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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEWSWEEKLY
JUNE 10 - 24, 2011VOL 1, ISSUE 6
COVER MODEL Skip BomanPHOTO Robin Cook Studios
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WORTH THE DRIVE 5 Middle Georgia events just down the road
FAMILY FRIENDLY 6Enjoy a Staycation this summer on one tank of gas
NIGHTLIFE 14 The 11th Hour’s exclusive bar & music schedule- LIVE MUSIC 411- WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN
THE DISH 8Local dining hotspots, number crunching
community BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 9Grampa’s Catfish House
VIEWS/NEWS 12 A weekly recap and local community news & views- ROCKING LIKE A HURRI-CAIN...
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IN THIS ISSUE: JUNE 10 - 24
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This past week, I witnessed somethingvery disturbing on the streets of WarnerRobins: children, probably 10 & 7, selling
lemonade on a desolate street corner. I passed bythem several times over a two hour span and wit-nessed cars creeping up, people rolling down theirwindows to buy a glass, and these kids walkingup to the car like it was perfectly fine. What weretheir parents thinking?
Now, I’m not accusing these parents ofbeing purposely negligent. I’m sure they lovetheir kids and have taught them aboutSTRANGER DANGER. So why is it not okayfor a kid to take candy from a stranger, but it isokay to sell a stranger lemonade?
As parents, we all want to encourage a spiritof capitalism in our children. We want them tolearn about earning, saving, and spending money.We want them to feel the satisfaction of makingtheir own way in the world. But there has to beanother way to do this other than sitting our kidsout on a corner accessible to any morally bankruptpervert. Is the lesson the kids will learn from thelemonade stand worth the risk?
Recently, some of our kids got 15 minutesof fame when someone robbed their lemonadestand…RIGHT HERE IN ONE OF THE BESTTOWNS IN THE NATION TO RAISE KIDS!
The world took note of and sympathized withthese altruistic tots, some of them ultimatelysending donations to make up for the loss. Thekids were fine, the funds were raised and all wasright in the world.
But how would we as a community be feel-ing right now if there wasn’t such a happy end-ing? How would their parents handle the loss ofthose kids? WAKE UP HOUSTON COUNTY!This is not the 50s. No longer can we send ourkids out into the neighborhood unattended, noteven for 5 minutes.
So you want to teach your kids good workethic? Take them somewhere to volunteer: ani-mal shelter, nursing home, or grandma’s house.I implore you, parents of Houston County,weigh the benefits against the risks before send-ing your babies out into the big bad world. Thatevening, I beat myself up for not taking sometype of action to insure the safety of these kids.I saw the mother gather her kids at the end of theday and I should have stopped and talked to herabout my concerns. For that, I apologize andimplore those of you who are older and wiser,please watch out for the children in our commu-nity. If you see a child in danger, call the police.Don’t be afraid to get involved, it just mightsave someone’s life.
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ABOUT THECOVER: ModelSkip BomanSkip's a Georgianative and livesin Atlanta. She'sa fantastic hairstylist, an allamerican girl andloves our troops!PhotographyRobin Cook
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COLUMNIST ANDREW JONES is a24-year-old who wants to make a dif-ference. From writing his congressmanto volunteering for a local fire depart-ment, he has found ways to better hiscommunity. A nursing student atMacon State College, Andrew willgraduate Spring, 2012.
COLUMNIST BILL KNOWLES is a life-long Conservative who has lived in theMiddle GA area for over 20 years. He gothis first taste of the political processwhen at age 9 he proudly handed outbuttons for then President Richard Nixonand has been hooked ever since. Bill hasheld campaign positions for various local,state and national candidates, including
President Ronald Reagan, Steve Forbes,Senator Fred Thompson and mostrecently Senator John McCain. He is cur-rently a member of the Georgia GOP’sState Committee. He and his wife Bridgethave one son, Teddy.
RACHEL HELIE is an offbeat wife andmother of two, a bibliophile and an avidwalker. She loves reading, writing, thearts, antiques, research, food andresearching food. She is currently work-ing on three novels, but as she has theattention span of a gypsy moth, finds itdifficult to finish them. Okay, maybe thatlast bit is an exaggeration. She movedfrom Atlanta to Warner Robins over fiveyears ago and never looked back!
NIGHTLIFE WRITER DAVID BROCKWAY fell in love with guitar andvoice in his teens and, 30 years later,has played everything from BuffaloSpringfield to Lady Gaga to a 65 pieceorchestra. He’s learned chords galore,scales out the wazoo, and toured fromMiami to Austin to Acapulco. His mis-sion for this section? To promote OURtown, musically. Got a gig coming up?Let him know. Got a music theoryquestion? Whatever it is, he wants tohear it! david11thhourhoco@gmail.
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The things making our world just a little bit better | by brad evansWe LikeI saw the Hangover II this past week, and I don’treally know what I expected, but it sucked. I meanwalk out of the theater bad. X-Men First Classturned out to be pretty good though. I had no ideathat mutants helped avert the Cuban Missle Crisis.A movie I am pretty excited about is Blue LikeJazz. Keith Watson, from New City Church gaveme the book a few years back, and I really enjoyedit. Paste magazine called it one of the 20 bestbooks of the decade after all. And now thanks to aKickstarter Campaign, and musician turned film-maker Steve Taylor, it’s coming to a theatre proba-bly not near us soon.
I was getting pretty excited about the new seasonof True Blood hitting this month on HBO.
Unfortunately thecoolest app I’ve down-loaded in some time,HBO GO, ruined it forme. The app allows youto access every HBOprogram ever on youripad, and I was able towatch the first six min-utes of a not yetreleased True Bloodseries premier, whichopens in Fairyland. I almost puked on the deviceand I’m not happy about it. This series makes ahabit out of jumping the shark though, so I’m sureit will be well received. Premiers Sunday, June 12.
I’m not a huge Pearl Jam fan, I stopped listeningto them almost before flannel got too hot forGeorgia that summer, but Eddie Vedder’s newalbum, Ukulele Songs, is worth a listen. I also gotMy Morning Jacket’s new piece, Circuital, MiddleBrother’s self titled joint, and Black Lips, ArabiaMountain, this week . You should also check outthe new video of Mumford and Sons, TheBookshop Sessions, which is just magnificent.
If your not a National Geographic subscriber, youmight want to pick up the latest edition, whichturns their lens on the birth of religion, which theysay may have had as great an affect on civilizationas agriculture. It’s as interesting a thing as I’ve readin months.
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Worth the Drive...Mark your calendar, worthy events just down the road
6/11 MACON DRAGON BOATRACE AT LAKE TOBESOFKEEMacon Dragon Boat Races. Teams raisemoney to support Big Brothers Big Sisters, 40foot canoes adorned with dragon’s head and tailwill sail along Lake Tobesofkee. Form a team,participate, donate, plan to come and watch theaction! Food and fun for the entire family. Formore information visit Macondragonboats.org
Theatre Macon presents ‘Pump Boysand Dinettes at Cox Capitol TheatreDinner begins 6:00 p.m. / Show at 7:30 p.m.Admission is $38, and includes Dinner.PumpBoys and Dinettes is a mixture of country, rock,gospel, wester-swing and folk music, and hasreceived critical acclaim in theatres across thecountry. Don’t miss this wonderful show at theCox Capitol Theatre. June 9-11, 16-18 and 23-24. Dinner Menu, served “Buffet Style.” Forreservations call 257-6391.
6/12 SECOND SUNDAY AT SUNSET: THE GRAPEVINE INWASHINGTON PARK
Free, outdoor concert presented by College HillAlliance and all-ages art activity presented byMacon Arts Alliance. 7-9 p.m. 478.301.5008.CollegeHillMacon.com. College St. at MagnoliaSt.Blvd. Bring a picnic, chairs and a cooler andchill out in the park while enjoying free livemusic in a beautiful park setting. A cash bar isavailable on site.
6/17 HALLUVA AUCTION FORGA SPORTS HALL OF FAME ATTERMINAL STATION Silent and live auctions,$10,000 raffle, livemusic, food, etc. Tickets free with purchase ofraffle ticket or $5 at the door. 478.722.9909.HalluvaAuction.com. 200 Cherry St.
“The Honky Tonk Angels” at MaconLittle Theatre. Revival of popular produc-tion. Wednesday – Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday, 2:30p.m. $10 - $18. 478.471.PLAY. Thru June 26.4220 Forsyth Rd.
6/18 BUG DAY & 55THANNIVERSARY OF MUSEUM OFARTS & SCIENCES, MACON Get up close and personal with bugs with fundemos & activities. Celebrate the Museum’s 55thanniversary with special activities. 10 a.m. to 4p.m. 478.477.3232. MASMacon.com. 4220Forsyth Rd.
Crossroads Writers Conference:Margaret Jennings South at Sidney LanierCottage. Topic: “The Art of the Story.” Formerfilm producer shares the keys to writing a goodstory no matter its format. 10 a.m. Tickets $10 -$20. 478.227.0690. CrossroadsWriters.org. 935High St.
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SATURDAY, 6/11Closing day of Georgia Peach Festival7 a.m.: 5K Road Race and Fun Run, Fort Valley10 a.m.: Peach Festival Parade starts at Boys andGirls Club in Fort Valley2 pm: World’s largest peach cobbler is served FREE7 p.m.: Concert on the main stage in the courthouseparking lot, free.
Sixth Annual Alex’s Lemonade Standat Catfish HouseCome to the porch at the Catfish House in WarnerRobins on Saturday June 11th to support finding acure for childhood cancer. Last year $3024 wasraised for the foundation and this year the goal is$5000. With each donation, you will receive a ticketfor a drawing to be held at the end of the eveningwhere the winner will receive a $50.00 gift certificateto be used on their next visit to the Catfish House!
Along with the gift certificate drawing, are raffletickets for an 8 hour chartered inshore fishing tripfor up to four people from Miss Judy Charters outof Savannah along with a one night stay at MariottResidence Inn Midtown Savannah. Tickets are
$5.00 each and available now. Also up for grabs is atrip on the cruise ship Discovery out of Ft.Lauderdale to the Grand Bahamas where the winnerwill spend 4 days and 3 nights at the Bell ChannelInn. This fundraiser is being held by DeniseWorkman who has volunteered for six years to helpfind cures for all childhood cancer as well as newtreatments for all children with cancer. To purchasea ticket, call 478-960-2141.
Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program,a part of the Georgia Department of DriverServices, is offering Mobile Motorcycle LicenseTesting (MLT) at the Georgia Peach Festival onOakland Pkwy, in Fort Valley, on June 11.
The MLT program gives Georgia motorcyclelearner permit holders the opportunity to obtaintheir Georgia Class M (motorcycle) license. If therider successfully passes the skill test, they receivea 90-day license test waiver to bring to their nearestDDS Customer Service Center to acquire theirmotorcycle license.
HCHS Hosts theNorthwindsSymphonic Bandunder the direction ofRonald J. Evans, willpresent "Stars, Stripesand Sousa!!" onSaturday, June 11, 2011,at 7:00 p.m. at theHouston County HighSchool Theater. Ticketsare $10 each.
The listener will have the opportunity to experiencea typical Sousa concert as it would have been pre-sented in the early 20th century, complete withperiod costumes, exciting guest soloists, and, ofcourse, "John Philip Sousa" appearing as conductor.To order tickets, contact the band room at 478-988-6365 or see any HC band student. Houston CountyHigh is located at 920 Highway 96.
Book Fair at Barnes & NoblesThis special book fair is a fundraiser for theHumane Society of Houston County. There will beadoptable pets, tickets for a Nook, and more. 9am -2pm .2620 Watson Blvd.
SUNDAY, 6/19Father’s Day Car Show at Summer’sLanding in Warner RobinsSpend the afternoon with Dad at this family-friend-ly event, brought to you by middle Georgia's finestretirement community, Summer’s Landing ofWarner Robins. Enjoy music, vintage cars, andloads of fun! Hot dogs, chips and drinks availablefor purchase. For more information, 478-328-3800.
FRIDAY, 7/1Five-time Grammy award winnerWynonna Judd will perform during the 29thannual Independence Day Concert July 1,with theBand of the U.S. Air Force Reserve. The free con-cert at Warner Robins' McConnell-Talbert Stadiumstarts at 8 p.m. and features a night of music, fire-works and family entertainment. Festivities begin
with the National Anthem and an F-15 fighter jetflyover.
"Last year was another stadium-packed crowd,and this year we are expecting a much larger atten-dance for this Independence Day celebration," saidAllen Tatman of the Warner Robins Civitan Club.
Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs orblankets for seating on the infield. Food and bever-ages will be available at concession stands. Bagsand containers are subject to search. No pets, noalcoholic beverages or no glass containers areallowed at this family event. The annualIndependence Day Concert has been held in the cityfor more than 25 years and usually draws a crowdof more than 20,000 people.
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Houston County Teachers namedGifted Teachers of the YearWarner Robins Middle School gifted math teacher, Kimessia Hughes, and VeteransHigh School gifted English teacher Ike Thompson, were surprised when it wasannounced that they tied for the honor of “Gifted Teachers of the Year” at theHouston County Association of Gifted Children meeting.
Hughes, who has taught math for four years, wasawarded the title of Master Teacher in 2010. Her principal, Dr.Donald Warren, stated, “Ms. Hughes is a great teacher who isalways prepared and ensures that her students are on taskand learning the performance standards of the mathematicscurriculum. She continually challenges her students at thehighest levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy. Ms. Hughes has partici-pated in numerous activities while at Warner Robins MiddleSchool such as GPS Curriculum Task Writer, Better SeekingTeam, 21st Century ASP teachers and the Spirit of SACSCommittees.”
Veterans High Principal Lionel Brown stated thatThompson “…is a tireless learner himself, continually seekingout new research and readings and attending conferencesand trainings to better himself professionally and to improvethe quality of learning for his students.”
In February, Thompson was recognized for his work anddedication by being named the Georgia Council of Teachersof English 2010 High School Teacher of the Year. Thompsonis training for Advanced Placement English Language this
summer to further his reach in the teaching of high-ability students in HoustonCounty. As a published writer, Thompson sees the importance of expanding read-ing to further build vocabulary acquisition and develop writing skills, and he contin-ually looks for ways to hone his craft.”
Kathleen resident fourth winner ofMuseum of Aviation Foundation RaffleKathleen resident Joe Black is the winner of the fourth Museum of AviationFoundation Pre-Raffle Bonus Drawing held on June 1. Black won a $250restaurant gift card and will also be eligible for all future drawings, includingthe Grand Prize drawing of a new car or $30,000 cash, to be held on July 16.
There is still time to purchase raffle tickets to be included in the remain-ing Pre-Raffle Bonus Drawings. Remaining Pre-Raffle drawings will take placeon June 29, the prize is an Apple iPad, and July 13, the prize is a $250restaurant gift card.
The $100 ticket also admits two people to the July 16th auction and raf-fle featuring over 400 auction items on which to bid, a Taste of Local Cuisinefrom 30 restaurants and caterers, and entrance into the drawing for GrandPrizes of $30,000 cash or a new car or truck; 2nd prize - $3,000 and 3rd prize- $1000. Tickets are available online at www.museumofaviation.org or by call-ing the Museum of Aviation Foundation at (478) 923-6600.
PHS AFJROTC Place in Softball TournamentPerry High School’s AFJROTC (GA-066) traveled to Moody Air Force Base to com-pete in an annual multi-service regional softball tournament in Valdosta, Ga. Thetournament is sponsored by the Lowndes County AFJROTC unite and hosted bythe First Sergeant’s Association from Moody AFB. Both GA-066’s teams placed.The “B” team placed 4th. The “A” team went undefeated and won first place,defeating Lowndes County High School (also pictured) in a hard fought 4-1 victoryfor GA-066. “For the record, GA-066’s A Team has not lost a game in six years,”said Col. Craig Lightfoot, Perry High’s Senior Aerospace Science Instructor and GA-066’s coach. He added, “What this year’s team lacked in talent, they made up withsheer determination and teamwork.”
Morningside ElementaryStudent top 3% inStatewide Fundraiser:Jump Rope for HeartStudent Malachi Anderson was the topfundraiser at Morningside Elementary Schoolfor the American Heart Association JumpRope For Heart event; raising a total of$1,034. He is also the top fundraiser inHouston County and ranked 26th inthe State, which is the top 3% for Georgia.Malachi was awarded prizes, including the topprize of a trike (pictured above), as well as aletter of appreciation from the American HeartAssociation.
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With gas prices soaring and no prom-ise for their decline, our vacationdollars don’t stretch that far. No
worries! One needn’t go too many extra milesto have a great family vacation. CentralGeorgia is host to a great many hidden gems.Our area is rich in scenic natural beauty, gor-geous waterways, and possesses a rich anddiverse history. All you need is a sense ofadventure!
The city of Cordele, a straight shot southon I 75, is the official beginning of the shortlinerail. This is an experience that can be tailoredto individual passenger needs, whether youdesire to shop the historic downtowns for anhour or two, or stay overnight at one of themany hotels and lodgings along the route.Excursions are available each weekend fromJune through October. There are several trainsfrom which to choose. Each run has a layovertown, and the towns along the route areunique and special each in their own way.
Cordele, said to be the watermelon capi-tal of the world, ships more watermelon fromtheir State Farmers Market than anywhereelse. The oldest festival in Georgia, the 26thAnnual Watermelon Festival takes place fromJune 3 – 26. If you happen to take a car trip toCordele, do not leave town without a visit tothe Salt Lick Sausage Company. Buy some
steaks to take home! Lake Blackshear is within walking dis-
tance of Cordele’s historic downtown. Its8700 acres extend to the Georgia Veterans StatePark depot. The grounds and resort offer anexperience complete with a golf course, a mari-na for fishing and water sports and facilities forcamping and picnicking. Cottages, managed bythe Lake Blackshear resort, are available for rentand each has a cozy patio looking out over thelake’s calm waters. Find peace and quiet herewhile dozing on a conveniently close swimmingbeach or at the nearby pool.
Next stop is the town of Leslie, whichhosts one of most whimsical little museumsyou can imagine, the Georgia Rural TelephoneMuseum. It features a variety of obsolete tech-nologies, from switchboards to rotary tele-phones. It also houses classic cars, art andantiques in a renovated cotton warehouse.
Ten miles down the line, you will findAmericus, a true Georgia gem. It is home tothe Historic Windsor Hotel, a 100-room, five-story, Victorian structure, complete withtower, turret and its own ghost stories. Guestsclaim to see the silhouette of Floyd Lowery,the doorman and elevator man of theWindsor, haunting the halls of this magnificenthotel. An on-site pub is his namesake. Amelia’srestaurant is also on site boasting Victoriandécor and a diverse menu. Be sure to samplethe crab cakes with peach salsa, finish off with
a Praline basket for two. The Windsor has received many awards
and has been prominently featured in some ofthe most prestigious papers in the UnitedStates. The grand re-opening, last June, wasattended by the former President of theUnited States, Jimmy Carter. With his wifeRosalind by his side, he cut the blue ribbon forthe grand re-opening in 2010 commemoratingthe Windsor’s extensive renovation.
Americus is a place close to Jimmy andRosalind Carter’s hearts, and it isn’t hard to seewhy. Habitat for Humanity’s internationaloperational headquarters and the GlobalVillage are located in Americus. Habitat is anon-profit organization that the former presi-dent and his wife have been very active in sup-porting since 1984.
“To be true to ourselves, we must be trueto others”, President Carter once stated andthat sentiment is palpable in this small com-munity. The Global Village contains replicasof the many different structures that Habitatfor Humanity is responsible for building allover the world. From examples of povertyhousing to models of homes in Guatemala,Papua New Guinea and more, the GlobalVillage is not to be missed. Find out how tovolunteer while you are there.
After the tour, take in a show at the his-toric Rylander theatre, which is within walkingdistance of the Windsor. The Rylander wasbuilt in 1921 and has been restored to its orig-inal grandeur, seating over six hundred guestsin modern comfort. It boasts state of the artsound and theatrical equipment to maximizethe experience of theatre afficianados. Thenext show debuts June 26, and features theMissoula childrens’ theatre performing “ThePrincess and the Pea”.
After seeing an early show, take a walk toCafé Campesino, a 100 percent fairly tradedcoffee bar, and feel good knowing the “joe”you sip has exploited no hard working farmers.Try a latte or a chai and purchase some freshbiscotti while you are there. Don’t forget topick up a roast to take home as a souvenir.
Plains is the next stop on the SAM short-line and something special: the birthplace ofJimmy Carter and his current home. Walk overto the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site toview the former President’s house and theCarter campaign museum. Then head over toPlain Peanuts to try some of their famousPeanut Butter ice cream. Don’t fill up onsweets and take advantage of the restaurantsthat Plains has to offer because our next desti-
nation is a place out of history. Archery is the last stop on the Shortline ,
and the final depot is literally steps away fromPresident Carter’s old front porch. His boy-hood home, you can explore the farm he grewup on in much the same way he did as a child.
The SAM Shortline is a definitiveSouthern treat and not to be missed. From thelessons of history to the exploration of modernconcerns, it is at once a trip that is wholly pleas-urable and an experience that may change youforever.
For more information about SAMShortline, visit the website at www.samshort-line.com.
ALL ABOARD!SAM Shortline TicketsCoach- Seats are not assigned.Adults $27.99*Seniors (62+), Veterans or Military $25.99*Children(2-12) $17.99*
Premium Americus CarThis premium car has tables and chairs forparties of 2 and 4, ceiling fans and carpet.Tables may be assigned.Adults $35.99* Children $25.99
Adult-Only Hawkins CarAges 14 and older. Reservations must bemade over the phone to make sure wecan meet your needs. $35.99WALK-UP Tickets (when available)Coach Class from AmericusAdults, Seniors- $13.50*Children (2-12) $8.50*
The money crunch is even crunchier during the summertime, when the kids are out of school and eager forfun (or just distraction) and we all want to create some special time together. Hence, the Staycation solution:a weekend of memorable family fun on a single tank of gas.
STAY-CATION THIS SUMMER
15DAYS FAMILY-FRIENDLY | highlighting family activities around HoCo
PICK US UP AT THESE FINE LOCATIONS throughout Houston County
WARNER ROBINS:Museum of AviationRAFB Commons Macon State WR campusNola Brantley LibraryWR Little TheatreMedical AssociatesMoe’sEl Cotija Friends’s II Bar & GrillTips VIP LoungeFincher’s BBQWow CafeMargarita’sSmokes BBQ
Crickets Bar & GrillYesterdaze Bar & GrillShane’s Rib ShackThe TavernBuffalo’sHooter’sShannon’s CafeMama GoldbergsMC SalonColor Me PinkBedford Park Apts.Express AutoHamby AutoLarry’s Giant SubsBouchez
Allen’s PizzeriaGeorgia Bob’s Shenanigan’s Roberto’s MexicanWellston’s DinerLarry’s Giant SubsStarshipMellow MushroomMiddle GA Tech. CollegeWR Music StoreChandler CollisionMajestic FramesTouch of MagickEl TapatioCafe Caribe Restaurant
Sugar MagnoliasMy Fathers PlaceWicked Art TattooU Roll Smokes
BYRON:Peach Mall Music MastersGeorgia Bob’s ByronCane VineyardsMontana’sLane Packing
BONAIRE:Emilio's Cuban Cafe (Hwy 247)Cavern at Southland Station
Johnny’s PizzaThe CavernFusion SalonPERRY (coming soon)Nu-2-UJalisco GrillRamada InnGreen DerbyMy Sister’s CaféPerry Medical CenterShell Food Mart Angelos Italian BistroGalaxy Spirits LiquorsShipwreck SeafoodHampton Place
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Montana’s Steakhouse, ByronSpecializing in some of this areas finest steaks, ribs,chicken & seafood. Located in the Peach OutletMall and open Monday - Sunday 11 am - 10 pm! 311Ga Highway 49 N Byron, (478) 956-0441.
Friends Bar & GrillServing up your favorite homestyle dishes, alongwith famous burgers, chicken tenders and other barfood staples.1129 Russell Pkwy,225.1165LD • BAR • $.
Johnny’s New York-style PizzeriaA New York style pizzeria featuring fresh bakedpizza, authentic pasta dishes, calzones, subs and sal-ads. Monday nights, kids dine for 99¢ (one-toppingslice and a drink.) This pizzeria offers an amazingand affordable menu also featuring weekly drinkspecials and some nightly entertainment. StudentSpecial Monday - Friday 2-5pm, enjoy 2 cheese slicesand a coke for just $4.99. LD • BAR • $-$$ Hwy96 in Kroger Shopping Center. Open Mon-Thu,Sun11am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm. 478.988.0220
Mellow MushroomIn 1974, three college students in Atlanta openedthe first of what has now grown to 100 restaurants.Each one locally-owned and operated, with theirown distinct, funkified flavor. Gourmet pizza, originalsandwiches and a large drink menu. Family friendly!LD • BAR • $-$$ Located just off Bass Road at5425 Bowman Road, Macon.
The Tavern at Southland StationAmerican dining at its finest. Entrée choices are vastand the portions are plentiful.Whether selectingseafood, chicken or beef, diners are sure to beamazed by the succulent USDA prime-aged steak,fresh fish and unique daily specials prepared by
Executive Chef Mike Vinson.Ask about the crabcake weekend special. LD • BAR • $-$$ 117Russell Pkwy (near Southland Station), Monday –Saturday, 11 a.m. – midnight. For more information,call (478) 929-5126 or visit the website atwww.thetavern.biz
Allen’s Stone-baked PizzeriaHandmade dough, special requests, and X-box 360’sKinect make this the perfect place for the family.Lunchtime, 11 – 3 p.m., offers a special 15-minuteguarantee to have your pizza to your table at a costof only $4.99 for one topping. Delivery, pick-up, ordine in. LD • $-$$ 115-A Margie Drive, just downfrom the Goodwill store. Hours of operation areMon.-Sat. 11 a.m.—10 p.m. and Sun. noon –9 p.m.
Martin’s BBQPulled pork, ribs, sliced beef brisket, sausage, smokedturkey, pork chops and all the normal fixins for a
good ole southern barbecue can be found at con-venient locations. $-$$ 102 South 1st Street (nearthe base) 478-923-0800 & 866 Ga Highway 96 # D478-988-0292
Shakey's Pizza ParlorWith an all-you-can-eat buffet offered in addition totheir special pizzas, Shakey's is a family-friendlyplace. Offering specials for kids, military and seniorcitizens, there's something for every taste. Don'tforget the fried chicken and cinnamon buns or you'llbe sorry! Friday night, enjoy a special catfish andshrimp buffet. LD • $; $$ Hours of operation Sun.- Sat. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; 785 N. Houston Rd.,478-923-5381
Montana’s Bar & Grill at The LandingsSpecializing in some of this areas finest steaks, ribs,chicken & seafood. With lunch and dinner specials,open seven days a week. Special dinner menuThursday - Saturday 5pm-closing. 309 Statham’s Way,478-923-5222
Café CaribeAuthentic Dominican, Cuban, & Puerto Rican cuisineprepared with fresh ingredients, choice meats,seafood, and rice & beans. LD $-$$; 713 WatsonBlvd., by Nola Brantley Library; 478-922-6700.Hours M-W 10:30 - 3 p.m.;Th-Sat 10:30 - 7 p.m.;Sun. 1 - 5.
Rusty's Downtown Grill & BarAppetizers, Beef, Seafood and Pasta entrees, kidsmeals, large selection of desserts and full bar.LD - Lunch $; Dinner $ $$ $$$807 Carroll Street, Perry, (478-224-7878. Mon -Thurs:11:00 am-9:00 pmFri - Sat:11:00 am-10:00 pm
Grampa's Catfish HouseSeafood. LD $ $$, 2907 Watson Blvd (by Target)Hours Sun - Sat noon - 10 p.m.
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He comes by it naturally, the fishbusiness—it runs in his family.His aunt Betty Walters owned the
Shipwreck, a community favorite for allthings “fish” and he started his journeywashing dishes in her restaurant. So whenhe was researching franchises for invest-ment, it seemed a perfect fit for him tochoose Grampa’s Catfish House.
“It’s not just a restaurant to me,” saidowner Greg Wilson, “it’s a YESteraunt.”And he really means it. From the momentyou walk through the door, you are wel-comed like one of the family. Want some-thing that’s not on the menu? Just ask forit—your wish is their command. “Whenwe first opened, some customers request-ed sweet potato fries and we got them in.”And he must be doing something rightbecause even Mayor Chuck Shaheen hasgiven his endorcement, “No doubt, thebest catfish in town!”
There’s a reason Grampa’s CatfishHouse is fast becoming a community
favorite, the portions are large, the priceis small and the food is fantastic. I’m notone who usually orders grilled fish, I likemy fish battered and fried. But I tookadvice from the master and ordered theGrilled Lemon Pepper Catfish over a bedof rice. It was served with a side of coleslaw with just the right amount of tang,two pickle spears, red onions, lemonwedges and the best hush puppies I’veever tasted.
The menu boasts that only FarmRaised Catfish from Arkansas andMississippi is served at Grampa’s CatfishHouse. Why is this such a big deal, youmight ask. Because these are the highestcatfish producing states, they have moreexperience in preparing them. Special careis taken to remove the brown film that canusually be found on grilled or filleted fishmaking these succulent filets taste morelike a white fish and less like, well, fish.
Not a catfish fan? That’s okay, thereare plenty of other dishes to choose.Shrimp, Tilapia, Flounder, and Whitingfish rounds out the seafood fare.
“Everyone loves the fish,” said waitressShirley Estes, “and the fried green toma-toes and pickles, too.” (The fried picklesaren’t on the menu, so ask for them)
Not a seafood fan? That’s okay, whilethe others in your party enjoy the fish, youcan have a Rib-Eye Steak or a grilledchicken salad along with Fried Okra,squash, grits and more. Be sure to leaveroom for dessert: fried pies ala mode.
There is a special lunch menu withprices as low as $3.99 and Greg promisesthat you will get your order in 10 minutesor less. Dinner prices are reasonable, thereare even dinners for 2 ranging from $17.99- $23.99. All you can eat dishes rangefrom $13.99 - $16.99. Kids can choose
items from their own special menu and, ifthey are under 5, they eat free.
And if the great food and welcomingatmosphere weren’t enough, Grampa’sCatfish House is making a difference in thecommunity: offering military discounts of15%, planning a fishing event for the future,and helping non-profits and churches.
From dishwasher to boss, the tableshave turned for Greg and his family. Nowhis “Uncle Mike” is washing dishes whilehe keeps things running smoothly; but thefamily tradition remains the same: servingup some of the best catfish in HoustonCounty. Grampa’s Catfish House is locat-ed at 2907 Watson Blvd. To call in anorder, call 478-333-2302.
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On that day 70 years earlier, the lateCongressman Carl Vinson sent a telegramfrom Washington to local civic digni-taries, led by Macon Mayor CharlesBowden, announcing that the U.S. WarDepartment had selected a site across theroad from the sleepy whistle stop town ofWellston, Georgia, as the location of anew southeastern Army Air maintenanceand supply depot. That announcementbrought a mood of elation to MiddleGeorgia! Heavily burdened by the weight
of the Great Depression, Macon arealeaders had long been working for thelocation of a large industrial complexamid the region’s dairy farms and pecanorchards to break the cycle of grindingpoverty local citizens had suffered fornearly two decades. What was originallycalled the Georgia Air Depot was theGodsend that would bring new hope tothe region.
From the outset, the cooperationbetween the military and new flying field
was nothing short of amazing. Localbusiness and political leaders could notdo enough to help the construction of thenew installation. On August 14, 1941,the land on which the depot would bebuilt was opened to construction crews.While there were actually several officialceremonies to commemorate this begin-ning, the official ground breaking tookplace on September 1, 1941, with the firstdepot commander, then Colonel (soon tobe General) Charles Thomas presiding.At first, work progressed at a moderatepace, but when the Japanese attackedPearl Harbor and the United Statesentered World War II, things acceleratedto a fever pitch. By April of the nextyear, the flight line and many of the mostimportant buildings had been completed.By May, the first aircraft had begun arriv-ing for depot maintenance. The localcommunities were excited by the new jobsand proud to contribute to winning the warin such a major way, they insisted thatthere be a ceremony to dedicate what was,by now, known as the Warner RobinsArmy Air Depot at Robins Field. Whilethe War Department was reluctant to cele-brate anything since the war was still verymuch in doubt, they finally relented, andplans went forward to dedicate the installa-tion on Easter weekend 1943.
The Dedication of Robins Field
It was the day after Easter Sunday,April 26, 1943. The weather was per-fect in Middle Georgia. A light
breeze introduced the spring day to thethousands gathered around a temporarystage and podium erected at one end of anewly constructed runway. There weregenerals and VIPs of every kind, all pres-ent to dedicate the new Army Air Forcefacility. The name of the new air fieldand depot would honor the memory ofBrigadier General Augustine WarnerRobins – one of the Army Air Corps’ firstGeneral Staff Officers and commander ofthe Fairfield Air Intermediate Depot(FAID), Ohio from 1921 to 1928; DeputyCommander of the Materiel Division,Wright Field, Ohio, from 1931 to 1933;and Commander from 1935 to 1939.War Department located this new airdepot in Georgia believing it would be partof a long-range plan to prepare Americandefenses in case of war. Instead,America’s entry into WWII turned thefacility into one of America’s most vitalmilitary bases. Located 16 miles south ofMacon, Georgia, and bordered by theOcmulgee River on the east and the sleepylittle Southern Railroad station ofWellston, Georgia, on the west, the flatformer dairy farm tract soon began to bereshaped into what is today the largestindustrial installation in Georgia.
Known as the Georgia Air Depot dur-ing the early days, the Depot's name hashad many incarnations during its history.During World War II, it was re-designatedseven times. It was known as: the
Southeast Air Depot, Wellston Air Depot(WAD), Wellston Army Air Depot,Warner Robins Army Air Depot(WRAAD), Warner Robins Air DepotControl Area Command, Warner Robins AirService Command (WRASC), and WarnerRobins Air Technical Services Command(WRATSC). At the end of World War II, asits function changed and satellite bases wereclosed, the name changed again, and itbecame the Warner Robins Air MaterielArea (WRAMA). Its designation changedto its present form in April, 1974, when itsnew world-wide responsibilities led it to berenamed the Warner Robins Air LogisticsCenter (WR-ALC).
Builders completed the new airfield’sindustrial and cantonment areas onAugust 31, 1942. The second and thirdphases were completed by April 10, 1943.As a rule, parades and military celebra-tions were held to a minimum duringWorld War II, particularly in the earlyyears when the outcome was still in doubt.Neither the President nor U.S. militaryleaders deemed it appropriate to hold for-mal military ceremonies since nothing hadbeen won as of April 1943. In the case ofWarner Robins Army Air Depot(WRAAD), the local citizenry were soenthusiastic and so insistent, the depotcommander, Col. Charles E. Thomas,agreed to hold the dedication ceremonies.
An earlier example of this local fer-vor had been the willingness of Wellstoncity fathers to rename their town WarnerRobins on September 1, 1942. This actionallowed Thomas to name both the Fieldand the Depot after his mentor and friend,the late Brig. Gen. Augustine (pronouncedwith a silent e) Warner Robins.On April 26, participants and spectatorsbegan gathering at Robins Field about 9:00a.m. An hour later, troops marched ontothe field in mass formation. They werereviewed by Maj. Gen. Walter H. Frank,Commander of the Air Service Command;Maj. Gen. Walter Reed Weaver,Commander of the Technical TrainingCommand; and Col. Thomas. As Masterof Ceremonies, Thomas declared, “Wehave assembled here today to pay honor toa distinguished American soldier, BrigadierGeneral Augustine Warner Robins.” Henoted that such ceremonies were “a littleunusual when the country is at war” butadded that “the keen interest andpride...displayed by our local citizens...isample justification...for this dedication.”
Chaplain Charles E. Lunn gave theinvocation and was followed, immediate-ly, by the principal speaker, Maj. Gen.Weaver. In his speech, “General Robinsas I Knew Him,” he proclaimed that Gen.Robins was “an outstanding Air Corpsofficer who, along with others, laid thefoundations for all that you see today.”He described him as “human” and “allthat you would like to know as a man.”He concluded by charging those presentto “take General Robins as your exam-ple,” for if they did, “there would be nofears of the success of this installation...”
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A HISTORY OF THE BASEOn June 16, 2011, members of Robins AFB,Georgia and the 21st Century Partnership,along with a myriad of other national, stateand local leaders and citizens, will celebratethe 70th Anniversary of the base at a partyat the Museum of Aviation. Many might ask,why that date? The answer is simple.
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Macon Mayor Charles L. Bowden fol-lowed by officially presenting the deedsfor the Depot property to General Frankand the U.S. Army Air Force. In receiv-ing the site in the name of theCommanding General of the AAF,Frank declared that:[This field and station are dedicatedtoday] in memory of my very dearfriend, General Warner Robins,... Hewas unrestrictedly a gentleman. Thiscity and this state should feel proud inthe legacy of his name for this station.Not only was he an efficient, outstand-ing man, a devoted husband and father,but with it all he was a leader of men. Ihope this depot, as a monument to him,will be as outstanding as was hisstature.
Colonel Thomasconcluded by recount-ing the general’scareer, and noting: Itwas my special privi-lege and pleasure tobe closely associatedwith General Robinsfor a period of aboutsix years. I cameto...admire him pro-foundly.... I cut myteeth and experiencedmy growing painsunder his fatherly andinspiring influence. Itis common knowledgeamong all of hisfriends that one of hisoutstanding qualities was his ability toinspire his men with unquestioned [loy-alty and devotion].
Thomas also asserted that, “I doubtthat any single individual has hadany more to do with the develop-
ment of what we now know as the AirService Command than BrigadierGeneral Augustine Warner Robins.” Heconcluded, “It is most gratifying thatsuch an important project bears the nameof one who held supply and maintenancefunctions so close to his heart, and whoinspired so many improvements in theperformance of these functions.”
At 2:00 p.m. that same afternoon,ceremonies moved to Macon where theAAF Band offered a concert followedby a parade from Central City Park,through downtown, to the MunicipalAuditorium. More speeches followed
given by Col. Thomas, Gen. Frank, andMayor Bowden. These were augmentedby comments from City Attorney J.Ellsworth Hall and Chamber ofCommerce President Cubbedge Snow.That evening, the officers’ wives held areception, followed at 7:30 p.m. by theannual Macon Chamber of CommerceBanquet held at the Hotel Dempsey.General Frank was the featured speaker.The honored guests were Mrs.Augustine Warner Robins (DorothyGretchen Hyde) and the General’s threedaughters, Mrs. Frederic (DorothyRobins) Gray, Elizabeth “Betty” WarnerRobins, and Helen Hyde Robins.The previous morning, they attendedmemorial services to honor Gen.
Robins. Betty, representing the family,presented Chaplain Lunn with a familyaltar cloth sewn by Mrs. Robins’ moth-er, Louise Gretchen Hyde. Known as aFair Linen cloth, it was presented to thechapel as a Robins family gift to honorthe General. Among Mrs. Robins’ mostvivid memories was the “sweet and cor-dial” way she was treated by GeneralsFrank and Weaver as well as the specta-cle of low flying B-26s, B-24s, and P-40s. She recalled that “Steve’s (Col.Thomas’) speech was splendid...he isthe ideal choice as first commandingofficer of Robins Field.” The next day,as Gen. Robins’ family departed, Mrs.Robins recalled that, “I couldn’tdescribe adequately how completelydelightful everything was. It couldn’thave been better. This model, modernfield is a wonderful glorious memorialto our Warner.”
Original Hangar Building in1944. Main Gate to RobinsField, Fall 1943.
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What if the government put some-thing in the water that made every-one politically conservative?
Imagine — a substance like fluoride, onlyinstead of preventing cavities, it would preventliberalism? Two or three drops in the watertreatment plant, and within a week or so, a100% Right Wing Statesboro would emerge.
What would this place look like? Whatwould its citizens eat? What would theywear? And how long before Dick Cheneypurchased it for his very own?
My thoughts are running this waybecause I just finished listening to JohnMoe's Conservatize Me: How I Tried ToBecome A Rightie with the Help of RichardNixon, Sean Hannity, Toby Keith and BeefJerky. Moe is an NPR commentator wholives in Seattle — that right there is as fine aleft-leaning resume as one could ask for, andit's no surprise that Moe puts himself in thatcategory. Yes, he says, he's a liberal. But thenhe ponders how much of his left-leaning ori-entation is a product of his liberal upbringingand current ultra-crunchy environment?What if he'd been raised by Ronald Reaganand Ann Coulter in some Republican won-derland like Rexburg, Idaho, whose con-stituency voted for George W. Bush at a rateof 94%?
But then Moe asks an even moreprovocative question — what if he tried todeliberately change his liberalism, like onemight eat oatmeal to reduce a high choles-terol count? What if by putting himself on asteady diet of conservative media, conserva-tive music, conservative food, even conser-vative dress, he could become conservative?
Of course, this begs the question —
what exactly are conservative tastes? Moedefines such as patriotic t-shirts from Wal-Mart, cowboy boots, Cadillac Escalades,Rush Limbaugh, country music, and redmeat, preferably beef jerky. And religion,lots of hyperbolic, sin-obsessed, Bible-thumping, church-going religion. None ofthis spiritual stuff.
Looking at this criteria, I could qualifyas somewhat conservative. I mean, I gotmarried to the guy I went to the high schoolprom with. I changed my last name to matchhis. We had one child, dutifully post-nuptial.I attend church regularly. I own guns. There'sa big honking SUV in my backyard and afreezer full of cow parts in the garage (saidSUV being so massive as to not fit into thegarage). I also think that beef jerky is thebomb.
Of course my i-Pod carries much moreGreen Day than Lee Greenwood. Those cowparts are 100% grass-fed organic. And there'sa really good, environmentally sound reasonfor that SUV, I promise.
But do these things make me liberal? Idon't know.
Sometimes it feels like the one thingthat separates me from conservatives is that Idon't believe in inflicting my morality onothers. But the reality is there's LOTS ofmorality I want to inflict on people — nobadness to helpless animals, no littering, nofull-frontal nudity at the Bi-Lo.
Moe says that the liberal vs. conservativedivide goes like this — liberal answers are com-plicated, conservative ones are simple. I'm nottoo sure about that either. My conservativefriends and acquaintances are some of thesmartest, most well-reasoned people on theplanet. They think about complex stuff. Theymake tough decisions sometimes.
In the end, neither liberals nor conserva-tives have the monopoly on common sense.
Neither side has the higher moral ground.Neither side has all the answers.
And what if this is how it's supposed tobe? What if, amidst all the debate and point-by-point comparison, there isn't a right wayto be found? What if the Great Experimentthat is American democracy relies not on onegreat truth, but on the push-pull tensionbetween different perspectives?
Think about it. Liberalism is about rev-olution, pushing the boundaries, and socialchange. It rejects the solutions of the past infavor of bold exploration of the future. It istransformative, inventive, and chaotic.Conservatism on the other hand, is aboutfoundation. It favors the steadfast and thefirm, the four-square principles and proce-dures that got us this far and can surely carryus even further.
A totally liberal society would spinapart at the seams. A totally conservative onewould collapse under its own weight. Likegravity, which is exactly the right balance tokeep our universe chugging along, democra-cy requires a dynamic alliance between thesetwo opposing forces.
America needs both liberals and conser-vatives to be America — that's my radicalconclusion. So I think I'm going to plastermy SUV with "Save the Whales" bumperstickers. Just to make sure I'm doing my partto keep America strong.
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TINA WHITTLEMiddle Georgia resident,fiction writer & liberal
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Savannah Hill (and dad) - Warner Robins, 1st Grade, "I'm having fun at daycare!" - photo taken at Stevi B's Pizza
Kaylin Porter, Warner Robins, Kindergarten, "Swimmin'!" photo taken at Stevi B's Pizza
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Atypical day in our home starts offthe same: at 0600 the calm dark-ness is uniformly shot by the
sharp shrill of the Colonel’s (my hus-band) nickel-plated whistle, thekids and I (the troops) havethirty minutes to leave ourwarm beds, pull the sheets sotight as to pass a coin’s bouncetest, and prepare our bodies forthe day. After the Colonel’sfinal whistle pitch, the troopsstand flush against the hallway wall.
All of the troops, plus the two dogs,are now accounted for, standing stiffly atattention, and in perfect formation in thefamily room. After approving the state ofour quarters, the Colonel meticulouslychecks our grooming and makes sure weare properly pressed and tightly tucked.(We are not allowed to report to the wallwith zoo breath.) He then commands theremote to blare “Reveille” on the speak-ers while an image of the American flagproudly waves on the TV screen.
Next we march to chow while chant-ing the original 1908 Caisson Song,“Over hill, over dale, we have hit thedusty trail as our caissons go rollingalong…” I report to the galley to servefood to the unit, but only after the Colonelslaps me on the ass, gives me a lecherouslook, and says something about“women‘s work.”
Believe it or not, many people thinkthat’s all true. For example, when my sonwas in pre-school he had a slight stutter. Iwas distressed and wanted to nip it in thebud with quick intervention. I decided toconfer with my son’s teacher because shewas many years my senior and had somuch more experience in early educationand children than I did.
At the conference I presented myobservation of my son’s impediment. Theteacher remarked that she hadn’t much
noticed his struggle to utter a word, butwanted to address contributing factorsand treatments anyway. She dug out aninformational speech therapy pamphletfrom her paper mound of a desk, handedit to me, and prepared to discuss likelytriggers as she clumsily settled herselfinto a child-sized chair. While searching
for a way to begin, she lobbed out, “Sinceyour son is being raised by a military offi-cer, he may be afraid to—”
I stopped her there, finishing herthought with “[my son] fears speakingout in such a repressive environment”.She slightly lowered her chin, spread herlips into a straight line, and lookedupwards at me with understanding eyes. Itook my hand and reassuringly patted herforearm and pled, “Despite him living inan officer’s home, he is not being anymore contained than any other childbeing reared by a responsible adult.” Theteacher seemed a little embarrassed, yetrelieved to find that her student was notliving out his childhood underneath aniron thumb.
Truthfully, there are times whensome military pillars, like the rules ofengagement or the chain of command, dotrickle into our home. So the stereotypingcan be applied here and there. Like whenthe kids choose to ignore my husband’scall of “Time to go!” that he wishes hewere Captain Von Trapp from “TheSound of Music”, who could simply blowa cadence in his whistle and immediatelyhis family (the troops) fell into lock-step.However, as a reality check I offer this:Captain Von Trapp would also burst intosong at mere signs of joy or contentionwithout ever being tagged to visit themental health clinic.
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Isuppose by now you've heard the storyof Representative Anthony Weiner andhis internet . . . stuff. Maybe though,
you have not, due to the fact that you nolonger care, or are no longer surprisedwhen stories like thissurface. It's just anotherpolitician making a hugeblunder and lies about it,who probably won't bevoted out of office.
Apathy is under-standable, given whatpolitics has devolvedinto. So, rather than totorch Anthony Weiner—because there are plentyof news outlets doingthat at the moment--andto talk of him specifical-ly would be a redundantwaste of space here, Iturn the focus instead tothe voters. We ultimatelyhold the power to choosewho will "represent" usas Americans.
Joyce Meyer oncesaid, “Don’t let your tal-ents take you where yourcharacter can’t keepyou.” This is goodadvice for us personallyas well as corporately.We put these talentedmen and women inoffice to be the face of America, to be ourleaders, but oft times their character leadsus down to the depths of moral depravity.
We once fought a war with one of themost powerful monarchies in the world atthe time, for a very simple and justifieddemand for "representation." The questionwe should ask ourselves is, "Do we needleaders as badly as we need people whoadequately represent us?"
I'm not suggesting that representativescannot be leaders, but rather, that leadersdo not always make effective representa-tives. Americans give much credence to theideas of 'self-government', so it's entirelypossible that we're capable of leading our-selves (such is a characteristic of a freesociety). We've got the leadership part cov-ered, in that sense, but the representationissue needs improvement.
Please consider this: When you go tothe polls every two years to vote (thosewho do vote), you make a decision that youwill likely live with for another two years,at least, depending on the term lengths ofthe office. To put it bluntly—out of a nationof over 300 million people, the Americanvoters must narrow their selections downto just 435 people in a House ofRepresentatives, 100 people in a Senate,and a President/Vice-President combo.
They'll make a decision as to whatcandidate in the running would most ade-
quately represent them. Even thePresident, to an extent, is a "representa-tive," and not a "leader", in the sense thateven the President will be viewed bymany others as the "face" of theAmerican people. When the Presidentspeaks, people usually listen, so it is kindof important to have some assurance thathe'll say good things, on our behalf.
Part of thesolution to the "repre-sentation deficit"comes from beingcompletely honest withourselves about theideals we believe inwhen we go to thepolls. We're not goingto see any changes ifpeople continue to goto the polls on ElectionDay with no prepara-tion and no regard fortheir moral fabric.Sadly, many of thesedecisions are basedsolely on which party acandidate belongs to orwho’s campaign ranthe most TV ads,instead of certain char-acteristics that mightmake for a good "rep-resentative."
There is nodepth beyond that, noinformed and watchfulvoter, ready to makethe politicians feel thewrath of accountability
by power of a vote. Furthermore, it shouldbe evident that politicians of both partiesdo not always remain faithful to theirparty's platform, so the partisan strategy isbecoming increasingly ineffective. So let’stry something new, let’s demand more ofourselves and take the time to do the home-work to choose people who will representus with honor—whose character can keepthem where we put them.
A few traits I'd find admirable in apolitician: Honesty, Consistency, Fidelity,and some sense of a moral compass. I tendto even award "brownie points" to politi-cians who I might not necessarily agreewith, but at least I can walk away fromthem knowing exactly where they stand. Ina field of hypocrites, even that assurancealone can provide some peace of mind.Such a politician might not earn my vote, ifI cannot find agreement with him or her,but at least, perhaps, that person will getmy respect.
So I implore you, my fellowAmericans—it’s up to us to demand thatour leaders represent us in a positive fash-ion and that they hold each other account-able. Don’t just throw your hands up infutility, you do have the power to do some-thing about the decline of America’s repu-tation…when you vote. For all our sakes,let’s stop putting “Weiners” in office.
PATRIOTS
QUIT VOTING FOR WEINERSANDREW JONESA 24 year-old that wantsto make a difference
I report to the galley to serve food tothe unit, but only after the Colonel slapsme on the ass, gives me a lecherouslook, and says something about“women‘s work.” Believe it or not,many people think that’s all true...
...rather than to torchAnthony Weiner—becausethere are plenty of newsoutlets doing that at themoment--and to talk of
him specifically would be aredundant waste of space
here, I turn the focusinstead to the voters.
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WHERE IS EVERYBODY?Well, I am glad youasked. In no specific orpreferential order,Failtrain’s stoppin’ atThe Cavern on June11th. Ransom is back in
full force, playing at Friends II on June17th. From Within will be atShenanigan’s on June 10th and atApplebee’s in Perry on June 18th.Homeless Hill is gonna groove at KippersSports Grill on June 17th followed bySteve & Mike on June 23rd. SouthernPsykology will be at Friends on the Hill,June 17th as DrunkFunkAcoustiCrunk…Electrified. Also atFriends on the Hill, we have Corruptionwith Deepest Gray on June 24th. ChrisNeal is jamming out at Bouchez on June19th and El Cotija Mexican Restaurant onJune 25th. The Cavern presents 2 FingerJester on June 18th, hosted by The 11thHour. Florida Rock Band, Simone andthe Supercats, will double your pleasurewith two shows at Yesterdaze, Friday 24th& Saturday 25th. Eddie Stone is inEurope with Doc Holliday, yes it’s a drive,but oh so worth it. Still, you can catch RobWalker with Phil and Machelle Palma atThe Tavern at Southland Station onRussell Pkwy, Wednesdays starting at6:30pm. To all of you mentioned and those
I missed, have a great gig, wherever youmay be. If I missed you, email me [email protected] And,well, there you go.
OPEN MIC MIGHTSYes I said mights. Within one week ofmoving to Warner Robins from Florida, Ihad started an open mic night atShenanigan’s, which I thought ‘might’work. It only lasted five months but theywere five great months. It’s true I didn’tget many people at once, but was able tomeet many fun players from novice toawesome. With Cody on drums and Wynnon Bass, we could always wing any num-ber of songs. So, I’m here to promoteopen mic nights and encourage you whowish to be better at your instrument orvoice to try one or two out. Go sit in withLive G8rz at Shenanigan’s Mondaysfrom 6-9 then head North to Kippers andchill with Jason Taylor Hobbs and DarinCurtis. How about Wednesday night atThe Hangar? Joseph and Dawn areservin’ up heapins of great jams completewith drum set and Bose speakers. I guessall I can say is that nothing will challengeyou more as a musician than sitting withpeople more experienced than you as wellas people who need a little direction. Youjust never know when you’re going to geta uniquely memorable experience like agood open mic night. I’d love to hear your
thoughts on this so email me [email protected] and I’llpost your quotes in the next issue.
HEROES MUSIC FESTHearken unto my voice allye bands and band-relatedpeople! An awesome oppor-tunity has recently come onthe scene. HMF is lookingfor a band to fill a slot at themusic fest and is hosting aBattle of the Bands to find it.Here’s the skinny, bandsshould go towww.heroesmf.com to signup. Bands must perform 2originals and 1 cover. Theywill be judged by a celebrityartist, a producer from Nashville and JasonHawk of Q106. Prizes will be awarded to1st, 2nd and 3rd place including cash,recording time and a chance to play onstage,September 10th at the HEROES MUSICFEST, held at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.
BASS YOURSELVESI think it appropriate to wish our fellowmusician, Mark Fobus, a fine bass playerand person, a solid farewell as he sets outoverseas. We’ll miss you and look for-ward to your safe return. You can catchMark’s last show with Failtrain at theCavern this Saturday, 11th.
ROCKIN’ ROBINSI decided to take a little cruise around townlast week and see what was going on. I
began my evening atKippers enjoying a greatReuben and some of BruceBrookshire’s all requesthour along with the otherpatrons. Bruce is a giftedentertainer and an encyclo-pedia of songs. I wouldhave spoken with him buthe never stopped playing…Cool. Then I snuck up toShenanigan’s and caughtthe first half of The WayneMinor Band with guestdrummer Leroy Wilson.Yeah, I’ll have the funky
originals, heavy on the keys please. Nicejob guys. From there I popped into TheCavern for a few minutes to say hi to DJKidd Star and check out the scene. Asexpected, the scene was groovy with a mixof dancers, pool players, ‘conversators’and drink makers. Finally, I made it toYesterdaze where I listened to the amaz-ing voice and remarkable instrumentationof Big Daddy and the AllStarz. If youthink Warner Robins doesn’t have a merit-ed, marketable musical scene, think again.It’s only going to get better. My compli-ments to all you cats.
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FRI 6/10DJ Dance PartyTHE CAVERN
Karaoke FRIENDS II
$5 Jagerbombs, $3 lemon dropsFRIENDS ON THE HILL
From WithinSHENANIGANS
Bruce Brookshire 6pDJ Dub 10p$20 drink or drownKIPPER’S SPORTS GRILL
$3 Margs, $2 bud lite & YeunglingTIPS VIP LOUNGE
SAT 6/11Chris NealBOUCHEZ
FailtrainTHE CAVERN
Karaoke w/DJ Dale FRIENDS II
AJ THE DJTIPS VIP LOUNGE
DJ Drive KIPPER’S SPORTS GRILL
Tim CHandlerSHENANIGAN’S PUB
MONDAYSFamily Guy Trivia, Spot Specials,$5 Pitchers @ THE CAVERN
Martini Mondays @ THE TAVERN
Special: 24oz draft and 10 wings $7.50@ FRIENDS II
Open Mic Night KIPPER’S
TUESDAYS$10 Drink or Drown, Karaoke til 2am@ THE CAVERN
2-4-1 drafts all night @JOHNNY’S PIZZERIA
Martini Mondays @ THE TAVERN
Special: 24oz draft and 10 wings $7.50@ FRIENDS II
WEDNESDAYSDJ Drive til 2amTHE CAVERN
Trivia, $5.99 Pitchers@ JOHNNY’S PIZZERIA
Karaoke with Jason, 9:30pmKIPPER’S SPORTS GRILL
Indoor Cornhole 7:30pm,Karaoke 9pm @ FRIENDS II
Eddie Stone & Rob Walker6:30-9:30 @ THE TAVERN
THURSDAYSDJ Phi $3 Margs, $2 bud lite & YeunglingTIPS VIP LOUNGE, 8:30-2am
Acoustic Music@ THE CAVERN
JIM CABLE $1.99 drafts JOHNNY’S PIZZERIA
$6 Pitchers all day THE TAVERN
Texas Hold ‘Em 7:30pmPool Tourney 8:30pmFRIENDS II
THUR 6/16DJ Kidd StarKIPPER’S SPORTS GRILL
FRI 6/17DJ Dance PartyTHE CAVERN
Homeless HillKIPPERS SPORTS GRILL
The WallSHENANIGAN’S PUB
RansomFRIENDS II
Southern PsykologyFRIENDS ON THE HILL
SAT 6/182 Finger JesterTHE CAVERN
Karaoke w/DJ Dale FRIENDS II
DJ Drive KIPPER’S SPORTS GRILL
Dart TournamentFRIENDS ON THE HILL
Karaoke @ SMOKES, 9pm
KaraokeSHENANIGAN’S PUB
FRI 6/24CorruptionFRIENDS ON THE HILL
Simone & the SupercatsYESTERDAZE
SAT 6/25Joey StuckeyTIPS VIP LOUNGE
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DJ PHI 8:30-2AMDailyHappy Hour
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$1.99 drafts
LIVE MUSIC5/19: Jeff Hilyer5/26: Acoustic
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TRIVIA$5.99 Pitchers
10% Discountfor military
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BallroomDancingClasses
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5/28 FarewellDisaster
5/20: PajamaParty w/DJ Drive
KIDS EAT FOR 99¢A slice and a drink
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LUNCH SERVED11-3 DAILY
$6 Pitchersall day
Specials onfood and drink
$2 Tuesdays:$2 premier beers
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TEXAS HOLD ‘EM7:30PM
INDOOR CORNHOLE7:30PM
$5 to registerKARAOKE 9pm
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POOL TOURNEY8:30PM
KARAOKE5/20: Sidewinder
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MartiniMondays:
SPECIAL:24oz draft and10 wings $7.50
(also wed & thur)
$10 buckets$6 draft pitchers
LIVE MUSIC5/14: Failtrain5/21: Campbell
Airlines
4027 Watson Blvd.Tel: 971.0100
Hwy. 96 & Moody RdBonaireTel: 225.2351
JOHNNY’S PIZZERIA778 Hwy 96, BonaireTel: 988.0220
THE TAVERN117 Russell Pkwy.Tel: 929.5126
FRIENDS IIRussell Pkwy
YESTERDAZE710 Lake Joy RdTel: 287.6355
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Started by Pat and Lance as a studio-only hip hopgroup, They put "Girl Why Don'cha? (ChickenBiscuits)" and "Drop Dat Booty, Baby" on cd's and onthe net in the spring of 2008. The cd's kept gettingscooped up and requested, and show offers keptcoming, so in early 2009 they collaborated withMark Holland and did shows for the next year(ish) asa hip hop trio, with Lance playing guitar live. Duringthat time The also continued to write and self-released the "Beer and Loathing in Warner Vegas" EP,which grew into an entire album before the year wasout. Their live shows include metal, hip hop, funk/rapfreestyle, and covers that range from White Zombie toJerry Reed to the Beastie Boys.Stay tuned for the restof the zombie apocalypse, plus even more hip hop,plus covers that you ain't never heard
Friday, June 17 Southern Psykology @ Friends on the Hill
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Voted the #1 Cover Band in Middle Georgia for twoyears running by 11th Hour readers in our annualReaders’ Choice Awards, 2fJ is a great band playingthe hits from the 80’s that you loved to rock out to inyour tight faded jeans. Led by Warner Vegas nativeMat Weber, this is a rocking show that you don’t wantto miss. Hard working musicians, great stage pres-ence and a massive repetoire to please every age injust about every genre. The 11th Hour will be theregiving away koozies, the Cavern will host awesomedrink specials and 2FJ will rock your face off. Thisshow is our first 11th Hour Presents... make us proudWarTown.
Saturday, June 18 2 Finger Jester @ The Cavern
One of Warner Robins favorite duos playing acousticcountry and alternative covers. Steve ("Steve & Mike")& Creamer ("SLICE") have joined up to jam on sometunes that neither of their respective bands play. ... Orthat they don't play that much. Or that they play all thetime, & they still want to play them for you. The storybehind their new name is that they are 2 guys whowere pulled "from within" to two other bands to jamtogether. So it should be interesting to see whatFROM WITHIN pulls out of their new songlist!!! Comehave some fun with us! Oh, and expect SOME COM-EDY... cuz they just can't help it!!
Friday, June 10 From Within @ Shenanigan’s Pub
1229 Russell Pky.Warner Robins
(478) 225-1165
Monday - Saturday 3pm - 2amHappy Hour 3pm - 7pm
24oz Draft & 10 Wings $7.50Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday
FRIDAYS: Pool Tourney 8:30p
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KARAOKE CONTEST - 14 WEEKS!COMPETE FOR $1000!
THE LANDINGS - WARNER ROBINS309 Statham's Way • (478)923-5222
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