The Sewanee Mountain
VOL. XXV No. 14 Thursday, April 16, 2009 Published as a public service for the Sewanee community since 1985.
Book Club Free activities for children are a part of Trails & Trilliums on Monday Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to The Sewanee Book Club will 2 p.m. on the SAS campus. A special meet on Monday, April 20, at 1:30 program, “SSSSS-nakes—Our p.m. in Sally Hubbard’s house. Jane Slithery Friends,” starts the fun at Flynn will review “Water for El- 10 a.m., followed by hayrides, ephants,” a novel by Sara Gruen. horse rides, a caving adventure, At this meeting the group will also cotton candy, nature hikes with choose next year’s reading list. For hands-on stations and a great further information or questions petting zoo (with alpacas, baby contact Flournoy Rogers at or 598-0733. mice, chickens, snakes, turtles and more to hold and learn about). At right, Jim Sanders meets a friendly All-American king snake. No registration is Concert Monday needed. More details at . Canterbury Cathedral Choir Tonight and the University Orchestra will The Canterbury Cathedral Choir Twelve adult singers called lay clerks present an All-American Concert on will perform today, April 16, at 7:30 are also members of the choir. Monday, April 20, at 8 p.m. in Guerry SAS Trails & Trilliums This Weekend p.m. in All Saints’ Chapel on University General admission tickets are $20/ Auditorium on Georgia Avenue. The sixth “perennial” Trails & public, and children’s events are Avenue. The public is welcome. adult, $15/senior and $5/student. The main program includes Trilliums will be held on the St. free. A $10 registration fee provides This is one of Europe’s foremost For information call 598-1770, or Charles Ives’ variations on “America,” Andrew’s-Sewanee School campus admission to all workshops, speak- choral groups, under the direction of e-mail . Tickets are available online at Triptych” and George Gershwin’s April 19, with events for wildfl ower The Wildfl ower Garden Ramble The 30 boys, ages 8 to 13, are part of a . Marler, professor of music at Belmont families. Preregistration for all liums registration fee. University in Nashville, as soloist. events is recommended. View the Wine & Wildfl owers, an evening Marler, a frequent soloist, chamber complete schedule and native plant reception in honor of Yeatman En- Town Meeting, University History musician, orchestral musician and list and register online at or call 598-5651. Mack Prichard, Tennessee’s recently Volume II Signing numerous instrumentalists from Trails & Trilliums is committed retired State Naturalist, and the The University’s Board of On Friday, April 17, at 2 p.m. the renowned orchestras worldwide. to raising awareness about protect- Land Trust for Tennessee, is $10. All Trustees’ Community Relations University Book and Supply Store will ing native plants and woodland funds are used to support the event Committee will hold an open town host a book-signing event featuring habitats. Events are open to the and St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School. meeting on Friday, April 17, at 5 many of the authors who collaborated Council Agenda p.m. in the St. Mark’s Commu- on the just-released second volume of Deadline nity Center, with dinner to follow. the Sewanee Sesquicentennial His- “Everyone Expects Me to Write Another Those who plan to stay for dinner The next meeting of the Commu- tory Project, “Sewanee Perspectives nity Council is scheduled for Monday, need to RSVP before April 17 with on the History of the University of Streetcar” with Jeremy Lawrence their last name and the number April 27, 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Citi- the South.” zens’ Building. Items for the agenda The University Department of Theatre Arts invites the Sewanee commu- of adults and children by calling This fascinating volume looks at nity to Jeremy Lawrence’s “Everyone Expects Me to Write Another Streetcar.” 598-3400. There is no charge for should be submitted to the Provost’s 12 aspects of Sewanee history from offi ce by noon on Monday, April 20. The performance is on Wednesday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Proctor Hill dinner. diverse points of view with chapters Theatre of the Tennessee Williams Center. This witty, deeply moving solo play The agenda includes 1) ambu- by Donald Armentrout, George Core, focuses on Williams’ later life and career and is based on his writings. Law- lance service update, 2) Emerald- Charles Israel, Waring McCrady, Jon F.C. Commission rence has performed his haunting impersonation of Williams off-Broadway, Hodgson Hospital update, 3) Meacham, Brown Patterson, Bran to Meet Monday at the Kennedy Center and at theaters around the country. leaseholders’ presentation, 4) Potter, Celeste Ray, Woody Register, One of a series of events in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Wil- summary of housing sales in Se- The Franklin County Board of liams Center, Lawrence will also appear with Zachary Clause in “The Traveling Houston Roberson, Gerald Smith, Commissioners will meet in regular wanee, 5) Sewanee Utility District Sean T. Suarez and Bertram Wyatt- Companion,” and “Chalky White Substance” on Friday and Saturday, April 24 update, 6) Lost Cove update, 7) session on Monday, April 20, at 7 p.m. and 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the Proctor Hill Theatre. These are two of Williams’ Brown. Come celebrate this event. in the second fl oor circuit courtroom cell tower update and 8) Folks at Refreshments will be served. late plays in a production from Home organization report. of the Franklin County Courthouse the Provincetown Tennessee Wil- in Winchester. Sewanee’s representa- liams Festival, directed by Festival tives are Johnny Hughes and Arthur artistic director David Kaplan. All “Scholarship Knoll. County commission meetings of the events are free and open to Sewanee” Today are open to the public. the public, and no reservations are The annual celebration of student Senior Center required. scholarships, “Scholarship Sewanee,” Lawrence, actor and playwright, will be presented today, April 16, Luncheon Sat. has performed in theaters in New York, Los Angeles, Edinburgh and from 3 to 5:30 p.m. in the University’s The Sewanee Senior Citizens’ Spencer Hall, fi rst fl oor. All are in- on major regional stages across monthly covered-dish luncheon will the country in classics and world vited. Refreshments will be served. be held Saturday, April 18, at noon in Jeremy Lawrence and Zachary Clause in Posters and other visual presenta- premieres. On film he has been the center, 5 Ball Park Road. Several directed by Brian De Palma and “The Traveling Companion” by Tennessee tions from all disciplines, including Ukelele of 100% Recycled Materials international students from the Uni- Williams independent studies, class projects by Mae Wallace Ron Howard and by Stephen Herek versity will share information, music in the original “Critters.” His mad capers on television began with delivering and community-based projects, will and objects from their countries. All be on display. SAS “Green Art” Richie’s baby on “Happy Days” and continued through appearances on “E.R.,” are welcome. Come to get a “Taste of “Night Court,” “The Drew Carey Show” and with the comedy trio Stella. Reception Sunday the World.” Frierson Talk St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School’s INSIDE Today, Exhibition Gallery seeks “green art” for the THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN Presorted Std. third “Green Art on the Mountain” SAS Spring concert, Blood drive, Through Saturday Letters, Serving where called...... 2 MESSENGER U.S. Postage exhibition. A festive reception for the Forum on VC search, New arrivals, P.O. Box 296 PAID An exhibition by Liz Frierson artists will be held on Sunday, April Civic Association April report...... 3 Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 Sewanee, TN will be on display through Saturday, 19, from 1 to 3 p.m., to coincide with Keith lecture to FOL, meetings...... 4 Film: Rethink Afghanistan, Sr menus Permit #55 April 18, in the Carlos Gallery. An art the native plant sale during “Trails March emergency svcs rpts...... 5 major and honors candidate at the and Trilliums.” Arbor Day, Contact Life Line trains...6 University, Frierson will give a public Twenty-four artists are represented Chinese lawyer/activist to speak, presentation today, April 16, at 4:30 in the show: Clay Binkley, Ed Carlos, Lectures on Tennessee Williams, Parody: Wind Done Gone...... 7 p.m., in the Nabit Art Building. All are Jill Carpenter, Susan Church, Tom A&E—SUT fi lms, Dionysus presents, invited to attend her presentation and Church, David Coe, Arlyn Ende, Diane Art majors rcptn/talks, Fool f/Love, visit the exhibition. Getty, Burki Gladstone, Ben Gou- Jazz ensemble/Singers, Cooney talk, The Carlos Gallery is located in TINTINNABULATION...... 8-9 beaud, Helen Harris, Robley Hood, OBITUARIES—Anderson, Burke, the Nabit Art Building, 105 Kennerly Jim Ann Howard, Carol LeBaron, Ra- Carroll; Church news...... 10 Lane. Hours are Monday–Friday, 9 chel Malde, Ben Potter, Mary Priestley, SCHOOL SCOOP—SES menus, a.m.–5 p.m; Saturday and Sunday, Ron Ramsey, Victor Schmidt, Peggy Lee wins, SCC celebrates Seuss...... 11 noon–5 p.m. For more information SPORTS—Cooney Tiger of Week, Solomon, Archie Stapleton, Claire Tiger, SAS & SMS rps, Brown honor, contact Pradip Malde, 598-1537, or Reishman, Christi Teasley and Mae SES golf tourney, Youth rodeo...12-13 see . Wallace. NATURE NOTES, WX, Pets, Hikes....14 2) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, April 16, 2009 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER 418 St. Mary’s Ln. P.O. Box 296 Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 (931) 598-9949 Fax: (931) 598-9685 www.sewaneemessenger.com Editor/Publisher: Serving Where Geraldine Hewitt Piccard Circulation: Ray Minkler Called Staff: Janet B. Graham Contributors: Six years ago this column be- Kathy Hamman Phoebe & Scott Bates gan to support the large number Leslie Lytle John Bordley of reservists called up for active April H. Minkler Pat Wiser duty to serve in the war in Iraq. Peg Palisano Jean & Harry Yeatman Since then, the troubles in the Published as a public service to the Sewanee community. 3,700 copies are Middle East and Afghanistan have printed on Thursdays, 46 times a year, and distributed to 26 Sewanee-area stretched our military to its limits. locations for pickup free of charge. This is a reminder that someone This publication is made possible by the patronage of our advertisers The MARC Quartet, featuring Meg Armour-Jones, Allen Tubbs, Rowan Jones and else is standing guard and facing and by gifts from The University of the South (print production) and the Carly Westling, wowed the crowd during their Winter Concert performance. Sewanee Community Chest. fi re for us. Please keep the follow- SUBSCRIPTIONS ing individuals, their families and $50 a year bulk rate; $75 fi rst class. SAS Spring Concert Wednesday all those who fi ght for freedom in your prayers: The St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School Katie Craighill, Britni Nunley, Emma importance of spaying and neutering middle school and upper school Clare Holleman and Emily Blount Nick Barry pets, and the importance of adopt- choirs, the SAS Ensemble and the with choreography by Alex Berner- James Gregory Cowan ing abandoned animals rather than MARC Quartet will offer a Spring Coe and Zoe Grammer. Peter Green buying pets. Concert on Wednesday, April 22, in Brian “Yogi” Jackson Many people don’t realize that the SAS Theatre at 7 p.m. Blood Drive Kenny Leming Letters buying a pet often contributes to the The choirs will perform a variety Brian Norcross existence of so-called “puppy mills” of popular tunes, classical arrange- April 22 Christopher Norcross where animal abuse is all too often ments and Broadway classics under A Red Cross blood drive will be Dustin “Dusty” Lee Parker SPRING PARTY WEEKEND THIS a side effect. There are thousands of the direction of Katherine Anderson. held in the University’s Bishop’s Com- James Smith WEEKEND—TRAFFIC AND wonderful animals who exist right The seventh and eighth grade choir mon as part of the University’s Derby Charles Tate NOISE ADVISORY now who need a loving home. Mutts has been joyfully anticipating the Days on Wednesday, April 22, from Michael Walls To Sewanee Community, are just as beautiful as any other performance of a selection of songs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. People who want Jeffery Alan Wessel The Student Program Board’s creature, and often more healthy from the hit Broadway show and appointments to donate can e-mail Nick Worley spring concert will be at Lake Cheston than purebreds. But if someone truly movie “Hairspray.” The performance Forbes Mann at or call 598-1148. rine helicopter crew chief Aaron April 17. This year’s band will be are rescue organizations all over the Gallagher, son of Peggy and Da- Perpetual Groove, . for good homes for animals already WILDWOOD BUILDERS nephew of Louise Irwin and Larry Please be aware that there will be in the world. Prince, is on active duty in Iraq. increased student traffic on Texas Kathy Bouldin, President Terry Parks RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION Avenue and Breakfield Road that Animal Alliance-South Cumberland If you know of others in our night, including the customary Se- Tracy City ■ Custom home building, garages and additions wanee Police checkpoint at Old Farm • Remodeling and repairs Mountain family who are in harm’s way, send their names to Road during the event. You may hear • Over 30 years experience us, or contact American Legion sound checks starting that afternoon, FOLKS AT HOME ARTICLE • Licensed and insured Post 51 Auxiliary member Louise and the concert is projected to end CLARIFICATION • Quality work with quality materials Irwin (598-5864). around 1 a.m. To the Editor: • References available Parking will not be available any- Thank you for reprinting the where along Texas Avenue or Break- Purple’s good article concerning (615) 305-8238 • (931) 924-1814 • [email protected] MESSENGER CONTACTS fi eld Road, or near Lake Cheston and Folks at Home. I offer a bit of clari- News & Calendar: the practice football fi eld, so please fication, though. The first public (931) 598-9949 plan on walking. meeting was held in September Display Advertising: Keep in mind that if you are walk- 2008. However, the idea was a dream Janet Graham ing with your family towards Lake that had been held and voiced long Russell L. Leonard (931) 598-9949 Cheston from central campus, you before that. Then, from February until E-Mail Addresses: will likely be in the fl ow of pedestrian September, as many as 30 individu- ATTORNEY AT LAW News & Calendar— and BACCHUS van traffi c with stu- als met frequently. I cannot estimate [email protected] dents coming to attend the concert. the number of hours they gave to the The Sewanee Police Department undertaking prior to “going public” Offi ce: (931) 962-0447 Display Ads— [email protected] will ticket vehicles parked along the in September. I can only say I know Fax: (931) 962-1816 Classifi ed Ads— sides of Texas Avenue and Breakfi eld I speak for many in Sewanee when I 315 North High Street Toll-Free (877) 962-0435 [email protected] Road. express my thanks. Winchester, TN 37398 [email protected] FAX: (931) 598-9685 Residents of Wiggins Creek will Elizabeth Camp be allowed to drive through, with a Sewanee ■ slight detour. The alternate location will be Cravens Hall on Kentucky Avenue. THANKS TO DANCERS, A weather call will be made no later PARENTS, CREW, ASSISTANTS than Friday morning. An updated Dear Sewanee Dance Students location will be announced via e-mail. and Families, [The Messenger will have the fi nal Congratulations on the outstand- location posted on its website, .] cesses bring joy to all who had the Bobby Luffman privilege to see. Student Activities Coordinator A huge thank you to the incred- The University of the South ible production crew who gave gen- Sewanee ■ erously of their gifts of time and talents. Without them, the perfor- THANKS FOR SUPPORT mance would not have had lights or To the Editor: music. Special thanks to my college assistants—Chelsey Barry, Aly Bol- We at the Animal Alliance-South ton, Meg Armour-Jones, Amy Neslon, Cumberland on Monteagle mountain Leigh Ruffin, Laura Schieffler and would like to thank all those who Jane Tingley. They have taught our helped make our Artful Yard Sale a students with kind and compassion- COMPETITIVE PRICES AND huge success on April 4. We were able ate hearts. to raise enough money to continue Most of all, thank you for allowing our low cost spay/neuter program for me to teach your children. I am very FRIENDLY SERVICE many months to come. Fund-raising blessed! will be an ongoing part of our mis- sion, but this event more than met Phoebe Pearigen our expectations, thanks to all our Sewanee ■ ~ ALL YOUR FAVORITE MAJOR BRANDS volunteers and the generous dona- tions of area citizens. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: ~ Great Wine Selection ~ Special Orders Available We thank the Monteagle Elemen- Mail your letter to the Sewanee tary School for letting us use the Mountain MESSENGER, P.O. Box 296, school parking lot, Jennifer Nunley for Sewanee, TN 37375, or come by our providing pony rides for the children, offi ce, 418 St. Mary’s Ln., or send your Next door to the Smokehouse in Monteagle the Sewanee Girl Scouts for helping us e-mail to . Please include your name, ad- (931) 924-6900 ~ Mike Gifford, Owner helped organize this event. dress and daytime telephone number. Events such as this one are also Preference is given to letters under Open Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–11 p.m. an opportunity for AASC volunteers 250 words. Unsigned letters will not to network with pet owners and to be used. Letters are edited for space educate the public about the need and and clarity. Thursday, April 16, 2009 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER (3 Community Forum on Vice-Chancellor Civic Association Creates Opportunity Fund; Search Set for Tuesday Williams Puts Recession into Perspective The Search Committee, appointed the Search Committee with present- by University Chancellor the Rt. Rev. ing the most qualified person for Economics topped the agenda committee recommended that 90 be tapped only for emergencies or Henry Parsley, bishop of Alabama election by the board of trustees no at the April 6 dinner meeting of the percent of the surplus be placed in large projects fulfi lling a community and chair of the University board later than April 2010. Sewanee Civic Association. Before an endowment “opportunity” fund, need. of trustees, will hold a community Comments and ideas about Se- hearing from economics professor to be managed by an investment Civic Association Vice-president forum on Tuesday, April 21, from 7:30 wanee’s next vice chancellor also Doug Williams, who was slated to committee, and that 10 percent of the Tom Manshack introduced eco- to 8:30 p.m. in the Sewanee Senior may be submitted via e-mail to speak about the recession and its surplus be placed in a reserve fund, to nomics professor Doug Williams, a Citizens’ Center to gather ideas and [email protected]. More de- local impact, the membership took be available to cover shortfalls when summa cum laude graduate of the input about the qualifi cations and tails about the search process may up the issue of what to do with the donations to the annual Community University of the South who went priorities for the University’s 16th be found on the University’s web- $130,000 surplus in Community Chest fund drive did not meet the on to earn a Ph.D. at Northwestern vice-chancellor. site: . the years. The membership voted to ap- as it relates to economic issues. a larger effort to engage faculty, stu- President Elizabeth Clark Duncan prove the recommendation, with the Williams attributed the current dents, staff, alumni and friends of the Kitchen Help attributed the surplus to the follow- stipulation that divestment of the economic recession in the United University in the initial stages of out- ing factors: on several occasions, the endowed funds required a two-thirds States to the burst of the “housing reach for the search. The discussion Needed Sewanee Elementary School Parent vote of the members present and that bubble,” that is, the collapse of the will be moderated by representatives Teachers Organization had returned the membership must be given a two housing market. Several factors en- of Storbeck/Pimentel, an executive Regular and substitute kitchen unused funds; some years, donations week’s notice of the meeting at which tered into the equation, according to recruitment fi rm selected to assist volunteers are badly needed at the exceeded the budgeted amount; and voting was to occur. Williams. When housing prices were with the identifi cation and recruit- Sewanee Senior Citizens’ Center, es- the surplus was in a savings account Duncan pointed out that in the high, banks offered loans to individu- ment of qualifi ed candidates. pecially on Tuesdays and Fridays. For and had been earning interest. future, a committee would need to als who might not have qualifi ed more information and to volunteer An advisory committee met on be created to process requests. The The Search Committee, chaired by (Continued on page 4) Joel A. Smith III, a 1967 graduate of call the center at 598-0771 between March 13 to discuss what to do general consensus among the mem- the University, was formed in March 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. with the surplus, Duncan said. The bership was that the endowed funds after the announcement that Joel Cunningham, who has served since Gardeners 115 University Ave. 2000 as vice-chancellor and president Sewanee of the University, plans to retire June know you get Sewanee Realty 30, 2010. Bishop Parsley has charged Margaret e-mail no rest in a SewaneeRealty1@ fl ower bed. 931.598.9200 www.SewaneeRealty.info bellsouth.net From “Two-Liners New Stolen From Margaret Donohue John Brewster John e-mail Others by Broker Affi liate Broker sewanee@ Arrivals Joe F. Pruett” 931.636.5599 931.636.5864 mindspring.com Thomas Gordon Reishman Thomas Gordon Reishman was born on April 3, 2009 in Washington, DC, to Katharine Ordway Reishman and Thomas Lindsay Reishman. He weighed 8 lbs, 6 oz. and measured 22 inches in length. MLS 1072147 - 971 North Bluff, MLS 1029032 - 2410 Lakeshore Dr., His maternal grandparents are Monteagle. $205,000 Clifftops. $498,000 Gerry and Chris Ordway of Houston, MLS 1071445 - Huckleberry Place, Texas. His paternal grandparents Clifftops. $349,000 are Claire and John Reishman of Sewanee. Levi Quade Sanders Levi Quade Sanders was born on April 9, 2009, in Southern Tennessee MLS 1007617 - Lot 154 Lakeshore Dr., MLS 960436 - 91 Girault Jones Dr., Medical Center to Sonya and Gary Sewanee. $340,000 Sanders of Monteagle. He weighed 7 Clifftops. $85,000 lbs., 4.6 oz. and measured 19 inches in length. He has two brothers, Blake and Ethan. MLS 1000340 - 1143 Tulip Tree Ct., His maternal grandparents are Clifftops. $379,000 Tommy and Margie Layne of Gruetli- Laager. His paternal grandparents are Melvin and Polly Sanders of Gruetli-Laager. MLS 998887 - 925 Dogwood Dr., MLS 981249 - 118 Cobbs Lane, Clifftops. $240,000 Sewanee. $205,000 MESSENGER DEADLINES News & Calendar: Monday, 5 p.m. MLS 1022012 - 98 Winn’s Circle Display Ads: Sewanee. $268,000 Friday, 5 p.m. Display Classifi eds: Friday, 5 p.m. MLS 989689 - 268 Wiggins Creek, MLS 1046403 - 156 Morgan’s Steep, Classifi ed Ads: Sewanee. $298,000 Sewanee. $370,000 Tuesday, noon
MESSENGER HOURS The MESSENGER offi ce is open for your convenience: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & MLS 1064108 - 1728 Ridge Cliff Dr., MLS 1055366 - 201 Bob Stewman, Friday Monteagle. $199,900 Sewanee. $178,000 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. MLS 1049997 - 824 Jim Long St., Thursday Monteagle. $286,000 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Bill and Virginia Lockhart’s MLS 1040668 - Laurel Lake Dr., bluff property. $368,000 MLS 1053405 - 1093 Wren’s Nest Rd., Monteagle MLS 1022019 - 55 Carolina Circle, Monteagle. $198,000 Sewanee. $325,000 Diner BLUFF TRACTS LOTS & LAND Lot 36 North Bluff 1064111 $125,000 Jackson Pt. Rd. 912020 $99,800 Welcome, Students! 22 Old Sewanee Rd 951522 $248,000 18 Bear Den Ct. 981360 $35,000 Saddletree Lane 836593 $75,000 19 Bear Den Ct. 981371 $35,000 Breakfast Served Daily MLS 1008133 - 3592 Jump-Off Rd., 20 Bear Den Ct. 981377 $35,000 Jackson Point Rd 1054636 $125,000 Sewanee. $449,800 till 11, Plus Daily Lunch Stagecoach Rd 1053669 $215,000 Saddletree Lane 892954 $38,000 Specials and Full Menu Stagecoach Rd 1053676 $240,000 Saddletree Lane 892958 $35,700 Saddletree Lane 892961 $28,700 Open Sunday 6:30 am–7 pm; Jackson Point Rd 1051241 $99,998 Raven’s Den 1015362 $197,000 Jackson Pt. Rd. 686392 $29,000 Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat Lee & First Sts. 662849 $15,500 6:30 am–9 pm; Closed Tuesday Keith Springs Mtn 1036312 $89,000 Jackson Point Rd 975049 $245,000 COMMERCIAL MLS 1046427 - 218 E. Main St., 740 W. Main (close to Piggly Wiggly) Jackson Point Rd 850565 $80,000 (931) 924-4177 Monteagle. $298,000 Monteagle 811621 $225,000 4) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, April 16, 2009 Eastern Star Cemetery Corp. Williams Puts Recession in Perspective Garden Club Keith to Speak from page 3 . . . In discussing the U.S. govern- Annual Meeting Meeting April 27 on Tennessee ment’s physical stimulus plan to otherwise; these loans featured low boost economic recovery by infusing The annual business meeting of The Sewanee Garden Club will Williams and New monthly payments initially, with the $800 billion into the economy, largely the Sewanee Eastern Star Cemetery gather in Mesha Provo’s home on Directions difference to be made up by a large for projects that create jobs, Williams Corporation will be held on Monday, Monday, April 27, at 1:30 p.m. Mem- balloon payment at a later date. The projected that the nation could expect April 20, at 6 p.m., in James William bers who wish to may take a hike The Friends of the duPont Library banks reasoned that home values more than one dollar of growth for Sherrill’s house on Lake O’Donnell around the property to see native and the University Theater Depart- would increase, and, consequently, each dollar spent, with the net effect Road in Sewanee. Officers will be plants. Those who prefer to stay inside ment are co-sponsoring a lecture on borrowers could refi nance their debt over several years equaling a $1.2 tril- elected. Anyone interested in this will watch a video of wildfl owers and Tennessee Williams, given by Thomas and borrow more money to make the lion stimulus. The danger, Williams cemetery is encouraged to attend. native plants on the property. Club Keith at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April balloon payment. cautioned, was that infl ation could Fourth of July members will then share their own 24, in the Torian Room of duPont Banks, meanwhile, shifted the result if the economy recovered more memorable gardening experiences— Library. risk to third parties by packaging quickly than anticipated. Update, Meeting good and bad. Co-hostesses are Judy Keith will speak about the long the loans as securities and selling Looking at the impact of the Wednesday Magavero and Caroline Shoemaker. relationship of Williams and New them to investors, who hoped to recession on the local economy, Wil- For directions call 598-5113. For Directions, a publishing house as- reap the interest on the loans. Most liams said Tennessee had been hit Stephen Burnett, Sewanee Lease- other information call Jean Jervis, sociated with some of the best of the investors were uninformed of the risk harder than the rest of the country. holders’ Association president, is 598-2508. You do not have to be an Modernists, i. e., Ezra Pound, William associated with the securities they Citing fi gures for February 2009, the pleased to report that Lauren Drinen experienced gardener to attend. Carlos Williams and Dylan Thomas, purchased, because lack of regulation national unemployment rate was has volunteered to be chair of the to name a few. by the banking industry resulted in 8.1 percent; in Tennessee it was 9.1 Fourth of July Mutt Show. The Fourth EQB Derby Day Keith is a consulting editor for an inadequate rating system, im- percent; in Franklin County it was of July Committee is seeking a chair New Directions. He is in charge of plying the securities were low risk. 10.2 percent; and in Grundy County to coordinate the Friday night Street The EQB Club’s fi nal event of the the Tennessee Williams’ shelf at New When home values failed to increase it was 13.2 percent. In explaining Dance activities. Please contact year will be the long-standing tradi- Directions and has long been an ad- as predicted, borrowers were unable the cause for especially high unem- Burnett at to volunteer. May 2, at 4 p.m. in the Bishop’s Com- responsible for the recent publication securities became virtually worth- to the regional economy’s heavy The next planning/coordination mon Hearth Room. This event is open of many of Williams’ little-known less; banks panicked and stopped dependence on manufacturing and meeting for committee chairs is at to members and guests only, and at- early and late works, many of which lending money; consumer confi dence construction, the two industries that Louise Irwin’s home on Bob Stewman tendees are asked to bring appetizers are vintage Tennessee. He recently dropped and along with it, consumer have suffered most in the economic Road on Wednesday, April 22, at 6:30 and/or snacks. edited Williams’ “A House Not Meant spending. downturn. Locally, unemployment in p.m. Everyone interested in helping To Stand,” an entertaining late play. Putting the current recession the manufacturing sector was almost to plan another great fourth celebra- Tell them you saw it Keith is currently co-editing the into historical perspective, Williams twice the U.S. average: 23 percent in tion is welcome to attend. Thanks correspondence of Williams and pointed out that prior to World War Franklin County and 21 percent in to all who make this such a special in the MESSENGER! James Laughlin, a disinguished II, the U.S. had little skill in manag- Grundy County. Sewanee event. poet, publisher and founder of New ing its national economy. After 1945, In Sewanee, the employment base Directions. Laughlin was a very however, recessions were shorter, remained stable, William observed, early supporter of Williams and his averaging 10 months in length, with because the largest employer is the Sewanee loyal friend throughout his life. The the two longest recessions lasting University. He also noted that while Children’s correspondence will be published 16 months (November 1973–March nationally the median house price by Norton. 1975 and July 1981–November 1982). decreased by 12 percent last year, in Center As always, this lecture is free and The Great Depression of 1929 lasted Sewanee the median price increased open to the public. Plan to attend and 43 months. The current recession, 4.6 percent. (By comparison, the Summer Registration Now in Progress! bring a friend. Light refreshments which began in December of 2007, median price decreased by 14 percent Spaces fi lling up fast! 2-1/2 to 8 years old. $130/week. will be served at the conclusion of is in its 15th month. in Monteagle.) Williams stressed, Monday–Friday, June 1–July 31, 7:45–5* the lecture. Williams cited unemployment however, that from 1999 to 2000, as a benchmark by which to gauge home values nationally increased *Late care from 5 to 6 may be available, dependent on demand. the severity of recessions. When NOTE: SCC will close for an in-service week August 3–7 and reopen on Monteagle by 7 percent, whereas in Sewanee unemployment increases, Williams they only increased by 4 percent; August 10 for the 2009–10 academic year. Cemetery Cleaning explained, output decreases as mea- Call 931-598-5928 or [email protected]. consequently, Sewanee is reaping the Monteagle Cemetery is being sured by a decline in the Gross Do- benefi t of having experienced a less cleaned now through May 1, when mestic Product, that is, the monetary dramatic “housing bubble” than the mowing will begin. Those who have value of goods and services produced rest of the nation. in one year’s time. Unemployment left anything they want to keep on —Reported by Leslie Lytle MOORE-CORTNER the cemetery grounds are asked to peaked at 9.7 percent in 1982 and at FUNERAL HOME remove the items and return them 8.5 percent in 1973. During the de- pression, unemployment reached 33 Franklin County Specializing in pre-funeral We are a father & son after the mowing season ends. For more information call Kay Ramsey, percent. Currently the unemployment Democratic Party arrangements • Offering a full management team— manager, (931) 924-2355. rate in the U.S. is 8.5 percent. range of funeral plans to suit your Bob & Jim Cortner to Meet Monday wishes • We accept any & all Owners/Directors The Franklin County Democratic Burial Insurance Plans ROB MATLOCK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Party will conduct its next meeting 967-2222 NEW HOME BUILDING on Monday, April 20, in the F.C. An- 300 1st Ave. NW, Winchester AND REMODELING nex building. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting will begin MEMBER, U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL promptly at 7 p.m. All Democrats are Top ten reasons encouraged to attend, and proof of PHONE 931-598-5728 membership is not required. to eat at The F.C. Annex building is located Jim Oliver’s at 851 Dinah Shore Blvd., Winchester. For questions or comments, please Smoke House contact Chairman Cheyne Stewart, this week 3TATE ,ICENSED s &ULLY