The SewaneeMountain MESSENGER Vol. XXIX No. 42 Friday, November 15, 2013 SCC Pearl’s Earns Rising Benefi t Star Award fr om Small Reading Business Center The Sewanee Children’s Center Pearl’s Foggy Mountain Café and owners Joy and Dan Hickey were honored will present a reading of “The Bone with the Rising Star Award at a Nov. 6 meeting of the Tennessee Small Busi- Orchard,” a screenplay written by ness Development Center (TSBDC), part of Chatt anooga State Community Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder, the Tennes- College. see Williams Playwright-in-Residence Honoring owners for their economic development contributions to the com- and an SCC parent. Th e reading will munity, the awards are decided by the TSBDC staff and are based on overall be at 7 p.m., Th ursday, Nov. 21, in the business management, jobs created and retained, as well as capital infusion. Proctor Hall Th eatre at the Tennessee “We appreciate everyone’s support in making Pearl’s work,” Joy said. Williams Center in Sewanee. A recep- The Hickeys reopened Pearl’s in 2012 after it was closed for a number tion will follow. of years. Th ey renovated the space, expanded the menu and incorporated some Tickets are $25, with a limited new things. number of student tickets for $10. “We have tried to design a customer-friendly environment with a warm, All proceeds will benefi t the Sewanee welcoming bar as you come in with quiet, simple dining rooms, trying to keep Children’s Center. The reading will the feel of the old Pearl’s. We left some of the old menu ideas and incorporated run approximately 90 minutes with no new things,” said Dan. intermission and is not recommended “We are a diff erent group of people than the old owners, so we are working for children. For tickets, please email with our staff and our experience in this endeavor,” said Joy. “We are thrilled . to have an excellent team of chefs, cooks, wait staff and bartenders to make Th e reading will be performed by Pearl’s a success.” a cast of student actors and members Other recipients of Rising Star Awards for 2013 were Manufacturing Repair of the Sewanee community, including and Overstock, Inc.; RMJ Tactical; Senior Tech, LLC; and Variable, Inc. Th e Elise Anderson, Al Bardi, Marcia Mary group also recognized Jennifer Stone of International Coff ee Group (formerly Cook, Oliver Crawford, Charlott e La- Stone Cup Roasting Company) as Business Person of the year. Helping small Nassa, David Landon, Heather Layne, businesses succeed is a hallmark of TSBDC. For more information about the Karen Pelfry Smith, Peter Smith, Cam- Paul Mooney at the Vegetable Arbor on the University Farm. center, go to . eron Swallow and Hunter Woolwine. ACA Info Vegetable Arbor at Sessions Farm in Need of Repair Th e Community Engagement Pro- One of the most lovely places on the Domain was in jeopardy of falling in gram of the University of the South on itself until Paul Mooney intervened to save what is known as the Vegetable and the Sewanee Business Alliance Arbor, a gazebo at the historic entrance to the University Farm. will host two information sessions on “I remember this place from my whole life,” said Mooney, who is a native the Aff ordable Care Act today, Nov. 15. of Sewanee. “Everything has grown up around it, and the termites are eating it Th e fi rst session will be at 2 p.m. up, and it looks terrible. I hope we can get it redone. It means a lot to me.” in Convocation Hall, at the corner At the age of 14, Mooney started working at the University Farm driving a of University and Georgia avenues. tractor and working in the fi elds. When he got a driver’s license, he started work- The second session will be at 4:30 ing for the University Dairy, delivering milk around Sewanee and to people in p.m., at the Blue Chair . Com- Palmer. Mooney worked his entire career at the University; he retired in 1997 puter stations will be set up to off er aft er 50 years of service. individuals a chance to see the cost Th e gazebo and fence on Old Farm Road was constructed by Martin John- of the exchange’s insurance plans for son, who was the manager of the University Farm. Johnson is also the craft sman local counties. who created the stunning ironwork weather vane with Purple Martins on the Oliver Crawford and Pagie Wilson star in “Ring Round the Moon,” the new play by The sessions will offer basic in- top of the structure. Th eatre/Sewanee at the Tennessee Williams Center. For show times and ticket informa- formation about how the new health Professor Gerald Smith has been looking into the history of the arbor, too. tion, see story on page 10. Photo by Lyn Hutchinson insurance marketplace works, who Smith’s “Religion and Ecology” class in 1999 did some restoration work to the will benefi t from it, cost of the policies structure, but it is in need of full replacement now. and how to sign up. In his book “Sewanee Places,” Smith described the University Farm this way: Wes Brown, senior vice president “From 1899 until 1965, the University farm supplied meat, dairy, poultry, fruit Curty Honored for of Willis Global Insurance, and My- and garden products to the dining halls and to the Supply Store. Much of this ron Douglas, a designated health garden produce was used fresh in the dining halls or canned for off -season use. Humane Society Work insurance marketplace navigator for “For convenience in storing baskets of vegetables coming out of the fi elds, Tennessee Primary Care Association, an open-sided wood shelter, or arbor, was built at the edge of the road across Th e Franklin County Humane Society presented the Jeane Patt on Humani- will be available to answer questions. from the gardener’s house. Later, this shelter was used to display vegetables for tarian Award to Amanda Curty at the 2013 Fall Party (Continued on page 6) for Paws on Nov. 9 at IvyWild Restaurant. Curty is practice manager and co-owner of Ani- mal Care Center in Winchester. She began volunteer- ing with Animal Harbor in 2003 and served on the board of directors from 2005 to 2011, part of that time serving as the board president. She continues to be an active volunteer and supporter. Th e Jeane Patt on Humanitarian Award was estab- lished in 2003 in honor of Jeane Patt on, who provided initial support for the creation of Animal Harbor. Th is Mandie Curty award is presented to one or more persons who have made a signifi cant contribu- tion towards Th e Humane Society’s mission to rescue homeless pets, reduce pet overpopulation and improve the lives of companion animals in Franklin County.

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Get ready! Basketball season has begun across the Plateau. All the sports news and updates are on pages 12–13. Anna Post (center) leads members of the St. Andrew’s-Sewanee Middle School girls’ team up the court at a recent home game. Tessa Shackelford (left ) and Mariel Rinck follow her. Photo by Paul Klekott a. 2 • Friday, November 15, 2013 • Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER Letters THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER 418 St. Mary’s Ln. CAC THANKS SEWANEE P.O. Box 296 To the Editor: Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in the Community Phone (931) 598-9949 Action Committ ee’s “Hunger is Not a Fax (931) 598-9685 Game” meal. Th is event was designed Email [email protected] Contributors to bring awareness to the conditions www.sewaneemessenger.com Phoebe Bates of poverty and hunger that exist within Jean & Harry Yeatman Laura L. Willis, editor/publisher John Shackelford the Sewanee community and all of the Annie Armour areas served by CAC. Through the Janet B. Graham, advertising director/publisher John Bordley generosity of our community, CAC April H. Minkler, office manager Virginia Craighill Ray Minkler, circulation manager Patrick Dean is able to provide food, fi nancial as- Leslie Lytle, staff writer sistance and educational support to Buck Gorrell K.G. Beavers, staff writer Margaret Stephens many, many people. It was an over- Kevin Cummings, staff writer Peter Trenchi whelming experience to see Cravens Sandra Gabrielle, proofreader Pat Wiser Hall fi lled with college students and David Herriott prepares the litt lest dancers for the Saturday, Nov. 16, performances Geraldine H. Piccard, editor/publisher emerita Francis Walter community members committed of “Th e Nutcracker: A Yuletide Ballet.” For details, see story on page 11. Published as a public service to the Sewanee community. 3,500 copies are printed on Fridays, to the fight against poverty. Thank 47 times a year, and distributed to 26 Sewanee-area locations for pickup free of charge. you to author Laura Willis, to all our This publication is made possible by the patronage of our advertisers and by contributions volunteers, and to all who support the from The University of the South (print production) and the Sewanee Community Chest. SCC BENEFIT gave generously to support the work SUBSCRIPTIONS $75 first class. work of CAC. To the Editor: of Animal Harbor to fi nd homes for All material in the Sewanee Mountain Messenger and on its website are copyrighted Bett y Carpenter On behalf of the Sewanee Chil- homeless pets and to be a resource for and may not be published or redistributed without written permission. Director ■ dren’s Center family, I would like to the welfare of companion animals in Community Action Committ ee thank all community members who Franklin County. It is wonderful to feel came to our benefi t concert, “An Af- such support from our community! IVYWILD THANKS ternoon of Chamber Music” on Oct. Patricia Th ompson Police Serving To the Editor: 27 at St. Luke’s Chapel. Those who President, Franklin County My most sincere thanks to the att ended were treated to a wonderful Humane Society ■ Where fantastic crowd of “party animals” who performance by Rebecca Van de Ven & Fire came out to support Animal Harbor’s (oboe), Katie Lehman (violin), Berna- TASTE OF THE MARKET Called Party for Paws at IvyWild on Nov. 9. dett e Lo (piano) and Hunter Thomas To the Editor: Reports What a great time! Th e dining room (bassoon), who volunteered their time We want to thank the Sewanee was vibrant with festive Fall revelers, for this intimate concert that featured community for supporting the first Th e Sewanee Police Department Please keep the following indi- Sarah Givens’ music put us all in a pieces by Handel, Saens, Kalliwoda, ever Taste of the Market. recently issued its report on its activi- viduals, their families and all those party mood, and the hard work the Bourdeau and Poulenc. We were astounded at the large ties for the month of October 2013. who are serving our country in Animal Harbor crew put into this In addition to thanking the con- turnout, due in no small measure to the Last month, the SPD patrolled your thoughts and prayers: event really showed in all the details. cert-goers for their attendance and Sewanee Mountain Messenger being 5,294 miles, investigated six vehicle What a joy and a privilege it was to be donations, we would also like to thank supportive of our eff orts. accidents and issued four moving vio- Cole Adams a part of it! Th ank you. the members of the board of the We would like to thank Univer- lations. It also issued 353 non-moving Michael Evan Brown Keri Moser Mary Cameron Buck ■ Sewanee Community Chest for its sity of the South executive chef Rick traffi c violations and 27 warnings. IvyWild Restaurant & Catering ongoing fi nancial support. Wright for hosting and preparing a It made six arrests for drug law Lisa Coker Larry Sims wonderful Stone Soup; Mary Ann violations, 15 arrests for liquor law Jennifer Lynn Cott rell Director Patterson, for her tireless efforts in violations and fi led fi ve theft reports. James Gregory Cowan MESSENGER Sewanee Children’s Center ■ promoting the Taste and the market; SPD off ered mutual aid seven times Nathaniel Andrew Garner Danielle DeWitt, for designing and last month. Tanner Hankins PARTY FOR PAWS SUCCESS distributing fl yers for the event and the SPD physically checked buildings Robert S. Lauderdale Break Ahead To the Editor: market; Andrea Sanders, for keeping on 623 occasions and assisted with Dakota Layne It is hard to imagine, but Th anks- Th e Franklin County Humane So- track of ticket sales; and the Sewanee locking or unlocking buildings 97 Byron A. Massengill giving is soon, and Christmas is just ciety would like to thank everyone who Community Center, for allowing us times. Andrew Midgett around the corner. made our fall Party for Paws a success. to hold our market and the event in In the month of October, the Alan Moody Th e Messenger will publish on Fri- We are grateful to IvyWild for their facility. Sewanee Volunteer Fire Department Brian Norcross day, Nov. 22, and again on Wednesday, hosting the party and for providing Watch for our spring/summer answered 26 calls: 13 to University Christopher Norcross Nov. 27. Th ere will be three issues in a lovely venue and delicious food, as event! We want to see all of you there! dorms, fraternity or sorority houses Michael Parmley December: Dec. 6, Dec. 13 and Dec. well as gracious assistance with setup Kir Strobel and Linda Boynton (one structure fire; 12 with no ap- Peter Petropoulos 20. The staff will take a two-week and execution. We are grateful to the Co-Managers parent cause, burnt food or trivial); Troy (Nick) Sepulveda break and return to the offi ce on Mon- many artists and donors who filled Cumberland Farmers Market ■ four to community residences; four Melissa Smartt day, Jan. 6, with the fi rst issue of 2014 our auction tables with lovely items. to community businesses; and two J. Wesley Smith on Friday, Jan. 10. We are grateful to Ken Taylor for vehicle fi res. Th ree calls were for heli- Charles Tate Deadlines for the Thanksgiving fl oral table decorations. We thank our copter landings at Emerald-Hodgson Tyler Walker week issue (Wednesday, Nov. 27) are: volunteer bartenders, Walter Castle University Job Hospital. Jeff ery Alan Wessel display advertising and news/calendar, and Gary Brodioi, and JoAnn McKi- The total number of fire calls in Nick Worley 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22; and classifi ed ernan for selling our holiday cards. Opportunities 2013 through Oct. 31 is 204. 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New website! www.sweetonhome.com New email! [email protected] 15 Catherine Ave. Tea on the Monteagle, TN 37356 Mountain 298 Colyar Street, US 41, Tracy City Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER • Friday, November 15, 2013 • 3 Upcoming Meetings Birth Winchester Podiatry Liliana Miree Dudley charlesc d. ganime, dpmdpm and Events Liliana Miree Dudley was born on Board Certified in Foot Surgery Nov. 4, 2013, to Lara and Paul Dud- Diplomate,Dip American Board of Podiatric Surgery NewNew PatientsP of All Ages Welcome! We Treat Your Feet!t! Benefi t for Cowan Railroad Museum Th rough Saturday ley of Rockvale, Tenn. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 19.75 MostM Insurance Accepted, Including TennCare Friends of the Cowan Railroad Museum are having an estate sale inches long. We are at 155 Hospital Road, Suite I, in Winchester. and rummage sale, “Loose Caboose,” 7 a.m. to noon, today (Friday) and Maternal grandmother is Miree www.winchesterpodiatry.com Saturday, Nov. 15–16. Browse and buy from a huge selection of household Wood of Sewanee; maternal grand- 931-968-9191 items from jewelry to furniture, from clothing to Christmas decorations. father is Stanley Jones of Tuscaloosa, All proceeds benefi t Cowan Railroad Museum. Sale will be located Ala. Paternal grandparents are Judy between Cowan post offi ce and City Hall. and Mark Dudley of Sewanee. STLS Holiday Market Th rough Saturday WHAT TO DO? Th e Southern Tennessee Ladies’ Society (STLS) will host a Holiday www.TheMountainNow.com. Market, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, and 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday, Community Nov. 16, at the Franklin County Annex, 839 Dinah Shore Blvd., Win- chester. More than 25 vendors will off er jewelry, children’s books, holiday Christmas decor and more. Th e event benefi ts the STLS Scholarship Foundation MICHELLE M. BENJAMIN, JD for Coff ee, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln and Moore counties. Events Attorney & Counselor at Law Local UDC Chapter Meets Saturday It’s not too early to start planning 102 FIRST AVENUE, NORTH Th e Kirby-Smith United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet at for the upcoming holiday events on 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Franklin Pearson House in Cowan. For the Mountain. Th ere are a lot of plans WINCHESTER, TENNESSEE 37398 more information go to . underway to make this a memorable Girls Day at Lake Cheston Saturday season. (931) 962-0006 Sewanee’s Second Annual Tree (931) 598-9767 Girls Scouts of Middle Tennessee and members of the Kappa Delta Lighting—5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6. Th e sorority are having an International Girls Day celebration, 2–4 p.m., University will join with the commu- Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Lake Cheston pavilion. Th is event is open to all nity for this year’s event. Students and girls in the community; girls do not need to be involved in Girl Scouts to community members will gather at J & J GARAGE att end. eTh event is free and includes craft supplies and snacks. 5 p.m. to light a tree in the Quad and then follow Santa down to the village Wellness Workshop on Sunday to light the Christmas tree in the Angel COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR Wellness consultant and therapist Peggy Farmer is off ering a three- Park at 5:30 p.m. ● Import & Domestic hour workshop, “Retrain Your Brain, Reframe Your Life,” at 12:30 p.m., Santa will be available for photos, ● Computerized 4-Wheel Alignments Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Sewanee Community Center. Th e fee is $55. For there will be lots of refreshments, and ● Shocks & Struts ● Tune-ups ● more information or to register call Farmer at (423) 315-7659. the Sewanee Chorale will lead Christ- Brakes mas caroling. Everyone is encouraged Sherwood Film in Cowan on Sunday to bring food and/or unwrapped new ● Our Work is Guaranteed. Jerry Nunley ● Th ere will be a free screening of the new fi lm “Sherwood, Tennessee: toys. All donated items will go to the OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Owner In the Shadow of the Cumberlands,” 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17, at Cowan Community Action Committee or 598-5470 Hwy 41-A between Sewanee & Monteagle ● Monday-Friday 7:30-5:30 Center for the Arts, 104 Monterey St., Cowan. Th e fi lm features historical Operation NOEL. All of the buildings information about Sherwood and the Crow Creek Valley. in the downtown area will be lit with holiday lights, as well. Coff ee with the Coach Monday Morning “Messiah” Sing-A-Long—5 p.m., Coff ee with the Coach, an opportunity to learn more about Sewanee’s Saturday, Dec. 14, All Saints Chapel. sports teams, continues at 9 a.m., Monday, Nov. 18, with Max Obermiller, Th e Sewanee Chorale, under the di- coach of the Sewanee swimming and diving teams. Gather at the Blue rection of Gary Sturgis, will host the Chair Tavern for free coff ee and conversation. magical event. Come and bring your own score, or borrow one and sing Sewanee Book Club Meets on Monday with the Chorale, or just sit and soak in all of the beautiful music. Th e Book Club of the Sewanee Woman’s Club will meet at 1:30 p.m., Th e Sewanee Chorale, now in its Monday, Nov. 18, at the home of Ann-Marie Pender. Connie Kelley will 49th season, has more than 40 com- review “Th e Summer We Got Saved.” For more information or directions munity members. It welcomes new email Debbie Racka at or contact Flournoy people to join the group. Rehearsal is Rogers at 598-0733 or by email, . at 7 p.m., Mondays, in the “Pit” located next to the Chapel of the Apostles in SUD Board Meets Tuesday Hamilton Hall. Musical scores will Th e Sewanee Utility District board will meet at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. be available. 19. Th e agenda is: approval of agenda; approval of the October minutes, (as distributed); general manager’s report, fi nancial report; unfi nished Down Home, Down the Street business: update on the constructed wetlands study and 2014 election; new business: budget process, 2013 fi nalized audit, auditor selection for D.D.S. 754 West Main St., Monteagle 2014, modifi ed safety plan; scheduled meetings: next meeting 5 p.m., Dec. 17. Th ere will also be time for visitor comments and announcements. (931) 924-3135 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. 7 days a week EQB Club Gathers on Wednesday EQB Club members will gather for social time at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, with lunch served at noon at St. Mary’s Sewanee. Following the lunch, University organist and choir master Robbe Del- COME SEE YOUR camp will give a cameo presentation about this year’s Lessons and Carols service. Th e public is invited to att end the presentation. Designated Doodle Space FRIENDS IN Punkin Chunkin on Wednesday Trey Greer, C’84, will have a trebuchet pumpkin demonstration, 1–3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Lake O’Donnell Dam. Greer will also lecture about “Searching for the Elusive Gourd Particle: Physics Lessons from Trebuchet Design” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, in Woods Lab 216. Greer’s Punkin Chunkin team, “First in Fright,” took third place in the THIS SATURDAY, NOV. 16, adult trebuchet team at the 2013 World Championship Punkin Chunkin 2:30 & 7 IN GUERRY with a throw of 2,181.14 feet. Greer’s current research interests include the effi cient movement of data within microprocessors, as well as the effi cient AUDITORIUM movement of pumpkins across cornfi elds. He is currently designing analog circuits for Nvidia Corporation in Durham, N.C. Presented by Alabama Youth Ballet Theatre and the AYB-Sewanee Dance Conservatory Body Recall on Th ursdays Lauren Dawe & Meredith Foster - Clara Body Recall exercise classes are now being off ered at 11 a.m., Thurs- owned by the James Williams - Fritz days, at the Monteagle City Hall. Th is free program is helpful to people university and Harrison Hartman - Nutcracker Prince with arthritis and fi bromyalgia. For more information contact Judy Kate Mobley - Mouse King Magavero at (931) 924-3118 or email . run by students Cate Bachman, Saje Mangru, Sophia Hartman - Spanish Dancers Elizabeth Layman - Marie Antoinette & Sugar Plum Fairy May Justus Library Bake Sale Nov. 27 since 1996 Hannah Simpkins - the Doll Th e May Justus Memorial Library in Monteagle is having a bake sale, David Herriott - Drosselmeyer 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27, at the Piggly Wiggly in Monteagle. with Erin Dawe, Iris Love, Ilina Pate, Verana Pate, Isabella Mon–Fri 7:30am–midnight; Randolph, MacKynze Gilliam, Marney Babbitt, Laurel York, Katie Th e event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library summer reading Sat & Sun 9am to midnight program. For more information, including how to donate a baked item, Kull, John Adams, Jim Stone, Addison Marie Hannaway, Amelia call Debbie Layne at (931) 924-2740. Georgia Avenue, Sewanee Stone Hane, Julia Sumpter, Mary Ming Lynch, Autumn Milford and Catherine Money ® 598-1963 4 • Friday, November 15, 2013 • Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER Obituaries Operation Church News Bett y Louise Ladd Linda Susan “Susie” Neubauer All Saints’ Chapel Bett y Louise Ladd, age 81 of Mon- Linda Susan “Susie” Neubauer, age Christmas Taizé will be at 7 p.m. today (Friday), Nov. 15, St. Luke’s Chapel on Georgia teagle, died on Nov. 4, 2013, at her 64 of Belvidere, died on Nov. 5, 2013, Avenue. Taizé is a form of group meditation that uses repeated, simple chant- home. She was preceded in death by at Gail’s Elderly Care in Decherd. She like melodies, brief scripture reading, silence and prayer. her husband, John Henry Ladd; son was born on Oct. 17, 1949, in Mem- Child Growing in Grace, All Saints’ Chapel’s contemporary worship service, meets James “Duper” Ladd; brother, Billy phis, to Edward Carmack Williams A number of area churches par- at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. Th e speaker on Sunday, Nov. 17 will be Eileen Schaeff er, Garner. Bett y and John Henry were and Maxine Glenda Wallace Williams. ticipate in the Operation Christmas C’13, and intern at the Organic Prayer Project at St. Mary’s. known for their restaurants and food She grew up in Blytheville, Ark. Child project, an effort that sends Th e Catechumenate will meet at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the Women’s catering businesses in Monteagle and She is survived by her husband, shoeboxes full of gift s, toys and school Center. Th e Catechumenate serves as a foundational piece for the Christian Palatka, Fla. Harald Neubauer; sons, Nick (Anne) supplies to children around the world. faith, as well as a forum for discussion for people of all backgrounds. She is survived by her children Neubauer of Ashville, N.C., and Alex Th e national collection week is Nov. Adele Ladd of Monteagle, Willie (Amy) Neubauer of Belvidere and 18–25. Christ Church Monteagle, Christ Church, Monteagle (JoAnna) Ladd of Monteagle; sister, three grandchildren. Goshen Cumberland Presbyterian in At the 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 17, service, Operation Christmas Child Willma Fay Williams, Tracy City; and Th e family will have a private ser- Winchester, Winchester First United shoeboxes will be blessed at Christ Church Monteagle. Anyone who has packed three grandchildren and four great- vice at a later date. In lieu of fl owers the Methodist and First Baptist Monteagle a box at home may bring it. Christ Church has a special relationship with the grandchildren. family requests memorials to be made are participating. Philippines, and Bishop William Millsaps asks that everyone keep the people Funeral services were on Nov. 7 in to the Franklin County Historical Members of Sewanee’s APO ser- of the Philippines in their prayers. the funeral home chapel with Pastor Society, P. O. Box 130, Winchester TN vice fraternity and the Kappa Alpha Jeremy Taylor offi ciating. Interment 37398 or to the Mountain Goat Trail fraternity are collecting donations Morton Memorial United Methodist Church followed in Monteagle Cemetery. Alliance, P. O. Box 968, Monteagle at McClurg and will have a packing Th e Morton Memorial United Methodist Church is sponsoring its Angel For complete obituary go to . to . the Bishop’s Common Hearth Room. children in need. It will be at the Monteagle Piggly Wiggly on Dec. 1, and there Items needed are paper notebooks will be information about the recipient. and coloring books; pens, pencils and crayons; toothpaste, toothbrush, soap Otey Memorial Parish Church and washcloth; and small toys such as On Sunday, Nov. 17, Otey Parish welcomes the Rev. John T. Th omas, who “Seminaries Th at Change trucks, dolls, harmonicas and jump will preach and celebrate at the 8:50 and 10 a.m. services. At 10 a.m., Courtney ropes. Also include a personal note with Cowart will speak on “God’s Intention for Food: Practices for Life Learned in the World” Includes your address and a $7 donation to cover the Wake of Catastrophe.” Th e Lectionary Class and Godly Play (ages 3–11) shipping. For more information about will also meet at 10 a.m. Nursery care is available from 8:30 a.m. until the coff ee the local eff ort, call Penny Cowan at hour, which follows the 11 a.m. service. Sewanee’s School of Th eology 598-0731 or (931) 636-3686. Since 1993, the Samaritan’s Purse St. James Episcopal Church A select group of 17 seminaries and divinity schools, including Sewanee’s project Operation Christmas Child has St. James will have its annual meeting on Sunday, Nov. 24, immediately School of Th eology, have been designated as “Seminaries that Change the collected and delivered more than 100 following the service. A covered dish dinner follows the meeting. Business World” by the Center for Faith and Service and Faith3. million gift -fi lled shoeboxes to children includes the election of three mission council members and two delegates to Chosen because they have “demonstrated great innovation in theological in more than 100 countries. the Diocesan Convention Jan. 23–24 at St. Paul’s in Murfreesboro. education and in integration with classical approaches for learning,” the semi- naries are highlighted on a new website, , intended to be a resource for a generation of people, both lay and on the ordination track, that want to change the world and are considering graduate school. CHURCH CALENDAR “Th is is a shout-out from the rooft ops that this connection between seminary Weekdays, Nov. 18–22 Midway Baptist Church and justice work is worth paying att ention to,’’ said the Rev. Wayne Meisel, direc- 7:00 am Morning Prayer/HE, St. Mary’s (not Mon) 9:45 am Sunday School tor of the Center for Faith and Service. In his view, the 2014 class of “Seminaries 10:45 am Worship Service that Change the World” has demonstrated a commitment to invite, welcome, 7:30 am Morning Prayer, Otey 8:10 am Morning Prayer, Chapel of the Apostles 6:00 pm Evening Service support, train and launch individuals Midway Church of Christ into the world as community leaders. 12:00 pm Eucharist, Chapel of the Apostles (not Th urs) 12:30 pm Noon Prayer, St. Mary’s (not Mon) 10:00 am Bible Study Meisel, an ordained Presbyterian 11:00 am Morning Service Christ Church minister, has a distinguished career in 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, Otey 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, St. Mary’s (not Mon) 6:00 pm Evening Service community service, service learning Morton Memorial United Methodist, Monteagle Monteagle and civic engagement. Among other 5:10 pm Evening Prayer, Chapel of the Apostles 7:00 pm Taizé service, St. Luke’s Chapel (Nov. 15 only) 9:45 am Sunday School The Blessing of Christmas accomplishments, he is the founding 11:00 am Worship Service president of the Bonner Foundation. 7:00 pm Worship Service, Mtn of God Tabernacle (1st Fri) Child Shoeboxes This year’s “Seminaries that 7:45 pm Sung Compline, St. Mary’s Convent (Tues–Fri) Mountain of God Tabernacle, Monteagle November 17 Change the World” are Andover 11:00 am Worship Service Saturday, Nov. 16 New Beginnings Church, Jump Off Newton Th eological School, Austin Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Decherd The Feast of Christ the King Presbyterian Th eological Seminary, 9:00 am Worship Service 5:00 pm Mass 10:45 am Worship Service and Stir-Up Sunday Candler School of Th eology, Chris- Monteagle Seventh-day Adventist Church November 24 tian Th eological Seminary, Columbia Otey Memorial Parish 10:00 am Sabbath School/Bible Study 8:50 am Holy Eucharist Th eological Seminary, Duke Divinity 11:00 am Worship Service The First Sunday in Advent School, Earlham School of Religion, 10:00 am Christian Formation St. Mary’s Convent 11:00 am Holy Eucharist December 1 Fuller Th eological Seminary, Luther 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Seminary, McAfee School of Th eol- Pelham United Methodist Church Christ Church Monteagle ogy, Princeton Th eological Seminary, 9:45 am Sunday School wishes everyone Blessings for the School of Th eology at Sewanee, Sunday, Nov. 17 11:00 am Worship Service Thanksgiving and also asks Union Theological Seminary, Uni- All Saints’ Chapel St. Agnes’ Episcopal, Cowan that you remember the people versity of Chicago Divinity School, 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I of the Phillippines and all who Vanderbilt University Divinity School, 11:00 am Holy Eucharist St. James Episcopal Wake Forest University School of Di- 6:30 pm Growing in Grace 9:00 am Bible story time for litt le ones are involved in helping them in Bible Baptist Church, Monteagle this time of the worst typhoon vinity, Wesley Th eological Seminary 9:00 am Holy Eucharist and Yale Divinity School. 11:00 am Worship Service St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Alto in history. 5:30 pm Evening Service 8:00 am Mass Christ Church Episcopal, Alto St. Mary’s Convent 11:00 am Holy Eucharist 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:00 am Children’s Sunday School 5:00 pm Evensong MOORE-CORTNER Christ Church, Monteagle Sewanee Church of God FUNERAL HOME 10:30 am Holy Eucharist 10:00 am Sunday School 10:45 am Children’s Sunday School Specializing in pre-funeral We are a father & son 11:00 am Morning Service 12:50 pm Christian Formation class 6:00 pm Evening Service arrangements • Offering a full management team— Church of the Holy Comforter, Monteagle range of funeral plans to suit your Bob & Jim Cortner Sewanee Cumberland Presbyterian Church 9:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:00 am Worship wishes • We accept any & all Owners/Directors Cowan Fellowship Church Burial Insurance Plans 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday School Society of Friends 11:00 am Worship Service 967-2222 9:30 am Meeting, 598-5031 300 1st Ave. NW, Winchester Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Sewanee 9:00 am Worship Service Tracy City First Baptist Church 10:00 am Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Morning Worship UPCOMING RETREATS Epiphany Episcopal Church, Sherwood 10:30 am Children’s Sunday School 5:30 pm Youth 10:45 am Holy Eucharist 6:00 pm Evening Worship ONE RIVER WISDOM SCHOOL First Baptist Church, Monteagle Friday, December 6–Sunday, December 8 Wednesday, Nov. 20 Rabbi Rami Shapiro, Kathy Woods and 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service 6:00 am Morning Prayer, Cowan Fellowship the Rev. Dr. Gordon Peerman, presenters New building, $425 (single); Commuter, $225 6:00 pm Evening Worship 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist, Christ Church, Monteagle Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Decherd 5:00 pm Children/youth, First Baptist, Monteagle 10:30 am Mass 5:30 pm Evening Worship, Bible Baptist, Monteagle The Practice of Compassion: Grace Fellowship 6:00 pm Prayer and study, Midway Baptist Church A New Year’s Mindfulness Retreat 10:30 am Sunday School/Worship Service 6:00 pm Worship, First Baptist Church, Monteagle Call (931) 598-5342 Monday, December 30–Wednesday, January 1 Harrison Chapel Methodist 6:00 pm Youth (AWANA), Tracy City First Baptist or (800) 728-1659 Kathy Woods and the Rev. Dr. Gordon Peerman, 10:00 am Sunday School 6:30 pm Prayer Service, Harrison Chapel, Midway www.StMarysSewanee.org 11:00 am Worship Service 7:00 pm Adult Christian Ed., Epiphany, Sherwood New building, $450 (single); Commuter, $250 Holy Comforter Episcopal, Monteagle 7:00 pm Evening Worship, Tracy City First Baptist 9:00 am Holy Eucharist Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER • Friday, November 15, 2013 • 5 Children’s Book About Sewanee Angels to Arrive on the Mountain for Christmas What began as a short rhyming education program and is the owner/ OUTSIDEIN story that Beth Charlton wrote for director of Camp Point Clear, a sum- by Patrick Dean her grandchildren has become an mer camp for girls in Grenada, Miss. illustrated children’s book, “The “It has been fun to have time to Adventures of the Sewanee Angels.” do illustration work again, one of the Th e video camera used thermal imaging, so the animal appeared as Charlton teamed up with Margaret pleasures of retirement,” said Mat- a bright white creature in the short clip that the University of the South Matens, retired director of public rela- ens. A graphic designer and writer, posted on its Facebook page. More importantly, the consensus is that tions at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School, Matens has several other published the star of the fi lm is a brown bear right here on the Domain. who illustrated the 32-page book and children’s books and is working on a Th is is believed to be the fi rst video of a bear on University property. helped expand the text. young adult novel with an environ- Th e Domain Manager set up the camera to catch horseback and ATV In the book, colorful childlike mental theme. She works part-time riders who might have been trespassing; as a result, we’re treated to a angels make nocturnal visits to all the as director of marketing for the rare view of a special animal. beloved sites around campus—All Friends of South Cumberland, is a Upon seeing the video, I had two thoughts: Th e fi rst was, “Cool!” The Saints’ Chapel, Abbo’s Alley, down- consultant for the Community Fund second was to remember what my dog, Jackson, and I had experienced town, the Cross, Shakerag Hollow and of the South Cumberland Plateau about a week before. many more. They go rock climbing and several other area organizations, We were on the Caldwell Rim Trail south of the ball park, above at Morgan’s Steep, ride horses at the volunteers with schools and Scouts the large creek at the beginning of the counter-clockwise single-track Equestrian Center, and read books doing wildlife programs, and is loop. Jackson was doing his usual thing, zigzagging in pursuit of chip- at Sewanee Elementary School using head of the summer nature program Book Store and other places, as well munks and peeing on ferns. He was directly ahead on the trail when he l a n t e r n s o f fi r e fl i e s f o r l i g h t.Th e book, at Camp Nakanawa. as online from Amazon.com. Several did something I’d never seen him do in his two-plus years: he stopped, which will retail for $15, is scheduled “The Adventure of the Sewanee book signings are scheduled for De- bristled and bolted back in my direction. to be in local stores by Dec. 1. Angels” will be available locally at Tay- cember. For more information email I froze and peered carefully around us. Th e place that had spooked People who have previewed the lor’s, the Lemon Fair, the University . Jackson was in the middle of open trail—there was nothing to be seen. book at the University are enthusiastic Eventually, we continued on without incident. about this version of the legend of the Later, though, when I mentioned the occurrence to my friend Ranger Sewanee angels. NO TIME TO COOK? Jason, his fi rst thought was the same as mine: Jackson had smelled a bear. Charlton and Matens have worked St. Mary’s Sewanee can take care of all your needs for Thanksgiving, As it turned out, the Facebook video of the bear was fi lmed in Lost Cove, on the book intermittently for two from an entire meal for the family or a pie or side dish to take along. which is down below the Caldwell Rim trail. years. I know that there have been bear reported on the Domain from time “I am really excited that it is fi nally ~Traditional Meal of Turkey, Dressing, Gravy, Green Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole, to time, and I fi nd it deeply reassuring. It’s good for woods to have bears being published,” said Charlton. “I Corn, Cranberry Relish & Corn Muffins for $64.99 feeds up to 6 people. in them, and it’s good for humans, too. Of course, that’s an easier position love Margaret’s illustrations. As soon ~Southern Deep Dish Pecan Pie $9.50 ~Traditional Pumpkin Pie $8.50 to take when it’s black or brown bears, and not grizzlies. as I saw her work, I knew she was the Need something not so traditional? Try one of these… Some years ago I spent three weeks backpacking in Wyoming’s Absa- perfect person for the project. Her ~Goat Cheese Log with Dried Cranberry & Pistachio roka Range, which is grizzly bear country. I’ll never forget the experience angels are very woodsy, with halos ~Rosemary Wreath topped with Greek Olive Mix, Mozzarella & Peppadew of visiting Mother Nature’s bathroom in the starlit darkness, carrying of vines and fl owers, and the book is ~Skewers of Guinness Brat with Irish Cheddar served with Stone Ground Mustard trowel and bear spray, saying “Hey bear, hey bear” in order not to surprise full of animals— dogs, raccoons, deer, ~Fresh Berry Salsa with Mint and Cinnamon Tortillas either the bear or me in an accidental encounter. It’s an entirely diff erent turtles—as you might expect from way of existing as a human, knowing that you are not the top dog. Please call or email Emily at St. Mary’s Sewanee with orders or questions! Margaret.” Besides teaching pre-K at 598-5342 or [email protected] I also remember discovering my fi rst grizzly bear track. (I never saw an SES, Charlton operates an outdoor actual grizzly during the trip.) Imagine a medium-size salad plate: that’s the footpad. Now imagine fi ve claw marks…each of which begins three g 1 or four inches out from the plate. Th at’s a grizzly print. Celebratin 3 Years! To kick things up another notch, I recently read “In the Shadow of the 2000-2013 Sabertooth,” a book about (among other things) humans who lived in the Pleistocene Era of prehistory along with mammoths, saber-toothed tigers and, scariest of all, the short-faced bear. A skeleton found in South Make your America indicates that this bear was 11 feet tall and weighed up to 3,500 pounds. Th is longer, leaner, faster version of the grizzly should make Holiday Party reservations now. anyone glad to be alive now, and not then. Ask about lunch parties! It occurs to me that all of us identify things that make our habitat feel more complete, more satisfactory to our lives. 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John Gatt a has announced his deci- sion to step down as dean of the Col- lege. Gatt a will have held this position for seven years when he concludes his service on June 30, 2014. He will then return to the faculty, following a leave of absence. Before coming to Sewanee in 2004, Gatta taught for a number of years as a professor of English at the University of Connecticut. In his letter to Vice-Chancellor John McCardell, Gatta wrote, “I’ve found the job to be satisfying and re- Wanda Cook (left ), Randy Hedgepath and Sharon King. Photo by Margaret Matens warding, but I’ve come to feel that the seven-year period I will have served as dean is, quite simply, long enough Retiring South Cumberland for me. I also feel privileged that I might now for a time—as a faculty Park Employees Honored member—continue to contribute to Sewanee’s educational mission.” McCardell said, “As dean of the A reception was held at the South Cumberland State Park Visitors Center on College, John Gatt a has served with Oct. 30 to honor retiring employees Sharon King, park secretary for 27 years, distinction. He has helped to nurture and Wanda Cook, who has staff ed the welcome desk for six years. Family, friends, and build a faculty of exceptional park rangers and Friends of South Cumberland members att ended the event, quality and has played a leadership along with Tennessee State Naturalist Randy Hedgepath. role in strengthening the College cur- King, a resident of Tracy City, began work at the Visitors Center in 1986 and A pen-and-ink drawing of the Vegetable Arbor. riculum. His commitment to ensuring has been responsible for processing paperwork, maintaining fi les and helping Arbor (fr om page 1) the academic quality of everything we visitors at the park. She has also coordinated the annual Easter Egg Hunt. She do has been exemplary. I am delighted is married to Howell King and has two daughters and seven grandchildren. purchase by people who came out to the farm on Saturday mornings. Th e Veg- that this model teacher/scholar will Cook, also from Tracy City, worked at the Visitors Center through a federally etable Arbor was constructed of rough-hewn timbers in notched timber-frame continue to serve on our faculty.” funded program that trains older citizens in new jobs. She has served as the “fi rst style and had a pyramidal roof covered in oak shakes,” Smith wrote. Provost John Swallow will face” at the reception desk for the last six years. Park manager John Cristof said, “Th is place is where my granddaddy brought the vegetables,” Mooney said, chair a search committee to advise “Th ey will certainly be missed.” standing in the cold autumn air earlier this week. Mooney’s grandfather, John McCardell on the appointment Samuel Mooney was the farm manager at one time. Mooney lived with his of Gatt a’s successor. grandparents at times as a boy, when the farm was thriving. Community Chest Spotlight “When I was small I ran around out here with my cousins Ronnie and Larry Goodman,” he said. “We all want to see it restored.” Th e project is expected to cost about $9,000. Mooney and friends have Midtown Vet Grundy Co. Food Bank collected more than $4,000 so far. Donations can be made to the project by sending them to Gift Records, University of the South, 735 University Ave., Th e 2013-14 Sewanee Community week through a weekly food distribu- Sewanee TN 37375. Open House Chest Fund Drive is underway. Th e tion schedule. power of people helping people makes Food is purchased through the on Nov. 23 a diff erence in the life of the commu- Chattanooga Area Food Bank and Williams Cited for nity. Sponsored by the Sewanee Civic donated from the Walmart in Kim- Midtown Veterinary Services and Association, the Community Chest ball and the Bi-Lo in Trenton, Ga. Hospital, the offi ces of Traci Helton raises money yearly for local charitable Additional fi nancial support comes Service to Veterans and Mason Putman, located at 505 S. organizations serving the area. from the Emergency Food and Shel- Larry Williams of Monteagle has ordination and guidance for veterans Jeff erson St. in Winchester, will have This year’s goal is $108,000. To ter program, the Sequatchie Electric been appointed as an Aide to the Na- across Tennessee. an Open House, 2–4 p.m., Saturday, date, 50 percent of the goal has been Cooperative and local churches, to tional Commander of the Disabled “Your leadership and experience Nov. 23, with door prizes and refresh- reached. name a few. American Veterans. Williams was no- are truly needed to engage the current ments. All are invited to tour the new Th is week’s recipent spotlight is on Th e Grundy County Food Bank is tifi ed by Joseph W. Johnston, National generation of veterans to continue the facility and meet the staff . the Grundy County Food Bank. requesting $1,000 to help pay for the Commander, of the organization. patriotic legacy you have worked so Helton will be continuing her mo- Th e sole purpose of the Grundy operation of the food bank. Expenses “I ask that you accept this honorary hard to build,” Johnston said. bile veterinary service, in addition to County Food Bank is to secure usable totaled more than $11,000 for the fi rst appointment as a thank you for the Th e Disabled American Veterans the new clinic. and healthy food from various sources. half of this year. A recent decision by many contributions you have made works to empower veterans to lead For more information call 962- Th e food is distributed at no cost to the Grundy County EMS Center to in the lives of veterans in your com- high quality lives with respect and 3411. the needy of Grundy County once a discontinue giving fuel for the Food munity,” Johnston said. dignity. For more information go to Bank truck will add an additional Williams, who is a retired sergeant . $2,300 to expenses. major of the U.S. Army, provides co- The goal of the Sewanee Com- munity Chest is to help citizens by funding the community. 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Th e Crow Creek Valley Commu- Th ey have an abundance of materials to work with; if you cannot stay at nity Center in Sherwood is hosting www.sernicolas.com • 106 Tennessee Avenue • Cowan • 962-3380 the center to work, they will give you materials to take home. For more Open *Tuesday-Saturday • Lunch 11-2 • Dinner 5-8:30 a Thanksgiving dinner at 4 p.m. on information call Bonnie Green or Lena McBee at the center at 598-0771. Saturday, Nov. 16. Turkey and all the *Closed on 3rd Tuesday for DAV trimmings will be offered. The cost Th e Center Needs You is $7 for adults and $4 for children www.TheMountainNow.com under 12. Th e Senior Center is in great need of volunteers to help in the kitchen Wings of Hope Widows Ministry Monday–Friday during November and December. Th e Senior Center will have its Thanksgiving gather- is always in need of volunteers. If you have a couple of free hours, learn ing at noon, Monday, Nov. 18, at more by calling 598-0771. Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Daily Activity Schedule “Like” us on Winchester. Turkey and drinks will be Facebook to provided; bring a dish to share. Th e Senior Center has something fun to do each day of the week. Join receive daily The Sewanee Senior Center’s them for any of these activities: updates. Th anksgiving dinner will be at noon, Mondays at 10:30 a.m., there is chair exercise. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Center. Th e Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., the group plays bingo with prizes. menu will include turkey and dressing, Wednesdays at 10 a.m., the writing group gathers at 212 Sherwood Rd. sweet potato casserole, green beans, Th ursdays at 10:30 a.m., there is chair exercise. Dave’s Modern Tavern will be corn on the cob, cranberry sauce, roll Fridays at 10 a.m. is game day. open on Thanksgiving day. A and . Please make reservations traditional Thanksgiving meal by Monday, Nov. 18. Senior Menus will be offered, along with our The Community Action Com- Th e Sewanee Senior Center serves lunch at noon on weekdays. Th e regular menu featuring steaks, mitt ee will have Th anksgiving celebra- suggested donation is $3 (50 or older) or $5 (under 50). Please call by 9 tions at two locations this year. At 6 a.m. to order lunch. Please make reservations by Monday, Nov. 18, for the seafood and BBQ. We also p.m., Th ursday, Nov. 21, CAC will host Th anksgiving meal on Tuesday, Nov. 19 ($6). have a full bar, where you can a meal at Epiphany Episcopal Church watch the game, enjoy 120+ in Sherwood. CAC’s annual Th anks- Nov. 18: Pizza, salad, dessert. giving celebration will be at 11:30 a.m., Nov. 19: Th anksgiving Dinner: Turkey, dressing, sweet potato cas- beers and a full wine list. We Friday, Nov. 22, at IvyWild. For more serole, green beans, corn on the cob, cranberry sauce, roll, dessert. look forward to seeing you. information contact CAC at 598-5927. Nov. 20: Barbecue sandwich, baked beans, chips, dessert. Th e Ninth Annual Turkey Trot Nov. 21: Vegetable soup, grilled cheese sandwich, dessert. DAVE’S MODERN 5K will be on Saturday, Nov. 23, to Nov. 22: Meat loaf, mashed potatoes, green peas, roll, dessert. benefi t Blue Monarch. Th is year’s event Menus may vary. TAVERN will begin and end at the Angel Park in 38 W. Main Street downtown Sewanee. Th e center is located at 5 Ball Park Rd., behind the Sewanee Market. Register by individual or by team. To reserve a meal or for more information, call the center at 598-0771. Monteagle Th ere is a $25 registration fee for each For reservations runner, $10 for participants under the call 931-924-8363. age of 10, or $100 for a team of up to Join us for Live Music from five runners. For more information FIND INFORMATION FOR YOUR TOWN local musicians on Black Friday. email or go to . 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SEWANEE UNION THEATRE the Moon” Friday–Sunday, Nov. 15–17, 7:30 p.m. World War Z Continues Rated PG-13 • 116 minutes Theatre/Sewanee continues its In this summer blockbuster, director Marc Forster (“Finding Never- shows of Jean Anouilh’s comedy land,” “Stranger Th an Fiction,” “Monster’s Ball”) adapts a very popular “Ring Round the Moon,” adapted by fantasy novel into a compelling action fi lm. Brad Pitt plays a United Na- Christopher Fry, at 7:30 p.m., today tions employee who must halt a pandemic that is causing people around (Friday) and Saturday, Nov. 15–16, in the world to become fl esh-eating zombies. Surprisingly interesting and the Tennessee Williams Center. well-craft ed, “World War Z” is a nicely modernized take on a theme that Th e event is free, but reservations has been around for a very long time. One critic wrote, “‘World War are suggested by emailing . down on you, baby, you.” Rated PG-13 for intense frightening zombie “Ring Round the Moon” is de- sequences, violence and disturbing images. scribed as a playful romp, a charade with music. It features plots and SEWANEE UNION THEATRE counterplots involving ballet dancers, Th ursday–Sunday, Nov. 21–24, 7:30 p.m. butlers, millionaires and a multitude Th e Bling Ring of charming intriguers. Rated R • 90 minutes “Ring Round the Moon” is directed We all know that the celebrity-worship culture has gotten out by Peter Smith, assisted by Beckett of hand, but “Th e Bling Ring” tells the true story of some teenage girls Scott. Scenery and lighting are de- in LA who take their obsession to a new level. Sofi a Coppola’s tart and signed by Dan Backlund and costumes clever fi lm is adapted from the Vanity Fair article, “Th e Suspect Wore designed by Josie Guevara-Torres. Louboutins.” A group of girls use the Internet to track the whereabouts Courtney World is the choreogra- of stars such as Paris Hilton and Kirsten Dunst. When the celebrities pher, with stage management by Ruth are out of town, the girls break into their homes and steal their pos- Guerra and technical direction by sessions, which they sometimes parade to friends and sometimes sell. John Marshall, assisted by Samantha Emma Watson and Taissa Farmiga star. One reviewer wrote, “It could Gribben. have been one of those ripped-from-the-headlines quickies you see on subpar cable. Instead, “Th e Bling Ring” plugs into the zeitgeist of trash culture and sparks like a live wire.” Rated R for teen drug and alcohol use, “Th e Art and for language including some brief sexual references. —LW Upcoming fi lms at the SUT: of Us“

“Monsters University”—Nov. 27–30 and Dec. 1 “Regarding a Particular Colonel (Th e President Borrows the Army for a Time),” at IvyWild “Th e World’s End”—Dec. 5–8 vinyl and acrylic paint on panel, 2013, by Lain York “Man of Steel”—Dec. 12–15 On Sunday, Nov. 17, IvyWild is hosting “Th e Art of Us,” a reception Lain York Art Talk and show celebrating art created by Your ad could be here! A conversation between artist Lain York and Sewanee art professor the staff of the restaurant. Artists Jeff Th ompson will be at 4:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15, in Convocation Hall. A contributing to the event include reception will follow the talk. “Lain York: Selections from the National Gallery” Austin Reavis, Rachel Jenkins and is at the University Art Gallery through Dec. 15. Addison Willis. WOODARD’S Inspired in part by resonances between the 2012 American presidential Th e event is 4–6 p.m., with dinner election campaigns and his reading about the fi rst four American presidencies, available aft er the reception. in this exhibition York explores the idea of “a visual archive of collected images” Th is is the latest in the restaurant’s DIAMONDS & DESIGN or “an information stream.” In the exhibition, silhouett es derived from 18th- and series on art and food, “Th e Art of ... .” 19th-century caricatures populate abstract fi elds of shiny, colored vinyl, inviting Th e event is free and will be catered by the viewer to imagine unfolding stories. Correction tape slices across wooden the artists who work at IvyWild. panels, evoking muddled paths and CUSTOM archeological digs. These playful, largely abstract images explore formal Virtuoso Organist Jeremy concerns, but also point to the subjec- Design Studio tive, constructed nature of historical record and to the way the past echoes Filsell In Concert Nov. 22 1HHG([WUD&DVK" in the present. Lain York has been called the Jeremy Filsell, acknowledged as one of only a few virtuoso performers on 'HDO:LWK7XOODKRPD·V “Mayor of Art Town” for his essential both piano and organ, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, in All Saints’ :( PRVWWUXVWHGQDPHLQ Chapel as part of the University of the South’s Performing Arts Series. Welcome Home,MHZHOU\ Sewanee Alumni! role in the Nashville art scene. 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Gramophone magazine has called Filsell’s recordings of Marcel Dupré’s         private collections. In January 2014, he will open a complete organ works “one of the greatest achievements in organ recording.” solo show in the Contemporary Artist Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $10 for students. (Admission Henley’s Electric & Plumbing Project space at the Frist Center for the is free with University of the South ID.) For more information go to . Randall K. Henley From now through the month of November More Than 25 Years’ Experience 598-5221 or cell 636-3753 10% OFF THE ALREADY LOW SHELF PRICES AT The Art of Building MONTEAGLE WINE & SPIRITS This includes all sizes, even pints and half pints. The only exceptions are 50mls and already greatly AWARD-WINNING BUILDER reduced sale and closeout items. We are fully stocked and ready to give you the best prices in the area. New name! Under new management! 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Recently on performances, at 2:30 and 7 p.m., will the radio, I heard an expert on the health benefi ts of laughter suggest be given Saturday, Nov. 16, in Guerry that even when we are not in a good humor, we should force ourselves Auditorium. to laugh and soon the absurdity of such a sound (similar to a car with a low batt ery on a cold morning) will have us really laughing. It must The cast includes 25 members “Angel Wing 1” by Margie Gallagher, part of the new show at Artisan Depot. from the Sewanee, Monteagle and work because whenever I picture my laugh motor with molasses thick Winchester communities, including oil struggling to fi re up, a glimmer of a smile forms. Once it’s warmed students and staff of the University, up and running smoothly, laughter is spontaneous. in addition to about 75 cast members In our culture, the last remaining universal opportunity for sponta- from Alabama Youth Ballet Th eatre neous generosity and fun has crept under government control. Before in Huntsville. you lock me away as a conspiracy theorist, let me explain. I am referring Ticket prices are $10 for adults and to Halloween, yes, the real Halloween on Oct. 31 that was once widely $5 for students and senior citizens. accepted. Now, we must anxiously await while local governments huddle FILM SCREENING Tickets will be available at the door. together their elected offi cials to tell people when to light the pumpkins on the porch. Sure, they have our best interest at heart since there may Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. Area cast members include Lauren Liberty Outreach Church, 8623 Tullahoma Hwy., Estill Springs Dawe, Meredith Foster, James Wil- be hazards and discomforts afoot. I remember one childhood year slog- ging from door-to-door in howling wet darkness, yet, whatever physical Drinks and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP by calling (931) 967-6308. After liams, Erin Dawe, Iris Love, Iliana Pate, the movie, there will be an open discussion Q&A with Dr. Brad Schapiro. Verena Pate, Isabella Randolph, Saje and emotional harm I suff ered was off set by the knowledge that dogged Mangru, McKynze Gilliam, Harrison persistence paid delicious dividends. Now, the lesson appears to be that Hartman, Marney Babbitt , Elizabeth one must forego such experiences while uber-parental powers furnish Layman, Laurel York, Katie Kull, protection. John Adams, Jime Stone, Hannah Th e counterargument to this “freedom is best” approach is the anec- Simpkins, Addison Marie Hannaway, dote of the child in Nashville killed by a downed power line. Were it not Amelia Stone Hane, Sofi a Hartman, for governmental forbearance, when presented with the opportunity to Cate Bachman, Kate Mobley, Julia safely constrain individual freedom to act, that child would still be with Sumpter, Mary Ming Lynch, Autumn us. Th is kind of reasoning is second-guessing. It is only applied when Milford, Catherine Money and Han- the fi rst “guess” is too horrifi c to behold. Thus, we are able to postpone nah Simpkins. accepting the horror of what we wish wasn’t. If we stay fi xated on our second guess, we stay stopped in our tracks. Rather than stand in that muddy ditch with our shivering wet tennis shoes, we must slog onward. Freedom requires it. Do not be governed Collect Box Tops by fear. Th e rules are the same as when you started: “Trick or treat.” There is an easy way to support You know where your hopes lie, but until you knock on that door, you presented by 8OWLPDWH+HDOWK‡6&ROOHJH6W‡:LQFKHVWHU Sewanee Elementary School. Take a just don’t know. So, keep knocking and keep laughing, “urr-ha, urr-ha, few minutes and clip the “Box Tops for urr-ha-ha-ha hee-hee!” Yes, keep laughing—there’s lots of paint that Education” from many of the groceries needs shaking. you already buy at the store. Last year was a great year, and the Looking for that goal was surpassed. This year’s goal is $930. New Show at Artisan Depot Please keep clipping! You can drop perfectly private them off at SES, in the box in the entry Th e annual art show by members of the Franklin County Arts Guild is now area of the Sewanee post offi ce or SPO open at the Artisan Depot gallery in Cowan through Dec. 28. them to Ryan Cassell. Th e show will open with a reception, 5–7 p.m., today (Friday), Nov. 15. venue for your SES also collects Labels for Educa- Members of the community are cordially invited to att end the reception and tion. Drop them off at SES or place visit with the artists and enjoy the show, as well as other works on exhibit. them in the collection box at the Se- Th e Artisan Depot is located at 201 Cumberland St. East, Cowan, and is wanee post offi ce. You can fi nd a com- operated by the Franklin County Arts Guild. 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Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER • Friday, November 15, 2013 • 13 Tigers Dominate Against Sewanee Berry and Bethel Downs OVERTIME Th e Sewanee men’s and women’s while Carolyn Rice swept the 200 free by John Shackelford swimming and diving teams dominat- and 100 butt erfl y competitions. ed a pair of dual races against Southern In the diving events, Margaret Athletic Association rival Berry and Petersen won the 1-meter dive with Berry Behind 357 yards of total off ense In sports, you must have heroes. Many of us have grown up worship- in-state foe Bethel on Nov. 8. 153.75 points. That total edged out ping home run kings, basketball’s aerial artists or quarterbacks known for In the men’s races, Sewanee won teammates Grace Cobbs (145.80 and four touchdowns, the Sewanee football team rolled past first-year clutch plays in the Super Bowl. Th is week, I have a new set of heroes. It is by scoring 206 points against Bethel points) and Brittney Keiper (130.70 the folks who work and volunteer down at Animal Harbor in Belvidere. and 145 points against the Vikings. In points). Southern Athletic Association pro- gram Berry, 28-6, on Nov. 9. A few weeks ago I was sitt ing at dinner at the home of a friend enjoying the women’s competitions, the Tigers In the men’s races, Mac McNal- the aff ections of two four-legged family members. Oft entimes when the blasted Bethel 151-21 and then topped ly dominated both the 1000 free and Th e Tigers scored on their fi rst pos- session, as quarterback Curtis John- host’s dog is snuggling up to you during dinner, the host becomes wor- Berry 138-51. 500 free swims. Teammate Evan Esco- ried that this canine member of the family is bothering the guest. I think Sewanee opened the races with bar then won the 200 IM, while Brian son found tailback Cortez Brown on a 17-yard touchdown pass. On the everyone could tell this was no bother for me. I was more interested in a victory in the women’s 200 med- Glatt topped all competitors in the pett ing the dog’s soft fur and feeling his wet nose against my hand than the ley relay. The Tiger team of Emily 100 Free. drive, the Tigers rushed 15 times before Johnson tossed the score on a second- delicious dinner on my plate. It has been nine months since our beloved Blau, Chloe Stevenson, Erin Neil and On the diving board, Frazier dog Annie passed away, and I haven’t been ready to replace her. I have felt Anna Th orson fi nished the event with Devany won the 1-meter dive with and-11 play from the Berry 17-yard line. Later in the half, Johnson capped like a widower who needed some time to move on. Annie lived a full life a time of 2:01.49. 166.15 points. That total was just and gave all of us so much more than long walks and loyal companionship. Alaina Mandel (1000 free), Th or- ahead of teammates Winston West- off a six-play, 80-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run. Th e big play She gave us eyes that speak and a wagging tail that conducted a symphony son (100 back) and Astrid Esco- brook (147.10 points) and Courtney of aff ection. bar (500 free) then earned impressive Moore (145.75 points). during the possession was Johnson’s 54-yard completion to fullback An- My four daughters have been asking for some time now when we would i n d i v i d u a l fi r s t - p l a c e fi n i s h e s , w h ich Finally, the Tigers 200 free relay adopt a dog again. We had Buster for 17 years and Annie for 13. Th ese past helped extend the Tigers’ lead. team of McNally, Will Ralston, Alex drew Keenan on the first play from scrimmage. few months felt like something was missing, diff erent than two girls away Caty Hueske earned a pair of vic- Linton and Glatt won the race by four in college. I drove down Highway 64 toward Huntland with apprehension tories in the 200 IM and 100 free, seconds with a time of 1:31.62. Th e Berry defense sett led in over the next quarter-and-a-half before about the decision I was about to make. Was this the right time? Were we the Tigers came alive again midway all ready for the pott y training, the chewing, the walks on cold nights, the through the fourth. Brown scored his times when we had to travel? Was I going to get a shedder, a biter or a barker? second touchdown of the game, as he I entered Animal Harbor with the att itude that I use when buying a capped off a six-play, 42-yard drive with car. I was prepared to leave empty-handed. (Ha! At a shelter full of cute a 7-yard touchdown run. dogs? Good luck with that!) I was greeted warmly and off ered a tour A possession later, rover Alex of the kennel. I told myself that I would keep my hands in my pockets Kops set up the Tigers at midfield and not pet each and every one of these very cute orphans. One touch when he intercepted the Berry quar- of soft dog fur and I would likely have an entire pack in the back seat for terback with 9:06 to play. From there, the ride back home. quarterback Cody Daniel found Caleb Dog aft er dog, I was told their stories, their ages, their breeds (German- Beasley for a 16-yard touchdown pass. ChihuaLab) and was off ered the chance to make an acquaintance. Each A big key on off ense was Sewanee’s one of those guys had their feet up on the fence and voice in full throat ability to keep drives going. Th e Tigers saying, “Take me home!” I could hear Oliver Twist singing, “Please sir, fi nished 8-of-14 on third down. Could I have some more?” Sewanee also fi nished with three I was introduced to a dog the staff was calling Gabby because she talked interceptions, one by Kops, Tony so much. Th is dog was not going to let me slip by without a legit visit. I Dykes and Quentin Jones. Johnson came into her pen and immediately was embraced with a full hug. Gabby Th e Vipers, Sewanee’s under-10 boys soccer team playing in the Franklin County Soc- led the off ense with 157 yards of total was not one to shy away from contact, wagging tails and happy smiles cer Association, fi nished with a perfect 9-0 record this season. Back row, left to right: offense and two scores. Brown also of aff ection. Th is contest between my uncertainty about adoption and assistant coach Bob Askew, Gus Croom, Avery Milford, Mac Croom, Wyatt Melton, played well with two touchdowns and Gabby’s desire for unconditional love was over before it started. Game, Eli Wilson and head coach Pratt Paterson. Front Row, left to right: Caleb Palmertree, 90 total yards, including a game-high set and match. Th is is the kind of dog that doesn’t just want to sit in your Spears Askew, McKee Paterson, Michael Pongdee, Luca Malde and David Dolack. 73 rushing yards on 14 carries. lap while you are driving home. She wants to crawl inside your skin and let you know that she adopted you, not the other way around. My girls were ecstatic, crying and snapping pictures for their sisters who live far away. We had a new girl (go fi gure!) in our house again. Annie was never a dog Sports Tigers Fall Against Hendrix that liked a bed. She preferred the cold hard ground to sleep on. We gave Gabby another name: Boo. Remember the 1971 song, “Me Aft er making its fi rst conference tournament semifi nal appearance since the and You and a Dog named Boo” by Lobo? She loves a nice soft dog bed Briefs 1997 season, the Sewanee volleyball team ended its 2013 campaign on Nov. 9 with her head resting on a pillow. She is not a chewer, and she came to us Field Hockey with a 3-0 loss against Hendrix. Th e Tigers wrapped up their season with an mature enough that house-training was long since done. Her one strange impressive 15-13 overall record. Aft er the Warriors opened with a 25-16 fi rst-set trait is that she likes to go into our closet and take out my shoe. I know Two first-half goals helped rival win, Hendrix was able to survive the fi nal two games, 26-24 and 25-20. what you are thinking. Instant destruction. But no, she simply takes my Rhodes to a 3-0 victory over the Se- Sewanee was undone by a poor att ack percentage. Sewanee hit only .081 while running shoe back to her soft dog bed and cuddles up with it any time we wanee fi eld hockey team on Nov. 9. Hendrix rallied for a .206 att ack percentage. All-conference Diamond Stewart are away. How can you not love that? Th e Tigers ended their season with an led the off ense with nine kills and 12 digs. Jamie Kosman fi nished with 16 digs, So these guys down at Animal Harbor are busy every day, cleaning, 8-8 overall record. Goalkeeper Gabri- while Jamie Sue Wilson (13) and Kayla Sewell (12) also added double-digit stops. feeding, saving, helping with adoptions and generally caring for hundreds elle Fignar fi nished with 15 saves. That of litt le orphan dogs and cats from across Franklin County. eseTh guys was the second highest single-match are my heroes. Th ey found me a new best friend. saves in her career. Sewanee Go see them. Adopt a new pet. Drop off a check to help support their Men’s Soccer cause or off er to volunteer when they need an extra hand. We are all lucky Deepwoods that they are there for us and for these four-legged friends. Now that is a A pair of first-half goals helped Home on real home run. conference rival Oglethorpe defeat the Sewanee men’s soccer team 2-0 on Beautiful Nov. 8. Th e loss ends the No. 6-seeded Share your sports Tigers’ season. Wooded Lot Women’s Soccer This home has all the extras: hardwood and tile floors, news and photographs Aft er earning its fi rst conference central vac system, laundry chute, flat-screen TVs, lots tournament semifinal berth since of closet space. Oak cabinets in the eat-in kitchen with with the community. 1992, the Sewanee women’s soccer work island and extra seating. Lovely master bedroom team dropped a 1-0 match against with beautiful views. Master spa bath has whirlpool and double Email Contact John or Pam Peck at 931-580-8321 or 931-967-4321. Martha’s Email inquiries to or visit Corner House Mid-State Realty . Tea Room ROB MATLOCK Open for lunch CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Wed thru Sun 11 to 2 NEW HOME BUILDING AND REMODELING     SUNDAY BUFFET   MEMBER, U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL featuring lunch  and brunch items PHONE 931-598-5728   !  401 E. Cumberland St. Cowan "# $% & '   931-967-3910 #%(  3TATE,ICENSEDs&ULLY)NSURED ''')%*(+,-"). 14 • Friday, November 15, 2013 • Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER Pets of the Week Hike the NATURENOTES Meet Sox and Mallie By Harry and Jean Yeatman Perimeter The Franklin County Humane Society’s Animal Harbor off ers these two delightful pets for adoption. Trail in Parts Sox is a sweet, somewhat shy litt le If your bucket list includes walking girl cat. She loves to hang out with her the Perimeter Trail, members of the brother, Boots. Kitt ens are available Tennessee Trails Association invite for a two-for-one adoption fee right you to join them at 9 a.m, Saturday, now, so consider adopting them both. Nov. 16, at the Blue Chair in Sewanee, Sox is negative for FeLV and FIV, for the fi rst leg. Th ey will carpool to house-trained, up-to date-on shots one three- or four-mile section and and spayed. eat lunch together after the hike at Mallie is an adult Chinese Crested a local restaurant. On Dec. 21, they Above, Witch-Hazel in bloom. who is mostly hairless with just a few Sox will hike another piece. Th ey plan to At right, Ground Cedar. tuft s on his head. He will need to stay complete the 22 miles of the trail in Witch-Hazel and Ground Cedar in the house with a sweater on most eight increments and encourage local of the time during cold weather. Mallie hikers of any age to come along. Call “Th e Witch-Hazel shrub is in full bloom now,” Jean Yeatman reports. loves to be with his favorite person, and Sally Hubbard at 598-5338 for more “Th e yellow fl owers have petals that look like crunched-up spiders about he gets along with his doggie brothers. information. one inch wide. Th is shrub grows in damp woods and along streams, and He is up-to-date on shots and neutered. is the source of the aft ershave Witch-Hazel lotion that some men use. For a limited time, two kitt ens may “Lycopodium or Ground Cedar is shedding its spores now,” she be adopted together for one adoption continued. “If you tap the candelabra of cones, a large smoke-like cloud fee of $75. Having two kitt ens is bett er State Park of yellow spores will fl oat out. Back in the 1800s these spores were gath- than one because they play together ered in great numbers to be used as the fl ash material for large cameras and keep each other company. Adult Off erings of the day. cats may be adopted for a $40 fee dur- “Th is small upright plant grows like tiny evergreen trees topped by a ing this special. thin-stemmed candelabra of cones. Th e leaves spread in well-balanced Every Friday is Black Friday at Ani- Saturday, Nov. 16 rounded or fl at-topped upright fans that are blue-green in color. They mal Harbor. On Fridays, adoption fees Grundy Forest Day Loop—Meet grow in long string-like masses. People used to gather them to make will be reduced 50 percent for black or hike leader Rob Moreland at 12:30 Christmas wreaths,” she concluded, “and to deck the halls with greenery.” mostly black pets more than 4 months p.m. at Grundy Forest parking lot old who have been at Animal Harbor picnic shelter for a two-mile, easy-to- Scorpions in Monteagle for more than a month. Pets adopted moderate hike through hardwood Micahel Ostrows- from Animal Harbor qualify for a free forests above the Fiery Gizzard gorge, ki reports that he never post-adoption wellness exam by local Mallie descending into the gorge to hike saw even one scorpion veterinarians. through hemlock forest along Big and in the 18 months he Call Animal Harbor at 962-4472 Little Fiery Gizzard Creeks; hikers lived in Sewanee. But for information and check out the will visit a 500-year-old hemlock. since moving to Mon- other pets at . Enter their drawing on this aft er a short side trip to Black Canyon got ’em in spades.” Th e site for a free spay or neuter for one cascade. one in the photograph of your pets. Th e South Cumberland State Park (at right) was in his Please help the Humane Society Visitors’ Center is located on Highway garage, number 18 continue to save abandoned pets by DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 41 South between Monteagle and of the 22 he has found sending your donations to the Frank- 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE Tracy City and is open 8 a.m.–4:30 around his place this lin County Humane Society, P. O. Box 1-800-435-7739 p.m. seven days a week. For more in- year. 187, Winchester, TN 37398. formation call (931) 924-2980. Th ough this seems like a lot, last year, he counted 16 and the year before, there were 15. Ostrowski’s been told scorpions are very localized and “you either have them or you don’t.” Coming soon: fresh-cut Fraser Fir, www.TheMountainNow.com Christmas Wreaths Weather OUR SEWANEE CUSTOMERS SAY IT BEST: and Garland DAY DATE HI LO Mon Nov 04 57 35 “We changed our house and vehicles Tue Nov 05 61 42 Mooney’s !"     " Wed Nov 06 67 46 to Hatchett Insurance and got more Market & Emporium !"   ! Th u Nov 07 67 38   Fri Nov 08 55 35 coverage for less premium!” 931-924-7400  " Sat Nov 09 54 38 Sun Nov 10 62 43 —Dennis and Martha Meeks  !# ! Like us on Facebook! Week’s Stats: Avg max temp = 60 Avg min temp = 40 Avg temp = 44 Precipitation = 0.66" It’s ELECTION TIME in Sewanee! Reported by Sewanee Utility District Nicole Nunley Board of Commissioners Forestry Technician

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Main, 7:30 pm Film, “World War Z,” SUT Monteagle “When love and skill work 7:30 pm Th eatre/Sewanee, “Ring Round the Moon” 7:00 pm SCC benefi t, “Th e Bone Orchard,” Tenn Williams Ctr together, expect a masterpiece.” Sunday, Nov. 17 7:30 pm Film, “Th e Bling Ring,” SUT 12:30 pm Wellness workshop, Farmer, Community Center 8:00 pm Cordell-Lorenz Observatory open, until 10 pm 2:00 pm Th eatre/Sewanee, “Ring Around the Moon” —John Ruskin 3:00 pm Film, “Free Birds,” Alma Mater, Tracy City Friday, Nov. 22 4:00 pm Bible study, Otey Parish 8:00 am GC clothing bank open, old GCHS, until 12 4:00 pm “Th e Art of Us,” show and reception, IvyWild 8:30 am Yin yoga with Carolyn, Sewanee Comm Center 4:00 pm “Sherwood: In the Shadow of the Cumberlands,” 9:00 am CAC offi ce open, until 11 am Cowan Center for the Arts Training Center 10:00 am Game day, Senior Center 4:00 pm Yoga with Helen, Community Center 11:30 am CAC Th anksgiving meal, IvyWild 5:00 pm Women’s Bible study, Midway Baptist 12:00 pm Contract/release stretching with Kim, Fowler 7:30 pm Film, “World War Z,” SUT 3:30 pm Creative movement, age 4–6, Comm Center 4:30 pm Creative movement, age 7 & up, Comm Center Monday, Nov. 18 5:30 pm World healing meditation, Community Center Reservation deadline for Seniors Th anksgiving meal 6:30 pm Faith and Film series, “Up,” Brooks Hall, Otey 9:00 am CAC offi ce open, until 11 am 7:00 pm Bible study, Mtn of God Tabernacle, Monteagle 9:00 am Coff ee with Coach Obermiller, Blue Chair Tavern 7:00 pm Film, “Free Birds,” Alma Mater, Tracy City 9:00 am Yoga with Sandra, St. Mary’s Sewanee, until 10:30 7:30 pm Film, “Th e Bling Ring,” SUT 10:30 am Chair exercise, Senior Center 7:30 pm Organ concert, Filsell, All Saints’ Chapel 1:30 pm Sewanee Book Club, Pender residence 5:30 pm Yoga with Sandra, St. Mary’s Sewanee, until 7 6:00 pm Karate, youth, American Legion Hall; adults, 7 LOCAL 12-STEP MEETINGS Friday 7:00 pm Centering Prayer, Otey sanctuary 7:00 am AA, open, Holy Comforter, Monteagle 7:00 pm Sewanee Chorale rehearsal, Hamilton Hall “Pit” 7:00 pm AA, open, Christ Church, Tracy City Saturday Tuesday, Nov. 19 7:30 pm NA, open, Decherd United Methodist 8:00 am Grundy County Food Bank open, until 10 am 7:30 pm AA, open, Brooks Hall, Otey 8:30 am Yin Yoga with Carolyn, Sewanee Comm Center Sunday 9:00 am CAC offi ce open, until 11 am 6:30 pm AA, open, Holy Comforter, Monteagle 9:30 am Blood pressure checks, Sewanee Senior Center Monday 9:30 am Hospitality Shop open, until 2 pm 5:00 pm Women’s 12-step, Brooks Hall, Otey 7:00 pm AA, open, Christ Church, Tracy City 9:30 am Pilates with Kim, inter/adv, Fowler 10:00 am Craft ing Ladies, Morton Memorial, Monteagle Tuesday 10:30 am Bingo, Sewanee Senior Center 7:00 pm AA, open, First Baptist, Altamont 7:30 pm AA, open, Brooks Hall, Otey 10:30 am Pilates with Kim, beginners, Fowler Center Wednesday 11:30 am Grundy Co. 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