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Chicago-style hogtogs find home in Clarksville

Dan and Donna Johnson opened Chi-Town Hotdogs 16 years ago and havebeen sharing their favorites ever since. Page 5

Inexpensive family fun can be a realityTaking the kids out doesn’t have to equal big bucks. These ideas will

jumpstart a day they won’t soon forget. Page 9

Venues around town rock out with live music

Go out with friends, and catchup with some localartists for a good time.

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Relax, eat, be merry at The DeliBy JASON DRUMM

Features Editor

If you’re looking for a place to just kick back, relax and cut loose inClarksville, The Front Page Deli News offers just that. The Front PageDeli News, or “the Deli” for short, has been open in its current locationsince 1999. It moved after the tornados swept through Clarksville inspring of 1999 according to Amiee Davidson, a two-yearbartender/manager.

“Our slogan here is ‘Eat here, diet at home,”said Davidson. The Deliprovides its customers with food that sticks to their ribs.“We offer goodsized portions.You won’t walk away feeling hungry.”Tax is alsoincluded in all the prices.

Happy hour is between 4 and 7 p.m. Customers can get half-offappetizers with the exception of shrimp and oysters. But, for thoseoyster lovers out there, during Thursday’s happy hour raw oysters are25 cents apiece. Every Wednesday the wings are half-price from 4 p.m.to close. Monday nights all the appetizers are half off from 4 p.m. toclose.

Not only does the Deli have food, there is live music almost everynight.“On Tuesday night we have open-mic night.Wednesday nightwe have Working Women’s Wednesday which Q108 comes down andhas contests and drawings,”said Davidson.“There are drink specials forthe women and half-priced appetizers.”

The Holt Brothers play bluegrass following Working Women’sWednesday. On Thursday nights, John Winters plays an acoustic setwith covers from 70s, 80s, 90s and current hits.

“Fridays and Saturdays always change,”said Davidson.“We havecountry, John Winters, and Hypertension plays R&B. From that we geta whole different variety.”

Along with food and music, the Deli also has a bar. Monday throughThursday from 4 p.m. to close, the Deli has $1 drafts and $3 pitcher

drink specials. During happy hour, the draftsare $1.50 each with imports being $2.75 anddomestics $2 each. They also offer liquor.

“I like the Deli,” said Eddy Murphy,, 23, ajunior English major.“ I hangout therebecause of the inexpensive beer, collegeatmosphere, live music and the people. Idefinitely like all the booths. There’s alwayssomewhere to sit. The whole atmospherefrom the checkered floors to the paintings onthe wall and the pool tables in the back, it’svery comforting.You go there a few timesand people already know your name.”

It appears as though the Deli has a“Cheers-like”quality where everybody knowsyour name. Drop on in and give it a try. Theyoffer something for everyone.✦

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By April McDonaldStaff Writer

Choppers Roadhouse, located at 1979Madison Street, is more than just a bar.

“We have a fun, family atmosphere. Wehave a lot of people who bring their childrenin here,”said Nicole Daley, server forChoppers.

They offer a full dining menu includingquesadillas, chopper pizzas – highlyrecommended by Daley, – rib eyes, salmonand fried pickles so you’re sure to findsomething to suit your tastes and cravings.

In addition Choppers has pool tables, bartop games, a digital jukebox, live music and afully stocked bar for the 21-and-up crowd.

The live music begins between 8 and 9p.m. Monday through Saturday with karaokeon Sunday. The genres range anywhere fromclassic rock through the 90s to countrydepending who’s on stage on any particularnight.

Happy hour has $1.25 drafts, $2 longnecks, and 2-for-1 drink specials. Happyhour runs from 2 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Mondays,2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturdayand all day on Sundays.

Choppers is open Monday through Fridayfrom 2 p.m. to 3 a.m., Saturday from 11 a.m.to 3 a.m., and Sunday from noon to 3 a.m.There is no cover charge.✦

Chopper’satmosphereturns visitorsinto regulars

LOIS JONES/STAFFThe Front Page Deli News’s employees Erica Cyr, left, ShawnaColeman, and APSU senior, Jeremy Maxwell clean up and prepare fordinner and late-night crowds.

Fun,family go hand in hand

By JASON DRUMMFeatures Editor

Live music, laid-back atmosphere, freewireless Internet, a meal for around $5 and aplace to chill from open to close. BurritoBungalow has much to offer Austin PeayState University students.

Burrito Bungalow specializes in Tex-Mexplates.“We have the ‘five basic food groups,’”said Kent Bliss, founder and owner of BurritoBungalow.“Burritos, nachos, quesadillas,tacos and then the taco salads.”

The food portions are not small by anymeans. However, Burrito Bungalow offershalf size portions for light to regular eaters.

They also have 25 different ingredients,allowing guests to customize their meals.Bliss calls this the B.Y.O.B. — build you ownburrito — also offered for quesadillas.

“Our food is not heavily seasoned. It’smore of a West Coast style,”said Bliss.“It’s allfresh.We grill the steak and all the chickenand prepare all the salsas fresh everyday.”

Hungry but don’t want to leave yourdorm? Don’t worry, Burrito Bungalowdelivers anywhere on the APSU campus.They give a 10 percent APSU studentdiscount as well.

Some of the Bungalow’s specials are“Taco Tuesdays” (all you can eat tacos),which they announce via ads and flyers.“We’ve got a record for anyone would like tobreak the record,” said Bliss.“The record sofar is 12 tacos in one sitting and three and ahalf large burritos.” If you beat the record inan hour, the record-breaking taco is on thehouse.

On Tuesday, Thursday and Friday nights,

Burrito Bungalow hosts a free Texas Hold‘Em tournament with prizes given. Justsimply come in, sign up and grab a seat.“Wehave anywhere from 40 to 80 people playingon any night,”said Bliss.

Bliss offers an invitation for pre- and post-APSU sporting events.“We’ll stay open aslong as people are coming in,”said Bliss.

They have coffee and cheesecake for thosewho might not want to have an entire mealand want to just hangout for a while. BurritoBungalow’s doors are always open to APSUstudents.

They are a corporate sponsor for APSU’sathletic department and host the APSU blockparty.

“We would love to be included on themeal plan for campus,”said Bliss.“Just comeon down the hill, come eat and hangout awhile. It’s a good place to meet up before yougo out.”

Burrito Bungalow is also hiring withflexible schedules for students. They open at10:30 a.m. everyday.

“I would love for Austin Peay to come andeat here everyday,”said Bliss.

If you want to give Burrito Bungalow a go,it’s only a block from campus.✦

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Burrito Bungalow brings Tex Mex flavor to students

“Just come on down the hill,come eat and hangout

awhile.It’s a good place tomeet up before you go out,”

– Kent Bliss, owner

LOIS JONES/STAFFBurrito Bungalow’s co-owner Kent Bliss prepares a burrito for a customer. Burritos, quesadillasand tacos can be created with any combination of ingredients. The restaurant has recentlyadded a pool table, a Foosball table and an arcade game for its customers’enjoyment.

Fresh ingredients,West Coast style merge to give Clarksville one impressive restaurant

By Bridget DunnavantGuest Writer

Authentic international food can be a great alternative tothe same old burger joints, Sam’s Gyros Café can provide justthis with menu items like its kabob platters. Sam’s is the onlyplace in Clarksville where you can even get a lamb kabob.

The inspiration for owner Sam Wahdan’s restaurant stemsfrom his desire to show his appreciation to soldiers byproviding food they really like but hard to find in the states.Living for years in several military towns has allowed Sam tolearn what types of international food soldiers have grownaccustomed to while overseas. He seems to have perfectedpreparation of food that is exactly what the soldiers wantwhile staying true to Greek tradition.

The first location opened two years ago on Fort CampbellBoulevard right across from Old Post and caters to mostlymilitary families.

Command Sergeant Major Jeff Palmer is new in townand asked a buddy where to get a good gyro and was told,“Ifyou want some good gyros go to Sam’s – its the best place intown for gyros.” Sam also gives special military rates.

But the menu is not just for members of the military andtheir families. The restaurant’s second location was openedearlier this year off I-24’s Exit 1 and serves a more variedcrowd.

“Our family loves the authentic Greek food,”said AustinPeay State University alumna Kate Grabia.“The chickenkabobs are to die for, and the people are super friendly.”

In an area where a subdivision pops up every time youblink, Exit 1 became a perfect spot for a lunch or dinnerdine-in and carryout restaurant.After Sam’s Gyro’s becamethe first to surface there, several others soon followed. It wasthis convenience that first brought Corwin Bennett to therestaurant, but many other qualities keep her coming back.

“Sam has a wonderful personality and treats you like theonly customer,”Bennett said. “He always asks about my son,and everything he makes is great. Everything I’ve tried I’veliked.”

Two things that resound when talking to the customerswho pour in like clockwork at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and 5p.m. for dinner are that Sam’s is the best place in town to getthis type of food, and you cannot find a friendlier staff.

One loyal customer, Joe Walls says he sometimes eats at theFt.Campbell locationduring his lunch break atwork and then hits theTrenton Road café fordinner on his way home.

For many people,Sam’s Gyros Café reallyhas become the closestthing in this communityto a friendlyneighborhood diner,with a spin.

Sam’s one statement:“Welcome home, andthank you to thesoldiers returning fromdeployment.”✦

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Find a piece of Greece at Sam’s Coffee bistro ownsunique atmosphere

By April McDonaldStaff Writer

Blondie’s Sandwiches and Coffee, located at 135 Franklin Street,is one of Clarksville’s newest coffee bistros, having opened on May9 of this year.

“We have a unique atmosphere – we have a 40s theme, and wehave a courtyard that most coffee shops don’t have,”said AndreaSmith, owner.

Upon walking in you feel like you’re in the 40s in the modernworld. Just out back you can sit and enjoy your coffee while usingthe Wi-Fi signal and almost forget that you are in downtownClarksville. The quiet garden and shady trees give it a countryfeel. During these warm days you can sit down with one ofBlondie’s best sellers – a frozen coffee in your favorite flavor, alsomade with your choice of ice cream flavors.

Blondie’s is more than just a quiet coffee spot; is offers a fullmenu all day long. In addition to the normal coffees offered atbistros, Blondie’s also offers various flavor bagels with manychoices for cream cheese including plain, strawberry, honey andnut, and cucumber dill just to name a few. You can also orderyour bagel with sausage, ham bacon, and egg, or you can have amuffin or Danish if you prefer.

If bagels, muffins or a Danish is not what your taste budsdesire, you can chose from any of Blondie’s sandwiches or salads.Perhaps you would like to try one of the bistro’s other best sellers.The grilled Blondie is the only hot sandwich on the menu andmade with sliced ham, sliced turkey, Swiss cheese, and Blondie’sfavorite pesto sauce. Or you could choose from any of the othersandwiches available made from a variety of bread stylesincluding bagel, ciabatta, wheatberry or tomato basil wrap.

If you prefer a salad, you the Blondie’s original is made withsliced turkey, spinach and romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions,grated mozzarella cheese, craisins and pecans, with a raspberryvinaigrette dressing. Caesar or a side salads are also available.

When available, Blondie’s has a rotation daily special of eithertuna salad or one of two chicken salads, either the grilled chickenCaesar or cranberries and walnuts for you to choose from.

Blondie’s Sandwiches and Coffee is open Monday throughFriday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.✦

“Our family loves authentic Greek food.The chicken kabobs are to die for.”

– Kate Garcia, APSU alumna and Sam’s regular

By Mandy RogersEditor in Chief

“It’s pretty good,”said Paul Ortiz, a truckdriver stopping through Clarksville. TheChicago native should know.

Chi-Town Hotdogs, etc., is a small businesslocated to the right of Big Lots on RiversideDrive, and it’s known for its Chicago stylehotdogs.

“I just made a delivery to Big Lots, and Iwanted to critique the hotdogs to see if theyare really like the ones in Chicago,”Ortiz said.“It’s pretty good.”

It should be up to standards. Owners Danand Donna Johnson get their meat trucked indirectly from Chicago twice a week.

The Johnsons opened Chi-Town inClarksville in 1993. The two are fromChicago, and they say their inspiration was aplace called Jimmy’s Hotdogs, down the roadfrom their high school growing up inChicago.

“It was our favorite high school hangout,”Donna said.“Dan and I married in 1993 andone week later moved to Clarksville to open ahotdog place.”

Two months later, they opened their doorsto customers. The original Chi-Town locationwas on Dover road, but construction forcedthe move to its current location in 1996.

Sill, many people don’t know about therestaurant.

“A lot of people don’t know about it, butlocals sure do,”said Neal Rogowitz, who eatsat Chi-Town a couple of times a week.“Thisplace is unbelievable.”

Rogowitz hits up Chi-Town during his

lunch break from Wyatt Johnson and said he’dbeen eating at the restaurant for many, manyyears.

Chi-Town is located in a 12-by-24-footshack.“With only 448 square feet, you cansometimes go insane,”Donna said with alaugh.

Dan and Donna have two part-timeemployees, but either Dan or Donna is almostalways at the restaurant. Many times they arethere together.

“Friends ask us how we can spend so muchtime together at home and work, how hedoesn’t drive me crazy,”Donna said.“But Ilove it. He’s my best friend.”

Before the Johnsons moved to Clarksvilleto open their hotdog haven, Donna workedas a secretary at an insurance company andDon painted the interiors and exteriors of

houses. Now self-employed, the two say therehave been many times they’ve wanted tohang up the hat in the past 16 years. But thegood times always seem to pull themthrough it.

“I love getting to meet all sorts of peoplearound town,”Donna said.“Everything fromfalling-apart Fords to Jaguars come rollingthrough this drive thru. There’s no other wayI’d be able to meet so many people.”

Because the building is so small, there is noindoor eating area. Customers, however, caneat at a picnic area with tables under a tent tothe right of the building. Customers can parkand walk up to the window and then eat atthe tables, or they can utilize the drive thruwindow.

Advertising for Chi-Town is done basicallythrough word-of-mouth. Scott Gorka has

been going to the restaurant since it movedlocations in 1996.

“I used to work down here, and I’d cometwice a week for lunch, maybe more,”Gorkasaid.“They have the best hotdogs, period. Theend.”

Gorka introduced his daughter to Chi-Town when she was nine years old. Joyce isnow a student at Austin Peay State Universityat Fort Campbell, and she is pursuing anassociate’s in Computer Technology andInformation Management.

“The food is so good,”Joyce said.“I live onthe other side of town now, so I can only eat atChi-Town a couple of times a month. Sowhen we come, it’s like a special treat.”

One source of pride for Dan and Donnacomes from their health department score.Chi-Town scored a 100 on the last one, andsince moving locations in 1996 the restaurantaverages a 99.3.

“We get good scores,”Donna said.“We’reproud of that.”

The restaurant’s specialty is the Chi-Townhotdog, which has the works: mustard,onions, relish, pickle, tomato, cucumber andsport peppers. Customers can leave offanything they want.

“If anything, you might leave off thepeppers because they’re pretty hot,”Gorkasaid.“I get the portly dog with everything.And from Halloween to March 1, they have agreat loaded potato soup.”

Chi-Town is open Monday-Friday from10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 11a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Johnsons hope to meet many morepeople in Clarksville, as well as those passingthrough like Ortiz.A message from Dan andDonna to their customers on the outside ofthe building reads: God bless your hotdogloving hearts.✦

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Chicago-style hotdogs available right in Clarksville

SHANNA MOSS/STAFFChi-Town Hotdogs has been serving Chicago-style hotdogs in Clarksville for 16 years. Thebuilding is not large enough for indoor seating, but a pavilion is located to its right.

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German fare highlights downtown

New to the area? Here’s a list of some ofThe All State staff’s favorite bars andrestaurants in Clarksville. For a great time,check them out with some of your bestfriends.

Mandy Rogers,editor in chief

Blackhorse — “I love theWhitehorse pizza with aglass of chardonnay.”

Chilis — “They have thebest margaritas, and theyalways seem to be two forone! Also, the atmosphere isfun and the big screen TVsrock!”

Chi-Town Hot Dogs —“It’s the only place aroundhere to get a good, real hotdog.Also, Red Lobster sincethey pay me.”

Burrito Bungalow —“They have enough non-meat that I don’t feel like Iam spending tons of moneyjust for a salad.”

Linda’s-Pic-A-Rib —“The best meat and three inClarksville. Great barbeque,fried okra and the nicestpeople!”

New China Buffet —“ Ilove Chinese food and theyhave the best. Plus APSUstudents get aten percentdiscount!”

Blondie's — “For thecool, laid-back patio andthe awesome expresso!”

Hananoki — “I ampartial to Japanese food.”

Casablanca — “I loveMexican food! Their plateof chicken nachos is likefive at any otherrestaurant.”✦

By Mandy RogersEditor in Chief

Have a hankering for some German food?Brunie’s, located downtown on Legion Street,boasts some of the best schnitzel andbratwurst in town.

Brunie’s also serves American food forthose who are a little less adventurous in theirdining choices. The restaurant has a good sizemenu, and many of the options arehomemade.

Chances are, if you visit the restaurantyou’ll get a chance to meet the cook of thesehomemade selections – Brunie. But don’texpect Brunie to be a burly fellow, like somedo. In fact, ambling from the kitchen willcome Brunie herself, a 69-year old woman.

Brunie Reda knows her German food.She’s from Salzburg,Austria, and moved tothe United States in 1962, at the age of 24.She ended up in Clarksville when hermilitary husband was stationed at FortCampbell.

“I opened this restaurant 14 years ago,”Reda said.“It was my goal.When my childrengrew up, I got lonely and decided to follow mydream.”

It’s no mystery why Reda’s dream was toopen a restaurant. She’s been in the businesssince she was 15 years old.

“I have been a server, bartender, cook,

everything,”she said.Brunie’s is open Monday through

Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursdaythrough Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. and isclosed on Sundays.

The restaurant hosts live music Thursdaythrough Saturday evenings. Thursday and

Friday are open mic nights and Saturday ascheduled musician dominates the smallstage.

Brunie’s serves up various specials each dayas well. Happy hour is all day until 7 p.m.Achalkboard to the right of the entrance listsdaily lunch specials. Every Monday Brunie’s

has a spaghetti lunch and each Wednesday isthe schnitzel special.

“We have a good lunch crowd,”Reda said.“Judges, lawyers, secretaries, constructionworkers – they all stop in for a good meal.”

Appetizers include buffalo wings, jalapeñoand cheese poppers, cheese sticks, andhomemade breaded mushrooms and chickenfingers. For dessert, try either the homemadecheesecake, triple chocolate bundt cake orblack forest cake.

Brunie’s is a long narrow restaurant.Asmall stage occupies the front of therestaurant. The bar and barstools stretch alongthe left wall and tables fill the remainder ofthe room.A back room is home to a pooltable, darts and two old-school arcade games– Ms. Pac Man and Galaga.A cigarettemachine along the back wall adds to thenostalgia.

On tap, customers will find Amber Bach,Killian’s and Bud Light. For a more Germanfare, Reda recommends a bottle of Warsteineror Paulaner.

So next time you’re in the mood forsomething different, try Brunie’s for breakfast,lunch or dinner.You’re likely to see Brunieherself, toiling in the kitchen.

“This is a 24-7 job. I’ve never worked sohard the rest of my years,”Reda said.“But Ienjoy what I’m doing.” ✦

The All State staff give their two cents about eateries around town

Lois Jones photographer

Brittany VanPutten advertising manager

Dave Campbellassistant opinions editor

Jennifer Simpkins business manager

Shanna moss photographer

April McDonaldstaff writer

Kasey Henricksopinions editor

Alexander Elliotgraphic designer

Sarah Bullock, staff writer

Jason Drummfeatures editor

SHANNA MOSS/STAFFThe bar at Brunie’s serves as a place for friends to sit and enjoy German or American cuisine. It’salso a prime location for enjoying live music Thursday through Saturday nights.

Raffertys — “All the foodis made fresh and thedessert portions are huge! Ialso love their honey buttercroissants, kona chickenand hot fingers!”

The Front Page Deli — “Ilike the laid-backenvironment. There arealways cool new people tomeet, and the music isalways original.

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By Dustin GantGuest Writer

For those who say there is nothing to do inClarksville, they obviously are not lookinghard enough. Clarksville's bowling alleys offerbowling, arcades, bars and good times.

Clarksville's oldest bowling destination,Skyline Lanes, offers a fun atmosphere and agreat place to hang out.

“People come here for the atmosphere andthe wooden lanes. People come here for theNostalgia,”said Michael Raymond, a SkylineLanes employee.

Raymond has been bowling since he wasfour and takes it very seriously. He believesthat to work in a bowling alley one mustknow about their craft.

“You wouldn't buy a car from someonewho knew nothing about cars would you?”heasked.

Raymond also said there is a differencebetween Skyline Lanes and the other bowlingalleys in Clarksville.

“Wooden lanes make the authenticity. If

you can bowl here, you can bowl anywhere,”he said.

Skyline Lanes has had wooden lanes sinceit was opened in 1956, and the lanes have notchanged much since then. The other thingthat makes Skyline stand apart is the variety ofactivities that it offers. There are the 24 lanesof bowling, pool tables, a bar and lounge,darts, a snack bar and a vintage arcade

complete with games such as Ms. Pac Man,which helps with the nostalgia.

Skyline Lanes is open from noon to 11 pmon weekdays, and usually until 1am onweekends.

There is also a new kid on the block whenit comes to bowling alleys, and that is thePinnacle, which is located on WarfieldBoulevard. Established in 2001, the Pinnacle

has quickly made a name for itself with itsCosmic Bowling Nights and lively crowds.The Pinnacle boasts the most lanes inClarksville and a lively bar.

The alley also hosts a variety of pokertournaments and Karaoke contests in whichthe participants can win grand prizes.Karaoke takes place on Tuesday, Thursday,Friday and Sunday.

Bubba Harper, a regular at the Pinnacle, putit quite simply.

“Cheap beer, good friends, and pretty girls— why would I want to go anywhere else?”

Bubba has chosen the Pinnacle as ahangout every Tuesday and Thursday sincethe Pinnacle opened five years ago.

Combine all of this with an arcade and abowling league every night of the week, andyou get a great place to hang out and enjoyyour time away from class. The Pinnacle isopen Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m.to midnight and Sundays from noon tomidnight. Prices are $14 per lane per hourbefore 5:30 p.m. and $18 after.✦

Bowling alleys can get your night rolling

LOIS JONES/STAFFJohn LaRocca, a Marine Technician from Clarksville, rolls a bowling ball during league play atthe Pinnacle. The alley hosts league play every day.

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By JASON DRUMMFeatures Editor

Still sitting around this summer wishing you would havegone on a road trip? Maybe you didn’t have enough money ortime, or maybe it was both. Or, maybe you did go on a roadtrip or two but you’re going through the end-of-summerwithdrawals.Whatever the case may be, most of us want to dosomething – anything – exciting before the daily grind of thesemester begins yet again.Well never fear; my friends and I didjust this. The beauty of it is that you too can take a trip like this,even during the school year, too.

First thing’s first, rules or guidelines must be set. Numberone: no matter how difficult, you must never think or say thata ‘local road trip’ is lame. Look at it this way, you’re going outand doing something with your friends instead of just sitting athome doing nothing.

Number two: Establish how much money you can spend. Inour case it was $20.

Number three: Decide how far ‘local’ is. For our trip, localwas anywhere in the Clarksville city limits.

Number four: Cram in a car, bring music, play it loud andhave a blast. Don’t forget a camera or at least a camera phone.

Our local expedition brought us first to the Red Barn oncampus at 3 p.m. My friends and I are active and love toworkout.We thought,‘Why not start our trip out with aworkout?’ It’s something we love to do, and it’s fun.

After a little over an hour breaking a good sweat, we headedout in search of good, inexpensive food – not an oxymoron. Itexists. Driving down Riverside Drive, we hung a quick rightinto the Wendy’s parking lot. The Wendys’99-cent menu is

nothing to be ignored.You can order a chicken sandwich, abacon cheeseburger, a frosty (now in vanilla), fries or a bakedpotato, a salad, a drink, and much more for only 99 centsapiece.We walked out spending less than five dollars each. Ipersonally spent $4.13 – a chicken sandwich, two baconcheeseburgers and a sweet tea.) After a quick jump onto thestagecoach, we sped off to go shopping.

Most people might think shopping is nothing special, but itall depends on who you go with. Our travels led us to theSuper Goodwill store.We tried on ridiculous looking shirts,fumbled through the many nick-knacks and checked out thefurniture.You just had to be there to experience the huge

amount of fun we had.Wedidn’t spend any money, butthere were promising buys.

Next we arrived atGovernor’s Square Mall to thevideo arcade. I’m not much of

a gamer,but I had fun.There are many things to keep yourinterest from the old school Street Fighter to new Dance DanceRevolution. If you have never played DDR,I strongly suggestgiving it a try. It doesn’t matter if you’re good or not, just playingit opens up the door of opportunity to have a good time and aguaranteed laugh.We each spent about three dollars here.

We were tired of just acting like we were racing around, wewere ready for the real thing.We then went to PutterZ to racego-carts (that’s by Exit 4).A great time for only $5.75 a race.The carts were fun and the looks on our faces were priceless.After one run we decided to just chill for a bit and again hit thearcade there.We spent about two dollars.

We ended the night watching a movie we had rented. If youdon’t have a membership at any of the video stores, HollywoodVideo has free memberships. If you each put in a dollar andsome change, you can easily rent a movie. The rental was $4.36after tax. It was nice to sit and relax after a nice road trip.

In total we spent a little under $17 of our $20 budget and itonly took us seven hours to complete.A good time can befound locally and relatively inexpensive. Pay attention to localpapers, like The All State and The Leaf Chronicle to see whatlocal events are going on.

Go out and have fun with your friends. It doesn’t have totake a long time, but it will be a good time.✦

Local road trip could be key to final summer fun

CONTRIBUTED PHOTODave Cambell, left, and Jason Drumm enjoy their local roadtrip. There are many fun things that can be found to do, suchas riding a stage coach in front of Wendys.

By APRIL MCDONALDStaff Writer

If you’re looking for family fun for littleprice, Clarksville has plenty to consider.

Some of the choices include the CustomsHouse Museum and Cultural Center, thePinnacle Family Entertainment Center, Putt-Putt Golf and Games, Dunbar Cave StatePark and several parks operated by ClarksvilleParks and Recreation, such as WoodlawnPark, and Rotary Park.

The Customs House Museum and CulturalCenter, located in downtown Clarksville at200 S. Second St., offers hands-on art, science,and history activities for the kids.

“We’re planning complete renovations forthe bottom floor,”said Jennifer Otto, anemployee of the museum. The bottom floor iscalled the Explorer’s floor, and has many funactivities for children.

The Explorer’s floor offers the BubbleRoom and several other hands-on projects,including Memory Lane, a section with oldfirefighting equipment, and a large modeltrain exhibit, a must-see for both children and

adults.The upper floor includes various art and

sculptures, a replica of an old postmaster’soffice and the original spire from the top ofthe museum, which was ripped offduring the 1999 tornados.

The museum is open Tuesdaythrough Saturday from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.Admission is $4 foradults, $3 for seniors 55 andolder, $2 for college studentswith an ID and $1 for studentsage 6-18. Children under 6 arefree. On Sundays the museum isopen from 1 to 5 p.m. and alladmission is free.

The Pinnacle FamilyEntertainment Center is locatedat 430 Warfield Blvd. and includes a grill,lounge, video arcade and bowling. Its hoursare Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2a.m. and Sunday from noon to 1 a.m.

Bowling prices range from $3 to $3.50 pergame or $14 to $18 per hour. The loungeoffers karaoke and live music. The Pinnacle

also has space available for all types of parties.Putt-Putt Golf and Games is located at 110

Morris Road and offers go-karts, batting cagesand a video arcade. Their

hours are Sundaythrough Thursday

from noon to 10p.m. and Fridayand Saturdayfrom noon to

11 p.m. Partyspace is available.

Dunbar CaveState Park islocated onDunbar CaveRoad and offersfishing, hiking,

picnicking and a large cave to walk through.Cave hikes are offered Wednesday,

Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.Aguide leads a group of up to 20 peoplethrough the cave, which takes about an hourand a half. The slots fill up quickly, so it’s agood idea to call ahead and make

reservations. The phone number is 648-5526.Participants must be at least 3 years old andable to walk the entire time without beingcarried.A flashlight is also a must-have.Photography is not allowed in the cave. Thecost of cave hikes is $4 per person.

Woodlawn Park, located on WoodlawnPark Road, is operated by the ClarksvilleParks and Recreation Department. Ball fields,hiking/horse trails, a small playground, tenniscourts, basketball court and picnic pavilionsare all available.

Rotary Park is located on Rotary Drive inthe Sango area of Clarksville and also isoperated by the Clarksville Parks andRecreation Department. It offers five miles ofhiking and biking trails, a large ADA-approved playground, restrooms and picnicpavilions.

These six places add up to inexpensivefamily fun for both you and your children.✦

Big family fun at impressive small price found around Clarksville

LOIS JONES/STAFFBoxcars race by on a large modeltrain exhibit in the basement of theCustoms House Museum.

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to find out how the guysfinished their road trip.Hint: K-A-R-A-0-K-E.

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By Dustin GantGuest Writer

After 3 months full of Hollywood blockbusters, the summermovie season is coming to an end.

Never fear.As the weather begins to cool down and the fallsemester gets rolling, there should be plenty of reason to stillgo to the movies for a night of fun with the friends you havemissed all summer. For the massive amount of freshman thatare coming from out of town or for those who did not leavetheir dorms last semester, The All State is here to provide aquick guide to several of Clarksville's most popular movietheaters.

First, the Great Escape 16 on Tiny Town Road offers 16screens and the area's widest selection of films. The GreatEscape has a two-level arcade where moviegoers can spendtheir loose change and kill time before the movie begins.There is also the standard snack bar with all of the usualsuspect candy, including the best $8 you will ever spend onmilk duds.

The theater comes equipped with retractable armrests somoviegoers won't have to stay too far away from their datesduring the movie. The Great Escape also offers a room to hostprivate parties for $50 dollars an hour.

Ticket prices are $7.50 in the evenings and $5.50 formatinee showings and those in the military – includingveterans and dependents. Hours are Sunday through

Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. and it’s open until 11:45 p.m.on weekends.

The next theater on the tour is the Cinema 5 at GovernorsSquare Mall. Located in the mall makes it perhaps the mostconvenient location of any. The Cinema 5 has recentlyexpanded to 10 screens, which means more variety when itcomes to the films that are shown.

Manager and incoming freshman at Austin Peay StateUniversity Colin McAlexander explains what sets his theaterapart from the rest.

“We just switched to digital picture, and digital picture isway better,”he said.“Projection is becoming obsolete.”

McAlexander also said that the friendly atmosphere and thesurrounding mall area contributes to making Cinema 5 thebest. There also is going to be a BYOB night – as in Bring YourOwn Bucket of popcorn for 50 cents. Hours are Noon to 10:30p.m. and tickets are $7.50 with a two-dollar discount formilitary personnel.

The final theater that will be essential to any collegiatemoviegoer is, of course, the 99 cent theater. The Carmike 8 onMadison Street gives every college student on a budget thechance to see recent a hit movie for the change they find undertheir couch cushions. Beware:You will spend more on thecandy than on the movie tickets.

While playing hits like The Da Vinci Code and X-Men 3,the Carmike 8 will give you the chance to see great movies ona light budget. The Theater was opened in 1976 just to run StarWars and has since expanded to eight screens and finally wentto second-run movies.

At the Carmike 8 you often will find a friendly staff,managed by Justin Kettle, who will be glad to tell you amusingstories about the theater and the rest of Clarksville while youare there.

Going to the movies should be on the agenda for everyonenext semester, especially with huge releases like The Grudge 2,Saw 3, and Casino Royale on their way into theaters. These hitsand other might just make going to the movies worth theexpensive candy and long lines.✦

LOIS JONES/STAFFMark Strickland Jr., left, and Danna Blaylock prepare for therush at Carmike Cinema 10 located in Governors Square Mall.

Movie theaters provide outlet for good time

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2006 PAGE11

By Shanna MossStaff Writer

Austin Peay State University is only 45minutes from “Music City USA,”and with thatcomes certain advantages.While some drive toNashville for its local music scene,a largeportion of college students and communitymembers stay right here in Clarksville,wherelive music is always blasting.

Clarksville offers many different venues forlive music.

The Warehouse, The Front Page Deli,Choppers, The Spot and newly opened Bar103 all offer live music on a regular basis.

The Warehouse, owned by Mike Souza, islocated at 20 McClure St. just off RiversideDrive. It’s open from 9 p.m to 3 a.m and has acover charge of $5. They offer karaoke onWednesday, originals and heavy music onThursday, and a range of Southern rock totoday’s Top 40 rock on Friday and Saturday.

Some of the bands that play at TheWarehouse include: Mike Robinson, P. Jones,Hollowed Soul,August Christopher, SouthernSmoke, The Sizzling Happy Family and DeanHall, who is currently on tour with GretchenWilson. Many tribute bands play at theWarehouse.

The Warehouse offers specials to APSUstudents over 21, including 25-cent drafts andhot wings every Thursday until midnight andfree pool. The Friday and Saturday nightspecial is penny drafts until 10 p.m.

“(The Warehouse) is relatively laid backand almost a family environment,”said SamLarkins, a 19-year-old freshman.

Bar 103 is a relatively new place located at103 Legion Street. Closed only on Sundays,Bar 103 also offers live music. Monday issinger/songwriter night with John Winters.The Sizzling Happy Family, Criss Cheatham,P. Jones, Mike Robinson, John Winters, BigNancy and Casey Harris have all played at Bar

103. Live music starts at 10 p.m. and theyoffer 2-for-1 drinks until 11 p.m., $1.50domestic beer and $3 drafts.

The Front Page Deli, or the Deli as itknown to the college crowd, is owned byAngela Greenfield and located on FranklinStreet in downtown Clarksville. Monday isTexas Hold’em poker beginning at 6:30 p.m.and also football night, seasonally. Serverappreciation night is Tuesday, along with openmic night with Ben Wilson.WorkingWomen’s Wednesday from 5-7 p.m., alongwith bluegrass music with The Holt Brothersfeaturing APSU’s own Dr. Stuart Bonnington,professor of psychology.

The Deli is open Monday throughThursday from 11 a.m.to last call at midnight,Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.until lastcall,which is usually between midnight and 2a.m. Anyone with an APSU ID gets a 10-percent food discount. Patrons over 21 get infree,and those under 21 must pay a $20 covercharge on Friday and Saturday.

“They always have something foreveryone,”said Brandi Beasley, a 23-year-oldjunior at APSU.

Choppers, owned by Keith Rogers, islocated at 1979 Madison Street. They offer afull dining menu, pool tables and live music.Choppers also has $1.25 happy hour drafts,$2 longnecks and 2-for-1 drink specials. It isopen Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to3 a.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. andSundays from noon to 3 a.m. There is nocover charge.

Some of the bands that have played atChoppers include P. Jones, Mike Robinson,Big Nancy, Hitch, Mystery, Tim Daley andJoel Brown. The music ranges from classicrock to country.

“A bar takes on the personality of theowner,”said Ken Glaser, 41, from Nebraska.“You feel welcome when you walk throughthe doors at Choppers. The people arefriendly and great.” Glaser is a drummer forHowie Felter.

The Spot, owned by Russel “Buzz”Marxand Gabriele Steele, is located at 1148 College

Street. They offer a full menu, pool tables, livemusic and happy hour from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.with $1.50 domestics. The Spot is open sevendays a week from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. with acover charge on weekends of $5 for 21 and upand $10 for 18-20 year olds.

“The Spot is so small inside that when itgets too crowded in there we’ll have a huge

tent set up outside in the parking lot withtables and chairs and the band will play outthere,”said Steele.

The Spot’s music is mainly acoustic becausethe stage is so small. Criss Cheatham,WesNewborn from P. Jones, Joel Brown and MikeRobinson have all played at the Spot.

“For being a small place, it has a greatatmosphere,”says Wayne Phipps, 26, fromClarksville. “It’s like a big family.”

So if you’re looking for great live music anda fun place to hang out, remember Clarksvillehas live music for all tastes.✦

YYoouunnggLLiiffee iiss CCoommiinngg ttoo CCllaarrkkssvviillllee!!If you have been a YoungLife leader before or wereinvolved in YoungLife in High School and are interestedin becoming a YoungLife leader, call Casey Combs at931-206-6863 or email caseyjcombs@yahoo.com

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Local venues hostdiffering grooves

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Hungry? Here’s your comprehensive guide:University Area

• BBllaacckkhhoorrssee PPuubb && BBrreewweerryy-132 Franklin Street,552-3726. Take out available.

• BBlloonnddiiee’’ss-135 Franklin St., 645-9725.• BBrruunniiee’’ss-101 Legion St., 645-8414. Take out available.• BBuurrrriittoo BBuunnggaallooww-140 University Ave., 503-0864.

Delivers to campus.• CCaassaabbllaannccaa RReessttaauurraanntt-870 Kraft St., 647-6944.

Take out available.•• CChhii--TToowwnn HHoott DDooggss-1057 S Riverside Drive,

920-5100. Take out available.•• FFrraannkk’’ss HHaammbbuurrggeerr-106 N Second St., 645-6216.

Take out available.•• FFrreessccooss-541 Franklin St., Newly opened.•• FFrroonntt PPaaggee DDeellii-105 Franklin St., 542-9066.

APSU discount on food•• GGss PPaannccaakkee HHoouussee-803 S. Riverside Drive,

648-4939. Take out available• IIccee HHoouussee CCaafféé-118 University Ave., 572-9799.

Delivers to campus.•• JJoohhnnnnyy’’ss BBuurrggeerrss && PPiizzzzaa- 428 College St.,

647-4545. Take out available.•• KKeellllyy’’ss BBiigg BBuurrggeerr-405 N Riverside Drive,647-0985. Take out available.

•• NNeeww CChhiinnaa BBuuffffeett-664 N Riverside Drive, 553-8355.APSU discount

•• OO’’CChhaarrlleeyy’’ss-674 N. Riverside Drive, 552-7800.Take out available.

•• PPaanniinnii’’ss-136 Franklin St., 920-4747.Take out available.

Also in the area:

Exit 1•• AAllwwaayyss TTeerryyaakkii-251 Tiny Town Road, 431-4447•• RRiibbbb DDooccttoorrxx BBBBQQ-1815 Tiny Town Road, 906-4440.•• SSaamm’’ss GGyyrroo CCaafféé-3863 Trenton Road

Fort Campbell Area•• CCuummbbeerrllaanndd GGrriillll 22-1345 Fort Campbell Blvd.,221-0340.•• EEll TToorroo MMeexxiiccaann RReessttaauurraanntt-1200 Fort Campbell

Blvd., 553-4272.•• GGss PPaannccaakkee HHoouussee--2018 Fort Campbell Blvd., 648-1271.•• GGoollddeenn WWookk-1339 Fort Campbell Blvd., 906-5666.•• MMaarriiaa’’ss WWaaggoonn WWhheeeell-1205 Fort Campbell Blvd.,

552-0354.•• MMoommoo KKoorreeaann BBBBQQ-1913 Fort Campbell Blvd.,906-1942.•• NNeeww KKoorreeaa RReesstt..-2030 Fort Campbell Blvd., 645-6479.•• NNeeww YYoorrkk PPiizzzzaa DDeepptt..- 431-6973.•• RRuubbyy TTuueessddaayy-1827 Fort Campbell Blvd., 221-0330.•• SSaammuurrii SSuusshhii BBaarr--1302 Fort Campbell Blvd., 906-4411.•• WWookk && RRoollll-1611 Fort Campbell Blvd., 552-8000.•• YYaammaattoo SStteeaakkhhoouussee-2501 Fort Campbell Blvd.,431-0222.•• SSaamm’’ss GGyyrroo CCaafféé-3095 Fort Campbell Blvd., 431-9303.

Also in the area:

Madison Street •• CCaannccuunn MMeexxiiccaann RReesstt..-1820 Madison St., 647-1493.•• CChhooppppeerrss RRooaaddhhoouussee-1979 Madison St., 552-3849.•• CCuummbbeerrllaanndd GGrriillllee-1503 Madison St., 572-1002.•• DDoonn PPaanncchhoo MMeexxiiccaann RReessttaauurraanntt..-2365 Madison St.,

551-9929•• HHoonngg KKoonngg WWookk-1820 Madison St, 906-0188.•• JJeerrsseeyy MMiikkee’’ss SSuubbmmaarriinneess--1960 Madison St., 906-5001.•• MMrr GGaattttiiss PPiizzzzaa-1807 Madison St., 647-7728.•• NNeeww CChhiinnaa BBuuffffeett -2355 Madison St., 552-9969.•• PPaappaa JJoohhnnss-1485 Madison St., 551-3000.•• PPiizzzzaa HHuutt-1959 Madison St., 645-5913.•• RRoossee GGaarrddeenn-512 Madison St., 906-1000.•• RRuubbyy TTuueessddaayy-2239 Madison St., 552-1278.•• WWhhiitttt’’ss BBaarrbbeeqquuee-2206 Madison St., 503-1155.

Also in the area:

Exit 4•• AApppplleebbeeeess-3066 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., 551-8020.•• CCaassaabbllaannccaa-2121Wilma Rudolph Blvd., 551-9050.•• CChhiillllii’’ss BBaarr aanndd GGrriillll--2127 Lowes Drive, 552-1834.•• CCoonneeyy IIssllaanndd-2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., 645-4847.•• CCrraacckkeerr BBaarrrreell-200 Cracker Barrel Drive, 645-1446.•• FFiirree MMoouunnttaaiinn-2702 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., 647-9792.•• GGoollddeenn CCoorrrraall-2811 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., 906-9101.•• HHaannaannookkii JJaappaanneessee SSuusshhii-211 Lowes Drive, 647-0999.•• HHaarrbboorr CCaafféé-2131 Lowes Drive, 906-0188.•• JJaaddee DDrraaggoonn CChhiinneessee -110 Dunbar Cave Road, 647-

7711.•• TThhee LLooddggee-- 3025 Mr. C Drive, 920-0420.•• LLooggaann’’ss RRooaaddhhoouussee-3072 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., 645-

8333.•• TThhee LLooookkiinngg GGllaassss--329 Warfield Blvd., 552-6344.•• LLoonngghhoorrnn’’ss--2788 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., 551-3800.•• MMaayy’’ss WWookkss--2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., 645-9955.•• OO’’CChhaarrlleeyy’’ss--2792 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., 552-6335.•• OOlliivvee GGaarrddeenn--2782 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., 552-2585.•• OOuuttbbaacckk --2790 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., 552-2900.•• PPiizzzzaa HHuutt-1901 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., 645-1111.•• PPoonnddeerroossaa--3047 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., 552-9303.•• RRaaffffeerrttyy’’ss-2813 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., 553-0457.•• RReedd LLoobbsstteerr-2838 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., 645-9872.•• RRiibbss && BBuurrggeerrss -2099 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., 645-8115.•• TToorreerrooss FFiinnee MMeexxiiccaann FFoooodd-2088 Lowes Drive,

542-5777.•• WWhhiitttt’’ss BBaarrbbeeqquuee--2030 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.,503-0515.•• WWiillssoonn’’ss CCaattffiisshh-2560 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.-552-2342.•• FFiirree MMoouunnttaaiinn--2702 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., 647-9792.•• GGoollddeenn CCoorrrraall--2811 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., 906-9101.

Also in the area:

•• KKFFCC•• MMccDDoonnaallddss•• SShhoonneeyyss-- APSU discount

••SSuubbwwaayy-- 931-552-9297Delivers to campus

•• TTaaccoo BBeellll•• WWaaffffllee HHoouussee•• WWeennddyyss•• AArrbbyy’’ss•• BBuurrggeerr KKiinngg•• DDaaiirryy QQuueeeenn

•• AArrbbyy’’ss•• BBuurrggeerr KKiinngg•• 22 DDoommiinnooss•• HHaarrddeeeess•• KKFFCC•• KKrryyssttaall

•• 22 MMccDDoonnaallddss•• SSoonniicc•• 22 SSuubbwwaayy•• TTaaccoo BBeellll•• 22 WWaaffffllee HHoouussee•• 22 WWeennddyyss

•• BBuurrggeerr KKiinngg•• CCaappttaaiinn DD’’ss•• DDoommiinnooss

931-552-3355•• KKFFCC•• KKrryyssttaall•• LLoonngg JJoohhnn SSiillvveerrss

•• 22 MMccDDoonnaallddss•• SShhoonneeyy’’ss•• SSoonniicc•• TTaaccoo BBeellll•• WWaaffffllee HHoouussee•• WWeennddyyss •• WWhhiittee CCaassttllee ✦

•• AArrbbyy’’ss•• BBuurrggeerr KKiinngg•• CCaappttaaiinnss DD’’ss

•• HHaarrddeeeess•• 22 MMccDDoonnaallddss•• KKFFCC

Phone numbers area code (931)

•• 22 SSuubbwwaayyss•• WWeennddyyss

•• DDoommiinnoossDelivers to campus931-552-0030