06/16/2026
There is a wonderful character that has comes in to Center Tap before opening every single day for many years to sweep, mop, move chairs, empty heavy trash cans and bottle boxes and get this joint ready for customers. Some mornings this is an enormous job. You will recognize him by his long white hair and flowing white beard. His name is John Way, affectionately known as "Motherf*****r, due to him always laughing and saying, "oh you mfr" when he gets teased or challenged on the shuffleboard, which he rules, I may add. Well, this loveable fella turns 70 Saturday, so we are having a surprise party for him at Center Tap. Customers and staff are bringing food in. Sides donated are very welcome. The party starts at 2p.m. and will go on til whenever. Please come in and show the love to a man that walked for years thru heat, rain, snow and whatever the weather threw at him to get this bar ready for his friends and customers, and still smiled when the bartender walked in! Much respect and love for this guy! Gonna be a FUN day!!