Banner Graphic, Volume 19, Number 133, Greencastle, Putnam County, 10 February 1989 — Page 3

People in the news Busey making good progress LOS ANGELES (AP) Actor Gary Busey has been making “really good progress” as he undergoes physical therapy to recover from a near-fatal motorcycle crash, his publicist says. Busey, 44, underwent brain surgery after the Dec. 4 accident in Culver City in which he was thrown from the bike and struck his head against a curb. He wasn’t wearing a helmet. His publicist, Carla Schalman, said Wednesday she didn’t know when he would be released, adding, “Hopefully he will be able to go back to work and get back in the saddle soon.” “He’s making really good progress,” Ms. Schalman said. “He seems excited about that progress. He’s been talking on the phone and taking exercises.” LOS ANGELES (AP) The life story of rhythm and blues superstar Ray Charles is slated to be the subject of a major Hollywood motion picture, a film company has announced. New Visions Pictures will produce the film, tentatively titled “The Ray Charles Story,” in conjunction with the singing piano player’s eldest son, Ray Charles Jr., the company said Thursday. The production company didn’t announce who will play the piano player and singer, who is known for such hit songs as “Georgia On My Mind,” “One Mint Tulip” and “Hit The Road, Jack.” WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) Amos ’n’ Andy, the comic characters who made “holy mack’rel” an American catch phrase but deeply offended many blacks, may be coming out of retirement for a Broadway revival. A federal appeals panel has cleared the way for writer Stephen Silverman to produce a stage show based on the famous pair, who were featured on one of the most famous radio and television shows of its era. The duo’s Broadway debut still could be stopped if CBS, which owns many of the rights to the characters, takes the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. George Schweitzer, vice president of communications for CBS, said the network was reviewing that option. But Silverman, who wrote the script for “Fresh Air Taxi,” a musical stage show that takes its name from . the company Amos and Andy ran, said he was going ;ahead. ; “I’ve rewritten the script and now I’m looking for '.a producer,” he said.

North Putnam — agreed to schedule a March 7 special meeting so the committee can report its findings. More information regarding the meeting, which isropen to the public, will be highlighted in a future Banner-Graphic article. •IN OTHER ACTION Thursday night, the board: Was informed by North Putnam Jr.-Sr. High School Principal Bill Schad that student Kevin Ausman is a National Merit Scholarship finalist. Approved on second reading the school corporation’s AIDS policy. The policy is in effect immediately, Rohr said. Gave approval for the band to travel to Nashville, Tenn., April 2829 to perform at the Clover Bottom Developmental Center and visit Opryland Park. Signed a contract with the Town of Bainbridge so the school corporation can participate in the town’s sewage treatment project. Representing the town were attorney Larry Wilson and Russ Evans. Wilson said town officials anticipate letting bids by May or June with construction to begin around September. The completion date is targeted around the fall of 1990. To participate, the school corporation will pay $130,000 toward the total cost. Heard Rohr detail the outcome of recent fire inspections which took place at the three elementary schools and the high school. At Bainbridge Elementary, the fire marshal cited only the portable classroom. Roachdale Elementary had no citations, mainly due to the recent remodeling undertaken there, Rohr said.

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LANTANA, Fla. (AP) Burt Reynolds’ new television series will have a captive audience for its debut when the inmates at Lantana Correctional Institution view it on five new color televisions provided by the star. f Reynolds’ production company, Blue Period Inc., provided $1,500 for the TVs to make up for inmates’ inconvenience during three days of filming of the detective series “B.L. Stryker” at the prison in late January. “It was a gesture on their part,” prison Supt. Ray Henderson said. “We did not require it They wanted to do something that would impact the most, since the inmates were inconvenienced.” During the filming, the prison’s 40 inmates were confined to one end of the prison and barred from using their outdoor recreation yard, Henderson said. Officials expect the televisions to arrive in time for the inmates to catch Monday night’s premier on ABC-TV. The sets will replace the prison’s present ones, which “are on their last legs,” Henderson said. • NEW YORK (AP) Meredith Vieira, correspondent for the CBS program “West 57th,” has given birth to a 9-pound, 15-ounce boy. Vieira and her husband, former CBS news producer Richard Cohen, named the child Benjamin Edwin Cohen. She gave birth Thursday afternoon at New York Hospital. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Boston Red Sox star Wade Boggs will fight Margo Adams’ sl2 million lawsuit in court rather than try to reach a settlement with his ex-mistress, he said after giving an eight-hour deposition. “I have no plans to settle, none whatsoever,” said Boggs, holding hands with his wife, Debbie. “I’ve decided to fight this thing to the very end.” Attorneys for Boggs and Adams confirmed there has been no offer of a settlement But each side, in separate press conferences, said it sensed the other party wanted to reach an agreement.

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MEANWHILE, louvered Russellville Elementary classroom doors were cited as a hazard by the fire marshal. Rohr said that situation can be corrected by adding smoke alarms and estimates are being obtained. At the high school, the fire marshal noted weights and gym equipment should be kept away from the front of egress doors, while three doors in the shop area must have self closures. Action is being taken to correct the infractions listed at all schools, Rohr said. Heard Rohr outline capital projects fund proposals for the current year through the early 19905. He also requested board members feel free to advise him if they have suggestions for additional projects. Heard Martin laud the efforts of the North Putnam Winter Guard, who recently placed second out of eight competitors at a Yorktown contest. Agreed to a new contract with White’s Mechanical Service at sl3 per hour. APPROVED FIELD trips as submitted. However, as one field trip request was handed to the board only minutes before Thursday night’s meeting, Martin suggested it be stressed such requests be submitted early enough so members have adequate time for consideration. Hired Diann Eggers to serve as an aide for the emotionally handicapped class at Roachdale Elementary. Approved an extended medical leave for Roachdale Elementary Principal Warren Rush until March 6. Also, approved an “undetermined” medical leave for custodian

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Johnny B. Wilson, although it is not to extend beyond March 1. Approved a medical leave for elementary music teacher Cynthia McCormick from Feb. 20 to March 31. Also, approved a medical leave for Kenneth Miller for the 1989 calendar year. Approved a maternity leave for Mary Moore, the MiMH teacher at Greencastle High School, from March 6 of this year to March 5, 1990. Galford, Gough and board President Ray McGaughey voted “yes” to approve the request Lambermont voted “no.” Martin abstained. Board member David Lane was absent. Gave permission for Old National Trails Special Education Cooperative Director Susan Price to attend the Council for Exceptional Children Conference in Indianapolis. The cost is not to exceed slsl, which will take care of registration, meals and travel costs. Named Lisa Leonard as the board’s representative to the Stone Hills Area Library Services Authority Board of Directors. Her term begins May 1989 and ends in April 1992. GAVE ROHR THE authority to advertise for bids for the proposed construction of a new administration building. McGaughey also named Ferrand, Lambermont and Gough to the bid opening committee. Employed Sunday Abbott as an aide for a handicapped student. Was introduced to new juniorsenior high school secretary Terry Bruner, who attended the meeting. Prior to the regular session, the Board of Finance met and named Tri-County Bank as the depository for school corporation funds.

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