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Sports Phil Clark Waldrip Sets Example For Volunteers Ponder this question for a few minutes. How many volunteer hours go into producing the many activities we enjoy every day? Every project must have volun teers, the most obvious being recre ation. Coaches, groundskeepers, chaperones...they're all volunteers. And, it takes hundreds during the course of a year just in little league sports. Ben Hamrick at the Perry Recreation Department would be quick to tell you he’d have to close up shop without volunteers. And that's just one of many areas in which volunteers play such a vital role. Another is the Dogwood Fes tival. Let me tell you about one of those volunteers. And first let me say that it was tough to get this man to talk enough about his many contributions to gather the informa tion for this article. Harold Waldrip came to Perry in 1980 when his family opened Harold’s Amoco convenience center out near 1-75 on Sam Nunn Boule vard. Harold was an outstanding player in his own right, participat ing in the Cordele recreation and high school programs, despite a bad back that kept him sidelined for his sophomore and junior years. But, his athletic exploits are not the subject of this story. It's his many volunteer activities. For starters, take a look some time at the Perry High School baseball field. You’ll see one of the most envied fields in this area. Many teams coming to Perry to play are impressed by the beauty and the condition of the playing field. Harold Waldrip is responsible. It's one of his pet projects, and not many days go by without an ap pearance at the field, cutting the in field grass, manicuring the pitchers mound or batters box, or just gen erally sprucing up the place. His hard work has paid tremendous divi dends. But this is not the first time Harold Waldrip has undertaken such a project. He did the same out at Ocklahatchee Park, keeping the lit tie league field in top condition for many years. And it was Waldrip along with his friends Lamar De- Loach and Kim Mullins who actu ally built the field for 13 & 14 year old boys and the little girls' softball field. Waldrip did all of this while running a couple of businesses in Perry and coaching a little league team. As I said, Waldrip is reluctant to talk about his volunteer activi ties, taking it almost as something he is compelled to do. Quite obvi ously, the man loves to be in volved. The Waldrip family is close knit, each supporting the other in their various activities. Son Dallas is a mainstay on the Perry High baseball team. Daughter Brittany can be seen at Perry games working in the press box. Eight-year-old Dustin is playing little league baseball, and that has Harold back on the sidelines for his second stint as a coach. Then there's young Tyler, just two years old and sure to be involved in sports. Harold's wife Laura is the matriarch of the clan, keeping an eye on all of them. If you haven't already done so, take in a Perry High baseball game soon. Admire the baseball field as others do. Ask Coach Bob Jones if he could put his team on such a well-manicured field without the help of Harold Waldrip. He'll tell you in a flash it would be impossi ble. How does Waldrip run two busi nesses and still devote countless hours to his volunteer work? For starters, you can often find him at the baseball field at the crack of dawn. Or after dark. And Waldrip told me "I am fortunate to have ex cellent people working at my busi nesses. This allows me to leave if I need to." The businesses are Harold’s Amoco convenience center and Pre cision Auto and Tire Service. Sports Fun Day Set For Sunday By VETO F. ROLEY Sports Editor Sunday will be a celebration of individual, and team, athleticism as the Perry Chamber of Commerce hosts Family Fun Day at Rozar Park. Included in the festivities will be several team and individual athletic events. Family Fun Day will start at 1 p.m. with coed softball and tennis tournaments. Melodie Burrus, who is coordi nating Family Fun Day for the Chamber, said that six teams had signed up for the tournament so far. She said she was hoping for at least 10 teams to make up the tourna ment bracket. The tennis tournament will fea ture five age groups, 12 and under, 14 and under, 16 and under, 35 and under, and 36 and up, in three cate gories, girls and boys, men and women, and singles and doubles. Burrus said that registration for the tennis tournament was slow, but there were a lot of registration forms for the tournament out. She said around 40 players should be in the tournament. At 2 p.m. the Perry Exchange Panthers Split By VETO F. ROLEY Sports Editor The Perry High School tennis team traveled to Warner Robins Tuesday afternoon to take on future region rival Houston County. After losing their first two matches, the women's team contin ued on to get stronger on the year, taking the Bears 4-1, running their record to 3-2. However, the men's team saw their long season get longer, losing ail five matches to the Bears, drop ping to 0-5 on the year. In women's singles play, Tara Powers returned from a pulled mus cle to beat Cindy Phin 8-0. Kather ine Blount defeated Ada Montalvo 8-4. The only win for the Bears in singles play was Amber Bucannan's win over Hilary Smith, 8-3 in the number 2 singles match. The Panthers took both doubles matches. Amber Findley combined with Jessica Brewer to defeat Sabe rina Yancy and Allison Smiley 8-1. Tiffany Hoover and Alexis Nikiopolous defeated Sharia Palmer and Heather Longbow 8-6. "I thought we played pretty well," said tennis coach Luke Smith. "Anytime you win, you have got to be reasonable pleased." Please see Track, page 9A Westfield Defeated By Knights 9-2 For Sixth Loss By VETO F. ROLEY Sports Editor Windsor has started the 1994 GISA baseball season by making short work of its opponents, ending seven of its 10 games after five in nings because of the 10 run "mercy” rule. Even though the Hornets fell to Westfield Tuesday afternoon, 9-2, the Hornets forced the Knights to play the full seven innings. The Hornets, 1-6, have forced the Knights to play the full regulation Perrv Thinclads Begin 94 Season By VETO F. ROLEY Sport* Editor The Perry Panther track team placed second in a quad meet Tues day to start the season off. However, if it wasn't for a dis qualification in the mile relay, the Panther thin clads would have won, as they finished just six points be hind Houston County, 107-101. D.F. Douglas with 15 points and Hawkinsville with 11 points brought up the rear. A mental mistake in the 300 meter race cost the Panthers other points. A Panther runner, compet ing in his first match, missed a Georgia To Hold Hunting Public Hearings The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division will hold three additional public hearings to solicit input on proposed changes to the hunting regulations. Following the hearings, the Board of Natural Resources will consider the proposed rules and any comments received in the hearing process at their meeting on Friday, May 20 at 9 a.m. in the Kingsland Club will feature a Kids Run for Fun. Registration for the half-mile event is $5, $6 the day of the race. Also at 2 p.m., there will be a horseshoe fun pitch. Participants can sign up for the contest until the time of the tournament. The tour nament is free. There will be tro phies and ribbons given out in adult and junior divisions. Starting at 2:15 p.m. will be Kid's Games. Games will included sack races, egg races, tug-O-war, water balloon toss, etc. Burrus said that there was a $1 entry fee for the Kid's Games. She added the entry fee allowed the child to participate in all'of the day's of ferings. Registration will be the day of the games. There will be some games, such as a three-legged sack race, that will include parents. Burrus said that parents could participate for free. "It's one (event) where parents need to have their cameras," said Burrus of Kid's Games. "There are some really good silly shots." At 3:30 p.m., there will be a basketball shooting contest for Please see Fun Day, page 9A injffiirffr* fjyL. yMdf ” £ j i I Jwm HP* f tal * rMllMgr 1 I mm' ■ - II ■P.I . - ftiinjMWMMMMBil * ■ ' NOT! File Photo The rains came, wiping out a full day of sports for Westfield and Perry. Westfield postponed a baseball game against Stratford, which has not be rescheduled, tennis match and golf; while Perry postponed a baseball game against Jones County, made up Friday, and a track meet. game in both their meetings this year. The game was over early, although Westfield would have sev eral chances throughout the game to get back in, collecting nine hits on the afternoon to the Knights' 10 hits. After retiring the Hornets in the top of the first, the Knights put their first four batters across the plate to take the early 4-0 lead. With two more runs in the second, the Knights looked like they were step. Instead of running over the hurdle, he pulled up. Vickers said that Houston County scored 24-28 points in the final few events to take home the trophy. Kieth Wimberly was the top point man for the Panthers, scoring 15 points. Boris King contributed 14 points. Vickers said there were several surprises Tuesday afternoon, includ ing John Martin's 4:59 mile. Oziras Ezell, Wimberly, Stacy Francis and Antonio Jones took first in the 400 meter relay, which Vickers called a surprise. ! TiUp / WWM WWi > y* x~ v< \'ft- - 77 11 '• I 1 1; ' File Photo Family Fun Day, March 27, and Carroll Street day, April 2, will give area residents a good time to watch sports like this Perry Karate Club demonstration or participat going to run away with the game, leading 6-0. However, Westfield would settle down, with starter Sheldon Shelton and reliever Brian Staines allowing only three more runs in the final five innings of play. Westfield would crack the scoreboard in the third and fourth innings of play. However, the story of the game was Windsor taking advantage of its scoring opportunities, while the Hornets left men at second and third. The Panthers took several other first place finishes. Travis Felton took first place honors with a 2:14 800 meter finish. King had his second best throw of a discuss, getting 150 feet. King also took second in the high jump and triple jump competitions. Felton, Wimberley, Kiwaukee Thomas and Carlton Felder took first place honors in the mile relay. In addition to being on the 400 meter and mile relay teams, Wim berly took first place honors in the 100 and 200 meter dashes, beating teammate Stacy Francis in both races. City Hall, in Kingsland. The first public hearing will take place on Tuesday, May 3, at 7 p.m. at the Fembank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road, in Atlanta. Another hearing will also be held on Tuesday, May 3, at 7 p.m. at the Savannah Science Museum, 4405 Paulsen Street, in Savannah. The third public hearing will be held on Please see Hunting, page 9A Houston Times-Journal Saturday, March 26,1994 “Houston Times-Journa! - Lady Hornets Take Macon Schools By VETO F. ROLEY Sport* Editor For the first time in Donna Campbell’s career as women's track coach at Westfield, the Lady Hor nets beat the Macon schools at track. Participating in a quad meet in Macon Wednesday afternoon, the Lady Hornets defeated Tattnall and FPD, which tied, 82-72. George Walton brought up the rear, getting four points. "It really was (close)," said Campbell. "We were down by two points after the field events. We won the 400 meter relay and took the lead and held on for the rest of the event." Jenifer Smith and Stephanie Barr were the leaders for the Hornets. Smith collected 16.5 points, while Barr collected 15.5 points. "We always expect big things out there (from Smith) and she de livered," said Campbell. She added that she was somewhat surprised by Barr's performance. Barr is an eighth grader. Smith won the long jump; was a member of the winning 400 meter relay with Barr, Windy Biggers and Jenifer Lane, which also finished second in the 800 meter event; fin ished second in the 100 meter dash In the third, Staines scored on a passed ball to break the zero on the scoreboard for the Hornets. How- 'Mg\i '3'» *1" •/v f yT/r f - '■g- \| ;'" jgjjl&L '- • ,i ' 1 j M' wHßaßm, ?m " t | jygfc rapM.;/.. y , *giM ■ -■’ JHEk ; . - - 1 . <* .■ JV "JP - k ; >f :• ■ fe? •. v File Photo Westfield met Windsor for the second time this year, losing both the GISA power. Page 6A and 200 meter dash. Barr won the triple jump, was a member of the 400 meter and 800 meter relays, and finished second in the 400 meter dash. Other winners were Audra Calvin in the 3,200 meter race and Mary Katherine Walker in the 1600 meter, metric mile, race. Margaret Dudley finished second in the high jump. Laurie Thomp son finished second in the 100 me ter high hurdles. The men's division was easily won by Tattnall, 94-58 over West field. FPD finished third with 43 points, while George Walton came up in last with seven points. Brad Walton won the pole vault with a vault of 10 feet. Matt Shep ley took the 100 meter dash with a time of 11.23 seconds, while Lon Talton took the 800 meter run with a time of 2:16.50. The 400 meter relay team of Shepley, Michael Wilkins, Travis Watson and Nathan Greer took sec ond with a time of 47.84 seconds. Tom Newberry was second in die 800 meter run with a time of 2:24.7, while Greer finished second in the 200 meters with a time of 25.36 seconds. ever, the inning ended with a Hor net batter standing on every base. Please see Westfield, page 9A