The wiregrass farmer. (Ashburn, Ga.) 1984-current, January 13, 2016, Image 10

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Newspaper Page TextPage 10 - The Wiregrass Farmer, January 13,2016 Sports Malik High gets a rebound in the Calhoun County game. Mylashia Yancey flips a perfect pass under the basket in the game against Calhoun County. Rebels and Lady Rebels roll up wins REBEL WRESTLING by Brad Christian Kids were back in school after the turn of the calendar last week and the Rebels and Lady Rebels basketball teams were back in full swing this past weekend. First up was a trip to Lake land to take on Lanier County in a region battle. The Lady Rebels led 36-25 at halftime in a game that was fairly close through two quarters. The Lady Rebels never could to tally shake the Lady Bulldogs but the game never got really close in the second half as the Lady Rebels won comfortably 60-44. Mylashia Yancey fin ished with a game high 25 points and 15 rebounds. Br- ishuana Barnes also scored in double figures with 16 points. In the nightcap, the Rebels jumped out to a big lead as they lead over an overmatched Bulldog squad 31-14 at the half. In the second half, the Rebels cruised along and emp tied the bench as eleven differ ent Rebel players scored en route to an easy 65-43 victory. Tamorrion Terry finished with 20 points. Jaden Green fin ished with a season high 10 points. Saturday night brought Calhoun County to Ashbum in a clash between the Cougars and the Rebels. The Lady Cougars came in with only two losses on the season in what would be a challenge for the undefeated Lady Rebels. The Lady Rebels led 26-18 at the half and slowly kept adding to that lead as the Lady Cougars never could make a run to get back into the game. The Lady Rebels kept up their strong play to pick up a big 59-45 vic tory that will provide a big boost to the power rankings of the Lady Rebels. Yancey fin ished with a game high 23 points while Barnes had 13 points. It was the 23rd straight regular season win for Tasha Kimble’s squad. The boys game would pit the Rebels against last year’s state champion in Class Apub- Catfish Mullet Shrimp Salmon Bream EBT Fresh shucked Apalachicola Oysters Bushel $75 • 1/2 bushel $45 • Pint shelled $18 TRI-COUNTY SEAFOOD 401 S. Pecan St Unit H • Cordele • 229-513-3397 MORE 1 Check us out on Facebook, for other specials IVI ■ Tuesday-Thursday 9-7. Friday-Saturday 9-8 Chief of Police Posted: Monday January 11,2016 End Date: Monday February 29,2016 Job Title: Chief of Police Salary Range: $50,000-62,000 (BOE) The Chief of Police serves as the chief law enforcement officer for the City of Ashbum. The Chief answers directly to the City Manager and receives administrative direction from the City Manager. The Chief of Police is hired and fired by the Mayor and Council. The Chief is responsible for the effective management of the Police Department and is charged with coordinating and directing the operations with direct oversight and control of the Ashbum Police Department including budgets, inventory, and management of personnel. Minimum Requirements: Chief Executive Training graduate required. Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or re lated field or experience that matches in Law Enforcement. Must possess and maintain current requirements set forth in the Geor gia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officer Stan dards and Training Act. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's license. Residency within Ashburn-Turner County required within one (1) year of hire date, residency within the City of Ashbum highly preferred. A minimum (5) years of in creasingly responsible administrative and managerial experi ence. Including three (3) years of administrative and supervisory experience. FLSA: EXEMPT Deadline: Monday February 29,2016 2PM. EOE Applications accepted at: City of Ashbum Human Resources De partment. ATTN: Mayor and Council. PO Box 766, Ashbum, Georgia 31714. 229-567-3431 or 229-567-3986 lie. The Cougars are rebuild ing this year but remain one of the top boys programs in Class A in the state. The Rebels led 28-16 in a low scoring first half. The second half saw the Cougars close to within 10 after three quarters but the Rebels never let them get any closer than that on the way to a 60-47 victory. Terry continued his strong play with 25 points and 12 rebounds. Ced Leggett also finished with 12 points. The Lady Rebels (14-0) and Rebels (9-5) will take on Irwin County in Ashbum Tues day night. The weekend will take them to Leesburg on Fri day night to take on Lee County before coming back to Ashbum Saturday night to take on Clinch County in a region § ame - The Rebels are headed to state duals on Friday and Saturday in Macon. Here a Rebel grappler aims for a pin against a Fitzgerald opponent. Photo Deborah Priest Badcock HOME NO CREDIT REFUSED 640 East Washington Ave. Ashburn • 567- 9031 WITH HEAT & MASSAGE Jonesboro chaise rocker recliner 104289/90/91 Independence electric lift & recliner 111090/91/92 Franklin glider recliner Lincoln glider recliner 117753 117789 reg. 499.95 - SAVE 201.95 reg. 399.95 - SAVE 101.95 OVER 100 RECLINERS TO CHOOSE FROM STARTING AT §298 Felix 3 rocker recliner 117589 reg. 399.95 - SAVE 101.95 Washington chaise recliner 117785 reg. 399.95 - SAVE 101.95 Concord chaise rocker recliner 110183/84/85/86 wallsaver - 110179/80/81/82 Benny chaise rocker recliner 109994/95/96 Meeting today USDA Rural Development is presenting a Regional Out reach collaboration today, Jan. 13th, from 9:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Gain valuable program information for your community for Sys tem Loans and Grants, S.E.A.R.C.H. Grants PPG Funding and more. Seating is limited. Build Out Georgia (Im proving Rural Water and Waste Infrastructure), began in April 2015. It is a special initiative designed to increase the reach of USDA’s Water and Waste Loan and Grant Program in Georgia. The primary goals for the initiative are to use the mil lions of dollars in loans, grants and guarantees allocated for Georgia in FY 2016; reduce application processing times; increase outreach to mral com munities; and inform rural res idents, local officials and businesses of this vital finan cial support. ■"TMp;I „ f If f if j J I j \ W J n r | a. H&R Block | 718 Posey Lane f\ ] Ashburn, GA 3|714 A / Q \ 3 229-567-0572 J J / 1 - It's Refund Season! To celebrate, we're giving $1,000 to 1,000 people daily. The sooner you enter, the more chances you have to win. Walk in or call 800-HRBLOCK to make your tax preparation appointment today. H&R BLOCK hrblock.com/grand LIMITED TIME OFFER. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. For Official Rules and Alternate Method of Entry, visit hrblock.com/grand. 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