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♦ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2007
Baseball, football,
soccer and more
As the mother of five
boys, I have spent endless
hours at the baseball field,
football
Angela sporting
Lineberger event
Me and the Boys
memo
ries was
when Tully, my oldest son,
was playing t-ball and Tal,
Hunter, Ben, and Luke
were four.
They were not old enough
to play on a team yet and
so I had to keep them “cor
ralled” during Tully’s ball
games. That was not an
easy job, so I welcomed any
distraction that would keep
them entertained.
One spring day, after a
very heavy rain, that dis
traction materialized as a
very large, and very messy
mud puddle in the bottom
of a ditch.
While the game was
being played, first one, then
each of the four boys discov
ered that stomping around
in the puddle was great fun.
As usual the fun began
to escalate and by the end
of the ballgame, the boys
were standing in line at
one end of the puddle and
taking turns running and
sliding head first through
the water and mud on their
bellies.
I was entertained by
watching the other parents
grab their children as they
tried to break away and join
the boys in their rollicking
fun.
The boys are all old
enough to play sports them
selves and I can now be
entertained by the action
on the field. Many times
that action has proven to be
quite comical.
One of those times was
when Hunter was playing
baseball. It was his turn to
bat and the catcher had a
nasty habit of heckling the
players as they each took a
turn to bat.
Hunter ignored the
catcher for as long as he
could and when he could
not stand the heckling
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Hank, Henry, Heisman and New Hampshire hopefuls
Literary Quiz
What do Hank Morgan and
Henry DeTamble have in common?
Harrison's Sports Quiz
Tonight, the 2007 Heisman win
ner will be announced. The tro
phy is a bronze sculpture created
by Frank Eliscu, using star player
Ed Smith of the 1934 New York
University football team as the
model. Name the collegiate team
that refined the player’s stance,
the team that endorsed the plaster
casting and three well known indi
viduals who gave it their personal
blessing for casting.
History Quiz
It was owned by Louis XIV and
Louis XV of France, among others
was stolen in 1792, and is now in
the Smithsonian. What is it?
Faith Quiz
According to folklore, what were
the names of the Magi?
Cosmic Quiz
What takes a little over eight
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and rude comments any
more, he turned around
to the seven-year-old
catcher and said, “I bet
your momma taught you
how to squat like that”.
Needless to say, the
catcher did not have
anything else to say after
that and the game pro
ceeded in peace.
Also, at the first out
of-town baseball tourna
ment Hunter ever played,
he thought he should
introduce himself to the
opposing team mem
bers. After his first hit,
he arrived at first base,
stuck out his h
and to shake, and
told the first base
man, “Hi, my name
is Hunter Lineberger,
and I am in second
grade at Morningside
Elementary”.
When Hunter was not
on the field he was a con
cession stand “groupie”.
He would loiter around
the concession stand ask
ing for money. One prof
itable day, he garnered
nachos, popcorn, candy,
a drink, AND change in
his pocket, even though
he had arrived at the ball
field with no money. He
obviously has the mak
ings of a great politician.
The boys also love
watching sporting events
of all kinds, so they were
thrilled to attend a hock
ey game with a friend.
After arriving home
from the game I asked
them if they enjoyed the
hockey game and Luke
said, “Yeah, I want to
play hockey when I grow
up”.
I asked, “You do?
Why”. He replied, “So I
can beat the crap out of
somebody”.
So, if you see us at the
ball field someday, come
over and visit. I’m sure
that we will have many
more adventures to
share.
Angela Lineberger lives
in Perry, with her hus
band Kerry, and five boys,
Tully age 15, and Tal,
Hunter, Ben, and Luke,
age 12.
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Todd Wilson, left, in wheelchair, is the villainous Henry
Potter, acompanied by his secretary, played by Roch
Gillmore, and Ryan McCarty (left) the play’s protagonist.
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The family celebrates a “wonderful life.” From left Ryan
Cruce, Amber Seabolt and Ryan McCarty. Children in the
cast include Robby Gillmore, Adam Jones, Charley Ann
Lollis, Elaine Crutchfield and Olivia Austin.
Warner Robins dancers to present Little Drummer Boy
The International City School of Ballet in Warner Robins
will be performing the original ballet, “Little Drummer
Boy.”
This is an original ballet choreographed by Georne
Aucoin and was first performed in December of 2005 by
International City Ballet.
The Little Drummer Boy is the classic tale of a young
boy looking for his special gift to bring to the birth of baby
Jesus. During this journey he encounters villagers, shep
herds, wise men and angels. This ballet concentrates on the
true meaning of Christmas and why we celebrate this day.
Dancers in this performance range in age from 5-18 and
are all students of the International City School of Ballet.
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Jones, Nancy Braswell, Olivia
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A Christmas gift
from Perry Players
By Charlotte Perkins
Journal Staff Writer
The Perry Players are bringing a beloved drama to life
for the Christmas season. The play, “It’s a Wonderful Life,”
tugs at the emotions from the outset.
The play, adapted from Frank Capra’s film classic, is a
challenging one and Linda Deibert clearly pulled it together
with simple sets and the spotlight on good acting.
Ryan McCarty gives an outstanding performance as the
central character, Harry Bailey, a young man who has made
countless sacrifices for others, and is faced with a looming
financial crisis. McCarty, who is on stage in every scene,
never fails his audience. Samuel Bowers is charming as a
desperaate guardian angel, and Todd Wilson is splendidly
wicked as the town’s power broker who is determined to
destroy the one business he doesn’t own.
Amber Seabolt is a sweet and convincing love interst as
Mary Bailey, and the large cast includes veteran actors as
well as children.
As part of this year’s Christmas at the Crossroads, the
Perry Players are urging the public to make this a “Dinner
and Theatre” experience by patronizing Leta’s and The
Swanson, and then walking over to the play.
A holiday treat
tor the family
The Perry Players present
“It’s a Wonderful Life!”
by James H. Rodgers,
adapted from the film by
Frank Capra
Director, Linda Deibert.
Producer, Martha
Alexander.
Show dates: Dec. 7,8,
12,13,14,15 at 8 p.m. and
December 9 and 16
at 2:30 p.m.
Adults sl2
Youth: $6
For reservations call:
(478)987-5354
Theatre Location:
909 Main St., Perry
According to Brooke Van Wert, a spokesperson for the
school, “The dancers have been working on this production
since September and are very excited to present it to our
area.
“ This is a great show for people of all ages and especially
for children. It truly tells the story of Christmas and why
it is so important to honor what Christmas is about,” Van
Wert said.
This performance will be at 7 p.m. on Dec. 15 at Mount
De Sales Academy Zuver Center in Macon. Tickets are sls
adults and $lO children. Tickets can be purchased by calling
953-1117 or at the door.
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also played the positions
of linebacker, punter and
placekicker. Getting it
right were Rhonda Parrish,
Mike Stanley, Terry Everett,
Chris and Larry Thomson,
Jaloo Zelonis, Laurie Jones,
Nancy Braswell, Olivia
Stachorek, Bill Harrison
and Jim Worrall.
Hopeless in New
Hampshire
Presidents Harry Truman
and Lyndon Baines Johnson
decided against seeking
re-election after poor show
ings in the New Hampshire
Primary. Getting it right
were Rhonda Parrish, Mike
Stanley, Terry Everett,
Chris and Larry Thomson,
Jaloo Zelonis, Laurie Jones,
Nancy Braswell, Olivia
Stachorek, Bill Harrison
and Jim Worrall.
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Guardian Angel,
Clarence. Odbody,
is played by Samuel
Bowers, shown here
with the show’s star
related to their nutritional
standards. Getting it right
were Mike Stanley, Terry
Everett, Chris and Larry
Thomson, Jaloo Zelonis,
Nancy Braswell and Olivia
Stachorek.
Riven in the sky
The ancient Egyptians
saw the Milky Way as the
heavenly counterpart to
the Nile. Getting it right
were Rhonda Parrish, Mike
Stanley, Terry Everett,
Chris and Larry Thomson,
Jaloo Zelonis, Nancy
Braswell, Olivia Stachorek
and Bill Harrison.
Funny Dancer
Matt Harding has become
famous for his videos in
which he is dancing a happy
little dance in locations all
around the world. Getting it
right were Rhonda Parrish,
Mike Stanley, Terry Everett,
Chris and Larry Thomson,
Jaloo Zelonis, Laurie Jones,
Nancy Braswell and Olivia
Stachorek