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The Taylor County News, May 27, 2021, Page 10.
Coach Destiny Mathis Brings AAU
Travel Basketball To Taylor County
By JIZAMMIE J, GRIGGS
She has done it! Destiny
Mathis has successfully started
a Taylor County based AAU
Travel Basketball program,
that, at this point, will give
middle school girls the experi
ence and notoriety to move for
ward and become recognized,
skilled basketball players.
Others had the opportunity to
do it, but Destiny is the one who
got it done. Kudos to Destiny
Mathis* dedication and deter
mination to persevere.
Naysayers sang the chime of
a 22-year-old who couldn't do
it. Well, guess what? She did.
Some think she’s too early, but
1 think she’s right on time, and
this is supported by what she
has done with this group of
girls who came to her with no
developed skills or real knowl
edge of basketball. Now, they
are competing in AAU Travel
Ball, which is the highest level
of basketball a kid can play.
This group of girls was not
getting the attention and train
ing that they needed, now that
they are part of the Lady
HotshoLz, their knowledge of
the game and skill level is con
stantly rising! Destiny encour
ages their parents to come to
the practices, so that they can
view r firsthand the improve
ments of their children.
The road hasn’t been easy, but
usually good tilings or benefi
cial things never arc. Destiny
has made history, this fact
should be celebrated. Destiny
won a championship with Tay
lor County High School during
the 2015 season, and now she’s
bringing a championship atti
tude to Taylor County’s basket
ball local elite.
Although it’s Taylor County-
based, she holds tryouts for sur
round ing counties. Without lo
cal support, Destiny stayed
committed to her program and
her vision. She pushed on with
out a gym... speaking of with
out a gym, who are they hurt-
ing--her or the girls? She
pushed on and, with support
from others, was capable of se
curing an outdoor court and
began fine-tuning and fortify
ing basketball skills into these
girls through the elements. It
takes perseverance, so I just
wanted to congratulate Coach
Destiny Mathis, a name that
will forever be synonymous
with Taylor County Basketball.
Good on you, Coach!!!
IT’S NOT TOO LATE!
Emmmwm exactitude
Submitted by Jeff Cook, Taylor County Extension Agent
Well, with the current weather conditions and the fact that we have little hope for future rain, I got to thinking about how much
water different things require. I am sure as you look at your water bill or move a sprinkler across the yard, you have thought the
same thing, as well.
We all know that plants vary in their ability to withstand certain conditions. Some plants thrive in cold environments, while
others love the heat. Some can handle dry conditions, while others need ample water. But, just how much water a plant needs can
vary greatly.
Let’s start with grasses. Usually considered drought tolerant, our warm season grasses do require a pretty good bit of water to
survive. Most of ourturfgrasses require about 1 inch of water per week during the active grow ing season. High traffic areas like ball
fields or golf courses will require more than this for recover)' and growth.
What about our garden plants or vegetable crops? They also require about 1 inch of water weekly. What should be noted is that
water requirements will vary depending on stage of development and the crop. For example, corn yields will be reduced more
dramatically if drought stress hits in the silking stage versus early vegetative growth stages. The water requirements also vary
from early growth to maturity. Sweet corn can require about 1.5 inches of water per week at its peak. Other veggies like butter
beans or cucumbers can get by with a little under an inch.
Water is also very important in carrying nutrients into and through plants. We have all had blossom end rot on our tomatoes and
other vegetables. This is a calcium deficiency in the fruit, hut it is usually a result of watering issues. Making sure soil levels of
calcium are adequate and properly watering can usually remedy this problem.
Water requirements for ornamentals are going to vary, but it is pretty obvious where water is more important. Annuals, newly
planted trees and shrubs, and other succulent plants will require more water than perennials or established woody plants. Usually,
established plantings of trees and shrubs can withstand droughty conditions, although supplemental irrigation w ill not hurt.
As always, mulching can help hold moisture and cool the soil around plants, which will reduce the amount of water needed and the
amount lost to evaporation. When watering, it is best to do so in the evening and finish up before sunrise. This will reduce
evaporation and should also allow plants to dry early in the day, reducing disease problems. Finally, when watering, it is best to put
out at least a ha l finch of wafer at a time. Irrigating frequently with little amounts of water actually causes roots to stay shallow and
makes plants less able to with
stand harsh conditions.
Maybe some of this will help
you get your plants through
these tough times. If you have
questions about this article or
other gardening problems, con
tact me at (478) 862-5498, (478)
825-8466. or maclriv@uga.edu.
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