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Randy Hall Says He's Ready To Usher in Change ■

BY BRIAN NEILL

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Contents The Metropolitan Spirit

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FEATURE

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: The Pros and Cons of Augusta's Mayoral Race ...........................................................................18 Back Behind Bars: David Suba's Return to Prison

By Stacey Eidson..............22

Whine Line ......................................................................4 Words ..............................................................................4 This Modern World ........................................................4 Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down ..........................................5 Suburban Torture ...........................................................6 Austin Rhodes ..............................................................10 Insider ...........................................................................12

Will the Real Dave Matthews Please Stand Up? ......44 Upcoming Concerts Showcase Newfound Independence ...............................................................45 Nightlife ........................................................................ 47

Stuff Food: French Market Grille West ................................26 News of the Weird .......................................................49 Brezsny's Free Will Astrology .....................................50 New York Times Crossword Puzzle ............................50 Amy Alkon: The Advice Goddess ................................51 Classifieds ....................................................................52 Date Maker ...................................................................53 Automotive Classifieds ................................................55

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EDITOR & PUBLISHER David Vantrease ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Rhonda Jones STAFF WRITERS Stacey Eidson, Brian Neill ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Joe White ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Kriste Lindler, Jennifer Hughes-Mar tin PRODUCTION MANAGER Joe Smith GR APHIC ARTISTS Stephanie Carroll, Natalie Holle ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLISHER Meli Gurley RECEPTIONIST/CLASSIFIED COORDINATOR Sharon King ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ASSISTANT Lisa Jordan CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Meli Gurley SENIOR MUSIC CONTRIBUTOR Ed Turner CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Chuck Shepherd, Rob Brezsny, Austin Rhodes, Amy Alkon, Rachel Deahl CARTOONISTS Tom Tomorrow, Julie Larson

THE METROPOLITAN SPIRIT is a free newspaper published weekly on Thursday, 52 weeks of the year. Editorial coverage includes ar ts, local issues, news, enter tainment, people, places and events. In our paper appear views from across the political and social spectrum. The views do not necessarily represent the views of the publishers. Visit us at www.metspirit.com. Copyright © The Metropolitan Spirit Inc. Reproduction or use without permission is prohibited.

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Whine Line W O R D S “It’s interesting that Mr. [State Sen. Charles] Walker Sr. is threatening while Mr. [12th Congressional Dist. candidate Charles] Walker Jr. chooses not to deal with the issue. Now who’s running here and who should the people trust?”

— Twelfth Congressional Dist. candidate Max Burns, quoted in The Augusta Chronicle, responding to the elder Walker’s statement at a recent Democratic function that Burns would face a lawsuit if he didn’t rectify inaccuracies in radio campaign commercials targeting the younger Walker.

Senator Walker reportedly made the remarks at a party held for his son at the home of Lowell Greenbaum, chairman of the Richmond County Democratic Party.

The Burns campaign has acknowledged that the ads were incorrect in stating that Walker Jr.’s company, CresTech, charged inmates $10 per minute for phone calls. However, Burns told The Chronicle that he stands behind his belief that the phone business Walker Jr. was conducting was inappropriate.

“It doesn’t seem that that’s much of a penalty given what I consider to be egregious behavior. To have that kind of a position and have that much ignorance of the ethics laws is to me, reprehensible. I just think the expectations of the public are, that we are going to see that the laws are upheld. You know, this one just looks like they thumbed their nose at it, and it’s an $8,500 fine. It’s frustrating.”

— Georgia State Ethics Commission member Richard Yarbrough, remarking earlier this year after the board’s decision to fine state Sen. Charles Walker Sr. for ethics violations involving campaign disclosure laws and failing to document business his Georgia Personnel Services, Inc. conducted with state entities Grady Hospital in Atlanta and the Medical College of Georgia.

Think before you vote, people. Don’t thumb your noses at the community.

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he economy must officially be in the toilet when Donald Trump is hawking dollar hamburgers with a purple blob.

I hesitate to call you an idiot but if we sent all the foreigners home to solve the terrorist problem, the only people who would be left in the USA would be the Native Americans. After all, we are all foreigners with that exception.

To these off-duty soldiers on weekends: Do you not have anything better to do than run around the 2000 block of Washington Road, drinking and giving a hard time to the employees who have to work at the retail establishments? It’s a bad tradition. I’m tired of seeing naked men running around and sexually harassing women walking by. You are supposed to be defending our nation and you are complete morons.

You all can complain about Austin Rhodes, but at least he’s honest enough to write or say what he thinks. How many politicians and leaders do that?

I’m curious. Would somebody tell me how long it takes to turn around a battleship?

The Georgia secretary of state sent everyone a beautiful expensive brochure containing instructions on the new electronic voting. How much did this cost the taxpayers?

We received two at our house, one for every registered voter.

To the whiner who asked why the Georgia Bulldogs are undefeated: Georgia has scored more points than the opposing team in each game played so far. According to the rules of football (of which the

whiner must be totally ignorant), when this occurs, the team with the greater number of points is declared the winner. (By the way, “how come” is very poor grammar; was the whine from a Carolina or Clemson “graduate,” perhaps?)

I was quite disturbed by a situation that I saw in a local store the other day. A lady was upset because her EBT card didn’t want to work and she expressed herself quite rudely: How she had to have this and that for her children to eat, etc. The young girl at the counter tried to speak to her calmly. Her rudeness was bad enough, but what amazed me more was the fact that she was covered in gold and diamonds, while raising Cain about the fact that her “government assistance card” was over its limit and unusable!

When are these “teachers” of Richmond County going to learn the rules when they attend meetings at William Robinson? Are they just plain lazy? When are they gonning to learn that parking against a yellow curb is against the law in the state of Georgia? I hope they never teach my child! What is wrong with them parking behind William Robinson, just plain out too fat and lazy to walk a few steps? Charles Larke is not doing his job when he’s at William Robinson school. There are plenty of signs stating that there is plenty of parking behind the school. The Board of Education police and the Richmond County Sheriff’s Department need to start passing out tickets when our high and mighty teachers break the law.

Recently I received yet another email concerning the words “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Now I would like to add my two

cents. First and foremost, I believe in God. Second, I think the Pledge of Allegiance should be recited in schools, and should be said as it was from 1923 to 1953, without the words “under God.” They were only added in 1954. Which does, in my opinion, go against the division of church and state, and violates my rights as an American citizen of freedom of belief. And third, I would like people who are Americans to remember that this great country, of which I am extremely happy and proud to be a citizen of, was built by immigrants from all over the world, not excluding the original settlers of this land, and that Christianity is not the only belief system on this earth. How would they feel if the largest organized religion in this country was Muslim, and to pledge their allegiance, they had to say “under Mohammed” instead? Just food for thought.

Regarding the remarks about Charles DeVaney and the Fort Gordon soldier break-in: Unless you know the whole story, you might want to rethink that statement. Next time someone breaks into you home, your mother is there alone, alarms are blaring and they find this guy in your bed passed out, after wrecking your room, you might want to reconsider.

This guy, drunk or stoned or what, could have found himself facing down the barrel of a gun and the outcome might not have been as pleasant. Charles is my neighbor and good friend, and unless you have all the facts, you might want to zip it up.

They handled the entire situation with more grace than the average person could have. Incidentally, Fort Gordon officials, along with the young man, visited the DeVaney home, an official apology was extended, and all’s well.

As to First Friday downtown, anytime you mix large amounts of people and alcohol you have problems. If they stop the beer and alcohol on First Fridays, a family-oriented atmosphere will return. Then people will want to take their whole family and have a good time. Remember: You don’t have to have alcohol to have a good time.

What do George W. Bush and Champ Walker have in common? Bush is not qualified for the position he holds and Walker is not qualified for the position he’s seeking.

Electronic voting machines are designed to make voting simple and the ballot easy to understand. What’s next, putting the candidate’s face next to his or her name?

We should be making it harder, not catering to those who can’t read and write.

The illiterate should be disenfranchised.

Let’s be honest: Do you really want the morons among us choosing our elected officials?

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Thumbs Up Tired of seeing Georgia Governor Roy Barnes and his wife singing from a hymnal and teaching those cute little schoolchildren to read? Tired of hearing President George W. Bush tell us why someone, to whom he would likely otherwise not give the time of day, should be elected to office? Well the good news is, by the time you pick up this paper next week, the elections will all be over and your TV commercial breaks will return to their normal fare of car commercials and advertisements for vinyl siding and windows.

Until then, however, get ready for the final barrage leading up to the Nov. 5 election. At least we’re in the final stretch and you can hold your nose, and your breath.

Thumbs Down In what seems another strong argument for campaign finance reform, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine received nearly a half million dollars from insurance companies’ employees, their relatives and lobbyists.

AFLAC, the company known for the annoying duck commercials, topped the list of contributors — chipping in roughly $84,000 — and an AFLAC executive also helped Oxendine organize at least one fund-raising event last year, the newspaper reported.

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I’m really irritated by the decision to take the vendors and the musicians off the streets for First Friday. They are the whole reason for having First Friday. If they aren’t there, then the only people that are going to show up are going to be people that cause trouble, because everyone else goes down to hear the bands and see the crafts. I think it’s a really, really stupid decision and I’m very irritated by the person that made this decision.

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This whine is in reference to the whine about Austin Rhodes voicing his opinions on Latterio Collins. It is refreshing to finally hear a voice in the media portraying criminals for what they are — criminals.

So many times we hear about how criminals had a tough childhood and that we should be lenient toward them because of it. What about the victims these criminals hurt? We never hear about the victim’s rights and how their assailants treated them, just about the criminal’s rights.

Also, don’t forget the Rhodes column in the opinion section of The Met Spirit.

To the person complaining about the neighbors’ dog barking: Do you ever leave your house to go to work or anything? If so, how do you know that the dogs bark all day and all night? Maybe you should let “The Guinness Book of World Records” know about them.

Don’t blame Bob Young for holding Augusta down. Remember, that’s what he does. He’s an anchorman.

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This whine is in response to the person whining about all the “foreigners” coming into our country. You have no clue what the term “melting pot” means. Also, I guess you forgot that, unless you are a Native American, we “Americans” are all

foreigners to this country. Obviously, your solution to terrorism is useless.

I look around our city of Augusta and it saddens me. I think there is so much that this beautiful town of ours has to offer and yet it lies in deterioration and ruin.

Then I think of all the years our elected officials have been in office and I know we must do better. If Augusta is to thrive and grow we must get rid of our current

representatives and give someone else a chance. The Atlanta representatives have furthered their own fortunes and agendas while leaving Augusta in shambles.

At last, I pulled up the Austin Rhodes column on the Web this morning and finally we get a true picture of how much Austin really knows about anything.

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The Family Y Gasping Gobbler 5K Run/Walk Saturday, November 23, 9 am This event is open to those 10-100 years old. There will also be a fun run for children ages 10 and under on the outdoor track. Prizes are awarded to age group winners and fun run participants.

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Invitation for Bids The Housing Authority of The City of Augusta, Georgia will receive bids in the Board Room of the J. Madden Reid Administration Building, 1425 Walton Way, Augusta, Georgia 30901 until 2:00 P.M., (local time) in Augusta, Georgia on Tuesday, November 26, 2002 for The Rehabilitation of 2411 Madrid, 2424 Dublin Place, 3638 London Blvd, and 2420 Lisbon Road, Barton Village GA06P001014, Augusta, Georgia. At the time and place noted above, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Contract documents, including drawings and specifications, are on file at the office of The Housing Authority of The City of Augusta, Georgia, 1425 Walton Way. Bidding documents may be obtained at the office of the Modernization Department, the Housing Authority of the City of Augusta, Georgia, 1425 Walton Way, and (706) 312-3164 (Mr. Charles Carswell, Resident Engineering Inspector).

Bidders are requested to inspect the property as well as operations and conditions that may be affected. Arrangements shall be made for inspecting the site by contacting the Housing Authority at (706) 312-3164 (Mr. Charles Carswell, Resident Engineering Inspector).

The Contract, if awarded, will be on the basis of the lowest base bid from a responsible bidder.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after time has been called on date of bid opening. Bids exceeding $40,000 must be accompanied by a bid bond or cashier's check, made payable to The Housing Authority of The City of Augusta, Georgia, in an amount of not less than 5% of the base bid.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for both a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond or bonds in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price along with a Builder's Risk Insurance Policy and other insurance requirements in accordance with the General Conditions.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for Builder's Risk Insurance Policy and other insurance requirements in accordance with the General Conditions. The Housing Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and to waive any technicalities and informalities in the bidding process.

Attention is called to the provisions for equal employment opportunity and to the requirement that not less than minimum salaries and wages, as set forth in the specifications must be paid on this project. The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as amended 12 U.S.C.1701u (Section 3). The purpose of Section 3 is to insure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance and HUD-assisted projects covered by Section 3, shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipient of HUD assistance for Housing. The Housing Authority of the City of Augusta, Georgia has established a goal of awarding 20% of the dollar value of contracts to Minority Business Enterprises. General contractors should contact the Georgia Department of Labor, Veteran Outreach Program at 601 Greene Street for qualified veteran owned business.

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Do you know what’s more pitiful than a starving 2-year-old? A so-called Christian spouting off that Halloween is a satanic holiday. You must surely be proud of that ignorance because you brandish it so well! Halloween, my self-righteous friend, is a Pagan holiday, neither Christian nor satanic. Paganism is the belief of nature and everything that comes with it. This includes life and death. God created all that the last time I checked.

There’s nothing satanic about Halloween.

During rainy periods, many drivers know where the switch is to their wipers, but not to their lights. If Augusta-Richmond County would enforce the law “lights on when raining,” the government would collect a tidy sum to be used for worthwhile projects. One is not so worthwhile — the Augusta Common. Over $2 million spent, yet Riverwalk Augusta is suffering greatly with poorly maintained grounds. Does that make sense? I think not. But then, look who is running the government.

Boy you sure can tell it is an election year! My trash can is full of ads from politicians I would never vote for!

This is to the whiner who thought it would be a great idea to replace Raphael James with a black person on WJBF. I have a better idea. How about they replace him with whomever is most qualified for the job? Who cares how many people in Augusta are black, and who cares if Raphael’s replacement is black, white, Asian or Hispanic? I don’t.

Get ready people of North Augusta. In the next five years it will be taxes, taxes, taxes, taxes and fees, fees, fees, fees and utility rates going up, up, up, up.

Champ Walker spoke at the Oct. 21st Kiwanis luncheon and delivered the same old canned speech he has for months. At

the end of his speech the floor was opened up for questions. The poor fellow didn’t know the difference between Medicare and Medicaid. He bumbled and fumbled over his words, kept looking at his cue cards for some magical answers to appear and simply evaded other questions. It was embarrassing to the point that the moderator adjourned the Q & A session.

Newstalk 580 WGAC should change their name to Right-Wing 580 WGAC. To the person who has the inconsiderate dogs barking all night: Find out what your neighbor’s phone number is and when the dogs start barking at 2 a.m. call the neighbor. Don’t say anything, just call, and after doing this enough times, they will get the message.

UGA has an excellent football team. They are having a good year and they deserve it!

To the idiot who said the Bulldogs aren’t any good: Well if they aren’t any good, why are they undefeated so far? They are a good team. Deal with it!

I’ve met Austin Rhodes before, and in my opinion he’s a real nice gentleman and he gets paid for doing what he does best: That’s giving people “down in the country!” So just leave the man alone and let him continue to do what he does best and if he makes you feel bad, well so be it.

Duh! Sue Burmeister, do you know how ignorant saying that word in your ad campaign made you look and sound. I know you represent the people, but I don’t feel very confident having you speak for me saying, “Duh!” to get a point across to someone in the Statehouse.

— Call our Whine Line at 510-2051 and leave your comments. We won’t use your name. Fax your whines by dialing (706) 733-6663 or e-mail your whines to whine@metspirit.com

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doing a dance on his head. The Atlantaod forbid I jinx this thing, but there is a good deal of buzz and Journal Constitution did an incredible expose on the senator, which was reprinted speculation flying around folks here in its entirety. Also about that time, in the know that we may have not one, but two, Walker defeats next week. AJC editorial chief Cynthia Tucker announced to the world that AfricanPolls show Charles Walker Sr. and his Americans had indeed arrived in Georgia challenger Randy Hall in a dead heat for politics, because now the grandest, good ol’ Walker’s state senate seat, while it looks boy, self-centered, egomaniacal public as though Max Burns could be pulling trough pig in the state was a black man. away from Charles Jr. in their congresWalker. sional contest.

Atlanta TV stations have also I predicted in this had their way with Walker Sr, space months ago that if and his once very real gubernatoJunior got into an rial aspirations are all but gone important political race, with the wind. there would be enough But even The Chronicle’s latskeletons jumping out est focus has not come without of his closet to fill a sputters. For instance, their graveyard. Of course I recent story on the numerous was right. Funny thing, “thank you” receptions thrown those bone men keep in honor of the good state senaright on coming. The tor, many by state-funded instilatest fun facts arrived tutions and organizations, just Wednesday. Sylvia missed the funniest and most Cooper and Walter interesting point that has been Jones wrote a piece for uncovered: He asks for them.

The Augusta Chronicle Sen. Charles Walker In a memo first publicly detailing how Junior revealed on my radio show, an was on the state payroll Augusta Ballet official reports to to the tune of 60 grand her board of directors that last year, all the while Walker’s office has requested a wheeling and dealing as reception, in his honor, to thank an independent busihim for securing 25 grand in nessman. Funny thing state money for the group. about that state job. It State Senator Don Cheeks shows up nowhere in then reported that Walker’s Junior’s biographical or now-infamous recent MCG professional resumes appearance, was also personally which have been put requested by him. out ad infinitum (to Funny, funny stuff. The Junior supporters, that means “a bunch”) by Chronicle missed it. Just like Charles Walker Jr. they neglected to mention his campaign.

Walker Sr.’s prosecution in the In a twist that I cerearly ‘80s for attacking his wife. Oh well. tainly never would have predicted, The It is very likely that, without two Walkers Chronicle has done a yeoman’s job in exposrunning for very important seats, very little ing much of the odd historical perspective in of the harsh light we have seen in these both Walker races.

There had been a very real decline in work races would have ever materialized. Walker Sr. has never generated this kind of attencritical of the Walkers, specifically on the tion on his own, and there are more than a editorial page, since Walker arch nemesis few whispers out there indicating he is Phil Kent was replaced as editorial chief. blaming a lot of his own trouble on his His successor, Suzanne Downing, was so son’s decision to run. intent on evaluating Walker Sr. for herself Walker Jr.’s public appearances, particuthat, for all intents and purposes, the larly his rare debates with Max Burns, Georgia Senate Majority Leader got a free have shown a young man who is clearly two-year pass. out of his element. While Walker Sr. could Pundits speculate that the “hands-off” never be accused of being a dullard, Junior period empowered Walker and likely has quickly earned a reputation among tempted his son into a race of his own.

Downing made it clear when she left the political observers and media types, as one of the dumbest major political figures of paper last summer that while the “get-tothis generation. know-Walker” plan was certainly wellSenior’s reported concerns that his son has intended, it was good intention misdragged him down are right on the mark. placed. She told both Phil Kent and me that it is one of the few regrets of her Augusta tenure.

— The views expressed in this column are the Over the course of the last few years, The views of the writer and do not necessarily repSpirit pondered the lack of attention Walker resent the views of the publisher. The archived Sr. and his exploits had been getting in the Austin Rhodes columns can now be seen at daily paper, while Atlanta-based media were www.wgac.com.

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New Voting Machines: The Dark Side

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ith the November 5th election only days away, all eyes are on the potential problems the new computerized voting system may create for Georgia election officials and voters. Even as the secretary of state’s office attempts to assure everyone that all is under control, the thought that voting procedure will be administered by separate local boards of election in each of Georgia’s 159 counties is scary, to say the least. It is difficult to envision a scenario whereby everything runs smoothly throughout the entire state and no election results are challenged by losing candidates.

Given the turmoil in Florida during the 2000 presidential election, expect losing candidates to reach for any excuse to question election results. The new computerized voting system in Georgia is a direct result of the Florida fiasco and the eyes of the nation are on our state. If things go well Georgia becomes a model for other states. If not, Georgia’s failure could result in legal chaos and make us long for the days of hanging chads.

Richmond County Board of Elections (BOE) Director Lynn Bailey has made every effort to minimize potential problems associated with the new voting procedure. Her office has conducted training sessions on the new machines, including demonstrations at the polls during the primary election this summer and in-house demonstrations for anyone interested in stopping by the BOE offices. Staffers have staged demonstrations at community gatherings all over the county.

According to Bailey, poll workers have been trained and there is a high degree of confidence that these workers will be ready. Extra workers will be present to assist people with the new procedure.

Still, the potential for difficulties exists.

Voters represent the biggest obstacle on election day. Regardless of the simplicity of the procedure (voting utilizing these new computer screens is very simple) the change in the method by which voters cast their ballot will inevitably slow down

voting. With all the elections taking place on Tuesday and the get-outthe-vote efforts on the part of candidates, the turnout should be high, adding to the number of people Lynn Bailey who may experience long lines at the polls.

Hopefully, voters will not be frustrated and will remain diligent in their attempt to vote.

Older voters unfamiliar with computers are intimidated by the new procedure, according to election officials. As easy as the computer screen voting may be, this group is more afraid of the new technology than younger voters. The increased number of absentee ballots cast attests to voter apprehension of the new system.

Reliable sources within the AfricanAmerican community report politicos are especially concerned about the anxiety of older black voters. Political operatives are working feverishly to ensure elderly African-Americans go to the polls and to allay their fears of the new voting procedure.

Voters must be patient and prepare for some extra time to vote. Polls close at 7 p.m. but any voter in line at closing time will be allowed to vote regardless of how long it takes.

Tuesday will be a very interesting day and the fallout from the new voting procedure could be around for a long time to come. Stay tuned.

—The views expressed in this column are the views of The Insider and do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher.

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hat started out as a polite discussion between the Augusta Commission’s public safety committee and the sheriff’s department about police brutality, ultimately turned ... well, a bit brutal.

On Oct. 28, Augusta Commissioner Marion Williams requested from the city’s Human Relations Commission a list of complaints the department has received dealing with police brutality.

Frank Thomas, director of the Human Relations Commission, told the committee that since 1999, his department has received a total of 184 complaints regarding local law enforcement, but only 18 of those complaints involved police brutality.

For example, this year there was a complaint filed with the Human Relations Commission claiming that on Dec. 5, 2001, seven to eight deputies beat a man until he gave a false statement concerning an armed robbery, Thomas’ records state.

The man filing the complaint stated that this beating resulted in nosebleeds and blurred vision.

However, in that particular case, the sheriff’s department investigated the complaint and found “there was no evidence of unnecessary force used during his incarceration.”

Thomas said that is the typical response from the sheriff’s department in each of the 18 police brutality cases that the Human Relations Commission has received since 1999.

“Every time we’ve received a complaint against the Richmond County Sheriff’s Department we send out an inquiry to law enforcement,” Thomas said. “Law enforcement usually responds, if it does have merit or it does not have merit.

“In the cases that I’ve presented to you

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today, all of those cases have basically the same comment, and that is that Richmond County (sheriff’s department) acted accordingly.”

Thomas said he didn’t doubt that the sheriff’s department thoroughly reviewed the complaint and found no violation of the sheriff’s department’s policies and procedures. However, he believes that the sheriff’s department should not be the one to investigate complaints against itself.

Instead, Thomas asked that the Augusta Commission support the Human Relations Commission’s proposal of creating a review board, made up of citizens acting independently of the sheriff’s department.

“Just people acting as fact-finders to review entities that impact the citizens of this community,” Thomas said. “If that agency says the sheriff’s department acted accordingly, that’s fine, because that agency is respected to make the decision of whether the sheriff is out of order or not.”

By creating an independent review board, Thomas said, he believes the community would be more trusting of the

sheriff’s department.

“I believe perception plays a large part in everything,” Thomas said. “I’m not condemning law enforcement. They may very well be doing a proper job, but I don’t believe it’s proper to have an agency, such as the sheriff’s department, police itself.”

County Attorney Jim Wall said he had some serious concerns about creating such a review board. First, he said that the Augusta Commission could not establish the board, and that the sheriff would have to voluntarily create it.

Also, Wall stated that a review board wouldn’t have the same privileges as employees in the risk management department, who are allowed, by law, to confidentially investigate certain situations.

If the city created a review board, it would not have the same protection under the law.

“And you, in my opinion, are opening up the county to a whole group of potential witnesses in a civil case,” Wall said. “I think to create a review board that is not going to be protected in a subsequent legal

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If the city can’t create a review board, Williams said, it needs to somehow address the public’s concerns about police brutality.

“I get a lot of calls asking about this all the time,” said Williams, chairman of the committee. “You have some good and bad officers. And if we’ve got bad officers, we need to get them out of the system. We don’t need to be paying officers to mistreat people.”

Sheriff Ronnie Strength, who had been patiently sitting on the opposite end of the committee table from Williams, finally addressed the committee.

“I had our folks come up with a list of complaints from 2001, when I took office, that we received from Frank Thomas,” Strength said. “In 2001, we received from Frank Thomas 40 complaints to investigate. Out of those 40 complaints to investigate, two were abuse of force.

“That’s not only the best record in Georgia, that is the best record in the United States of America.”

In 2002, Strength said, his department

received three complaints of police brutality.

“We have some 330,000 (emergency) calls a year,” Strength said.

The sheriff then picked up the 2001 list and began reading some of the complaints sent to the department.

“Here are the complaints that Frank Thomas got in 2001: They just wanted to be released from jail so they wrote Frank.

They didn’t get their medical treatment.

No sports activity (in jail). ... He is being held without bond on murder,” Strength said. “Now, I’m not going to read all of these ridiculous things that they receive.”

Strength said the 2001 list was so “ridiculous” that he didn’t even bother bringing a copy of the 2002 list. He told the commission that he takes legitimate complaints of abuse extremely seriously.

For example, one of his deputies was accused of grabbing an 18-year-old during the last First Friday event downtown on Oct. 5. The deputy reportedly threw the teenager to the ground, hit him in the face and handcuffed him.

“That case, absolutely, it came to my attention and I thought it was abuse and I dismissed the deputy,” Strength said. “I will dismiss any one of them under the same scenario. I will not tolerate abuse.”

However, Strength told Williams when he receives calls about police brutality, he needs to look at both sides of the issue.

Williams said recently he got to see the aftermath of the police abuse with his own eyes.

“I went up to a young man’s home where the man got beat up, knocked up, knocked down, arrested and then let go the next day,” Williams said.

Williams told Strength that the man’s house had been damaged in the arrest and his face was bruised.

“There is two sides to every story, like you said,” Williams said to Strength. “But I have enough sense to know, if you arrest a man and he’s been abused, and I can see the abuse on him and then he was let go, something’s wrong with that. ... So, I disagree with what you just said about having the best record in the country.”

“That’s his story, Mr. Williams,” Strength quickly responded. “Who beat him up?

Who let him go? That’s what he told you now, Mr. Williams.”

The sheriff asked Williams to give him the name of the individual complaining.

“I asked you three weeks ago for the name,” Strength said to Williams. “Did you ever call me and give me the name?”

Williams made it clear he was done with the discussion and asked that the committee accept the report from the Human Relations Commission as information.

“Like you said there are two sides to every story,” Williams said to Strength.

“So, your record ain’t as clear as you want to make it seem. That’s what I’m saying.”

The sheriff began to respond, but Williams cut him off.

“No, Mr. Sheriff, we’ve got the information. I appreciate it,” Williams said. “We’re going to move along.”

The sheriff protested that the floor was still open for discussion.

“No sir. No sir. You’ve made your point,” Williams said, tapping his pen on the table. “We are not here to bash you or anything like that. But we are just trying to get some information from Human Relations and you’ve made your point.”

The sheriff abruptly gathered up his papers and left the meeting.

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Randy Hall Says He's Ready To Usher in Change Editor’s note: Throughout this campaign season, The Spirit has strived to let all of the candidates air their platforms and promises in terms of their respective offices of pursuit. That approach was no different in preparing coverage for this, the state Senate Dist. 22 race. However, in this instance you will hear from only one of the candidates, Republican contender Randy Hall. That’s because his opponent, incumbent Democrat Charles Walker, failed to respond to numerous and repeated attempts by Spirit staff to arrange an interview with him. Those attempts included messages left at his local and Atlanta offices, as well as a request made personally to him at the conclusion of a recent function he was attending.

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very novice politician seems to say that he’s decided to run for office because he thinks it’s time for change.

But Randy Hall, Republican candidate for state Senate Dist. 22, apparently has reason to believe it when he says it.

Hall said early polling conducted by his campaign shows him in a “dead heat” with Democratic opponent and Senate Majority Leader Charles Walker.

That seems to say a lot in a district that has historically been held by Democrats, and considering the powerful political force both locally and at the state level that Walker has been.

“First, I was tired of the lack of growth, the lack of progress that I saw occurring in Augusta over the last few years,” Hall said, in giving his reasons for running. “We are a city that’s been racially divided; we’ve had leaders that have had ethical problems. And I just sensed that there was a real feeling in the community that we needed some dramatic changes, a new change in direction.”

Hall also looked at the recently redrawn 22nd District and could tell that there was a more equal distribution of black and white voters.

“I saw the district maps. I could tell that the district was dramatically different,” Hall said. “I saw that Hephzibah was now included and a large area of west Augusta was now included. So I did an analysis to look at the registered voter mix and saw that you basically had a racially balanced district which would give, really, any candidate an equal chance of winning.”

But Hall seems to be winning over voters on both sides of the racial boundary.

The Metro Courier, Augusta’s primary African-American newspaper after the Augusta Focus (which is owned by Walker) has endorsed Hall in his run for the senate, as have several prominent black ministers.

Hall said he has gotten to know many leaders in the black community through business dealings with local black churches in his role as real estate attorney.

He said the sense he has gotten from talking with them is that even blacks who have thrown their support behind Walker in the past are now subjecting him to more scrutiny, owing to recent ethical questions surrounding the 12-year senate veteran.

Walker was fined $8,500 last year by the Georgia State Ethics Commission for violations involving his campaign disclosure reports. The fine represented the highest to date for an elected state official. Additionally, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution earlier this year ran a lengthy story questioning some of the senator’s business dealings locally.

“I think the reason that you’re seeing people line up behind me is a sense in the black community that we need a new direction — that Senator Walker has not, in many cases, been successful in assisting the black community in some of the issues that they feel are important,” Hall said. “And so there’s just a feeling that it’s just time for a change. There’s a negative cloud that overhangs Augusta and people in every neighborhood sense it and they’re ready for a change.”

If elected, Hall said he would work to enact legislation that would give Augusta and the rest of Georgia the ability to offer more incentives to industry and businesses seeking to move in.

He said he also wants to ensure that high school students are able to receive quality vocational training should they decide not to go to college.

“The level of (vocational) training for high school students has dropped and we need to address that,” Hall said. “I just simply say we need to make sure that our high school students are getting the proper level of vocational training so that when they graduate, if they choose not to go to college, they’ll be workforce-ready.”

Hall said he also wants to put more teeth in Georgia’s ethics

laws and help grant the funding the Georgia whether to revamp local government, in part, State Ethics Commission needs to adequately by giving the mayor voting and veto powers.

Hall said his winning the election on Nov. 5 do its job.

While Walker may be perceived as having may make that issue moot.

“I am a firm believer that my election to this his share of political baggage, he is also seen as getting Augusta its fair share from the seat and Charles Walker’s stepping aside as a Legislature — most notably in the form of $30 political power in Augusta is going to have a million in economic development funding the dramatic impact on the county commission,” senator was credited with obtaining for the Hall said. “So I think at first, what I tell folks we need to see is, what do we look like after city roughly three years ago.

With that said, some have stated that the elections? Who are the players? Because Walker’s ethics problems, both alleged and we’re talking about a whole new group of documented, are overshadowed by what he legislators, potentially. But you’re also talking about a person who has wielded a tremendous brings to the community.

Those same people have wondered if Hall, a amount of political power in Augusta. And by political newcomer, will be able to establish the removing that power, I think you’re going to same connections Walker has, particularly with see a dramatic change in the way people work together.”

Democratic Georgia Governor Roy Barnes.

If, however, the issue did require a decision But Hall responds to that question by saying that Walker’s true contributions to Augusta by the General Assembly, Hall said he would have to rely on extensive conversations with have been overstated in the first place.

“When you say that Charles Walker has citizens in his district before deciding on the brought us economic development, whatever best course of action.

“A lot of people don’t realize that this is an he has done, it has not resulted in new employment in Augusta, Georgia,” Hall said. issue that splits almost evenly down Augusta’s “For the last four years, we have lost jobs in racial communities. Half the community sees Augusta, Georgia. In my mind the cornerstone of economic development is creating new job opportuni“I think the reason that you’re seeing ties for citizens and that’s not people line up behind me is a sense in happening.”

Hall said many people have the black community that we need a the misconception that Walker new direction — that (state) Senator has acted alone in all of the instances in which Augusta has (Charles) Walker has not, in many obtained an economic boost cases, been successful in assisting the from the state.

“People forget that we have black community in some of the issues a legislative delegation, which, a delegation means we that they feel are important. And so have numerous members,” there’s just a feeling that it’s just time Hall said. “And to suggest that all of the good things that for a change. There’s a negative cloud have happened to Augusta in that overhangs Augusta and people in the last 12 months, three years, five years, has been the every neighborhood sense it and direct responsibility of they’re ready for a change.”

Charles Walker is simply to misstate that.

“And the absence of Charles — Randy Hall, Republican candidate for Walker, I predict, is going to state Senate Dist. 22. make very little difference because we still have some very strong players — Senator Don Cheeks (D-Dist.

23), there’s a lot of seniority and he’s had a lot it one way and half sees it the other,” Hall of successes over the years that quite frankly said. “And when you’re talking about the much of the credit has been given to Walker. structure of a government, you have to make (State Rep.) Henry Howard (D-Dist. 98) is a sure that you devise a structure that both sides longtime member of the delegation. So we can at least buy into some. Not everybody will have people that are able to work together as a get what they want. We’ve got to find a team and I don’t see any falloff in the money consensus.”

Hall said he was very encouraged by poll Augusta gets.”

Hall thinks that’s particularly true as it results that showed him head-to-head with his relates to Augusta’s prospects of getting a opponent in a traditionally Democratic district. new, state-of-the-art cancer center.

But that doesn’t mean Hall is going to take it Rumors have circulated that the city’s prospects for being chosen for the cancer easy now, he said.

“We’re very excited; we’re very gratified by center will be hurt if Walker is defeated, since he has worked closely with the governor and that (the poll results),” Hall said. “But it also tells us we’ve got to double our efforts the Legislature to keep our chances afloat. between now and election day to make sure Hall says those rumors are untrue.

“No. Absolutely not,” Hall said. “And that we win.”

Hall, a native of south Augusta, attended anyone who says that is lying, because Augusta is the obvious location and it is public schools locally and graduated from already in place and I am told that at the Augusta State University in 1979. He received legislative level it is a done deal; it is going to his law degree from University of Georgia.

If elected, Hall said he would work as a team happen. And so people who suggest that it is only going to come here because of Charles player with the local legislative delegation in Walker, they are absolutely wrong. We are not order to bring about change. in danger. We will get the cancer center.”

“It’ll be a whole new positive attitude in Another issue Hall could possibly have to Atlanta from the Augusta delegation,” deal with as a legislator is the question of Hall said.

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MAYOR BOB YOUNG PROS: • He hasn’t been investigated by the GBI or been in prison.

• He’s a full-time mayor.

• He lets the special grand jury do its job.

• He looks good on TV, especially with the mute button.

• His door to the mayor’s office is always open.

• He helped save hundreds of workers’ jobs at the King Mill.

• He got the sheriff after that garbage man who stole from the city.

• He has sincerely tried to improve housing in the inner city.

• He knows those Robert’s Rules of Order by heart.

• He’s friends with James Brown.

• He was a major player in bringing the LPGA to the area.

• He started that all-important Mayor’s Film Office. And hey, he’s already got himself a movie role.

• He invited the U.S. Justice Department to Augusta to help improve race relations. Good luck.

• He hardly ever turns down a speaking engagement.

• He’s not dangerous because he doesn’t know how to use the power he’s already got.

CONS: • He missed that lesson in kindergarten: Think before you speak.

• He has burned so many bridges with the commission, public works couldn’t even repair the damage.

• His foot has permanently taken up residency in his mouth. (“Take that E-Z-Go!”) • He actually cares what Brad Owens thinks.

• He proudly admitted to lying in his letter of recommendation for Fire Chief Ronnie Few. And he says the three commissioners made us look bad in D.C.?

• He loves to criticize politicians, only never to their faces.

• Who is that outspoken, confident Bob Young from his TV ads? So, which Bob Young is phony?

• He loves the blame game. (I have no power. The commission did it!)

• His wife.

• He changes his political positions depending on the audience.

• He’s friends with James Brown.

• He’s afraid of The Augusta Chronicle.

• He’s foolish enough to use that political cliche: “No new taxes.”

• He actually believed an ethics ordinance would keep the commission in line.

• After four years as mayor, he’s learned the political games; he just keeps fumbling the ball.

ED MCINTYRE PROS: • He has experience. You can’t take that away from him.

• He’s business-minded.

• He knows how to play politics with the best of them.

• If any of the candidates for mayor can get the Augusta Commission in line, he can.

• He might have some good recommendations on how to improve the city’s jail.

• He’s supportive of First Friday and future downtown street festivals.

• He’s not best friends with state Senator Charles Walker.

• He’ll get Augusta Tomorrow and the Chamber of Commerce back on track.

• He supports the special grand jury and its mission.

• He says race won’t be a factor in his administration.

• He’s articulate, well-educated and not afraid to speak his mind.

• He’s like family down at the municipal building. In fact, he’s related to Augusta Commissioner Lee Beard.

• Eddie Mac is a catchy name.

• He’s actually asking the people what they want out of government.

• He desperately wants to do a good job and clear his name.

• He’s smart enough not to make the same mistake twice.

CONS: • He used to be a con.

• Having him for mayor would be stepping back into the past.

• Can we ever truly trust Ed McIntyre again?

• He’s related to Augusta Commissioner Lee Beard.

• He’s very politically connected. I guess that’s why he’s a politician.

• Can Augusta handle four years of Austin Rhodes bitching about Mayor McIntyre?

• How’s his health?

• We’ll have Ed McIntyre monuments and statues all over town before he’s done.

• Developer L.D. Waters will probably be handling all of the city’s construction work.

• The city will never hear the end of how the Riverwalk was his idea. (What a great place for a huge Ed McIntyre statue!)

• If he’s elected, Augusta Regional Airport can say goodbye to having a friendly relationship with the city.

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• He’s against raising taxes.

• He’s shown some interest in educating himself about city business by attending a few meetings in the community, such as civic center meetings.

• He wants to reduce what he sees as a bloated government.

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• Bobby Ross who?

• Did he join the mayor’s race just because he’s upset about the closing of Central Avenue?

• I’m running for mayor. I’m not running for mayor. I’m running for mayor.

• He’s as green as green can get on the political scene.

• In 1992, he reportedly filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy because he was $121,214 in debt. Ouch.

• He hasn’t gotten his message out. No one knows what he stands for.

• He’s used to dealing with rational people. Can he handle working with the Augusta Commission?

• He says his strongest attribute as a candidate is, “My desire to be your mayor.”

• Would any sane businessperson want to get mixed up with the current Augusta Commission?

• Who’s Bobby Ross again?

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• She’s a huge supporter of local businesses.

• She’s not afraid of politicians.

• She will rough up the Augusta Commission.

• She isn’t concerned about The Augusta Chronicle’s editorial page.

• She says she’ll hold a press conference and expose the commissioners’ hidden agendas if they try to put themselves before the city.

• She’s owned two downtown businesses forever.

• She’s a woman.

• She’s determined to straighten out the civic center.

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• She was smart enough to get Larry Sconyers as her campaign manager.

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• She’s expecting to run the city like a CEO, but she’ll have no power.

• She doesn’t even know that it’s wrong to copy someone else’s campaign mail-outs. What else doesn’t she know?

• She’ll probably end up killing a few commissioners and dumping their bodies in the Savannah River.

• Everyone in town will start wearing red ribbons in their hair.

• She’s not a big fan of parties on Broad Street.

• She’s bossy. Maybe too bossy.

• She wasn’t able to bring the coliseum authority together, how will she ever be able to unite the Augusta Commission?

• The city’s new hangout will be the Eagle’s Nest in the Ramada.

• She’s a woman.

• Between running her hotel and Ruben’s Department Store, when will she have time to run the city?

• She hates incompetence, so she won’t be able to work with the commission.

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PROS: • Are there any? (Just kidding.)

• He’s well-connected, perhaps too much so.

• He’s served as a state representative for 10 years.

• Since he makes so much money these days, maybe he can loan some dough to the city.

• He talks really fast, so the meetings might not last so long.

• Some of the Augusta commissioners are scared of him.

• His name will give Augusta more notoriety because people might think he’s the comedian. Boy, will they be disappointed.

• As a legislator, he introduced a bill to increase the allowable alcohol content in beer sold in Georgia from 6.1 percent to 14 percent.

• People tend to give him money for virtually anything, justifiable or not, which might mean he could nab some money for the city.

• He plays the drums.

• He can lobby for the city. Oh, wait. He says he’s not a lobbyist. He’s a “consultant.”

• If he gets elected, he could have to ask state Rep. Sue Burmeister for more mayoral power.

Talk about eating crow.

• He’s supposedly an expert on health care, so maybe he can straighten out our indigent care program.

• He’s got friends in the Statehouse. Maybe he can get his old friend Tom Murphy to give Augusta more money.

CONS: • The folks over at the GBI must know his home phone number by heart.

• Do we really want a mayor that parts his hair down the middle?

• Those infamous strippers at the Cheetah Club. Enough said.

• If he gets elected, state Senator Charles Walker will be running this city, even more so than he does now.

• He takes his marching orders from The Augusta Chronicle. Just ask Clyde Wells.

• Half of his relatives will become city employees.

• He may start trying to pay off the city’s bills with Medicare money.

• Since Robin helped to sell the property surrounding the Ezekiel Harris house to the city, he may try to turn the Harris house into the mayor’s mansion.

• We’ll have four years of hearing that whiny, Mickey Mouse voice.

• Still we ask: What did he do for that $30,000 from the Richmond County Mental Health Center?

• We’ll always be hearing about how things were done better in Atlanta.

• The city will have all of its weekend workshops at Ponte Vedra and Amelia Island, Fla. • The mayor’s car might end up in the woods somewhere, on fire.

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even years ago, on Oct. 31, 1995, David Suba’s life ended.

He wasn’t dead. He only wished he was.

The former insurance risk manager for the now-defunct Healthmaster, an Augusta-based home health care company, was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison on charges of conspiracy, mail fraud and money laundering.

The U.S. government accused Suba, along with codefendant Dennis Kelly – the former chief financial officer for Healthmaster – of fraudulently obtaining approximately $1.7 million in Medicare reimbursements. Suba reportedly kept $390,000 of the premiums billed to Medicare.

Jeanette Garrison, CEO and sole shareholder of Healthmaster, was also charged with conspiracy to defraud the government, but agreed to testify in the jury trials of Suba and Kelly in return for a reduced sentence of 33 months in jail. According to court documents, she was also ordered to pay restitution of $11.5 million.

But because Suba served as president of Managed Risk Services, a separate consulting company which was formed to provide risk management for self-insured workers’ compensation and health insurance funds, he faced additional penalties.

Suba and Managed Risk Services were ordered to pay $710,118 in restitution and to forfeit the $390,000 Suba allegedly took from Medicare.

After an Augusta jury found Suba guilty, he was handcuffed and escorted out of the courtroom by a bailiff to face approximately eight years in prison. This husband and father of three said he instantly realized life as he knew it was over.

“I was found guilty and reported to the prison camp at Eglin Air Force Base in November of 1995,” Suba wrote in a May 26 letter to The Spirit.

“I knew I was innocent but no one seemed to care and it worked on me. I became more and more depressed. I had lost my career, my home, my respect, my life and everything I held dear, yet I had done nothing wrong! 97 months for nothing! It continued to tear me apart.”

In order to cope with his time in jail, Suba said he was sent to the prison psychiatrist who prescribed Prozac for depression and Buspirone for anxiety.

“Things got better for a while and then, inexplicably, several things happened,” Suba wrote. “The camp stopped my medication and the depression came back slowly but worse than before. My appeal to the 11th Circuit (U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia) was turned down and my life was threatened by two inmates! I just couldn’t take it anymore, so I left!!!”

On May 18, 1998, after serving more than two and a half years of his 97-month prison sentence, Suba simply disappeared without a trace.

He had been assigned a prison work detail

that morning at the minimum-security Eglin Air Force Base near Pensacola, Fla. However, that day he had other plans.

Suba reportedly drove an Air Force pickup truck off the federal prison camp around 8:30 a.m. It wasn’t until 4:30 that afternoon that prison officials realized he was missing.

Augustans who had followed the 1995 trial were astounded.

The Healthmaster case had already attracted a great deal of attention because of political players involved in the company. Garrison was a one-time powerhouse of the state Democratic Party and was even a guest at President Bill Clinton’s 1992 inaugural bash.

Garrison gave numerous campaign contributions, some of which she testified in court were illegal, to Democratic candidates. She reportedly pressured employees into donating money to the political party and then those employees were repaid double the amount of their campaign contribution. Only, the employees’ paybacks were listed as bonuses and allegedly billed to Medicare.

The Healthmaster trials had political intrigue, fortune, fame and – after Suba’s escape – a curious mystery.

Where did David Suba go?

Some Augustans suspected he was living large in the Cayman Islands, suggesting that Suba managed to somehow hide a milliondollar bank account from authorities.

Others suggested he was secretly staying

with his family, who had relocated to Alabama after the trial.

Some even thought that Suba had faked his own death and was living under a false identity.

During Suba’s mysterious disappearance, both Garrison and Kelly completed their prison terms.

People began to slowly forget about the Healthmaster case, until April 15 of this year.

The local headline read: “Marshals Catch Escaped Con.” After almost four years of freedom, Suba was captured in Fort Lauderdale under the alias Mike Johnson.

The sister of a Florida woman, whom Suba had reportedly just broken up with, called U.S. marshals after learning of his criminal past. Suba was arrested and immediately taken to Escambia County Jail in Pensacola.

That’s where The Spirit found Suba six months ago.

Because so many Augustans were in disbelief by the sudden apprehension of Suba, The Spirit contacted him in prison by mail on May 20.

Suba agreed to correspond with The Spirit and answer a list of questions submitted by the newspaper about his life on the run and his past dealings with Healthmaster. Suba felt he had nothing to lose.

“I want my good name back,” he wrote in his March 26 letter. “The catastrophe which has swallowed me has cost me everything and as it stands I have no future. What happened to me could have happened to anyone.”

“There isn’t an inmate alive who hasn’t thought about escape. All I can tell you is it's an overwhelming compulsion which is not based on reason.”

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THE HIDDEN ILLS OF HEALTHMASTER In the spring of 1989, Suba wrote, he was working in Atlanta as the vice president and manager of financial consulting for Anistics, a subsidiary of the financial group, Alexander & Alexander.

While working at Anistics, he was assigned the duty of preparing a feasibility analysis for a privately owned, home health care company in Augusta called Healthmaster.

The company, which operated in five states at 125 separate locations, had approximately 2,500 employees. Suba was told that Healthmaster was interested in hearing a variety of funding options for its workers’ compensation program.

Suba stated he was scheduled to meet the owner of the company, Garrison, and the company’s chief financial officer, Kelly, in Atlanta’s airport.

“I arranged a trip together to Grand Cayman to meet with a captive manager, lawyers, and various government authorities,” Suba wrote in his March 26 letter. “I met them in Atlanta and we flew together to Miami where we were to change planes before continuing to Grand Cayman.”

But after the three had boarded the Grand Cayman flight, there was a long delay and the captain finally came over the intercom to tell passengers that there had been a bomb threat and the plane had to be searched.

Suba wrote that he found himself stuck in Miami’s airport for several hours. That’s when, Suba stated, his relationship with Garrison and Healthmaster began.

“Jeanette Garrison and I spent several hours discussing her company, my plans, etc.,” Suba wrote. “I told her that I wanted to have my own consulting company eventually.”

A few months later, in January 1990, Anistics announced the shocking news that Suba's position in Atlanta, as well as his counterparts in the company’s other locations, was being eliminating in order to cut costs.

Suba stated that he quickly took another job as an actuarial consultant in Atlanta, but very shortly after starting his new job he got a call from Kelly.

“Dennis (Kelly) asked me what I was doing,” Suba wrote. “He knew of my desire to have my own consulting company and wondered why I hadn’t seized the opportunity and gone for it.

“I told him that I could not afford it, that companies like I wanted took years before they were profitable.”

Within a few days, Suba wrote, he was offered what he thought was the opportunity of a lifetime. He was told there was an opening at Healthmaster.

Suba stated that Garrison needed a risk manager for Healthmaster and was also interested in forming a new consulting company, much like the one that Suba had always dreamed of owning.

According to Suba, Garrison offered him the position of risk manager of Healthmaster and president of the new consulting firm, Managed Risk Services, which initially included 24-percent ownership in the company. After five years, Suba stated, he was told he would become sole owner of Managed Risk Services.

Suba wrote that he began commuting to Augusta about twice a week and found Healthmaster’s risk management program in far worse shape than he had expected. continued on page 24

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“So I devoted much of my time toward that,” Suba wrote.

But it didn’t take long for him to realize that Healthmaster wasn’t like most companies.

“Working at Healthmaster was an unusual experience,” Suba wrote. “Garrison believed that knowledge was power so she rationed knowledge. As an employee, you saw your own area of expertise and influence and little or nothing else. It was clear that questions would not be tolerated. Still, I was busy with risk management and my dream of making Managed Risk Services successful. I didn’t question. I just followed instructions.”

Much like many prisoners behind bars, Suba proclaims he is innocent of any wrongdoing and had no involvement whatsoever in defrauding Medicare.

“I truly was unaware of the treachery which ran rampant at Healthmaster,” Suba wrote in a July 10 letter. “I implemented a sophisticated risk-bearing/risk-transfer program similar to the type used by many Fortune 500 companies and many major health care providers, and I worked hard to make it successful.

“There were no false premiums, no bogus insurance policies, and everyone who suffered an occupational injury received workers’ compensation benefits ... There was no Medicare fraud, no mail fraud and no money laundering!”

Of course this is where the federal government disagrees with Suba.

According to an opinion by the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals written by Senior Circuit Judge James Hill on Jan. 9, 1998, Healthmaster was heavily involved in such illegal actions.

“Medicare covers the reasonable cost of direct patient care and reasonable and necessary overhead expenses,” Hill wrote. “(Healthmaster) allegedly established certain overhead expenses, appearing genuine, but in fact, neither reasonable or necessary. These expenses were reimbursed

by Medicare.”

“The record reflects that the (government’s) evidence proved an overarching conspiracy to defraud Medicare,” the judge added. “It matters not that Suba or Managed Risk may not have known all the details of the conspiracy or played a lesser role in the overall scheme.”

Suba stated that he never was overly concerned about the company’s books because they were constantly being audited and reviewed by lawyers.

“Truthfully, I never did see anything in the financials which set off warnings,” Suba wrote. “Healthmaster’s financial statements looked strange because of the nature of the

business and the usual ratios used to assess financial strength simply did not apply.”

Now that he looks back at the situation, Suba believes he should have asked more questions.

“I probably didn’t think so at the time, but in hindsight, I was extremely naive, almost child-like in my simplistic beliefs and trust,” Suba wrote. “At one point (during his trial) after telling Judge (Anthony) Alaimo that I didn’t know about Garrison’s dealings, he said I should have.

“I don’t know whether that constitutes as negligence or not. Perhaps I spent too much time concentrating on my work and was oblivious to what was going on around me.

Perhaps I should have looked for problems and treachery, but that wasn’t my background.”

By 1993, Suba said that he had become uncomfortable, not with the company’s finances, but with the management of Healthmaster.

“There were conversations about hiding the cost of the (luxury) box at the Georgia Dome and political contributions. Not the kind of things responsible people do!” Suba wrote.

“I’ve never been one to go to the authorities.

I’m not a whistle-blower; besides, it could get you financially ruined. My alternative was to quit and separate myself from (Healthmaster).”

But it was too late. A few months after leaving the company, Suba received a knock on his door.

THE CHARGES AND TRIAL After leaving Healthmaster, Suba rented space for Managed Risk Services and formed a company called Shared Risk Services.

“My plan was to continue to service Healthmaster but to move as much business as I could to Shared Risk Services,” Suba wrote in a July 23 letter. “There was still much work but at least the business was growing. Then, my world crashed. The FBI came to my office.”

Suba stated that he wasn’t in his office at the time. Instead, his wife answered the door.

“Rachel was already in the office so she called me on my cell phone and told my I had visitors,” Suba wrote. “The FBI agents were polite, said they wanted to talk to me and suggested that I get a lawyer.”

It didn’t take long before Suba, Kelly and Garrison were indicted. Suba stated he expected a vigorous fight by his defense team, led by attorney Anthony Cochran.

Suba wrote that Cochran was selected by Garrison to represent him and that Garrison actually paid the majority of his legal fees.

“I want my good name back. The catastrophe which has swallowed me has cost me everything and as it stands I have no future. What happened to me could have happened to anyone.” – David Suba

“Working at Healthmaster was an unusual experience. (Jeanette) Garrison believed that knowledge was power so she rationed knowledge.

As an employee, you saw your own area of expertise and influence and little or nothing else.” – David Suba As Suba’s trial began, Cochran was extremely confident that he wouldn’t be found guilty, Suba recalled. But once the prosecution rested and the judge called for a brief recess, Suba remembered receiving the shock of his life.

“I met Tony Cochran in a side office. He said that I would not testify. In fact, he was going to call no witnesses,” Suba wrote. “I was flabbergasted!

“I told him that I had spent much of my professional life speaking to groups and making presentations and that my read of the jury was that they did not understand (the case). Cochran said that there would be no defense.”

Suba felt he had no other choice but to proceed as his attorney advised. And in fact, Cochran did not offer any defense at the Augusta trial.

In February 2001, Cochran told The Augusta Chronicle that he believed he had vigorously represented Suba.

“The problem was that, to put up a defense we would have called into question much of Garrison’s business practices and I think Garrison’s lawyers were too afraid of opening another can of worms!” Suba wrote.

To this day, Suba stated that he regrets not demanding that his lawyer put up a defense.

“This is one of the most dramatic and confusing moments in my life,” Suba wrote.

“I don’t know why I didn’t do something.

Perhaps I was scared.”

A PRECIOUS TASTE OF FREEDOM Without a defense, it took only a few hours for the jury to return a guilty verdict. And before he knew it, Suba wrote, he found himself sitting in a jail cell at Eglin Air Force Base.

The man who once owned what he called, “a pleasant brick home with a pool and a hot tub north of Atlanta” sat in jail and constantly thought about all that he had lost.

“Make no mistake about it, it wasn’t a 97month sentence, it was a life sentence!” Suba wrote, adding that he experienced an overwhelming sense of hopelessness and despair.

Suba stated he couldn’t help but think of either committing suicide or escaping from prison. He ultimately chose to escape.

“There isn’t an inmate alive who hasn’t thought about escape,” Suba wrote in a July 15 letter. “All I can tell you is it's an overwhelming compulsion which is not based on reason.”

Suba stated he didn’t think it would be

appropriate to comment on how he managed to escape from prison and elude police, but he did write that once he was out of jail, he had never experienced such happiness.

“The feeling of freedom was amazing!”

Suba wrote. “No more screaming. No more degradation. It was over. David Suba was dead! Along with him died all the pain, all the injustice and all the suffering.

It was all gone!

“After a while, I didn’t think of myself as David and I wouldn’t react to that name if called.”

He finally had a chance for a new life, Suba wrote.

“After years of sensory deprivation everything was new again,” Suba stated. “The taste of McDonald’s, quietness, a movie, freedom. All of it was new and wonderful.”

Suba began to realize he had squandered most of his adult life in pursuit of things that didn’t matter. He promised himself that this “new” life would be very different.

In order to make a living, Suba decided to return to skills he had learned as a child.

“When I was a child my father had a sailboat,” Suba wrote. “She was 47 and a half feet on deck and 65 feet overall and built in 1896! What a beautiful maintenance nightmare!”

Suba stated that he grew up replacing rotted boat frames and caulking planking.

“There isn’t much that I can’t fix on a sailboat although my speciality is electrical systems,” he wrote. “Anyway, after I escaped I made my way working on boats, repairing them and sailing them. Based in Ft. Lauderdale, I delivered sailboats up and down the coast to places like Annapolis, Charleston, Brunswick, Tampa/St. Pete, the Keys, etc.”

Suba stated he did not want to go into any detail of the friends he made and the people who gave him jobs after he escaped from prison for fear of getting them in trouble with the law.

“But I’ve been offered free boats to live on, prominent positions on true yachts, etc.,” Suba wrote. “It was a good life. I did for a living what most people only dream of or can only do for a week or two a year while on vacation.”

After Suba was arrested in Florida, many Augustans said they were surprised that he had not left the country.

“I guess technically, I did leave the country,” Suba wrote. “I just never entered another country!”

But he said the main reason he stayed in Florida was because he was afraid that he would get caught entering a different country with false documents.

One of Suba’s biggest regrets is not

traveling to South America to help out a pastor and his congregation that he met somewhere along the way.

“While traveling I met the pastor of a church who was in the USA for a religious conference and to visit several other churches,” Suba wrote. “It seemed his church, about 400 families were poor mango farmers who sold their fruit when it was ripe and could not feed themselves or their families during the remainder of the year.”

Suba stated that the pastor proposed he come stay with the congregation and start a business of producing and bottling mango juice for export to the U.S. “This would provide a year-round source of employment for his flock and an opportunity for me to help people who were truly needy,” Suba wrote.

However, like most people, Suba stated he eventually put off the trip because of silly excuses.

It wasn’t until one restless night in April, that Suba said he was reminded of his intended trip. Suba wrote that he awoke to find a message near his bed written in his own handwriting.

“It said, ‘Call Rev. Morgan. His people are hurting! Trip will be safe!’” Suba wrote. “I did not make the call. Ten days later I was in jail.”

Suba said not making that call haunts him to this day.

“When the officers came I accepted it,” he wrote. “After all, what else could I do? Sort of Machiavellian. When confronted with a situation you cannot change, accept it graciously.”

Now back in prison, Suba said the Escambia County Jail is much like something you would find in a 1950s movie.

“Escambia County Jail is the pits,” Suba wrote. “My day starts at 4:00 a.m. when the lights come on. Breakfast is at 5:00 and showers are allowed between 4:00 and 6:00 a.m. I read three to four books per week, sleep, write and help other prisoners ... It’s amazing how many inmates have trouble reading and writing, so I write letters to mothers and girlfriends, judges and public defenders.”

By 11 p.m. prisoners are back in their cells with the lights out. For a brief time before he faced sentencing on charges of escaping from prison, Suba was moved to Santa Rosa County Jail in Milton, Fla. “It’s about 20 miles east of Pensacola and a much newer facility with better food,” Suba wrote.

On Aug. 30, Suba went before a judge in Florida and received for his 1998 prison escape, an additional 18 months in jail, ordered to run consecutively with the remainder of his previous 97-month sentence.

If Suba had not escaped from prison, he was scheduled to be released from jail on Dec. 10 of this year.

But Suba doesn’t think he would have survived prison if he had not escaped for those four years. Back then, he had nothing to live for.

Now, he dreams of returning to the life he made for himself.

“Those four years changed me greatly,” Suba wrote. “I now have a great compassion for the lives, hopes and cares of others.

Things such as homes, cars, boats and the like are fleeting. It’s love and shared experiences that are important.

“I’ve experienced a life in four years that’s beyond most people’s dreams. If I were to die tomorrow those four years make it all worthwhile.”

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ROBIN

Williams for Mayor of Augusta

EXPERIENCE Leadership abilities will be a necessary attribute of our next mayor if Augusta is to regain its stature in the Southeast. Robin Williams’s leadership abilities will gain our government consensus and unity and working together we can move forward to energize our city.

While serving in the Georgia House Robin authored and passed the popular Patient’s Bill of Rights and cosponsored Peach Care for Kids to provide healthcare for working families. He did it as a member of the minority party by bringing both parties together.

Robin has always been ahead of the curve on issues.

And he’s renowned as a problem solver.

Augusta has great potential but until we begin to move forward that’s all we have.

We are now at a critical juncture in the future of our city. We have seen the difficulties mayors with no experience have had to endure.

Elect Robin Williams. He has the experience to maximize Augusta’s potential.

Robin Can Do It!

TAXES Raising taxes is an easy out for politicians but the long range implications can be disastrous. We should be trying to employ people, not put bigger burdens on them.

The answer to shortfalls in the budget isn’t higher taxes - the answer is economic growth and making every cent of expenditure count. People and companies are not going to be encouraged to move to Augusta if all we can offer is low economic growth and increasing taxes.

Robin Williams has pledged that when elected mayor, he will not raise any taxes.

A Message From Robin:

“Augusta is my home and I see Augusta for what it can become. I would be honored to be your mayor and once again establish a community with stature, pride and unity.”

JOBS During the last four years Richmond County has had some of the highest unemployment in the state of Georgia. The most current data indicates that Augusta’s current rate of unemployment is 6.6 percent. Robin Williams has pledged that when elected mayor, he will cut the unemployment rate by twenty-five percent or he will not seek re-election.

Attracting industries that create jobs in Richmond County should be treated with urgency. Jobs are the foundation upon which the financial and tax structure of our city is based.

Augusta is fortunate to have an employment base upon which higher paying industries can rely.

The energizing of Augusta will benefit from Robin’s experience and extensive network of valuable statewide contacts.

COALITIONS As demonstrated by his successes in authoring and passing legislation in the Georgia House, Robin is experienced in forming coalitions and getting people on board to get things done.

It is human nature for people to gravitate towards those who are capable of leading and those who dare to lead are the people they come to rely upon.

Augusta now has the opportunity to capitalize on the experience of someone who has already demonstrated this daring to lead. He’s been in the trenches and has been successful in having many of his ideas adopted.

Robin knows that no one person can get done what needs to be done. And he knows that coalitions are essential to establish unity.

Robin Can Do It!

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he restaurant business is all in the family when it comes to French Market Grille West General Manager Jim Beck and his siblings. His sister Joye works with him, and his other sister Emily and his brother John own the downtown Augusta establishment Chow.

In fact, Beck says, it was his brother John and his dad, James Beck Jr., who got him started with an establishment they had opened in Atlanta. “I had been at SRS probably 10 years, and they bought a place and talked to me about coming up there.” He didn’t have a wife or kids, he said, so changing his career wasn’t a big deal for him.

He didn’t just jump in cold, though.

“Actually I took a week’s vacation before I quit and went up there and worked and actually liked it.”

Asked what it was about the restaurant business that appealed to him, he said it was the variety that comes with the territory. “It’s probably the challenge that it brings every day,” he said.

“Something different.”

He likes the interaction with customers too. “You have to make money to survive in the restaurant business,” he said. “But I think it means more for a customer to come up and give you a compliment on some special that you ran. That’s what keeps me in it.”

After getting his feet wet in the Atlanta business, Beck found himself in demand in Augusta.

“Chuck and Gail Baldwin called me up and said they were going to open up French Market Grille West,” he said. “So I came on board with them.”

That was Thanksgiving 1996.

One nice thing about French Market Grille West is the lack of turnover, so the crew knows the restaurant and each other. “I have about nine employees that have been here since we opened,” Beck said. “The majority of the rest of them have been here three or four years.”

The only turnover he’s had recently, he said, is the college student who graduated and went on to seek employment in his field. “It’s for some people and for some it’s not,” Beck said. “You put in a lot of hours, especially if you like it.”

Now don’t assume that, if you know the French Market at Surrey Center, you know the French Market Grille West, Beck said. They have a different atmosphere, with a mural of a New Orleans scene as the centerpiece, though the French Market Grille West is a spinoff of the original location, Beck said.

And if you’ve experienced French Market Grille West, it just may be time to experience it again, because specials are their specialty. “We run a special every Tuesday,” Beck said. And they have a daily happy hour and daily specials. On Thursday you can get baked Cajun chicken wings.

There is another special in the works for Thursday, but Beck is keeping it under his hat for now.

Beck is happy to have gotten the opportunity to manage this fine restaurant, he said, and thanks his brother and his dad for getting him started in the business, and Chuck and Gail Baldwin, as well as Carl Swanson and Frank Chirkinian for asking him to come to French Market Grille West.

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MCG Community Education Calendar

November 2002

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Special Events

Family Health

3rd Annual Parkinson’s Walk-A-Thon Saturday, Nov. 2 Check-in 8:00 a.m.

Walk begins 9:00 a.m.

Quit Smoking with the American Cancer Society’s Freshstart Program Wednesdays, 10 a.m.

Help MCG support the CSRA Parkinson’s Support Group; profits benefit research.

Education and support for individuals as they quit smoking.

MCG Family Medicine Conference Room 1134

Family Y, Wheeler Road

Great American Smokeout Thursday, Nov. 21 All day Join the American Cancer Society's national initiative to help smokers quit. Encourage someone you know who smokes to quit, or if you smoke, use this day as a springboard for a life free from tobacco.

Free LASIK Seminar Tuesday, Nov. 12 11:30–12:20 & 12:40–1:30 MCG Eye Care Associates is hosting a seminar for people wanting to learn more about LASIK at MCG. MCG Terrace Dining Room, Second Floor

MCG Sports Medicine Center Open House Thursday, Nov. 21 3–6 p.m.

Take advantage of this opportunity to meet the newest members of the sports medicine team. Plus, take a behind the scenes tour to learn what sports medicine is all about and what makes MCG Sports Medicine so unique.

Parenting and Childbirth Education Baby Fest at Babies “R” Us Nov. 16 All day during store hours

OB Tours Monday, Nov. 4 Thursday, Nov. 21 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Meet at Concierge’s Desk on the 7th floor of MCG Hospital

Breast-feeding Class Tuesday, Nov. 12 7–9 p.m.

MCG Children’s Medical Center Conference Center, First Floor

Project LINK Lecture Series Tuesday, Nov. 5 6:30–8 p.m.

Support Groups MCG Breast Cancer Support Group First Thursday of each month 7–8:30 p.m.

Education and support for individuals with breast cancer.

MCG Day Surgery Procedure Waiting Room

Children/Teen Support Group First Thursday of each month 7–8:30 p.m.

“What Parents Can Do To Make The School Experience A Positive One”

Gather information about how to care for your infant and register to win a free nursery monitor.

For children and teens with a mother, significant other or family member dealing with breast cancer.

MCG Children’s Medical Center Conference Center, First Floor

MCG Student Center

Babies “R” Us Bobby Jones Hwy, Augusta

SIBSHOPS Saturday, Nov. 16 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Childbirth Education and Parenting Preparation Mondays, Nov. 4–Dec. 9 Thursdays, Nov. 7–Dec. 12 7–9 p.m.

A 6-week class for expectant individuals or couples to help develop the skills and build the support for a confident childbirth experience.

MCG Children’s Medical Center Conference Center First Floor, BT 1810 $50

A program for siblings of children with special health and developmental needs.

MCG Children’s Medical Center Conference Center, First Floor $5

Wee Wisdom Every Wednesday 12–1 p.m.

Educational program for parents of children under 5; call for schedule.

MCG Children’s Medical Center Family Resource Library, First Floor

All classes are offered to the community free of charge unless otherwise noted.

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Georgia-Carolina State Fair Brings Out the Kid in Everybody

J

oe Taylor can’t wait to get on the new ride at “The Fair” this year. It’s called the Kite Flyer (pictured, right) and offers the rider a bird’s eye view of the world.

“You lay on your stomach, looking out over the front,” he said. “You have a sensation like flying.”

But the Kite Flyer will have to provide big excitement to take the place of Taylor’s favorite, the Cyclops. “We had it last year for the first time,” he said. “It swings you at the end of a pendulum while it turns round and round, and goes up to something like a 20degree angle. It’s quite a thrill, very smooth.

Very safe, but very much a thrill ride.”

Taylor has been a kid for a long time. In 1999, he became fair manager for the Georgia-Carolina State Fair, after having been fair president for a year. He’s one of the resident experts on the event once known as the Exchange Club Fair.

“I’ve been a member of the Exchange Club since 1962, so I’ve seen a few,” he said.

Before that, he was simply a kid in love with the sights and sounds of the yearly carnival which has set up since 1923. And he has seen some changes over the decades.

He said that the 2001 name-change from Exchange Club Fair to Georgia-Carolina State Fair was simply a return to the original name.

It was done, he said, to better reflect its status as a regional fair as opposed to a club fair.

“Better than a third of our patronage comes from South Carolina,” he said. He said they

did some demographics studies about five to six years ago and learned that a third of their patrons are from South Carolina, a third are from south Richmond County, and the remaining third are from east and west Richmond County and Columbia County combined.

“And of course we have folks from Burke County. We are the fair. We’re the big fair.”

He said you’d have to go to Columbia or Charleston to find a fair with an attendance to rival that of this one.

But the name-change also indicates what type of fair it is, Taylor said. “Normally, when you see the word ‘state,’ that indicates livestock.”

Though Richmond County is no longer an agricultural community, he said, the livestock come in from Lincoln, Edgefield and Burke counties. “We even had folks who came over last year from Muskogee County,” he said.

The animals are shown by kids in 4-H clubs and Future Farmers of America.

Some changes aren’t quite so visible as a name-change, Taylor said. “The rides have become much more high-tech, much more sophisticated. Much safer. Even rides that are similar to rides from years ago are computerized and have safety features that rides didn’t have.”

The Scrambler, which spins its victims in their cars while the whole kit and caboodle goes ‘round, is one of those, he said. “They had the Scrambler 20-something years ago, but it’s no longer put together the same way.”

Asked if there were any certain things that just said “fair” all over it, he couldn’t pick only one. “Oh, you’ve got all of your little

small rides for the children, The Bumble Bee, the little cars. And obviously, there’s no such thing as a fair without a merry-go-round, and we have a great carousel (pictured, left). The fair’s all about fun. Fun and food.”

And that means a special sort of cuisine – fair food!

“There’s just things you don’t buy anywhere else but a fair – candy apples, Italian sausage, corn dogs, vinegar fries. I don’t know that I’ve eaten vinegar fries anywhere but a fair.

And of course, you’ve got your hot dogs and hamburgers. Cotton candy. I always get a kick out of seeing the little kids with cotton candy stuck all over their faces and hands.”

“There’s just something unique about smelling that combination of food,” he added.

“I love to go by where they cook that Italian sausage.”

He mentioned the other things that draw people in as well, like community arts, crafts and historical exhibits. There are also livestock exhibits – sometimes you can see the handlers trim the sheep – and a talent show, vendors, and rock shows.

“And then there’s the people,” he said. “You go to so many events where there are several thousand people and they’re seated, but when you come to the fair it’s like a people show. I think one of the greatest shows on earth is just to sit and watch people.”

“It’s interesting to see people on the fairgrounds that have been coming to this fair for 50 years or 60 years,” he added. He said they will talk about coming when they were kids

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themselves, and agreed that the fair is one event that really does bring out the kid in everybody.

“Oh it does,” he said. “Sure it does.”

And, Taylor said, this fair has bragging rights in the CSRA where longevity is concerned.

“There is no other annual event that has been going on as long as the Exchange Club Fair has,” he said, slipping back into the old name for a moment. “Without interruptions.” This is the 79th year for the grand old fair, and it doesn’t appear to be showing any signs of slowing down. Much like its biggest fan.

“It’s a tradition,” he said.

Entertainment Calendar Nov. 1 - Charlie Brown & The Coasters; The Tams Nov. 2 - Sunburst Beauty Pageant Nov. 3 - Gospel Singing 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Salsa at 7 p.m.

Nov. 4 - Classic Rock All-Stars show with Paul Rivera of Rare Earth, Mike Piners from Iron Butterfly, Jerry Corbetta from Sugar Loaf, Dennis Noda of Cannibal and the Head Hunters Nov. 5 - 95 Rock. For details, tune in to 95 Rock.

Nov. 6 - Flo Carter with contemporary and gospel music Nov. 8-9 - Georgia-Carolina Clogging Classic. Call (803) 279-8017 for info.

Nov. 10 - Gospel Singing 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Salsa at 7 p.m.

For more information on the Georgia-Carolina State Fair, visit www.exchangeclub.com.

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Carol Wincenc Will Blow You Away

C

arol Wincenc is one flutist who has not Krazy Glued her instrument to her hand. In fact, when the call for an interview with The Spirit came from Augusta one Monday morning, she was just putting on her jogging shoes.

“I’m a very avid sports person myself,” she said. She loves jogging, swimming, cycling with her son, and hiking.

“Backpacking is one of my true passions. I’ve covered the Rockies,” she said, naming off several states – Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, Colorado – and even Canada.

“I love the wilderness, so it’s ironic that I live in New York City.” But, she added, there are some nice surprises in New York, like the “wonderful” parks the city has provided.

Wincenc (pronounced “wind sense”) shares her love of activity with her students at The Juilliard School in New York, and reminds them of the importance of staying healthy. “I ask them, ‘What are you doing for a physical outlet?’ It’s important to stay in shape. ... It’s very easy to develop physical problems with your instrument, if you overpractice or don’t practice the right way.”

“I’m a big advocate of the Alexander Technique,” she added.

Frederick Matthias “F.M.” Alexander, she explained, was a Shakespearian orator and actor who developed a method of handling everyday movement in order to avoid repetitive stress injury. “He lost his voice at the peak of his career, and set out to find out what he was doing wrong,” she said.

What he found, according to www.alexandertechnique.com, was that he tensed his neck muscles when speaking. In other words, a relaxed speaker or musician is one who makes more pleasing sounds, and one who is less likely to hurt himself.

“Once you bring some consciousness into it, it can help ward off those habitual ways of moving, from the way you brush

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your teeth, to the way you answer the phone. The Alexander Technique is mandatory for all the drama and dance students at the Juilliard School,” she said.

Wincenc is an illustration of how much easier work is for an in-shape musician.

“When I play people often say, ‘We never saw you take a breath,’” she said.

Though Wincenc relishes her roles as musician and teacher, she says her most important role is that of mother.

“It certainly is challenging to raise a child in New York,” she said. Her son, Nicola, is nearly 10 years old. “He’s my one true love, my little boy. In fact, I just performed a piece last night that’s dedicated to him.”

But, she said, Nicola has grown up with city parks as his backyard, so he’s happy.

Wincenc said it was the arts community which first drew her to New York City. “I was born and raised in a suburb of Buffalo, N.Y. It was my dream to go to New York City, always, as a little girl. I wanted to be in a group of people who had the same attitude toward the arts.”

She says that the question most often asked of her is, “Are you a flutist or a flautist?” Both are correct, she said, adding that “flautist” is from flautista, which is the Italian word for flutist. “I just happen to say I’m a flutist,” she said.

Carol Wincenc will be playing in the “Melodic Traditions” concert with Augusta Symphony at 8 p.m., Nov. 9, with a 7 p.m. preview. On Nov. 10, she will be playing in the “Pied Piper and Friends” family concert, joined by the Greater Augusta Youth Orchestra. Preconcert festivities begin at 2:15 p.m.

Davidson Fine Arts band students will perform and provide an instrument petting zoo demonstration. For info, contact the Symphony office at (706) 826-4705.

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The Augusta Children’s Chorale will be performing a dessert concert on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cultural Center.

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It is also time to plan to see the Nov. 15 “God and Country Concert” to be performed by the Columbia County Choral Society at Stevens Creek Community Church in Martinez, Ga. For info, call (706) 868-8670 or e-mail dreid54@comcast.net.

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Clash of Opposites Provide Laughs in Local Theatre “You Can’t Take It With You” Plays at Fort Gordon Steve Walpert, director of the Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre, says that of course “You Can’t Take It With You,” written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, is relevant.

The love story between two individuals from vastly different backgrounds takes place against the backdrop of Alice Sycamore’s uproarious homelife – and her loveable, crazy family. In the 1930s, when the play was originally released, it was quite a scandal to live a Bohemian lifestyle.

The characters are a crew of artsy types who go at their chosen fields with great enthusiasm, even if their talent doesn’t quite match up, as well as an assortment of people who dropped by for one reason or another, and never got around to leaving.

But back to the play’s relevance.

“I think the play is still relevant,” Walpert said. “Things are different, and also the same. Back then we had people recovering from the Depression – or not. We actually have equivalents of all those situations now. The government is recovering from tough economic times since 9/11,” he said by way of example.

“But I think the important message of the play, which is the title of the play, is so very relevant. Grandpa decided not to go to the office one day. He was a successful businessman. He sort of dropped out of society. He doesn’t talk to people he doesn’t want to. He just enjoys his life.”

Enter the Kirbys, the family of the daughter’s boyfriend, led by a stuffy Wall Street baron.

But if you want a tragedy, look elsewhere. The play, like its characters, focuses on fun, and has a happy ending.

“You Can’t Take It With You” will run Nov. 1-2, 15-16 and 21-23. Dinner starts at 7 p.m., with the show beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 general admission, $28 for seniors 65 and older and for Fort Gordon Personnel, $25 for active duty E4 and below. For info, call 793-8552.

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“The Odd Couple (Female Version)” Plays at Abbeville Opera House Abbeville Opera House, which recently performed a production of “You Can’t Take It With You,” is currently at work on “The Odd Couple (Female Version).”

Neil Simon wrote the original “The Odd Couple” that was released in 1966, and then updated it to fit a female cast. The female version premiered in 1985.

Here’s the scoop.

There is a wisecracking group of six women friends who meet for a game of Trivial Pursuit. As it turns out, two of their number have found themselves alone in the world due to separation and divorce, respectively. Florence Unger and Olive Madison are the best of friends.

They are also as different as night and day – a slob and a neatnik. The fun comes in when they decide it would be a good idea to live together.

As with all good comedies, there is a plot – as in a scheme.

Apparently, Florence’s obsession with cleanliness is driving her friends, especially Olive, bonkers. So a plan is hatched, involving two Spanish brothers who are their neighbors. Only the plan goes awry with, knowing Simon, hilarious results.

“The Odd Couple (Female Version)” runs Nov. 1-2, 8-9 and 15-16, with a 3 p.m. matinee Nov. 2 and 9. Tickets are $15 general admission, $14 for seniors. Telephone (864) 459-2157.

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“The Truth About Charlie”

Movie Listings Abandon (PG-13) — Katie Holmes moves on to college in "Abandon," playing a student whose first love disappeared her freshman year. Under the stress of school and her broken hear t, Holmes star ts to have disturbing visions of her ex-boy friend, as well as visions of other people who have vanished. As she struggles to come to terms with the fact that she may have been involved in the disappearances, Holmes is trailed by Benjamin Brat t, playing a newly-sober detective. Cast: Katie Holmes, Benjamin Brat t, Zooey Deschanel, Will McCormack.

Austin Powers in Goldmember (PG-13) —

No golden member, just a tin fig leaf. Mike Myers still has his crack timing and suppor ting cast (Seth Green a standout, plus Michael Caine agog with fun as Powers' dad), but the silly plot is nothing, and too many gags are just stupid frat-boy stuf f with a lacing of gay schtick. Beyonce Knowles brings a zip of sassy freshness as Fox xy Cleopatra, yet the movie is both smug and lazy, and the gaudy, pushy "style" steamrolls the humor into flatness. With numerous celebrity cameos, none very funny (the least: Steven Spielberg).

Running time: 1 hr., 33 mins. (Elliot t) ★1/2 Auto Focus (R) — In Paul Schrader's movie, Greg Kinnear brings just enough depth to Bob Crane that we feel tiny spins of pathos. Crane goes from chirping radio DJ to joke star of "Hogan's Heroes" and then, falling into a "swinger" lifestyle that helps to wreck his fading public image, becomes a piece of scrap. It's a TV-scaled Rat Pack world, and as Mr. Rat there is John Carpenter (Willem Defoe), a par ty animal and exper t in new "hi-fi" and video gadgets. In the lowest moment (of many), the satyr narcissists watch a video of themselves humping with pickups. Reflexively, they fall into a synch rhy thm of lonely masturbation. Not two as one. Two as nothing. Cast: Greg Kinnear, Willem Dafoe, Rita Wilson, Ron Leibman, Kur t Fuller, Maria Bello.

Running time: 1 hr., 47 mins. (Elliot t) ★★★

Barbershop (PG-13) — In this day in the wacky life of a Chicago salon, the rapper/actor Ice Cube drops his rough, gruf f image to play Calvin, the current owner of the barbershop. The shop was passed down to him from his dad and has been a mainstay of the community for years. Calvin couldn't care less, because he has a pregnant wife and wants to make money fast. In a moment of stupidity, he sells the place to the neighborhood loan shark. Af ter spending a day talking with customers and fellow barbers, he realizes the impor tance of the shop. He then has to buy back the shop at double the price. Meanwhile at the barbershop itself, tensions begin to rise. Cast: Ice Cube, Anthony Anderson, Sean Patrick Thomas, Eve, Troy Garity, Michael Ealy and Cedric the Enter tainer.

Running time: 1 hr., 42 mins. (McCormick) ★★★ Brown Sugar (PG-13) — "Brown Sugar " is a romantic comedy focusing on two childhood friends who have both found success in the world of hip-hop: one is an A&R executive at a record label and the other is the editor of a glossy music mag. Even though they’re both involved with others, the two find that they may have already found love – years ago with each other. Cast: Sanaa Latham, Taye Diggs, Queen Latifah, Mos Def. City by the Sea (R) — Rober t De Niro is New York detective Vincent LaMarca, who lef t his bit ter wife (Pat ti LuPone) 14 years before, and their son Joey (James Franco) has gone to hell. While Vincent enjoys the lights of Manhat tan and a warm, undemanding lover (Frances McDormand), Joey and his mom are stuck in a wasteland called Long Beach.

Joey has become a "cop killer," and vengeful cops forget their long admiration of Vincent as they track Joey with lethal intent. The movie revels in sordidness as if that would provide soul, and the best it achieves is some poignancy from the tidal sludge of feelings. Pulp from the hear t can be pulp from the pits. Cast: Rober t

“The Santa Clause 2”

RATINGS

★★★★ — Excellent.

De Niro, Frances McDormand, James Franco, Eliza Dushku, Pat ti LuPone, William Forsy the. Running time: 1 hr,. 48 mins. (Elliot t) ★★ Ghost Ship (R) — A salvage crew on a mission discovers an abandoned passenger ship, missing since 1953, floating on a lone stretch of the Bering Sea. When the crew decides to tow the passenger ship back, strange things begin to happen. Cast: Gabriel Byrne, Juliana Margulies, Desmond Harrington.

I Spy (PG-13) — "I Spy" is a loose adaptation of the late 1960s television series, which starred Bill Cosby and Rober t Culp as spies. In the updated movie version, Eddie Murphy is a boxing champ recruited by a secret agent to help him recover a missing jet. Cast: Eddie Murphy, Owen Wilson, Famke Janssen.

Jackass: The Movie (R) — Nothing more than a big-screen version of the hit MTV series, "Jackass: The Movie" features Johnny Knox ville and pals performing hilarious and dangerous stunts and playing practical jokes on unsuspecting crowds. Don’t try this at home. Cast: Johnny Knox ville, Bam Margera, Ryan Dunn, Steve O. Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie (G) — The animated group of vegetables that stars in the "Veggie Tales" car toons comes to the big screen in "Jonah." A van of singing veggies breaks down in front of a strange seafood joint inhabited by a lazy bunch of pirates who proceed to spin the tale of Jonah and the whale for the impressionable young vegetables. Cast: Phil Vischer, Kristin Blegen, Mike Nawrocki, Lisa Vischer. Running time: 1 hr., 23 mins.

Like Mike (PG) — The rapper Lil Bow Wow plays 14-year-old Calvin Cambridge, one of the older residents in an L.A. orphanage. Calvin has two wishes — to find parents who love him and to play in the NBA like his idol, Michael Jordan. Then one day, Calvin's only adult ally, Sister Theresa (Anne Meara), discovers an old pair of sneakers that once belonged to Michael Jordan. Calvin tries them on, and they are a per fect fit.

The nex t day, Calvin's dreams begin to materialize. He meets one of his idols, basketball superstar Tracey Reynolds (Morris Chestnut), during a half time contest

★★★— Worthy.

★★ — Mixed.

★ — Poor.

at a Los Angeles Knights game. Calvin makes a wish to be "like Mike" and suddenly displays moves reminiscent of Jordan. He is quickly signed by the Knights, and both he and new teammate Tracey go on a journey of self-discovery. Cast: Lil Bow Wow, Morris Chestnut, Jonathan Lipnicki, Brenda Song, Crispin Glover, Anne Meara and Eugene Levy. Running time: 1 hr., 30 mins.

(McCormick) ★★★ Lilo & Stitch (PG) — A cute Disney 'toon made in Florida but set in Hawaii, where darling Lilo turns a space crit ter into a pet. The animation is not computerized and has lovely watercolor ef fects, though the plot, voicework, Elvis tunes and product plugs are generically New Disney, not of Walt caliber. 1 hr., 20 mins. (Elliot t) ★★1/2

Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (R) —

“Mar tin Lawrence Live: Runteldat” is a documentarystyle version of Lawrence’s bad-boy comedy, complete with commentary by the man himself and liberally mixed with pounding hip-hop beats. The stand-up comedy por tion, where Lawrence is a solitary presence onstage, illuminated by a spotlight, contains personal anecdotes and social commentary. Cast: Mar tin Lawrence. Running time: 1 hr., 40 mins.

The Master of Disguise (PG) — Dana Carvey plays Pistachio Disguisey, which all by itself gives you the comedic essence. He's a perky waiter in an Italian restaurant in New York. Pistachio is heir to a family talent for magical transformation, possessors of "energico," who can morph into almost any thing. Pistachio's parents are abducted by a rich villain, envious of energico, played with almost obscene lack of comic appeal

by Brent Spiner. Carvey is cute, but he doesn't seem to have a shaped and role-shaping personality. He seems locked into skit rhy thm. Cast: Dana Carvey, Brent Spiner, Jennifer Esposito, James Brolin, Harold Gould, Edie McClurg. Running time: 1 hr., 33 mins. (Elliot t) ★ Men in Black 2 (PG-13) — Will Smith (very post-"Ali") and Tommy Lee Jones (looking aged and bored) return as the alien-busting men in black, in a movie stuf fed with crit ters and special ef fects, like a vast expansion of a Mad magazine parody. Rosario

0— Not worthy.

Dawson is a decal of innocence; Lara Flynn Boyle a creepy space witch; the pug dog gets more lines; the fun is rather oppressive even at 82 minutes. Cast: Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Rosario Dawson, Lara Flynn Boyle. Running time: 1 hr., 22 mins. (Elliot t) ★★ Minority Report (PG-13) — "Minority Repor t" is a sci-fi thriller set in one of those futures (2054) most of us hope never to endure. At the front edge is John Ander ton (Tom Cruise), head of Pre-Crime. He works in a tech hive called the Temple, where three clairvoyants float in a tank like nearly comatose dolphins, feeding their vision of impending murders to a big computer screen. Ander ton assembles the clues, then leads the police team to arrest the presumptively guilty. Once Ander ton is himself accused of being a future killer, he abducts one of the "pre-cog" floaters (Samantha Mor ton). "Minority Repor t" has a kind of ugly beauty and, in its central storm of murk and rush, the suction of a compelling nightmare. Cast: Tom Cruise, Samantha Mor ton, Lois Smith, Peter Stormare, Ma x Von Sydow, Tim Blake Nelson. Running time: 2 hrs., 15 mins. (Elliot t) ★★ Mr. Deeds (PG-13) — is an update or takeof f on the 1936 Frank Capra hit "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town." In that, Gary Cooper is a gentle, gallant rube who inherits a for tune, confounds the city slickers and radiates fuzzy ideals, while Depression audiences again got to ogle the idle (but frisky) rich. Now Adam Sandler is Longfellow Deeds, who inherits $40 billion from a genial old flake (Harve Presnell). Peter Gallagher is a fairly standard corporate wheeler as the sharpie running the vast estate. But as star repor ter Babe, Winona Ryder is game and slyly charming. The real ace is John Tur turro as Deed's new manservant, Emilio. It's a fond update and funny comedy, even making good use of John McEnroe (still cocky) and the Rev. Al Sharpton (dit to). Cast: Adam Sandler, John Tur turro, Winona Ryder, Peter Gallagher, Jared Harris, Erick Avari, Harve Presnell. Running time: 1 hr., 31 mins. (Elliot t) ★★★

My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG) —

Unmarried Toula Por tokalos is a 30-year-old waitress in her parents’ Greek restaurant, Dancing Zorba’s.

Vowing to change, she gets a makeover and takes a job in her aunt’s travel agency, where, newly confident, she meets handsome Ian Miller — a high-school teacher who is definitely not Greek. The tale is familiar: strong and fiercely commit ted to their ethnic roots

“I Spy”

family but ts heads with the outsider wanting to marry into the group. But “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” of fers enough in the way of wit to stifle the sitcom feel a film like this might otherwise have. Cast: Nia Vardalos, John Corbet t, Louis Mandylor, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone. Running time: 1 hr., 35 mins.

Paid in Full (R) — "Paid in Full" is the story of a young man in Harlem, growing up amidst the illegal drug scene of the 1980s. He builds an ex tensive illegal drug empire, but has a change of hear t when he begins to think about his actions in terms of morality and conscience. Cast: Wood Harris, Mekhi Phifer, Kevin Carroll.

Punch-Drunk Love (R) — The movie opens with a pointless auto smashup that could represent the whole film. Barry Egan (Adam Sandler) barely reacts to the dawn crash near his warehouse lot, but shows mild interest in a harmonium, mysteriously dropped of f on the driveway. He is everywhere seen as cute but weird. He at tends a par ty and impulsively smash-

es three plate-glass panels. He goes to a restaurant men's room and wrecks it. Barry finds love. Lena (Emily Watson) arrives, an English businesswoman who is perplexed but smit ten (why?). The story is a flighty ef for t that never took wing for me. Director Paul Thomas Anderson clearly thinks that Sandler has a sustaining magic, as if the spirits of Harry Langdon, Jerry Lewis and Jacques Tati were flowering from his weird, jerky "niceness." Cast: Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, Luis Guzman, Philip Seymour Hof fman.

Running time: 1 hr., 29 mins. (Elliot t) ★ Red Dragon (R) — Ed Nor ton plays Graham. He hates his work, especially af ter he and Hannibal Lecter nearly kill each other. But he's pulled back by earnest Detective Craw ford (Harvey Keitel) to solve the case of Dolarhyde, a nerdy lunatic whose back is a slab of tat tooed muscle, whose mind is a nightmare. He kills and mutilates families in a grotesque private ritual.

Much of the movie is Graham and Crawford comparing notes, noshing through the case. Lecter drops in

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Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Edward Nor ton, Ralph Fiennes, Emily Watson, Harvey Keitel. Running time: 2 hrs., 4 mins. (Elliot t) ★ The Ring (PG-13) — begins with the telling of an urban-legend-like tale that, for a while, seems likely to consign this movie to the slasher/horror bin: A weird videotape is circulating. As soon as you're through watching it, the telephone rings. A voice on the phone informs you that you have seven days to live. Seven days later, you die. The film boasts first-rate per formances, a gorgeous look, an engaging plot and a jangly, thrumming sense of dread. The ef fectiveness of such a movie depends entirely on the beholder. Save for a long, uneasy feeling of foreboding and one solid jolt, I didn't find it all that scary. Two young women exiting the theater in front of me, however, declared that the thing had terrified them, and I'm willing to take their word for it. Cast: Naomi Wat ts, Mar tin Henderson, David Dor fman, Brian Cox. Running time: 1 hr., 55 mins. (Salm) ★★1/2 Road to Perdition (R) — Tom Hanks plays Michael Sullivan, an Irish-American hoodlum and family man in grim 1931, in the Quad Cities on the IllinoisIowa border. He's an enforcer and ar t ful killer, almost an adoptive son of bootleg mob boss John Rooney (Paul Newman), a patriarch stricken by inner rot.

Sullivan feels rot ted, too, but is an iron survivor. The movie has a solemn, dirgelike (but not dull) conviction of fated purpose. Tragedy must come, violently. It would be criminal here to spell out the exact cost to Sullivan, which spins him free of the Rooney gang, along with his now aware and endangered son Mike Jr. (Tyler Hoechlin). On the long roads and humble towns, they enact an almost archaic Greek vengeance upon the Rooneys. There is father-son bonding (and humor), yet we never forget that every thing is at stake. This story is so mor tal. Cast: Paul Newman, Tom Hanks, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ciaran Hinds, Liam Aiken, Stanley Tucci, Jude Law. Running time: 2 hrs.

(Elliot t) ★★★★ The Santa Clause 2 (G) — As if seeing Tim

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continued from page 33 Allen bloat and grow a white beard right before our eyes wasn’t disturbing enough the first time around, "The Santa Clause 2" follows up with the ordinaryman-turned-Santa eight years af ter he became heir to the holiday throne. He discovers an overlooked clause – the “Mrs. Clause.” He must get married in order to retain the job of Santa Claus. Cast: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Judge Reinhold, Molly Shannon, Aisha Tyler.

Spider-Man (PG-13) — Sweetly dorky Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) is bit ten by a new form of lab spider on a school trip. He morphs into a speed master with arachnid powers, but keeps his real identity masked from the girl literally nex t door, Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst). Spider-Man casts webs from his hand, climbs and leaps around New York and battles a capitalist nut turned Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe). Always sidelined is the nut's son, Peter's best friend, Harry (James Franco). The film is high-craf ted and amusing, though the POW! style so right for Marvel pages can be numbing in this tech-loaded, hypersonic approach. "Spider-Man" has the heat of a newborn franchise. The costumed hero finally makes a brilliant match with Old Glory, in a gleaming Manhat tan. Cast: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe, James Franco, Clif f Rober tson, Rosemary Harris. Running time: 2 hrs. (Elliot t) ★★★ Sweet Home Alabama (PG-13) — Only a year and two weeks af ter New York became our most tormented but inspiring city, it is upstaged by a happy hicksville called Pigeon Creek. Why? Because cute "Mel" (Reese Witherspoon) fled poor-folks marriage to Pigeon Creek sweethear t Jake (Josh Lucas). She is now a light of Manhat tan as fashion designer Melanie Carmichael. And she has the love of politically upward dreamboat Andrew (Patrick Dempsey, son of The Apple's tough but dishy mayor, Candice Bergen). Andy doesn't know that his betrothed is still married to 'Bama boy Jake, who is hur t, haunted and planning his own rise from mediocrity. Mel returns home for a divorce, puts on her corn-pone accent instantly, and rediscovers the joys of Pigeon Creek. Director Andy Tennant serves this corny material with the skill of a machine punching out Alabama license plates. Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey, Fred Ward, Mary Kay Place, Candice Bergen. Running time: 1 hr., 40 mins. (Elliot t) ★★ Swimfan (PG-13) — "Swimfan" is a by-the-book thriller, but in this book, about a third of the pages seem to be missing — the ones that might provide the viable thrills. The swim is Ben (Jesse Bradford), who surmounted some past trouble by taking to a pool and becoming the budding star of his high school team.

The fan is Madison (Erika Christensen), who cares naught for swimming but develops a sudden, compulsive fixation on Ben. Soon af ter joining the student body, she joins his, in the very pool of his dreams.

Already warped — she has a past jock lover parked in a coma — she becomes the nemesis who cannot abide rejection. The clima x is an absurd, “let's-wrap” rush of entrapment, and if you really believe it, please don't go into police work. Cast: Jesse Bradford, Erika Christensen, Shiri Appleby, Dan Hedaya, Kate Bur ton.

Running time: 1 hr., 42 mins. (Elliot t) ★1/2 Time Changer (PG) — 1890s Bible professor Russell Carlisle is presenting his manuscript, “The Changing Times.” One of his colleagues, Dr. Norris Anderson, takes issue with something writ ten in

Carlisle’s book. He believes what Carlisle has to say will af fect future generations. With a secret time machine, Anderson projects Carlisle 100 years into the future to view the impact his words will have. Cast: D. David Morin, Gavin McLeod, Hal Linden, Jennifer O’Neill. Running time: 1 hr., 35 mins.

The Transporter (PG-13) — Frank Mar tin is an ex-special forces operator living the quiet life along the Mediterranean in France. He suppor ts himself by running his own courier service – with a few rules.

Namely, Mar tin doesn’t want to know who he’s working for or what he’s delivering. But when Mar tin notices the package he’s transpor ting star t to move, he looks in the box and finds a beautiful and bound woman. Cast: Jason Statham, Shu Qi, Mat t Schulze.

The Truth About Charlie (PG-13) — Mark Wahlberg and Thandie New ton star in this remake of the 1963 Cary Grant/Audrey Hepburn vehicle "Charade." New ton plays a young Parisian wife who has plans to divorce her husband; but before she can do so, she discovers he’s dead and all their money is missing. A mysterious stranger shows up, demanding the money he claims is his. Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Thandie New ton, Tim Robbins.

Tuck Everlasting (PG) — Winnie (Alexis Bledel) is a sheltered rich girl who longs for life away from her strict parents (Amy Irving and Victor Garber). The Fosters live in a two-story home surrounded by a wrought-iron gate to keep strangers out. There's a family living not too far away — the Tucks, who also shun outsiders. The two worlds collide when Jesse and Winnie happen upon each other. The nex t thing you know, she's breaking bread at the Tuck home.

Winnie's distraught family thinks she's been kidnapped.

A mysterious man (Ben Kingsley) arrives, tracking the Tuck family, and says he can help find Winnie for a price. At the Tuck home, Winnie is let in on the family's secret: immor tality. Jesse wants Winnie to drink from the spring that made them immor tal. But will love prevail, or will Winnie walk away and lead a normal life?

Cast: Alexis Bledel, William Hur t, Sissy Spacek, Jonathan Jackson, Amy Irving, Victor Garber, Ben Kingsley and Elisabeth Shue (narrator). Running time: 1 hr., 20 mins. (McCormick) ★★★ The Tuxedo (PG-13) — Jackie Chan plays Jimmy Tong, a cabby who lands a job as chauf feur for Clark Devlin (Jason Isaacs), a wealthy industrialist.

Devlin is every thing Jimmy wants to be — handsome, smar t, rich, cultured and impeccably dressed. One of Devlin's prized possessions is an Armani tuxedo that seems to be a hit with the ladies and a definite confidence-booster. But Jimmy discovers there's more to Devlin than meets the eye af ter the boss is injured by a bomb while on assignment. Before he loses consciousness, Devlin asks Jimmy to wear the suit, a prototype created by a government agency that gives its wearer abilities far beyond mor tal men. Af ter Jimmy tests out the tux, he's thrust into the spy game.

Cast: Jackie Chan, Jennifer Love Hewit t, Jason Isaacs, Ritchie Coster, Debi Mazar and Peter Stormare.

Running time: 1 hr., 30 mins. (McCormick) ★★ —Capsules compiled from movie reviews written by David Elliott, film critic for The San Diego Union-Tribune and other staff writers.

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exas-born actor, producer and Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Owen Wilson saves the world with Eddie Murphy in “I Spy,” the big-screen adaptation of the 1960s television series.

In the new action-comedy, Wilson is a globetrotting secret agent forced to team up with a wisecracking boxing champ. Together, they embark on an undercover mission to nab an experimental aircraft stolen by an arms dealer.

Wilson, who is known for his distinctive nose (he has broken it twice), as much as for his molasses-slow drawl, entered the acting world through the back door. His calling card in Hollywood was “Bottle Rocket,” a lowbudget comedy co-written with his college pal, Wes Anderson. The duo has since collaborated on the screenplays for “Rushmore” and “The Royal Tenenbaums,” while Wilson developed his affable screen persona in films such as “Shanghai Noon,” “Zoolander” and “Behind Enemy Lines.” Next up, the 33-yearold actor re-teams with Jackie Chan for “Shanghai Knights,” the upcoming sequel.

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Q. Your comic rhythms seem to mesh well with Eddie Murphy’s. Did that interplay come easily for you?

A. I’ve been in lots of movies where I’ve improvised and I felt pretty comfortable improvising. But it was kind of a whole different game with Eddie because, all of a sudden, working with Eddie, he’s maybe 10 times more comfortable. And for a couple days, that inhibited me because he was just really quick in coming up with stuff. Once we figured out how my character would relate to him, I got into the swing of it. Then it became fun to be able to throw out something and know that he was going to be able to riff on it.

Q. What’s the key for you to making the buddy aspect of a buddy comedy work?

A. I think you have to be simpatico, senseof-humor-wise. Maybe growing up with brothers helped, having that give-and-take friendship with your brothers, and kidding around with them. I find that buddy movies draw on that same sort of thing.

Q. Was there something in particular that helped the two of you bond?

A. We were filming in Budapest so there wasn’t a whole lot to do, because we were strangers there. And so we were just hanging around a lot on the set in a way that you wouldn’t if you were just filming in Los Angeles. So we got to know each other then.

Eddie’s a big Elvis and John Lennon fan, so we talked about that stuff.

Q. What is the single coolest thing about working with Eddie Murphy?

A. Ah, for me, I guess it was telling people that I was working with Eddie Murphy. It was just telling friends I grew up with, because his movies were such a huge thing growing up. He’s probably the biggest guy of the last 25 years for my contemporaries.

Q. Are you and Ben Stiller still planning to co-star in a “Starsky and Hutch” movie?

A. Yeah, I think we are. We’re still figuring out the tone. It’ll be a little retro, but it won’t be set in the ‘70s. I grew up watching “Starsky and Hutch” and I thought it was really cool as a kid. The idea is that Snoop Dogg would play Huggy Bear. I think he has a good sense of humor.

Q. You mentioned going to Budapest for “I Spy” and you filmed in Prague for “Shanghai Knights.” What kind of perk is that for you, seeing the world while you work?

A. I like being here in Los Angeles where I’m comfortable, so sometimes you think, “Gosh, I’m going to be going over to Eastern Europe for four months!” But then you get over there and you get into the swing of it. I was also in Slovakia for “Behind Enemy Lines” and, out of all the overseas places I’ve worked in, I liked Prague the best. That was fun.

Q. Were you surprised at the success of the films you wrote, because they are not typical Hollywood products?

A. Well, particularly “Bottle Rocket,” because that was our first movie and hardly anyone saw it. It wasn’t enthusiastically embraced by audiences, but it seemed to find some people that did get behind it and liked it.

So then on “Rushmore,” we enlarged that audience. And I think with “The Royal Tenenbaums,” having a lot of stars in it helped get people into theaters, because it’s an odd movie compared to most things that you see.

Q. When you notice someone approaching who has obviously recognized you, can you already tell which movie they know you from?

A. Sometimes I feel like I can tell. Like a “Bottle Rocket” or “Rushmore” person has a different look than an “Armageddon” or “Anaconda” one. But sometimes you get surprised.

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“The Santa Clause 2” Proves It's Not Too Early for Holiday Cheer By Rachel Deahl

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lthough Nov. 1 seems a bit early to get into the Christmas spirit, even for the most ardent holiday fanatics, this sequel to Tim Allen’s successful Santa movie, “The Santa Clause,” is enough to set any Scrooge aglow with the X-mas bug.

Against my own better judgment, and taste, this syrupy, predictable Allen vehicle proved an indulgent delight complete with a surprising dose of laugh-out-loud humor.

Reprising his role as a regular Joe who becomes the famous jovial big man in the red suit (in the first film Allen’s character inadvertently became Santa when he put on the deceased Mr. Claus’ uniform), Allen is again faced again with the burden of saving Christmas. This go-round he’s struggling with the second clause of his contract — the “Mrs. Clause.” In order to maintain his gig bringing toys to all the good little boys and girls of the world, Allen has to find a bride before midnight on Dec. 25. No easy task, especially when you need to explain to your would-be bride about your unusual schedule, sporadic weight gain and undesirable home base (the North Pole).

So, fleeing the North Pole in search of love, Allen returns to his extended family and immediately falls for his teenage son’s comely, but uptight, principal.

Meanwhile, back at the toy factory, the elves have fallen under the sway of an illconceived clone of Santa. Hoping to keep the peace while the “real” Santa is working the singles scene, the top elves

cloned Santa with devastating results as Allen’s android other half turns into a dictatorial leader who puts the cheerful little people to work making coal for all the eager children.

Aside from the clichéd storyline and the obligatory plot about saving Christmas, “The Santa Clause 2” features a surprisingly enjoyable, if too slight, love story between Allen and the principal (played

by Elizabeth Mitchell, who some will recognize from her recurring role on “ER” as Carrie Weaver’s first female love interest), and some wonderfully conceived gags. With a delightful subplot in which Allen convenes, and is helped by, a council of supposedly imaginary childhood figures (Father Time, Cupid and Mother Nature are among the members), the Tooth Fairy is worked in for a charming role as a seminal figure in the struggle to set things right in the North Pole.

But, one of the most rewarding episodes is the one centered on Allen’s first date with Mitchell. Dragged to a horrifically boring faculty party (the sight of the dreary teachers, clad in ill-conceived holiday-themed sweaters, clumped around the punch bowl is hilarious in and of itself), Allen’s Santa in disguise turns a dreadful night in the high school gymnasium into an unexpected gift-giving bonanza. As funny as it is sweet, the scene reveals how easy it can be, with the right gifts, to get even the most abysmal parties going.

MOVIE CLOCK REGAL AUGUSTA EXCHANGE 20 Movies Good 11/1 - 11/7 Auto Focus (R) Fri-Sat: 12:05, 2:35, 4:55, 7:20, 9:55, 12:35; Sun-Thur: 12:05, 2:35, 4:55, 7:20, 9:55 I Spy (PG-13) Fri-Sat: 12:00, 2:00, 2:30, 4:30, 5:00, 7:10, 7:40, 9:30, 10:00, 12:00, 12:30; Sun-Thur: 12:00, 2:00, 2:30, 4:30, 5:00, 7:10, 7:40, 9:30, 10:00 The Santa Clause 2 (G) Fri-Sat: 12:00, 12:30, 2:30, 3:00, 4:45, 5:15, 7:00, 7:30, 9:20, 9:50, 11:40, 12:20; Sun-Thur: 12:00, 12:30, 2:30, 3:00, 4:45, 5:15, 7:00, 7:30, 9:20, 9:50 The Truth About Charlie (PG-13) Fri-Sat: 2:15, 4:35, 7:00, 9:30, 12:05; Sun-Thur: 2:15, 4:35, 7:00, 9:30 Paid in Full (R) Fri-Sat: 4:00, 9:00, 11:30; SunThur: 4:00, 9:00 Ghost Ship (R) Fri-Sat: 12:50, 3:00, 5:10, 7:45, 10:00, 12:20; Sun-Thur: 12:50, 3:00, 5:10, 7:45, 10:00 Time Changer (PG) 12:10, 2:25, 7:15 Punch-Drunk Love (R) Fri-Sat: 12:55, 4:15, 6:55, 9:15, 11:55; Sun-Thur: 12:55, 4:15, 6:55, 9:15 Jackass: The Movie (R) Fri-Sat: 12:45, 1:30, 3:05, 3:50, 5:15, 6:50, 7:35, 9:10, 10:05, 11:45, 12:25; Sun-Thur: 12:45, 1:30, 3:05, 3:50, 5:15, 6:50, 7:35, 9:10, 10:05 Tuck Everlasting (PG) Fri-Sat: 1:20, 4:20, 6:45, 9:15, 12:00; Sun-Thur: 1:20, 4:20, 6:45, 9:15 Abandon (PG-13) 1:25, 6:40 The Ring (PG-13) Fri-Sat: 1:40, 4:25, 4:50, 7:25, 9:45, 10:10, 12:25, 12:40; Sun-Thur: 1:40, 4:25, 4:50, 7:25, 9:45, 10:10 Brown Sugar (PG-13) Fri-Sat: 1:05, 3:45, 6:55, 9:50, 12:30; Sun-Thur: 1:05, 3:45, 6:55, 9:50 The Transporter (PG-13) Fri-Sat: 1:00, 3:40, 7:05, 9:20, 12:05; Sun-Thur: 1:00, 3:40, 7:05, 9:20 Red Dragon (R) Fri-Sat: 1:00, 4:00, 6:50, 9:45, 12:35; Sun-Thur: 1:00, 4:00, 6:50, 9:45 Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie (G) 12:40, 2:40, 5:00 Sweet Home Alabama (PG-13) Fri-Sat: 1:10, 3:50, 7:05, 9:35, 12:10; Sun-Thur: 1:10, 3:50, 7:05, 9:35 The Barbershop (PG-13) Fri-Sat: 7:15, 9:40, 12:10; Sun-Thur: 7:15, 9:40 My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG) Fri-Sat: 1:15, 4:10, 7:10, 9:25, 11:45; Sun-Thur: 1:15, 4:10, 7:10, 9:25 EVANS 12 CINEMAS Movies Good 11/1 - 11/7 Punch-Drunk Love (R) Fri: 3:25, 5:35, 7:40, 9:50; Sat-Sun: 12:55, 3:25, 5:35, 7:40, 9:50; Mon: 5:35, 7:40, 9:50; Tues: 12:55, 3:25, 5:35, 7:40, 9:50; Wed-Thur: 5:35, 7:40, 9:50 I Spy (PG-13) Fri-Sun: 2:30, 5:10, 7:20, 9:50; Mon: 5:10, 7:20, 9:50; Tues: 2:30, 5:10, 7:20, 9:50; Wed-Thur: 5:10, 7:20, 9:50 Santa Clause 2 (G) Fri: 2:00, 3:10, 4:10, 5:20, 6:20, 7:30, 8:30, 9:40; Sat-Sun: 1:00, 2:00, 3:10, 4:10, 5:20, 6:20, 7:30, 8:30, 9:40; Mon: 4:10, 5:20, 6:20, 7:30, 8:30, 9:40; Tues: 1:00, 2:00, 3:10, 4:10, 5:20, 6:20, 7:30, 8:30, 9:40; Wed-Thur: 4:10, 5:20, 6:20, 7:30, 8:30, 9:40 Ghost Ship (R) Fri: 3:00, 5:00, 7:10, 9:10; SatSun: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:10, 9:10; Mon: 5:00, 7:10, 9:10; Tues: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:10, 9:10;

Wed-Thur: 5:00, 7:10, 9:10 Jackass: The Movie (R) Fri: 3:50, 5:50, 7:55, 10:00; Sat-Sun: 1:50, 3:50, 5:50, 7:55, 10:00; Mon: 5:50, 7:55, 10:00; Tues: 1:50, 3:50, 5:50, 7:55, 10:00; Wed-Thur: 5:50, 7:55, 10:00 Abandon (PG-13) Fri: 7:05; Sat-Sun: 1:30, 7:05; Mon: 7:05; Tues: 1:30, 7:05; Wed-Thur: 7:05 The Ring (PG-13) Fri-Sun: 2:20, 4:40, 7:25, 9:55; Mon: 4:40, 7:25, 9:55; Tues: 2:20, 4:40, 7:25, 9:55; Wed-Thur: 4:40, 7:25, 9:55 Tuck Everlasting (PG) Fri: 3:30, 5:30, 7:35, 9:30; Sat-Sun: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:35, 9:30; Mon: 5:30, 7:35, 9:30; Tues: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:35, 9:30; Wed-Thur: 5:30, 7:35, 9:30 Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie (G) Fri: 3:15, 5:15, 7:15; Sat-Sun: 1:15, 3:15, 5:15, 7:15; Mon: 5:15, 7:15; Tues: 1:15, 3:15, 5:15, 7:15; Wed-Thur: 5:15, 7:15 Red Dragon (R) 4:20, 9:35 My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG) Fri: 3:45, 5:45, 7:45, 9:45; Sat-Sun: 1:45, 3:45, 5:45, 7:45, 9:45; Mon: 5:45, 7:45, 9:45; Tues: 1:45, 3:45, 5:45, 7:45, 9:45; Wed-Thur: 5:45, 7:45, 9:45 Sweet Home Alabama (PG-13) Fri: 4:00, 7:00, 9:20; Sat-Sun: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:20; Mon: 4:00, 7:00, 9:20; Tues: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:20; Wed-Thur: 4:00, 7:00, 9:20 The Tuxedo (PG-13) 9:15 MASTERS 7 CINEMAS Movies Good 11/1 - 11/7 I Spy (PG-13) Fri: 5:20, 8:10, 10:10; Sat: 1:20, 3:20, 5:20, 8:10, 10:10; Sun: 1:20, 3:20, 5:20, 8:10; Mon-Thur: 5:20, 8:10 Santa Clause 2 (G) Fri: 5:00, 7:30, 9:30; Sat: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:30, 9:30; Sun: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:30; Mon-Thur: 5:00, 7:30 Ghost Ship (R) Fri: 5:15, 8:15, 10:15; Sat: 1:15, 3:15, 5:15, 8:15, 10:15; Sun: 1:15, 3:15, 5:15, 8:15; Mon-Thur: 5:15, 8:15 Jackass: The Movie (R) Fri: 5:30, 8:00, 10:05; Sat: 1:10, 3:10, 5:30, 8:00, 10:05; Sun: 1:10, 3:10, 5:30, 8:00; Mon-Thur: 5:30, 8:00 The Ring (PG-13) Fri: 5:05, 7:45, 10:00; Sat: 2:45, 5:05, 7:45, 10:00; Sun: 2:45, 5:05, 7:45; Mon-Thur: 5:05, 7:45 Brown Sugar (PG-13) Fri: 5:10, 7:35, 9:45; Sat: 2:30, 5:10, 7:35, 9:45; Sun: 2:30, 5:10, 7:35; Mon-Thur: 5:10, 7:35 Sweet Home Alabama (PG-13) Fri: 5:25, 7:40, 9:55; Sat: 2:40, 5:25, 7:40, 9:55; Sun: 2:40, 5:25, 7:40; Mon-Thur: 5:25, 7:40 REGAL 12 CINEMAS Movies Good 11/1 - 11/7 Men in Black 2 (PG-13) 2:35, 4:50, 7:20, 9:45 City by the Sea (R) 2:25, 5:10, 7:25, 9:40 Swimfan (PG-13) 2:05, 4:30, 7:10, 9:35 Master of Disguise (PG) 2:00, 4:35, 7:00, 9:30 Road to Perdition (R) 2:20, 5:00, 7:35, 9:55 Austin Powers in Goldmember (PG-13) 2:30, 5:15, 7:45, 9:40 Lilo and Stitch (PG) 2:15, 5:05, 7:30, 10:00 Spider-Man (PG-13) 2:00, 4:25, 7:05, 9:55 Martin Lawrence (R) 2:40, 4:45, 7:40, 10:05 Minority Report (PG-13) 2:10, 4:55, 7:50 Like Mike (PG) 2:45, 4:55, 7:25, 9:30 Mr. Deeds (PG-13) 2:10, 4:40, 7:15, 9:50

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Auditions AUGUSTA CONCERT BAND rehearses Monday evenings and is looking to fill vacancies on most band instruments.

Interested par ties should contact Ben Easter, (803) 2020091 or e-mail bandforaugusta@aol.com.

SWEET ADELINES PEACH STATE CHORUS OPEN REHEARSAL for singers each Thursday at 7 p.m. No rehearsals Oct. 31 or Nov. 7. Session is rescheduled for Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. Held at 600 Mar tintown Road in Nor th Augusta.

Contact Mildred Blain at 736-7740 or Mary Norman at (803) 279-6499.

Education ADULT CRAFT WORKSHOP: “HOLIDAY WREATHS” Nov. 12, 10:30 a.m. at the Ma xwell Branch Library. There is a $2 fee and registration is required. Call 793-2020.

CERAMICS CLASSES at the Weeks Center Ceramics House in Aiken. Fees include one class per week and students can choose any class time: Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon or 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m.; or Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon. $30 per month. Call (803) 642-7631 for info.

USC-AIKEN MUSIC CONSERVATORY PROGRAM now open.

Students of all ages and experience levels welcome. Private lessons available for musical instruments and voice; instructors are USC-Aiken faculty and have at least a master’s degree in their per formance area. (803) 641-3288.

Exhibitions JEFF THOMAS exhibits at the Bee’s Knees during the month of November. Call 828-3600.

AUGUSTA STATE UNVERSITY FACULTY SHOW Nov. 7-30 in the ASU Fine Ar ts Gallery. Reception Nov. 7 from 5-7 p.m.

Call the ASU Fine Ar ts Depar tment at 737-1453.

AT THE MORRIS MUSEUM OF ART: “Charleston in My Time: The Paintings of West Fraser” are on display through Jan. 5; “Rituals: Works on Paper by Romare Bearden” will be on display Nov. 14-Jan. 5 in the museum’s Coggins Gallery. For information, call 724-7501.

THE WORK OF HEATHER CRIST will be on display at Cloud Nine Gallery, 1036 Broad Street, through December’s First Friday. Opening is Nov. 7, 7-9 p.m. For more information, call Heather Crist Designs at 951-1661.

QUILT SHOW Nov. 5-Dec. 1 at the Aiken County Historical Museum in Aiken. Call (803) 642-2010.

JOHN BRECHT displays works at the Etherredge Center Lower Gallery Nov. 2-Dec. 20. (803) 641-3305.

AT THE AUGUSTA MUSEUM OF HISTORY: “Keepers of the Faith: A History of Organized Religion in Augusta” exhibit runs through Nov. 10. Call 722-8454 or visit www.augusta-

museum.org.

“REAL GARDENS/VIRTUAL FRIENDS: AN EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS BY THE ARTISTS OF THE PAINT-L” will be on display through Nov. 14 at the Annet te Bush Studio, Suite 701 in the Lamar Building. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday or by appointment. For information, call 722-1745.

CHICAGO ARTIST RICHARD HUNT exhibits at the Mary Pauline Gallery through Nov. 23. Ar tist reception Nov. 15, 58 p.m. For more information, call the Mary Pauline Gallery at 724-9542.

WORKS FROM THE NEW HORIZONS ART FESTIVAL will be on display through Nov. 30 at the Euchee Creek Branch Library. Call 556-0594.

AT THE ETHERREDGE CENTER: “Jill Stafford: Paintings” exhibit in the Lower Gallery through Nov. 2. Call (803) 6413305.

AT THE AIKEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS through Nov. 8: Elizabeth Moretz exhibits in the Westinghouse Group Gallery, Mary Whyte exhibits in the Wyat t Gallery and George Kierspe exhibits in the Founders Gallery. Call (803) 641-9094.

AT THE GERTRUDE HERBERT INSTITUTE OF ART: “WalkerMackenzie Studio First Anniversary Exhibit: Student Accomplishments Throughout the Year” is in the First-Floor Gallery at Ware’s Folly through Dec. 19; “If Walls Could Talk” is in the Third-Floor Gallery at Ware’s Folly through Dec. 19. “Ger trude Herber t Youth and Adult Student Exhibit” opens Nov. 5 and runs through Dec. 19. Call 722-5495 for more information.

DANIEL HAYES exhibits his paintings through Nov. 22 at the Cafe Du Teau. In November, he exhibits at Barnes & Noble Booksellers. For a preview of Hayes works, visit www.hayesar t.com. For more info, call the Cafe Du Teau, 733-3505, or Barnes & Noble, 860-2310.

“PAINTINGS AND PRINTS: THE WORKS OF TOM CROWTHER” will be on display at the Ar t Factory Gallery, 416 Crawford Ave., through Nov. 29. The Ar t Factory Gallery is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Call 737-0008.

ROBERT LEE exhibits his work at Borders Books and Music through the end of November. Call Borders at 737-6962.

Dance PASION FLAMENCA PRESENTS “VIVIR!” Nov. 9, 8 p.m. at the Imperial Theatre. For ticket information, call the Imperial Theatre at 722-8293.

BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS held Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the H.O. Weeks Center beginning Nov. 5. Cost is $40 per couple and registration is accepted in pairs only. (803) 642-7631.

SINGLES DANCE each Saturday night from 8-11 p.m. sponsored by the Christian Social Organization for Single Adults.

Held at Westside High School. Tickets $5 for members, $7 for non-members, and are available at the door; free dance

The Augusta Children’s Chorale performs a “Just Desserts” concert Nov. 7 at Sacred Heart Cultural Center. lessons at 7 p.m. For more information, call 736-8004.

Music “FROM MOZART TO MOTOWN: AN EVENING WITH RUSSELL JOEL BROWN” features the per former put ting on a show-stopping musical ex travaganza. Held at the Imperial Theatre Nov. 1, 8 p.m. $35 VIP tickets include reception, complimentary parking and priority seating; general admission tickets are $20 and student rush tickets are $10 the day of the show. Call the Augusta Opera Box Office for ticket information at 826-4710.

“MELODIC TRADITIONS” CONCERT with the Augusta Symphony and flutist Carol Wincenc, Nov. 9, is par t of the Symphony’s Masterworks Series. Preview at 7 p.m. with concer t at 8 p.m.; held at ASU’s Ma xwell Per forming Ar ts Theatre. For tickets, call 826-4705.

THE STAMIC STRING QUARTET per forms at ASU’s Per forming Ar ts Theatre Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. as par t of the Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society 2002-2003 season.

For ticket information, call 860-5885.

USC-AIKEN FACULTY ARTIST RECITAL 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Tom Cremer, euphonium, and Bill House, clarinet, per form in the Etherredge Center. (803) 641-3305.

CARLO CURLEY per forms a classical organ concer t Nov. 3, 3 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Nor th Augusta. Admission is free, but donations will benefit the Nor th Augusta Cultural Ar ts Council. 442-7588.

AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY ENSEMBLE CONCERTS: Jazz Ensemble per forms at 8 p.m. Nov. 12; Wind Ensemble per forms at 8 p.m. Nov. 14. Both per formances will be held in the Ma xwell Per forming Ar ts Theatre and are free. Call 667-4099 for information.

TUESDAY’S MUSIC LIVE CONCERT SERIES: All per formances in the concer t series held at noon at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Concer ts are free; optional catered lunch is $7 per person. 2002-2003 Season schedule is as follows: Nov. 5, Flo Car ter and Friends; Nov. 19, The Kolevi Family; Dec. 3, The Accidentals; Jan. 7, Jazzamatazz; Jan. 21,

Joseph Gramley; Feb. 4, Lindsey McKee and Keith Shafer; Feb. 18, Cowboy Envy; March 4, The Augusta Children’s Chorale; March 18, Kari Gaffney and Jeff Williams. 7223463.

COUNTERTENOR DEREK LEE RAGIN will per form at a black-tie gala dinner sponsored by the Eta Theta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Nov. 8, 7:15 p.m. Held at the Radisson River front Hotel. For information, call Bet ty Bryant at 738-6256.

AUGUSTA JAZZ PROJECT “MASTERS OF SWING” CONCERT 8 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Imperial Theatre. Tickets are $15 general admission, $5 student or $10 each for groups of 10 or more. To order, call 823-0620.

AUGUSTA CHILDREN’S CHORALE “JUST DESSERTS” CONCERT at Sacred Hear t Cultural Center Nov. 7, 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and include desser t. Call the Augusta Children’s Chorale Office for more information, 826-4718.

“GOD AND COUNTRY” CONCERT: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO AMERICA’S MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. at Stevens Creek Community Church in Mar tinez.

The Columbia County Choral Society per forms, as well as The Brass Ensemble of the First Baptist Church of Nor th Augusta. Tickets are $8 adult, $6 student/senior and are available from members of the Choral Society or at the door.

Free admission for first responders: police, fire, military, EMS, Red Cross and other emergency personnel with badge or ID. For info, call 364-5920.

ST. LAWRENCE STRING QUARTET per forms Nov. 1, 8 p.m. at the Etherredge Center at USC-Aiken. Call (803) 641-3305 for ticket information.

COMMUNITY HEALING MEDITATION DRUMMING CIRCLE hosted every third Monday of the month by IDRUM2U, the Not Gaddy Drumming Studio. Held 7-9 p.m. at the G.L. Jackson Conference Center, 1714 Nor th Leg Cour t. Fee is $5 or a donation of canned goods for the Golden Harvest Food Bank. All are welcome and drums will be available to rent. For info, phone the Not Gaddy Drumming Studio, 2283200.

Theater “CAMELOT” will be presented by the Aiken Kidney Benefit Nov. 8-10 at USC-Aiken’s Etherredge Center. All money raised from the shows will go towards helping needy kidney patients in Aiken, Edgefield and Barnwell counties. Friday and Saturday evening per formances at 8 p.m.; matinee per formances 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $16 for evening per formances and $12 for matinee per formances.

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“LES MISERABLES” will be presented by the Augusta Preparatory Day School Fine Ar ts Depar tment through Nov. 2. All shows are at 7 p.m. in Goodwin Commons at Augusta Preparatory Day School. Advance tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults; at the door, tickets are $12 for students and $15 for adults. 863-6858.

“THE ODD COUPLE: FEMALE VERSION” at the Abbeville Opera House Nov. 1-2, 8-9 and 15-16. Matinee per formances on Nov. 2 and 9. Make your reservations by calling the Abbeville Opera House Box Office at (864) 459-2157.

“BEWARE WHAT YOU ASK OF A FAIRY” through Nov. 2 at ASU’s Per forming Ar ts Theatre. School per formances Thursday-Friday at 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

Family matinee per formance is 3 p.m. Nov. 2. Student ticket prices are $9 for the Storyland Theatre season tickets or $3.50 for individual shows. Reservations required. For family matinee per formances, reservations are not required and tickets are $4 per person. 736-3455.

“YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU” comes to For t Gordon Dinner Theatre Nov. 1-2, 15-16 and 21-23. For more information and reservations, contact Lee at the box office, 7938552, or visit www.for tgordon.com/theatre.htm#youcant.

“ROCKY HORROR SHOW” Oct. 31, Nov. 1-2 and 7-9 at the Bon Air Ballroom. Oct. 31 show is a midnight Halloween bash. Ticket prices are $20 per person for evening per formances and $12 per person for matinee per formances. Call the Augusta Theatre Company box office at 481-9040.

“FOOTLOOSE” is presented by the Aiken Community Playhouse Nov. 1-2. Per formances are at 8 p.m. in the Washington Center for the Per forming Ar ts. Tickets are $13 adults, $11 senior citizens, $9 students and $6 children.

(803) 648-1438.

MURDER AT THE PARTRIDGE INN: “LAST WILL & TESTAMENT” Nov. 17 at the Par tridge Inn. Dinner buffet served at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 737-8888.

Attractions THE BOYHOOD HOME OF WOODROW WILSON: Circa 1859 Presbyterian manse occupied by the family of President Woodrow Wilson as a child during the Civil War and Reconstruction. Original and period antiques, restored house, kitchen and carriage house. 419 Seventh Street.

Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues.-Sat. Tours available; groups of 10 or more by appointment only. Admission is $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 students under 18 and free for ages five and under. 722-9828.

AUGUSTA GOLF & GARDENS OF THE GEORGIA GOLF HALL OF FAME features beautiful display gardens, as well as bronze sculptures of some of golf’s greatest masters.

Available for rent for a variety of functions. Group discount rates available. Closed Mondays; open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tues.-Sat.; open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $5.50 for adults; $4.50 for students, seniors and military; $3.50 for children (4 to 12); free for children 3 and under.

Sundays are two for one with a Super Sunday coupon.

Annual garden memberships are available. Call 724-4443 or 1-888-874-4443. Also, visit their Web site at www.gghf.org.

FORT DISCOVERY/NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTER: Children and adults alike can immerse themselves in the wonders of science through live demonstrations, vir tual realities, Starlab, KidScape and more than 270 hands-on exhibits.

General Admission: $8 for adults; $6 for children, seniors and active military. Group rates available. Half-price admission daily af ter 3 p.m. Operating hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Call 821-0200, 1-800-325-5445 or visit their Web site at www.NationalScienceCenter.org.

REDCLIFFE STATE HISTORIC SITE: 1859 mansion of S.C. Governor James Henry Hammond, held by the family for three generations until 1975. Hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday-Monday on the grounds. House tours are noon-3 p.m. by appointment. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Admission to the grounds is free. Fee for house tours is $3 for adults and children ages 6 to 17. For more information, call (803) 827-1473. 181 Redcliffe Road, Beech Island.

SACRED HEART CULTURAL CENTER is offering tours of its 100-year-old building. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $1 per person, children free. 826-4700.

HISTORIC COTTON EXCHANGE WELCOME CENTER: Open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Riverwalk. Free.

724-4067.

THE EZEKIEL HARRIS HOUSE: Deemed “the finest 18th century house surviving in Georgia” by the “Smithsonian Guide to Historic America.” Open Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. General admission is $2; senior admission is $1 and children get in for 50 cents. For more information, call 724-0436.

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Call 724-7501 for information.

THE AUGUSTA MUSEUM OF HISTORY hosts permanent exhibition “Augusta’s Story,” an award-winning exhibit encompassing 12,000 years of local history. For the younger crowd, there’s the Susan L. Still Children’s Discovery Gallery, where kids can learn about history in a hands-on environment. The museum also shows films in the History Theatre and hosts a variety of programs. Located at 560 Reynolds Street. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Admission is $4 adult, $3 seniors, $2 kids (6-18 years of age) and free for children under 6. Free admission on Sundays. Call 722-8454 or visit www.augustamuseum.org for more information.

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THE GERTRUDE HERBERT INSTITUTE OF ART in Ware’s Folly exhibits works by local and regional ar tists. Ar t classes, workshops and other educational programming for children, youth and adults are held in the Walker-Mackenzie Studio. Ware’s Folly galleries open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Saturday by appointment only. The Walker-Mackenzie Studio gallery is open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free, but a donation of $2 for adults and $1 for children and seniors is encouraged. Call 722-5495 for more info.

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THE MUSEUM OF LAUREL AND HARDY OF HARLEM, GEORGIA features displays of various Laurel and Hardy memorabilia; films also shown. Located at 250 N. Louisville Street in downtown Harlem. Open 1-4 p.m. ThursdayMonday. For more information, call 556-3448.

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LUNCH AT NOON LECTURE SERIES held the second Wednesday of every month at the Lucy Craf t Laney Museum of Black History, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call the museum at 724-3576 for more information.

Special Events “CHRISTMAS MADE IN THE SOUTH” ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL Nov. 15-17 at the Augusta Civic Center. Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5, and children 12 and under get in free. For more information, call 1-800-683-3772.

VETERANS DAY SERVICE Nov. 11, 1 p.m., at Heroes’ Overlook and Memory Walkway, 10th Street and Riverwalk.

The For t Gordon Signal Corps Band will per form. For info, contact Vicki Greene, 737-1532.

GEORGIA WAR VETERANS HOME VETERANS DAY CEREMONY Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. in the cour tyard of the Georgia War Veterans Home. Guest speaker is Colonel Michael J. Guthrie.

Enter tainment by the U.S. Army Signal Corps Band, the Post Ceremonial Detachment Color Guard and the Butler High School Drill Team. The public is welcome to at tend. Call 721-2531.

HISTORIC AUGUSTA 10TH ANNUAL ANTIQUES SHOW AND SALE Nov. 14-17 at the Old Medical College, 598 Telfair Street. Special events include Nov. 15 lecture luncheon with Peggy Cornet t and appraisal clinics and educational seminars throughout the duration of the show. Call Historic Augusta, 724-0436, for more info.

AUTHOR RICK TURNBULL discusses his book “Gum’s Story” Nov. 7, 6:30 p.m. at the Ma xwell Branch Library.

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ADULT TOURS AND TRIPS OFFERED BY THE H.O. WEEKS CENTER: Nov. 19 Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra and Nov. 21 “You Can’t Take it With You” per formances registration deadline is Nov. 4; Dec. 1 Pat Boone concer t registration deadline is Nov. 15. (803) 642-7631.

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AUGUSTA COIN CLUB FALL 2002 COIN AND COLLECTABLES SHOW Nov. 2-3 at Shoney’s Inn on Washington Rd. Hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday. For information, call David Chism, 541-4143.

FIRST ANNUAL INTERTRIBAL POW WOW AND CULTURE FESTIVAL hosted by the Horse Creek American Indian Heritage Association. Indian ar ts and craf ts, food, cultural and educational programs will be presented. Held Nov. 1-3 at Langley Pond Park. Gates open at 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday and at 9 a.m. Sunday for a morning worship service. Donations are $3 per person and children under 12 admit ted free. For info, call Wanda Randall, (803) 6639289.

EDWARD TELLER LECTURE/BANQUET hosted by Citizens for Nuclear Technology Nov. 4 at the Radisson River front Hotel. Reception at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased from CNTA, 1204 Whiskey Rd., or from the Operations Recreation Association at SRS. Ten-seat corporate tables may be reserved for $500.

Call 1-800-299-CNTA or (803) 649-3456.

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CSRA HUMANE SOCIETY PET-A-FAIR Nov. 3, 11:30 a.m. at Julian Smith Casino. Silent auction, raffle, ask-a-vet, microchip clinic, bake sale and more. Pets welcome to at tend. Call 261-PETS.

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GEORGIA-CAROLINA STATE FAIR Nov. 1-10 at the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds. Scheduled enter tainment includes Charlie Brown and the Coasters, The Tams, gospel music, salsa, Classic Rock All-Stars, Flo Car ter, clogging and more. Tickets available through Tix Online. Visit www.tixonline.com or charge by phone at (803) 278-4TIX. SWAMP SATURDAY Nov. 2 at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park.

Two-mile walk star ts at 9:30 a.m. and leads visitors past wetlands, swamps, trails and outlooks. Wear weather-appropriate gear and comfor table shoes and bring a water bot tle, cameras and binoculars. Free; donations accepted. 8282109.

BAYOU BASH Nov. 2 at For t Discovery features music, food and enter tainment from 7-11 p.m. Advance tickets are $25/person or $40/couple; at the door, tickets are $30/person or $50/couple. 821-0245.

Special Events November Calendar November 11 Veterans Day Service

FAMILY BIKE TOUR Nov. 3, 2-4 p.m. at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. Leisurely paced 10-mile bike tour. Adults should accompany children under 12 and helmets are required. Advance registration is necessary. Contribution is $3 for members and $5 for non-members. Register by Nov. 1. Call 828-2109.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOUSE Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., and Nov. 3, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at The Church of the Most Holy Trinity’s St. Francis Hall. 722-4944.

MISSION MARKET AND HOLIDAY BAZAAR Nov. 2, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., and Nov. 3, noon-2 p.m., at Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church. 738-8822.

COLUMBIA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY holds pet adoptions every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at PetsMar t. For more info, call 860-5020.

HEROES’ Overlook (10th Street Plaza) Brick dedication and celebration.

For additional information call Vicki Green (706) 737-1532.

RICHMOND COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL AND AUGUSTA ANIMAL RESCUE FRIENDS holds pet adoptions at Superpetz off Bobby Jones Expressway every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

Call AARF at 364-4747 or visit www.aar f.net. Adoptions also held at the Richmond County Animal Control Shelter, Tues. through Sun., 1-5 p.m. Call the shelter at 790-6836.

November 26 Festival of Lights Ceremony

LOW-COST RABIES VACCINATIONS: Augusta-Richmond County Animal Control holds low-cost rabies vaccination clinics the four th Sunday of every month for privately owned pets. $8 per animal. 1 p.m. at Superpetz. Dogs must be on a leash and cats in a carrier. Puppies and kit tens must be three months old and current for all vaccinations. Schedule subject to change, so please call 790-6836 to verify dates and times.

5:30 p.m. (location TBA) - Tentative Augusta's Holiday season officially begins when Mayor Bob Young lights the Christmas Tree and holiday decorations. Activities include live newscast, entertainment provided by the U.S. Army Signal Corps Band, Children's Christmas Story Hour provided by the CSRA Reading Council and visits with Santa. For additional details contact (706) 821-1754.

THE CSRA HUMANE SOCIETY holds pet adoptions every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and every Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Pet Center located behind the GreenJackets Stadium on Milledge Rd. 261-PETS.

Halloween HALLOWEEN MADNESS, a safe and fun alternative to trick-

or-treating, will be held Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m., at the ASU Physical Educaton/Athletic Complex. Games, candy, basketball fun and more. Free. Call Greg Wilson, 731-7915.

KIDS HELPING KIDS HALLOWEEN PARTY features safety demonstrations by local sheriff and fire depar tments, Halloween games and treats and a costume contest.

Sponsored by the Junior Auxiliary of American Legion Post No. 192 and held 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Legion Post. For more information, contact Miriam Stein, 863-7249, or Joan Reeves, 863-6113.

HALLOWEEN BLOOD DRIVE at all Shepeard Community Blood Center locations Oct. 31. For more information, call 737-4551.

HOUSE OF HORRORS is sponsored by the Masters City Ser toma Club and the Exchange Club of Richmond County.

Open Oct. 31 from 7-11 p.m. $6 admission fee. Site is on Wrightsboro Rd., one mile west of Bobby Jones Expressway. All proceeds given to CSRA charities. For info, contact Butch Holley, 831-6665.

NETHERWORLD HAUNTED HOUSE open daily through Nov. 3. Located in the Georgia Antique and Design Center in Norcross, Ga. $20 combo price for two haunted houses or $13 for the Inner Sanctum only. All ages admit ted, but parental guidance is suggested. Call the Netherworld hotline at (404) 608-2484 or visit www.fearworld.com for more information.

HALLOWEEN AT PATRIOTS PARK Oct. 31, 5:30-8:30 p.m., features trick-or-treat in the gymnasium, pumpkin carving contest and more. Free admission with a canned good donation. Call 863-7523 for more information.

HALLOWEEN FUN IN DOWNTOWN AIKEN: On Oct. 31, downtown Aiken businesses open their doors to trick-ortreaters. For info, call the Aiken Downtown Development Association at (803) 649-2221.

“BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL” opens Oct. 31 at First Family Church of Augusta. Per formance is at 7 p.m.; additional per formances held every Friday through December.

Reservations are required. Free admission. For tickets and information, call 828-5433.

HALLOWEEN BLOOD DRIVE Oct. 31 in downtown Aiken.

Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Red Cross Bloodmobile will collect blood donations and hand out Halloween treats.

(803) 649-2221.

Out of Town DOWNS SYNDROME AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CONFERENCE Oct. 31-Nov. 3 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel, 2450 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. Open to parents of special needs children. (770) 980-4929.

ATLANTA ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR at Oglethorpe University Nov. 1-2 features more than 25,000 used, rare and out of print books. Admission is $5 and is good for both days. For info, visit www.gaba.net.

“DRACULA” will be per formed Nov. 1-2 by the Columbia City Ballet. Friday show is 7:30 p.m.; Saturday shows are at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Held at the Koger Center for the Ar ts in Columbia, S.C. For tickets, visit www.CapitolTickets.com or call (803) 251-2222.

“TALES OF TERROR AND FANCY” late-night storyteller’s version of “Sikes and Nancy” and “The Happy Prince.” Runs through Nov. 2, Fridays and Saturdays at 11 p.m. at the New American Shakespeare Tavern in Atlanta. $10 tickets. (404) 874-5299.

AT THE GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIRGROUNDS AND AGRICENTER in Perry, Ga.: Bull Riding, Nov. 1-2, (352) 8213568; Peach State Paint Horse Show, Nov. 2-3, (478) 9870973; Southern Championship Walking Horse Show, Nov. 21-23, (706) 232-3622; POA Horse Show, Nov. 23-24, (478) 962-0695; Lipizzaner Stallions Concer t, Nov. 26-27, (407) 366-0366.

ADOPTION INFORMATION SESSION Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m. at the Independent Adoption Center office in Tucker, Ga. For information and reservations, call 1-800-385-4016 or (404) 3216900.

FIRST GLANCE ATLANTA FESTIVAL showcases the Atlanta ar ts community through Nov. 3. Per formances, workshops and panels will be held at a variety of Atlanta ar ts venues.

For more information, call (404) 521-6688.

“THE TAMING OF THE SHREW” will be presented as par t of the Georgia Shakespeare Festival at Oglethorpe University through Nov. 3. Tickets are $23-$32 with group rates available. For more information, call (404) 264-0020 or visit www.gashakespeare.org.

“FRAME 312” will be presented by the Alliance Theatre Company in Atlanta through Nov. 10. Call (404) 733-4630.

“MURDER IN THE MAGNOLIAS” will be presented by Class Act Theatre in Mariet ta, Ga., through Nov. 17. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.

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The Augusta Jazz Project’s “Masters of Swing” concert will be held Nov. 2 at the Imperial Theatre. For ticket information, call 823-0620.

Tickets are $15 adult, $13 senior and $12 children. Call (770) 579-3156 for reservations.

“A VIEW FROM THE SOUTH: THE LOUIS AND ANN WRIGHT COLLECTION” through Nov. 17 at the Columbia Museum of Ar t. Call (803) 799-2810 or visit www.columbiamuseum.org.

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AT THE HIGH MUSEUM OF ART in Atlanta: “The Mystique of Rene Magrit te: Five Surrealist Paintings From the Menil Collection, Houston,” through Dec. 1; “Building the Collection: American Sculpture,” through Nov. 3; “Beyond Surrealism: Selections From the Permanent Collection,” through Dec. 1. (404) 733-HIGH.

Benefits AUGUSTA SOUTH ROTARY CLUB YARD SALE Nov. 8, 7 a.m. at the Lowe’s parking lot on Peach Orchard Rd. Proceeds benefit the Augusta Training Shop for the Handicapped. Contact Sandra Gurley at 724-2601.

ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL GOLDEN GALA will raise funds for improvements to the hospital’s Emergency Depar tment.

Nov. 8 black-tie affair begins at 7 p.m. at Sacred Hear t Cultural Center. Tickets are $100 per person and include cock tail buffet, live enter tainment by Par ty on the Moon and a live auction. 481-7402.

FIRST ANNUAL JUDGE FRANKLIN PIERCE TRAP SHOOT Nov. 14 at the Pinetuckey Gun Club. Registration includes two rounds of trap, shells, eye and ear protection and awards reception. $50 early registration if postmarked by Nov. 4; $60 registration the day of the shoot. Shooting from 1-4 p.m. with awards ceremony at 4:30. Proceeds benefit Walton Rehabilitation Hospital and affiliates. Volunteer oppor tunities also available. 823-8526.

TEDDY BEAR AUCTION, SHOW AND SALE at the H.O. Weeks Center in Aiken honors the 100th anniversary of the teddy bear. Proceeds benefit local charities. Held Nov. 8-9.

Call (803) 642-7631.

HOLIDAY LUGGAGE EXCHANGE benefits local domestic violence shelters. Donations of used luggage will be accepted at the AAA office at 3601 Walton Way Ex t. between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31. For more information, visit www.aaasouth.com or call the Augusta AAA office at 7386611.

HARVEST BALL Nov. 2, 7-11 p.m. at Julian Smith Casino.

Ticket proceeds benefit the Savannah River Sail and Power Squadron Scholarship Fund; silent auction proceeds benefit the Metro Adult Literacy Council. Cost is $17.50 per person in advance or $22 per person at the door. 737-8113.

2002 FESTIVAL OF TREES Nov. 4-10 at the Augusta Mall.

Holiday decoration and craf t displays, children’s activities, live enter tainment, celebrity gingerbread house decorating contest and more. All proceeds benefit community projects of the Junior League of Augusta. Volunteer oppor tunities are also available. For more information, call 736-0033.

LIVER JAM Franklin Murphy Benefit Concer t to raise funds for a liver transplant. Concer t is Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre. Featured enter tainment includes True Praise, Katie Graham, Dennis Hall, Jimmy Smithy and Sudden Thunder, Borderline, Prairie Rose Band, Shiloh, Rhes Reeves and Code Red. Refreshments available.

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“HOW TO REPAIR YOUR CREDIT AND HOW TO WRITE WILLS” Nov. 1, 6 p.m. at the Wallace Branch Library. Call 722-6275 for information.

MICROSOFT WORD CLASSES: Basic classes star t Nov. 5 and Nov. 7, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Wallace Branch Library. Intermediate classes star t Nov. 7, 6-7:30 p.m., also at the Wallace Branch Library. Call 722-6275.

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SHEPEARD COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER BLOOD DRIVES in various locations around the CSRA this month. The blood center is urging people of all blood types to donate in order to combat a blood supply shor tage. For detailed information on locations and times to donate, visit www.shepeardblood.org. You may also call Susan Edwards at (803) 6437996 for information on Aiken locations and Nancy Szocinski at 737-4551 for information on all other locations.

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under are free. To purchase advance tickets, call (803) 5931770 or (803) 593-4900.

AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY CONTINUING EDUCATION is now offering the following classes: Adobe Illustrator 10, Intermediate Shag II, Intermediate Investing, Digital Photography for Beginners, Adobe Photoshop 7 and more.

Also, ASU offers online courses. For more information, call 737-1636 or visit www.ced.aug.edu.

AIKEN TECH CONTINUING EDUCATION is now offering the following courses: Intro to Computers, Windows 2000, Microsof t Excel, Health Care Career courses, Rape Aggression Defense, A Look at Genealogy, Real Estate, Driver Education, Pilot courses and more. Aiken Tech also offers Education to Go classes online. For more information or to register, call (803) 593-9231, ex t. 1230.

Health “ANESTHESIA: ALL YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK” free health seminar Nov. 14 at the Life Learning Center’s Downtown Division. Held 2:30 p.m. in Room 2D-114. To enroll, call 733-0188, ex t. 7989.

YOGA CLASSES at the H.O. Weeks Center are for beginning or ongoing students. Held Mondays, 7-8:15 p.m., Nov. 4Dec. 9. Cost is $45 per person. Call (803) 642-7631 for info.

FRESHSTART SMOKING CESSATION CLASSES held Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Nov. 4-25. Held at Doctors Hospital, Medical Office Building II, Spor ts Medicine Office, Suite 302. No charge for the class, but pre-registration is required. 651-2229.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP meets Dec. 10 at Doctors Hospital Office Building III in Classrooms 4 and 5. Pre-registration is not required. Call 651-2468 or visit www.doctorshospital.net for info.

PEACHCARE FOR KIDS AND RIGHT FROM THE START MEDICADE offers free or low-cost health coverage to qualifying families. Coverage includes prenatal care, hospitalization, vaccines, dental and vision care and is available to pregnant women of all ages and to children through age 19.

Contact the RSM Project at 729-2086 or 721-5611 for information.

YOGA CLASSES at Walton Rehabilitation Hospital are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8 a.m. for $45/month or 10:30 a.m. to noon for $55/month. Call 823-6294.

FREE HIV/AIDS TESTING every Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Ministry, 922 Greene Street. Free anonymous testing, pre- and post-test counseling and education.

HATHA YOGA CLASSES at the St. Joseph Home Health Care Center in Daniel Village Plaza. Held 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. $10 per class or $60 a month for unlimited classes. Mats are provided, but bring a towel and a water bot tle.

Call Tess at 738-2782 for more information.

A FREE WOMEN’S HEALTH CLINIC is held from 6-8 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Salvation Army and Welfare Center, 1383 Greene St. Services include

Pap smear, breast exam and the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmit ted diseases. For more info or an appointment, call the St. Vincent dePaul Health Center at 828-3444.

W.G. WATSON, M.D., WOMEN’S CENTER CONDUCTS EDUCATION CLASSES at University Hospital. Course topics include Lamaze, breast feeding, parenting and grandparenting. Par tners will learn positive suppor t techniques. There are also programs designed to help older siblings adjust to new family members. Some classes are free, while others require a fee. Registration is required by calling 774-2825.

Kids “HANDMADE BOOKS: ACCORDION STYLE” family workshop Nov. 9 at the Ger trude Herber t Institute of Ar t. Open to children ages 5-11 accompanied by an adult. Held 10 a.m.noon. Fee is $7 per family (one child and one adult); $1 ex tra for each additional child. 722-5495. “‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS” BOOK SIGNING Nov. 2, 2-4 p.m., at Borders Books and Music. Santa himself will be on hand to sign copies of the book. Call 737-6962 for information.

YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION Nov. 11-20. Call May Park, 724-0504; the Fleming Athletic Office, 796-5047; Eisenhower Park, 821-2800; or Warren Road Community Center, 860-0986.

“PIED PIPER AND FRIENDS” CONCERT opens the Augusta Symphony’s Publix Family Concer t Series on Nov. 10. Flutist Carol Wincenc and the Augusta Symphony per form at 3 p.m. in ASU’s Ma xwell Per forming Ar ts Theatre. Students from Davidson Fine Ar ts School provide pre-concer t entertainment and a musical pet ting zoo at 2:15 p.m. Call 8264705.

“WONDERFUL CAT ‘N’ BOOTS” will be presented by Augusta State University’s Born to Read Literacy Center and Patchwork Players on Nov. 11. Shows are 9, 10 and 11 a.m. at ASU’s Ma xwell Per forming Ar ts Theatre. Tickets are $3 per person and seating is on a first come, first serve basis.

For tickets, call 733-7043.

BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS FOR YOUNG MINDS Nov. 12, 10-11 a.m. at the Wallace Branch Library. 722-6275.

ART FOR TOTS FAMILY WORKSHOP Nov. 2 at the Ger trude Herber t Institute of Ar t. Toddlers ages 2-4 and their parents will explore the creative possibilities of drawing and painting media. Held 10-11:30 a.m. Fee is $12 per family (one adult and one child). 722-5495.

“YOU’RE A BIG GIRL NOW” CLASS for girls ages 9-12 and their mothers teaches information about puber ty and adolescence. Held Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon, star ting Nov. 2, at Doctors Hospital Medical Office Building II, Cradle Club Classroon, Suite 210. 651-2229.

CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTER at the Lucy Craf t Laney Museum of Black History open Monday-Friday, 4:30-6:30 p.m., September through June. For information, call 7243576.

ACADEMIC HELP AND TUTORING available Saturdays, 2:304:30 p.m. at the Wallace Branch Library. Call 722-6275 to make arrangements.

GIRLS INCORPORATED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM runs through the end of the 2002-2003 school year. A variety of programs will be offered. Services include van pick-up at select schools, evening drop-off, homework room and hot evening meal. Open to girls in kindergar ten through high school. Af ter-school program offered 2:30-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. For more information, call 733-2512.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SKILLS PROGRAM for teens ages 12-19 held the third Saturday of the month at the Lucy Craf t Laney Museum of Black History. Call 7243576.

SIBSHOPS every third Saturday of the month at the MCG Children’s Medical Center Conference Center. This program is designed for siblings of children with special health and developmental needs. Phone 721-KIDS for information.

WEEKLY STORY SESSIONS at all branch libraries. Visit www.ecgrl.public.lib.ga.us for more information.

FIRST SATURDAY STORYTELLING at the Lucy Craf t Laney Museum. In addition, there is a tour of the museum. Held 10 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of the month. Call 724-3576.

Seniors SENIOR ADULT THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION 11 a.m.

Nov. 15 at Julian Smith Casino. For details, call Augusta

and access to computer technology. Many different courses are offered. Contact the USC-Aiken Continuing Education Office at (803) 641-3563.

Sports MARYBETH REGAN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Nov. 15 at Forest Hills Golf Club. Shotgun star t at 1 p.m. Cost to play is $400 per four-member team. For more information, call Annmarie Regan Noegel at 364-0945.

UPCOMING AUGUSTA LYNX HOME GAMES: Nov. 8-9, 26 and 30. For tickets, call the Lynx ticket office at 724-4423.

NATIONAL BARREL HORSE ASSOCIATION WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS through Nov. 2 at the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center. Tickets are $8 per day. Children 6 and under admit ted free. Call the Box Office at 724-2400 for info.

RUN FOR THE RIVER 5K road race at Watson Mill Bridge State Park star ts at 10 a.m. Nov. 2. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Application fee is $12 in advance or $15 the day of the race. For more information, call (706) 246-3312.

Flo Carter and Friends perform Nov. 5 as part of the Tuesday’s Music Live concert series. 722-3463.

Recreation and Parks at 796-5025.

PEOPLE WITH ARTHRITIS CAN EXERCISE (PACE) meets at Walton Rehabilitation Hospital Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. Call 823-5294.

THE SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL OF GREATER AUGUSTA AND THE CSRA offers a variety of classes, including aerobics, quilting, tai chi, Spanish, painting, line dancing, bowling, bridge, pool/billiards, drawing and pinochle. For dates and times, phone 826-4480.

ARTHRITIS AQUATICS offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Walton Rehabilitation Hospital. Classes meet 99:45 a.m., 10-10:45 a.m. or 12:15-1 p.m. $37.50/month. To register, call 733-5959.

SENIORNET provides adults age 50 and over education for

RUN FOR THE WOODS takes place Nov. 2 in Hitchcock Woods in Aiken. 5.4 mile cross-country race begins at 9:15 a.m.; 1.2 mile fun run/power walk begins at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call (803) 649-7552 or (803) 642-5021.

COLUMBIA COUNTY RECREATION WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION for basketball and soccer takes place through Nov. 2. Call 863-7523 for details.

TICKETS NOW ON SALE for the Augusta GreenJackets 2003 season. Home games at Lake Olmstead Stadium. Tickets available at www.tixonline.com or by phone at (803) 2784TIX. There is also a TIX outlet inside Harmon Optical in Southgate Plaza.

YOUTH MONTHLY SPARRING the last Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m., at the Augusta Boxing Club. Call 7337533.

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assist in their agency shopping area. Help is needed yearround. If you are able to lif t 25 pounds and would like to help fight hunger in the Augusta area, contact Laurie Roper at 736-1199, ex t. 208.

THOROUGHBRED RACING HALL OF FAME DOCENTS NEEDED for the upcoming season. Duties include opening and closing the Hall of Fame, greeting visitors and providing information about museum exhibits. Call Lisa Hall, (803) 642-7650 for information.

OLDER AMERICANS ACT SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM is looking for volunteers to serve meals to needy older residents. To volunteer, contact the Senior Citizens Council at 826-4480. For those in need of home-delivered meals, call 210-2018 or toll free at 1-888-922-4464.

AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL: New volunteer orientation is scheduled the first Monday of November at 7 p.m. at the shelter, 4164 Mack Lane.

Schedule subject to change; call 790-6836 to verify dates and times.

THE CSRA HUMANE SOCIETY is looking for animal lovers willing to donate a lit tle of their time. Volunteers are needed every Saturday at the Pet Center located behind GreenJackets Stadium on Milledge Road. Call 261-PETS for more info.

SHEPEARD COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER is seeking donors to prevent a blood supply shor tage. To donate call 7374551, 854-1880 or (803) 643-7996.

Meetings THE AUGUSTA COALITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY meets the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Friendship Center, 1720 Central Ave. For more information, call 721-6696.

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THE AUGUSTA NEWCOMERS CLUB holds its nex t monthly M coffee Nov. 6. For information on at tending, contact Bethany E Greer, 210-8049, or Carol Holder, 651-0587.

T AUGUSTA COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Nov. 5, 1:45 p.m. in the Commission Chamber, Room 803-804 of the Municipal Building. Topic is the exemption of the decaling of the vehicle assigned for transpor tation of the Mayor of Augusta. For information, contact the Clerk of Commission’s office at 821-1820.

Weekly SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS, a 12-step program of recovery from addiction to obsessive/compulsive sexual thoughts and behaviors, meets Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 p.m. at Augusta Counselling Services. Call 723-3688 and leave first name and phone number; a confidential reply is assured.

AUGUSTA TOASTMASTERS CLUB #326 meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church. Call 868-8431.

BUSINESS NETWORKERS INTERNATIONAL Augusta Chapter meets every Thursday morning from 7 to 8:30 a.m. in the Par tridge Inn main dining room. All professionals welcome; breakfast provided for a fee. Call Stuar t Rayburn, 737-0050.

RIVERWALK TOASTMASTERS meets Mondays, 7 p.m. in Classroom 3 at University Hospital. Call Gale Kan, 8557071.

GUIDELINES: Public Service announcements are listed in this section without charge at the discretion of the editor.

Announcements must be received by Monday at noon and will be included as space permits. Send to Events, The Metropolitan Spirit, P.O. Box 3809, Augusta, GA 30914 or fax (706) 733-6663. You may also e-mail listings to rhonda_jones@metspirit.com or lisa_jordan@metspirit.com.

Listings cannot be taken over the phone.

THE AUGUSTA SKI AND OUTING CLUB is a non-profit organization for those who enjoy snow skiing, boating, camping, whitewater raf ting, cycling and other outdoor recreation. Meets 6:45 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Cot ton Patch. Club interests should call (803) 2796186.

UNIVERSITY TOASTMASTERS #9083 meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are held in Classroom 3 at University Hospital and visitors are

A Community Seminar on

Parenting for Life in the 21st Century Presented by

Dr. Sid Gates November 4th 7:00-8:45 PM Church of the Good Shepherd 2230 Walton Way No Admission Fee Sad to say, but none of us live in Mayberry, USA. We do live in a society that has changed drastically in the last forty years. Parenting techniques, long accepted as valid and useful, may or may not be appropriate in the world in which children are now being reared. This seminar is designed to equip persons who have a sincere desire to hone and update their parenting skills. Join us as we hear Dr. Sid Gates present his experience in the techniques of parenting in today's world. This is a reality based program. Bring your questions, thoughts, and ideas as we share and grow together.

Meets Monday, November 4th, 7:00-8:45 p.m.

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he early stages of this band pretty much got started from our singer, Dave Koon,” says Lance Tilton, drummer for the Dave Matthews Cover Band (pictured). “He had a hobby of singing Dave Matthews. It’s just a hobby turned big.

We never would expect that we’d be playing all over the country.”

What started out as a band that played frat parties in Athens, Ga., “working for beer and all that,” as Tilton puts it, has ballooned into a tribute band that’s capable of selling out the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, S.C. “We all know Dave Matthews has millions of fans, but we never knew that we could impress them that much,” Tilton says. “Sometimes they’re totally skeptical. They’re not sure if we’re lunatics messing with their idol, Dave Matthews.”

The Spirit asked Tilton if it was a little bit scary leaving himself at the mercy of droves of hardcore Dave Matthews fans. “It’s nerve-wracking when you see fans up there,” he admits. “We’ve had fans come up to us who have been to over 50 (Dave Matthews Band) shows. Those are the toughest people to win over. There’s definitely high expectations.”

For Tilton, some of those expectations come from within. “(The Dave Matthews Band) has one of the best drummers in mainstream music right now,” he explains. “That’s one of the fun things about playing in this band.

I’m challenged every night I play.”

Since so many tribute bands pay homage to acts that are no longer around, playing for the Dave Matthews Cover Band is a little different, says Tilton. “It’s different because he’s got new CDs coming out and people want to hear that stuff. They as musicians get better, little stuff like that.”

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draws from a 40-plus song repertoire culled from all Dave Matthews Band releases. And, like the Dave Matthews Band, the Dave Matthews Cover Band mixes up their setlist. “They change it every night, so it’s a constant battle to try to keep up,” Tilton says. “We never try to look like them or anything like that. We’re all about the music.”

That’s pretty appropriate, given that it’s the music which initially caught Tilton’s ear and reeled him in. “At first, when I first heard them, just the originality of the instrumentation – violin, sax – caught my ear. Back when they came out, it was pretty unusual,” he says. “Dave Matthews writes excellent songs. He’s real percussive. The drummer’s incredible.”

The Dave Matthews Cover Band sticks true to the original, with Deniz Felder on saxophone, Mike Finnie on bass and Jimmy Demartini on violin joining Koon and Tilton. The clincher is Koon’s approximation of Dave Matthews’ distinctive vocal style.

Koon’s voice is eerily similar, so much so that it’s hard for some fans to tell which singer is the real deal.

“Most people are pretty shocked,” Tilton says. “He sounds a whole lot like Dave Matthews. I can tell the difference. Most people, I don’t think they’d be able to know. A lot of people think he sounds like a younger Dave Matthews.”

Does the Dave Matthews Band know about their twin? “The band doesn’t know us, but their lawyers do,” Tilton says, laughing. “I think they know because we give (Dave Matthews’) charity a certain amount of what we make every year. We’d love to meet them.”

If you’re a Dave Matthews fan and you’re ready to be astounded, head down to Last Call Wednesday, Nov. 6.

If you want more information before you go, call Last Call first. The number is 738-8730.

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COMPARE AND CONTRAST If you’re looking to supplement your Dave Matthews Cover Band experience with a Dave Matthews Band live show, you’re in luck. The Dave Matthews Band has announced plans for a brief U.S. tour.

They’re well-known for their live shows, which often include drawn-out versions of their studio tracks in an impromptu jam session.

And they have some of the most devoted fans around, followers who contribute to the relaxed atmosphere at a Dave Matthews Band show.

The second of nine December dates is the band’s stop at Atlanta’s Philips Arena Dec. 11. Tickets just went on sale last weekend, so there’s still time to snatch up a few before they’re gone. All tickets are priced at $49.50, and TicketMaster is imposing a four-ticket limit for seats on the floor and lower levels of the arena and a six-ticket limit for seats in the upper level.

Tickets are available online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 828-7700.

Upcoming Concerts Showcase Newfound Independence

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Edwin McCain Tours Amidst a Slew of Projects Edwin McCain found success with his 1995 hit, “I’ll Be,” off his third album, “Misguided Roses.” His next offering, “Messenger,” spawned the single “I Could Not Ask for More.” Last year, the South Carolina-born singer-songwriter released his last major-label effort before

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stablished singer-songwriters Edwin McCain (pictured) and Aimee Mann have something in common: Both rose to fame on major-label releases, and then subsequently ended relations with those labels only to find success – and peace – at independent labels.

Another thing McCain and Mann share is plans to host December concerts in Atlanta. Tickets for Mann’s Dec. 3 concert and McCain’s Dec. 27 concert went on sale last Friday. Now’s the time to plan if you’re looking to catch one of these shows.

Aimee Mann Finally Finds Freedom In the 1980s, Mann was probably best known as the spiky-haired singer in ‘Til Tuesday. The group had a hit with “Voices Carry,” propelled by the video’s heavy airplay on fledgling network MTV and a memorable concept, in which Mann rebelled against a controlling and uptight yuppie boyfriend.

Striking out on her own in the ‘90s, Mann released her solo debut, “Whatever,” on Imago Records, a label that dissolved not long after the release.

Her next album, “I’m With Stupid,” was the major-label release that preceded 2000’s “Bachelor No. 2,” an album which Mann had to fight Interscope Records in order to control. When the label demanded that she rework “Bachelor No. 2” to be more radio-friendly, rather than give in, Mann bought the rights to the album and released it on her own label, Superego.

Earlier this year, Mann released “Lost in Space” on Superego, delving into somewhat darker – and perhaps more honest – territory than ever before.

Another highlight of Mann’s solo career has been the placement of her songs in popular films, including “Jerry Maguire,” “Sliding Doors” and “Cruel Intentions.” Her work makes up the bulk of the soundtrack to the 1999 Paul Thomas Anderson film, “Magnolia.”

Mann is now keeping busy with a twomonth tour. She comes to The Tabernacle in Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Tickets range in price from $21.50 to $25.

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switching over to ATC Records to record “The Austin Sessions,” due out in February of next year.

Recording “The Austin Sessions” has given McCain the freedom to experiment with a more acoustic and less-overproduced sound, as well as throwing in a few unusual covers for good measure. And less label control means more time for McCain to work on other projects, like writing songs for other artists, trying to get a new television show off the ground and narrating a syndicated radio feature.

McCain has also released a DVD, “Mile Marker: Stories and Songs From the Acoustic Highway.” It contains live performance footage, a slide show and music video rarities.

It fits in nicely with the idea of McCain as a wandering troubadour, meandering down the highways and back roads of America in search of a song. That’s the premise behind the television project he’s attempting to launch, in which McCain takes to the road with musicians who narrate tales of life on the road.

McCain himself must certainly have some on-the-road stories to tell; he averages almost a performance per night throughout the year. He’ll make a postholiday stop at Earthlink Live Dec. 27.

All tickets are $23.

It should come as no surprise that tickets to both concerts are available through TicketMaster. You can purchase them online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 828-7700.

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Night Life Michael’s - Marilyn Adcock Red Lion - Sugar Daddy Superstar, Cycle The Shack - DJ Buckwheat Soul Bar - The Rif f Raf f Kings, Red Hit t Surrey Tavern - Playback with Tutu Divine

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Cafe Du Teau - Buzz Clif ford and The Last Bohemian Quar tet Cotton Patch - Jack Drummond The Edge - Lykus, Star Struck, Shor t Arm Trick Hangnail Gallery - Jes’ Plain Folk with Livingroom Legends, Greg Klyma, Sarah Gordon The Shack - DJ Buckwheat Shannon’s - Shelley Watkins Somewhere in Augusta - Doug Johnson

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This looks like a fun bunch to spend your Halloween night with. Head on down to Crossroads Oct. 31 to catch a set by Shinebox (pictured) and Needless.

Thursday, 31st

The Bee’s Knees - Halloween Par ty with DJ Ear thling Bhoomer’s Lounge - Halloween Par ty The Big Easy Cafe - Karaoke with DNS Enter tainment Cadillacs - DJ Eddie B Cafe Du Teau - Buzz Clif ford Club Argos - Halloween Karaoke Continuum - Halloween Costume Par ty Cotton Patch - E&L Productions Coyote’s - Rhes Reeves and the Coyote Ugly Band Crossroads - Halloween Par ty with Shinebox, Needless D. Timm’s - Joe Patchen and the Blue Diamond Express Fox’s Lair - Halloween Par ty, Karaoke Garden City Bar and Grill - Scaryoke with Mad Dog Mike Joe’s Underground - J.A.R. Last Call - Grand Inferno Dueling Pianos Marlboro Station - Costume Par ty Michael’s - Marilyn Adcock Modjeska - DJ Vegas Playground - Halloween Par ty with Lithium, R.H.P.S. Rhythm and Blues Exchange - Halloween Par ty with Sabo and the Scorchers The Shack - Halloween Par ty Shannon’s - Glenn Beasley Somewhere in Augusta - Halloween Par ty, Costume Contest Soul Bar - Halloween Costume Par ty with Deathstar, Hellblinki Sex tet Surrey Tavern - Pat Blanchard

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Bhoomer’s Lounge - Heavy Dose The Big Easy Cafe - Cool Cats Borders - Angela Hunsucker Cadillacs - Fantasy Cafe Du Teau - Buzz Clif ford Club Argos - Midnight Horror Drag Show and Costume Contest Coconuts - DJs Doug and Eric

Continuum - First Friday Par t y with Black-Eyed Susan Cotton Patch - John & Andy Coyote’s - Rhes Reeves and the Coyote Ugly Band Crossroads - 420 Outback, Drop Level D. Timm’s - Joe Patchen and the Blue Diamond Express Fox’s Lair - King Rock DJ Garden City Bar and Grill - Karaoke with Mad Dog Mike Hangnail Gallery - Cirque De Diabolique with D’hiver Mor te, Hellblinki Sex tet, DJ Ear thling Highlander - DJs Devon and Casey Joe’s Underground - Blues Express Last Call - Tony Howard, DJ Richie Rich Michael’s - Marilyn Adcock Red Lion - Live Enter tainment Jam Session Rhythm and Blues Exchange - Mo’ Chicken Blues Band The Shack - DJ Doober Shannon’s - Steve Chappell, Bar t Bell Soul Bar - ‘80s Night Surrey Tavern - Playback with Tutu Divine

Tuesday, 5th

D. Timm’s - Joe Patchen and the Blue Diamond Express Joe’s Underground - John Metro Coffeehouse - Irish Music Michael’s - Marilyn Adcock Red Lion - DJ Mykie G

Wednesday, 6th

Bhoomer’s Lounge - Heavy Dose Cadillacs - Karaoke with Bill Tolber t Coyote’s - Rhes Reeves and the Coyote Ugly Band D. Timm’s - Joe Patchen and the Blue Diamond Express Joe’s Underground - Keith “Fossill” Gregory Last Call - Dave Mat thews Cover Band, The Big Mighty Michael’s - Marilyn Adcock Rhythm and Blues Exchange - The Family Trucksters

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Mary Prankster CD Release Party - Red Lion Nov. 7 Mandorico CD Release Party - Crossroads - Nov. 7 Calvin Johnson, Little Wings, Ditto - Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta - Nov. 9 3 Doors Down - Bar ton Field, For t Gordon - Nov. 9 Bile, Nocturne - Hangnail Gallery - Nov. 10 Kicks 99 Guitar Pull - Bell Auditorium - Nov. 12 The Fixx, Neato Torpedo - Crossroads - Nov. 12 Jump, Little Children - Last Call - Nov. 14 Moshfest Four - Savannah Rapids Pavilion - Nov. 15 Billy Scott and the Prophets - Cadillac’s - Nov. 15 Kisstory - Continuum - Nov. 15 She Festival - Crossroads - Nov. 16 Suzy Black Benefit Concert - Last Call - Nov. 20 Stewart & Winfield - Last Call - Nov. 27

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Ph Balance - Echo Lounge, Atlanta - Nov. 1 Michael W. Smith, Third Day - Philips Arena, Atlanta - Nov. 1 Wilco - Classic Center Theatre, Athens, Ga. - Nov. 1 Trey Anastasio - The Tabernacle, Atlanta - Nov. 1 Mad Margritt - Flanagins, Atlanta - Nov. 1-2; The Breaking Point, Atlanta - Nov. 22-23 Bile, Nocturne - Uncle Doctor’s, Columbia, S.C. Nov. 1; Velvet Lounge, Savannah, Ga. - Nov. 6; Masquerade, Atlanta - Nov. 21 Voodoo Music Experience - New Orleans City Park, New Orleans, La. - Nov. 2 Bjorn Again - Variety Playhouse, Atlanta - Nov. 2 Salif Keita - Variety Playhouse, Atlanta - Nov. 3 Bruce Hornsby - Woodruff Arts Center, Atlanta - Nov. 3 Calexico, Black Heart Procession - Echo Lounge, Atlanta - Nov. 4

Saturday, 2nd

The Bee’s Knees - Jazz Trois Bhoomer’s Lounge - Heavy Dose The Big Easy Cafe - Keith “Fossill” Gregory Borders - Paul Gordon Cadillacs - The Enter tainers Cafe Du Teau - Buzz Clif ford Coconuts - DJs Doug and Eric Continuum - Da Juggernaut Cotton Patch - John & Andy Coyote’s - Rhes Reeves and the Coyote Ugly Band Crossroads - Juice, Midnight Crossing D. Timm’s - Joe Patchen and the Blue Diamond Express Five Pines - Outer Limit Anniversary Par ty with Sofa Kings, Buster Hymen Band, In4red, Terry Horner, Allen Lowe Garden City Bar and Grill - Karaoke with Mad Dog Mike Joe’s Underground - Joe and Friends Last Call - Tony Howard, DJ Richie Rich

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niversity of WisconsinMadison veterinarians said in September they now have the technology to detect the fraudulent use of three udder-enhancing schemes employed on show cows at dairy exhibits. Forty percent of a cow’s grade is on how full, symmetrical and smooth her udders are (but unlike in, say, human beauty contests, cow udders are important only for their financial, milk-producing potential). Tests of the milk can detect whether saline was injected into the udder, and ultrasound can reveal whether the udder has received isobutane gas “foamies” or a liquid silver protein that does for the udder what Botox does for human wrinkles.

• In recent months, at the same time that the Bush administration was mobilizing support for a military invasion of Iraq, other administration representatives were working with Iraq (and Iran, Libya, Sudan and the Vatican, and against almost all of the U.S.’s traditional allies) to resist United Nations worldwide support of “reproductive health services” (including abortion), sex education (except “abstinence”) and gay rights. One critic called it “pervers(e)” to blame Iraq for “unspeakable acts of terrorism” while joining them “in the oppression of women.”

Contemporary Holy Shrines • (1) A Mud Puddle (in the shape of Buddha’s footprint, attracting pilgrims to Thailand’s Pungna province and “guarded” by a frog whose skin is being fondled by people searching for lottery numbers) (September); (2) a Potato (in the shape of the Hindu god Ganesh, attracting pilgrims to a private home in Bombay, India) (September); (3) An Outline in a Dead Tree Trunk (in the likeness of the Virgin Mary looking down at her baby, attracting pilgrims to the property of nonbeliever Bill Gaede in Fresno County, Calif.)

(September); (4) the Condensation on a Greenhouse Wall (in the image of the Virgin Mary, attracting pilgrims to a private home in Ile-a-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan) (September).

Can’t Possibly Be True • In September, Washington state Sen. Joe Zarelli acknowledged to The Columbian newspaper that he had collected $12,000 in unemployment benefits in 2001-2002 without declaring that he was also being paid $32,000 a year as a senator, but he blamed the state bureaucracy for not catching him and explaining to him why that was wrong. Sen. Zarelli said he “had no clue” that he was supposed to report his legislator’s salary (which would count against any benefits he might receive) and said he thought the reason the Employment Security agency was after him was because he is a Republican.

• Medell Banks, a retarded, poor black man from Butler, Ala., is serving a 15-year sentence for manslaughter as a result of his confession that he killed his newborn baby in 1999, despite strong evidence that there was never a baby in the first place. While in jail in an earlier incident, Banks’ estranged wife claimed she was pregnant, hoping for lenient treatment, but refused to be examined except cursorily by a local doctor who said he thought he heard a fetal heartbeat. When Mrs. Banks’ “baby” vanished, authorities assumed it had been born and killed. (Mrs. Banks had been sterilized four years earlier, and doctors say she remains sterile.) (In August, a state appeals court ordered a new trial for Banks, but he remains in prison through the obstinacy of the district attorney, Robert Keahey.)

Police Blotter • From the Bozeman (Mont.) Chronicle, 9-24-02: “A caller reported at 7 p.m.

Sunday that a man was holding a knife to a woman in a car parked in the Albertson’s parking lot. Officers responded and determined that the woman was actually using the man’s knife to clean her teeth.”

• From the Orem (Utah) Daily Herald, 94-02: “Orem police officers responded to a report of someone seeing a man dragging a woman into a residence... The woman explained that she had been ‘playing hard to get’ and had been running around until her boyfriend could catch her, and he then played like a caveman and dragged her into the house, (a police) spokesman said.”

• From the August 2002 Alta, Utah, town newsletter (as featured in the Salt Lake Tribune): “July 14: At 12 p.m., the deputy on duty responded to a report of a man chasing a moose in Albion Basin. It is suspected that this is related to a subsequent report of a moose chasing a man.”

People With Issues • “Shy,” “brilliant” (according to colleagues) neurologist Joseph James Warner was arrested in Gainesville, Fla., in August (following a domestic altercation) and charged with illegally storing numerous human heads, brains and other body parts in his home. Warner was teaching at the University of Florida but was immediately fired because the body parts belonged to the school’s lab and could not be lawfully removed. A former girlfriend called the Warner home a “hellhole” because of the organ-containing tanks and jars strewn around the house, and a St. Petersburg Times reporter said many of Warner’s coworkers described him as a “deeply troubled man.”

People With Issues • As News of the Weird has reported, sometimes workers accidentally fire their nail guns into their heads, and often they survive just fine, thanks to skilled surgeons (and luck). In August, Denver firefighter David Lilja’s gun kicked back, propelling one 3 1/2-inch nail through his jaw and another through his cheek, but they missed vital parts (except for an artery, but the position of the nail kept the artery from hemorrhaging); he’s fine now. A few days later in Santa Clarita, Calif., an errant nail went through construction worker Jorge Hernandez’s eye socket, into his brain, but he remained conscious and didn’t realize what had happened until he looked into a mirror; he’s fine, too.

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Are you up for a treasure hunt in the underworld?

I’m not talking about trolling for spiritual wisdom while watching “The Sopranos.” Nor do I mean seeking out dating tips in Hollywood horror films.

No, Aries, I’m urging you to go scare up some riches in the soul’s natural habitat, which is also known as eternity, the collective unconscious, and the fourth dimension. Shamans, meditators, vision questers, and ordinary people at crossroads in their lives slip into this altered state to explore the underpinnings of the material world. The big-picture insights they snag in the dark depths can dissolve problems virtually overnight when they return to normal waking awareness. Are you interested in finding out what’s beneath the tip of the iceberg?

Halloween costume suggestion: the other you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

rooting around for the buried bounty. Halloween costume suggestions: toxic waste disposal engineer, sexy maid or suave garbage man, wizard or priestess working undercover as a janitor.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Would you consider being a cowboy, pirate, or biker this Halloween, Cancerian? Or maybe a traveling circus performer or wandering medieval minstrel? A half-animal, half-human hybrid wouldn’t be bad either, like the goat god Pan or an Aztec bird-goddess. The important thing is that you push yourself way beyond the edge of what you usually imagine yourself to be. It’ll provide an outlet for the restlessness that subtly undermines your domestic stability during the non-Halloween times of the year. It’ll compel you to molt the defense mechanisms that are holding back your scheduled expansion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

A couple I know got married one Halloween at the Edge of Hell Haunted House. Their motivations weren’t profound; they just thought it would be fun to tie the knot while disguised as ghouls and surrounded by vampires, gargoyles, and dragons. I’d like to take their idea a step further, Taurus, and offer it up to you. It’s based on my perception that every relationship born from the fires of attraction will from time to time have to deal with each partner’s smoky madness. There’s no use trying to hide from this truth; in fact, your intimacy will be far healthier if you account for it upfront. In this spirit, I propose that you and your closest ally dress up as your inner monsters this Halloween, perform a bonding ceremony, and go everywhere handcuffed together.

The museum tour guide was discoursing on the habits of the ancient Romans. “Their day’s work was customarily finished by noon,” she said. “The rest of the day was spent in pleasure or amusement.

More than half the days of the year were holidays.”

As I took in this rosy vision, Leo, my thoughts turned to you. Though you couldn’t possibly live like the Romans all the time (could you?), it really would be best to do so right now. Do you have the guts to give yourself that much leisure and spaciousness? Can you summon the chutzpah to rebel against the daily grind so as to honor the rhythms of your body? Halloween costume suggestions: silk pajamas, chic hobo rags worn with a supermodel attitude, elegant underwear on which you’ve safetypinned candy bars.

Here’s a list of the raw materials that could soon prove surprisingly valuable: glop, slop, slush, scum, slime, muck, bilge, grime and scuzz. Believe it or not, Gemini, stuff like this is likely to contain hidden gems. I hope you can overcome any squeamishness you might have about diving in headfirst and

I figure you’ve served enough time as a scapegoat to last you forever. You’ve shouldered the blame and accepted the responsibility far more than your fair share. Therefore, dear Virgo, in accordance with the laws of karma and by decree of the cosmic enforcers

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of balance, you are hereby authorized to be a prince or princess this Halloween. You’re further entitled to corral a volunteer to dress up as your “Prugelknaben.”

In old Germany, this was a companion who served as a stand-in scapegoat, getting spanked every time the prince or princess misbehaved.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

During the current economic downswing, many macho financiers have sought psychological counseling. As Alessandra Stanley reported in the New York Times: “Now that the bubble has burst, investors are not seeking the courage to be poor.

Patients want their heads examined to regain their wealth.” I hesitate to advise you to jump on a trendy bandwagon, Libra, but it happens to be a favorable time to heal your inner greedhead. You should dig deep to dissolve your unconscious barriers to attracting greater abundance. In fact, hiring an expert who specializes in this stuff wouldn’t be crazy. Halloween costume suggestions: a banker carrying a stuffed animal; a mental patient flashing rolls of bills; Sigmund Freud with a piggy bank half-stuffed down your pants.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

“So many poets have the courage to look into the abyss,” wrote Kenneth Koch in describing Nobel Prize-winning poet Saint-John Perse. “But Perse had the courage to look into happiness.” It’s a radical departure from what traditional astrologers say about you Scorpios, but I’d like to name Perse your patron saint for November. More than ever before, you now possess the capacity to set aside your fascination with darkness and gaze smartly into the complex depths of sweetness and light. Halloween costume suggestions: angel carrying a clipboard, cheery clown wearing a stethoscope and white doctor’s coat, a bride with a blow-up doll of the Dalai Lama.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The bad news is that you’re racing down that famous road to hell — you know, the one paved with good intentions. The good news is that not too far ahead there’s a bumpy patch that’ll slow you down. Even better news: After that there are several speed traps; if you try to resume barreling along, you’ll be pulled over well before you reach the Unpromised Land.

With any luck, you’ll be taken into protective custody and then totally lose interest in reaching the wrong destination. Halloween costume suggestion: a model prisoner, reformed criminal, or sober alcoholic.

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“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” So begins the third chapter of Ecclesiastes in the Bible. There is “a time to be born, and a time to die,” it continues, “a time to get, and a time to lose; a time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak.”

For the purpose of your horoscope, though, the most important polarity mentioned in Ecclesiastes is this: “a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.” For I say unto you, Capricorn, that it is time to pluck up that which was planted many months ago. Halloween costume suggestion: not a grim reaper, but a happy, grateful, satisfied one.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Frankly, Aquarius, you are God. I don’t mean to imply that you alone possess the throbbing mojo of The Source; just that you have an eminently useful portion of it right now. Likewise, when I assure you that you have unimaginable power to actualize the life you want, I’m not suggesting you can instantly activate all of that power; once you get started, it’ll take a while. Finally, my dear, in advising you to act as if your creativity is essentially the same force that shaped the solar system out of a cloud of dust and gas, I hope it won’t make you nervous about wielding such primal energy. Halloween costume suggestion: Zeus, Isis, Jehovah, Shakti, Shiva, Kwan Yin.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Who or what are those mysterious other identities in you that work below the surface of your conscious ego? Are they autonomous entities or exiled aspects of your own psyche? Are they spirit guides, your ancestors, the different self-images you’ve had in the course of your life, the characters you were in your past lives, or your future memories? Maybe all of the above. I encourage you to ask them for great gifts in the coming days. They’re closer to the surface than usual, and they’re very eager to help you.

Halloween costume suggestion: the ancestor who fascinates you most.

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Shortly afterward, I met this awesome new guy. It’s only been a month, but we fell in love really fast. I know it isn’t a rebound thing. After reading your response to my e-mail, I realized that my ex wasn’t coming back, and I needed to move on. But, here I am in love again, and it feels great. I have never been happier. I now realize that I wasn’t all that happy when I was with my ex. I’m still a little sad about our breakup, just because we were together for so long.

Anyway, I wanted to give you an update since you helped me with the ex situation ... making it possible for me to get together with the guy I really think is “The One.” —Love Lost and Found People are most appealing in concept. The less you know about somebody, the more there is to like. Take your new boyfriend. In theory, he doesn’t have all the irritating qualities your old boyfriend does. In practice, he’s sure to have many uniquely irritating qualities.

You just have yet to discover them. Af ter a month, you do know a few things about him — like, that he too enjoys fine dining, walks on the beach, and first-class travel to exotic locations (as opposed to three-day-old McDonald’s, wades through raw sewage, and long af ternoons standing in the wrong line to renew his driver’s license). Chances are, he also dreads being trapped in a phone booth for eight hours with Carrot Top ... just like you! Well, just like you and anybody else on the planet not in the habit of being strapped into a five-point harness by a team of orderlies.

In other words, the sum of what you’ve learned about him does add up; not into “The One,” but into one not unlike about 19,000,001 potential “Other Ones.” Unfor tunately, referring to him as “The One” won’t boost him up from “Minus One” territory, if that’s where he really lives, but it is likely to make you ignore evidence that he’s really “The One You Should Let Get Away.” Speaking of which, wasn’t it just a month ago that you were convinced “The Last One” was “The One”? What is this, new math?

You could fry an abacus with this stuf f.

Now, perhaps the dating process is par tially to blame. If you’re like a lot of people, you’re on your best behavior on the first few dates —

giving the impression that the proverbial glass is not only half-full, but contains a complimentary Bloody Mary. People on dates should instead be on their worst behavior, indicating how you’ll fare on the glassware scale if you hook up with them. (In some cases, there isn’t even a glass: You’re expected to lick your drink of f the curb.)

Af ter a month with a new guy, there is one thing you can be sure of: You’ve just spent about 30 days with a new guy. Although you claim you aren’t in a rebound thing, you should float the possibility that you’ve duct-taped yourself to “The New One” in hopes of escaping a pile of unprocessed drama from your relationship with “The Last One.” You should also refrain from proclaiming “The New One” to be the greatest thing since sourdough toast.

Instead, consider him a stranger you’ve shared some nude moments with, and avoid assigning him a number until you’ve spent a few days getting to know him bet ter; say, about 335 of them.

Last year, I started sleeping with a married coworker. We’ve been hooking up regularly ever since. Although it started off “just sex,” it’s become more. She’s been talking about leaving her husband for me. I’m all for that. But, if she cheated on him with me, wouldn’t she cheat on me with another man? She’d only been married for six months when we got involved, and she admitted that it wasn’t the first time she’d strayed. Am I right to worry?

—The Cheat of the Moment Maybe she had a novelty wedding, with all the guests in fake noses and glasses, and lit tle cakes of rubber vomit scat tered randomly down the aisle. And maybe when she recited her vows, she added, “Oh, but I was only joking,” af ter each one, or maybe she just said, “I do ... jest!” If, in fact, she had a more traditional ceremony, it should be clear to you where she falls on the cheating issue: in bed with somebody she shouldn’t be. There is, however, some variation in where her par tners fall: Sometimes a guy’s somebody she’s cheating on; sometimes a guy’s somebody she’s cheating with. Make it permanent with her, and you should soon see how it feels to be on the but t end of the whoopee cushion.

— © 2002, Amy Alkon

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Seeking woman, willing to try new things. Age, race, weight unimportant. ☎656945 WHAT ABOUT YOU? Tall, blue-eyed blond Southern man, 6’4”, 265lbs, mows lawns for a living. Looking to meet simple, quiet gal, around 25, who likes the country lifestyle. ☎651620 LET’S DANCE! DWM, 37, seeks WF, kids ok, with a vivacious personality, a love for dancing, and an interest in relationship. ☎645955 I’M SERIOUS! ARE YOU? SWM, 25, 5’10”, 165lbs, brown/blue, wants to share quiet evenings at home with a sweet caring SWF. ☎644397 NOT A JOCK 5’11”, 40, brown/blue, 200lbs, handsome, intelligent, business owner, part-time chef, some real estate, enjoys making money, traveling, jazz, rock. Seeking beautiful, broad minded, peace-loving woman, 25-35, no Nascar please. ☎570889 SENSITIVE, BUT STRONG SBM, 31, 190lbs, athletic build, handsome, enjoys church, working out, movies, and sports.

Seeking woman, 21-35, with similar values. ☎626248 TIME OF YOUR LIFE Fun-loving BM in search of sexy WF, openminded, for casual dating and a great time.

Ages 18-35. Me? I’m 28. ☎622537 LONELY AND WIDOWED SWM, 58, seeks nice, caring, understanding WF, 45-60, N/S, for quality times and friendship. Let’s fill each others life with joy and happiness. ☎599636 DOWN AND OUT SBPM, 50, 5’8”, 190lbs, enjoys sports, travel, the city and more. Seeking nice WPF, 35-45, N/S, to enjoy each others company. ☎599875 LETS HAVE DINNER Honest, caring, considerate SWM, 42, 5’7”, 150lbs, enjoys cuddling, romance and more. Seeking compassionate WF, 32-45, N/S, for LTR. ☎595934 HOME IS WHERE The heart is. Educated SWM, 33, self employed, veteran, enjoys family and friends.

Seeking HF, 24-31, for LTR. ☎601113 SOMETHING WE BOTH NEED Is friendship. SBM, 22, seeks woman, 20-29. So if your sweet, caring and kind then we can be friends and maybe more. ☎603104 LOOKING FOR LTR SM, 41, 5’10’’, likes playing basketball, chess, long walks, picnics. Would like to meet a woman who has the same interests. ☎594412 THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER SM, 46, 5’10”, 200lbs, likes sports, chess, movies, quiet walks and evenings, socializing.

Seeking mature, full-figured SWF with inner and outer beauty. ☎590295 SEEKING SF, 21-46 SBM, 35, looking for casual relationship first, possible LTR. I enjoy malls, movies, rivers, quiet times at home. ☎579190 THE FUTURE IS WIDE OPEN SWM, 38, works in construction, enjoys movies, sports, hiking, mountains, camping. Looking for serious relationship with SF, 30-60. ☎578727

FREE SPIRIT SBM, 24, loves having fun, enjoys tennis, racquetball, waterskiing. Seeking SM, to share a night out on the town, friendship and maybe a lasting relationship. ☎768054

SHOW ME THE TOWN... and what there is to do around here. Me: SWM, 42, N/S, new to the area. You: SWM, under 51, anxious to show me how wonderful Augusta is. ☎719366 SEEKING MAN OF COLOR GWM, 31, 5’8”, 164lbs, brown/gray, moustache, goatee, down-to-earth, very open-minded, seeks SB/HM, 23+, for friendship, maybe more. ☎575272 LOOKING FOR LOVE GWM, 41, 5’8’, 140lbs, Pisces, enjoys fishing, television, wood working, gardening, arts, crafts. Seeking GWM, 25-45, for friendship first, possible LTR. ☎705204 I KNOW WHERE IT’S AT SBM, 25, practical yet fun, outgoing, Aquarius, smoker, seeks a masculine, alluring, wellrounded BM, 23-45, smoker, with his priorities in order. ☎695448 TAKE THAT CHANCE Brown-skinned GBM, 35, 5’11”, 150lbs, who likes quiet evenings, reading, dining out, movies and stimulating conversations. Seeking SB/HM, 30-50, for friendship, possibly more. ☎753854 YOU NEVER KNOW Fun-loving, easygoing GWM, 51, 5’11”, 198lbs, enjoys cooking, movies, fishing, walking.

Seeking interesting GWM, 18-33, who’s full of life, for casual relationship, possibly more. ☎676662 OUTGOING SEEKS SAME SM, 35, who enjoys gardening, working out, sports, fishing, long walks in the park, would like to meet an outgoing man for LTR. ☎594617 YOUNG MAN WANTED GWM, 22, brown/brown, pretty good-looking, in search of cute, down-to-earth GWM for movies, dinners, shopping, roller blading. ☎576230 GIVE LOVE; GET LOVE BACK SM, 35, 6’2’’, 190lbs, black hair, medium build, seeks understanding, achieved man who is escalating himself in life. ☎576303 ARE YOU MR. RIGHT? SWM, 51, 5’8’’, 150lbs, likes dining out, quiet evenings, walks and hugs. Seeking SWM, 2035, slim build, with similar interests. ☎584644 DOCTOR FIX IT GBM, enjoys chess, racquetball, auto mechanic. Seeking WM with similar interests. ☎566315 OUT SPOKEN SWM, 32, 5’11”, 145lbs, enjoys camping, fishing, Nascar. Seeking laid-back WM, 23-35, for LTR. ☎560095 BE MY TEDDYBEAR Athletic SBM, 23, college student, enjoys basketball. Seeking heavyset SWM, 35-48. ☎966035 WARM AND LOVING GWM, 18, 5’8”, 145lbs, blue eyes, outgoing, friendly, loves shopping, arts & crafts, photography. Seeking GM, 18-45, for a committed relationship. ☎966034 AWAITING YOUR CALL Outgoing SWM, 38, likes drinking, playing pool.

Seeking fun-loving SWM, 25-45, for good times, future commitment. ☎966032 MAKE IT HAPPEN SBM, 32, 5’11”, adventurous, likable, likes drawing, more. Seeking SAM, 18-35, respectful, fun-loving, for LTR. ☎966031 QUIET TIMES Well-built SWM, 48, enjoys hiking, movies, dining out, beach walks. Seeking SWM, 35-40, for intimate relationship. ☎966030 NICE Outgoing, nice SBM, 31, 5’8”, 153lbs, seeks sexy SBM, 25-39, ☎966022 SPECIAL SOMEONE Open-minded GWM, 38, seeks GWM, 30-50, for LTR. ☎966021 WHAT DO YOU WANT? SWM, 31, 5’8”, 175lbs, masculine, muscular, passionate, dedicated, open, enjoys simple things, time with friends. Seeking SWM, 30-45, for LTR. ☎966019 GET TO KNOW ME SBM, 30, N/S, enjoys having a good time.

Seeking SBM, 20-40. ☎966018 TRY NEW THINGS SWM, 45, outgoing, sociable, open-minded, enjoys fishing, golfing, reading, quiet times.

Seeking SM, 25-45, for friendship, possibly more. ☎966017 GET TOGETHER GHM, 30, 5’6”, 165lbs, extroverted, enjoys sports, movies, walks, cuddling. Seeking outgoing GWM, 25-35, for friendship. ☎966016

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MELODY OF LOVE WM, 40, 6’, 185lbs, enjoys sports, swimming, cycling and movies. Seeking WM, 25-50, to spend time with. ☎966015 FRIENDSHIP Or companionship. BM, 26, 5’8”, father, not into playing games, enjoys quiet walks. Seeking male, 21-35. ☎966014 NEW TO TOWN GWM, 31, 5’8”, 175lbs, brown/brown, masculine, country boy, passionate, dedicated, HIV positive. Seeking GWM, 30-45, for LTR. ☎966013 ARE YOU READY? SWM, 42, 5’7”, 160lbs, blue-eyed, athletic, outgoing, enjoys quiet evenings. Seeking SWM, 21-55, adventurous, for casual times. ☎966012 LIVES THE MOMENT GWM, 51, romantic, adventurous, young-looking, 5’10”, 165lbs, likes quiet evenings, movies.

Seeking SWM, 35-50, sincere, blond preferably, fit. ☎966011 SIMILAR COMPLEX BPM, 37, enjoys going out, movies, shopping, quiet evenings. Seeking GBM, 35-40, who’s real, down-to-earth, knows what they want. ☎966010

RAINBOW SEEKER Seeking my butch. SWF, 41, 5’2”, enjoys movies, walks, reading, quality snuggle time.

Honesty is a must. Seeking SWF, with no drama, 30+. ☎754885 INTERESTED? SF, 33, 5’7”, long hair, slim, and would like to meet someone outgoing who like to spend time doing different things like movies and going out. ☎715481 JOIN ME GBF, 32, nurse, part-time student, Capricorn, N/S, enjoys bowling, movies, shopping, traveling. Seeking casual relationship with woman, 25-45. ☎711628 BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN SBF, 58, mature, attractive, young-at-heart, Sagittarius, N/S, seeks woman, 48-62, N/S, who is ready to live again and likes traveling, playing cards, and bowling. ☎691703 TO THINE OWN SELF... be true. SBF, 27, 5’5”, 165lbs, Sagittarius, N/S, has 2 kids, enjoys walks, movies, and quiet times. Seeking an honest woman, 27-35, N/S, for friendship first and foremost. ☎693934

IT’S ALL IN YOUR HANDS Nice, available stud wanted. I’m a teacher in Augusta, 40, who would like to start a friendship with another female, and progress into something more. ☎664842 BEAUTIFUL WOMAN SEEKS... beautiful woman. I’m 5’3”, physically fit, 132lbs, would like to meet fit female, 25-40, who would enjoy going to movies. Please be discreet. ☎661884 I’D LOVE YOU TO LOVE ME SBF, 41, no children, loves to read, chat on the internet, and more. Seeking a woman who is a romantic at heart, very good-looking, loves pets, family and God. ☎645876 GET TO KNOW THE REAL ME Dark-skinned young woman, 23, 4’9”, attractive, fun-loving, nice, caring, honest, laid-back.

Seeking GF, 23-29, for casual relationship. ☎635372 I’M LOOKING 4 U Easygoing, loyal SBF, 31, 5’3”, 155lbs, security officer, people person, fun-loving, nice, caring, honest, enjoys bowling, movies, cuddling at home. Seeking trustworthy, outgoing SBF, 2635, for friendship, maybe LTR. ☎965835 SECURITY GUARD Laid-back female, 41, likes movies, dining out, cooking, quiet evenings. Seeking similar-minded male for companionship. ☎589877 ARE WE POSSIBLE? GBF, 24, seeks GW/HF, 25-35. I’m outgoing, beautiful, intelligent, with a great mind. Hoping to meet a woman with a willingness to enjoy life. ☎566252 SEEKING FRIENDSHIP Tall, slim, attractive SWF, 34, single mom, enjoys travel. Seeking athletic, easygoing, humorous, fun SWF, 26-45, to go out and have good times. ☎572618 FRIENDSHIP FIRST! Funny, smart, down-to-earth GBF, 5’6”, 125lbs, loves long walks, hand holding. Seeking GF, 2130, who likes kids and doesn’t play games. ☎965829 ZEST FOR LIFE Articulate, adventurous WF, 32, 5’8”, brown/ brown, enjoys animals, running, movies and dining. Looking for WF, 25-40, for friendship. ☎965827 GIVE ME A CALL GBF, 20, down-to-earth, likes dancing, movies, walks in the park. Seeking GF, 21-35, for friendship and conversation. ☎965826 GIVE ME A RING Cute SBF, 30-something, seeks attractive SF, 25-45, for friendship, maybe more. No games. ☎965825

I’m easy...

FRIENDS FIRST SBF, 40, 5’3”, 160lbs, laid-back, outgoing, enjoys reading movies, cuddling and dining out.

Seeking SBF, 30-55, for friendship first. ☎965834 LET’S GET TOGETHER SF, 24, 5’4”, 185lbs, dark brown hair, likes singing and family-oriented activities. Seeking SBF, 2233, for friendship, possibly more. ☎965828 WHY NOT? GBF, 24, 5’4”, 145lbs, dark-skinned, short hair, has a wide variety of interests. Seeking GF, 2130, for friendship and conversation. ☎965824 ISO SOMEONE SPECIAL Fun-loving, romantic, sincere SBPF, 25, 5’1”, 170lbs, enjoys shopping, cooking, dining out.

Seeking open-minded, romantic, fun-loving SBF, 21-28. ☎965842 SOMETHING SPECIAL Bi-SWF, 41, attractive, kind of shy, smoker.

Wants to meet a SWF, 30-45, for special times together. ☎965841 YOU DECIDE GBF, 21, 5’7”, 140lbs, enjoys quiet times at home. Seeking fun GBF, 19-28, for conversation and possibly more. ☎965840 WOULDN’T IT BE NICE? Shy, honest GWF, 40, 5’1”, 128lbs, salt & pepper hair, brown eyes, loves outdoor activities, traveling. Seeking GWF, 30-45. ☎965839 UP FOR GOOD TIMES GBF, 20, 5’3”, 130lbs, friendly, outgoing, loves meeting new people, reading, writing. Seeking outgoing, friendly GBF, 19-25. ☎965838 SEARCHING FOR U! SBF, 18, 5’4”, 132lbs, attractive, reserved, likes reading, music, family times. Seeking outgoing, down-to-earth, funny SBF, 18-45, for friendship. ☎965837 ISO YOU SBF, 25, mother, adventurous, N/S, loves art, poetry, animals. Seeking SBF, 25-35, goal-oriented, for a casual relationship. ☎965836 IT COULD BE SWEET Laid-back SBF, 25, 5’4”, medium-built, into chats, pool, various films, music, books. Seeking caring, understanding SF, N/S. ☎965833 NO ORDINARY LOVE SBF, 27, seeks feminine SF for companionship, dining out, someone who wants something real.

No games. ☎965832 BEST IS YET TO COME! GWF, 40, seeks GF, 30+, for casual friendship.

No stress needed, but willing and ready for what comes my way. ☎965830

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2000 VW JETTA, 43K, excellent condition, new tires, cruise, A/C, PS, PW, security system, one owner, $11,500, 706-799-0544 (071/1031) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE, midnight blue, blue interior, heated seats, loaded, 25K, chrome wheels, $28,900, Johnson Motor Company, 706-724-0111 (717) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2001 CHEVY CAVALIER, white, 4dr, auto, AC, brand new radials, $7999, Acura of Augusta, John Bell, 800-8515158 (681) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2001 CHEVY CAVALIER, 4dr, auto, AC, hunter green, $9350, #280878, Bobby Jones Ford, 706-738-8000 (401) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2001 CHEVY IMPALA LS, On Star package, alloys, CD and much more, $14.995, Gerald Jones Honda, 706-733-2210 (713) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2001 CHEVY MONTE Carlo SS, white beauty, gotta see it, $14,995, Gerald Jones Honda, 706-733-2210 (714) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2001 FORD ESCORT SE, 2 to choose from, auto, full power, like new, $6999, Acura of Augusta, Rogers Gotier, 800-851-5158 (686) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2001 FORD TAURUS SES, alloys, CD, theft, $11,995, Gerald Jones Honda, 706733-2210 (715) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2001 FORD TAURUS, CD, anti theft alarm, PS, PW, alloy wheels, $17,000, 706-2841036 (625/1031) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2001 HONDA CIVIC LX, 5spd, 11K, AC, warranty, silver/grey, must sell, $12,500, 706-738-6454 (104/1031) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2001 INFINITI I-30, rare find, had navigation system, 15K, all optional equipment, $24,995, no sales tax, 706869-9007 (730/125) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2001 MERCURY SABLE LS, premium package, alloy wheels, CD and much more $11,995, Gerald Jones Honda, 706-733-2210 (708) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO, fully loaded, all power options, fully serviced, $9999, Acura of Augusta, Donald Jackson, 800-851-5158 (679) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2001 PONTIAC GRAND Prix GT, white, 4dr, loaded, all the power options, CD, $11,999, Acura of Augusta, Cardell Burton, 800-851-5158 (680) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2001 PONTIAC GRAND Am SE, auto, factory warranty, $12,995, Andy Jones Mazda, 803-279-9143 (524) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2001 VW BEETLE, black beauty, auto, gotta have it $13,995, Gerald Jones Honda, 706-733-2210 (709) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2002 AUDI A4 Turbo, 4dr, dark green/tan leather, all power, AM/FM, Cass/CD, 8K, $31,850 OBO, 706-863-1941 (729/125)

–––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2002 FORD ESCORTS’S, 3 to choose from, all power, as low as $8995, Bobby Jones Ford, 706-738-8000 (405) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2002 FORD TAURUS SES’s, 6 to choose from, as low as $12,995, Bobby Jones Ford, 706-738-8000 (404) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2002 MERCURY GRAND Marquis, 6 to choose from, leather, loaded, low miles, starting at $16,500, Bobby Jones Ford, 706-738-8000 (406)

Motorcycles 1995 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDS-Conv. red, always garaged, dealer serviced, below KBB at $11,900 asked, 706-863-6374 voice mail (659/1114) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2000 KAWASAKI VULCAN Drifter, 800cc, perfect condition, under 3300 miles, $5800, must sell, freebies included, call Josh, 706-7381672 (660/1114) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2001 HONDA NIGHTHAWK, 250cc, showroom condition, 400 miles, excellent first street bike, $2600 OBO, 803-2783442 (677/1121)

SUVs 1979 FORD BRONCO, needs work, first $500 takes it, 706790-3305 (703/1128) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1989 CHEVY S-10 BLAZER, red, 4X4, fuel injected, good AC, most power accessories, towing package, new tires, 2nd owner, 112K, $3400 OBO, 706-667-6444 (622/1031) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1992 CHEVY BLAZER S-10, clean, 104K, $2500, 706-7932993 or 706-730-2697 (668/1114) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SE, low miles, white/tan leather, XC, running boards, bush guard, roof rack, cargo cover, carburetor rebuilt, new shocks & more, $14,500, 706-495-8158 (624/1031) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1997 FORD EXPEDITON XLT, green/tan cloth, 5.4L, 3rd seat, rear air, power everything, hands-free phone, 132K highway miles, XC, $8500 OBO, 706-3645347(699/1128) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1997 FORD EXPEDITION XLT, green/tan, rear air, GC, 131K, a steal $9750, 706294-9500 (654/117) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1997 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Laredo, 4X4, 6cyl, 4dr, RV ready w/towing package, 92K, grey/brown, XC, $10,500, 706-855-7153 (649/117) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1999 FORD WINDSTAR, fully loaded, white/gray cloth, $10,999, Acura of Augusta, Bob Lancaster, 800-851-5158 (678) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1999 GMC SUBURBAN,

40K, 4yr warranty, for more information, 706-592-2673 (655/117) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1999 JEEP GRAND Cherokee, Limited Edition, leather, power roof, $15,995, Gerald Jones Honda, 706733-2210 (711) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO Sport, 4X2, auto, AC, PW, PL, V6, great vehicle, $12,800, #28129A, Bobby Jones Ford, 706-738-8000 (407) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA, smooth ride, loaded, blue, great for the family, $14,900, P3141, Johnson Motor Company, 706-724-0111 (718) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE, silver sand, neutral leather interior, 30K, Cadillac certified, warranty, the luxury SUV of choice, $30,900, C2342A, Johnson Motor Company, 706-7240111 (722) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2000 CHEVY BLAZER LS, 2dr, 28K, red, 4.3L, all power, CD, roof rack, tinted windows, factory warranty, $14,500 OBO, Leah 706-564-1432 (663/1114) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE Classic, extra clean, new tires, won’t last long $9979, Gerald Jones Honda, 706-733-2210 (706) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2000 JEEP WRANGLER, (SPECIAL), only 9K, canary yellow with cloth interior, loaded, including alloys, 4.0, 6 cyl, CD, AC, soft top and more, here is your chance to own a late model, low mileage Wrangler for only $14,995, Master Pontiac, 706-8559400 (734) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2000 KIA SPORTAGE, 4dr, auto, all power, AC, CD, one owner, runs great, XC, $11,500, 706-8400957(698/1128) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER, auto, low miles, local trade $6995, Gerald Jones Honda, 706-733-2210 (707) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2000 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER, 49K, SR5, clean, $18,988, Andy Jones Mazda, 803-2799143 (531) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE, white, sunroof, all wheel drive, one owner, sold here new, 19K, Cadillac certified, P3237, $46,900, Johnson Motor Company, 706-724-0111 (716)

Trucks 1963 FORD F-100, straight 6, step-side, body in good condition, perfect for re-storing, does not run, $500 OBO, 706-541-0783 (662/1114) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1992 CHEVY S-10 Pickup, am/fm, CD, 190K, black, GC, $2000 OBO, 706-869-8050 (620/1031) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA SR,

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2000 Cadillac Escalade Leather - 30K - Cadillac Certified (C2342A)

2002 Cadillac Escalade Sunroof - 19K - Cadillac Certified Pearl White - Loaded (P3237)

$30,900

2001 Cadillac DTS Silver, Black Top, Sunroof, Chrome Wheels, Slick (P3296)

$45,900

1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Local Trade, 23K Actual Miles, $6,900 Black, Great Car for the Kids (C2297A)

$32,900

1994 Fleetwood Brougham Low Miles, Loaded, One Owner $8,900 Last of the Big Rides (C2300A)

1993 Buick LeSabre Green, Leather, 57K Miles (P3168A)

2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT Luxury Pick Up - 1K - Black

1999 Pontiac Montana Smooth Ride - Loaded - Blue (P3141) $14,900

$45,700

(C2378A)

$5,900

2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Local trade - 44K - Leather (4079A) $17,900

1999 Cadillac Eldorado Spring Edition - Loaded - Sterling

1996 Lincoln Town Car Leather - Loaded (P-3191A)

1999 Honda Accord LX 45K - Black - 4 Door - Local Trade $12,900 (P3171A)

$10,900

(P3193)

$21,900

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continued from page 56 4X4, manual transmission, bedliner, CD, radio, 84K, black, XC, $9200, 706-8635753 (652/117) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1999 DODGE 2500, pick up, 4X4, turbo, diesel, quad cab, 30 gallon auxiliary fuel tank, overload springs, running boards, trailer package, 4500 miles, XC, $19,900 OBO, 706-556-1984 (665/1114) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1999 FORD F-150 Sport, silver, shortbed, auto, chrome wheels, XLT trim, $10,999, Acura of Augusta, Dwayne Eisenhower, 800-851-5158 (686) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1999 MAZDA B3000, 4.0L, auto fully equipped for only $10.995, Gerald Jones Honda, 706-733-2210 (710) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2000 FORD F-650, 7 spd, caterpillar diesel engine, flat bed, 9K, $30,950, Bobby Jones Ford, 706-738-8000 (400) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2000 FORD F-150 XL package, (SPECIAL), short-bed, only 32K, crimson red with the cloth interior, loaded, including chrome wheels, AC, cassette, bed-liner & more, here’s your chance to own a full size pick up for only $10,995, Master Pontiac, 706-855-9400 (732) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2000 FORD RANGER XLT, 4cyl, auto, AC, disc player, tinted glass, 22K, factory warranty to 36K or April ‘03, $9250, 706-736-8032 (648/117)

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2001 CHEVY S-10, AC, P/S, P/B, CD, 14K, 2yrs left on warranty, $11,000, no tax, 706-737-6100 (657/1114) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT, luxury pick up, black, 1600 miles, carry the dogs in style, C2378A, $46,900, Johnson Motor Company, 706-724-0111 (719) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2002 DODGE RAM, SLT (SPECIAL), Quad door cab, only 10K, charcoal metallic with leather interior, loaded with all the toys including power seat, alloys, CD/Cassette, tow package and more. Better hurry, priced to sell at only $23,995, Master Pontiac, 706-855-9400 (735) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2002 FORD F-550, Crew Cab, diesel, auto with hydraulic dump, $33,890, P8832, Bobby Jones Ford, 706-738-8000 (402) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2002 GMC SONOMA, 2700 miles, king cab, $13,990, Andy Jones Mazda, 803-2799143 (522)

Vans 1985 DODGE HI-TOP, 318 engine, 3/4 ton chassis, 131K, $900, 706-863-5967 (664/1114) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1991 FORD AEROSTAR XLT Cargo, 96K, new 134 air, auto, cruise, PS, PB, cage, $2800, 706-738-4270 (626/1107) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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1992 MAZDA MPV, burgundy, stereo CD, air, runs good, $2700, 706-854-1278 (656/117) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO Van, V6, 4.3L, 7 passenger, luggage rack, rear air, power seats and mirrors, $7000, 706-733-0526 (694/1128) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1995 CHRYSLER TOWN & Country, green/tan leather, loaded, 2 optional child seats built in, good condition, $6500, 706-733-4080 (618/1031) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1999 HONDA ODYSSEY EX, top of the line EX model, electric doors, dual air, every option, $17,999, Acura of Augusta, 800-851-5158 (682) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2000 FORD WINDSTAR LX Sport, (SPECIAL), only 23K, oxford white with the cloth quad seats, loaded including alloys, power seat, rear AC, CD & cassette, tilt, cruise and more. Just right for that growing family, at only $14,995, Master Pontiac, 706-855-9400 (731) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2001 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE, sand, local trade, 44K, leather, for the family that deserves the best, $17,900, 4079A, Johnson Motor Company, 706-724-0111 (721) –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2002 PONTIAC TRANSPORT, factory warranty, $18,990, Andy Jones Mazda, 803-279-9143 (525)

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