October 26, 2011 THE TOWNS COUNTY HERALD Page 15A North Georgia Motorcycle Show celebrates 10 years Litton Landscaping celebrates 50th year in business By Janice Boling Kathryn Litton recently gia Mountains, “I do not do the NGN Writer/Photographer celebrated fifty years in busi- corporate Atlanta look”. The 10th Annual North ness! Held at the Union County She has won two first Georgia Motorcycle Show was Farmers Market, the event fea- place awards in Georgia Green recently held on the campus of tured music by Forgiven, door Industry in competition with NGTC in Blairsville, GA. It prizes, delicious treats, and free other landscape companies— was a great turn out with per- demonstrations. one in Xeriscape Gardening, fect weather, good company, Kathryn Litton is the and one in Pond/Waterfall In- and great bikes. owner and operator of Litton stallation. She is a Certified Pro- Show organizer Dennis Landscaping, Inc., 1250 Col- fessional with Georgia Green Bradley and other volunteers lins Road, Blairsville, and is Industry Association, is a cer- were on hand to greet visitors celebrating 50 years in busi- tified well operator with EPD, and registrants. Awards were ness this year—32 years here and can operate a public well presented to favorites in each in Union County and 18 years system for up to 1,000 people. class. in Mississippi before moving to She is also licensed with the North Georgia Motor- Georgia in 1979. Ga. Department of Agriculture cycle Show award winners Having been born during for pesticide applications. include the following: Modern Modern American motorcycles lookin’ good the Great Depression era and She was chosen by the American--1st Wes Dillard, growing up as a sharecropper Kellogg Foundation in 1989 as 2nd George Holb, 3rd Norman in the fields of Mississippi, she one of 15 recipients in Georgia Dear. Vintage American--1st has had many experiences that for her work as ‘a non profes- Bill Sutton, 2nd Bill Wood, have brought her to the fore- sional educator’, and was able 3rd Tom Tryzbiak. Modern front as a mover and shaker in Kathryn with dream cake to travel to places of her choice Japanese--1st Terry Kintz, 2nd the nursery growing and land- Parks and Public Lands, work- to further her knowledge and Scott Hamilton, 3rd Donald scape business, winning many ing with State Parks on their understanding. She visited Meitz. Vintage Japanese--1st awards along the way. beautification programs using British Columbia, Canada, and Dale Garner, 2nd Sheldon In the early days of nurs- native plants. For more than 15 attended the National Rhodo- Henderson, 3rd Derek Josack. ery plant growing there was no years she has volunteered her dendron Society Meeting and Modern European--1st Dale such thing as plastic pots for time at Vogel State Park, and toured famous gardens there, Garner, 2nd Deena Handy, 3rd plants. Nurseries grew their they have won numerous state as well as Washington state and plants in gallon size metal and national awards for their Oregon. Pete Norling. Vintage Europe- Beautiful bikes at North Georgia Motorcycle Show an--1st Jim Russell, 2nd Bill containers gathered from hos- landscape projects. In 1990 she was chosen Duckworth, 3rd John Shep- in the ‘70s. They were made in Campground, Bill Duckworth, pital kitchens, cafeterias, res- She has worked with in a competitive competition herd. Custom--1st Sherrill Sweden and were available in Motorsports Plus, Hemphill taurants, and so on. The five State Botanical Garden, Ath- “For New and Innovative Ways Hogshed, 2nd Matt Williams, several different sizes. Husq- Roofing & Vinyl Siding, Ap- gallon containers were large ens, GA in her Garden Club role of Agriculture”, as one of ten in 3rd Keith Ratcliff. Competi- varna is still producing motor- palachian Timber Company, square things called ‘egg cans’ helping plan wildflower work- six southern states for a Grant tion--1st, 2nd, and 3rd Dennis cycles and are now owned by Union Powersports, The because they held a large quan- shops annually and directing from Tennessee Valley Author- Bradley. Special Interest--1st BMW.” Lodge @ Copperhead, The tity of eggs used industrially. the seminars. At present she has ity Agricultural Institute for Frank Alexander, 2nd Doc Many thanks go to the Biker Barn, Cowboy Trailers, A special can splitter was used served seven years through the her research and study of cold Wachoz, 3rd Mike Pingetzev. 2011 show sponsors Corru- Beverly Bradley Landscape to get the plants out of the con- Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. hardy factors in commercial Dennis Bradley won 1st, gated Replacement Inc., Nel- Designs, Bradley Knives, & tainers when ready to install in as State Chairman of Roadside production of azaleas and rho- 2nd, and 3rd place in the com- son Tractor Company, Dav- North Georgia Technical Col- the landscape. Later companies Beautification. In this role she dodendrons for the North Geor- petition class! He is especially enport Transportation, Rick's lege. started making green metal works directly with the GDOT gia Mountains. fond of his 1971 Husqvarna Rental, Interstate Welding See you in 2012, but un- containers with slanted con- landscape architects in promot- No research had ever 125 WR. Bradley says, “Hus- & Steel Supply, Two Wheel til then, enjoy the ride! N(Oct26,A4) struction in different sizes, and ing the planting of wildflow- been done in Georgia for selec- ky motorcycles ruled the dirt Tuesday Group, Trackrock gg then in modern times moved on ers along the state highways. tion of plants that would thrive to plastic containers used today. Blairsville/Union County has in below zero temperatures and Kathryn transitioned through all received many honors and two still bloom the next year. This of this in her 50 years of nurs- beautification grants as a result has been of great value to the NASCAR 2011 ery growing and landscaping. of this work. Green Industry in identifying a By Gerald Hodges/the Racing Reporter After studying business She has received five broader spectrum of plants that for a stint in college, she worked GCG Presidential citations could be used in the sometimes Bowyer gets Chidress his 100th win for a number of years in the from various Presidents of The difficult climate of North Geor- pushed corporate world for judges, at- Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. gia, and still survive. teammate for most torneys, pharmaceutical com- for her work in these areas of An exciting time for of the 188 laps around Tallade- panies, banks, and so on. After concern through the years. Her Kathryn was when TVA spon- ga on Sunday, but it was Bow- her children were born she de- most memorable highlight dur- sored a group from Albania to yer that stood in victory lane. cided to stay on the farm to take ing this period was lunching visit agricultural growing op- The last restart was a care of the children and started with Lady Bird Johnson at the erations in the United States, green/white/checkered affair, a small greenhouse business, Carter Center in Atlanta on her and visited Kathryn’s nursery with Burton, the leader, being studying everywhere she could visit to Georgia some years ago growing operation for ideas on pushed by Bowyer from the find an educational workshop to observe the roadside beautifi- nursery growing facilities. start/finish line. The two cars through Extension Service, and cation program of Garden Club Her booklet, “Here Come opened up a wide lead over the using her agricultural training of Georgia. the Natives” is in the Gover- rest of the field. As they neared gained on the farm. The first At present she is also nor’s mansion in Atlanta. It was turn-4 on the final lap, Bowyer greenhouse built by her husband working with the State Depart- written to identify native plants dropped low, got underneath cost about $25, as scrap materi- ment of Natural Resources and that are available in the retail Burton, and all Burton could als from the farm were used. State Botanical Garden, Athens, market for ones wishing to do was watch as Bowyer took Her first clients were as a member of the Conserva- plant natives in their gardens. the checkered flag, and he had grocery stores such as Kroger tion Alliance on the endangered Kathryn has a patented to settle for runner-up. Clint Bowyer, Talladega Cup winner Company where she put in species wildflower preserva- garden phlox paniculata on “I’ve got to thank my teammate Jeff Burton for adult race fans on the Saturday “I’m numb. My son’s at her tomato, pepper, and flower tion program in Georgia, spe- the market known as “Da- helping me get this win,” said of the NASCAR Sprint Cup home, my daughters … I wish plants growing in peat moss cifically on the endangered vid’s Lavender.” The patent is Bowyer. “We talked about it Series race weekend at Talla- they were all here. It is my pots for sale in the stores, long fringed gentian that only grows good for 20 years, and she re- before the race and fortunately dega Superspeedway. wife (Carla) and my anniver- before other companies thought in Union County. Her research ceives a royalty from the sale it worked out in my favor.” “A series of tattoos will sary this weekend. It’s a cool of such a thing. is in trying methods of seed of the plants. ItSaul Plants in It was Bowyer’s first be available for fans to choose anniversary.” Later she studied, took propagation and transplanting, Alpharetta is handling the pat- Cup win of the season and the from including Matt’s signa- The victory was the fifth all the tests, and expanded into which so far have never been ent work. Another sport from 100th for Richard Childress ture, a number 17, Jeremiah overall for Wallace, who was the landscaping business, as successfully done. She keeps this phlox called “Shockwave” Racing. Weed logos and a Jeremiah substituting for , well. She was the first certified records on sightings of plant is patent pending, and on the “It’s hard to feel good Weed Lightning Lemonade whose wife, Amanda, is ex- woman tree surgeon in Missis- locations, how many plants are market by the famous company about getting beat like that,” flavored malt beverage can. pecting the couple’s second sippi, climbing trees with her there, and monitors the growth Proven Winners. It has green said Burton. “To come so close “For every tattoo inked, child. Wallace won in the truck chainsaw to restore beauty to factors. All this research is con- and yellow variegated foliage, and not win isn’t good. I knew Jeremiah Weed will make a series for the first time since the trees. Her son remarked, fidential to protect the locations and will be sold world wide. he was going to try something $100 donation to The Air Force 2000. The victory was his first “Mama knew about Women’s of the plants. Kathryn is very active there at the end, and there was Village, a charity committed to in any of NASCAR’s top three Lib before there was such a Kathryn owns her own in leading her landscape crew, nothing I could do. It’s just rac- providing a safe, secure and touring series since he won a thing”. People were always landscape company, designs doing consultation for clients ing.” dignified place for indigent Nationwide race at Daytona in July 2004. amazed at this woman up in a the plans, works directly with to help them improve their gar- finished surviving spouses of retired tree with a chainsaw! the client, and leads the land- dens, designing and installing third, the best Cup finish of his Air Force personnel.” Hornaday ran second, To get one of the perma- followed by , She spent 25 years as a scape crew in the installation of the landscapes, building timber career. volunteer member in Mississippi the project. She does hardscape and stone retainers, and mainte- and I nent tattoos, fans must sign up who made a dent in the se- at the Jeremiah Weed venue at ries points lead of Austin Dil- Extension Homemakers Coun- installations of stone retainer nance work to keep the gardens committed yesterday to help- and wood retainer walls, patios, in good condition for clients ing each other,” said Blaney. the track, and they will receive lon. , Jason cil, under the auspices of Exten- “He did an awesome job of free transportation to a local White, , Austin sion Service, and visited many walks, ponds, installs irrigation who wish this service. She is pushing me all afternoon.” tattoo parlor. Dillon, , land grant universities over the systems, and whatever else is looking forward to your call! Keselowski finished Tattoos are certainly a , and nation during this time. One of needed. She emphasizes natu- For more information, call Lit- fourth, followed by Brian Vick- matter of personal taste. Fans rounded out the top-10. her most memorable times was ralistic landscaping, and tells ton Landscaping at (706) 745- ers, , Tony Stew- with tattoos and body pierc- ’s cham- being a speaker at Purdue Uni- her clients in the North Geor- 5478. N(Oct26,Y2)CA art, , Michael ings are becoming more and pionship aspirations suffered versity on the stage with Dr. Earl Waltrip, and Martin Truex. more evident at each race. a major setback on Lap 35. He Butz who later became National A six-car wreck on lap I know that the slick ads and teammate Secretary of Agriculture. An- 104 did major damage to the and marketing mumbo-jumbo had dropped to the rear of the other important highlight of this Chase chances of Kevin Har- presented to fans at the track field to stay out of harm’s way era was representing the Mis- vick and Kyle Busch. Harvick and on television can be con- early in the race, but the strat- sissippi Homemakers Council wound up 32nd, while Busch sidered a form of exploitation. egy backfired. as a voting delegate to the two was 33rd. What we see and hear can make The two trucks crashed week long world convention lost his us want to drink more beer, eat as they ran together in tandem, of Associated Country Women partner, teammate Ryan New- more candy, and chase more after ’s of the World at Michigan State man, when Newman spun off women (or men, whichever blew a right-front University in 1969. tire in front of them. Sauter, Stewart’s bumper in the tri- the case may be), because rac- Kathryn has been a oval. With heavy front-end ing is an emotional sport, and who entered the race second the products associated with it in the standings and five points member of the Blairsville Gar- damage, Newman lost a lap on den Club since 1980. She has pit road as his team repaired are designed to reach us on an behind Dillon, lost two laps as emotional level. his crew made repairs on pit served as Vice-President and the car and two more laps on as President, and in various the race track before taking his If you go on some type road. car to the garage after 97 laps. of binge, when the moment is With a wave-around and chairmanships. For many years He finished 38th. over, that’s it. With a body tat- a free pass, Sauter got back on she served on the State Board After Newman went to too, you’re going to hang on to the lead lap and finished 15th. of The Garden Club of Geor- the garage, Stewart teamed that experience for the rest of Top-10 leaders after 22 gia, Inc. as State Chairman of Kathryn explains growth habits of a plant with , who was your life. of 25: 1. Dillon-769, 2. Bue- driving the same car that car- Somehow, I’m not able scher-766, 3. Sauter-755, 4. Campus Gate Art Gallery to host Jamey Grimes to square this marketing pro- Hornaday-753, 5. Peters-727, ried Stewart to his 2002 and Young Harris College’s also teaches drawing courses 2005 Cup championships. gram with my core beliefs. 6. Bodine-710, 7. Whitt-698, Jr. was Do you think this 8. Crafton-689, 9. Coulter-680, Campus Gate Art Gallery will through Auburn University’s never a threat to win and fin- type program belongs in NA- 10. Kligerman-659 host “Roil,” a sculptural art Alabama Prison Arts + Educa- ished 25th. SCAR? Should teams and Weekend Racing: The instillation by artist Jamey tion Project, a program dedi- Top-12 Chase lead- drivers promote this type be- Cup and Truck teams are at Grimes. The exhibit opens cated to bringing educational ers after 32 of 36: 1. Ed- havior? Is this type P/R good Martinsville Speedway, the Monday, Oct. 31, with an opportunities to prisoners in wards-2237, 2. Kenseth-2223, for racing? Should a company smallest and oldest track on the opening reception at 6 p.m. in Alabama. 3. Keselowski-2219, 4. Stew- ask individuals to have a logo NASCAR circuit (.526-miles; the Campus Gate Art Gallery. Grimes’ artwork has art-2218, 5. Harvick-2211, 6. tattooed on their body? Give us first NASCAR race was in The exhibit will be on display been shown extensively across Kyle Busch-2197, 7. John- your thoughts. We’ll send you 1949). The Nationwide Series through Friday, Dec. 9. The the United States, including son-2187, 8. -2185, a photo of your favorite driver does not race again until Nov. if we use your comments. 5. reception and exhibit are free exhibitions at the Dunedin 9. Earnhardt-2163, 10. J. Gor- and open to the public. Fine Art Center in Tampa, FL, don-2155, 11. Hamlin-2153, HORNADAY PUSHES Sat., Oct. 29, Camping 12. Newman-2149 WALLACE TO VICTORY World Trucks , race Grimes’ desire to make Delaware Center for the Con- ARE COMPANIES AND Two old NASCAR vet- 23 of 25; Starting time: 2 pm; objects is fueled by vivid temporary Arts in Wilming- TEAMS GOING erans, with a combined age to- TV: Speed Channel. encounters with nature and ton, DE, Urban Institute for OVERBOARD tal of 105 years, shared Talla- Sun., Oct. 30, Sprint playful experimentation with Contemporary Arts in Grand dega’s Victory Lane Saturday Cup Tum’s 500, race 33 of 36; synthetic materials. Imagina- Rapids, MI, and The Rymer The following press re- Artist Jamey Grimes lease was received last week evening. Starting time: 1:30 pm; TV: tion plays a powerful role in Gallery in Nashville, TN. from the No. 17 Roush Ford In his first Truck Series ESPN. the artist’s unique observa- both real and imagined. For more information Cup team, driven by Matt start since 2009, Mike Wallace All times are Eastern. tions of the natural world as A native of Tuscaloosa, about Grimes’ work, visit Racing Trivia Ques- Kenseth. won as teammate Ron Horna- www.jameygrimes.com. day Jr. pushed him across the tion: Who is the current crew well as his response to vari- AL, Grimes earned his B.F.A. It’s about a new market- ous materials. The term roil in painting from Birmingham- Campus Gate Art Gal- ing program for one of their finish line. chief on Tony Stewart’s No. sponsors. “I’m very emotional 14? refers to a turbulent swirling Southern College and his lery is located at 5149 College “Knowing that tattoos right now, because a lot of Last Week’s Question: of water—such as multiple M.F.A. in sculpture from the Street on the Young Harris Col- are one of the most iconic sym- people doubt you,” Wallace What year did Kurt Busch win surfaces colliding in a whirl- University of Alabama, where lege campus. Regular gallery bols of badass NASCAR fans, said. “They doubt your abil- the Cup championship? An- pool of light and shadow. The he was awarded the National hours are Monday-Friday, 9 Matt and his Talladega spon- ity. An opportunity like this swer. It was 2004. artist intends this environment Alumni Association Gradu- a.m.-2 p.m. For more informa- sor Jeremiah Weed flavored just proves, ‘Hey, I can get it You may contact the to be both stirring and serene, ate Fellowship in 2005 and tion contact the Campus Gate malt beverages, will provide done. Give me something good Racing Reporter at hodges@ and “Roil” contemplates his currently teaches drawing Art Gallery at (706) 379-5114 free Jeremiah Weed and Matt to drive, and I can prove I can race500.com. NT(Oct26,C1)ac relationship to natural forces, and design courses. Grimes or [email protected]. Kenseth-inspired tattoos to do it.’ NT(Oct26,Z14)CA