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by JENNY MURR
have always looked forward to the holidays, but it is the holidays of yesteryear that I cherish most. I loved to have the family gather around the table for Thanksgiving dinner. It was always chaotic and the house was filled with lighthearted bickering while Mom & Dad worked together preparing a golden turkey, which Dad carved and ate as Mom scolded him, special dishes like sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallows and Mom’s lemon meringue pie. We kids had our jobs to do as well: bringing in firewood, setting the table with the special china and gold utensils, and other small feats. Even the dog knew her place on Thanksgiving day…in the living room out of the way to avoid being trampled and then under the table for the morsels that were sure to be dropped. As we aged, husbands, wives and kids were added to the mix…the more the merrier. Parades, ball games, and tree trimming filled the rest of the day and we were ignorantly blissful in our Norman Rockwell world, until it fell apart.
STORY IDEAS AND COMMENTS In one horrible November, Dad was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and my marriage failed—the victim of infidelity. Life as I had known it would never be again. I had four more Thanksgivings with my Daddy; they were bittersweet as each of us worked to make those holidays the most memorable. Fourteen Thanksgivings have passed and I miss my Dad every year, but I am thankful for the wonderful memories of a house full of bickering and laughter and love. I am thankful, too, for the new additions to our family since then: a new husband for Mom, a granddaughter for me (Aubree). Together, our new blended family is making memories that the children of our family will cherish over the years. This Thanksgiving, remember that each person sitting around your table or occupying your heart is only on loan to you. None of us is guaranteed a tomorrow, so during this busy season be sure to take time have a blissful Norman Rockwell family holiday and be thankful for each special moment.
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Africa Fuller – WR “Spending time with family & helping feed the homeless.” Brittany Gray – W.R. “Cooking and visiting with the Fam.” Kevin Dunn – NY “Since I can’t go home, I’m inviting my surrogate family (Air Force Friends) for dinner.”
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PICK US UP AT THESE FINE LOCATIONS throughout Houston County WARNER ROBINS: Museum of Aviation RAFB Commons Macon State WR campus Nola Brantley Library WR Little Theatre Medical Associates Moe’s, El Cotija Friends’s II Bar & Grill Fincher’s BBQ Wow Cafe, Margarita’s Smokes BBQ Crickets Bar & Grill Yesterdaze Bar & Grill Shane’s Rib Shack
Gotwall’s Books The Tavern Friends on the Hill Buffalo’s, Hooter’s Johnny G’s Mama Goldbergs MC Salon Color Me Pink Bedford Park Apts. Bouchez Allen’s Pizzeria Georgia Bob’s Shenanigan’s Roberto’s Mexican Starship
Middle GA Tech. College WR Music Store Touch of Magick El Tapatio Shenanigans Kipper’s Sports Bar Sugar Magnolias Bahama Bob’s Jumpin’ Bean Coffee Shop Kingdom Impact Johnny Carino’s Sacred Heart Tattoo The Hangar Rock Bottom Music Venue U Roll Smokes
BYRON:
Peach Outlets; Music Masters Georgia Bob’s Byron Montana’s, Lane Packing Byron Welcome Center
BONAIRE:
Emilio's Cuban Cafe (Hwy 247) Cavern at Southland Station Johnny’s Pizza, Fusion Salon Larry’s Giant Subs Metropolis, Shenanigan’s Mellow Mushroom
PERRY
Ramada Inn Green Derby My Sister’s Café Perry Medical Center Shell Food Mart Angelos Italian Bistro Galaxy Spirits Liquors Shipwreck Seafood Hampton Place New Perry Hotel The Tavery
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Country Music superstars Lady Antebellum at the Macon Centreplex, Saturday, Nov 12
"The Complete Works of William Shakespeare" presented by Warner Robins Little Theatre DINNER THEATRE December 1-3, 8-10 Directed by Celia Hohnadel
PERRY PLAYERS PRESENT ‘CHRISTMAS BELLES’ By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten December 2-4 and 7-11. Evening shows start at 7:30 pm and Sunday Matinee at 2:30 pm Directed by Linda Deibert
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n the small town of Fayro, Texas a church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this southern farce about squabbling sisiters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. Honey Raye Futrelle and Company proudly present "Bethlehem-A-Palooza!" Tickets: Reg Adult $12 - Senior/Military $12 Sunday Matinee $10 - Wednesday Special: Buy 1 Regular price ticket, get 1 FREE! This fast-paced, gag-a-second delight deconstructs all 37 of the Bard's plays plus the sonnets - into a single two-hour whirlwind. All showtimes 8 p.m. For more information visit: www.wrlt.org or call 478-929-4579
VET FEST
NOVEMBER 11-12 Jimmy Hall of Wet Willie
Celebrate and honor our veterans through formal ceremonies and fun events. Proceeds benefit active duty family programs, Guard & Reserve organizations, the Dublin VA and the Milledgeville Veterans Home. Friday: Ceremony at City Hall, Festival, Golf Tournament, motorcycle procession, Golf Tournament at the Landings Golf Club, and an Outdoor Concert Series. The Saturday all-day music event is family friendly, so bring your own chairs or blankets to sit on, and enjoy a full day of music provided by various artists including: Sterling Waite, Homeless Hill, the Skeeterz, Chapter 13, Louise Warren, Cory Watkins, Eddie Dunbar & Gilda, Jessica Atkinson, The Parker Smith Project, Double Barrel, The Doc Win Band and Wet Willie. Pre-order tickets $10 adults, $5 6-12; Day of event $15 adults/$8. *Bring a non-perishable food item and receive $1 off the ticket price for each food item, up to $5. These items will be donated to the Warner Robins Salvation Army food pantry. There will be no coolers, no alcohol, and no weapons allowed on the concert grounds. The Veterans Festival will take place at American Legion Post 172 located at 2894 Hwy 41N and Lakeview Road. For more information call (478) 922-7585. Follow the event on Facebook under Vet Fest. 04 NOV 11 - DEC 9, 2011
PLANES AND TRAINS COMING TO MUSEUM OF AVIATION NOV.19-27
The Middle Georgia Model Railroad Club will kick off the 2011 holiday season with large miniature train displays set-up at the Museum during Thanksgiving week. The “Planes and Trains” Exhibit will be open free to the public from Saturday, November 19 to Sunday, November 27 except for Thanksgiving Day when the Museum will be closed. The club will have displays in two Museum buildings. A large HO-scale train display will feature several train lines continuously running through landscape scenes with miniature buildings, cars, bridges, rivers, buildings and an airport. The club will also have a large N-scale layout running as well as O-scale Lionel, Thomas the Tank Engine and G-scale displays. The Museum Planes and Trains display will be much more extensive with the addition of exhibits such as the Southeastern Railroad Museum and vendors with trains and train related item available on the 19th and 20th of November. Club members will be on hand to answer questions about model trains and the hobby of model railroading. The Middle Georgia Model Railroad Club has been around since the 1970s and currently has about 25 members.
SAT. NOV 12
TURKEY SHOOT AT CHRIST REDEEMER CHURCH Attention hunters and marksmen. Here’s your chance to win a turkey for your Thanksgiving Dinner. A “Shoot For Your Dinner” Turkey Shoot will be held November 12 at Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church at 2815 Highway 41 between Russell Parkway and Highway 96. Shooters of any age may participate between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00. The event will be held in a safe wooded area behind the church with white paper plates as targets. A shotgun and shells will be provided or shooters can bring their own gun provided it is 12 or 20 gauge, modified or open choke with a barrel not longer than 30 inches. Target plates will be sold for $3 each or two for $5 in the same round. A frozen turkey or ham will be awarded to the top shooter after each round of twelve plates. Breakfast and lunch items will be available. For more information, contact Travis (478) 923-0257.
WARNER ROBINS LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS “THE CASE OF DR JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE”
Last chance to see this iconic science fiction thriller. Bring in a non-perishable food item to receive $1 off one Box Office admission. Showtimes: 8:00 pm
WARHORSE OBSTACLE RUN
8am. Kathleen, Georgia. Veterans High School. Come out and enjoy a day's worth of activities. Great course about 3 miles long filled with 7 obstacles that will be challenging but fun. Before and after you can enjoy a great Finish Line Festival or walk inside and watch the Taekwondo Tournament.Also a kids course. Awards & Finish Line Festival: We'll have A LIVE BAND, vendors and activities at the finish line festival for everyone to enjoy after they've finished. Awards to the Top 3 male & female finishers in each wave. Register on-line at Active.com: $50 through event day.
GINGERBREAD MARKET 10-4 p.m. at the Byron Old School Lunchroom. Find Personalized ornaments, painted signs, art, quilts, baby boutique items, etc. Regina at 956-555
VETERANS HIGH 5K ROAD RACE Saturday, November 12, 7:00 a.m. registration; 8:00 a.m. race begins; Awards at 9:30 a.m. $16 prior to October 21; no shirt option, $12. For additional information, e-mail steven.atkins@hcbe.net or call (478) 2187567.
BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT Houston County Association for Gifted Children Golf Tournament Saturday, November 12, Lunch at 11:30; Golf at 1:00 p.m. $60 per player. Landings Golf Course Many prizes!
MON, NOV 14
HOUSTON COUNTY BANDS HOST 18TH ANNUAL ‘BAND NIGHT’ Free Community Concert Rescheduled, at 7:00 p.m. at McConnell-Talbert stadium. Every middle school band and high school marching band, 13 in all, will be represented. The show is free and open to the public. Originally scheduled Oct. 18, the concert was postponed due to inclement weather. Band Night began as a high school event to showcase the marching bands from every high school. Young musicians from all eight middle schools have been added to the program to display the growth and popularity of instrumental music within the school system. The public is invited to attend Band Night to celebrate the achievements of these young musicians and to show support for music education in our public schools. For more information, contact either Andy Hursey, band director at Perry High, at 478-988-6321, or Wally Shaw, band director at Houston County High, at 478-988-6365.
SUN, NOV 18
VETERANS HIGH PRESENTS “SWEENEY TODD” Veterans HighSchool’s Drama Department will present Sweeney Todd Nov. 18 and Nov. 19, at 7:00 p.m. at the Veterans High School Theater. The
MUSEUM OF AVIATION TO HOLD NASA DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
The Museum of Aviation NASA Regional Educator Resource Center (RERC) will hold a Beginning Engineering, Science, and Technologyprofessional development workshop for K-5th grade teachers on Saturday, November 12th. The BEST program is based at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) located in Greenbelt, Maryland. Project Coordinator, Susan Hoban, will conduct the workshop. The workshop will be held from 9 am-4 pm in the Century of Flight Hangar. The workshop will provide hands-on training for classroom teachers, pre-service teachers, informal educators, scout leaders, and home school teachers on Science, Math, Engineering and Technology (STEM). “The goal of the NASA RERC workshops is to provide educators with tools to inspire and engage students in STEM education and careers,” said Clare Swinford NASA RERC Coordinator. “We provide these services at no charge to the teachers to encourage participation, and to allow them to continue their professional development.” The NASA RERC is located at the Museum of Aviation and provides expertise and facilities for helping educators at all levels. For more information about upcoming Educator Workshops contact Clare Swinford at (478) 222-7547
cast includes Grant Purvis as Sweeney and Kaleb Taunton, named the Region 2AAA 2010 Best Actor, as Anthony Hope. Tickets are $7, public is invited. 478-218-7537
MISTLETOE MARKET 2011 Friday, Saturday & Sunday November 18 - 20 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & AgriCenter in Perry. Call 478-952-1610 for tickets, email mistletoe_market@yahoo.com or visitwww.mistletoemarketperry.com
SAT, NOV 19
5TH ANNUAL LAWNMOWER RACE Gates open at 9 a.m. races begin at noon on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday. Bring canned food item to donate to needy families. Over 100 Lawnmower racers from 9 states 230 W.E. Green Parkway across from Camping World. Tickets: $10 per day or $15 for weekend pass. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Church groups in uniform and children under 12 are Free, Bring your lawn chairs. 737-1250.
FEED THE CITY 8 a.m. If you or someone you know are in need of support to make the most of the Thanksgiving then come out to New Hope International on Saturday November 19th and we will provide your family with a turkey for Thanksgiving. If you would like to volunteer and help be a part of this awesome event then come on out, we would love to see you there.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RIGHT TO LIFE 5K RUN/WALK The Knights of Columbus Council 4371 is hosting their 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 19th. This annual 5K run/walk benefits various Right to Life organizations and other Msgr. Felix Donnelly Council charities. After the race reload on your carbohydrates with a delicious pancake breakfast. Directions: Sacred Heart Catholic Curch 251 S. Davis Drive Warner Robins, GA 2 Blocks south of Watson Blvd on left.
SAT, NOV 26
DR. LAW’S LEAPING LIGHTS 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM American Chiropractic Offices - Carl Vinson Pkwy, W.R. 225-2562 in Warner Robins. Year round, Dr. Kelly Law is a chiropractor, But come Christmas time, Dr. Law does more than move bones; she is also in the business of moving hearts and inspiring the spirit of Christmas as well. Bring the family to check out this fun and free holiday event.
THUR, DEC 1
A SWINGIN’ CHRISTMAS WITH THE GEORGIA BIG BAND
7:30pm – 9:30pm at the Hawkinsville Opera House. 100 Lumpkin Street Hawkinsville, GA Tickets $15 478-783-1884
FRI, DEC 2
PERRY PLAYERS PRESENT “CHRISTMAS BELLES” Show Dates: December 2 - 4 and 7 - 11, 2011 Evening shows at 7:30pm, Sunday matinee at 2:30pm. Tickets $12. Wednesday Special: Buy one ticket, get one free!
SAT. DEC 3
CHRISTMAS PARADE Annual Warner Robins Christmas Parad,e Watson Boulevard, 10am.
BYRON CHRISTMAS PARADE 1 p.m. Starts at Byron Middle School onto White Rd. Crosses Hwy 49 & up Main Street
THURSDAYS
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INTERNATIONAL CITY FARMERS’ MARKET
Thru 12/22 Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10-6 p.m. at the Peach Shops at Byron Holiday art, ornaments, jewelry & more Frances McDaniel 956-2409.
Corner of Watson Blvd & Davis Dr, Warner Robins 2- 6:00 pm. For more information, call 478-225-7626. We're at the peak season for great tomatoes, watermelons, eggplant and so much more!
HOLIDAY ART MART
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PLAY IN MACON: Our best bets Sat Nov 12 This day in history: (1864) Union General
William T. Sherman orders the business district of Atlanta, Georgia, destroyed.
Lady Antebellum - Own The Night Tour at Macon Centreplex. Multi-Platinum group Lady Antebellum’s “OWN THE NIGHT 2011 TOUR” will roll into the Macon Coliseum NOVEMBER 12! The tour will feature special guests singer/songwriter Josh Kelley and Randy Montanta. “Own the Night”, released on September 13, made its first-week debut as the #1 selling record in the nation! Tickets $39 and up. 1-800-7453000 or at ticketmaster.com.
Candle Light Apparitions From The Cannonball House Bring your group and be guided by nothing but candle light through one of Macon’s most historic attractions, The Cannonball House. Be a silent witness as past House residents and other popular Macon figures discuss the events of their lives during the 19th Century. The event will take place on the afternoon of November 12, 2011 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with tours running on the hour. See this beautiful 1853 Greek revival home illuminated as you’ve never seen it before while enjoying a chance to step back in time. Call now to make reservations for your group at (478) 745-5982. Admission: $10 per person, $5 for children 6 and under. Address: 856 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA For more information please contact the Cannonball House at 478-745-5982.
Historic Macon Flea Market Second, 1/2 off sale to be held from 8am until noon. Come round up some left over treasures. Proceeds benefit the Historic Macon Foundation. Roses’s Shopping Center, Shurling Dr. Free event.
available on site. This event is free and open to the entire community. This month’s live music with Karen Bivins and the Finesse Band.
Tues Nov 15 Gateway Macon presents 'Rock-NReel' 7 p.m. at the Grand Opera House in
Historic Downtown Macon, Admission $10 The planets will align and the creative universe will come together for one star-studded night with movie premieres and live concerts featuring: Macon Music Winner, Floco Torres CD Release Party and the musicians behind the Macon promotional video, “A Little More Soul” will perform live in concert. Featuring Chuck Leavell, Steve Moretti, Sonny Spoon, Robert McDuffie, among many others. After the concert will be the screening of the Macon Shorts three finalists. Tickets available at 301-5470. ItsHotterHere.com
Sat Nov 19 Cirque
Shanghai: Bai Xi
at the Grand Opera House, 7:30pm. A visually spectacular production combining astounding Chinese acrobatics, fast-paced action, and contemporary staging. First called bai xi, meaning 100 amazing acts, in reference to the performers' seemingly limitless skills. Tickets $48$52. To purchase, call box office at 301-5470. Also, November 20 at 7:30pm.
Christmas at Hay House Begins
Sun Nov 13 This day in history: (1979) Philadelphia 76ers
Sat, November 19, 10am – 4pm. 934 Georgia Ave., Macon, One hour tours every hour on the hour until 3 p.m. Adults $11, Seniors (65+) $10, Students (age 6 - college) $7. Open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Group rates available (20+) - call 478-742-8155 or visit HayHouse.org.
Second Sunday Brunch - 1pm – 3pm at Washington Park (intersection of College and Magnolia Sts.) Join College Hill for an afternoon of FREE music in the park. Bring your family, chairs and pack a picnic! Food and drinks will also be
Sun Nov 20 Sky Dog 65 Music Festival at Central City
Darryl Dawkins breaks his first backboard
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11/11: DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS - 11/19: MARTY STUART
ON STAGE AT THE COX CAPITOL THEATRE These two names shouldn’t need an introduction, and the Capitol will be hosting both iconic bands in November! The Drive-By Truckers are an alternative country/Southern rock band based in Athens, Georgia and are promoting their newest release “Go-Go Boots.” Admission is standing room only, $28. Friday, Nov 11, doors open at 7pm. The following Saturday, don’t miss the country legend and four time GRAMMY-winner, Marty Stuart in this intimate, listening room atmosphere. Tickets $20 to $75 (reserved seating). 382 Second Street. 478-257-6391
Duane Allman's 60th birthday, the Skydog Music Festival got it's start. It continues as the annual benefit concert that celebrates the life, birthday and music of Duane Allman. To date, the Festival has hosted thousands of fans, provided an enormous amount of food for the hungry, and given dozens of talented musicians a place to express the music of Skydog and his influence on them. Admission is canned food donations for the Macon Rescue Mission. In case of rain, festival moves to Macon City Auditorium. Music starts at noon until five pm.
Thur Dec 1 Disney On Ice at Macon Centreplex
7pm – 9pm Join the celebration as 65 of Disney's unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! You'll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio and many Disney Princesses. Be thrilled by exciting moments from The Lion King; Mulan; and Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Toy Story films; in a skating spectacular filled with magical Disney moments you'll remember forever as Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! Ticket Prices: $14 - $33, ticketmaster.com
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and Unique this Pandora charms & bracelet $25 and up Bulova; Marine Star; $450
Satterfield & Dempsey Jewelers 621 South Houston Lake Road Warner Robins 478-971-1200
Melissa & Doug Puzzle $24.95
Dragon $49.95 Gottwal Books Macon, Perry, Warner Robins, Byron
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Record Bracelet $12
With Black Friday fast approaching and Christmas close on its heels, many of us find ourselves faced with the dilemma of choosing that just right gift. Admit it…you’ve grown weary trying to come up with something exciting for that hard-to-please person on your list. You search the Mall, Wal-Mart, and all the other chain stores for that perfect something and maybe you even head to Atlanta for that ever elusive trinket but in the end, you just aren’t satisfied. Meanwhile, there are veritable gold mines of unique items sitting right in your own community if you just stop by those independent shops peppered throughout town. Trying to find something for the lady in your life? Stop by Victoria K & Company, just off S. Houston Lake Road, where the selection is so large you will have a hard time deciding. To make it easier, send her to the shop to make a “wish list” from which you can choose. Looking for something for a music enthusiast, how about the handmade record bracelets for $12? Need a cute Christmas outfit for junior? Victoria K has customized shirts and jeans that can be monogrammed. Have something more blingy in mind? Just down the street is Satterfield & Dempsey Jewelers, whose combined 56 years in the business makes Sam Satterfield and Van Dempsey the perfect people to help you choose an investment piece for that someone special. From Pandora for her to an impressive watch for him, you’re sure to find what you need at this local jeweler’s shop. Over at Butterfly Kisses, next to Target, shoppers will find an overwhelming variety of gift items at just about every price point. Special scented candles, authentic Reisenthel Loop Shopper bags, jewelry, purses and more can be gift wrapped right in the store. And for the kids in the family, head over to Gottwal Books to find popular Melissa & Doug products. The little man in your life might like the multi-colored dragon, while any kid would love the unique puzzle full of latches and other hardware to improve his dexterity. Don’t forget the crafters at the International City Farmers Market offering one of a kind creations and goodies. Baked goods, jams, birdhouses, handmade scarves, doggy clothes, jewelry, crocheted items and more can all be purchased on Thursday afternoons on the corner of Davis Drive and Watson Blvd. And if that isn’t enough, you can buy ornaments from Santa Express and even have your picture made with Santa! And as important as finding that one-of-a-kind gift for Aunt Sally, is the fact that by shopping local you are strengthening the local economy and supporting local business owners, the backbone of our economy. When you shop local, 80% of what you spend stays right here at home and in turn these local business owners reinvest their revenue locally providing jobs, paying taxes, and making purchases. By shopping local, you build relationships with business owners who are more than likely to take special effort in getting you exactly what you want. Like that sweater but in a different color? Not a problem. Need that handmade necklace a little longer? Sure thing. Independent business owners understand the importance of a happy, repeat customer and they work hard to keep you happy. So make those dreams come true this Holiday Season, shopping local affords you the luxury of giving a thoughtful gift while making it possible for local the artists and entrepreneurs to keep their dreams alive.
Victoria K and Company 150 South Houston Lake Road 478-918-5533
Dress; Basically Me $83
Reisenthel Loop Shopper bag $40
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MISTLETOE MARKET, NOV 18-20 rganized in 1980, the Balvaunuca Club has been an active civic club for women in the Perry area. Most people are curious about the name Balvaunuca, which was derived from two Indian names Balseria and Savaunuca. Club members began fundraising to help the needs of women and children in Houston County by selling Cokes during the Perry Art Committee’s presentation of the Augusta Ballet in 1980. They’ve come a long way since then. Today, the Balvaunuca club, comprised of just 35 active members, proudly hosts Mistletoe Market in Perry during the third weekend of November. Now in its sixth year, the club was able to give $30,000 back to the community as a result of the 3 day shopping extravaganza last year. Come out and enjoy over 100 vendors selling hand-made items, unique christmas gifts and festive decor. Tickets are $5 at the door. mistletoe_market@yahoo.com.
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WORK Meet the Boss Matt Kennedy, RPh
The Perry Branch of Robins Federal Credit Union spiced things up at the Chili Cook Off in Perry.
J&M Drugs
Matt Kennedy and Jonathan Canterbury have known each other for over 14 years. Back in Athens, these buddies never guessed that their friendship would lead to a business partnership. After graduation, Matt worked as a pharmacist at Publix on Russell Pkwy while Jonathan took a position at Publix in Savannah. Soon they found themselves together again, this time working together at the same Publix in Warner Robins. In 2010, the duo opened their own pharmacy, at 4851 Russell Pkwy., Suite 100, and has worked hard to meet the needs of our community. Their warmth and compassion help make being sick a little easier for their customers and makes them a great asset to the community. Why did you open the pharmacy? “We wanted an opportunity to help people and be more available to our patients. We wanted to be more involved in their care and find ways to help save them money.” Do you have a family? “Yes, my wife and I have a 6-year-old girl and a 1-year-old boy (his birthday is today). Jonathon and his wife have three boys.” What is your favorite independent restaurant? “We love El J’s (El Jalisciense). Food’s great and its kid friendly.” What do you like to do in your “down” time? “Being from Athens, I love college football and spending time with my family.”
U Roll Smokes is hosting a Holiday Open House on December 9th, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Enjoy discounts on Holiday Gift Items: Humidors, premium cigars, personalized cigar wrappers, pipes, lighters, smoking accessories. Cigar Demonstrations, Roll your own smokes Demonstrations, not to mention Light Hors d'oeurves, Live Music and Cash prizes! Don’t miss this fun (and free) event! U Roll Smokes is located at 2520 Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins. For more information call 478-293-1955.
A MOMENT WITH BARRY REESE: COMICS & THE PULP GENRE
RACHEL HELIE he Crossroads Writer’s Conference in Macon this year was quite an awakening. It made me see that veins of talent crisscross the back country roads and thick Georgia woods, quietly etching their paths like the slender branches of the lazy Ocmulgee River. For a writer, finding these voices so close by was truly inspiring. Yet again, this place that I have come to call home has pleasantly surprised me! One such voice, and a prolific one at that, is Barry Reese. Originally from Milledgeville and now residing in Bonaire, by day earns his bread as a librarian. His contributions to comics and fiction, however, are quickly putting him on the grid in the realm of pulp and electrifying fans and critics alike.
distinguishes it from your comic writing? Not really. In both mediums, I work the same way in terms of creation. Obviously, comics will ultimately be a visual medium so you kind of think that way, ensuring that you’ll end up with scenes and characters that are exciting to look at.
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In working in pulp, which is considered a cult genre, what did you find distinguishes it from traditional literary models? Well, on the New Pulp website, they have a definition of pulp that says it’s “…fast-paced, plot-oriented storytelling of a linear nature with clearly defined, larger than life protagonists and antagonists, creative descriptions, clever use of turns of phrase and other aspects of writing that add to the intensity and pacing of the story.” That’s a pretty good way of describing it. Pulp is about momentum and excitement – the stories barrel along at a brisk pace and feature larger than life heroes, 10 NOV 11 - DEC 9, 2011
See Barry Reese in person at the new Heroes and Villians location Saturday, December 3 at 117 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins in the Southland Station Shopping Center next door to the Tavern! villains and settings. That’s very different in many other literary genres. Is there a formula to the creation of pulp characters and plots that does not apply to the traditional modes of character development? Lester Dent (the creator of Doc Savage) actually did have a formula – you can Google it and find his detailed instructions on how to write a pulp story. But few authors use that model – just as with
any other field, we want to feel like we’re doing something unique rather than use a true formula. But for most pulp characters and plots, you want to create something that gets your blood pumping. Indiana Jones, Dirk Pitt, Jason Bourne… those are contemporary creations that spring from the well of pulp. Larger than life, action-oriented characters. Is there an atypical process to the creation of pulp characters and plots that
What do you think are the key points in creating a believable three-dimensional character in pulp and comic writing? You have to be able to get into the heads of your characters and understand what makes them tick. Just like real people, they have their good and bad sides, too, so you have to be able to relate that on to a reader. I’ve created lots of different types of characters over the years and the most popular are the ones who have many sides to them. I always try to figure out what strengths they have and where their weaknesses lie. What would you say was your best work, or where you feel that you most expressed your creative ideal as a writer in each genre? From a comics side of things, I have an 8-page Rook short that will run in November’s All-Star Pulp Comics # 1 and I think it turned out really well. In prose, I’d say that The Damned Thing, The Adventures of Lazarus Gray and The Rook Volume Six were my best.
W NEW HOPE INTERNATIONAL FEEDS THE CITY
“Feed the City celebrates those who come for food, they are hugged, cheered and are never made to feel bad about having to get food for Thanksgiving, most of them leave in tears. The bag of groceries and the turkey is taken to their car for them, they are treated royally! The collections in the schools and with scout troops help them see how they can get a can of green beans and mix it with what others donate and make a difference in the life of those in our community that are in need.” - Linda Thomas, New Hope International
ith the present state of the economy, many people find themselves in a position they never thought possible. Layoffs, downsizing, and rising prices have placed previously charitable The Delta Saints And individuals in need of help themselves. with the holidays fast approaching, some are left wondering just how they will put a turkey on the table this Thanksgiving. Enter New Hope International. Since 1997, this altruistic church has been meeting the needs of hungry members of the community through a program called “Feed the City”. It began with the need of a few food bank clients an families in our church needing help,” said Director Linda Thomas. “It has grown over the years. The first year it was about 10 or 12 families, by 2006 it was 170 families. In 2007, when we moved to our new location on Russell Parkway, it jumped to 506 families, then 1,559 families in 2008. Last year we assisted 2,000 families; over 9,000 people.” An estimated 30,000 people have been fed over the last 14 years. The church has enjoyed the assistance of community partners and the help increases yearly. Eyesight Associates, Houston County School system, Pastor Troy Wynn and UGK Church, Thad and Melissa Greene from Pollard Professional Hearing Services in Macon, LawnWorks of Perry, Sunday School classes, Scout Troops, and High School clubs have all joined in to meet the needs of the community. In August, Johnny G’s held a fundraiser with the church that raised $3700; Martin Lockheed did a fundraiser as well. Nov. 12 – 20, WalMart is
joining the effort in honor of National Homeless and Hunger Awareness Week with a food collection; while Family Life Radio is advertising the event and soliciting donations and volunteers. Strategically placed drop off sites for food and other donations are peppered around town. “We always need turkeys or money to buy them and have them delivered the day of the event since we haven’t found a resource to store the food yet,” Thomas said. “We could use stuffing, cranberry sauce, canned green beans, sweet peas, corn, macaroni and cheese, cake mix & frosting, corn muffin mix and $10 donations to purchase turkeys.” And food isn’t the only thing that makes the event a success, volunteers are needed to come out on Friday, Nov. 18, to help pack bags. “We welcome families, groups, businesses, other churches to come out and make a difference,” she said. “You can go to www.feedthecity.net to register to volunteer. There are no specific requirements to qualify for help. “It is first come, first served,” said Linda. People arrive, line up and fill out a short registration form to receive all the fixin’s for a Thanksgiving meal. New Hope International is located at 204 Sullivan Road, just off Russell Parkway between Hwy 41 and I-75. Feed the City is founded by Bishop Jeff Poole and takes place on Saturday, November 19, from 8 a.m. to noon. Find information about dropoff spots at www.feedthecity.net or call 478953-7898. JENNY MURR
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DINING TEXAS-STYLE BREAKFAST AND PREMIUM COFFEE
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he Jumpin’ Bean is the go-to spot for premium coffee and serves up the best Texas style breakfast burritos this side of the Mississippi River. And if that isn’t enough, they serve up an array of muffin tops so moist and flavorful they might just make you slap your Mamma! I’m a night owl and morning is no friend of mine but, now that I’ve had breakfast (albeit a late breakfast) at The Jumpin’ Bean, I’ve found a reason to hit the floor a little earlier. I’ve never heard of, let alone eaten, Mexican chorizo and I was a bit hesitant when owner David Aman suggested I try the chorizo breakfast burrito. So he offered me three different selections, I was sure I would prefer the American sausage medley. I was delightfully surprised. The chorizo was hands-down my favorite having a little bit of kick but not blazing hot. Chorizo is a ground pork sausage marinated in special spices that give the dish a nice spicy robust flavor without overpowering the other ingredients of cheese, onions, green peppers, eggs, and flour tortilla. My second choice was the bacon burrito that was obviously made with choice ingredients and an abundance of bacon; the regular sausage burrito that I had previously favored came in third place. By now, my stomach was filling up but after smelling the aroma of hot muffin-tops, I just had to make room. All of the food at The Jumpin Bean is made fresh each day. From the chopped green peppers, freshly prepared Pico, to the muffins, Aman oversees everything from the selection of ingredients to the special homemade recipes. Pumpkin muffins with streusel topping are moist and if Fall could be tasted, this would be it! Aman serves a wide variety of muffins: cherry, cinnamon streusel, banana nut, cranberry and walnut, and special seasonal muffins. I can’t wait
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for Valentines when he will serve dark and white chocolate raspberry muffin tops. Now with all this amazing food, you are probably wondering “Isn’t this a coffee shop?” It is a coffee shop, but you should know that I am not a coffee drinker so my knowledge of coffee is quite limited. What I can tell you is that Aman boasts that his coffee is as fresh as it can possibly be. It is roasted one day prior to shipping, the espresso is hand selected; it is his pursuit of the highest quality product that makes his brew a community favorite. If you’re not in the mood for coffee, not to worry, you can choose Chai tea, hot chocolate, smoothies, frozen hot chocolate, or even a Snickerccino. The service and staff are as delicious as the food and drink…they want you to be happy and they want you to become a regular. Once you’ve visited a couple times, they will not only know your name but they will know your order and get it started before you come through the door. For even more service, try purchasing a convenience card that really delivers. Just load the card with any amount, then call ahead with your order, and when you arrive they will deliver it to your car. With free internet access and a large, comfortable meeting room, The Jumpin Bean is the perfect place to have a meeting or work in quiet. The room is free of charge to nonprofit organizations, individuals, clubs and it is available for a small fee to businesses. The Jumpin Bean is located at 1243 Russell Pkwy and is open Mon – Fri 5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat. 6:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Sunday 6:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Beverages, cookies, and biscotti are served all day, while breakfast food is available from 5:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the shop at 478-255-6300. - JENNY MURR
Daily Specials at The Jumpin’ Bean Military Mondays 10% off Taco Tuesdays Buy on get one for $1 Women’s Wednesdays 10% all ladies purchases Thirsty Thursdays 25% off all drinks from 2-5 p.m. Fruit Fridays Fresh baked fruit muffins
DINING
DINING OUT | dining hotspots and weekly dining deals
THE DISH dining hotspots Montana’s Steakhouse, Byron Specializing in some of this areas finest steaks, ribs, chicken & seafood. Located in the Peach Outlet Mall and open Monday - Sunday 11 am - 10 pm! 311 Ga Highway 49 N Byron, (478) 956-0441. Friends Bar & Grill Serving up your favorite homestyle dishes, along with famous burgers, chicken tenders and other bar food staples.1129 Russell Pkwy,225.1165 LD • BAR • $.
GRILL ME Q&A WITH THOSE IN THE RESTAURANT BIZ HEATHER JOHNSON The New Perry Hotel What she recommends? Our Country Fried Steak is wonderful! Favorite restaurant other than where you work? “Zen, in Warner Robins, I love their Sushi.”
Johnny’s New York-style Pizzeria A New York style pizzeria featuring fresh baked pizza, authentic pasta dishes, calzones, subs and salads. Monday nights, JOHNNY’S kids dine for 99¢ PIZZERIA (one-topping slice and a drink.) This pizzeria offers an amazing and affordable menu also featuring Monday nights, weekly drink spetreat the kids! cials and some nightly entertainment. Student Special Monday - Friday 2-5pm, enjoy 2 cheese slices and a coke for just $4.99. LD • BAR • $-$$ Hwy 96 in Kroger Shopping Center. Open Mon-Thu,Sun 11am9:30pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm. 478.988.0220
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Mellow Mushroom In 1974, three college students in Atlanta opened the first of what has now grown to 100 restaurants. Each one locally-owned and operated, with their own distinct, funkified flavor. Gourmet pizza, original sandwiches and a large drink menu. Family friendly! LD • BAR • $-$$ Located just off Bass Road at 5425 Bowman Road, Macon.
The Tavern at Southland Station American dining at its finest. Entrée choices are vast and the portions are plentiful. Whether selecting seafood, chicken or beef, diners are sure to be amazed by the succulent USDA prime-aged steak, fresh fish and unique daily specials prepared by Executive Chef Mike Vinson. Ask about the crab cake weekend special. LD • BAR • $-$$ 117 Russell Pkwy (near Southland Station), Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – midnight. For more information, call (478) 929-5126 or visit the website at www.thetavern.biz
Allen’s Stone-baked Pizzeria Handmade dough, special requests, and X-box 360’s Kinect make this the perfect place for the family. Lunchtime, 11 – 3 p.m., offers a special 15-minute guarantee to have your pizza to your table at a cost of only $4.99 for one topping. Delivery, pick-up, or dine in. LD • $-$$ 115-A Margie Drive, just down from the Goodwill store. Hours of operation are Mon.Sat. 11 a.m.—10 p.m. and Sun. noon –9 p.m.
Martin’s BBQ Pulled pork, ribs, sliced beef brisket, sausage, smoked turkey, pork chops and all the normal fixins for a good ole southern barbecue can be found at convenient locations. $-$$ 102 South 1st Street (near the base) 478-923-0800 & 866 Ga Highway 96 # D 478-988-0292
Shakey's Pizza Parlor With an all-you-can-eat buffet offered in addition to their special pizzas, Shakey's is a familyfriendly place. Offering specials for kids, military and senior citizens, there's something for every taste. Don't forget the fried chicken and cinnamon buns or you'll be sorry! Friday night, enjoy a special catfish and shrimp buffet. LD • $; $$ Hours of operation Sun. - Sat. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; 785 N. Houston Rd., 478-923-5381
BLD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner BAR: Alcohol Served $: Entrees under $10 $$: $10-$20 $$$: Above $20
Montana’s Bar & Grill at The Landings Specializing in some of this areas finest steaks, ribs, chicken & seafood. With lunch and dinner specials, open seven days a week. Special dinner menu Thursday - Saturday 5pm-closing. 309 Statham’s Way, 478-923-5222
Metropolis Cafe - Curry & Kabob Offering Greek, Mediterranean and Indian Cuisine. Two locations:Warner Robins - 866 Hwy 96 (478) 988-8129 **Indian Cuisine served in W.R. on Wed. & Sat. only; Macon - 2460 Riverside Dr. (478) 4640247; Hours of operation: Mon. – Sun., 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. $-$$
Rusty's Downtown Grill & Bar Appetizers, Beef, Seafood and Pasta entrees, kids meals, large selection of desserts and full bar. LD - Lunch $; Dinner $ $$ $$$ 807 Carroll Street, Perry, (478-224-7878. Mon - Thurs:11:00 am-9:00 pmFri - Sat:11:00 am10:00 pm Grampa's Catfish House Seafood. LD $ $$, 2907 Watson Blvd (by Target) Hours Sun - Sat noon - 10 p.m.
BATTLING THE BULGE OF THE HOLIDAY BINGE There are some lovely places to get out in the o pen air and with children in tow. BY RACHEL HELIE
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A personal favorite is the Briarcliff Park located near Houston Medical Center. From there, a person can traverse miles of sidewalk that line the labyrinthine neighborhoods behind it. Get lost in your town and find it all over again.
he buckets of Halloween candy sit, seducing us with their colorful array of festive wrappers. A mini Snickers here and there, the bowls of candy corn absently snacked upon. Inch by quarter of an inch our waistlines take the toll first this holiday, then the daunting bounty of Thanksgiving is upon us! The piles of ham and turkey, giblet gravy, the mountains of mashed potatoes, pastas and cheeses, the never ending array of rainbow colored vegetables swimming in butter. It all sounds so good until we go to the scale in the bathroom and encounter those shocking new numbers the weeks before Christmas. And with that we have a whole new onslaught of treats to contend with, not to mention the frenetic organization that takes time out of our already bloated schedules and eliminates the possibility of making it to the gym. Now—time for some perspective. Holidays are about spending time with family. We glut, we indulge, but ultimately that is the reason for the season. Making this time is the most important thing of all. Since we are already multitasking to the nth degree, why not use our time in the most efficient way while keeping fit and healthy? Head outside with the family after that sumptuous Thanksgiving meal to work off some of those calories. All over Warner Robins one can see traffic lights being installed. Crosswalks are going up. Never has pedestrian or biking activities been so vital to our health and our budget, with gas prices expected to soar over the holidays. And it
is now more feasible than ever in our community to take advantage of this. There are some lovely places to get out in the open air and with children in tow. Exploring our town one can find the Wellston walking trail on Corder Road. Attached to the Fountain Park facility, it offers three miles of paved and wooded paths with picnic tables and bathroom facilities located in the park and along the trail. Perfect for an afternoon walk with the dog, or an evening stroll with loved ones, the autumn foliage adds to the natural beauty. The more we take advantage and learn to appreciate these parks, the better the facilities will be maintained. Use them or lose them, as the saying goes. So in your endeavor to lose those extra pounds, consider using some of these local parks and the sidewalks that line quiet residential neighborhoods to get in shape. With a stroller, a bike, or simply a pair of shoes and a light jacket an otherwise humdrum day indoors can become an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and your children. A personal favorite is the Briarcliff Park located near Houston Medical Center. From there, a person can traverse miles of sidewalk that line the labyrinthine neighborhoods behind it. Get lost in your town and find it all over again. Have an adventure and before you know it, that dress that you were saving for a special New Years Eve party will slip on like a glove and you can slip into the arms of someone special for that New Years kiss with confidence! 11thHourOnline.com 15
IN THE NEWS
Restaurant owners and Sports Bars can expect a rise in Sunday revenue since voters approved Sunday Liquor Sales in Warner Robins and Perry. According to the city of Warner Robins, unofficial results show Sunday Package sales approved at 57.50% while Sales by the Drink was approved at 59.31%. This has been a heated topic with the community members sharing their opinions freely. Here are a few opinions from our readers and community leaders:
What is your opinion regarding the Sunday Liquor Sales Referendum?
Answers from some of our community leaders:
Answers from some of our community members:
First the citizens should decide. From what I understand, the package store owners do not want to have to open on Sunday for package sales. Second, if the sale by the drink is passed, the council can pass an ordinance on the time available. - Mayor Chuck Shaheen
I can't tell you how many times my husband & I sat and watched people come into Applebee's in Perry on a Sunday either to or from a game or race in ATL, and left after finding out no alcohol was served. It's about income to the community, not about folks being drunks. We already bought our beer Saturday and we don't run out. - Kristina Alvarez Pike
I am against the Sunday Liquor Sales Referendum. It makes no sense that a business should have to have Sunday liquor sales to be successful. - Steve Rigby Personally, I will not be voting for the alcohol sales on Sundays. However, I think it was the right decision to put it in the voters hands because a person's right to drink is a personal decision. - Tim Thomas Sunday liquor sales is before our citizens on a referendum ballot which is where it should be.The citizens will make this decision. - Carolyn Robbins Sunday liquor sales for restaurants will be at the hands of the voters. Those who enjoy beer or wine with dinner from Monday to Saturday will now enjoy it on Sunday as well. Restaurant owners will profit from increased sales and their staff from larger tips. The City would benefit from increased sales tax revenues. For those who abstain from alcohol now, they will continue to abstain. - Alexandra Talley
In the interests of maintaining the legal separation of church and state, there is no good reason not to sell beer and wine on Sunday. - Bela Zaphyre Might as well. It doesn't stop people from drinking on Sunday. They either go to Macon or buy on Saturday. All it would do is boost the income of local bars and restaurants and provide a bit more tax income. Its stupid not too. - Andy Benda Its 2011---as someone who has moved around with the military and work--this is the only place i have lived where you can’t buy at least beer and wine on Sunday. - Kurt Gorman I've always wondered about towns that didn't allow sales on Sunday? Is Sunday really that much more special than any other day of the week? I don't drink so it won't really affect me one way or the other. But I would like to hear a smattering of intelligent discussion on the issue. - Debra Cooley
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CITY SCENE
Coalition of Concerned Citizens Houston County
With the impending runoff for Post 2, we took a moment to ask the candidates a few questions:
ENTICING BUSINESS TO HOCO
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ecent news headlines have brought up the question, what businesses should our local governments spend money on to entice them to locate here? For our sake of argument, we will break businesses into two categories. Foundational businesses are ones that bring in money from other areas. Some examples would be WRAFB, Geico call center, and Anchor Glass. The second category is support businesses. These are businesses which support the needs of people here. Examples of support businesses are car dealerships, restaurants, bowling alleys, and clothing stores. A great deal of the money leaves our region from support business. For instance, when you go to Target and buy a new lamp, a portion of that money goes to the community who produced that lamp. Not to mention, the net profits go to shareholders located all over the world. There is nothing wrong with the support businesses, after all we cannot manufacture all of the products demanded here in Middle Georgia. However, we must maintain a certain balance of money coming into the region to the amount going out. Here we can apply the same principle as global trade. If I have $100 and every day I give you $2 and you give me back $1, eventually I will go broke. Tommy Stalnaker made a very wise statement when he took office. He said we have become overly dependent on WRAFB and so we need to attract new business to diversify our economic risk. He was referring to the foundation businesses which bring in money from other areas. Without these foundation businesses, support businesses will start to fail. With the economic climate we are in, our tax dollars need to be carefully prioritized. If our local governments are going to help any businesses establish themselves here, then it should be the foundation businesses. If we received a new car manufacturing plant or better yet, a green energy production company, our economic situation would improve. Not only would we have more jobs, but the impact would trickle down to the support businesses. We need to ensure financial decisions are made by considering the realistic impacts and not by who has the political pull with their friends! We want to hear what your questions, concerns, and ideas are that impact Houston County. Find us on Facebook as Coalition of Concerned Citizens Houston County.
TIM THOMAS – Post 2 Why did you choose to run for office? I chose to run for office because I wanted to help make Warner Robins a better place to work, live, and raise a family. I have 19 year old twin sons and I would like for them to have the same opportunities in Warner Robins that I have had. Do you believe there are transparency issues in our city governance? If so, how can they be corrected? Yes, in some areas I believe there are transparency issues. One example is the city budget. I have reviewed the budget over the last two years. I would like to see the budget as a line item document. What do you think is the most pressing issue in Warner Robins? I feel the most pressing issue in Warner Robins is assisting the RAFB through the next BRAC. The way I would help address this issue is through quality of life. When BRAC looks at RAFB they will be looking at the millage rate, local real estate market, parks and recreation, and infrastructure. How do you think we can bring about revitalization to WR? One way to revitalize Warner Robins is to create Tax Allocation Districts (TAD). Through this program, you can reinvent older areas, build/improve parks and recreation, and replace infrastructure. Once the TAD program is underway, the citizens will find that the area will see a reduction in crime, which means less time in court for our police officers. That in turn will save us tax dollars.
CAROLYN ROBBINS – Post 2 Why did you choose to run for office? I was not happy with the image of our city, and this is not what we need with the Defense Department looking at RAFB. With my experience, I can bring to the table 29 years in city Government, 8 years as Department Head of General Administration, and 8 years as City Clerk, which gives me a special perspective, about the needs of our city. Do you believe there are transparency issues in our city governance? Transparency is a must, number one it's the law. I do think that the the city needs to be more open, sometime they forget to ask our citizen their comments on agenda items until after the item has been voted. Citizens need to attend Pre Council meetings, as this is the place the issues will be discussed by council. What do you think is the most pressing issue in Warner Robins? Keeping Robins Air Force Base safe. Working together with our fellow counties and cities to ensure the monies will be available to purchase land to buy up encroachment properties should be of the highest priority. We should encourage our leaders to support Bibb County in its SPLOST efforts, to purchase land adjecent to Robins Air Force Base. Are you happy with the appearance of Warner Robins? The older part of the our city has become over run with debris and vacant properties that have not been kept up by their owners. This must be addressed before it gets out of hand and becomes unmanageable.
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Keep on Truckin’ RICK HUTTO Macon City Councilman and published author
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uring a state-wide leadership conference for Georgia’s technical colleges, I recently had the opportunity to tour the Savannah Port Authority. I grew up only a couple of miles away from what was then a sleepy little single-crane operation. In fact we used to trek back into the woods on the site to find the foundation stones of Mulberry Grove Plantation where Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin. The port has grown so exponentially that it now abuts the historic Dixie Crystals Sugar Refinery where a devastating explosion and fire took place in 2008. Built in 1917, the plant was originally manned by Louisiana-French families I knew all during my childhood. No longer a minor operation, the Savannah port is now the fourth largest in the United States behind only Los Angeles, Long Beach, and New York City/New Jersey. In fact, the Port of Savannah has ranked as the fastest growing container port in the nation for the past ten years and is now number two in the U.S. for the export of containerized cargo by tonnage. Georgia’s deepwater ports and inland barge terminals support more than 295,000 jobs throughout the state annually and contribute $15.5 billion in income, $61.7
billion in revenue and $2.6 billion in state and local taxes to Georgia’s economy. One reason for the port’s spectacular growth is the work ethic of the operators and technicians there who hold an industry record for an average of 40 large containers per hour each crane removes from a ship and places on a truck for transport and/or storage. We saw hundreds of stacks of refrigerated containers (called “reefers” in the business) that are individually checked every four hours to ensure their temperature is adequate to ensure the goods are not spoiled. Every week the Savannah port ships out to China 1,000 of those refrigerated containers full of frozen chicken. China is by far the port’s biggest trading partner, and currently 21,000 U.S. businesses import or export cargo through Georgia’s ports. Two different railroad lines operate from the port and, alone among U. S. port facilities, Customs officials actually have their offices on-site so they can more quickly and efficiently inspect containers and clear them to leave the port within hours of arrival. The Panama Canal is now being widened to allow supersized ships to transit through the locks, and, if funding becomes available, the Savannah port is planning to deepen the river to allow those huge ships to deliver even more cargo in the future. Where do all those thousands of con-
SEEING RED
Lessons From My Pop BILL KNOWLES Active member of the Bibb Republican Party
alloween week is always a special time for me. Not because of the fact that “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is one of my favorite stories or the fact that the season turns bringing more temperate weather to Middle Georgia. Not even the fact that October ushers in the holiday season. Halloween week is special to me because it makes me reminisce and fondly remember my father William Knowles, who was born on October 28th in 1925. My dad was born in a backwards little town near the Green River in Western Kentucky called Onton into a family of seven children, five of which are still alive. Pop was the second oldest of the kids most of whom were born during the Depression era, although anytime in Western Kentucky before the 1950’s could really be called the Depression as the entire economy surrounded the coal mines. My Grandfather Vernon and most of my uncles were all coal miners, and remarkably none of them ever had a serious mining accident. But a mining accident shaped my fathers’ life and ultimately my own. I’ll talk about that more in a little bit… Sometime around 1940 my dad saw a traveling carnival in a nearby town and fell in love
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with it. Knowing how depressed the area was and wanting a way out, he got the ‘bright’ idea to run away with it and actually lived the life of a carnie for around a year. Eventually, he grew homesick and rode the rails as a hobo until he made it back to Kentucky. The day before his sixteenth birthday on October 27th, 1941 dad was riding a bicycle near a mine in St. Charles, Kentucky, a little wide spot where our family had moved to, when he heard a very loud explosion. Someone came running out of the mine telling him there had been an explosion and for him to go get help. By the time he did and returned he saw fifteen men, most of which he knew, pulled out of the Daniel Boone mine, dead as a result of the explosion. He determined to himself right there and then that he would never go underground to mine and set himself up to be the next casualty, and as a result joined the U. S. Navy. My Pop served in several different campaigns throughout World War II and was on two different ships, the USS Clay and the USS George F. Elliott, where he was a cook. Pop was not a perfect man by any means, and when his ship docked in San Diego, California for liberty, he took that word a little too literal and helped himself to a few extra hours. Unfortunately for him, his ship left without him, and though he turned himself in, he had to spend some time in the brig.
Warner Robins’ Middle Georgia Technical College does an excellent job of servicing the entire region by offering both day and night classes for Certified Truck Driving.
independence. We are all aware of the incredible benefits the HOPE scholarship program has brought to Georgia. It is so successful, however, that financial demands cannot keep up with need. Last year the legislature had to make some much-needed changes to ensure that HOPE will remain available in the future. One of those “tweaks” stands to devastate the Commercial Truck At a starting salary of $28,000 plus benefits and Driving program throughout requiring nine credit hours of training, Certified Georgia’s technical colleges. Truck Driving is an excellent career choice for Prior to the changes, the difsomeone who has no plans to attend college. ference in what HOPE would pay and what the student was Although Macon’s Central Georgia required to pay to obtain a commercial truck Technical College does not teach Certified driving license was approximately $400. Truck Driving, Warner Robins’ Middle Under the new rules, that figure is more than Georgia Technical College does an excellent $1,100. The legislature did make available job of servicing the entire region by offering on a temporary basis funds to make up the both day and night classes. A good indicator state-wide shortfall this year but has insisted of MGTC’s success is the recent awarding that those additional funds will not be made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture of a available next year. For someone with no job or one that grant of $100,000 to purchase a new truck for its satellite campus in Hawkinsville. pays minimum wage yet wishes to obtain a Until this year, there has always been a wait- commercial truck driving license, it is highly ing list for MGTC’s program and trucking unlikely that almost $1,200 will be saved for companies are paying as much as $6,000 as such an opportunity. MGTC and other techa signing bonus when a certified driver nical colleges have already seen a huge reduccomes to work for them (a 98% placement tion in the number of CTD enrollments for the rate is evidence of the excellent job done by coming year. What will be the point of spendMGTC). At a starting salary of approximate- ing hundreds of millions of dollars to dredge ly $28,000 plus benefits and requiring a rel- the Savannah River and expand the port if atively short span of time for training and drivers are not available to move the cargo certification (nine credit hours), Certified and it remains stacked at the port? In this Truck Driving is an excellent career choice instance, the legislature is being penny-wise for someone who has no plans to attend col- and pound foolish. Urge your legislator to lege and enjoys a relatively high level of remedy this problem immediately. tainers go? As anyone who travels our interstate highways can attest, they are trucked to locations throughout the southeast. Therein lies a serious problem for our future. We were repeatedly assured on our tour that there is a pressing demand for certified truck drivers. There just aren’t enough drivers to handle the present work load and future expansion will necessitate even more drivers.
It was during this time that he met future health guru Jack LaLanne, who was not in the brig, but served in the same station where my father was. They ended up becoming great friends as LaLanne greatly impacted my father’s life and instilled an exercise pattern into my father that lasted virtually until the day he passed away. After the war, Pop stayed in California and lived there most of the rest of his life. He held various jobs including being a factory worker, a gasoline station manager as well as service manager for several stations and ultimately a district manager over them. When I was a kid, the wanderlust hit Pop again and we moved around the country several times including several different California locations, Nevada, Kentucky, Georgia, and back to California. Near the end of his work life, Pop managed maintenance in several apartment complexes around Northern California. The last job that he had was as owner of a little variety store in Auburn, Kentucky before he moved back to California for the last time around 2000, ultimately passing away in a hospital in Modesto, California in 2004. I learned a lot from my father. As I said, he wasn’t a perfect man. None of us are. We all make mistakes and I have profited from a lot of the mistakes he made as well as my own. Pop was a child of the Depression who’s fondest memory as a child was getting a Mickey Mouse balloon when he had contracted a case of the Whooping Cough. When I was a kid, I never wanted for anything, although we weren’t rich by any stretch of the imagination. Pop spent every cent he ever earned, normally just about as fast as he got it.
My Pop, William Knowles (Left) and a buddy, circa 1942
When he passed away, he owed nobody anything, but he was also living off of Social Security as he never put anything aside for retirement, although he worked nearly all of his life. The good times that we had when I was a child were few and far between because he was always working. I realized very early on that he did that because he loved me and wanted to provide for his family. I hope I’ve learned enough from him to balance my time between work and family. I hope I’ve learned not to live not only for today but for tomorrow as well by saving for retirement and not counting on a failing Social Security system. Lastly, I can only hope that my son Teddy will love me half as much as I do my Pop and will have a better life learning from my mistakes as I have my fathers’. I do miss you Pop. 11thHourOnline.com 19
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MIDDLE GA’S LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE FRI 11/11
Warner Robins
DJ Smitty BIKINIS, 9pm Plethra Friends on the Hill
John Stanley Project Rock Bottom
Macon
B Keith Williams The Shamrock
John Stanley Band Backporch Lounge, no cover
Macon
The Skeeterz AP’s Hideaway
Marty Stuart Cox Capitol Theatre
DRINK SPECIALS/ SPECIAL EVENTS
Ladies night, free wells for the gals The Hummingbird
$1 Drafts @ The Cavern
Ladies Night, Bottomless Wine THE CAVERN
MONDAYS
9-ball Tournament 8pm Friends on the Hill
Open Mic Night KIPPER’S
Warner Robins
Monday Night Football - your team scores, we pour! BIKINI’S
Karaoke Friends II
Open Mic Night THE HANGAR
Happy hour til 9pm, jam & rehearse 7-10pm, 20’s Pub
Macon
Macon
Yesterdaze Rock APs Hidden Hideaway
Matt Pippen Wild Wing Cafe, 8:30pm
DJ Dance Party The Cavern
B Keith Williams 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive
Drive-by Truckers Cox Capitol Theatre Echospeed The Hummingbird
SAT 11/12
Warner Robins DJ Drive Kipper’s Sports Grill Steve & Mike The Cavern DJ Wiz, Bikinis
Blitzkid, Legion X, Dying Whale, Broken by Fall Rock Bottom
Macon
Yesterdaze Rock APs Hidden Hideaway The Wall Hummingbird
EG Kight The Opening Act, free
WED 11/16
Eddie Stone & Rob Walker 6:30 THE TAVERN
THUR 11/17
Warner Robins Steve & Mike The Cavern
FRI 11/18
Warner Robins
DJ Smitty BIKINIS, 9pm Corruption Friends on the Hill
Homeless Hill Kipper’s Sports Grill
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Brooks Brothers The Opening Act, free
FRI 11/25
Warner Robins
DJ Smitty BIKINIS, 9pm Old Man SHoes Friends on the Hill DJ Dance Party The Cavern
Macon
SAT 11/26
Fresh Heat AP’s Hideaway
Matt Pippen Wild Wing Cafe
Yacht Rock Schooners The Hummingbird
Stoopgrass The Hummingbird
Warner Robins Sidewinder The Cavern
Macon
Great White Lion Snake The Hummingbird
FRI 12/2
Warner Robins
DJ Smitty BIKINIS, 9pm Jubee & the Morning After Friends on the Hill DJ Dance Party The Cavern
SAT 12/3
Big Mike & Booty Papas APs Hidden Hideaway, 3pm
Phil & Michelle Palma 6:30pm THE TAVERN
Planet Retro The Hummingbird
DJ Dance Party The Cavern
SUN 11/13
Warner Robins
$1 Wells all night, The Bird
Macon
Back in Black Wild Wing Cafe
TUES 11/15
Everyday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6 domestic pitchers $2 Beers All day Everyday, Locos
Man in the Box Karaoke Backporch Lounge
Freelance Ruckus The Shamrock
Jazz Brunch The Rookery
Special: 24oz draft and 10 wings $7.50 @ FRIENDS II
Warner Robins Homeless Hill The Cavern
SAT 11/19
Warner Robins
Failtrain The Cavern
Plethra Rock Bottom DJ Wiz, Bikinis
SAT 12/10
Warner Robins
John Stanley Band The Cavern
$3.25 22oz Bud & Bud Lt Drafts • $13 Bud & Bud Lt Buckets • $2 House Vodkas Wild Wing Cafe
TUESDAYS
Karaoke til 2am, Drink or Drown THE CAVERN 2-4-1 drafts all night @ JOHNNY’S PIZZERIA
Pool tournament 8pm, Open Mic Night 9pm FRIENDS ON THE HILL Trivia starts at 8pm KIPPER’S SPORTS GRILL Military night, Karaoke 8pm BIKINI’S
Everyday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6 domestic pitchers $2 Beers All day Everyday, Locos $8 bottomless mugs HL, PBR, $5 carbombs, $3 Guinness The Hummingbird
2 for Tues- buy 8 wings and get 8 free! $2 domestic drafts Wild Wing
WEDNESDAYS
Trivia, $5.99 Pitchers JOHNNY’S PIZZERIA
Karaoke SHENANIGAN’S
Indoor Cornhole 7:30pm, Karaoke 9pm FRIENDS II Ladies Night - 2 for 1 Margaritas BAHAMA BOBS Trivia at 7pm BIKINI’S Service Industry Night!
Steel tip dart tournament 7:30pm FRIENDS ON THE HILL
Country Fried Weds- $1.50 natty lites, $2 bud & bud LT drafts, $4 rodeo bombs and country fried chicken wings Wild Wing Cafe Everyday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6 domestic pitchers $2 Beers All day Everyday, Locos
THURSDAYS
Ladie’s Night, DJ Smitty 9pm BIKINI’S Texas Hold ‘Em 7:30pm Pool Tourney 8:30pm FRIENDS II Team Trivia - Karaoke THE HANGAR
The Rookery 11-1am: $2 Bud Lt bottles, $4.50 well doubles, and 2 for 1 Jager. BJ Billiards, $3 wells and $2 domestics, shots
Taco Rita Nite- $2 tacos, $3 margaritas, $6 Megaritas, $4 Irish Bombs, 2-4-1 Jager Bombs Wild Wing
Everyday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6 domestic pitchers $2 Beers All day Everyday, Locos
FRIDAYS
Beer Pong - 8pm FRIENDS ON THE HILL $20 Drink or Drown THE CAVERN
Drink or Drown 9-CL KIPPER’S SPORTS GRILL Happy Hour prices for poker players, BJ’s Billiards
Buy 1/Get 1 wells 8-until, Giveaways! AP’s Hideaway
The Rookery 11-1am: $2 BL bottles, $4.50 well doubles, $3 Sex on the Beach and 2 for 1 Jager. Everyday, Miller Lite buckets just $12! Wild Wing
SATURDAYS
Beer Pong FRIENDS ON THE HILL
Karaoke SHENANIGAN’S
Everyday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6 domestic pitchers $2 Beers All day Everyday, Locos $10 Beer Buckets, 20’s Pub
Game Day Specials: $3.25 Miller Lt & Coors Lt Stadium Cups Wild Wing Cafe
NFL SUNDAYS
$10 beer buckets, 20’s Pub
$7.99 Beer buckets Giuseppi’s
Live acoustic on patio, 6:309:30pm. $3.25 22oz Bud & Bud Lt Drafts, $3 Bloody Marys Wild Wing Cafe $3 Bloody Marys Locos
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New Orleans’ newest supergroup, The New Orleans Suspects, featuring members of legendary veteran touring acts The Radiators, The Neville Bros., and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, will make their Macon debut. The band, formed in the wake of the June breakup of The Radiators after 34 years, is comprised of some of the best, most higly respected players in New Orleans, including: Reggie Scanlan on bass (Radiators, Professor Longhair Band); Mean Willie Green on drums (Neville Bros. current drummer since 1981); Kevin Harris on saxophone (founder of The Dirty Dozen Brass Band); Jake Eckert on guitar/vocals (current member of The Dirty Dozen Brass Band); and C. R. Gruver on keyboards. The band combines original songs in the New Orleans style with hits and obscurities from the Allen Toussaint and Dr. John songbooks. Performance 9 p.m. no opening act, 2 sets. All ages. Tickets $12/$15 dos.
Wet Willie hailing from Mobile, Alabama, was hugely popular in the 70’s. Nowadays they are mainly remembered for their biggest hit “Keep On Smilin’, which broke into the top ten, but Wet Willie has a strong catalogue of songs from “Country Side of Life” to “Dixie Rock.” After relocating to Macon, Georgia they landed a recording deal with the mighty Capricorn Records and began working on their self-titled debut album. Not quite as blues-based as label mates The Allman Brothers Band, or country, like The Marshall Tucker Band, album by album, Wet Willie created their own blend of soulful southern rock based on vocal harmonies. Tickets $10 in advance.
Drive-by Truckers @ the Capitol
Wet Willie @ Vet Fest - Warner Robins
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Wednesdays 9:30-1:30 with Jayson, Kippers Sports Bar
Wednesday & Sunday 8pm-until at AP’s Hidden Hideaway Fridays at Friends II, WR
Every Friday & Saturday, Friends Bar & Grill, Macon Sundays & Wed. with Brad, 9pm The Backporch Lounge
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TRIVIA
NOW TUESDAYS: Hardest Trivia in Macon 7-9pm at BJs Billiards Wednesdays, Johnny’s Pizzeria
Tuesday nights at Giuseppis, hosted by Outspoken Ent. Tuesday Night Trivia (8pm) with Outspoken Entertainment., Wild Wing Cafe
Trivia every Monday night with Woody at the Backporch Lounge Tuesday night trivia with our own Jammin’ Rivalrys Trivia every Tuesday, 8pm Kipper’s Sports Bar
Trivia with T-Bag at Loco’s every Wednesday, 8:30pm!
Every Wednesday at The Rookery, compete for $5,000 grand prize! 8pm Every Wednesday at The Bird, 7pm.
Thursday nights 9p, The Shamrock
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Poker Tournament every Mon & Wed 7 and 10pm, Kippers Sports Bar Nightly Poker 7:30p, Friends Bar Nightly Poker 8p, BJ Billiards
Sat 2p,Wed 7p, Billy’s Clubhouse Tues,Wed and Thur:Texas Hold ‘Em 7pm at AP’s Hidden Hideaway
Failtrain @ The Cavern
SAT, NOV 12
Back in Black @ Wild Wing The Black in Black tribute band is an incredible, exciting, high energy reproduction of a concert performance of AC/DC . All the members of Back in Black live in Dallas/Fort Worth area and are experienced musicians dedicated to capturing the power and excitement of AC/DC. In 2008, Live Nation chose Back in Black over all other tribute bands to tour all of the House of Blues and other Live Nation Venues.
Legion X @ Rock Bottom With Blitzkid, Dying Whale & Broken By Fall Legion X is a death metal / thrasher group out of Atlanta. The band took its time to find its identity, both in line up and sound. They knew they had to tour, promote, and tour some more. Biting the bullet and doing it right was the bands outlook on the four years spent on the road promoting the band’s 2006 debut album “Demonic Hour”. Expect songs derived from blood, sweat and tears - it delivers anything from heavy grooves, to melodic and classical guitars, in your face vocals, thunderous bass tones, and screaming solos.
EG Kight (free concert) @ The Opening Act, downtown Macon EG, also known as the songbird of the south has just released “Lip Service” which is currently number one on Sirius XM Bluesville. EG KIGHT beefs up her Country-Flavored Southern-Fried Blues with some very heavy hitters from the world of Southern Rock: producer/keyboardist PAUL
Jubee & Morning After @ Friends on the Hill HORNSBY (Marshall Tucker, Charlie Daniels, etc.), keyboardist RANDALL BRAMBLETT (Sea Leavell, Bonnie Raitt, etc.), guitarist TOMMY TALTON (Cowboy). Don’t miss this chance to see EG in an intimate, listening room setting, free of charge at downtown Macon’s newest music venue, The Opening Act. Sponsored by Newtown Macon.
FRI NOV 18
Yacht Rock Schooners @ The Hummingbird, Cherry Street Macon loves this cover band, and Warner Robins you will too! Expect expert musianship and a carefully selected “yacht revue” set list; everything from the BeeGees to Seals and Crofts, Doobie Brothers to Steely Dan.
Corruption @ Friends on the Hill A metal/rock band out of Macon; Alan, Tony, Mark and Bradley team up for a night of Iron Maiden, Alice in Chains, Tesla... you get the picture. ‘80s hair bands still rock.
SAT NOV 19
Marty Stuart @ Cox Capitol Theatre So here he is again, almost four decades strong, in the very space where so many Elvis Presley smash hits were recorded as were classic sides by Charley Pride, Porter Wagoner, Dolly Parton and Waylon Jennings, only to name a few. As the new Sugar Hill Records album title says, it's also where the latest Marty Stuart release, Ghost Train (The Studio B Sessions), has just been recorded. the
Back in Black @ Wild Wing Cafe six years with Johnny Cash in the '80s, and coming up with his smash "hillbilly rock" hits of the '90s, the four time GRAMMY-winner, platinum recording artist, Grand Ole Opry star, Marty Stuart has shown a showman's zest for every conceivable flavor of country music. Tickets $20 and up. 382 Second St. Macon
Failtrain @ The Cavern United by a common love of 80's, 90's and modern rock, Failtrain has been rocking Central GA with their own brand of high-enery and high volume entertainment since Fall 2009.
FRI DEC 2
Jubee & the Morning After @ Friends on the Hill JuBee and the Morning After features the magnetic vocal delivery of JuBee, a rapper that provides "deep, emotion-filled lyrical creations" (Savannah Urban Arts Festival), and a slew of musicians with accolades of their own right. Influenced by the transparent honesty of HipHop fundamentals and the energetic groove of 1970’s funk and R&B, JuBee and the Morning After is an eclectic blend of Indie Rock, HipHop, throwback Funk, and look forward soulful southern Rap. Its so good that the hipsters might shed the hoodies and wish they could dance.
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Homeless Hill @ The Cavern Ask anyone who has been fortunate enough to see Homeless Hill live and they will tell you about their amazing live show,dynamic stage prescence and how much sound comes from just three people. As Chris Horne from The Macon Telegraph wrote "relying on their vocal harmonies and powerful hooks, if you catch one of their live shows, you may just become one of their Homeless Homies" a name they have adapted for their die hard fan base they have ammased 11thHourOnline.com 21
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Sacred Heart Tattoo donned bikinis and swim wear to wash cars to raise funds for Susan G. Komen Foundation on October 15. Pictured above, Josh Cook and Minnie Pressnell, while Kortnie Maxson, Kirstie Lombardi, Jackie Brewster, ans Lauren Hollingshed also helped to raise money during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Looks like they had a little fun while doing it too! Plethra rocking the Rock Bottom stage.
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