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WHISPERS
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Townies 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 Hills 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........
YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST!
Thankfulness is an action and, if youre doing it right, a habit. Nothing will change your
outlook as fast as being continually thankful. Nearly every evening I amthankful for my soft
bed and at every meal I am thankful for something to eatvery 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. Im thankful for its vibrancy, natural beauty
and civic minded population. Im also thankful for its supportive nature, something Ive
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: Liams, 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!
SINCE 1981
304 Gordon Avenue
www.chubbrealty.com
Chubb Associates, Ltd.
Choose a Realtor, Get a Team
Super Sized! Hello Friends!
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ROLFING

Structural Integration offers a

combination of hands-on bodywork
and movement education. Rolfers
slowly work through deep layers of
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
FOR THE FOODIES
Start out at Firey 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 Kevins to procure some fresh Bradleys Sausage
...slice for pasta or pizza, or just go to it with a fork - no
judgement here
Surely youre hungry by now, so pop in at Liams for the
seared ahi tuna salad, parmesan trufe 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 cant miss Sweet Grass Dairy for the best soft cheese
{Green Hill}, the spicy Heat, the avorful Asher Blue, or
the hysteria-inducing pimento cheese
Stretch your legs and walk a few blocks to George and
Louies for a good selection of authentic Greek items - the
Greek olive oil has light citrus notes and a fresh avor
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
{TELL EM YOU SAW IT HERE IN THE TOWNIE!}
Every year since 1970, Bradleys Country Store
down in Miccosukee hosts their annual Old
Fashioned Fun Day the Saturday before
Thanksgiving. Bradleys 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!
ROAD TRIP: Bradleys Old Fashioned Fun Day!
DONT MISS IT THIS SATURDAY THE 17TH!

Plantation Wildlife Festival is here! Come on out

for this weekend of wildlife fun featuring stunning artwork,
a quick-drawart 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
theyll be open all weekend including Sunday. Kevins 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 treatsand great deals and discounts only offered during the
Holiday Open House! FOR A LIST OF SUNDAY OPEN SHOPS SEE PAGE 2!
downtown shops
OPEN SUNDAYFORPWAF!
How To
SPEND A HALF DAY
IN THE VILLE...
17TH ANNUAL
PLANTATION WILDLIFE
ARTS FESTIVAL
november 16-18th, 2012
The Nations Finest Sporting & Wildlife Artists
Special Guest Guy de la Valdene
The Outdoorsmans Tables Wild Game Cooking Demo
Hands-on Kids Activities at the Wildlife Discovery Area
www.pwaf.org
its not an event, its a way of life
RELISH & DASH
come see us on broad street!
BASTE THE TURKEY, BUT DONT BE ONE!
WEVE GOT KITCHEN GOODS AND RUNNING GEAR!

WE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!

IS NOW ONLINE!
VISIT US AT
www.fireflyhome.com
WORD
IS OUT!
For All
Seasons of Gift Giving
From down home to your home holiday gift boxes shipped!
Now available at Kevins in Thomasville!
www.bradleyscountrystore.com
BRADLEYS COUNTRY STORE SINCE 1927
THEPLAZA
Restaurant
Bar Lounge with Live Music Entertainment
A Thomasville Tradition for over 90 years
Steaks Seafood
Greek Italian
Sunday Brunch until 2PM
217 South Broad Street
(229) 226-5153
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What I LOVE This Week...
Fall and Winter party invites at Lolis - check out the
Wall-O-Invites!
The impressive array of from-scratch desserts at Mom
and Dads

The Carnita Wrap at Grandaddys

Statement necklaces and soft pashminas at Mimis

Christmas card photos with Red Fly

Sparkly shirts and clutches at Mode

Flounder at the Plaza, I have it every time!

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ISSUE
No. 7
DANCE
card
NOVEMBER 17-18
Plantation Wildlife
Arts Festival
NOVEMBER 17-18
Spotlight on
Burgundy Wines
A Sweet Grass Dairy
Free Event
Bradleys Old
Fashioned Fun Day
10655 Centerville Rd.
Tallahassee, FL
32309
NOVEMBER 18
2nd Annual Downtown
Holiday Open House
Downtown Shops
Open on Sunday!
NOVEMBER 24-25
South Georgia Ballet
presents The Nutcracker
7:30 PM Sat/2:30 PM Sun
www.southgeorgiaballet.org
or 229-378-ARTS (2787)
NOVEMBER 26
TVille Christmas Parade
Broad Street, 6:30 PM
DECEMBER 8-9
Boston, GA, Christmas
Parade and Live Nativity
The city of Boston will welcome the Christmas
Season on December 8, 2012! Beginning at 6:30 PM, a parade
will usher Santa into town, followed by the lighting of the
ofcial city Christmas tree. Children will have a chance to
visit with Santa and there will be caroling and refreshments
for 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
Church will present a live Nativity. Everyone in Bostons
community and the surrounding area are invited to join in
the festivities. Entries in the parade are being sought. Call
229-498-6743 for more information or visit their website:
www.bostonga.com
NEWS
COME AND SIT A SPELL AT 126 SOUTH BROAD STREET.
FROMTHE BOOKSHELF &GALLERY
Looking for some thrilling storytelling to hold your attention this season? We cant
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. Shes continued writing bestsellers with Faithful Place and this years
Broken Harbor. Her mysteries are chilling and smart; theyll keep you up all night
turning pageswhich is the best compliment for any kind of book.
NOVEMBER 23
Christmas in Light
Drive Through Opens
Flowers Corporate
Headquarters
Free and open to
the public!
TAKE THE KIDS!
Nothing Finer!

Are you a writer holed up in solitude and craving some thoughtful feedback on your
work? Join the Thomasville Writers Group on Thursdays at 6pm! Hosted by The
Bookshelf, this group reads and tactfully critiques submissions in a friendly environment.
Theres no minimumskill 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 andother relatedresources. Meetings normally last about anhour and
all are welcome.
Thomasville Writers Group
Everyone seems to enjoy Thanksgiving with the possible exception of the turkey.
Family and friends gather to feast, laugh, swap stories and count their blessings.
Turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, savory aromas coming fromthe kitchen; laugh-
ter in the living room and football in the den; its 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
farming homestead for a day of feasting, fun and giving thanks. Aunts, uncles, cousins,
friends, and often a few we didnt know, joined in the raucous celebration.
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.
We werent a particularly religious family, but we always took time before the meal to
have a prayer of thanks and ask Gods blessing upon us. Somehow we understood that
we had not made it through the year by ourselves. Some of those years had been pretty
lean. It is a farmers nature to complain. It is also a farmers 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, Ill 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-
edge that none of us got this far by ourselves.
Norman Rockwell and Salty Uncles
By Marshall Singletary
CALL TO LEARN MORE!
Oscar T. Cook, Jr. Feed Em Grass Beef, LLC
Cell Phone: (229) 403-0375
Email: oscarcook@windstream.net
SWEET GRASS DAIRY
We do carry-out!
228-6704
Affordable & Inspired Lunch
salads, sandwiches, small plates
Our freshest chumJon Towns (our intern!) canbefoundmany days
at Moonspin! Drop by and say hello!
1 - Movie or Concert? Action and thriller movies rush my adrenaline like
nothing else can!
2- Vegas or Miami? Miami! Ive heard the weather there is phenomenal.
Id 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.
ForeveRetro Apollo Records in the USA Grassroots Coffee Relics
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
From Boston
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Georgia
farmto table news
feedemgrass beef!
LOOKING FOR BETTER BEEF FOR YOUR FAMILY?
100% grass-fed steers, born and raised humanely are now at a
prime age, weight and nish 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
modied organisms.
Downtown Thomasville Shops Open Sunday, November 18
for PWAF Weekend...12ish-5ish
Lewis Produce
HAS FARM FRESH FIR
CHRISTMAS TREES!
Come see us in The Farmers Market!
Smith Avenue Monday-Saturday