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Holiday Gang Targets Local Family n Black Friday, a local family finally succumbed to continuous gang attacks while onlookers stood by and did nothing. The gang is led by leader Father Christmas. It is feared that the father, Joseph, mother, Mary, and their baby, Jesus, are just the first of many victims this season. “I couldn’t believe my eyes!� said one WalMart shopper as she described fellow shoppers fighting over a $20 toy. “One minute we were listening to ‘O Holy Night’ and the next minute one woman grabbed a toy out of another woman’s hand. The fight turned ugly and the family of three was pushed to the ground.� It is suspected that gang member, Greed, cheered the otherwise docile ladies into a frenzied fury.

This is not the first time this family has been victimized. Earlier in the month, the gang sent member, Selfishness, to rob people of the satisfaction of doing “good� in the community. The trouble began when the Salvation Army tried to recruit bell-ringers for the season. Only a few community members were able to battle the temptation to stay home; the red donation kettles were dismally empty as just a few bell-ringers gave of their time to collect money for needy families and fewer still actually dropped a coin or two into the bucket. It is reported that many charitable organizations have fallen victim to this apathetic spirit, while families in need are left needing.

The most heinous attack on Joseph and his family came from gang rival, Political Correctness, as they encouraged Christians around the nation to downplay a holy celebration to a mere generic holiday. That’s right—they x’d Christ right out of Christmas in an effort to keep from offending others in the community who believed differently. “Merry Christmas� was replaced with “Happy Holidays;� the light of the world was replaced with strings of twinkling lights, and Jesus, who offers the gift of everlasting life, was replaced with Santa offering gifts that are nothing more than temporary.

It is believed that the recent rise in youth offenders and drug abuse can be directly attributed to the activities of these two gangs. When asked what the community could do to combat the influence of gang activity, officials referred us to 2 Chronicles

7:14 “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.�

I have spoken to several Christian business owners in the community who are reticent to use religious decorations at their establishment for fear of being Politically Incorrect.

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fter hearing of the fights that broke out in our local stores and around the nation, I just had to take a moment to challenge my brothers and sisters in Christ to stand up for our beliefs this holy season and every day.

I have spoken to several Christian business owners in the community who are reticent to use religious decorations at their establishment for fear of being Politically Incorrect. We need to remember that this country was founded on freedom. The first Amendment ensures the freedom of religion, speech, and the press.

It seems that we Christians have put more weight on the freedom of the press than the freedom of religion and speech. We have bought into the propaganda of the media to be “Politically Correct� at the cost of our own right to speech. Each time we choose to say “Happy Holidays� instead of “Merry Christmas,� we deny our inalienable rights as well as denying our Lord and Savior.

Is it any wonder that our nation is going down the drain? In a time when our world is becoming more violent, our youth are killing each other, and the economy is at a low, it is time for Christians to come together to pray for our nation and to make a stand for Christianity. This Christmas, let’s turn from our wicked ways of denying that Christ is the reason for the season and stand up for our families and our country.

Just as the Occupyers are making a stand for their beliefs, let’s make a stand for ours and OCCUPY CHRISTMAS this season. Have a blessed and Merry Christmas this year.

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Ramada Inn Green Derby My Sister’s CafÊ 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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LIVE As the Christmas season of shopping ascends upon us, keep in mind that the middle Georgia area is full of some of the most talented artists around. There is no reason to buy prints and pots at the local chain stores.

Support your local artists! This helps the local economy, not China or some other country. Our local people need your help; they have bills to pay as well. In the local galleries you can find paintings of all kinds in all price ranges. Most of the artists are nearby, so they can create special commissions—be it a portrait of your house, spouse, children, or even your animals.

You can find pottery, yard art, kitchen art, and anything that will make an

48,804 people to 66,588 people).

Prolific funny man, actor, author and stand-up comedian/ranter LEWIS BLACK will be live onstage at The Grand as part of his 'In God We Rust' tour.

exciting, wow factor gift to the person of your choice.

Houston County is full of art. You can find it at the local coffee shop, Bare Bulb on Lake Joy Rd; the new gift store, Something Truely Special on Moody Rd; Marla's Art and Frame, on HWY 96; the Butler Brown Gallery on Watson Blvd; Flamingo Follies on Commercial Circle; Victoria K and Company; The Cow and Calf Gallery at the Peach Shops in Byron, to name a few. And don’t forget to visit the many holiday expos in our area, you are sure to find something unique if you just take a minute to look outside the box (the chain store box that is).

So this year instead of the usual store bought gift, buy something that can be an inspiring, conversation starter, humorous and collectible piece of art made by someone you could meet; and made here, in middle Georgia. Make it an heirloom, not a dust collector.

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SEAN SHELVERTON, A WARNER ROBINS AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR HAS PUBLISHED HIS FIRST BOOK, CAN WE SEND BRAD TO CHINA, CAN BE FOUND AT AMAZON.COM FOR $9.95 04 DEC 12 - JAN 9, 2012

Comedian Lewis Black at the Grand Opera House, Jan 5

ean Shelverton, a Warner Robins writer and illustrator, grew up in a military family. Every three years his family picked up and moved, traveling the world; it may sound romantic but it can be tough on The Delta in kids.Shelverton’s father has deep rootsSaints Macon, and after Sean’s own five years of service in the U.S. Air Force, he moved with his wife and infant son to Warner Robins to live and study for his Masters degree in Illustration.

His original intentions were to work as a freelance artist and illustrator in the graphic novel format but as his family became more important to him, he began to understand that the format, what he calls “a highly competitive and unpredictable young-man’s game” may not be the right fit for his lifestyle any longer. When thinking back over his youth as the oldest of three boys, he started to examine what he wanted for his own children and realized that his interests and desires had changed, not just personally but professionally as well. The style and subject matter of children’s illustration and storytelling lent itself as creative outlet to his deep appreciation of his experience as a father.

“I started writing and sketching the book as an assignment for a children’s illustration course I was taking for my graduate studies.

Lewis Black rose to national prominence through appearances on 'The Daily Show' and subsequent specials on Comedy Central. In 2001 he won the Best Male Stand-Up at the American Comedy Awards. He has also produced six comedy CD albums including the 2007 Grammy Award-winning 'The Carnegie Hall Performance.'

Tickets are $40 to $65. Grand Opera House, Macon. Call Box office at 478-301-5470

It was only supposed to be an eight page project. It wasn’t something I saw myself doing but as I did it, I realized that I was reconciling my understanding and empathy for my little brothers. See, I’m Brad, the instigator and prankster. It helped me empathise with my brothers’ experience of sibling rivalry and put it into context.”

Can We Send Brad To China is the story of Ben, who is fed up. Not unlike many children with aggravating younger or in Ben’s case older siblings, he devises a very logical solution to dealing with the unwanted trickster that is his brother: ship the scheming Brad to the furthest place he can think of--China.

In the book you can still catch the early influences of Shelverton’s style. The sequential story telling found in comics and graphic novels is present in panels and speech bubbles.

But the illustrations have the colorful roundness and soft lines that are so appealing to a child’s eye. Can We Send Brad to China is an entertaining read but it also comes with a message. It doesn’t brow beat but it’s there.

Unlike the wild and rambunctious kids being kids in some books, his message begs the reader to ask and consider the character’s actions and behavior. This is something that Shelverton, who intended to teach art at the college level after finishing his degree, is very keen on.

“I wanted a subtle but structured message.

Chaos is fun but readers of a certain age need a teaching message.Writing children’s books gives me an opportunity to explore teaching literacy, but it also gives me an opportunity to provide a character education with morals and lessons.”

RACHEL HELIE

Santa Sightings and Christmas Cheer TUSKEGEE AIRMEN EXHIBIT OPENS AT MUSEUM OF AVIATION, RECEPTION DECEMBER 16TH

Museum of Aviation and Museum of Aviation Foundation officials and members of the Major General Joseph A. McNeil Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Incorporated will cut a ribbon December 16 to officially open a new exhibit on the all-black flying unit of World War II known as the Tuskegee Airmen. Former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Andrew Jackson Young will be the guest speaker at a dinner following the opening of the exhibit.

The December 16 reception will start at 5:30 pm in the Scott Exhibit Hangar with the ribbon cutting at 6:00 pm. Dinner in the Century of Flight Hangar will follow at 6:30 pm. Tickets at $40 per person are available from the Museum of Aviation Foundation by calling (478) 923-6600.

The museum has had a major exhibit about the Tuskegee Airmen since 1997.

Portions of the original Tuskegee Airmen exhibit were expanded and assimilated into the Scott Exhibit hangar as part of an effort to consolidate all World War II exhibits into a single venue. In the process, the Museum has enhanced the original Tuskegee exhibit design with a realistic hangar façade and a large mural depicting airmen and aircraft on the flight line of Moton Field, Alabama, where black pilots received flight training. Aircraft mechanics are shown working on a BT-13 Valiant trainer aircraft and displays show a typical barracks room and a “Link” trainer used to train cadets on flight instruments. A 1942 wartime film on the Tuskegee Airmen narrated by Ronald Reagan is shown and another large TV screen shows Tuskegee pilot interviews and narratives. The exhibit is the largest exhibit of its kind in the entire Department of Defense.

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NIGHT OF JOY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, 6PM First Baptist Church of Perry • 1105 Main St. A full-scale worship service celebrating the birth, life, and ministry of Jesus; led by all of our choirs, instrumentalists, performance groups, and guest artists.

CHRISTMAS BELLES PRESENTED BY THE PERRY PLAYERS 2:30 pm Matinee Perry Players Community Theater • 909 Main St. A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. Check the Perry Players website for details Perryplayers.org

The cost is $40 per person. To RSVP, call 478.923.6600 or email museumevents@museumofaviation.org.

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SEASONAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AT THE SHOPS @ BYRON 10 – 8 p.m.

11 a.m. bring the kids to enjoy Brunch with Santa at Montanas. The Cow and Calf is hosting a “Kids Make & Take” event from 1-3pm and Mark Ballard will be on site with holiday demonstrations and book signing. Holiday Art Mart (Thurs, Fri, Sat) Bake Sale & Cake Walk. Face Painting & Ornament Painting Cruise-In, Petting Zoo, Race Cars Book Signings. 1pm “Thomas The Train” and live music with the band Southern Nights

FESTIVAL OF TREES THRU DECEMBER AT MASSEE LANE GARDENS

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Closed Mondays. Massee Lane Gardens is a 100+ acre botanical garden in Middle Georgia.

The gardens are the historic home of the American Camellia Society and is home to their camellia collection. Massee Lane Gardens has been designated as "A Garden of Excellence" and explodes with color and lights during the holiday season. 100 Massee Lane Fort Valley, 478-967-2358

CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATIONS Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service, 6:30pm First Christian Church of Perry , 2100 Macon Rd. And at 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm Perry United Methodist Church • 1001 Carroll St.

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TUSKEGEE AIRMEN EXHIBIT DEDICATION AND DINNER The Museum of Aviation Foundation and Major General Joseph A. McNeil Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen cordially invites you to the Dedication and Dinner of The Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit on December 16. The guest speaker will be former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young. A reception will begin at 5:30 pm and ribbon cutting at 6 pm in The Scott Exhibit Hangar. Dinner will follow at 6:30 pm in The Century of Flight Hangar.

Years ago, when the kids asked to see Christmas lights, we packed them up and headed just off S Houston Lake Road to see the “Lightman.” It was crazy! The entire neighborhood went all out decking their walls, trees, fences and anything that stood still. And the Lightman led the way, even wearing thousands of lights on his body while visiting with passersby. Those were the days. So where do you head to see lights in a down economy when everyone is conscious of the ever turning meter measuring every kilowatt of Christmas cheer? I’ve traveled local roads and here are a few noteworthy spots you can take the kids this year:

Warner Robins Chick-fil-A on Hwy 96 – see thousands of Christmas lights and even a tree made of lights. Back into a parking space, turn on your radio and watch the synchronized lights dazzle the kids.

Tidwell Road off south Moody Rd. – Okay, so there aren’t scads of light displays, but many of the homes have made an effort to spread the Christmas cheer. One house in particular (close to Mt. Zion Rd) wins the prize for most lights in this neighborhood.

Brantley Subdivision (corner of Hwy 41 & Hwy 96) – Drive around the perimeter of the neighborhood and you will find lots of homes lit for the season.

Perry Ball Street (Just behind the New Perry Hotel) – Now this light display almost rivals the Lightman of yesteryear sans the outfit made of lights.

Kudos to the City of Perry for painstakingly hanging lights along each major thoroughfare…you made me smile!

Ft. Valley Make your way to downtown Ft. Valley and see the area around the Gazebo lit up in grandeur. Enjoy the life-size toy soldiers and many more decorations.

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CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT AND MASS 5:00 pm St. Patrick Catholic Church, 2410 Hwy 127 (Houston Lake Rd.)

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16TH ANNUAL MARATHON, HALFMARATHON AND 5K AT MUSUEM OF AVIATION The Sixteenth Annual Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk is one of the largest marathon races held in Middle Georgia and is part of the 2012 Run & See Georgia Grand Prix Series. To register visit, www.museumofaviation.com

From Left: Austen – “Deer/Reindeer to keep in my room.”

Olivia –“Blue-eyed, brown haired baby doll named Lindsey.”

Angela – “Reindeer like my big sister.”

Alex – Planets vs. Zombies video game and a water gun.

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MERLE HAGGARD IN CONCERT JAN. 17TH The Macon City Auditorium is proud to announce their 2012 schedule that includes country legend Merle Haggard on January 17th. This concert will sell out and would make a perfect stocking stuffer. Tickets are $35 and up. Haggard, who received his first #1 hit in 1964 currently has a new album on the shelves “Working in Tennessee.” His body of work easily places him beside Hank Williams as one of the most influential artists in country music.

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MUSIC THE CHORAL SOCIETY OF MIDDLE GA PRESENTS HANDEL’S MESSIAH St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar Street, Macon. General Admission: $15 adults & $12 seniors, students and military.

Conducted by Dr. John Dickson, the 70voiced community choir will perform the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah.Having become an annual Macon tradition, attendance at this program is considered by many as being essential to their celebration of the Christmas season. Performed for standing-room only audiences, this concert offers the community an opportunity to experience legendary music in a beautiful setting.

Featuring professional vocal soloists from the region and accompanied by a chamber orchestra consisting of local professionals and students from the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings at Mercer University, don’t miss the chance to become part of this tradition. Tickets available at the door.

CONCERT HALLELUJAH CHRISTMAS GOSPEL with some of the greatest church choirs in Georgia. Doors at 4 p.m. / Show at 5 p.m. Admission is $10, Cox Capitol Theatre.

362 Second Street, downtown Macon.

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MUSICAL “MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET” at the Grand Opera House 7:30pm – 9:30pm. Tickets: $36 | $28 students, Call Mercer Ticket Sales at (478) 3015470 or visit TheGrandMacon.com A favorite holiday tale by Valentine Davies, made famous by the movie of the same name. It’s the story of the year as Kris Kringle - aka Santa Claus - goes on trial, Macy’s becomes the friendly store to shop, two lost souls find each other and a little girl discovers her childhood through her belief in miracles.

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FAMILY FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS IN MERCER VILLAGE Join the Mercer Village merchants on Thursday, December 15, for Christmas-themed fun in the Village from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy holiday deals at each business, watch the lighting of the Mercer Village Christmas Tree at 6pm, and listen to holiday songs performed by local musicians.

Kids can make ornaments for free and watch an outdoor screening ofElf. There will also be local craft vendors on site. Visit each of the Mercer Village merchants to learn more!

Also, be sure to check out ercerVillage.com to learn more about the retail destination and upcoming events in the Village.

MUSIC ANNUAL JOHN BERRY CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE 7:30pm – 9:30pm, Tickets: $32 Call Mercer Ticket Sales at (478) 301-5470 or visit TheGrandMacon.com. John Berry returns to The Grand for his annual Christmas Concert - Return to Bethlehem.

This holiday tradition of Central Georgia will include Berry’s classic hits as well as Christmas favorites. The singer/songwriter has one of the most powerful and distinctive voices in country music. Berry has released multiple gold and platinum albums and received nominations from the Grammy Awards, the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.

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ICE SKATING AT THE CENTREPLEX Public ice skating opens December 9.

Each session is 2.5 hours long. Nonskating guests are admitted free and are welcome to watch the skaters and enjoy the winter wonderland ambience and themed concessions. Ticket Prices: $10 per person, including skates! Matinee price: 11 a – 1 p session: $8 per person.

Open Dec 16 - 24th. Times vary.

CELEBRATION DOWNTOWN MACON ANNUAL CHERRY BLOSSOM BALL DROP Ring It in Right! This is a free community event. Party begins at 9pm with fireworks finale at 12am. Cherry Street Plaza in front of Terminal Station in downtown Macon. Spirits Sold Onsite Music and Entertainment by StarMar with DJ Laura Starling. Macon, Georgia - the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World - counts down the last minutes of year with a Cherry Blossom Ball Drop!

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A group of Lake Joy Elementary School students won a breakfast to celebrate their success in following6XGRNX 6ROXWLRQ school rules. A meal was served compliments of Waffle House on Nov. 18. Lake Joy Elementary adapted 10 rules from Ron Clark’s book The Essential 55, described as “educator's rules for discovering the successful student in every child.�

The Waffle House Foundation desires to return to the community a portion of the goodwill it has received through a program of corporate giving. Health and human service organizations, youth and educational programs, the disadvantaged and other civic causes are all considered by the Waffle House Foundation.

At the beginning of the school year, every Lake Joy Elementary student and staff member chose a ticket to be placed in one of the three groups: determination, integrity or gratitude. Tickets are earned by following the Essential 10 rules.Every four and a half weeks the school celebrates the group with the most tickets.

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FREE FLU VACCINES FOR KIDS For the fourth consecutive year, the Houston County Health Department is offering a free flu vaccine on school campuses for children. This vaccine is available at 40 public school sites between Dec. 5. and Jan. 31.

Parents of elementary schoolchildren are encouraged to be present for the vaccination. Any parent is welcome at the vaccine clinic. Consent forms will be sent home to parents. The schedule for this year is shown below for the 38 elementary, middle and high schools. December 15th: 9-11am at Lake Joy Primary, 1-3pm at Parkwood Elementary.

According to Kathryn Shiplett, R.N., lead nurse for the Houston County Board of Education, “This is a wonderful opportunity for our students. Our past campaigns have proven that absenteeism rates and ER visits were reduced as a direct result of the large numbers of our citizens receiving the flu vaccine. A special thanks to Chris Sikes R.N., and Paula McAllister, R.N., who lead the drive for a healthy Houston.�

Flu vaccines will be available for teachers and staff, but will not be free unless they have Medicare, Medicaid, Peach Care, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia or United Health Care. During the 2010-2011 flu season, approximately 6,500 free flu vaccines were given on school campuses. For more information, contact Shiplett at 478-929-7767 orKathyrn.Shiplett@hcbe.net.

PHS Graduate Awarded Marshall Scholarship

Those attending the awards banquet from Warner Robins Middle are pictured with Dr. Hutcheson (from left): Ernest Harvey, Dr. Ovedia Glover, Lakeitha Weston, Tiffany Rumell, Dr. Warren, Dr. Hutcheson, Brandy Farrell, Derek Austin (Lamar County High principal) and Aimee Bagwell.

Warner Robins Middle Named Georgia Breakout School arner Robins Middle School was named a Breakout Middle School for the state of Georgia by the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals (GASSP) on Nov. 14, 2011. This is the highest honor awarded to middle schools by GASSP. Warner Robins Middle Principal Dr. Donald Warren and several teachers were presented the award during the GASSP conference held in Jekyll Island. “Warner Robins Middle was one of 12 schools identified this year by GASSP as one of the best middle schools in the state� stated Dr. Joe Hutcheson, Middle School Coordinator for GASSP. “The Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals is an affiliate of the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Our organization looks to identify schools throughout the nation that embody best practices for our students and schools that get results. I am proud that we identified schools throughout the state

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Dr. Warren commented, “We are excited to receive this award among many other worthy applicants. Although we still have work to accomplish, this is great recognition for the positive efforts and hard work of our students, teachers, and parents.�

In addition to Warner Robins Middle, the following middle schools were also named Breakout Schools: Pierce County, Collins, Rex, Louisville, Smokey Road, Twin Rivers, Indian Creek, Summerville, Liberty, Holcombe Bridge and The Champion School.

Warner Robins Middle is located at 425 Mary Lane in Warner Robins. For more information about his school, contact Dr. Warren at 478-929-7832 orDonald.Warren@hcbe.net. For more information about GASSP, Dr. Hutcheson may be reached at Joe.Hutcheson@morgan.k12.ga.us.

Matt Sellers, Perry High School Class of 2008 graduate, has been awarded the 2012 Marshall Scholarship to attend graduate school in the United Kingdom.

Sellers is in an elite group of only 36 in the U.S. and only two in Georgia. Currently enrolled at the University of Georgia, he is also only the sixth UGA student ever selected for this opportunity.

As a Marshall Scholar, he will be able to study for up to three years at a U.K. university of choice.

Sellers will attend Oxford College. His university fees, living expenses and fares to and from the U. S. are covered costs. More than 1,000 students applied for this scholarship.

In the application, Sellers wrote, “I plan to build on this research at Oxford, interrogating how literature ‌ explores the changing experience of individuality in a globalized world while asserting the importance of selfhood – a celebration of difference rather than of divisiveness."

Angela Heath, Perry High gifted education teacher who taught Sellers, described him as “wonderful, humble, witty and absolutely brilliant.� His vision for empowering people through literature inspires me to look beyond the classroom to the world for creative and enduring stories that enliven and connect humanity. Perry High School is indeed proud of this outstanding young man.�

This scholarship was established in 1953 as a show of gratitude to U.S. for assistance the U.K. received after World War II under the Marshall Plan.

Only U. S. citizens who earned a degree from an accredited U.S. college or university with a minimum 3.7 GPA are eligible.

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Shopping Local this Holiday Season A MESSAGE FROM THE COALITION OF CONCERNED CITIZENS OF HOUSTON COUNTY

oing local does not suggest that you have to cut yourself off from the rest of the world. It means supporting businesses that are owned by people who live here, people that use local resources, employ other local workers, and serve largely to local consumers. Going local signifies becoming more independent while moving the control back to the community. What a better time than the holidays to “go local” by shopping, eating and playing right here in Houston County.

Eating and shopping in Perry offers a small town atmosphere with great locally owned restaurants and shops all within walking distance of each other. Simply Southern Sweets just opened a bakery on the corner of Washington and Commerce. They are open every Friday and Saturday. Stop in and order your own 14 layer caramel cake!

Locally owned restaurants and shops are sprinkled throughout Warner Robins, Centerville and the rest of Houston County. Vietnamese Cuisine Restaurant on 247 near Russell Pkwy is a great place to stop on your way home from shopping.

Margarita’s Restaurant has two locations, one on Watson and the other on in the old Kroger Plaza at the corner of Houston Lake Rd and Watson, while Tavern at Southland Station, on Russell Pkwy., offers a great place to dine with someone special. Gift certificates to restaurants, salons and spas make a great gift and Houston County has plenty of places to choose from.

Antiques and consignments stores have fun ideas for gift giving. A local favorite to browse is Timeless Treasures in International City Plaza on Watson Blvd.

For the children, don’t forget about Johnny G’s on Russell Pkwy or Monkey Joe’s.

‘Tis the season to “go local”…local business owners tend to donate more to local charities than non-local owners.

These entrepreneurs live within our community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in our community’s health and successful future. By investing with our local business owners, they in turn “pay it forward” by supporting the local charities- the true meaning of communityproviding for everyone that lives here.

Coalition of Concerned Citizens wishes you and yours a very, merry holiday full of peace and love. Remember to shop, eat and play local!

One last thought…the local food banks are in desperate need of food items.

As you plan your holiday gatherings, ask your friends and family to bring food items to the party in place of a hostess gift.

There are several food banks to donate items; Trinity United Methodist Church on129 S. Houston Rd, Warner Robins, Perry Volunteer Outreach, 801 Commerce St, Perry and All Saints Episcopal Church, 1708 Watson Blvd, and the Salvation Army, to name a few.

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A Christmas on Carroll Street

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re you pining for the laid back days of yesterday? Do you miss the traditions of small towns and the cheer found within them at Christmas? You can step back in time and reminisce about the good ole days while starting a new family tradition this year. And you won’t even have to venture too far from home. Just 15 miles south of Warner Robins lay a quaint little town that still has the Christmas spirit—Perry, GA. I recommend visiting Perry early enough in the day to shop on Carroll Street, then dine at one of the local restaurants and when the sun goes down hit the streets to see the Christmas lights.

Carroll Street merchants provide a plethora of gift ideas.

Just 15 miles south of Warner Doodle Bugs offers monogrammed items and inexpensive gift items.

Robins lay a quaint little town that Two Friends offers a little bit of everything from baby gifts, to shoes, still has the Christmas spirit— to coats, to silver house wares and more; this store has unique items Perry, GA. I recommend visiting that you won’t find at the local department store. City Flair is a great early enough in the day to Perry place to take a break from shopping, grab a cookie and coffee and rest shop on Carroll Street, then dine at those weary feet, but you won’t be able to sit for long as even the ceilings are loaded with fun trinkets. The Teacher’s Nest is not just one of the local restaurants and for teachers and offers gift-givers the perfect way to pair learning with when the sun goes down hit the fun through fun games and books. The Sugarplum Tree is a streets to see the Christmas lights.

Grandma’s fantasy, filled with clothing, shoes and accessories to dress those angels up like baby dolls…and if you’re in the market for toys, you will find unusual baubles to delight any tot. Gottwals Bookstore offers new and gently used books as well as new toys, bring your used books in to trade for something new…why break the bank? Looking for something spiritual? Stop by Beauty for Ashes and pick up a bible, jewelry, or ask for suggestions, they are more than glad to help. Don’t forget to take a trip through The Grey Horse Beyond the Barn…the name alone is an indication of the unique antique items you will find. And if Dad and the boys start to complain, send them to the City Barber Shop while you finish up.

By now, you should have worked up an appetite—may I suggest The Perfect Pear, The Swanson House, or Rusty’s Grill and Bar? Whether you try some good ole down home cooking at the Swanson House, fine cuisine at The Perfect Pear, or a big juicy burger at Rusty’s, one thing is certain…you will leave full and happy. Now it’s time for the moment the kids have been waiting for…LIGHTS! A large welcome sign is proudly displayed at the main entrance to downtown Perry, promising to delight children of all ages. Every major thoroughfare is lined with Christmas fare…each road having its own theme. Angels, snowflakes, wreaths, snowmen and more light the way for travelers in the night.

Most of the shops lining Carroll Street have creatively decorated their windows setting a scene that will remind you of a Nutcracker production. And speaking of theatre, the Perry Players are presenting apropos to the season: Christmas Belles. While you are driving around, be sure to make it down Ball Street just behind New Perry Hotel to see what has to be the biggest display of lights in town (watch for my favorite display—Santa peeking out of his camper).

If you see a merchant or a resident out and about while you are taking a trip back in time, be sure to take a moment to thank them for their part in making this Christmas one you will treasure.

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atty Johnson must have felt like she was meeting her beau’s parents for the first time, and in a way she was.

But her new love was not that of flesh and bone; no, she was smitten with something a little more concrete…literally. It was love at first sight when Patty and husband, Kevin, first visited the New Perry Hotel. “My husband and I love antiques,” she said. “And we always dreamed of running a bed and breakfast. When I read about the hotel, I knew this would be a perfect fit for us.”

After meeting with the CVB and many Perry officials, the Johnson’s passed muster and their bid to purchase the hotel was accepted. “I think they wanted to make sure that the right family took over,” Johnson explained. “We assured them that we didn’t want to change things, we wanted to restore them.” They’ve taken great measures to honor this promise, learning the history of the place and staying true to its traditions.

After being closed for almost a year, the hotel is steadily being restored to its once opulent grandeur. Now, before you think these two are crazy for taking on such a project you should know that this is a family project. With son, Jeremy, well-versed in all things ‘hospitality’ and daughter, Heather, newly out of culinary school it seems that the Johnsons have all bases covered. Even Patty’s sister is part of the team, taking care of promotions and advertising. If there isn’t a family member for a specific job, Patty has craftily re-hired many of the employees to help fill the gaps.

And luckily for the new owners, purchase of the large hotel not only came with restaurant, bar and all the furnishings it also included everything needed to deck the halls for Christmas, including the original maintenance man to place everything in just the right spot, and Perry can once more enjoy the beloved historical landmark.

“I understand that there was a Christmas tree floating in the pool for the holidays and, hopefully, we can do the same thing.” And if you drive behind the stately hotel after dark, you will see the tree proudly displayed in the courtyard pool along with garland and oversized wreaths twinkling with lights.

Upon driving up to the hotel, visitors are met with garlands and wreaths glittering in the dark. On the balcony sits a decked out Christmas tree. Great care has been taken to trim the lobby; the grand staircase is bedecked with garland, ribbons, and bows; the tree stands majestically in the middle of the room; even the door frames are decorated above. The dining room chandeliers are tastefully embellished with just the right touch of ribbon and on display is the handiwork of local families who attended the first Gingerbread House Workshop and Contest.

A brainchild of Patty’s, the workshop has been a huge success. Many families came together for a morning of construction of the tasty kind. Children were provided with all the ingredients to construct their very own house and only limited by their imaginations. The masterpieces were then put on display throughout the week as visitors placed dollar votes for their favorite. The money collected for the votes will be donated to the Methodist Children’s Home while the winner will get a surprise!

There are more exciting events planned for the next year including New Year’s Eve Party at the Tavery and dinner/room combination packages for Valentines. To reserve space for either of these events, call 478-224-1000 or email manager@newperryhotel.com JENNY MURR

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Just in time for the holidays, enjoy some of Middle Georgia’s tastiest meats perfectly smoked by the folks at Georgia Bobs. To order, please email Catherine.Goff@hcbe.net.

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s a child, my nickname was “Wimpy”, after Popeye’s burger poppin’ friend. I came by it naturally as I could pack away more burgers than any adult and, given the choice, I would always opt for a cheeseburger.

So believe me when I say that I found the county’s best hamburger at Rusty’s Grill & Bar in downtown Perry. The burger I had was a three napkin burger for sure. The thing was HUGE! And messy. And wonderful.

Rusty’s opened a few months ago and has quickly become a community favorite. The décor is a throwback to bygone years of juke boxes and car hops. In fact, there are a couple hotrods sitting in the parking lot outside. The casual atmosphere and attentive staff is welcoming to all who enter. Diners can find just about anything they are yearning for at this unique eatery.

To “start your engines” the menu offers appetizers of just about anything you can think of to fry: shrooms, green beans and even dill pickle chips.

Sandwich choices are vast, too. For under $8.95, you can have a Cuban, Corned Beef & Swiss, Prime Rib, Burger, Chicken, Flying Fish, Meatball Sub, BLT, or Rusty’s Almost Famous Grilled Cheese sandwich served with your choice of French Fries, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw or Salad.

And speaking of salad, Rusty’s servers all suggest trying Jimmy’s Famous Salad and add chicken if you like; or how about a Chicken Tender, Greek, or Chef Salad? Doesn’t matter what you choose, you won’t be disappointed.

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Whole Boston Butt (avg. wt. 7-9 lbs.) $30 Whole Smoked Turkey (avg. wt. 9-12 lbs.) $30 Spiral Sliced Ham with Glaze (avg. wt. 8 lbs.) $35 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN SALVATION ARMY CAN DRIVE

Tenders, Empanadas or Bubba’s Fried Shrimp. Maybe Italian is what you are craving; not to worry, Angelina’s Alley offers a large variety of dishes.

Homemade lasagna, Manicotti, Spaghetti, Egg Plant Parmigiana, Chicken Parmigiana and Veal Parmigiana are large enough to share with that someone special and come with Jimmy’s Famous salad and garlic rolls.

Be sure to leave room for dessert—there is lots to choose from: Crème Brule Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Caramel Pecan Pie, Chocolate Cobbler, Key Lime Pie, Spumoni and even Root Beer Floats. Rusty’s offers a full service bar, so be sure to ask for a wine list; then kick back and enjoy some classic rock & roll and a morsel or two.

Rusty’s Downtown Grill & Bar is located at 807 Carroll Street in Perry and open for lunch and dinner.

Hours are Mon-Wed 11-9 p.m.; Thur. 11-5 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11 – 10 p.m.

The Student Council of David A. Perdue Elementary sponsored its annual Salvation Army Can Drive. Students participated by bringing in cans and voting for their favorite pair of turkey legs. Out of the 768 cans collected, Principal Shawn Carpenter won with the majority of the votes and showed her school spirit by being the turkey for the day!

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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 • $.

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.

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Our gyros or greek salads Favorite restaurant other than where you work? The Greek Corner Deli in Macon, I love their Chicken Caccatorie.

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

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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.

Meet the Boss Jim Turner, owner of The Tavern at Southland Station im Turner owns one of the most successful independent restaurants in Warner Robins, The Tavern at Southland Station.

Equipped with a ready smile, Turner makes his rounds to each table making sure that every customer feels special and that each has a great experience.

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How long have you lived in the area?

“Most of my life” What did you do before you became a restaurateur?

“I worked in mortgage and real estate.

But the year before I opened the Tavern, I spent a year travelling with Chef X, a restaurant consultant who owns over 20 restaurants. I wanted to make sure that I knew what I was getting into and that I learned the business.”

What is your favorite dish at the Tavern? “A great steak—16 oz. aged Angus rib eye cooked medium rare – medium.”

Besides the Tavern, what is another independent restaurant that you frequent? “Natalia’s in Macon. I love the Veal.”

What would you like to see change in the city? “Well, one thing has changed— Sunday alcohol sales. Besides that, I would like to see more of a push to buy local.”

How has Sunday alcohol sales affected your business? “We had a good first Sunday. I’m expecting a steady increase.”

THE WELLSTON DINER SERVED UP FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR THE NEEDY The Wellston Diner served a free traditional Thanksgiving meal to the needy and homeless on Thanksgiving day. The southern “meat and two” is located at 1801 E Watson Blvd. in Warner Robins.

The Wellston Diner is a traditional restaurant serving up daily helpings of baked chicken, salmon patties, country-fried steak and more with a plethra of veggies and sides to choose from. With the holidays approaching and budgets tightened, Wellston offers up wholesome, home-cooked meals starting at $5.50 for adults, $3.50 for kids. Show them your support, as they support others.

Based on the take-out menu, Mondays feature meatloaf and chicken tenders; Tuesdays have fried steak and fried chicken; Wednesdays are chicken pot pie and smothered pork chops; Thursdays are lemon pepper chicken and beef tips and rice; Friday is for salmon patties, hamburger steak and roast beef; and Sundays feature turkey, ham and roast -- just like mama used to make. Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Sun. 11-4, closed Saturdays.

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American Christmas Carol The Ghost of Christmas Past Due No one wants to be Scrooge during the holiday season. Dickens’ miserly antihero stands as a lesson to generations in the English speaking world. You can’t take it with you. But, in these lean times, it becomes increasingly apparent that for middle income earners there may be nothing left to take anyway. Or leave to posterity. Nothing but debt. BY RACHEL HELIE ost middle class Americans had a majority of their wealth invested in their homes and personal retirement. It seemed sound at the time. It was the bull market hay day when we were a land of milk and honey with a never ending cash flow. Our collective values were played out in purchases. But the housing market took it’s tumble, and continues to fall in what is a painful slow-motion crash that seems to have no end. The average value of the American home is dropping across the board and bad mortgage loans illustrate that equity wasn’t even something many were concerned with. The picture that emerges of America ten years ago is dominated by cheerfully misplaced optimism and a penchant for instant gratification that bordered on infantile.There are lessons in it. History is said to contain patterns.

Great nations of the world have always had to confront times like these. During Dickens’ own

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time, debtors’ prisons were full and a majority of the residents of his London lived lean lives with little luxury available to them. It is the grand tradition of the literature of the era. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”.

Here in America we are facing our own. It is not wise to despair.Taking a lesson from nature, we must adapt and change to survive. By altering spending and saving habits and making investment minded purchases that contribute to the overall well-being of our family units, we maximize our spending potential.

The Ghost of Christmas Presents Americans are taking a crash course in paradigm shifts. Before the Christmas season even began we saw the indignation play out every day in the news with the Occupy Wall Street movement and the failure of the SuperCommitee. With Washington burying its collective head in the sand when it

SEEING RED

Mitt Romney's 'Dark' Past: Tobacco and Beer Before you get the idea that this will be an article slamming former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, I hate to disappoint you. It's not.

Romney isn't my first choice for the GOP nomination or even my second as most of you know (Herman Cain is and has always been my first choice for the nomination followed by Georgia’s other favorite son Newt Gingrich.), however I want to commend Romney. Here's why: BILL KNOWLES Active member of the Bibb Republican Party

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admitted to trying out a cigarette one time and even tasting a beer, two vices that are completely against his Mormon faith. Am I proud that Romney broke with his religion and tried something out while he was a teenager? Not really.

But I would like to point out how his vices compare to that of our President, who in his autobiography "Dreams From My Father" admitted that he had "used marijuana" and "maybe a little blow". Obama also admitted that the only reason he didn't try heroin was because he didn't like the pusher who was trying to sell it to him. That’s a great message coming from our Commander-InChief isn’t it?

As I have written before, I think the media scrutiny of our candidates has gotten way out of hand as evidenced by the Romney interview as well as the ‘under-the-microscope’ treatment that all of the Republican frontrunners have had to endure, ie the allegations surrounding Herman Cain, the ‘baggage’ that Newt Gingrich carries with him as he is now with wife number three and the alleged affairs of Texas Governor Rick Perry.

But for some reason when it comes to a Democrats’ past all is forgiven and hopefully for-

...It is the grand tradition of the literature of the era.“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”. Here in America we are facing our own. Taking a lesson from nature, we must adapt and change to survive. By altering spending and saving habits and making investment minded purchases that contribute to the overall wellbeing of our family units, we maximize our spending potential. comes to reducing the national deficit, we the people are left to wonder what our options are.

But lets not forget the Kratchett family of Dickens’ novel. Impoverished and, yes, frightened, they found courage and strength from each other. They found support from the kindnesses that they bestowed. The season is, after all, a season of giving. And the gifts needn’t be extravagant. All that they need is sincerity.

Two markets are not suffering this Christmas, the luxury goods market dominated by stores like Nordstrom, Saks, and Tiffany’s and the discount goods market, dominated by stores which contain the word “dollar”. It has been said to be another illustration of the “relentless hollowing out of the middle class”. Monthly bills are requiring that the mass market downshift to accommodate the middle income demand for bargains. Contrary to what we are programmed by advertising to desire, the offerings of these bargain stores are not always cheap in quality. Stocking stuffers, Christmas cards, household disposables, and many other items can be purchased from these discount chains to help ease the burdens of monthly bills. The tightening of the budget doesn’t have to be quite so uncomfortable when you are able to supplement a grocery budget with purchases at a dollar per item. And the transition doesn’t have to be painful if the alterations become the norm. It is a testament of the American ability to adapt and survive in the face of difficulties and hardship.

What we want does not have to be defined by disgotten. Bill Clinton is still a hero in the eyes of many even though it is fact that he had oral sex in the Oval Office and had countless affairs. Both he and Hillary have been given a pass on the Whitewater scandal. Although there are Congressional investigations in place, President Obama is escaping the media frenzy that would be enveloping a Republican president if they had his level of involvement in the Solyndra scandal as well as the ‘Fast and Furious’ mess that the Obama Administration oversaw. If you honestly don’t believe there is a liberal slant in the media, read the book Bias by reporter Bernard Goldberg.

In it Goldberg reports that the main stream media’s unspoken code of loyalty against the Right wing in favor of the Left is not unlike the Mafia. He should know….He worked for CBS News for many years.

One of the things that has made me respect former House Speaker Newt Gingrich for has been his combative attitude against the media that he has taken in the series of Republican debates. In one of the first debates back in August, Chris Wallace of Fox News asked Gingrich a question formulated to be controversial instead of about substance. Wallace asked, "How do you respond to people who say that your campaign has been a mess so far?" as members of Gingrich’s campaign staff had just resigned.

Gingrich answered, I took seriously Bret's injunction to put aside the talking points," he said, referring to a request Wallace's co-host Bret Baier had made at the outset of the debate. "And I wish you would put aside the gotcha questions...I'd love to see the rest of tonight's debate asking us about what we would do to lead America...instead of playing Mickey Mouse games."

When the applause finally died down, he said, "If you think questions about your record are Mickey Mouse, I'm sorry. I think those are questions that a lot of people want to hear answers to

posable material goods if we can reshape the idea of what “value” and “quality” are to us. Rather than keeping up with the Joneses perhaps it is more important to take a more thorough look at our own walls and the people who reside in them.

The Ghost of Christmas Futures Over the next year, consider adaptations to the current modus operandi of your family. Take an honest look. Our gadgets bring the world closer but sometimes have the capacity to separate us from the ones who are closest to us. With so much stimulation, children become sedentary and adults become lethargic, setting a bad example for health and for the quality of the entertainment the family partakes in. Quiet time as a family does not have to be a reflection of poverty or deprivation. If the Kratchetts are any indicator it is quite the opposite.

Save for the future and for your children’s.

When making large purchases, consider the overall contribution to the well being of the family. Will every member have an opportunity to enjoy this investment? As a wise woman I once knew said, “We can haul more money out the back door with a teaspoon faster than we can bring it in the front door with a shovel.” It is an adaptation of Brigham Young but as a survivor of America’s Great Depression and a widowed mother during the sixties I think I get what she meant. Make choices when it comes to your money. Don’t let money make the choices for you. and you're responsible for your record, sir…..I think that there's too much attention paid by the press corps to the campaign minutiae and not enough paid by the press corps to the basic ideas that distinguish us from Barack Obama," he said, as the audience cheered again. Touché Mr. Speaker.

Here’s another interesting ‘fact’ that the media brought out in the interview with People with Governor Romney: his playlist on his Ipod includes The Eagles, The Beatles, Roy Orbison, Randy Travis and heaven forbid, The Killers.

(Quite honestly I think Romney threw The Killers in there to be more hip and had a Dr. Evil moment.) Again, I'll take Romney's playlist over President Obama's which includes Nas, the modern day equivalent to Lord Byron, as evidenced in his rap "Smokin'".

My n**** smoke with one lung If he cough he might die, passin me trees The liquor bottle's almost empty We about to collide, with the enemy Only way you die if it's meant to be You f***** with a general No discussion is the principle we bustin it's the end of youNow we knockin on your mama door Like we cam to fix the sink; my kind of war Death, angels comin for you Spirit horse runnin from your body like Young Guns 1 and 2 Paramedics fightin for you, who's gon' win?

The hands of time, or the hands of medicine Don't cry, witness your fate, this is your wake Walk by your casket, spit in your face Enter the fog dog, the light is your guide And when you're gone all your n****z gon' light it with Nas Given the choice between the two, I'll take the Mormon from Massachusetts over the Moron from Maui.

MATT DOLLAR, MEMBER OF MACON ACES

The Macon Aces Disc Golf Club is running an event December 11th to help raise money for baskets, signs and tees for the new DISC GOLF course going in at Bowden Golf Course in Macon. Breakfast andn Lunch available in the clubhouse, beer will be sold as well.

8- 9:00am Check in at the Club House 10:00am Tee Off, 2nd Round will be 1 Hour after the last card is turned in Two rounds of 18 holes, Two Divisions: Pro $30/ Cash Payout Amateur $30/ Voucher

Disc golf rarely requires a green fees, you probably won't need to rent a cart, and you never get stuck with a bad "tee time." It is designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, male and female, regardless of economic status. In addition, you won’t need a $300 Taylor Made R 11 Driver to get the disk there. It’s all in the flick of the wrist.

RECREATION

A New Spin to an Old Pastime Bowden’s temporary disc golf course will host “Bombs Over Bowden” on Saturday, Dec 11 to help raise money to make the course permanent. f there is one thing that rings true among many Maconites here today, it’s that it’s not that easy to get outside and do

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things. We don’t have a plethora of hiking trails. I know, I know we have the Ocmulgee Trail, but it runs less than two miles. My wife’s family lives alongside the T.A.R.T. Trail in Northern Michigan. When we go up there we have access to not only the 10.5 miles of trail around Lake Michigan in Traverse City, but also to almost 100 more miles that connect to it. Now that’s a trail system. I know it takes money to get there, and I know the Friends of the Trail will do all they can, but in the meantime, a group of young men in Macon have pretty much introduced a sport here that is both conducive to our climate and our terrain, and gives us plenty of exercise. That sport is Disc Golf, and if Johnny Harrison and friends have their way, we’re going to have courses all over this town.

Disc golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, however, players use a flying disc, or frisbees. The sport was formalized in the 1970's, and shares with "ball golf" the object of completing each hole in the fewest number of strokes (or, in the case of disc golf, fewest number of throws). A golf disc is thrown from a tee area to a target which is the "hole". The hole can be one of a number of disc golf targets; the most common is called a Pole Hole® an elevated metal basket.

As a player progresses down the fairway, he or she must make each consecutive shot from the spot where the previous throw has landed. The trees, shrubs, and terrain changes located in and around the fairways provide challenging obstacles for the golfer. Finally, the "putt" lands in the basket and the hole is completed. Disc golf shares the same joys and frustrations of traditional golf, whether it's sinking a long putt or hitting a tree halfway down the fairway. There are a few differences, though.

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fears ago, when John Harrision was involved in a Leadership Macon class, they made it their project to build a Disc Golf Course at Claystone Park that overlooks Lake Tobosofkee. They raised over $20,000 to clear land, put in paved tee boxes and the pole holes. Now over 100 people a week pay an entry fee of $3 per person just to play disc golf at the State Park, not to mention disc rentals and sales. You may remember Johnny as the guy who made Bragg Jam Music Festival into a festival. His tenacity has created this movement, though the efforts of many are making things happen.

Next up, the group formed by John Harrison, Biran Gordon, Johnny Jetter, Henry Chase and Jim Lupeno have their sites set on the city-owned Bowden Golf Course.

Their first event, Bombs over Bowden, will be their first fundraiser. A disc golf tournament operates like a normal golf tournament, and all over the country, many public courses have added disc golf. At a typical tournament the winner can go home with $500, at a regional tournament $1000, and at a National Disc Golf Tournament, the purse is a whopping $100,000. The prize money is generated by hole sponsorships and entry fees. Bombs over Bowden is selling “holes for life.” Meaning a thousand dollar sponsorship gets your name and logo on the tee box forever. That’s a pretty damn good deal. And if they can raise the $18,000 needed to put the course in permanently there will be a new, younger element of people playing the public course. Fifty percent of the $30 entry fee will go towards the construction, and the other 50% will go to the cash purse for the winner. Matt Dollar, the top disc golfer in the state will be there, and Jeffery Reynolds, the 2008 Pro Am German Champion. The Bowden Disc Golf Course was designed as a Professional Championship caliber course and the future home of the Georgia Disc Golf Championships. The winner of the Georgia Disc Golf Championship will be sponsored to participate in the United States Disc Golf Championships hosted bi-annually in Rock Hill, SC at the Winthrop Gold Course. The other years the GDGC will sponsor a player in the PDGA Disc Golf Championships, at the International Disc Golf Center in Appling, Ga. The Bombs over Bowden Tournament is the Macon Ace’s Disc Golf Club’s first event at Bowden.

They also host the Fish ‘n Pig Moonlight Classic annually at Claystone Park.

For the “Bombs over Bowden” tournament, the Course will play the “Skydog” Par 61 layout at around 7500 feet in length. The shortest hole is a 225 ft. par 3 through tight woods. The longest hole is a 723 ft. par 5 uphill through scattered trees in to the woods. The majority of holes have multiple pin placements that allow the course to change from a Par 58 to a Par 61. Permanent Hole Sponsorships are available through a partnership with Newtown Macon and are 100% tax deductible.

“You are getting a permanent bill board in the middle of a high traffic tourist attraction. Your tee sign won’t just be seen on the course but all over the internet as well.”

Call John Harrison at 478-228-0740 for more information. Cost to play is $30 for both Pro and Amateur Divisions. The cost to spectators is free.

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NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS

BY JENNY MURR

It’s that time again. Time to reevaluate, to renew those unfulfilled promises of last year‌and if truth be told, those declarations have been on your resolution lists for many years. Don’t feel bad, you’re not the only one caught in this kaleidoscope of bad habits and failed promises. It’s sad really, each of us needing to change— wanting to change—desperately trying to become a more successful version of ourselves only to realize that, despite our good intentions and great start, we are woefully back where we started at the dawn of yet another New Year. What is our problem?

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sk Einstein and he would say we are insane—doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Caught in a chasm between Western and Eastern medicine, many of us opt to stick with what we know‌a handful of pills and a perpetually empty wallet. In an effort to help stop the insanity, we offer some alternative healthcare solutions for your New Year’s Resolutions. While we aren’t endorsing any treatment, these options could start you on a journey that might just deliver you to your destination‌you be the judge.

QIGONG “Relaxation yields productivity� says Selena Gilbert, Certified Level 2 Facilitator of the Supreme Science Qigong Center, and her students will tell you that the benefits of an early morning session far outweigh the desire to stay in bed.

Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice similar to Yoga or Tai Chi (recognized by the Mayo Clinic); however, the movements are smaller and easier to learn. It is a 5000 yearold energy art for strengthening the flow of life force and improving health.

Gilbert encourages students to use bellybreathing, movement and dietary changes to achieve a balance of the qi. “Everything has energy. The earth has energy and so has our bodies,� Gilbert explained. Through group movement and breathing sessions, each person creates a field of energy around them of up to 3 feet.

When a group of participants work together,

QiGong Classes Monday, Wednesday and Friday 6:30 a.m. & 9:00 a.m.

Monday and Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

Imagine gaining instant relaxation with breathing techniques, meditation and easy movements to harness Qi. The movements are gentle enough so that everyone of any age or physical condition can enjoy the class.

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there are exponential benefits.

Nutrition is an important aspect of Qigong. According to the Qi Revolution website, “most diseases are reversible with food. However, just eating healthy isn’t enough. The real secret lies in using ‘specific foods for specific diseases.’�

Gilbert reports amazing results with a student who was suffering from asthma. “I gave her a basket of kiwi fruit and asked her to eat it daily. Within a week, she reported a great improvement in her condition.�

At Breathe Studios, Gilbert offers exercise sessions and teaching sessions on the food protocols to students of all ages. She is available to speak or hold sessions on location. For more information, visit the website at www.breatheqi.com.

about his services or receiving an email in reference to group or individual sessions should email Doc at his website www.MasterHypnotistDoc.com.

HYPNOSIS

YOGA

Many of us think of hypnosis as a form of entertainment. A hypnotist calls a few of your friends up on stage and after getting “very sleepy�, they make asses of themselves. But there are proven cases in which hypnotism has helped when traditional methods have failed.

According to local Master Hypnotist Dale “Doc� Dougherty, “hypnosis is a natural state of heightened awareness, often associated with relaxation, where you are able, if you wish, to open yourself to suggestions and where you can make use of your imagination to help you effect positive change in your life.�

Certified in general hypnosis, HypnoBirthing, past life/age regression, stage hypnosis, and sports hypnosis, Doc has helped many people with myriad issues ranging from issues of health to improving a golf swing.

He has helped expectant mothers deliver with little or no pain; patients overcome eating disorders, as well as helping people with the usual smoking cessation, weight loss issues. Athletes have been helped to achieve their peak performance through positive self talk and students have been able to improve their study habits as well.

Doc offers individual sessions as well as group sessions and will even entertain your guests at your next party. Currently, he is making plans to present group sessions at either a local theater or meeting space in Macon. “Whether it is to remove fears, offer forgiveness, or reduce anxiety, people can either attend a session on every topic, or just attend a future session that is of interest to them. Either way, the first introductory session is needed as a way to educate everyone on the topic, and to condition everyone’s mind for future sessions‌with the benefit of relaxation and confidence,â€? Doc said.

Anyone interested in learning more

Yoga is a medicine, which originated in India, which can benefit the healthy and the sick. Although many Western physicians are not very knowledgeable in this area, a Macon physician has experienced positive outcomes from the discipline and now offers yoga to Middle Georgians. “All of our lives are frantic at times.

Yoga teaches us to find that calm place inside,� said Dr. Dannette Kallay, owner of YogaMoga in Macon. She states that many conditions can be improved with yoga: anxiety and panic attacks, arthritis, asthma, back pain, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, diabetes, fibromyalgia, heart disease, high blood pressure, insomnia, infertility, irritable bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, obesity‌‌.the list goes on!

According to Kallay, there are many different types and styles of yoga. For example, restorative yoga is more suitable for the person that enjoys a slow pace. A power yoga practice offers a faster pace, more cardiovascular effects and more toning and strengthening. Some people even enjoy yoga in a heated room which allows the body to release toxins through the breath and the skin via sweating.

The schedule at YogaMoga can be viewed online at Yogamogamacon.com. The studio is located at 505 Second Street. For more information visit the website or call 478-746-3338.

Dr. Meng of the Acupuncture & Herb Center, in Warner Robins

ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture is a vital part of traditional Oriental medicine used in Eastern healthcare for over 3000 years. While Western medicines are based on a biochemical model, Oriental medicine is based on an energetic model.

Energy flows along pathways in the body, each associated with a particular physiological system or internal organ. A deficiency or imbalance of energy causes disease

and discomfort.

A trained acupuncturist inserts sterilized needles (as fine as a strand of hair) at locations specific to the patients’ complaints. Most patients experience relaxation, some actually fall asleep during treatment.

A patient at the Acupuncture & Herb Center, in Warner Robins, reported that Eastern medicine has given him relief when Western medicine could not.

For seven years, this patient has been receiving treatment for a debilitating injury; he is now able to walk on his own and his pain has diminished significantly. According to Dr. Zhiming Meng, O.M.D. Licensed Acupuncturist, acupuncture is suitable for respiratory disorders, neurological and muscular disorders, digestive disorders, urinary and menstrual problems, tension, anxiety, stress, depression, addictive behaviors (smoking, alcohol, overeating) and conditions unsatisfactorily relieved by conventional medicine.

Dr. Meng, originally a medical doctor in China, has practiced acupuncture and herbology in the states since 2000. Depending on the condition, many patients experience complete relief after three visits ($50 each).

Smoking cessation is achieved after seven consecutive treatments at an approximate cost of $330. With just a look at a patient’s tongue and taking his pulse, Dr. Meng can diagnose a condition, prescribe a treatment of herbs, and/or apply acupuncture.

The Acupuncture & Herb Center is located at 1221 South Houston Lake Rd. in Warner Robins. Hours of operation are 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. To schedule an appointment, call 478-218-5296.

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MIDDLE GA’S LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE Open Mic Night Kippers

9-ball Tournament 8pm & Ladies Night - BOGO drinks, $5 Bud Pitchers, Happy Hour 8-12a!

Friends on the Hill

Ladie’s Night, DJ Smitty 9pm BIKINI’S

Special: 24oz draft and 10 wings $7.50 @ FRIENDS II

Team Trivia - Karaoke THE HANGAR

WED 12/21

Ty Herndon with Mike Kinnebrew Cox Capitol Theatre

Big Mike & Booty Papas APs Hidden Hideaway, 3pm

Eddie Stone & Rob Walker 7p THE TAVERN

FRI 12/16

Warner Robins

Great White Lion Snake Kippers Sports Bar Headshot Friends on the Hill

John Stanley Project Rock Bottom DJ Dance Party The Cavern

Karaoke Friends II

Macon

The Skeeterz 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive Fresh Heat AP’s Hideaway

Jarrod Wright The Opening Act, free Radio Cult Wild Wing Cafe

Shane Bridges Band The Hummingbird

SAT 12/17

Warner Robins DJ Drive Kipper’s Sports Grill DJ Element Friends on the Hill

Enruined & Blood Country Rock Bottom, 7pm, $7 Mike Daley Rusty’s Grill & Bar Phil & Michele The Tavern, 8pm

Macon

Big Elk Trio AP’s Hideaway

Louise Warren The Opening Act, free Tokyo Spa The Hummingbird Matt Moncrief The Rookery Gunshy Wild Wing Cafe

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Jazz Brunch The Rookery

TUES 12/20

FRI 12/30

Jessie’s Jukebox Friends on the Hill

DJ Dance Party The Cavern

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B Keith Williams The Shamrock

Warner Robins Bruce Brookshire 6p, Kipper’s Sports Grill

John Stanley Band Backporch Lounge, no cover

Macon

WED 12/21

SAT 12/31

Warner Robins

Eddie Stone & Rob Walker 7p THE TAVERN Open Mic Night Kippers

Macon

Man in the Box Karaoke Backporch Lounge Matt Pippen Wild Wing Cafe, 8:30pm

FRI 12/23

Warner Robins

Bruce Brookshire 6p, Kipper’s Sports Grill DJ Dance Party The Cavern

Macon

Jonathan Loyd The Rookery Matt Pippen Wild Wing Cafe

Abby Owens Band The Hummingbird

SAT 12/24

Warner Robins DJ Element Friends on the Hill Phil & Michele The Tavern, 8pm

Macon

The Skeeterz AP’s Hideaway

Fatty McFatkins & the Fast Fingers The Hummingbird

THURSDAYS

Warner Robins

SUN 12/18 Macon

Ladies night, free wells for the gals The Hummingbird

MONDAYS

THUR 12/15 Macon

DRINK SPECIALS/ SPECIAL EVENTS

Jim Beam presents Andy Velo The Hummingbird

NEW YEAR’S EVE Warner Robins

NYE with Plethra Friends on the Hill Phil & Michele The Tavern, 8pm

Holocaustion, thick and americanLesion Rock Bottom, $7 DJ Dance Party Kipper’s Sports Grill

Macon

Col. Bruce Hampton The Hummingbird

Radio Cult CJ’s Sports Bar, Riverside Drive BB King Macon City Auditorium Big Daddy & Co. Wild Wing Cafe

FRI 1/6

Warner Robins DJ Dance Party The Cavern

$1 Drafts @ The Cavern

Open Mic Night KIPPER’S

Happy hour til 9pm, jam & rehearse 7-10pm, 20’s Pub

Everyday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6 domestic pitchers $2 Beers All day Everyday, Locos $1 Wells all night, The Bird

$3.25 22oz Bud & Bud Lt Drafts • $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, 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, Bottomless Wine THE CAVERN

Texas Hold ‘Em 7:30pm Pool Tourney 8:30pm FRIENDS II

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

Ladies Night - 2 for 1 Margaritas BAHAMA BOBS

Poker Tournaments 1 and 4pm, Kipper’s Sports Bar

Steel tip dart tournament 7:30pm FRIENDS ON THE HILL

NFL SUNDAYS

Trivia at 7pm BIKINI’S Service Industry Night!

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

Game Day Specials: $3.25 Miller Lt & Coors Lt Stadium Cups Wild Wing Cafe $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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DJ Drive at The Cavern; Middle GA’s hottest dance party every THursday and Friday night!

Every Saturday night at Friends on the Hill with DJ Element

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Thursday, December 15 Mike Kinnebrew & Ty Herndon @ Capitol Theatre MIKE KINNEBREW Calling him old fashioned complements his natural desire to connect. Paying tribute to great wordsmiths Paul Simon, James Taylor, Frederick Buechner and C.S. Lewis, Mike writes music that is intelligent, not just successful. His inherent ability to blend life with his work is perhaps the ultimate reason for his strength in song. Pulling from his East Atlanta roots, love for family and relational manner with people, Mike’s soulful words provide foundation for the conversation, give life and spark love. In his words, he evokes connection between song and person. Listeners are quick to agree. He and his band are a regular headliner at the renowned Eddie's Attic in Atlanta. It was there that pop favorite John Mayer took notice of Mike's music saying: "Dude, you’ve got it!"

TY HERNDON He probably hates this photo but we can’t print it enough. Just a little something to warm you these next cool weeks. Ty Herndon is a household name to country music fans due to his impressive string of hits that began in 1995 when Herndon’s debut single, “What Mattered Most,” rocketed to number one. With 17 singles that have landed him on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, numerous industry awards, and more than 4 million albums sold, one might think Herndon would be content to sit back and reflect on his career achievements. Instead, Herndon recently signed a new recording deal with FUNL Music. Herndon is a Grammy winner and Dove Music award winner. Go see this show!

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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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Every Tuesday night, come play with friends, great prizes! 7-9pm 20’s Pub

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

Col Bruce @ The Hummingbird

WED, DEC 14

Eddie Stone & Rob Walker every Wed @ the Tavern Dare we call them legends of the Warner Robins music scene... maybe just infamous. Ed and Rob perform classic rock, pop, and Americana hits on acoustic and electric guitars every Wednesday evening at 7pm. No cover. Eddie Stone spent many years playing keyboard and guitar for the Southern Rock band Doc Holliday, but today, the Warner Robins native sings for his middle Georgia fans.

FRI, DEC 16

Great White Lion Snake @ Kippers Sports Bar Do you remember the glory days of rock n' roll? Sure, the 60's and 70's were cool, but COME ON! We all know that the "Decade of Decadence" was the 80's. It was a time when the Sunset Strip ruled the world, a time when there was still attitude and danger in rock music. If you miss those days, or even missed out on those days, then your dreams have come true! Ladies and Gentlemen, we present to you GREAT WHITE LION SNAKE!!! This show is the REAL DEAL: Big hair, make-up, leather, Spandex, and all the moves and attitudes of the era. This is not aging rockers doing their old favorites. This is 80's METAL the way it is SUPPOSED to be done.

Radio Cult @ Wild Wing Since 2005, Radio Cult has performed over 750 shows including conventions, casinos, weddings, fraternity parties, corporate events and festivals as well as in bars, concert halls and other music venues from their hometown of Atlanta, GA all the way to Los Angeles, CA and London, UK. The

Plethra NYE @ Friends on the Hill

members of Radio Cult LOVE to play in a band and it shows. When the band has fun, the crowd has fun and with Radio Cult the crowd really has a blast! Also playing CJ’s in Macon on New Year’s Eve.

SAT, DEC 17

Enruined at Rock Bottom with WR own Blood Country Having varied and diverse interests in multiple genres of music, Enruined bring to the stage a tremendous level of effort and versatility. Their music can be best described as moody, often brooding, with anger seething just beneath the surface. Currently the band are involved with pre-production for a new full length CD, coming Spring 2012. Don’t miss the guys from Cleveland, TN and their metal energy.

FRI, DEC 23 Bruce Brookshire @ Kippers This former player for Doc Holiday is now known by leading songs for God. However, Bruce still knows how to please a crowd and his blend of covers and originals from the hey dey of rock and roll leave no one disappointed. Playing every Friday evening, 6pm. No cover.

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Three bands - with headline americanLesion @ Rock Bottom Doors open at 7pm, this all ages show will cost just $7 too and will feature the thrash metal

band out of Byron, Holocaustion with the band thick, as well as the grunge rock band

americanLesion @ Rock Bottom

americanLesion. A 5-piece progressive rock/ grunge band from Atlanta, Ga. Since americanLesion’s inception in early 2009, they have been stomping all over the local scene, tipping their hat to the influx of metal acts in the area, while issuing a strong challenge at the very same time.

Their debut album "The Black Plague Revival" was released on May 13th 2010, followed by a full year of nonstop shows!

They have been called "the hardest working band in Atlanta", as well as "Atlanta's most debaucherous...

Plethra NYE Bash @ Friends on the Hill Plethra is an abundance of rock released by its 5 members and assures satisfaction to the ears of a wide range of music lovers and patrons alike. Hailed as Macon’s favorite grunge/metal band, these guys bring the heat.

Trust fall anyone?

Col. Bruce @ The Hummingbird Col. Bruce Hampton has been making music since he formed his first band in 1963. The Colonel has been in constant motion ever since leaving a trail of memorable live performances with his many bands, including The Late Bronze Age and The Aquarium Rescue Unit. Along the way he appeared in the movie "Sling Blade" as the poet and band manager Morris and starred in Mike Gordon's cult classic "Outside Out" as a mystical guitar 'out'structor. The Colonel's band features Nick Johnson, Duane Trucks, and Kevin Scott. Still rolling down the road, Col. Bruce continues his quest for the tonal center at each exit #6.

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IN MY HEAD

Ripped from a journal of suspected murderer found hiding out in Macon

The recently arrested in Houston County

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ALICIA ROGERS

BRANDON JONES

Battery

Battery, Possession of Violation of Probation Marijuana

Driving with suspended license

DIONDRA MEISTER

JAMES WILLIAMS

LISA WILSON

disorderly conduct, theft by taking

Giving false name

OBIE TOLIVER

ROBIN MCINTYRE

Arrest order

Theft by deception

WILLIE EVANS Public drunkenness, Criminal trespass, Financial transaction card fraud, Probation violation

KIMBERLY SCOTT Obstruction of an officer, Criminal trespass, Posession of Marijuana

22 DEC 12 - JAN 9, 2012

CARRIE WILLIAMSON

JEDIDIAH SPILLERS

CYNTHIA TISHER

Criminal Trespass, theft by taking

Battery

TIFFANY MAYS

TROY HAMBY

Shoplifting

Criminal Trespass

ZACHARY PRUETT

PETER CUMMINGS

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n May 5, 2004, rural Georgia schoolteacher Wanda Parnell received a strange letter from an anonymous author telling her to go to the house of her close friends, Mildred and Jewel Cleveland. The Clevelands had not been seen or heard from for more than a month. The mystery writer told Parnell to "go there with the local sheriff, take inventory and contact whoever you must." The cryptic note ended with a chilling message: "I took nothing of theirs with me....It's exactly what it looks like. Date was April 1st 10:55 a.m."

A terrified Parnell feared the worst had happened to her close friends. A few hours after receiving the strange letter, Wanda Parnell, accompanied by her husband and James Caines of the Liberty County Sheriff's Office, went to the Cleveland home to check on her friends. Several calls to the home went unanswered, and when the Parnells and Deputy Caines entered the house, they found no one inside. But, the family's pets were there along with an envelope containing $400 and instructions to use the money to take care of the dog. Mildred Cleveland also appeared to have left her purse with her I.D. and prescriptions behind. Even more strange was Jewel Cleveland's abandoned wheelchair, which he relied on more and more as his health declined.

In the months before their deaths, relatives say the Clevelands had struggled living in the same house with Mildred's grown son, Jason Howard. Jobless and socially withdrawn, Howard was a disturbed man who had been committed to a mental institution for schizophrenia following his arrest for robbing a bank. Although his mother thought that Howard could be rehabilitated and insisted that he live with them, relatives say her husband, Jewel, wasn't so sure. Police think that after killing and burying the Clevelands, Jason Howard continued to live in the house. He paid bills, cared for the family pets, and even took a trip to the family's vacation home. With the aid of cadaver dogs, Liberty County police found the bodies of Jewel and Mildred Cleveland wrapped in tarps and buried in a barn on June 15, 2004. An autopsy later confirmed that both had been shot in the head and that Mildred had been beaten first. In his own words from a November 1994 note, Howard explained: Let it be known that I, Jason M. Howard, can be extremely paranoid, therefore as a fugitive I will not only be carrying firearms but explosives as well...I'm not dangerous until I am crossed or cornered, so stay away. Keep away and don't blame me for a dead tactical team. Only yourselves to blame.

For the next several years, Howard would live in the woods in Macon Georgia, in a camp he constructed out of camouflage tarps and tents and everything else he could find. He was featured on America’s Most Wanted during those years, though he would elude arrest until 2009, when Macon Police found him breaking into a rental car. Some months later, a friend of the 11th Hour, and a cross country runner, came across Howard’s camp in the woods. In it three journals were found. What follows is a page of one of these journals, the first in a series of pages that look inside the head of a suspected killer.

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