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HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL Changelings, ‘curious incidents’ and talking giraffes By CHARLOTTE PERKINS Journal Lifestyle Editor Please send answers to hhjquiz@yahoo.com by Wednesday. Answers may be called to 987-1823, extension 234, or to 984-1604. ' > ** %| ** Eye Q Name the comic strip in which these characters appeared. Literary quiz An American writer made his debut as a novelist this year with a “modern fairy tale” inspired by a poem by Houston Spring residents parade to the Georgia National Fair : ; y\ / V *> Submitted _ i Houston Springs residents line up for the Georgia National Fair parade . CHICKS From page 6A cymbals. “I feel cymbal is the best instrument in the band,” Lowe said. “They have small cymbals for girls, but we use the ones the boys use.” Lowe joined the Cymbal Chicks because she loved percussion. She played trom bone, tuba and Sousaphone. “In a way, we’re like the drum majors and help the bass section keep the beat,” Lowe said. She enjoys the hand move ments that come with play cymbals, which is just as well because she is inter ested in learning about the human body. “I wan to major (in col lege) in a medical field,” Lowe said. “I really want to be a biologist.” Tashayla Durham is the Cymbal Chicks captain. She is the only senior on the line and is a first-year cymbalist, having left the pit (mallets) to tryout for the Chicks. “It was time to do some thing different,” Durham said. “We have fun but when it’s time to perform, we get serious.” Durham also intends to study medicine. She plans to join the National Guard and is already accepted into its nursing program. “The National Guard is FALEN From page 6A people that provided voic es in the cartoon included Rudy Vallee, Louis Armstrong and Cab Calloway. Betty retired from the big screen and funny papers in 1939 as the world was changing and bigger and higher quality cartoon studios such as Disney and Looney-Tunes became popular. » Rebel Betty became popu lar again in the tumultu ous 60’s and her cartoons began to appear on tele vision in the 1970’5. Her HDJ W.B. Yeats. The story deals with changelings. Give the title and author. USA quiz Who was the first Secretary of the U.S. Treasury? Who is the Secretary of the Treasury now? Georgia quiz Guadalquini nad a name change in 1736. What’s it called now?' Bible quiz Who was told by God that she had “two nations” in her womb? going to pay my way,” she said. Anna Parker tried out for the Cymbal Chicks from the drum line. “I played the bass drum,” the junior said. “The drum smashed a nerve in my hip bone and made my left thigh numb. I switched to the cym bals at the last minute.” Like the other Cymbal Chicks, Parker is an accom plished musician. She plays drums, piano and percus sion. “I tried out for the Cymbal Chicks because I get to look pretty.” Parker plans to audition for the snare drums her senior year. Dominique Driver, also a junior, played flute last year before trying out for the Cymbal Chicks. “It’s the uniforms, and the music is easier to learn,” Driver said. “I’ve always wanted to be a percussionist. I played the flute because I didn’t know I could play drums.” She echoed the other Chicks when she said the cymbal line was more fun. “I like the music,” Driver explained. “I always wanted to be in the band. I wouldn’t pay attention to the football games; I watched the bands at halftime.” One of her favorite movies is “Drumline.” Driver plans to focus on merchandise that was produced in the 1930’s became highly collect ible and the Precious Kids Company reproduced a line of Betty Boop dolls and figurines to commemorate her 60th birthday in 1991. You can now purchase an 8 video set of Betty Boop cartoons on Amazon. Here are some current prices for “Boop” collect ibles according to Kovel’s 2005 price guide: Cookie Jar/Betty & Pudgy, 7.5 x 4, $35; Chalkware figure of Betty Boop, $45; Salt & Pepper, Bimbo, 1930’5, $95; Toy, Happy House, Celluloid, white tower Weird quiz Name the regular partici pants in this quiz who are elected officials. What posi tions do they hold? Last Week’s Answers Note: Once before when Terry Everett’s name didn’t appear in the “Getting it right” lists, somebody want ed to know if she was okay. Yes, she is. She was on a mission trip to New Orleans helping with the rebuilding, which is a bona fide “excused absence.” Ey e Q The dancers were Marge and Gower Champion, a cou ple who had supporting roles in many musicals from the 19505. Getting it right were Jaloo Zelonis, Jim Worrall, Larry and Chris Thomson, medicine in college. She intends to study for a degree in sports medicine or physi cal therapy. Whitley Patterson is a junior and first-year Cymbal Chick. She says she always been interested in marching bands. “Since the sixth grade,” she said. “I was the little girl you see at parades dancing with the band.” Patterson has the most experience with marching bands. She loves to watch the drumlins. “I wanted to be a part of the drumline,” the junior said, “but I couldn’t play drums.” Patterson switched from the saxophone to the cym bals. “I have some rhythm,” She future plans go from child psychology to sports trainer. “I used to be a cheerleader and I still swim.” Patterson is a member of the Northside swim team. As individuals, they have different goals and dreams but as the Cymbal Chicks, these five women provide a talented contrast to the usual marching bands. In their hands, the cym bals become musical instru ments that provide more than loud crashes associated with “The 1812 Overture.” That’s because the Cymbal Chicks play with heart. pen attached; Japan; $950. Happy Collecting and Boop Oop a Doop! Jillinda Falen is the owner of Carrie Lynn’s Antiques in Perry. She has been col lecting and selling antiques for over 22 years. She is also an experienced estate liquidation specialist. You may contact her via email at falen@alltel.net, www. antiquesingeorgia.com or through the Houston Daily Journal. UHESTYUE Mike Stockwell and Olivia Stachorek. Last Week’s Cognoscenti The novel by Mark Haddon got its title from a passage of dialogue in the Sherlock Holmes story, “Silver Blaze,” by Arthur Conan Doyle. Getting it right were Laurie Jones, Larry and Chris Thomson, Jaloo Zelonis, Jim Worrall, Bill Harrison and Olivia Stachorek. Nevada places Battle Mountain, Jackpot and Winnemuca can all be found in Nevada Getting it right were Jolene Pierson, Jaloo Zelonis, Chris and Larry Thomson, Laurie Jones, Jim Worrall, Bill Harrison, Mike Stanley, Olivia Stachorek and Mike Stockwell. lithe Perry Area Chamber of Commerce^ Present the Vh Annual Fall Challenge* & Taste of Perry Tuesday, October 24,2006 SpodiirtJ** Shoot * 8:00aW $4 Olp»'» w 1 Come join us for a day Full of Food, Fun & Entertainment! Vo register for an event, tickets, or more information please call the Ferry Chamber at 478-987-1234. Hold A drafted Disposal OBRT Bank ofMkldle GA OmSwith Gilmer Warehouse A Ugistk* Graphic Packaging International Houston Home Journal Houston Springs Unibank by Farm Credit Mar San Graphics k MM State Entering gL Papa John s Pitta m Pan Mi Construction Group j W Planter* Fhtf Bank Y/f Robins Federal Credit Union /ft feuultA £e|iat*iMg Cootekuu tu. Security Bank JSoany* Real Pit Bar i Q Georgia geniuses Houston County and Dooly County are both the birthplaces of both a Georgia Governor (Sonny Perdue, George Busbee) and a U.S. Senator (Sam Nunn, Walter George). And there are others, as I learned from the many answers. Getting it right were Jaloo Zelonis, Larry and Chris Thomson, Laurie Jones, Jim Worrall, Bill Harrison, Mike Stanley, Olivia Stachorek and Mike Stockwell. Scrinturallv savvy Jonah was on his way to Tarshish when he got swal lowed by the big fish. As many of us know from Sunday School, he was supposed to be going to Nineveh. Getting it right were Jolene Pierson, Jaloo Zelonis, Curtis Greer, Larry and Chris Thomson, What a great day it was on Oct. 7. Twenty of Houston Springs’ residents in their most fes tive deco rated golf carts were escorted by two Perry police cars that morning from their Fairway Ridge Melanie Lewis Columnist Houston Springs Clubhouse in Houston Springs to Washington Street to line up for this year’s fair parade. Once the parade got under way and they made their way to the fair grounds, they were then given the red carpet treatment, being escorted through the fair rounds and given a special Golf Scramble at Houston Lake Country Club 11:30am $340/team $66/person Staton Broadcasting Utlity Service Company Windstron A Pg SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2006 4 Laurie Jones, Jim Worrall, Bill Harrison, Mike Stanley, Olivia Stachorek and Mike Stockwell. Weird quiz There were a couple of possible correct answers here. Giraffes communicate by ultrasonic sound, as well as making all kinds of other audible sounds like snorts and whistles. (Who knows what they may be saying about us while we stare at them at the zoo?) Getting it right were Jolene Pierson, Jaloo Zelonis, Laurie Jones, Larry and Chris Thomson, Jim Worrall, Bill Harrison, Mike Stockwell #nd Mike Stanley. Olivia Stachorek came up with another answer still, which is that they leave trail markers through a sticky substance on their feet that other giraffes can smell. secure place to park their golf carts. Once parked, the residents of Houston Springs scat tered like the wind to enjoy a day at the Georgia National Fair. Enjoying the foods, the music, the animals, visiting the booths and the displays in the various buildings, and just walking around. It was a day full of fun! 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