Wednesday, February 17, 2016 YOURThe NEWSPAPER [email protected] Courier• www.courier-herald.com Drawer B, Court Square Station, Dublin, Georgia Herald 31040 • 272-5522 Volume 102, No. 33, Pub. No 161860 Dublin Police investigating two-vehicle wreck Black History Festival Calendar of Events February 20, 2016 Youth/Career Day Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church 11 a.m. February 20, 2016 The Dublin Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle wreck that happened on Hillcrest Drive near Woodlawn Drive Dublin School Drama Tuesday afternoon. One vehicle turned over. Information about those involved in the wreck and their condition was not Club Presents: Black known at press time. (Photo by Griffin Lovett) History Play Dublin High School Auditorium 4 p.m. February 21, 2016 Senior Recognition Program Sandy Ford Baptist Church Speaker: Pastor Dorothy Simmons 3 p.m. February 25, 2016 Black History: A Night of Delivery Sponsored By: Dublin Housing Au- thority & Oconee Community Center 6 p.m. Photo by Payton Towns III February 27, 2016 From left: WLHS teacher Jessica Chase, student Scotty Hall, Trinity teacher Fay Price, student Jake Williams, Special photo Legacy Readers The- ELHS teacher Angie Smith, student Alexandria Lee, Dublin student Tanner Graham and teacher Keith Helton atre Presents: Dinner Hanna Holley is crowned Miss Augusta 2016. and Show “From be- hind bars and closed doors” STARBy PAYTON T OStudentsWNS III honored at Exchange Dublin Middle School The Dublin Exchange Club Dinner at 5 p.m. named the 2016 STAR Students Dublin's own and Teachers of the Year for the Show at 6 p.m. Dublin City School System and the Tickets: $15 Laurens County School System Tuesday. Hanna Holley Scotty Hall, who selected Jessica February 28, 2016 Chase as his Teacher of the Year, Gospel Explosion was named the Laurens County crowned 2016 Greater New Evergreen Baptist representative while Tanner Gra- Church ham, who selected Keith Helton as his Teacher of the Year, was named MissBy SANDY AAugustaLDRIDGE 4 p.m. the Dublin City representative. Hann a Holley, of Dublin, has been crowned Alexandria Lee, who selected the 51st Miss Augusta and will compete for the 2016 Miss Georgia title in June. April 2016 teacher Angie Smith, represented East Laurens High School and The annual Miss Augusta & Miss Savannah College Campus Vis- Jake Williams, who selected River Scholarship Pageants, both preliminaries it teacher Fay Price, represented of the Miss Georgia Scholarship Pageant, were Trinity Christian School. See HOLLEY page 8a June 18, 2016 "I am very honored about this. I had no idea who it was going to be," Youth Day at the Hall said. "It was a big surprise and Park - Juneteenth I'm just glad that I could give Mrs. Photo by Payton Towns III Noon to 5 p.m. Chase the recognition she deserves Retired educator and coach Jim Richardson Town hall meeting for what she's done for so many kids over the years. I'm looking for- to heart."gave advice to students at somewherethe end of else."the program. toB ybe SAN DheldY ALDR IDaboutGE Saxon September 24, 2016 ward to going to regional with her Hall will attend the University Graham said Helton has meant A town hall meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 18 Miss Black Festival soon." of Georgia. a lot to him. at 7 p.m. concerning the proposed closing of one of "I taught Scotty in ninth grade," "It was great to choose him," Pageant Chase, who has retired recently, Dublin City Schools' three elementary schools, Saxon had a reputation for being a tough Chase said. "Like all of the students Graham said. "He teaches more Heights. Theatre Dublin teacher. here today, they are all successful. kids than me how to be a man. He The location of the meeting is the city council cham- Time: TBA "She taught me how to be stu- He displayed extraordinary talent has a big influence on everyone bers at Dublin City Hall. Ward 1 Councilman Benny dious," Hall said. "You couldn't just and saw patterns that most stu- there." Jones and Ward 2 Councilman Gary Johnson have get by in her class without putting dents would not. I believe Scott's Graham is going to Kennesaw Golden Age Pageant called the meeting and will conduct it. forth a good deal of effort. It taught passion for music has helped him. State and plans to transfer to Geor- The city school system has already held four parent for Mature Seniors me to work, and it's going to stick It was always a joy to read his gia Tech. meetings at various venues to provide information and with me." work. He has a work ethic that will "I'm extremely honored to be a gather input with regard to the proposal. Police Hall liked what former Dublin serve him well." part of this," Helton said. "I don't Dublin Schools Superintendent Fred Williams said coach Jim Richardson said at the Graham has enjoyed his time in take this lightly. I know I don't fit should the proposal move forward, the legally required end of the program. the Dublin City School System. the mold of a STAR Teacher. That's two public hearings will be publicized and conducted Beat "He gave us a lot of insight," Hall "I've been in the system my en- okay. I want to help young people. " at that time. said. "He was very funny, but there tire life and I've learned a whole Lee was nervous about getting The school system is in the process of researching were a lot of truthful statements lot," Graham said. "I wouldn't have Juveniles that he said that I'll definitely take had the same score if I had gone See STAR page 8a See SAXON page 8a accused of fighting on Local business raised more than $1,000 to help family with funeral expenses All American Concrete raised more Village than $1,000 to help with funeral expens- es for Troy Foskey. All American Con- crete owners T.J. and Cyndi Ricks held the raffle to help Jesse Foskey, Troy's son. The drawing was held at The Courier Herald with DuBose Porter pulling the three winning tickets. Wes Foskey won the first place prize of a ri- fle. Rodney Rogers won the second Index place prize, a $100 gift certificate from Obituaries . 2a Walmart, and Eric Starley won the third Hometown. 3a place prize, a $25 gift certificate from Editorial . 4a Walmart. In photo, from left: Jesse Fos- Weather. 5a key, Donna McSpadden, Cyndi Ricks Life . 6a and T.J. Ricks. Winners need to call Sports. 1b,2b Classifieds. 3b Cyndi Ricks at (478) 484-6619 to claim a Entertainment . 4b prize. (Photo by Payton Towns III) Wednesday, February 17, 2016/Dublin, Ga/Page 2a The Courier Herald nieces and nephews; com- July 24, 1943. Obituaries panion, Rhonda Hughes; Mr. Bussell is survived by special friends, Barbara his wife, Gail Bussell of Dean, John Paul Webb and Wrightsville. Bentley Dean Kayce Craig. Funeral ser- The family will receive vices were held Tuesday, friends at the family resi- Mr. Bentley Dean passed Feb. 16, 2016 at Purvis Fu- dence, 105 Taylor's Trail in away Saturday, Feb. 13, neral Home with the Rev. Wrightsville at the church 2016 at the St. Joseph Hos- Daniel Dean and Elder from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thurs- pital in Savannah. Mr. Robert Skinner officiating. day. Dean was born Aug. 18, Interment followed at Mt. Services By Dudley Fu- 1970 in Ocilla. He was a Paron Cemetery. Purvis Fu- neral Home of Dublin truck driver with Sweat neral Home of Adel was in Please post condolences Transporation. Survivors in- charge of arrangements. www.ServicesByDudley.com. clude his children, Nicholas –––– –––– Hey, itʼs okay to play Dean, Kayla Dean of East Dublin, Wyatt Montgomery Billy Busell Al Mullis of Hazlehurst, Kendell Dean Wimpy was a character bles. They went McOpposite see if a small incentive (an of Cochran, Destiny Ellis in the "Popeye" cartoon.with He and found your that when kids food -- origami bird or a sticker) plus Funeral services for Mr. Al Mullis, age 63 of and Brennda Kersey of Ha- Billy Busell, of Wrightsville, Dublin, passed away Tues- "would gladly pay you and adults -- are offered the a serving of green beans does- zlehurst; grandchildren, will be held on Thursday, day, Feb. 16, 2016. Services Tuesday for a hamburger choice between a big ol' n't beat out fried potatoes. And Jakeb Logue, Adalynn Feb. 18, 2016, at 2 p.m. at will be held at 11 a.m., Fri- today." (Not long ago, juicy hamburger and a we hope fast-food restaurants Floyd, Skylar Wooten, Ed- the Kingdom Life Fellow- day, Feb. 19, in the Chapel Wimpy made a cameo ap- smaller hamburger accom- will help their customers ward Kersey, Chelsea Gillis, ship Church, 2045 New Ten- of Townsend Brothers Fu- pearance in the "Family panied by a toy, prize or choose healthier menu items Austin Ellis and Priscilla nille Road in Harrison. neral Home. Visitation will Guy" episode titled "Mc- just the (lotto-unlikely) by offering those who order an Toledo; parents, Ottis and Apostle Clifford Duckworth be Thursday from 6 until 8 Stroke.") The chances of chance to win $10, folks opt entree salad, say, a toy train Sarah Lee Dean of East Sr. will officiate. Interment p.m. at the funeral home. getting paid on Tuesday, for the smaller burger and symbolizing how that tasty Dublin; one brother, Jeffery will follow in the church Please visit however, were worse than toy almost every time.