Columbus Ga - Fort Benning, A Soldier Remembered

   Danny M. Bishop, 1SG U.S. Army Retired was laid to rest at the Fort Benning Main Post Cemetery.  Graveside services with Military Honors were held on a blustery rainy morning and just about ten minutes prior to the beginning of the service the rain stopped.  Tears flowed as Taps sounded.  A very professional and sympathetic Military Detail fired three volleys and gave a final salute to an old soldier.

   Honoring Danny Bishop were family and friends, members and the Color Guard of VFW Post 665, where Danny was an active member and former Commander.  Members of the American Legion Post 35 attended, as well as  representatives of the Elks Lodge 111.  Danny Bishop was a kind gentle man and an exemplary soldier. This former POW served in WWII, the Korean Conflict, and Vietnam.   I will remember Danny M. Bishop for the rest of my days.   

Columbus Ga - Ft Benning: A slight variation of an old favorite!

Attention:  All Columbus Ga home owners and future landlords.  Spring is here and in the next few days hundreds and thousands of home owners will begin the annual migration to the "garden centers". When making your landscape decisions remember to allow for future growth.  The most important landscape decision will be where and what kind of trees you will plant.  One old favorite is of course the Bradford Pear Tree.  The problem in Columbus Ga with Bradford Pear trees is that many of the 15 - 25 year old trees have been damaged by wind or ice.  The Bradford Pear is a soft wood tree, it spreads and sends trunk sized branches out in all directions.  The weight of the branches is what makes this tree prone to wind and ice damage.  I was lucky enough to find a Cleveland Pear Tree, wood, leaves and flowers are identical to the Bradford.  The difference is its shape.  The Cleveland Pear has a more upright growth pattern, it casts a smaller shadow and is less susceptible to wind and ice damage because of it's compact shape.  Take a look and consider the Cleveland Pear when you go shopping for trees.

Columbus Ga - Fort Benning Bavarian House - German Food

   One of my favorite places to eat in Columbus Ga is the Bavarian House located on Whittlesey Road, behind the Main Street shopping ctr.  I have to admit that I am partial to german cooking and Monika Washington the owner of the Bavarian House does an admirable job.  If meat and potatoes don't drive you wild then maybe some of the fantastic german desserts will.  The food is excellent and quite filling.

   One fourth of the restaurant is a bar featuring the usual sports tv highlights and of course German and Domestic BEER.  All of you familiar with schnitzel will really appreciate what the Bavarian House has to offer.  Saturdays you will find a host of German ladies speaking in a variety of German dialects.

   Good Food, Great Desserts and Beer, Wine and Spirits on occasion you will find a trio or quartet playing some of your favorite music.  Octoberfest is reserved for live Polka music and dancers. 

   Look around when you come to visit, I'll be sitting on the right side, so stop and say hello.

Columbus Crossing - New Construction

This is the View when exiting Sam's Club and the new SuperWalmart located on Whittlesey.  Just when we thought we had all the franchises conveniently located, up sprouts another.  Construction of Schools, homes, businesses and half a dozen new hotels has contruction crews busy all over Columbus.  This strip mall has become one of my favorites because it is conveniently located just 3 miles from home in North Columbus. Shopping and Dining are great and traffic is usually moderate.

Interstate 185 Construction Columbus Ga - Fort Benning

  Drive Carefully!  Interstate 185 is being widened!

Three miles of Interstate 185 connecting Columbus Ga to Ft Benning are still under construction.  The crews have made tremendous progress moving earth and erecting barriers.  Utility lines and sewer lines seem to have been taken care of and construction has begun on the bridge expansions required for the six lanes of traffic that will lead to Fort Benning and South Columbus. 

Columbus (Ga) Georgia Real Estate - 5914 Buxton Drive

Wonderful 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home for sale.  This property is 1400sq ft heated.  It is located in East Columbus and includes a very large and updated eat in kitchen.  The Family room has a fireplace and it is open to the living room.  The lot is level and the back yard is fenced.  This home is in perfect condition.

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Columbus Ga, Georgia - Fort Benning Real Estate, Home for Sale 1085 Leaf Brook Dr

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Columbus Ga - Ft Benning - A GREAT TIME TO BUY A GREAT HOME!

     Spring Chapel subdivision is a Woodruff Company development and homes here are built by Mike Socci.  The national housing market is in a slump and Columbus Ga has also been slowed by the current sub prime debacle.  Lenders have tightened their rules and the Fed is lowering interest rates.  An abundant supply and low rates are the best reasons to buy a home now!!

     Steals are rare but good deals are currently abundant.  The pictures will show you some beautiful homes at a fair price.  If you are currently looking for a new home these are located directly across from Midland Middle School and Midland Academy, just a minute from the J.R. Allen Parkway.  The commute to Ft. Benning is 15 to 18 minutes.  If these existing homes don't convince you that it is time to move, there are lots available to build and modify your dream home.

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Fort Benning Ga, First Grader's new Best Friend is Expected to Save His Life

    Good News from Ft. Benning!  Christian Bray and his first grade classmates began a letter writing campaign that may have life saving benefits for young Christian and his family.  Christian Bray was diagnosed with epilepsy and cerebral palsy at birth and the recent efforts of these fantastic first graders caught the attention of J.D. Fenessy of the Milk-Bone Company.  Milk-Bone is a Sponsor of Canine Assistants, a non profit organization that provides service dogs. 

     Christian has seizures and stops breathing when he is sleeping, hopes are that his new canine friend will alert his parents and allow Christian to become more independent. Service dogs can be trained to understand ninety separate commands and to recognize Christians specific needs.  Specifically the four footed guardian will be able to open doors, turn on lights, pull wheel chairs and fetch.  In May the Bray family will meet their newest family member and begin a bonding / training program to meet Christian's specific needs.

     CONGRATULATIONS to the Bray Family, Christian's teacher and classmates your efforts were simply AWESOME.  Wonderful kids and teachers make up the Columbus, Ft. Benning and Phenix City Community I am proud and happy to share this news with everybody.

 

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Columbus Georgia, 11 SOA Protesters Sentenced to Jail

     The annual SOA Watch Protest held in November of 2007 made the news in Columbus Ga., Fort Benning and a few other places.  Eleven protesters who trespassed onto federal property during the rally were sentenced to jail terms by U.S. District Court Magistrate, G. Mallon Faircloth.  A 76 year old  blind man named Edwin Ross Lewinton was among the defendants sentenced to 90 days in jail.  This was the fourth time that Lewinton had appeared before the court since 2003 and Magistrate Faircloth did offer him the option of 90 days house arrest. Lewinton would not hear of it and responded, "If a blind person were a drug dealer, he would be sent to jail." 

     The SOA Watch Protest is an annual event that has grown in numbers since the School of Americas training program was established at Fort Benning.  Protesters want to change U.S. Policy in Latin America.

 

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