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WEEKEND EDITION 250 Perry & Houston County's official Legal Organ SATURDAY, MARCH 6,1993 County faced with another lawsuit By ROBIN BOOKER Staff Writer A lawsuit concerning a zoning issue has been filed against-the Houston County Commission on behalf of William Blair, Dan Gunn 111 and Cynthia Peavy Rhodes. Attorney Anita Denley with Lucas, Nelson and Associates filed the suit on March 2 on behalf of the plaintiffs and named the com missioners as well as Steve Byrd, i l ifT A 'jft wk i gtj fit gp ft £ T jfcar* , '* *• 3 ” jjj .. , J |-;\ • J|£ Hlk jg i k fr "ISfcSfG.. .'* lirMk EBB l ;f . -fl—Bft B— : T-mJp/m&k W W'ilNßr*#! m oV (HHJ photo by Eric Zellars) Cast members from the musical drama "Fiorello!" all get the opportunity to shine as the Perry Players tell the story of New York politics through the use of song and dance. Pictured are, from left, Diane Scruggs, Bill O'Neal, Kevin Davis, Al Pearson, Glen Conger, Jim Boyd, Betsy Portman and Erik Lorack. 'Fiorello!' features a wealth of talent By JACKIE COOPER HHJ Entertainment Writer There’s a crowd of talent on the stage of the Perry High School Auditorium this week and next. Some of Middle Georgia's finest talent has taken to the boards to present "Fiorello!", a musical drama that tells a story about New York politics. The actors in this play are singing, and acting, and just having a grand old time -and so will you. Although the play tells the story of Fiorello La Guardia's life, the en joyment of the presentation comes ’ : l m. I W? 8k mBl. b V- SHffil Jl i; gglpfc. Hft * • - ( - ' H IMHf ■ K . ■.' * ; &L , mmsm& ■ ■ ■Kip 'S 7 i ■• - PPG makes donation to Rozar Park center Representatives of Perry's PPG Industries presented the City of Perry with a $15,000 grant toward the construction of the new Rozar Park Community Center. Perry City Manager Marion Hay said the generous contribution is the largest "that's ever been given to the city In 16 years." Pictured with the plans for the community center are Hay, left, Joe T. Wright, architect with Piedmont Olsen Hensley, Perry Recreation Director Ben Hamrick, Mayor Jim Worrall, PPG employee Larry J. Rewerts and local PPG Plant Manager Kris E. McGee. as the defendants. The suit is filed in response to a zoning ruling made by the commissioners at their Feb. 2 meeting. The plaintiffs all own farming operations on White Road in the vicinity of the property owned by Byrd. "The opponents of the re-zoning don't feel they had a voice in the de cision that was made, and the law suit was their last step in frying to from the 'musical; numbers that the skeletal storyline links together. In the course of a few hours you get the chance to hear Donna Hooper in fine voice singing the exuberant song of Mrs. Fiorello as she asks herself "When Did I Fall In Love?" Or you can marvel at the energy and vocal talent of a men’s chorus led by Al Pearson singing "Politics and Poker" and the show-stopping "Little Tin Box." Pearson's person ality and strong baritone give him a chance to steal the entire show. But PERRY, GEORGIA'S HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1870--FOR COVERAGE OF YOUR EVENTS, CALL 987-1823 f The Houston Homef Journal 2 SECTIONS—IO PAGES, PLUS SALES CIRCULARS be heard," said Denley. Byrd, a local developer, had peti tioned the Planning and Zoning Board to receive approval to put a mobile home subdivision on 313 acres of land located on White Road near Byron. Opponents of the re zoning voiced concerns that chemi cal spraying on peach and pecan farms on White Road would pose a threat to residents of a mobile home he gets serious competition in his group from Bill O'Neal, Dennis Hooper and Richard Smith- Kelly Bowen has a good number in "I Love A Cop" and Sarah Stone hits the rafters with her declaration of independence - "Marie's Law." Diane Scruggs takes centerstage to be a bit bold and brassy with "Gentleman Jimmy" and all the chorus girls shine in the Sally Stanley choreographed "Jimmy Dance." In addition to all of these you get park in that area. The Planning and Zoning Board delayed ruling on the issue for one month until adequate information could be gathered and then ruled in favor of allowing the re-zoning to pass. Upon that board's approval, the issue was sent to the Board of Commissioners for review. Several persons spoke against the ruling at the Feb. 2 meeting, but the board good numbers from Glen Conger who plays Fiorello, Phillip Thomason who is his aide Morris, and Ryan McCoy who is his other worker Neil. They too are in good voice. Director Carol Strandburg cer tainly knows how to keep her mu sical numbers flowing. She gives each member of the cast a chance to shine and even has some super tal ented kids on hand to punch up the show. Please see TALENT, page 6A m Good morning, Perry ■ - -- •■• ' Deaths Viola Graham Robertson Gabriel, Auburn; Carl Vinson Chandler Sr., Miliedgeville; Classie Irby, Warner Robins; Frank Mackler, Perry. For de tails, please see page SA. INDEX AGRICENTER EVENTS SA ROBIN BOOKER 4A CALENDAR 5A CLASSIFIED 4B DEATH NOTICES " SA EDITORIALS 4A SPORTS IB JIM SHIPLEY 4A JOHN TRUSSELL 2B BOBBY TUGGLE 2B PERRY^A. ruled in favor of Byrd. "We listened to the arguments and saw no legal reason not to pro vide a favorable ruling," said Commission Chairman Sherrill Stafford. "I have read through the lawsuit and referred it the County Attorney Mike Long, and we will wait to hear his recommendations." The lawsuit is filed as an appeal to the ruling by the commissioners Police will make arrests stemming from park fights By ROBIN BOOKER Staff Writer An investigation is still under way by the Perry Police Department into the series of fights at Creekwood Park on Feb. 28. According to Police Chief Frank Simons, several warrants are being taken out by persons involved in the incident, but no arrests have been made to date. However, the police department is continuing to investigate the incident and expects to make some arrests soon. "We have had some of the peo ple involved in the fighting take out warrants against each other, but Bill will allow counties to monitor use of sludge By ROBIN BOOKER Staff Writer A legislative bill designed to al low counties to monitor the appli cation of sludge to farms has passed the State House of Representatives and is now in committee in the Se nate. House Bill 228 allows the coun ties to set up guidelines for the ap plication of sludge and set fees for anyone in violation of the guide lines. Counties can also develop penalties other than fees for viola tions of sludge application rules, "What this bill provides is a tool for local governments to now have Group opposes Medusa's plan to try and burn waste By ANISSA CLEMONS Staff Writer Local citizens against the possi bility of Medusa Cement Cos. burn ing hazardous waste have formed “Citizens for a Safe Environment,” along with a plan of attack to pre vent the Clinchfield company from doing so. “The main reason we formed the group is because Medusa has put together a nice public image cam paign, and they’re not telling every thing,” according to Group Leader Jim Williamson. Medusa’s Public Information Di rector Mike McKay denies misin Seniors can opinions on By ANISSA CLEMONS Staff Writer Another election is on its way, and it’s not the typical kind that in volves cut-throat campaign tactics. It’s the annual Georgia Silver Haired Legislature, which gives cit izens aged 60 or older a chance to be heard by their legislators and the public. The GSHL allows seniors to run for office in their home dis trict. After elected by fellow se niors, the individual represents their district in a mock legislative ses sion. According to Sylvia Haslem, di rector of Area Agency on Aging, the 14-year-old program has three purposes. “The first purpose is to educate the legislature and the general public about issues affect- 123RD YEAR—VOLUME 19 and states the suit is filed as the plaintiffs’ only recourse against the unfavorable ruling. The law firm of Lucas, Nelson and Associates also represents plaintiffs filing suit against the county concerning the Houston County Jail situation. Stafford said the commission will respond to that suit when the 30-day response allotment ends. no physical arrests have been made yet," said Simons. "We anticipate issuing any warrants that are taken out, however." The Creekwood Park incident involved approximately 100 black males and females engaging in a series of fights on Feb. 28. Upon arrival of police officers, most of the crowd dispersed but several members of the crowd had to be subdued. Simons said the fighting broke out spontaneously over a disagree ment between two children and it is unlikely that such an event would re-occur. some sort of control over the appli cation of sludge," said County Commission Chairman Sherrill Stafford. Stafford said there are a great number of details to be worked out concerning the bill. If the bill passes in the Senate, Stafford said the county will have to determine how to enforce the new rulings concerning sludge. "We still have a lot of questions about how the fees will be set and how new regulations might affect operations already in existence, so Please see BILL, page 6A forming the public. “We try to be as forthcoming as possible.” Williamson said there are stipula tions within Medusa’s own permit application that allow for potential danger. “I’ve been living in Hous ton County for 25 years, and I felt like it was a progressive county. Burning hazardous waste would be a giant step backwards.” He maintains Medusa has indi cated up to 20 tanker trucks per day, carrying the hazardous waste, will use Highway 341, which runs through downtown Perry. “If there Please see GROUP, page 6A voice their legislature ing older people. The second is to teach older people how to advocate themselves so when the general assembly is meeting they know how to Pack a bill. The third pur pose is to advocate change. There are things that need to change that affect the lives of seniors.” Haslem said she’s encouraging Perry seniors to get involved in the program. The election can get competitive according to Haslem. “We really encourage competition. They will enjoy it, and it’s a fun activity.” One of the issues brought forward in the past during GSHL was sales tax exemption on prescription drugs. Because of the seniors bring- Please see VOICE, page 6A