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Bob and Sherry Finnell’s Twin Lake estate proves why having an in-house designer can make all the difference
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Two tenured Rome-Floyd clubs join forces to help nurture South Rome’s most “at-risk” kids
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How singer Roland Hayes helped ease racial tensions with the power of will and the voice of an angel
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The owners of Broad Street’s new children’s bookstore, Small Tales, reveal a fairytale of their own making
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44 WOMEN IN MIND
Dr. Leigh Barrell discusses the latest methods of birth defect detection for apprehensive mothers-to-be
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“If it doesn’t make sense, it isn’t true.”—Judith Sheindlin —May 18, 2009—
M AG A Z I N E
Over the coming weeks, as Barack Obama’s team of vetters further whittles down its shortlist of nominees to replace U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter, it is my hope that the President and his people will add one last-minute name for consideration. A tough, Brooklynbred family court judge and woman of Jewish descent, she surely fits the P.C. profile, and with a special (often lacerating) tact for putting hoople-head petitioners in their places, as well as an uncanny nose for sniffing out the untruthful or disingenuous, her injection of personality into the Court’s written decisions would likely prove a welcome departure. If you want to cut the fat right off the hog, she’s a slam dunk. Someone sensible Dems, conservatives, cable newsies and the thinking public alike can saddle up with for a sweet little pony ride ’round the Beltway, just before moseyin’ past the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on down to Confirmation City. Whereby, if no illegal Guatemalan housekeepers should come popping out of the butterchurn, we can all gather at the old waterin’ hole to toast a snort of whiskey and celebrate the fact that, for the first time in recent memory, we finally reached a consensus based on soundness of character. Matter of fact, the only question isn’t whether or not she’s the best possible candidate for the job, but whether, as a daytime TV phenomenon whose real-life path to judiciary stardom could hardly be more decorated, she’d be willing to cast aside the fame and millions for a lifetime of refusing Justice Clarence Thomas’ advances and learning to train her eyes away from the chicken alfredo stain on Antonin Scalia’s smock. But hey, if you can manage to look past the negatives, what do you say Mrs. Judith “Judge Judy” Sheindlin? How’d you like to park your sassy little bottom on that there barstool and knock back a shot with America? (Heaven knows we need your intolerance for nonsense like never before.) Okay, so it’s a pretty weak punchline, but after a full week spent watching House Speaker Nancy Pelosi walk backwards through a cornfield over her knowledge of the CIA’s intent to employ “enhanced” interrogation techniques as far back as 2002, I figured the moral of this column—i.e., a persistent lack of truthfulness among today’s public figures— could use a posterwoman. And when it comes to the truth, no one is a finer champion than Judge Judy. If you’ve ever watched the show, it’s clear from the opening credits forward that Sheindlin literally lives it, breathes it, perches it like an invisible parrot on her shoulder and consults the creature as it squawks, “Liar! Brrrraaaaccch! Deadbeat!” to whomever the charge may apply. Then, as we all do in watching her, she takes great joy in conveying the message. “Is this your boyfriend, madam?” Judy asks a nervous young woman who has appeared to provide false testimony on behalf of her delinquent boyfriend. “It is? Well, listen and listen good: GET. OUT. Get out while you can. Get out before the two of you produce a child with his genetic predisposition for stupidity… Do you want a dummy for a baby? Do you want that dummy baby to grow up to be as dumb as this big, dumb, dummy of an ex-con boyfriend of yours looks right now—in front of 10 million people, no less?! He’s a LOSER! A BUM! And I suggest that if you do still have a mother who loves you, you would be wise to move back home tomorrow and tell her you’re sorry for breaking her heart. Because, I’ll be honest with you madam, it would be better than sending her to an early grave by marrying this worthless
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NW GEORGIA’S PREMIER FEATURE READER / JUNE 2009
Richt
M AG A Z I N E
DOES ROME
bob and sherry finnell’s twin lake
estate proves why having an in-house designer can make all the difference
The University of Georgia’s new-millenium gridiron hero, MARK RICHT, takes time out for a little (pre) preseason chat with the Bulldogs’ Floyd County faithful
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“Judge Judy” Sheindlin
excuse for a human being standing to your right. You don’t want to kill your mother, do you? DO YOU?!!” At least once an episode, I’m convinced I’ve fallen in love. Swooned by that grinding New York accent, I cheer aloud, “Give it to ’em, J-Rock! Give ’em the old Brooklyn slippy-fist and don’t ease up!” For most decent people, the gall it takes to lie so repeatedly—and so poorly— before an international audience is unfathomable. And, if you ask me, when it comes to rating Speaker Pelosi’s proficiency in the art of B.S., her bumbling performance before a frenzied media this May places her somewhere between wife murderer Scott Peterson (grade: D-) and former Republican senator/ accused gay sex solicitor, Larry Craig (low F). The stuttering and lack of cohesion in her evershifting explanations were so pronounced, in fact, that ex-MLB Hall of Fame shoe-in, Roger Clemens, who at the very
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least made an effort to practice his lies regarding steroid use prior to taking on the House Oversight committee last year, was said to have driven straight
to the nearest Hallmark to purchase the embattled Speaker a “Thinking of You” card. Inside, it read: “Jack and Coke for the headache. Preparation H for ‘back there.’ —All the best, Rog.” Of course, the Souter and Pelosi stories are in no way interrelated; we all know full well that dishonest politicos rarely face a judge unless his or her transgressions are revealed in the form of dollar figures. But all jokes aside, it’d sure be nice to see a display of conscience in our nation’s capitol from time to time, wouldn’t it? Without a little encouragement in the form of hard truth, the American populace will no doubt grow more distrustful of those who hold the reins, and, if nothing more than out of sheer frustration, perhaps further remove themselves from the political process. A move to appoint Judy Supreme Court justice could help pull us out of this tailspin AND provide some much needed laughter to an increasingly dejected public, not to mention kicking the deadbeat liars in Washington— the Cheneys, the Pelosis, et al.—right where it hurts.
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bob and sherry finnell’s twin lake
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when casually asked who her interior designer must be, sherry finnell proudly responds, “me.”
Throughout the entire tour of her beautiful Twin Lake Road estate, a first-time visitor may falsely assume that the big guns from either Atlanta or New York had once been hired to devise this masterpiece; some of the finest designers Rome has to offer, perhaps. But it quickly becomes clear that the only person who could truly make this house a home—in this case, one both casual and immaculate—was the woman who knew it best. (Not to mention a woman who used to run her own interior design business.) All the history, changes and personal stories behind the Finnell home are left proudly on display. Be it the exposed pine rafters, garnered from an old Lindale mill, that frame the home’s vast kitchen, or the recently constructed family room which houses fine art and other assorted relics from the couples’ many trips abroad, every facet of the residence complements both the owners and the house itself. Bob and Sherry Finnell’s modern take on the “low country” homestead sits perched atop a small knoll overlooking a gorgeous expanse of pastureland, a shared lake, and a meticulously landscaped lawn. In the distance, the wooded banks of the Coosa River accent the view. In the truest sense of the term, this is a “buena vista.” Originally built in the 1950s by the Mooney Family of Rome, the house has seen extensive renovation and add-ons since the Finnells moved in seven years ago. But, they have taken great care not to erase the history that the home offered upon their arrival. “It would have been cheaper to bull-doze [the original house] in the long run, but I couldn’t do it because of the history,” says Sherry. “And it just had a charm; so many people have been here. If the walls could talk, there would be a lot of stories to tell, and I just couldn’t [tear it down and build a new house].” During the initial two-year renovation, a large family room was created to take advantage of the lake views, as well as a master suite placed at the residence’s south end. The original kitchen at the north end was expanded and refurbished, utilizing the best that modern appliance-ware has to offer while allowing for once-hidden materials to make their presence felt. A previously converted garage, once used for storage, was transformed into a home media room and now serves as the perfect (left) The recently added family spot for a family movie night or Saturday afternoon room houses various artifacts from around the world. A samurai football shindig. An even more impressive addition, warrior vest constructed from bamboo, pre-Columbian figures and a however, lay just outside its doors, in the form of a stone 2,000-year-old terracotta mask from North Africa’s Nok civilization slab patio. Complete with a stunning infinity pool that are a few of the items on display. The room also features a customconvinces the eye it is cascading into the lake a hundred built mahogany entertainment center. (top) The “low country” house yards downhill, the space cleverly manages to blur the line sits atop a small knoll overlooking an expansive landscape. The master between heaven and manmade. Lazy summer afternoons suite and family room (in the right-hand section) were added during number too few when this is an option for escape. Luckily, subsequent renovations. Cedar shake siding was one change made to
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help give the Finnells’ new look a more rustic appeal.
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the patio also houses an inground hot tub for those breezy summer evenings or belowfreezing holiday festivities. The original main section of the home retains much of its structural history, but has been updated to highlight many of the Finnells’ personal interests. In the former family room, now a sitting room, Bob notes that while this space hasn’t changed in size or shape, it was stripped bare of its previous design concept and erected anew. This sitting area now houses a portion of the couple’s extensive book and art collection. Just steps away is the sunroom, the design of which has been left more or less untouched in the decades since its original
construction. Upstairs, in another quite original section, are the three remaining bedrooms: two for guests (one being the former master suite) and adult son Kirt’s former digs, still intact for whenever he decides to visit. Kirt’s room proudly displays beautiful hunted fowl, representative of the rural landscape just outside his window. After the tour is complete, a suggestion is made that when asked about their eclectic art collection, the Finnells should begin mentioning their remarkable home as part of it. Sherry simply says, “We love it.” And it certainly isn’t hard to see why. VVV
king baxter and the relics.
(top) The sixyear-old master bedroom features a sandstone block fireplace, antique French oak armoire, and a storied, early-20th century Russian landscape hanging above the bed. Beneath the table, Baxter, one of two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels whom Sherry says “run the house,” keeps watch over his owners’ investment. (below) This sitting area was once the main family room before the house was expanded. After a complete renovation of the space, it now holds art and relics, including a burial plate from the Han dynasty, that the Finnells have collected during their international travels. (left) The home’s main entrance greets visitors with beautiful oak flooring, authentic Persian rugs and a bronze sculpture by Cave Spring artist Mike Burton.
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“if the walls could talk, there would be a lot of stories to tell...�
oh, what walnut can do. (below) The billiards room features custom walnut millwork and a gorgeous walnut waffle ceiling. The space also displays Bob’s antique knife collection, as well as cherished family photos. (top center) This private, screened-in sitting area attached to the master suite is perfect for a brisk spring morning. Cedar shake and stonework give the space a more natural feel. (bottom center) The Finnells’ refurbished and expanded kitchen also features custom millwork, namely rafters fabricated from 200-year-old pine and a custom island base built from reclaimed pine.
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with a hand from mother nature,
two tenured northwest georgia clubs join forces to help nurture south rome’s most “at-risk” children behind the new south rome facility for the boys and girls club, a group of young boys plays an energetic game of flag football on the hot blacktop of a May afternoon. Suddenly, the boys fall silent and their group leader cringes as the ball, spiraling through the air, just misses a silver luxury sedan parked near the back door. As the pigskin
hits the ground, a collective sigh breaks the silence, then laughter and a new game of pointing fingers begins. The president of Three Rivers Garden Club (TRGC), Diane Harbin, is oblivious to the fact that her car has just avoided a potentially damaging blow. She is far too excited discussing the new mission that she and her fellow green-thumbs will be tackling, the Cultivating Young
Minds (CYM) project for the kids of the Boys and Girls Club (BGC), to notice. Beginning this summer, says Harbin, Three Rivers, in conjunction with the Rome Federated Garden Clubs, will transform the small grassy field behind the new South Rome facility into an outdoor learning oasis filled with vegetables, herbs and flowers. Sixteen separate, raised beds will contain a different type
of plant that the kids will help to sow, care for, and harvest throughout the year. The idea behind the project is to help teach valuable horticulture skills through the long-term, hands on project, as well as to fill the landscaping void adjacent to the new building. “We knew that this area of the community was in need,” says Harbin, sitting before a plot prototype filled with begonias,
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“it gives them a sense of belonging when they [are part of] a project of this scale. they can see the results of their work and their effort...so it really helps to build self-esteem and pride.” “and we really feel this will be a great project for the children.” Carrie Edge, director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northwest Georgia, believes the project will have incredible benefits for the children, some that reach far beyond simple gardening techniques. “We are going to use the experience to encourage character building,” Edge explains. “We believe the activities will teach patience as they wait for the plants to grow; it will teach them [diligence] and the good things that come with hard work. Those things will cross over into all avenues of their lives.” In addition, the brains behind CYM hope to create a junior garden club comprised of members from the BGC. The club will emulate the schedule of the existing garden clubs, offering monthly educational sessions for members to learn about various topics in gardening, plant growth and harvesting. John Schultz, a local landscape artist of 33 years, has donated the plan for the garden area, as well as the schedule of educational
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P m X b events. He first learned the significance of teaching horticulture to at-risk kids as a young teacher in Columbus, Ga. during the 1970s, and, thus, did not hesitate to help when approached by TRGC. According to his fellow CYM workers, Schultz has been vital to the project’s momentum. “I worked on a program for potential dropouts where we coordinated the academics around a lab,” Schultz explains. “We took the kids who had missed 60 days or more…the previous year and, together, we designed the landscaping for the courtyard and built a greenhouse for plants. Their attendance became almost 100 percent for most [kids]. “One day we had a huge snowstorm, so I went to the greenhouse to check on the
plants. When I got there, I found 10 of my students doing the same thing. That is the impact that gardening can have on kids.” Research has revealed a correlation between academic performance and participation in junior garden clubs. Gardening has also been successfully used for rehabilitative purposes with adjudicated children and children who have been separated from their families. “Gardening can be a therapeutic way for young people to express themselves,” Edge explains. “It gives them a sense of belonging when they [are part of ] a
project of this scale. They can see the results of their work and their effort. With gardening, that comes to fruition quickly, so it really helps to build selfesteem and pride.” Although the idea of a community garden for South Rome began last summer, the project did not come to bear because of spatial issues and inadequate funding. Yet, since the TRGC took the reins this April, the project has moved forward so quickly that leaders expect to have vegetables, including onions and squash, planted for autumn harvest. “It’s amazing that we have been able to accomplish so much in just
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two months,” says Harbin. “You can tell by looking at our faces [what we have given to it and] that we are so proud... We can’t wait to see these children take the first tomatoes home or the flowers on their birthdays.” Every two years, a member club of the Rome Federated Garden Clubs (RFGC) creates a community-based project that
will be implemented by the 11 total member organizations. Cultivating Young Minds was proposed by Three Rivers, then selected collectively. In turn, it will be the RFGC’s focus for the next two years. During that time, each member will have the opportunity to work either on the grounds or directly with the children. “We really
feel strongly for this project,” says Harbin. “It really does have the potential to affect these children’s’ lives for forever.” The BGC in South Rome is part of the Northwest Georgia Boys and Girls Clubs, which currently has three facilities operating in Rome-Floyd County. South Rome’s facility has nearly doubled its attendance since opening in September 2008, now averaging 150 children per day. The facility also houses the Teen Program, which is free to older members. Three Rivers is raising money for the CYM project by selling sponsorships for the individual garden beds. With that alone, the group has already raised enough money to purchase the
soil for the plots. They will also have a “Flapjack Fundraiser” at Applebee’s Bar and Grill on June 13 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Holly Moore of Hairstory and the Creative Center and Gallery are helping to coordinate the breakfast. Businesses and individual donors in the community have been incredibly responsive to the project on the whole, say CYM leaders. Plant Hammond, for one, donated a portion of the crossties, and the garden bed sponsorships have almost all been sold in a matter of weeks. “It is just awesome to see the community pull together for one single effort,” says Edge. “That is what it takes, and that is what it is going to take to secure the future for our young people. This is just one example of the wonderful way that Rome and Floyd County comes together on behalf of our children. The Boys and Girls Club is really proud to be a recipient of that.” VVV
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A low, robust tenor smoothly echoes through the gilded chambers of Buckingham Palace. Queen Mary and King George take delight in the sounds of the enchanting American, whose voice has since been said to appeal to “something you may be pleased to call the soul.” After singing Henry Purcell and John Dowland to perfection, the American sings something much more personal, something from deeper within his spirit. The cascading verve of “Swing Low, Sweet Cha-ri-ot—Comin’ for to carry me home…” is surely felt by all in attendance. Soon to follow are “Go Down Moses” and “Bye N’ Bye”, songs never before performed to an audience of this makeup. The songs are African-American spirituals. The singer is Georgia’s own ROLAND HAYES In his first solo appearance, Hayes, a classically trained tenor and master of operatic incarnations from Italian to French and German, had wowed audiences three years prior in Boston’s Symphony Hall. Some 700 people were denied entrance due to the swelling crowd, and the Boston Herald lauded his performance as full of “fine poetical phrasing, warmed by the singer’s emotional nature, and made authoritative by his intelligence and sincerity.” Though his first major concert in Boston was wildly successful, he found it difficult to acquire a manager or book representation. Many were skeptical of white society’s willingness to accept an African-American opera singer into the fold, and did not want to hedge their bets on Hayes. Many venues refused to allow a black performer at all. But, by the time he had returned to the United States from Europe, amassing countless letters of appreciation, consistently warm reviews and even a diamond pin from the King of England himself, America had finally taken notice. By the end of the 1920s, Roland Hayes would be one of the highest paid vocalists in the world.
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ROLANDHAYES came from the humblest of beginnings. He was born in 1887 in Curryville, Ga., just outside of Calhoun in Gordon County, to a part Cherokee father and a mother who was a former slave. His father, William, was a farmer and a carpenter by trade, but was also an avid hunter. Though William died when Roland was only 10, he was able to impart upon him the gift of listening, as well as understanding the nuances of sound by way of tracking wild game in the Northwest Georgia woods. His mother, Fannie, instilled in him her love of native African music and African-American spirituals. These distinctly different influences would be a crucial
siblings moved with their mother to Chattanooga in hopes of finding higher wages and better schooling. There, he would only expanded his musical knowledge. He learned to read sheet music, was introduced to traditional hymnals via his church choir, and studied under the tutelage of encouraging instructors. Young Roland dreamed of attending Oberlin Conservatory in Ohio to continue his musical studies, but instead found himself at the historically black Fisk University in Nashville, where he worked numerous
Louisville, Ky., whereby he seized the opportunity to perform at a social club in which he’d found employment at as a waiter. Later, he would find his way into silent cinemas, providing an operatic score for the films. The young vocalist was hooked on the refinement and elegance
before been blazed. He was, after all, a black man from Georgia, the son of a former slave, living in a segregated society while performing Italian, French and German operas for well-to-do whites. His performance was amazing, but he began to see that America was not quite ready
“ON DECEMBER 18th, 1925, HAYES DID SING IN ATLANTA. SEVEN THOUSAND PEOPLE [BLACK AND WHITE] CAME TO HEAR HIM, AND ON THAT NIGHT THE DOORS OF THE SOUTH OPENED TO BLACK ARTISTS FOR THE FIRST TIME.” —DOROTHY HENDERSON
combination in young Roland’s fertile imagination, for he was an incredibly talented child. In fact, he had his brother Robert join him in performing vocal numbers around town under the stage names “The Curbstone Singers” and “The Silvertoned Quartet.” Soon after his father’s death, Roland and his six
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jobs to pay for tuition and devoted untold hours to the college’s choir. It was at Fisk that he would also begin to learn classical standards and hone his skills for live performance with various groups around the city. After concluding his studies in Nashville, Hayes ventured further north. This time to
of the music he was beginning to command, and thus sought an even grander stage on which to perform and develop. By the spring of 1911, Roland was in Boston, and after nearly five years of scrapping by on low-wage jobs and sporadic paid gigs, Curryville, Ga.’s rising star finally got his big break. In 1916, renowned civil rights leader Booker T. Washington had chosen Hayes and another singer to accompany him on various lecture tours. Roland soon found himself performing for audiences all over the Northeast, and within a couple years, he would reach the pinnacle of Boston’s music world: center stage at Symphony Hall. Here, his passion for vocal performance would intersect with the East Coast privileged, embarking him on trail that had never
for a true challenge to the status quo. And although he was greatly encouraged and supported by many whites in the fine arts world, none were yet willing to commit themselves by representing him contractually. Saving the money he earned from private appearances, church recitals and donations in-kind, Roland was able to sail to England and try his luck across the Atlantic. With the help of highly supportive friends in Boston, he began to network, booking himself for private home recitals. Hayes’ second big career break came in meeting Hugh Chapman, who served as Chaplain of the Chapel Royal of the Savoy (i.e., the church of the British Royal family). His immense talent and mastery of classical standards would not go unnoticed. After his appearance at Buckingham Palace, Hayes set out for mainland Europe. In Paris, he sang for the Rothschilds and Bourbons, numerous princesses and princes, and amazed them all as one on of the finest
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HAYES USED HIS ABILITY AS A TRAINED CLASSICAL SINGER TO TOUCH THOUSANDS WORLDWIDE WHO MAY HAVE NEVER BEEN EXPOSED TO THIS INNATELY AMERICAN ART FORM, AND ATOP HELPING PAVE THE WAY FOR MANY BLACK ARTISTS TO FOLLOW, HE WAS IMMENSELY SUCCESSFUL IN DOING SO. classical tenors they’d ever had the pleasure of hearing. Unwittingly, he also became a wonderful ambassador for traditional African-American spiritual music. In Vienna, he proved himself a master of Brahms, Beethoveen and Shubert. Critics lauded him with praise; if his audiences were not stunned by his traditional Western numbers, his introduction of new, rhythmic American music would only increase their curiosity. But it was in Germany, during his first performance in Berlin, where Hayes first saw widespread anger over his presence on the classical stage. The country, still being punished by its Western enemies following its defeat in World War I, was less than keen to the idea of a black American singing to them in their native language. Boos and hisses resonated from the German audience. After approximately 10 minutes, the angry crowd grew silent as Roland Hayes began his performance of Shubert. By the end of the evening, the audience was even louder—only this time, with cheers and adulation. Roland Hayes was now commanding large fees all over Europe, and the demand to see him perform was high. However, he had not yet succeeded in winning over his own countrymen back in America. Lucky for him, when he returned for his first tour of the U.S., he was no longer in need of representation. William Brennan, former manager of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, had personally flown to London to meet with Hayes and offer his services, and with this bond forged, Roland would
go on to set the standard for his own performances in the States. He would not perform before segregated audiences or in venues that did not allow blacks, and he had so much pull that he set his price. Not every community in the U.S. wanted to see him grace its stages, though. For three years, venue managers in Atlanta (in his own home state) had denied him booking. Their response, to put it nicely, was that they were not interested in having blacks perform. But after years of success touring all over the country, including a stop at the one and only Carnegie Hall, Atlanta was calling Hayes to beg their “homegrown” talent to return south. In her book “For The Greater Glory,” Dorothy Henderson writes, “On December 18th, 1925, Hayes did sing in Atlanta. Seven thousand people [black and white] came to hear him, and on that night the doors of the South opened to black artists for the first time.” Hayes would briefly reside in France, but returned to Gordon County in the early ’30s when he purchased much of the farm on which had grown up. It lay in stark contrast to the life that he’d led in the drawing rooms and royal halls of Europe. For one, he was arrested and beaten after his wife took umbrage with a store owner’s denying her service, and despite his success on the world stage, Roland was repeatedly faced with the cold reality that many outspoken blacks in the South continued to encounter. And while he would later be welcomed to perform for white and black audiences alike across Gordon and Floyd counties, Hayes did not stay in his home state of Georgia
for much longer, eventually moving back to Boston to ride out the remainder of his days. During the decades to follow, and well into the 1950s, he continued to tour, record and teach the classical standards and spirituals upon which he had based his life’s work. One high point in his career came during the Second World War, when he as invited to perform for American troops stationed in England. He would also take the stage at Royal Albert Hall with the London Symphony Orchestra during the German blitzkrieg. Hayes received the NAACP’s highest honor, the Spingarn Medal, in 1924 while completing his first American tour. This annual award would later go to African-American icons such as Jackie Robinson, Dr. Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, Oprah Winfrey, and dozens of other influential black men and women.
In 1979, Roland Hayes passed away in Boston, leaving behind hundreds of recordings and thousands more appreciators of his work. Perhaps the greatest career achievement of Georgia’s original black tenor was his introduction of traditional African-American spirituals to the modern catalog of Western popular music, primarily by way of reaching those least likely to seek it out. Hayes used his ability as a trained classical singer to touch thousands worldwide who may never have been exposed to this innately American art form, and atop helping pave the way for many black artists to follow, he was immensely successful in doing so. VVV
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For most Division I football programs, a final 2008-09 season record of 10-3, as well as a New Year’s Day Capitol One Bowl victory over Michigan State, would be more than enough to satisfy even the most ravenous of fan bases. For University of Georgia head coach MARK RICHT, however, whose “Bulldog Nation” legions have come to expect contention for the SEC title and BCS National Championship year in and year out, this simply isn’t the case. Why? Well, perhaps it is because Richt has either achieved or put them on the precipice of said glory rather consistently, with two SEC crowns and an ’02 title shot shattered only by a loss to Florida, since taking the reins in 2001. Or maybe it’s just that his unbridled success over the last eight years has done little more than cause Dawg fans to salivate more profusely at the thought of reliving their historic 1980 season—you know, the one in which legendary halfback Herschel Walker ran wild on, well, just about everyone. Either way, one thing is certain: A coach can’t control the desires of his school’s fans, only the effort and execution of his own players, and when it comes to putting this ethos into practice, there isn’t a cooler customer walking the sidelines of college football than Coach Richt. And with the recent departure of breakout talents Knowshon Moreno and Mathew Stafford, his 2009 squad is no doubt flying a few feet beneath radar. But will this presumption be a help or a hindrance? V3 caught up with him before an April 30 meet-and-greet with the Rome Bulldog Club to get the inside scoop. [V3:] Having lost Matthew Stafford to the NFL Draft, let’s start by looking at the quarterback slot. Personalitywise, what are some of the differences between Joe Cox (the projected 2009 starter) and Stafford, and what impact do you think it will have on your team this coming season? [MR:] Personality-wise, I think Joe is a little more outgoing. Joe is a guy that’s a little bit more vocal. Matt showed up every day and worked and produced well—not to say that he wouldn’t ever say anything— but where Matt would probably walk up to a guy and talk to him after a play face-to-face, Joe is the kind that’ll just call it out, you know, and just keep moving forward. I think Joe has got the chance to do very well with
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us. He’s got the ability to hit his target, he understands our system well. He certainly doesn’t have the arm Matthew has, but hardly anybody else does either. Plenty of quarterbacks have survived without that... Yeah. When you want a quarterback, you want a guy who can hit his target, who can handle the pressure of the job; a guy who’s going to make good decisions, a guy who can lead. Joe is that guy. After the Bulldogs were hit by several injuries last season, you had to sub in a lot of young players. How does that, if at all, translate into a deeper and better squad this year? It could help us. A lot more guys got opportunities that
probably wouldn’t have without those injuries. You couple that with the guys coming back healthy and, all of a sudden, you have more depth, you have more competition [among] guys who have the experience of being a starter. I think that’s good for us. A.J. Green is one player who stepped in as a true freshman last season and delivered. Any prospects for ’09 who you suspect may come in and produce immediately, as he did? Probably. [Laughs mischievously] Any names you can throw at us? I don’t know. You don’t ever know who they are. When I do call out a name, I put pressure on him maybe more than I should; then you might hurt a
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Downtown Rome’s new children’s bookseller, Small Tales, comes complete with a backstory fit for a princess. People say good things come in threes, and as much as it may sound like a tall tale, this really is the case for the Waugh family. Michael and Rebecca Waugh were married on Feb. 16, 2008; this year, on Mar. 16, they opened Small Tales, a children’s bookstore; and finally, to put the icing on the cake, on April 16 they had their first baby girl. The Waughs had searched for a good business fit for both their young family and the Rome-Floyd community, and at last decided a children’s bookseller—one they could operate as a family, one that would be cozy, comfortable, and capable of sparking a child’s imagination. “We wanted a business that we could bring the baby to and have other people comfortable with her being there,” Rebecca explains. “And we both have always loved to read, so we thought a children’s bookstore would be the perfect business for us. “It’s a very family-friendly store, and there [wasn’t a bookstore for kids] in town. It’s educational and promotes literacy. Plus, it is very childfriendly. It’s meant to develop the imagination.” Rebecca grew up in Rome, ventured off to college, then returned to the hometown she
now says she appreciates more than ever due to the area’s family-oriented atmosphere. This is precisely the sort of atmosphere the Waughs aim to provide customers who visit 307 Broad Street’s new world of imagination. “We knew that we wanted to be on Broad Street,” Rebecca says of the couple’s small business strategy, “because we liked the idea of having foot traffic. When parents and families go out on Saturdays with their strollers and bicycles, they can pass us and see our display window and want to come in.” As for the literature, Small Tales offers a wide variety. They have new and used books for young children and teenagers. Rebecca, a self-proclaimed
connoisseur of the classics, takes pride in the store’s special shelf designated for adult throwbacks such as The Great Gatsby, Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath, even the rich works of Hemingway. “There is a wide range of new books,” she says, “We have books for newborns to chew on, all the way up to Twilight. We try to get all the bestsellers.” But if Barnes & Noble is a more convenient drive, what is the difference between this bookstore and the children’s section there that makes it worth the effort? Well, says Rebecca, those places simply don’t have the same charm and commitment. “…I very carefully pick out and go through each
book in the store, especially the young adult books, to make sure they are appropriate. We have complete knowledge of everything that is in here… where it came from and what it is about, and we can [easily] direct you to whatever you are looking for.” Yet, customers will more than likely find themselves entertained by more than just the books. There are toys for the young ‘uns and adults alike: medieval castle sets, model cars, puzzles, a “Thomas the Train” table, even an antique book, originally printed in 1520, seen preserved in a glass case. “We have started [hosting] story time every Saturday at 2 p.m,” says Rebecca of Small Tales’ latest signature event, “and as it picks up we might start
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It really is a family in itself that looks out for one another and will do anything it can to help.” having them on some weekdays during the summer. All of our storytellers are volunteers, and, on occasion, the ‘Cat in the Hat’ may pop in… “We will have some involvement with Rome’s theatre community,” she adds, “The [Rome Little] Theatre is doing ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ in the fall. I’m trying to work with the director for that to have a book-signing with the book’s characters. Kids can come in with their copies and get them signed by their favorite characters.” The Waughs are courageous characters themselves. For starters, they opened a business in the middle of a major economic recession. But Rebecca says it was well worth the risk. “It was hard. Michael was out of work and I was seven months pregnant. Luckily, we had his retirement money from
teaching. That is what we put into it, which was extremely gutsy. Every dime we had went into opening up the store knowing that people were out of money. It was a very big leap of faith that we had to take. “Being a part of the small business world in Rome has been a lot of fun. All of the other [downtown business] owners come by and wish you luck. It really is a family in itself that looks out for one another and [they] will do anything they can to help.” Among the many favorite books the young couple has in its store, there are also several personal perks. Mrs. Waugh, for one, loves being able to have her baby there with her during the workday. But above all else, she and Michael say they enjoy seeing the light in a child’s eyes as he or she opens a book and meets a new character for the very first time. VVV
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I (Almost) Love You, Man: Hamburg’s latest laugher sees Rudd and Rashida Jones shine, Segel come up short Director John Hamburg’s I Love You, Man dares to ask the question whether or not a fella is strange if he only has female “friends.” While women have been pressing this issue incessantly through decades of romance films, we haven’t made our side of the argument known since Billy Crystal’s famous grape scene in When Harry Met Sally. This latest attempt at self-reflection, however, sadly mirrors every guy’s method of argument—hilarious to watch, but with no real forethought as to content. Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd) is a man forever in love, and set to propose to girlfriend Zooey (played by The Office regular, and Freaks and Geeks hottie, Rashida Jones). But when they discover that his lack of guy friends will negatively effect the groomsmen pool, he’s sent out to learn the strict customs of male bonding—which uncomfortably mirrors dating until he meets the bud of his life, Sydney (Jason Segel). But will the fiancé get jealous of his spending more and more time with Sydney, and thus try to create a web of lies and deceit between the two friends despite the fact it was her idea that he branch out and become accepted into a “pack”? Of course she will. And though
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that’s a spoiler for all the ladies, most every guy reading this paragraph has already scanned the info he needs (which never makes it to the bottom). Rudd carries the film, and once again nails the role of that smart-assed buddy we hate to invite places. It’s essentially the same character he plays in every film, albeit a bit more socially civil incarnation, but only the best actors have built their legends by successfully repeating the same character who made them popular to begin with. The rest of the cast was pretty much background fodder, minus the very funny Andy Samberg, and the always beautiful, always underused Jaime Pressly. The only weakness of Rudd’s smart aleck is the need for a dumber, more familiar guy to play off of, à la Seth Rogen in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, or Sean William Scott in Role Models. Though great in Apatow’s Freaks and Geeks and Stoller’s Forgetting Sarah Marshall,
Segel as Sydney just seems to kind of linger around and bring down the rest of the crew, like a 25-year-old stoner still taking college math. His character didn’t seem that well developed, which isn’t a problem for a comedy unless that character isn’t funny—which he wasn’t. He also has all these strange idiosyncrasies, like yelling at people in the park and hunting for cougars at open houses, but none of them really lead anywhere. Overall, Love You is a funny movie that’s certainly headed in the right direction, though the title alone addresses some issues that guys have purposefully
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Director John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt is a hybrid of two different cinematic styles that shouldn’t fit: secular servitude and dark film noir. At the beginning of the movie, the audience is introduced to the strict limitations of religious life set in a 1964 Catholic elementary school, and the constant shock of seeing someone devote his every waking moment to an ideal beautifully masks the strong detective story that soon emerges in an incalculable whodunit, only with no hero in a white hat and no perfect villain to despise. Philip Seymour Hoffman creates another unforgettable character in Father Brenden Flynn, a friendly Catholic Priest who has recently been transferred to take over St. Nicholas Catholic School
...Segel as Sydney just seems to kind of linger around and bring down the rest of the crew, like a 25-year-old stoner still taking college math. ignored for millennia. Personally, I don’t even like typing it, but if it must be done, I Love You, Man is a good date movie that she’ll think gets some kind of point across, but you’ll just laugh and forget all that you saw before you get her home. Why? Because that’s how we do. VVV
and Church. His desire to reinvigorate Catholicism by way of evolving into more modern times is shown, first and foremost, through his compassion in helping to assimilate the school’s first black youth, Donald Miller (played by fresh face Joseph Foster), after the young outcast signs up to be an alter boy. But when Father Flynn’s progressive new habits and ideals start to clash with the school’s principal and head nun, Sister Aloysius Beauvier (Meryl Streep), questionable activities begin to surface, and the good Sister is driven on a path—of destruction, perhaps—to discover the real “truth.” Will she unveil in Flynn a wicked dark side, or is she simply influenced by unwarranted doubt and rumors? The way you view the film’s outcome may say a good deal about your own character and belief in society at large. The story is told primarily through the innocent, big blue
eyes of young, easily influenced history teacher Sister James (Amy Adams), a character that constantly sways back and forth in her allegiance to either party. She sees that Flynn is being pursued as a villain, though his kind demeanor make it hard for anyone not to root for him, thanks mostly to grade-A acting on the part of Hoffman. But Adams holds her own throughout Doubt, particularly considering how reserved she is forced to play James, though it’s mainly Streep that keeps the film moving. Within the first five minutes of the movie, Sister Beauvier is reminiscent of every first grade teacher who bullied you into feeling bad about yourself, and though she doesn’t seem truly concerned for any of the school’s students, her love for the kids at St. Nicholas
comes out in her search for a pelt to nail on the wall. Stern and resolute, Beauvier never wavers from her goal, even
Lovejoy in The Simpsons. With this one, however, she really carries this film, even opposite the equally talented Hoffman. And though I won’t be picking up The Devil Wears Prada or Mamma Mia! anytime soon, I can say with full confidence that her portrayal of Beauvier produces one of the finest heroines in cinematic history. In fact, I really can’t sing enough praises for Doubt. The 12-minute scene between Donald’s mother (Viola Davis) and Sister Beauvier is one of the most emotional moments ever captured on film, and Davis should have gotten the Best Supporting Actress nod this past year, even for such a short amount of on-screen time. The content never overreaches for dramatic affect, and in the end, no one wins and no one loses. Truth be told, each main character feels cheated. Luckily, we weren’t. VVV
...I really can’t sing enough praises for Doubt. The 12-minute scene between [Viola Davis and Meryl Streep] is one of the most emotional moments ever captured on film. when the facts are stacked high against her. But this stubborn personality quickly develops into a staunch and immovable sense of moral certitude, as she sees herself being the only true protector of the “victim” in question. Personally, I’ve never been a big fan of Streep’s film choices, with the possible exception of Albert Brook’s Defending Your Life and, of course, as Jessica
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nipping deffects in the bud The earliest screening test is conducted between 10 and 14 weeks, and combines the results of a special ultrasound and blood tests. The ultrasound, called nuchal translucency screening, measures the thickness on the back of the fetus’ neck, which can be a sign of Down syndrome. The blood test measures the levels of pregnancyassociated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) and hCG.
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Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) can be done between 10 and 12 weeks. Under ultrasound guidance the doctor guides a thin needle through the vagina or lower abdomen to obtain a sample of chorionic villi from the placenta. It detects some of the same chromosomal abnormalities that amniocentesis does, yet allows for earlier diagnosis. CVS does carry some risks, however, as there is the small chance (about 1%) that the test will cause miscarriage. Amniocentesis is performed at 15-20 weeks into a pregnancy. The process is similar to CVS but a small sample of amniotic fluid is obtained and sent for chromosomal testing. It can detect Down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities, and also measures AFP, which can detect a neural tube or abdominal wall defect. Though rare, complications from amniocentesis include cramping, vaginal bleeding and leakage of amniotic fluid. There is rarely an injury to the fetus, and only a 0.5% risk of miscarriage. Testing can help you prepare for the birth of a child with special needs. You can learn more about the disorder, line up special medical care and find support groups. If you would choose to end a pregnancy given the discovery of a severe abnormality, testing can be done very early to make it as safe as possible. Before making a decision about testing, you should clearly understand how the results of the test may affect your life. Consider how the test results may influence your decisions. If testing will not change any them, you may feel the test is not worth doing. VVV
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