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CONTENTS
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FEATURES 10
The Thrill of the Ride
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Triathalon: The Water, The Bike, and The Run
22 Upon this Rock 30
Serving with Savory Passion
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Wishin’ I Was Fishin’
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Scene and Heard Arts and Culture and news of note
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Sightings Scenes from events throughout town
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ON THE COVER Alan Fletcher shows off his wakeboarding skills.
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from the editor “A lake is the landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature. It is earth’s eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature.” — Henry David Thoreau
Who would have ever imagined that the crisp waters of Lake Sinclair could produce a nationally-ranked bass fishing team, a triathlon and a professional wakeboarder — all within the friendly confines of Baldwin County? The more than 15,000 acres and 400 miles of shoreline Lake Sinclair provides simply pale in comparison to what it imparts on the region in countless other ways. From recreation to aesthetics, tourism to development, this body of water, fed from the mouth of the Oconee River, is at the heart of so much of what makes this community uniquely its own. That’s why we look forward to our annual Lake Issue as summer approaches, and we certainly hope you do too. Inside this, our third Lake Issue, writer Valerie Niblett gives insight on what just may be one of the area’s little known sporting gems, the nationally-recognized Georgia College Bass Fishing Team. Find out how this group has garnered respect from its
competitive peers and support from the college and local community. In this issue’s church feature, writer Sarah Beth Ariemma profiles Lakeside Baptist Church and its circle of giving. Writer Vaishali Patel tells us all about owner Will Jarriel’s dining inspiration for Jackson’s on Sinclair, while writer Jonathan Jackson gives us details on Milledgeville’s own inaugural triathlon. We also hit the water with writer Jessica Luton as she plunges into a day in the life of professional wakeboarder Alan Fletcher and takes us on an enthralling ride where we find out why he finds the water out at Lake Sinclair so appealing. Thanks again for reading Milledgeville Scene. Don’t forget to email and give us your feedback and let us know what stories you’d like to see in upcoming editions. E-mail me at ndavis@unionrecorder.com and let us know what you think of our latest issue. Whatever draws you out to the water this season, take time to soak it all in. Whether boating or kayaking, fishing or sitting on the dock, enjoy this year’s lake season, and this issue of Milledgeville Scene.
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a look at the arts & culture of Milledgeville and Baldwin County THE MILLEDGEVILLE MARKETPLACE farmer’s market kicks of a new season this month with a fresh crop of produce and homemade items. The open air market’s season is slated to begin Tuesday, May 3 and continue weekly on through October. Operation hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. at 222 E. Hancock St., just by the Golden Pantry and Duckworth’s Farming Supply. Parking is available in the lower grassy lot accessed from North Elbert Street, the lot between City Hall and the library on Jefferson Street and the lot next to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A sign is located at the public parking lot on East Hancock next to the Golden Pantry. Vendors interested in taking part can fill out an application online. For more information on the market, visit www.milledgevillemarketplace.com or contact the Milledgeville Main Street office at (478) 414-4014. MORE THAN 300 PADDLERS will traverse some 106 miles of the Middle Oconee and Oconee rivers this summer as part of Paddle Georgia 2011, a week-long canoe-kayak journey organized by Georgia River Network (GRN). Registration for the event, set for June 18-24, opened Feb. 14 to an overwhelming response. Already nearly half of the registration spaces for the annual adventure have been claimed, and a lottery system has been implemented to determine which registrants will participate in Paddle Georgia Lite, the weekend-only portion of the trip June 18-19. An annual educational adventure and fundraiser for GRN, a statewide river advocacy group, Paddle Georgia is entering its seventh year. In the event’s first six years, organizers have guided more than 1,800 paddlers down more than 600 miles of Georgia rivers, including trips on the Chattahoochee, Etowah, Ocmulgee, Flint, Coosawattee, Oostanaula, Broad and Savannah rivers. The trips have generated more than $85,000 for river protection in Georgia. The 2011 edition will show paddlers the Middle Oconee and Oconee rivers from Athens to Dublin, including a stop through Milledgeville. Participants will stroke through Georgia’s Classic City of Athens, portage around historic dams, paddle into the backwaters of Lake Oconee and then descend into the Coastal Plain as the river winds from Milledgeville to Dublin. Organizers are billing it as an inexpensive, eco-friendly vacation. “For less than $60 a day you get an all inclusive vacation,” said Georgia River Network Executive Director, April Ingle. “Paddlers meet great people, learn about our rivers and see parts of Georgia most people never get a chance to see.” The trip is suitable for novice paddlers as well as experienced paddlers and is open to any person-powered vessel, though canoes and kayaks are best suited for the trip. Paddlers range in age from four to 74, with many families participating. Registration fees range from $135 to $220 for the sevenday trip. On the river by day, at night the participants will camp at nearby
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facilities such as local high schools. For additional fees, hot breakfasts and dinners are provided, along with sack lunches. In addition to supporting GRN’s work, proceeds from this year’s event will provide funding to the Upper Oconee Watershed Network, Lake Oconee Water Watch and the Oconee River Project of Altamaha Riverkeeper. Through support from Oglethorpe Power, Mohawk Carpet and other sponsors and individuals, GRN offers “scholarships” for both teachers and students to participate in the trip. Georgia teachers can participate and receive Georgia Adopt-AStream and Project WET training so that they may include environmental education in their classroom activities. Sponsors of the event include Georgia Power, Hennessy Land Rover, Mohawk Carpet, Patagonia, Kettle Chips, REM, Oglethorpe Power, Coca-Cola Enterprises, China Clay Producers Association, The Outside World, The Rain Barrel Depot, Patagonia, REI, Stream Techs, Café Campesino, Masada Leather & Outdoor, Burt’s Bees, Current Designs, Wenonah Canoe and Bending Branches. Georgia River Network is a non-profit 501c3 organization working to ensure a clean water legacy by engaging and empowering Georgians to protect and restore our rivers from the mountains to the coast. For more information, contact Joe Cook at (706) 409-0128 or via e-mail atjoecookpg@gmail.com, or contact April Ingle at (706) 549-4508 or via e-mail atingle@garivers.org, or visit www.garivers.org.
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For Alan Fletcher, Lake Sinclair helps cultivate his wakeboarding skills and passion.
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ave you ever defeated the seemingly invincible? A moment when you’ve faced the nearly impossible and somehow managed defeat? For Lake Sinclair regular Alan Fletcher, every moment spent wakeboarding — every flip, spin, turn and jump — is proof that nothing in this world is invincible. The feeling is almost indescribable, he says, but if you close your eyes and imagine what it feels like to be wakeboarding, you begin to understand his passion for the sport. Just imagine cruising atop a body of water, with your feet firmly grounded on a board, wind in your face and a slight splash of water hitting against your skin as you succumb to the ultimate feeling of freedom — traversing over this body of water, spinning and flipping and being pulled along at a fast pace. That adventure, he says, is unlike anything he’s ever experienced, and from the first moment he tried his hand at it, he was hooked. For Fletcher, Lake Sinclair has served as a training ground for perfecting what many amateurs will admit is quite a challenging sport. Even though this 22-year-old hails from Fayetteville, he has called Lake Sinclair his second home for six years now, and has made many friends in the area along the way. He is happy to announce to friends and wakeboarding enthusiasts in the area that he will compete in the 20th annual Mastercraft Pro Wakeboard Tour this year, beginning with the first stop in Acworth May 21. “The Mastercraft Pro Wakeboard Tour is huge,” he said. “It’s where the baddest of the baddest wakeboarders compete. People travel from all over the world to Acworth and other cities on the tour to compete.” He’s only been perfecting his wakeboarding skills for a few years now, but even with less experience than many of his peers, Fletcher has made a name for himself around the lake area as one of the best locally at the sport. Beginning at age 15, Fletcher began learning how to wakeboard on Lake Sinclair after his parents bought a lakefront home for his sister to live in while she attended Georgia College. He currently resides in Locust Grove, but on the weekends and every other available moment of beautiful, warm, sunny weather, you can find him at Lake Sinclair working on his wakeboarding skills. “I actually got my first wakeboarding boat because of a serious motorcross wreck. Basically, my dad traded off wakeboarding for motorcross,” he said. “I skateboarded for nine years straight too, so I’ve had experience with board sports my whole life.” Upon being introduced to the sport by an uncle, Fletcher was quickly addicted to the thrill of the
ride. “The first day that I did it, I was hooked. That was it,” he said. The sport, which can be likened to skateboarding or snowboarding on water, has slowly become a more popular activity on Lake Sinclair over the years, and while practicing on his own, he’s met a lot of people who are picking up the sport. “Slowly but surely it’s becoming more popular,” he said, adding that the increasing popularity is surprising given the economy and cost of purchasing and owning a boat. “I actually work with several people that have picked it up in the last few years and I give lessons on Lake Sinclair, and there has definitely been a steady increase of people picking up wakeboarding on Lake Sinclair in the last few years.” Along the way, he’s met some of his best friends and he’s spent countless hours practicing, learning from online videos and tutorials and just plain having fun. “When we got a boat, we literally started going every day, every chance that we could. I think between my two boats, we’ve logged well over 1,000 hours on the water. I’ve probably had literally a couple of thousand hours in a boat just wakeboarding,” he said. “Two of my best friends, Brett and Brandon Lee, they live on Jackson Lake. I met them when I was 18, and they were both pro wakeboarders at the time. They were riding the pro team. It took me literally a year to convince them to let them ride with them. After the first time I rode with them, Brett saw potential in me and took me under his wing.” Before long, he said, he was throwing tricks on the water that were at their skill level, and now he actually competes against them. “After I turned 20, I started catching them really fast. I would say that Brett Lee is my inspiration,” he said. “I compete with them now. They’ve been riding since they were 12 years old. And me, just being the weekend warrior and sometimes in the summer, I picked it up way faster than most people.” Fletcher also enjoys giving wakeboarding lessons to locals in need of a good primer on how to get started with the sport. Fletcher hopes to pass on his knowledge to others who can hold their own with him on the water and help push him to even greater heights in the sport. For $35 an hour, with your own boat, or $250 for a day
of lessons with a family of up to five people, Fletcher gives lessons to Lake Sinclair visitors and locals who have an interest in picking up the sport. For those just starting out, just riding on a wakeboard and riding often is probably the best advice. “The main thing to remember when you’re trying to get better at wakeboarding is just riding. It doesn’t matter if you’re riding behind a jet ski or a pontoon boat or whatever,” he said. “That’s just what I did. I rode and rode and rode.” Beyond that, he says, it’s important to get a thorough understanding and background in basic wakeboarding skills. How well you know the basic principles can prove to make a big difference as you further pursue the sport. “Start small. Definitely start small and learn all the basics, from switching your feet around or riding switch, to doing surface spins. That’s a good basis for learning how to do your basic spins as well. That’s how I teach people on the water at first. The main thing is to start small and not ride over your ability. You can get seriously hurt if you’re not careful. Start with the basics and work your way up to where you’re doing inverts and spins at the same time.” Fletcher cautions beginners on pursuing tricks that are beyond a beginner level. “The problem with most people’s conception is that it’s just water,” he said. “I’ve never been knocked unconscious from cement, but I have from wakeboarding.” Heading into May’s competition, Fletcher is able to reflect on what the sport truly means to him at this point in his life. “What I enjoy the most is the freedom,” he said. “Honestly, it’s unexplainable. It is hard to put into words why I like it. It’s just very addictive. It’s mostly the freedom and the creativity that goes along
with it. Every rider has their own style, their own tricks that they like to do.” “You can make it personal,” he added. “You make it what you want it to be. There’s just so many different things you can do with one trick. You can do one trick probably eight different ways. It’s just fun. It’s fun to make it your own.” That thrill and fun that comes along with the sport, he says, gives him the extra motivation to keep working hard at it. “I just have this inner motivation. I have to push myself. I’ve never had this kind of drive for anything in my life,” he said. “The sole reason that I wakeboard is because it’s fun. There’s nothing else I’d rather do than wakeboard.”
For more information on the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, visit: www.thewwa.com/2011/03/07/ mastercraft-pro-wakeboard-tourgears-up-for-20th-season/ more-1294 To research wakeboarding accessories and boards, Fletcher recommends http://www.buywake.com. To enlist Fletcher’s skills as a wakeboarding instructor, contact him directly at (770) 363-1165. Sessions are $35 an hour or $250 for a whole day for a family or group as large as five people. Interested participants must provide their own boat. To view a video of Fletcher’s skills, visit http://youtu.be/hme21immew
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Old Capital Triathlon combines scenery of Lake Sinclair and the beauty of the historic district in a test of endurance and adventure
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rdinarily the waters of Lake Sinclair are tranquil and calm. The point that is home to the Legacy at Sinclair condominiums looks out over some of the best water on the lake. The streets around that area of the lake are usually quiet on Sunday mornings. Traffic is light on both the lake and the streets. Though both can sometimes fill with boats and cars, on the last Sunday in May, a small group of organizers hope to fill them with triathletes who will swim, bike and run in the first Old Capital Triathlon. Edward Shelor is passionate about many things, among them triathlons. He has competed in locations all over the nation including Maryland, Florida and Georgia as well as Hawaii — the birthplace of the triathlon. Shelor said the idea for the race came from a debate among members of the military who discussed whether a swimmer, cyclist or runner was the best athlete. From there, a race that incorporated all three evolved. The first Ironman Triathlon incorporated a 2.4-mile open ocean swim, a 112-mile bike ride, followed by a marathon. All events took place in Hawaii and now, the Ironman race is popular worldwide. Qualifying races are held periodically across the globe. The three legs of the race can even be split into teams with one, two or three different racers taking each leg. Locally, the foray into triathlons is on a more personal note for Shelor and other enthusiasts. “It’s common to drive to other parts of the southeast for triathlons,” Shelor said. “Being able to have a triathlon in our own backyard is nice.” Shelor is not the only one pleased with the possibility of a local triathlon. Jason Childre and wife Angie are expecting to take part in the event as well. “We enjoy the sport and would love to see more and more people get involved in it,” Childre said. Childre Nissan will make some small gestures to support the event.
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“This kind of event is what the Nissan brand is all about,” Childre said, “encouraging the outdoor, active lifestyle.” Sandwiched between two busy weekends for triathletes, the triathlon is set for Sunday, May 29. Shelor said the first leg of the sprint triathlon will kick off with a swim off the shores of the Legacy at Sinclair and will be followed with a bike ride through Milledgeville’s historic district and a run with the race finishing at the Milledgeville Country Club. Wave starts will keep the swimming field open enough to accommodate swimmers. The biking lanes will be coned off protecting riders from any additional traffic and the road race will wind through lake neighborhoods that rarely see high traffic. Shelor said there will be lots of security and assistance on hand for the race. “We will have lots of police officers, lifeguards and emergency medical services personnel there,” Shelor said. “Baldwin County Fire Rescue will be on site with their rescue boat, and spotters for the swim will be using canoes from Georgia Military College. GMC President [Maj. Gen. Peter] Boylan has been a vigorous supporter of bringing a triathlon to Baldwin County.” Swimmers will first hit the water at 7 a.m. for the 500-yard swim. Shelor estimates competitors will be on their bikes and well on the way by 8 a.m. A Childre vehicle is expected to lead the pack while the last cyclist will be followed by a crew removing cones marking off the bike lane. The bike leg of the race will send cyclists into the downtown historic district. Shelor said a great deal of collaboration has gone into the planning of the route. “We’ve had cooperation from local law enforcement agencies,” he said. “We’ve even coordinated with the railroad company to make sure there are no trains coming through that will separate the racers.” Shelor said throughout the course, organizer Jim Rainey will utilize chip timing that will clock the presence of bikers and runners to make sure they stay oncourse. Shelor expects the event could be a big boon to the local economy for stores like Oconee Outfitters where a lot of bikes are sold. “I think this will be good exposure in the community for the race and also for our starting point, the
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“One thing I am asked often is, is any specific bike required. No, you don’t have to have any particular kind of bike,” Childre said.“Everyone is welcome to come out and experience the triathlon.”
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Legacy at Sinclair,” he said. Shelor said restaurants and hotels could also see a bump in sales. Choosing the route was a group effort that Shelor said was aided by the input from others as well as his own take. Jill Robbins, who was instrumental in getting the race organized, plans to participate and has lost about 40 pounds as a result of training. “This will be my second triathlon,” she said. “The first one was tough but worth it, and there are categories just for women in the competition.” “I took my knowledge of the area and used Google Earth to map it out,” Shelor said of developing the route. “We decided the location near the [Milledgeville] Country Club was about as good as it gets.” Shelor and Childre agree that the culture of people attracted by triathlons is one that is focused and family driven. “One thing I always know is that at these events, you don’t have to worry about what your family might be exposed to,” Childre said. “It is a very family-friendly sport.” Shelor said that triathletes of all ages are welcome to take part in the race. “The most competitive age groups are going to be in the 30 to 35 years old and 36 to 45 years old groups,” he said. “I saw an 87-year-old man complete a triathlon once.” Shelor said though the race is not until May 29, the need for volunteers continues. Volunteers can contact Jill Robbins via email at jrobbins@gmc.cc.ga.us. Packet pick-up for registered competitors will be available before the race at the Milledgeville Country Club, Shelor said. The race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. More information about the race is available at gamultisports.com and trifind.com/ga. “One thing I am asked often is, is any specific bike required. No, you don’t have to have any particular kind of bike,” Childre said. “Everyone is welcome to come out and experience the triathlon.” Shelor agreed. “This is a tremendously good race for starting triathletes,” he said. “I’ll be racing alongside my niece and her husband. It has brought our family closer.”
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Lakeside Baptist Church is a rock of strong faith. Story and Photos by: SARAH BETH ARIEMMA
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akeside Baptist Church parishioners have a unique story of faith to tell all who enter through the church’s doors. The Rev. Paul Lewis felt a calling from God to begin a new ministry. A large rock in his front yard became his pulpit and friends and neighbors became the first members of the church, which began in Lewis’ front yard in 1992. For nearly 19 years, the church has flourished and preached God’s message to all who care to hear it. The rock became a symbol for God’s strong church, and Lewis pastored the church until Nov. 17, 2002. The Rev. Tim Oliver became pastor that same year, and he will celebrate his ninth anniversary as pastor of the church in November. The main sanctuary of the church was constructed in 1997 and the educational building was created in 1999. “When I was 15 years old, I felt the Lord calling me to his service. I had always desired to be a funeral director, but when I was 15, I was asked to speak within my church. The Lord 24 • MS • MAY/JUNE 2011
called me to my life’s vocation. He wanted me to pastor his church, and I have [prepared] my life to be that service to the Lord,” Oliver said. Oliver has pastored four churches throughout his time within the calling. Lakeside Baptist Church offers unique vision for its members, something that Oliver has found to be one of the many blessings of serving the church. “The church is focused and surrendered to the authority of God’s word and the Lordship of Jesus Christ. There is a unique sense of community here. It is inviting and contagious. The body of Christ at Lakeside is a wonderful group of believers,” Oliver said. Membership within the church averages about 400. The church also features a heated baptistery within the structure. “Occasionally we will have someone who wishes to be baptized in the lake, and that becomes a very special service. We are happy to baptize any way,” Oliver said. The church is growing and committed to its stance as a special needs ministry. Within the last year, the church developed a
food pantry that runs four hours a week and can provide families groceries for an entire week. “We’ve had people come from Baldwin, Putnam, Greene, and other surrounding counties to the food pantry. Right now we can only allow individual families to come once a month, but we hope to expand our pantry and have enough food to feed families a couple times a month. We want to be able to provide weekly groceries as needed,” Oliver said. The church operates the food pantry under the biblical foundation of the Book of Matthew, 25:35-40. The passage surmises that Christians should clothe the naked, feed the hungry and care for the sick and impoverished. “Our ultimate goal is to share the good news of salvation. People have a difficult time listening to the Gospel through a rumbling stomach, though. We want to see this ministry grow. When families come here for food, we ask if there is anything they would like us to pray for, and offer our services to them completely. We want to provide the basics of life, and that includes our heavenly salvation,” Oliver said. MAY/JUNE 2011 • MS • 25
The food pantry ministers to around 50 to 100 families a month. The church is not ministering exclusively to Baldwin and Putnam county citizens, but is available for people in any region to come and find solace and comfort within the sanctuary walls. “We would love to see an effective food pantry established in other areas to help provide the earthly necessities to families as well. We have an associative counselor who will sit with families who come to the food pantry and pray with them if they would like to pray. We build a relationship with these families,” Oliver said. “We want them to know that we want to know them.” The church is a blended ministry, with old traditional hymns and modern and contemporary music. Three adult Sunday school classes are held at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 10:45 a.m. At 9:30 a.m., Sunday school classes for all ages are held. Worship services begin at 9:15 and 10:45 on Sunday mornings, and nursery is provided for all services and classes with the exception of the 8 a.m. Sunday school time. Sunday night at 6, adult worship and Bible study is held, as well as a children and youth Bible study. Wednesday nights at 7, the church hosts small group Bible study for adults and mission studies for children and youth. Preceding the Bible study and mission study, a supper is served at 6. The dinner is free to first time guests, and $3 for adults and $1.50 for children. A $9 cap is for families of more than four.
“We have a different menu each week. The supper is wonderful, and it is great to fellowship with family and friends after work and school. Parents and their children can come together after a long day and prepare for a great night of study and comfort, without having to go pick up dinner, or cart the family all over town,” Oliver said. This year, Lakeside Baptist Church is combining its annual spring celebration with Easter services. The Akins, a southern gospel music group, will join the church again for the celebration. “The Akins are an incredibly gifted group of musicians, and we are honored to have them perform once again at Lakeside. We are so excited to combine Easter and the celebration this year. I hope this motivates us to continue the celebration of our Lord’s resurrection throughout the week. Our church tradition has always been to celebrate the Lord’s Supper on Easter Sunday night, so this is another way to glorify him as well,” Oliver said. “If you are out there hurting and wondering if anyone cares, or if you need hope, come to Lakeside Church. We care — God cares. There is a home for you here at Lakeside. You do matter, to us and the Lord.” For more information on church schedules or about the food pantry, call Lakeside Baptist Church at (706) 485-0835, or visit the church on 1023 Milledgeville Road.
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With the lake as its backdrop, Jackson’s on Sinclair offers first-class dining with a laid back, easy feel
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rom a laid back, easygoing atmosphere to a swanky, elegant dining experience, Jackson’s on Sinclair owner Will Jarriel blends the elements into his lakefront eatery, which opened last fall, for those on a budget seeking quality, flavorful foods and menu variety. Jarriel grew up in the small south Georgia town of Reidsville, and he has since had his share of first-class dining. “I moved to Miami in 1991 and I got into the restaurant business there where I started out at Bennigan’s and then at an [Italian restaurant] on South Beach for six years,” he said during a busy Wednesday restaurant evening back in early March. “I left there and moved to Milledgeville in 1998 and worked at Great Waters and at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Plantation on Lake Oconee for three years. I’ve always enjoyed the excitement of mixing and mingling with guests and getting to know new people. It’s just in my blood.” Jarriel became general manager of 119 Chops in 2005, offering hungry patrons a pleasant atmosphere with unique cuisine in the heart of Milledgeville’s historic downtown district. Then, after five years of hard work, Linda Kerce, former owner of Choby’s, was ready
to get out of the restaurant business and Jarriel jumped at the opportunity to take over the location. The transition from Choby’s to Jackson’s on Sinclair became official last September, and doors opened the following month — the same day his son, Jackson, was born. “My son was born October 1, which was the same day we opened, and my wife Mandy’s maiden name is Jackson. We kept going back and forth with names and we thought the name Jackson’s was the best fit for the restaurant,” Jarriel said. “Business has been pretty solid since. Opening in the winter months was pretty challenging, but overall I’ve been pretty pleased with it. I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback.” From seared tuna crisps, lobster and crab carbonara, a 12-ounce New York strip and shrimp tacos to shrimp and parmesan grits, fried catfish fillets, and crab-stuffed sunfish, all reasonably priced between $9 and $20, Jackson’s on Sinclair offers upscale steak and seafood with a southern flair. Jarriel said his personal favorites are the ribeye and the flash fried gator tail. “Our beef products are in the upper two-thirds of prime, and all of our seafood comes in fresh. We can do seafood grilled, broiled or fried; all customers have to do is request what they want and we can make it. We also have a kid’s menu,” Jarriel said. “We took out the fried
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whole catfish at first, but so many people were used to Choby’s menu offering it, we had to bring it back. We are planning to add crab legs, lobster tail, broiled or fried seafood platters, oysters and sirloin steak to the menu.” Jarriel collaborates with head chef Matt Dodd to create menu items and varying daily specials, including the soup of the day, and pasta, seafood and chicken dishes. “I wasn’t really sure what we were getting into at first, but after a lot of customer feedback, we’ve continued to do some of the same things Choby’s used to do, but we’ve elevated it, gotten more fresh food, and we’re doing things our way,” Dodd said. “We usually get here by 11 a.m. to fabricate meats and proteins, cut New York strips and prepare the specials of the day. We usually get fresh food delivered every Tuesday and Friday.” Dodd’s favorite dish preferences are the seared tuna crisps served with wonton crisp, wasabi aioli and pickled onions, and the pan-seared yellow-fin tuna served rare with chimichurri sauce. “One of the most popular dishes would be the lobster and crab carbonara, which is creambased with applewood bacon and rigatoni pasta; it may not be good for you, but it’s good. The lobster meat and crab meat just form goodness on a plate,” he said. “We make our own dressings here from Caesar to blue cheese and tartar sauce. We are open to suggestions, so if we don’t have something on the menu you like, then just ask.” Launching with 40 percent of Choby’s original staff, Jackson’s on Sinclair currently operates with 30 employees. “I’ve been here for about two and a half months. For the quality of food, it’s reasonably priced for what you would expect,” Georgia College student and Jackson’s Hostess Ashley Madden said. “People request certain servers, so it’s neat to see people
“WE TOOK OUT THE FRIED WHOLE CATFISH AT FIRST, BUT SO MANY PEOPLE WERE USED TO CHOBY’S MENU OFFERING IT, WE HAD TO BRING IT BACK.”
returning and enjoying the personable atmosphere and entertainment.” Server Grant Backe has been providing customer service to regulars and new visitors for the past year. “I see a lot of regular customers and people staying close to downtown sort of feel like they are going out of town to eat when they come here,” he said. “When I talk to my tables, they all like to come for the food selection, relaxed atmosphere
and to have a good time.” Hostess and server Beth Reese is partial to the lobster and crab carbonara, especially for the portion size. “The portion size lasts for dinner and lunch the next day, and it’s all fresh,” she said. “The atmosphere is also great. We have two different sides of the restaurant, one side with a bar and a place to unwind, and the other side is more family-oriented or it’s great for a romantic evening.” Operating at the Little River Park and Marina, the restaurant
offers a full line of on- and offsite catering for all types of celebrations and events by land or boat. Reservations are encouraged for parties of seven or more. “This is going to be our first summer, and I’ve heard we are going to be really swamped because of boat traffic,” Jarriel said. “We have a fully stocked bar with plenty of bottle beer, liquor and wine, but we plan to get draft beer.” Food is served from 4:30 to
10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and evenings are filled with entertainment until midnight Wednesday through Thursday and as late as 1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. “We have the World Poker Tour here [with sanctioned poker players] every Wednesday night at 6 o’clock. Every Friday and Saturday, and the occasional Thursdays, we have live entertainment with karaoke or acoustic bands,” Jarriel said. “I’m thinking about doing some stand-up comedy during the summer.” Jackson’s on Sinclair connoisseurs Bernard and Carrie Jarrett have celebrated birthday parties, bridal showers and various events at the restaurant in the company of colleagues, friends and family members since the very beginning. “I know [Jarriel] from 119 Chops, and he was always such a great host and manager there, so when he left, we heard through the hungry people that he was opening a restaurant in this location,” Carrie said while sitting in the dimly-lit dining area waiting for her father’s arrival to celebrate his 81st birthday. “I came the first weekend they opened, and what I like about Jackson’s is the diverse crowd here. It can be great for a family setting, cozy for a nice Valentine’s dinner, or can be conducive for parties. We’ve been eating here about three times a month, and we have family members in Macon come here almost every other Friday night to eat here. I would say this place is definitely a must try; you don’t have to come as often as we do, but it’s a must try.” For his birthday, Bernard enjoyed a bowl of clam chowder before ordering his favorite plate of grilled Atlantic salmon topped with lemon and sherry cream sauce. “You can taste all of the seasonings and ingredients,” he said of the clam chowder. “This is very good. It’s just heavenly.” The eatery underwent repairs MAY/JUNE 2011 • MS • 33
and replacements in the dining room, outdoor patio, and bar and lounge area to comfortably seat nearly 160 guests. Jarriel plans to change out the Choby’s restaurant sign within the summer months. “I do want to increase the size of the bar and deck. During the summer for lunch, I would like to do more outdoor cooking as well, with raw bars and lowcountry boils. This will be our first summer, and I’m just here to open up a good restaurant with high quality foods for reasonable prices and strong staff,” he said. “I want to say
thank you for everyone’s support through the opening process. We get regulars from Macon, Eatonton, Greensboro, and several groups from Dublin. I’m looking forward to the positive changes in our increased menu and increased hours.” To make a reservation, plan a catering event, get the weekly entertainment schedule, or daily specials, call Jackson’s on Sinclair at (478) 453-9744, e-mail Jarriel at wjmktg@gmail.com, or visit the restaurant’s Facebook page.
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For the past three years, Georgia College has quietly supported a collegiate tournament bass fishing team right under our noses. Upon first spotting the team’s trendy logo on the side of a pickup truck parked downtown, one may think it a prank. But as the rumors of an honest to goodness team grew, so had its sparkling reputation for upstanding students with both an eye for academics and frenzy for fishing. Georgia College Associate Professor for English/Creative Writing and Bobcat Bass Fishing Team advisor Dr. Allen Gee offered a candid view of the surprising group of young men and women that began with a casual conversation between student and teacher. “The team was formed in the spring of 2008 when one of my students, Matt Henry, came to me about an idea he and fellow collegians and avid anglers Jared Kutil and Zach Olson had about
starting a fishing team,” Gee said. The first spring saw a total of eight anglers on the roster. In less than three short years, the team has evolved into 16 members, and at the time of this article has been ranked No. 7 in the nation among college teams. “These guys are amazing,” said Gee about the students who make up the tight-knit group. Divided only by those who have boats and those who do not, boaters don’t think twice about making sure non-boaters have access to the water as much as possible. Working together as a team and sharing knowledge as it is earned has placed this group of enthusiastic young men and lone woman in the spotlight often at tournaments. By the fall 2008, the team began fishing in its first major tournaments across the southeast, making an initial splash that marked the team as one to watch. As the team’s confidence grew over the next couple of years, so did its national ranking by pulling in top 10 finishes in several high profile tournaments. Without a readymade budget to pull from, all expenses related to equipment, maintenance, travel and tournament fees were paid out of pocket by each member. “It gets expensive paying for upkeep on a boat, and not all of our team members
can afford one,” Gee informed. “These kids are so involved that they make personal sacrifices to be able to keep fishing.” A full year after forming the team, members petitioned the Georgia College Student Government Association for financial support. Members have been fortunate that SGA has granted their initial and subsequent annual petitions, which help ease some of the burden. The team has also acquired four official sponsors that provide discounts on tackle, rigging, team apparel and equipment. Just more two years after its inception, the Georgia College Bass Fishing Team became an official club sport last fall. Team members are proud to represent Georgia College and remain in respectful awe of how well they have been received. “I still can’t believe how much support we’ve received from Georgia College and the community,” said senior business management major and current club president Robert “Walker” Smith. Little River and Sinclair marinas allow team members to launch for free and the new Tackle Box sporting goods shop on Ga. Highway 441 North near Lake Sinclair has graciously granted team discounts on store items. “Knowing that they believe in us drives
us to work hard and honor our community and school,” Smith added. Smith remembers it wasn’t always as easy. In the beginning, instructors and professors would ask for verification from the club advisor when team members would request time off for a tournament, apparently not buying that students would miss class to go fishing. The old adage “A bad day of fishing is better than a good day in class” must have come to mind. As the club grew, its reputation for solid, upstanding team members grew with it. “There are times when I spend the day in class,” Walker explains, “leave for the lake to fish until dark, and get back with just enough time to do several hours of homework before catching a little sleep and start all over again.” “They came to me with an idea and the willingness to work for it,” Gee said, speaking about the team’s incredible commitment level to the sport. Larger universities boast teams that have club money available to cover tournament fees and tournament related expenses. Some colleges maintain fishing boats and equipment for use by team members. Although Georgia
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College team members wouldn’t scoff at the idea of school-owned equipment, that’s not why they’re in it. “Some people don’t understand that to us, fishing is not just floating around in a shiny boat sitting in the sun,” Smith explained. “We take this seriously, studying fish and aquatic animal habitats, water temperature and depth, fish behavior during certain times of the year. All of these things factor in to a successful creel.” “I’m not their coach,” Gee warned. “I take care of the club paperwork, attend meetings, keep up with tournament dates, team points and individual rankings, and all of the things that can free up the team to be on the water as often as possible.” Gee explained that team members take to the water at all hours of the day and in most kinds of weather preparing for tournament angling. A longtime fisherman himself, he knows the value of being in the element. “You can drive out to one of the marinas on Thursday or Friday afternoons and see our trucks parked on the lot,” Smith added. “We’re out there honing our skills.” All avid anglers, many team members have aspirations of becoming professional anglers touring the upper echelon of tournaments across the country. A lot of hard work, extra effort and supreme
sacrifice follow. To be eligible to fish a tournament, the team holds several qualifiers per month keeping track of weights and earning points. The members with the most points have the first opportunity to commit to a tournament. Before the end of each season, every team member has an opportunity to represent Georgia College. “These kids are like family to each other,” Gee said. “They share knowledge and support each other. And they have a lot of fun doing it.” Recently recognized by Georgia College President Dr. Dorothy Leland at a dinner held in their honor, team members were humbled by Leland’s interest in the new club. “We (team members) keep in close contact via Facebook, and I let everyone know they needed to dress up,” Smith said with a hint of a smile. “I told them no ball caps or jeans and the guys better wear ties.” Of course they didn’t let either president down. “We all shared a look when an appetizer was served,” Smith confided. “It was some kind of fish or seafood, and we weren’t sure about it.” Hungry anglers didn’t disappoint and enjoyed every morsel. What was even more enjoyable was the table conversation that ensued. “Dr. Leland asked really good questions,” said Smith. “She was genuinely
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interested in what we’re doing.” Leland’s interest, the team’s innate passion for superior angling, the superb aquatic opportunities in the area, the ongoing support of Georgia College and the growing support of the community have all contributed to the success of the team and subsequently to the attractiveness of Georgia College as a number one college choice for some of the top Junior Bass Masters anglers in the country. “We have had recruiting visits with several current 11th graders who are preparing to commit to coming to Georgia College to fish,” Gee stated proudly. These are top Junior Bass Masters anglers who are looking at Georgia College over larger schools with bigger budgets like the University of Georgia and Auburn, which has one of the top fisheries schools in the southeast if not the nation. Next fall will return only five anglers to the team. Some, like charter members Jared Kutil, Zach Olson and club president Walker Smith, will graduate and move on. Others will transfer in respect to their chosen major. Already, new members have applied and are poised to fill vacancies. “It’s really extraordinary that a small liberal arts college in Milledgeville has out-fished much larger and more experienced teams at top tournaments like the Auburn Classic,” Gee reflected. “These teams have paid coaches, scholarships and huge financial support drawing prospective members from all over. I think it’s a credit to Georgia College and to our anglers that we’ve done so well. I feel fortunate to be able to be a part of it.” For more information regarding the Georgia College Bass Fishing Team, visit www2.gcsu.edu/bassfishingteam/index.html
SERVICES • Diagnostic Assessment • Physician Care & Assessment • Nursing Assessment & Health Services • Comprehensive treatment planning • Individual therapy and counseling • Group Therapy and Counseling • Consumer/Family Education • Community Support Individual (CSI) Free and Confidential HIV Testing • Medication Management ON-SITE PHARMACY SERVICES • Residential Support Services • Telehealth (Telemedicine) • Psychosocial Rehabilitation • Peer Support • Supported Employment • Gender-Specific Substance Abuse • Substance Abuse Intensive • Child and Adolescent Services Outpatient Services & Residential Treatment Services • Developmental Disability Services MILLEDGEVILLE LOCATIONS Addictive Disease Outpatient Services 900 Barrow Ferry Rd Milledgeville • 478-445-5518 Administrative Services 131 North Jefferson Street Milledgeville • 478-445-4817
Adult Service & Unity 430 North Jefferson Street Milledgeville • 478-445-4721 478-445-5545 (Unity) Community Support Service 830 West Charlton Street Milledgeville • 478-445-3201
Child and Adolescents (C&A) Services 1371 Orchard Hill Road Milledgeville • 478-445-5322 SANDERSVILLE LOCATIONS The Point & Family Directions/Adult Clinic/ Day Support/Child & Adolescents Services
522 Washington Ave • Sandersville 478-553-2424 (Adult Clinic) 478-553-2432 (Day Support) 478-240-3050 (C&A) Washington County Service Center 824 School Street • Sandersville 478-553-2342
Milledgeville 571 Hammock Rd • Suite 106 • (Old McGaw Building)
(478) 452-6252
Denny Wood, Shawn Roberts, Chris Alford, PT, DPT, SCS, PT PT
Allyson Wood,
Jill Smith,
PT
PTA
ATC, CSCS
Constance Wesson, OTRL, CHT
Gray
Lake Oconee
222 West Clinton St., Suite 3 (Next to Advance Auto)
1001 Village Park Drive Suite 105
(478) 986-5400
(706) 454-2000
Kim Bershadsky, Chris Hairie, PT PTA, MBA
Chris Alligood, Michael Dunning,
PT, MS, OCS
MPT, FAOMPT, ATC
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dining directory 119 Chops 30 W. Main St. Milledgeville AJ’s Hotwings & More 2601 North Columbia St. Ste 4 Milledgeville (478) 804-0101 Amici Italian Cafe 101 W Hancock St. Milledgeville (478) 452-5003
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Applebee’s 106 NW Roberson Mill Rd. Milledgeville (478) 453-8355 Asian Bistro & Grill 124 W. Hancock St. Milledgeville (478-452-2886 Aubri Lane’s 114 S Wayne St. Milledgeville (478) 454-4181 Barberito’s Restaurant 148 W Hancock St Milledgeville (478) 451-4717 Blackbird Coffee 114 W Hancock St. Milledgeville (478) 454-2473 Bo Jo’s Cafe 3021 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 453-3234 The Brick 136 W Hancock St. Milledgeville (478) 452-0089 Bruster’s Ice Cream 1801 North Columbia St Milledgeville (478) 453-1303 Burger King 2478 N Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 453-3706 Captain D’s Seafood 2590 N. Columbia St, Milledgeville (478) 452-3542
Chick-Fil-A 1730 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 451-4830 W. Hancock St., Milledgeville (478) 452-0585 Chili’s Bar & Grill 2596 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-1900 China Garden 1948 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 454-3449 China Wings 3 1071 S. Wayne St., Milledgeville (478) 453-3655 Church’s Chicken 620 N Jefferson St., Milledgeville (478) 414-1808 Country Buffet 1465 SE Jefferson St., Milledgeville (478) 453-0434 Crooked Creek, Bone Island Grill 208 Crooked Creek Dr., Eatonton (706) 485-9693 Dairy Queen 1105 S Wayne St., Milledgeville (478) 452-9620 Domino’s Pizza 1909-B N Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 453-9455 Down South Seafood 972 Sparta Hwy Milledgeville (478) 452-2100 Dukes Dawghouse 162 Sinclair Marina Rd Milledgeville (478) 453-8440 El Amigo Mexican Restaurant 2465 N Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 453-0027
El Tequila 1830 N Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 414-1702 Golden Corral 1913 N Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 414-1344 Goodie Gallery 812 N Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 452-8080 Great Wall Chinese Restaurant 1304 N Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-5200 Grits 132 Hardwick St. Milledgeville (478) 453-2520 Harold’s BBQ 411 Pea Ridge Rd. Eatonton 706-485-5376 Haynes Snack Bar 113 SW Davis Dr. Milledgeville (478) 453-4155 Huddle House 300 E. Hancock St. Milledgeville (478) 452-2680 206 NW Roberson Mill Rd., Milledgeville (478) 452-3222 IHOP 2598 N Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-0332 Jackson’s at Sinclair 3065 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 453-9744 James Fish and Chicken 905 S Wayne St. Milledgeville (478) 453-8696 Judy’s Country kitchen 1720 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 414.1436 Kai Thai 2600 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville 478-454-1237
Kentucky Fried Chicken 2337 N Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 453-2456 Kuroshima Japan 140 W. Hancock St., Milledgeville (478) 451-0245 Lieu’s Peking Restaurant 2485 N Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 804-0083 Little Tokyo Steak House 2601 N Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 452-8886 Margarita’s Mexican Grill 2400 N Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 453-9547 McDonald’s 2490 N Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 452-1312 611 S Wayne St., Milledgeville (478) 452-9611 McDonald’s Wal-Mart, Milledgeville (478) 453-9499 Mellow Mushroom 2588 N. Columbia St., Milledgeville 478-457-0144 Metropolis Cafe 138 N. Wayne St., Milledgeville 478-452-0247
Original Crockett’s Family Cafeteria and Catering 1850 N. Columbia St. Suite 10 Milledgeville (478)804-0009 Paradise Country BBQ 111 Old Montgomery Hwy Milledgeville (corner Hwy 441 N. & Log Cabin Rd) (478) 452-8008 Papa John’s Pizza 1306 N Columbia Street, Milledgeville (478) 453-8686 Papa and Nana’s Wang House 174 Gordon Hwy SW Milledgeville (478) 414-1630 Pickle Barrel Cafe & Sports Pub 1892 N Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 452-1960 Pizza Hut 650 W Wayne St., Milledgeville (478) 453-3703 2511 N Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-7440 PJ’s Steak House 3052 Highway 441, Milledgeville (478) 453-0060 Puebla’s Mexican Restaurant 112 W Hancock St, Milledgeville (478) 452-1173
Sonic Drive In 1651 N Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 451-0374 Sonny’s Brew’N Que 120 N. Greene St., Milledgeville (478) 452-0004 Soul Master Barbecue & Lounge 451 N Glynn St. Milledgeville (478) 453-2790 Subway 1692 N Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 453-2604 Subway 2600 N Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 804-9976 Super China Buffet 1811 N. Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 451-2888 Sylvia’s Grille 2600 N Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-4444 Taco Bell 2495 N Columbia St.,Milledgeville (478) 452-2405 Velvet Elvis 118 W Hancock St., Milledgeville (478) 453-8226 Vinson Diner 2136 SE Vinson Hwy, Milledgeville (478) 453-1171
Octagon Cafe Milledgeville Mall (478) 452-0588
Quizno’s Subs 1827 N Columbia St, Milledgeville (478) 451-0790
Waffle House 1683 N Columbia St Milledgeville (478) 452-9507 3059 N Columbia St.,Milledgeville (478) 451-2914
Old Clinton Barbecue 2645 N. Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 454-0080
Ruby Tuesday’s 2440 N Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 452-5050
Wendy’s 2341 N Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 453-9216
Old Tyme Dogs 451 W. Montgomery St. Milledgeville
Shrimp Boat 911 S Elbert St. Milledgeville (478) 452-0559
Zaxby’s 1700 N Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 452-1027
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arts & entertainment MAY
ATTRACTIONS
May 18 Twin Lakes Library Summer Reading Club sign-up begins. Mary Vinson Memorial Library.
Andalusia Flannery O’Connor’s Farm, North Columbia Street, (478) 454-4029, www.andalusiafarm.org. Open to the public Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 22 The Community Dance Program Spring Concert. Georgia College Russell Auditorium Free event. (478) 445-4226. May 26 Twin Lakes Library Summer Reading Club kick-off celebration with Pete Griffin's Animal Conservation Program. 10:30 a.m. Mary Vinson Memorial Library. JUNE June 2 Twin Lakes Library Summer Reading Club sign-up begins. Mary Vinson Memorial Library. June 10 Young Adult Movie.“Son of Rambow.” Rated PG-13. 3:30 p.m. Mary Vinson Memorial Library.
Bartram Forest In 1794, Native Americans inhabited the Bartram Forest. Today, educational hiking trails allow visitors to see centuries of abundant wildlife, natural wetlands, and an erosion ravine with soil that is a remnant of the ancient shallow seas that covered Georgia 50 to 100 million years ago. Three looping trails cover this natural wonder. 2892 Highway 441 South. (478) 445-2119. Blackbridge Hall Art Gallery 111 South Clarke St., (478) 445-4572, www.gcsu.edu/art, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This art gallery exhibits regional, national and internationally recognized contemporary artists. It also presents GCSU senior art major exhibitions at the end of each semester.
E-mail your events to ndavis@unionrecorder.com. Please include time, date, location, including address, cost for the vent and a contact phone number.
June 16 Children's Movie: “The Lion King.” Rated G. 10:30 a.m. Mary Vinson Memorial Library. June 23 Twin Lakes Library Summer Reading Club Magic Show with Ken Scott. 10:30 a.m. Mary Vinson Memorial Library. June 23 Young Adult Movie. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.” Rated PG. 3:30 p.m. Mary Vinson Memorial Library. JULY July 14 Twin Lakes Library Summer Reading Club. Final Day Celebration. Mary Vinson Memorial Library. ONGOING “Curtis Stewardson: A Solo Show.” Georgia College Museum Focus Gallery. Through September 21. (478) 445-4391. “The Surveyed Extent.” Sandra Trujillo. Georgia College Museum Entry Gallery. Through September 21. (478) 445-4391. 2010-2011 President’s Hall Student Exhibition. Georgia College Department of Art. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday Parks Hall, 3rd floor. Call (478) 445-4572 for more information.
K & B Photography
“Labor Behind the Veil.” Old Governor’s Mansion. Tours by appointment only. A historically documented tour that provides mansion visitors a glimpse of the working lives of men and women who lived and worked on the mansion grounds. Call (478) 445-4545.
All of Life's Special Moments Expertly Captured
“The Collections Tour.” Old Governor’s Mansion. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday (by appointment only). $15 for adults; $8 for seniors; $10 for groups; $4 for students. Hear an in-depth discussion on the Mansion’s varied material and textile collections, the process of building the collection, recent restoration, and culminating in the methodologies employed in locating both original and period appropriate pieces and materials for display within the museum. Call (478) 445-4545.
Photographers Jodi Kent and Jessica Bampton
Visit our Milledgeville studio or let us come to you.
(478) 414-6477
www.kbportraits.com
Full Bar • Grill Karaoke & Dancing Friday & Saturday Nights Lounge OPEN 7 Days a Week Dawghouse OPEN Saturdays & Sundays starting at noon
Dawghouse & Dockside Service
NOW OPEN
162 Sinclair Marina Road • Milledgeville, Ga. www.lakesinclair.org • 478-453-8440
Open Tuesdays 4PM-7PM May 4th-Nov. 29th 222 E. Hancock St.
FIRST FRIDAYS June 3 • July 1 • Aug 5 • Sept 2
October 22, 2011
127 E Hancock Street • P.O. Box 1422 Milledgeville, GA 31059 • (478) 414-4014 cschulte@milledgevillega.us
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Sightings
FIRST FRIDAY
Visiting environmental artist Basia Irland discusses her art with visitors at the Knight Innovation Center during April’s First Friday.
Local artist David New discusses his work outside Freeman’s Barber Shop during First Friday.
General Auto Repair & Service on Domestic and Foreign Cars
Brake Service
Alignment
Exhaust Work
Diagnostic Testing
Oil Change
Lube
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Daniel McDonald gets into the art of DJ’ing during First Friday outside the Knight Innovation Center.
Nick Malloy Band performs at Metropolis Cafe on Wayne Street during a recent First Friday event.
Norris Wheel & Brake 401 E. Hancock St. Milledgeville, GA
478-452-2211 H. Miller Norris Owner
GREENE MILE BENEFIT RUN
John Davis crosses the finish line first during the Greene Mile 5K benefit run held at the Oconee River Greenway in March.
Rachel-Beth Nix crosses the finish line as winner of the Green Mile Fun Run.
The Bodyplex Racing Team poses for a photo at the Greenway during the Greene Mile 5K, with proceeds benefitting the Life Enrichment Center.
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AREA EASTER EGG HUNTS
A Creekside student takes a break to blow bubbles during the Easter egg hunt at Andalusia.
A Creekside student shows off his find during the egg hunt at Andalusia.
With basket in hand, Abigail Johnson, 2, prepares for the Easter egg hunt at Lockerly.
AREA EASTER EGG HUNTS
Lizzie Bowen, 16 months, gets a few pointers from Sebastian Hibier, 18 months, during the annual Easter egg hunt held at Lockerly.
Creekside students enjoy lunch from Chick-fil-A following their Easter egg hunt at Andalusia
Creekside Elementary School presented a check to the Andalusia Foundation during their Easter egg hunt activites. Pictured, director Craig Amason accepts the check from students.
Sightings
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS LUNCHEON
Guest speaker Hank Griffeth entertains the crowd during the annual Administrative Professionals Luncheon held at the MIlledgeville Country Club.
Linda Griner of Rooms of Hope stands near the non-profit’s display. A silent auction was held during the luncheon with proceeds going to benefit the agency that serves area sick children.
Sponsored by The Union-Recorder, the annual luncheon featured a silent auction, lunch and guest speaker Hank Griffeth of Central Georgia Technical College. Pictured, guests view items up for bid in the silent auction.
BALDWIN TEACHER OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION
Baldwin County Schools Teacher of the Year honorees (from left): Clint Raburn, Pamela Longino, Carmen Leanne Benson, Bernice Gainer, Susan Parham, Terri Carty and Brequeia Yarbrough.
Baldwin High School Principal Dr. Jessica Swain congratulates Clint Raburn on being named Baldwin County Schools’ systemwide Teacher of the Year.
Raburn is congratulated by Baldwin County Schools Superintendent Geneva Braziel. At left, Blandy Hills Elementary Principal Charlene Thorpe introduces honoree, Pamela Longino.
The Woman's Care Center
Front L-R: Dr. Shanna Holcomb, Dr. Marisol San Inocencio Back L-R: Ivey Broxton, NPC; London Eady, NPC; Jessica Hudson, NPC
"Whether you are expecting or expect the best in Care" Services: Complete Obstetric Prenatal Care Complete Gynecological Care Adolescent/Menopausal Care Ultrasounds-2D/3D • Bone Density In Office Procedures: Tubal Ligation Essure • Hysteroscopy • Endometrial Ablation The Medi Spa: Botox • Radiesse • CosmoDerm • CosmoPlast 1001 Fernwood Dr Milledgeville GA
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