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Remembering Jack Kelly: One of the Original Townies new rules to learn, relationships to build and the good of Thomasville to consider. I have always been a positive person, but seeing the way Jack used a media platform to spread his positive outlook - and to champion his beloved Thomasville - solidified this core tenet of the Townie.
When I first moved to Thomasville, fresh from journalism school, I applied to the local newspaper and received no response. A new acquaintance, Lindsay Butler, introduced me to Jack Kelly, who was publishing his Thomasville magazine. He reviewed my work and hired me immediately. This was the beginning of an on-again off-again working relationship, and a fast friendship that didn't have anything to do with whether we could stand to work together that month.
Jack was always steadfastly encouraging of the print version of the Townie, and that's just one example of the kind of heart he possessed. I was glad to have worked for him on Thomasville magazine, and I continued to help out with stories any time he asked. We both wanted the other to do well, and we knew that both periodicals brought something of benefit to the town that we loved.
Jack was always candid about his past successes and failures, and his life bore out his belief that a person is not defined by what they have lost, but by the good they've brought their community. He strove to publish a magazine that would reflect the spirit and people of Thomasville, and that would connect the community at large. He was more than a little instrumental in my conversion of the Townie from blog to print. Not only did Jack show me the ins and outs of real-world magazine publishing, most importantly, he showed me how to do this kind of work in a small town. The strict J-school rules applied, but were bent, and there were
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Thomasville's own son, Mr. Jack Kelly, has left us here to love this town without him, yet, with him; for he leaves a legacy of friendship, kindness and more than a little media coverage. In life, he was a do-er. And, in his passing, let us all be spurred on to do a little ourselves.
One of my first memories of him is watching a large car careen to a stop in front of our rental home on Bartow St. It was going the wrong way, and Jack stuck a hand out to wave oncoming traffic around him. He popped out of the door and started hollering at me from the sidewalk. He told me he'd been born in the house next door. He said that after the home had been partially burned because a train had prevented the fire department from arriving, his father, owner of the Thomasville newspaper, petitioned to have the underpass put in near the intersection of Bartow and Remington.
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And he did love Thomasville. Passionately and without equal. It was the town that birthed him, the town that nurtured him and the town that welcomed him with open arms if ever he stumbled. He made it his mission to know people and would do anything he could to help a person or business succeed. The way that he took me under his wing and introduced me around town, told me how each person was related to another and showed me how deep a small town can be: that kind of thing is rare, indeed. I was fortunate to have met Jack and my sorrow for those who won't meet him is genuine. As Townies, we do tend to stick to our own, and indoctrinate those who are not yet of that persuasion. Jack was the Townie who indoctrinated me. He showed me that there is so much to love about this town: this place that is truly like no other, this place apart. Jack loved this town, and gave us all he had. Let us now, as Townies, take up this mantle and continue the good, positive, community-building work Jack has laid at our feet. He now assumes his place in Thomasville's history with the other greats of this singular locale. We collectively tip our tophat to you, dear Jack. - Bunny B.
What do river wars, the Sundance Festival Grand Jury Prizewinning The Wolfpack and quail masks have in common? All are a part of Thomasville’s Third Annual Covey Film Festival coming October 8 - 16th! Mark your calendar for an inspiring line up of films, workshops, lectures and of course the main event, Covey’s Masked Quail Ball – sure to be another sell out! Focused on the theme 'Nature, Community & Caring,' this year’s films are inspiring and thought provoking. The films The Wolfpack—co-produced by Louise Ingalls Sturges, niece of local Kathy Vignos—and Virunga have been major award winners at premier film festivals. Virunga, produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and the Buffett Foundation, has already picked up 47 international film awards. Tall Timbers is sponsoring the screening of Who Owns the Water – a documentary, made by Atlanta filmmaker, David Hanson. This film focuses on the conflict over water rights for the Chattahoochee and Apalachicola River Systems by the states of Florida, Alabama and Georgia. Thomasville Landmarks and The Thomas County Historical Society & Museum of History will host “Historic Films of Thomasville” a look at the films and film stars who were in Thomasville at the beginning of the industry and Thomasville’s history. Margie Compton, archivist from The University of Georgia will lead this fascinating lecture. There will also be a short film program highlighting the winners of Covey’s high school and college student short documentary film competitions. The Thomasville Community Resource Center is the beneficiary of the festival proceeds, so Covey is sure to include Thomasville youth. In conjunction with the evenings’ films, age appropriate films and workshops will also be offered to local students; they will receive an introduction to the film industry and learn of its many job opportunities.
Finally, Covey will bring out the glamour during its Masked Quail Ball, Thursday, October 15th. Located downtown at the Ballroom in the Broad Street Exchange Building, the evening begins with its 'Stars Under the Stars' open-air, red carpet reception on the bricks. At 7:15p, the black-tie-requested ball begins to celebrate the history makers and celebrities of the Red Hills Region. A live dance band and great food by JB Crumbs will keep the evening festive, along with an ‘A’ List Auction, offering exciting experiences and Hollywood memorabilia to bidders. Thomasville is and has been home to some of the greatest films and names in the industry. Join the Covey Film Festival as it celebrates the films of the past and present, with all proceeds to benefit the Thomasville Community Resource Center. To view a complete lineup, and purchase passes and Gala tickets, visit www. coveyfilmfestival.com or find Covey Film Fest on Facebook.
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A Victoria Place to Call Home In the seventies and eighties, I grew up on the east 300 block of Walcott Street. I used to walk down Dawson Street to get to town, a road still canopied by trees, and graced with the Lapham-Patterson and other Victorian houses with wide porches and families in their yards. I knew people who lived in most of those homes: the Wrights, Riches, Daniels, Hayes and Hicks. I remember the smell of fresh cut grass on Saturday afternoons, the chatter of neighbors and days spent shelling peas or shucking corn on front porches. Dairy Queen was on Carol Hill and a neighborhood grocery store was two blocks away on the corner of Broad and Walcott. Small towns and cities have become urbanized, en masse, since those days, with the birth of endless suburban gated communities and shopping Supercenters. The convenience store was born and most mom and
pop stores were plowed over along with trees and green spaces. Now, it seems, nothing is walkable. The planning that spurred this was based on zoning laws that moved industry and commerce away from residential areas. Urban planning is still evolving {maybe even ‘de’volving} though, as ideas of living convenience, transportation and sustainability are changing. I spoke with City Planner Brian Herrmann recently about changes to the Victoria Place neighborhood and how a new code is helping facilitate change. Imagine an early downtown Thomasville or even Boston, Georgia. Within a block or two, there could be a variety of restaurants, clothing and grocery stores, all based on the need for proximity as well as for parks and green spaces.
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A top priority is preserving the rich history in existing structures. “The Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) is a natural partner,” says Herrmann, “with this kind of vision and planning. The City and the HPC, identify and consider the relationship of building facades and the environment and historic fabric of a community.” The new “Form Code” is based on the needs of a community and adhering to an aesthetic principle based on existing historical references. People want to live in beautiful aesthetically pleasing places. We can’t wait to see what the future holds. For more information visit www.livevictoriapark.com. - Clay B.
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Local Arts have Big Economic Impact Thomasville is the perfect example of a town that acknowledged its artistic roots and ran with the idea that our unique art and culture could blaze a trail through traditional development. From fueling the imaginations of children and adults alike, to creating an active main street that welcomes entrepreneurs, to an entire upand-coming district devoted to creativity, we are always looking for new ways to leverage the immense talent found all along our historic streets.
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We’ve all heard the term ‘economic development,’ but perhaps less so do we hear it paired with art and creativity. A recent report, “Leveraging Public Investment in the Arts,” produced by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) and the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) shows us that these words all fit perfectly together when discussing new expanses of economic development in our town.
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Behind the report’s technical name lie stories of towns large and small and their dynamic use of everything creative. Seven Georgia cities that have proven successful use of the arts and culture for economic advances were included, and Thomasville was one of them.
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Thomasville Center for the Arts Executive Director Michele Arwood gave an in-depth presentation at a GCA/GMA annual conference in Savannah last month, to describe how our town masterfully crafts working partnership between schools, local businesses, government officials and arts organizations. Our impressive lineup of events and festivals along with our iconic downtown captivated the audience. The report itself further showcases the evolution of Thomasville Center for the Arts, which is currently bringing in around $1.3 million dollars each year by way of 28 programs, multiple partnerships and through tourism development. In the past, the arts have been viewed as a side gig when it came to the foundations of city planning. Now, they’re quickly shifting to a center stage act. For more information or to read the full report, head to garts.org or gmanet.com. - Chaise B.
time to flaunt the art of rock n' roll FLAUNT: 2015 Rock On! Returns to the Creative District September 11-30 and promises to take us on a trip through rock history with band battles, exhibitions and pop art inspired murals. As a way to pay homage to this time in history, 31 artists will bring the explosive colors of the 70’s and the personalities of its Rock & Roll icons to West Jackson with larger-than-life murals. “The use of bright colors is so interesting and inspiring to me,” said Clay Byars, an artist in his fourth year with FLAUNT {and one of our own writers: Yes, we're biased!}. “It is an interesting way to look at your world: to break it down into colors. When you are able to remove the extra detail in an image and focus on the subject, it creates a compelling composition.”
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The King of Yoga Poses Taking time to see the world from a different point of view, gaining a new perspective, or even just a slight shift in awareness can result in renewed clarity and balance. I’m talking about turning your world upside down {literally} a few minutes every day: more specifically, standing on your head! Practiced yoga in the past? If so, you probably have been introduced to inversions. And possibly have stayed away from them altogether for fear of falling and/or just being upside down. I’ve been in the latter category for years until recently…. I vowed to change! Although still practicing against a wall, I’m wobbly, but getting better. Looking further into the physical and emotional benefits of inversions, I started to notice progress since practicing. This includes headstands, handstands, even elevating your legs against a wall. I do believe standing on your head will be the next anti-aging breakthrough :) The following is a list of my top 5 noticeable benefits:
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Stress relief. Your attention will automatically turn inward. Your focus will be completely on your goal which is balancing your body. Breathe slowly and deeply and feel any anxiety or fear melt away.
3. Ankle and leg health. Standing and sitting all day is terrible for circulation. Elevate your legs every chance you can get. The fluid that builds up in the feet will have a chance to drain, decreasing swollen ankles and the tendency for varicose veins. 4. Improve your posture. Your core is the center of your body. The stronger your core, the more stable your entire body will be. You will notice you stand taller naturally which will give you a long, lean silhouette. Inversions also build strength in your neck, shoulders and arms.
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There are many great YouTube videos that will give tips and step-by-step instructions. A few things to consider are to keep your eyes open and looking straight ahead. If you’re beginning, just hold for a few seconds. As you become more comfortable, a few minutes are ideal. Always after coming down, rest in child’s pose for a few breaths.
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Trill in the ‘Ville My boyfriend and his roommate have graciously allowed me to stay at their apartment while the never-ending process of my second house purchase is pending. I am grateful for their generosity, but their place is not MY place. Most guys have a different design aesthetic which seems to be no aesthetic at all. A giant photograph of the FSU mascot precariously hangs on a nail that greatly resembles a railroad spike above my boyfriend’s couch. It’s one of his more prized belongings, hung about seven inches too high to be at eye level, and despite the custom framing, it’s an eyesore. We’ve had many disagreements about the appeal of the photo. Even if the photo were replaced with a Warhol or O’Keefe, it wouldn’t make a difference. It’s still not my home. And let’s get real: it’s not the photograph’s fault. I miss my couch, I miss being able to go into a cabinet and find what I am looking for on the first attempt and I miss overhead lighting. “Overhead lighting?” you ask. Yes, I miss being able to flip a switch and the lights magically turn on. Boyfriend’s living room is illuminated by a single lamp shoved in a corner and if you flip the switch while walking into the front door, you turn off everything in the entertainment center. That’s right, the TV, the digital cable, the modem—all gone.
There are perks to staying in Tallahassee, though. For one, my hosts have incredibly good cable. I had what I like to call “poor person’s cable.” It was about 400 different home shopping channels, network TV and that terrible station that only plays crime dramas. They have the “super fancy person’s cable” that features HBO, all the home improvement and cooking channels and DVR. Another perk to staying there is that I have an 8 minute drive to work. It’s glorious. Want to sleep until 7:40 AM? Totally doable unless you mind looking awful. And of course, Tallahassee stays awake much longer than Thomasville, but that’s overrated unless you’re about 10 years younger than me. It really isn’t all that bad, but there is something to be said about having your own space. And of course, there’s something about living in Tallahassee that just isn’t like living in Thomasville. If I walk into a restaurant, I get blank stares, not greetings. If I go to a bookstore, the owner doesn’t know my first name. If I go into a boutique, they don’t start pulling things I like before I get my foot into the door. I miss Thomasville—and of course those little fancy switches that illuminate rooms from overhead. - Denise P.
The Rescue Mission Soup Kitchen will reopen August 3rd to continue their Christian food ministry of service to the Thomasville community. Hot meals will be provided during the week—Monday thru Friday—from 1p to 2p. Their new space at 521 Madison Street is larger and more accommodating to the multiple facets of the ministry, which include a school during the week and church services on Sunday. A new chef and Kitchen Supervisor are on board. It has been a process to get resettled, but Sister Earlene Douglas and Brother Dean Cooper are grateful and heartened by all the support they have received from the City, the business community, local agencies and Thomasville residents. It takes a village to remake a soup kitchen. As Douglas attests, “all glory goes to
God” for without faith, patience, and the perseverance of saints, hunger among the underprivileged community that the Rescue Mission Soup Kitchen serves would persist all the more. So, through each charitable endeavor and by every helping hand, Thomasville improves the lot of her increasingly diverse populations. To celebrate reopening a ribbon cutting ceremony is being planned. With good will and prayer to leaven the bread it is hoped all those in need will come and be fed. The Rescue Mission Soup Kitchen 521 Madison Street, Thomasville: 227-9246. - Benjamin G.
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from the publisher When I met her, I told our founder and former editor, Bunny Byrne, that all I ever wanted to do was write. Apparently, as many of you can probably attest, Thomasville had more in store for me. Back in April, I purchased the publishing rights and took over the full operations of this paper. Taking over meant that I had to significantly tighten the budget, and, since I have a full-time position at the greatest independent school on God's green earth, I also had to ask for operations help from people I was only in a position to pay with gratitude and monopoly money. First and foremostly, you, advertisers are and have always been the reason this paper exists. You are our lifeblood and we appreciate you beyond words. I have to take a moment, too, to tell you all about some of the people who have amazed me - several of whom were previously on the payroll and are now working because they want to keep this paper great. They don't even want my gratitude or my monopoly money. Wade C. likes to stay behind the scenes, so I won't make one here, but I hope he knows how much I appreciate all of his support and generosity. When I told Clay Byars what I was doing, he immediately said, "Hey, I'll just work for free now." Clay is the kind of person who always puts his heart before his wallet and his immense skill set at the disposal of those who need but may not be able to afford it. He dedicates several hours not only to writing but, now, to laying out the paper every two weeks. You all know how busy and hard-working Katie Reeves is. She dedicates time to managing and designing our ads, and also moonlights as a mind-reader {seriously, when I get an idea, she's already thought of it and is halfway done with executing it}, idea factory and general counsel. Many of you are clients of hers, so you know what I mean when I say there is an immense sense of security that comes with knowing she's in your corner. I called Dara Barwick because, frankly, if you suddenly own a business and need to know what to do with it, you just call Dara Barwick. Dara has done wonders for our social media presence and in connecting with people on the ground. She's a creative innovator and an angel. Finally, I have to thank writers Denise and Sarah for maintaining our group iMessage, a daily source of hilarity, wisdom and things people would never want to know about us. Thank you to the writers and artists: Ben, Davey, Didi, Chaise, Natalie, Annie, Kelly, Emily, Amanda, Laura, Nadia, Catharine and William , and our sweet distributor, Devae. Here's to the future!
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FIND US ONLINE AT YOURTOWNIE.COM I made it through nine books in June, and although I did enjoy several of them, only three really stood out as potential favorites for my year-end roundup: Station Eleven {which was released last year}, The Rocks, and Modern Romance. I’d love to know what you’re reading this summer; stop by the shop and let me know!
THE ROCKS BY PETER NICHOLS. So good, you guys. The Rocks debuted this summer, and it's an incredibly well-done
epic, summer-time book. You won't fly through this one in just a few hours; instead, I imagine you'll take at least a few days to savor it and enjoy the nuanced twists and turns. The book begins by introducing us to an older couple as they're arguing; they've got a history, but the reader doesn't know what it is yet. Within the first two or three pages, the couple dies in a tragic accident {no spoilers! it's all in the premise}, and we're left to wonder why and what led up to such a tense moment. The book travels backwards in time from there, and it's beautifully-written and set almost entirely in Mallorca, Spain — the same setting as Emma Straub's The Vacationers. ME & EARL & THE DYING GIRL BY JESSE ANDREWS. I read this one on both a customer's and a sales rep's recommendation, and although I'm glad I read it {I want to see the movie adaptation later this summer}, it was a tough one for me to get through. The book is written poorly intentionally; the narrator admits as much in the opening pages, and although I appreciate what the writer is trying to create — a realistic teenage protagonist — it made it somewhat difficult to endure as a reader. I did appreciate how different this book was from The Fault in Our Stars {which it's of course being compared to}, and it was nice to read a YA book that didn't entirely revolved around romance of some kind. Read it if you want to see the movie so you can compare.
STATION ELEVEN BY EMILY ST. JOHN MANDEL.
Favorite book of the year, hands down. The "post-apocalyptic" description really prevented me from trying Station Eleven; don't make the same mistake I did and continue putting it off any longer. The book is beautifully written and perfectly paced; I cannot stop raving about this one enough. The novel was up for the National Book Award last year. Station Eleven takes place in the years following a fatal plague that wipes out most of the world's population. What's left is a dying landscape intent on survival, and Mandel does an incredible job of creating a cast of characters we want to see succeed.
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It's cute and fun and definitely satisfies any royal obsession you might have since it's pretty much a fictional take on the William and Kate love story. Unfortunately, I read it right after Station Eleven, which was a complete error in judgment. I thought it would be fun to have something light after the depth of that novel, but instead, The Royal We left me wanting just a bit. I recommend it to customers who want something fluffy to read this summer; I thought the writing was decent and the characters likable, and there were portions of the novel that were downright touching. I think my only mistake was pairing this one with a National Book Award finalist — it was like a good wine served with the wrong cheese. Make sure you tackle this one with other summer-y fare.
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second YA novel of the month, and although it definitely held my attention, the defining moment in the book — the climactic moment — was so odd and controversial — in my mind — it was all I could focus on for the remaining pages, which is a shame, because the moment comes about halfway through the novel. I was grateful to be reading this one with a book club, because by the end, I only wanted to know their opinions on that one moment. The book is typical YA, but the setting is the mid-90s, which adds a different feel thanks to lots of music references and fashion depictions. Althea and Oliver have been friends since childhood, but now they're almost seniors, and things are beginning to change and are becoming a little odd, in part due to Oliver's undiagnosed illness, which leaves him asleep for weeks at a time, a gender-reversed Sleeping Beauty {in more ways than one, you'll see as you read the book in its entirety}.
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Shelf Talk & Signing with Susan Cerulean The Bookshelf, 126 S. Broad St., 5-7p Naturalist and author Susan Cerulean’s new book Coming to Pass, was featured at this year’s Word of South Festival. The book beautifully mixes science and memoir, telling the story of the beloved St. George lsland. Contact Annie Jones at 228-7767
July 24 Shelf Talk & Signing with Kent Wascom The Bookshelf, 126 S. Broad St., 6-8p His new book, Secessia, is a dark, gritty look at New Orleans during the Civil War. Contact Annie at 299-228-7767
July 25 Letter Writing Club The Bookshelf, 126 S. Broad St., 10-11a In store, hour-long, old-fashioned letter writing each month. The Bookshelf provides stationery, pens, and stamps — all you need to bring is your address book!
August 1 Back to School Blitz Thomas Co. Central High School Gym, 4686 US Highway 84 Bypass, 9-11a Thomas Co. Family Connection in partnership with the Thomasville and Thomas Co. Schools invite parents and students to see exhibits and demonstrations and receive school supplies. Children must be present and accompanied by a parent or adult guardian to receive school supplies. Contact Cathy Magahee at 227-3125
August 4 Thomasville Beer Club Liam's of Thomasville, 113 East Jackson Street, 6:30p, $5 Join Thomasville’s Beer Club for this month’s beer selection: Beers of the South. Bring one to share. Meet people with the same interest: craft beer, brewing, beer education, and tasting.
SECOND LIFE BY S.J. WATSON. My book club read Before I Go to Sleep years ago, and I liked it, as I recall. The book was a perfectly good suspense, and I expected the same from S.J. Watson's newest book, Second Life. When Julia discovers her sister has been murdered, she immediately goes into undercover detective mode, which gets more and more dangerous as she enters her sister's online world, including websites designed specifically for brief sexual connections and encounters. The story is pretty predictable, and it was all a little too sexual for me — I only finished out of a stubborn desire to know the end. This is another book I'm anxious to hear your opinions about {but I'd read Before I Go to Sleep instead}.
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