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HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL : Ft *4l* * jBJ 'llflm •] 1 fit } jJoEg ilfL iw&sk/ ; ' S |t.',^ v '*?s£g§fi mßr*'Smm * l .’ I %# ft? - jt-JE «? f. i i, * s ■ •■ * •• w%4.# ■ * mWJV .jjMMßfe.lag* ’*WHHKj*Fitt r? ’■ ffiriPflF ?7g' Z&Otr ■~‘*tfi* Wr 9 | Kjp *• J *4gpr Bp •ik Brea!*?*-! llijl *V 'W Journal/Charlotte Perkins Sorors of Delta Sigma Theta create a circle of love around Nella Crooks, as they sing the sorority’s " Sweetheart" song. < *fpr Journal/Charlotte Perkins Crooks, who celebrated her 105th birthday on Sunday is shown here with her four children, Cynthia C. Carpenter; Ken Crooks, Jr., Sylvia Wunderlich and Nella Jenkins. Promoting Perry Houston Springs is an active adult resort community, with emphasis on the active. Not only do residents enjoy the fitness equipment, pool, walking, tennis, and more, but they also have Senior Care programs provid ed by Houston Healthcare. When we heard about their special programs for seniors, we knew it was a perfect match for our community as they bring the program to the residents. Once a week they come to the Fairway Ridge clubhouse to provide strength and flexibility exer- cise class es, and they also offer an aqua aero bics fit ness class in the pool during the warmer seasons. This is supple mented by Melanie Lewis Columnist Houston Springs monthly health screenings. “This is a growing program at Houston Springs,” says Janet St. Charles, a certi fied exercise instructor with the Senior Care program. “Senior Care is more than just exercise. It’s a great means of socialization and recreation for active senior adults.” If you would like to learn more about the Senior Care program offered by Houston Healthcare, please call 478-923-9771. Free exercise classes and screenings are offered in several locations, including Perry, Warner Robins and Centerville. ■ ■■ The Pink Ladies of RICH From page 6A of a nursing home ward. That’s not only admirable, it’s incredible. Too many times, four or five children can’t take care of the parent who took care of four or five children. With his siblings sprawled throughout the house and onto the porches, Mike was with her when she took three deep breaths of a death rat tle then crossed over. “I went out on the porch to tell the others and all I got Houston Springs would like to invite you to their Fall Jewelry sale at the Perry Hospital Library on Oct. 16 - 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All the jewelry is priced at just $5 each, and that includes watches. This sounds like a sale we do not want to miss. Stop by and visit the ladies and look at the jewelry and watches as you may be able to find that special some one in your life a Christmas present. ■ ■■ With the increase in gas prices and the slow down in new home sales around the country we have noticed a decrease in visitation to Middle Georgia. Up to this point we have been the only marketer of Middle Georgia as a retirement destination but we would like for this to change. In an effort to increase our visibility we are taking our story directly to the largest active adult market in the world, namely Florida. Over the next several months, Houston Springs, together with CB&T Bank, Synovus Mortgage, and Fickling & Company, will be exhibit ing at senior trade shows in Florida. These shows attract an average of 10,000 seniors over a two day period. At these shows we will give presentations about the benefits of living in Middle Georgia. Many of these peo ple are looking for a new home. They are tired of having to prepare for the hurricanes, tired of paying too much for insurance and tired of all the traffic. We are presenting Middle Georgia and Perry as the See LEWIS, page HA out was ‘Mama’,” he said, his voice still quivering from the emotion of the moment. Two hours earlier, Mike and his siblings had separately assured her that it’d be okay for her to go. They’d be all right. But they weren’t. It hurt terribly. But for me, at least, death’s horrid smell dissi pated. I could breathe again. Ronda Rich is the best selling author of What Southern Women Know (That Every Woman Should) and The Town That Came A-Courtin’. • Vehicle Accident? • Back Pain? • Headache? CHIROPRACTIC HAS HAD GREAT SUCCESS TREATING THESE CONDITIONS HiJnf 'JH Or. Brian Gillis. D.C. We accept most major insurances and numerous HMO & PPO plans. 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Cill NOW to tchedale FREE LASER Vision Consultation and Exam. i wwv.DrEattr.qim IK nauifef Ctttrt Drtn, Stitt JM Mxot, Gtcrgii 3121 S W LIFESTYLE Crooks honored on her 105th birthday By Charlotte Perkins Lifestyle Editor Nella Crooks has had an adventurous 105 years. She began life in St. Ann, Jamaica, where she has told friends, her mother loved dressing her up, and would sometimes buy a whole bolt of cloth when the ships came in, simply to make sure nobody else on the island had a dress like Nella’s. She was educated private ly and left Jamaica when she was just 19, being sponsored by a cousin in Miami. From there she moved to Boston, where she met another young Jamaican, Kenneth Crooks, who was studying WHY ARE YOU SUFFERING, WHEN CARE IS SO CLOSE? If treatment is indicated it could be at little or no cost to you because Workers' Compensation and most insurance companies cover chiropractic care to policy limits. Call (478) 987-9666 1207 Houston Lake Drive, Perry, Georgia for his Ph.D. at Harvard. The two were married, and while she stayed busy as the mother of a growing family, Dr. Crooks, became a minis ter as well as headmaster of Private schools in Hampton, Va. and Newport News, R. 1., before joining the faculty of the biology department at Fort Valley State College. (Now FVSU). After Dr. Crooks’ death, she was invited to stay at he college as a dorm counselor, and also earned her masters degree in counseling. It was during those days that she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta, join ing in a lifetime sisterhood. The sorors, or sisters of • On-The-Job Injury? • Neck Pain? • Hip Pain? *0 , SHP m*- f r SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2006 Bp- jL ' jSR I I? ■ Jfflff 4111 JSfJgr SB wm ormmsm > iflp Delta Sigma Theta from Fort Valley State honored Nella Crooks on her birthday, in an occasion held at the Willow Ridge home in Fort Valley. Her four children, Cynthia C. Carpenter of San Diego, Calif.; Ken Crooks, Jr. of Columbus; Sylvia Wunderlichof Frankfor, Germany and Nella Jenkins of Fort Valley, were all pres ent for the occasion, which included singing, a circle of love by the sorority mem bers, words of praise and appreciation for the honor ee, and refreshments. Subscribe today Call 987-1823 • Slip and Fall? • Shoulder Pain? • Arm/Leg Pain? Dr. Stacey Carter, D.C. %: wjum aaMff *9 ‘•Up 7A 38900