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Have a happy
Fourth of July
Don't have much room, but I
needed to pass on the following two
items.
First, the rumor mill has it hot
and heavy that Ron Wilson will be
returning to Perry High School to
coach ninth grade boys basketball
and football. Wilson is a very good
coach, and has done wonders with
the girl's program at Perry Middle
School.
I haven't made any calls to get
official confirmation or denial, but
the word is that the move is a done
deal. Wilson is currently in Japan
with the National Youth Sports
Program.
The rumor is strong enough to
be included here; but, I will not put
it in a story until it is confirmed.
Also, the rumor mill has it that
the Title IX report on Perry High
School is on a lawyer's desk in
Washington for a final lookover.
As you may remember, Houston
County was due for a Title IX
compliance review by the Federal
Department of Education. When
several parents from the Panther
softball team made some com
plaints, Perry was chosen for the
location of the compliance review.
A similar review in Monroe
County found that the school sys
tem had violated Title IX regula
tions. Many of the complaints
raised in that probe were very simi
lar to the concerns voiced by the
Perry parents to the fed BOE office
in Atlanta.
I have been told that if there
were no violations found in the re
view, than the parents would ask
why.
And, before I go for the week,
have a happy Fourth of July. See
you next week.
What to do for blossom-end rot
A problem that almost every
tomato grower faces is that of blos
som-end rot.
This perennial problem, which
affects squash, peppers and melons
as well, is beginning to rear its
ugly head, and may continue
throughout the growing season un
less growers get a handle on it.
What are the symptoms of
blossom-end rot?
On affected fruits, a round,
sunken, water-soaked spot develops
on the bottom of the fruit. The spot
enlarges, turns brown to black, and
feels leathery. Mold may grow on
the rotted surface.
What causes blossom-end
rot?
This is a condition resulting
from a lack of the essential element
calcium in the developing fruit.
This is the result of slowed growth
and damaged roots caused by any of
the following factors:
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Maroon and Gold Camp
Perry coach Carl Thomas recently played host to several young basketball players
at the Maroon and Gold Basketball camp. Attending were Jason Phillips, Adam
Dooley, Myra Solomon, AI Thornton, Matthew Hunt, Randi By rum, Brian Wheeler,
Eric Moyer, Kyle Padgett and Cedric Haywood. Coaching were Panther players
Derrick Webb and Rob Barnes.
Gann wins junior golf championship
By VETO F. ROLEY
Sport* Editor
Stan Gann overcame the weather to coast to a two stroke
win in the Georgia P.G.A. Maxfli P.G.A. Junior Champi
onship at the Cantebury Golf Club.
The 36 hole event was shortened to 27 as a result of the
front nine holes at Cantebury being under water.
Playing on the rain soaked course, Gann converted four con
secutive birdies to shoot a three under par 32 on the first day,
good enough for a two stroke lead over four golfers tied at 36.
Stephens Sams, playing on his home course, made run at
Gann on the second day, which was played over the full 18
holes. However, Sams, who started the second day three
Carolina rigged baits can pull in bass in any water
Over the last few years, count
less articles and t.v. shows have
talked about Carolina rigging a
worm, lizard or crawfish to catch
bass. Susanne and I have probably
been fishing this rig about 15 years
using various baits including the
plastic baits.
Most of these shows or articles
are telling the angler that using the
Carolina rig requires all of this spe
cial equipment, and is mostly used
in areas of little or nor structure and
for finicky bass.
Well, let me tell you of the ac-
Ochlahatchee Sr. League
Standings
Team W L T Pact GB
Marlins 11 0 0 1.000
Cardinals 7 4 0 .636 4
White Sox 5 5 1 .500 5 3 /4
Athletics 3 7 0 .300 7*/2
Yankees 3 7 0 .300 7'/2
Braves 2 8 1 .227 9 3 /4
Batting
Name Team Avg.
David Coffey White Sox .755
Joey Pope Marlins .650
Ben Hulbert Marlins .650
Kent Franklin While Sox .550
J.R. Moore White Sox .550
Burke Murph Marlins .500
J.R. Nipper A's .400
Tim
Lewis
Ag. instructor,
ML Jm Perry High School I
1) extreme swings in soil mois
ture, from very wet to very dry;
2) rapid plant growth early in the
season followed by long periods of
dry weather,
3) excessive rains which smother
root hairs, depriving them of oxy
gen, and thus slowing their growth
and impairing their function;
4) excess soil salts (fertilizer);
5) cultivating too close to the
plant.
The first fruits are the most
severely affected. The disorder al
ways starts at the blossom end, and
the rot may cover up lu half the
fruit. The unaffected area is edible.
tual testing we have done using this
rig. The testing was done either in a
swimming pool for action purposes
or on various lakes under various
conditions and structure. What we
have concluded blows a lot of theo
ries other anglers have about this
very versatile bait.
First of all, for those who may
not have any idea what a Carolina
rig is, I will explain. First, you
slip a one-half-to-one ounce sinker
on your main line. Then you slip
one or two glass beads on the line
and tie on a barrel swivel.
How can I prevent blos
som-end rot?
There are several things that can
be done:
1) Maintain uniform soil mois
ture by mulching. Apply enough
water at each irrigation to wet the
soil at least a foot deep, and water
when the soil two inches deep is
barely moist to the touch.
2) Avoid using high-nitrogen
fertilizers or large quantities of fresh
manure.
3) Plant in well-drained soil.
4) Do not cultivate deeper than
one inch within one foot of the
plant.
5) Make sure that you monitor
your soil's pH and nutrient require
ments by testing the soil on a regu
lar basis, and add lime as recom
mended. For a quick fix, add cal
cium nitrate in the form of a foliar
spray.
strokes back, managed to cut only one stroke off Gann's lead,
finishing the day with a 69.
In winning, Gann sunk nine birdies over the 36 holes of the
tournament, helping overcome two bogies. He said he knew
that he won the tournament when an official congratulated him
on the 18th green at the conclusion of the second day.
Gann said the wet course didn't change his game that much,
with the key to his victory coming on the putting green. "I
putted really well," he said, adding that put him over the top in
the tournament.
The win is the second of the summer for Gann, who plays
for the Perry Panthers. He also finished first in the Griffin In
vitational.
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■ Susanne Andel
To the free end of the barrel
swivel, tie a one-to-five foot leader.
On the leader, tie a 3/0 to 5/0 hook
on. However, some people do opt
for prerigged worms and lizards.
What you have is a Carolina rig.
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bricks over the steel skeleton. The community center will house the offices of the
Perry Department of Parks and Recreation.
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Houston Times-Journal
Page 6A
- Saturday, July 2, 1994 "Houston Times-Journal
The win give Gann an automatic berth in the P.G.A. Na
tional Championship to be held at Palm Beach Gardens in
Florida Aug. 23-26.
Bonaire golfer Kevin A. Crosby finished in a five way tie
for 33rd with a final score of 114, eight over par, and 12
strokes behind Gann. He finished the first nine holes in 37,
and the second day in 77 strokes.
Perry's Robert Harrison finished the event in a four way tie
for 77th, shooting a 123. He finished the first day in 41
strokes, and the second in 82 strokes. Clint Tyson of Kathleen
was four strokes behind Harrison, completing the first day in
44 strokes, and the second in 83.
A six or seven foot heavy action
rod is recommended, but not a
must.
Myth number one
Many anglers are led to believe
that the Carolina-rigged worm,
lizard or crawfish will float up and
stay up off the bottom during the
retrieve. NOT!
There are only a few plastic baits
available on the shelf that will float
with a 5/0 hook inserted. They may
float without the hook in it; but,
just as soon as you slide the lure on
a hook, it will slowly sink all the
way to the bottom. There are a few
plastic baits available that will float
with a hook; but, most weekend
fishermen are not going to pay the
price for them.
As you are retrieving the worm,
or whatever, what will happen is
that each time you raise the rod tip,
the lure will rise off the bottom and
slowly fall back down. If you are
working a ledge from the shallow
side to the deep side, the lure will
Please see Fishing, page 8A