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Get Ready for HOTC Day

It’s that time again! Hands on Thomas County proudly invites the community out for their 12th annual “HOTC Day” set for October 17 from 9:00a to noon. Perfectly nick named by staff, this ‘volunteer-a-thon’ will spread participants out across a wide variety of project sites throughout Thomas County.

Everyone is encouraged to participate from local businesses to individuals. Churches, school, clubs and organizations www.tcfederal.com can bring out their groups to help. Last year’s event had over 1,300 volunteers at over 70 sites. Collectively, volunteers donated over 5,000 hours of their time. Those are pretty incredible numbers!

Service activities included litter removal, re-painting historic homes for Thomasville Landmarks, landscaping, mural paintings and much more. There is a project for everyone, whether you are volunteering with friends or with a larger group and regardless of your skill set. All participants will be used in a big way!

Hands on Thomas County was founded in 2003 to allow members of the community to be the solution to service needs in their own backyards. HOTC works to be an advocate for volunteerism and helps with volunteer placement. They also assist in garnering volunteers for local non-profits and special projects.

Last year saw the biggest volunteer event ever in Thomas County. The HOTC staff is looking to break that record again this year, pushing for an even bigger turnout. This day not only benefits local non-profits. Those non-profits will continue to benefit those in needs on a daily basis. They create a lasting impact on our county and your help cultivates their growth. Participating in volunteering also unites our community and promises to leave each member feeling uplifted at the completion of their projects.

If you can’t make it out for the event, there are still a few more ways you can help. HOTC is also encouraging everyone to give blood and donate his or her time to the Red Cross. If sewing is one of your talents, you can volunteer to make comfort pillows and drainage bags for breast cancer patients at Archbold. Lastly, if you are starting your fall projects and need pine straw, Golden Pine Straw will be making a donation from purchases made from October 1 – October 17.

To sign up to volunteer, submit project sites, become a sponsor or learn more about this initiative, please visit www. handsonthomascounty.org or call 226-5200.

- Chaise B.

TCA Opens New Exhibits Thomasville Center for the Arts’ Potter-in-Residence, Caprice Kelly, and the Artist Collective Thomasville welcome in fall with two new exhibitions, Empty Bowls and Faces. Both openings will be Friday, October 2 from 6-8p at Thomasville Center for the Arts on Broad Street and Grassroots Coffee.

TCA Potter-in-Residence, Caprice Kelly, is bringing a powerful message to TCA on Broad Street with Empty Bowls. Kelly is a lover of many art mediums and philanthropy. As a TCA Artist-in-Residence, her focus is on ceramics and for her exhibition she wanted to pair her work with a worthy cause. The Empty Bowls Project initiative was founded by the Imagine Render organization; it is an international grassroots effort to raise both money and awareness in the fight to end hunger. According to the United Nations’ Committee on World Food Security, nearly one in six people suffer from chronic hunger. Kelly hopes, “the bowls serve as a reminder of how many [bowls] go empty around the world.” Kelly also partnered with fellow

Poet-in-Residence, Jay Snodgrass. Some of the bowls will highlight his poetry. A portion of the sales from Empty Bowls will go to Thomas County Food Bank, a local nonprofit led by 100+ volunteers. Empty Bowls is presented by Thomas County Federal.

Right next door, the Artist Collective Thomasville kicks off Fall with Faces, an exhibition celebrating the art of portraiture and the beauty of humanity. TCA tapped Cindy Shute {Fort Gaines, Georgia} and Ned Stacey {Tallahassee, FL} as the featured artists; Shute’s captivating interpretations of her subjects couple beautifully with Stacy’s edgy portraits, bringing an engaging exhibition to Thomasville.

Opening Night Receptions for both Empty Bowls and Faces are free and open to the public – come meet the artists and see their work! Empty Bowls will run until mid-October and Faces will be up through December.

- Callie S.

Dinner to Benefit Historical Society Nestled in the historic 1923 Flowers-Roberts house lies a wealth of knowledge and meticulous documentation. A snapshot of conservation of the moments leading up to present day giving light to the age old question “How exactly did we get here?” The Thomas County Historical Society has done a fantastic job investigating this query. Each year, they take the time to invite everyone out to celebrate and continue fundraising efforts by holding the Annual Fall Dinner.

The goal of TCHS is to curate and preserve the unique history of Thomas County. Operating both the Museum of History, which houses over 35 exhibits, and the LaphamPatterson house, they strive to promote the rich culture of our area, a past that can be shared with local family and friend as well as visitors. Fundraising events like the Annual Fall Dinner allow this crucial piece to our community to excel in the perpetuation of Thomas County’s story.

This year’s event, appropriately titled “A Night at the Museum”, will be held at the Museum of History on Saturday, October 17. The evening will begin at 6:00p with cocktails and characters. Stories of Thomas County will come to life throughout the rooms of the Museum. Dinner will follow at 7:30p.

The Thomas County Museum of History is located at 725 North Dawson Street. Tickets will be available online at www.thomascountyhistory.org. Sponsorship information can also be found on their website. You may also email history@ rose.net or simply call 226-7664.

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CHUMS CHUMS Jamie Thompson

There are only a handful of tickets left for the Covey Film Fest Masked Quail Ball... Get 'em while you can...

Register in the next three days for the October 10 Warrior Run 5K and Fun Run and get $5 off...visit www. brookwoodschool.org for online registration...

Happy belated birthday, Chris...

Cheff Matt from Chop House is sharing his recipe for collards on page three... you're going to want to get in on this one...

Hard to believe that the building housing our beloved TCA will be 100 years old soon...

Speaking of fab anniversaries, PWAF is 20 and this year.

The festival is going to be out of this world... stay tuned...

Coming soon... a new website and online store for W.G. Hamil's Southern Treats...

Welcome to the front page, Jack... we appreciate you!

Many of you probably know this issue’s chum’s voice. He has a passion for the youth of our town. He has a heart for God. He is Jamie Thompson…PA announcer for the Jackets and Night Hawks, adoptive parent, host parent, Sunday school teacher, and associate principal. Let me catch my breath.

What do you love about working in education in Thomasville? Thomasville is HOME. I am a graduate of TCCHS {96}. It is a blessing to work in a town that still supports educational pursuits.

What was your path to becoming an associate principal? I came back to Thomasville in 2003 as an English teacher at Thomas County Central High School. I worked as a teacher and counselor for 10 years. I am currently an associate principal at Thomas County Middle School.

How did you get involved in PA announcing for the Jackets? By trying to be smart. I began as Mr. Hargrave’s assistant. I thought the press box would be a good place to watch the games out of the elements. It didn’t dawn on me that Mr. Hargrave would retire a few years later. I have been the “other” voice of the jackets ever since.

I also call some the games for the Thomas University Night Hawks basketball games.

Tell me about your involvement with Goal Line Ministries and TU students. Our family has served as adopted parents to Thomas University students for the last 4 years. We do this through Goal Line Ministries. We are also serving as a host parent to a Chinese student at TU. And you also serve some of the sports teams, right?

Through our Sunday school class at TFUMC, we work to feed student athletes at TU. We feed the Soccer students in August and the Baseball students in January. It gives members of the class an opportunity to meet/greet young people that we might not otherwise have a chance to meet.

And the student-athletes like to eat.

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You've Got Seats in the Press Box

Farm to Table Delight! Pumpkin Spice Pops

Our Staff Publisher + Editor in Chief Jennifer Westfield

During football season, Thomasville fans—who know— know the best seats are on CNS Cable Channel 6 in the “Press Box.” Austin Reams hosts this lively, local, football talk show along with regular commentators, Randy Young from Thomas County Central, Michael Best from Cairo High School, and Jim Rayburn from Thomasville High.

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These three men around Reams are comfortable together, insightful, and lively, contributing not only to the broadcast, but to their teams in a positive way; each is a radio broadcaster with more than 25 years of experience. They unpack last week’s results and preview the slate of games ahead, ever with an eye on history as well as healthy rivalry.

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Competitiveness is keen, but no one and no team gets slighted. “Press Box” maintains a focus on the kids, their talents, and their achievements for the young people that are learning to work together and to be a part of something bigger than themselves. They are learning to be men. The

guys behind the desk are aware the players can get over a loss after a couple of days. It’s the fans who drive the chat. As Michael Best pointed out during Show 3, 2015, “Even a big win can mess you up. I know a lot of coaches who don’t even like to talk about last week.”

Coaches get discussed, as do some X’s and O’s in an accessible format, yet twelve years ago when the show began, not so much. Reams recalls that his boss, Lynn Williams, was initially skeptical such a format could work and entertain, but willing to listen and try a new challenge: “She had a big sayso on the show’s positive tone.”

The “Press Box” has worked and new shows air weekly through the end of the season, in Thomasville on Wednesday and Thursday nights at 7:30 and 10:30 Back programs are available at mycns.tv - Benjamin G.

What to do when it is pumpkin spice season, but not yet pumpkin spice weather? Celebrate the best of both summer and autumn with fall flavors in a chilly, creamy treat. Although starting with pumpkin pie mix instead of plain pumpkin will deliver classic pumpkin pie flavor and the sweetened condensed milk will impart richness, don’t skimp on the additional sugar and spice, as freezing will mute the intensity of the purée. If you don’t own an ice pop mold, you can use small freezer-safe cups or jars. Inserting sticks through aluminum foil placed over the top of the cups will hold them upright as the pops freeze.

Pumpkin Spice Pops @ 1 15-ounce can pumpkin pie mix @ 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk @ 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half @ 1 tablespoon brown sugar @ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract @ 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon @ Generous pinch nutmeg Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor.

Purée until smooth and thoroughly combined. Pour the mixture into ice pop mold, insert sticks, and freeze until solid. Unmold by running warm water over the mold until the pop is just melted enough to release. Enjoy immediately or return to the freezer to firm up before consuming —Kelly S.

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A Chat with The Townie

A New Location for Lucy & leo's

Sherri Rayburn, CPA and Partner, Guy, Johnson, & Rayburn One of the few female CPA partners in the area, Sherri shares how she made it to where she is now + tips to be wise.

Thomasville Townie: Sherri, congratulations on making partner this past year. I don’t see many female partners in CPA firms.

Sherri Rayburn: Thanks! I'm very excited. Yes, there aren't a lot of female CPAs around here. When I’m at a conference of 300-400 people the room is full of men, and there are some women scattered in the crowd. I believe there are 3 female CPA partners/owners in Thomasville.

TT: So, what led you to choose accounting as your career?

SR: It was a long road to get here. I worked in the fields as a squash grader and later as a cashier in a grocery store. At 18 the manager moved me to the “cash office”, reconciling the cash and paperwork and preparing corporate reports. I worked at Harvey’s and Winn -Dixie, and I was actually excited to be working in air conditioning!

When I worked at Winn –Dixie my plan was to work my way up. With the arrival of Publix and WalMart I realized how that would affect me.

TT: You were still real young. How did you handle that realization?

SR: I got a job at an electric supply house in Moultrie.

I prepared reports for their CPA, and I was fascinated with what the CPA gave back to me.

So, I started working for a CPA firm while I was still in college and continued on from there.

TT: How much education is required to become a CPA? SR: The requirement is a 5 year degree to get licensed + 2 years apprentice under a CPA. Then you must pass the Uniform CPA Exam. There are 4 parts to the test to get licensed. In the late 90’s the pass rate was only 11%. It’s designed to be hard because the public and the courts of law rely on what we say.

TT: Please share a few tips with our readers.

SR: 1 – Pay attention to what’s coming in and what’s going out. Swiping cards is so easy these days.

Remember, nobody will take care of your money like you will. So, don’t be too trusting of others with your money.

2 - Be proactive. Organize yourself during the year to save time. It’s hard to remember what you did a year ago and where those receipts are. Keep things in one spot and be consistent. Read your credit card and bank statements. So many people rarely look at them. Educate yourself and plan for your future. What you do today affects tomorrow.

3 - Know when to call a professional. Don’t underestimate the power of that. The fee is far less than the savings you imagine. You know when you need a plumber, electrician, etc., and you also need an accountant to stay on top of things. Don’t believe rumors. Instead, ask a professional.

TT: What sets you and your firm apart from others?

SR: Two things:

1 - My job is service. I learn about my clients, getting to know them well, and I treat them like family and like it’s my own.

2 - We can tailor our services to what the client specifically needs. We don’t have pre-defined packages because every client is unique to us.

TT: What are some of the biggest changes that have occurred in the accounting world?

TT: I’m real glad I still have 8 months to prepare for April 15th.

SR: During the last 20 years tax codes and regulations have become so complicated it’s necessary for accountants to specialize.

Accountants used to do it all, and now they specialize more than in the past, choosing tax code or audit as a specialty. My specialty is tax code with a niche in agriculture. Some companies need more than one accountant to serve both needs. When people look for an accountant, be sure to look at the firm’s website and reputation to help determine whether they do general, tax or audit. You want all your work within one firm if possible.

SR: Review those 3 tips, Dara.

TT: How do you relax and unplug from the demands of your work?

SR: I like to travel to experience other places. A beach is my #1 travel spot for relaxation. My husband, Brian is a fourth generation farmer, so I like to help feed the cows, unplug from technology, and enjoy the activities around the farm.

TT: Do you have a philosophy for when you must share bad news with a client?

SR: Sometimes people put emotion into the situation without being realistic. My daddy always said, “If you’re trying to rationalize something it’s probably wrong.” I find that to be true.

The CPA firm of Guy, Johnson & Rayburn has been in business for over 50 years, and offers services in tax and estate planning, audit and assurance, and bookkeeping, payroll and accounting services. The firm is located in Thomasville at 1802 Smith Ave. www.guyandjohnson.com

I miss being able to walk into The Bookshelf and grab a Lucy& Leo’s cupcake—I’m sure you know the feeling. When I would head to Tallahassee, I wouldn’t always make it in time to grab one at their Midtown location.

There’s good news though, Lucy and Leo’s just opened a new location in North Tallahassee. It’s in the Persimmon Hill center at 6265 Old Water Road right off Thomasville Rd next to Flying Bear, Coosh’s and The Bagel Market. It’s a much closer drive for ‘Villians than the Midtown location, and it’s not too far from your next Target run.

The new location has a different set of hours than the Midtown location where you just have to grab the cupcakes before they run out. The Northside location is open Sunday from 12-4p, Monday-Thursday from 11a-8p and FridaySaturday from 11a-9p. That gives you plenty of time to grab a cupcake on your way into Tallahassee.

“The growth in this area is unbelievable. A lot of the customers want to stay [in this area] and not have to head south of I-10,” said Paula Lucas, co-owner of Lucy & Leo’s. “This location is a great connector between Thomasville and Tallahassee.”

Lucy & Leo’s makes every cupcake from scratch only using butter, eggs and sugar. They boast a highly creative line up of flavors including red velvet cookies and cream, which was staring me down as I interviewed Paula, sweet potato with a marshmallow topping, apple pecan spice and chai.

I could not resist the gluten-free turtle cupcake which was chocolate, pecans and caramel. The line-up of flavors is constantly changing.

Paula is more of the baking master, having gotten many of the recipes from her father and grandmother, and Jean Bates, co-owner, handles more of the business side of things. Together they have created Lucy & Leo’s which is coming up on its 6th anniversary. {Psst…be on the lookout for their Grand Opening/Anniversary Party. We’ll give you a heads up.} “This new location has the space for birthday parties, engagement parties and showers. There is more room to be a gathering place here,” said Paula.

If you want to check out Lucy & Leo’s, head to the new location at Persimmon Hill {address above}. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed. For more information, please visit www.lucyandleoscupcakery.com.

- Denise P.

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Farm toTable Summer is officially over and the weather is getting slightly cooler. Fall and winter gardens are being prepared and the first vegetable that comes to my mind is collard greens. Such an iconic staple in the south, it has become more than just a vegetable. Mainly being a cheaper vegetable, it became popular in lower income areas and especially in the south. Every family has a different preparation and method of cooking greens. I love to see the nuances between them all. My grandmother always had a bottle of homemade pepper vinegar on the counter and I loved to put a few dashes on her collards. She would render fat back and onions and always pour the potlikker sauce on the top. I have adapted these flavors and incorporated them into my collard greens recipe which I will share with the readers of the Townie.

This recipe is for 1 bunch of collards from the market; you can find them at Lewis Produce. It will feed a family of 6 or you could have a couple servings through the week. Collards have a shelf life of 4-5 days.

@ In a sauce pot start cooking chopped bacon or chopped ham hock, or omit if vegetarian. @ chop 1 large onion and sauté after bacon is rendered. @ add 2 cups balsamic vinegar and 1 cup apple cider vinegar. @ 12 cups of chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water. @ boil this for 30 mins. @ in the meantime cut collards. I like mine thinner and with some stems, but you can peel off stems if desired. @ add the collards to the liquid and cook for at least an hour. At Chop House we cook ours for about 2 hours to balance our dishes' textures, but some people like them slightly al dente. @ remove collards; strain most of the liquid off but keep some in the pot. @ reduce that liquid to a glaze and pour over collards. This is potlikker sauce.

Enjoy one of the most celebrated southern dishes ever.

- Chef Matt Hagel is co-owner of Chop House on the Bricks

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The Stylish House And the Wind swept through Georgia.

Anyone who has seen the monumental and controversial spectacle that is Gone With the Wind, knows this quote.

Now that the autumn weather is creeping closer, it is time to talk not about the Wind but the Windows.

Too often, these days, we live in a hermetically sealed world. Very few of us are fortunate enough to work in an environment where the doors and windows can be open when the weather permits. Often times, this spills over into our home as well. Yes, it is easier to keep a climate controlled home or office but what are we really missing?

A lot, in my opinion.

Back in the day, we did not have air conditioning. Period.

We lived in north Georgia in a spacious turn of the century clapboard house. Nothing grand, just large rooms, typical of the period. Who remembers attic fans? That is what we had. The trick was to open all the windows in the cool of the evening and turn that sucker on. Sucker being the key word. The pull on that thing was amazing. It would pull the curtains away from the window and create a breeze that was heavenly.

The next morning we would close all the windows, pull down the old roll shades and close the curtains. The house remained in semi darkness all day to hold the cool air in. We were banished to the woods after breakfast. If we stayed in after lunch {banana sandwiches, Ruffles and Kool Aid} we HAD to nap or go back outside until dinner.

I can’t really remember ever being truly uncomfortable at night. Or, during the day. The woods were certainly cool and we had two creeks to splash in. Occasionally, we would put sleeping bags on the screen porch and sleep outside. Then sneak off the porch and roam around in the dark.

Can you imagine how this would go over today?

The bottom line is, this fall, open the windows! Let the house breathe. Enjoy the smell of nature. Fresh air is good for more than our health. The rugs, curtains, upholstery and all textiles will all thank you. The stuffiness of the closed, artificial, indoor environment of summer in the Deep South {I’m convinced it is at least ten degrees hotter now than it was when I was twelve} will vanish with the breeze, leaving a fresh feeling to the rooms.

I haven’t seen an attic fan in many years. I have, however, found old window fans are equally effective. I don’t mean a plastic box fan from a chain store. I’m talking the old metal window fans that weigh a ton with the full metal blades that you push the sash down to hold in place. {Why are kids so fascinated by fan blades and poking things into the grill?

“Get away from that fan! You’re going to lose a finger”!} It took me years of haunting estate sales and Granny yard sales but I found two that I use every year in the same way. It works!

In next month’s column, we will go over the steps for cleaning the window panes both inside and out. The screens will need to be cleaned as well.

In the meantime, open those windows!

- John David Bray, Jr. is a Project Manager/Designer at Landford Thompson Interiors.

He sees clients in Thomasville by appointment. www.landfordthompsoninteriors.com

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Happening downtown for First Friday and the launch of One Book 2015. They will kick things off with a flash mob before the First Friday Concert at the corner of Remington Ave. and Broad St. Audience participation is encouraged! Then head to The Bookshelf for your swag bag when you purchase your copy of Gretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project. For more information, call Boo Ivey at 228-7767.

First Friday: The New 76ers Downtown Thomasville at the corner of Remington Ave. and Broad St. 7:30-9:30p, Free The New 76ers are an acoustic folk trio whose sound comes from a collective respect for acoustic and electric music. Participating shops and restaurants will stay open late. Look for special pricing and deals all over downtown! Bring your lawn chair or blanket and spend a fun evening in Downtown Thomasville.

Great Southern Music Festival: Fall Festival Pickers Paradise Park, 2217 Maddox Road, Ochlocknee, 10a-10p, $15 day pass {and Saturday} Featuring Midnight Rain, Clancey Ferguson Band, Wacca Mountain Boys, The Kenny Hill Band, Blue and Lonesome, and more to be announced soon! Call Pat Tillman for more information at 221-5467.

TOSAC Fest 2015 debut: Margarita Land TOSAC, 117 S. Broad St., 8p, $15 adults/$12 children {all weekend} For more info visit www. tosac.com.

October 3 Semi-Annual Downtown Thomasville Sidewalk Sale Downtown Thomasville, 10a-5p. Participating downtown merchants will have great items available at a discounted rate on the sidewalks outside their store. For more information, visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ downtownthomasville or visit the website at www.downtownthomasville.com.

October 6 Covey Film Festival Screening: Troop 491: The Adventures of the Muddy Lions Brookwood School's Hines-Watt Hall, 301 Cardinal Ridge Rd. 6p, students and people with CFF pass free or $10 a the door The story of Tristan, a boy coping with life in the inner-city projects. His mother enrolls him in Boy Scouting in an effort to keep him off the streets. But when Tristan witnesses a homicide, a local thug demands his silence. Now he must learn, with the help of his new friends, that doing the right thing isn’t always easy. Will he follow the code of the streets or the code of the Boy Scouts? A Panel Discussion will be held following the film.

This movie is for 6th grade students and older; it contains some strong content and language.

Christmas Stocking Knit-a-long with Carolyn Wight at Fuzzy Goat Fuzzy Goat, 223 W. Jackson St., 6-8p Pick a Googleheims kit and start a family tradition with these whimsical Christmas stockings. The stockings are knitted flat and then seamed when you’re done adding all the sparkle. Must purchase kit by Sept. 29. Call Fuzzy Goat for more information at 236-4628.

58th Annual Deep South Fair Thomasville Exchange Club Fairgrounds, 2057 GA Hwy 122, 5-8p. Demolition Derby Tues.

- Thurs. nights. Arts and crafts, commercial exhibits, rides, games and food! For more information, call 672-0561.

October 8 Covey Film Festival Screening: Ida and Little Africa All Saints Episcopal Church, 443 S. Hansell St., 7p. Ida is a Polish film won many international awards. It addresses the theme of religious identity through the experience of a young Catholic novitiate who, before taking her vows

is instructed by her mother superior to visit a distant aunt. Little Africa addresses the issue of racial identity. After the screenings, Father Paul Hancock will offer a discussion with the audience after the film to discuss the contrasting meanings of racial and religious identity. www.coveyfilmfestival.com

October 9 Pavo Haunted House West McDonald Ave., Pavo, GA, 7-11p, $8pp. www.pavohauntedhouse.com.

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Covey Film Festival Screening: Drop Box Thomas County Public Library, 201 N Madison St, 1p. This documentary looks at the work of Pastor Lee Jong-rak and his heroic efforts to embrace and protect his community’s most vulnerable children. By installing a drop box outside his home, Pastor Lee provides a safe haven to babies who would otherwise be abandoned on the streets to die. Event Free with CFF pass or $10 at the door.www. coveyfilmfestival.com.

Covey Film Festival Reception and Screening: The Wound and the Gift Thomas University, Flowers Auditorium 1501 Millpond Rd., 6:30p. 6:30p Reception, 7:00p Movie and Discussion with Carol Jones - The Wound and the Gift explores the major transformation in our relationship with animals through the “Rescue” movement.

Event Free with CFF pass or movie only $10 or reception and movie $20 at the door.www. coveyfilmfestival.com.

October 11 Covey Film Festival Screening: Virunga Thomas University, Flowers Auditorium 1501 Millpond Rd., 7p. 2015 Academy Award Nominee for Best Documentary Feature & Winner of 23 International Film Awards.“In the forested depths of eastern Congo lies Virunga National Park, one of the most biodiverse places in the world and home to the last of the mountain gorillas. In this wild, but enchanted environment, a small and embattled team of park rangers – including an ex-child soldier turned ranger, a carer of orphan gorillas and a Belgian conservationist – protect this UNESCO world heritage site from armed militia, poachers and the dark forces struggling to control Congo’s rich natural resources.”

Event Free with CFF pass or $10 at the door. www.coveyfilmfestival.com

October 12 Covey Film Festival Screening: World Premier! Secrets of the Longleaf Pine Thomas University, Flowers Auditorium 1501 Millpond Rd., 7p The Longleaf Pine forest is a subtle and rarefied landscape that takes time to reveal its raw beauty and unravel its layered mysteries.

This production was filmed for more than a year throughout the southeast to showcase the four seasons of the forest. Don’t miss this special screening with a discussion and Q&A following the film with Rhett Turner, producer.

Event Free with CFF pass or $10 at the door. www.coveyfilmfestival.com.

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Covey Film Festival Screening: The Good Lie and Discussion with Q & A led by “Lost Boy” Jacob Atem

Covey Film Festival Masked Quail Ball

Thomas University, Flowers Auditorium 1501 Millpond Rd., 6:30p. They were known simply as “The Lost Boys.”

Orphaned by the brutal Civil war in Sudan that began in 1983, these young victims traveled as many as a thousand miles on foot in search of safety. Event Free with CFF pass or $20 at the door for movie and reception. www.coveyfilmfestival.com

October 14 Covey Film Festival: Who Owns Water?

Tall Timbers Research Station & Land Conservancy, 13093 Henry Beadel Dr, Tallahassee, FL, 5p. An award-winning documentary by Modoc and Fourmile Media. Filmmakers and brothers Michael and David Hanson paddle source to sea along the Chattahoochee, Flint and Apalachicola Rivers into the Gulf of Mexico. Event Free with CFF pass or $10 at the door. www.coveyfilmfestival.com

Exchange Ballroom, 6:30 p. The evening starts with a Stars Under the Stars openair red carpet reception on the bricks of Jefferson and Broad, followed by the Masked Quail Ball in the Exchange Ballroom. The festival benefits the Thomasville Community Resource Center, which serves underprivileged teens. www.coveyfilmfestival.com for tickets.

Save the Date! Thomasville Landmarks Membership Picnic and Preservation Awards Thursday, October 29, 5 - 8p Greenwood Plantation Lodge—cocktails, dinner, and bluegrass. Arrive before the picnic for a champagne reception and guided tour. Reservations $60pp— advance purchase only.

Landmarks, Inc. Office 312 N. Broad St. info@thomasvillelandmarks.org

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Brookwood School, 301 Cardinal Ridge Rd. Day-of registration begins at 7a. 5K: 8a. Fun Run 8:45a. 5K: ages 10+; $15 registration by Oct. 5 {guaranteed dri-fit shirt}; $20 thereafter.

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Covey Film Festival Screening: Wolfpack Thomas University, Flowers Auditorium, 1501 Millpond Rd., 7p. Winner of this year’s Sundance Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize, this film is a documentary of the unusual upbringing of a group of brothers in New York City. Event Free with CFF pass or $10 at the door.www.coveyfilmfestival.com.

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I can tell the seasons are changing by the number of books I’m reading. The store’s a little busier, and events like One Book are ramping up. As a result, I’m simply not reading as much. That’s okay, though, because what I’m lacking in quantity, I’m making up for in quality. Here’s what I read in September: Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart. An NPR reviewer described this new novel as “charming,” and I can’t think of a better adjective. Amy Stewart {of Drunken Botanist fame} takes the life of one of the nation’s first female deputies and adds a bit of fiction; the result is a whole lot of fun. I’m not sure why this one hasn’t been getting more buzz, because it’s utterly enjoyable. The main character, Constance Kopp, is compelling, but her sisters are also striking, and reading about their adventures aiding police and running the family farm – alone! – made my little feminist heart beat wildly. This one’s worth reading, for sure.

Bream Gives Me Hiccups by Jesse Eisenberg. You read that correctly: Jesse Eisenberg, the actor, published a book of short stories earlier in September. {He’s not completely unqualified; he’s written several New Yorker pieces and a couple of critically acclaimed plays.} The first quarter of the book consists of short restaurant reviews written in the voice of a nine-year-old boy; the reviews are funny, and the rest of the book follows suit.

You’ll find a wide variety of stories in varying lengths and subject matters. I enjoyed this one, but I’ll be honest: B.J. Novak’s collection – published last year – was more my speed. Both are well-written stories, but for my money, I’m sticking with Novak. {Though if you enjoyed Novak’s One More Thing, chances are, you’ll like this one, too.} Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling. If Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are my aunts, and Lena Dunham is my weird cousin, then I want Mindy Kaling as my sister. {Though I’d also accept best friend.} Like Eisenberg, Kaling is an actor, but she’s also an award-winning television writer of shows I happen to really love, and her first collection of essays, Is Everyone Hanging Out without Me, struck a chord. It’s the first book I ever preordered, and when a friend borrowed – and lost! – my copy, I was devastated.

Why Not Me? is another collection of essays, and Kaling covers multiple topics with a clever sense of humor: tips from red carpet looks to her relationship with B.J. Novak to what it’s like to be a boss, plus heartfelt details about her growing up years and her love and admiration for her parents. I love, love, loved this book, and I’ve already mailed three copies to friends.

Shotgun Lovesongs by Nickolas Butler. Thank goodness for book clubs, or this is one I may never have made the time to read. Shotgun Lovesongs debuted in 2014, but came out in paperback earlier this year. It received critical acclaim and bookseller attention during both debuts, and yet I never picked it up off the shelf.

I’m so glad I finally did. The book tells the story of four best friends from a small Midwestern town; one of them makes it big as a folk singer {the author actually knows Bon Iver frontmant Justin Vernon, which I don’t think is a coincidence}, and Shotgun Lovesongs covers the aftermath: those early years of adulthood, and what it’s like to leave home and come back again. It’s a wellwritten novel, and full of the kinds of details and stories book clubs will love discussing; mine certainly did. And although the setting is in the heart of the Midwest, small town Southerners will undoubtedly find themselves in this novel, too. For fans of Kitchen of the Great Midwest or even A Little Life, another 2015 release about male friendships. Read this one; it’s even out in paperback, so no excuses!

My Southern Journey by Rick Bragg. I have a journalism degree from a university in Alabama, so of course I love Rick Bragg. He writes about the South I know, the one my mom could tell you all about, and even though our stories are different, so many of his truths still resonate and feel like home. His newspaper pieces are my favorite of all {Somebody Told Me cemented my love of journalism}, but this new collection of essays is pretty grand, too. My Southern Journey features newer work, plus many of Bragg’s columns from Southern Living magazine. The book was published by Oxmoor House, which also publishes Southern Living, so unlike some of his previous books, this one is clearly made for gift giving.

The cover is beautiful, and despite – or because of ? – its readability, the book could easily finds its way onto your family coffee table. I’m betting this one will be big this Christmas season, but go ahead and snag yours now.

You’ll want to read it before giving it to anyone else.

See you in the shop, — Annie