As the seasons change and you’re thinking about pulling out your spring/summer wardrobe that you never really put

away, don’t forget to evaluate your skin care routine. As the largest organ and your most important protection against the

elements, our skin needs pampering and maintenance that isn’t always glamorous.

Of course, the very first thing you should consider when evaluating your skin care routine is sunblock. I am a huge

proponent of it, and you can see it onmy face! I started using a daily sunscreen at age 18 and it shows. Now don’t be stingy

- use it on your neck and the tops of your ears, if you have short hair!

I have used drug store products, department store products and boutique products, and have had good results from

different lines. I like to change things up every year or so, because new research comes

out and… the needs of your skin change! One of my favorite drug store products is

NeutrogenaHealthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Creamwith SPF 15. It contains Retinal and

other vitamins and I use it as a daily moisturizer.

My favorite cleansers tend to be boutique products, and I’ve used brands fromMerle

Norman to Murad. Susan at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center invited me over for a

facial and consultation and it was a great experience. Not only did she quickly and

correctly identify my needs, she gave me lots of samples to try. They are very patient-

focused, and you can readmore about my experience at www.thomasvilletownie.com.

It’s always good to get a professional opinion about your skin, especially if you have

freckles or moles. A dermatologist can save your life, so don't be shy about asking

them to look. Better safe than sorry—and better early than late.

Be good to your skin, you will have it for the rest of your life!

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• There will be a new magazine in The Ville, scheduled forthis fall...

• Big Bad VooDoo Daddy is here! In The Ville! See Dance Cardfor deets…

• SGD is experimenting with a pimento spice rubbed versionThomasville Tomme…

• Due South is bringing some Grammy winners to town…

• This summer, Landmarks and TCA are cooking up something…

• FREE concert this Saturday at the new-old courthouse…6:30pm…details at www.thomasvilletownie.com

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WE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!

Downtown merchants will create “holes” and strokes willbe counted. All proceeds benefit children in our community.

Registration is $100 for a team of 4.

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I’m not mad at you, I’m mad at the dirt!

Grab a putter, get your green on, bring the kids!The Family Enrichment Group and Downtown Thomasville haveteamed up for a St. Patrick’s Day themed putt putt tournament.

PUTT PUTT GOLF CONTESTMarch 16th from 10:30-4:30

Register by March 4th for a free tournament t-shirt!Playtime is from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

To register, call 229-225-4338 or visit familyenrichmentgroup.org

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This year I made a new year’s resolution. I resolved to get rid of the drama in my life,and make new friends. Easy enough, you say? Well sister, it is...

Voice in my head: “Oh please. Stop already with the dramatics. How hard can it be? I am not a drama queen!”

Well, let me begin by saying this: we live in a very, very small town. Your business is my business, his business and their

business. You can’t sneeze without soooomebody knowing it. But, I have finally figured out that you CAN get off that

gossip train. You’ve just got to stop digging in the dirt. That’s right. Stop for a moment and think about your recent

conversations with friends. Are you guilty of spreading the news?Most of us ARE. It begins easy enough...a chit chat and a glass of bubbly. Next thing you know, you’ve got “the dirt”

on your neighbors, your friends, and your frenemies. Whatcha gonna do with that dirt? You going to soil somebody’s

name? Or are you going to wash that dirt off your hands and walk away with a clean conscience? Sometimes dirt is

really hard to get rid of...but here’s how. First, you start valuing your time. Second, your start evaluating your friendships.

Ask yourself, am I enjoying the time I spend with a certain person? Does that person make me feel good and enrich

my life? Do I feel empty after my time with them, or do I feel full of love? Or do I just feel dirty?

Modern social mediums are one way to find out who is doing what, where, when and with who. All nine hundred of your

“close” friends online. Texting has become the communication technique that we use the most. So I began thinking,

is my life so boring that I need to know what so-and-so is pissed off about this week? Do I need to text anything to

anyone besides “I love you?” Absolutely not.

So, here’s what I decided to do...I started cleaning house. Not the kind of domestic wizardry you are thinking of, but

rather a soul cleansing purge. I am getting rid of the relationships that involve drama that make me feel bad about

myself or are hurtful to others. I am getting rid of the empty feelings of hate that I have for certain people. I am just

letting them go...like a balloon. You just aren’t meant to be friends with everyone, not matter how hard you try. And once

you wash away the old, you will be surprised at how good the “new” feels.

I have lived in this town for only four years, but I really thought that I knew everybody. Happily, last week I learned that

there are lots and lots of great people I had not met...people that I am now calling “friend.” By just reaching out a

little bit I have made new friends who have interesting lives, full of love and happiness. I welcome them in to my

existing circle of kind, fun-loving and sincere friends that I do indeed cherish.

I also have found that happy people attract one another. Are you attracting the people who you enjoy being with? If not,

it’s time to cut the cord. You can do it in a nice way...start being reallllly busy with work. Or tell them you have taken up

knitting. Get off of Facebook and get out and live. Pick up the phone, take up a new hobby or take a road trip. Chill that

bubbly and take it across town to a new friend’s house. Wash down that drama and start living dirt-free. —Leslie

YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST!

friday night Grammy Award winning Steep CanyonRangers with Shannon Whitworth. General admission tickets:$25 advance or $30 at the door.VIP party tickets are $125.saturday Ralph Rodenberry, Mama's Love and Big BillMorganfield, food trucks and the Maker's Market from 10am to5:30 PM.Admission is FREE.

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April 19and 20thPresented byThomasvilleNational Bank

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• To benefit two worthwhile chari-ties promoting ecological study,protection of environment, anduse of green space

• To promote interest in the sport ofEventing

• To entertain family, friends, andbusiness associates

Road Trip red hills horse trials in tally

red hillshorse trials

is a non-profitand exists to:

I have been looking forward to this event all year! Even if you don’t ride, thisevent is a fantastic display of athleticism, both of the riders and the horses. Theevent is three days long, Friday, March 8th through Sunday, March 10th. I’ll bevolunteering all weekend, so you may see me at the Welcome tent! Eventingallows riders of all ages and abilities to compete. It was developed from cavalrycompetitions during the early 1900’s and tests the rider’s and horse’s“partnership and athletic prowess over three days and three disciplines: the graceand harmony of dressage; the rigors and thrills of cross-country jumping overnatural obstacles; and the power and pageantry of show jumping.”

The dressage portion is the first day, and has been described at “horse ballet.”The second day is cross country andwill include creatively constructed obstaclesand dramatic jumps. Bring your walking shoes to follow riders on the course!Sunday is stadium jumping, and youmay have seen this on TV. Each day, therewill also be a kids’ fun area with wildlife demos and pony rides {of course!},Saddler’s Row with vendors, food court, demos + exhibits, and, on Sunday, aguided botanical tour and lecture at 9:30.

Tickets are: $15.00 suggesteddonation/adult/day, $25.00 suggesteddonation for three-day pass. Childrenunder 12 accompanied by an adult are

free. For tickets or more info,see www.rhht.org.

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“I don’t like people,” said Velvet.“... I only like horses.”

—Enid Bagnold, National Velvet

Manicure Prune, mow, edge, trim bushes and tend beds.

Amplify Pick one feature to enhance: add trendy shutters OR

columns OR a pediment.

Polish Paint front door and mailbox; new porch lighting.

Pop Plant seasonal colors in containers, along walkways, or in new

window boxes.

Sparkle Pressure wash exterior + clean windows.

Clean Up: Your Curb AppealWe asked our sponsor Chubb Realty to give us a few pointers on

enhancing your home’s curb appeal for selling or renting.They’re

some clever folks and Rebecca, Peggy, Emily, Pam, and the

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newlarger location!

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I’m currently looking for a cleanserthat I can get from a local business,and I asked my Facebook friends forsuggestions. Here are some of theirfavorites:

“No matter how plain a womanmay be, if truth and honesty arewritten across her face, she will

be beautiful.”—Eleanor Roosevelt

farm to tablehilliary’s stuffed raspeberries

They are taking the town by storm!Or at least her nursing classes.

{Recipe from For the Love of Cooking.net}

1 cup of fresh raspberries, washedMilk chocolate chips or White chocolate chips

Clean raspberries then lay them on a paper towel to soakup the excess water. Gently push either a milk chocolate chipor a white chocolate chip into the center of each raspberry.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

CLEAN UP: YOUR nutrition

Dr. Gundry’s Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You – andYour Waistline – and Drop the Weight for Good by Steven Gundry, M.D.This book is becoming the new Bible for smart eating…and its secrets

extend far beyond what people believe is the obvious.www.drgundry.com

Clean by Alejandro Junger, M.D.This book is a manual for readers to learn how to turn on and work withtheir own detoxification systems to restore and maintain optimal health.

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Health and cheerfulness naturally beget each other. ~Joseph Addison

Clean Up: The Drama in Your Life

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clean up: your fitness planDoes yourworkout have thewinter blues? Since starting yourNewYears Resolution to get in shape, you

may have noticed you’re reaching a plateau and aren’t seeing the results youwant. Here are some tips to

spice up your fitness routine and get ready for summer!

Addweights to your routine.Manywomen skip theweights because they believe theywill “bulk up” and

this is not true. Think of it this way-muscle tissue ismoremetabolically active than fat tissue. Themoremuscle you have, the

more calories you will burn throughout the day! Increasing your muscle mass revs up your metabolism.

Think quality, not quantity.Maximize your time and intensity level by introducing intervals to yourworkout. Research proves

that a 30minute interval training session burnsmore fat and calories than a 30minute endurance session. In addition, you can

do it anywhere- home, gym, and the outdoors. Add in body-weight exercises- pushups, mountain climbers, lunges- for a

combined cardio and strength training effect.

Try a Group Fitness class- exercise doesn’t have to be lonely and boring. Attending a class is fun! Plus, it gives you

accountability and community! Lacking motivation? Let a certified instructor give you the motivation you need to finish

the workout!

Re-evaluate your fitness goals. The New Year’s Resolution hype has died down, and it’s back to everyday life. What is

working for you?What isn’t? If walking on the treadmill for an hour at 5:30 AM isn’t your thing, then switch to a 30 minute

spin class after work. Choose obtainable goals and be realistic!

Consult a fitness professional. Personal trainers and fitness experts are full of new ideas, encouragement and guidance. They

can provide you with helpful tips and support to keep you motivated!—Rebekah G.

FROM THE BOOKSHELF & GALLERY

I take birthdays seriously, and my own is no exception. I’ve compiled my own Bookshelf wish list! It’s the perfectway to say “happy birthday” to those you love.—Katie

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1 Branch + Cotton ampersand notepad2Where’d You Go, Bernadette3 Branch + Cotton gift box4My Ideal Bookshelf5 Smart Folks Read tee6 Kate Spade’s Things We Love7Wild, a memoir

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clean up :your morning routineDo you ever feel like a tortoise trying to make your way towork? The race is on, and Dr. Towns is here helping you getto the finish line.

Go to bed at a decent hour. I promise you Facebook and Net-flix will be there tomorrow. As adults, we don’t always likesetting curfews for ourselves. However, the better rested youare, themore energy youwill have the next day. And themoreenergy you have, the more tweets you will be able to post thenext day!

Try some exercise before your busy day starts. Run a mile ortwo around your neighborhood or even around your house.If this sounds boring, have your dog join you. Yoga is anotheractivity you can do in the morning. Your kids will be too tiredto laugh at all the awesome stretches you will be doing.

Don’t try to get thirty errands done before you have to go towork. Do not mind boggle yourself in the mornings—andsave yourself from needing to make a call to the auto doctor!Having a clear mind can keep you concentrated and accidentfree. Organize and prioritize your errands and spread themthroughout the week. The more stress you have at the start ofyour day, the less tolerant youmight be towards the end of theday. And who doesn’t love saving money from not having topay a deductible on your car?

Last but not least, start your day with a multivitamin. Vita-mins have a lot of nutritional value that will put more pep intoyour step each day. And if vitamins bore you, have no fear…they make gummy vitamins for adults!—Jon

DANCEcard

MARCH 1Opening reception + preview

of exhibition entitledNew Growth

Wiregrass Gallery, 5 to 8 PMclaire@rose.net

MARCH 1Color and Space: New Workby Konstantin ProkosAlso a writer, the artistwill be reading hispoetry at 6:30 PM,

Accidental Gallery, Boston,5 PM to 8 PM

MARCH 2Free Concert! Drew Holcomb

+ the Neighbors6:30 - 8:30 PM

Downtown on the bricksin front of the Courthouse.chris@younglifetc.org

MARCH 2Pebble Hill Trail Ride

10 AM,-1 PM$10/adult, $5/child.Bring your lunch.

Proof of negative Cogginsis mandatory for entrance!

229-227-5384

MARCH 7Thomasville Entertainment

Foundation presentsBig Bad Voodoo Daddy

8 PMMunicipal AuditoriumAdults $35, students $15226-7404, tef@rose.netPurchase online at

www.TEFconcerts.com

Bacchus Wine BarSushi Night ThursdaysThursdays, order ahead atwww.bacchusthomasville.com

MARCH 933rd Annual Brookwood

School AuctionSaturday, March 9 6 PMGlen Arven Country Club

$75 per ticket,includes dinner

Tickets (229) 226-8070

MARCH 12Taste of France: Champagne3 course dinner + drinks.$50 pp, reservations required.

Liam’s, 6:30 PM(229) 226-9944

*Townie Attending*

MARCH 12Women’s History Monthviewing of the short

documentary film, Rosie:Stories from the HomeFront, followed by a timefor sharing memories of

World War II5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

TVille City Public Library(229) 225-5252

MARCH 12Spring Lecture Series

Dr. Andrew K. Frank, AllenMorris Associate Professorof History, Florida StateUniversity: The Making of

Chief Osceola: TheSeminoles & TheAbolitionists

Free and open to the public,7:30 PM (229) 226-7664

march 16Metcalfe CommunityAssociation Yard Sale

Starts at 9 AMMetcalfe Community Park

march 16Birdsong’s Old Timey

Plant Sale100s of Native Azaleas*Townie Attending*9 AM - 1 PM(229-377-4408)

for more information.

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It was one

of those March

days when the

sun shines hot

and the wind

blows cold:

when it is

summer in the

light, and winter

in the shade.

It was one

of those March

days when the

sun shines hot

and the wind

blows cold:

when it is

summer in the

light, and winter

in the shade.

—Charles Dickens—Charles Dickens

How to Clean

Weird ThingsWell, not weird, but maybe things you don’t normally put onyour cleaning rotation. Namely: lampshades, the washingmachine, your iron and the dishwasher.

LAMP SHADESFor quick, monthly cleaning, dust shades with a soft brush ormicrofiber cloth. For washable shades, fill the bathtub withlukewarmwater and add small amount of liquid laundry soap.Dip shade, wiping from top to bottom with a clean rag. Rinseshade in clean, lukewarm water; blot with a towel. Drip dryor place shade in front of a fan.

WASHINGMACHINESDid you know that residue from laundry detergents andfabric softeners can cling to the inside of your washer?Baking Soda ScrubAdd 4 tablespoons baking soda to 4 cups warm water. Wipedown the inside surface of the washing machine, scrubbinglightly if needed. Run the washer through a rinse cycle - if yousee a powdery, white residue on the surface, rinse again.Vinegar RinseAdd 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar to 1 quart water. Wipedown the interior of the washer, scrubbing lightly if needed.Run the washer through a rinse cycle.

THE IRONBe sure your iron is cool before you begin!Waxy? Turn iron to highest setting and press onto newspaperuntil the residue disappears.

Oily?Use ammonia to break it down and wipe away.

Unidentified substance? Combine vinegar and baking sodaand scrub surface with soft cloth.

Build-up in the vents? Use a pipe cleaner or cotton swab toclean gently. Never use a knife or anything else that will scratchthe iron’s surface.

Gotta satisfy that inner neurotic and clean the inside?Mixonepartvinegar+onepartwater and add to reservoir.Allow iron to steamfor fourminutes. Cool and drain, then rinse and drain again.

DISHWASHERAfter a fresh wash, with or without dishes, empty the washerand remove racks. Check spray arms to be sure holes are open.Use a toothpick to loosen any clogs.Look for buildup + debris in or around the wastewater grateand remove. Clean with a baking soda paste. If you have afilter, remove. Disassemble the filter in your sink and cleanthoroughly with soapy water or a baking soda paste. Wipeouter seal with vinegar solution. Dissolve hard water stains byrunning a cycle empty, with white vinegar.

Townie Chums

Margret Brinson

The TownieLoves Margret!

Favorite intangible about The Ville? Thomasville is worldlybut not wary—Everyone is welcome!

What are you reading right now? I just finished The GreatAmerican House by Gil Schafer and am starting Butterfly inthe Typewriter: The Tragic Life of John Kennedy Toole andthe Remarkable Story of A Confederacy of Dunces by CoryMacLauchlin.

Ice cream or cake? And what kind? I am a chocolate cakekind of girl (with coffee ice cream on the side)

The ultimate vacation? I would rent a house in London asa home base andmake lots of side trips to Bath, Edinburgh,Paris, Florence, etc. Family and dear friends are invited,of course!

If I could teach my children one character trait, it wouldbe... I would like for our boys are learn perseverance {they al-ready have kindness, thoughtfulness and humor down pat!}.

….And why only one “a” in Margret? I honestly don’t knowexactly why I only have one ‘a.’ One theory is that the aunt forwhom I was named removed her ‘a’ in a fit of post WWIIglamour and it appealed tomy parents. Another theory is thatmy parents wanted to give theirmiddle daughter a little edge.

(They sheepishly cannot remember!)

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TULibrary @TULibrary“Get your study on at the TU Library!”

Rebecca Bonfanti @rbanditt“Easter dress and suit bought for the kids.I love shopping in downtown #Thomasville.#frillsandfreckles. Pictures next weekend.”

Trey Collins @treycollins3This panel is trying to brag about the

beautiful downtown Macon. I’m sorry, buthave you seen downtown #Thomasville?

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Get ready for an evening of high energy! Get ready for an evening of high energy! The Thomasville Community Resource Center

(TCRC) is hosting their First Annual Step Showcase to be held Saturday, April 27th. The Competition begins at 7:15 PM on stage

at the Thomasville Center for the Arts. All proceeds from the evening will directly benefit the TCRC to sustain opportunities for

academic enrichment and tutorial services for the children participating in its after school programing.

Step Dancing electrifies the audience as the dancer’s entire body is used to create a percussive instrument. The dancers produce com-

plex rhythms and sounds using footsteps, words and clapping as they compete for bragging rights as the best dance troupe. It is usu-

ally performed by groups and has grown in great popularity among college students for competition. It is an energetic, creative dance

event for the whole family.

The Step Showcase will present electrifying performances from Florida A&MUniversity, Valdosta State College and local Thomasville,

GA, Praise Dance ministries. Please join us for a night of fun and great entertainment!

For more information or to join in the competition, contact LaRhonda Larkins at (229) 226-5846 ext 104 or by e-mail at tcrc1@rose.net.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.tcrconline.org.

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“Toast to The Townie”

Tuesday,March 5th at 6:00 sharp!@ Sweet Grass Dairy Downtown

celebrate

how to wash your dog...STEP 1—Gather supplies...shampoo, towels, swimming mask andknee pads. Arrange all supplies by tub while dog is not looking.

STEP 2—Find dog. Best bets are under the bed, in the back of thepantry, behind the toilet or down the street running at a fast rate...

STEP 3—Wrassle dog into tub. May involve superhuman strength andoctopus-like arm maneuvers. Refrain from calling the dog names...theneighbors can hear you.

STEP 4—Set water temperature using teeth. (Hands are in death gripon dog’s body.) Feel sorry for dog tip toeing in cold water.

STEP 5—Wet dog with water using large plastic cup or a bucket.Either is a futile effort that you will regret. Consider calling plumber forhand held fixture installation, this week!

STEP 6—Apply shampoo by mistakenly squirting huge blobs of it onto dog with one hand. Careful, dog may shimmy out of way, allowingshampoo to run down the drain.

STEP 7—Lather dog with breakneck speed before he escapes.Quicklyalternate scrubbing with death grip hands. Stop only to wring out yourshirt from dog shaking soapy water all over you and the entire bath-room. Threaten dog with his life for moving a muscle.

STEP 8—Rinse dog with cup after cup of water, making sure to rinseoff his head. Prepare for violent head shaking and soaking of walls.

STEP 9—Unfurl towel and cover dog’s head and body, and begin togently dry off entire dog. Praise him, apologize profusely and givehim a smooch on the nose. Offer him a treat—and MEAN IT.

STEP 10—Cuddle dog in a second dry towel...the one you put in thedryer for him earlier. He’ll forgive you quicker. —Leslie