Houston daily journal. (Perry, GA) 2006-current, September 01, 2007, Page 3B, Image 11

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plousitm jßailg djountal SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2007 On the stage The Perry Players will present “The Kitchen Witches” by Carolyn Smith opening Friday with show dates through Sept. 15. The show centers around a small-town TV cooking show. The cast includes Nelda Taw s e , Gale Weems Bryant, and Andy Payne. For res ervations, call 987- 5354. Joy Goodman is direct ing, and this prom- Charlotte Perkins Lifestyle Editor ises to be a lot of fun. Warner Robins Little Theatre will start off the fall with a comical, but scary version of the story of Jack the Ripper, the killer who terrorized London in the 1880 s. The first presentation of “Jack the Ripper: Monster of Whitechapel” will be at 8 p.m., Friday, with further evening performances on Sept. 8, 12-15, 20-22, and matinees on Sept. 9 and 16 at 2:30. Cathy Collins is directing the play. There will be a Green Room reception after the opening show Friday night, with food from Harpin’s Shamrock Pub and the British Pantry. For reserva tions, call 929-4579. Back in the day I hope, you are all hav ing a good Labor Day week end, and that you ladies will remember to put away all your white clothes on Tuesday. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, you are obviously way younger than I am, because people of my generation grew up with all kinds of mysterious rules like “Never wear white after Labor Day.” I also grew up hearing the rule that ladies did not wear hats after 5 p.m. and that men did not wear hats indoors. There were gener ally new rules with each new season and we all dressed alike. That was “back in the day,” of course, and confor mity was an art form. I can remember when you only wore jeans on Saturday or to “cook-outs”, and girls wore their jeans rolled up, but not exactly evenly. Let’s say right below the knee on one leg, and just a little lower on the other. At about the same time, the guys wore their sleeves on their shirts rolled up. I’m not talking about long sleeved shirts, but short sleeved ones. I have said before and will say again that “back in the day” wasn’t all it gets cracked up to be by some people. Anybody my age or older who tells you how great it was just has a very selective memory. We didn’t have ice cube makers in our freezers back then because we didn’t have freezers, and even when we finally did get freezers, they were about as big as a shoe box, and they got all covered up with frost, and we had those metal ice cube trays that would take the skin off your fingertips. People over 50 couldn’t make it through a day now on 1950 s terms. I plan to celebrate Labor Day by setting the air con ditioner at 65 degrees, fixing hot dogs in the microwave, having a Diet Coke on ice and doing a Google search of the great American inven tors and ingenious American laborers who have made our lives so very much more comfortable. Mums add burst to autumn landscaping As the nights grow longer with the onset of fall and the air shows promise of the cold to come, garden chry santhemums (mums) are about to once again burst into bloom, flaunting their bright colors as the main growing season draws to a close. Planted in the gar den, mums are massed in beds or grouped in plant ings of three or five for dramatic splashes of color. Container plantings also grace many porches, patios, and driveways. Garden mums are very popular this time of year. To help you in your mum culture, I have compiled a list of general care tips. Remember-you can keep those mum plants instead of discarding them and enjoy another color display next year. Frost will kill the tops down, but since mums are strong-rooted perenni als, they will return in the spring. ■■ ItfflfK * JmrsM jink I 1 ~. Mfj y? .V< < tjf -1 /«*» ~4' J *v 4 H ' *Jb3t I -c Contributed Shannon and Rick Pendleton from Warner Robins were the lucky “pirates” who found the muffin stand during the Treasure Hunt Days at Carrie Lynn’s Antiques. , Thanks for the memories Little League World Series champs Dear Keaton, Dalton, Zane, Hunter, Taylor, Nick, Payton, Kendall, Hunt, David, Micah, and Clint: Thanks for the memories. Your run for the title has brought back poignant reminders of our childhood and memories of when our children were young. We remember when they were born, their first word, when they took their first step, and we remember fondly those early years on the baseball field; when they “doodled” in the dirt while playing outfield, ran toward third base after making a hit, and cried when they were thrown out at home. Watching you brings these memories flooding back with a torrent of emotions. This month, we’ve rid den that wave of emotion daily when we gather round to watch “our” boys create special memories of their own. From the loud crack of a bat, to the scent of leather warmed by the sun, you will Lifestyle Planting ■ Plant young garden mums in a sunny location (at least a half day of sun). ■ Plant in fertile, well- ■p:-. lf| ■E-L s Tim Lewis Garden Columnist plants, simply removing them after the flowers have faded. ■ Garden mums planted in the spring have a better chance of surviving the first year than do mums trans planted in the fall because the root system can become better established before winter sets in. Watering ■ Always thoroughly Treasure Hunt Days always remember these days as being the best of your lives and we are thrilled to have been able to watch you experience them. Manager Mickey Lay and Coach Mike Smith: Thanks for taking us along for the ride of a lifetime, and what a roller coaster ride it has been. From the high of Lookout Mountain, Alabama to the low of the Ohio Valley; through it all you’ve shown the world what thousands of mothers have said hun dreds of times to their young sons. “Have fun ... it’s only just a game”, and what fun you’ve had. Each day your sportsmanship makes our hearts swell with pride. We are proud to be Middle Georgians and say “Yes, that’s OUR team”. So, tomorrow, no matter what the outcome, you will always be World Champions in our record book. We will remember the “Boys of Summer - 2007” and will always be grate- water in any freshly plant ed garden mums. ■ During dry spells, be sure to water as needed to keep plants from wilting. ■ Pay particular atten tion to those mums planted pot and all as described above, as they may be sub ject to drying ’out rather quickly. Fertilizing ■ During the growing season, work a general pur pose fertilizer such as 5-10- 15 or 10-10-10 into the soil at a rate of 1/2 to 1 pound per 100 square feet. ■ If planted in the fall, no fertilizer is needed. Pinching ■ To encourage branch ing and development of compact, bushy plants, pinch back garden mums in the spring as soon as new growth on lateral branch es is 4 to 6 inches long. Remove about one half inch of new growth at the tip of each stem. Do this See LE WIS, page 4B drained soil. Another option is to plant the pot and all in the ground if you don’t intend to main tain the .._ ^ < jyi^l i ;k:-''i)p%: : '_ »~ ■* • •'^* wi . .-.ii*Sl&«lww''¥»i'^s?»'i^Ws^P^Ws-fK''vmP??* ■ ■ ■»» ?'■' ■.• -.■ -, -. ' •■ r l b T Members of the Warner Robins American Little League 11-12-year-olds celebrate their world title. ful to you for reminding us that dreams still do come true. Thanks for the memo ries. *n^ '^i^f JlllMfe Jw'’''}'' Notes for music lovers Special to the Journal As the summer comes to an end, bands start striking up and concert series begin. Here are some to mark on your calendar. Reserve Band performing The Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve and the Museum of Aviation will present a free concert series at the Museum of Aviation amphitheatre, on Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. Performed annually in September, this year’s series will kick off with the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s contemporary rock group, Reserve Generation. The group will play contempo rary popular music, rhythm and blues, jazz, country, and selections from Billboard Magazine’s Hot 100 includ ing rock, rap and hip-hop. On Sept. 18, the 60th anniversary of the Air Force, the band’s High Flight will perform popular tunes of the 80’s and 90’s as well as jazz music of yesteryear and today. The concert series will end Sept 25 with Live Round. This recently deployed band has entertained troops around the world, and per forms music from the 60’s through today, as well as classic jazz standards, Celtic and world music. “The people and com munities of Middle Georgia are such great supporters Warner Robins went on to become the Little League World Champions by beat ing the team from Japan in extra innings.) 3B TOP: Garden mums are easy to mass in gardens for dramatic color. LEFT: A bee pays a visit to a dis play of chrysanthe mums. Contributed/Tina Simms of Team Robins and the Air Force Reserve,” said Dave Ballengee, Reserve Band deputy director. “The Museum of Aviation Concert Series is a wonder ful opportunity for us to give something back to them. It’s also special for the band members to play at home for their friends and families, since we spend most of the year traveling.” Concert goers are encour aged to come early and bring a picnic basket, lawn chairs and blankets. In case of inclement weather, the con certs will be held indoors if possible. No alcohol or pets allowed. Les Still Big Band The annual Les Still Big Band Concert will be held at the Homer J. Walker Civic Center, Warner Robins, Sept. 29. Tickets are $lO each with proceeds going to the Houston County literacy program. Those who pur chase 10 tickets will get an additional two tickets free. Lee Roy Parnell In Hawkinsville Lee Roy Parnell, the Texas born hit maker will be per forming at the Hawkinsville Opera House on Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Lee Roy’s talents are well rounded. He has published 145 songs to date includ ing “That’s My Story” which was a number one hit for See MUSIC, page 4B Angela Lineberger lives in Perry with her husband Kerry and five boy's, Tully age 15, and Tal, Hunter, Ben, and Luke, age 12.