• Start by planting tree that keeps clear of lines
Q: I am wondering if you can help me with the selection of a crape myrtle. I am looking primarily to get a reliable orange/red fall color and to make sure they are not too large for my front yard. They cannot get too much above 15 feet or they will be in the power lines running to my home. I need them to be tree-like (not a bush type) so that the neighbors will be able to see when leaving their driveway. I prefer multi-stem trees. I am not too concerned about flower color, but would prefer something bold (or white). I have looked at data on cultivars but get so many conflicting sizes that I am scared to believe any of them. Also, can I prune for height and/or width without ruining the plant? Does a multi-stemmed tree stay shorter than a single-stemmed one? Thank you. - Kelly L.

• Baptists recommit to idea of 'revival'
'God allows desperate situations, then callsout capable servants'

• Battistelli's songs touch listeners
"I got a couple dents in my fender, Got a couple rips in my jeans, Try to fit the pieces together, But perfection is my enemy" are the words that put Francesca Battistelli into hearts of music fans. That hit, "Free To Be Me," also voices an image about the truth of God's Word.

• Leaning on Jesus every day
Name: Aril Mason, 17

• Praying for an end to wars
Retired colonel collects 'letters' that ran as columns

• Religion briefs
Prayer and beads

• Religion briefs
Christmas Child concludes collection

• Remember the strength of having faith in yourself
I know very few adults or even older children who don't long for youth - for the energy, the joy, the simplistic, blissful naivet of youth.

• Repeat after me: Enjoy life
Nov. 20

• Repeat after me: Enjoy life
Workshop leader to speak on power of praying with beads

• Flush out your system
Colon hydrotherapydetoxifies, but some say cleansing carries risks

• Get going
Aikido, Japanese martial arts, Brahan Spring Recreation Center, 3770 Ivey Ave., aikidoofhuntsville.com , 881-7479 or 604-8814.

• Park it
Brahan Spring Park, 3770 Ivy St., sand volleyball, baseball, Frisbee, fishing, 883-3710; Natatorium, 2213 Drake Ave., 883-3700, www.ci.huntsville.al.us/Recreation.

• Who needs maps? Download apps
IPhone programs put the outdoors at your fingertips

• Bacon-Wrapped Cornish Hens with Corn Couscous
Bacon-Wrapped Cornish Hens with Corn Couscous

• Breakfast Egg Casserole
Breakfast Egg Casserole

• Brown Sugar Turkey Brine
Brown Sugar Turkey Brine

• Company French Toast
Company French Toast

• Ort Cheese Souffle
Ort Cheese Souffle

• Scottish whisky, plus
Scottish whisky, plus

• The Roast
The Roast

• Eve of the Ball event is a family affair
Cousins and Symphony Ball debutantes Lee Newman Lyons, daughter of Jennifer and Sage Lyons, and Anna Larkin Coffman, daughter of Martha Collins and Williams Coffman, were feted with an Eve of the Ball party on Oct. 23 at the Echols Avenue home of their grandparents, Jeri and Don Newman. Guests enjoyed an elegant buffet dinner among arrangements of lilies, roses and berries in fall colors.

• Fajitas are fun to eat (and easy to make)
Southwestern fajitas filled with meat and colorful vegetables make a delicious, light meal. They're fun to eat and easy to serve.

• First Christian bakers are holiday helpers
Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to be a chore when you have angels baking sweet treats for your table. The ladies of the Circles Christian Women's Fellowship at First Christian Church will hold their annual Bake Sale on Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m. at the church, 3209 Whitesburg Drive. A large variety of fresh-baked cakes, pies, cookies, breads and pastries will be available for purchase.

• Have a heart and a cool car
You've gotta have heart, the old standard goes. No really, you've got to have a heart, and nobody knows that in quite the way that cardiologist Dr. Warren Strickland, honorary chairman of the 2009 BMW Brunch with his wife Isabella, does. The Brunch is set for Nov. 22 at noon at Century Automotive Group, 3800 University Drive, and will feature a delicious full champagne brunch buffet with entertainment by The Heart Strings, featuring Dr. Michael Ridner.

• Lighting up the mountain
Georgia park opens this weekend with spectacle of lights

• Local hosts celebrate Symphony deb
Symphony Ball debutante Tori Bethay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bethay of Pembroke, Mass., was honored with a Before the Ball party at the home of Leslie and Moss Crosby.

• New season begins for debutante
With a theme of A New Season, Symphony Ball debutante Swapna Rupa Kakani was honored with a Before the Ball party at the home of Dr. Rao and Bhavani Kakani on Oct. 23. Swapna is the daughter of Babu and Dr. Krishna Kakani.

• Pillow talk: Easily update sofa's look
'There is something luxurious ?about cushions,' designer says

• Save money and energy on your next road trip
Easy steps: Get a tune-up, slow down or take the train

• Sprinkling of fairy dust makes season magical at Barnsley
Celebrations begin Thanksgiving at north Georgia resort

• Wardrobe too blah? You're in a tights spot
Legwear is easy, economical way toadd some pizzazz

• Several names for purple Perilla
Q: I would like help identifying the purple plant in my pictures. The lady who gave it to me called it by name, but I can't remember. It was a common name, not scientific, but either would do. Thanks in advance for your help. - Norma L.