Page 10A THE TOWNS COUNTY HERALD December 29, 2010 Towns County Sports Towns County’s Leader In Sports T www.townscountyherald.net • E-mail: [email protected] Towns County Middle School Indians split with visiting Leopards By James Reese throughout the fourth quarter Towns County Herald until Misty Lindemuth broke [email protected] a 20-20 deadlock on a layup Towns County Middle putting the Lady Indians up for School Lady Indians Head good 22-20 with 2:11 remain- Coach Lana Parker had her ing in the contest. Seconds later girls well prepared on Dec. 9 Madison Johnson dropped in a facing the visiting Banks Coun- free throw to seal the deal with ty Lady Leopards. The Indians a 23-21 victory. were coming off an emotional In the nightcap, Head win on Dec. 2 against the White Coach Frank Johnson faced a County Lady Warriors. With tougher challenge as an over- heavy hearts Coach Parker and sized and older group of Leop- the girls dedicated their game ards took the court. The Leop- to the loving memory of Jessi ards made things happen fast Patrick who lost her battle with as they ran off to a 28-2 first Cancer on Thanksgiving Day. quarter lead. Johnson and his The Lady Indians retained their Indians managed to slow the momentum with a hard fought pace and slow down the Leop- 23-21 victory over the visiting ards allowing only 3 points in Lady Leopards. the second quarter but faced a The Lady Leopards 31-6 deficit heading into the Tori Morgan fires a shot in the Lady Indians win over Banks County opened the scoring taking a 2-0 locker rooms. Tyler Davis nails a jumper in the Indians loss against Banks County in Hiawassee Photo by James Reese. lead early on. They retained Led by a hot-handed Photo by James Reese. the lead throughout the first and determined Cruz Shook, half 11-10. The Lady Indians the Indians drew to within 20 quickly came from behind and points as they stared up at a grabbed a 12-11 lead on a Carly 37-17 disadvantage going into Gilfilian inside jumper. But that the final quarter. Unfortunately lead was short lived as the Lady for the Indians the damage was Leopards were relentless down done in the first quarter. Coach the stretch exchanging baskets. Johnson’s Indians were dealt a The see-saw battle continued 43-24 defeat at the hands of the Leopards. Quilter Max Barlow shows off his latest quilt creation

Misty Lindemuth pulls down a rebound in the Lady Indians win over Banks County Photo by James Reese. Trace Moss fires a jump shot in the Indians battle against Banks County Photo by James Reese.

Max Barlow and Margaret Frizzell, of Blairsville, GA Max Barlow, who has Max has completed a been a member of the Misty large quilt each year for the Mountain Quilters Guild for past six years. According to Cruz Shook goes up high for the rebound against Banks County on Carly Gilfilian is in the right place at the right time in the Lady Indi- six years, proudly shows his Mr. Barlow, Ms. Frizzell has December 9 in Hiawassee Photo by James Reese. ans win over Banks County Photo by James Reese. latest quilt creation. He took a "prodded and encouraged" beginning quilter class at age him to complete the lovely seventy-four from quilt art- quilts in his collection and has ist Margaret Frizzell, and he been a teacher and a friend in has enjoyed sewing beautiful the process. quilts ever since. Mr. Barlow For more information NASCAR 2010 also learned techniques from about the Guild, visit the web- By Gerald Hodges/the Racing Reporter classes held in the Paducah, site at www.mistymountain- Kentucky National Quilt Mu- quiltguild.com NT(Dec29,Z3)CA seum. Robby Gordon to race in Dakar Rally January is Robby Gordon turns a contract year with both her up his winter racing schedule IndyCar team and JR Motor- National Blood Donor Month in preparation for the Dakar sports. Join the American Red On Wednesday, January Rally Unless her performance Cross in celebrating National 19th the Young Harris College Gordon will be partici- improves, she is not likely to Blood Donor Month. Through- Blood Drive in Myers Student pating in his seventh Dakar garner as much attention as she out the month of January, the Center on College Street, Young Rally and piloting the No. 303 did this past season. The new American Red Cross celebrates Harris will be from 11:30 a.m. Speed Energy / Toyo Tires has worn off. the contributions of thousands to 4 p.m. Hummer. Gordon will depend There are various theo- of volunteer blood donors in Please call 379-5110 for on his navigator, Kellon Walsh, ries about the causes for NA- our area who give the gift of more information or to schedule to maneuver through the ever SCAR’s decline, and one of life with every blood donation. an appointment. Walk-ins wel- changing terrain of the cross them involves Patrick’s car- January has been desig- come! Appointments preferred. country race owner, Dale Earnhardt Jr. nated National Blood Donor All presenting donors 2011 marks the 33rd He needs to win some Month to raise awareness of have a chance to win one of running of the international races. He leads the sport in blood donation during the time two pairs of Delta Air Lines test of endurance and deter- fans, T-shirt sales and com- of year when blood supplies tickets! mination known as the Dakar mercials, but he rarely leads often fall to their lowest levels. All eligible donors are Rally, which for the third con- no telling when this epic NA- Edwards has been cast in a race. The move to Hendrick Donations traditionally decline asked to schedule an appoint- secutive year will take place in SCAR epoch will end. Not in HBO’s forthcoming Civil War Motorsports didn’t produce during the post-holiday sea- ment to donate blood by calling the South American countries 2010. Johnson withstood a mini-series, “To Appomattox”, the expected success, but if he son, due to busy schedules and 1-800-RED CROSS or visiting of Argentina and Chile after challenge from Denny Hamlin, as General John B. Gordon, a could get one or two checkered inclement weather which can redcrossblood.org. security threats in Mauritania overtaking him for the title in Confederate General selected flags, 2011 could be a different prevent people from keeping in 2008 caused the ASO, the the final race of the season in by Robert E. Lee to surrender story. donation appointments. At the Castaway Critters race organizers, to move the what might be both Johnson’s the Army of Northern Virginia. Racing Trivia Question: same time, the need for blood race from Africa. and crew chief Chad Knaus’ The real Gordon became one Which Cup team will Ryan remains constant in the early Pet of the Week With more than 5,903 most masterful effort. of the two authors of “Honor Newman drive for in 2011? months of the year. For Johnson fans it was Answering Honor” and, by this Last Week’s Question: How Giving blood is a way miles to be completed from January 1st to 16th, 2011, good news, but others in NA- gesture, returned the private many Cup championships does to support the community by SCAR didn’t see the previous Southern soldier to the Union Bobby Labonte have? Answer. helping to ensure that a stable the Dakar Rally is easily the “world’s most grueling race.” season as all that glamorous. with respect and dignity. His single Sprint Cup champi- inventory is available for pre- The series centers around onship came in 2000. mature babies, cancer patients, Based on fourteen stages, NASCAR battled declining known as “specials”, the win- TV ratings and attendance. the final battle of the Civil You may contact the Racing or the many people who suffer Reporter at: hodges@race500. accidents and other illnesses ner of the rally is the team with New Hampshire Mo- War and stars Michael C. Hall com. NT(Dec29,C1)ac which may require transfu- the shortest elapsed time over tor Speedway president Jerry (Dexter) as General Ulysses S. sions. National Blood Donor the fifteen day event. The ter- Gappens says NASCAR has Grant, William Petersen (CSI) Month not only honors those rain that competitors traverse sustained a 67 percent drop in as General William Tecumseh Alzheimer’s who give blood each year, but is extremely difficult. Most of interest from the coveted 18- to Sherman, Paul Giamatti (John is also a time to educate and the competitive specials are 34-year-old demographic and Adams) as James “Pete” Long- Caregivers encourage new donors about off-road, crossing dunes, mud, is “at the tail end of losing a street and Bill Paxton (Big Support Group the importance of giving blood. Rico is a young adult male camel grass, rocks among oth- whole generation.” Television Love) as Stonewall Jackson. er elements. ratings have cratered, and at- The series is in discussions Sharon Penner Van Huss Blood has a shelf life of only 42 Castaway Critters is fea- days, and, therefore, must con- To be successful at the tendance continued to flag de- with additional NASCAR driv- leads the Local Alzheimer’s tinually be replenished. Donors turing Rico this week. Rico is a Dakar Rally, a team must pos- spite a compelling season and ers to play other roles. Caregivers Support Group at can give blood every 56 days, young adult male with a sweet sess three things: state of the the most interesting Chase for There was much hype Cadence Bank in Blairsville or up to six times a year. temperament. He's a little shy, art equipment, first rate driv- the Championship ever. about Danica Patrick’s 13-race on the first Monday of the This year, you can make but loves to be petted and has ing and navigational skills, and NASCAR’s woes in- Nationwide Series excursion month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 a difference. All it takes is your lots of other cat friends. He is true determination and perse- volve more than the financial into NASCAR this past sea- p.m. Sharon has a library of in- willingness to help someone in neutered and vaccinated and verance. The slightest mistake plight of its fans. After years son. It was documented with formation on hand (brochures, need and a pint of your blood. looking for a permanent lov- by man or equipment can cost of wild growth, the sport faces opinion-page scrutiny and videos, books and literature) Most healthy people age 17 and ing home for the New Year. a team valuable seconds in great self-evaluation as it at- reality-show drama. Crowds and offering workshops for older, or 16 with parental con- Rico, like so many of their effort to achieve the ul- tempts to prevent a recession swarmed her, especially early caregivers to understand this sent, who weigh at least 110 our cats, has been at the shel- timate objective: winning the out of the major leagues. in the season at Daytona; oth- devastating disease. pounds, are eligible to donate ter quite a long time waiting. Dakar Rally. For the past several er drivers humored her, then Please contact Sharon at blood and platelets. Donors If you are looking for a new Sports Illustrated named years, NASCAR has been stopped abruptly late in the (770) 789-2044 or pennervan- who are 18 and younger must addition to your family, please Jimmie Johnson’s fifth con- trying to promote a friendly season, leading the 28-year- [email protected] for more in- also meet specific height and consider adopting a lifelong secutive Sprint Cup champion- oriented approach. They en- old IndyCar star to ask if she formation about Alzheimer’s weight requirements. friend from us. We have kit- ship as their top racing story of courage drivers like Johnson had a target on her person or disease, caregiving, volunteer- On Tuesday, January 2010. and Jeff Gordon to bring their race car. ing, donations, caring closet, 18th the Blairsville Community tens, young cats and adults - so many to choose from. There The careers of most of babies to the track, so they can Ultimately, the statistical or becoming an advocate for Blood Drive at the Haralson the Sprint Cup drivers younger be seen by viewers on televi- analysis was mundane: an av- is surely one that would be a Alzheimer’s. NT(Dec29,Z1)CA Civic Center on School Road, than 35 will eventually be con- sion. Another angle NASCAR erage finish of 28th with three in Blairsville will be from 12 great match for you! sidered in context of the Jim- has taken is to introduce Hol- DNFs. 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