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You might be a Libertarian if: You smoke too much weed, play too much World of Warcraft, and read one crappy Ayn Rand novel in highschool.
Seven separate Black related shootings in our area in five days. Why don’t you protest about that?
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Insider is an anonymous, opinion-based examination of the hidden details of Augusta politics and personalities.
Shining the Spotlight So the Chronicle outs everyone that applied for the mayor’s executive assistant post. Not directly, of course. The story was double wrapped as an explanation of the hiring process and slam at the city for taking so long to give up the list — and charging for it. Obviously, the freedom to obtain information from government sources is one of those things that make our nation so great. It keeps governments in check and helps hold officials accountable. Few would question its importance. That doesn’t mean you can’t question its application, however. By publishing that list, the Chronicle has made life awkward and more than a little embarrassing for people who do what most of us can do with a sense of anonymity — test the waters for other opportunities. Some may have applied on a whim, some may have done it at the prodding of others and of course some did it with a genuine hope that they could move in and get the position. All, now, have to face employers and coworkers and associates and clients who will wonder and possibly make assumptions about the reasons why they wanted to jump ship.
There’s a Threat in That Jumble of Text? Darnell Chambers, 25, was taken into protective custody last week by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department after his post on the Austin Rhodes Show’s Facebook page went viral. “If i see u in public any were im slap da shyt out u on air bitch ass craccer...i dnt give a fucc bout no police...g.b.i.f.b.i. whoever dey can get it to.” The NSA picked up chatter from local English literature majors and alerted the authorities in the nick of time.
“I swear. You Can’t Make This Stuff Up. It’s From Two Years Ago.” The Insider has been covering the plight of a local businessperson who was featured in the Augusta Chronicle. Apparently this ordinary event caught the eye of plaque cobbler Bob Roscoe with That’s Great News! Somehow from his time-‐warped third dimension of 1982, he has summoned the power of email to send more than 10 plaque offers to the poor woman. He now appears to be trying a more menacing approach in the pursuit of selling his boards with a newspaper article lovingly glued on, protected by a stylish piece of Plexiglas. From July 30th’s email: “Today is the last day to receive $30 off your plaque order B%*ch!! (We may have added that last word.) Next we suppose a green Pinto will come squealing to a halt in her front yard with a grey-‐haired lunatic Bob Roscoe spilling out, beer cans and plaques covering the yard.
Radio News The passing this past weekend of Kidd Kraddick has saddened the radio world. Not only was he a very talented DJ, he also did many good works for different charities. In Augusta, the Kidd Kraddick Show was a perennial winner in the ratings and was very profitable for Beasley Broadcasting, owner of HD 98.3. What happens next is anyone’s guess. Will the show go on without him? Will the local management of HD seek another syndicated morning show or maybe bring it in-‐house? As one radio insider put it, top-‐flight morning show syndicated programming is hard to come by. In other radio news, Rush Limbaugh’s handlers are playing hardball with his network home, Cumulus. He is threatening to leave and take Helmet Hair with him. Some see it as a bargaining ploy, while others seriously believe he may jump ship for Clear Channel. If that were to happen, there would be 40 large markets that would unfortunately still have to hear him, just on another station. Don’t worry, Augusta Dittoheads, none of the scenarios would involve you. And lastly, the most recent Arbitron book just came out and, as usual, Kicks 99 is resting on top. Resting, because they have this market so sewed up they make it look easy. WKXC has no country competition in the second largest radio market in Georgia, and Nashville songwriters seemingly have an endless supply of ways to rhyme tractor, truck and Mexico. (God Bless you, George). They don’t look like they will ever relinquish the top spot.
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METROSPIRIT It’s Our Birthday (Almost)! August 3, 1989, the Metropolitan Spirit hit the streets of Augusta. This week marks our 24th anniversary of publishing, and the staff and I would like to thank you for picking us up lo these many years. We’ve had a lot of fun, kicked some fanny, made you laugh (unintentionally) and cry (unintentionally). But mostly we have been lucky enough to band together a continuous group of misfits and smartasses to deliver a weekly dose of unique insight. We’ve created a place where the unemployable can actually thrive. I feel it’s my calling. To provide for these people a roof, some potatoes in a pot and an occasional Redbox rental. And you’re welcome. Joe White | Publisher
Over the years, I have watched the Metro Spirit grow from a “pick it up if you happen to pass it” paper to an “I need to find one of those yellow boxes” type of publication. As with any small alternative paper, the evolution to town favorite is partly driven by the talent at the organization, the angle of its views and the type of news of the day. However, the Metro Spirit has maintained a foundation that allows it to weather these variables and has become a part our local culture. Some have predicted the demise of the Spirit. “It’s not what it used to be,” they say. But I think that thought process misses the inherent uniqueness of the paper. The Spirit is not what it used to be because it “constantly becomes what the community needs it to be.” Politically opinionated, news driven, community focused, government watchdog… a never-‐ending list of things that the public needs their Spirit to be. Their ability to become these things makes the Spirit exactly what it is supposed to be. Augusta’s Independent Voice. Steven Kendrick Steven is Richmond County’s tax commissioner and ex-‐officio sheriff.
I view my long and storied history with the Metro Spirit kind of like a family drama. At first everything was really innocent when, before I even considered running for mayor, I used to enjoy eating Mexican on Sundays while poring over the stories in the Spirit. Then in my early years in office we struggled to understand each other with what provided some very interesting outcomes, to say the least. Then, as time went on, our lines of communication improved and our relationship has definitely grown and matured. Now in 17 months it comes full circle and I can go back to eating Mexican and reading the Spirit in peace! Happy 24th anniversary to all my friends at the Metro Spirit! Deke Copenhaver Deke is mayor of Augusta.
Growing up as a child of the ’80s in Augusta, my friends and I would often visit Atlanta and Athens to experience the music and entertainment scene. We always made it a part of every trip to either pick up a Flagpole paper in Athens or a Creative Loafing in Atlanta so that we could read about our favorite bands (R.E.M., the Smithereens, Pylon, Dreams So Real, the Smiths, etc.). Those alt-‐ weekly papers would be passed around from student to student as we learned what the music scene was like outside of Augusta (yes, there once was a time when the internet didn’t exist). When the first Metro Spirit issues hit our area, I can remember all of us calling it the “Augusta Flagpole.” I graduated from Westside High the same year that the Metro Spirit was born. Over the years we have both matured in the fact that the Spirit isn’t just an alt-‐weekly for entertainment — and I no longer read it just to find out what band is playing at what venue this weekend. From the Insider column to the guest editorials, the Metro Spirit has definitely formed its niche in the media market of the greater Augusta area. Just like in my high school days of reading a Flagpole or Creative Loafing, I look forward to seeing just what I may have my eyes opened to with each issue of the Metro Spirit.
On the 24th anniversary of the Metro Spirit, I am compelled to think about the big “why” about the publication. What comes to mind is the fact that it was born out of two worthy motivations. 1. A way for an entrepreneur to deliver something of value to a mass market for the purpose of providing jobs for our neighbors, opportunity for worthy opinion to get in the marketplace and, if all things worked, the owner could make some money for doing it. 2. A venue for the whole story to get to press and to the public without the space restrictions that encumber some other print publications, and to do this for free to the general public. I have enjoyed the Metro Spirit over the entire 24 years, in one way or another, despite some months of sketchy production value and editorial nastiness. None of the problems of the past are in place now under the guidance of one of my heroes, Joe White. The quality of the paper, the insights and the news they offer and the way they produce the publication have never been better. The Spirit brings this content without venom for anybody, even his competitors in a very competitive marketplace. Congratulations Joe and Team Metro for all the things you have done for all of us. Please carry on and God Speed.
Butch Holley Butch is director of member engagement and annual events at the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce.
Jeff Annis Jeff is the owner and CEO of Advanced Services for Pest Control. He comes from a long line of public servants.
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My first published article ran in the Metro Spirit in 1993. It was a media release for a bike race I was promoting. I typed it up on an antiquated laptop, printed it on a dot matrix printer and faxed it over. It must not have been too bad. The article was printed in full with no discernible edits. Since that first article, the Spirit has been pretty generous in giving me a platform. This was especially true after I began working with the Augusta Sports Council. On several occasions they served as the media partner for our events, and for a year gave me a sports and lifestyle column, “Get Out!” Amy Christian, there is a place in heaven for editors who deal with faux-‐ writers such as myself. Fortunately our relationship was not confined to sports. After William DuVall, one of my oldest friends and former bandmates, joined Alice in Chains, the Spirit ran an epic interview I did with him. And the week after my friend Matt Burke was critically injured after being struck by a car on a bike ride, they gave me the space to talk about the incident, and more importantly about Matt. In the aftermath of the incident that would claim Matt’s life, the Metro Spirit provided significant column inches to bicycle safety. This was especially important as a bicycle advocacy organization Wheel Movement was created to try and prevent more of these types of incidents from happening. The Spirit recognized the significance of bike culture in our community and provided an invaluable outlet to share Wheel Movement’s message. Late last year I left the Sports Council to run the Columbia County CVB. In the time since, we have gotten some great coverage in the Spirit. I’d like to attribute it to my charming personality, but more than likely it is because the paper has a strong sense of community and they are more than willing to provide a platform to people who want to make a difference. To make change you must have a voice. They have given me mine for 20 years. Randy DuTeau Randy is currently the executive director of the Columbia County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Before that, he was events coordinator for the Augusta Sports Council.
When the publication debuted in 1989, it came with great potential and an interesting premise: it was to be “the other paper” for discerning local readers and, if that was indeed its genesis, I would say “mission accomplished!” The Spirit has proven to be a must read in about 20 different ways, with features that attract certain followers out of fondness, while at the same time, attracting others that loathe every word on the page, and the very keyboard on which they were typed. Congrats for 24 wonderful years. As the publication’s most prolific contributor, I am very proud of the Spirit, and its place in Augusta media. As far as those who don’t seem to get it or appreciate the effort, many of those folks still feel the need to pick up a copy each and every week, which means the Spirit wins! Austin Rhodes Austin, who hosts his own radio show on WGAC, is indeed the longest-‐running columnist at the Metro Spirit.
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Judge Thugs? Damn Straight! I did not know Travis Berrian, but I do know what he spent the last several years of his young life doing: living a thug life. A choice, not surprisingly, that ended with him dying a thug death. Google his name and it shows up like a rash across your computer screen. Criminal charges for all kinds of bad behavior, if he wasn’t a suspect in a case involving murder victims (twice), he was accused of harboring murderers. He had criminal convictions that we know about, and probably a bunch more that we don’t, but one thing I do know: when he walked into the Augusta Probation Office July 21 he was committing a collection of new felonies before he ever made the life-‐ending mistake of pulling a pistol and opening fire in a room full of armed law enforcement officers, seriously wounding a female officer in the process. Chew on this: Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carrying a firearm into a probation office, pointing a firearm at a law enforcement officer, firing a weapon at a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault with serious bodily injury on a law enforcement officer. Oh, you can also add obstruction of justice to the list, just to make it an even half dozen. These are all separate felonies, by the way. Given Berrian’s track record, and his obvious disdain for the rules that civilized people are expected to obey, I am going to go out on a limb and assume he was not carrying that weapon to hunt possum. I am told he thought he was summoned to the probation office as a matter of routine business, something a young man with such an esteemed record of lawlessness is used to, I suppose. He was told to show up at a certain time, and what do you know, there he was, right on time. Unfortunately, the U.S. marshals who had a murder warrant for his arrest were tied up with other business, and I am told the state probation officers who realized Berrian was called in on a rouse made their discovery a bit late. When Berrian figured out he was about to be taken into custody and charged with the murder of a Statesboro man, he apparently decided he wasn’t going without a fight. Berrian apparently liked to fight. A well-‐known gangbanger, Berrian demonstrated throughout his troubled life that he had no problems with breaking rules, and he didn’t really care if people got hurt in the process. The daily paper accurately reported bits of his wonderful resume as you see here from Travis Highfield’s story last week: “In 2003, The Augusta Chronicle reported that Berrian was wanted by the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of criminal damage to property in the first degree. The then-‐18-‐year-‐old was accused of firing a rifle at a car and an apartment in February. “When police searched his home in the 2800 block of Glenn Hills Circle, they found a stash of weapons, and at least one was stolen. “Berrian was indicted on charges of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime in December 2004, The Chronicle reported. “In 2010, Berrian was identified as a suspect in the “execution-‐style” slaying of Angela Brooks, 19, and Nancy Cushman, 17, though he was never arrested. Both were found dead near a wooded path near Twiggs Street and Laney-‐ Walker Boulevard on Thanksgiving Day in 2010.” The murder warrant he was called in for was for yet another shooting, gang related of course. Thank God the probation officer Berrian shot that day, seven-‐year veteran Sherrill Latasha Warren, is expected to fully recover. We came close to having another law enforcement funeral parade in Augusta. The final report on exactly how Berrian died that day, and whether he was shot by an officer, or shot himself to avoid arrest, are unclear. But one thing is very clear: the death of that criminal is a good thing. Travis Berrian was trouble with a capital “T,” and only a moron would dispute that. I caught Hell from some corners of our community when I said just that on the air and on my Facebook page, supposedly because I was being “insensitive.” Really? Here is a newsflash for you… 21 years ago I called for the mandated physical castration of convicted serial child molesters, and I have asked that those not yet in custody commit suicide if the urge to molest is moving them to illegal action. Throughout the years I have celebrated the executions of Ted Bundy, Timothy McVeigh and John Wayne Gacy. I am scheduled to be at the state execution of double murderer Willie Palmer, if it ever happens, and I will dance a jig the day Renaldo Rivera gets the needle for his sick, murderous rampage. I hate criminals, I hate those who harm innocents and I hate a system that seems to coddle these animals more than it corrects them. Who am I to judge? I am someone, like most of you, who would never kill an innocent human being for love or money. I will judge killers, and those who attempt to kill, much and often. We all do, and we all better. Tiptoe around the death of a thug? Not me. Not now, not ever.
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A Pause for Navel-Gazing A few weeks ago, my place of work exhibited a small show of faith in me, and had a few hundred business cards printed up for me. The front of the card emblazons my name, my position at work and status as a Cicerone-‐in-‐training, as well as the restaurant’s name, address and phone number, of course. On the back is a coupon good for one free draught beer, should you purchase a first. It is my working role and identity, boiled down to two dimensions and incentive. It is a great convenience. And I’m not sure that’s a good thing. I consistently struggle with figuring out if it’s more an exhibition of psychopathic tendencies if one greatly enjoys talking about oneself, or if one is markedly more reserved. According to many psychoanalytical studies, the former is correct; according to Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” (“People think I’m insane because/I am frowning all the time”), the latter. Given each source’s respective credibility, I remain at something of an existential impasse. All of this is sort of a lead-‐in to me talking about why I’m a writer — or, rather, why I try to be one — and how difficult that is. I know, I know… waaaaaaaah, and all that. Believe it or not, I’ve actually had people ask me, “Why don’t you go get a real job?” I might as well ask that person, “Why don’t you take a DeLorean back to when that fluid got on your brain and destroy the very fabric of the space-‐time continuum so that if we have to have this conversation, we have it in a different universe?” It’s impossible; quite impossible, in fact. Oh, it’s not for lack of trying. I’ve applied for every job under the sun, some of which I’ve been either grossly under-‐ or over-‐qualified for. Maybe it speaks to my lack of self-‐awareness in this area, but I’ve never been quite sure at which point the interview goes wrong. Maybe it’s the fact that I smirk and say “Seriously?” after they ask me what I believe my greatest strength/weakness is. Maybe it’s the fact that, even at 29, I still look like a kid playing dress-‐up when I put on a suit. Maybe it’s my stutter. That, strangely, would be comforting. Or simple, at least. In a way, then, writing really has — at the risk of devolving into cliché — chosen me, if by no other merits than the fact that I’m not that good at much else. Some would argue I’m not even good at this. I know, I’ve seen you do it. And I wish I was that selfless, impoverished sort of noble that would have allowed me to choose this stinking, thankless task as a lifelong menial pursuit, rather than simply have to circle back around to it every time something in my life doesn’t go quite right. My wife is that sort of person. While I was graduating college and going on to such fulfilling occupations as video store clerk, bartender, knob-‐twirler for Zombie Herman Cain tribute Ted Johnson, etc., she was pulling down a great salary working for one of the biggest independent corporations in the Midwest. She headed up crucial projects, traveled, had corporate presidents on speed dial. The company paid for her to go on sabbatical to Ireland. I’m lucky my bar paid me $50 a day to dick around Portland, Oregon.
Then, she went off to join the Peace Corps. In Honduras. The Honduras that is now the murder capital of the world, and that is on the verge of being officially declared a “failed state.” That Honduras. She worked mainly on projects that involved getting fresh water to remote villages. She slept in a mosquito net, and had to become that special kind of necessary badass that allows you to drown mice in a bucket of water, and then eventually not cry about it. I am not that special kind of badass. After two years of this, instead of going back to a lucrative career, she decides to go and get an MFA in creative writing, where she met me, and which is what brings us back to square one on two different fronts. I’ve never fully understood her decisions to get the MFA, or to marry me. Regarding the former, I know this much: she has stories she is compelled to tell, and well. Regarding the latter… I don’t know, I’m still a little lost on that one, though no less grateful. I won’t pretend that no one reading this has any notion of what it’s like to so thoroughly and wholly dedicate oneself to a single pursuit, even an artistic pursuit (Metro Spirit readers strike as a whimsical bunch). But the ratio of labor to return is, to put it mildly, disheartening, not to mention maddeningly random. I have poems I’ve been tweaking for five years, unpublished. Poems I’ve dashed off in an afternoon have been picked up by respected journals. It’s microcosmic, in a way. This type of work is a crapshoot, and rattles about in the ether until the stars align, or until some editor is just drunk enough to notice a spondee. Here’s what I think I’m getting at: every word I put to print, page or screen, whether it’s here or in some obscure literary journal — my publications in which have paid for about 1/8,000th of my graduate school education — is another pass by that familiar-‐looking tree, the feeling that you’ve been walking in the same set of footprints for… how long now? The light is different, maybe, one or two birdcalls gone extinct. I like to think they’re waiting for me, though where terrifies me. Play me off, John Berryman: Came a day when none, though he began in his accustomed way on the filthy steps in a crash of waters, came.
JOSHRUFFIN, a Metro Spirit alum, is a published
journalist and poet who just received his MFA from Georgia College & State University. He was once the most un-‐intimidating bouncer at Soul Bar.
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Safety on Two Wheels
Increasing courses throughout Georgia could help decrease the number of accidents and fatalities
The rising number of motorcyclists has influenced the expansion of safety recognition across the region. Ly Eldridge, the outreach coordinator for the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program, works under a grant that is helping promote both rider education and motorcycle safety awareness. “My job is all of the public outreach for the organization,” Eldridge explained. “The Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program offers motorcycle safety programs throughout the state of Georgia.” The program is part of the Department of Driver Services (DDS) and there are 22 locations in which its safety programs are offered. That number has expanded significantly over the past three years, according to Eldridge. “Not only do we offer the classes all over the state but we also certify private entities that offer the motorcycle safety courses in addition and offer a motorcycle license waiver when students successfully complete that class,” she said. Taking the classes offered by the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program 8
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is not a requirement to obtain either class of motorcycle license, but if a person completes the two-‐day Basic Rider’s Course (BRC), they will then receive their Class M license without having a permit first. A motorcycle is considered anything with two to three wheels and it must be over 51CCs. “During that class we go from standing on the ground to teaching people the necessary, primary skills to ride a motorcycle: controls of the motorcycle, clutch control, shifting, braking, curves, low-‐speed maneuvers,” Eldridge said. “There is a classroom portion and an on-‐ bike portion of this two-‐day class. Additionally, we talk about things that affect riding, i.e. riding gear, all of the necessary riding gear.” Richmond County Lt. Randy Prickett said that taking a class like the BRC could be very beneficial to leisurely motorcyclist. “I could see where the defensive driving course would be great because you’d get so much experience in that two-‐day course,” Prickett said. “You wouldn’t put that many hours (into riding) in probably half of a year.”
According to Prickett, for a motorcycle cop to obtain the privilege of driving a motorcycle they must first complete a 72-‐hour class which teaches the officers different techniques to avoid obstacles and how to balance and control their bikes at low speeds. “People have a tendency to look past motorcycles,” Prickett said. “Just because they have a uniform on doesn’t make it any different from any regular motorcycle riders.” It is not uncommon for motorists to look past a motorcyclist even if they are in uniform, he added. “People look past the bike because it isn’t that big.” Prickett said. “We have seen people get hit directing traffic at an intersection because (the motorist) didn’t see their bike.” It is both the job of motorcycle riders as well as other motorists to help keep people on motorcycles safe. Tom Toutges, a parts associate at Harley Davidson, said that a main objective for him and the business is to promote motorcycle safety not only to their riders but also to the general public.
“Motorcycle accidents happen and they happen just like cars,” Toutges said. “Definitely one of the key safety things is looking out ahead of you off into the distance more so than what’s going on immediately in front of the motorcycle. They want you to search, evaluate and once you’ve taken in all the information your brain can process, make a decision and execute.” Toutges went to school at the Motorcycles Mechanics Institute (MMI) and became a technician, at which time he said he helped coach safety classes at the Harley Davidson dealership in Orlando. Toutges said that he has taken the knowledge of safety awareness that he learned at MMI and uses in his work practices. “The biggest thing is we try to help the customer get their motorcycle not only working and not only legal but we definitely want it to be safe,” he said. “If they bring their bike into the service department we will definitely go over it with a fine tooth comb. We won’t let it leave the shop until we feel comfortable.” 1AUGUST2013
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He added that not only is having a properly functioning bike important, but it is also important for the rider to wear the correct safety gear such as DOT-�approved helmets, full-�fingered gloves, boots, jackets, etc. “We try to push the safest gear that we can get,� Toutges said. “We know that Harley Davidson does a lot of research and development and we trust it and so we sell it to our customers.� Although Harley Davidson caters to motorcycle riders, Toutges said it is very important to have a voice in the community. “We try to make our presence known in the community,� he said. “Yeah, we are also advertising for the shop but we are also concerned about motorcycle safety and the public awareness, knowing that motorcycles are out there and they are harder to see than cars, so please watch out for us.� Not only does the Harley Davidson in Augusta want to promote safety, but the Harley Owner’s Group (HOG) also enforces strict safety measures within its club. HOG is an international organization that gives the owners of Harley Davidson the ability to socialize and ride together in a group setting. Hap Pitcher, a member of the Augusta chapter of HOG and a former road captain, said the group has a set of strict guidelines that they abide by. “HOG has standards and guidelines that they expect each member to follow and it’s nonnegotiable,� Pitcher said. “We’ve got a little laminated card that’s got everything that you should tell them in a pre-�briefing before the ride such a hand signals, what to do, what lane to stay in.� If a member or newcomer joins the group and doesn’t abide by HOG’s safety guidelines, the rider maybe pulled to the side and told that they must follow the group’s safety requirements, Hap explained. If the individual refuses to do so, he or she will be left behind by the rest of the group. Pitcher said safety is a very important part of a group ride and the use of alcohol among any members during a ride is strictly forbidden. “If one of the chapter members decides to have a beer with lunch, the ride is over with,� he explained. “On my report the rider is terminated there at the restaurant.� 1AUGUST2013
When Pitcher began getting back into motorcycles, he said his wife signed him up for the Basic Rider’s Course. Although Pitcher said he wasn’t too fond of the idea in the beginning, he said he decided to take the course and ended up taking the three different courses the DDS offers. “They teach you so much that you don’t know,� he explained. Following the Basic Rider’s Course, motorists can choose to take the Experienced Rider’s Course and then the Advanced Rider’s Course after they have spent several months on their bikes, Eldridge said. Eldridge explained that the two more advanced programs usually work at a faster pace and deal with a lot of obstacles. “Common things that motorcyclists generally work on are crash avoidance,� she said. “Things like swerving around an obstacle or around a hazard or out of the way of a car, steep curbs, cornering or going into a curb and then turning the corner.� Within the motorcycle safety programs, Eldridge said that there is a wide variety of age and demographics of people who choose to take the classes and the state does not cater to any one particular group more than the other. “Since we are state of Georgia we obviously want everyone who is interested in motorcycling to take the class to see if it is for them and to get the necessary skills to ride safely,� she said. Even though the program focuses on teaching classes specifically for motorcycle rides, Eldridge said they also want motorists to be aware of the riders around them. “So our biggest thing is to look out for motorcycles,� Eldridge said. “They are only two wheels and they only take up so much space and sometimes people don’t notice until it’s too late.�
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Local support keeps farmers market open for a longer season.
Photo by: Mitch Waters In March, the director of Augusta Locally Grown helped open the first community farmer’s market in Columbia County. Kim Hines, the director of Augusta Locally Grown and the market manager for the Evans Towne Farmers Market, said that in the beginning they had only planned on running the market through June. But due to the high demand for the products and farmers’ needs to sell, the market will now stay open through October. “We had an overwhelming request from both vendors as well as our patrons to expand so we doubled the season,” Hines said. “We started with four months and it was just experimental. Then it went well and we decided to do another four months.” In the beginning Hines said she thought that the success of the farmers market would be gradual, but she said, much to her surprise, the market started with a bang. “The first two weeks were huge,” Hines said. “I think we started a little early because the crowd outweighed the supply. We started in March and there just wasn’t enough food to meet the demand.” Although the first few weeks did exceptionally well, Hines said that the business became more regular and not as hectic as the weeks progressed. “It’s not overwhelming, but it is steady,” she said. “We know it’s our responsibility as organizers to get the word out, but because we don’t have money to work with, we do what we can with what we have.” Laurie Ritchie, who runs J and L Farm and Stables
and has been a vendor at the Evans Towne Farmers Market since the beginning, said she has seen a change since the market started as well. “The first few weeks there was so much excitement in the air, you could just feel it,” Ritchie said. “All of the people that came were just so excited to have a farmers market here and there is such a variety, so while produce was just starting to come in and it’s growing in different items, people were also coming because there were baked goods.” Although both Hines and Ritchie have seen a decline in the number of patrons since the first few weeks, both said they have been happy with the outcome “Some weeks that excitement isn’t there,” Ritchie said. “But for the most part you do get return customers that come back and say, ‘Hi, oh I’m here to get some of your granola’ or something. It’s been great.” One factor that Hines said she believes is having an impact on the number of patrons that show up to the market each week is the unpredictable weather. “A message I would really like to get out to the community is that farmers always show up,” Hines said. “They are working out there and the food has to come out of the ground, the animals get milked, all of those things happen no matter what the weather.” To keep the event interesting for everyone, Hines said more activities are opening to the public through
the market. “During the second four months we have really upped the ante,” Hines explained. “We have fitness demonstrations. We have a cooking demo everything week. We also have a pretty extensive children’s educational program and a musician every week.” Although the steady stream of consumers and visitors to the market have Hines and other market vendors hopeful, Hines said it may take a little time for the market to make a name for itself. “Eventually it would be really nice to be able to give back to community,” Hines said. “For now we are keeping the vendor cost very reasonable so that they see that it is a worthwhile market.” Hines said she hopes that within the next few years the market will be able to put money back in to the community and maybe eventually open its own Saturday market. “Columbia County almost has to earn a Saturday market by showing up and proving to the farmers that the demand for their foods exceeds other communities,” Hines explained. “Right now we are competing with the likes of Athens and Macon and Savannah. We already have a farmers market on Saturday downtown so I’m mindful of that as well.”
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How About a Trade? Trading away freedom for money
A historic vote occurred last week in regards to the massive NSA domestic surveillance effort. In a truly non-‐partisan vote, 94 Republicans and 111 Democrats joined together in an effort to stop funding the program. The coalition was not successful, and the continuous government monitoring of its citizens will continue. Wired.com put together an interesting follow-‐up to this story using data from opensecrets.org and assembled by maplight.org. It turns out that the receipt of defense industry campaign contributions effectively predicted the vote. The average Big Brother supporter received over $40,000 in campaign contributions from the military industrial complex over the past two years, while those that opposed the all-‐seeing Eye of Sauron averaged under $20,000. Those trends held true for our local representatives. Paul Broun and Jeff Duncan voted to end the spying program. Combined, they received only $31,000 in contributions from the defense lobby. John Barrow and Joe Wilson voted to continue keeping records of your every cell phone call. Apparently, both Rep. Barrow and Rep. Wilson have many supporters within the defense community. John Barrow received over $41,0000 over the past two years, and Joe Wilson received over $100,000 over the same time period. I guess when you have that kind of support, it’s easy to trade away freedom and put the voters under constant watch. Of course, Ben Franklin had a different point of view. “Those that sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither.” Spotting Sputnik — One of my most memorable and favorite professors from graduate school passed away recently. Dr. Raynor Duncombe worked as an astronomer at the U.S. Naval Observatory and later as faculty at the University of Texas at Austin. He was part of early days of America’s space program, working on the Vanguard, Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs. I vividly remember his lecture relating his experience as a member of the three-‐ man team that first calculated the orbit of Sputnik. The calculations were literally done by hand using a slide rule. I know this because he showed us the notes. Dr. Duncombe taught a somewhat unassuming course called “The Determination of Time.” Strictly speaking, it was a survey course covering the methods and instruments of measuring time intervals. Dr. Duncombe turned it into a study of the history and science of time keeping. Time originates from the slow, constant turning of the Earth beneath the stars. Moreover, those same stars tell us where we are on the Earth and, if we are skilled enough to read them, where we are going. Generations of explorers used the stars to navigate the oceans and the deserts to determine the seasons and the passing of time. Of course, the old techniques have given way to radio beacons, laser ranging and GPS. Today, all it takes is a quick check of Google Maps, and we are on our way. Thank you, Dr. Duncombe, for sharing the history of timekeeping and helping me to appreciate how reading the stars shaped our history. Until next time, I’m off the grid @gregory_a_baker. 1AUGUST2013
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Southeastern Academy puts science in the swamp and in the river
A floating vegetation harvester removes the accumulated floating vegetation from the constructed wetland distribution canal to allow more uniform flow distribution to the 12 wetland cells. Phinizy Swamp has done this annually for several years. Most adults know that Phinizy Swamp Nature Park is by Bush Field, and some even know about its awesome boardwalk and the fact that you can go for nature walks there, while most kids probably know that the educational programs they conduct make for fun field trips. But whenever people come out and walk into the research building, almost everyone says the same thing: “I never knew this was here.” “It’s a hard story to tell because you can’t put it in your hand and look at it,” says former Augusta Mayor Bob Young, who has served as the president and CEO of the Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park for about two years. “It’s a concept you have to understand.” That understanding comes mainly from its research involving the river. “I think our niche has always been to find out what people need and then give them that product, and one of those things is river data,” says Oscar Flite, vice president for research. And two of the biggest and most enthusiastic consumers of that data are the water utilities of Richmond and Columbia counties. “Columbia County Water Utilities Director Billy Clayton is the one I always like to talk about, because when I went to talk to him maybe three or four years ago I was literally in his office five minutes, and in six minutes, I was in my car,” Flite says. “He ended the whole conversation by saying, 12 METROSPIRITAUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
‘Where’s my invoice?’” Though the media usually paints county utility departments as being careless polluters, Flite says that Augusta and Columbia County both work hard to discharge clean water into the river, and if something is up with the condition of the river water, they want to know about it. It’s also beneficial for them to know if something else — or someone else — is responsible. In fact, the academy wouldn’t exist at all if it weren’t for the Augusta Utilities Department and its creative answer for cleaning up its wastewater discharge. Back in the 1990s, the city was discharging some high strength wastewater, which means that there was a lot of organic material in there and it was decreasing the dissolved oxygen rate in the Savannah River. To fix that, the city decided to construct manufactured wetlands to help naturally filter the water. Modifying the existing wetlands required mitigation that had an educational component, and that $25,000 was the seed money for the Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy, where the educational program has expanded into research. In that way, the city not only gained the academy, it also gained a very efficient and highly inexpensive way to clean water. Basically, the swamp filters out the impurities by flowing the 30 million gallons produced by the
wastewater treatment plant each day through 12 individual cells that are 30 acres apiece. In total, Phinizy Swamp is 7,000 acres, but the manufactured wetlands encompass only 360 acres. Though the academy administers several different research projects, its main project is the Savannah River monitoring program, which is partially funded by the utilities department. It also conducts extensive research into fecal coliform concentrations along Butler Creek and Rocky Creek. River monitoring traditionally uses fixed monitors along the course of the river, but Flite says the lab has also added another form of monitoring that gives a different perspective. “We can basically sit on the dock and let the water pass us by and measure water quality that way, or we can also get in an inner tube and float with the same packet of water as it goes downstream,” he says. “They are two completely different ways of looking at water quality.” The problem with the fixed monitors is that all you learn from them is that the water quality changed by X somewhere between Point A and Point B, but if you could monitor the change as it is happening, you could start to really understand what’s causing the change. A point source discharge somewhere in those 40 miles might appear to be the likely candidate for causing the change, but
maybe the change is actually coming from a change in geology or through groundwater. That’s one of the reasons the water utilities are happy help fund the academy. Staff members of the academy used a houseboat rather than an inner tube to measure the changes along the way, which is something that the educators at the education center are able to use to help interest the kids that come through. “We’re pretty busy throughout the year with our second through 12th grade school field trips, says Ruth Mead, senior education specialist. “Ninety percent of what we do is school field trips, though we also do some programming for the park, like the Full Moon Hike, which we try to do twice a year.” This spring, they offered a 10-‐ week Master Naturalist program for adults, which is something Mead says she’d like to repeat in the fall. Other programs include the Swamp Saturday program and Adopt a Stream monitoring, which they’ve been doing on Butler Creek for the last 10 years. “Our field trips are based a lot on the concepts our research does,” Mead says. “It looks at water quality, stream ecology and wetlands and how that all plays into the urban watershed.” Mead and education specialist Aalayah Ross are paid by ESG Operations, Inc., the company responsible for the operation, maintenance and management of Augusta’s wastewater treatment facilities. 1AUGUST2013
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“At one point we were considering cutting our education program, and ESG stepped in and said they would fund it,” Flite says. “They were a literal lifesaver.” Mead says it’s nice to see how many people enjoy the park and to know that the youth education, which began in 1998, has affected so many people “The Utilities Department likes to say that you’re walking in the Wastewater Treatment Plant,” she says. “They love that, because you’re out there walking among the wastewater, and you don’t even know the difference. We get some kids in college who talk about the field trip they had in second grade.” For Young, working in the park is the best of all worlds. “It’s just amazing to come to work out here,” he says. “I love nature and I love airplanes, so I love coming out here every day. It also gives me the chance to work without having people coming through my door constantly.” As mayor, Young instigated $450 million in utilities construction in hopes of staying ahead of the issues. He also served on the Mayor’s Water Council and testified before Congress several times about water issues. “At the end of the day, we all have common goals,” he says of the relationship between the lab and the counties and industries on the river. “We’re all trying to accomplish the same mission. We’re all trying to look at the science in the water.” Young says the science area has always been the most overlooked aspect of the entire park complex. “People know about the nature park and they’ve been out here themselves 1AUGUST2013
or their kids have been out on field trips,” Young says. “But they don’t understand that, on a day-‐to-‐day basis, we have a team of professional, well-‐ educated and well-‐trained scientists working on the science and the research side of fresh water issues in the Savannah River basin.” And because Augusta exists because of the river — it has had a river-‐based economy for over 200 years — the condition of the river is vital. While most of the academy’s projects are fairly straightforward, Flite has a couple of ideas that might just shake things up a bit. One is turning the switch grass into a fuel source by cutting it instead of knocking it down with airboats, while the other is studying how algae is consumed by other organisms to produce oil. “I’ve got bubbling algae here, but no funding,” he says. Unlike most comparable institutions which are paid for by really nice endowment funds, Young says the academy moves forward largely because of money brought in by their popular Swamp Soiree, a fish fry and cocktail party they’ve been hosting for the last 15 years, and the Oca’Chaffa Indian Festival, which brought 7,000 people into the park last year. But it’s the science, Young says, that’s the real star. “If the park were not here, the science would still be here,” he says. “The park is kind of the front door to the academy. It gives us a research campus, it gives us a way to introduce the academy to people and the challenge is to engage folks.”
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SWAMP SATURDAY
at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park is Saturday, August 3, at 9:30 a.m. and includes a 2.5-mile, 1.5-hour hike through the park’s wetlands led by academy volunteers. Pre-registration for groups required. Call 706-828-2109 or visit naturalsciencesacademy.org ARTS
What’s in the Box? Beads and Seeds is Thursday, August 1, at 10 a.m. at the Morris Museum of Art. Participants will learn about southern craft and create a work inspired by the exhibition “Tradition/Innovation” with help from a surprise in the box. Registration required. Museum family members and parents are free; non-members are $4. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org.
display at the Augusta Museum of History. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org. Protect and Serve, an exhibit highlighting the stories of CSRA law enforcement officers, is on display at the Augusta Museum of History. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org.
Dollar Dog Days run through the month of August at the Augusta Museum of History. All month, admission is $1. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org.
Delightful Decanters is a temporary exhibit on display at the Augusta Museum of History featuring colorful bottles used to sell products as late as the 1970s. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org.
Day of Art, hosted by the North Augusta Artists Guild, is each Tuesday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta and includes a group of artists painting in the center who will answer questions or allow visitors to join in. Call 803-441-4380 or visit artsandheritagecenter.com.
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Reception for Harrisburg Outreach Photography Camp will be held Sunday, August 4, from 2-4 p.m. at the Morris Museum of Art. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org. Exhibition Opening for The Gladness of Nature: Paintings by Honor Marks will be held Thursday, August 8, from 6-8 p.m. at the Morris Museum of Art. Rudy Mancke, host of the award-winning television series “NatureScene” and founder of the South Carolina Association of Naturalists, discusses the works of Charleston-based artist Honor Marks. A reception with the speaker and the artist follows. Members are free; non-members are $5. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org.
Tony Williams & Blues Express plays Sunday, August 4, at 8 p.m. at the Augusta Common as part of the Candlelight Jazz series. Patrons are invited to bring their own seating and picnics. $6; free for children under 13. Visit gardencityjazz.com. Aiken Big Band plays Monday, August 5, at 7 p.m. at the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage at Aiken’s Hopelands Gardens as part of the Hopelands Summer Concert Series. Free. Call 803-643-4661 or visit facebook.com/ experienceaiken. Thursday Night Jazz at the Willcox takes place every Thursday at the Willcox in Aiken. Visit thewillcox.com. The Salvation Army School of the Performing Arts holds classes each Tuesday. Included is instruction in piano, drums, guitar, voice and brass. Call 706-3644069 or visit krocaugusta.org.
Exhibition for artists Cathy Armstrong, Linda Hardy and Susan Porterfield will be on display through August 30 at Sacred Heart Cultural Center. Free. Call 706-826-4700 or visit sacredheartaugusta.org.
Live Country Music at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1999 Scott Road, is every Saturday night at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Call 706-790-8040.
Augusta’s African-American Pioneers will exhibit through August 31 at the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History. The exhibit will feature many of the personalities that make Augusta special, from Lawrence Fishburne to James Brown, the Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance Company to the home of John and Rosa Tutt, and captures much of Augusta’s African-American heritage. Visit lucycraftlaneymuseum.com.
Nook tutorials at Barnes and Noble in the Augusta Mall are each Saturday beginning at noon, followed by a Nookcolor tutorial at 12:30 p.m. Free. Call 706- 737-0012 or visit bn.com.
The Godfather of Soul James Brown exhibit is on display at the Augusta Museum of History. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org. Blast From the Past is on display at Augusta Museum of History to celebrate the museum’s 75th anniversary. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org. Local Legends is a permanent exhibit highlighting Augusta notables on 16 METROSPIRITAUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
Auditions for “Unbroken: A Musical” are going on now by appointment. Producers are looking for four African-American male actors/singers, ages 1740, and two male actors. Rehearsals have already begun for the show, which will be performed in early October. To set up an appointment for an audition, email Director Kris Byrd at unbroken.musical@gmail.com.
FLIX
“3:10 to Yuma” will be shown at Movies at Maxwell on Tuesday, August 6, at noon at the Maxwell Branch Library. Free. Call 706-793-2020 or visit ecgrl.org. “X-Men” will be shown at Movies at Maxwell on Tuesday, August 6, at 3:30 p.m. at the Maxwell Branch Library. Free. Call 706-793-2020 or visit ecgrl.org.
SPECIAL EVENTS
First Thursday is Thursday, August 1, from 5-8 p.m. at the Central Avenue, Kings Way and Troupe Street intersection on the Hill in Augusta. There will be entertainment by Bill Karp, free tours of Fire Station #7, free childcare at the Hill Baptist Church and discounts in the shops. Call 706-733-1788. First Friday is Friday, August 2, from 5-9 p.m. on Broad Street in downtown Augusta. Among the events are the following: Gallery on the Row welcomes Clay Artists of the Southeast with their show “Put a Face On It,” M.A.D. Studios will host a live First Friday performance featuring musicians Tom Reed & the Tandem, Sky City is hosting ‘80s Night and a brand new art show by artist Robby Phillips. In addition, there will be sidewalk vendors, musicians and artists. Call 706-842-8702 or visit augustaarts.com. First Friday Inshop Tasting is Friday, August 2, from 5-8 p.m. at Wine World. $5 admission, with a $3 rebate upon the purchase of one bottle of the one of the night’s featured wines. Call 803-279-9522 or visit wineworldsc.com.
LITERARY
Safe Boating Course is Saturday, August 3, from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Fire Station #1, 1 Broad St. Learn safe boating skills from United States Power Squadron certified instructors. $29. Call 706-737-8113 or visit usps.org.
THEATER
Swamp Saturday at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park is Saturday, August 3, at 9:30 a.m. and includes a 2.5-mile, 1.5-hour hike through the park’s wetlands led by academy volunteers. Pre-registration for groups required. Call 706-828-2109 or visit naturalsciencesacademy.org.
“Social Security” shows Thursday, August 1-Saturday, August 3, with dinner at 7 p.m. and the show beginning at 8 p.m. at the Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre. $30-$45. Call 706-793-8552 or visit fortgordon.com/theatre.php. Open House for Musical Theatre Workshops is Saturday, August 3, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Musical Theatre Workshops’ studio, 3817 Martinez Blvd. in Martinez. Musical Theatre Workshops Studio is for ages 10-adult and offers classes in acting, voice for individuals and groups, musical theater, dance and tap. Call 706-231-1759 or visit onwiththeshow.biz.
Pop-Up Shop Event is Saturday, August 3, from 1-4:30 p.m. at the Innovative Workspace event center, 512 Shartom Dr. This event is to promote the Pink Clover Clothing Boutique, an online, trend-inspired clothing store. Visit pinkcloverclothing.com. Moth Night Out is Saturday, August 3, from 9 p.m.-midnight at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. Call 706-828-2109 or visit naturalsciencesacademy.org.
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Members, guests and instructors gathered at the Gold’s Gym location on Bobby Jones Expressway Saturday, July 27, to celebrate both the new group fitness classes held there and the new release of Les Mills classes. Held from 8 a.m.-‐1 p.m., instructors from Gold’s Gym locations around the area led members and guests through classes that included BodyCombat, BodyPump, CX Worx, Sh’Bam and Body Flow. They also included a demo of a new Les Mills class called G.R.I.T. “Grit is high-‐intensity interval training. It’s not really group fitness; it’s more like group training,” explained Amy Cross, group fitness instructor at Gold’s Gym’s Walton Way location. “It is a Les Mills program and we’ll be one of the first clubs to offer that in the area.” The event also included vendors and healthy snack for participants, and was an especially festive occasion given that Gold’s just began offering evening classes at the Bobby Jones location at the beginning of July in a space that has been completely renovated. “We got new flooring, a brand-‐new stage, new sound equipment and new BodyPump equipment,” Cross said. “You’re looking at it holding about a hundred people if you’re taking a dance class, but we have 60 BodyPump equipment sets, so it’ll accommodate 60 people for BodyPump. It’s larger than the facility at Walton Way.” The pictures shown here are from the Mega Launch, but it’s not too late to get in on the group fitness class fun. See the schedules on these pages to join a class at a location near you.
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Physician,
Heal Thyself
In his practice at North Augusta Urgent Care Family & Occupational Medicine Center, Dr. Jeffrey N. Broder, MD PC, sees many patients who need to lose weight. It was those patients, in fact, who made him realize that he needed to do the same. “After your patients come up to you and say, ‘You know, you’re asking me to lose weight but what about yourself, Doc?’” he said. “And so I said, ‘Okay, it’s time to do something about this.’” Dr. Broder, originally from Brooklyn, New York, was former active-‐duty military and, therefore, in pretty good shape. After retiring from being chief of the emergency department at Eisenhower Medical Center at Fort Gordon, however, he admits that he let himself go for a while. “I ran through a spurt where I’d gotten very heavy,” he said. “I was about 50 pounds overweight and decided that it was about time to change.” So he began riding his road bike and doing an intensive at-‐home workout. He lost a good bit of weight, but wasn’t satisfied. So when the Gold’s Gym location on Bobby Jones Expressway opened nearly three years ago, he joined. Why Gold’s? For a couple of reasons, Dr. Broder said. “I’ll tell you, you can’t beat the price,” he said. “And my son was playing very competitive ice hockey. We were traveling all over the country and, for the membership I bought, I could go to the Gold’s Gym in any city and while he was practicing I could work out. For me it was a cost measure, it was a convenience measure and it gave me the ability to work out in any city that I wanted to go to.” Now, he’s a regular. And it’s all because of the advice he gives his patients, advice he himself also follows. “Like I tell my patients, you want to do resistance, you want to do cardio and you have to watch your diet,” he explained. “I mean, 95 percent of your weight loss is nutrition. And I tell my patients, calories in, calories out.” That means, of course, burning off more calories than you consume. Dr. Broder advises eating 5-‐6 small meals a day instead of the standard three squares and eating more earlier in the day rather than later. And if his patients complain that they can’t do it for whatever reason, be it busy schedules or lots of travel, he says that if he can do it, anyone can. “I hear a lot, ‘Oh, I travel a lot or I’m a truck driver, I can’t eat properly,’” he said. “You can go to McDonalds and eat properly. Get a salad. You could bring stuff with you. I actually bring food with me to the office. I do go out to eat lunch and, of course, where my office is located, I spend a lot of time eating in restaurants in downtown Augusta. But you’ve got to make choices. Restaurants now will cater to the way you want them to make the food.” Along with diet, workouts are important and, in this respect, Dr. Broder also follows his own advice. Instead of going home to unwind after a hard day at the office, he knows that he has to hit the gym first. “As soon as I get off work, I come to the gym,” he
said. “I give myself 45 minutes to an hour, 3 to 4 days a week. If I go home. It’s over.” Gold’s Gym is where he does his resistance training and, when the weather’s nice, he’ll do cardio outside. Just as with nutrition, Dr. Broder stresses the importance of planning and recording everything having to do with workouts. He admits he may have an upper hand because he’s a doctor, but he says everyone benefits from having a fitness plan. “Everything I do is documented and planned,” he said. “I see a lot of people who come in here and they really don’t have a plan. They go from one place to another place and they never document anything. And that makes it very, very difficult to determine how you get to the next step. And then I see the others who come in here and work their tails off and never lose any weight, never progress to the next step because their nutrition is atrocious.” If someone doesn’t know how to make a plan, Dr. Broder says the answer is simple. “I always recommend that, if you don’t know, work with a trainer,” he said. “It’s really a great way to go. You’ve got a lot of people here at Gold’s who know what they’re doing and who can really get you started on where you need to go.” It doesn’t matter where you are in life, either. Dr. Broder, 55 years old, has five kids ranging in age from 16 to 30 and says he’s in the best shape of his life. He continues to ride his bikes, both road and mountain, and recently joined a recreational men’s lacrosse team after seeing how much fun his son was having playing the sport. In fact, Dr. Broder and the Augusta Beavers recently returned from a tournament in Asheville, North Carolina. He says, however, that if he hadn’t focused on his health for the past few years, there’s no way he’d be able to play. “Basically, if I was not working out, there’s no way I’d be able to get onto the field with those guys,” he said. “Most of them are in their 20s, some of them are in their 30s. We’ve got one gentleman in his 40s, one in his early 50s. So I’m the old guy on the team. But they’re very tolerant. But I just try to keep working out and keep going.” Sure, he has to wear a knee brace, an ankle brace and an arm brace when he plays but, just like he tells his patients, age is just a number. “But, you know what? You can’t let it get you down,” Dr. Broder said. “There are times I can’t do certain exercises so I modify. Like shoulders: my shoulders aren’t the best so I don’t do any exercises that require me to push overhead. Everything is up to shoulder height. You can do anything you want to do and modify it for the workout that you want.” And if his patients still don’t believe him, all he has to do is show them his “before” picture. “When my patients come in and tell me they have no time to get healthy, I show them the picture,” he laughed. “It’s really important to keep going. if you don’t keep going, you’re going to be in trouble.”
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Mother Knows Best
Drew is shown with his mom Sonja (left) and his fiancee Sarah (right).
Lawson Drew Landrum may be a grown man, but he still listens to his mom. One of the best pieces of advice she’s given him lately? Join Gold’s Gym. “She kept saying, ‘You should go check it out,’” Landrum said. “She knew I was pretty serious about getting in shape and so I just took her advice and shot over there. I signed up and worked out on the same day and I haven’t stopped going since.” His mother Sonja knew that Landrum, who is an editorial assistant for the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry at GRU, had been trying to get back in shape after a few lazy college years. “I was in college and I wasn’t eating right and wasn’t getting a lot of exercise and I was lethargic to some degree,” he remembered. “I never gained a lot of weight, but I was certainly not in shape. I don’t necessarily thank fat represents a really good judge of personal health. I know people who are 150 pounds soaking wet but I guarantee you their physical health is not very good. So, no, I was never fat or any of those things; however, I was certainly out of shape.” One day, Landrum said he decided to make a change. Before joining Gold’s, however, he decided to try a rigorous, 90-‐day program at home. “On day 40, I started to hate it,” he admitted. “I don’t think it’s the healthiest option for exercise and it was hard on my joints, but I did gain a lot of knowledge in that period. So I just took my knowledge from there and safely translated it to the gym and I’ve been steadily going every week since then.” His workout, while varying in time, is pretty set in stone and Landrum said he does have one hard and fast rule. “I believe that’s important to never miss your Monday workout because it sets the tone for your whole week,”
he said. “So I usually, on Monday and Wednesday, try to focus on working out my chest and my arms. Also those days I aim to fit in quality cardio time on the treadmills. And then, ideally, Tuesdays and Thursdays, that’ll be when I focus more on shoulders, back and core. Those are usually a little lighter workouts in terms of weights; however, the intensity of the workouts are more tiring than the ones on Monday and Wednesday.” Landrum said that while he tries to get to Gold’s four to five times a week, it’s not always possible with his work schedule. There is one workout, however, that he doesn’t ever want to skip. “My favorite workout of the week is by far is Saturday morning,” he said. “If you get in there at 8 o’clock — actually, that’s usually when Sarah and I go, she’ll come with me — it’s just a nice time to really unwind. Believe it or not, I use the gym to unwind and it’s just a nice time to get in there from about 8 to 10 and get a good solid workout in on Saturday. And Saturday’s workout can be anything, really and truly. The idea is just to sweat, sweat, sweat.” Sarah is Landrum’s fiancée Sarah Baker, the director of children’s ministries (and daughter of Pastor Marty Baker) at Stevens Creek Church. When he’s not working at GRU, Landrum serves as a youth leader for The Mix, Stevens Creek’s youth ministry, and coaches the softball team. Landrum says Sarah didn’t work out much before the two started dating. Now, however, she takes spinning classes on her own and the two lift weights together. “She does all of her lifting with me and when I say with me, the woman, she’s in the gym lifting just like me, just with a lighter weight bar,” he explained. “But before she and I got involved, she wasn’t doing a whole lot of
that and I can say, in just the last four months, I can see some tremendous gains in her strength.” They both value the health benefits, Landrum said. But, more than that, they enjoy the time together. “It’s a nice time for us to spend in the gym because we both value physical fitness,” he said. “It is time consuming, really and truly, to go to the gym, even the process of getting there — working out, coming home, showering and trying to return to an evening — it’s a lot to do at 5 o’clock at the end of the workday. But the fact that we both enjoy it and that we both value that as a normal part of our lives, it makes it enjoyable for us to do it together.” Landrum and his mother chose the Bobby Jones Gold’s Gym location because of the price and the quality. “What I like about it, besides the location, is that it’s a quality gym,” he explained. “It’s quality equipment, but it’s not too much and it’s certainly not too little. I just think the return on your investment is astronomically more than what’s they’re asking us as members to pay them. I respect that, and they’re always so kind to me when I go in. At this point, I’ve been steadily going for two years, so I’ve built relationships with trainers there and people that work on staff there, so it’s a nice experience for me every time I go.” And the payoff for his dedication is better health and a change in lifestyle. “I’m by far in the best physical condition I’ve ever been in and I can’t imagine life any other way at this point,” Landrum said. “There’s no thought of not doing it. You know, I go on vacation for a week and I start to feel the effects of not working out. It’s not an addiction, but it’s a lifestyle.”
5 Ways
to Avoid the Freshman 15
There are certain truths about being a college student: there won’t be enough hours in the day for classes, studying, work and friends and you’ll most certainly be poor. And, if you’re out of your parents’ house for the first time, you’ll gain some weight. The dreaded Freshman 15 is an almost universal truth for new college students and can happen before you know it. “When kids go off to college they tend to gain weight, especially in their first year of college,” says Pam Brisky, clinical nutrition manager at Georgia Regents Medical Center and the Children’s Hospital of Georgia. “The actual number 15 is more of a myth. It looks like they gain weight more in the five-‐pound range.” Five pounds, of course, is better than 15, but there are ways to keep from gaining any weight at all. Between time and budget constraints, it may sound far-‐fetched, but follow Brisky’s five simple tips and you may be able to finish the year in better shape than when you started. 1. Plan your meals. According to Brisky, snacking and eating on the run can quickly lead to unwanted pounds. But new college students often make poor food choices. “Oftentimes this is the first time they are truly out on their own day after day after day,” she explains. “So mom’s not there to cook for them anymore and remind them to eat their fruits and vegetables. So it shouldn’t surprise us that they are eating out a lot more.” A college meal plan, especially for a typically poor college student, may be convenient and cheap, but Brisky says it really doesn’t help your health. “Most people, when they do go to buffets, they tend to eat more because it’s all inclusive,” she says. “And oftentimes, your cheapest foods are the ones that are the highest in fat and calories.” Surprisingly, imposing a schedule on yourself will help promote good habits. “Believe it or not, attending classes on a regular basis helps a lot because you tend to get into a schedule,” she says. “You schedule your meals at the same time, you schedule your exercise. If you don’t attend classes, or go haphazardly, you don’t have a schedule and it’s so much easier to bypass eating well than you would if you’re on a schedule.” 2. Eat at home. The best way to plan your meals and control calories is to eat at home. Many new college students, however, don’t want to be bothered with cooking. The good news, according to Brisky, is that you really don’t have to. “You can pretty much eat healthy on cereal, fruit and milk in the morning and things like sandwiches, fruit and vegetables for lunch,” she explains. According to Brisky, students should keep items like peanut butter, whole-‐grain bread, cereal, milk, fresh fruits and vegetables, tuna and hummus on hand. These, she said, can make healthy mealtime a snap to prepare. She also advises heeding the 2/3 rule. “Basically, two-‐thirds of your plate should be made up of fruits and vegetables,” she explains. Likewise, there are some items in the grocery store to stay away from. “Make sure you don’t stock your room with the
tempting treats: the chips and the cookies, candies.” she says. “If it’s very readily available, it’s very tempting to eat. So if you make yourself go out for a walk, even walking to the store to get a treat, that would help at least. Oftentimes if it’s not readily available, you’ll talk yourself out of having it.” 3. Eat slowly. When you do sit down to eat, sit down. Don’t eat in the car or devour a bowl of cereal over the kitchen sink. Rather, take your time so that your body can figure out what’s going on. “Take at least 20 minutes to eat because it’s true that it takes about 20 minutes for the hormones in your body signal up to the brain that you have food in your stomach,” she explains. “The faster you eat the more you can eat before you get full.” 4. Hydrate. Your body craves moisture, and the best source of giving your body what it craves is water. “Ideally, your body should be at least 60 percent water,” Brisky says. “So if you’re dehydrated to any degree and you’re not drinking, your body will signal to eat because you get a lot of fluid from food.” That’s right: those hunger pangs you’re feeling may not be hunger pangs at all. You might just be dehydrated. So drink some water — it’s the perfect thirst quencher that also happens to be all-‐natural and calorie-‐free — before giving in to the temptation to eat. And while water is perfect for your thirst, alcoholic beverages are just about the worst thing you can drink. Most contain lots of empty calories, calories that don’t even fill you up (because you haven’t eaten them) and they lower your inhibitions, so that late-‐night taco run all of a sudden sounds like a great idea.
“Keep an eye on your alcohol consumption,” Brisky warns. “If you’re going to go out for a drink, only have the one drink.” 5. Take care of yourself. The tight schedule that many new college students experience may mean studying late into the night. Brisky says that keeping from feeling tired is only one reason to make sure you get enough sleep. “Insufficient sleep can cause an increase in the hunger promoting hormones and a decrease in the hunger suppressing hormones,” she says. “It can get your hormones out of whack.” Young adults should shoot for getting 8-‐9 hours of sleep a night. “But, you know, if they can’t get that, naps are still good,” she says. Tight schedules may also tempt students to slack off when it comes to exercise. Aside from staying in shape, though, there’s another good reason to keep that routine going: keeping stress at bay. “Are you eating because you’re stressed?” she says. “Maybe you need to go out and take a walk and de-‐stress a little bit. Studying or a stressful environment may be a trigger to eating.” Exercising rather than eating to relieve stress will help your health in the long run. “Basically if you exercise three days a week, reports say that people feel better physically and feel happier than those who don’t exercise,” she says. “When you feel good about yourself and feel happy you tend to care about your looks more.” To get more information about Gold’s Gym’s special back to school offer, see page 8 of this newsletter.
RAISIN’Kane
Chris Kane and Becky Beach, founder of the Puppy Jake Foundation.
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Swing and a Miss
Not sure who I feel sorry for more. Milwaukee Brewers fans or all of the fantasy baseball owners out there who drafted Ryan Braun as their No. 1 overall pick. For the record, I picked Miguel Cabrera over Braun. I also predicted that Will and Kate would have a baby boy, but I digress. Ryan Braun lied. He lied to his family. He lied to his team. He lied to MLB officials. He lied to himself. And now he has to pay the price for violating baseball’s performance-‐ enhancing drug policy. But is the punishment enough? Braun’s suspension cost him the remainder of the season, which is 65 games. Financially, that breaks down to $3 million in lost salary. Endorsement deals are also drying up as companies are quickly cutting ties with Braun. Don’t feel sorry for the 2011 National League MVP. A couple of years ago, he signed a $130 million contract. Something tells me he won’t miss the $3 million in lost wages this season. So, I go back to my original question: Is the punishment enough? Short answer... no. Braun had already lied once last year. Bud Selig and Co. were hot on his trail after the Brewers slugger had a positive urine sample. Braun famously denied he did anything wrong and proclaimed his innocence to the world. He would eventually get off on a technicality. This time around, no such luck. But the suspension should be longer. Why not make Braun sit out the entire 2014 season as well? It would send a stronger message to Braun and everyone else who wears a Major League Baseball uniform. Professionally, Braun will get another chance to prove himself to his teammates and organization. But the damage has been done to his reputation. The “Cheater” label will follow him everywhere he goes. Not even a $130 million dollar contract can erase this fact. A big thank you to everyone who participated in last month’s Puppy Jake 8K and 4K Dog Trot in downtown Augusta. Through this race, more than $5,000 was raised for
the Puppy Jake Foundation. That money will be used specifically to match a trained service dog with an Augusta wounded veteran. Race organizers tell me this will become an annual event for the downtown Augusta Market. Looking for a new, cool race in August? GRU Run for the GreenJackets takes place on Saturday, August 17, at 8 a.m. The 5K starts in front of Lake Olmstead Stadium and then winds its way through parts of Laurel Lane, Broad Street and Milledge Road. The finish line is inside Lake Olmstead Stadium along the warning track! Each paid entry receives entry into the race, a GreenJackets/GRU visor and one ticket to the GreenJackets game that night. Support Adam Ward’s GRU Cross Country/Track teams and the GreenJackets! Chris Kane is a Golds Gym member and co-‐anchor of Good Morning Augusta and News Channel 6 at Noon (WJBF-‐TV-‐ABC affiliate in Augusta).
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Evans Towne Farmers Market is held on the grounds of the Columbia County Public Library each Thursday through October 24 from 4:30-7 p.m. All meats, eggs, dairy and produce will be from local and sustainable farms. There will also be cooking and fitness demos, as well as education, local artisans with handcrafted goods, live music, local food vendors and weekly events. Visit evanstownefarmersmarket.com. Weekly Wine Tastings at Vineyard Wine Market in Evans are held 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays, and 1-6 p.m. Saturdays. Call 706-922-9463 or visit vine11.com. Saturday Market at the River is each Saturday through November 23 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the 8th Street Bulkhead downtown and features vendors, food, drinks, entertainment and a group run that begins at 8 a.m. Visit theaugustamarket.com.
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friend or relative. Discussion is focused on physical and emotional changes of puberty. $10. Call 706-481-7000 or visit trinityofaugusta.com. Pickles and Ice Cream is Tuesday, August 6, from 7-9:30 p.m. at Medical Office Building One on the Doctors Hospital campus. This class is great for the firsttime mom, but recommended for all. Nutrition, exercise, fetal development and body changes are discussed. Registration required. Call 706- 651-2229 or visit doctors-hospital.net. Spine Education Class is Wednesday, August 7, from 1-2:30 p.m. at University Hospital, Levi Hill III Auditorium. This class is for those patients preparing for or considering spine surgery. The program will educate and guide you through
Mobile Mammography Screenings will be on the following dates and locations, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.: Thursday, Augusta 1 at University Hospital; Monday, August 5, at Belk in North Augusta; Tuesday, August 6, at Dillard’s in the Augusta Mall; Wednesday, August 7, at Target in Aiken and Thursday, August 8, at Fievet Pharmacy in Washington. Free through Medicare. Appointment required. Call 706-774-4149 or visit universityhealth.org.
Adapted Evaluation, a 30-minute initial and annual evaluation including medical history and water assessment, is offered at the Wilson Family Y. $25. Call 706-922-9664 or visit thefamilyy.org.
Baby Care Basics and Breastfeeding is Saturday, August 3, from 9 a.m.-noon at Trinity Hospital. This class provides information on two popular infant care topics in a morning format. Pre-registration required. Call 706-481-7000 or visit trinityofaugusta.com.
Support
A-Team (Autism Spectrum Disorder Support and Resource Group) meets Tuesday, August 5, from 6-7 p.m. at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia Family Resource Library. Call 706-721-5160 or visit gru.edu.
Growing Boys is Saturday, August 3, from 9:30 a.m.-noon at Trinity Hospital. Boys ages 9 to 12, accompanied by their father, male relative or friend, will find helpful information on what to expect in the pre-adolescent years. $10. Pre-registration required. Call 706-481-7000 or visit trinityofaugusta.com.
Weight Loss Surgery and You is Tuesday, August 6, from 6-7 p.m. at the University Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute, Classroom 2. Learn more about weight loss surgery and options available at University Hospital. Reservations are required. Free. Call 706-774-8931 or visit universityhealth.org. Fresh Start Smoking Cessation is Tuesday, August 6, from 6-7 p.m. at University Hospital in the cafeteria. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, with University Hospital instructors to help people give up all forms of tobacco. Four-week sessions are offered each month. Registration is required. Free. Call 706-774-8931 or visit universityhealth.org. Infant CPR is Tuesday, August 6, from 6-8 p.m. at Trinity Hospital. Designed to teach participants how to respond in an emergency situation using infant mannequins and a simple step-by-step method. Call 706-481-7000 or visit trinityofaugusta.com. On Being a Girl is Tuesday, August 6, from 6-9 p.m. at Trinity Hospital. This class is designed for girls ages 9 to 12, accompanied by their mother, a female 1AUGUST2013
Stress Management Classes are held at the University Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute at 8:15 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. each Wednesday. Call 706-774-3278 or visit universityhealth.org.
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program covers topics such as coronary artery disease, heart attack and CHF at the University Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute. Program is held each Wednesday at 8:15 and 9:15 a.m., and 1:45 p.m. Call 706-774-3278 or visit universityhealth.org.
Child Safety Seat Inspections are Friday, August 2, at the Safe Kids office, Building 1010C, 1225 Walton Way. Call for an appointment. Call 706-721-7606 or visit grhealth.org/ safekids.
Total Joint Replacement Class is Tuesday, August 6, from 1-3 p.m. at University Hospital, Levi Hill III Auditorium. Call 706-477-2760 or visit universityhealth.org.
Tai Chi for Boomers is held at 6 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Call 706 394-0590, email sbeasley@augustameditation.com or visit augustameditation.com/taichi.html.
Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Orientation is held every first and third Monday at 6 p.m. and every second and fourth Tuesday at 2 p.m. at University Hospital’s Heart & Vascular Institute (Classroom 3). The class will explain some of the causes of vascular disease as well as early warning signs. There will be information about changes you can implement today to prevent heart attack and stroke. Vascular diagnostic exams as well as advanced metabolic and genetic lab work are offered to develop a personalized plan for you to prevent disease. Free. Call 706-774-5548 or visit universityhealth.org.
Health
Look Good, Feel Better is Monday, August 5, from 3-5 p.m. at Medical Office Building One on the Doctors Hospital campus. Led by a licensed cosmetologist supplied by The American Cancer Society, this is a free hands-on workshop for female cancer patients to help them cope with and combat appearance-related effects of chemo and radiation therapy. Registration is required. Call 706 651-4343 or visit doctors-hospital.net.
Yoga I offered at the Weeks Center in Aiken 8:45-9:45 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays; Yoga II is offered 8:45-9:45 a.m., Fridays; Evening Yoga is offered 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. $41 for 10 tickets. Call 803-6427631.
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Wine Tastings are the first Friday and third Thursday of each month from 5-8 p.m. at Wine World in North Augusta. $5. Call 803-279-9522.
Your BIRTHday Party: OB Tour is Monday, August 5, from noon-1:30 p.m. at Trinity Hospital. Event includes lunch, a short information session introducing the Tiny Toes Tip Top OB Program, information on classes, door prizes and a tour of the OB Unit. Call 706-481-7000 or visit trinityofaugusta. com.
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Breast Cancer Support Group meets Thursday, August 8, from 12:30-2 p.m. at the GRU Cancer Center. Call 706-7214109 or visit gru.edu/classes. Eating Disorders Anonymous meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Metropolitan Community Church, 557 Greene St. Call 706-8711384 or visit edaaugusta.com.
“Forward-facing front right passenger side!” expectations you may experience. You will also have a chance to ask questions. Free. Call 706-774-8931 or visit universityhealth.org. Heartburn: Is It More Serious Than You Think? is Wednesday, August 7, at 6 p.m. at Woodside Country Club. Dr. Chaudhary will talk about what happens when heartburn is not appropriately treated. A free, light dinner will be served. Call 800-882-7445. Infant CPR Training is Wednesday, August 7, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Georgia Regents Medical Center. Allows families and those caring for infants to learn the core skills of infant CPR and relief of choking. This class is taught by a certified instructor. Registration required. Call 706-721-9351 or visit grhealth.org/classes. Beginning Sign Language meets Wednesdays, August 7-September 25, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Trinity Hospital. This eight-week course covers systems of sign language, facets of deaf culture, expressive and receptive fingerspelling using signs in short sentences. $45. Call 706-481-7000 or visit trinityofaugusta.com. Moms Connection is every Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. at Georgia Regents Medical Center and is a free weekly support group for new mothers. All new moms and newborns are welcome. The Health System will supply an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant/Educator/Perinatal Nurse to answer questions and offer resources. Call 706-721-8283 or visit grhealth.org. Yoga Class is offered by the Kroc Center every Saturday at The Augusta Market downtown, 10-11 a.m. Free. Bring your own mat. Call 706-364-5762 or visit
Overeaters Anonymous meets at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays and at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1:30 p.m., Saturdays. Call 907-854-1509. Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Sunday and Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. at Aiken Regional Medical Centers’ Aurora Pavilion, and includes an open discussion. Call 800-322-8322 or visit aikenregional.com. Adult Sexual Assault and Rape Support Group provides group counseling at University Hospital for those who have experienced sexual assault, incest, rape or childhood sexual abuse. Call 706-724-5200 or visit universityhealth.org. Alcoholics Anonymous is a support group for those who wish to stop drinking. Call 706-860-8331. Beyond the Bars is a support group for those with incarcerated loved ones. Call 706-855-8636. Burn Support Group meets every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Doctors Hospital’s Lori Rogers Nursing Library, JMS Building. All burn survivors, and their families and friends are welcome. Call Tim Dorn at 706-651-6660 or visit doctorshospital.net. Families Who Have Lost a Baby Support Group is offered by GRU. Call 706-7218299 or visit gru.edu. Gamblers Anonymous is a support group for those who wish to stop gambling. Call 800-313-0170. Lupus Support Group meets at the Headquarters Branch Library. Call 706AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
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394-6484 or 706-821-2600, or visit ecgrl.org. Narcotics Anonymous meets Fridays and Sundays at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Hospital of Augusta. Visit na.org. Overeaters Support Group meets locally. Call 706-7850006 or visit trinityofaugusta.com. Parents of Hearing-Impaired Children meets locally. Call 706-481-7396 or visit trinityofaugusta.com. Reach for Recovery is presented locally by the American Cancer Society. Call 706-731-9900 or visit trinityofaugusta.com. Recovery Support Group meets 7:30 p.m. Sundays and Fridays. Call 706-855- 2419.
Education
Clipping and Clicking for Savings is Saturday, August 3, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Maxwell Branch Library. Learn how to save the most money by using print and e-coupons. Call 706-793-2020 or visit ecgrl.org. Basics of Web Design is Tuesday, August 6, from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Wallace Branch Library. Free. Call 706-7226275 or visit ecgrl.org. Let’s Talk Self-Esteem is Wednesday, August 7, from 6-8 p.m. at the Diamond Lakes Branch Library. This seminar is for older teens and adults and will be led by Certified Life Coach Tara Tanksley Stallings. Call 706-722-2432 or visit ecgrl.org. University Toastmasters Club meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 6-7 p.m. at University Hospital, Education Wing, 3rd Floor, Room 3. Visit 9083. toastmastersclubs.org. Intermediate Spanish Language Class is each Monday from 2:30-4 p.m. at the Friedman Branch Library. Pre-registration required. Call 706-736-6758 or visit ecgrl.org.
Beginner’s Spanish Language Class is each Monday from 4-5 p.m. at the Friedman Branch Library. Call 706-7366758 or visit ecgrl.org.
the James Brown Arena. There is a prize purse of $850. $110 for two-person teams; $10 for spectators. Call 706738-1358 or visit augustatrainingshop.com.
Fort Gordon Toastmasters meets 11:30 a.m. each Wednesday in the Organizational Conference Room (Fish Bowl) on Fort Gordon Army base. Open to the public. Visit fortgordon.toastmastersclubs.org.
Triple 8 Group Run meets at 8th and Reynolds, 8 a.m., every Saturday through October 26. Choose your distance: 3, 6 or 8 miles. Open to everyone. Visit theaugustamarket.com.
Adult Hebrew Class is taught at Congregation Children of Israel at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday. Email office@ cciaugusta.org or visit cciaugusta.org.
Adult swim lessons are offered at the Family Y of Downtown Augusta for ages 13 and up. Days and times vary by branch. Members $55 per month; non-members $85 per month. Registration required. Visit thefamilyy.org. Olympic-style Tae Kwon Do, taught by Master Michael L. Weintraub, is each Tuesday and Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Kroc Center. Call 706-364-5762 or visit krocaugusta.com.
Computer classes are offered every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Wallace Branch Library. Call 706-722-6275 or visit ecgrl.org. Guided tours of 1797 Ezekiel Harris House offered by appointment only Tuesday-Friday, and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last tours of the day begin at 4 p.m. Adults, $2; children, $1. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org. Historic Trolley Tour of Augusta aboard the Lady Libby boards at the Augusta Museum of History at 1:30 p.m., Saturdays. See historic sites and hear spooky legends, including the legend of the famous Haunted Pillar. $12, including admission to the museum. Reservations required 24 hours in advance. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustaga.org. Tours of the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson are held regularly. Adults $5; seniors $4; kids K-12 $3; under 5 years free. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more. Call 706-722-9828.
Sports/Outdoors
Augusta GreenJackets home games are as follows: Thursday, August 1, at 5:35 p.m., Friday, August 2, at 7:05 p.m., Saturday, August 3, at 5:35 p.m. and Sunday, August 4, at 2:05 p.m. vs. the Charleston RiverDogs and at GreenJackets Stadium. $1-$15. Call 706-922-9467 or visit greenjacketsbaseball.com. Cornhole Challenge is Saturday, August 3, at 2 p.m. at
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Tae Kwon Do is offered at the Wilson Family Y, Family Y of Augusta South and Family Y of North Augusta. Registration required. Visit thefamilyy.org. Kickball League registration is available for a new adult co-ed league at Riverview Park. Call 941-716-3163 or visit augustakickball.com. Wheelchair Tennis Clinic, presented by the Walton Foundation for Independence, meets each Monday at 6 p.m. (weather permitting) at The Club at Rae’s Creek. Free and open to the public. Call 706-826-5809 or email alsalley@wrh.org. Yoga Class at Euchee Creek Library meets every Tuesday at 4 p.m. Call 706- 556-0594 or visit ecgrl.org. Weekly Group Runs include the Monday Metro Run meeting at Metro Coffeehouse at 6 p.m.; Monday Intervals meeting at the Family Y track on Wheeler Road at 7 p.m.; the Tuesday Nacho Mama’s Group Run at 6 p.m.; Wednesday’s Blanchard Woods Group Run at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Stay in Shape Group Run at 6 p.m.; Wednesday’s Post Office Hill Training Run at 7 p.m.; Thursday’s Homer Hustle at 6 p.m.; and Saturday’s Stay in Shape Run at 8 a.m. Visit augustastriders.com.
The Augusta Rugby Club holds weekly practice sessions at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Larry Bray Memorial Pitch in Augusta. Experienced players and newbies ages 18 and up are welcome. Bring a pair of cleats or cross trainers, a mouthguard, gym shorts and a T-shirt. Visit augustarugby.org or Facebook under the Augusta Rugby Club heading. Hott Shott Disc Golf is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Killer B Disc Golf in downtown Augusta, and features games and prizes for all ages and skill levels. $2. Call 706-814-7514 or visit killerbdiscgolf.blogspot.com/p/ hott-shott. Thursday Night Chain Reaction Ride begins at 6 p.m. each Thursday at Patriots Park in Grovetown. For intermediate to fast-paced cyclists, who average 25-32 miles. Participants should bring their own water and helmet. Call 706-855-2024 or visit chainreactionbicycles.net. Riverview Disc Golf League meets each Thursday at 6 p.m. at Riverview Park in North Augusta. Entry fee, $5; ace pool, $1. Call 803-215-8181 or visit augustadiscgolf.com. Road Bike Ride meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Andy Jordan’s Bicycle Warehouse downtown for an approximately 25-mile ride at a moderate to fast pace. Front and rear lights, as well as a helmet, are required. Call 706-724-6777 or visit andyjordans.com. Guided Trail Rides at Hilltop Riding Stables at Fort Gordon are available Saturdays at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Sundays at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon; and Wednesday-Friday at 11 a.m. with reservations 24 hours in advance. All trail rides are on a first-come, firstserved basis, and participants should arrive 30 minutes prior to the trail ride starting for sign in procedures. $23$30. Call 706-791-4864 or visit fortgordon.com. Lakeside Rideouts at Hilltop Riding Stables at Fort Gordon are each Sunday beginning at 1:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. The ride, which begins at 2 p.m., is a two-hour guided ride to Wilkerson Lake. $45-$50. Call 706-791-4864 or visit fortgordon.com. Adapted Aquatics for Special Populations offered at the Wilson Family Y by appointment. Members, $11 per session; non-members, $22 per session. Discount for additional siblings. Call 706-922-9664 or visit thefamilyy.org. The Augusta Fencers Club is open five nights a week from 5:30-9 p.m. and most Saturday mornings from 10 a.m.noon. Visitors always welcome. Call 706-722- 8878. BlazeSports Swim Team, for all ages of physically challenged swimmers who want to train for competition, meets at the Wilson Family Y. Members, $35 a month; non-members, $50 a month. Pre-registration required. Visit thefamilyy.org. Civil War 150th Canal Tour, “Food, Fabric and Firepower,”
The Augusta Furies Women’s Rugby Football Club practices 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Julian Smith Casino for players 18 and up. Email augusta. furies@gmail.com or visit augustafuries.org.
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Post It Mural for Teens is Thursday, August 1, at 4 p.m. at the Aiken Branch Library. Help create artwork for the library with Post It notes. Open to rising 6-12 graders. Free. Call 803-642-2020 or visit abbe-lib.org. YA After-Hours Party is Thursday, August 1, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Diamond Lakes Branch Library. This event is for all YA Summer Reading finishers and YA Summer Reading volunteers. This event will include food, games, crafts, music and prizes. Free. Call 706-772-2432 or visit ecgrl.org.
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jock the Hero Dogâ&#x20AC;? will be shown Friday, August 2, at 1 p.m. at the Aiken Branch Library. The coming-of-age story of a young man and his best friend, Jock the dog, the runt of the litter who grows to become a loveable and fearless companion. Free. Call 803-642-2020 or visit abbe-lib.org. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cinnamonâ&#x20AC;? will be shown Friday, August 2, at 3 p.m. at the Aiken Branch Library. Cinnamon, a spoiled Maltese, wants her owner, Madeline, all to herself. When Madeline meets the man of her dreams, Cinnamon goes out of her way to break up the romance with the help of her doggy friends, only to discover she might want this to work out differently. Free. Call 803-642-2020 or visit abbe-lib.org. PJ Dino Dance is Friday, August 2, at 3 p.m. at the North Augusta Branch Library. Learn about dinosaurs, play a fun dino game and make a fun dinosaur craft. Wear your pajamas and bring your dancing shoes. Free. Call 803279-5767 or visit abbe-lib.org. Teen Lock-In is Friday, August 2, from 6-11 p.m. at the North Augusta Branch Library. Event includes Minute 2 Win It activities, Author Skype visit and more. The lock-in is limited to 10 teens who have completed the summer program. Permission form must be signed and teens must have ride home by 11 pm. Free. Call 803-279-5767 or visit abbe-lib.org. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where the Wild Things Areâ&#x20AC;? will be shown Saturday, August 3, at 3 p.m. at the Headquarters Branch Library. Free. Call 706-821-2600 or visit ecgrl.org. Artrageous Family Sunday: Granny Mother Goose is Sunday, August 4, at 2 p.m. at the Morris Museum of Art. Enjoy classic songs and stories. Afterwards, decorate a wooden egg to take home. Free. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org. â&#x20AC;&#x153;42â&#x20AC;? will be shown Monday, August 5, at 6 p.m. at the Diamond Lakes Branch Library. Free. Call or 706-7722432 or visit ecgrl.org. Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Crafts is Tuesday, August 6, from 11 a.m.-noon at the Diamond Lakes Branch Library. Drop in the library to do one or more crafts designed for children ages 2 through 10. All supplies provided. No registration required, just drop in. Free. Call or 706-772-2432 or visit ecgrl.org. Cartoons at Maxwell is Wednesday, August 7, from 10-11 a.m. at the Maxwell Branch Library. Free. Call 706-7932020 or visit ecgrl.org. Family Game Night is Wednesday, August 7, from 5:307:30 p.m. at the Diamond Lakes Branch Library. Relax during the last week of summer vacation with traditional board games that the whole family can play. Play strictly for fun, or challenge neighbors and friends. Snacks provided. Registration required. Free. Call 706-722-2432 or visit ecgrl.org. Catching Fire for Teens is Thursday, August 8, at 4 p.m. at the Aiken Branch Library. Fans of the Hunger Games series can test their skills as an avox, a tribute and a stylist in a version of the Quarter Quell. Open to rising 6-12 graders only. Free. Call 803-642-2020 or visit abbe-lib.org.
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Watson-Brown Foundation Junior Board needs members. Looking for high-school students to spend one evening a month learning about historic preservation, grants and philanthropy. Call 706-595-7777, email mzupan@hickoryhill.org or visit hickory-hill.org. DuPont Planetarium shows for Saturdays in August are â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mission to Marsâ&#x20AC;? at 8 p.m. and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Digistar Virtual Journeyâ&#x20AC;? at 9 p.m. Weather permitting, the observatory, housing the Bechtel Telescope, will be available for viewing after each show. General admission $4.50; seniors $3.50; 4K-12 $2.50; valid college or military I.D. gets you a 50-percent discount; USCA faculty, staff and students $1. Kids under 4 not permitted in public viewings. Reservations encouraged. Call 803-641-3654. Georgia Connections Academy, a free virtual public charter school has spots for 1,000 K-12 students in Georgia. Call 800-382-6010 or visit connectionsacademy.com/georgiaschool/enrollment/home.aspx. Tae Kwon Do is offered for all skill levels age 5 and up at the Family Y of Aiken County, North Augusta, Augusta South and the Wilson Family Y. Registration required. Visit thefamilyy.org. Ceramics Class, for ages 14 and up, meets Mondays at 9 a.m. or 6 p.m., Tuesdays at 6 p.m., and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. in the Weeks Ceramics Center. Call 803-642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov. Creative Arts offered at the Family Y of North Augusta for ages 5-12 years. Members, $35 per month; nonmembers, $55 per month. Visit thefamilyy.org. Toddler Time, playtime for children ages 5 and under, is each Monday and Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the H.O. Weeks Center in Aiken. $2 per visit; $16 per 10-visit pass. Call 803-642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov. Little Friends Gym, a parent and child class for those ages 6 months-4 years, is held each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Warren Road Community Center. Call 706-860-2833 or visit augustaga.gov. Story Time is held at the Columbia County Library at 10:15 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, for kids under 2 years old; at 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for 2-year-olds; at 11 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for preschoolers; and at 4 p.m. Wednesdays for all ages. Call 706-863-1946 or visit ecgrl.org. Loud Crowd, a supervised after-school program for those ages 4-12, is Monday- Friday from 3-6 p.m. at the Warren Road Community Center. Call 706-860-2833 or visit augustaga.gov. Homeschool PE Time, for elementary school aged kids, meets Monday-Friday, from 9-11 a.m. at the Kroc Center. Members free. Call 706-364-5762 for non- member prices. Visit krocaugusta.org. Story Time is held at the Diamond Lakes Branch library 10 a.m. each Tuesday. Registration required for groups of six or more. Call 706-772-2432 or visit ecgrl.org. Tai Chi Panda, a Chinese martial arts program for kids ages 5-13, meets Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ages 5-7 meet at 4 p.m.; ages 8-10 meet at 5 p.m.; ages 11-13 meet at 6 p.m. Call 706-394-0590 or visit augustameditation.com/ taichi.html. Preschool Story Time is every Tuesday at Headquarters Branch Library at 10 a.m. Toddler Story Time is every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Group registration required. Call 706-821-2600 or visit ecgrl.org. Story Time is held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Friedman Branch Library. Groups of six or more must pre-register. Call 706-736-6758 or visit ecgrl.org. Story Time is every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Harlem 1AUGUST2013
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Kroc Trotters Running Group, for those ages 16 and older, meets at 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday at the Kroc Center to run the trails of the Augusta Canal. $15. Call 706-364-5762 or visit krocaugusta.org.
Creek Freaks, a Georgia Adopt-a-Stream team of middleand high-school students, meets regularly at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park to monitor the health of Butler Creek. Call 706-796-7707 or visit naturalscienceacademy.org.
Story Time is held every Wednesday from 10-11:15 a.m. at Wallace Branch Library. Pre-registration required. Call 706-722-6275 or visit ecgrl.org.
Fun-Time Fridays, for ages 2-5, is held each Friday at 10:45-11:30 a.m. at the Warren Road Community Center. Call 706-860-2833 or visit augustaga.gov.
Story Time is held each Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Maxwell Branch Library. Pre-registration required for groups. Call 706-793-2020 or visit ecgrl.org.
Gesher, a teen program for post b’nai mitzvah youngsters (7th-12th grade), meets every other Sunday at Adas Yeshurun Synagogue. Call 706-733-9491.
Wacky Wednesday Story Time is each Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the children’s department of Barnes and Noble in the Augusta Mall. Call 706-737-0012 or visit bn.com.
Seniors
Story Time is held each Wednesday at the Appleby Branch Library from 10:05- 10:20 a.m. for toddlers age 18-35 months, and from 10:30-11:15 a.m. for preschool kids age 3 and up. An adult must remain with the child. Call 706-736- 6244 or visit ecgrl.org. Story Time is every Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. for pre-K, and either 11 or 11:30 a.m. for preschoolers at Aiken County Public Library. Call 803-642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org. Story Time is every Wednesday from 10:30-11 a.m. for toddlers and 11:15-11:45 a.m. for preschoolers at North Augusta Branch Library. Call 803-2795767 or abbe-lib.org. Story Time at the Euchee Creek Branch Library, for all ages, is held each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and each Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Call 706-556-0594 or visit ecgrl.org. Homeschool Playgroup meets each Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Creighton Park in North Augusta. Call 803-613-0484.
at the Weeks Center. Call 803-642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov. Computer Classes for Seniors are taught at The Kroc Center Mondays and Thursdays. Registration required. Visit krocaugusta.org. Fit 4 Ever is offered at the Weeks Center in Aiken on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10-11 a.m. $27 for 10 tickets; free for SilverSneakers members. Call 803-642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov.
Got 30 Minutes? is Tuesday, August 6, at 1 p.m. at the Kroc Center. The Area Agency on Aging will conduct an overview of services that are available for those who are caregivers, the aging and for those with disabilities in Georgia, including personal care, meals and subsidized rental housing. Call 706-364KROC or visit krocaugusta.org. Medicare and You is the second Thursday of every month from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Kroc Center. A free service to seniors, it helps beneficiaries identify and understand Medicare programs and plans including Medicare Supplements Insurance, prescription drug coverage, Medicare Advantage Plans, long-term insurance and other private and public health insurance options. Call 706-364KROC or visit krocaugusta.org.
Crafters Night is each Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the Kroc Center. Call 706-364- 5762 or visit krocaugusta.org. The Garden City Chorus, the area’s leading men’s singing group and a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society, is seeking new members. Those interested are welcome to attend Tuesday night rehearsals, held at 7 p.m. at North Augusta Church of Christ on W. Martintown Road. Visit gardencitychorus.org.
Silver Sneakers, a senior exercise class, meets each Wednesday and Friday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Kroc Center. Free. Call 706-364-5762 or visit krocaugusta.org.
Bingo is held every Saturday at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 205 on Highland Avenue. Call 706-495-3219.
Dancin’ with the Young at Heart, an event geared toward those ages 50 and older although anyone is welcome, is each Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Aiken DAV. In addition to dancing to Yesterday’s Sounds, there will also be prize drawings, snacks and drinks. $6. Call 803-292-3680.
Ceramics Class is offered at 9 a.m. on Mondays or Wednesdays and 6 p.m. on Mondays or Tuesdays
Bingo at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1999 Scott Road, is at 1:30 p.m. on Sundays, and at 6 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. Call 706-790-8040.
Yoga I and II are offered at the Weeks Center in Aiken on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:45-9:45 a.m. and on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Call 803-642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov.
Tai Chi for Seniors is held 11 a.m.-noon every Thursday at Augusta Jewish Community Center. Call 706-394-0590 visit augustameditation.com/taichi.html.
Silversneakers strength and range of movement class is offered Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 11:15 a.m., while Silversneakers Yogastretch is offered Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. at the Weeks Center in Aiken. Call 803-642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov.
a.m. Ages 13 and up. $10 for residents and members; $12 for others.
If you would like to see your organization’s events listed in our calendar, please email Amy Christian at amy@themetrospirit.com. The deadline for each Thursday’s issue is the previous Friday.
Hobbies
Beginner’s Knitting Class is the first Wednesday of each month at the Kroc Center. This is a free knitting class for beginners. Participants will need to purchase their supplies for the class, and a $1 donation is recommended. For more information, call 706-364-KROC or visit krocaugusta.org. Qigong classes are offered at the Weeks Center in Aiken Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at 10
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Mudpuppies, an arts and crafts program for ages 2-5, is held each Thursday at 10:45 a.m. at the Warren Road Community Center. Call 706-860-2833 or visit augustaga.gov. The Augusta Arsenal Soccer Club Junior Academy, for boys and girls ages 5- 8, meets each Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Augusta Soccer Park. Call 706-854- 0149 or visit augustasoccer.com. Fairy Tale Ballet is held at the Family Y of Aiken County. Offered once a week for one month for a total of four classes. Members, $25 a month; non-members, $35 a month. Visit thefamilyy.org.
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Because you won’t learn everything in the lecture hall Eighteen years ago, I was packing for college. I don’t care that you now know how old I am. Don’t do math? I’m 36. Age is but a number, anyway. Eighteen years ago, I knew so much more that I know now. With each passing year, I’m happy to admit that I am, in fact, clueless. Academic advisors in Athens were plentiful, but no one ever told me this stuff. Maybe I just didn’t hear you. Ramen noodles are a complete meal. So are instant mashed potatoes. Kraft mac and cheese can definitely be made without milk. If you have milk, you can live for weeks on cereal alone. The $6 cab fare is always worth it. If the school bus system has a family housing (for example) bus that goes downtown, you can take that, too. It’s free. Be aware of the schedules. They don’t run all night. The free T-‐shirt they give you for signing up for a credit card isn’t really free. It comes with a hefty 17 percent monthly interest rate. It doesn’t matter that the cute card has your college mascot on it. It will still get you in trouble. Stick with cash. Living on a budget is possible. Low checking account balances enhance creative thinking skills. It’s also possible to work, go to class and still have a life. Even if you’re going home for the holidays, get a Christmas tree. A potted plant can be decorated on limited funds. Moving every year isn’t that uncommon. It doesn’t ever get easier. Getting the security deposit back is totally worth the effort. If you’re lucky, you’ll make forever friends. High school friends will always matter, but late-‐night porch talks after $1 beer night are the ties that bind. Even the best of friends don’t make
perfect roommates. I’m incredibly messy. I tried to at least do the dishes. I kept my bedroom door closed most of the time. Sharing clothes with your roommates is expected. Taking clothes without asking and wearing them to a smoky bar isn’t. You will get caught, and the rest of the apartment will talk about you. Fights between roommates can be settled with a box of wine. Just because she goes out with you doesn’t mean she wants to spend the night. The first guy you date probably won’t become your husband. I knew three people who got dogs in college and actually took care of them. As a general rule, wait until graduation. Your parents only recently got rid of you. They probably don’t want your dog. Joining a sorority or fraternity isn’t mandatory or necessary, even in The South. Promising to cook fried chicken for your boyfriend is a lofty goal. It isn’t as easy as it looks on TV, and unless the oil is the perfect temperature, the chicken will still be bloody when you go to eat it. Unless you practice first, stick to the basics. He’ll be impressed. Sign up for 8 a.m. classes as a last resort only. Trust me. Attendance policies are no joke. Skipping class on the first sunny day in the spring is not only acceptable, it’s required. Every year, take at least two classes not required by your major. You might be surprised. Your parents don’t have to know about the cash refund for returning your textbooks. Consider it a bonus. Buy milk. Have fun, but don’t get sent home. Remember the dog? They don’t want you back, either. Mom and Dad have been
looking forward to this for years. They’ll cry when you leave. They’re sad and proud. They’ll celebrate your absence. During holiday breaks, they’ll tell everyone you’re coming home. They might seem crazy. The day your first child is born, it will all make sense. I don’t have regrets. Okay, I kind of wish my friend hadn’t prank called my high school boyfriend — did you know you can go to jail for that? Otherwise, I’d do it all again. My only complaint is that I can’t. Enjoy it while it lasts, kids. The rest of your life is an 8 a.m. class. Attendance mandatory.
JENNYWRIGHT lives in Summerville with her
husband, who she calls The Man, and two kids, who she affectionately calls The Boy and The Girl. She enjoys taking photos, cooking and playing tennis.
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The Highlander Open Mic Night every Tuesday at 9 The Highlander
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Manuel's Bread Cafe manuelsbreadcafe.com 505 Railroad Ave (803) 380-1323
Sky City 0(k Fa_`l Yf\ 9jl K`go o' Robby Phillips Friday, August 2
Fatman's fatmans.com 1450 Greene St (706) 733-1740 Ko]]l Dgm k ;jYZk`Y[c sweetlouscrabshack.com 13th & Broad (706) 922-1699 Frog Hollow Tavern froghollowtavern.com 1282 Broad St (706) 364-6906 Pizza Joint thepizzajoint.net 1245 Broad St (706) 774-0037 Mellow Mushroom mellowmushroom.com 1167 Broad St (706) 828-5578 Sky City skycityaugusta.com 1157 Broad St (706) 945-1270
The Highlander abritishpub.com 133 Georgia Ave (803) 278-2796
First Round Homeless Hill Saturday, August 3
Knuckle Sandwiches 1149 Broad St (706) 828-4700 Farmhaus Burger farmhausburger.com 1204 Broad St (706) 496-8771
Taste eatattaste.com 465 Railroad Ave (803) 341-9881
The Playground Truly Twisted Trivia Tuesday, August 6
Soy Noodle House soynoodlehouse.com 1032 Broad St (706) 364-3116
Soul Bar soulbar.com 984 Broad St (706) 724-8880
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Playground 978 Broad St (706) 724-2232
:gYj k @]Y\ HmZ theboarsheadpublichouse.com Eros Bistro erosbistro.com 1135 Broad St 1002 Broad St (706) 723-5177 (706) 303-8641 1102 1102 Broad St (706) 364-4075 Metro Coffee House 1054 Broad St (706) 722-6468 The First Round 210 11th St. (706) 364-8278 Whiskey Bar (Kitchen) whiskeybarkitchen.com 1048 Broad St (706) 814-6159
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Sector 7G Rifining Serenity, Invoking the Abstract Monday, August 5
FY[`g EYeY k nachomamasaugusta.com 976 Broad St (706) 724-0501 Stillwater Taproom 974 Broad St (706) 826-9857 New Moon Cafe newmoondowntown.com 936 Broad St (706) 823-2008 The Loft 927 Broad St (706) 828-6600 Bar on Broad www.baronbroad.com 917 Broad St (706) 955-7954
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Club Rehab 913 Broad St (706) 849-2265
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The Boll Weevil Cafe thebollweevil.com 10 9th St (706) 722-7772
Imperial Theater imperialtheatre.com 749 Broad St (706) 722-8341 Tipsey McStumbles 214 7th St (706) 955-8507 =Y_d] k F]kl 640 Broad St. 706-722-5541 The Sports Center 594 Broad St (706) 724-9307 Dma_a k www.luigisinc.com 590 Broad St (706) 722-4056
Cotton Patch eatdrinkbehappy.com 816 Cotton Ln (706) 724-4511 Mi Rancho 2 8th Street (706) 724-3366 @ad\]ZjYf\l k 226 6th St (706) 722-7756 209 Restaurant & Music Lounge 566 Broad St, (706) 722-9692
Augusta Common
Artemia, Send the Signal, False Flag, She N She, Chris Hardy, the Skuds, Happy Bones, R2D1, Karen Gordon Saturday, August 3
Sector 7G sector7gaugusta.com 631 Ellis St (706) 496-5900 Fox's Lair thefoxslair.com 349 Telfair St (706) 828-5600 The Bell Auditorium augustaentertainmentcomplex.com 712 Telfair St (706) 724-2400 James Brown Arena augustaentertainmentcomplex.com 601 7th St (706) 722-3521 Augusta Commons Broad St. between 9th and 8th street
La Maison on Telfair lamaisontelfair.com 404 Telfair St (706) 722-4805
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The Indian Queen Try a Pineapple Mojito!
5 O'Clock Bistro 5oclockbistro.com 2111 Kings Way 706-922-9560
Crums on Central crumsoncentral.com 1855 Central Avenue 706-729-6969
Oliviana's 399 Highland Ave (706) 723-1242
The Pi Bar & Grille French Market Grille partridgeinn.com thefrenchmarketgrille.com 2110 Walton Way 425 Highland Ave (800) 476-6888 (706) 737-4865 Sheehan's Irish Pub @]d_Y k sheehansirishpub.com 2015 Central Ave 2571 Central Ave (706) 736-2880 (706) 364-1234
Bistro 491 491 Highland Ave (706) 738-6491 bistro491.com Calvert's Restaurant calvertsrestaurant.com 475 Highland Ave (706) 738-4514
Indian Queen 2502 Wrightsboro Rd (706) 303-8723
Club Argos 1923 Walton Way (706) 481-8829
Surrey Tavern augustasurreytavern.com 471 Highland Ave (706) 736-1221 Takosushi takosushi.com 437 Highland Ave Augusta GA
Augsburg Haus 4460 Washington Road 706-667-818
Mai Thai 4272 Washington Rd (706) 210-9008
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Mellow Mushroom mellowmushroom.com 4348 Washington Rd (706) 364-6756
Columbia County Amphitheater 7022 Faircloth Dr Evans (706) 868-3349 Lauras Backyard Tavern 218 S Belair Rd (706) 869-8695
Surreal at Surrey surreal-at-surrey.com 469 Highland Ave 706-496-2036
Lady A. Amphitheater evanstownecenterpark.com 7016 Evans Town Center Blvd. 706-650-5005
W. Augusta
Pizza Joint thepizzajoint.net 4301 Washington Rd (706) 447-4992 Retreat Tapas Bar 4446 Washington Rd (706) 250-3717
Country Club Thomas Tillman Saturday, August 3
Wild Wing AcostA Wednesday, August 7
Bar West Augusta 3631 Walton Way Ext. Ste 3 (706) 736-0021 Bird Dog Grille 3851 Evans To Locks Rd (706) 814-5007 Buffalo Wild Wings buffalowildwings.com 120 Robert C Daniel Jr Pkwy (706) 736-1778 Cadwalladers Café 106 Davis Rd (706) 860-7444
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Carolina Ale House carolinaalehouse.com 203 Robert C Daniel Jr (762) 333-0019
Double Tree doubletree.com 2651 Perimeter Pkwy (706) 855-8100
The Country Club augustacountry.com 2834-F Washington Rd 706-364-1862
Edgars Grille edgarsgrille.com 3165 Washington Rd (706) 854-4700
Crazy Turks crazyturkspizza.com 2910 Washington Rd (706) 922-7299 Cue and Brew 2852 Washington Rd (706) 737-6008
Rhineharts beyondcasual.com 305 N Belair Rd (706) 868-6850
Tbonz tbonzofaugusta.com 2856 Washington Rd (706) 737-8325
The Tavern at the Bean beanbaskette.com 4414 Evans to Locks Rd (706) 447-2006 Sidetrack Bar and Grill sidetrackbarandgrill.com 4027 Washington Rd (706) 863-8951 Takosushi takosushi.com 1202 Town Park Ln (706) 863-0606
S. Augusta Coyotes Cody Canada & the Departed Thursday, August 1
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Allie Katz Bar & Grill 3112 Washington (706) 667-9801
Mellow Mushroom Live and Local Thursday, August 1
Limelite Café 1137 Agerton Ln (706) 731-0220
Robbie's Sport Bar 2834 Washington Rd (706) 738-0866
Rack and Grill 3481 Old Petersburg Rd (706) 855-7534
Shannons 300 Shartom Dr (706) 814-7760
Rae's Coastal Café 3208 W Wimbledon Dr French Market Grille West (706) 738-1313 frenchmarketwest.com Rhineharts 368 Furys Ferry Rd beyondcasual.com (706) 855-5111 3051 Washington Rd (706) 860-2337 Hooters hooters.com Road Runner 2834 Washington Rd roadrunnercafe.com (706) 736-8454 2821 Washington Rd (706) 364-3525
Coyotes coyotesaugusta.com 2512 Peach Orchard Rd (706) 560-9245
Road Runner Café 2508 Peach Orchard Rd (706) 790-8177
Villa Europa villaeuropa.com 3044 Deans Bridge Rd (706) 798-6211
Sheraton sheratonaugusta.com 1069 Stevens Creek Rd (706) 396-1000
TGI Fridays www.tgifridays.com Somewhere in Augusta 2800 Washington Rd somewhereinaugusta.com (706) 736-8888 2820 Washington Rd (706) 739-0002 The Snug Steak & Grill thesnug.net 240 Davis Rd (706) 863-1118
Wild Wing Café wildwingcafe.com 3035 Washington Rd (706) 364-9453
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The Ramblin’ Fevers After a double header between the Augusta GreenJackets and the Charleston RiverDogs that begins at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, at Lake Olmstead Stadium, stick around for another in the team’s Summer Concert Series. The Ramblin’ Fevers will perform a postgame concert on the Party Pavilion, during which time beer will be available for $1. A game ticket, $8-$12, gets you into the concert. Call 706-736-7889 or visit greenjacketsbaseball.com
Thursday, August 1 Live Music
Coyotes - Cody Canada & the Departed Lake Olmstead Stadium - The Ramblin’ Fevers Mellow Mushroom (Downtown and Evans) - Live and Local Polo Tavern - Josh Hilley Rose Hill Estate - Preston Weston & Sandra Surrey Tavern - Stereotype Wild Wing - Kenny George Band
What’s Tonight?
Bar on Broad - DJ Icey, DJ Richie Rich Chevy’s Nite Club - Karaoke Cocktails Lounge - Karaoke Fishbowl Lounge - Karaoke Fox’s Lair - Trivia, Soup and Suds Helga’s Pub & Grille - Trivia The Highlander - Butt Naked Trivia Joe’s Underground - Trivia The Loft - Karaoke MAD Studios - Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word w/ Sleepy Eyez Carter Mi Rancho (Downtown) - Karaoke party with Carolina Entertainment Mi Rancho (Evans) - Karaoke The Playground - DJ Rana Shannon’s - Karaoke Surreal at Surrey - College and F&B Night Tavern at the Bean - Ladies Night Villa Europa - Karaoke Wooden Barrel - ’80s Night Karaoke
Friday, August 2 Live Music
Country Club - Phil Vaught Doubletree - Jazz MAD Studios - Tom Reed and the Tandem PI Bar & Grille - Live Jazz Polo Tavern - Pretty Petty Somewhere In Augusta - John Berret’s LaRoxes Stables at Rose Hille Estate - Celtic Music with Gavin Winship Surrey Tavern - Stewart and Winfield Tavern at the Bean - Musicians Hangout w/ Nine Local Arts Performing Wild Wing - Michael Patterson Band
Sky City - First Friday ‘80s Night and New Art Show w/ Robby Phillips Wooden Barrel - Karaoke Contest
F.O.C.U.S. Surrey Tavern - The Unmentionables Wild Wing - Shinebox
Saturday, August 3 Live Music
What’s Tonight?
The Acoustic Coffeehouse - Open Acoustic Jam Session with Eryn Eubanks and the Family Fold Augusta Common - Ar temia, Send the Signal, False Flag, She N She, Chris Hardy, the Skuds, Happy Bones, R2D1, Karen Gordon Country Club - Thomas Tillman The First Round - Homeless Hill Hoze’s Bar - John Berret’s LaRoxes P.I. Bar and Grill - Smooth/Vocal Jazz Polo Tavern - Pretty Petty Sky City - Weaving the Fate, Kelen Heller,
Chevy’s - DJ Dougie Club Argos - Saturday Night Dance Par ty and Show Cocktails Lounge - Latin Night Fishbowl Lounge - Karaoke Helga’s Pub & Grille - Karaoke The Loft - DJ Richie Rich Mi Rancho (Downtown) - Karaoke par ty with Carolina Enter tainment Mi Rancho (Clearwater) - Karaoke with Danny Haywood Mi Rancho (Washington Road) - Karaoke Ms. Carolyn’s - Karaoke
The Playground - DJ Rana Robbie’s - Saturday Night Dance Par ty Somewhere In Augusta - UFC 163 Tavern at the Bean - Karaoke Wooden Barrel - Kamikaze Karaoke
Sunday, August 4 Live Music
5 O’Clock Bistro - Mike & Dave Candlelight Jazz - Tony Williams & Blues Express Partridge Inn - Sunday Evening Jazz w/ the Not Gaddy Jazz Trio Wild Wing - Phillip Lee Jr. The Willcox - Live Jazz
What’s Tonight?
Mi Rancho (Downtown) - Karaoke Party with Carolina Entertainment
What’s Tonight?
100 Laurens - Shag Night w/ DJ Murl Augustine Armando’s - Karaoke w/ Rockin Rob Chevy’s - DJ Dougie Club Argos - Friday Night House Party Cocktails Lounge - Grown-Up Fridays with DJ Cork and Bull Pub - Karaoke Eagle’s Nest - Free Salsa Lessons; Latin Dance Party First Round - Mix Masterson Fishbowl Lounge - Karaoke Iron Horse Bar & Grill - Karaoke Mi Rancho (Downtown) - Karaoke with Ryan Moseley Mi Rancho (Washington Road) - Karaoke with Jeff Barnes Mi Rancho (Clearwater) - Three J’s Karaoke Ms. Carolyn’s - Karaoke Palmetto Tavern - DJ Tim The Playground - DJ Rana Rebeck’s Hideaway - Open Mic Roadrunner Cafe - Karaoke with Steve Chappel Soul Bar - First Friday DJ Mix 34 METROSPIRITAUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
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Mi Rancho (Washington Road) - Karaoke, Salsa Dancing Polo Tavern - Bingo Night Shannon’s - Karaoke with Peggy Gardner
Monday, August 5 Live Music
Hopelands Gardens (Aiken) - Aiken Big Band Sector 7G - Refining Serenity, Invoking the Abstract Shannon’s - Open Mic Night
What’s Tonight?
Applebee’s (Evans) - Trivia Chevy’s - Trivia Club Argos - Karaoke Joe’s Underground - Poker Mi Rancho (Downtown) - Trivia The Playground - DJ Rana Robolli’s - Trivia with Mike Thomas Somewhere in Augusta - Poker Wild Wing - Trivia
Tuesday, August 6 Live Music The Highlander - Open Mic Night Shannon’s - Karaoke Contest The Willcox - Piano jazz
What’s Tonight?
Chevy’s Nite Club - Shag Night w/ Free Lessons Club Argos - Karaoke Fishbowl Lounge - Dar t League Joe’s Underground - Karaoke Limelite Cafe - Bottom’s Up Karaoke Mellow Mushroom (Downtown and Evans) Trivia Mi Rancho - Cornhole Carolina Meeting The Playground - Truly Twisted Trivia with Big Troy Polo Tavern - Karaoke Shannon’s - Karaoke with Mike Johnson Somewhere In Augusta - Big Prize Trivia Surrey Tavern - Tubeday Tuesday Movie Night
Wednesday, August 7 Live Music Elk Lodge - Marilyn Adcox Band Wild Wing - AcostA
What’s Tonight?
100 Laurens - Trivia Night with Moose Armando’s - Karaoke w/ Rockin Rob Chevy’s - Karaoke Cocktails Lounge - Augusta’s Got Talent Cotton Patch - Trivia and Tunes Hotel Aiken - Karaoke w/ Tom Mitchell Laura’s Backyard Tavern - Karaoke The Loft - Karaoke Mi Rancho (Downtown) - Karaoke Mi Rancho (Washington Road) - Karaoke The Playground - Krazy Karaoke with Big Troy Polo Tavern - Karaoke w/ Tom Mitchell Somewhere in Augusta - The Comedy Zone w/ Shaun Jones and CJ Harlow Stillwater Taproom - Pub Quiz Surrey Tavern - Trivia with Christian and Mickey
August 8 Black Iron Gathering - Stillwater Taproom August 9 Preston & Weston - Candlelight Jazz August 11 Aiken Brass - Hopelands Gardens (Aiken) August 12 Dank Sinatra - Sky City August 15 Era 9, Right to Fall, False Flag - Sky City August 16 Mississippi Kites - Stillwater Taproom August 16 The Darnell Boys, Burning Angels - Stillwater Taproom August 17 Sounds Unlimited - Candlelight Jazz August 18 For t Gordon Band - Hopelands Gardens (Aiken) August 19 Mother’s Finest, Greg Hester - Sky City August 23 Monkeygrass Jug Band - Stillwater Taproom August 23 Will McCranie - Stillwater Taproom August 24 quietSTORM - Candlelight Jazz August 25 Aiken Concer t Band - Hopelands Gardens (Aiken) August 26 The Last Bison - Sky City August 26 Labor Day Jazz Festival - Augusta Common September 1
Elsewhere
Jonas Brothers - Chastain Park, Atlanta August 4 Mary Chapin Carpenter, Shawn Colvin Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta August 9 Smashmouth, Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, Ver tical Horizon, Fastball - Chastain Park, Atlanta August 10 Grand Funk Railroad, Spin Doctors - The Frederick Brown Amphitheater, Peachtree City August 10 Kansas, Toto - Chastain Park, Atlanta August 14 Bruno Mars - Philips Arena, Atlanta August 22 Steep Canyon Rangers - Terminal West, Atlanta August 23 Huey Lewis & the News - The Frederick Brown Amphitheater, Peachtree City August 23 Muse - Convention Center at Gwinnett Center, Duluth September 4 Depeche Mode - Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, Atlanta September 12 Kid Rock, ZZ Top, Uncle Kracker - Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, Atlanta September 14 Pet Shop Boys - Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta September 14 Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson - Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, Atlanta September 16
Upcoming
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The Eight
BOX TOPS
“The Wolverine” claws his way past the still-popular “The Conjuring.” RANK
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In Theaters August 2 FAMILY
“The Smurfs 2,” rated PG, starring Hank Azaria, Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays, Katy Perry. Gargamel and his newest creation, the Naughties, kidnap Smurfette. Who will save her? Why, a team of little blue creatures and their human friends, of course!
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ACTION
“2 Guns,” rated R, starring Mark Wahlberg, Denzel Washington, Bill Paxton, Paula Patton. Two undercover agents from different organizations must team up, unhappily, after both attempt to infiltrate a drug cartel and fail. The pairing of Wahlberg and Washington, while unexpected, seems like it may generate some laughs in the midst of all the action.
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WhineWhineWhine England’s newest welfare “baby’s mama” had her hairdresser at the hospital within an hour of the arrival of the latest heir to a non-functioning throne. New mom has the typical priorities of Marie Antoinette...hope it ends better for this Royal. Royal? ha! Spoiled leeches! All Zimmerman protesters seem to be conveniently leaving out the most important and deciding fact of the case... It was self defense. I would love to take the radio puppet fishing on the savannah river, my only condition is that he eat what we catch ....he can even go the sushi route if his heart desires !Anything to keep him happy and full of our local delicacies ! Nicotine is more addictive than heroin and provides no benefit at all. Weed is not addictive and provides beneficial mood elevation and pain relief. Alcohol encourages aggression and antisocial behavior. Alcohol and nicotine are legal and weed is not. In this “free” country I’m not allowed my vice of choice because politicians are bought and paid for by these big money lobbies.
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Have something you want to get off your chest? Send your whines to whineline@themetrospirit. com. If you do so by noon on Friday, you might just see it in the next Thursday’s issue. Oh, and whines may be edited for content but will pretty much be printed exactly as you type them.
Rumor has it the town of Hephzibah has what you might call a “Fat Cat” size bank account. The old school they purchased under the guise of cleaning the grounds now looks like crap. The old chicken resturant that is now coverd twelve feet high in weeds. Clean the town. Quit being high roller mentality wannas. Spend and clean please!
hey austin, no one blames anybody in this generation for what happened in slavery, but when you act like those people back in the day, share the same values and thought process, have the same mind as they did, than you become those same people, thats the problem we are talking about now. Don’t get it twisted, we still have people with the same mindset as the so called masters of old, that is what we in america are protesting against.
To the parent complaining about the lady in her 50’s with no children who complained about the increase in taxes to cover the school system. I agree with the lady in her 50’s. Why in the world should I be paying any school taxes. Let parents pay for increases in tax due to school needs. As the parent YOU are responsible for supporting them and setting an example of social responsibility that YOU better hope they learn before you need to rely on them. I never expect to rely on your children for anything.
Do these dates mean anything to you, the Metro Spirit readers? July 4, 2013...June 4,2013...May 7, 2013...March 12, 2013... and February 19, 2013? These are the dates for Kevin Palmer letters have appeared in The Augusta Chronicle. And now that K.P. has appeared in The Spirit, that’s six cumulative letters in 2013’s first 206 days. At that pace, be prepared for 4.63 more letters from K.P. by years end.
Atheist aren’t afraid of dying. We know there is no afterlife, only our life on Earth. We don’t call out to an imaginary sky god to prevent death. Our main concern is what can we do in our lives to make the world a better place before we die.
We are a people of different faiths, but we are one. Which faith conquers the other is not the question; rather, the question is whether Christianity stands or falls.... We tolerate no one in our ranks who attacks the ideas of Christianity... in fact our movement is Christian. We are filled with a desire for Catholics and Protestants to discover one another in the deep distress of our own people. Adolf Hitler
MONEY
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