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Woods 'll water Remembering the days of soda fountains My wife and I attended the tour of homes that was held in Madison, Ga., this past weekend. Madison has to be one of the prettiest towns in Georgia with its scores of re stored antebellum homes. The citizens of Madison have done an unbelievable job of restor ing not only the houses, but they have also saved the majestic old trees of the town. I often ride around Perry and think of the old houses, the historic Houston County Court House, the Baptist Church and the great elms and oaks that lined our streets when I was a boy. Most of them are gone now, the victim of a very progressive town. Perry has become a great little town because it is so progressive, but it has cost us dearly in historic value. I saw something in Madison that probably impressed me more than the old houses and trees. Not just one, but two drugstores in the his toric downtown area still had soda Clark, from 6A plays at Henderson about as much as the Chargers, to home field won't be an advantage. Not even close. Phil's pick, Warner Robins. Butler at Northside. The Eagles are at the top of the region 2AAAA standings at 3-0, and Butler, 0-3 in the region, won't be a serious chal lenge. Having beaten Baldwin, the Eagles don't appear to have but a couple of challengers in the region, now, Lakeside and Warner Robins. Butler will win some region games becasue they play all of the pathetic Macon teams, but it won't come against the Eagles. Phil's pick, Northside. Panthers, from 6A reach on singles. Andrea Duren would bounce to second. Instead of going for the sure out at first, the Red Devil secondbase man went to third to get Fendley. However, the throw was bad, allow ing Fendley to score the first run. A walk to Stephanie Andel loaded the bases with one out. Emily Mathis would single to center to score Mills and Duren. An error in the outfield would leave runners at second and third. Robin Griffen would get the final two runs of the inning home with a single to right. The Panthers would add two in surance runs in the third. Fendley led the inning off with a single. A misplay of Mills grounder to short would leave runners at second and third. Duren would lift a fly to center to score Fendley. One out later, April Fendley would single to cen ter to bring in Mills. The Panthers would rely or their Hornets shock Deerfield By VETO F. ROLEY Sports Editor Like last year, the Hornets tried to make a late run in the sectional playoffs Saturday at Statesboro. But, after handing Deerfield then first loss of the season, 2-1, the Hornets lost to Tattnall 3-1 and Deerfield 14-9. But, first the Hornets had to get to Statesboro. And, after splitting with Southland Tuesday, that meant they had to beat FPD at least once on Wednesday. In the first game, the Hornets jumped out to an early 5-0 lead be hind Jennifer Smith's grand slam homer with one out. However, the Vikings came back quickly and score four in the fourth and four in the fifth to win 8-5. With a date waiting in Southland the next day to determine the fourth team from GISA 1-AAA, the Hornets came through with a 9-8 win over FPD in the second day. Tied 5-5 after three, the Hornets took the lead with a single run in_ ■ Call * i 987-1823 i ! to i ■ subscribe ■ ■ today! ■ fountains in them! How many years has it been since you have seen a working soda fountain in a drug store? One of the fond memories of youth was a trip down to one of the local drug stores for a milkshake after school. Everone gathered there for enlight ning conversations about sports, hunting, courtships and other such deep subjects. The drug store served fast foods before fast food restaurants were ever thought of. They served several items of food that have never been equalled anywhere else. A drugstore milkshake had a fla vor that is unmatched, probably be cause it was made from real, whole milk and ice cream, not ice milk. Putnam County at Jones County. The War Eagles have made a rare appearance in the Associated Press top ten class A teams, and they gave up their first points of the year Friday night in winning 21-15 over Wrens in a 4-A North game. Jones dropped its first game of the year Friday to Mary Persons, but they should handle Putnam in the classification mismatch. Phil's pick Jones County. Jeff Davis at Vidalia. THe Indians (Vidalia), have lost twice as many games, four, as the rest of 2- AA north combined. It appears to be a down year for Ladson Helms at defense the rest of the way, getting only two more hits in the game. And, the Panthers would need those five insurance runs, with Jackson responding with five runs in the top of the fourth to cut the Perry lead to two. But, that would be the only runs that Jackson would score with Griffin being unhittable the rest of the way, giving up only one hit with two out in the seventh the re mainder of the game. Griffin retired nine of the last 10 batters. In the first game Thursday at Jackson, the Panthers took the early 3-0 lead behind a double by Marina Culley and a triple by Mills. However, Jackson would roar back behind the power of Brown, who had a three run homer in the third, Watson, who had a two run homer in the fourth, and Tyus who led the sixth off with a homer, for the 11-5 win over the Panthers. In the second game, the Panthers would use a pair of three-run in the fourth and three runs in the fifth. Mary Katherine Walker led the third inning rally with a two RBI double to right. Although the Hornets allowed two runs in the seventh, they man aged to hold off the late FPD rally for the win. At Monroe on Thursday, the Hornets split, losing the first game 9-6; but winning the second game 17-8. Coming into Statesboro, the Hornets were the number four seed In the sectional tournament, mean ing they got to tace Deerfield, which had not lost a game in the season. In the top of the first, the Hornets drew first blood. Back to back singles by Claire Hart and Ashlee Calhoun put runners on the corners. One out later, Julee Fryer lifted a sac fly to left for the first run of the game. Deerfield would get their sole run of the game when Lauree Parker hit a solo homer to left-center with two out. 1974 Westfield Hornet reunion slated Oct. 14 The Westfieldd Schools 1974 Hornet Football team will be having their 20th reunion on Friday, October 14. All team members, cheerleaders, coaches, and “significant others”, along with spouses and children, are invited to a reception in their honor at 6:30 p.m. in the Gymnatorium. The things that are sold for milk shakes now are a poor imitation of the real thing. The drugstore hotdog was an other gourmet delight. The buns were slightly toasted and the dogs, with its covering of mustard, catsup and onions or relish, were fit for a king. The hamburgers were made from real meat with no additives and tasted nothing like a fastfood hamburger. The Houston Drug Store was probably the most popular of the gathering places. It was located where Jones Jewelers is now lo cated. The mirrows that lined the wall behind the seating booths were kept when the building was cen verted to a jewelry store and can still be seen on the left hand side of the store. If you wanted curb service, you pulled your car up to the curb right in front of Houston Drugs on Carroll Street and blew your horn. A soda jerk would come out take Vidalia, but Jeff Davis is no world beater either. But the Yellow Jackets appear to have the edge, judging by common opponents. Phil's pick, Jeff Davis. Phil's other picks this week in clude Mary Persons over Bleckley County and West Laurens over Perry in a couple of region 3AA matchups. Macon County will be on the road to Stewart Quitman. The Bulldogs are 5-0, outscoring opponents 205-6 over that span. The 'Dogs will win again. Your team needs your support at the stadium this weekend, so let's get out and have a good time at the old ballyard. nings to take a slim 8-6 lead before falling 9-8. April Fendley would key the three run fourth with a bases clear ing triple with two outs, scoring Culley, Mathis and Katherine Blount. Blount and Laurie Coffee would start the three run third off with walks, Amber Fendley and Duren would get RBI singles, while Mills would drive in a run with a sac fly to center. Amber Fendley would also score in the fifth following a triple. Mills would get the senior Fendley across the plate with a sac fly to left. However, it was not to be Perry's day, as the Red Devils re sponded with two runs in the fifth to tie the game, and one run, on a Perry error, in sixth to win. Perry would get runners on first and second with two outs in the seventh to try to pull the game out; but, Amber Fendley and Mills would be stranded when the Red Devil second sacker hauled in a line drive for the final out of the game. However, the Hornets would come back in the sixth to hand Deerfield their first loss. Laura Posey would single. An error in the outfield on Jennifer Stewart's fly would put runners on first and second. Shannon Lewis would then ground to second to score Posey and tie the game. The Tattnall game would see a scoreless battle through five in nings. Once again, it would be the Hornets getting on the board first. Bristol Sullivan led the sixth off with a single to center. Hart fol lowed with a single to center. However, two outs still had runners at first and second. Fryer stepped to the plate, and the cleanup hitter cleaned up, rip ping a single up the middle to score Hart. But, Tattnall would answer in the bottom of the inning. Ashley Smith would reach on an infield er ror. Amy Foster would ground to second, but Smith would beat the throw to second base. Tiffany Hyde then lifted a single to left-center which was bobbled by the outfielder, allowing Smith to score and put runners on second and third. Joni Barlow got a sac fly to left and Phelicia Phillips singled to center for the final run of the game. The loss sent the Hornets down to the "losers" bracket, where they faced Deerfield again. This time the Knights were not as chivalrous. Deerfield would score three in the fourth and four in the fifth to blow a 6-5 game open. your order and deliver it back in a few minutes, placing the small tray on your car door. The soda fountains were usually presided over by a much admired woman who every body knew and loved. She kept order among the young people who gathered there, which really wasn't too hard back in those days. For many years Sudie Yates ran the Houston Drug fountain and if I remember right, Mrs. Watts ran the Kicklighter fountain on the comer. I feel sorry for the young people of this day who will never have the pleasure of gathering at the soda fountain and enjoying the ham burger and shake or the hotdog and a real coke from a Coca-cola glass. Much has been lost. It's time to go crappie fishing Already, we are beginning to feel a small, but significant, drop in the temperature early in the mornings, and the days are starting to shorten. It won't be long before the first chilling frost of Fall pops in on us. To us, this is the signal that a new crappie season is just about to be here. Susanne and I really enjoy crap pie fishing during this time of the year. Usually, the weather is a little cool in the mornings, but as the sun pops up, the air quickly warms and the wonderful sounds of Fall abound all around. And, that is what it is all about. A lot of sportsmen are busy fin ishing up the dove season, bow hunting for deer, or trying o con centrate all of their effort on the opening day of gun season. Except for the bow hunting, Susanne and I used to go through this ritual each year also. But, we could never bring ourselves to go out in the hot weather just knowing the possibility of getting ticks all over us, or the remote possibility of seeing a snake. I know that there are sprays to keep ticks away, but there isn't any thing that will keep snakes away. And, besides that, I didn't want to leave such a mess in my pants so early in the morning. Talk about scent cover. Since we have slowed up on deer hunting for lack of places to go, we decided to continue fishing this time of year. Occasionally, we still go deer hunting down in Laurens County, although most of the time we wonder if the drive was really worth the hunt. Susanne and I quickly found out that this is the ideal time to go to some of the local lakes like Sinclair and Oconee. There are still some Perry Middle School beats W.R. schools two times Perry Middle School won its second game, beating Warner Robins Middle by a score of 24-6. Eddie Gray paced PMS, burning the Warriors for two scores. Quincy Perry High School softball team holds Mcfundraiser The Lady Panther Softball Boosters and Perry’s McDonald’s have teamed up for a special fund raiser. McDonald’s in Perry has made available to the Lady Panthers a special promotion on their great Value Meal Deals. A H jbM ' _||Pl%'' ' - ■' ' -■ , aafjjP^ -\. '■’’■si Kelly Gruhl slides safely across the plate catcher Bristol Sullivan, while Westfield up. Houston Times- Journal 7A Hannon’s best hunting and fishing days and hours SOLUNAR TIMES LUNAR TIMES 1904 A. M. r. M. longitude 83.44 Latitude 32.18 Pet Miqgt-MRiai-Jiliiet.HiJer Sunrise. Supget HeenrUe BoooJlp Boon Pet 1 Sat 02:40 08:53 03:05 00:17 07:26 07:19 3:37a 10:19a 10:43p 2 Sun 03:24 09:37 03:49 10:02 07:27 07:18 4:40a 11:09a U:S4p 3 Mon I 04:09 10:22 04:35 10:48 07:27 07:17 5:43a 12:00p 4 Tue I 04:57 11:11 05:24 11:37 07:28 07:15 6:49a 12:52p 12:26a 5 Wed • 05:50 06:18 12:04 07:29 07:14 7:57a 1:47p 1:10a 8 Thu | 06:49 12:34 07:18 01:03 07:29 07:13 9:07a 2:45p 2:16a 7 Frl I 07:52 01:37 08:22 02:07 07:30 07:11 10:16a S:44p 3:14a 8 Sat 08:59 02:44 09:30 03:14 07:31 07:10 11:24a 4:45p 4:15a 0 Sun 10:06 03:51 10:36 04:21 07:31 07:09 12:28p 5:46p 5:16a 10 Mon 11:11 04:56 11:40 05:25 07:32 07:08 1:25p 6:44p 8:15a 11 Tue 05:56 12:10 06:24 07:33 07:06 2:16p 7:40p 7:13a 12 Wed 12:38 06:51 01:04 07:17 07:33 07:05 3:01p 8:32p 8:07a 13 Thu 01:27 07:30 01:52 08:04 07:34 07:04 3:41p 9:21p 8:57a 14 Frl 02:11 08:23 02:35 08:46 07:35 07:03 4:16p 10:08p 9:45a 15 Sat 02:52 09:03 03:14 09:25 07:35 07:02 4:50p 10:52p 10:30a 16 Sun | 03:31 09:42 03:53 10:04 07:36 07:00 5:22p U:36p 11:14a 17 Mon I 04:10 10:21 04:32 10:43 07:37 06:59 5:54p 11:57a 18 Tue I 04:50 11:01 05:12 11:23 07:38 06:58 6:28p 12:19a 12:41p 19 Wed O 05:33 11:45 05:56 07:38 06:57 7:03p 1:03a 1:25p 20 Thu ■ 06:19 12:08 06:42 12:31 07:39 06:56 7:40p 1:48a 2:llp 21 Frl I 07:08 12:56 07:31 01:20 07:40 06:55 8:20p 2:34a 2:57p 22 Sat I 07:59 01:47 08:23 02:11 07:41 06:54 9:03p 3:21a 3:44p 23 Sun | 08:52 02:40 09:16 03:04 07:42 06:53 9:50p 4:08a 4:32p 24 Mon 09:45 03:33 10:09 03:57 07:42 06:52 10:39p 4:56a 5:21p 25 Tue 10:38 04:26 11:02 04:50 07:43 06:50 U:3lp 5:45a 6:00p 26 Wed 11:20 05:17 11:53 05:41 07:44 06:49 6:33a 6:57p 27 Thu 06:07 12:10 06:31 07:45 06:48 12:26a 7:21a 7:45p 28 Frl 12:42 06:54 01:06 07:18 07:46 06:47 1:23a 8:09a 8:33p 29 Sat 01:27 07:40 01:52 08:04 07:47 06:46 2:23a B:5Ta 0:22p 30 Sun • 01:45 07:57 02:10 08:22 06:47 05:46 2:24a 8:46a 9:llp 31 Mon 01:55 08:08 02:21 08:34 06:48 05:45 3i2le 3:11s 10; 51i> Major=2 hours/Minor=l hour Accurate within 1 minute O = Full Moon • = New Moon | = Peak activity period of week * DST adjustment and _]w^^^^SusanneAndel tournaments going on, but nothing like during the Spring and Summer months. On some days the parking lots at the ramps are virtually empty. When you get on the lake, you may see only a couple boats all day. As the water temperature starts to cool down to the 70s, crappie will begin to move out the deep water haunts they used during the summer, toward the mouth of creeks. Finding crappie this time of year is relatively easy. All you have to do is use your graph or flasher and work the creek mouths along their ledges. When you start finding standing timber or brush piles, start looking for schools of baitfish. Usually right underneath the bait fish will be schools of crappie. The crappie will follow these huge schools of baitfish up and down creeks, feeding throughout the winter. As the water temperature gets colder, the crappie will move further up the creek, and will even tually move vertically into the warmer water. Sometimes, it's very easy to troll up and down these creek edges and catch a limit of slab size crap pie—the kind you take home and fillet, instead of scaling. A mess of 20-to-30 two pound crappie is a lot of meat when you think about it. Now, we enjoy eating bass filets; but, we will just about turn bass down for a big piece of fried crappie filet. Stephens and Anthony Lane had one touchdown each for the Panthers. The Panther defense dominated most of the game, keeping the portion of each Value Meal sold by the Lady Panthers will be do nated to the softball team. The Lady Panthers Softball Boosters have set a goal of 1000 Value Meals to be sold this month. On Saturday, September 24, the for Deerfield in front of the throw to Hornet firstbasewoman Julie Fryer backs the play Wednesday, October 5,1994 Moon times Do you want to try something good? Usually we ll do this when we have a bunch of folks over for a fish fry. Believe me, they eat more fish cooked this way than any other. Take bass or crappie filets and cut them up into bite size pieces. Roll each piece in bisquick or pan cake flower and refrigerate about two hours. Then make a thin batter using bisquick or pancake flour and 7-Up, Sprite, or ginger ale. Keep your batter thin. Dip each piece into the batter and drop it immediately into hot vegetable or canola oil. Don't put many pieces in the pan at one time, and be careful not to have the oil too hot. As the pieces come to the top, take them up and drain thor oughly. Make up some homemade cock tail sauce or tarter sauce. We like to use vinegar pepper sauce like you would put on mustard and turnip greens. Top all that off with some good soda and jelapenio hushpup pies or jelapenio cornbread and coleslaw. As the Cajun cook says, "That's some kind of good eating!" We understand that Lake Weiss may very well be the big crappie capitol of the world—especially if you talk to any of the locals. And, there have been some record catches, both in size and limits, over the last couple of years. I don't know so much about it being the crappie capitol of the world, however, because we have seem some of the giants that are caught each year on Lake Okeechobie. Until next time . . . we've gone fishing. Warriors bottled up on their side of the 50 most of the game. Earlier in the year, the Panthers stopped the Northside Jets 16-6. Lady Panthers began selling the Value Meal tickets in the commu nity. The Value Meal ticketss are at a great price for the consumer. Thanks to our friends at McDonald’s!