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Contents
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Local Voice
4
health
6
lifestyle
12
use hashtag #LocalWire and we may print your tweet
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Get Culture: The Cultural Arts
Center
High Cholesterol, Theraputic
Foster Care, The Gourmet
Holiday Recipes, The Merit
of Teaching, Halo 4 Review,
Music Review, Beer Review
business
Financial Strategy Year End
Review, Holiday Marketing
Tips, New Business: Bright
Creations
15 feature
december events
16
The 3/50 Project
Calendar Updates, Recurring
Events
Staff
local contributors
Justin Hovey, M.D., Kacy Green, Phil Inman, Joe Whaley,
Katy Williams, Paul McVay, Dori Shaffar, Brandon Apida,
Robin Rainer
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Local Voice
Get CultureBy
Oh, here it is...
South Saint Andrews
Street is not only the
site for the historical old
Southside Elementary
School, but home to a
local treasure: The Dothan Cultural
Arts Center. Run by Mrs. Ann Cotton,
the center provides a home for seven
different arts organizations to conduct
classes, productions and behind the
scenes work. I had the pleasure of
sitting down with Ann, one of the
most pleasant women I’ve ever met,
to discuss the Cultural Arts Centers
upcoming production; “Madrigal
Dinner: Wenceslas”.
Dori Shaffar
“The Dothan
Cultural Arts Center
... provides a home
for seven different
organizations"
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Every other year, the Cultural Arts
Center puts on a Madrigal Dinner;
an interactive play based around a
full course meal. Each year the story
changes, and the month of December
brings us the story of Wenceslas, a
Bohemian man who becomes king
at the young age of 18 after his
grandmother’s
mysterious passing. Wenceslas, raised
Christian by his late grandmother, is
subjected to many struggles in dealing
with a nation, and family, split between
Paganism and Christianity.
The story begins as a celebration of
Wenceslas’ son, Radslav, returning
home after an extended absence.
Meanwhile, Wenceslas is dealing with
underlying issues with his mother and
nobles who wish to change Bohemia
back to Pagan worship. There is also a
surprising sub-plot that adds a nice twist
to the story. From the Herald, played
by Darrin Freitag, who blows his horn
at the beginning to announce the king’s
guests (you), to the serfs and wenches
who will seat and serve you throughout
the meal, every aspect of this show is
interactive.
There will be onstage performances,
as well as in-crowd performances. The
king pays close attention to his guests’
welfare, and guests will be invited to
sing along and be part of the action.
Guests are even invited to dress in
Madrigal costumes if they would like,
to enhance the experience. The play will
have a lot of action and a fun, quickmoving storyline that is easy to keep up
with.
The story of Wenceslas is based on
actual historical events and people, and
is about remembering the true spirit of
Christmas. This show is sure to be a
crowd-pleaser, and I would definitely
recommend it as a must-see!
This production was written by Wayne
Patterson and is being directed by
Susan Brolund and Joey Lamb. The
cast will consist of many highlytalented performers, including, Patrisha
Matthews, a contestant from the recent
Wiregrass Talent Quest; Payton Buchin,
#1 Best of Show 2012 at the Fall Choral
Festival; and Cotton’s husband, Mike,
who will play King Wenceslas himself.
Choral director for the Madrigal Dinner
and Wiregrass Talent Quest contestant,
Emily Fincher, has lined up a number of
traditional Christmas hymns and
beautiful vocal harmonies that will flow
perfectly with the storyline.
The Madrigal Dinner performances
will be held on December 11, 12 and
13 (Tuesday through Thursday). Doors
will open at 6:30 p.m., with the Herald’s
procession at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are by
reservation only and seats are filling
up fast, so make sure to reserve your
tickets soon!
For reservations, contact Ann Cotton at
(334) 699-ARTS (2787), or email her at
[email protected].
The Cultural Arts Center is a non-profit
organization established in May 2002
to connect arts to our community.
All proceeds raised by this show will
go toward matching grants, funding
workshops for underprivileged children
in our community and operation of the
center.
Other events being held at the Cultural
Arts Center this month include The
Wiregrass Blues Fest on Saturday,
December 8th, and the Wiregrass Youth
Symphony’s Christmas Concert on
Saturday, December 15th. The center
also conducts classes in dance, art,
pottery, piano, etc., and is a resource for
many other art related events. They
also rent out their facility for weddings,
parties, reunions and showers. For more
information on the center, visit their
website at www.theculturalartscenter.
org, check them out on facebook under
keywords “Cultural Arts Center”, or
contact Ann Cotton directly.
-Dori Shaffar
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Health
from the doctor
High
Cholesterol
For The
Holidays
What Is Therapeutic
Foster Care?
Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) is a
significant risk factor for coronary heart
disease. High cholesterol and mortality
from heart disease are closely linked. High
cholesterol, along with other risk factors such
as diabetes and smoking, increase the risk for
coronary heart disease considerably. Thus,
treating or attempting to treat this issue has
significant ramifications for overall health.
High cholesterol has different meanings
depending on the type of cholesterol problem
a person has. Overall, physicians tend to focus
on elevated LDL (bad cholesterol) and low
HDL (good cholesterol). Studies have shown
that the lower the LDL in the face of other
risk factors does reduce mortality. There are
two sources of cholesterol: what a person
eats, and what a person’s body makes. Thus,
changing lifestyles through diet and exercise
can help, but it may not be enough.
“... Changing
lifestyles through
diet and exercise
can help ..."
In order to prevent heart disease, screening for
high cholesterol is necessary. Cholesterol
screening is recommended for men starting at
age 35 and possibly earlier based on family
history and risk factors. Women do not need
screening until age 45 unless other risk
factors are present. Only a physician can
determine if treatment is necessary based on a
person’s blood work.
*See your primary care physician for
screening.
Justin Hovey, M.D.
Board Certified
Internal Medicine
and Pediatrics
urrently Therapeutic
Foster Care is a ministry
of the United Methodist
Children's Home. It is
a service for children
who have exhibited an identifiable
special need, such as a psychological,
emotional, or behavioral diagnosis
that cannot be met through less
restrictive foster care resources. The
children served are in the custody of
the Alabama Department of Human
Resources and may range in age from
birth to age 21. Each community is
responsible for providing services
to its citizens, including foster care
for children. As a result, this is a
community-based program whose
services are delivered primarily by
trained foster parents working in
partnership with the child, the child's
family and childcare professionals.
Therapeutic foster parents must be
nurturing, stable individuals who can
open their homes and hearts to a hurting
child. Parents must be in adequate
health with no criminal history.
Prospective foster parents and their
homes must meet guidelines set forth by
the state.
C
The primary goal of foster care is to
protect children and strengthen families.
A child may need to be placed in foster
care for various reasons such as the
death of a parent or parents, abuse,
neglect, or because of other stresses
the family is experiencing. Our care
is often needed until the child can
be reunited with his or her family,
placed in an adoptive home or can live
independently. This is a temporary
service that is used in conjunction
with other services to facilitate family
reunification and permanence.
occurs, the United Methodist Children's
Home provides support 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.
What can you do to HELP?
Please pray that we would see more
therapeutic foster parents trained and
serving local children.
There are a wide range of emotional
and behavioral difficulties found in
children needing therapeutic foster
care. Almost every child is foster
care has gone through some type of
traumatic experience that affects the
way they react to people and situations.
Some children may also have physical
disabilities that affect their behavior.
Moving into a foster home is an
extremely stressful event for children
because they have experienced great
loss. However, in a stable, consistent,
supportive environment, children can
experience gains to help ease the pain
of that loss. In the event that a crisis
Search your heart to become a
Therapeutic Foster Parent. You will
have lots of support and training.
Be an ADVOCATE, help raise
awareness in our community by
sponsoring a fundraiser. Help get the
word out in Dothan and the area.
Call our local Therapeutic Foster Care
Office for further information:
334-793-0090
-The Local
“Help get the
word out in
Dothan ..."
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local food
healthy
The Gourmet
hree years ago Gourmet arose from an
desire of the owner, Erin E. Hayes, to
use her love of cooking and passion
for food as an exit from the corporate
healthcare world. Her mission for
Gourmet was to provide homemade casseroles, sides,
desserts, and other items for those busy individuals
who just didn’t have the time or desire to spend all day
in the kitchen.
T
After three years, Gourmet has expanded their services
to include not only meals to go, but catering for
offices, private parties, and weddings. In addition to
these services, Gourmet’s menu has grown as well
from their everyday favorites of casseroles, chicken
salad, and pimento cheese to include a Paleo Menu.
The Paleo Diet, also known as the “Cave Man” Diet,
is based on lean meats, fruits, vegetables, seafood,
nuts and seeds, and healthy oils. Items avoided in the
Paleo Diet are grains, dairy products, processed foods
and sugar, alcohol, and legumes. The health benefits
of a Paleo Lifestyle include more efficient workouts,
stable blood sugar, the metabolization of stored fat,
reduced allergies, balanced energy throughout the
day, clear skin and better teeth, and improved sleep
patterns.
The Paleo Diet was introduced to Erin in June of 2011
by Landon and Kiesha Brazell, of Crossfit Embrace.
Paleo is the diet that many Crossfit athletes follow.
Erin researched the facts and nuances of this lifestyle
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change, and began providing healthier, Paleo Diet
menu options for her fellow Crossfit athletes. Gourmet
offers a different Paleo Meal every day that includes
one meat, a sauce, and two side items. A typical meal
includes Chili-Rubbed Pork Chop with Mango Salsa,
Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and Asparagus, and for the
price of just $10! Erin also makes other Paleo menu
items that include Chicken Salad, Shrimp Salad, Egg
Salad, Deviled Eggs, Chicken Chili, Roasted Red
Pepper Soup, Spicy Thai Coconut Soup, Sweet Potato
Chips, Paleo Fudge, and much more.
Please visit Gourmet on South Brannon Stand Road,
and at their new location at The Nest on North Foster
Street.
-Phil Inman
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Lifestyle
local recipes
While trying to determine what to share
this month with you, our readers, I could
only fixate on sweets. This fun play
on truffles with Oreos* will surely be
a hit at your office party or just sitting
around the house during the holidays. I
also put a few in the freezer for a chilled
treat that works very well for my fellow
chocoholics any time of day or night.
Oreo Truffles
2 packages 18 oz. Oreo Cookies
16 oz. Mascarpone
White or Regular Chocolate for Dipping
(melted)
•Crush cookies in a food processor
•Add Mascarpone to food processor and
blend until well blended
•Roll into 1 inch balls and place on a
plate in the refrigerator for up to two
hours
•Using a toothpick, press into the Oreo
balls and dip into chocolate
•Let cool until chocolate hardens
•For a tip: Use a colander, place
toothpicks in the holes to keep the Oreo
balls round
•Should make about 50-60 balls
* Oreo is a trademark of Nabisco™
Pecans are everywhere this time of
year, so load up your buckets, get them
cracked, and make some tasty pies for
Christmas. My mentor, Pierre Vivier, is
a French Pastry Chef and Chocolatier.
He once told me to never trust people
that don’t eat chocolate, and I’ve
carried that philosophy with me to this
day. Chocolate was a big part of his
business and he did it better than most.
Together we made the classic pecan pie
even classier by adding, you guessed it,
chocolate.
Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie
Makes 2 9” pies
1 pound brown sugar
½ pound melted butter
4 eggs (beaten)
1 pound of chopped pecans
6 oz. mini chocolate chips
Pinch of salt
1 ¼ oz cake flour
2 ready made pie crusts
•Preheat oven to 350 degrees
•Separate chocolate chips and pecans
evenly into the pie crusts
•Combine sugar, melted butter, salt, and
cake flour
•Split mixture between the two pie
crusts
•Bake for 45 minutes on a sheet pan
•Let cool for 1 ½ hours
•Cut and enjoy with a big, fat scoop of
ice cream
Next is a no-joke eggnog. It will surely
make you warm and tingly for the
holidays. You can make this without the
whiskey, but why would you do that?
Just make sure to keep the kids out of
this Christmas “spirit”.
Eggnog
24 eggs (separated)
3 cups sugar
1 quart (4 cups) whiskey
1 pint of half and half
¾ cup sugar
1 quart heavy cream
One inch of fresh ground ginger
Pumpkin pie spice to dust the top of the
drink
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp almond extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
•Mix 24 egg yolks and sugar in a mixer
for 10-15 minutes on medium-high
•Turn down to low. Add whiskey and
half and half
•Add ground fresh ginger and stir
•Pour out into large bowl
•Place 24 egg whites and sugar into
mixing bowl. Beat on high until you
get stiff peaks. This could take 15-20
minutes. The egg whites should remain
on the beater when you remove it from
the bowl
•Scrape whites out of mixer, then
fold them into the large bowl with the
whiskey mixture
•Whip a quart of heavy cream to make
whipped cream, then fold all ingredients
together
•Ladle into glasses and sprinkle with a
little bit of pumpkin spice. Remember to
always drink responsibly.
Topping:
2 cups sugar
1 cup milk
1 heaping tablespoon cocoa powder
½ stick butter
½ tsp vanilla extract
These tea cakes are my greatgrandmother’s, Lucille Baldwin, from
Asbury. They’ve always been one of my
family’s favorites to leave out for Santa
(if they managed to last long enough).
I’m positive I ate these before I even
had any teeth. I remember Granddaddy
Joe putting peanut butter on them for me
and letting me eat them hot right out of
the oven with a big glass of cold milk.
Mammy’s Teacakes
Cookies:
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter
2 eggs
¼ cup buttermilk
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
•Preheat oven to 325 degrees
Cookies:
•Cream sugar and butter from cookie
ingredients in a mixer
•Drop in the eggs one at a time
•Add buttermilk
•Sift flour, baking powder, and baking
soda to slowly incorporate in the
mixture
•Add vanilla and almond extract
•Remove from bowl and place onto a
lightly floured surface
•Using a rolling pin, lightly dust top of
dough with flour. Roll out the dough to
a ⅛” thick because it will rise as it bakes
•Using a 3” round cookie cutter, cut as
many cookies as you can
•Arrange on a greased cookie sheet
about 1” apart
•Bake in the oven until light brown.
Could be 7-12 minutes. Just keep a
close eye on it.
Topping:
•In a heavy saucepan, cook sugar, milk,
and cocoa powder medium. Cook until
thick. Make sure to stir constantly with
a whisk.
•Remove from stove. Add butter and
vanilla. Stir until butter is melted.
•Top each cookie with the glaze after
they are removed from the oven.
-Chef Joe Whaley
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Lifestyle
take out your books and turn to the
Merit of Teaching
n my last article I discussed
the worth of the teacher, and
the fact that teachers in the
state of Alabama have not
had a raise in at least four
years, but that state legislators had suggested
a 1% increase. Now a larger increase in pay
has been suggested, but so has the concept
of merit pay. Merit pay would be the worse
possible scenario for Alabama teachers! Merit
pay is great in the corporate world where
employees have the same duties and perform
the same tasks, but the world of education
(especially for young children) is vastly
different.
I
Even though teachers are required to teach
certain subjects and methods, no two students
are alike. Some educational policies, such as
the No Child Left Behind Act, fail to address
that difference. The No Child Left Behind
Act stated that all third graders should be
reading on a third grade level when they
left third grade; it expected all children in
a classroom to perform on standardized
tests the same way. While I understand the
sentiment behind it, it’s not based in reality.
All children are not the same. Each one is at
a different level in development, and each
one learns at a different rate. A teacher cannot
possibly be expected to produce a classroom
of clones that all perform exactly the same
on standardized tests. Many variables exist
where testing is concerned. Reality is that
some students do not do well in testing
situations no matter their intelligence. All
students are not on equal levels. So, for the
teacher that gets a class full of overachievers,
the scores on these tests will probably be
exemplary and therefore a raise in pay will be
in that teacher’s future.
But what about the teacher that gets a class
that has great kids, but they receive no help in
their lower-income home? In the case of
"Reality is
that some
students do
not do well in
testing ... no
matter their
intelligence."
many children education is not something
upon which the family places great
importance, and school is just a place for the
kids to go everyday and get a free lunch.
No matter how hard the teacher may try, he
or she may not ever be able to reach certain
students. Is it fair for the teacher, who has
worked with their students, attempting to
extract every ounce of potential, to get less
because the class did not perform on the
standardized tests like the other teacher with
the class of overachievers? Think about it.
How would you like to be in this situation?
Do you remember the saying, “you can’t
make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear”? A
teacher can do only so much with what they
are given.
To use merit pay as a way of compensating
teachers is a mistake; all teachers must be on
a level playing field. All classes must be the
same. Is that possible? How can we use the
resources we have in Alabama to facilitate
that? Think about it.
-Ms. Crabapple, Educator
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game review
s an avid video gamer,
I get excited each year
when holiday season
rolls around because
November is always
a month packed full of great game
releases. The most recent holiday title
I’ve gotten to play is “Halo 4” for Xbox
360.
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At first, I was a little worried when I
found out that the original developer,
Bungie, who has worked on each of the
five previous games in the series had
handed it over to 343 Studios. However,
after playing through the campaign
and indulging in the multiplayer, this
“Halo” title certainly lives up to its
predecessors and even offers some new
twists to a classic genre.
One factor that always set “Halo”
games apart from other first person
shooters is the arena-style multiplayer
modes. It’s so good to see that “Halo
4” continues with that tradition by
creating a multiplayer mode that brings
gamers together. While “Halo 4” does
offer online multiplayer, it is still one
of the few games that people love to
link up and play with friends. I believe
that ability is an asset for the gaming
community as it promotes the social
LAN parties of the early 2000’s before
online gaming took over. Whether at
a friend’s house or a local game shop,
linking up and playing together is one
of the most satisfying experiences for
gamers.
If you haven’t picked up “Halo 4” yet,
I encourage you to give it a whirl. It’s
definitely a game that players will be
enjoying for the next few years.
-Dusty Thornton
For more information about the latest
games, consoles, or retro favorites you
can find Dusty at 1UP Games in its
new location with FANATIX in the old
Bruno's Shopping center behind Atlanta
Bread.
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Lifestyle
music review
RTFO
hat do you get when you
put two chefs, a math
tutor, and a construction
worker together? One
of the best bands to ever
come out of Dothan.
W
RTFO is more than just a few guys,
some instruments, and an acronym
standing for “Rocking the F*@k Out.”
It’s an original-music playing band with
toe-tapping rhythms, clever lyrics, and a
pleasant demeanor.
“I guess our sound would be like if you
took Blind Melon, Sublime, Creedence
Clearwater Revival, The Doors, Pearl
Jam, and Merle Haggard then put
them all together on ‘Tumble Dry’.
Out would spit RTFO,” said 29-yearold lead singer Kevin Thompson. “As
a band, we bring different things to
the table. Different rhythms, different
styles, something that you don’t hear
unless you come hear us.”
It seems too complicated and opposing
to be true, and yet it is. In fact, more
could be added. In some of their songs,
you pick up on a political lyrical style
that reminds you of Rage Against the
"We're just a
small piece
of a large
musical
movement
that is
happening in
Dothan."
Machine. Yet, in the same song, you
will be swaying to a funky beat that
reminds you of your college jam band
days, minus the LSD-fueled guitar
monotony and stench of patchouli.
How can a band be so diverse in its
sound? Simple. You get guys together
who have completely different musical
preferences.
Thompson explains how he enjoys the
emotional tug-of-war of classical music,
but also tends to be drawn to music
that’s danceable. Those in addition
to the aforementioned political and
controversial lyrics define his style.
Bass player Drew Head was raised
listening to old country music that
makes Ricky Skaggs seem like what the
young whippersnappers are listening to,
but ultimately became very interested
in grunge rock in the 90s. He’s also a
guitarist and occasional songwriter.
Guitarist Zack Cook is the heavy metal
junky who has a gift of being able to
write music incredibly well off the top
of his head, where it would take others
hours or days.
Finally, drummer Diego Rojas is
full-blooded Peruvian who grew up
listening to all manner of Latin music
such as cumbias, merengues, and
salsas. Interestingly enough, since he
has moved to Dothan from Peru, he has
developed a complete love affair with
country music.
When asked how that many genres
could possibly work together,
Thompson replied with, “Well, all music
is based on mathematical principle.
Heavy metal is just grungy bluegrass
with amplifiers.”
Can you guess which member is the
math tutor yet?
As talented as this band is at making
original music, as many musicians
know, in order to appease a crowd you
have to play covers. For many bands
that runs counter to what they initially
intend to accomplish, to get people to
hear their innovative music. In RTFO’s
case, they have created a compromise to
lessen any cognitive dissonance.
Thompson suggests when the market
demands you play covers, supply it to
them, but in a way that is authentic to
the band. People will know the song and
sing along, but they will be experiencing
your authentic sound for the first time.
Thompson then goes on to suggest
creating a central hub for local music.
“There’s a lot of creativity in Dothan,
but there’s not much of an avenue. I
would like to see downtown Dothan
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be opened up in a way like Nashville’s
Lower Broad. On the weekends they
can close traffic on Foster Street down
so people can just walk around checking
out live music from place to place.
Make more places for people to
play, and the interest will be there,” he
said.
After all, if you build it, they will come.
“Music is not something that is fully
understood. It’s something that goes
straight to the emotional core of a
person, transgressing thought. A song
will make you feel happy or excited
before you even think you are. People
don’t even know they want it,” said
Thompson.
So in RTFO you have a band that
completely rejects the idea of an image
or stardom. Who fight for the idea that
music should be made by a purely
creative spirit. Who don’t look at
other local bands as competition, but as
other artists in a joint effort to create,
share, and get crowds together to
enlighten them to see what they’ve been
missing.
“We’re just a small piece of a large
musical movement that is happening
in Dothan,” said Thompson, “We love
this city, the music, and the potential
BEER Review
that downtown Dothan has, which will
happen in due time.”
And sure, saying the band’s full name
will force you to put a nickel in the
swear jar, but hopefully all those nickels
will add up and allow you to go have a
few beers at the next show. Trust me,
it’s worth it.
-Katy Williams
"Music is not
something
that is fully
understood.
It's something
that goes
straight to the
emotional core
of a person ..."
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Fruit Beer, 5.2%
Availability: Year-round in 11.2 ounce
bottle, on tap, and nitro can.
Food Pairing: Salads or with Dessert.
“Southern Style Banana Pudding”
Serving Temperature: 40-45 degrees
The Review:
When I was approached by the
distributor to begin carrying this beer I
was, to say the least, highly skeptical.
I mean, really? Banana Beer? I could
not imagine at the time a fruit beer in
southeast Alabama would even get a
single glance; however I have been
proven wrong.
Wells and Young produces this beer
in England. The founder, Charles
Wells, was a 20 year veteran of the
English Merchant Marines, and once
he completed his contract he returned
home, and in 1875 decided to open the
brewery near Bedford, England. Today
the brewery still stands in its original
location and produces both new and
original beer recipes. Surprisingly,
this company remains family-owned
and operated, and therein lies its
strength, the absence of large corporate
influences.
For this review I utilized the common
11.2-ounce bottle and a large brandy
snifter. As this beer is pulled from the
cooler and un-capped, (no twist off),
a very light release of carbonation is
realized and the head within the bottle
is thin.
After this beer has been given time to
breathe, start the pour. As the snifter
fills, a brilliant hue of amber/oak
appears, the head remains extremely
thin, and the lacing is almost as nonexistent as it was in the bottle. As you
bring in the snifter, the first hints of
banana and bread malt aromas fill the
senses. Give the beer a light swirl and
you will notice the extra release of fruit
scents. The reason for using a brandy
snifter is to allow the fragrances of this
beer to be thoroughly experienced.
Now taste the beer. I found the first
sensation to be a tingly carbonation with
strong banana and malt flavors. The
texture is light but crisp, and the end
remains light but hoppy and at the point
you believe you’ve experienced all the
beer has to offer, a resurgence of banana
hits the taste buds.
At McLeod’s, all who try the beer
comment on how much it actually tastes
like southern-style banana bread. This
is a great beer to play around with, and
though the flavors are light, crisp,
and tingly, it does sit heavy. McLeod’s
Publick House rates this beer at 81,
which falls in line with other national
ratings. In closing, this is a great overall
beer that is worth a try.
-Paul McVay
Owner/Operator
McLeod’s Publick House
page 12 | december | vol 3 issue 6
Business
your financial Strategy
Year End Review
• Am I adequately protecting my income
— and my family? Over time, you’ll
experience many changes in your life —
marriage, children, new job, new home,
etc. Most, if not all, of these changes
will require you to make sure you have
adequate life insurance in place to help
guard your family’s future, should
anything happen to you. Furthermore,
to help replace your income should you
become disabled, you may well need
to purchase an adequate amount of
disability income insurance.
To get a clear picture of where you
are, consider asking yourself these
questions:
ow that 2012 is drawing
to a close, you may
want to review the
progress you’ve made
this past year in many
areas of your life — including your
financial situation. By going over your
investment portfolio and other key areas
related to your finances, you can learn
what moves you may need to make
in 2013 to stay on track toward your
important objectives, such as college for
your children, a comfortable retirement
and the ability to leave the type of
legacy you desire.
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• Am I taking on too much risk?
Although 2012 has generally been a
pretty good year for investors, we’ve
certainly seen periods of considerable
volatility. During these times, did you
find yourself constantly fretting about
big drops in your portfolio value? In
fact, have you consistently experienced
this type of worry throughout your
years as an investor? If so, you might
be taking on too much risk for your
individual risk tolerance. Review your
holdings to determine if you can lower
your risk level without jeopardizing
your overall investment strategy.
• Am I investing too conservatively?
Just as you can take on too much
investment risk, you can also go to
the other extreme by investing too
taxable income. Plus, your employer
may match part of your contributions.
So if you’ve been under-funding your
retirement plan, ratchet up your funding
in 2013. At the same time, you may still
be eligible to contribute to an IRA; if so,
try to “max out” on it. A traditional IRA
grows tax deferred while a Roth IRA
can grow tax free, provided you meet
certain conditions.
conservatively. If your portfolio
contains a preponderance of investments
that offer significant preservation
of principal but very little in the
way of growth potential, you may
be endangering your chances of
accumulating the resources you’ll need
to achieve your long-term goals.
• Am I contributing as much as I can
afford to my retirement plans? If you
have access to an employer-sponsored
retirement plan, such as a 401(k), 403(b)
or 457(b), consider yourself fortunate.
Your plan has the potential to grow on
a tax-deferred basis, and you typically
contribute pre-tax dollars — the more
you put in, the lower your annual
• Do I need professional help? As the
above questions indicate, maintaining
control of your financial situation can
be challenging — especially if you try
to do it all on your own. You might
benefit from working with a financial
professional — someone who can
analyze your situation objectively and
make recommendations
based on your risk tolerance, time
horizon and specific goals. Before the
clock runs out on 2012, take the time
to ask yourself the above questions.
The answers may well spur you to take
positive action in 2013.
-Submitted by Brandon Apida,
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Investments
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5
Holiday
Marketing
Ideas
he holidays are upon us, and for most
businesses it is the best time of year for
sales. It is also a great time to not only
improve your holiday sales, but to also
insure better sales for you in the future.
Here are a few ideas you may want to consider.
T
1.Offer Huge Discounts – Black Friday gets it started,
but the holidays bring out the bargain hunter instincts
in everyone. Many buying decisions are made because
of the perception of how much money is being saved.
Be sure to pick some products or services that you
can mark down enough to get someone’s attention,
then be sure to promote them with advertising, online,
social media and in-store signage. This is a great time
to mark down substantially and move slowly-selling
merchandise that you have had all year. You should
make new customers repeat customers and repeat
customers more loyal.
2. Gift Baskets & Certificates – Many shoppers are
looking for gifts that aren’t too expensive and will
please most gift recipients, especially if your customer
is unsure what to buy. As shopping time starts to
run out, shoppers are looking for a quick fix. If your
business has products that are appropriate for gift
baskets, make up assortments at different price points
to appeal to the desperate shopper. This is also a good
opportunity to move some slower moving products
along with more desirable merchandise. And for the
shopper looking for convenience, nothing fits the bill
quite like a gift certificate. Just like holiday bargains
mentioned above, you need to promote your gift
baskets and gift certificates in your advertising and
especially in your store. You may be too busy helping
customers to remember to suggest these gift-buying
problem solvers.
3. Greeting Cards – There seems to be fewer
businesses sending out greeting cards during the
holidays, so if you do decide to make this part of
your marketing plan, you should get more attention
and appreciation from your established customers.
To make this even more effective, consider putting
some sort of coupon (something substantial that you
wouldn’t ordinarily offer to the public) or even a gift
such as a pair of theatre tickets. Another possibility
would be to make a donation in their honor to one of
your favorite charities. This is a win-win-win for your
business, your customer and your charity.
4. Get Out Into the Community – There are more
people out and about this time of year and it is a great
time to make your business seen in other places than
your store. Participate in holiday events, volunteer
some time for you or your employees to help out
a charity (they can always use more bell ringers!),
appear as a speaker for civic clubs or network with
other non-competing businesses to help promote
each other in your stores.
5.Be Available For Your Customers – Not everyone
has the convenience of being able to shop during your
regular store hours. Consider extending your hours
during the holidays and let the public know. This
should include staying open late on Christmas Eve for
those last minute shoppers. Each passing year seems
to produce more of them out there looking for last
minute gifts. Have you ever given or received a gift
that came from a convenience store?!!! You don’t want
to lose potential customers to your competition during
this time of year. It may be what it takes to lose them
as a regular repeat customer. And at the same time, it
can be a great time to lure customers away from your
competition.
In a perfect world, the holidays would be an ideal time
to take off from work to spend more time with your
family, but this is no time to take it easy. The results of
what you do during the holiday shopping season can
not only affect the bottom line for this year… it can
also set the pace for how your business performs in the
coming year.
"You should make
new customers
repeat customers
and repeat
customers more
loyal."
Robin Rainer has been creating award-winning
advertising ideas for over 23 years. His firm, The
Image Agency, is located at 430 West Main Street in
Dothan. Contact him at [email protected]
or call 334.793.9042.
For more great marketing ideas, you are invited to
attend the American Advertising Federation Dothan
monthly lunch programs held the first Wednesday of
each month at 12 noon at the Wiregrass Rehabilitaton
Center. Go to www.AAFDothan.com for more
information.
-Robin Rainer
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Business
new business
he Christmas season is a wonderful
time of year unless you happen to be the
one climbing tall ladders or spending
hours untangling and troubleshooting
old lights! Why not eliminate all of
those headaches by hiring Bright Creations to hang
lights for you? Chad and Jason Kirkland are putting
a new twist on “getting lit” this holiday season by
offering a new service to the Wiregrass. Their services
include design, installation, maintenance, takedown,
and storage of all your Christmas lighting needs.
Jason says, "We want to give people the opportunity
to express their holiday spirit without the hassle of
hanging lights." The Kirklands provide a convenient,
easy way to add sparkle to the holiday season. They
will work with you to create a custom design, hang
your lights, and take them down and store them at the
end of the season.
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All of their lighting products are commercial grade
which offers several advantages.
-Brighter than conventional colors
-Brilliant colors
-Weatherproof
-SAFE AND DURABLE
-Can be made custom for your roofline and windows
creating a neat and beautiful display
Bright
Creations
They offer a variety of products including C-7 and
C-9 bulbs. These bulbs have a nickel base, an average
of 3,000 hours of burn time and come in 5, 7, and
10 watts. They are available in transparent, twinkle,
ceramic-frosted paints, color-changing, or LED
varieties. The colored bulbs are triple-dipped for a
true, bright, long-lasting color. These traditional lights
are popular for their neat and clean appearance plus
the ability to customize colors. Bright Creations also
offer Icicle, LED, Mini, Net, Column, and Rope lights,
Timers, clips, and displays.
The cost of your Christmas light installation depends
on the size and difficulty of your home. Due to the
short but fast-paced season, the sooner you schedule
your installation the better chance you'll have to get
your lights installed by the date of your choosing.
They are licensed and insured so you can rest assured
that your property is in good hands. Call them today
for your free estimate. Bright Creations: 334-405-7314
www.southernbrightcreations.com
-Phil Inman
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Feature
3/50
project
hat three independently
owned businesses
would you miss if they
disappeared from your
community? This is the
question posed by Cinda Baxter, creator
of the grass-roots stimulus known as
The 3/50 Project.
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The 3/50 Project began March 2009 as
a blog post titled, 'Save the Economy
Three Stores at a Time.' Baxter's
objective was to unite small business
owners interested in creating consumer
awareness. The main objective was to
enhance awareness of the economic
impact small businesses have on
a community, and the risks these
businesses face during an economic
crisis. What started as a simple blog
quickly morphed into a viable construct
sparking the interest of thousands of
people.
Baxter coined the phrase, 'Saving the
Brick and Mortars Our Nation is Built
On,' and from that position a new
message emerged bringing focus to the
economic value of small businesses.
Support for these businesses is critical
in maintaining a stable economy, and
consumers are listening and ready to
help.
The 3/50 Project offers a sound, simple
formula that is easy to understand;
choose three locally-owned independent
businesses and spend a combined total
of $50 in these businesses each month.
That breaks down to just over $16
spent in each of the three businesses.
This simplistic approach is likely the
reason for its success. It sounds easy
because it is, but the positive impact
this has on a local economy is amazing.
According to Ms. Baxter, for every
$100 spent in a locally-owned store,
$68 remain in the local economy. In
contrast, when spending that same $100
in national chains or big box stores only
$43 remain local, and very little to no
residual revenue remains when making
purchases online. Locally-owned
businesses provide a large portion
of revenue critical to funding public
services and necessary resources. If
just half the working population would
follow this formula, more than $42
billion of revenue would be generated
annually, supporting local communities
at all levels.
What is beautifully different about The
3/50 Project when compared to other
“Buy Local” or “Shop Local” programs
is its balanced approach. Baxter stresses
the importance of balancing your
purchases between local businesses and
big chain stores. There are elements of
convenience, savings, availability and
support that must be considered when
shopping. Big box/chain stores are a
valuable part of our community and
should not be shunned. They provide
jobs and draw consumers from outlying
areas which boost local economies as
well. Online shopping is convenient
and in certain circumstances can also
support local jobs, and is a welcomed
consideration when needed. Unlike
many programs that negate the value
of these businesses, The 3/50 Project
brings focus to the importance of what
each has to offer.
When examining the website for
The 3/50 Project you will find only
positive elements of awareness. There
are many resources available for any
business wishing to get involved or for
those just wanting more information.
If you are wondering what makes this
project so different from other “Buy
Local” campaigns, here are just a few
examples:
1. It began as a grass-roots movement
without a business plan, financial
support or any formal organization
backing it.
2. The program proposes a balanced
approach in support of all businesses
and the lack of negativity towards other
programs.
3. It offers marketing materials, banners,
newsletters, and media support for those
involved.
4. Supporting businesses receive free
listings on The Project website and the
ability to link to their own website.
This project has received national
attention in most major media and
publications. Entire cities are adopting
this approach and supporting local
businesses for their involvement. There
are three international versions of The
3/50 Project underway for Canada,
the U.K. and Australia. The project
is quickly becoming an excellent
example of people helping people. In
an unstable, unpredictable economy
we must become more focused on our
local communities and what we can
do to help secure local programs. The
3/50 Project offers a simple formula
with solid standing; it provides an
easy solution in which anyone can
participate.
-Kacy Green
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Events
Calendar
Updates
rick craven & nancy
of nancy & the night
people
Performing at Blue Moon Cafe
kristen mikala
Performing at Slick Willie's
December 1
a downtown
christmas
DOWNTOWN DOTHAN - A
Downtown Christmas in Dothan,
Alabama has been providing families
around the Wiregrass with holiday
traditions for many years. This year
will be no different. Some of our most
popular activities and attractions include
a snow zone, cookie decorations,
marshmallow roasting, local artisans,
various food vendors and of course,
Santa! Come downtown to Foster and
Troy Street Saturday, December 1st to
see what everyone is talking about. For
more information, please call 334-7933097 or visit TheDowntownGroup.com.
Pets are welcome!
photography
workshop & contest
LANDMARK PARK - Landmark
Park is excited to welcome back the
Southeast Alabama Photography and
Adventure Club for an Intermediate/
Advanced Photography workshop on
December 1, each one from 9:30 a.m.
until 5 p.m. Registration is required, and
the fee to attend is $15 for members and
$20 for non-members. Registration is
limited to participants ages 12 and older,
with a maximum of 20 participants.
Participants are encouraged to bring
their camera, extra batteries, the camera
manual, a clean media card and a sacked
lunch and drink. Please call the park
office at 334-794-3452 to register. This
workshop will cover areas such as
camera set up including ISO settings,
aperture, depth of field and manual
focusing.
tipsy easel
3:00 p.m. 16" x 20" canvas. For more
info call 334.714.7147
Student exhibition
WIREGRASS MUSEUM OF ART Troy University student exhibition titled
"Not So Self Portrait Self Portraits"
December 1 - 2
gun show
National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds.
ornaments and wreaths. Plus, make your
own ornament to take home. Volunteers
should bring a pair of gloves, wire
pliers and natural materials to use in the
ornament making. The workshop is free
and registration is required. A snack and
beverage will be provided.
december 3-7, 10-14,
17-21
christmas past
seasonal session
LANDMARK PARK - Students
in preschool-6th grade will have a
chance to experience an old-fashioned
Christmas with storytelling, games, and
cider. 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.- 1
p.m. Preregistered school groups only.
December 1 - JAN 15
alabama in the making
exhibit
december 4
LANDMARK PARK - Interpretive
Center Lobby. Collections of
tipsy easel
photographs, audio interviews and
videos from the Smithsonian Project
and Alabama Community Scholars
Institutes. Using iPads, visitors can
listen to Alabamians tell the stories of
their experiences in foodways, music,
occupational folklore, and material
culture. Free with paid gate admission.
Dec 1 , JAN 5, feb 3
wiregrass
woodturners
LANDMARK PARK - 9:30 a.m. Open
to the public. Free with paid gate
admission. Ag Museum.
landmark park
dulcimer club
LANDMARK PARK - 1 p.m. Must
have a dulcimer. Classroom. Free with
paid gate admission.
December 2
christmas decorating
workshop
LANDMARK PARK - Bring a little
Christmas cheer to Landmark Park on
Sunday, Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. at the annual
Christmas Decorating Workshop.
Deck the halls of the historical buildings
with homemade, old-fashioned
6:00 p.m. 16 x 20" canvas For more
info call 334.714.7147
tipsy easel
6:00 p.m. 16 x 20" canvas For more
info call 334.714.7147
empty bowl project
WIREGRASS MUSEUM OF ART A project that benefits the community,
promotes the arts, and teaches
individuals of all ages the valuable
lesson of helping those in need. The
bowl you create will be used at the
Empty Bowl fundraising event to raise
hunger awareness. Bring your friends
and make it a get-together for a worthy
cause! Light refreshments provided.
More information at emptybowls.net.
Date: Thursday Dec. 6
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Age: 16+
Cost: Your $5 donation helps offset the
cost of materials and studio space
december 7
alan watson
Performing at Blue Moon Cafe
"mingle bells"
HOLIDAY INN BAR & GRILLE December Networking Mixer 6pm-9pm
december 4, 11, 18
tipsy easel
p.m. 16 x 20" canvas For more
watercolor & acrylic 6:00
info call 334.714.7147
with tim kulik
throwing stones
WIREGRASS MUSEUM OF ART Tim Kulik will provide the supplies
and art instruction for each medium to
inspire original works of art. All skill
levels welcome! Time: 10:30 – 12:30pm
Cost: $20, $15 Member, Age: All ages
welcome!
Performing at Jake's 9:00 p.m. - 1:00
a.m.
skyview
Performing at Slick Willie's
december 4, 18
after school art
WIREGRASS MUSEUM OF ART
- Join us in the WMA studio to meet
new friends and have fun creating art!
Experiment with different types of
materials to create original works of art
to bring home. All supplies included
only your imagination required!
Different project each week.
Date: Tues. Dec. 4, 18 Ages 9-11
Time: 3:30 - 4:30pm
Cost: $15 / $10 Member per class
bobby hill
Performing at McLeod's Publick House
december 6
december 7-8
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how to shoot: family
tanda room
anniversary weekend portraits
TANDA ROOM - 3 year anniversary
weekend celebration. Jager Girls and
giveaways $1 moonshine shots all
weekend long.
december 7, 14, 21
arty pants for
toddlers
WIREGRASS MUSEUM OF ART You’ll have fun playing and learning in
this special hands-on session designed
for parents and toddlers. Together, we’ll
explore a new art element each week
through listening, seeing and using our
imagination! We’ll apply what we’ve
discovered by creating a hands-on art
project to take home.
Date: Dec. 7, Dec. 14, Dec. 21
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Age: 18m-4yrs
Cost: $18 / $13 Member per class,
$60 / $40 Member per/session
december 8
WIREGRASS MUSEUM OF ART Jay Hare, Dothan Eagle Photographer.
Don’t let your next family portrait
be an awkward one! In this session,
you’ll learn tips, tricks and techniques
that are already available on your own
individual camera to create a family
portrait that you’ll want to share for
years to come. You’ll also learn about
successful posing techniques and the
best dress options. Please bring your
own SLR Digital Camera, manual, and
memory cards.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 8 Time:12:30pm –
2:30pm Age: 18+
Cost: $20 / $15 Member
tipsy easel
Date Night 8:30 p.m. Two 11 x
14" canvases go together to make a
complete painted scene
the bama gamblers
Performing at District Ultra Lounge
throwing stones
Performing Hooligans 10:00 p.m. - until
whenever.
J ustin April
photography.com
Commercial, Wedding and Portrait Photography
334.479.9703 / 334.685.8069
[email protected]
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Events
under are welcome provided they are
accompanied by an adult
Location: WMA galleries
Cost: $15 / $10 Member per class
Age: 15 and up
Cost: $25 / $22 Member
Class size is limited to 12 students, call
today!!
december 14
tipsy easel
december 18
tipsy easel
6:00 p.m. 16 x 20" canvas For more
info call 334.714.7147
aaron bostick
10:00 a.m. 11 x 14" canvas
1:00 p.m. 11 x 14" canvas
6:00 p.m. 16 x 20" canvas For more
info call 334.714.7147
Performs at Blue Moon Cafe
favored sons
Performs at Slick Willie's
morgan mcleod
Performing at McLeod's Publick House
DECEMBER 19
tipsy easel
6:00 p.m. 16 x 20" canvas For more
info call 334.714.7147
josh buckley band
Performs at Cowboys
DECEMBER 20
tipsy easel
6:00 p.m. 16 x 20" canvas For more
info call 334.714.7147
dixie wrecked
Performing at Jake's
king george
Performing at Slick Willie's
december 9
victorian christmas
LANDMARK PARK - 1pm-4pm
Wreaths, garlands and swags made from
native evergreens and other natural
materials will decorate Landmark
Park's historic buildings. Visitors will
have a chance to make old fashioned
ornaments and decorations to take home
or hang on a cedar tree at the park.
dec 9, jan 13, feb 10
reptile feeding
LANDMARK PARK - Interpretive
Center Classroom. Watch park staff feed
the snakes and learn why these animals
are important to the environment. Free
with paid gate admission.
december 11
DECEMBER 21
The End of The world
tipsy easel
6:00 p.m. 16 x 20" canvas For more
info call 334.714.7147
december 12
tipsy easel
6:00 p.m. 16 x 20" canvas For more
info call 334.714.7147
december 13
holiday yoga winddown
WIREGRASS MUSEUM OF ART Presented by Studio Y Yoga
The holidays can be a stressful time!
Keep yourself balanced and in control
this season with our gentle, restorative
yoga classes. All levels are welcome;
bring your own mat or use one
provided. Each class will include one
hour of yoga and complimentary hot tea
afterward. Ahhhh….
Time: 3:45 – 5:00pm
Age: Adult, Students age 14 and
So long and thanks for all the fish!
DECEMber 15
tipsy easel
3:00 p.m. Two canvas set
6:00 p.m. 16 x 20" canvas Fun and
funky afternoon painting! For more info
call 334.714.7147
dixie wrecked
Performs at Slick Willie's
holiday ceramics
WIREGRASS MUSEUM OF ART Tammy Swords, local ceramic artist
Get into the holiday spirit with an
afternoon of ceramic painting! Tammy
will show you how to paint and add
realistic details to the provided ceramic
cast, to create a whimsical holiday
decoration. Students are welcome to
bring a snack to enjoy in the WMA
garden during the lunch break. Class
will begin at 10:30am, the studio will be
open until 4:00pm for students to work
at their own pace.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 15
Time: 10:30am
tipsy easel
3:00 p.m. 11 x 14 canvas $20 16 x 20
canvas
6:00 p.m. 16 x 20" canvas For more
info call 334.714.7147
john weaver
Performs at Blue Moon Cafe
josh buckley
Performs at Cowboys
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Business
canvas $25
maya-glo with dj lew, 20"
6:00 p.m. 16 x 20" canvas For more
info call 334.714.7147
dj mookie, & club la
vela's dj nyu! charity DECEMBER 28
tipsy easel
toy drive!
6:00 p.m. 16 x 20" canvas For more
District Ultra Lounge
southern chain gang
Performs at Slick Willie's
david rueve
Performing at McLeod's Publick House
DECEMBER 22
tipsy easel
3:00 p.m. 11 x 14 canvas $20 16
x 20 canvas $25 For more info call
334.714.7147
josh buckley band
Performs at Cowboys
hotel oscar
Performs at District Ultra Lounge
chad hall
Performs at Slick Willie's
DECEMBER 25
christmas day
info call 334.714.7147
kristen mikala
Performs at Blue Moon Cafe
sweet glass window
Performs at Slick Willie's
mariah self
Performing at McLeod's Publick House
DECEMBER 29
tipsy easel
6:00 p.m. 12 x 12" canvas For more
info call 334.714.7147
3:00 p.m. 11 x 14" canvas $20 or 16 x
Mondays:
team trivia
NTN poker tournament McLeod's Publick House
Plan B - 11am-1pm No Cover
$150 karaoke contest
monday night football District Ultra Lounge
Plan B - 7:30pm No Cover
wine tastings
Tuesdays:
Team trivia
Houligans - Team Trivia 6:30
super nes tuesdays
Bullets - Open at 4pm,
Tournaments start at 8pm.
throwing stones
wild fruit
top shelf karaoke
Performs at Jake's 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Performs at Slick Willie's
DECEMBER 31
dixie wrecked
throwing stones
Performs at Slick Willie's
bobby hill
Performing at McLeod's Publick House
McLeod's Publick House
Ric's Tavern
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Butcher's Block - Every 2nd &
4th Thursday
Fridays:
$1 beer
Ric's Tavern
friendly fridays. Two
covers for the price of one
from 9-11pm and $1.50
domestic beers and wells
from 7pm-9pm with live
music. Presented by Slick
Willie's.
NTN poker tournament ladies night
Plan B - 11am-1pm No Cover
Wednesdays:
drinkin' with lincoln.
Presented by Slick Willies
from 7pm-9pm with full club
and karaoke. Penny well
drinks and $1.00 domestic
beer with $5.00 cover.
open mic night
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Thursdays:
top shelf thursdays.
Presented by Slick Willies all
liquors for price of wells from
7pm-9pm with karaoke.
Jazz Night
Performs at Jake's
DECEMBER 27
tipsy easel
Recurring
Events
McLeod's Publick House
Cowboys - Doors open at
7pm. $5 Cover. $0.50 Beer
and Well Drinks until 9pm.
Band starts at 9:30pm.
Saturdays:
slick shot saturdays.
Select shooters and shots for
$3 from 7pm-9pm with live
music. Presented by Slick
Willies
$0.25 beer & karaoke
$1 beer
NTN team trivia
Sundays:
NFL Sunday Ticket
Ric's Tavern
Plan B - 7pm No Cover
$0.25 beer night
Cowboys - 7pm-9pm $5
Cover
Ric's Tavern
Hosted by Bullets. Open at
Noon.
NFL Sunday Ticket
Hosted by Ric's Tavern.