Characters at Center of 'Hot L Baltimore' Play
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"HAPPY 40 YEARS MCDONALD OIL COMPANY, John & Gail McDonald, Summit Stores and Frisky Whisky!" LaGrange DailylagNrangeenewws.cosm INSIDE WEATHER SPORTS Cook has pas- Today’s artist: Sa- The LaGrange sion for kids..... mahria Davidson, Grangers pull 3A second grade, West away late to top Point Elementary the Troup Ti- School. High: 59. gers..... 1B Low: 45. ...... 2A Vol. 170 • No. 31 •2 sections, 12 pages Wednesday, February 6, 2013 50 cents daily | $1.50 Weekend Westmoreland won’t seek a Senate seat Jennifer Shrader tion and prayer, I have Staff writer made the decision to not pursue a statewide office U.S. Rep. Lynn at this time. I am hon- Westmoreland has ored to be serving as the announced he will not U.S. Congressman for seek the U.S. Senate seat Georgia’s Third District. being vacated by Saxby I look forward to con- Chambliss next year. tinuing my work in that “I would like to thank role, as well as in my new those who offered their roles with the Financial encouragement and sup- Services Committee port over the last week and at the National as I considered a run Republican Congressional for the United States Committee, and working Senate,” Westmoreland to advance the principles said. “After discussing it of limited government with family and friends, and after much delibera- See SENATE | 2A Interface CEO: Matthew Strother | Daily News company excited Jackie, played by Sage Browning, chastises brother Jamie, played by Mick Province, as April and ‘Girl’ look on from the couch. to be in LaGrange Chamber names large business, Characters at center of manufacturer of the year winners Jennifer Shrader “He instilled amazing val- ‘Hot l Baltimore’ play Staff writer ues in all of us,” Wells said. “He stood up and said ‘You’re The CEO of Interface told doing (manufacturing) all Matthew Strother interpretations of the characters members of the LaGrange- wrong.’ That idea was pro- News editor after the show is finished. Show dates Troup County Chamber of vocative for a lot of years. “It’s a slice of where all these Lafayette Society for Commerce at the February He made us focus on why. Characters are central to the characters are at this point in Early Bird Breakfast the You can still make a profit story in any play, but in Lafayette time,” Sargent said. “Some charac- Performing Arts presents company was doing well, and have measurable, positive Society for Performing Arts’ ters have hope, some have no hope, “The Hot l Baltimore,” despite carpet sales that have impacts on the community.” upcoming production of “The Hot l some are left wondering.” Thursday through slumped since 2008. In other chamber news, the Baltimore,” they are the story. Sargent said he was drawn to the “We have had record sales annual large business of the The play, which opens Thursday show after playing a part in it when Saturday, and Feb. 15 and in a tough economy,” said year and manufacturer of the as a dinner theater show where he was a student at Augusta State Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m., and John Wells. “We’re going to year were awarded Tuesday. patrons can bring food before show University in the 1970s. Feb. 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the grow right here.” West Georgia Health was time, takes place in the titular hotel “It was a fairly new play, and I The company has about named large business of the Hotel Baltimore, which has a miss- fell in love with it because of the LSPA Black Box Theater, 3,300 employees, about half year and Interface got the nod ing “e,” and focuses on the resi- characters,” he said. “And because 214 Bull St. Attendees those working in this area. for manufacturer. dents of the dilapidated establish- I fell in love with the characters, I may bring their own fare Wells touted the company’s Chamber leaders said the ment. After finding out the hotel is still wonder what may have become most recent efforts at environ- 1,400 employees of West to be demolished, the residents are of them.” and beverages for each mental sustainability, includ- Georgia Health donated left to figure out what they will do. The play has moments of com- night’s dinner theater. ing the fact its carpet tiles almost 49,000 hours of vol- The characters — their motiva- edy and drama, and Sargent said Tickets are available at the are made from 50 to 70 per- unteer time and contributed tions, actions and interactions — he’s unsure if he would classify it cent recycled materials, and more than $900,000 to local are the central focus of the story, as a comedic drama or a dramatic theater or by contacting a reduction of water use by scholarships in 2012. The which takes place over a 24-hour comedy. He said that may also be LSPA at lafayettesociety@ more than 80 percent, even as health system generates $293 period. Director Jeff Sargent said left up to the interpretation of the bellsouth.net or 706-882- production increases. million in revenue and pro- the play allows the viewer to see Wells also praised company vides $12.5 million in charity multiple themes and discuss their See PLAY | 8A 9909. founder, Ray Anderson, who died about 18 months ago. See CHAMBER | 8A FDR joins LaGrange Is U2’s Bono in LaGrange? community members for March of Dimes kickoff March of Dimes celebrates 75 years Barbara Henigin wrong, I ran,” Bond said. Staff Writer “2013, we are celebrating 75 years of the March The March of Dimes of Dimes saving the lives kicked off its 75th year of of babies and supporting saving babies Tuesday at families. This is a cam- the Callaway Conference paign for all babies.” Center. The event was hosted by Pastor Leon Johns West Georgia Technical led the invocation at the College Phi Beta Lambda. lunch and the welcom- Adding to the event’s fes- ing remarks were given tive air, tables were deco- by Leigh Newman, West rated by individual com- Georgia Technical College panies and organizations assistant provost. who are sponsors of the Brooke Garrett campaign. Carla Starling, Bond, Troup County March of Dimes senior Ambassador 1989/1990 community director, gave Submitted took the stage at introductions for the pro- Local U2 fans see someone who resembles U2’s Bono in downtown LaGrange around 5 p.m. Tuesday. Is he the real McCoy? There Tuesday’s March of Dimes gram’s participants. have been sightings of U2’s Bono all over downtown LaGrange, including Mighty Joe’s Pizza and the square. Is he real, or an kickoff for 2013 March for After Bond, a short impersonator? We’re investigating. Babies. March of Dimes video was Check back with lagrangenews.com throughout the day for more details, or read a full report in Thursday’s print edition of the “Doctors said that shown which outlined the LaGrange Daily News. We’ll also be updating details on our Facebook page. I would never walk or talk, but I proved them See MARCH | 8A 2A - Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013 Local n Obituaries Senate Honey; brothers, Jack memorial service at 6:00 Condolences may be she served as a Sunday From page 1A Gregory, Raymond Gregory P.M. Saturday, February 9, expressed by visiting www. School teacher, treasurer, and Gene Gregory; and sis- 2013 at Christ The King lakesdunsonrobertson.com. usher and other auxiliaries and personal responsi- ter, Virginia Yarbrough. Catholic Church with Father Lakes-Dunson-Robertson of the church. bility.” Funeral services will John Madden officiating. Funeral Home is in charge of She was preceded in death Westmoreland had be at 4:00 Wednesday In lieu of flowers the fam- the arrangements. by her devoted husband of said last week while at the Hunter-Allen- ily request contributions be 36 years, Lee Morris Alford; speaking with Harris Myhand Chapel with Rev. made to Christ The King her daughter, Mary Lee County business lead- Fred Buchanan and Rev. Catholic Church, Outreach Mangrum; her sisters: Agnes ers he was considering Donnie Benefield officiat- Program, P.O. Box 899, Pierre (John), Martha Civers a run for the office. He ing. Interment will be in Pine Mountain, GA 31822 and Marie Cox (Willie); four has been a congressman Shadowlawn Cemetery. The in memory of Mrs. Irene brothers: Frank (Janie), since 2005. family will be at the home of Blakeley. Horace (Rudy), Thomas “It’s been nice hav- his daughter, Cynthia Bell, Those wishing to share a (Mae), Floyd Civers; grand- ing people think (the at 112 Cochran Drive, and condolence or remembrance son, Eric Mangrum; and sis- Senate) is something I receive friends at the funeral with the family may do so ter-in-law, Virginia Copeland. can do,” he said. home Wednesday before the by visiting www.shlagrange. Survivors include her He also said last week service from 2:00 to 4:00. com. children: Joseph (“Joe”) he believes Georgia’s Flowers will be accepted Arrangements are by and wife Lou Nell Alford, Congressional del- or contributions may be Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, SGT MAJ (Ret) GSP SGT egation should sit and made in memory of Mr. 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, (Ret) Jerome (“Michael”) talk about a potential Hiram T. Gregory Hiram T. Gregory to Hospice LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) Alford, Donnie (“Elaine”) Republican nominee Mr. Hiram T. Gregory, LaGrange, 1510 Vernon 884-8636 Dean and husband Russell, before the field gets Jr., 82, of LaGrange, passed Road, LaGrange GA 30240. all of LaGrange; Arnetha crowded, and he expects away Monday, February 4, Condolences may be Shelia Shipman and husband up to 10 people could 2013, at Hospice LaGrange.