Page 8A THE TOWNS COUNTY HERALD July 3, 2013 Towns County Recreation Department Activities Day 2013 The Towns County Rec- Men’s Partner Horse- ment (16 & Under Open Di- reation Department’s annual shoes (17 & Older Division) vision) 2 Person Team, Ball NASCAR 2013 July 4th Activity Day will be Ball field, 11 AM. field, 12 PM. By Gerald Hodges/the Racing Reporter on Thursday July 4, 2013 at Men’s Homerun Derby Team Cornhole Tourna- the Recreation Department (15 & Older Division) Ball ment (Adult 17 & Over Open Ball Fields. The Recreation field, 10:30 AM. Division) 2 Person Team, Ball Kenseth wins at Kentucky Department invites everyone Women’s Homerun Der- field 12 PM. led 198 4. Harvick-544, 5. Kenseth- to come out and have fun in by (15 & Older Division) Ball In each of the Rec- laps of Sunday’s 267-lap Sprint 528, 6. Earnhardt-512, 7. Kyle the sun! The schedule of the field, 11:15 AM. reation Department events, Cup race at Kentucky Speed- Busch-500, 8. Truex-490, 9. events during the day and lo- Youth Homerun Derby plaques and trophies will be way, but it was Biffle-489, 10. Logano-479. cations are as follows: (14 & Under Division) (Boys given to all winners in each that led the last 20 on the way TAKES Youth Single Horse- & Girls), Ball field, 10:45 event. There is no charge for to his fourth victory of the sea- KENTUCKY TRUCK shoes, (16 & Under Division) AM. any of the activities. All events son. RACE (Boys & Girls) Ball field, Youth Homerun Derby will begin at the times listed. Johnson at one point in Ty Dillon found a burst To pre-register just be on time the race was over 13-seconds, of speed with 25-laps remain- 9:30 AM. (11 & Under Division) (Boys ahead of the second-place driv- Men’s Single Horse- & Girls), Ball field, 11 AM. for the events you wish to par- ing in Thursday night’s truck er. His flawless performance race to pass for his shoes, (17 & Older Division) Team Cornhole Tourna- ticipate. See all of you on July Matt Kenseth wins at Kentucky was overshadowed by a terrible second career truck win. Furnished by NASCAR Ball field, 10 AM. ment (10 & Under Open Di- 4th. restart with 24 laps to go in the “My car just took off at For more information Women’s Single Horse- vision) 2 Person Team, Ball 267-lap race. the end,” Dillon said. “I knew I ever win a race. shoes (16 & Older Division) field, 11:30 AM. call the Recreation Depart- It all started when Brian was faster, so I just really tried Take as an Ball field, 10:30 AM. Team Cornhole Tourna- ment at 706-896-2600. T(Jul3,F1)SH Vickers hit the outside wall on not to kill my car, kill my tires, example. He too is a marketing lap 240, after blowing a right and it finally came to us. I got machine. He drives the No. 27 Appalachian Duplicate Eastern Star sponsors front tire to bring out a cau- a good run through (Turns) 1 , Bridge Club news tion. All the lead lap cars pitted. and 2 and got by him in 3 and and in seven years of Cup rac- 10 & Under Girls Softball Johnson took on two outside 4. It (Dillon’s No. 3 Chevrolet) ing, has won only once. How On Monday, June 24, tires and fuel, while Kenseth turned into a rocket ship there has he managed to stay in the eleven and one half tables only took on fuel. Back on the at the end. big league all those years? were in play at The Appala- track, Kenseth was lined up first “I wasn’t that great in It’s simple. His daddy’s chian Duplicate Bridge Club on the outside, while Johnson the beginning and the middle, company, Menard Supply Com- in All Saints Lutheran Church was second on the inside. but (crew chief) Marcus (Rich- pany, pays Childress to provide in Blairsville, GA. When the green flag was mond) and the guys kept dig- him a car and crew at a cost in First, North-South, Jim given, Kenseth and the rest of ging and kept digging. the neighborhood of $12-$15- Bell and Kitty Tomkinson; the field, except for Johnson “To beat Kyle Busch million per year. In exchange second, Jim and Nancy Malte; took off. It appeared Johnson’s and , two of Menard’s gets publicity and third, Joe and Joan Lane; car actually stalled, and several the best drivers on four wheels use of the car in its marketing fourth, Sally Forest and Shir- cars in the inside row stacked right now is pretty special.” strategy. ley Scrivner; and fifth, George up behind him. Brad Keselowski fin- No different than Go- Seiferman and Richard King. bumped ished second, followed by Kyle Daddy, the sponsor on Patrick’s First, East-West, Mike Johnson, and then got under Busch, , Ryan No. 10. Knowles and Frank Holland; him. As Johnson and Logano Blaney, , Miguel It’s all part of the NA- second, Ray Berry and Harry went into the first turn, Johnson Paludo, German Quiroga, Jeb SCAR game. Reynolds; third, Blanche Hud- Alanna Crist, OES (left), presents check to Coach Gail Bradley. Con- came down, bumped the front Burton, and . What most fans don’t re- dleston and Lisa DeCarlo; gratulations to the Towns County 10 & under girls softball team for of Logano’s No. 22, and spun Top-10 leaders after 8 alize is that “on track racing,” fourth, Marcia Schultz and making it to state. On behalf of the Hiawassee Chapter #305 Order around. of 33: 1. Crafton-319, 2. Bur- is only a small part of the NA- Mary Stoll; and fifth, Carol of the Eastern Star it is an honor to help sponsor these girls! Way to The caution flag came ton-297, 3. T. Dillon-279, 4. SCAR game plan. Baxter and Chris Thompson. go girls! T(Jul3,G3)SH out again. Johnson pitted for Buescher-275, 5. Sauter-272, 6. It doesn’t matter how four fresh tires. This time he Blaney-272, 7. Gaughan-267, good a driver you are, if you On Thursday, June 27, restarted the race from 25th po- eleven full tables were in 8. Paludo-268, 9. D. Wallace- can come up with someone, sition. 236, 10. Peters-234. (which includes your father’s play at All Saints. Again, the When the green flag was KESELOWSKI WINNER Mitchell movement was in company) to shell out between given, Kenseth was gone again. OF NATIONWIDE RACE $10-$20-million, you can go use. First, East-West, Mike He was followed by Clint Bow- Brad Keselowski was de- racing. You might not win a Knowles and Joyce Geiger; yer, , and Jamie clared winner of Friday’s Ken- race, but once you get on the second, Ray Berry and Harry McMurray. As the race neared tucky Speedway Nationwide track, in a race car, and the Reynolds. There was a tie for its end, McMurray moved into race after NASCAR shortened green flag drops, you are a race third/fourth among Jim and second, but was never close it by 30 laps, due to rain. car driver. Nancy Malte and Carol Baxter enough to challenge Kenseth. Top-10 leaders after 15 I think Kyle and a lot and Chris Thompson. “I didn’t think there was of 33: 1. Smith-521, 2. Hor- of fans confuse the past, when First, North-South, Kit- any way we could win this nish-513, 3. Allgaier-510, 4. drivers had to race by the seat ty Tomkinson and Jim Bell; race,” said Kenseth. “We had Sadler-5012, 5. A. Dillon-501, of their pants, with today’s second, Gretchen Bryant and older tires, and our car wasn’t 6. Larson-477, 7. Kligerman- modern style of racing. Shirley Scrivner; and third, handling the way I thought it 475, 8. Vickers-473, 9. Scott- They aren’t the same. Dee Short and Dorothy Smith. should. There had to be a lot of 466, 10. Bayne-453. Danica and Paul race in The club meets every luck on our side for us to win IS DANICA A REAL the here-and-now. Monday and Thursday begin- today.” RACE DRIVER No doubt Danica and ning at 1 p.m. If you need a Jamie McMurray was This past week in an in- Paul are racers. How good are partner or more information second, followed by Clint Bow- terview with Jim Utter for the they? I don’t know. It’s in the about the game, call Susan at yer, Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, Charlotte Observer, minds of the beholders. 706-379-9686. See you at the Martin Truex, Jeff Gordon, gave his take on Danica Pat- Weekend Racing: The tables! NT(Jul3,Z8)CA Jimmie Johnson, and Kevin rick, “I’ve said from the very Nationwide and Cup teams Harvick. beginning, she’s just a market- will be at the 2.5-mile Daytona caused a sev- ing machine.” International Speedway. The en car pileup on lap 48. Going That’s right. trucks do not race again until into turn-3, Busch was racing Danica is a marketing July 13. Operation PUP down on the track apron. As machine, but so are the other Fri., July 5, Nationwide he came back onto the track, 42 drivers that start each NA- race 16 of 33; Starting time: he clipped the rear end of Brad SCAR race. It’s just that Danica 7:30 pm ET; TV: ESPN. Keselowski’s No. 2 car. Kesel- being the only woman, plus her Sat., July 6, Sprint Cup owski’s car veered up, initiating attractiveness, makes her mar- race 18 of 36; Starting time: a seven car pileup. keting machine, more attractive 7:30 pm ET; TV: TNT. , Travis than most of the men. Racing Trivia Question: Kvapil, Paul Menard, and Dave But is she a race car What old-time driver had three Pet Blaney were finished for the driver? stints in NASCAR—1950-’54, day. Of course she is. She 1971-’78, 1980-93, and didn’t of the “It was all my fault,” is out there on the track every retire from racing until 2001? PUP will help said Busch. “I misjudged the week driving during a race. Last Week’s Question: spay and neuter Week distance between cars when I I think what Kyle was re- A. J. Foyt focused mainly on There are so many good started back up.” ferring to is that in his opinion, Indy-racing, but he raced sever- reasons to spay and neuter The race, which had been she’s not a “real” driver. “Lot’s al partial seasons in NASCAR. your pets and Operation PUP rescheduled from Saturday due of drivers can drive fast, but What year did he win the Day- is ready to help do just that. to rain, was red flagged while very few drivers can race,” he tona 500? Answer. It was in Call our toll-free number to speedway crews cleaned up the said. 1972. let us schedule an appoint- mess. In that case, most of the You may e-mail the ment—1-888-496-2387. You Top-10 leaders after 43-car fields in NASCAR rac- Racing Reporter at: hodges@ will help prevent testicular 17 of 36: 1. Johnson-610, 2. es aren’t racers, because only race500.com. NT(Jul3,C2)ac cancer and prostate problems Edwards-572, 3. Bowyer-569, a small percentage of drivers in males; decrease their roam- VFW Golf ing and aggression; decrease Upward flag football and cheerleading their urge to mark their terri- League news tory (in your house); decrease I am just licking my 27 June we had fewer breast and uterine cancer in fe- Tank is a handsome chops dreaming about a great players than the previous week males. Remember kittens can Hound mix, all tan with a new loveable home. Just 9 with some cloudy weather to get pregnant as early as four little black on his nose. He is months and 8 lbs. with plenty boot. But us die-hards set out months, so don’t delay. Two about 1-2 years old and weighs of puppy love left to share. OK anyway. We did have a small breeding cats plus all their kit- around 40 pounds. He would are you ready for this, Dachs- shower for about 10 minutes hund, Standard Smooth Haired On-line registration is provide first-class, organized tens and all their kittens’ kit- do well with older children now open through August 19th and welcoming children’s bas- but that was all. The winning tens, if none are ever neutered since he is a big and strong Mix, brown solid (they gotta team was a threesome consist- be kidding, that got me tongue for Upward Flag Football and ketball, soccer, flag football or spayed, add up to 80,290 in boy. Introduced properly, he Cheerleading for boys and girls and cheerleading leagues and ing of Frontz Goring; Dick 10 years! would be good with other tied). This princess is loveable, Metzler; and Frank Geddings cute, adorable and ready to sit in grades Kindergarten through camps. By providing a fun PUP’s goal is to help dogs. A fenced in yard would 6th grade at www.hopb.org or sports experience based on who posted a score of 5 under, Towns citizens spay & neuter be perfect for him as he needs in your lap. So I hope I have total of 65. No eagles to report told you enough about myself at www.fumcunioncounty.org. healthy competition, Upward cats & dogs—the kindest way play and exercise time. Tank is The registration price to par- Sports Leagues help children this week. Still a great time to end overpopulation. Most of neutered and vaccinated and that makes me seem so irresist- with a group of great people. ible that you just have to come ticipate is $60 and includes one develop skills for the sports our grocery stores, restaurants, just needs his family to come football jersey or cheerleading arena and values for life. N(Jul3,A4) Always looking forward to on in and visit me. My hot line T(Jul3,F1)SH and many places of business adopt him. SH next week. is Bella at 706-781-3843. outfit and payment plans are see this overpopulation prob- Call Shannon at 678- available if needed. Convenient lem every day. Don’t have un- 630-0452 and visit our website once per week practices will Trout stocking sites wanted litters—call PUP (Pre- castoff-pet-rescue.org. The begin the week of August 19, vent Unwanted Pets). T(Jul3,G1)SH shelter is located in Blairsville 2013, while games will be held week of June 24-28, 2013 - Tank is waiting on your call! on consecutive Saturdays be- NT(Jul3,Z4)CA tween September 7th through Fannin: Hemptown Creek, Hothouse Creek, Rock Creek, October 12, 2013. Toccoa River, Toccoa River Tailwaters (below Lake Blue Ridge Everyone is encouraged Dam), and Wilscot Creek to attend one evaluation to be Lumpkin: Etowah River and Nimblewill Creek held on Tuesday, August 6th Murray: Holly Creek and Thursday, August 8th from Union: Cooper Creek 6 to 7:30 PM at the House of Note: Information is subject to change. Please call the Prayer Football Field located hatchery at 706-838-4723 for questions. The hatchery also pro- behind the Canal Lake Bible vides trout for the state. Please contact Georgia DNR for infor- Camp dormitory buildings. mation on sites stocked by the state. N(Jul3,Z4)CA Form and registration fees may also be dropped off, Monday through Friday, at My bags are packed and New Tri-County British Car Club House of Prayer Family Life On Sunday June 23rd, 24 I am ready to go. I am a little Center or First United Meth- 12 week Candy sweetheart owners of classic British cars odist Church’s business office got together at Brother’s res- who will fill your life with between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. love and laughter. I’m an ador- taurant in Young Harris for the For more information, contact first get together of the newly able little thing at 3 lbs with either church office at HOP the softest fur north of Atlanta. formed Tri-County British Car (706) 745-5925 or FUMC Club here in the mountains. I love to play and I am funny (706) 745-2073. and rambunctious (big word The first meeting was a great Upward Sports partners success with attendance from for me to say). Standing out with around 2,600 churches to in a crowd makes me a natu- Hiawassee, Blairsville, Hayes- stories about their restorations, ral beauty with black, gray and S.A.F.E. ville, Murphy, Blue Ridge and before having a great meal and white markings. So put on your Braselton. planning road trips around the Candy thinking cap and think Board Meeting Eleven cars were on mountains for future get to- The next monthly meet- of a way Candy can come into show from MG As and Bs, MG gethers. ing of the Board of Directors your life. Come visit and we TDs and TFs, a Lotus Europa, If anyone has a classic of S.A.F.E. (Support in Abu- can run around together. Re- a Triumph TR6 and a Rolls British car or an interest in sive Family Emergencies, Inc.) member, you can never have Royce Corniche Cabriolet. A them and would like to join, will be Tuesday, July 16th, at too much Candy. Call me at good time was had inspecting inquiries can be made at tri- 5:30 p.m. Call 706-379-1901 707-781-3843. NT(Jul3,Z7)CA all the cars, discussing techni- countybritishcarclub@yahoo. for location. NT(Jul3,Z9)gg cal details on the vehicles and com. NT(Jul3,Z10)CA