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Wed., Aug 11, 1999. Houston Homt Journal Page 8A Panther softball: By ALLINE KENT Home Journal Sports Girls softball at Perry High begins next week with a new coach at the Panther helm: Kristy Horsting. Horsting is a Westfield graduate, from Marshal lville. She played softball at Perry Middle adds Pamela Ware as basketball coach By ALLINE KENT Home Journal Stouts Months before basketball season starts. Perry Middle School's new addition to the coaching staff, Pamela Ware, already knows something about pressure. "It is a lot of pressure, coming into a school with the reputation for excellence that Perry Middle has, espe cially the year after a girls basketball championship. It is a tough position but it also has advantages too. It makes you very determined to do vour best and suc ceed." said Coach Ware in an interview her first day on the job Monday morning. Coach Ware, a graduate of Westover High School in Albany and Albany State, enters Perry Middle as a first year teacher. She said that one of the things that inter ested her in the teaching and coaching position at Perry was the attitude of the others teachers and staff at the school. “They are definitely proud of what they are achieving here. They are proud of this school and their students." Although her first season coaching will not begin until November, already she has defined wh"i she will be looking for in her team. To me, attitude of the players is very important. It reflects not only the individ ual but you as a coach. In turn, it reflects the potential success of a team." Ware considers her teach ing position a very impor tant part of her coaching job. Hwy4l N. Unadilla £ Soft Serve Ice Cream & k nes \ Ol' Timey Shakes r Cups J l YUM-MEE! > , i) Pit BBQ f" Sundaes \ Homemade Stew x an{ j \ Cree-Mee Fried Chicken l. Shakes ff (Original Recipes) * M| :!■■■■ J i 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. r Closed Wed. and Sun. H We Cater & Jl reH 627-3001 'jj Us ill . . . . Classifieds - the BIG bargain in advertising - Call 987-1823 by Dr. Monte Murphy, Eyesight Associates Eyesight Associates, 440 Taylors Mill Road is committed to providing total family eye care. Dr. Murphy is available for eye examinations, contact lens fittings, and to help you select your eyewear. We also carry colored contact lenses and designer sunglasses. Call 825-8223 for Fvocirtllt your appointment tyCSIQ II l today! Associates Middle Georgia College and Abraham Baldwin Agricul tural College before gradu ating from Valdosta State with a degree in Heath and Physical Education. She has spent the last two years teaching full time at Hunt Primary' in Peach • ' •••‘' ■ ' '' PAMELA WARE New At Perry Middle During the PE and Health class she will be teaching, she plans to start looking at students, and encouraging their skills during PE class. Also, she is excited about the input she will get from students while working with them during PE time. “Feedback is a very important part of coaching. Not only from the kids on the team, but other stu dents as well. Working with kids during the day, 1 will be able to hear from them and the other students. It will give me a chance to know them and their abili ties earlier." Athletic Director Danny Shelton was excited about Ware coming to the school and spoke highly of her. “We are expecting good things from her. She is energetic and ready to go." Former Westfield player brings college softball experience to Perry High School softball squad which opens season Aug. 17 County while being head softball coach and assis tant girls basketball coach at Peach County High School. In an interview after her final team was selected, Horsting seemed excited about her new job at Perry High School. “I like to keep up with my athletes during the day. 1 want to know their grades, their behavior at school, what’s going on in their lives. Coaching for me is full time interaction with my players." Everyone who tried out, 35 young ladies, made the softball team. Sixteen are expected to play varsity while the rest will make up the Junior Varsity squad. Horsting said she has strong feelings about her decision not to cut anyone. “It is simple," she said. “I don’t believe in cuts" Cut a freshman or some one who doesn’t have the greatest ability and you quash their desire, Horsting said. “Who knows how they might play in a couple of years, after working hard and playing with a team. As long as they have the desire and want to work, I want them on my team," she said. The Panthers return three seniors this season, all of whom are looking very good according to their coach. Leading the way is returning starter, Sarah Stuckey. “Sarah is strong all around. She has really been looking good through our first week. She hits the ball very good and has an GETTING BETTER MILEAGE FROM YOUR CAR THAN YOUR CUT-RATE CAR INSURANCE? ™ j 4l Like a good neighbor. State harm is there ® Stale Farm Mutual Automobile Imuramt Company Inal in NJ) Stale Farm Indemnity Company (NJ) • Home Offices lloomington. Illinois South Houston Church Directory Assembly of God Assembly nf God Church, 281 Grovania Road 987-5154 Baptist Elko Baptist, Oak Street, Elko 987-1621 First Baptist Church, Fterr\, 1105 Main St 987-2002 Greater Union Baptist Church, 1006 Marion St9B7-0054 Green Grove Baptist, Ga 26, Elko, 783-3332 Hayneville First Baptist. 811 Grovania Road 987-3747 Henderson Baptist, 2813 U S 41S 987-6569 Houston Lake Baptist, 2300 Ga 127 E 987-0277 Kathleen Baptist, 111 Bear Branch Road 987-3330 Marthann Baptist, 127 Marshailville Road 987-4647 Memorial Heights Baptist, 521 C Hodges 987-0724 Mt. Mariah Baptist, R-l, Perry 627-3177 New Hope Baptist. 1014 W.F Ragm Drive 987-0501 New SmyTna Baptist, U.S 41 N 987-0034 Oak Level Baptist, 442 Lake Joy Road 987-3933 Oldfield Baptist, 1501 Houston Lake Road 987-0460 Rehoboth Baptist Church, 2238 US4I N 987-1577 Sandbed Baptist, Ga 247 Spur 987-4304 Second Memorial Baptist, Kings Chapel Road 987-4803 ANGELA'S ITALIAN ft. ARDEN CAFE] BED MdXr&rgl. Quality Inn 1-75 « U.S. 341 Perry • 987-1345 Charles “Chick" Evans Vice President and General Manager arm like a cannon on her. She is playing great at third and she is going to bring us a strong infield corner," Horsting said. Kristen Herald is a hard worker according to Host ing. “No matter where I put her, whether infield or out field Kristen gives me everything she’s got," Horsting said. Herald has been spend ing some practice on the mound and may be able to get in some pitching time during the regular season. Starting catcher from last season, Miranda Gar ren, is the third senior. “She is looking good at catcher and has been working hard on her tim ing. Her batting is coming around strong. Miranda has got lots of talent," Horsting said. Although the team has had several coaching changes in the past years, Horsting said that was not something that had been on her players mind a lot. ’They are adjusting well to me and my methods.“ she said. “That says a lot about the caliber of girls I have playing for me. Their attitude is great. Attitude is everything to me." Horsting did not spend much time learning about the returning players before the first practice. “That’s why I have had tryouts for every position. It doesn’t matter what they did last year. They have to prove to me they have what it takes," Horsting said. Horsting said the Pan ther team seems to have come together as a unit. Tommy Storey Don't trust just anyone to insure your car, see me: Agent Name, Agent 100 Washington St. Perry, GA 31069 987-1224 1500 Sam Nunn Blvd. Perry • 987-0494 Beside Quality Inn Closed on Sunday Serving Houston County Perry • Warner Robins Member FDIC STATI FARM anslSHsi INSURANCI Shiloh Baptist, 210 Whitworth Road, Elko 987-5950 Spring Creek Baptist, Flournoy Road 987-9326 Tnarpe Memorial Baptist, 2758 U.S 41 N 987-1116 Catholic St fetrick's Catholic, 1039 St fetrick's Drive. . 987-4213 Christian First Christian Church, 2100 Macon Road 987-5428 Church of Christ Church of Christ, U.S 41 N 987-4268 Midway B Church of Christ, 1000 Ga. 247, Kathleen 988-8038 Church of God New Hope Church of God, 2290 Ga. 127 987-7893 ferry Church of God, 1929 Marshailville Road .988-3020 Church of God in Christ Word of Deliverance, 2234 U.S 41 N 987-4796 Episcopal St. Christopher's, 1207 Macon Road , 987-2190 Free Will Baptist ferry Free Will Baptist, 1964 Marshailville Road9B7-8068 i NTERDENOMIN ATIONAL Living Waters Assembly, 2305 U.S. 41 N 987-4155 Victory Christian Fellowship, 1917 Marshailville Road ... 987-9826 Full Gospel Lighthouse, Gaines Street 987-3126 (Quality Inn “Most of these girls played together all summer long. They get along togeth er great and enjoy the game of softball. That is what is important. They are really working hard, giving me 110 percent." The Panthers first game is Aug. 17 against Wash ington County in Sander sville. “With our first game about a week away, I have no idea where everything is going to play. A few posi tions are sewed up but everything else is up for grabs. Everyone is trying to grab one," Horsting said. Horsting is assisted by Marian Robinson. PHS Booster Club begins season By ALLINE KENT Home Journai Sports Perry High School Touchdown club kicked off a new football season with its first meeting of the year Aug. 5. A sizeable crowd gathered at the school to support the Pan ther football team and meet the football coaches while eating a barbecue dinner. The Touchdown club meet ing coincided with the Panthers second week of practice of the year. Alter the meeting, parents and supporters went to the Pan ther Pit to watch the team par take in a inter-squad scrim mage. Among many other projects this year, the Touchdown club is committed to providing food for the players after eveiy away game. They also provide book scholarships to the players, $25 a year for every year a young man participates in Panther football, to help further their education after high school. This year, the touchdown club will be purchasing travel clothes for the Panther team to wear to away games. According to Coach George Collins, the clothes, which consist of khaki pants and yellow shirts, will be an asset to team spirit as they travel. “You have given us a group of fine young men. said Collins to the crowd, “we want them to look that way at school on Friday and when we get off the bus." Collins welcomed the group Softball tryouts By ALLINE KENT Home Journal Sports fcven though school doesn’t start until Aug. 12, some young ladies in the 7th and Bth grade better plan already to stay after school. That’s because Perry Middle school is gearing up for another year of Panther softball. Tryouts and prac tice at Perry Middle will begin Aug. 12 after school. Tryouts will be Aug. 12, 16, 17, 18 and 19 with the CONNER’S " 987-iiia THE U.S. 341 N. Perry 987-2411 p'^PpPr.^ WmPwx ; ' \* 4tsE*P ■ ‘m j Bjggj fflWtjß&t-- •%»>«»?; ■ _ IPI^ |pE.M . :;.■ Mfh'pSp:., MT^ Mmn ( ~ KRISTI HORSTING New At Perry High and thanked those in atten dance for being supporters of their sons. Collins introduced his staff, defensive coaches Carl Dixon, Andy Gentry, Don Sherwood, Robbie McDuffie, Vel Miller and offensive coaches Mark Ivory, Brett Hardy, Dwayne Dimsdale, Max Vickers and Arthur Billings. Phil Gentry, president of the Touchdown Club, discussed several fund-raising projects that the club is working on including the final preparations for the football program. The touchdown club is still selling ads for the program; interested businesses can contact Brenda Gentry at 987-2071. Prior to the games, the touchdown club is selling Perry High School hats, fleece blan kets, and T-shirts. These will also be available for purchase at home games. The Touchdown club plans a new addjtion to the festivities at the Pantlier Pit this season by holding Perry Elementary school nights. Each home game will be declared one of the ele mentary schools night at the Panther Pit. The students from that school will go on to the field, before the game and help usher the Panthers onto the field. The Touchdown club will hold their next meeting on Aug. 30 in the PHS Home Econom ics room at 6:30. set at PMS team being announced on Aug. 20. Young ladies interested in participating should bring a glove, tennis shoes or cleats, and appropriate athletic attire. Perry Middle participates in fast pitch softball. Melis sa Lee, coaches 7th grade and Elizabeth Harrison has Bth grade . For parents needing more information, call the Perry Middle School Athletic Department at 988-6291. Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1301 Julianne St. 987-7341 Methodist Andrew United Methodist, 2430 Ga. 127 987-7934 Crossroads United Methodist, 1600 Main St 987-3721 Elko United Methodist, Oak Street, Elko no phone ferry U. Methodist Church, 1001 Carroll St 987-1852 Methodist,Christian Episcopal Kings Chapel CME Church, 402 Arena Road ...988-1503 Mount Zion CME Church, 182 Moss Oak Road9B7 4059 Oak Grove CME Church, Sewell Road, E1k0... no phone St James CME Church, 1007 W.F. Ragin Drive. 987-4404 Nondenominationai. Living Faith Family Worship Center, 304 Lee 5t,987-5579 Faith Bible Fellowship, 517 MLK Blvd 987-6790 Pentecostal New Pentecostal Church of Pern’, Elm Street ...987-3161 Presbyterian ferry Pnesb\lenan Church, 1100 Second St 987-1403 Primitive Baptist Beaver Creek Primitive Baptist, Sandefur Road, Kathleen 987-2241 United Pentecostal Holiness New Life Worship Center, 2334 U.S. 41 South 987-5816 The Bank Of Perry Plmm warsMp tt the church of your chain 1006 Main St " Parry 987-2554 • Mambar FDC ★ ' : .★ j ; — -■ Bria Bearde Salesma