ARTS&CULTURE + LIVE MUSIC + DINING OUT + SHOPPING LOCAL
See you next year! DEC 9 - JAN 4, 2010 VOL 8, ISSUE 10
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The Scene
From a “sublime” weekend at Retrievers to Long Islands at the Millhouse, to dancing all night at Silver Creek Saloon! Above, some of the dancers from Silver Creek pose for the 11th Hour’s Scene.
Holiday New Year’s Gift Guide The 11th Hour has found some of the best gifts for any age by shopping local around the ‘Boro.
Ring in the New Year at French Quarter with the Hushpuppies! Next issue out January 6, 2010...
ARTS&CULTURE + LIVE MUSIC + DINING OUT + SHOPPING LOCAL + COMMUNITY DECEMBER 9 - JANUARY 5, 2010 Volume 8, Issue 9
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Visit 11thHourOnline.com, click the Statesboro link! A new Shopping Local initiative could save our independent businesses in 2010 and help to keep dollars local. See page 5 for details.
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local profile Statesboro Dart League + on the corner, the blotter & Watercooler + Statesboro’s Downtown Celebration on the Square kicks off the holiday season.
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city pick New Year’s Eve, movie releases + full calendar of events for the next 2 weeks
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Ring in the New Year with the Hushpuppies at French Quarter Cafe
band spotlight King Shump 8 + Live Take, the Charts, New Releases the grid Live music, drink specials & more 10 bandography live music reviews 11
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local spotlight Southern Palace + Grill Me and In Good Spirits the dish what are you hungry for today?
lifestyle 12
Ask the Lariat, Single of the Week, What’s Hot and Cultural Musings
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CONTRIBUTERS
Freelance Writer Tina Whittle is a sometimes college composition instructor presently working as a mystery writer and tarot reader. She has lived in Statesboro for 12 years, taught at GSU for ten. She has a husband, a daughter, one dog and four chickens.Tina will be on the lookout for stories with character, stories that show who we are here in Statesboro by showing the issues we care about.
Columnist Debra McCorkle began writing liberal commentary when she turned forty, the same year that George W. Bush was first elected president. She has spent the last decade in respectful disagreement with various aspects of the government as well as pondering the rapidly shifting social climate. McCorkle has written for The 11th Hour for the past six years. Her work has also appeared in The San Francisco Chronicle, Hip Mama, and on Georgia Public Radio. The south Georgia native has owned a shop for twenty years and is the proud mother of two daughters. Columnist Bill Knowles is a lifelong Conservative who has lived in the area for over 20 years. He got his first taste of the political process
Cover photo by Adam Pace when at age 9 he proudly handed out buttons for then President Richard Nixon and has been hooked ever since. Bill has held campaign positions for various local, state and national candidates, including President Ronald Reagan, Steve Forbes, Senator Fred Thompson and most recently Senator John McCain. He is currently a member of the Bibb County Republican Party’s Executive Committee and the Georgia GOP’s State Committee. He and his wife Bridget have one son,Teddy. Managing editor, Cory Cunningham Originally from Reidsville, Cory graduated from GSU with a degree in Journalism and spent four years working at the Claxton Newspaper before joining the 11th Hour staff. He’ll continue to help the 11th Hour offer the same great coverage that you’ve come to expect from us over the the past eight years.
Photographer Heather Benton has been working as a documentary photographer for nearly 10 years. Her career began at the Duke Documentary Center and has lead to her starting her own photography business here in Statesboro, HBdocumentary.
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community Sign up at Gnat’s Landing on January 19th for the Statesboro Dart League!
Callin’ All Dart Players
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he Statesboro Dart League is on its third season, and with the winter/spring tournament just around the corner, players need to start organizing and recruiting their teams! Three seasons ago, the league only saw 6-12 members on its sign-up sheet. The 2010 spring tournament is already expecting over 60. The teams may contain as little as 4 players or up to 8. The League works like this: Each team has a bar sponsor them, Manny’s, Gnats Landing, French Quarter, Kbob Kelly’s, or anywhere else that serves alcohol will do! The bar that sponsors you pays an association fee of fifty dollars. This is not only your sponsor, but also your teams “Home Stadium,” if you will. Therefore, your teams “hometown” will be one of the stops for the Statesboro Dart Leagues tour. With home and away games, you and your team are sure to get all-the bar fun, but with a purpose, to win! For instance, one week, you might be playing at your home field (El Som) then the next Tuesday you could be playing “the big time” at their home stadium (Gnats landing.)
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There’s an A team and a B team. If it’s your team’s first time then you’ll have to start in the B league and work your way up to the big time. Sixty divided by, let’s say six, is 10; so, with a minimum of at least 5 teams on each league, more teams could only equal more fun. Plus, the idea of having bars sponsor teams adds the home and away game advantage. Don’t, however, feel like this is going to be a daunting, undefeatable task. With each player, let’s say 60 again, if this article inspires no one, buying an average of 3 drinks a piece at a cost of 3 bucks each, then the bar would make an average of 180 dollars off of your team bringin’ in the dart players/league. If you’re interested then email statesborodarters@gmail.com for more information, or just show up to sign up at Gnat’s Landing on January 19th at 5 p.m. So, be a good sport and start practicing, because with the season just a month away you’re going to need all the practice you can get! -Tyler Jones
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Local bits of this and that
Research Project Creating Buzz at Georgia Southern University
outherners have a reputation for having a sweet tooth. So do the wasps in this part of the country, which is helping a group of Biology Honors students at Georgia Southern University learn more about them. Eleven students in the Research Methods in Biology course have been participating this semester in an international research project to monitor the behavior and diversity of yellow jackets and hornets. Alan Harvey, associate biology professor at Georgia Southern, is working with the U.S. Geological Survey in the pilot project that involves universities in the United States, Canada, Great Britain and Czechoslovakia. “Through this collaboration, we can simultaneously monitor wasp populations over half the planet by coming up with sampling instructions that anyone can follow,” Harvey said. For Georgia Southern’s study, students placed 36 traps around campus and another 36 traps at George L. Smith State Park in nearby Twin City, Ga. At both sites, traps were placed in three different habitats: a woodland, a sand hill and a recent controlled-burned area. “The traps are half-liter bottles, each containing one of three baits the class tested; apple juice, apple cider vinegar, and beer.The Southern species really like apple juice, they’re not interested in vinegar, and beer is somewhere in-between.That’s different from other parts of the world,” Harvey said. Harvey and the students have been visiting the traps once a week to check on their progress.The traps have captured more than 1,300 yellow jackets, which have been identified and preserved for further study. “This project is the perfect way to introduce the research methods I want my students to learn, and their findings could wind up being used around the world,” Harvey said. "Being involved in the project has given me my first real taste of field work,” said Jessica Cain, a sophomore from Kennesaw, Ga.
BLOTTER
The 411 on Bulloch County Crime
Not a Hotel
On Nov. 29, someone broke into a Mikell Street residence and rummaged through the owner’s belongings. It must have taken a while, because the intruder had to take a break to use the bathroom, and may have even slept in the home.
11 Feet?
A Lanier Drive resident discovered that someone had stolen his shoes on Nov. 27.The thief took five pairs of shoes, but also took a single black shoe as well.
Car Bandit
On Dec. 1, the Statesboro Police Department noticed that someone had managed to get into the vehicle impound lot and rummaged through nine different vehicles. It was unknown if anything was missing.
Show Me the Money
Many people collect aluminum cans to recycle, but someone took it to the next level as they stole 40 aluminum radiator cores from behind Best Radiator Service.
Tis the Season for Burglaries
On a more serious note, there have been a ridiculous number of burglaries plaguing campus and the rest of Statesboro in recent weeks, resulting in tons of missing TV’s, Xbox 360’s, PS3’s, clothes, other electronics and all other sorts of items, even a high school football championship ring.There were more than 15 home burglaries just last week. So if you’re heading out of town, or if you’re sticking around for the holidays, make sure to lock your place up well and try to get a friend or neighbor to keep an eye on it for you.
FEATURE
Downtown Statesboro’s Holiday Celebration
Georgia Southern Presented with USG’s 2009 Regents Facilities Award for Excellence
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Shopping Local
The 3/50 Project is a national initiative designed to encourage consumers to shop local. Don’t miss our local shopping guide on page 16.
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hat if your favorite local shop closed its doors tomorrow? It’s hardly news to anyone that all businesses, but particularly small businesses, have seen tough times of late, but now there’s a way you can help. The 3/50 Project is a national initiative designed to encourage consumers to shop local and save the local shops that are the backbone of our economy. The idea is simple: pick three locally-owned businesses and spend $50 between them each month. If half of the U.S. population followed this formula, their purchases would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue, according to stats from the U.S. Department of Labor. The importance of shopping local lies in supporting our neighbors and their shops, but the results can also be seen in many other ways. For every $100 spent in a local shop, $68 returns to the local economy through taxes, payroll and other expenditures like supplies. Compare that to the $43 that stays with the local economy from national chain purchases and it’s obvious that we need to do what we can to help our local merchants, not just for them but also for ourselves. It may cost a little more to get that item at a local shop, but that extra money, through taxes and the services they fund, may go to fill in the pothole that you hit every day on the way to work. But the 3/50 Project isn’t an “all-or-nothing” concept. The idea isn’t to completely stay away from big-box stores and national chains, but just to spend some of that money at local shops. Organizers stress balance in shopping, and some national chains are even supporting the project, knowing that a successful economy needs both. Founded by retail consultant and former small business owner Cinda Baxter, the 3/50 Project has quickly spread across the country and towns all over the nation are taking up the cause. Here in Statesboro, Debra Chester, promotions chair for the Downtown Statesboro Development Authority, and Wendy Woodrum with the Georgia Southern Small Business Development Center, called a meeting of local merchants back in early November to lay out the project and get people involved. The meeting was held in the Averitt Center, and had such a good response that there was standing room only. Now businesses all over town are getting involved and getting the word out.
Lisa Lee, owner of Doodlebugs, said that she hadn’t thought about the impact of the tax dollars spent out of town before that meeting, and is now one of the projects biggest supporters. “This isn’t just to benefit a person or a business, it’s to benefit the entire community,” she said. Lee, like many other downtown shop owners, says people have been coming in lately and making a point to mention that they’re “doing their part for 3/50.” But she also wants to make sure that people don’t focus just on retail shops, as they make up only a part of our local business community. Locally-owned restaurants, vehicle service shops, dry cleaners and any other local services need our support as well. “I think it’s a great concept and I hope that everyone will jump on board and start spending more money locally, otherwise we’ll only have big box stores,” said Mary Ann Franklin, owner of Designs by Five, which has been a part of the ‘Boro’s downtown landscape for two decades and remembers what the area was like before the recent revitalization. “We don’t want to go back to where we were 10 years ago and have no local shops.” “It’s a project that allows the consumer to be proactive with a good impact on their surroundings,” said Yard & Haus co-owner Todd Branyon. “The most important thing is getting the word out.” The support that the project shows for local business will also hopefully be an incentive to others to open new shops, Branyon said. “Local, small businesses have always been instrumental in the success of a town,” said Galactic Comics and Games owner Keith Brown. “The unique, local shops are the ones that really give a town its character and personality.” Brown also noted that employees in small shops are typically more knowledgeable about the products they sell, and more able to give advice when a customer isn’t sure what he or she wants. “3/50 is trying to change the mindset of the general public,” Brown said. “Trying to get the word out that there are options out there other than Wal-Mart.” “We want this to become a part of everyday thinking,” Chester said. - Cory Cunningham
eorgia Southern University has been presented with the 2009 University System of Georgia’s 2009 Regents Facilities Award for Excellence recognizing the campus’ longterm commitment to campus design and master planning. Specifically, the award honors the University’s pedestrium, a beautiful walkway that serves as the main artery through campus. The award, considered the top honor for University facility design and planning, is voted on by a team made up of facility leadership from the 35 University System of Georgia member institutions. Georgia Southern is only the seventh University to win the award since it was established. “This award celebrates the accomplishments in facilities design and planning among the 35 University System of Georgia institutions,” said Linda Daniels, vice chancellor for facilities for the University System of Georgia. “Georgia Southern’s campus not only establishes and reinforces a since of place, but also has a legacy of extraordinary green spaces.” The Pedestrium at Georgia Southern is used by thousands of faculty, staff and students each day. Connecting the entire campus, the unique tree-lined walkway includes a gazebo, classic brick pavers and beautiful green space. The walkway connects the Student Union and the University’s newest residence hall, Centennial Place, with the historic district of campus which includes Sweetheart Circle. The Pedestrium stretches further passing the University’s beautiful lakes, the recently expanded and renovated Zach S. Henderson Library and ends in the more modern section of campus that includes the state’s first College of Information Technology, the Nursing/Chemistry Building and the College of Education. During the special presentation, Daniels also recognized Bruce Grube, president of Georgia Southern University, for his personal role and leadership in making the campus one of the most beautiful in the state and country. “Dr. Grube has played an important role in the beauty and development of this campus and the changes that have occurred here are just remarkable.” “The beautiful Pedestrium would not have been possible without the leadership, creativity and planning of our facilities team,” said Grube. “I have been so fortunate to have a fabulous team of people that not only dream up the designs, but get it done. This award recognizes the hard work of the teams of people who make this campus one of the most beautiful in the country.”
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Silver Creek Saloon:
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By Danielle Barrett
Good music, cold beer & lots of dancing
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Have you been Scene? Photos by Danielle Barrett and Adam Pace
will never forget last Friday night. Rock star treatment, alcohol, dancing, meeting new people; I experienced it all at Silver Creek Saloon. When I saw the old school limo pull up to my apartment compliments of Silver Creek, my friend and I looked at each other and knew it was going to be a good night. Our driver Devin was such a gentleman, he opened the door for us and it was nice talking to him on the way there. Silver Creek Saloon is located on Old Register Road and use to be another bar called Bill’s Place. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner and his wife, Bob and Judy Smith who told me a little bit about their bar.
A group of GSU students having a good night at Silver Creek Saloon
Owners of Silver Creek Saloon, Bob & Judy Smith
“I bought the place five years ago back when it was Bill’s Place and you use to be able to bring in your own bottle,” said Smith. The establishment is currently a beer and wine spot with hopes of soon getting their liquor license. Silversmith, the house band graced us with their southern classic rock and country sound, playing hits like “Give Me One Reason,” Kryptonite,” and “Strawberry Wine.” After a beer and glass of wine compliments of our new friend we made who wanted to remain anonymous, Jazmin and I made our way to the dance floor. On the dance floor I met Cindy; she has been coming here for a long time and loves the atmosphere. “It’s an older crowd mostly, we are all friends and you can just come here and dance or relax and shoot pool,” said Cindy. She definitely put me to shame on the dance floor when Flo Rida’s “Low” track came on. She was such a sweetheart and showed us a good time. I also met some college kids who were tons of fun. We were all out there on the dance floor doing the cha-cha slide and crankin’ that Soulja Boy. Also a cool thing about the local spot is that they let you get on top of the bar and dance, I felt like I was in the sequel to Coyote Ugly, it was great. Special thanks to Dorey, Angela, Teddy, Lamar, Chris, Bob and Judy, you all showed us an amazing time. Also I must mention, for those looking for a venue for a concert, Silver Creek Saloon has an enormous amount of acreage. They have a ticket booth and fully equipped stage ready for your ideas. The saloon has karaoke on Wednesdays and live music Thursday-Saturday, be sure to stop by! Until next time…
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The DJ kept everyone dancing all night with music from every genre.
Silversmith the house band of the night graced the crowd with their southern classic rock sound
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Kickin’ it old school in study hall and beyond t was 7:02 p.m. when I walked into Georgia Southern University’s new Foy Building. There sits an aspiring and dedicated artist with a white and blue hoodie jacket, jeans, and some Nike kicks. He is hard at work recording an acoustic version of one his songs, “I Like That”, while simultaneously doing his homework. His name is King Shump, a stage name derived from his government name in which he preferred was not printed. He began rapping at the age 10 with one of those now-antique cassette recorders. Meeting aspiring artists in high school, he formed a rap group entitled, Lawless, where he started recording his first tracks. He now records as a solo artist. Influenced by 2Pac, he makes music that entertains and relates to individuals with similar backgrounds. He grew up in the heart of Ohio
before moving to the Eastside of Atlanta. His music is enriched in a Southern sound that infuses Rhythm & Blues elements that he creates with a vocal-harmonizing effect through sleek and heavy-based production. He has performed mostly in local venues in Statesboro, but he was recently invited to Howard University to perform at their annual Homecoming YardFest concert. “It was a great way to get a lot of exposure,” said Shump. You may wonder; where can you find him at in 10 years? Hopefully he would have started his own record label, and would have embarked on an international tour selling out worldwide arenas. Until now, you can find him performing throughout Statesboro, networking at Twitter.com/KingShump, or better yet, “Google Me”.C0U.
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arts&entertainment TO-DO LIST | CALENDAR | THE BUZZ | TV/MOVIES | LIVE MUSIC | BANDOGRAPHY
TO-DO LIST
Our city picks for not to miss events
Theatrical Releases over the Holidays
Avatar, Opens Dec 18 If you haven’t see the trailer for James Cameron’s newest epic picture, you’ve been livng in a box. The synopisis: Avatar is set during the 22nd century on a small moon called Pandora, which orbits a gas giant, and is inhabited by the tribal Na'vi, ten foot blue humanoids that are peaceful unless attacked. Humans cannot breathe Pandoran air, so they genetically engineer human/Na'vi hybrids known as Avatars that can be controlled via a mental link. A paralyzed Marine named Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) volunteers to exist as an Avatar on Pandora, falling in love with a Na'vi princess and becoming caught up in the conflict between her people and the human military that is consuming their world.
Sherlock Holmes, Opens Dec 25
The 2009 big-budget rendition of Arthur Conan Doyle's famed detective is most certainly no sexless, stuffy, Edwardian gentleman. The new Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr., right) and Dr. John Watson (Jude Law) aren’t afraid to get physical with villainy.
Thursday, Dec 10
Happy New Year Statesboro! Next issue January 6, 2010.
This day in history: Dale Cummings does 14,118 consecutive sit-ups in 1965, which is still the world record.
Magic the Gathering Tournament Type 2, prizes based on participation. $10 entry fee. Galactic Comics and Games. Call for more information, 489-3123.
Friday, Dec 11
This day in history: Dale Cummings does 14,118 consecutive sit-ups in 1965, which is still the world record.
The Man Who Came to Dinner – Catch the performance at the Emma Kelly Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night or at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $13 for adults, $10 for youth. For more information, see the article in this issue. Thru Dec 13
Thursday, Dec 17
This day in history: Dale Cummings does 14,118 consecutive sit-ups in 1965, which is still the world record.
Magic the Gathering Tournament Type 2, prizes based on participation. $10 entry fee. Galactic Comics and Games. Call for more information, 489-3123.
Friday, Dec 18
This day in history: Dale Cummings does 14,118 consecutive sit-ups in 1965, which is still the world record.
Black Nativity – Come out to the Averitt Center for the Arts to celebrate the joyous gospel account of the Christmas Story as written by Langston Hughes in his famous Black Nativity. The multi-talented cast inspires through music, scripture, verse, and dance. Directed by Mical Whitaker. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Youth tickets are $10. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 912-212-ARTS.
Saturday, Dec 19
This day in history: Dale Cummings does 14,118 consecutive sit-ups in 1965, which is still the world record.
Pet Adoption at Anderson General Store
The Man Who Came to Dinner
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ith witty dialogue and eccentric characters, The Man Who Came to Dinner is a classic holiday play that’s humor still holds up today. Set in 1930s Ohio in the weeks before Christmas, the three-act comedy centers on Sheridan Whiteside, an outlandish and often obnoxious radio wit, who has begrudgingly agreed to dine with businessman Ernest Stanley and his family. Upon his arrival, he slips and injures his hip. Threatened with a lawsuit the Stanleys allow Whiteside to recuperate in their home where he proceeds to take over with his entourage as well as meddle in the family’s affairs. Under the direction of John Groover, Statesboro’s local theater group, the Averitt STARS, will perform three productions of The Man Who Came to Dinner, Dec. 11, 12 and 13. “It is one of the great holiday plays,” said Groover, who co-founded the Averitt STARS five years ago. One of the most produced plays among community theater groups and high schools, Groover said he was drawn to the script because of its large cast which allowed him to select a wide variety of actors, from middle school students to veterans of the local theater scene. “What I enjoy the most is to see people who spend eight hours at work or school and then are willing to spend four to five
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. sponsored by the Statesboro/Bulloch County Humane Society.
Ongoing
Main Street Farmer’s Market every Saturday - Sample some of Bulloch County’s finest produce from 9 a.m. to noon in the Sea Island Bank parking lot downtown. For more information, contact the Downtown Statesboro Development Authority at 912-764-7227.
Holiday Card Exhibit - Check out the holiday cards in the Averitt Center for the Arts in this collection of cards that showcase what the holidays mean to a variety of local artists.
The Man Who Came to Dinner Dec. 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Emma Kelly Theater $13 adult/$10 youth Box Office: 212-ARTS hours at rehearsal … to see their passion and desire to bring a quality production to the local community,” he said. Groover said the group will be performing the original 1939 script, although they will employ modern staging techniques such as a projection screen background and minimal set pieces which will allow the audience to focus on the script. In addition to the acerbic Whiteside, the cast includes his love-struck secretary, a forgetful physician and his nurse, who after being subjected to Whiteside, says she plans to leave the nursing profession and work for a munitions factory so as to exterminate the human race. “If Florence Nightingale had ever nursed YOU, Mr. Whiteside, she would have married Jack the Ripper instead of founding the Red Cross!” Since its inception, the Averitt STARS has produced four to five local productions a year. The next performance will be The Funeral Club in February under the direction of Mical Whitaker.
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THURSDAYS
SATURDAYS
Happy Hour Mon - Sat 5-7pm
10: Silversmith Band Silver Creek Saloon
12: 8 Mile Bend Silver Creek Saloon
17: Silversmith Band Silver Creek Saloon
12: Do Good DJs The Millhouse, 9:30-close
24: Silversmith Band Silver Creek Saloon
19: Joe Olds Band Silver Creek Saloon
Buffalo’s Cafe 2 for 1 Wells & Drafts
19: Tent City with Lasseiz Funk French Quarter, 489-3233
Coconut Sake: Buy one, get 1 free Beer: Buy one, get 1 free
19: Do Good DJs The Millhouse, 9:30-close
Dingus MaGees 2 for 1 Apps & Wells
FRIDAYS 11: 8 Mile Bend Silver Creek Saloon 18: Tent City with Jazzchronic French Quarter, 489-3233
26: Silversmith Band Silver Creek Saloon
NEW YEAR’S EVE 31: Silversmith Band Silver Creek Saloon 18: 8 Mile Bend Silver Creek Saloon
31: The Hushpuppies French Quarter, 489-3233 31: Chris Mitchell Buffalo’s Cafe
Chops 2 for 1 beer, wine, & liquor
Locos Grill & Pub $1.54 BIG BEERS $1.65 22 oz Beers 1/2 off liquor Mellow Mushroom $2.75 Pints, $3 wells, $2 Margaritas, $4 Patron, $2.50 martinis Retrievers 2 for 1 Beer, Liquor & Wine The Grill $2 Red Hots, 75¢ Pitchers Thur/Sat, $1 hot dogs
French Quarter Cafe All Day Happy Hour 2 for 1Wells, $2 Domestic Bottles $3.99 Island Oasis Frozen Cocktails $3 Jager Shots + $3 Bomb Shots $2 Kamikaze Shots + $4.99 Patron 24 oz. Bud Light & Miller Lite Drafts just $3.50 Dos Primos All Day Everday - $3 Big Beer $2 wells & shots, 2 for $4 Domestics game day specials: $2 wells, vodkas, $3 mixed drinks Gnat's Landing All Day Everyday $2 wells, bottles, wines, drafts and $5 pitchers Loco's Grill & Pub All Day Everyday $2 Bud Lt, Miller Lite, Budweiser, Yuengling,/Light, Michelob Light, Michelob Ultra, Coors Light bottles Mon - 69¢ Wings 4-10 Silver Creek Saloon Wed - $2 Beer Thur - $2.50 beer, $10 buckets Fri - $3 beer, $10 buckets until 8:30 PM Sat - $3 beer, $10 buckets until 8:30 PM Manny's All Day Everyday $3 Double Wells, $5 Double Calls KBOB Kelly’s All Day Everyday, $1 Drink Menu! $1 Tequila & Vodkas, $1 PBR, $1 Bourbon & Water Buffalo’s Cafe Mon - Bash Night 5-10pm $10.99 AYCE Wings Tues - $2 Tuesdays Wed - $5 Pitchers Thurs - $10 Margarita Pitchers, $2 Margaritas, $1 Well Shots El Sombrero Mon: 12oz. Margaritas (Lime) $2 Tues: $2 Import Beers Wed: $2 Domestic Beers Thurs: 34oz. Beers (Domestic) $2 Fri: 12oz. Frozen Mojitos $2 Sat: 12oz. Margaritas (Lime Only) $2
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NOT TO MISS SHOWS THIS WEEK!
local and regional bands performing over the next two weeks
DJs, Karaoke & Trivia DJs, Karaoke Ring in the New Year with The French Quarter Cafe Hushpuppies at FQC Trivia Monday & - Dart League The Hushpuppies sing of everyday lives set to the backdrop of a six-string guitar. Its dirt roads and blacktops; canned @ 8pm + KENO! French Cafe beer and Tennessee whiskey; a harvest moon on slow-movTues - Texas HoldQuarter ‘Em, 7:30pm ing black water. It’s honest work for honest pay; that thin - Dart League Friday - Monday Live Music line between Saturday night and Sunday morning; and, of @ 8pm + KENO! Saturday - Live Music, - Texas Hold ‘Em, 7:30pmcourse, the sweet drawl of your name as it passes from the College Tues football lips of a Southern belle, that may not always act the way Friday - Live Music her momma raised her. They are storytellers, road-weary Saturday - Live Music, troubadours, in the likes of REK or Waylon himself. You College football don’t have to live below the Mason-Dixon to appreciate
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Thursdays thru December and a New Year’s Eve Celebration with Silversmith @ Silver Creek Salon
As the house band at Silver Creek Saloon, The Silversmith Band brings with it a long history in the music field. The Band was founded in Savannah, in 1978 by leader, Bob Smith. Over the years, many great musicians have passed through the band on their way to other phases of their lives. Even country music star John Anderson made his start with the Silversmith Band. The band took part in the filming of the movie "Hopscotch" with Walter Matthau and Ned Beatty. They played in some of the largest, most prestigious clubs in the Southeast. Bob Smith has spent time performing with such country stars as Kenny Rogers, John Wesley Ryles, Dottie West, Shelley West, Kenny Price, Lorrie Morgan, Confederate Railroad, as well as many others.
A Weekend with Tent City, Dec 18-19 at French Quarter
From King Curtis to the Allman Brothers, Tent City plays all your rock favorites and some very solid originals. A self-proclaimed jam band out of Athens, the ‘Boro welcomes this foursome with open arms every time they play.
Chris Mitchell Band, NYE at Buffalo’s
their sound, but you’ll be reminded of why you do every time you hear ‘em play. (-Ben Roberts)
Growing up in the rural town of Hagan, GA, Chris Mitchell is a singer / guitarist / songwriter / composer that is has been touring the southeast for the last fourteen years. Chris earned a BM in music from Georgia Southern University and has recorded two albums with his former band Wallace Green (Wonderllamasoup, 1996) and (evandrool, 1999). Chris ' first solo album, the pieces of smalltown which as it's namesake suggests, offers an edgier "americana roots" tour of the artist's soul - tracing Mitchell's history to the "small towns" he knows and loves.
Manny's NTN Buzztime Trivia LIVE TAKE Rachel’s weekend in the ‘Boro everyday Manny's NTN Buzztime Silver Creek SaloonTrivia Wed- Karaoke everyday Vocal qualities aside, the lead singer, nstead of waiting until Saturday to Thur-Sat- Live Entertainment Anthony, had astounding blue eyes- I’m become socially productive in the acaSilver Creek Saloon pretty sure we shared a moment. demically geared week before finals, I Gnat’sWedLanding Karaoke Friday night brought another first- the decided that Thursday was an excellent Mon- 30¢ wings/$5Live Pitchers Thur-SatEntertainment Yeah yeah, I know it’s been Millhouse. opportunity to mingle. The 3rd annual Tues- Trivia here awhile and has awesome drink spelighting of Sweetheart Circle began my Wed-30¢Gnat’s wings/$5 Pitchers Landing cials; I’ve heard of the greatness. And Thur- Karaoke Mon- 30¢ wings/$5 Pitchersevening of social engagements. Despite apparently for good reasons. My first time the cold, a large group attended to decoFri- LiveTuesMusicTrivia proved shamelessly indulgent and a lot less Sat- 30¢Wed-30¢ wings/$5 wings/$5 Pitchers Pitchersrate cookies and stockings, paint ornapainful than some have stated; the drinks ments and drink hot chocolate and apple Thur- Karaoke KBOB FriKelly’s, 8pm were plenty cheap and the place was cider. I even got to make a Christmas Live Music Mon- Cornhole packed. Hoping for a little more conversaSat- 30¢ wings/$5 Pitchers request on Santa’s knee. After President Wrong Way, a Sublime tribute band Tues- Darts tion, my group opted for a booth over the Grube flipped the switch, it was time to at Retrievers Wed- Trivia KBOB Kelly’s, 8pm get warm and prepare for a less family bar. But that didn’t diminish the quality of Thur- Cornhole Mon- Cornhole the drinks or atmosphere. The long island iced tea friendly evening. Fri- Foosball Tues- Darts was a table favorite, but no one complained about That night, my friend Michael and I had a Sat- LiveWedMusicTrivia the rum and coke or raspberry margarita. Who low-key dinner at Southern Palace. I had never Thur- Cornhole The Grille would with a price like that? Our server was been and was contented to find that it was as Dos Primos Fri- Foosball MonKaraoke recovering from a night of martinis (she sounded good as others had mentioned. I had shrimp and Sat- Live Music Mon: AYCE Wings, Poker, TuesCornhole more like a beer girl and the sweet stuff tipped her broccoli (I’m from the beaches so I’m a seafood $1 Beer, $1 Well Shots WedGirls Trivia The Grille scale) and was more than helpful with our seleckind of girl) and had no problem finishing my DosNight Primos ThurDance Night Tues: Dart MonKaraoke tions, although she did admit the smell made her plate and trying some of Michael’s hunan beef. Mon: AYCE Sat- Crazy BarCornhole Games TuesWed: Karaoke & DJWings, Night, Poker, reminisce unfavorably on her last night. It’s nice As a beach girl, I’m going to perpetuate $1 Well Shots WedGirls Trivia $1 Beer,$1 $1Beer, Tequila to know that everyone gets down in the ‘Boro. another stereotype: I like jam band music, espeThur- Dance Night Dart Night Thurs:Tues: $1 Margaritas, quiet morning and afternoon of studying A cially Sublime. SatWhatCrazy do you Bar knowRetrievers Games Wed: Karaoke & DJ Night,hosted Wrong Way, $1 Tequila, $1 Bourbon, turned into a shouting fest at the television with a Sublime cover band, by far $1 Beer, $1 Tequila the first kick of the pigskin. In the my favorite part of the whole weekend. They $2 Big Beer Thurs: $1 Margaritas, Florida/Alabama game, that is. Watching the Gators play that drew quite an audience- I haven’t seen a line that lengthy since Fri/Sat: Live Music $1 Tequila, $1 Bourbon, Crimson Tide was an infuriating experience. My mood quickly Halloween. A couple beers and songs later, I joined the other SUN: Kids eat 1/2 Price deteriorated after their loss and I made a decision to stay in for $2 Big Beer music fans with my hands in the air and hips swaying, singing the night. Instead of subjecting the world to another upset Gator every line I knew. I was privileged enough to meet Sublime’s Fri/Sat: Live Music fan, I took one for the team and stayed in Saturday night. It was SUN: Kids eat 1/2 Price “No. 1 Fan” who put me to shame by requesting songs I had
A Sublime weekend, from Retriever’s to the Millhouse
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never even heard and met Chris, whom I helped “enrich his dancing experience.” The band kept the groove flowing all night with favorites and some less popular but equally as good verses.
for the best. With only a couple of true finals, I’m anticipating a great weekend starting on Wednesday. - Rachel Sale
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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT | GRILL ME | THE DISH
Southern Palace a mecca for flavorful Asian cuisine
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ince moving from California to Georgia, I have been in search of great ethnic food. (Not saying that San Diego is the mecca end all be all of ethnic food, but since I didn't get any of the names of restaurants for my quick jaunt through New York, I'll have to go on been there/lived there local experience.) My Southern Palace experience was ultimately one of the best culinary experiences as far as Chinese food goes. Cleanliness was of the utmost as well as their atmosphere. The appetizer of steamed edamame was fresh, flavored with a dash of white pepper. We shared a dish of General Tso's white meat chicken and Kung Pao Chicken, both fresh and promptly presented by a very friendly female waitress (who coincidentally also delivered our Statesboro move-in delivery meal). There is a student-friendly menu designed for quick delivery (I live near Georgia Southern--and the driver was at our doorstep within 30 minutes of my hunger-panged call). I will definitely return for another meal whether it be lunch or dinner. Couples and family friendly, Southern Palace could also be a great choice for a business luncheon. Their web address is http://www.southernpalace.com.
- Janie Evans
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GRILL ME
Quick Q&A with those in the restaurant biz
In Good Spirits THE DISH
on eating, drinking and local specialties
Highlighting a new wine, beer & cigar every issue
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Thank you, Krystle Chance
Birthplace: Millen, Georgia Restaurant: Chili’s, 435 Commerce Dr. Statesboro What she recommends: The 3 courses for $20 special. “Two people can split a starter, choose two entrees, and then share a dessert all for only $20.” Favorite restaurant other than where you work: “Longhorns because they have good steaks.” Favorite Signature Drink: The Presidente Margarita Guilty Pleasure: The chocolate molten cake from the dessert section in the Chili’s menu. “It’s devilishly good”
Stop by Midtown Cellar to try new and seasonal wines, beer and cigars.
THE DISH BLD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner BAR: Alcohol Served $: Average Entrees under $10 $$: $10-$20 $$$: Above $20
american/ bar food
KBOB Kelly’s The best of both worlds for people on the go or short on cash. Inexpensive yet delicious. Drive thru, dine in or enjoy the patio. Try the KBOB, or all you can eat boneless wings.The buffet of condiments and sauces is unlike any other. Huge selection of imported, domestic and microbrew draft beer.The patio is an ideal hangout, pet friendly and host to live music. 516 S Main St., 912.489.3365, Closed Sun., L,D • BAR • $
Buffalo’s Southwest Cafe An appealing, value-priced southwestern style menu, family friendly dining in a fun and unique casual atmosphere. Catering available and Express Lunches under $6! Great live music venue as well. 120 Lanier Drive, 681WINGS. L, D • BAR • $-$$ Loco’s Grill & Pub Casual dining and full bar, Loco’s was founded in 1988 in Athens, GA. A great hangout for friends, the menu has grown to include appetizers, salads, specialty sandwiches, wings, grilled burgers and entrees. 91 Briarwood Lane, 912.681.2002, Open 7 days a week, L, D • BAR • $
Gnat’s Landing takes you to the beach. Serving fresh seafood, sandwiches, salads and all of your home-cooked favorites.Try the
ooking for a holiday beer? You could do worse than the Lump of Coal Holiday Stout ($6.15). At 8% alcohol, this beer will help smooth over, or possibly worsen, any uncomfortable moments during the holidays. Brewed in England by Ridgeway and imported by Shelton Brothers, this bittersweet chocolate stout also has flavors of coffee and roasted grains. The Prosecco Luna Argenta ($15.99) is pale straw in color wine with tiny bubbles and aromas of delicate flowers, talc, bee pollen and fleur de sel with a whiff of berries. A crisp palate with plenty of flavors of nectarine and apple peel, honeysuckle and citrus. Made for the aficionado who enjoys full bodied and flavored vintage cigars, the La Gloria Cubana Serie R ($10) has Dominican filler aged longer than the company's original blend. The Serie R has a spicy full flavor with espresso undertones and a very long finish.
Hungry? Whatever you’re in the mood for... fried pickles or the cheese grits. Now offering delivery and a new $6 lunch menu. Great venue for happy hour and live music. 470 S Main St., (912) 489-8291. L,D • BAR • $$
Manny's Neighborhood Grille A Sports Bar with great food, from grouper fingers to corndogs, Buffalo oysters to Greek specialties. Delivery available. 230 South Main Street, (912) 4891004. L, D • BAR • $-$$
ethnic
Coconut Thai Restaurant Statesboro’s first Thai restaurant, with something for everyone, from salads to noodles to curries, and foods you definitely won’t find anywhere else in town, like Rambutan Juice, all those delicious and complex Thai curries, and, of course, Pad Thai. 7 College Plaza, 912.681.1759, L, D • BAR • $$
mexican
Dos Primos Straight-up, no fuss Mexican; burritos, nachos, tacos, you get the picture. 8770 Hwy 301, 8713233. L, D • BAR • $
steakhouse
The Millhouse A steakhouse with far more than just steak on the menu, this is place to sample from an amazingly diverse fare including creatively-prepared steak dishes, oriental favorites and a wide variety of Italian-style meals.They won multiple Readers’ Choice Awards in 2009, including the coveted title of “Best Restaurant.” Live music
on a pretty regular basis on their expansive porch – 1601 Statesboro Place Cir., 912.871.6474, L, D • BAR • $$
specialty
French Quarter Café Statesboro’s home for Authentic Cajun cuisine,The French Quarter has streamlined its menu while maintaining the originality of the escape to an afternoon or evening in the Big Easy. Try the Jambalaya or Shrimp and Grits. Be sure to check calendars for the great live music offerings the establishment regularly presents. 106B Savannah Ave., 912.489.3233, L,D • BAR • $$
Sugar Magnolia Bakery Home to a variety of sweets and breads, including authentic baguettes, croissants, and danish. Get there early to try their ham and cheese rolls, or come by for lunch to have a delicious sandwich on freshly made rosemary foccacia bread. Pizza nights are Thursday and Friday from 5 p.m.8 p.m., and brunch is served on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. 106 Savannah Ave., 764.2090, B, L, D • $
fine dining
Christopher’s Voted “Best New Restaurant” by 11th Hour readers, Christopher’s provides an unparalleled gourmet experience in fine American cuisine. Perfect for a romantic evening. Now serving lunch 11am-2pm with a more affordable menu. 441 S. Main St., 912.681.6188, Closed Sun. & Mon. D • BAR • $$$ DECEMBER 9 - JANUARY 5, 2010
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Apocalypto-Jesus needs to take a long winter's nap. If you want to pray for the President, make it a real prayer for guidance. For eight years I had to hold my nose and hope that former president Bush would make a decision about something that I could agree with.
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the left
Local Liberal, “Mama Karma” takes on the issues plagueing the southeast and the world, one column at a time. statesboro@11thHourOnline.com
They Still Prey Praying for Obama? More like preying on Obama.
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he Reverend Wiley Drake of Buena Vista, CA has been praying for President Obama's death and encouraging others to do likewise, citing Psalm 109 (“may his days be few... may his children be fatherless,,,,”). You can find the bumper stickers and t-shirts online. In Drake's mind, Jesus is not only anti-Obama; he's also waiting for enough intercessory prayer to get the word from the Godfather (literally!) to actually whack the president. Some years, Jesus is the Prince of Peace; this season, he's a Hit Man. Personally, I think that God should consider suing these weirdos for defamation of character. The baby Jesus keeps morphing into something whiter and more right-wing every Christmas season. I mean, if the typical fundamentalist Christian reflects the current social values of Christ, then the Lord is heading into some Angry White Man territory. I fully expect to see a little manger scene featuring the Wise Men offering the holy family a different type of gift-giving: an AK-47, the video game Call of Duty, and an autographed copy of Going Rogue. Little J.C. is becoming less an historical figure from the Middle East and something of a paramilitary Buddy Christ for the Hummer set. Hitler believed that Jesus was of Celtic ancestry and not a Jew at all. The notion is absurd, but I am amazed at how many church members make casual anti-Semitic remarks. If you talk smack about Jews and the Middle East, aren't you sort of hating on your own Savior? Why do folks love to remake the Lord into their own image? Are religious people just trying to keep God relevant for their generation, or is it simply mass narcissism? I spent the seventies worshiping the sensitive Hippie Jesus with his dreamy surfer looks. A generation before me had a rugged blue-eyed Jesus a la films such as King of Kings. My daughters' generation has seen the rise of Christian mosh pits as Christ gets a makeover as the ultimate punk or the quintessential emo kid – maybe someone will soon market Jesus: the Twilight Edition. But recent years have brought us a camo-clad Savior who can't wait for the Final Battle. I am not particularly fond of what I will call Apocalypto-Jesus who is about to open a can of whoop-ass on the planet. This years' model of the Lord features a heavily-edited transcript of his words: no more call to “turn the other cheek”, no more meek inheriting the earth. He's hired a ghost writer to mine the internet for some Ayn Rand words DECEMBER 9 - JANUARY 5, 2010
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about the value of greed. He's been seen hanging with those temple money changers. Jesus has found a mondo jar of Sammy Sosa skin-bleaching cream. Jesus is no longer a dark-skinned Middle Easterner. Apocalypto-Jesus must love guns, because bumpers filled with pro-gun slogans sure tend to sit alongside of Christian fish emblems. Jesus particularly loves the second amendment to the Constitution because He guided every stroke of the pen held by the founding fathers, even the ones who held slaves and massacred Native Americans and drank like gutter punks on penny Pabst night. They were all just God's secretaries, and the United States of America is certainly ordained by God to be a theocracy. Well, I'm here to say that Jesus wasn't born in a red state. Mass hysteria and hogwash and twisting of the Bible into some overarching form of uber-patriotism needs to stop. I can't find the scripture which states that the U.S. is the Promised Land, or that the doctrine of Manifest Destiny was ever part of God's Plan. I fail to understand why mining and excavation of everything beautiful and valuable within the environment is any form of godly stewardship. Frankly, the constant use of God's name to justify the horrors of any government is sickening. Governments do good things and stupid things and always have. God isn't a Democrat, a Republican, or a freemarket capitalist. There's still the lovely, humble story of the Nativity which isn't about politics or fistfights in the Wal-Mart electronics department. A laboring woman who gives birth in a manger and the ensuing adventures of growing up as Jesus in Bethlehem doesn't require the overlay of gloss and Chinamade plastics. We don't need to turn the simplicity of the story into a call to arms against businesses who fail to say “Merry Christmas” to every customer. Let's just respect our differences and try to get along. Apocalypto-Jesus needs to take a long winter's nap. If you want to pray for the President, make it a real prayer for guidance. For eight years I had to hold my nose and hope that former president George Bush would make a decision about something that I could agree with. I could hate his choices, but it is too much weight to truly hate a person. I suggest that my brothers and sisters on the other side of the political fence consider this and, this season, remember the one called the Prince of Peace.
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I recently had the opportunity to inteview a 27-year old named Brian about his new organization called Can-Do Conservatives. Brian was born with a malady of defects he calls “blessings.”
and the right
Conservative commentator Bill Knowles, a resident of Bibb County, spurs debate about local, state and national politics
One Person Making a Difference
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rian Donegan could very easily sit in his Lawrenceville, Georgia home and complain about his life and what is happening in the world around him. Brian is a 27 year-old who was born with a host of maladies that include being legally blind, Cerebral Palsy, a bilateral cleft lip and palette, no sense of smell and many other defects that he calls “blessings”. But Brian is not that type of man. Instead, Brian has chosen to do something about things by trying to make a difference in our country, in particular, for handicapped individuals who call themselves Conservatives. I recently had the opportunity to inteview Brian about his new organization called Can-Do Conservatives.
When was Can-Do Conservatives started? Nine months ago it started as a dream in my head (It just recently became registered as a legal 527 political organization). It was right after the contest for RNC Chair. I was highly disappointed. Not as much in our choice but that none of the candidates were interested in reaching out to the disabled in their plans for moving forward as a party. I am sick and tired of being championed by liberal Democrats who just want to use us as pawns on a political chess board with entitlement programs that tie us down to the Government ball-and-chain. Republicans have done a very poor job of reaching out to the disabled. We need to get back to the Reagan model of building coalitions by standing firm on our Conservative values and principles, but aiming the message in the right directions and communicating our positions well. What is the primary goal of Can-Do Conservatives? To give a voice to the least represented group of people in Conservatism, the disabled. I attended my first Georgia Republican Convention in Savannah this past May. I watched as many different groups were represented , but no one spoke on behalf of the disabled. Also, I just attended Michelle Bachman's "Emergency House Call" on the west side of the US Capital a few weeks ago. One one speaker, Chris Smith (R-NJ) mentioned the fact that the disabled will be adversely affected by the healthcare bill Pelosi and Co. are trying to ram down our throats. There is definitely a long way to go, but it is a fight worth taking on. Who has been your favorite politician to deal with? By far, that would be Governor Mike Huckabee. He is the nicest person I have ever met. A close second would be candidate for Insurance Commissioner Gerry Purcell. There are many others in close proximity like Gubernatorial candidates John Oxendine (Georgia) and Bob Vander Plaats (Iowa), Iowa Congressional Candidate, Steve Rathje (IA-2), I can't name everyone or you would run out of space for your column!
On the Corner presents...
What is your favorite part about Christmas?
Brian Donegan and Governor Mike Huckabee
Most politicians I have met over the past year in my travels have been very nice and supportive. Who is your personal inspiration? I have always been interested in politics, ever since I was very young. However no one inspired and motivated me to get off the political sidelines before Governor Huckabee's Presidential campaign. When I discovered him I was at a crossroads in my life. I needed some direction and a boost of confidence. I found it as I volunteered for Governor Huckabee's campaign and left my comfort zone doing things I never even considered doing before. The Can-Do Conservatives of America is my progression in political activism. What do you feel is our nation's number one concern going into the new year? "It's The Economy, Stupid!" Many of our problems in the country right now stem from our economic woes. Unfortunately during a time of economic downturn and a time when our debt is running sky high because we are throwing money down a rat hole, the solutions for Washington is to increase the debt even further by socializing health care and handing out ridiculous bailouts. Our dollar is getting weaker by the day, unemployment is growing fast, and the threat of more taxation, regulation, and litigation is stunting the growth of small businesses. It's also leading to job migration and we should be working on creating more jobs, not driving them overseas! The disabled are more likely to start small businesses and we should be promoting the entrepreneurial spirit, not killing it! What direction do you feel our country is heading? Things are going downhill fast! In the past year we have become a nation of clunker cars, bailout czars, and a runaway debt going way too far. To be fair, things weren't exactly going in the right direction under the previous administration but things have been deteriorating rapidly under President Obama's watch. We can either do one of two things. We can sit and watch or we can stand up and fight. I am going to stand up and fight!
“My favorite part is putting up the Christmas tree with my family” - Colin Evans
“My favorite thing about Christmas is buying new Santa Clause sweaters and listening to my Reba Christmas CD” - Kimberly Brown
“My favorite thing about Christmas is Santa Clause” - Scott Purser
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Eagle’s Recap by Michael Tucker
2010 Will Bring Big Changes To Georgia Southern Football
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Jeff Monken Will Lead The Eagles as the New Head Coach Next Season
lmost anyone who knows anything about Georgia Southern football would recognize Paul Johnson, the Eagles’ head coach who led the team to national titles in 1999 and 2000 and is now leading a comeback for the Georgia Tech football program. Although Johnson left the Eagles to pursue a coaching opportunity with the Navy and then Georgia Tech, a little piece of his legacy is now returning to Georgia Southern, hoping to revive what has been a lackluster performance over the past four seasons. From 2006 to 2009, the Eagles accumulated an overall record of 21-23 and two of only three losing seasons in 28 years. The 2009 season ended in a 5-6 record that left many Eagle fans wondering what Georgia Southern’s future may hold. However, some questions have been answered as Jeff Monken has been named the Eagles’ new head coach. Monken, who has served as slot backs coach under Paul Johnson at Georgia Tech and has also coordinated the Jackets’ special teams during the 2008 and 2009 seasons, is ready to begin his duties at Georgia Southern after the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets captured a 39-34 win over the Clemson Tigers in the 2009 ACC championship game on December 5th. However, Monken isn’t a new name for the Eagles and may prove to be just what the program needs to take a step towards recovering from a dismal four seasons. As many questions and worries are floating around, Monken may be the hope that many Eagle fans are looking for. In his previous years at Georgia Southern, Monken helped the Eagles achieve a record of 62-10 from 1997 to 2001 and two national titles in 1999 and 2000. The Eagles also made 5 consecutive playoff appearances, were national runner-ups in 1998, and achieved their second undefeated regular season in program history during Monken’s term as assistant. With numbers like these, it’s easy to see how many are excited for his return. However, rumors and accusations are swirling as the university’s administration has come under heavy criticism from some fans. As a student of Georgia Southern University, I am extremely excited to see what Monken can bring to the table. Although the past few seasons have been a little less than exciting, I still proudly bleed blue and white and will support my alma mater no matter what. While some may question the intentions of the university’s administration, I firmly believe that they are doing what’s best for the university as a whole and not just trying to bring back the glory days of Georgia Southern
football. While athletics are a huge and special part of my experience here at Georgia Southern, I know the university is much more than just an athletic program. I feel that Monken should know the value of a well rounded football program and is willing to embrace a football program that is part of a well respected university. Having worked with programs like Navy and Georgia Tech, I’m sure Monken has dealt with managing players’ athletic development along with their educational development. Our players aren’t just athletes and I feel that they should be recognized for the student athletes that they are. I feel that each and every one of our athlete’s has earned their privilege to represent our university both on the field and in the classroom. Amidst changes within the university such as the welcoming of a new president and the naming of a new coach, it is important now more than ever that Eagle Nation rise up to the challenge of meeting these changes head on. Just as Rome wasn’t built in a day, a football dynasty can’t be rebuilt in a matter of just a few seasons. There will be challenges and there may be heartache, but the strength of Georgia Southern’s football program doesn’t lie in the players or the coaches alone. It lies a huge family of Eagles who should support and praise the efforts of Georgia Southern University. Without this support, I’m afraid that Georgia Southern may struggle immensely in the seasons to come. However, in welcoming a coach who can bring back to Statesboro not only part of Georgia Southern history and a winning record, but also experience with larger programs and high academic standards, I have high hopes that our university and its supporters can come together in making Georgia Southern even greater than it already is. After all, with so many new students coming in every year and so many graduates like myself going out into the world, we must keep our focus on what makes us Eagles. While football and other sports are definitely an exciting and integral part of our university, we are much more than winning records and national titles. We are Georgia Southern University and we are Eagles. Let me be one of the first in welcoming Coach Jeff Monken back to Georgia Southern and extending my support as an Eagle. Things may be a little different in 2010, but I feel confident they are changing for the better. I look forward to seeing Coach Monken and thousands of my fellow Eagles next year at Paulson Stadium, so until then, welcome back Coach Monken and Go Eagles!! -Michael Tucker
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- Stripper Breath Candles- I’ve always been a big fan of the candle. I like the light they throw off, I love how I look in candlelight but I’ve always hated the housewife glad air freshener connotations that come with them. Finally, this candle for men can be purchased at etsy.com (don’t get me started). They basically cut 22 oz beer bottles in half, fill them up with wax that (if you cut yourself, stop whining, you’re a man) smells like amber or construction sites. I’ll take two.
- The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt’s life is an instruction manual on manliness. In Edmund Morris’ book, The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt, we see TR overcome adversity after adversity in order to become a paragon of manliness. Read about TR kicking his childhood sickness’s butt and then heading out West to become a rancher in the Dakotas.
- Pocket Compass. As a man who spends a great deal of time outdoors, could I have a nice pocket compass so I’ll never lose my way. Sure, GPS may be easier and more accurate, but batteries die and satellite connections can be disrupted. That’s when having a compass comes in handy. - Moleskins are for pussies. Give me some Field Notes. While on the road, a man needs something on which to
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write down their observations and experiences. A journal can be too big and the back of napkins are just too small. Enter Field Notes. Inspired by vintage agricultural memo books, these 3.5 inch by 5.5 inch notebooks are large enough to capture all your thoughts but small enough to keep in your back pocket. - A bag from Saddleback Leather Company. If you’re looking for a leather man bag or suitcase, there’s no better place to buy one than the Saddleback Leather company. Exquisitely built to last, these babies carry a 100 year warranty. It’s a bag your descendants will fight over when your dead.
Wu-Tang’s most celebrated chef has been stirring the pot of beats over his spitfire delivery, and he’s ready to serve. Part I may be one of the best rap albums of the ‘90s, and arguably the best from any of the Wu’s many solo projects. Why it has taken the Chef 14 years of stuttered starts to match that recipe, I don’t know, but this album comes close to the original’s impact. Ghostface Killah is present throughout, but the guest MCs don’t stop there. Method Man, Popa Wu, and even the coach himself, Slick Rick are all on hand to deliver. Wu-Tang fo Life!
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Sweet Fist Released September 15, 2009
Sweet 400 is straight up, dirty rock band fun. For those in the southeast, we haven’t been graced too often by their tour stops, but their albums make one long for a good live charge. The power trio plays a garage rock combo of late 60s era Black Sabbath and The Creation with the modern southern gothic of Kings of Leon. “Needle Down” and “Another Heavy Word” will give you a good idea.
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GSU Student of the Week Yasmine Enmon Classification: Senior Major: Biology Involvement: Executive Vice President of Student Government Association, Association of Pre Pre professionals Health Club, Southern’s Orientation, Advisement, & Registration (SOAR) Team 2007, Omicron Delta Kappa, National Who’s Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges, NOBCChe
communication with student organizations to increase visibility in the following areas: Iincrease voter turnout, Student Government’s only on campus attorney (Troy Marsh), The John F. Nolen Student Government Scholarship (open to all GSU students), and Fund requests for individuals and collaborative organizations.
What has Student Government Association (SGA) accomplished this 2009/2010 school year? We have continued to strengthen city relations with the Statesboro community by having monthly lunches with former Mayor Hatcher and newly elected Mayor Joe Brannen—main concerns was to stress safety and we worked with the Presidential Search Committee and met each candidate in the process.
How do you all plan on working with GSU's new president, Brooks A. Keel, next semester? SGA will help Dr. Keel adapt to Georgia Southern’s student life, culture, and tradition. We will be the ambassadors for Dr. Keel, meaning that SGA will help bring in student’s concerns and needs ranging from campus issues to the Board of Regents. Along with maintaining Georgia Southern’s large scale, small feel motto, we want to assist Dr. Keel in making Georgia Southern University the FLAGSHIP University of South Georgia.
What are SGA plans for the Spring semester? SGA plans to continue its
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ASTROLOGY You will say things without thinking. You can be arrogant, presumptuous, and your own interests will come first. You are spending money on something practical with which to surprise someone. Look around you for better prices since you want to consider this item as an investment. You may want to try a weekend getaway as you are starting to feel restless but being as busy as you are, you know it is hopeless. A vacation much later could be planned.
LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Libra is artistic, musical, level headed, sympathetic, and generous. You can be gossipy, critical, and bitter. You can be very intuitive this week so you should be sure to follow some of those wild and “off the wall” hunches. This is a time of prosperity for you. Any artistic talent you have should come out during this period and bring you a great deal of satisfaction. You can be very charming (as usual) and attract people to you with your keen magnetism.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are practical, peace loving, stubborn, and deliberate. Taurus has a natural interest in money, and you like the finer things in life. This is an extremely busy week so you must begin immediately. Do not let things do not pile up. Plan a little of your time to rest and relax so you do not overdo. Perhaps you can delegate some of the work to others. You trust. Be very careful on the road as everyone is in a hurry but not alert to their driving. Look for bargains so you do not overspend.
SCORPIO (October 23-Nov 21): You are very intense, strong willed, determined and secretive. You can be willful and sarcastic, but a deep thinker with a fine mind. Now that you have thought everything through, it is time to come out with your new plans. Not everyone will be pleased with your decisions once you have explained them. You have only one more week or so to go before you finally decide you can not keep spending your money foolishly. Impulse shopping will finally come to an end just before the “money tree” dies.
ARIES (March 21-April 19):
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini is versatile, fickle, intelligent, creative, quick, neat, and curious. Gemini learns quickly and has the ability to get a good education. About half a dozen times a year you get restless feet and want some type of change. This week is one of those times. Sometimes you act on it and sometimes you do not. This is not really a good time for change. Someone needs to talk with you about their struggle with finances and they have a very fine and logical sounding argument to present. Beware! Do not fall for it.
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CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancer is sentimental, sensitive, and needs to have a sense of security. Cancer is intensely romantic and has a vivid imagination. Listen carefully to what others have to say. They have something important to tell you. You win all debates or arguments that come up this week. Be careful how you spend your money as you could easily be overcharged. Look around for bargains and be very practical and objective if possible. A busy weekend is coming up, so be prepared. LEO (July 23-August 22): Leo is colorful, self assured, outgoing, impulsive and expansive. If are running into trouble, it may seem to be too much for you to handle by yourself. Others are willing to help if you let them know what is needed. A piece of real estate suddenly needs some money spent. It is quite easy to overspend so get some estimates before you commit yourself. You have many errands to run this week so be careful driving.
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VIRGO (August 23-Sept 22): You can be highly critical, sarcastic, & unforgiving. If you look for it, there is a wonderful opportunity out there somewhere for you. It will mean very hard work, serious thought and perhaps putting in some overtime but if you pace yourself, you would do fine. This could reinvent and revitalize your whole work ethic. By the end of this week you should discover exactly what it is. The best of luck to you.
SAGITARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Sagittarius is warm and friendly. You like to talk a great deal making it difficult for others to get a word in edgewise. This is an excellent month to reorganize everything. This is a time for building a new profile. Any good Karma you have stored up in the past is repaid to you within the next two weeks. This is when you should be building toward your future as slow and steady progress can happen. Follow your hunches this week. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Capricorn is very often politically minded. Capricorn is also patient, reserved, cautious, faithful and shrewd. If you are giving a lecture or presentation of some type this week, it goes very well and everyone actually listens to you. You have some interesting ideas and you will share them. A vacation with friends could be made at this time for a trip somewhat later in the year. The next four months should be your time for earning some good money. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Independence and a feeling of freedom is necessary. Aquarius has a strong will, and is original, inventive, and will always enjoy doing the unexpected. You may need to follow your hunches or intuition to avoid running into trouble this week. Someone is always exaggerating and causing problems at your work place. False gossip is going around so do not get caught up in it or you could be blamed. Aggressive drivers are on the road now so you will need to pay attention when out. PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): You are emotional, ultra-sensitive, easy going, and sociable, Worry plagues you. Pisces will see only the good in others. You have much to do this week but if you ask, friends are more than willing to help you. Try to delegate some of the chores so you are not over tired by the end of the week. It is very easy to go overboard now so pace yourself at a much slower rate. Listen carefully to others since they have some very good ideas or advice for you. Be careful on the road now and practice defensive driving.
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