March 23, 2011 THE TOWNS COUNTY HERALD Page 11 Seasonal trout streams open March 26th It is time for pre-season Creek in Rabun County, Dicks limit is eight trout on general NASCAR 2011 trout stocking and the Georgia Creek in Lumpkin County and regulation trout waters. An- By Gerald Hodges/the Racing Reporter Department of Natural Re- Johns Creek in Floyd County. glers are reminded to respect sources’ Wildlife Resources “If you want to fish for private property rights along Division and the U.S. Fish trout before opening day, visit streams flowing through pri- sweeps Bristol and Wildlife Service plan to one of the state’s many year- vate lands and to obtain per- It was all Kyle Busch . stock more than one million round trout streams,” says mission before fishing on pri- this past weekend at Bristol finished 33rd after wrecking trout in Georgia streams, riv- Thompson. vate property. Buy a license Motor Speedway. First, he won late in her Bristol debut. ers and small lakes by the end In north Georgia, Rock online (www.gofishgeorgia. Saturday’s Nationwide Series On Lap 248 Danica Pat- of the year. Many streams will Creek in Fannin County, Tal- com), by phone (1-800-366- race, then on Sunday, he held rick’s tangled with be stocked by the end of the lulah River in Rabun County 2661) or at a retail license ven- off , the polesit- the of , spun month and in time for opening or Holly Creek in Murray dor (list of vendors available at ter to win the 500-lap Sprint and slammed nose-first into day for seasonal trout stream County are recommended, website). Cup race. the Turn 1 wall. Patrick, who fishing - Sat., March 26th. while the Chattahoochee River For those seeking ad- “It was a hard race,” said was running two laps down in Kyle Busch, winner of both Bris- “Our goal is to replen- at Buford Dam Park and Jones ditional county-specific trout Busch. “Carl kept the pressure 17th at the time, thought Truex tol races fishing information, visit www. on me. I made a couple mis- moved off the frontstretch wall ish all of our stocked streams Bridge are excellent nearby Americans. Perhaps the most before the end of the month,” destinations for metro Atlanta gofishgeorgia.com where -cur takes. I just had to be patient. into her racing line. The guys really got me out in “It felt like to me that I questions were about Ameri- says Perry Thompson, trout anglers. rent Georgia Sport Fishing can cowboys and Indians. stocking coordinator for the “These sites are well- Regulations, a complete list of front on that last . came out of the corner, and I “My car was better on was running down the straight, Of course traffic drove Wildlife Resources Division. stocked and provide great an- stocked streams, a Northeast on the opposite side of the “Since stream flows are up, gling experiences for some- Georgia fishing guide, and the the long runs, so I knew the and I felt like he came off the longer I could hold Carl off, wall. … I know I was running road, and would have been we’ll have an opportunity to one new to the sport,” explains award-winning Trout Streams difficult for an American to spread our fish out well. Flow Thompson. of Georgia map are available. the better my chances of win- him early, and he just runs ning would be.” hard. He’s run hard every time adjust to. The busses and taxi- can drop quickly though, and Anglers must possess Printed copies of the regula- cabs were very clean. The bus we’ll manage accordingly.” both a current Georgia fishing tions and trout stream map Edwards, who won two I’ve been around him, and it weeks ago at , passed just seems like overkill.” driver was always a man with Anglers anxious to fish license and a trout license to are available at all Wildlife white gloves on. Assisting him the seasonal trout streams can fish in designated trout waters Resources Division Fisheries Busch with about 15-laps re- Top-10 leaders after 4 maining, but Busch regained of 34: 1. Leffler-142, 2. Sten- would be a young lady that do so beginning Sat., Mar. and to fish for or possess trout. Management offices and at spoke fairly good English. All 26th. Some popular seasonal Licenses can be purchased on- some official fishing license the lead on the next lap. house-140, 3. Allgaier-124, “I really thought that 4. Sorenson-121, 5. Almi- the driver did was handle the streams include Cooper Creek line and at various local sport- dealers. NT(Mar23,Z12)CA bus. His female assistant did in Union County, Wildcat ing good dealers. The daily once I got by him, I could stay rola-119, 6. Bayne-112, 7. K. ahead of him,” said Edwards. Wallace-111, 8. Sadler-110, 9. all the work, including load- “But I found out his car was a Patrick-109, 10. Scott-107 ing and unloading the luggage. little better at the end.” Commentary: Like most Can you imagine a 90-pound North Georgia Rapids update finished of you, I have watched in awe woman wrestling with an third, was fourth, at the incredible images of the American’s large suitcase? Eight members of the Once in a restaurant, I North Georgia Rapids swim and was fifth. massive destruction in Japan. “I had a really fast race Those images have left me attempted to find out what kind team recently traveled to Dal- of relish was used on some ton, Georgia to compete in car today,” said Richard Chil- feeling weak and hurting. dress driver Paul Menard. “The I visited Japan three meat I had ordered. The little the 17th Annual Mako Mania waitress couldn’t understand Trophy Swim Meet. The team cars they have been giving me times when NASCAR went have been great. We’ve been to over to race in 1996, ’97, and a word I was saying, but af- brought home ten trophies and ter being gone for a few min- numerous ribbons to make an four race tracks and had good ’98. runs at all of them.” The Japanese seemed utes, she came marching back impressive showing among ten into the dining room, holding participating teams from three finished like they were always in a sixth, despite being booted hurry, but they were gracious, a large, fresh, white radish, it states. from behind by , kind, and enjoyed being around had been made from. What a Gracie Weldon, swim- with a big wreck ensuing. Kurt the race car teams. pleasant surprise. ming in the girls 10 and under Busch, , Kasey The first two races were That’s the way it was on age group earned four personal Kahne, and Ryan Newman held in Suzuka City, about an my three trips. I found every- best times and brought home her were the remaining top-10 fin- hour’s plane ride south of To- one to be friendly and wanting first ever trophy, a third in the 50 ishers. kyo. In 1996, I had arranged to please. yard backstroke. Megan Foster, The wreck that took out to take a tour bus ride from I guess it’s harder to ac- 11, also had personal best times Harvick also claimed Trevor my hotel to Kyoto. Also taking cept terrible events when they in each of her four races which Bayne, , and Juan the tour was Mike Skinner, Er- happen to someone you like is extremely difficult to achieve Montoya. nie Irvan, and several Richard and respect, than when the given the number of years she Members of North Georgia Rapids swim team Jr. fin- Childress employees. same thing happens to people has competed and her level of ished 11th and moved up to 9th Japan was not like I that do not concern you. competition. eran girls component, earned tries. The team members should in points. expected. Instead of the mas- At any rate, I’ve prayed Two of the team’s newest five trophies among them. Tan- be extremely proud of their ac- never led a sive factories, our bus passed for the Japanese. I hope the members, Lindsey Robertson ner Gay in the boys senior di- complishments – way to go! lap and finished 14th. mostly small shops and busi- ones I came in contact with and Austin Norton (a Union vision, had three personal best The North Georgia Rap- ’s team nesses. There were no large during my visits have sur- County High School team times and continued his pres- ids Swim Team practices year never got the handle on his car. tractor-trailer rigs like we have vived, and can somehow come member) swam personal best ence as one of the region’s bet- round at Union General Well- He was 19th. in the U.S. Instead there were through this thing fate has dealt times and earned ribbons in ter male swimmers. ness Center’s State of the Art Top-12 Chase lead- hundred of smaller trucks. them. their events. The team members made heated pool. Those interested in ers after 4 of 36: 1. Kurt I was told by our guide that Weekend Racing: It’s Anna Knight, Jennifer a great showing with twen- competitive swimming should Busch-150, 2. Edwards-149, 3. most of the smaller businesses on to Fontana, California this Chinnici and Courtney Mar- ty-three personal best times contact Barry Gay (706) 835- Stewart-138, 4. Newman-138, operated with just a four-hour weekend for the Cup and Na- tionwide teams. The Truck se- shall, making up the team’s vet- achieved out of twenty-nine en- 1662. N(Mar23,A4)SH 5. Menard-136, 6. Kyle inventory. If a truck didn’t ar- Busch-133, 7. Johnson-130, rive on time, they would have ries is off until April 2. 8. Montoya-126, 9. Earn- to shut down. Sat., Mar. 26, Nation- T-Ball and Farm League registration hardt-124, 10. Truex-123, 11. When the bus stopped at wide Series race 5 of 34, Start- Martin-123, 12. Kahne-122 one market-place and temple, ing time: 5:30 pm; TV: ESPN. The Towns County Rec- ages 6,7 and 8. The age con- registration will be held at the KYLE BUSCH REACHES we were surrounded by per- Sun., Mar. 27, Sprint reation Department will be trol date will be prior to May Recreation Department. Our MILESTONE haps a hundred teenage school Cup Auto Club 500, race 5 of holding registration for T-Ball 1 for boys and girls. Boys and hours of operation are: Monday Kyle Busch hit another children, mostly girls. They 36, Starting time: 2 pm; TV: and Farm League March 12 girls ages 6 may play in either through Friday 9 AM until 9 PM milestone in the Nationwide wanted to communicate with Fox. through March 26. the T-Ball or the Farm League and Saturday from 9 AM until 7 Series on the way to his Sat- us, and asked for autographs. Racing Trivia Ques- T-Ball is for boys and programs. PM. For more information please urday’s win at Bristol Motor Our bi-lingual guide explained tion: Who is the actual car girls ages 4 and 5. Farm Cost for these programs call the Recreation Department Speedway. things about NASCAR rac- owner of Jimmy Johnson’s No. League is for boys and girls will be $35 per participant. All at 706-896-2600. T(Mar23,F1)SH The victory was Busch’s ing to them, and they would 48? second of the year and the 45th ooh and aah, when they heard Last Week’s Question: of his career, leaving him four those new things. After getting In addition to his NASCAR behind Mark Martin (idle Sat- an autograph, they would bow, racing teams, has Bass Tournament 2011 urday) for the career lead. and give thanks in Japanese also coached two NFL teams. Even more impressive They were on a tour of Who are these two teams? An- was that he led his 10,000th the local shrine and temple, but swer. The Atlanta Falcons and lap in the series. No one else the guide said they wanted to Washington Redskins. is close. know more about the Ameri- You may contact the “Anytime you’re able to cans. The shrine they were to Racing Reporter at: hodges@ break any kind of series record visit wasn’t as interesting as race500.com. NT(Mar23,C1)ac with the likes of and learning new things from the all the guys who made this se- ries what it is, it’s big,” Busch said. “Kevin Harvick in his heyday was really good, and that was just a couple years ago. “Of course, Mark Martin in his time, and all the guys – (Larry) Pearson and (Tommy) Houston and all those boys. It’s cool and I enjoy it. There’s still plenty more time, hopefully, to make some more records.” finished second, .524 seconds behind Busch, followed by two-time series champion Dale Earn- hardt Jr., -- the higheset-finishing driver A Japanese race fan shows off her western pistol to championship contender -- and and Dale Earnhardt at Suzuka Race Track in 1997 Photos by Lowell Nicholson 1st annual Fishing For a Cause Rollins Planetarium Presents “Laser Beatles” Calling all Anglers in the will be trophies awarded and downtown Hiawassee. Last Tri-State area! Come on out there will be a 50% payback year, the Towns County RFL and “Laser Pop” Cosmic Concerts featuring hit music to the First Annual Relay For among the winners. Don’t like raised $20,000 in the fight Young Harris College’s for an intense and exciting ex- offers daytime educational op- Life Fishing For a Cause bass to fish? Well, we’ve got you against cancer. With your help, O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium perience of laser light. View- portunities for school groups tournament. Join us on March covered … There will be silent we can do it again this year! will present the two excit- ers will experience the thrill throughout the year. Located 26 at the Ledford Chapel Boat auction items, door prizes, a If you are interested in ing, full-dome, cosmic laser of spinning stars, computer in the Maxwell Center on the Ramp for a day of good fish- 50/50 raffle, food and games. participating in the First Annu- concerts “Laser Beatles” and animations, laser graphics and campus of Young Harris Col- ing, food and fun. Breakfast All items have been donated al “Fishing For a Cause” or if “Laser Pop” on the following more, all synchronized to an lege, Rollins Planetarium and sign-in will begin at 5:30 from local businesses. you would like to volunteer at Friday evenings: April 1, 8 and engaging mix of popular tunes. will be the host of the 2011 a.m. and blast off will be So come on out for a the event or Relay, please con- 15. Planetarium admission is This show pushes the limits of Southeastern Planetarium As- drawn at 6:50 a.m. – boats will day of great fun – in the name tact Erin Smith-Cross at 706- $3 for adults, $2 for students sight and sound creating an sociation Conference in June, launch at 7 a.m. There is a $50 of a good cause. All proceeds 897-3228 or you can email her and free with YHC ID. out-of-this-world experience making it only the third plan- per boat entry fee, and anyone from the event will go to the at [email protected]. Scheduled for 7 p.m., to keep the audience talking etarium in Georgia to host the who registers early will receive Towns County Relay For Life Remember, a world with less “Laser Beatles,” will feature a long after the show ends. event since it began in 1970. 5 door prize tickets for them- which will be held this year on cancer is a world with more tribute to the legendary British Cosmic laser concerts If skies are clear, the selves and their partner. There August 19th on the Square in birthdays! T(Mar23,F1)SH rock band including chart-top- contain loud music, flashing Young Harris College Obser- ping favorites such as “Magi- lights, spinning stars and oth- vatory is open immediately cal Mystery Tour,” “I Wanna er effects that some may find after the second laser concert. Tri-County Racetrack opener this Friday Hold Your Hand,” “A Hard disruptive and are not recom- The observatory features a Following a successful will open at 5 p.m., with the Day’s Night,” “Help!” and mended for those who may Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope practice session, which in- driver’s meeting scheduled for “Nowhere Man.” have conditions that could be and is located about 1.5 miles cluded a total of 31 race cars, 7:30 p.m. and racing at 8 p.m. “Laser Pop,” will follow aggravated by this experience. from campus at Brasstown the Tri-County Race Track in Adult grandstand admission is at 8 p.m., featuring popular Ranked third largest in Valley Resort. Maps are avail- Brasstown, is $10, while Kids ages 6-12 is hits from a variety of artists Georgia by dome size, Rol- able at the planetarium. Ob- gearing up for their 2011 sea- only $5. Pit admission is $22 including “Pop” by N’Sync, lins Planetarium features a serving sessions last up to one son opener on Friday, March for adults and $10 for Kids “Get This Party Started” by state-of-the-art GOTO Chro- hour and include a guided tour 25. All five classes (Super Late ages 6-12. Small children un- Pink, “Desert Rose” by Sting, Space Simulator star pro- of the constellations. The ob- Model, Limited/Crate Late der the age of 5 will be admit- “Kryptonite” by 3 Doors jector with a state-of-the-art servatory is open on the same ted into the grandstands and pit son through the front gate will Down and many others. full-dome digital projection dates as Rollins Planetarium. Model, Modified Street, Street Enduro, and Pony) will be in area for free. Everyone under be admitted for free! Come This laser light extrava- system, the Sky-Skan Definiti, For more information the age of 14 must be accom- out and visit the new Ray ganza features SkyLase, the in a 40-foot dome theater. In about planetarium and obser- action this Friday night at the 1/4-mile bullring. panied by an adult. Cook-promoted Tri-County only full-dome, full-color sol- addition to a full annual sched- vatory events, call (706) 379- In a promotion that will Race Track this Friday night. id-state laser projection system ule of evening public shows, it 5195 or visit www.yhc.edu. Grandstand and pit gates NT(Mar23,Z14)CA last all year long, the 53rd per- NT(Mar23,C3)ac