on the side of the interstate JEFFERSONVILLE - It is not un- and waiting to be repaired since the common to see a fruit cup spill on an night before when it was hit by another Index aisle in a grocery store. tractor-trailer traveling east bound on Obituaries ...... 2a It is not every day that it happens on 1-16 near mile marker 20, resulting in Editorial ...... 4a an interstate. fruit cups covering the roadway. Weather...... 5a According to Twiggs County Sheriff “It was fruit cups everywhere,” Business ...... 6a Darren Mitchum, that is exactly what Mitchum said. Hometown...... 7a happened in Twiggs County on March The accident happened at about 2 21. p.m. with one lane of eastbound traffic Sports...... 1b,2b According to Mitchum, an accident closed until after 4 p.m. Classifieds...... 3b happened when a tractor-trailer was There were no injuries. Entertainment ...... 4b Thursday, March 31, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 2a The Courier Herald er, J.B. McCranie, Betty Smith, Survivors: Family Friends – Obituaries Mattie Black, Eph McCranie, Johnny Thompson (Linda) of Pauline M. Burch, Cecil L. Mc- Eastman, April Strickland Cranie and Ola Burch. (Kevin), Pam Evans (Cleve), John Duncan ‘JD’ Survivors: two Brothers – Amy Yawn (Tracy), Angie Wells Charlie McCranie, Jr. and Boston (Troy) and their families. Breakthrough: Depression Thomas Perry McCranie both of The family will receive Mr. John Duncan (J.D.) Eastman; Numerous Nieces, friends one hour before services Wells of Detroit, Mich. passed Nephews and Cousins. Sunday, April 3 at Stokes- is a whole-body disorder away on Monday, March 28, The family may be contacted Southerland Funeral Home. When Milwaukee Bucks center such as zinc and uric acid, and 2016. at the residence of Charlie Mc- Stokes-Southerland Funeral Larry Sanders walked away reduce markers of oxidative Funeral arrangements are Cranie, 2591 Log Cabin Rd., Home of Eastman has charge of from a $44 million contract stress. But you need to treat the incomplete but will be an- Eastman. arrangements. www.stokes- (with a substantial buyout) in body, not just the mind. That nounced later. Stokes-Southerland Funeral southerland.com 2015, he knew it was time to means adopting an anti-inflam- Services by Dudley Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of face -- and get treatment for -- matory lifestyle: At least 30 Home of Dublin. arrangements. www.stokes- Buster Pournell his chronic depression. This su- minutes (we like 60) of aerobic www.ServicesByDudley.com. southerland.com perathlete found that his de- exercise five days a week, plus Mr. Buster Pournell passed pression was making his mind eliminating inflammation- try, researchers from the Uni- Paul Thomas Adams Sid ‘Dick’ away Wednesday, March 30, AND body increasingly less boosting trans and sat fats, 2016. Funeral arrangements court-ready. He told reporters: versity of Granada suggest that processed grains and added sug- Mr. Paul Thomas Adams, age Scarborough are incomplete at this time but "I'm trying to get to the root of a this may explain why folks who ars and syrups from your diet. 64, of Eastman, Ga., died Tues- will be announced later by Stan- lot of issues ... Without getting suffer from depression are at in- That full-court press may just day, March 29, 2016. Mr. Sid “Dick” Scarborough, ley Funeral Home and Cremato- them corrected, I don't think creased risk for cardiovascular stop depression from benching Graveside services will be age 82, of Eastman, Ga., died ry/Wrightsville Chapel. basketball is something I could disease and cancer, and die at you! held at 11 a.m. Thursday,March Wednesday, March 30, 2016. do." an earlier age than folks with- 31, at Lovely Grove Baptist Graveside services will be Well, for the first time re- out depression. Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of Church Cemetery. held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 3, search confirms what Sanders Clearly, this discovery "The Dr. Oz Show," and Mike Mr.Adams was a lifelong res- at Woodlawn Cemetery. felt instinctively: Depression in changes how depression should Roizen, M.D. is Chief Wellness ident of Dodge County, of the Mr. Scarborough was a na- more than a mental disorder. It be treated. Talk therapy and an- Officer and Chair of Wellness In- Baptist Faith and a retired car- tive of Emmanuel County, Ga. raises body-wide levels of oxida- tidepressants do help reduce stitute at Cleveland Clinic. To penter. He enjoyed gardening before moving to Milan, Ga. in tive stress, and that affects all symptoms and, according to the live your healthiest, tune into and car racing. He was the son the 1940s, and to Dodge County Birthdays systems and organs. Writing in research, restore body levels of "The Dr. Oz Show" or visit of the late Susie Green Adams & in 1955. He was a retired cattle the Journal of Clinical Psychia- anti-inflammatory substances www.sharecare.com. Roscoe Adams, Sr. rancher and lifelong farmer and Survivors: Sister – Patricia a former bridge builder with the “Tater” Williams (Dewey Bliz- Georgia Department of Trans- Alexis D. Wright zard); Sister-in-Law – Barbara portation. He was son of the Denny Childers Adams; 2 Brothers-in-Law – late Carrie Dove Scarborough James Evans and Ron Keeling; and Joe B. Scarborough. Several Nieces and Nephews in- Ending dogʼs suffering a cluding: Rhonda Ussery (Craig) and Mandi Allen (Ken). The family may be contacted difficult discussion for wife at the residence of Rhonda and DEAR ABBY: How do I talk feedback from gay, bisexual or Craig Ussery, 615 Sweet Home to my husband about putting transgender people, many of Church Rd., Milan. NBC plans live his dog "Sunny" to sleep? My whom have experienced con- Stokes-Southerland Funeral husband is the most loving, car- flicts with their faith because of Home of Eastman has charge of ing, generous person I have ever who they are attracted to or arrangements. www.stokes- met, and I don't know how to tell their gender identity. Many, southerland.com. production of ʻA him it's time to let his best while attempting "conversion" friend go. treatment, experienced great Dorothy Brinson Sunny is 15 1/2 years old and emotional distress, but never can barely walk because of bad considered consulting a mental Mrs. Dorothy Brinson, age Few Good Menʼ hips. The poor thing can see on- health professional because NEW YORK (AP) — Em- film starring Tom Cruise and 82, of Tarrytown died Wednes- ly shadows and is almost com- they had been discouraged from my- and Oscar-winner Aaron Jack Nicholson. day, March 30, 2016. pletely deaf. He has been like doing so by their faith communi- Sorkin is bringing a live pre- Set in 1986, the story cen- Funeral services will be held this for the last two years and is ty. Knowing the struggles you sentation of his drama "A Few ters on a military lawyer who at Soperton Trinity Assembly of deteriorating steadily. have experienced could benefit Good Men" to NBC next year, is asked to defend three God at 11 a.m. Friday, April 1, I'm trying to be understand- individuals who need help and the network announced Marines on trial for murder. with Reverend M. L. Barber and ing and supportive. I bought haven't gotten it. Your input is Wednesday. Sorkin will write the tele- Reverend Donny Crosby offici- reusable diapers when Sunny important. It will give GAP psy- Sorkin, whose resume in- play and executive produce ating. Burial will be in West- could no longer control his bow- Dear Abby chiatrists a broader representa- cludes NBC's "The West Wing" along with Craig Zadan and view Cemetery, Soperton, with els and bladder. I carry him out- tion of people than they could and his Oscar-winning screen- Neil Meron, who have jointly Sammons Funeral Home in side multiple times a day and get from any other source. play for "The Social Network," produced NBC's slate of re- charge of arrangements. hold him up so he can urinate Thank you in advance for will adapt and produce "A Few cent live musicals. DEAR IT'S TIME: Your hus- Mrs. Brinson was a lifelong without the diaper. I wash him taking part in this important Good Men," which premiered Casting and an airdate in band is doing his best friend no resident of Treutlen County and regularly after he soils himself. study. The Internet address to on Broadway in 1989 and early 2017 will be announced favor by letting him linger this was preceded in death by her It is very sad. I keep hoping he send your comments is three years later became a hit later, the network said. way. What's going on now isn't parents, J. W. and Estene Hen- will pass on in his sleep so my fair to Sunny or to you. You [email protected]. For ry Barber, and her husband, husband won't have to make the might point out that dogs were those who don't have email ac- Roger A. Brinson. She was a call, but he is still clinging to put on this earth to run and play cess, GAP's mailing address is: homemaker and member of life. and enjoy their lives, something P.O. Box 570218, Dallas, TX Harmony Baptist Church, It is difficult to bring this up that Sunny hasn't been able to 75357-0218. In the past, readers Treutlen County. with my husband because he do for a long time. have been generous in "telling it Survivors include her chil- knows I'm frustrated with con- Suggest he contact Sunny's like it is," and I hope you will 60-ft hole opens in stantly cleaning up pee and continue because your experi- dren, Gary (Celia) Brinson, veterinarian and talk to him/her Glenn (Patricia) Brinson, Patti poop and washing bedding after about his beloved dog's condi- ences are important. Your par- Landers, Sandi Brinson, and there has been an accident. I tion, because I'm pretty sure the ticipation may help to effect pos- Cathy Holmes, all of Tarrytown; Florida trailer park don't want him to think I want vet will agree with me. Then be itive changes in the treatment of grandchildren, Justin Brinson, TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. the park's nearby clubhouse as him to put the dog to sleep just patients. -- LOVE, ABBY (AP) — About 20 residents in a precaution while officials take prepared, because your husband Jordan Brinson, Stan (Teresa) because it is difficult. It's just may be so bonded with Sunny Riner, Tayler Brinson, Andi six homes at a mobile home a closer look at the hole, said TIME. Dear Abby is written by Abi- park along Florida's Gulf Coast city spokeswoman Judy Staley. that he will need grief counsel- Brinson, Nichole (Jeremy) Sunny's quality of life is zero. ing after his dog is no more. gail Van Buren, also known as Rogers, Cayla McCord, Morgan were evacuated Wednesday af- The Tampa Bay Times re- The only thing he can do is eat Jeanne Phillips, and was found- ter a 60-foot-wide, 35-foot-deep ported that authorities were in- McCord, Jarrod Holmes, and and sleep. Is that enough? Am I DEAR READERS: A group of ed by her mother, Pauline Jacob Holmes; great-grand- hole opened in the ground. vestigating if a water line break wrong? What should I say to my Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at The residents at the Tarpon is responsible or if the deep hole distinguished psychiatrists, the daughters, Ezabella Riner, Jay- husband to put the poor animal Group for the Advancement of www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box den Rogers, Jaylei Rogers, and Shores Mobile Home Park in is a naturally occurring sink- out of his misery? -- IT'S TIME, 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Tarpon Springs were taken to hole. Psychiatry (GAP), needs help Journey Rogers; sister, LaVerne IN RENO from some of you. They need Hall of Soperton; and brothers, Fred (Henrietta) Barber, M. L. (Margaret) Barber, all of Soper- ton and Billy Barber of Tarry- town. Pallbearers will be grand- TravelersNEW YORK (AP) — An That's brace when the lines for started longously vetted passengers security spe- years ago linesto 42,525 currently. at300,000 airports people are joining sons, Justin Brinson, Jordan expedited screening program growing, up to 90 minutes in cial screening. Shoes, belts At the same time, the num- every month, it will take Brinson, Stan Riner, Jarrod called PreCheck was sup- some cases. and light jackets stay on. ber of annual fliers passing more than four years at that Holmes, Jacob Holmes and Je- posed to be the answer to The TSA is shifting some Laptops and liquids stay in through checkpoints has pace to reach the target. remy Rogers. maddeningly long security resources to tackle lines at bags. And these fliers go grown from 643 million to "It hasn't been a failure; it The family will receive lines at the airport. But four the nation's biggest airports, through standard metal de- more than 700 million. just isn't moving as quickly friends at the funeral home years after its launch, the but says there is no easy so- tectors rather than the explo- As of March 1, only 9.3 as it needs to move," says Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Transportation Security Ad- lution to the problem with a sive-detecting full-body scan- million people were Sharon Pinkerton, senior may be reached at the family ministration is far short of record number of fliers ex- ners most pass through. PreCheck members. Appli- vice president for legislative residence. enrolling enough travelers to pected this summer. PreCheck lanes can screen cants must pay $85 to $100 and regulatory policy at air- An online register may be make a difference, spelling "We had unacceptable line 300 passengers an hour, every five years. They must line trade group Airlines for signed at trouble for summer travel waits at the majority of our twice that of standard lanes. also trek to the airport for an America. www.sammonsfuneralhome.co season. hubs," says Robert Isom, The TSA offered Congress interview before being ac- m. Fliers can expect massive chief operating officer of a lofty goal of having 25 mil- cepted. Getting once-a-year security lines across the American Airlines. "Based on lion fliers enrolled in the pro- fliers to spend the time or the Minnie Ruth country, with airlines al- what the TSA is telling us, gram. Based on that and oth- money to join has been a McCranie Bryan ready warning passengers to there is no relief in sight." er increased efficiencies, the challenge. While 250,000 to arrive at least two hours ear- Launched nationwide in TSA's front-line screeners Mrs. Minnie Ruth McCranie ly or risk missing their flight. 2012, PreCheck gives previ- were cut from 47,147 three Bryan, age 67, of Eastman, GA, The TSA cut its airport OCONEE CHECK died Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at screener staff by 10 percent CASHING SERVICE Dodge County Hospital. in the past three years, antic- Come See Our New & PAWN Memorial services will be ipating PreCheck would held at a later date. speed up the process. When Renovated Rooms– Mrs. Bryan was a native of not enough fliers enrolled, We Cash Checks! Rhine, GA, a member of East- the agency tried to make up Jacuzzi Suites & So Much More... We Pawn! side Baptist Church and a for that shortfall by random- “A Good homemaker. She was daughter ly placing passengers into We Buy Gold! of the late Lola Renew Mc- the express lanes. 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WASHINGTON (AP) — leased surveillance video that surrounded Trump. day, it does not show agents SecurityDonald Trump said he was wor- agentsshows Lewandowski didn't pulling Trump's flinch most recent defense atmoving reporter Fields out of the way. Trump calls threat ried that a reporter walking Fields, who worked for Breit- of Lewandowski suggests he Anyone allowed into a se- with him through a ballroom bart News at the time, as she thought there may have been a cured venue is subjected to a se- and asking questions earlier walked alongside Trump. security gap that could have al- curity screening. That includes this month may have been Still, Trump and his cam- lowed a reporter to bring a reporters, who routinely have armed with a bomb or a knife paign say Fields was a threat weapon into the ballroom where their bags examined and pass disguised as a pen. And that, he and had to be removed from her he was speaking and allowed through metal detectors. said, justified his campaign spot next to the candidate. the same reporter to get too In the immediate aftermath manager grabbing her by the The Secret Service declined close to him. of the incident in Florida, arm and yanking her away. to comment Tuesday and isn't A former Secret Service Trump, Lewandowski and a But the ring of Secret Service involved in the criminal case. agent who worked on multiple campaign spokeswoman denied agents escorting Trump didn't "Our concern is overt acts of protective details told The Asso- any such confrontation hap- appear to even flinch and threats to our protected" offi- ciated Press Wednesday that if pened. They collectively walked calmly around the can- cials, Secret Service Director someone breaches a so-called changed their statements after didate. Joseph Clancy told a congres- "zone of protection" established Lewandowski was charged And security officials didn't sional panel earlier this month. by agents, agents can and often Tuesday and pointed to Fields escort the reporter, Michelle But if someone is deemed a do tell people to get back. If as the guilty party. Fields, out of the ballroom, nor threat, or makes a verbal threat, needed, agents will use their "It is clear that she made un- did they arrest her, as they say agents jump into action. That arms to move someone away or wanted contact with Mr. Trump they would have if a person was happened earlier this month clear a path in a crowd, said the on two separate occasions," cam- considered to be getting too close when an Ohio man ran toward a former agent, who spoke on con- paign spokeswoman Hope Hicks In this photo taken Aug. 25, 2015, Republican for comfort. stage where Trump was speak- dition of anonymity because he said in an email response to a Lewandowski was charged ing in Dayton, Ohio. The man is not authorized to speak for request for comment Wednes- presidential candidate Donald Trump's cam- Tuesday with simple battery was quickly taken into custody the agency. While there is no au- day. paign manager Corey Lewandowski watches as and police in Jupiter, Fla., re- as Secret Service agents closely dio on the video released Tues- Trump speaks in Dubuque, Iowa. (AP Pho- to/Charlie Neibergall)

to a siteJapan ravaged by the 2011 "They've been a tremendous Continued from 1a earthquake and tsunami that addition (to our community)," Moulis of Trinity Christian is currently undergoing recon- he added. "You can ride by their Isakson: Deal 'did the right School, Camille Hatchett, struction. facility and just see how spick Laura Lee Miller and Krista "For the kids, they live in and span it is. It's always so Loyd of West Laurens High an American culture, and so well-maintained. It just seems SAVANNAH (AP) — U.S. liefs, Isakson said he believes to get the Army Corps of Engi- School, Payne Davenport and many of them don't really their culture is one that a lot of thing'Sen. Johnny Isakson with said the religious issue should be handled at neers bill to find vetoadditional money Hannah Edwards of East Lau- know much about anything folks should want to emulate in Wednesday that Georgia's gov- the federal level to avoid a state- in accounts that the agency has rens High School, and Luke other than what they see day terms of the pride they have in ernor "did the right thing" by ve- by-state "patchwork of statutes some leeway in steering toward Kolbie, who is homeschooled. to day," Gerald Smith said. what they do and how impor- toing a proposed religious-ex- that corporations have to weave projects of its choice. He said the "All the students are really "This is gonna be a great op- tant their image is. I think all emptions law opposed by major their way around." goal is to increase the Savannah great academically and were portunity for them to learn. those are important to the corporations, though he said "Gov. Deal is a good steward harbor funding to between $85 really motivated to go," Cork "It's different when they Japanese people and they conservatives angered by the of our state. He's a distin- million and $100 million. said. "In some cases, they had read about it than when they should be important to us as decision have every right to guished and accomplished "I think we'll get there," Isak- siblings who went before. experience it firsthand." well." voice their outrage. lawyer and an experienced leg- son said. "...The government re- Some have also hosted stu- The students will also get For the students, the trip Isakson, a Republican seek- islator," Isakson said. "I think alizes the importance of the Port dents from Japan in the past." to visit a Japanese kinder- will be an opportunity to learn ing re-election this year, spoke he did the right thing." of Savannah. So we'll get it done Councilman Gerald Smith, garten, and meet Osaki city about Japan, meet many of its to reporters at the Savannah But the senator was careful one way or another." Oconee Fall Line Technical officials and leadership from people and experience its cul- headquarters of business jet not to criticize supporters of the The Port of Savannah is the College Director of Student its YKK plant. Their interac- ture. But their time there dur- manufacturer Gulfstream. religious-exemptions measure nation's fourth-busiest seaport Life and Special Populations tions with individuals and ing the exchange will also en- The two-term senator is try- who have lashed out at Deal, for containerized cargo. It and Janet Smith and Dublin-Lau- families who've been a part of tail just that: cultural ex- ing to help the company win a saying the governor turned his other East Coast ports are rens County Development Au- the near-20 year partnership change. They plan to bring big contract to replace the Air back on Georgians of faith. scrambling for deeper water to thority marketing coordinator between Dublin and Osaki along many pieces of their Force's aging radar surveillance "Everybody's welcome to crit- accommodate larger ships that Beatriz Lleras will join them will help extend the sister city American culture to share with planes. icize us in public life for whatev- will soon begin arriving via an as chaperones. ties into a new generation. those they meet in Japan, in- Isakson also said he's opti- er we do," Isakson said. "We expanded Panama Canal. All are visiting Japan for "The point is to build rela- cluding shamrocks that repre- mistic the government will find have to bear the consequences of Isakson's main reason for the first time. tionships between people, not sent Dublin's Irish heritage, more money in the next federal what we do." stopping in Savannah was to "This is another bucket list just between the cities, but be- and grits - a southern food sta- budget for the deepening of Sa- Georgia officials pushing to show support for efforts at Gulf- thing that I'd always wanted tween the individuals," Cork ple they hope their hosts will vannah's busy shipping chan- deepen 39 miles of the Savan- stream to become the supplier of to do, to learn firsthand about said. "We really hope the stu- enjoy getting to try. nel. Two fellow Republicans — nah River to make room for su- the Air Force's newest genera- their culture," Gerald Smith dents will develop life-long They expect this once in a Derrick Grayson and Mary Kay persized cargo ships to reach the tion of planes that use high-tech said. "It's kind of fascinated friendships out of this and go lifetime opportunity to travel to Bacallao — have signed up to Port of Savannah got bad news radar systems to monitor condi- me through the years how re- back in the future." Japan will be a great experi- challenge Isakson in the May 24 last month when President tions on the ground. sourceful they are." Smith says this exchange ence. primary. Barack Obama's proposed 2017 Gulfstream is one of three The itinerary will begin program represents how much "I think it will be an amaz- Two days after Gov. Nathan budget requested roughly half manufacturers awarded a total with a day in Tokyo, the he and the city of Dublin value ing trip," said Janet Smith. "I Deal vetoed a proposed law that the amount of money needed to of $31.4 million last year to de- world's largest city, which is their relationship with Osaki want to experience it all, be- would have allowed some indi- keep the project on schedule. velop competing aircraft designs populated by an excess of 33 and YKK. cause these 16-year olds may viduals, businesses and faith or- With Obama recommending for the Joint Surveillance Tar- million people. The group will "We've got this YKK plant in have another opportunity to go, ganizations to deny others ser- $42.7 million for the project, get Attack Radar System, or JS- visit a number of attractions Dublin, and I do know just how but I probably won't at my age. vices based on their religious be- Isakson said work is underway TARS. there in addition to touring honorable the Japanese people I think we'll all be amazed." YKK's international head- are, from dealing with them quarters before traveling and their management," he northeast to Osaki, where said. "They've always been a they'll stay overnight with very above-board first class out- Penelope’s host families for the remain- fit to deal with... All those kinds Closet der of the trip. of things you want to see in an CONSIGNMENT SHOP Activities in and around employer, they embody that." Dublin's sister city will in- IS NOW OPEN AT clude a trip to Sendai, one of 1624 Veterans Blvd • Dublin the region's largest and most Chuck Johnson We accept Women’s, Men’s & historic cities, a boat tour of Children’s Clothing, small furniture, RADIATION an island covered with pine Tree Service and many other items trees (considered to be one of Japan's most beautiful places) All types tree & stump removal ONCOLOGY near Matsushima and a visit 478-275-8003 FOR CANCER CARE CLOSE Brandi Brown Farmer TO HOME.

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Published by Courier Herald Publishing Company 115 S. Jefferson St., Dublin, Georgia 31021-5146 Insight and viewpoints from our editorial board and our readers W.H. LOVETT Email us at [email protected] to share your opinions President and Chairman, 1934-1978 In Our Opinion DUBOSE PORTER Chairman GRIFFIN LOVETT President The old timers who lived and career batting average of .324, breathedParnell baseball in the 1950s Ruark - The greatest Greenhitting 125 Sock homeruns and Periodicals Postage Paid at Dublin, Georgia said he was the best, the best of boasting a .563 slugging per- (USPS 161-860) - Daily except Sunday and select holidays the Dublin Green Sox, a centage. Cincinnati Reds farm team of Ruark told fellow teammate POSTMASTER: Send address change to: the Georgia State League. Bo Whaley, "I had my best The Courier Herald, Drawer B, CSS, Dublin, GA 31040 For more than 60 years, years in Dublin, and I can tell those who saw him play and you that the Dublin fans were SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: saw him manage still maintain great," Parnell said. "Even dur- Print Edition - $10/month that no one was a better all- ing those years when I was Digital Edition - $10/month around ball player than Parnell playing out of the visiting Ruark, of Milledgeville. dugout they were good to me. This newspaper is committed to the idea that the press should Ruark was born in Bostwick, The Dublin franchise was all tell the truth without prejudice and spread knowledge Morgan County, Georgia on 1949, Ruark batted .339 (6th good one for Parnell, who quality. Mr. Herschel Lovett without malicious intent. Aug. 5, 1921 to George H. best in the league) with 10 played that year for the Tifton saw to that. Everything the Ruark and his bride, Lillie Mae home runs and 17 triples and a Blue Sox of the Georgia-Florida man did was a quality opera- total of 171 hits, a career high. League. Malcolm. tion and there was mutual Ruark was enticed by The six-foot, 190-pound out- Parnell's older brother, Walt, respect between us. We got Dublin Green Sox owner, fielder's production numbers was an All-Southeastern guard along just fine from the outset, Herschel Lovett, to join his dropped to 19 home runs and a on Georgia's 1942 Rose Bowl and I attribute that to a hand- team for the 1950 season. And, sub-par, but respectable batting Champion team. Parnell was shake agreement between us. himself a pretty fair football he didn't disappoint Lovett or average of .287. Despite his less the Dublin fans. With 144 hits than average season, Ruark did When he hired me as man- Our Take player in addition to his five- ager it was understood that he and the league's seventh best celebrate his team's second tool skills as a baseball player. owned the ball club and was Parnell moved to batting average of .327, Parnell league pennant in three years. led the league in home runs Ruark began the 1953 sea- free to hire, fire, trade, release, Milledgeville in 1940 as a stu- or whatever as he saw fit, but dent at Georgia Military with 39 and finished second in son with the Sandersville the league with a slugging per- Wacos, this time as a player once the team walked inside the College. He left the ancient ball park they were mine. Not capital city for a three-year centage of .655, slightly behind manager. Ruark left Ed Hartness of the Eastman Sandersville in late May and once did he ever violate that hitch in the United States Navy agreement, and I appreciated in 1942. After his discharge in Dodgers. returned to Dublin. that. I came to have a great deal 1946, Ruark went through In his first game of the 1950 With incomplete statistics of respect for Mr. Lovett, and I spring training with the New season, Ruark, batting cleanup available, Ruark's debut as a learned a lot from him that has York Giants. and playing left field, went 2 for manager was not a successful benefitted me down through Ruark stayed home and 4. After losing, his first game one. That would change several the years until now. Fair but played football for Georgia with the Green Sox, Parnell years later when he became a Military College in 1947, where Ruark never looked back and highly successful junior college firm. That was his philosophy, he was named as a Junior set the world on fire, leading football coach at his alma and he abided by it in baseball College All-American. Of par- the Green Sox from a five-game mater, GMC. and business. I will always look ticular note, Parnell was the deficit to win the league pen- Ruark's home runs slipped back on our relationship with first player in the history of nant over the always tough to 10, but he posted his highest pride and respect." Junior College football to be Eastman team. career batting average of .372 to Ruark switched sports in named to the All-American That year, Ruark played in lead the Georgia State League. 1955 when he became the head team from a college located east 18 games for the Monroe, On a trivial note, Ruark sent coach of the G.M.C. Bulldogs, of the Mississippi River. That Louisiana Sports of the Class C himself into a game as a pitch- which then played a high school same year, Parnell and his Cotton States League with little er. He left the mound with a schedule. brother J.B. led the Sparta success. loss as his only career decision He left GMC and later Saints to the championship of Ruark returned to the Green as a pitcher. coached at Baldwin County If you have nothing the Oconee League semi-pro Sox line up in 1951 and played Parnell managed his broth- High School, Swainsboro, baseball title. yet another stellar season. His er, Jim, in his last season in Norman Park and Treutlen After the 1948 season, Coach best game ever came on May minor league baseball. The County. to hide, a warning Frank Howard offered a foot- 26, 1951 when Parnell went 5-5 brothers competed against each Almost 50 years after his ball scholarship to Parnell at with three home runs and six other in three previous seasons. playing days ended, Ruark was Clemson University in South runs batted in. Jim managed the Fitzgerald honored with an enshrinement sign should not be Carolina. Initially Ruark With 64 extra base hits, half Pioneers in 1951. in the Minor League Hall of agreed, but later changed his of them home runs, Ruark fin- Parnell Ruark, in his late Fame. Georgia Military College Thesignonthesideoftheroadwarneddrivers mind. After finishing his stud- ished 11th in the league in hit- 20s, played his last season in named its athletic center for a problem ies at GMC, Ruark, a good stu- ting and 1st for the second year professional baseball in 1954 Ruark. thatlawenforcementwasdoinga licensecheck dent as well, went on to obtain in a row in home runs with 32, with the Vidalia Indians and On January 4, 2012, Ruark a Bachelor's Degree from the bringing his total to 71 in two the Sandersville Wacos batting came home for the last time, his milesaheadontheInterstateandthattheyneed- University of Georgia and a consecutive seasons. .296 in 76 games. wonderful life and stellar career edtogetoffatthenextexittoavoidit. Master's Degree from Georgia The Green Sox, who led the In 1955, Dublin fans voted was over. But as long as there College. league in batting but faltered in Parnell Ruark as the left fielder are those who remember him, In his first professional sea- the pitching department, on the Green Sox all time team. he will be forever known as the Wedonotknowhowmanypeoplekepttravel- wound up in fifth place. Ruark finished his professional son with the Sparta Saints of greatest player for the Dublin The 1952 season was not a career in 1954, compiling a ingdowntheinterstate,butwedoknowthatat the Georgia State League in Green Sox. least55driversdecidedtotakethatexit,driving straightinto“OperationWrongExit.” The TwiggsCountySheriff’sOfficecampaign getsamazingresults.TheannualSt.Patrick’s weekendeffortmade55arrests,had106charges filedandcapturedsevenpeoplewhowerewant- ed.Oneofthosewasa sexoffender. Anotherman,CalvinJeromeBrownfrom Savannah,stoppedontheexitrampandtriedto getaway.Heendedupwreckinghiscarandwas laterarrestedfora listofcharges. JustabouteveryonefromtheMiddleGeorgia areaknowsaboutthiscampaign.Wemarvelat howsomepeoplewillreadthosesignsandthink thatsomeoneislookingoutforthemandtell themaboutlawenforcement. Thebottomline,though,isifyouarenotdoing anythingwrong,youhavenothingtoworry about. --PaytonTownsIII

ServingPres. Barack Obama You Editorial roundup 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Sen. Johnny Isakson N.W. 120 Russell Senate Office Mar. 23, 2016 If residents of this state a complex history of racism, Also included is the Detroit Detroit Free Press. didn't have a moral obliga- disinvestment, diaspora and Education Commission, a Washington, D.C. 20500 Building DPS deal offers hope tion to ensure the education back-handed state interven- body whose members would P: (202) 456-1414 Washington, D.C. 20510 for Detroit kids of kids in the state's largest tion. be appointed by Duggan, P: (202) 224-3643 Time is running out. city, in its largest school dis- What happened to DPS, in comprising parents and both That's what we've told you trict, there's a pragmatic jus- large part, is the fault of nei- traditional public and char- Gov. Nathan Deal F: (202) 228-0724 State Capitol about Detroit Public Schools tification: In a DPS bank- ther DPS nor the Detroiters ter school advocates, that for years. The passage of ruptcy, the state could pay it has served. Yet the would green-light the open- Atlanta, GA 30334 Rep. Rick Allen time hasn't made those $1.5 billion or more. The restructuring is a financial ing of most traditional public P: (404) 656-1776 words less true. reform package, which would sleight-of-hand with the and charter schools and 513 Cannon H.O.B. And finally, things are cost the state just $715 mil- potential to create a finan- develop accountability stan- Washington, D.C. 20515 Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle happening: Last week, the lion, is a deal by any mea- cially healthy — and acade- dards for schools in Detroit P: (202) 225-2823 state House passed an emer- sure. mically sound — district for — a move that's drawn the 240 State Capitol gency $48.7-million influx of The reform package would Detroit children and parents. ire of school-choice advocates F: (202) 225-3377 Atlanta, GA 30334 cash necessary to keep the establish a new, largely debt- The package of bills the to whom ideology matters P: (404) 656-5030 district's doors open through free district charged with Michigan Senate passed more than outcomes. Rep. Matt Hatchett the end of this school year. educating Detroit's kids. The today includes the gover- But the bills would also Tuesday, the Michigan old district would exist solely nance structure important to instate an elected board for District 150 Sen. David Perdue Senate passed a reform pack- to pay off DPS's debt; when conservative lawmakers — the new district, with elec- B40D Dirksen Senate Office 415 State Capitol age that aligns with the its debt is paid, the old dis- placing the district under the tions held this August, a Building Atlanta, GA 30334 restructuring proposed last trict would be dissolved. oversight of the Financial return to local control of year by Gov. Rick Snyder For many, this rankles. Review Commission, an advi- schools that Detroiters — P: (404) 656-5025 Washington, D.C. 20510 and urged by Detroit Mayor The district's financial and sory body that oversees city like every other community P: (202) 224-3521 F: (404) 657-8278 Mike Duggan. academic woes are rooted in finances, post-bankruptcy. in this state — deserve. F: (202) 228-1031 [email protected] Thursday, March 31, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 5a The Courier Herald

YOUR COURIER Tell It! SteelDublin Policebeams stolen at Demand FordSteel Fusion Building and a black 2014 HERALD Department Dodge Charger on Wither- Steel beams were stolen ington Circle in East Dublin LOCAL 7-DAY from Demand Steel on North on March 13. Jefferson Street on March Police - A laptop, cell phone and 12. Beat bag of important paperwork THE NEXT 24 HOURS An officer met a store em- were stolen on Rock Springs TODAY TONIGHT TOMORROW ployee about someone cutting Laurens County Drive on March 11. off the lock at the gate. This Sheriff's Office - Two chainsaws and a was not the first time the - Three handguns were handheld leaf blower were Call 272-0375 gate had been cut. Previous- stolen from a vehicle in stolen on Snowhill Church For all of you Democrats ly, someone installed their Rentz between March 7 and Road in Rentz on March 12. running down dDonal own lock. 11. - A deputy responded to Trump, you should be worried - Chainsaws were stolen - A deputy responded to Woods Way in reference to Sunrise 7:21 a.m. Sunrise 7:20 a.m. at a house on Rollingwood fraudulent activity that oc- Sunset 7:51 p.m. about Bernie Sanders. property damage on John 77° 65° 77° Drive on March 12. Vaughn Road between Feb. curred between March 10 - A Dublin man said some- and 11. Warm with plenty of Just say no to more 26 and March 11. Humid with clouds Humid with rain and one in a vehicle pulled up and breaks of sun; a clouds a thunderstorm SPLOST taxes. - Florentino Figueroa Her- couple of showers and pointed a gun at him on nandez, of East Dublin, and Editor's note: This infor- and thunderstorm The minimum wage level North Washington Street on Efrain Rostro Zavala, of mation is public record and March 12. Adrian, were both charged was taken from reports of the Rivers seems to be a popular news Dublin Police Department Ocmulgee ...... 9.76ʼ - Someone busted a tail with disturbance on Highway Latest observed value Oconee ...... 7.25ʼ topic these days. How about and the Laurens County Sher- Obama's request for a 17.9 per- light on a 1990 Dodge Dy- 80 in East Dublin on March nasty on Riverview Drive be- iff's Office. These reports do cent increase for himself and 12. not reflect on the guilt or in- FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY tween March 11 and 12. all former presidents? Not a - A deputy responded to nocence. An "arrest" does not bad raise on your way out the - TV sets were damaged on Tipton Circle in Dexter in always indicate incarcera- door. But, it is a slap in the face Telfair Street on March 12. reference to a property dis- tion. Readers are cautioned to those who paid into Social - Someone flattened two pute on March 12. that people may have similar Security and are getting noth- tires on a 2012 Chevrolet - A compact disc player, names. Police Beat does not Sonic at Applebee's on Veter- impact wrench and amplifier identify minor children, vic- Hi 77 Hi 70 Hi 71 ing again this year. Neither are tims of sexual assault, suicide military retirees. Well, all they ans Boulevard on March 13. were stolen on Tipton Road SunriseLo 7:20 51 a.m. SunriseLo 7:18 41 a.m. SunriseLo 7:17 45 a.m. attempts or medical condi- did was risk life and limb for - A speaker box was stolen between March 4 and 12. from a vehicle on Dewey tions. Cases dismissed do not 20+ years. - A deputy responded to a appear if the newspaper is no- Humid with rain and a Mostly sunny Plenty of sun Street on March 13. thunderstorm wreck between a gray 2012 tified before deadline. President Barack Oba- ma's rating is great. It' s the School Superintendent is A local restaurant is the Highs in the high 70s Highs in the low 70s Highs in the low 70s obstructionists in Congress Lows in the low 40s Lows in the mid 40s catching all of the heat for what best in the state of Georgia. Lows in the low 50s that America can't stand. the former superintendent and The pecan pie on Sunday is the Want to Tell It? board did. You've got a good best one you are going to get. Keep it 47 words MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY We've got Hillary Clinton man. You need to ride with They have the best fried chick- or fewer. making a maj or speech about him. en and the cornbread is excel- Keep it clean. what happened in Brussels. On lent. Keep it real. the Republican side, you have ISIS does not have a stan- Call 272-0375 both of its candidates picking dard army where we can mon- In reference to "I don't [email protected] on each other's wives. itor them. They have cells wait- see how some people like or Tell It! at Hi 68 Hi 74 Hi 73 ing for the word. We have to Hillary Clinton." As adults, we www.courier-herald.com SunriseLo 7:16 43 a.m. SunriseLo 7:15 50 a.m. SunriseLo 7:13 51 a.m. I don't understand why fight smart. have minds to make our own the current Dublin City decisions. Abundant sunshine Sunshine and patchy Partly sunny clouds

StatesHARTFORD, lookConn. (AP) to — provideher two daughters lawyers from her threw for the infantthe off poor a bridge ining evictioncivil or cases foreclosure in Highs in the high 60s Highs in the mid 70s Highs in the low 70s A flood of poor defendants rep- now-ex-husband. and then himself jumped off. New York . Lows in the mid 50s Lows in the low 50s Lows in the low 40s resenting themselves — often She lost custody of Gloria The baby died, but Moreno — Measures regarding free ineffectively — in dire cases in- and Elizabeth, then ages 8 and survived and has pleaded not lawyers for indigent people in COMMUNITY CALENDAR volving eviction, foreclosure, 4, while she was in jail for sev- guilty to murder. parental-rights cases in Ken- child custody and involuntary eral weeks, unable to afford bail Looney said the judge might tucky and Mississippi . Thursday commitment has led to a push after being arrested for what have been more inclined to is- — Georgia lawmakers this •The Evening Branch of the Dublin Lions Club at 6:30 in legislatures to expand rights she called a bogus misdemeanor sue the restraining order if Oy- year voted to give mentally ill p.m. at the CNH Tractor Plant on Firetower Road. to free lawyers in certain civil assault allegation lodged by her ola had had an attorney. people the right to a free lawyer •Stevens/Forstmann Retirees at the Cloverleaf Restau- proceedings. ex. The push to increase access if they can't afford one when an rant in East Dublin. Everyone has a right to a Torres had to represent her- to free lawyers has been led by order for involuntary inpatient •AA I Am Responsible Group, Contact 272-5244 or 275- free lawyer in criminal cases if self in court trying to win back a group of state Supreme Court treatment is about to expire and 8259, 1515 Rice Ave., 8 p.m. they can't afford one. But the custody and said she felt over- chief justices and the American medical experts request contin- contact 279-0839, 629 Broad Street, same right isn't guaranteed in whelmed. She managed to get Bar Association. ued involuntary treatment. •AA 24 Hour Group, civil cases. supervised visitation with her "At the end of the day, we're — Oregon lawmakers voted East, Dublin, Ga 8:00 p.m. More than two dozen bills daughters, but little else after trying to make sure people are to allow free lawyers for eligible •NA We Surrender, contact 275-9531, 629 Broad Street, being considered in 18 states nearly a year of effort. treated fairly and the outcome juveniles facing the possibility East Dublin, 6:30 p.m. this year would provide public "I didn't know anything is just," said Connecticut Chief of having to register as sex of- •Magnolia Midlands Chess Club meets on Thursdays at 6 defenders or private lawyers at about the court system," she Justice Chase Rogers. fenders. p.m. in the lobby of the Fred Roberts Hotel. The club is for state expense for low-income said. "I was crying. I was very Every year, more than 80 Jep Livingston, a 69-year-old people in certain civil cases, ac- lost." percent of low-income people Vietnam veteran from Philadel- all ages and all levels. There is no cost to be in the club. For cording to the National Coali- She believes she never would with civil legal troubles do not phia, faced homelessness last more information call Bill Perry at 697-6728. tion for a Civil Right to Counsel, have regained custody if she obtain the legal representation year as the city moved to sell his •Celebrate Recovery (a Christian-based Recovery meet- which is run by the Public Jus- hadn't learned about Greater they need, and legal aid organi- longtime home after he default- ing) meet each Friday at 7 p.m. except the last Friday of each tice Center nonprofit group in Hartford Legal Aid, which pro- zations have to turn away near- ed on a plan to repay back prop- month, a supper meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are Baltimore. vides free legal help to the indi- ly a million people a year na- erty taxes. He defaulted, he "When your basic human gent. It took nearly 1 1/2 years, tionwide because of a lack of re- said, because someone stole his held at the New Vision Fellowship across from the old needs are at stake, you should but legal aid lawyer Linda Al- sources, according to the Legal wallet and drained his bank ac- Kroger Store. Call 278-0710 or 290-1322 for further informa- have a lawyer to protect those lard was able to win back sole Services Corp., a group funded count, and he missed payments. tion. needs," said John Pollock, a custody of the children to Torres by the federal government that He had gone to the city and •Hand in Hand Cancer Support Group strength and so- lawyer with the Public Justice in late 2013. is the largest provider of legal several organizations for help, lutions for patients and families. Middle Georgia Cancer Center who coordinates the na- Connecticut lawmakers are aid funding in the country. but to no avail. His daughter Center at 5:30 p.m., 207 Fairview Park Dr. For more infor- tional coalition. "The conse- considering a bill that would Legal aid lawyers say scores and 5-year-old grandson live quences are too great." create a task force to look into of poor people who couldn't af- with him and faced homeless- mation call (478)-275-1111. The spike in self-represented expanding the right to free ford lawyers have been evicted, ness, too. Friday defendants stems from the lawyers for the poor in civil cas- lost child custody or had trouble "When I thought about him •Dublin Serenity Al-Anon Family Group, 1515 Rice Ave. Great Recession, which not only es. obtaining restraining orders. being homeless at 5 years old, it Dublin (use back entrance) Friday 6:30 p.m. created new waves of foreclo- State Senate President Mar- Some proposals passed or be- broke my heart," Livingston •Dublin/Laurens Commission on Children, Youth and sure, eviction, debt collection tin Looney, D-New Haven, pro- ing considered in other states: said. "I was really close to losing (Laurens County Family Connection) Board of Di- and bankruptcy cases, but also posed the bill and cited the case — Measures in Florida , my home. I was desperate." Families hindered people's ability to pay of a Connecticut woman, Adri- New Jersey and Pennsylvania He, too, learned about the le- rectors. Call (478) 296-9141. for lawyers, judges and lawyers anne Oyola, who represented to allow free lawyers in cases of gal aid group SeniorLaw Cen- •AA I Am Responsible Group contact 272-5244 or 275- say. herself in court while trying to involuntary commitment for ter, which was able to prevent a 8259, 1515 Rice Ave., 8 p.m. Such cases have over- get a permanent restraining or- substance abuse. tax sale of his home, arrange a •NA We Surrender, Contact 275-9531, noon, 629 Broad whelmed and slowed court der against the father of her 7- — Proposals to require free new payment plan for his prop- Street, East Dublin. dockets, judges say. month-old son. legal counsel to poor people in erty taxes and knock his future Adelaida Torres, of Hartford, A judge denied the order last certain eviction cases in Massa- taxes to zero under a city tax couldn't afford a lawyer in 2011 year, and days later authorities chusetts and to provide the abatement program for the el- COMMUNITY EVENTS as she tried to regain custody of said the father, Tony Moreno, right to a lawyer to the poor fac- derly.”

Places to go. ALMANAC People to see. To day is Thursd ay, Supreme Court ruled that Brazilian airliner crashed, Goodluck Jonathan. March 31, the 91st day of Karen Ann Quinlan, a young killing all 19 people on board. Today's Birthdays: Actor Things to do. 2016. There are 275 days left woman in a persistent vegeta- Five years ago: Moammar William Daniels is 89. Hockey APTT parent meeting at Saxon Heights An APTT parent meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thurs- in the year. tive state, could be disconnect- Gadhafi struck a defiant Hall-of-Famer Gordie Howe is day at Saxon Heights. To day's Highlight in ed from her respirator. (Quin- stance after two high-profile 88. Actor Richard Chamber- History: lan, who remained uncon- defections from his regime, lain is 82. Actress Shirley On March 31, 1968, Presi- scious, died in 1985.) saying the Western leaders Jones is 82. Country singer- SSUNAA Dublin-Laurens Chapter offering dent Lyndon B. Johnson In 1986, 167 people died who had decimated his mili- songwriter John D. Louder- two scholarships stunned the country by an- when a Mexicana Airlines tary with airstrikes should re- milk is 82. Musician Herb Applications for the two $1,000 scholarships offered by Sa- nouncing during a televised Boeing 727 crashed in a re- sign immediately — not him. Alpert is 81. Sen. Patrick vannah State University National Alumni Association address that he would not mote mountainous region of (Gadhafi's message was in the Leahy, D-Vt., is 76. Former Dublin-Laurens Chapter are available in the counselor’s of- seek re-election. Mexico. form of a scroll across the bot- U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D- fice at Dublin High, East Laurens High, West Laurens High, On this date: In 1991, the Warsaw Pact tom of state TV as he re- Mass., is 76. Actor Christo- Dodge County High, Toombs County High, Vidalia High and In 1889, French engineer was formally dissolved. mained out of sight.) Baseball pher Walken is 73. Comedian Wheeler County High. If you are a senior who plans to enroll Gustave Eiffel unfurled the In 1993, actor Brandon fan Bryan Stow, a paramedic Gabe Kaplan is 72. Former at Savannah State University for the 2016 Fall Semester, French tricolor from atop the Lee, 28, was accidentally shot from Santa Cruz, California, Vice President Al Gore is 68. please contact the counselor at your school and pick up an ap- Eiffel Tower, officially mark- to death during the filming of suffered traumatic injuries Author David Eisenhower is plication. Application packets must be postmarked no later ing its completion. a movie in Wilmington, North and brain damage as he was 68. Actress Rhea Perlman is than April 4, 2016. For more information call 272-3966 or In 1923, the first U.S. Carolina, when he was hit by brutally beaten following the 68. Actor Ed Marinaro is 66. send an email to [email protected] dance marathon, held in New a bullet fragment that had be- Dodgers' home opener against Rock musician Angus Young York City, ended with Alma come lodged inside a prop gun. the Giants in Los Angeles. (AC/DC) is 61. Actor Marc Mc- Cummings, who had danced In 1995, Mexican-American (Two men, Louie Sanchez and Clure is 59. Actor William Mc- Baptist Ministers of Dublin-Laurens and with six consecutive male singer Selena Quintanilla- Marvin Norwood, pleaded Namara is 51. Alt-country Surrounding Counties Meeting scheduled partners, setting a world Perez, 23, was shot to death in guilty in the attack; Sanchez musician Bob Crawford (The The Baptist Ministers of Dublin-Laurens and Surround- record of 27 hours on her feet. Corpus Christi, Texas, by the was sentenced to eight years Avett (AY'-veht) Brothers) is ing Counties Meeting will be held on April 4, 2016 at 7 p.m. In 1933, President founder of her fan club, Yolan- in prison, while Norwood re- 45. Actor Ewan (YOO'-en) Mc- at the Rice Hill Baptist Church on Moore Station Road. Rev. Franklin D. Roosevelt signed da Saldivar, who was convict- ceived a four-year sentence.) Gregor is 45. Actress Judi David Flowers is the president. the Emergency Conservation ed of murder and sentenced to One year ago: Lawyers for Shekoni (TV: "Heroes Re- Work Act, which created the life in prison. Boston Marathon bomber born") is 38. Rapper Tony Food Service Workshop sponsored by the Civilian Conservation Corps. In 2005, Terri Schiavo, 41, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (joh- Yayo is 38. Actress Kate Oconee High School National Alumni In 1943, "Oklahoma!," the died at a hospice in Pinellas HAHR' tsahr-NEYE'-ehv) Micucci is 36. Jazz musician A Food Service Workshop sponsored by the Oconee High first musical play by Richard Park, Florida, 13 days after rested their case in his federal Christian Scott is 33. Pop mu- School National Alumni Association, Inc. will be held April Rodgers and Oscar Hammer- her feeding tube was removed death penalty trial, a day af- sician Jack Antonoff (fun.) is 18-22. Sanitation and safety, work ethics and customer ser- stein II, opened on Broadway. in a wrenching right-to-die ter they began presenting tes- 32. Actress Jessica Szohr is vice topics will be covered. Certificates will be awarded. For In 1949, Newfoundland dispute. timony designed to show his 31. more information and application contact coordinator (now called Newfoundland Ten years ago: Auto parts late older brother, Tamerlan, Thought for Today: n"A Guynell Ellington at (478) 272-0845. and Labrador) entered confed- supplier Delphi Corp. un- was the mastermind of the optimist may see a light where eration as Canada's 10th veiled a broad restructuring 2013 terror attack. Muham- there is none, but why must Activities and Events that are open to the public province. plan that would cut 8,500 madu Buhari (moo-HAH'- the pessimist always run to with proceeds going to a non-profit run compliments In 1953, Stanley Kubrick's salaried jobs and shut or sell a mah-doo boo-HAH'-ree), a for- blow it out?" — Rene first feature, a war drama ti- third of its plants worldwide. mer general who once rose to Descartes, French philosopher of The Courier Herald. tled "Fear and Desire," pre- Seventy deaths were reported power in a military coup, won (born this date in 1596, died Community events run two weeks prior to event date. miered in New York. after three strong earth- Nigeria's presidential elec- 1650). In 1976, the New Jersey quakes struck western Iran. A tion, defeating President Thursday, March 31, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 6a The Courier Herald

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opensSpecial to The Courier Herald Thefrom chronic Wound open sores as a re- “Our Center goal is to help individ- Fairview Park Hospital sult of diabetes, pressure ulcers, uals experience optimal quali- opened The Wound Center here circulatory problems, wounds ty of life,” said Dennis Taylor, Wednesday, March 30 at 2301 related to burns and traumatic MD, Medical Director of The Bellevue Road, Suite 100, and post-operative wounds. Wound Center. “We have cus- Dublin, Ga. The office, located People with diabetes commonly tomized therapies to help pa- one block away from the hospi- suffer with non-healing foot ul- tients achieve healing results tal, will serve as a treatment cers, which can lead to amputa- in the best time possible.” center for chronic, non-healing tion if not properly treated. A multidisciplinary medical wounds. Studies have shown that wound team including physicians, Chronic, non-healing care treatment has reduced am- nurses and wound care special- wounds are wounds that have putation rates and length of ists will provide individualized not healed after eight weeks or hospital stays. for each person. have not improved after four The Wound Center special- Services include hyperbaric weeks. The Wound Center will izes in treating wounds though oxygen therapy, dressing offer care for individuals whose an aggressive and comprehen- changes, debridement, biologi- natural healing process is ham- sive therapeutic outpatient cal skin applications, compres- pered by poor blood circulation, program that addresses both sion therapy and negative diabetes or other causes. Pa- the wound and its underlying pressure wound therapy. tients may call The Wound Cen- causes. This is accomplished by The Wound Center is open 8 ter directly or be referred by a following an evidenced-based a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Fri- physician. clinical pathway for wound day. For more information call Millions of Americans suffer healing. (478) 274-3730.

Fraud alert: Georgia charities

warnedATLANTA, GEORGIA – of Geor- fakeGiving Alliance check issued an alert on $39,850 scam in checks. “McFarlane” gia Secretary of State Brian Feb. 1 after receiving complaints would then contact the charities Kemp has opened an investiga- that a “Ken McFarlane” or a and ask for some of the money tion after receiving reports of a “Kenneth McFarlane” had made back due to a mistake being fake check scam that is targeting similar offers to 18 charitable made. The checks turned out to Georgia charities. An alert Geor- groups in the Richmond, Virginia be fraudulent. The charities did gia charity avoided falling victim area. not send any money back but when it realized the offer of a According to the BBB, three were charged bank fees for de- large donation from out of the charitable groups deposited positing the fraudulent checks. blue was too good to be true. “This organization did the right thing by checking into an unknown donor offering to make RALEY’S a large, unsolicited donation,” said Kemp. “I want all charitable AUTOMOTIVE organizations to be on the alert Josh Raley, Owner since there is a chance other [email protected] groups in our state may receive or have already received similar of- 478-697-4482 fers.” 613 Telfair St., Dublin, GA 31021 Penelopeʼs Closet Someone claiming to be “Ken McFarlane” with an architecture firm in London, England offered ENGINE • REPAIR • BREAKS • LIFT KITS via e-mail to donate $30,000 to a SUSPENSION REPAIR • MUCH MORE metro Atlanta charity last week. Grand Opening The charity discovered that the Better Business Bureau’s Wise

By SANDY ALDRIDGEis Saturdaypublic to visit them for a wide selection of The Grand Opening of Penelope's Closet, "clean, current and cute" items, mostly from a new business at 1624 Veterans Blvd., will their own closets at home, and those of their be held this Saturday. The business is locat- sisters' and brother's. ed next to Peter's Place in Dublin. It has They also urge potential consigners to vis- some of everything that is "clean, current it them with items they would like to sell. and cute." They accept up to 50 items per month from Sisters Penny Bramblett and Sandy individuals on Tuesday, Wednesday and Quick have been talking about going into Thursday each week. Clothing must be sea- business together for years. They and other sonal, however, so spring and summer items family members have been doing the yard are being accepted now through August 30. sale thing for a long time. Some might even Prom season began Jan. 1, so prom dresses, say they are experts in the field. suits and shoes are needed in preparation Penny's husband, James, finally told her, for those April prom dates. "I'm tired of talking about this; it's time to do They accept only items with no stains, it," and Penelope's Closet was born. rips, musty or smoky smell. Washed and Penny (short for Penelope) and James are hung items work best for them. Items must the owners. Sandy is the store manager. be in good selling condition and within the Penelope's Closet specializes in consign- last few years of purchase. If any are found ments of men's, women's and children's to have defects (holes, stains, etc.) after first clothing, jewelry, household items, birdhous- inspection, the store reserves the right to do- es and small furniture. nate them to charity. Housewares need to be James, who builds the birdhouses, has in good sellable condition and useful items plans to build wooden furniture which he with purpose. Selective furniture is also ac- will also offer at Penelope's Closet. He's been cepted. busy building all the display racks and cases A complete list of consignment policies is in the store, as well as tables and the front available at the store. register counter. Now he can busy himself Penelope's Closet hours are 10 a.m. to 6 with building some furniture. p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to In the meantime, however, they urge the 4 p.m. on Saturday.

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From left, Riley Warnock, 2016 Petite Miss East Laurens, Nevaeh La- groon, 2016 Premier Miss East Laurens, Shelby Carter, 2016 Wee Miss (L-R) Tina Clements, program manager; Whitney Pettis, Denise Forbes, East Laurens, Teegin Key, Little Miss East Lauren and Jada Pittman, CEO; Carl Williams; Rev. W. Mark George, Pastor; and Charles Lang, 2016 Tiny Miss East Laurens. (Special photo) Choir Director. (Special photo) Whitney Pettis receives

Whitney Pettis was chosen terian Church in honor of of Middle Georgia in Dublin, as the JohnJohn Williams Scholar- WilliamsJohn Williams. ScholarshipGa. ship Foundation scholarship Whitney was recognized at The scholarships are recipient for 2016. Henry Memorial Presbyterian awarded to qualifying employ- This scholarship is given by Church during the 11 a.m. ees of the Community Mental the John Williams Scholar- service on Sunday Feb. 28, Health Center of Middle Geor- ship Foundation in conjunc- 2016. gia in Dublin who are working tion with the Carl and Applications are accepted toward an advanced graduate (late) Mavis Williams Family from employees of the Com- degree within the Mental and Henry Memorial Presby- munity Mental Health Center Health field.

From left Brittany Padgett, 2016 Teen Miss East Laurens, Carlie Daniel, 2016 Miss East Laurens, Kortney Jones, 2016 Junior Miss East Laurens and Laura Young, 2016 Prestige Miss East Laurens. (Special photo) ELMS Cheer crowns new MissThe 2016 Miss East East Lau- Laurenssuccessful queens season. Then indi- rens pageant was held vidual awards were given by Feb.27, 2016. the coaches to the following: The pageant is held as a Samantha Snellgrove, 6th fundraiser for the East Lau- grade, Takylah Folsom, 7th rens Middle School cheer- grade, and Danni Barwick, Dublin Exchange Club presents leading squad, and has been 8th grade, received the Aca- active for 20 years. Not only demic Athlete awards for is this a fundraiser, but it al- having the highest overall ProudlyDr. Soos Pediatrics We was Budapest, Hail Hungary Award which ety of support positions. Pic- so serves as a scholarship op- average for their grade level. chosen as a "Proudly We Hail" eventually led him to Dublin, tured from left, Phil Baze- portunity for the high school Haley Ann Tanner, 8th recipient because of their GA. and his wife Robyn. They more of the Dublin Exchange contestants. grade, and Ashli Reed, 7th proud and proper display of now operate Dr. Soos Pedi- Club, Dr. Gyula Soos, Robyn Primary and Elementary grade, received awards for the American Flag in front of atrics and employ two medical Soos, and Dublin Exchange Queens are as follows: 2016 Best Basketball Cheerlead- his business at 102 Bowling doctors, five nurse practition- Club President Hunter Ben- Wee Miss East Laurens- ers. Lane. Dr. Gyula Soos emigrat- ers, and around 30 additional nett. Shelby Carter; 2016 Tiny Brittany Padgett and ed to the United States from employees who serve in a vari- Miss East Laurens- Jada Tameya Strudwick, both 8th Pittman; 2016 Petite Miss grade, received awards for East Laurens- Riley Best Football Cheerleaders. Warnock; 2016 Little Miss Emma Oliver, 6th grade, East Laurens- Teegin Key; and Danni Barwick, 8th 2016 Premier Miss East Lau- grade, took home the awards rens- Nevaeh Lagroon. for Best Competition Cheer- Middle and High School leaders. Queens are as follows: 2016 Braelyn Kight, 6th grade, Prestige Miss East Laurens- took home the Most Im- Laura Young; 2016 Teen DANIEL proved award, while Makyi- Miss East Laurens- Brittany and parents celebrated a suc- ah Smith, 7th grade, took Padgett; 2016 Junior Miss cessful season with fellow- home the award for Most East Laurens- Kortney ship and wonderful food pre- Spirited. Jones; 2016 Miss East Lau- pared by Greg Tucker. The The final award of the rens- Carlie Daniel. coaches thanked the parents night was the Falcon Award. With the support of for a wonderful year and con- The Falcon Award is a Ellington Farms, Tanner gratulated the cheerleaders coach’s award that recog- Service Center & Wrecker on their first place win at the nizes the athletes who go Service, Middle Georgia Ma- Vidalia High School Sweet above and beyond in every chine, B.H. Hall Ready Mix Onion Classic as well as their aspect of the sport. The Fal- Concrete and Commercial third place win at the 2015 con Award was presented to Trucking Services, East Lau- MGMSAA Region Champi- Samantha Snellgrove and rens Middle School was able onship. Bridget Zurek, both 6th to offer two scholarships to The cheer coaches recog- graders. high school contestants. nized 8th graders EmmaKate ELMS Coaches Erica The first was a $200 Aylah Baker, Danni Barwick, Thomas and Macy Grubbs Brewer Scholastic Scholar- Akireya Wiggins, Haley Tan- extend thanks to the parents ship that was awarded to the ner, Tameya Strudwick and and sponsors who made the Miss East Laurens contes- Brittany Padgett for their 2015-16 season such a suc- tant with the highest overall contributions to the team’s cess. GPA. The second was a $200 Fallen Falcon Essay Contest that was given in memory of Ken Taylor. Both scholar- ships were awarded to our Miss East Laurens Queen, Carlie Daniel. Carlie will represent her senior class as the Salutatorian and was chosen by a group of Ken Taylor’s close friends as the Since 1986 essay contest winner as well. 478-272-7331 • 800-226-7331 As the pageant ended, so 336 Central Dr., did the cheerleading season. East Dublin The coaches, cheerleaders www.chamberswater.com Thursday, March 31, 2016/Dublin, Ga/ Page 8a The Courier Herald Wednesday, March 31, 2016 The Courier Herald Section B

Baseball: •Scoreboard ...... 2b Trinity Middle •On The Air ...... 2b wins three of four •Sports Briefs ...... 2b -2b Sports

By BALI SMITH lead to 4-2. With one out, Cole Mullis walked Tigers The Dublin Fighting Irish hold were defeated 13-offand advanced Irish, to second on a13-8 single by Irish 8 by the Metter Tigers in a battle of the bats at starting pitcher Josh Price. Mullis scored on Bush Perry Field Tuesday evening. two throwing errors by Metter, and Price The two baseball squads poundedout 22 hits advanced to third base. in a contest that lasted nearly three hours. Montarion Carswell’s triple plated Price. “We dug ourselves a hole early, but kept bat- Zion Washington was hit by a pitch to place tling and made it a decent game, but in the end runners at first and third. Holden Baisden’s we lost another game,” Irish baseball coach grounder was fielded by the Metter shortstop, Rusty Watters stated. “The guys are fighting who threw to the third baseman who tagged hard, and I thought we battled throughout the Carswell out between third and the plate in a game. If we can ever eliminate some of our lit- rundown.The inning ended on a pop up caught tle mistakes, I think we are a competitive team by the Tiger second baseman. that can win some key games down the Entering the bottom of the fifth with the stretch.” Tigers leading 11-2, the Fighting Irish scored Metter never trailed in the game, scoring in three runs. Dalton Davis doubled to lead off every inning but the first. The Tigers scored and advanced to third on a productive ground four runs in the second inning, single runs in out. the third and fourth innings, five runs in the A bunt down the first base line by Tanner Photo by Bali Smith fifth and insurance runs in both the sixth and Graham scored Davis. A single by Mullis seventh innings. moved Graham to second base, and a passed Trailing 4-0 entering the bottom half of the OUT BY A STEP second, the Irish scored twice to cut the Tiger See IRISH page 1b Dublin first baseman Corey Mallette stretches for throw as pitcher Josh Price looks on. Late goals lift Dublin to split with East Laurens

Lady Falcons post shutout, still unbeaten inB yRegion RODNEY MA N3AALEY Sports Editor Wi th playoff seedings and their surging soccer rivalry on the line, Dublin and East Laurens battled to a scoreless tie for nearly 70 minutes on Tuesday night before the relentless Irish attack finally broke through. Dublin’s Barry Washington booted in the first goal with 10:56 to play, and Luke Spivey added an insurance goal to give the Irish a 2-0 win at Falcon Field. After a slow start to the season, the victory put the Irish at 5-3 in Region 3AA and in position to claim one of the region’s top two playoff spots. “Half of our team are first- Photo by Rodney Manley year players, new to our pro- gram,” said Dublin coach Matt GOAL CELEBRATION Starley. “Each week we’re get- Irish teammates give Luke Spivey a lift ting better and better. I feel we’re going to be good and after his late goal put Dublin up 2-0. 24 shots on goal in the first try to make things happen.” ready when the playoffs half, but were denied by a Jon Eric Senn, who moved start.” stingy Falcon defense led by from offense to goalie in the The win also broke a two- goalie Christian Brantley. switch, made three saves in Photo by Horace Austin game losing streak to the “East Laurens did a great the final 20 minutes — includ- Falcons, who last season job on defense. Their goalie in ing a diving stop and a leaping KEEP AWAY claimed their first win ever the first half, we couldn’t get deflection — but could not ELʼs Hannah Theriault (16) closes in on Dublinʼs Jayla Bateman (28). over Dublin in boys soccer and anything past him,” said deny Washington and Spivey’s then beat the Irish at Theriault scored three goals in Lady Falconsʼ win. Starley. “We were pretty perfectly placed kicks. “The effort was there. It’s In the opener, the Lady Kendra Delgado also scored Shamrock Bowl earlier this patient. We relaxed and final- Washington fired in a whether the shots fall. The Falcons continued to roll and had another goal — a year. ly made something happen. short-range kick just inside first time we played them, the through their region oppo- header off a long toss-in by “We played hard. The effort Senn also praised his keep- the left post. Spivey’s goal shots fell for us. This time the nents with a 6-0 win over the Theriault — waved off. was there,” said East Laurens er’s effort. The two Dublin came with 4:36 to play when shots fell for them. Lady Irish. The victory “We played well,” said East coach Johnathan Senn. “It’s goals came after Senn pulled he bent in a long kick just past “A team as good as Dublin improved the East Laurens Laurens coach Chris kind of like playing your older Brantley in a late substitution the diving Senn. is, you’re not going to sweep girls to 10-0 in Region 3AA Robinson. “Defensively we did brother. You’re playing in the to try to spark his team. Coach Senn said the com- them. It’s going to be a dog- and 12-1-1 overall. a lot of good things. Our for- same yard and really want to “For a first-year goalie to petition between the rivals fight every time. And I would- Hannah Theriault recorded wards put a lot of pressure on whoop him, but you ain’t handle 24 shots like that, will only make both teams bet- n’t want it any other way. a hat trick, scoring three them and kept the ball on our gonna whoop him every time.” that’s phenomenal,” Senn ter. That just shows the level of goals. Julia Watson, who end of the field. We had a lot of Dublin was on the attack said. “When the score is 0-0, “That’s like iron sharpen- talent we have here in scored her 100th goal of her opportunities that we didn’t throughout the contest, firing you shift players around and ing iron right there,” he said. Dublin.” career last week, added a pair. capitalize on.”

Dublin tennis sweeps Swainsboro;Staff reports Irish finish 6-0 in region Du blin swept its tennis Georgia Tech match with Swainsboro on Tuesday, keeping the Irish seeks coach unbeaten in Region 3AA. The Dublin boys beat the to recapture Tigers, 4-1, to finish region play with a 6-0 record. hoopsATLANTA (AP)glory — Mike The Lady Irish won 5-0 and Bobinski is looking for a improved to 5-1 in the region. coach who shares his vision BOYS that Georgia Tech has all Dublin 4, Swainsboro 1 the elements to recapture Singles its former basketball glory. •Shra von Kannon (D) lost Bobinski, the Georgia 6-3, 4-6 Tech athletic director who •Chris Burnett (D) won 6-3, on Friday fired coach Brian 7-5 Gregory, also is looking for •Josh Peek (D) won 6-1, 6- a coach who can sell that 3 vision to top recruits. Doubles Georgia Tech played for •Uri ah Andrews and Chris the national championship Johnson (D) lost 6-1, 6-1 in 2004 and was part of the *Jocquez Cheney and 1990 Final Four. That's old, Donald Harrell (D) lost 6-1, 6-0 dusty history for today's GIRLS teen prospects. Dublin 5, Sawinsboro 0 The Yellow Jackets Singles haven't received a bid to the • Rawda Rahman (D) won NCAA Tournament since 6-1, 6-1 2010. •Courtney Collins (D) won Bobinski, the chairman 6-2, 6-1 of the NCAA basketball •Tokarra Smith (D) won 6- committee in the 2012-13 2, 6-4 season, has a rich basket- Doubles ball background. He is the •Niya Mainor and Jalicia former athletic director at McRae (D) won 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 Xavier, where the sport is •Tiffany Feliciano and emphasized. File Photo/Bali Smith Evelyn Inman (D) won 6-2, 6- File Photo/Rodney Manley See TECH page 2b 2. Chris Burnett gave Dublin a 6-3, 7-5 singles win. Courtney Collins won 6-2. 6-1 in No. 2 singles. Thursday, March 31, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 2b The Courier Herald

Special to The Courier Herald each. Coleman scored twice. Payne hit for the Crusaders. run homer in the first and scored three Crusaders Trinity’s middle school sweep baseball scored JMA, twice and added split an RBI. with Hall HobbyBrentwood got the win on the mound, in doubleheaderstimes. team recently went 3-1 in a pair of had an RBI and a run scored. going two innings allowing one hit and Rogers and Trey Miller chipped in doubleheaders last week. Trey Miller added an RBI hit and a no runs. He struck out three and with RBI hits. Coleman and Roussel The Crusaders swept John run scored, and Josh Price scored the walked no one. also hit safely for Trinity. Milledge and split with Brentwood on other Crusader run. Ben Butler also Gay pitched the final frame, allow- Wilson pitched the first three Monday. had a hit in the contest. ing one hit and two runs. He walked innings, allowing three hits and three The Crusaders dominated the open- Payne went all five innings on the two and struck out one. The game was earned runs. He walked two and TODAY er against John Milledge from the out- mound, allowing just three hits and no called after three innings due to dark- struck out four. COLLEGE BASKETBALL set. Following a four-pitch top of the earned runs. He struck out six and ness. Payne got the win by going the final 7 p.m. first from starting pitcher Walker walked no one. The Crusaders won a thriller in the three innings, giving up three hits and ESPN — NIT, championship, Payne, the Crusaders sent 14 men to The second game was played prima- opener against Brentwood, 8-7, in no earned runs. He struck out three the plate and exploded for eight runs rily by sixth- and seventh-graders and extra innings. and walked none. Valparaiso vs. George in their half of the frame to cruise to a the Crusaders came away with a 5-2 Jack Rogers delivered a two-out The younger Crusaders did not fare Washington, at New York easy 9-2 win. The huge inning was win. RBI single to tie the game in the fifth, as well, falling 12-5. 9 p.m. highlighted by a three-run homer from Trinity scored all five runs in the and Josh Price won it with a walk-off Butler blasted a three run homer in ESPN — College Slam, at Hudson Roussel and a two-run shot first highlighted by a two-run homer double in the sixth. the first to lead the way for the Cypress, Texas from Bradley Wilson. from Butler. Hall led the way at the plate with Crusaders. He also scored twice. FIGURE SKATING Roussel led the way at the plate Davis Maffett had a two-run single three hits and a big two-run homer in Miller had an RBI single and scored 4 p.m. with a 3-3 performance and the three- in the inning, as well. Jacob Hobby the three-run fifth. He also scored a run, while Gay had a hit and a run NBCSN — ISU World run bomb. Wilson was 2-2 with a had an RBI single and scored a run. twice. scored. Championships, Ladies Short homer and three RBIs as well. Tyler Weaver, Grant Stewart and Jack Price had two doubles, two RBIs Rogers drove in a run while Weaver Program, at Boston Carson Hall, David Coleman and Rogers all had a hit and a run scored and scored once. Payne had two hits scored the other Crusader run. 8 p.m. Payne all had two hits and a double in the contest. William Gay also had a and scored twice. Wilson had a two- Stewart also hit safely in the contest. NBCSN — ISU World Championships, Ice Dance Free Dance, at Boston GOLF Noon GOLF — LPGA Tour, ANA of the game when Price’s Continued from page 1b Irish Inspiration, first round, at grounder was fielded cleanly, ball advanced the runners to Rancho Mirage, Calif. but the throw to first was mis- second and third before Price’s 4 p.m. handled and got away from GOLF — PGA Tour, Shell ground out plated Mullis. the Tiger first baseman. Houston Open, first round, at Price scored after a swing- Hopes of a comeback ended in Humble, Texas ing third strike by Carswell the bottom of the seventh MLB BASEBALL got past the Tiger catcher and when Metter retired the 6 a.m. plated Price and the fleet foot- Fighting Irish in order. MLB — Spring training, ed outfielder was safe on the Irish starter Price gave up Washington vs. N.Y. Mets, at throw to first. A ground out seven hits, five walks and Port St. Lucie, Fla. (tape- ended the inning, but the Irish seven earned runs in 4.1 delayed) has cut the Metter lead to 11- innings pitched. Mullis 9 a.m. 5. pitched 1.2 innings, gave up MLB — Spring training, Toronto Thoughts of an improbable three hits, with two walks and vs. Minnesota, at Fort Myers, comeback must have entered three runs. Mallette pitched Fla. (tape-delayed) the minds of many of the Irish the seventh inning, giving up 1 p.m. faithful when Dublin scored two hits and two bases on MLB — Spring training, St. Louis three more runs in the bottom balls, and yielded one earned Cardinals vs. N.Y. Yankees (ss), of the sixth to reduce the run. The Irish committed two at Tampa, Fla. Metter deficit to 12-8. errors during the game. 4 p.m. Torian Holder doubled, “I thought we hit the ball MLB — Spring training, Boston then stole third base to get the well tonight, with 10 base hits vs. Minnesota, at Fort Myers, inning underway. A grounder against good pitching from Fla. (same-day tape) by Cory Mallette that was Metter,” said Watters. “I was 8 p.m. booted by the Metter third particularly proud of the guys baseman, scored Holder. The at the bottom of the batting MLB — Spring training, Chicago Photo by Bali Smith Cubs vs. N.Y. Mets, at Las sneaky-fast Mallette stole sec- order making some good con- tributions when they came to Vegas ond base, then scored the sec- Dublinʼs Torian Holder puts the tag on Metter runner. the plate. We are able to put were able to do tonight. of winning, no matter how to get ready for Jefferson Midnight (Friday) ond run of the inning on an pressure on teams when we “Giving up ten bases on your offense is performing. I County tomorrow.” MLB — Spring training, Oakland RBI single by Graham. After stealing second base, get runners on base because of balls, with seven of them scor- am proud of the effort of our Dublin hosted the Warriors at San Francisco (same-day Graham scored the final run our team speed, which we ing, really hurts your chances players tonight, now we have on Wednesday night. tape) 3 a.m. (Friday) MLB — Spring training, L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers (same- day tape) NBA BASKETBALL Gregory from Dayton. CurrentTechTech. the NCAA field to win over Continued from page 1b 7 p.m. Dayton coach Archie Miller "The best person is the fac- Bobinski. Even so, the AD He said he will take advan- looks to be a hot target for any tor at the end of the day," said he would look for a coach TNT — Chicago at Houston tage of his contacts, including opening after three straight Bobinski said. "That's the only with many of Gregory's 9:30 p.m. with coaches, in his search to TNT — L.A. Clippers at NCAA Tournament appear- overriding factor for me." strengths. replace Gregory. ances. The list of possible candi- Oklahoma City "I've talked to them all the "From the personal charac- TENNIS Two former Georgia Tech dates could include Valparaiso teristics side, if I could have time certainly as it is, so yes guards, New Mexico coach coach Bryce Drew and Saint 1 p.m. certainly I will rely on the all that Brian brought, I DBC Student Ministry ESPN2 — ATP World Tour-WTA Craig Neal and Charlotte Mary's coach Randy Bennett. would have that again," folks I've come to know in the coach Mark Price, could be Bobinski said hiring a cur- Tour, Miami Open, men's quar- Bobinski said, adding Gregory golf tournament April 2 basketball world," Bobinski considered. rent head coach is "always the Riverview Golf Course will host the terfinal & women's semifinal, at "was as standup a guy and said Friday. Price, who was 14-19 in his preference." annual Dudley Baptist Church Key Biscayne, Fla. first class and high integrity "I spent a significant first season at Charlotte, Georgia Tech will pay Student Ministry Golf Tournament at 7 p.m. amount of time at a school an individual as you could issued a statement on Gregory more than $1.3 mil- 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 2. ESPN2 — ATP World Tour-WTA that was all basketball all the ever hope for." Saturday about the Georgia lion for the final two years of The format will be a four-person Tour, Miami Open, men's quar- time, so I'm fairly well con- Bobinski said Georgia Tech opening. his contract while still paying scramble with an entry fee of terfinal & women's semifinal, at nected in that area and I do Tech, armed with a newly "I wish my alma mater Gregory's predecessor, Paul $200/team with lunch included. Meat Key Biscayne, Fla. have some personal relation- rebuilt arena and rich recruit- Georgia Tech well in its search Hewitt, $2.7 million over the prizes will be awarded to the winners WINTER SPORTS ships I certainly will rely on in ing area around Atlanta, for a new head coach," Price next three years. in each flight. 6 p.m. this process." should be a winning program. said. "I am committed to the Gregory was 76-86 in five For more info, contact Steve Brown NBCSN — World Curling Bobinski's Xavier ties could "I think we're capable of Charlotte 49ers men's basket- seasons, including 27-61 in at 478-277-1408. Championships, women's cham- be useful. A possible candidate ball program." the ACC. This year's team fin- more as we look ahead," he pionship, at Swift Current, is Xavier coach Chris Mack. said. "... We just need to do a Contact us Bobinski said he wouldn't ished 21-15, including two To submit information, call 272-5522, Saskatchewan (same-day tape) Former Georgia Tech AD place too much emphasis on a wins in the NIT. better job of leveraging that ext. 223, fax 478-272-2189 or e-mail tch- Dan Radakovich hired coach's history at Georgia Gregory needed to make down the road." FRIDAY [email protected]. AUTO RACING 10 a.m. FS1 — NASCAR, Camping World Truck Series, Alpha Energy Solutions 250, practice, at Ridgeway, Va. Miami at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Baltimore 4, Atlanta 4, tie, 10 innings November TBA — Deadline for teams to RHPs Bronson Arroyo and Burke Badenhop Thursday's Games Kansas City 16, San Francisco 10 make qualifying offers to their eligible for- to minor league contracts. 11 a.m. NBA Chicago at Houston, 7 p.m. Cleveland (ss) 4, Seattle 1 mer players who became free agents, fifth American Association FS1 — NASCAR, Sprint Cup Brooklyn at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Wednesday's Games day after World Series. KANSAS CITY T-BONES — Signed INF Series, STP 500, practice, at EASTERN CONFERENCE Orlando at Indiana, 7 p.m. Washington 12, N.Y. Mets 1 November TBA — Deadline for free agents Brett Wiley. Ridgeway, Va. Atlantic Division Denver at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Minnesota 4, Toronto 3 to accept qualifying offers, 12th day after LAREDO LEMURS — Signed RHP Gabe W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. Tampa Bay 4, Boston (ss) 3 World Series. Perez and OF Ty Morrison. NBCSN — Formula 1, Bahrain x-Toronto 49 24 .671 — Boston at Portland, 10 p.m. St. Louis 3, Miami 0 Dec. 1 — Collective bargaining agreement LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Traded RHP Grand Prix, practice, at Sakhir, Boston 43 31 .581 6½ Pittsburgh 4, Boston (ss) 4, tie between MLB and players' association Randy Hamrick to Ottawa (Can-Am) to Bahrain New York 30 45 .400 20 Philadelphia 8, Houston 4 expires. complete an earlier trade. Brooklyn 21 53 .284 28½ MLB N.Y. Yankees 2, Atlanta 0 Dec. 2 — Last day for teams to offer 2017 Can-Am League 12:30 p.m. Philadelphia 9 66 .120 41 Kansas City vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., contracts to unsigned players. NEW JERSEY JACKALS — Signed OF FS1 — NASCAR, Camping BASEBALL Dec. 5-8 — Winter meetings, National Cory Vaughn. Traded OF Matt Helms to Southeast Division Spring Training Glance 3:05 p.m. World Truck Series, Alpha WLPct GB Arizona vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 Harbor, Md. Ottawa for a player to be named. AMERICAN LEAGUE OTTAWA CHAMPIONS — Released LHP x-Atlanta 45 30 .600 — WLPct p.m. Energy Solutions 250, practice, Nate Baker. Miami 43 30 .589 1 Toronto 17 6 .739 San Diego vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 3:10 at Ridgeway, Va. ROCKLAND BOULDERS — Released OF Charlotte 43 31 .581 1½ Los Angeles 15 8 .652 p.m. College basketball 1 p.m. Washington 36 38 .486 8½ Minnesota 18 10 .643 Cleveland vs. L.A. Dodgers at Glendale, Ryan Stovall. NBCSN — IndyCar Series, Orlando 31 43 .419 13 Houston 17 10 .630 Ariz., 4:05 p.m. SUSSEX COUNTY MINERS — Signed C Central Division Detroit 15 11 .577 Chicago White Sox vs. Cincinnati at FINAL FOUR Elvin Soto. Released INF CJ Ziegler, RHP Phoenix Grand Prix, practice, at WLPct GB Chicago 15 12 .556 Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. At NRG Stadium Greg Holle and RHP Tim Giel. Avondale, Ariz. y-Cleveland 52 22 .703 — Texas 16 13 .552 Colorado (ss) vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Houston FOOTBALL Detroit 40 35 .533 12½ Cleveland 14 12 .538 Ariz., 4:05 p.m. National Semifinals National Football League 3 p.m. Saturday, April 2 CINCINNATI BENGALS — Signed LB FS1 — NASCAR, Camping Indiana 39 35 .527 13 Seattle 15 13 .536 Milwaukee vs. Colorado (ss) at Scottsdale, Chicago 37 37 .500 15 Tampa Bay 12 11 .522 Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Villanova (33-5) vs. Oklahoma (29-7), 6:09 Karlos Dansby. World Truck Series, Alpha Milwaukee 30 44 .405 22 New York 13 13 .500 Detroit vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 6:05 p.m. DALLAS COWBOYS — Signed C Joe Energy Solutions 250, final prac- WESTERN CONFERENCE Oakland 11 14 .440 p.m. North Carolina (32-6) vs. Syracuse (23-13), Looney to a two-year contract. 8:49 p.m. DETROIT LIONS — Signed OL Geoff tice, at Ridgeway, Va. Southwest Division Kansas City 14 18 .438 Thursday's Games WLPct GB Baltimore 10 14 .417 Boston vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., National Championship Schwartz. 4 p.m. y-San Antonio 62 12 .838 — Boston 12 17 .414 1:05 p.m. Monday, April 4 HOCKEY FS1 — NASCAR, Sprint Cup Memphis 41 33 .554 21 NATIONAL LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees (ss) vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Semifinal winners National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES — Signed D Kyle Houston 37 38 .493 25½ WLPct Fla., 1:05 p.m. Series, STP 500, qualifying, at Wood to a three-year entry-level contract. Dallas 36 38 .486 26 Washington 18 4 .818 Pittsburgh vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, CALGARY FLAMES — Signed C Mark Ridgeway, Va. New Orleans 27 46 .370 34½ Arizona 21 7 .750 Fla., 1:05 p.m. Transactions Jankowski to an entry-level contract. 5 p.m. Northwest Division Philadelphia 15 10 .600 St. Louis vs. N.Y. Yankees (ss) at Tampa, Wednesday's Sports Transactions CAROLINA HURRICANES — Reassigned WLPct GB Colorado 14 10 .583 Fla., 1:05 p.m. NBCSN — IndyCar Series, BASEBALL F Brody Sutter to Charlotte (AHL). y-Oklahoma City52 23 .693 — Los Angeles 13 13 .500 Cincinnati vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., Phoenix Grand Prix, qualifying, American League NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Assigned G Portland 39 36 .520 13 Cincinnati 14 15 .483 3:05 p.m. BOSTON RED SOX — Optioned LHP Scott Wedgewood to Albany (AHL). at Avondale, Ariz. Utah 37 37 .500 14½ Milwaukee 12 13 .480 Atlanta vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 3:05 Roenis Elias to Pawtucket (IL). Activated G Cory Schneider off injured Denver 31 44 .413 21 Miami 10 13 .435 p.m. BOXING CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Purchased the reserve. St. Louis 10 13 .435 Arizona vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 9 p.m. Minnesota 25 49 .338 26½ contract of INF Jimmy Rollins from American Hockey League San Francisco 11 19 .367 3:10 p.m. Pacific Division Charlotte (IL). Optioned RHP Scott Carroll GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS — Recalled D SPIKE - Adrien Broner vs. WLPct GB Chicago 9 17 .346 N.Y. Mets vs. Chicago Cubs at Las Vegas, Ashley Theophane, for Broner's San Diego 9 19 .321 to Charlotte. Assigned RHP Jacob Turner Joel Chouinard from Toledo (ECHL). y-Golden State67 7 .905 — 8:05 p.m. outright to Charlotte. SAN DIEGO GULLS — Signed D Brian x-L.A. Clippers46 27 .630 20½ New York 7 16 .304 Milwaukee at Houston, 8:10 p.m. WBA Super World junior welter- Pittsburgh 7 20 .259 DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned LHP Matt Cooper to an amateur tryout agreement. weight title; Robert Easter vs. Sacramento 29 45 .392 38 L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Boyd to Toledo (IL). Signed RHP Bobby COLLEGE Phoenix 20 54 .270 47 Atlanta 6 19 .240 Oakland at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. Algenis Mendez, lightweights, at Tuesday's Games Parnell to a minor league contract. ARKANSAS — Announced men's fresh- L.A. Lakers 15 59 .203 52 MLB CALENDAR NEW YORK YANKEES — Optioned RHPs man basketball G Jimmy Whitt will transfer Washington x-clinched playoff spot Minnesota 6, Boston 2, 7 innings The Associated Press N.Y. Yankees (ss) vs. Philadelphia at Nick Goody and Branden Pinder and LHP following the spring semester. COLLEGE BASEBALL y-clinched division March 30 — Last day to request uncondi- Tyler Olson to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL) OHIO STATE — Announced freshman Gs Tuesday's Games Clearwater, Fla., ccd., Rain tional release waivers on a player without 8 p.m. Washington vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., and reassigned them to their minor league Daniel Giddens and A.J. Harris and fresh- Chicago 98, Indiana 96 having to pay his full 2016 salary. camp. man F Mickey Mitchell were granted their FS1 — Texas at Oklahoma Charlotte 100, Philadelphia 85 ccd., Rain April 3 — Opening day. Active rosters N.Y. Yankees (ss) 5, Pittsburgh 4, 5 innings SEATTLE MARINERS — Acquired RHP release from the men's basketball team. COLLEGE BASKETBALL Orlando 139, Brooklyn 105 reduced to 25 players. Nick Vincent from San Diego for a player to PROVIDENCE — Signed men's basketball Detroit 88, Oklahoma City 82 Toronto (ss) vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., May 18-19 — Owners meetings, New York. be named. coach Ed Cooley to a long-term contract 8:30 p.m. Houston 106, Cleveland 100 ccd., Rain June 9-11 — Amateur draft. National League extension. Golden State 102, Washington 94 Tampa Bay vs. Toronto (ss) at Dunedin, Fla., ESPNU — College Basketball July 12 — All-Star Game, San Diego. SAN FRANCISCO — Named Kyle Smith Wednesday's Games ccd., Rain ATLANTA BRAVES — Optioned RHP Mike Invitational, finals, Game 3, July 15 — Last day to sign for amateur Foltynewicz to Gwinnett (IL). Reassigned mane's basketball coach. Atlanta at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Miami 1, N.Y. Mets 0 draft picks subject to deadline. teams TBA (if necessary) L.A. Clippers at Minnesota, 8 p.m. L.A. Angels 1, Cleveland (ss) 1, tie Cs Ryan Lavarnway and Blake Lalli to WISCONSIN — Announced the resigna- July 24 — Hall of Fame inductions, minor their league camp. tion of men's assistant basketball coach DRAG RACING Phoenix at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Chicago White Sox 6, Texas 2 Cooperstown, N.Y. Denver at Memphis, 8 p.m. Chicago Cubs 9, Oakland 5 CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms with Gary Close. Named Tony Granato men's 11 p.m. Aug. 1 — Last day to trade a player with- 2B Munenori Kawasaki, OF Shane ice hockey coach and Don Granato and New Orleans at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Cincinnati 9, Milwaukee 2 out securing waivers. FS1 — NHRA Nationals, qualify- New York at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. San Diego 11, L.A. Dodgers 9 Victorino and LHP Manny Parra on minor Osiecki men's associate head ice hockey Sept. 1 — Active rosters expand to 40 league contracts. coaches. Named Jonathan Tsipis women's ing, at Las Vegas (same-day Golden State at Utah, 9 p.m. Colorado 6, Arizona 1 players. tape) Washington at Sacramento, 10 p.m. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Re-signed basketball coach. Thursday, March 31, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 3b The Courier Herald

PEOPLE TO PEOPLE 310 GENERAL 310 GENERAL REAL ESTATE HELP WANTED HELP WANTED 015 LOST AND FOUND 360 HOMES FOR SALE Dog comes home with FOUND: Male Husky Mix in Rentz 12 temp farmworkers needed PRO SHOP WORKER $31,000. 2BR, 1BA house with area. Call: 321-848-1479. 4/19/16 - 5/30/16. Workers will The City of Dublin has an opening steel roof for sale in Montrose GA. surprise for family: perform duties associated harvest- for team members with positive at- w/1/2 acre land, storage house. 030 TRANSPORTATION ing crops according to supervisorʼs titudes and initiative. A Pro Shop Call 864-223-6876 or 404-809- instructions. Must have 3 months Worker for the Golf Course is 7615 LAUREL, Miss. (AP) — statement, the homeowner Attention: Parentʼs of Northwest verifiable experience hand har- needed. This individual will collect BagOfficials say of a family marijuana dog in told deputies that when his Laurens Elementary and West vesting a perishable crop & affir- all green and cart fees, keep re- 3 br, 2 ba, DW on 1 acre in country Mississippi recently came dog came home with the bag, Laurens Middle School students near Cadwell. Approx. 1900 sq. ft., mative verifiable job references. cords and assign starting times. home with more than a bone he initially thought it was that live in Dublin huge covered deck, fireplace, new Random drug testing at employerʼs This is a part-time position and in- or toy to play fetch — the pup garbage. But he inspected it Afford yourself the luxury of stay- expense. Guaranteed 3/4 of con- dividual will work as needed. The central H/A, metal roof. No rent or ing at home longer in the morn- rent to own. Serious inquiries only. had a big bag of marijuana. and found that it contained a tract hours. Work tools, supplies, successful applicant must pass a The Jones County Sheriff's leafy substance that smelled ings. Applications being accepted equipment provided at no cost. drug screen. Starting Salary is $58,500. 478-279-1415. Office says in a statement for a shuttle service for your child Conditional housing provided for $7.25 per hour. Applicants must like marijuana. from home to Northwest Laurens non-commuting workers. Trans- be available to work on Saturday RENTALS that narcotics deputies were Authorities say they Elementary School in the mornings portation & subsistence reim- and Sunday. Applications will be sent to the home Saturday to recovered about a pound of and afternoons starting August 15, bursed to worker upon completion taken in the Human Resources 405 STORAGE investigate the unusual the drug. How or where the 2016. Quality care with impecca- of 50% of contract or earlier if ap- Department located at City Hall, incident. dog got the bag is not known. ble references. Call for more infor- Cleanest Storage According to the propriate. $10.70/Hr & applicable 100 S. Church Street until the po- Garnerʼs U Store mation: 478-697-3156 piece rates. EOE. Worksites in sition is filled. The City of Dublin is 272-3724 Hardy Co FL. Report or send a re- an Equal Opportunity Employer. 038 ESTATE SALE sume to the nearest GA Workforce Strange Mini Storage Best Prices! Center office or call 478-275-6525 Call 478-275-1592 ESTATE SALE: April 1st, 2nd, 3rd. MEDICAL Seattle's 'man in tree' is Fri. 9, Sat. 8, Sun. 1pm. 735 Victoria & ref job #FL 10186147. DLR Fruit 320 & Vegetable Inc. - Wauchula, FL HELP WANTED 440 HOMES FOR RENT Circle off Hillcrest. House full of furn, charged;SEATTLE (AP) —mom The 25- saysGossett he's said she 'sick' had not including handsome Broyhill China 4 temp farmworkers needed FOR RENT: 318 Mullis St. Dexter, CNA's needed for 7A-7P and 7P-7A hour saga of a man who talked to her son for about five cabinet, tables, sofa, chairs, BR 5/9/16-12/10/16. Workers will per- 2BR/1BA, $550 per/mo. $500 Dep. shia at Wrightsville Manor Nursing refused to come down from a years when a friend called suite, compuer desk, lamps, sports form duties associated w/ planting, Call: 478-272-8138. gear, including catchers equipment, Home. Please apply in person, giant sequoia tree in saying he was on the news. cultivating & harvesting employerʼs Wrightsville Manor Nursing Home, HOUSE FOR RENT: 3BR/2BA, downtown Seattle was "an "There are all these people games, toys, tools and lots of nice crops. Must have 3 months verifia- holiday decor. 337 West Court Street Wrightsville, Garage, West Laurens School. incalculable waste of time and out there worried about the ble experience working in tobacco Ga. $1,050. mth. www.housesindublin- services," authorities said. tree, but they're not worried & affirmative verifiable job referen- ga.com. 478-697-6262 Cody Lee Miller was about him, the human," she 040 YARD SALES ces. Random drug testing at em- Day Shift LPN Charge Nurse. 7am- Estate sale items: Sat. 1803 Knox ployerʼs expense. Guaranteed 3/4 7pm. Apply in person at Wrightsville formally charged Monday with said. "He's obviously sick." Manor Nursing Home, 337 W. Court St. Furniture, etc. CHEAP. of contract hours. Work tools, sup- malicious mischief and assault He didn't get any help even Street, Wrightsville, Ga. 31096 plies, equipment provided at no after he climbed to the top of after he assaulted a police GOOD STUFF YARD SALE NO the 90-foot tree on March 22 officer in Oregon, Gossett said. JUNK, SAT. 8AM-2PM. 208 SOUTH. cost. Conditional housing provided The Laurens County Health De- DR, E.DUBLIN GA, NEXT TO EAST for non-commuting workers. partment is accepting applica- and remained there for about "There's nothing we can do DUBLIN MINI MALL AND MORE Transportation & subsistence reim- tions for a Public Health Li- 25 hours, ignoring police because he's an adult and OVER 30 TABLES, CLOTHES, bursed to worker upon completion censed Practical Nurse. Re- efforts to coax him down and doesn't think he needs help," SHOES, ALL SIZES, FURN, GW. of 50% of contract or earlier if ap- sponsibilities: Under general throwing apples and branches she said. "It feels very JEWELRY. propriate. $10.85/hr. EOE. Work- supervision, provides care at responders. hopeless." MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE: 108 sites in Robertson Co., TN. Report which includes providing medi- The drama sparked intense The Seattle incident drew Ridge Cricle, Dublin, April 1 & 2, Fri. or send a resume to the nearest cal treatments, administering interest on social media, with more than 70 police officers, 9am-1pm, Sat. 9am-4pm. HH & lawn GA DOL or call 478-275-6525 & medication and giving injec- new Twitter accounts and the negotiators, crisis response items, Trek Bikes, Pet supplies. ref job #TN444170. Brooksher tions. Assigned to specified hashtag #ManInTree teams and four fire engine clinical duties within the scope YARD SALE: Cadwell Baptist Brothers- Adams, TN trending. companies, a prosecutor wrote of LPN practice in public health. Church, 04/02, 7am-2pm, HH items, 7 temp farmworkers needed About $8,000 in damage in court documents. Qualifications: Vocational/Tech- baked goods, plants. Breakfast 7-10 5/6/16-12/5/16. Workers will per- NEEDTONEEDTO was done to the tree, court "This caused an nical degree in licensed practi- form duties associated w/ planting, documents say. If Miller incalculable waste of time and cal nursing from an accredited cultivating & harvesting employerʼs SELLYOUR makes his $50,000 bail, he is services and arguably MERCHANDISE college and two years of LPN crops. Must have 3 months verifia- ordered to have no contact (affected) the efficacy of local experience and current Georgia FOR SALE ble experience working in tobacco HOUSE?HOUSE? license to practice as an LPN with the tree. law-enforcement's reaction & affirmative verifiable job referen- Place It In The and CPR certification. Applicant Miller's mother, Lisa times to other serious calls for 245 MISCELLANEOUS ces. Random drug testing at em- selected for employment will be Gossett of Wasilla, Alaska, service around the city," ployerʼs expense. Guaranteed 3/4 Courier Herald 2 matching end tables, Hexagon subject to a criminal back- told The Seattle Times Deputy Prosecuting Attorney of contract hours. Work tools, sup- shape. Double door storage . $75 ground check and drug screen- Classifieds (http://is.gd/Foxhom ) that the Stephen Herschkowitz wrote. ea. or $100 both. 478-484-0519 plies, equipment provided at no ing. Visit our website at family has tried numerous Efforts to find an attorney cost. Conditional housing provided For Sale: 2 Broyhill Living room www.southcentralhealth.info to times to get him help for for Miller were not for non-commuting workers. 1 month 3 Lines for chairs w/matching footstools,like new view job announcement and mental illness but was told immediately successful Transportation & subsistence reim- $300 each. 309-798-9722. download State of Georgia ap- $55 there was nothing anyone Tuesday. bursed to worker upon completion plication. To apply: submit ap- could do unless he posed a He is scheduled to be FOR SALE: M & M Collection, of 50% of contract or earlier if ap- Add a picture for plication to South Central Health danger to himself or others. arraigned April 11. $200.00. Also 40 mens suits, propriate. $10.85/hr. EOE. Work- $225.00. Call: 478-668-3332 District, Attn: HR Manager, 50¢ more per day sites in Robertson, Montgomery & 2121-B Bellevue Road, Dublin, New 2 Wheel motor bike $525. CallL Cheatham Co.ʼs, TN. Report or GA 31021 or fax to 478/275- 309-798-9720 send a resume to the nearest GA 5194. Deadline to apply is April DOL or call 478-275-6532 & ref job New 3 wheel motor bike. $800. Call: 15, 2016. For additional infor- #TN442733. A&J Farms-Adams, 309-798-9720 mation call 478/275-6767. 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