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Classes are from 9 a.m.- Still got game Fort Valley and Perry basketball players of yesteryear assembled at the Fort Valley Kiwanis Club meeting June 30, when Billy Powell reviewed his new book, “Pride of the Panthers,” which recounts many games between Fort Valley and Perry during the i93os-SOs, and describes the fierce rivalry between Fort Valley and Perry. Pictured, from left, Pat McFall, Kiwanis president; Horace Woodruff, Perry High star, 1937- 1938; Billy Powell-author; Wallis Hardeman, FVHS star, 1933-34, whose team beat Perry in Coach Staples’ debut against Fort Valley in 1933; Rev. Richard Aultman, Fort Valley High star, 1952-1953, who saiik the winning basket against Perry in the 1952 district champiohship game; his team winning the state crown and going undefeated; William Huckabee - staunch Fort Valley Greenwave fan and program organizer; and Dot Roughton-Perry High star, 1939-1943. Roughton was the designated fighter for Perry in the notorious 1938 brawl on the county line. Throw a blowout birthday without blowiny the budget ARA Content Americans spend more than $lO billion each year on birthday gifts, according to Hallmark. Billions more are spent on parties, especially those for children. From ihviting the entire class for pizza to backyard petting zoos, parents feel pressure to give their chil dren big birthday parties. But parehts don’t have to blow their budgets to create meaningful and fun birth day experiences. “Birthdhys provide a time for families and friends to come together and celebrate an important time,” said Sam Goller, author of “Yes, You Can, Afford to Raise a Family.” “But your generosity can cause yoti to overextend your budget, making a joy ous time stressful.” There are ways to avoid the Financial and emotional traps birthday parties bring. Stowers Innovations, Inc., publisher of the “Yes, You Can ...” series, suggests the following tips to increase the meaning and decrease the cost of birthday celebra tions. 1. Set a pre-determined budget - Determine a bud get in advance for gifts and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration is necessary to enroll youth ages 6-11. Enrollment is limited so please register early. Lunch is included each day and Graduation will be held July 21. The cost for the camp is $25 for the week. Each day a different theme - M Kvf v !H| 1 If| \' ' jHHHHHHHHr' .js HBp a * ' a Bn BBjj|f|i- i fi fra, JB submitted parties to avoid a financial crunch. Share this budget with children to set expectations. 2. Limit the number of guests - A good rule of thumb is one guest for every year of a child’s age. By limiting the number of guests, you create an envi ronment in which your child can form more meaningful connections. 3. Involve your child in the planning process - Talk about what is impor tant about this party and how the money budgeted for the celebration will be used. 4. Team up - Share the cost of birthday parties by joining with parents whose children have similar birth dates. Or consider throwing a big party every other year. 5. Keep it simple - Plan simple, inexpensive activi ties your child enjoys, such as baking. Or create a play based on their special interests and have party guests put on a show. 6. Build connections - Create activities that build meaningful connections. A 30-minute party would allow young children enough time for a meaningful expe rience without loosing inter est. Older children may find will be used and experts will share their expertise with the youngsters in outdoor and indoor classes. The themes are: ■ Monday: My Home in the Water - includes ducks and frogs ■ Tuesday:Living in the Forest - includes trees and animals in the deep woods ■ Wednesday: I Live in the a longer activity more mean ingful. 7. Consider alterna tives to traditional birth day gifts - Take the day off from work to go to a muse um together or recognize the importance of getting older by extending a curfew or allowing young children to stay up later. 8. Teach the art of giv ing - Instead of bringing gifts, ask guests to bring something that can be donated to a charity your child chooses. Send thank you notes that include the total charitable contribution. “Including your child in all M.C.L. (& iPatuy Screen Your Patio At A Very Affordable Price! FREE ESTIMATES • We Build Fences TOO! If You Call With This Ad - We’ll Paint Your Floor FREE . [.-3 Color Choices <#^47B-228-1767 "4m 00035626 LIFESTYLE Ground - includes worms and bugs ■ Thursday: I Live in the Sky - includes butterflies and birds ■ Friday: I Live on a Farm - includes growing plants. To register or for more details, call the American Camellia Society at Massee Lane Gardens, 478-967- 2358. aspects of the birthday expe rience helps create a party both you and your child will remember for a lifetime,” said Sheelagh Manheim, Ph.D., co-author of “Yes, You Can... Find More Meaning in Your Life.” “A great party is not about the money spent, but about the connections formed and the memories made.” The books “Yes, You Can ... Afford to Raise a Family” and “Yes, You Can ... Find More Meaning in Your Life” are available by calling (800) 234-3445 or online at www. stowersinnovations.com. Courtesy of ARA Content Tips, tools for DIY women homeowners ARA Content Gone are the days when women went from their parents’ house to their married homestead with out living on their own in between. Today, women not only buy their own homes, they also do their own home repairs. There are an esti mated 17 million woman homeowners in the United States, and women do-it yourselfers are the fastest growing segment of the home improvement mar ket. Sure, it saves money, but there is also the reward of knowing that you’re self sufficient and the satisfied feeling of a job well done. That includes everything from fixing a leaky faucet to building a deck to land scaping the backyard. It’s getting easier to find information on home proj ects thanks to the abun dance of DIY shows on television, many geared toward women. And a visit to any hard ware store turns up classes and equipment tailored to women. One tool that really comes in handy for home improvement projects is one that you may not think of until you need it - a truck. While buying a truck is more of an investment than buying a new ham mer, it can help save costs on home improvement projects. And it’s probably no coincidence that sales of trucks to women are on the rise. According to the Power Information Network, female buyers accounted for 21.8 per cent of all compact pick up truck purchases, 14.4 percent of all heavy-duty full-size pickup truck pur chases and 18.1 percent of all light-duty full-size pickup truck purchases in 2004. Here are some smart ways to put that truck to use: ■ Haul demolition away yourself - labor costs are often half (or more) of a major project cost, so you can save significantly if you haul away old wood studs, drywall and gravel . m mmmm Contributed ARA Content A truck may be the best investment for do-it-yourself women. Forget Expectations- Try A Giant Fixture In A Small Space | / dffie fitinj Store Vfc A Division'of Southeast Electrical .Suppr. § 926 Carroll St. • Perry, GA 31069 478-224-8888 T-F9am-spm SAT 10am-2pm SATURDAY, JULYB, 2006 yourself. Just be sure the truck’s bed has a tough protec tive coating like a LINE-X Spray-On Truck Bedliner to handle the abuse. ■ Consider cost-effec tive materials - at times, less expensive materials do a great job of modeling their higher priced coun terparts. The difference between true wood flooring and laminate can often range up to $5 per square foot. And if you use the truck to haul it home, you can save another SSO or more in the delivery charge. ■ Budget-friendly dec orating - as the seasons change, so often does the inventory at the local thrift and consignment stores. You can save some extra money if you jump in that truck to pick up those dec orating supplies, furniture and accessories. ■ Is there a landscap ing project in your future? - save on delivery charges for everything from soil to mulch to landscaping rock by hauling it yourself. Once again, you’ll be glad your truck has a durable LINE-X Spray-On Truck Bedliner to protect it from damage. If you’re new to doing your own home repairs, start with simple projects and work your way up. Building a deck is not a good first project, but rewiring a lamp or patch ing a hole in the wall are good starters. The more projects you tackle and finish, the more confident you’ll be about the next one. If you need some guid ance, call a friend or fam ily member who has DIY experience, or visit your local hardware store for tips. And once you’ve mas tered installing a toilet or a garbage disposal, offer to help others figure it out. As for that truck, get it ready for the big jobs. LINE-X has over 500 loca tions across the United States. To find the deal er nearest you, or for more information, visit www.LINEX.com, www. GoLineX.com or call (800) 831-3232. Courtesy of ARA Content 5C