The SewaneeMountain MESSENGER Vol. XXVII, No. 32 Friday, September 2, 2011 Berner Ransom Performs With Earns Major Vega Quartet at McCrory St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School’s McCrory Hall for the Performing NSF Grant Arts will host pianist William Ran- Nancy Berner, William Henderson som with members of the Vega String Professor of Biology, has been awarded Quartet at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept.9. a major grant from the National Sci- Ransom is dedicating the free ence Foundation in support of her concert to Martha McCrory, the research into the mechanisms con- benefactor and music educator for trolling thermal acclimation in the whom McCrory Hall is named. Eastern Red Spott ed Newt. The grant Th e evening will include selections will provide $400,000 in funding over from J.S. Bach, Rachmaninoff and the next four years. Brahms. This project will have consider- In describing his appreciation able impact beyond the broad sci- for McCrory, Ransom said, “No one entific impact of the research itself. has had more of an infl uence on my Berner consistently publishes with professional life than Martha Mc- undergraduate co-authors in leading Crory. As a 12-year-old I fi rst went to scientific journals. The grant fund- A great crowd att ended the Sewanee Elementary Open House on Aug. 25. The event, the Sewanee Summer Music Center, ing will provide summer stipends for hosted by the school’s PTO, gave an opportunity for students and their guests to tour playing piano and trumpet. I spent 10–12 undergraduate students and the building, visit classrooms and talk with teachers. Caleb and Cole Palmertree fi ve years there as a student, and re- travel funds for these students to at- (above) treated their dad, Todd, to dinner in the cafeteria served by PTO volunteers turned at 20 as a very young faculty William Ransom tend national meetings to present their and cafeteria manager Chasity Williams. member, still in school at Juilliard (I had by then dropped the trumpet). I spent research. In addition, Berner will work six wonderful summers there teaching. with the Bridge Program in Math and “Martha taught me so much—from large lessons like the importance of hard Science to increase the involvement of work (with her unrelenting schedule) and dedication (through her example minority students in research. “First to the Top” Act of prett y much single-handedly keeping SSMC going for 40 years) to smaller Th e research uses laboratory accli- but just-as-important lessons, including how to speak from the stage, how to mation experiments to clarify cellular, learn and prepare music quickly, that being on time means being fi ve minutes molecular and environmental mecha- for State Schools early, that there are two lifetimes worth of music to be discovered and how to nisms responsible for controlling and budget your time eff ectively among many, many others. I use what she taught coordinating thermal acclimation How Franklin County is Meeting the Challenge me every day, in a busy life—as hers has been—of playing, teaching, presenting in a single species, the Eastern Red- [Editor’s Note: As the Franklin County Commissioners and the School Board enter this and organizing concerts and festivals. I could never have had a bett er example, Spotted Newt (pictured below). It and it is with great pleasure that I dedicate this concert to her with admiration, will provide one of the most complete year of budget struggles, the Messenger is beginning a series of articles that will provide background and context for the upcoming decisions that aff ect our schools. –LW] appreciation and aff ection,” he said. investigations of acclimation in a single Ransom is the Mary L. Emerson Professor of piano and director of piano cold-blooded vertebrate species and by K.G. Beavers, Messenger Staff Writer studies at Emory University. He is founder and artistic director of the Emory will lead to insights about mechanisms Chamber Music Society of Atlanta and has collaborated with such artists as of acclimatization in their natural envi- When Tennessee applied for the federally funded Race to the Top grant in 2010 (for which the state was awarded $501 million), part of its statewide edu- Yo-Yo Ma and Richard Stoltzman. ronment. Knowing how environments Th e Vega String Quartet, the quartet-in-residence at Emory University, impact individual characteristics will cational reform included the First to the Top Act (FT T T). Th is act requires the use of data to inform instructional decisions, turn around lowest-performing is described as being “on the cutt ing edge of the new generation” of chamber lead to a bett er appreciation of how the music ensembles. Th ey have appeared at numerous music festivals and were currently changing global tempera- schools and include annual evaluation of all teachers and principals. Th e 2011–12 school year marks the fi rst time Franklin County’s teachers the quartet-in-residence at the Van Cliburn Institute and on the artist roster of tures might impact species distribu- Carnegie Hall’s New York City Neighborhood Concert series. tion and survival. Such information and principals are faced with a stiff er evaluation system. Teachers and schools also have new plans to implement and targets to reach in order to bett er reform For more information about the concert and upcoming events at McCrory will be critical in determining best Hall, contact John Holleman ([email protected]). conservation practices in the face of the educational process. the changing global environment. Chris McDonough, Franklin County School Board member who represents the Fift h District, said recently, “One requirement of the Race to the Top funds was a drastic expansion of teaching observations. It used to be that aft er tenure, teachers were observed once every three years. Now it will be every year. Ac- countability is a good thing, and I think the standards for observation have been greatly clarifi ed. Th e downside is these Th e next meeting of the evaluations are tripling the work of our Franklin County School already overburdened principals and Board is at 6:30 p.m., administrators.” Th ursday, Sept. 8, at the By law, teacher evaluations are now school system’s offi ce in based on 50 percent qualitative and 50 percent quantitative measures. Certi- Winchester. fi ed teachers are observed a minimum Eastern Red-Spott ed Newt. of four times a year. Apprentice teachers are observed six times. Teachers are Photo by James Coe evaluated on instruction, planning and environment. Th e 50 percent qualitative evaluation includes observations of the classroom, review of prior evaluations, and other components such as planning, environment, professionalism and instruction. Farmers’ Th e rest of the teacher evaluations are based on a 50 percent quantitative student academic achievement. Th e student achievement evaluation includes a 35 percent Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) student Markets Still growth measure and 15 percent on some other student achievement selected by the teacher and supervisor. Th ose achievement measures could include school- wide or individual TVAAS data and ACT/SAT assessments. For teachers in Going Strong non-tested grades and subjects, their quantitative evaluations will be based on Summer may be nearing its end, schoolwide TVAAS data. but farm-fresh foods and locally grown Freshman students sign the Honor Code on Aug. 24 in All Saints’ Chapel. Th ese evaluations will be used to decide professional development, tenure Photo by Lyn Hutchinson items are still plentiful. and even dismissal. Th e Sewanee Gardener’s Market is Th e three evaluation components (35 percent growth, 15 percent student held every Saturday, 8–10 a.m., rain or achievement and 50 percent observation) will be combined into a single rating P.O. Box 296 shine, next to the old pharmacy. Locally on a scale that ranges from 1 to 5, with 1 being signifi cantly below expectations Sewanee, TN 37375 grown vegetables and fruit, plants, fl ow- to 5 being signifi cantly above expectations. ers and baked goods are available. Only principals and supervisors who have been trained in the Tennessee The Grundy County Farmers’ Educator Acceleration Model are allowed to make the evaluations. Market, located in front of the old high Principals and assistant principals are evaluated based on standards outlined school in Tracy City, is open 2:30–5:30 in the Tennessee instructional leadership standards (35 percent). Another 15 p.m. on Fridays and 8–11 a.m. on percent will be based on an assessment of the quality of the teacher evaluations. Saturdays. Schoolwide growth data counts for 35 percent, and another 15 percent is based Th e Cumberland Farmer’s Market on an achievement measure. also has fresh produce and baked Students in grades 3–8 are also being evaluated based on their TCAP goods. Learn more at . (continued on page 8) 2 • Friday, September 2, 2011 • Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER
THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER provide help with the necessary pa- Letters perwork and transportation to a Ten- 418 St. Mary’s Ln. nessee Department of Safety Driver P.O. Box 296 Service Center to individuals who Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 need to acquire photo identifi cation CAC WORK A BLESSING very front of me is writt en “Sewanee to be eligible to vote in the November Phone (931) 598-9949 To the Editor: Leaseholders Inc.” 1 election. To get involved, contact Fax (931) 598-9685 Last Saturday was wonderful at I was last seen in the Blue House on chair Helen Stapleton at 598-9731 or Email [email protected] Contributors Otey Parish and the Community Ac- University Avenue. I remember being . www.sewaneemessenger.com tion Committee. We served 11,000 there during the cake contest hosted CCJP is a nonprofit organized Phoebe & Scott Bates by the late Ann Watkins a few years Jean & Harry Yeatman pounds of food to about150 families exclusively for charitable purposes. To Laura L. Willis, editor/publisher John Shackelford from the greater Sewanee community. ago. Ann wanted to keep me there for everyone on the Cumberland Plateau, Janet B. Graham, advertising director/publisher Annie Armour Th e weather was perfect, sunny but a while. thanks for caring. April H. Minkler, office manager John Bordley breezy, no one waited in line, and all My owner has asked around and so Leslie Lytle Ray Minkler, circulation manager Virginia Craighill the clients were grateful for the bounti- far, no one has seen me. If you know Executive Director, Cumberland Leslie Lytle, staff writer Buck Gorrell ful selection of food. We were blessed where I am, please contact Louise Center for Justice and Peace ■ K.G. Beavers, staff writer Margaret Stephens with more than 80 volunteers–mem- Irwin, 598-5864. I want to go home! Sandra Gabrielle, proofreader Peter Trenchi bers of the community, the parish, the Th anks so much. Geraldine H. Piccard, editor/publisher emerita Pat Wiser CAC board, University students and Louise Irwin MORE ON DOG PARK Published as a public service to the Sewanee community. 3,500 copies are printed on Fridays, seminarians, and faculty and staff . We Sewanee ■ To the Editor: 46 times a year, and distributed to 26 Sewanee-area locations for pickup free of charge. all had a fun and joyful morning. This publication is made possible by the patronage of our advertisers and by contributions I am writing to assure dog lovers from The University of the South (print production) and the Sewanee Community Chest. The highlight for me was before that I am not giving up on the dog park, SUBSCRIPTIONS $75 first class. the truck arrived. Several people came CCJP’S PLANS FOR 2011–12 but aft er my experience with the Natu- All material in the Sewanee Mountain Messenger and on its website are copyrighted at 6:45 a.m. to line up for food, even To the Editor: ral Resources Advisory Committ ee, I and may not be published or redistributed without written permission. though the event wouldn’t begin until More than 30 folks turned out for decided we need a diff erent leader. 10 a.m. As I greeted them, I invited the Cumberland Center for Justice At the NRA C’s July meeting, John them into the church to sit and rest. I and Peace fall retreat to make plans Vineyard and I proposed a site near rooms dropping in to return and get told them how the day would proceed, for the coming year. It was exciting to Lake Cheston—one that he, our more books. I also toured Alicia Wall’s Serving asked them to sign in, and asked them see many new faces. Four committ ees committ ee members and an NRA C second-grade classroom, a wonderful to explain how the day would unfold to formed. member found to pose little threat demonstration of the creativity and Where Called others who joined them. Aft er I found The Diversity Awareness group to the environment or to the peace of hard work that goes into teaching. Th e the light switch and illuminated the plans to host a weekend camp where our citizens. Soon aft er the meeting, I tall windows are festooned with red Please keep the following indi- sanctuary, the guests in the pews kept youth from all three area high schools received an email from John indicat- and white gingham curtains, courtesy viduals, their families and all those saying, “Th ank you, thank you, for let- will engage in activities directed at ing that the committ ee’s response to of Mrs. Wall. Tubs of books off ering who are serving our country in your ting us in. Th is is so beautiful.” It was all ending bias, bigotry, bullying and our petition was “generally positive.” reading on many topics for various thoughts and prayers: I could do not to start weeping in joy. racism. To join this effort, contact Th erefore, I responded optimistically reading levels and impressive student James Gregory Cowan Th ank you to the CAC board and chair Connie Kelley at 598-0915 or to the dozen or so of you who made work added to the climate of purpose- to Otey Parish and this community . Roger Fox inquiries about our progress. ful, pleasant learning that pervades the Tanner Hankins for lett ing me serve as director of this The Eliminate Plastic Shopping Then I waited five weeks for a school. Cowan Elementary School is amazing ministry. Th ese are the gift s Bags Committ ee is working to create Kimberly Jacobs Holen response from the NRA C itself and imbued with that same sense of excel- Brian Jackson of God for the people of God. I have a campaign to accomplish this goal received no word. At that point, I won- lence and dedication to educating the been blessed by these past 10 months. by selling reusable shopping bags and Robert S. Lauderdale dered if I was the right person to have children of our community. Dakota Layne God’s peace to you. publishing a brochure explaining why presented the petition, if the commit- Kana Goldsmith A visit to a local school is a helpful Byron A. Massengill plastic shopping bags are bad for the tee might have been more receptive to reminder that we must not lose our Sewanee ■ environment. Th is committ ee needs Alan Moody a member of the University faculty or way in the confusing maze of criticism Brian Norcross someone familiar with Microsoft staff and might have, at the very least, of public education, much of which Publisher to assist in designing the Christopher Norcross felt obligated to respond to the petition seems to blame our teachers for the Dustin “Dusty” Lee Parker HELP! I’M LOST! brochure. If you’d like to help, contact more quickly and directly. challenges faced by families in today’s To the Editor: chair Lee Stapleton at 598-0134. Brandon Parks When at the August Community complex society. Michael Parmley I hope you can help me fi nd my way Th e Living Simply Committ ee is Council Meeting the NRA C surprised Pat Wiser back to my owner. I am a big green, brainstorming for Earth Day activi- Greg Rinkes me by rejecting the Cheston site Sewanee ■ Charles Schaerer three-ring notebook containing pic- ties in the spring. If you have ideas for (without suggesting an alternative), I tures of the Fourth of July celebrations, Earth Day events, contact chair Carole Melissa Smartt concluded that I could bett er serve the J. Wesley Smith dating from 1986 to ???. I also contain Manganaro at (931) 924-3670 or cause by opening the way for someone pictures of receptions for a couple . Charles Tate else to spearhead the eff ort. Jeff ery Alan Wessel of vice-chancellors and one for the To address the injustice of the new In short, I am not deserting the CORRECTION Sisters of St. Mary’s when they moved Tennessee law requiring a photo ID ship. I am simply taking an action that In an article in the Aug. 19, 2011, If you know of others in our into their new home. I believe on the to vote, the Voting Rights groups will I believe will give us a much-needed issue of the Messenger about TCAP Mountain family who are serving facility in a much shorter time. scores, it incorrectly included the our country, please give their names Phil White combined proficient and advanced to American Legion and Auxiliary CUSTOM CRAFTSMAN Sewanee ■ scores for Sewanee for the 2009–10 member Louise Irwin, 598-5864. reporting year, not just the profi cient percentage. Th e following is the correct 39 John Allin Dr., Sewanee EXCELLENCE AT SES information. MESSENGER DEADLINES To the Editor: The performance goals reported News & Calendar: I recently paid a visit to Sewanee for Sewanee Elementary included the Tuesday, 5 p.m. Elementary School and would like to combined proficient and advanced Display Ads: share the experience. percentages. In reading/language arts, Monday, 5 p.m. First, in the library, Rachel Reavis’ 49.2 percent were profi cient, 23.5 per- Display Classifi eds: fourth-graders listened to a beloved cent advanced. In math, 33.6 percent Monday, 5 p.m. book, worked on the fi ner points of were profi cient, 20 percent were ad- Classifi ed Ads: using a dictionary and selected books vanced. Th e target was for 32 percent to Wednesday, noon to take home. There was a constant be profi cient in reading/language arts stream of children from other class- and 20 percent profi cient in math. Your ad could be here!
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Academy of Lifelong Learning Lunch Th ursday University Vice-Chancellor John McCardell is the fi rst speaker in the 2011–12 season of the Academy for Lifelong Learning at St. Mary’s RENOVATED 1930 FARMHOUSE. 1 BR, 1 BA plus office, Sewanee. He will talk about “Legal Age 21: Mend It or End It.” Th e pro- 1342 sf on .77 acre. Outbuildings: storage building with gram begins at noon, Th ursday, Sept. 8. concrete storm cellar, concrete root cellar and well house. In addition to being vice-chancellor, McCardell is interested in MLS #1298891. $74,500 NEW CAMPUS LISTING: Historic home on Abbo’s Alley garden responsible consumption of alcohol by young adults. He is founder and ravine. Mountain stone, 2-story home with private suites, director of “Choose Responsibility” , fireplaces, vaulted ceiling, great hall and wonderful walking a national nonprofi t organization dedicated to advocating the lowering trails just minutes from the Quad. $425,000. MLS #1299767 of the drinking age and furthering the national conversation about the presence of alcohol in American culture. Th e Academy for Lifelong Learning at St. Mary’s Sewanee sponsors a monthly luncheon lecture for members of the community interested LAKE BRATTON CAMPUS HOME: Custom built with slate in continuing their education on a variety of topics. New members are entry, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, study and stone fireplace. Low maintenance corner location with wonderful view. MLS welcome at any time; annual dues are $10. For more information, contact 1280339. $345,000 PARTIALLLY REMODELED 1512 sq. ft., 3 BR, 2 BA home Anne Davis (931) 924-4465 or Elaine Goleski (931) 924-3227. on 4.65 acres. Large living area with fireplace separates bedrooms. Sold “as is.” Reduced! $40,000. MLS #1216198 Peace Fellowship Meets on Th ursday w ww.
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“Always try to be a little kinder Sewanee Dog Control Policy Obituaries June 2001 Revision —Sir James M. Barrie Tommye Gallaway than necessary.” Dogs have long been welcome members of the Sewanee community, and we have been fortunate to have, for the most part, well-behaved dogs. Tommye Gallaway, age 88 of As the community has grown, and as legal requirements have changed, the Cowan, died Aug. 25, 2011, at her residence. Community Council and the University have revised the Dog Control She is survived by her sons, Harry Policy to meet these changes. This revised policy was effective June 1, E. Galloway Jr. of Corona Del Mar, Individual and Group Massage and 2001. As in the past, individuals are urged to notify a dog’s owner of any Psychotherapy Bodywork Calif., and Thomas Allen Galloway complaints regarding a particular dog prior to involving the Sewanee of Cowan; sisters, Polly Hughes of Darlene Amacher, LMT Massage and Bodywork 931-636-1821 Police Department. Cowan and Mildred Thompson of Regina Rourk, LMT, CNMT Massage and Bodywork 931-636-4806 A. All dogs must be under obvious and effective control of their owners Jacksonville, Fla.; brother, William “Buck” Caperton of Hazard, Ky., one Maryellen McCone, M.A. Individual & Group Psychotherapy 931-636-4415 at all times while on the Domain. Obvious and effective control normally grandson and one great-grandson. Robin Reed, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist 931-636-0010 means that an owner must be within immediate sight and sound of his Graveside services were held Aug. Kate Gundersen, LCSW Individual Psychotherapy 931-235-4498 or her dog at all times. The Sewanee Police Department will determine 27, at Cowan Montgomery Cem- David Tharp, M.S. LAc Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 423-443-2701 whether a dog is under its owner’s control within the meaning of this etery with Bro. Andy Gay offi ciating. policy. Any dog not under its owner’s control is subject to pickup by the For complete obituary visit . Mountaintop Specials discretion of the Sewanee Police Department. B. No dogs other than guide dogs are allowed in University buildings, Martha Jean Gilliam and the Sewanee police will pick up and hold all dogs found in University In or Near Sewanee buildings. Martha Jean Gilliam, age 79 of Cowan, died Aug. 27, 2011, at her C. The police will also pick up and hold all dogs, whether or not under home. She was born in Sewanee, a an owner’s control, constituting a public hazard or nuisance. Examples daughter of Columbus Green and include dogs snapping at, biting, or otherwise threatening walkers, joggers, Sally Jacobs Green. She was preceded bike riders, other animals, etc. Any person who is threatened or attacked in death by her parents and her hus- should (1) inform the dog’s owner, if known, and (2) notify the Sewanee band, Charles Eugene Gilliam. She was police. The police will make a reasonable effort to notify the owner of any a member of the Church of Christ and had retired from the University of the SOLLACE FREEMAN HIGHWAY. 2 BR, 779 GEORGIA AVE., SEWANEE. Enter dog picked up. South laundry. 1 BA. Walk to all the campus eateries from main highway. 4/2, 1563 sf. Coun- She is survived by her son, Billy and special events! Neat and tidy, lush try kitchen, fireplace, beautiful grounds! D. Fees and Fines: An owner who is found not to have a dog under landscaping, the perfect Sewanee cot- MLS #1208341. $139,000 control is subject to a $15 fine for a first offense, a $50 fine for a second Gilliam of Winchester; sisters, Sarah tage! MLS #1258271. $108,000 offense, and $100 for a third and subsequent offenses. A fee of $25 per day McGregor, Mary Green, Barbara will be charged when a dog is picked up and taken to the Sewanee pound. Byers, Susie Kilgore and Katherine A dog whose owner cannot be identified within 5 days from pickup will be Ownby; brothers, Herman Green, John T. Green, James Green and Joe SOLD sent to the Franklin County Pound. A dog picked up a third time within a Green, two grandchildren, three calendar year will be taken immediately to the Franklin County Pound. great-grandchildren, several nieces Owners of dogs judged by the Sewanee Police to be a public nuisance and nephews and special niece Ann BEHIND SAS ON WILDWOOD LANE. STONE COTTAGE CIRCA 1900. 412 Lake or hazard (see C above) will be subject to a $100 fine for the first offense, Sherrill. 4/2, 1720 sf. Great rental history, mod- O’Donnell Rd. Carpet, wood, tile floors. and the owner must provide satisfactory evidence that the dog will be Funeral services were held Aug. ern conveniences, old-timey porches 4/2, metal roof, porch. MLS #1208360. adequately secured at all times. A $250 fine will be charged for the second 30 in the funeral home chapel with front and rear. MLS #1245267. $189,000 $129,000 Minister Ray Winton officiating. offense, and the dog shall be removed from the Domain in the event of Interment followed in Eastern Star a third offense. Upon the recommendation of the Sewanee Police, a dog Cemetery, Sewanee. For complete that has made a vicious mauling attack or has engaged in a second biting obituary visit . PENDING Fees and fines not paid within thirty days will be deducted from an employee’s pay or billed to a student’s account. All others who fail to SUMMERFIELD POINTE ON THE BROW pay fees or fines will have their dogs permanently removed from the Margaret “Peggy” T. Rhys RIM near Deer Lick Falls. Fireplace, HIGHLAND BLUFFS CRAFTSMAN Domain. Margaret “Peggy” T. Rhys, age 93 sunporch. Stone and wood combined HOME ON THE BROW. 4 BR, 2.5 BA. of Sewanee, died Aug. 28, 2011, at her for exceptional quality and beauty. Wood throughout. Wall of windows E. Watchdogs kept by leaseholders must be securely fenced in at all home. She was born Jan. 26, 1918, in 4 BR, 3 BA, 3738 sf. MLS #1251991. to Pelham Valley view. MLS #1183432. $995,000 $339,000 times and adequate warning signs posted. The number of such dogs is Trenton, N.J. She was an art teacher at limited to two. St. Andrew’s School. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister. F. Leaseholders raising dogs, other than a casual litter, may be required She is survived by her husband, to obtain a special permit from the Sewanee Police for this purpose. the Rev. Howard Rhys; and nephews, G. Pit Bulls are not allowed on the Domain. Howard Godfrey Jr., William T. God- frey and Mark Alan Godfrey. H. This policy will be published each year in the MESSENGER, placed A memorial service will be held in student information packets, and given to new University renters and at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 215 SHADOW ROCK DR. 2/2. Contem- leaseholders. 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Gott fried is a professor of eco- The Otey Choir will begin its Episcopal nomics and executive director for the Plan Ahead for October Excursions regular weekly rehearsals at 6 p.m., Center of Religion and Environment. Th e Senior Center is planning two excursions for this fall. In early Wednesday, Sept. 7, in the church. Church His talk will be about, “What does October, they will travel to the Community Playhouse in Tullahoma to Looking ahead, on Sunday, Sept. repentance really mean, particularly see the musical “Th e 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Later 11, Otey will remember the 9/11 St. James will have worship and when we face ecological crises? What in October, they will take a fall color cruise on the Tennessee River Gorge victims and families, as well as have fellowship at 9 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 4. does it entail? What impacts does it aboard the Blue Moon. Th ere will be carpools for both trips. Call the its Sunday school kickoff between Children’s church school is also at have on us as individuals, on society center for more information or to make a reservation. services. Christian formation classes this time. and on nature? Why can it be life- Volunteers of the Week for children, youth and adults begin The monthly Healing Service giving and joyful?” Sept. 18. and Rite III worship will be at 5 p.m., Each week at GiG, a different Th anks to our kitchen prep helpers: Bambi Dunlap, Connie Kelley, Wednesday, Sept.7. speaker talks about their faith and how Shirley Lawson, Caroline Shoemaker and Rachel Suarez. Christ Church, A new six-week book study begins it intersects with this semester’s theme, Christmas Bazaar Planning at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7, in the the “Fruit of the Spirit.” parish hall. Th e topic will be “Golf’s Students lead music with guitars Sewing and knitt ing projects are underway for the Christmas Bazaar Monteagle Sacred Journey–Seven Days at the and drums. Aft er the service, refresh- (Dec. 12–16). Th e group meets at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. Th e center Links of Utopia” by David L. Cook and ments and conversation are off ered. needs broom handles to make stick horses for the bazaar. On Sunday. Sept. 4, at Christ Benjamin R. Bost. GiG is a great place to meet people Church, several well-known hymns Senior Menus Looking ahead, Rally Sunday is and worship, all at the same time. Th e Sewanee Senior Center serves lunch at noon Monday through will be sung at the 10:30 a.m. service. Sept. 11. Godly Play will begin at 10:15 Email lay chaplain Catherine Outt en “There are hymns that use the Friday. Th e suggested donation is $3 (50 or older) or $5 (under 50). Please a.m., and there will be ministry sign- at with any call by 10:30 a.m. to order lunch. word ‘labor’ and remind all who sing ups and other activities to mark the questions. them of the imagery of physical work 10th anniversary of the 9/11 att ack. Sept. 5: Closed—Labor Day. as well as serving in God’s vineyard Catechumenate and these will be sung,” said Bishop Sept. 6: Lasagna, salad, garlic bread, dessert. William Millsaps. A short history of Catechumenate will meet at 7 p.m., Sept. 7: Swedish meatballs with noodles, green beans, slaw, rolls, the origins of Labor Day and Labor Wednesday, Sept. 7, in the Women’s dessert. Sunday will be presented. Millsaps will Earthkeepers Center. Sept. 8: Vegetable soup, pimento cheese sandwich, dessert. be the celebrant and preacher. Catechumenate comes from the Sept. 9: Barbecue wings, potato salad, baked beans, rolls, dessert. Lunch is served each week aft er the Greek word meaning “to learn and Menus may vary. Th e center is located at 5 Ball Park Road (behind the service and all are welcome. To Meet explore.” Each week the community Sewanee Market). To reserve a meal or for more information, please call Earthkeepers will begin meeting gathers and explores what it means the center at 598-0771. again at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the to be a human being and a person of Please note: Th e center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, for Labor Day. GreenHouse. faith within the community and the St. Mary’s Earthkeepers is designed to bring world. together undergraduate and seminary The evening begins with dessert Sewanee students, faculty and community and coff ee from Stirling’s, followed by HOUSEHOLD GOODS party supplies OFFICE/SCHOOL SUPPLIES Th ree retreats are off ered in Sep- members to explore the environmental a brief talk titled “In the Beginning,” groceries JEWELRY makeup and nail polish PET SUPPLIES tember at St. Mary’s Sewanee. dimensions of religious experience and presented by University Chaplain TOYS AND MUCH, MUCH MORE On Sept. 18–19, “Th e Hero’s Jour- belief and to encourage action based Tom Macfi e. 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LOOKSATBOOKS Poetry at IONA by Pat Wiser for Friends of duPont Library Continues Th e poetry festival at IONA: Art Sanctuary continues tonight, Sept. 2, Saturday, Sept. 3, and Sunday, Sept. “Litt le Bee” by Chris Cleave. Simon & Schuster, 2008 4. Each night’s readings begin at 7 p.m.; at 7:45 p.m. each night, audience We meet Litt le Bee as she ends two years in an immigration deten- members who would like may share a tion center aft er stowing away on a cargo ship from Nigeria to England. favorite poem or read a poem of their Th is resourceful young refugee then begins her search for Sarah’s family, own. whom she had met when their lives collided on a Nigerian beach. Tonight, poetry with a theological Th e author of this compelling work skillfully weaves together the theme will be presented by Robert stories of Litt le Bee and Sarah, a middle-class English magazine editor. MacSwain, Peter Trenchi and Jean- Cleave successfully uses a female perspective as a way of forcing himself nie Babb. to write more precisely. Th e result is a riveting novel. Bennett Bridgers-Carlos will read Th e fi rst half of the chronology works backwards into recent history; on Saturday, Sept. 3. She has published the second is set in current time and looks to the future. Th e teenage in, among others, the Massachusett s Litt le Bee is wryly funny, yet devastatingly sad. In a tone of detachment, Review, the New England Quarterly she steeps her narrative in tales revealing longing and grief for family and 13th Moon and served as an as- and home. Th e particulars are not for the faint of heart. Her summary of sistant editor for Th e Iowa Review. asylum seekers’ history, including her own: “All the stories started out, The final poetry reading will be St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School has a new soda and salt kiln thanks to the generous labor the-men-they-came-and- they.” Sunday, Sept. 4, by Jesse Clower of of (fr om left ) Burki Gladstone, Hunter Stamps ’99, Shane Mickey (kneeling), Ben Sarah, too, endures violence, although her life is not the horror saga Knoxville and Murfreesboro. He has Hammond, Ben Hoagland ’10 and Claire Reishman. Photo by Bob Hoagland recounted by Litt le Bee. Th e decisions she and her husband make when been writing poetry and short stories facing great danger at their fi rst meeting with Litt le Bee have conse- for more than 10 years, publishing his quences that form the framework of the blended stories. fi rst poem at age 15. New Soda-Salt Kiln at SAS She, too, has a narrative based in great loss, and she laces her account Th e public is welcome at these free events; guests are encouraged to bring One of the hallmarks of St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School is its clay program. with poignant descriptions of her four-year-old who handles his own Students at the school work under the direction of two professional pott ers in distress by assuming the identity of a superhero, refusing to wear anything their own folding chair. IONA: Art Sanctuary, is located at a bright, airy studio that includes 18 wheels and four kilns. One of those kilns but a Batman suit, including the mask, at all times. Sarah tells of decisions is a soda and salt kiln, a great resource, but it wears out quickly because of the about loyalty to family and to the endearing refugee, whose illegal status 636 Garnertown Road, off of Highway 56S (Sherwood Road). corrosive quality of the materials used. and compelling history threaten her own security, in prose fi lled with About 18 months ago it became apparent that the old kiln (which had been irony and richness of detail. built by alumnus pott er Sam Clarkson ’88; his wife, Sara; SAS clay instructors A review of this book must be purposely vague to allow readers to Burki Gladstone and Claire Reishman; and former SAS clay teacher Merissa bring their own impressions to the unfolding plot. Some Sewanee friends Book Club to Tobler) was no longer usable. Th e clay faculty contacted Hunter Stamps, a dislike the conclusion. Others agree with my feeling that our relationship former student who is now assistant professor of ceramics at the University of with Litt le Bee and Sarah is brought to a close in a way that is consistent Read “King Kentucky, and asked him about coming to rebuild the kiln. with the fear, courage and hope that underpin their lives. “Neither Burki nor I really knew what we were gett ing into,” said Reishman, “but we knew that we could no longer use the soda-salt kiln with our students.” Leopold’s Ghost” Stamps responded that he and his friend Shane Mickey, a more experienced www.sewaneemessenger.com Th e fi rst meeting of the Sewanee kiln builder, would be interested in building a new kiln for the school. “We Book Club for 2011–12 will be at 1:30 contacted Shane, got price information, and then contacted former SAS trustee p.m., Monday, Sept.19, at the home Doug Warner, who graciously agreed to donate the kiln brick from his foundry. of Flournoy Rogers. “King Leopold’s Th en we contacted trustee Doug Ferris, who agreed to fund the non-brick part Ghost” will be reviewed by Chris of the project, and we set a date.” Barret. In June, Reishman tore down the Clarkson kiln with help from the staff of Th is work of nonfi ction by Adam the school’s summer adult craft s program, Shakerag Workshops. Hochschild recounts the origins and For three days in August, Mickey, Stamps, Ben Hammond (a pott er and subsequent shocking history of that friend of Stamps from Lexington), Ben Hoagland ’10 (now studying clay at “heart of darkness” known as the Bel- Alfred University), Gladstone, Harpeth Hall art teacher Joanie Curry and gium Congo and the hellish fi efdom of Reishman gathered to rebuild the kiln. King Leopold of Belgium. Th e new kiln resides behind SAS under the school’s design award-winning Copies of this and the other se- fi ring shelter. Next week it will be put to work fi ring the fi rst round of SAS lected titles for the year are available student pott ery. at the Th urmond and duPont Libraries and the University Bookstore. Visitors and new members are Drive Safely always welcome. 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