November 10, 2010 THE TOWNS COUNTY HERALD Page 11A Towns County Sports Towns County’s Leader In Sports T www.townscountyherald.net • E-mail: [email protected] North Georgia Rapids Swim Team update NASCAR 2010 By Gerald Hodges/the Racing Reporter Hamlin leads the SprintCup battle There’s a new NASCAR derailed Sprint Cup leader and his name ’s drive for a sixth is . straight NASCAR Nationwide Hamlin won Sunday’s Series victory at Texas Motor AAA Texas 500 at Texas Mo- Speedway on Saturday. tor Speedway to take the point Busch dominated early lead away from Jimmie John- in the 205-lap race, which was son with just two races left. extended five laps from its “What a run,” said Ham- originally scheduled distance lin. “We didn’t have a good car by a green-white-checkered at the beginning of the race, finish, as he lead four times but we kept working on it. The for a race-high 107 laps. But coming to the sport and why team stayed focused and we with less than 50 laps remain- TV ratings are down last week got it done.” ing, Busch’s once dominant on Sirius Satellite Radio. , Mark car began to tighten up around QUESTION: This is Martin, , Greg the 1.5-mile oval, opening the what the Chase was supposed Biffle, , Clint door for pole-sitter Edwards to to be like (with three drivers so Members of the North Georgia Rapids Swim Team Bowyer, , Jim- take the lead on lap 155. close this late in the season) mie Johnson, and Thirteen members of the Megan Foster, Ali liam Holton, Calvin’s older Busch hung tough in BRIAN FRANCE: “It brother, won two ribbons in the were the remaining top-10 fin- second, holding off a hard- North Georgia Rapids Swim Brusini and Lindsay Robert- is. It’s supposed to, obviously, Team participated in the sec- son competed in the girls 11 & 9-10 age group. Nick Bradley ishers. charging . be very competitive and make ’s Joey Logano, Martin Truex, ond annual Fall Developmen- 12 age group. Megan has been and Evan Phillips also in the it where the driver who is at tal Meet held in Murphy, N.C. with the Rapids for several 9-10 age group won seven rib- 10th-place finish dropped him , , his best when it really matters, to second, 33 points behind Kevin Harvick, Paul Menard, This competition is primarily years but recently moved up to bons between them. which, of course, is down the The team’s veteran Hamlin. and Steve Wallace rounded out stretch. That’s what everybody designed for novice swimmers the next level and still walked “It was a long day,” said the top-10 finishers. wants to see. We’re thrilled with limited competitive expe- away with three personal best swimmers were very enthusi- Johnson. “We gave away so Keselowski’s third- that it’s turning out that way. rience. time times and four ribbons. astic about the new swimmers many positions early in the place finish was enough to in- This is going to be a telling The team’s young swim- Both Ali and Lindsay did re- showing and look forward to race. It didn’t work out today. sure him the 2010 Nationwide weekend. Looking forward to mers did exceptionally well, ally great having just joined their continued improvement. We’ll just try to come back championship. kicking off the final three here with all participants earning the team in early October. All team members are current- next week. We’re doing the Top-10 points leaders in Texas this weekend.’” ribbons. Macy Davis and Glen- Maggie Davis, age 13, ly training hard for the upcom- best we can.” after 33 of 35: 1. Keselows- QUESTION: With the da Holton made strong show- having recently taken a break ing winter swim season. got into the ki-5314, 2. Edwards-4849, 3. Chase going as well as it is, are ings in the girls 8 and under age from competitive swimming, The North Georgia rear of during a Kyle Busch-4619, 4. Allgai- there still discussions going group. Alli Porten and Corina got back into action by win- Rapids Swim Team practices caution on lap 200, knocking er-4402, 5. Menard-4205, 6. on at NASCAR about further Luckenbach both just aged up ning ribbons in each of her year round at Union General Gordon into the outside wall, Harvick-4044, 7. Bayne-3765, tweaks to the Chase or have to the 9-10 age group, won two four events. Hospital’s Wellness Center’s and wrecking Burton’s No. 31. 8. Leffler-3743, 9. Loga- those been put on the back- and one ribbons respectively. All four male team heated indoor pool. For more After the two drivers no-3717, 10. S. Wallace-3688 burner now? Gracie Weldon, age 8, swam in members competed in their information about the team, emerged from their cars, Gor- TEXAS TRUCK RACE BRIAN FRANCE: “No, the next higher age group and first swim meet. Calvin Hol- contact Barry Gay (706)835- don’s temper flared and he GOES TO BUSCH I don’t think so. I think it’s this came away with four ribbons, ton, age 8, won four ribbons, 1662. N(Nov10,Z2)CA shoved and even swung a fist Kyle Busch blew past time of the year when we do a including two firsts. three firsts and a second. Wil- at Burton, before officials were on a restart on lot of things in terms of look- able to restrain him. Lap 127 and held off Johnny ing at what is the best rules “I pulled up next to Sauter over the final 20 laps package or format in the case Department of Human Services Energy Assistance him,” said Burton. “He turned to win Friday night’s Camp- of the Chase or whatever it program helps Georgians with home heating bills left. I turned left and we just ing World Truck Series race at might be. We’ve announced a hung up, and off we went. It . few weeks ago going to etha- As the colder months ments will be made directly to fuel bill or statement of service was my fault. I didn’t mean to Bodine chose the out- nol and our first biofuel, which approach, the Georgia De- the home energy supplier for from their heating provider. hit him.” side lane for the final restart, is really important for us to partment of Human Services gas, electricity, propane gas, They also must have proof of Both drivers wound up but Busch cleared Bodine’s keep a slow steady step in the (DHS) will once again help wood, coal or kerosene. Qual- income for all household mem- with DNF’s. No. 30 through Turns 1 green space and doing what’s Georgians struggling to keep ifying applicants will be eligi- bers for the last 30 days. This “We went down into and 2 and held the lead the rest best for the environment and up with the cost of heating ble for either $310 or $350. may be paycheck stubs, a letter turn-3 and I went wide,” said of the way. energy independence. When it their homes. DHS’s Low In- To participate in the granting public assistance, So- Gordon. “I guess he was frus- Sauter came home sec- comes to the Chase, what we come Home Energy Assis- program, the family must cial Security or unemployment trated the way his car was han- ond, followed by want is big moments where tance Program (LIHEAP) has meet a yearly income equal benefits. Applicants must also dling or something. He just and Bodine, the series points drivers and teams have to be received approximately $41.1 to or less than 60% of the have social security numbers drove up next to me and put leader. Bodine increased his their very best on a given day, million dollars in federal funds state’s median income. For for all household members. me into the wall. margin to 230 points over sev- that’s what creates the atmo- to assist low-income, elderly a one-person household, that Assistance will be of- “Out of all the drivers enth-place finisher Aric Almi- sphere we want and we’ll be and disabled Georgians with would be $21,940; for two fered on a first-come, first-serve out there, I never thought Jeff rola with two races left in the looking to make sure we have their heating bills. people, $28,691; for three basis. The program will close would do something like that.” season. Bodine can clinch his the perfect format going into Beginning November 1, people, $35,442; for four when funds are exhausted. After the incident, Gor- second series championship by 2011.” 2010, local community action people, $42,193; for five peo- For more information, don’s entire pit crew was trans- finishing fourth or better next Weekend Racing: NA- agencies will administer the ple, $48,944; for six people, contact the Division of Family ferred to Johnson’s No. 48, re- week at Phoenix. SCAR’s three major series will available funds to assist the $55,695; for seven people, and Children Services, Com- placing that team. Busch’s seventh win in be at the one-mile Phoenix homebound and elderly (aged $56,961; for eight people, munity Based Programs in “You’ve got to re- 14 starts this season gives him track for the next to last race of 65 and older) may apply for $58,226 (for each additional metro Atlanta, by calling 404- member, we are all Hendrick 23 career victories in the se- the season. help. All other eligible fami- person, add $1,266 to annual 656-2323 or toll free at 1-800- teams,” said Johnson’s crew ries. Fri., Nov. 12, Camping lies may apply starting De- income). 869-1150. N(nov10,Z12)CA chief Chad Knaus. “We’re do- “On that last restart there World Trucks , cember 1, 2010 until funds are To qualify, applicants ing the best we can to win a I got a good jump,” Busch said. race 24 of 25; Starting time: exhausted. In most cases pay- must bring their most recent championship. The 24-team “I got a good jump and didn’t 7:30 pm ET; TV: Speed. was a little faster today, and beat Todd to the line and ended Sat., Nov. 13, Nation- David Peterson concert at the Folk School November 12th that’s why we brought them up kind of being alongside him wide Arizona 200, race 34 of Bluegrass singer and Now Dave preaches bluegrass over to the 48-car.” into Turn 1, and I don’t know 35; Starting time: 4 pm ET; guitarist David Peterson will with a missionary zeal. He Kyle Busch finished if my lane just had a better TV: ESPN2. be featured in a rare solo con- also writes songs, an important 33rd, three laps down. He was draft or what—we pulled away Sun., Nov. 14, Sprint cert at the John C. Campbell and challenging characteristic penalized a lap for giving a down the backstretch and held Cup Kobalt Tools 500, race 35 Folk School in Brasstown, for a preserver of tradition. On NASCAR official the “bird”. on there.” of 36; Starting time: 3 pm ET; N.C. at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, his latest CD, “In The Moun- Top-12 Chase contend- Top-10 points leaders af- TV: ESPN. November 12. The concert, taintops To Roam,” you’ll hear ers with two to go: 1. Ham- ter 23 of 25: 1. Bodine-3645, Racing Trivia Ques- which will be held in the Folk him lead an insightful tour of lin-6325, 2. Johnson-6292, 2. Almirola-3415, 3. Sau- tion: Where is the first Sprint 3. Harvick-6266, 4. Ed- School’s Keith House Com- 1946, the year that gave birth ter-3341, 4. Crafton-3237, 5. Cup race of the season held? munity Room, is free and open to bluegrass. wards-6008, 5. Kenseth-6000, Dillon-3153, 6. Peters-3107, Last Week’s Question: 6. J. Gordon-5994, 7. Kyle to the public. Donations are The final Friday night 7. Hornaday-3059, 8. Skin- Where is the last Sprint Cup welcome. concert of the year will be The Busch-5986, 8. Stewart-5962, ner-2964, 9. Starr-2898, 10. race of the season held? An- David Peterson is a rare Brasstown Ringers (Dec. 10). 9. Biffle-5953, 10. Clint Bow- White-2813 swer. It is held at Homestead, yer-5928, 11. -5890, ARE CHANGES COMING combination: a savvy inde- The Folk School concert sched- Florida. pendent recording artist and a ule through March 2011 is 12. Burton-5852 TO NASCAR You may contact the Rac- EDWARDS BEATS BUSCH NASCAR’s Brian France bluegrass singer who cherish- available on the world wide web ing Reporter at: hodgesnews@ es tradition. His voice has that at http://www.folkschool.org. AT TEXAS talked about possible changes earthlink.net. NT(Nov10,C2)ac lofty quality that carries from For further information call the Bluegrass singer David Peterson we LOOK, we forget that what well, we celebrate our birth- mountain-top to mountain-top. Folk School at 828-837-2775 or Nature we live with is how we FEEL. days because each year we be- It’s powerful, complete and 1-800-FOLK-SCH. N(nov10,Z6)CA This is where breathing, TAT, come more and better who we saturated with Bill Monroe of and Jimmy Martin’s blues. A Reiki, massage, yoga, pilates, really are. If we are still whin- St a g e Yo u r Ho m e Healing organic food, laughter, art, ing about having birthdays, Boston native, he’s not some- music, joy, friends, get togeth- even when we know there are body who would have been Sukoshi Rice ers, prayer and worship come only two alternatives, then our issued a bluegrass license at in. They are all part of our in- inner life is lacking and im- birth. But Peterson learned FOR SALE Birthdays and breathing ner world, our feeling world. poverished. We are the only the music from a deacon at his Today I was driving One of the best, easiest ones who can take care of that church and and as music writer home from town and I passed and cheapest ways to begin and everyone around us ben- Robert Oermann likes to say, By Jeanne Mills, Realtor a big sign that said, “Happy to nurture our inner selves is efits when we do. there’s nobody as zealous as a 40th Birthday” and a woman’s through our breath. Right now, Sukoshi Rice, LMT is convert. When he got serious name. I could just imagine her after you read this paragraph, a certified TAT practitioner & about the mandolin, the guitar Five home driving up to her house, seeing put this down and let your traditional Reiki Master. What and bluegrass music in 1995, that big sign where God and hands rest against your abdo- would you like her to write he left his track from becom- repairs you shouldn’t ignore everybody could see how OLD men. Close your eyes and take about? Email to sukoshi@wind- ing a minister to pursue music. In the June 2009 issue need to address are mold and she is now, and getting mad a deep breath in, letting your stream.net with ideas. N(nov10,Z15)CA of Consumer’s Digest there pest infestation. Musty odors about it. Because that’s the stomach expand as you take in was a helpful article, providing or chronic head colds are signs way people around here seem air. Relax and let all your ten- expert advice to stop trouble of mold. You can treat small ar- to be, women anyway. They sion out as you exhale, gently. Toys for Tots sponsored in its tracks for those selling eas yourself if you’re properly get mad about getting older. Let it all go. Again, breathe in their homes, or simply living clothed. Termites and carpen- When I was interviewing a and fill yourself with energy by the US Marine Corps Reserve comfortably. Don’t let these ter ants gravitate to moist soil new client the other day, she and light, then breathe out problems give your home a and rotting wood. Keep mulch, told me, “I’m about to turn 40, anxieties and tension. Do sev- Due to the economic bad inspection report. firewood, and dense shrubbery and you know how things just en breaths and you WILL feel situation that has caused many Trouble signs are easy to away from foundations. start falling apart at this age!” more relaxed. It takes awhile job losses and layoffs, some spot. The article provided five Foundation cracks can Well, no, and thank God to get the hang of your abdo- families will find it very dif- with the biggest red flags. The be serious, and need to be for it, I don’t really know about men expanding on the inbreath ficult to provide gifts for their first is rainwater. If 10 things checked. A home inspector things falling apart at 40. If I because we are mostly shallow children this Christmas. We can go wrong with a house, 15 advises using a no.2 pencil did, I’d be in pieces all over breathers, so if you don’t get it hope that members of our of them have to do with water, to check the depth of a crack. the place by now! The thing right away, that’s ok. Just keep community that are able, will says a home inspector. Be sure Shallow cracks are the result that gets me about all this age- practicing. donate new and unwrapped gutters, downspouts, and leader of concrete curing, but deeper ism, besides how obviously bi- If we cultivate our inner pipes channel water away from ones can signal structural is- toys to aid in this situation by sues. Add attic insulation and zarre it is, is that it’s all about world by treating ourselves the house. Soil around the dropping the toys at the loca- foundation should slope away seal around pipes, recessed what’s on the outside. Wom- tions listed below. en, and sometimes men, will from the house. Roofs are the lighting, and duct work in the The Unicoi Detachment Bank; C & S Bank; Bank of attic to prevent drafts or los- keep their hair colored, their Color Copies most susceptible to water prob- of the Marine Corps League Blairsville; Union Realty; Gal- lems. Check flashing around ing heat. Likewise between the bodies enhanced, their faces has placed boxes in the follow- axy Bowling; Ingles; Griddle floors and walls, be sure to seal lifted. They will buy fashion- chimneys, skylights, and roof valleys for cracks, or missing the joint to prevent drafts. able clothes and even exercise, 25¢ ing locations: Dollar General, Cafe & Deli; Rite-Aid; CVS; Ivy Log; Dollar General, United Community Bank, the shingles. A tube of caulk can This is the time of year to just to look good. In the mean- save thousands of dollars in prepare for the cold and make time, how do we feel? West Printing Co. 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