The SewaneeMountain MESSENGER Vol. XXIX No. 5 Friday, February 8, 2013 Tracy City Chosen for Tennessee Downtowns Th e Tennessee Department of Eco- tainable downtown revitalization and nomic and Community Development historic preservation through regional announced on Feb. 6 that Tracy City workshops and webinars, technical has been admitted to its Tennessee assistance and a $15,000 grant to Downtowns Program. A community complete individualized downtown assessment meeting is scheduled for development projects. noon to 3 p.m., Th ursday, March 7, at Th e steering committ ee has been Tracy City’s City Hall. Th e public is active since it was appointed in Oc- welcome to att end and meet with the tober 2012 by the mayor and board Tracy City Steering Committee for of aldermen. Research by the commit- downtown revitalization, the mayor tee found there are 55 active businesses and board of aldermen. and organizations in the downtown Tennessee Downtowns is a com- area of Tracy City and 19 commercial petitive community improvement buildings vacant, leaving a vacancy program for cities and counties seek- rate in excess of 25 percent. Th e com- ing to revitalize traditional commer- mitt ee’s study will strive to address the cial districts. The program follows high rate of business vacancies. Th ere the National Main Street Center’s are two buildings in the downtown “Main Street Four-Point Approach area that have been placed on the to Downtown Revitalization.” Th is is National Register of Historic Places. an 18-month tier program that guides There are an additional five sites Residents of Johnson Hall and members of the PKE sorority celebrate the snow on Feb. 2. Photo by Lyn Hutchinson steering committ ees through the steps that have value as historic or recre- of launching a downtown revitaliza- ational areas. These are the vacant tion eff ort. gymnasium of the former Grundy The other communities selected County High School, the site of the School Board Moves Ahead with SROs this year are Clift on, Greenfi eld, Port- former Tracy City depot, roundhouse land, Waynesboro and White Bluff . and engine repair shop, along with As part of the program, members the contiguous Boy Scouts of Amer- Also Considers HHS Grant Off er, Fund-Raising Proposal of the steering committ ee will teach ica Park, the site of the former Shook by K. G. Beavers Franklin County resident Scott make purchases with no additional citizens about comprehensive, sus- School with remaining gymnasium, Messenger Staff Writer Truslow proposed a way to raise funds fees at nationally recognized retailers (Continued on page 6) The Franklin County school for the schools through a commission- such as Walmart, Macy’s and Offi ce board met in a work session on Feb. based online program. People would Depot. Th e schools then receive 5 to 4 to discuss a fund raising proposal, be able to shop online as they normally 15 percent of the sale, depending on a telemedicine grant opportunity, the do, except they first go through the the retailer. The only assistance the school resource offi cers (SROs) and website. schools will be asked for is to promote the 2013–14 school board budget. Parents, students and local citizens the site. Truslow said Franklin County (Continued on page 6) Zeitler Named SAS Jazz It Up on Shrove Director of Athletics St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School’s 17-year veteran coach, teacher and Tuesday house parent Rob Zeitler has been chosen to be the school’s next director Otey Parish Memorial Church’s of athletics. He succeeds the Rev. Ellis annual Mardi Gras celebration fea- Mayfield, who will retire at the end tures good food, good times and great of this school year. entertainment. Th e event is always on Windows being replaced in an SES classroom. Photo by Pagie Wilson In making the announcement the Shrove Tuesday, the last day before Rev. John Thomas, head of school, the beginning of Lent. This year’s said, “With the right combination gathering on Tuesday, Feb. 12, will of intensity and compassion, Rob celebrate 25 years of this very special SES Renovation Project draws the absolute best out of each community-wide gathering. athlete and team. Win or lose, I have “In honor of the anniversary, plans always been proud to have Rob rep- are underway to ‘Jazz It Up,’” said Begins With Classrooms resenting SAS. Rob brings the deep Peggy Peterson, who is heading this By Pagie Wilson C’14, Messenger Intern respect of our peer-school coaches year’s activity. The University Jazz and a breadth of experience with boys’ Band, conducted by Prakash Wright Sewanee Elementary School, built in 1924, is undergoing a $600,000 and girls’ athletics that spans genera- and boasting a full complement of mu- renovation. Most of the work is in the primary building, the original building tions of students. I know that Rob is sicians from piano and strings to a containing the main offi ces, speech, special education and prekindergarten to a leader and motivator who will help full-thrott le horn section, will be on second-grade classrooms. our coaches, athletes and our whole Rob Zeitler the stage. Bazzania will kick off the “Th ere are four issues being addressed in this renovation: drainage, new roofs, program compete.” evening with its eclectic mix of tradi- the installation of thermopane windows, which are more energy effi cient, and Zeitler joined St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School in 1996. In his 17-year tenure, tional, Americana, bluegrass, Cajun new carpet,” principal Mike Maxon said in a recent interview. he has served as assistant director of athletics, volleyball coach, varsity boys’ and country music. Th e fi rst step is the installation of the windows and carpet in the primary basketball coach, health and fi tness instructor, and physical education instruc- Doors at Cravens Hall will open at building, he said, which began mid-January. Th e new windows are double- tor. Rob, his wife, Courtnay, and their three children live on the SAS campus, 5:30 p.m., and food service begins at paned and smaller than the previous windows. With this loss of window space, where Rob also serves as lead house parent for Harvey House, one of the boys’ 6 p.m. Th ere are door prizes. Th e Jazz the walls will be bett er insulated, and the air-conditioning units will be moved residential houses. Band will start at 6:30 p.m. from the windows to the walls. (Continued on page 6) “I am looking forward to working with our strong coaching staff , developing Tickets are $5 for ages 6–89 and competitive student athletes, healthy relationships and teaching life lessons on $2 for 5 and under; everyone 90 years the court and athletic fi eld,” said Zeitler. or older dines free. Families of six or P.O. Box 296 Zeitler has been integral in developing the basketball and volleyball pro- more may pay a fl at fee of $25. Sewanee, TN 37375 grams at SAS. As head coach of varsity boys’ basketball, he has built a team that “Costumes of all types are strongly is competitive every year and has a strong tradition. He started middle school encouraged but not required,” said volleyball, which has developed into a strong program with more than 15 play- Peterson. “It doesn’t need to be formal ers. Th e girls’ varsity and junior varsity teams, which he coaches, have also had —anything that puts you in a jazzy strong participation for the past three years. Th e varsity volleyball team won mood is perfect. And, be sure to wear the regional championship in 2008. As a classroom teacher, Zeitler developed those dancing shoes!” the health and fi tness curriculum to meet national standards. It takes almost 100 people to put Zeitler holds a B.S. in physical education from University of Wisconsin- this extravaganza together, so if you LaCrosse and an M.S. in sports administration from Georgia State University. can volunteer to help with this event, Prior to coming to SAS, he taught physical education and English at Brandon contact Ann Seiters at 598-5629 or Hall School in Atlanta and St. Francis Day School in Roswell, Ga. email . 2 • Friday, February 8, 2013 • Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER Letters THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER 418 St. Mary’s Ln. SUPPORT RA INBOW FUND P.O. 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The University of the South Opportunities Where Called reserves the right to amend these your family’s health and the potential We need a hospital like Vanderbilt requirements as needed, but only with liability and culpability of the present or Erlanger here on our Mountain with Exempt Positions—Assistant Co- the consent of the donors as long as Please keep the following fl uoridation policy. our own helicopter because the Moun- ordinator of Outreach; Assistant Uni- individuals, their families and all they are alive. To all in the community who have tain has grown so much and we have versity Organist; Director of Eques- It is hard to ask for assistance, but those who are serving our country followed the scientific research on so many students here. Th ink of the trian Program; Lay Chaplain; Web in your thoughts and prayers: if Bishop Quintard could do it, I guess fl uoridation, this fi lm is a must-see. It latest news examples: tornados, school Developer. we should also be willing to ask. includes vital information from EPA shootings, as well as the shooting in the Non-Exempt Positions—Cook, Michael Evan Brown James E. Gipson C’66 ■ toxicologists, a senior science advisor movie theater in Colorado. I’ve never Server and Utility Worker for Sewanee Jennifer Lynn Cott rell Sewanee at the EPA (retired), professor emerita known of a golf club or golf cart saving Dining. Descriptions of these positions James Gregory Cowan from Dartmouth and the University a life. Have you? are available on the website at . Robert S. Lauderdale To the Editor: diatricians, elected officials and the thing for our area, providing health Apply for these positions at . Andrew Midgett ciously gave the community a hearing Davis Mauldin fi eld and would boost the economy for For more information contact Alan Moody on the dangers and safety associated Sewanee ■ Sewanee, as well as surrounding areas. Christy Owens, human resources Brian Norcross with the fluoridation of Sewanee’s Donald Whalen coordinator at 598-1381 or email Christopher Norcross public water supply. Although the TRI-COUNTY MEDICAL? Sewanee ■ . Michael Parmley board was not ready to reverse its To the Editor: Peter Petropoulos fluoridation policy at that time, the I’ve been a resident of Sewanee for Melissa Smartt board acknowledged the need for 39 years. Just a few years ago I had this Lett ers to the Editor Policy J. Wesley Smith continued monitoring of the subject thought. As I’ve walked through life, Troy (Nick) Sepulveda and promised to diligently consider I’ve seen many changes in Sewanee— Lett ers to the editor are welcome at the Sewanee Mountain Messenger and Charles Tate any new scientific data, research or for example, the old train and depot are a vital part of our community’s conversation. Lett ers need to be no longer Tyler Walker information that surfaced. which are now gone, Sewanee Exxon than 250 words and may be edited for space and clarity. We make exceptions Jeff ery Alan Wessel To the SUD board and the com- closing and Gailor dining hall being from time to time, but these are our general guidelines. Nick Worley munity at large: Please watch the changed. I read several articles in Letters and/or their exposé at and thoughtfully consider golf course and inn at the University relationship to our com- Mountain family who are serv- the information that could impact and Otey Parish’s new project. I’m not munity. We do not accept ing our country, please give their saying these projects are not needed letters on national topics names to American Legion and Find us at or not of any importance; I was just from individuals who live Auxiliary member Louise Irwin, www.sewanee thinking there are other things that outside our circulation 598-5864. are more important. area. 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Box 876 • Monteagle TN 37356 Offi ce, 110 Carnegie Hall, at the Physi- (931) 924-8884 Office • (931) 924-8883 Fax cal Plant Services administrative offi ce DINNER on Alabama Avenue or at the PPS Thursday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m. warehouse on Georgia Avenue. $35.95 with champagne toast. ORDER TODAY! Wines available. Call for reservations. MESSENGER DEADLINES Say “Happy Valentine’s and CONTACTS MARDI GRAS PHONE: (931) 598-9949 PARTY Day” with Roses! FAX: (931) 598-9685 News & Calendar: Saturday, Feb. 9, 4 to 8 p.m. Valentine’s Day is Thursday, Feb. 14! Festive wear invited. Tuesday, 5 p.m. Featuring great food and wine. %RXTXHWVLQ9DVHV %DVNHWV3ODQWV Laura Willis Call for details. 6WXIIHG$QLPDOV%DOORRQV [email protected] Display Advertising: Monday, 5 p.m. Monteagle Florist Janet Graham 333 West Main Street [email protected] Tallulah’s Wine Lounge (931) 924-3292 Classifi ed Advertising: (931) 924-3869 DAILY DELIVERIES TO SEWANEE! Wednesday, noon www.monteagleinn.com April Minkler classifi [email protected] Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER • Friday, February 8, 2013 • 3 Rotarians St. Mary’s Sewanee Honors Meetings Plan March Student Filmmakers St. Mary’s Sewanee continues & Events the celebration of its 25th anni- Trip to Haiti versary by making 25 gift s back to World Healing Meditation Today the community. Peggy Farmer will off er a guided world healing meditation, 5:30–6:30 The Monteagle-Sewanee Rotary St. Mary’s Sewanee sponsored p.m., today, Feb. 8, at the Sewanee Community Center. Th ere is no charge, Club is co-sponsoring a 10-day medi- a film contest for St. Andrew’s- but Farmer requests that participants make a love off ering for the medical cal mission to Haiti in March The Sewanee School students. The mission trip in Haiti next month. For more information, call Farmer at mission is being coordinated by a Community of St. Mary’s origi- (423) 315-7659. local church in Haiti and will provide nally owned the buildings where primary medical and dental care to the retreat center now operates; Herbarium Plant Pressing Saturday Haitians in three communities: Mon- at this location, the Sisters had the trouis, Cange and Corporant. Spend a morning learning pressed plant preservation at 9:30 a.m., Sat- St. Mary’s School for more than 50 The trip will include three local years. St. Mary’s alumna are now a urday, Feb. 9, in the Sewanee Herbarium on the fi rst fl oor of Spencer Hall. Rotarians: club president Chip Man- Th e main entrance is across from duPont Library; park behind the library. part of SAS. ning, Dixon Myers and Janice Th omas, SAS students were invited to RN. Th e core medical-dental team will submit a short film responding Franklin County Democrats Meet Saturday include Dr. Bruce Baird (dentist), Dr. to the words of second-century Th e Franklin County Democrats will gather at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, Matt Baird (physician), Dr. Sara Baird Christian St. Irenaeus, “Th e glory at San Miguel Coff ee Shop, 18 S. Jeff erson St. (on the square in Winchester). (physician) and Th omas. of God is the human person fully Join with fellow Democrats to discuss the latest local, state, national and Also making the trip will be 24 stu- alive.” international issues over a cup of coff ee at this informal meeting. dents from the University, part of the Anna Ellison of Winchester Anna Ellison (left ) with the Rev. Thomas outreach program that is directed by won fi rst place for her fi lm, “You Dixon Myers and supported by biol- Morris, executive director of Seed-starting Workshop at Mooney’s Got Th is.” She also received a $500 St. Mary’s Sewanee ogy professor Deborah McGrath and gift as part of the award. Michael Local grower Kevin Pulliam is off ering a seed-starting workshop at 11 Peggy Farmer. Th e trip coincides with Minton of Nashville and Slater Goodson of Sewanee earned second place and a.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, at Mooney’s Market and Emporium on Hwy. 41A the University’s spring break. $250 with their submission, “Best Day Ever.” between Sewanee and Monteagle. Participants will learn how he starts his Haitians continue to need medical Other gift s to the community as part of the 25th anniversary celebration seeds and how to care for and “pot up” a seedling once it is ready to trans- and dental assistance, especially aft er have included Th anksgiving turkeys to the Community Action Committ ee, plant. Bring your own seeds or purchase seeds and supplies at Mooney’s. the devastating earthquake in 2010 retreats for a University undergraduate and seminarian, and an Advent Quiet Th e workshop is free; to facilitate planning, however, please call Mooney’s that severely damaged the country’s Day that was open to the community. at (931) 924-7400 if you plan to att end. infrastructure, creating an ongoing medical emergency. Th e Monteagle- Join us for a free screening of Heritage Center to Present “Th e Appalachians” Finale Sewanee Rotary Club is pleased to be partnering with the University and “Doctored” Th e Heritage Center in Tracy City will present the fi nal segment of “Th e other Rotary Clubs in att empting to Exposing the Modern Medical Monopoly Appalachians,” a three-episode public television fi lm on the history of the provide some relief through this medi- Saturday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m., land and people of Appalachia. Th e fi lm will be shown at 2 p.m., Saturday, cal mission. Liberty Outreach Church, Feb. 9. Th ere is no admission charge. Th e Heritage Center is located at 465 The Monteagle-Sewanee Rotary 8623 Tullahoma Hwy. in Estill Springs Railroad Ave., Tracy City. For more information call (931) 592-6008. Club raised $2,500 through its De- You are welcome to bring guests. Popcorn and beverages will be provided. Please cember Tree Sale to fund this trip. RSVP by either calling (931) 967-6308 or emailing . Brought to you by Dr. Brad Schapiro, D.C. Th e Sewanee Woman’s Club will meet on Monday, Feb. 11. Biologist matching funds, along with additional funding through the Charles Hub- 1431 South College St. David Haskell will present a program about his book, “Th e Forest Unseen,” :LQFKHVWHU at the DuBose Conference Center. Haskell’s book is “a grand tour of nature bard Memorial Fund. In addition, the in all its profundity, an att empt to view life’s great complexity through a University is also providing support simple square meter of earth.” for the students who will be involved in this eff ort. Henley’s Electric & Plumbing Grundy Democrats Meet on Tuesday Th e student group includes a num- ber of certifi ed EMTs. Together, this Th e Grundy County Democratic Party Executive Committ ee will medical mission trip will reinforce the Randall K. Henley meet at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Grundy County Courthouse Rotary mott o of “service above self.” in Altamont. Th is meeting is open to the public, and interested citizens More Than 25 Years’ Experience are encouraged to att end, as many positions in Grundy County are open for election. 598-5221 or cell 636-3753 Area Rotary Club Meetings Th e Grundy County Rotary Club meets at 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays, at the Dutch Maid Bakery in Tracy City. Th e Monteagle/Sewanee Rotary Club meets at the Smoke House Res- taurant on Wednesday mornings. Coff ee begins at 6:50 a.m.; breakfast and the meeting begin at 7 a.m. and end by 8 a.m. Th e Monteagle/Sewanee Rotary Club hosts a noon Th ursday meeting at the Blue Chair Tavern. On Feb. 14, Mark Wardell, a long-term care special- ist, will talk about “Securing your Retirement Nest Egg: Why Long-Term Care Planning Now.” 931 205 2475 Coe at Academy for Lifelong Learning Author David B. Coe will present the program at the Th ursday, Feb. 14, WWW.MOLLICACONSTRUCTION.COM meeting of the Academy for Lifelong Learning. Th e group will gather at noon at St. Mary’s Sewanee. Coe is an award-winning writer of fantasy and #2!&43-!.3()0 historical fi ction and also publishes under the pen name D. B. Jackson. He has writt en more than a dozen novels, his most recent being the second in #2%!4)6)49 a trilogy called “Th e Th ieft aker Chronicles.” Reservations for box lunches 3534!).!"),)49 may be made by calling 598-5342 or email . For more information call Debbie Kandul at (931) 924-3542. Kirby-Smith UDC Chapter Meets Feb. 16 Romantic 5-Course Th e Kirby-Smith 327 Chapter of the United Daughters of the Con- Valentine’s federacy will have its monthly meeting, Saturday Feb. 16, at the Franklin- Pearson House in Cowan. Th e meeting will begin at 10 a.m. , with optional Dinner lunch following the session. Saturday, February 9, at 6 p.m. Call now for reservations and menu: Hunt for the First Hepatica on Feb. 17 (931) 592-4832 Th e Sewanee Herbarium will host a walk on Sunday, Feb. 17, to see what might be out early in Sewanee’s beloved Shakerag Hollow—maybe some hepatica, pepper-and-salt, or star chickweed. If fl owers are scarce on the ground, look at mosses, liverworts, lichens, club mosses and even some ferns, which are not fazed by winter weather. Meet Yolande Gott fried at 1:30 p.m. at Green’s View for this moderate-to-strenuous two-mile walk that may include a steep rocky section of the trail. Come prepared for muddy, Tea on the wet, icy, and/or rocky conditions. Mountain Wings of Hope Bingo on Feb. 18 Open 11:30 to 4 Thursday Th e Wings of Hope Widow’s Ministry will meet at 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 18, for bingo and refreshments at Second Avenue Missionary Baptist through Saturday Church, 317 3rd Avenue S.E., Winchester. Cookies and drinks will be DINNERS BY RESERVATION provided; please bring a $2 unwrapped prize for game winners. For more (931) 592-4832 information call (931) 636-4359. 298 Colyar Street, US 41, Tracy City 4 • Friday, February 8, 2013 • Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER Obituaries Church News Luce Grant Supports All Saints’ Chapel Otey Parish George Allen Dotson Growing in Grace welcomes John Otey Parish will remember the George Allen Dotson, age 84 Creation of Latino/ Shackelford, as the guest speaker at Transfi guration of Jesus as they cel- of Chattanooga, died Jan. 29, 2013. 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10. Shackel- ebrate Holy Eucharist at 8:50 a.m. He was a graduate of the University ford is the head men’s tennis coach and 11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3. During of the South, where he played football. at Sewanee. Refreshments follow the the Christian Education hour at 10 He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was Hispanic EfM Texts service. a.m., adults and youth can participate preceded in death by his parents, two Th e School of Th eology has received notice of a $40,000 grant from the Catechumenate will meet at 7 p.m., in the new Confirmation Class or sisters and a brother. Henry Luce Foundation’s theology program to support the creation of a Latino/ Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the Bairnwick “Journeying with Luke: Luke’s Story He is survived by his wife, Em- Hispanic version of the Education for Ministry (EfM) program. Women’s Center. For more informa- of Easter,” led by the Rev. Christopher ily; daughter, Lindy (Scott ) Hannah “I am pleased and grateful that the Luce Foundation is providing us the tion contact Catherine Outten by Bryan, or the Lectionary Class, led by of Ooltewah, Tenn.; and one grandson opportunity to begin developing the Spanish language materials for EfM,” email to . Peter Trenchi. Children ages 3–11 are and several nieces and nephews. said Karen Meridith, director of EfM. “We waited to do the Spanish version invited to Godly Play. Nursery care is Funeral services were held on Feb. until we were well along in Christ Church, Monteagle available for infants from 6 weeks from 1 in the funeral home chapel with the the development of the new 8:30 a.m. until aft er the second service. Rev. James Julian officiating. Inter- In addition to its regular services, English curriculum, upon Christ Church Monteagle will have ment with military honors followed which the Spanish version in Chatt anooga National Cemetery. services at noon and at 6:30 p.m. on St. James Episcopal Church will be based.” Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13. Memorial contributions may be made The Spanish texts will St. James Episcopal Church an- to Spring Creek Road Baptist Church. nounces its worship schedule. At 9 not be translations but will Cowan Ash Wednesday Service For complete obituary visit . panic cultures and modeled on the English texts. Th is funding will cover the Cowan Ministerial Association fellowship, as well as Bible story time fi rst phase of the production of the new Spanish curriculum that is projected will host a community Ash Wednes- for children. On the fi rst Wednesday Freddie Wayne Hassebrock to be available in the fall of 2014, following the release of new English texts. day service at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. of each month, St . James has a heal- Freddie Wayne Hassebrock, age Th e writing team will prepare the fi rst volume of the EfM core texts in 13, at Cowan First Baptist Church. ing service and Rite III Eucharist at 68 of Layne’s Cove community near Spanish to be used with a standard Spanish-language theological text on the Rev. Rocky Whray will be the speaker. 5 p.m.; on the second Wednesday, St. Pelham, died Jan. 28, 2013, at Alvin Hebrew Bible. Th ey will use the English-language core text as a guide, adapting For more information visit . Anglican rosary. He was preceded in death by his father, in a culturally appropriate way. Th ere will be Holy Communion Fred. O. Hassebrock; sister Loretta Meridith will work with the Rev. Canon Anthony Guillén, missioner for Fire on the Mountain and imposition of ashes at 7 p.m., Edwards; and nephew Wade Edwards. Latino/Hispanic Ministries for the Episcopal Church, to assemble the team Fire on the Mountain, the Epis- Wednesday, Feb. 13. He served in the U.S. Army. of writers and pilot the materials in congregations in both the U.S. and in copal Youth Coalition, will meet This year’s Stone Soup intergen- He is survived by his wife, Cathy; Province IX over the next several years. 4:15–5:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10, at erational Lenten study will begin daughters, Amy Hershman of Mon- A Latino/Hispanic version of EfM has been under development through Brooks Hall. at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20, and teagle and Teri (Nick) Morrow of An- intentional conversation and study by Meridith and Guillén as a response to Sponsored by St. James and Otey continue through March 20. Th ere is tioch; mother, Fermenda Hasse- the 2009 strategic vision of the Episcopal Church. It was included in the 2012 Parish, Fire on the Mountain is open a sign-up sheet in the parish hall for brock of Pelham; sisters Janet Meeks strategic plan for the School of Th eology. to all area youth in grades 6–12. contributions of soup and bread. On of Metamora, Ill., Teresa (James) “EfM has been important to the formation of laity in the Church for more For more information call Betty Feb. 20, the group will watch the movie Nunley and Jeanett e Meeks; and two than a generation but its impact among our Latino members has been mini- Carpenter at 598-5926. “Dolphin Tale.” grandchildren and two nephews. mal because of the lack of materials Funeral services were held Jan. 31 in Spanish,” explained the Rt. Rev. J. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Neil Alexander, dean of the School CHURCH CALENDAR Barry Rhoads offi ciating. Interment of Theology. “The Luce grant will with full military honors provided by make it possible for us to begin the Monday–Friday, Feb. 11–15 10:00 am Sunday School the Sequatchie Valley Honor Guard process of getting these wonderful 11:00 am Morning Service 7:00 am Morning Prayer/HE, St. Mary’s (not 2/13) 6:00 pm Evening Service followed in Summerfi eld Cemetery. materials in the hands of our Latino 7:30 am Morning Prayer, Otey For complete obituary visit . Education for Ministry is a theolog- 8:30 am Morning Prayer, St. Augustine’s ical education program for laity under 11:00 am Morning Service 12:05 pm Healing Service, Otey (Th ursday only) 6:00 pm Evening Service the auspices of the programs center 12:30 pm Noon Prayer, St. Mary’s (not 2/13) MESSENGER HOURS of the School of Theology. Since its Morton Memorial United Methodist, Monteagle 4:00 pm Evening Prayer, St. Augustine’s 9:45 am Sunday School Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday founding in 1975, the program has 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, Otey 9 a.m. –5 p.m. assisted more than 75,000 students in 11:00 am Worship Service 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, St. Mary’s (not 2/13) New Beginnings Church, Jump Off Th ursday—Production Day discovering how to respond to the call 5:10 pm Evening Prayer, Chapel of Apostles (not 2/14) 9 a.m. until pages are completed of Christian service. 10:30 am Worship Service (usually mid-aft ernoon) EfM groups are sponsored by 90 Otey Memorial Parish Friday—Circulation Day of the 110 dioceses of the Episcopal Today, Feb. 8 8:50 am Holy Eucharist Closed Church, as well as numerous interna- 7:00 pm Taizé Service, St. Luke’s Chapel 10:00 am Christian Education tional sites. 11:00 am Holy Eucharist Saturday, Feb. 9 Pelham United Methodist Church UPCOMING RETREATS 8:00 am Morning Prayer, St. Mary’s 9:45 am Sunday School 5:00 pm Mass, Good Shepherd Catholic, Decherd 11:00 am Worship Service POETRY DIVINA: St. Agnes’ Episcopal, Cowan 11:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I A CELEBRATION OF RUMI AND Sunday, Feb. 10 St. James Episcopal OTHER SACRED POETS All Saints’ Chapel 9:00 am Bible story time for litt le ones March 1–3; Edward Groody, presenter. 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:00 am Holy Eucharist New Building, $425; Commuter fee, $225 St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Alto 6:30 pm Growing in Grace 8:00 am Mass GERALD MANLEY HOPKINS Bible Baptist Church, Monteagle St. Mary’s Convent 10:00 am Morning Service 8:00 am Holy Eucharist AND THE DIVINE POWER 5:30 pm Evening Service 5:00 pm Evensong Call (931) 598-5342 OF METAPHOR Christ Church Episcopal, Alto or (800) 728-1659 Sewanee Church of God www.StMarysSewanee.org March 17–18; Victor Judge, presenter. 11:00 am Holy Eucharist 10:00 am Sunday School Christ Church, Monteagle 6:00 pm Evening Service 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Society of Friends 10:45 am Children’s Sunday School 9:30 am Meeting, 598-5031 12:50 pm Christian formation class Tracy City First Baptist Church Church of the Holy Comforter, Monteagle 9:45 am Sunday School 9:00 am Holy Eucharist 10:45 am Morning Worship Cowan Fellowship Church 5:30 pm Youth 10:00 am Sunday School 6:00 pm Evening Worship 11:00 am Worship Service Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Sewanee Wednesday, Feb. 13 • Ash Wednesday 9:00 am Worship Service 6:00 am 10:00 am Sunday School Morning Prayer, Cowan Fellowship 7:30 am Ash Wednesday service, All Saints’ Chapel Decherd United Methodist Church 9:45 am Sunday School 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist, Ashes, Christ Church, 10:50 am Worship Monteagle Epiphany Episcopal Church, Sherwood 12:22 pm Holy Eucharist, Ashes, Otey 10:30 am Holy Eucharist 4:30 pm Ash Wednesday service, All Saints’ Chapel 10:30 am Children’s Sunday School 5:00 pm Rite III Eucharist, Rosary, St. James Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Decherd 5:30 pm Evening Worship, Bible Baptist, Monteagle 10:30 am Mass 6:00 pm Youth (AWANA), Tracy City First Baptist Grace Fellowship 6:30 pm Holy Eucharist, Ashes,Christ Church, Down Home, Down the Street 10:30 am Sunday School/Worship Service 6:30 pm Prayer Service, Harrison Chapel, Midway Harrison Chapel Methodist 7:00 pm Adult Christian Ed., Epiphany, Sherwood 754 West Main St., Monteagle 10:00 am Sunday School 7:00 pm Community Ash Wednesday service, 11:00 am Worship Service Cowan First Baptist Church (931) 924-3135 7:00 pm Holy Eucharist, Ashes, St. James Episcopal
8 a.m. to 9 p.m. 7 days a week WantMidway to be Baptist listed here?Church Email or phone 598-9949. Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER • Friday, February 8, 2013 • 5 Engagement Monteagle Fog Festival Schedule for Feb. 15–17
During the Valentine weekend, Monteagle Chamber of Commerce is host- ing Fog Fest 2013 with three days of activities, learning opportunities and open Jay Leutze Peter Crane Walter Davis houses. Fog Fest signs will be outside each participating business, and a complete list of activities will be available at each business location. Free activities will include “throw your own pot” at Hallelujah Pott ery; a special snake show at the South Cumberland State Recreation Area; home Public Lectures tours with Monteagle-Sewanee Realtors; a tour of Dutch Maid Bakery; and a hike that will begin at South Greeter Falls Loop. Author Jay Leutze will speak at 4 p.m., Monday, Feb. 11, in Gailor Audito- Other activities will be an artisan bread-making class at Dutch Maid Bakery rium. Leutze is the author of “Stand Up Th at Mountain: Th e Batt le to Save One and performances of “Th e Temptations of Mann,” at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee Small Community in the Wilderness Along the Appalachian Trail,” which was School. published last June. He will be accompanied by singer-songwriter David Ray. A number of special musical events will take place during the weekend Th e event is sponsored by the University’s Policy and Change Living Learning including at Jim Oliver’s Smoke House, which will feature music by Travis Community, the environmental studies department and Sustain Sewanee. Scroggins, Whalen to Wed Bowlin, Randy Finchum, Joi Newby and Chuck Oden; and Prakash Wright on jazz keyboard at Pearl’s Foggy Mountain Café. Dr. Walter Gilliam, director of the Edward Zigler Center in Child Develop- Christi Diane Scroggins and Don- Unique displays will include handmade jewelry by Frankie Winton at Citi- ment and Social Policy at the Yale Child Study Center, will give a presentation ald Raymond Whalen of Sewanee will zens Tri-County Bank and antique tea serving pieces and place sett ings at Tea on early childhood education and rural challenges at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. exchange wedding vows on Th ursday, on the Mountain. Christ Church will have an open house, as well as a special 12, in Blackman Auditorium of Woods Lab. Gilliam’s presentation is the fi rst Feb. 14, 2013. art exhibit of works by Lucy Webb Millsaps. event in an annual lecture series presented by Community Engaged Learning. Th e bride is the daughter of Stanley Special discounts and events will be at the Monteagle Trading Post, Mon- and Judy Nabors of Hillsboro, Tenn., teagle Inn, Illiterati and Mooney’s Market and Emporium. Sir Peter Crane will give a lecture, “Ginkgo: Th e History and Culture of the and the granddaughter of the late Many restaurants will be off ering special dinners, wine tastings and food World’s Most Ancient Tree,” at 4:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 18, in Convocation Hall. Bud and Mary Henley of Hillsboro, discounts: Ivy Wild, Eagle Liquors and Wines, Monteagle Inn, Dave’s Modern Crane is the University’s 2012–13 Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar. Th e ginkgo Brownie Nabors of McMinnville and Tavern, Pearl’s Foggy Mountain Café, Tea on the Mountain, Dutch Maid Bakery is perhaps the world’s most distinctive and ancient tree. Ginkgo grew up with the late Verbal Nabors of Morrison, and Jim Oliver’s Smoke House. the dinosaurs, was there before the Atlantic Ocean existed and has been almost Tenn. Her children are Danna and For more information contact the Monteagle Mountain Chamber of Com- unchanged for 250 million years. Levi Scroggins. merce at (931) 924-5353 or email . The groom is the son of Loretta Walter Davis (C ’87), a senior executive with Morgan Stanley, will speak at Tomes Whalen of Sewanee and the 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 19, in Gailor Auditorium. He will talk about the future late William C. Whalen, formerly of the fi nancial services industry, the investment climate and job opportuni- of Cynthiana, Ky., and the grandson President’s Day Spelling & ties in that industry. Davis is a Morgan Stanley managing director and is the of the late Ernest and Pauline Tomes business head of the fi rm’s Managed Futures Department. He returns to the of Sewanee, Peter L. Whalen of Holi- Sewanee campus as the Babson Center for Global Commerce Spring 2013 day, Fla., and the late Christine Wha- American History Bee Graham Executive-in-Residence. len and the stepson of the late Eileen Th e Franklin County Democratic Women are hosting a night of food, fun Whalen of Cynthiana, Ky. His son is and friendly competition on President’s Day at 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 18, at the Nathan Garner of Sherwood, now Sewanee Senior Center, 39 Ball Park Rd. Invitation to Join a Lenten Bible Study serving with the U.S. Marines. Dinner is available for $5 per person (kids 6 and under eat free); guests can Th e couple will continue to reside enjoy an all-you-can-eat soup-salad-sandwich buff et. in Sewanee. Children can participate in one of the two Spelling Bees; there is a $5 per The Cowan Fellowship Church offers a Bible Study child entrance fee. Spelling lists will be for its members and anyone else in the community age-appropriate. Fift h-graders will be who would like to participate in a study of the story CFSCP Surpasses Goal, spelling from a fi ft h-grade list, while (according to the Gospel of John) of the Last Supper, first-graders will be spelling from a fi rst-grade list. Th e winner of each bee Jesus’ trial and passion, and the Resurrection. Expands Grants for 2013 will receive a $50 cash prize. Adults can enter the American His- The study group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the The Community Fund of South given out in a fall cycle with applica- tory Bee to win a $100 gift certifi cate to IvyWild. six Thursday evenings from February 14 to March Cumberland Plateau raised $255,107 tions due Sept. 1. 21, meeting at the Fellowship Church, located on East by year’s end and completed a strategic “The ability to offer two rounds Registration will take place the planning process that positions the of grants will increase the number night of the contest. For more in- Cumberland Street in Cowan. philanthropic group to move ahead of deserving nonprofi ts we will be able formation, contact Helen Stapleton by calling 598-9731 or emailing . profi ts in 2012, supporting innovative Th e strategic planning process, led an Elder in the Presbyterian Church and a retired projects that will improve the lives by Ann Coulter, was funded by a gift professor of the University of the South. of many. According to co-chair Scott from Sewanee alumnus John Canale Hospitality Shop Parrish, “Along with the great total, we of Memphis, who also has a home in If you wish to accept this invitation to participate in are also pleased that gift s truly came to Monteagle. Sale Continues us from people all across the Plateau, “Th e fund is being very intentional this Thursday evening Bible Study Group, please as we had hoped.” about its mission and vision,” said All children’s, men’s and women’s contact Sherwood Ebey (at 598-5883 or sebey@cafes. Leah Rhys, development chair, steering committ ee member Bonnie clothing continues to be half price net) so you can obtain a copy of the study book which through Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Hospi- said, “We are grateful for the extraor- McCardell. “Careful strategic plan- will be used. dinarily generous response from ning allows the fund’s work to move tality Shop, located in the yellow house residents.” forward as we look for innovative and at 1096 University Ave., Sewanee. Th e Based on the positive response collaborative proposals that will make shop is open 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Tues- during its inaugural year, the CFSCP a diff erence in lives on the Plateau.” days and Th ursdays, and 10 a.m.–noon plans to expand its grant awards in More information is available at on Saturdays. 2013. Up to $75,000 will be awarded or by contacting If you bring donations when the PUT OUR during a spring cycle, with applications Shirley Winn at (931) 383-9044 or by shop is closed, please put them in the due March 1 and grants announced in emailing . bin to the left of the door at the rear June. A second round of grants will be of the shop. EXPERTISE TO WORK ON YOUR REFUND.
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122 Bible Crossing Road, Decherd, Tennessee 37324 931-967-1040 6 • Friday, February 8, 2013 • Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER
Tracy Cit y (fr om page 1) SES (fr om page 1) the site of the Wooten Mine and Coke Ovens and the site of the former Sam “Our main diffi culty is fi guring out Werner Lumber Company. Th e committ ee has found signifi cant current tour- the logistics,” Maxon said, “such as ist trade in the downtown area that is being developed by existing businesses where to move classrooms when the and organizations. windows and carpets are being put in.” Th e committ ee encourages community input in the downtown revital- Maxon, who said his main priority ization study process. Th e steering committ ee members are: Jeremy Fultz during construction time is to mini- (president of Tracy City Business Club), Nadene Moore (chairperson of Water mize loss of instruction time, has con- Board of Tracy City Utility District), Sue B. Parrott (Grundy County member verted two rooms adjacent to the gym of Southeast Tennessee Tourism Board), Emily Partin (Commissioner, Grundy to function as classrooms during the County Board of Commissioners) and Larry Phipps (mayor of Tracy City). construction. To have enough space, Th e Tennessee Downtowns application submitt ed by Tracy City is available only two classrooms can be worked on for viewing by interested persons at Grundy County Historical Society Heritage at one time. Once all of the classrooms Center, 465 Railroad Ave., Tracy City. People interested in providing comments on the main level are fi xed, the two or learning more can contact Nadene Moore, secretary for the committ ee, at rooms near the gym will undergo the (931) 592-6437 or (931) 592-6008. same renovation. Th e next major issue, Maxon said, is drainage: through the ceiling, in School Board (fr om page 1) the underground pipes and the down- Sarah Beth Hobby, a fi ft h-grade student at Sewanee Elementary, counts Dum Dum would get 100 percent of the com- all current Franklin County sheriff de- spouts. To fi x leaking, the red asphalt lollipops with Harper Temples, an SES kindergartner, as part of the celebration mission money. Th e board made no partment members and are academy- roofs will be replaced on the primary of 100th day of school. decision on the proposal. certified. Some have had the SRO building and the gym. The under- Th e Franklin County school sys- training,” said Sharber. ground drainage pipes running from tem has been awarded a two-year, “By the end of this week, approxi- the building will also be fixed. The $499,000 telemedicine grant from mately four SROs will be in place,” said downspouts will be reconfi gured to Senior Center News run into one drainpipe underground the U.S. Department of Health and Sharber. “By Feb. 20, all remaining Inclement Weather Policy Human Services. Sharber reported SROs will be placed into the schools.” that fl ows toward and under the play- “that the grant has been received. In preparation for the budget dis- ground. When the water gets to the Th e Senior Center follows the schedule of the Franklin County School Before it is announced to the public cussion, Sharber reported that Tennes- playground, the pipe will have holes System when the weather is bad. If the Franklin County schools are closed and offi cially accepted, Bonita Nolan see Governor Bill Haslam is proposing to disperse it under the playground. due to snow or ice, the Senior Center will be closed and no meals will be is here to answer questions.” to increase the state’s education budget Overfl ow water will be directed to the cooked, served or delivered on that day. “Before we start on the project and in order to get ready for the Partnership ravine behind the playground. offi cially accept the grant, we need to for Assessment of Readiness for Col- In addition to the windows, carpets February Covered Dish Luncheon and drainage, the three outside brick understand the program,” said Nolan, lege and Careers assessment online Th e February Covered Dish Luncheon will be at noon, Saturday, from the Franklin County Office testing for 2014–15. staircases will be replaced and the ice damage in the parking lot will be Feb. 16. Th ere will be jazz music to entertain guests as they celebrate St. of Coordinated School Health. The Addressing safety and security in Valentine’s Day and the February birthdays. Bring a dish and join the fun. telemedicine program is a way to con- the schools is a budget concern. School repaired with new paving. During this project, Maxon said, nect a student to medical providers board members asked to look into the Tuesday Helpers Needed while the student is at school. cost of purchasing security cameras teachers and staff have been parking their vehicles on University Avenue. Th e Center needs volunteers to make lunch deliveries on Tuesday “It is a type of walk-in clinic, where for all schools. Sharber is also in con- and also needs volunteers who can work in the kitchen as substitutes, common ailments are diagnosed tact with all the principals to see what “Everyone knows the situation we have here, and they have been very when regular volunteers are absent. If you can help, drop by the Center through audiovisual equipment con- capital outlay funds are needed in their to learn more. nected to a doctor’s offi ce,” said No- schools regarding safety and security. understanding and cooperative,” lan. The doctor’s office handles all “We also need to increase the Maxon said. Senior Menus insurance claims and prescriptions as number of social workers we have,” Th e front windows of the school Th e Sewanee Senior Center serves lunch at noon on weekdays. Th e needed. Parents sign up for the service said school board member Chris will not be replaced because the school suggested donation is $3 (50 or older) or $5 (under 50). Please call by 9 at the beginning of the school year. McDonough. “If we are concerned system wants to retain the aesthetics a.m. to order lunch. Parents are also contacted before, dur- with safety, this is an element we need of the school. Feb. 11: White bean and chicken chili, salad, corn muffi n, dessert. ing and aft er the service. “We do not to discuss, and it is certainly worth There is a tentative schedule for Feb. 12: Pork loin, macaroni and cheese, green beans, roll, dessert. treat unless we get permission from investigating.” the project, which anticipates a four- Feb. 13: Meat loaf, pinto beans, corn, cornbread, dessert. the parent,” said Nolan. “Sometimes children who need month construction time, although Feb. 14: Fish sandwich, chips, slaw, dessert. Th e school board postponed mak- help do not get it,” said school board this may vary due to the weather Feb. 15: Steak and gravy, mashed potatoes, green peas, roll, dessert. conditions. ing a decision about this grant until the member Cleijo Walker. “Money and Menus may vary. March meeting. Th e board wants more resources are geared toward special Th e teachers, Maxon said, “ are very information about costs, insurance, li- education programs,” said Walker. supportive, and are working the hard- Th e center is located at 5 Ball Park Rd. (behind the Sewanee Market). ability issues and if there is a registered “Considering more social workers is est. Th ey work here over weekends to To reserve a meal or for more information, call the center at 598-0771. nurse requirement, before proceeding. part of the safety solution.” see that the students don’t miss a beat, Franklin County Director Currently, the school system has and they are making the best with what of Schools Rebecca Sharber updated one social worker. Each school has at they have.” the board on the school resource of- least one guidance counselor. TDOT’s New Traffi c App fi cer (SRO) program. Th e next school board meeting will More than 35,000 users have download in the Apple App Store and “Interviews have been completed, be held at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 11, downloaded the Tennessee Depart- Play Store for Android. and the SROs have been matched up at the board offi ce, 215 S. College St., ment of Transportation’s (TDOT) “It’s great that thousands of mo- with schools,” said Sharber. “Th ey are Winchester. SmartWay mobile application for torists are taking advantage of this smart phones since its launch in late free resource, and we encourage more December. Th e app is designed to help drivers to give it a try,” said TDOT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE drivers navigate Tennessee highways, commissioner John Schroer. “The Russell L. Leonard 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE providing up-to-the-minute custom- SmartWay app not only gives you real ized traffi c information. Th e TDOT time traffi c information that can help 1-800-435-7739 SmartWay app is free and available for you avoid delays, it can be customized ATTORNEY AT LAW to provide only the information you ROB MATLOCK want.” Offi ce: (931) 962-0447 CONSTRUCTION COMPANY The home screen for the TDOT Fax: (931) 962-1816 NEW HOME BUILDING SmartWay app is a map that locates 315 North High Street Toll-Free (877) 962-0435 AND REMODELING the user’s current position. Th e icons are used to customize views. Winchester, TN 37398 [email protected] MEMBER, U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL TDOT asks motorists to use the SmartWay app responsibly. Drivers PHONE 931-598-5728 should “know before you go” by check- Deli hours: ing traffi c conditions before leaving for Ȃ ǡ their destination. Motorists should ͕͕͕ never text or use a mobile device while operating a vehicle. & DELI 5:30 to 10:30 pm; 3TATE ,ICENSED s &ULLY