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I’m calling it. The party of the year is happening in need to experience their restaurant because I know that it isn’t just a meal. It is an experience they are offering. downtown Thomasville on June 27 at SASS. How do I know? How could I not know after talking to owners Suzette says, “We want you to leave with a smile on your face. From the feeling when you walk in door to Amy Dupuy Martin and Suzette Dupuy Wagner? Working Talking to them on the phone is a warm hug from a when you leave, we want it to be a fantastic experience... yourthat with one phone favorite relative. If they can in inspire Like going home.” They achieve this by considering www.tcfederal.com everything from the personality of the building to the call, then I can only imagine the guests of their besthow interest. official grand opening party are going to feel. personality of the staff and the style of background music. They are offering a genuine experience just as all These two sisters have “it.” They have personality, they lasting downtown establishments do. have experience, they have passion. Without hesitation, Despite being relatively new to Thomasville, Amy they both answer that what inspires them in the kitchen is you. The patrons of SASS that leave full and happy. and Suzette are most animated when asked what they The people who choose SASS as a place to make love about our town. When asked for three things they quickly spout off 6. A few of the Thomasville favorites memories. Your emails and Facebook comments. These things drive them to keep pouring their love into SASS. of course made the list. They are hard to not love, but, Amy and Suzette also appreciate the details. They see Their Grand Opening party is sure to be the talk to the little things that give Thomasville the “vibe” that the town. The party has sold out of 400 tickets. Guests is often hard to pinpoint. “My husband could not get are making the trek from as far as Key West and North over how people supported downtown,” Amy says of Dakota to be a part of the culmination of a “10 year their initial impressions. Amy and Suzette joke that the dream” as Suzette puts it. Guests of the party will real reason people are drawn downtown is the delicious enjoy a Low Country Boil, open beer and wine bar, live smells of Flowers Bakery. bluegrass music by Amy’s husband’s band, and Paula They haven’t just fallen for the Thomasville charm...they Deen. Paula is a long time family friend of the sisters and will not only be in attendance but also speaking. are charming it right back.
Orr has three goals when it comes to any production. You are probably familiar with Grease. Just picture it First, she wants the kids to have a good time. Second, now—John Travolta with his greased back hair and she wants them to learn something. Third, she wants Olivia Newton John with her black leggings on with them to have a product that the community will enjoy. all the tunes that you have grown to know and love. Working Thomasville On Stage and Company {TOSAC} will in Sheyour describes Grease as awww.tcfederal.com “fun production.” “The kids have its very own production in the ‘Ville starting on the surprised when it came to the costumes. The movie weekend of June 10 and continuing the following weekend.bestwere interest. came out in the 70s, but it was set in the 50s. The girls couldn’t believe that they had to wear skirts and dresses Most of TOSAC’s summer productions, including Grease, to school back then,” Orr said. “The boys seemed happy have mostly local youth-filled casts with area children about wearing jeans until I told them that they had to and teens playing the principle parts. Only a few parts in roll them up and show their white socks! I haven’t told this production will be played by adults, including Dana King as Rizzo. them why Grease is called Grease yet!”
I don’t think they are just going to throw a good party, though. I am going to be so bold as to say they’ll be here for a long time. They have drive, yes…. but they also get Thomasville. With one phone call I absolutely know I
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“We had so many talented kids try out. There were so many high scores, so it was so hard to pick a cast,” said Pat Orr, Director of Scholarships and Board Member of TOSAC. Orr has been in charge of the summer productions at TOSAC for the last 8 years. Orr is a teacher at Washington Middle School {WMS} in Cairo as well as the drama teacher. She does three productions a year at WMS plus the summer productions at TOSAC and other productions with Syrup City Players in Cairo.
St. Thomas is on the southeast corner of Remington and Dawson. A large nondescript white edifice has stood in the middle of a black asphalt parking lot directly across the street from the church for many, many years, but in the 80’s, was purchased by the P. H. Rose Variety Stores of North Carolina and assumed business as Rose’s department store. As a child with a few bucks in my pocket, the name on the front of the building was irrelevant, as long as there were interesting gadgets or what’s-its to buy at this place in close proximity to my mother’s place of employment. I recall, besides Woolworth, Rose’s was the only other store in town to have Pac Man along with pinball. I was usually in the game room tossing quarters in those electronic money traps, leaving only a few moments later, it seemed, broke but somewhat mesmerized after watching those tiny little ghosts chasing Pac Man frantically around a dotted maze as I controlled his fate {and ultimate demise}. A few years ago, long after the romantic notions of my childhood had waned, a friend told me that some people
were planning to purchase the building and perhaps develop it into an event center along with a nature center. I thought that was a grand idea: to educate kids and visitors about the environmental, history, ecology all that fun stuff that helps sustain the area. Let’s plow this thing down NOW, I thought. The City has bought the building, and as a result of its 2014 Economic Development Initiative, appointed Karen Smith as project manager for the initiative to redevelop the property. “The City solicited RFP’s from three nationally recognized urban design and architecture firms,” says Smith. “City staff, consisting of me, Jerry Pionessa, Eve Geyer and Brian Herrmann reviewed the submittals and presented a recommendation to the City Council.” LRK, a design group from Memphis, was awarded the job to make an initial assessment on how to use the space. Steve Auterman from LRK managed the concept and design process. “We were asked to help the City of Thomasville and stakeholders develop a concept for a civic building to host community events, a new visitor’s welcome center, and an interpretive nature center, located on the site of the Rose’s department store,” says Auterman. The company brought five architects and
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She has taught language arts for 40 years but has always acted as the drama director during that time. “I was told, ‘If you put the kids on stage, they’ll love it,’” said Orr. She has found that to be true.
Charrette Recap and an Ode to Rose’s My parents moved to Thomasville in the summer of 1976, when I was five years old. We joined St. Thomas Episcopal Church, and my mother began to volunteer there; as a young-un I was downtown… A LOT.
Grease has two casts that will perform in 8 different shows. There are 8:00p evening shows on Friday and Saturday, July 10-11, 17-18. There are 2:00p matinees on Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12, 18,19. Tickets are $12 per student and $15 per adult. They can be purchased online at http://www.tosac.com/tickets/. “If you don’t see a show, you’re missing out! It’s a good, fun experience,” Orr said.
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Cindi Miles, Owner All the way from national horse show competitions to downtown retail ownership, Cindi Miles does things with a winning spirit. No stranger to a competitive environment, Cindi seems to thrive on it.
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Livi & Company, recently opened on S. Jackson, transformed a former healthcare building into a French Market design showcase for unique home décor, gourmet food, handmade jewelry, clothing, and garden items.
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CM: I love being out and about talking to people, and that’s why I enjoyed my travels. Livi & Company has visitors from all over the country, so I still get to enjoy that experience.
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TT: What prompted you to choose Thomasville as a location? CM: I visited here often, and I love this town. The people are so friendly, and there’s something going on here all the time.
CM: I make sure we carry items that are not found in other downtown stores. From the minute a customer walks in, I want them to notice this shop is different and interesting.
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CM: I think staying on trend is a challenge, so I work hard to make sure we stay on top of things customers like, have a big variety, and that we have handmade pieces. TT: What would you like Townies to know?
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Quoted in the Ville Independence Day 2015
What has been a meaning ful or favorite July 4th experience or tradition? - Benjamin G. In my adopted home town of Florence, standing at this spot on the top level of a parking garage as fireworks were shot over the Tennessee River, the percussions thumping our chests.
The Almost Certainly By Now World Famous Cherry Lake 4th of July Boat Parade! -Lauren B.
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In Grenada during the early 1990’s teaching a seminary class amid outpourings of thanksgivings from pastors and people across the island, they were assembled and celebrating our July 4th holiday because of the role the United States had played, assisting them in gaining their freedom. - Joe E.
In 1976, my father erected a bell atop a 10 foot pole, which he rang throughout the day on that 4th of July. He insisted that we mark the importance of our bicentennial. - Robin O.
With my parents, annually in Cashiers, when my children were younger, enjoying a concert, a picnic, canoeing on the lake, fireworks, of course, and the children with sparklers, and laughter.
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We normally head to Jackson Hole, Wyo. to get a little relief from the heat. But this year, we’re anxiously awaiting twin girls, and praying for a ho-hum 4th! - Bunny B. (Thomasville ex-pat now in Charleston)
Last year, the city moved the fireworks to downtown. My brother had just moved to town. We smoked ribs all day in the alley behind the shop, then sat on the roof of Grassroots and watched the fireworks.
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With a dozen cousins, when I was little, at my grandmother’s enjoying 7-Ups, and watermelons, her house among those that lined 30-50 foot dikes, where families climbed up together or sat on the 4-lane bridge, all of us clapping with” oooohs” and “aaaahs” as fireworks arced over the river.
On my Uncle Roy’s farm, a cook-out, a parade of four-wheelers, and golf carts all decorated with flags rolling up and down the county road. - Emily S.
A meaningful 4th of July tradition in my family has always been going to see the fireworks! Finding a good fireworks spot in Thomasville has always been so fun! - Gina H.
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Enjoying Thomasville’s first downtown celebration with my niece and her young daughters, including face painting and fireworks!
Fireworks demonstration and party at a Royal Air Force base in Cornwall, England. - Don L.
The Ivey / Jackson / Spence family Alligator Point 4th of July tradition—Confederate BBQ Chicken, Volunteer Fire Department parade, family and friends decked out in red, white and blue, and fireworks filling the night sky over the public beach! - Julie S.
One of my most memorable July 4th experiences occurred here in Thomasville. While watching the fireworks from Remington Park among the tall pines, the explosions reminded me of what I have seen in movies of the battles in Bastogne.
From childhood and across the years, our nation’s freedoms have been expressed in laughter and play with family and friends. -Marshall S.
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Spending the day with family at Kingsley Lake near Starke, Fl., watching the parade of boats decorated to celebrate Independence Day and eating too many hamburgers and hotdogs.
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My favorite Fourth of July experience was every year sitting on the back of my grandfather’s truck eating popsicles or a hot-dog, that my grandmother had brought along, while watching the fireworks.
The best for me is going to the dam in Fort Gaines, Ga. to see the fireworks up in the sky and the beautiful boat lights out in the lake.
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Farm to Table It’s watermelon weather That summer kind of weather When people get together and sing — Hoagy Carmichael & Paul Francis Webster, “Watermelon Weather” Is there a fruit more evocative of summer than the watermelon? A warm spring put Florida melons in stock a couple of weeks earlier than normal this year, and seasonally, Georgia watermelons follow shortly thereafter. Here the sweet and fresh flavor of watermelon is given a creamy, icy spin, perfect for days the thermometer soars past ninety. The chief difference between sherbet and ice cream is percentage of milkfat. The lower milkfat content in sherbet keeps this treat from being overly rich. Watermelon Sherbet @ 5 cups chopped watermelon—Lewis Produce @ 1 cup Sparkman’s Cream Valley cream—Lewis Produce @ 1/2 cup light corn syrup @ 1/2 cup sugar @ Juice of half a lemon @ 1/4 teaspoon salt Purée watermelon in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until combined. Pour into a prepared ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer the sherbet into a freezer-safe container and freeze to solidify, at least six hours. - Kelly S.
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T-Ville Youth Mission Hits the Big Easy “To display Christ through the fulfillment of needs however they present themselves:” the mission statement for The Walk youth group that was started by Chris and Amy Cooper, communicates the message the group hopes to teach local youth through volunteer and service to others. For the last ten years, this youth group has taken part in a myriad of local volunteer opportunities such as passing out meals on Thanksgiving Day and having quarterly outreach events like taking Christmas cookies to the elderly and helping out with HOTC. While kids in the The Walk volunteer much of their time locally, they also participate in a yearly mission trip. Over July 4th weekend, the group heads over to New Orleans, a unique melting pot of food, culture, and music. But, this caring group does not go to sightsee or be everyday tourists. The Walk youth group goes to help anyone they can and to spread the unconditional love of God.
Last year, as the group was out walking out in New Orleans, they saw a woman who recognized one of the youth from the year before. “‘I remember you from last year. You found me on the street, gave me a piece of jewelry and prayed for me. I couldn’t believe a kid of your age could and would pray for me like that and ever since, every time I look at the ring you gave me it reminds me that there is a God who does care.’” While the youth pray and help others every day of the trip, Chris and Amy ultimately hope to teach them to apply what they have learned on the mission trip to their everyday lives back at home. “More than anything, we want them to learn that their experience in New Orleans is a training group for God to show them their purpose, which is to glorify Him.” Find more info at The Walk Youth Group on Facebook. - Catharine F.
Serious Summer Dance at SGB
Summertime hasn’t slowed many of Thomasville’s serious young dancers, who have spent the past two weeks training with South Georgia Ballet’s Summer Intensive. All 58 participants auditioned for their spots; they work from 9-5 each day with visiting dance instructors from around the country.
These 14 artists, who hail from states that span from California to Pennsylvania, bring with them years of experience and represent multiple genres of dance. Young dancers get to practice their tap, modern, and classical ballet; they also have the opportunity to learn classical jazz, pointe, partnering, acrobatics, street jazz, Afro-Caribbean, improvisation, pilates, and yoga. Melissa June, South Georgia Ballet’s Artistic Director, said she is always excited to have guests come to teach. “They fall in love with Thomasville and the Arts Center; they feel creative when they walk in these doors.” Featured instructor Margaret Severin-Hanson is a founding member and principal dancer with the Carolina Ballet. You may remember her performance as the Sugar Plum Fairy in SGB’s production of The
Nutcracker two years ago. This is her second time teaching at the Summer Intensive. Students also worked with Orialis Serrano, who is known for her work with the Cleo Parker Dance Company in Denver, Colo. She currently choreographs for the Murietta Dance Project, in Murietta, Calif. The Summer Intensive is a gem in such a small city, June said. “Not everyone can go to [another intensive] elsewhere. We want to give [students] the opportunity to train with world-renowned staff in their own back yard.” The two-week training session is designed to give young dancers new tools to keep throughout the year so that they can draw from their experience and remember any corrections during their regular schoolyear classes, June said. “They improve – really, really quick,” she said. Students are sore and tired, but when it’s all said and done, they “leave a different dancer.” - Nadia W.
The Stylish House
I recently became engaged and moved to the sprawling metropolis they call Atlanta. Great news, right?
However, where does one set up housekeeping? Buckhead? Forget it. I had enough rich Yankee transplants in Savannah. The suburbs? I would be insane in less than fifteen minutes flat. Midtown, while awesome architecturally, is just too expensive now that the bachelors have moved on and the rich yuppies have taken things over. What is a person with 18th century furniture and art to do during the engagement stage? I cannot do new construction or drive-up super garages. Long story short we found an absolutely divine 1940 Colonial on the west side of Atlanta. Never been touched! The bathrooms have their original sinks and tile. The oak floors have great patina and the kitchen still has its Lucy Ricardo stove and icebox. When I said it had never been touched, I forgot to mention it has also never been touched by a cleaning product since Senator Armstrong-Smith died in 1974. Since we all know a stylish house is a clean one, I want to share three products that have changed my life. The first is called Krud Kutter. This little gem works like mad on everything from dried latex paint on floors to scuff marks on walls. Will even clean chrome. Fantastic on baseboards! But, be warned. Dilute first and wear gloves. Works best with an abrasive sponge. When finished, I also urge wiping the area down with those wonderful Chlorox wipes. It can be purchased at Ace Hardware and most paint stores. Another jewel is Colonel Brassy. When used with fine steel wool and a towel rag, it transforms brass door hardware without giving it that shiny new look the nouveau riche are so fond of. I recommend light cleaning and then a soft polish. Keeps some of the patina and color. You have to order this one online. Van Dykes is a vendor. I know I will catch grief for this last. Tarnex. Yes, Tarnex. Is it actually bad for silver? Yes. Does it really even ‘polish’ silver? No. But, for really black, set in tarnish, use the Tarnex first until the surface appears clean. Immediately wash with soap and warm water. Then, polish with good old Wrights silver polish. Buff dry to desired luster. I know it sounds crazy but it saved me hours of polish time on some silver I purchased, for no money, at an estate sale. And, as the saying goes, “it’s not sterling unless it says sterling”. I’m guessing no one wanted it because it was completely black and the ‘Lady’ kept saying, in between drags off a Virginia Slims Menthol 120, “it’s just plate”. Well, it wasn’t. Tarnex can be purchased at the grocery in the cleaning section. These products work and I thoroughly recommend them. But, try them first in discreet areas to make sure they will work for you. Good luck. All that said, we are settling into what I hope will be a stylish and CLEAN first house together. John David Bray, Jr. is a Project Manger/Designer at Landford Thompson Interiors. He sees clients in Thomasville by appointment. www.landfordthompsoninteriors.com
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CNS 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks Downtown Thomasville, West Jackson St., 6:30-10p Festivities begin at 6:30p with games and arts & crafts for the kids. Food vendors will be on site with all your favorites including hotdogs, hamburgers, boiled peanuts, funnel cakes, snow cones, sweets and more! Fireworks begin at 9:30p. If you can see the red balloon across from the train depot, you’ll be able to see the fireworks.
July 10-12 Grease the Musical TOSAC, 117 South Broad Street 6/10: 8p; 6/11: 2p, 8p; 6/12 2p $12/student, $15/adult See our story in this edition for more details! To buy tickets, purchase online at http://www.tosac.com/tickets/.
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Of course, all this rest and recovery doesn’t mean our Bookshelf calendar is empty. We’ve got quite a few book talks and signings I think you’ll enjoy, plus we’ve launched our children’s summer reading program for the second year in a row. Use this column as your guide for enjoying a summer filled with long walks, good books, and porch swings.
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June 20 Birdsong Nature Center, 2106 Meridian Road 8-11a, $4/friends & $8/non-members A leisurely morning of early summer birding with Marvin Collins. Dress for the weather and be prepared for hiking three or four miles. Bring binoculars, water and a snack. For more information: 377-4408.
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calendars for July 11 and August 8 as we continue to host Second Saturdays at the store. We’ll stay open until 8p for all you book browsers, plus Thomasville Music Academy will be in the store providing live music. Summer’s really not so bad, when you think about it.
SHELF TALK + SIGNING WITH KIM KARALIUS.
Bookshelf staffers met Kim last November at Small Business Saturday, and she won us all over with her kind words about indie bookstores {and ours in particular}. Now, Kim’s releasing her new book for young adults, and it looks lovely. If whimsy, magic, and romance are your teen’s thing {or yours, for that matter}, Kim’s book, Love Fortunes and Other Disasters could be for you. Come hear Kim talk about the book, and get her to sign your copy; she’ll be in the shop on Friday, June 26, from 5 to 7p.
SHELF TALK + SIGNING WITH SUSAN CERULEAN.
Naturalist and author Susan Cerulean’s new book, Coming to Pass, was featured at this year’s Word of South festival. I fell in love with the book – it beautifully mixes science and memoir, telling the story of our beloved St. George islands. Mark your calendars, because Sue will be at The Bookshelf talking about Coming to Pass on Thursday, July 23, from 5 to 7p. You won’t want to miss it, and her book would make a wonderful gift for any coastal dweller.
SHELF TALK + SIGNING WITH KENT WASCOM.
Kent Wascom was the last author featured at our now-defunct Tallahassee store; he had just made news with his debut novel, The Blood of Heaven, which reviewers lauded as a Southern Gothic novel on par with William Faulkner and Cormac McCarthy. His new book, Secessia, is a dark, gritty look at New Orleans during the Civil War, and we’re thrilled to welcome Kent to Thomasville. This is another one you won’t want to miss; hear Kent on Friday, July 24, from 6 to 8p. See you in the shop, — Annie
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