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No.7
WHISPERS YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST!
• Townie’s got another chum...an intern! Tip your hat to Jon Towns... • The exclusive and delightful On Point Collection is Nov 30 - Dec 1 from 10-5 at Pebble Hill’s Garden Cottage... • The DOT is planning a new scenic byway from Albany through T-ville to the state line... • If you want to buy or sell historic property, Thomasville Landmarks can help… • There are 2 bids on the old Limelight building… • Architectural Digest AD 100 member Gil Schafer will be back at the Antiques Show this year... DO YOU HAVE A WHISPER? PSSSST........
ROAD TRIP: Bradley’s Old Fashioned Fun Day!
DON’T MISS IT THIS SATURDAY THE 17TH!
Thankfulness is an action and, if you’re doing it right, a habit. Nothing will change your outlook as fast as being continually thankful. Nearly every evening I am thankful for my soft bed and at every meal I am thankful for something to eat—very often for something that I want to eat. A wonderful husband, indoor plumbing, the companionship of three dogs, the friendship of many cherished souls; these are the things that make a happy life. I am also thankful that we we ended up in Thomasville. I’m thankful for its vibrancy, natural beauty and civic minded population. I’m also thankful for its supportive nature, something I’ve been the recipient of and hopefully a contributor to. And, yes, I am thankful for my many sponsors, as they make the Townie real and possible and free for all to enjoy. Be thankful my Townies, and know that I am thankful for you, too! Thanks to: Liam’s, Astro Pest Control, Jerger Jewelers, The Plaza, the YMCA, A Confident Smile, Thomasville Center for the Arts, Relish, The Bookshelf, DTI Merchants Group + Downtown Thomasville, Sweet Grass Dairy, Chubb Realty, Pamela von Dressler Rolfing, and Firefly!
How To
SPEND A HALF DAY IN THE VILLE...
{TELL ‘EM YOU SAW IT HERE IN THE TOWNIE!} Every year since 1970, Bradley’s Country Store down in Miccosukee hosts their annual Old Fashioned Fun Day the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Bradley’s is known for their country smoked meats and coarse ground grits. The Fun Day is all the country fun you could want including live music, clogging, cane grinding, syrup making, wagon rides, and a wide variety of food and arts and crafts! They'll even have pony rides and a petting zoo for the small ones. Bradley's invites everyone to attend and enjoy remembering a simpler time. Free admission and free parking. COME ON DOWN!
downtown shops OPEN SUNDAY FOR PWAF!
Plantation Wildlife Festival is here! Come on out for this weekend of wildlife fun featuring stunning artwork, a quick-draw art auction, a game cooking demo, a screening of the film Tarpon with the director, plus lots of kid-friendly activities. And Downtown is going to get a little wild itself— they’ll be open all weekend including Sunday. Kevin’s will host trunk shows by Dira, Ex Voto, and Spode, so make sure to stop by after PWAF on Saturday. Mode {along with 14 other stores} will be open Sunday from 12:00-5:00, so drop in for some cookies and treats—and great deals and discounts only offered during the Holiday Open House! FOR A LIST OF SUNDAY OPEN SHOPS SEE PAGE 2!
FOR THE FOODIES — Start out at Firefly for delectable serving pieces and a selection of the very best cookbooks - French, farm to table, you name it - all with lip-smacking photography — Stop in at Kevin’s to procure some fresh Bradley’s Sausage ...slice for pasta or pizza, or just go to it with a fork - no judgement here — Surely you’re hungry by now, so pop in at Liam’s for the seared ahi tuna salad, parmesan truffle fries (YES!) or an artisan cheese plate and a glass of wine — Then head down to Relish and stock your panty with the best and most necessary items like cookie cutters, every utensil and kitchen tool you could want, not to mention the artisan olive oil bar and the Candy Wall...sweet!
— You can’t miss Sweet Grass Dairy for the best soft cheese {Green Hill}, the spicy “Heat,” the flavorful Asher Blue, or the hysteria-inducing pimento cheese — Stretch your legs and walk a few blocks to George and Louie’s for a good selection of authentic Greek items - the Greek olive oil has light citrus notes and a fresh flavor
— End your day at Moonspin for the ultimate foodie pizza one-of-a-kind crust, homemade sauce, homegrown basil, gourmet toppings like artichoke hearts and homemade meatballs, and my favorite… Salad Pizza with a side of Herb Buttermilk dressing
BRADLEY’S COUNTRY STORE — SINCE 1927 From down home to your home - holiday gift boxes shipped! Now available at Kevin’s in Thomasville! www.bradleyscountrystore.com
WE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!
RELISH & DASH WE’VE GOT KITCHEN GOODS AND RUNNING GEAR!
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BASTE THE TURKEY, BUT DON’T BE ONE! come see us on broad street!
PLANTATION WILDLIFE ARTS FESTIVAL 17TH ANNUAL
Chubb Associates, Ltd.
Choose a Realtor, Get a Team
SINCE 1981
304 Gordon Avenue
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november 16-18th, 2012 • The Nation’s Finest Sporting & Wildlife Artists • Special Guest Guy de la Valdene
• The Outdoorsman’s Table’s Wild Game Cooking Demo
VISIT US AT
For All Seasons of Gift Giving
THE PLAZA Restaurant
A Thomasville Tradition for over 90 years
ROLFING® Structural Integration offers a combination of hands-on bodywork and movement education. Rolfers slowly work through deep layers of
Steaks — Seafood Greek — Italian
• Hands-on Kids Activities at the Wildlife Discovery Area
Sunday Brunch until 2PM
it’s not an event, it’s a way of life
217 South Broad Street (229) 226-5153
www.pwaf.org
www.fireflyhome.com
Bar Lounge with Live Music Entertainment
tissue to change structural patterns in the body and may bring relief from chronic pain, stress, and injury. Results can be dramatic.
Pamela von Dressler, M.Ed Certified Rolfer and Rolf Movement Practitioner 125 N. Broad Street, Suite 215 • 910-551-5147 www.DeepRootsBodyWork.com
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No.7
NEWS From Boston, Georgia
What I LOVE This Week...
Nothing Finer!
Fall and Winter party invites at Loli’s - check out the Wall-O-Invites!
The city of Boston
will welcome the Christmas
The impressive array of from-scratch desserts at Mom and Dad’s
Season on December 8, 2012! Beginning at 6:30 PM, a parade
Statement necklaces and soft pashminas at Mimi’s
will usher Santa into town, followed by the lighting of the official city Christmas tree.
The Carnita Wrap at Grandaddy’s
Children will have a chance to
visit with Santa and there will be caroling and refreshments
Christmas card photos with Red Fly
for
Sparkly shirts and clutches at Mode
everyone.
Downtown
businesses
will
be
open
for
shoppers and the restaurants will be serving special menus. On Sunday night beginning at 6:30 PM, Boston Baptist
Flounder at the Plaza, I have it every time!
Church will present a live Nativity.
Everyone in Boston’s
community and the surrounding area are invited to join in the festivities.
Thomasville Writer’s Group
Entries in the parade are being sought.
Call
229-498-6743 for more information or visit their website:
Are you a writer holed up in solitude and craving some thoughtful feedback on your work? Join the Thomasville Writer’s Group on Thursdays at 6pm! Hosted by The Bookshelf, this group reads and tactfully critiques submissions in a friendly environment. There’s no minimum skill level or age and current members write in a variety of genres, from poetry to science fiction to memoir. Members often bring information on writing workshops, contests and other related resources. Meetings normally last about an hour and all are welcome.
Norman Rockwell and Salty Uncles By Marshall Singletary
www.bostonga.com
farm to table news feed ‘em grass beef!
LOOKING FOR BETTER BEEF FOR YOUR FAMILY? 100% grass-fed steers, born and raised humanely are now at a prime age, weight and finish for harvesting. These steers, available through Feed ‘Em Grass Beef, LLC, have never received antibiotics, growth promotants, or hormones, and have never been fed grain, animal by-products or genetically modified organisms.
Everyone seems to enjoy Thanksgiving – with the possible exception of the turkey.
CALL TO LEARN MORE! Oscar T. Cook, Jr. • Feed ‘Em Grass Beef, LLC Cell Phone: (229) 403-0375 Email: oscarcook@windstream.net
Family and friends gather to feast, laugh, swap stories and count their blessings. Turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, savory aromas coming from the kitchen; laughter in the living room and football in the den; it’s all part of Thanksgiving in America. For many of us, it has become a season of memories: recalling memories or creating pleasant new ones for a new generation. Years ago my boyhood home looked like a Norman Rockwell painting. The extended family gathered at my grandparents
Our freshest chum Jon Towns (our intern!) can be found many days at Moonspin! Drop by and say “hello!”
farming homestead for a day of feasting, fun and giving thanks. Aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and often a few we didn’t know, joined in the raucous celebration.
1 - Movie or Concert? Action and thriller movies rush my adrenaline like nothing else can! 2 - Vegas or Miami? Miami! I’ve heard the weather there is phenomenal. I’d love to spend sometime there and take a break from humidity. 3 - Starry Night or Sunny Day? Sunny day. I like to be around people and I feel that nice bright weather promotes positivity in people. 4 - Cheese or Candy? Definitely candy. I have a sweet tooth like nobody else I know! I love trying new candies! 5 - Swim with Sharks or A Shed Full of Spiders? I would have to say swimming with sharks. It would prove to be much more of a challenge for me and I have faith I could save myself from that situation.
The women congregated in the kitchen to finish browning the bread and putting other finishing touches on the meal. My grandmother had already spent the morning supervising the daughters-in-law in making the dressing. Those women are to be congratulated for holding their tongues while submitting to her directives. It was just part of the yearly tradition. I usually slipped away from my cousins and joined my father and salty old uncles in the living room for “man talk” and football. The usual comments were made about coaches, referees and the players. There was coarse language and funny jokes about forbidden subjects. A boy can learn a lot from listening to his uncles.
Downtown Thomasville Shops Open Sunday, November 18 for PWAF Weekend...12ish-5ish
We weren’t a particularly religious family, but we always took time before the meal to have a prayer of thanks and ask God’s blessing upon us. Somehow we understood that
ForeveRetro • Apollo Records in the USA • Grassroots Coffee • Relic’s At Home in Thomasville • Tableworks Plus • Brooke & Nicole Boutique Brooke & Nicole Home & Gift • Toscoga Market Place Mary Madison Boutique • Hicks Clothing Co. • Shapes & More Mode Boutique • Al Dixon Menswear • A Different Drummer
we had not made it through the year by ourselves. Some of those years had been pretty lean. It is a farmer’s nature to complain. It is also a farmer’s nature to stand up to adversity, dig a hole in the dirt and plant seed for another year. As I said, a boy can learn a lot from his uncles. Now, it is my turn to lead the family in giving thanks. Whatever I may say during the Thanksgiving grace, sometime in the day, I’ll say, “Thank you,” to family members no longer with me. I shall thank them for a resilience of spirit, optimism in spite of the odds, the gift of laughter and ribald wit. Most of all I shall be grateful for the knowl-
SWEET GRASS DAIRY Affordable & Inspired Lunch salads, sandwiches, small plates
We do carry-out! 228-6704
edge that none of us got this far by ourselves.
NOVEMBER 17-18
NOVEMBER 18
NOVEMBER 24-25
Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival
2nd Annual Downtown Holiday Open House Downtown Shops Open on Sunday!
South Georgia Ballet presents The Nutcracker 7:30 PM Sat/2:30 PM Sun www.southgeorgiaballet.org or 229-378-ARTS (2787)
NOVEMBER 17-18 Spotlight on Burgundy Wines A Sweet Grass Dairy Free Event Bradley’s Old Fashioned Fun Day 10655 Centerville Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32309
Come see us in The Farmer’s Market! Smith Avenue • Monday-Saturday
FROM THE BOOKSHELF & GALLERY
DANCE
card
Lewis Produce
HAS FARM FRESH FIR CHRISTMAS TREES!
NOVEMBER 23 Christmas in Light Drive Through Opens Flowers Corporate Headquarters Free and open to the public! TAKE THE KIDS!
NOVEMBER 26 TVille Christmas Parade Broad Street, 6:30 PM
DECEMBER 8-9 Boston, GA, Christmas Parade and Live Nativity
Looking for some thrilling storytelling to hold your attention this season? We can’t stop talking about author Tana French, whose books revolve around the same cast of characters from the Dublin Murder Squad, with each novel featuring a minor character from the previous installment. French begins with In the Woods, followed by The Likeness (our personal favorite!), a suspense-mystery revolving around a bizarre case of mistaken identity. She’s continued writing bestsellers with Faithful Place and this year’s Broken Harbor. Her mysteries are chilling and smart; they’ll keep you up all night turning pages—which is the best compliment for any kind of book.
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