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♦ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2007 10B First half racing ‘great 5 at Cochran By ARLENE PITTMAN Contributed The first half of the year started out great at Cochran Motor Speedway and the last couple of weeks have been very wet. The grand weekend ended up a soaker at the track. Dewayne “Flat-out” Johnson was down from Columbus with fast time at practice on Friday night. Stevie “the ghost” Jones was turning some fast laps as always. Jones of Milan has been on a streak by win ning the last two races at Cochran Motor Speedway and winning at Golden Isles Speedway Saturday night after Cochran Motor Speedway was rained out. The Grand Weekend has been rescheduled for Sept. 15. C&C Pawn fcity Late Models will be battling for $1,500 to win. CMS has had 30 different drivers compete this year in the 2007 Sunoco Points fund with Steffan McGlamry of Warner Robins leading with 1803 points. A very close second is Dennis McDaniel with 1795 points. Rounding out the top five is Keith Edge of Eastman in third, Wiley McDaniel fourth and Stevie Jones with a hard charge the last couple of races grab - bing fifth. They still have three “points” races left in the 2007 Sunoco Points Battle. Also Sept. 15 is the North Carolina bluegrass group, The Kickin Grass Band will be on hand doing the National Anthem and sev eral sets at the start of the show and at intermission. They have set themselves NATIONAL f Awandparentsbay SEPTEMBER 9,200 In 1970, a West Virginia housewife, Marian Lu cille Herndon McQuade, initiated a campaign to set aside a special day just for Grandparents. Through concerted efforts on the part of civic, business, church, and political leaders, this cam paign expanded statewide. The first Grandpar ents Day was proclaimed in 1973 in West Vir ginia by Governor Arch Moore. But, in 1973, a resolution in the Senate ended up languishing \y g rQQ!? ( v^TtTRTTTY? (y n r VS obert‘lrwin 'i&k" ** « m j|L am " .rSIPI: fHNV <|§f w fps Grandma & Grandpa Coman! Ji J Love You! XOXOXO ~ Teddy ciassie pS^ \tlrophy \jr 'la.ftcCfrasietttii 72<zyf Wtscoj Security System® 323 Carl Vinson Pkwy. • Warner Robins, GA * 478-923-1927 H«pph GMfymrit l)a^ QjrNANA^ I "* mV*' <§ WP I v J IVT . V • •'''■■• * *'■ : *■ ' 1, ~- * *.-** *’' ■ " * a -J A racer turns laps - just a little beat up. a cut above the rest with their tight vocal harmony, driving instrumentation and effusive energy on and off the stage. The band prides itself on reaching all types of blue grass and non-bluegrass audiences, incorporating standard bluegrass tunes, rock and country classics and a number of “can’t get 'em out of yer head” origi nals into their entertaining sets. If your interest is the Badcock Cadets then this Saturday night is the one not to miss with SI,OOO to win. The top 5 in points chal lenge are all from Cochran. Young Dustin Miller is lead ing with 1,912 points. Will Thompson has 1,763 and Tiger Odom is close behind with 1,755. Jason Floyd and Justin Sapp are close together for fourth and fifth in the 2007 Sunco Race Fuel Points Fund. For more information, go to cochrangaspeedway.com. First Sunday After Labor Day HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY Grandma and Granddaddy m I Cndy $ Bobby ia/estaaoreland 1 Love Yon, Trevor PlahS WMhom»amfo.ur/qrmatfaKeM&e^i'k mwyAwMvMwte vw .. 515 Courtney Hodges Blvd. • Perry, GA 31069 f j|L ■ INSURING YOU HAVE A TERRIFIC GRANDPARENTS DAY! The Chamlee Agency (478) 987-4618 • 3383 Valley Dr. • Perry, GA tmxct y Thanks for all you do! Quuvhpa-uudi* I Love You " Christian . rMi t Tori Pittman is hard at work Friday. in the committee. Mrs. McQuade and her team turned to the media to garner support. In 1978, five years after its West Virginia inception, the United States Congress passed legislation pro claiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as Na tional Grandparents Day. The proclamation was signed by President Jimmy Carter. Today this event, begun by only a few, is observed by mil lions throughout the United States. SPORTS We Love You, Matthew, Grade &Soon to be Ellie F 53273. I love you, Gin-Gin, Granddaddy, Grammie & Papa. -Love, Riley ,jt< tmgMts 1 ' Maw Mu & 153216 Finally... A PROVEN Program For ANYONE With A Serious S Desire To Earn A Respectable Income Working From Home! Mom, Pop ... Even A Caveman Can Do This! www. 150BucksASale.com 153209 1 TbayJ XjOW g® LDalfo/i, if!a Avia, LTfaley, ‘Xrfaron cAicvtai v ‘ * 52477 1 Happy Grandparents Day ~ MeMe & Grand Love, Lori, ‘Tieather, Justin, ‘Andy, # Sarah, Adam, ‘Matthew, (Jracie Sf soon to he CEllie §§ 152499 Wfe Love ¥)u Very Much Lfldp/X/ A/TaA/IA £D<J™?2)aJtota c ■X/7fuu///a'uvifs Lf)at/ Lit lUly 1U <fr Waiey 52566 Ei* TBSI 52887 53179 Grubbs earns SIAC honor Special to the Journal This past weekend, the Fort Valley State University Wildcats defeat ed Morehouse College 16-15 in Atlanta. For the second week in a row, a member of the Wildcats football team has earned a pat on the back from the SIAC for their perfor mance on the gridiron. Jake Grubbs (5-foot-11, 180 pounds Junior), a kick er from Warner Robins, JOINT REPLACEMENT CAMP Thursday, September 13 th , 6:30p.m. Contributed Planning A Total Knee, Hip or Shoulder Replacement? Your doctor encourages you to attend the Joint Camp prior to surgery. You will learn about the procedure, what to expect after surgery, rehabilitation, assistive devices, post surgical precautions and other helpful information. srjjT] No Charge For This Service! Visit us on tho web www.mgo.md Please call Te Reserve Your Space MIDDLE GEORGIA 3051 w.«,„ Blvd. fwfIRTHOPAEDIC Surgeiy & Sports Medicine Iflf1 flf flirt K fRR(| njSlwjQgp wf * iw.f-*'* •••>•»<■»'■ S *»<■«> eta gmm M BBbII Contributed rfoppvj GrAHSpArcnts Davj McMaw! Your The Best & M J Love You Very Much Just Swingin’ By To Wish You A Happy Grandparents Day! Happy Grandparents Day - aaeMe and - Thanks For AH You Do! AiWe LOVE You! ( Morgan & Robbie HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL Wk 'Wkm fi Hugs & Kisses - Tyler, Logan, Kristine, Bradley, Bridget & Great Grandson Teddy 0»OxoXO,0,OxoXQ, was named as the SIAC’s “Special Teams Player of the Week”. Grubbs kicked the win ning 40-yard field goal, and he averaged 31.3 yards per punt, dropping two of them inside the opponents’ 20- yard line. FVSU will be in action again today when its hosts the Blazers of Valdosta State University. Kickoff time is scheduled for 5 p.m. in Wildcat Stadium located on the FVSU campus. Ill' if MB Mi —liii '" — 1 ■ oBBh ! .riffllF- 52939 53269 153272 53208 152924 |5320^ |53206 152886 53207 |529l3 X