The Sewanee Mountain
VOL. XXV No. 16 Thursday, April 30, 2009 Published as a public service for the Sewanee community since 1985.
2009 “An Old- Civic Association to Present Community Fashioned Fourth” Service Award Monday An evening of accolades and program portion only and should Committee Chairs awards, including presentation of arrive by 6:55. the 2009 Community Service Award, If you plan to eat, please make Named is planned for the fi nal Civic Associa- reservations in advance by contact- The Sewanee Fourth of July Com- tion meeting of the 2008–09 season, ing Lauren Drinen at 598-0105 or mittee is pleased to announce that the Monday, May 4. The Civic Association [email protected]. committee lineup is complete, thanks meets in the parish hall of Otey Me- Membership is open to all with to the great volunteer spirit here on morial Parish on University Avenue. a yearly dues fee of $60 per person, the Mountain. This year’s theme is A buffet dinner, catered by Julia’s, is which covers all meals for the eight- “An Old-Fashioned Fourth.” served at 6:30 p.m. with the program month series. Individual meals may The co-chairs of the Friday eve- typically beginning at 7 p.m. Dinner be purchased at the door for $10 per ning street dance are Shellie Green is optional. Guests may attend the person. and Candi Franklin, new committee members. Three more new members have volunteered to chair commit- Blackberry Winter Ball to Benefi t tees: Faye Ricketts, Arts & Crafts; Lauren Drinen, the Mutt Show; and Relay for Life Nancy Berner, the Dunkin’ Booth. The Blackberry Winter Ball and offi ce, Monteagle City Hall, Mountain The rest of the event chairs are as Charity Event is being held on Satur- Valley Bank, Citizens Tri-County Bank Carillonneur John Bordley at the clavier, above; below, the bourdon, the largest day, May 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Smoke (Monteagle and Altamont branches), follow: Flag Raising, Margaret Beau- of the bells in the Leonidas Polk Memorial Carillon mont Zucker; Cats’ Meow, Peggy Pate; House Lodge and Conference Center. Citizens State Bank, Lorena’s Gifts, Cake Decorating, Sewanee Woman’s Hosted by the Monteagle Mountain Kelly & Kelly Law Firm (Jasper) and Club (Elaine Goleski, president); Second Concert Chamber of Commerce, the event Altamont City Hall. Please show your All-American Food, Clara Stephens; Celebrates raises funds for local chapters of Relay support for Relay for Life by buying Children’s Games, Amanda Bailey; for Life. Tickets are still available. your tickets now. Carillon Recital, John Bordley; Pa- Carillon’s 50th Join the chamber and community For more information contact the rade, Tracie Sherrill; Air Show, Cath- Anniversary sponsors for a fun night of socializing, Monteagle Chamber of Commerce at erine Cavagnaro; Airplane Rides, Re- dinner, silent auction and live music (931) 924-5353, or e-mail Mary Jane becca Gibson; Smith, Potter, Friends, The University will celebrate the with Kenny Sweeton and Co. Tickets Flowers at
INSIDE THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN Town meeting rpt, State Dems meet, Presorted Std. Letter, Editor note, Serving...... 2 MESSENGER U.S. Postage Pickens talks energy, CAC 35 years....3 P.O. Box 296 PAID OBITUARIES: Cantrell, Crownover, Sewanee, TN Hamby, Sparks, Wells; Churches...... 4 Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 April Lease Committee rpt, ECW, Permit #55 EQB, Womans Club, VC search mtg..5 The Culprits, Zach Blount, Nick Evans and Will Evans, as they appear on the Land Trust balances, Centenarian, cover of their fi rst CD of original songs. Bread name contest, Senior menus..6 Party for Paws, 2010 Census notice, Univ commencement schedule...... 7 The Culprits to Play at A&E—SUT fi lm, Senior art show, Shenanigans Gallery reception, International Dogwood Festival Go-Go Gang, Herbarium walks, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee students fest Winners, 5:30–6:45 p.m. on the Cowan Community School classes, Houston Jones, Nick Evans, Will Main Stage. Nick, Will and Zach will TINTINNABULATION...... 8-9 SCHOOL SCOOP—SES menus; Evans, Zach Blount, Ben Ayers, Greg play as The Culprits in the Youthfest SES & CES honor rolls, SAS TIPsters, Singer and Will Johannsson will on Friday, May 1, 7:40-8 p.m. Ben Ay- FCHS German students win...... 10 all take the stage at this weekend’s ers, Will Johannsson and Greg Singer SPORTS—SES golf tourney winners, SAS & SMS rpts; Tiger of Wk.....12-13 Dogwood Festival. Houston will play will follow them from 8 to 8:20 p.m. as NATURE NOTES, WX, Pets of Wk, with Vinyl Cherries, the 2008 Youth- part of The Cowbell Thunder. Bird skeletons displayed...... 14 2) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, April 30, 2009 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER 418 St. Mary’s Ln. P.O. Box 296 Town Meeting with University Trustees Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 State Democratic (931) 598-9949 Covers Many Topics Fax: (931) 598-9685 On April 17, at St. Mark’s Commu- board members. The SLA’s mission is Party Summit www.sewaneemessenger.com nity Center, approximately 30 people to promote responsible relations with This Weekend Editor/Publisher: attended a town meeting sponsored the University. The association aims Geraldine Hewitt Piccard by the University trustees’ Commu- to work with the Community Coun- in Monteagle From Friday, May 1, through Sun- Circulation: Ray Minkler nity Relations Committee. Following cil and with the University’s Lease Staff: Janet B. Graham Contributors: the meeting, a picnic supper was Committee to resolve problems and day, May 3, the Tennessee Democratic Kathy Hamman Phoebe & Scott Bates served outside. keep lines of communication open. Party will hold a Summit Meeting. Leslie Lytle John Bordley The committee chair, trustee Alex- Burnett studied the services pro- On Friday, registration is from 5 to April H. Minkler Pat Wiser ander Moseley of Mobile, Ala., called vided to leaseholders by the Sewanee 7:30 p.m. in the lobby of Jim Oliver’s Peg Palisano Jean & Harry Yeatman Smoke House, followed by a May Day the meeting to order, and the Rev. police and fi re departments and the Published as a public service to the Sewanee community. 3,700 copies are Hugh Jones, Diocese of East Tennes- Sewanee EMS, concluding that the Reception at the Monteagle Winery printed on Thursdays, 46 times a year, and distributed to 26 Sewanee-area see, offered an opening prayer. University provides high-quality from 7:30 to 9 p.m. locations for pickup free of charge. The University’s chief financial services at reasonable rates. On Saturday, May 2, registration This publication is made possible by the patronage of our advertisers officer, Jerry Forster, reported on Forster reported that house sales is from 8 to 9 a.m. in the Smoke and by gifts from The University of the South (print production) and the emergency services on the Mountain. on the Domain went down from House Conference Center. At 9 a.m. Sewanee Community Chest. A subcommittee of the Franklin 24 houses sold in 2006–07 to 16 in guest speaker Rep. Mike Stewart SUBSCRIPTIONS $50 a year bulk rate; $75 fi rst class. County Commission decided that 2008; so far in 2009, six houses have will address the group. Two morning Sewanee Emergency Medical Service, been sold. The number of University panel discussions will focus on “What assisted by Franklin EMS, a division employees who lived on the Domain Unites Us as Tennessee Democrats” Serving Where of Grundy EMS, will continue to be eight years ago was 221; the number and “Winning and Protecting Seats first responders for Sewanee and is now 222. Eight years ago 151 non- in Rural Tennessee.” A full schedule of Called surrounding areas on the Mountain. employees lived on the Domain, com- speakers, panels, training meetings, Six years ago this column be- Letters Rural/Metro of Tennessee ambulance pared with 206 today. The University and social events follows through gan to support the large number service will serve Winchester and would like more of its professors and Saturday afternoon and evening and of reservists called up for active THANK YOU be used as a backup when Sewanee staff members to live in Sewanee. Sunday, May 3. Come meet the Demo- duty to serve in the war in Iraq. To The Editor: EMS or Franklin EMS requests its Domain Manager Richard Win- crats running for governor and learn Since then, the troubles in the St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School assistance. Forster praised Sewanee slow reported that Wireless Proper- about the party’s activities. Middle East and Afghanistan have wishes to thank event chair Charlotte EMS Director Dennis Jones for his ties spent $200,000 to build a cell For a complete schedule of events, stretched our military to its limits. Thomas and the more than 50 parent and his team’s excellent service to the phone tower next to the conve- see
has moved to the Mountain in the red building behind Shenanigans AND NOW OFFERS RENTALS! Thursday, April 30, 2009 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER (3 Senior Center Earlier in the day, Pickens spoke to University students in an environ- Needs Help mental studies class. He told them The Sewanee Senior Citizens’ reliance on cheap foreign oil was a Center needs regular and substitute trap, and “we’ve gone further into volunteers to help prepare lunch, the trap than anybody would ever especially on Tuesdays and Fridays. have believed the United States would If you can spare a little time to lend a have done to ourselves.” He said that hand, please call the center, 598-0771, no matter the cost of a new energy between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. policy, “our problem is so enormous CAC to Celebrate that anything we do will be cheap” in comparison to continuing the coun- 35 Years Sunday Bragen’s New Play try’s increasing reliance on petroleum The Community Action Com- imports. mittee (CAC) will celebrate its 35th from page 1 . . . In 1956, Pickens founded Mesa anniversary, beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, in Otey par- SDCF’s Sir John Gielgud Fellowship Petroleum, which became one of the T. Boone Pickens addresses students in an environmental studies class at the largest U.S. independent oil explora- ish hall. Clients, partner churches and the Julian Milton Kaufman Me- and all community members are morial Prize. College on his sustainable energy plan. He was a guest of the Babson Center tion and production companies. In for Global Commerce at the University. the 1980s he sought unsuccessfully to invited to attend. Actor Polly Noonan has worked There will be a casual lunch, a on Sarah Ruhl’s plays for 10 years, take over several major energy com- panies and was branded a corporate brief program and opportunities including the premieres of “Dead Oilman Pickens Talks Energy for people to share their stories of Man’s Cell Phone,” “Passion Play: a raider. He later founded BP Capital Oilman, hedge fund founder and the end of the year and could reach Management. In 2004, he provided CAC. Reservations are not neces- cycle in three parts,” “Melancholy political activist T. Boone Pickens $300 a barrel in 10 years, barring sary; the event is free and open to Play” and “Orlando.” A founding much of the funding for Swift Boat nearly fi lled Guerry Auditorium for dramatic changes in energy policy. He Veterans for Truth, a group that chal- all. Participants are encouraged member of the New Criminals, she his April 15 presentation of his “Pick- said these fi gures did not include the to bring 35 items to celebrate this has also acted with the Piven Theatre lenged Democratic Party presidential ens Plan” to reduce U.S. dependence indirect costs of military expenses candidate John Kerry’s Vietnam War milestone. Some ideas include 35 Workshop’s Young People’s Company, on foreign petroleum imports and required to assure U.S. access to cans of green beans, 35 dollars, Steppenwolf’s New Plays Lab, Actors’ record. jump-start investment in alternative foreign oil. Pickens said his current campaign 35 packages of spaghetti, 35 juice Gang, and other companies. Her fi lm energy sources. Central to Pickens’ plan is the wide- boxes or 35 boxes of cereal. Use credits include “Novocaine,” “High is not partisan, and he said he met The event, sponsored by the Uni- spread conversion of automobiles and with then-candidate Barak Obama in your imagination! Fidelity,” “Arizona Dream” and “Ferris versity’s Babson Center for Global trucks from gasoline and diesel fuels If you plan to attend, and if you Bueller’s Day Off.” 2008. Obama “listened very closely” Commerce, was one of scores of simi- to natural gas and increasing use of to his energy proposals. want to help with some aspect of Actor Trey Lyford is co-artistic lar presentations the billionaire busi- wind energy. Recent developments the event (getting food from Sec- director of the physical theatre com- nessman has been making across the in gas drilling technology have vastly —Reported by Henry Hamman ond Harvest, grocery packing, meal pany rainpan 43. Productions include country to promote his “Pickens Plan” increased U.S. gas reserves. “We’ve got preparation, technical support or “all wear bowlers,” “Amnesia Curiosa” to use natural gas and wind power more natural gas than we know what publicity), there is a place for you. and “machines, machines, machines, Keep the to replace much of the petroleum to do with,” he said. Mountain Contact Laura Willis, CAC director, machines, machines, machines, ma- now used in transportation. Pickens Pickens is a major investor in both at 598-5927, or e-mail
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Box 291 Dine at Lorena’s Graduation Sewanee, TN 37375 and Mother’s Day weekend! or e-mail to [email protected] Call for reservations for breakfast, lunch and dinner. F@H is currently sponsored by Otey Memorial Episcopal Parish Thursday–Sunday, May 7–10 and plans to become an independent organization. 4) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, April 30, 2009 Church Obituaries All Saints’ Chapel News Worship Schedule Roy C. Cantrell Pantry Sunday As the College term ends, the ser- Roy C. Cantrell, age 55, of Mon- vice schedule for All Saints’ Chapel teagle, died on April 22, 2009, at his Pantry Sunday for the Community home. He was preceded in death by Action Committee (CAC) is Sunday, changes. Wednesday was the last day for the 8:30 Morning Prayer and 4:30 his parents, William A. and Lula Mae May 3, for participating churches: St. Cantrell; his son, Roy; and his brother, James, Otey, Cumberland Presbyterian Evening Prayer services held in St. Augustine’s Chapel. Gary Don Cantrell. and All Saints’ Chapel. Please bring your Survivors include his wife, Jim- food offerings to Sunday services. In This Sunday, May 3, there will be an 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist and an mie Jo; sons, Jeff Arnold and Brian celebration of 35 years of this ministry, Cantrell; brothers, William Edward, donors are asked to contribute 35 of an 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist. On Sunday, May 10, the Holy Eucharist will be Carl Eugene, James, Kenneth, Robert item, such as rice, beans, pasta, maca- and Ronnie; sisters, Margaret Mc- roni and cheese, peanut butter, and cans celebrated at 7:30 a.m. in St. Luke’s Chapel due to Commencement. Farland, Carol Collins, Nancy Ward, of vegetables, fruit and soup. Bonnie Garner, Alice Childress, Gloria The CAC is an outreach ministry From May 17 through June 7 there will only be an 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist McFarland and Tena Layne; and four of Otey Parish with generous support grandchildren. from the Sewanee Community Chest in All Saints’ Chapel. During summer school, June 14 A graveside memorial service was Joan Miller Henrick, class of 2007, with William S. Stafford, dean of the School and individuals across the Mountain. held on April 25, 2009, at Summer- The CAC provides food, fi nancial as- through July 19, there will be 8 a.m. of Theology, at the outdoor altar. and 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist services fi eld Cemetery with the Rev. Randy sistance and educational support for Jackson officiating. Arrangements persons in the greater Sewanee com- in All Saints’ Chapel. Outdoor Worship Space Consecrated Please call the chapel offi ce at 598- were made by Cumberland Funeral munity. For more information, contact Home. Last week Sewanee Chancellor service. the CAC at 598-5927. 1274 if you have any questions. Henry Parsley, bishop of the Diocese The class of 2007 was represented James Velvin Hamby of Alabama, celebrated the Eucharist by Joan Miller Henrick at the cer- EPF and consecrated the new outdoor emony. The class of 36 students gave FOM Sunday James Velvin Hamby, age 67, of altar (gift of the School of Theology the stone altar, pavement and six The Episcopal Peace Fellowship Monteagle, died on April 23, 2009, invites you to its weekly meetings for Fire on the Mountain meets Sun- class of 2007) at the foot of the Chapel benches that now allow the Sewanee day afternoon in Brooks Hall, adja- in St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. of the Apostles. Approximately 50 community to celebrate the Eucharist prayer, study and work, directed toward He was a stonemason and was pre- reconciliation and peace. The Fellow- cent to Otey Parish from 4:15 to 5:30 people attended the late afternoon in the natural setting and fresh air. p.m. Thanks to everyone who helped ceded in death by his parents, Alton ship meets Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in and Dorothy Hamby; his wife, Erma the Quintard Room in Otey parish hall. make the fund-raiser on Saturday a huge success. Fire on the Mountain is Jean Hamby; their daughter, Chris- Local Observances Celebration of the Eucharist is held on tie Dawn; and his brothers, Grady the second Thursday of each month. the Episcopal Youth Coalition spon- of National Day of sored by St. James and Otey Parish Hamby, Ralph Hamby, Ed Hamby and churches. For information call Betty Larry Hamby. Prayer May 7 Otey Parish Carpenter at 598-5926. He is survived by his daughter, National Day of Prayer is Thurs- Donna Hamby; son, Brian (Tiffany) This Sunday, May 3, members of Hamby; sisters-in-law, Leona Hamby day, May 7, and there are several Otey Parish will celebrate the Holy opportunities to keep the day in a and Mary Hamby; three grandchil- Eucharist, Rite II, at the 8:50 a.m. and Power of Presence dren; and one great-granddaughter. special way in Monteagle and Tracy 11a.m. services. City. Retreat His funeral service was held on Between services, Sunday school April 26, 2009, in the Cumberland Fu- At 7:45 a.m. there is an ongoing classes are offered for children, youth From Friday, May 1, at 6 p.m., prayer group which meets at First through Sunday, May 3, at 11 a.m., St. neral Home chapel with the Rev. Den- and adults. The Adult Lectionary nis Campbell and the Rev. Mathew Baptist Church in Monteagle, and class will discuss “Jesus: The Good Mary’s Sewanee is hosting a retreat, Iced Crazy on May 7 the focus will be on prayers “The Power of Presence: Spiritual Meeks offi ciating, followed by burial Shepherd.” in the Monteagle Cemetery. for the nation and especially for the John Bratton will address the Adult Practice as the Art of Homecoming,” Sewanee Night: armed forces and their families. Forum on “Paul, Silas and the Second led by Kurt Hoelting. Drawing upon Elizabeth Sparks 3 shots espresso Beginning at 9 a.m. First Baptist Missionary Journey.” 25 years of Zen practice and 15 years mixed with Church in Tracy City will be open for Coffee hour follows the second of guiding contemplative wilderness Elizabeth “Liz” Sparks, age 64, prayer and will remain open through born in Sewanee, passed away on chocolate, service and nursery care is available all retreats, Hoelting will lead an explo- the day until 3 p.m. morning. All are welcome. ration of contemplative practice as a April 24, 2009, in Gallatin, Tenn. She hazelnut At noon there will be service resource for personal and ecological was preceded in death by her parents, and milk at Christ Church Monteagle and Christ Church healing in a deeply wounded world. John and Sarah Pack Wise; brothers, at 7 p.m. there will be a service of The residential fee is $250, and the Harold R. Wise, Ellie H. Wise and 8 am–11 pm 7 days a week Evening Prayer, along with hymns Monteagle commuter fee is $140. A deposit of Jesse Wise; and granddaughter, Han- Georgia Avenue, Sewanee associated with the history of the The celebration of the 40-day $50 is required at registration. To nah Dobbs. ® 598-1885 United States. Eastertide continues at Christ Church register see
MLS 989689 - 268 Wiggins Creek, MLS 1049997 - 824 Jim Long St., Sewanee. $298,000 Monteagle. $286,000 MLS 1022019 - 55 Carolina Circle, LOTS & LAND Sewanee. $325,000 154 Lakeshore Dr. 1007617 $85,000 Jackson Pt. Rd. 912020 $99,800 BLUFF TRACTS 18 Bear Den Ct. 981360 $35,000 Lot 36 North Bluff 1064111 $125,000 19 Bear Den Ct. 981371 $35,000 MLS 1029032 - 2410 Lakeshore Dr., 22 Old Sewanee Rd 951522 $248,000 20 Bear Den Ct. 981377 $35,000 Clifftops. $498,000 Saddletree Lane 836593 $75,000 Saddletree Lane 892954 $38,000 Jackson Point Rd 1054636 $125,000 Building on a Reputation of Quality Stagecoach Rd 1053669 $215,000 and Distinction Saddletree Lane 892958 $35,700 Saddletree Lane 892961 $28,700 Stagecoach Rd 1053676 $240,000 Jackson Pt. Rd. 686392 $29,000 Jackson Point Rd 1051241 $99,998 Lee & First Sts. 662849 $15,500 Raven’s Den 1015362 $197,000 Keith Springs Mtn 1036312 $89,000 COMMERCIAL Jackson Point Rd 975049 $245,000 Monteagle 811621 $225,000 MLS 1071074 - 171 Webb Lane, Jackson Point Rd 850565 $80,000 Cowan. $324,800 6) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, April 30, 2009 Land Trust Balances Protection of MTSU, Motlow Farms and Forests with Protection of Partnership Habitat and Recreational Needs Opens Center in It’s hard to believe that a year benefi ts. In 2008 Congress enacted Shelbyville has passed since the Land Trust for major changes to federal income tax Students seeking higher educa- Tennessee and the University of the incentives for conservation agree- tion now have more options closer to South protected 3,000 acres around ment donations. However, the law home with the opening of the Middle Lost Cove. Since then, the Land Trust stipulates that the changes will expire Tennessee Education Center (MTEC), has been trying to balance protection on Dec. 31, 2009. The changes did the a new higher-education facility in of working farms and forests with following: Shelbyville. MTEC, created by a part- protection of wildlife habitats and • Raised the deduction a land- nership between Middle Tennessee recreational needs of humans. owner can take for donating a con- State University and Motlow State Many players and pieces have servation agreement from 30 percent Community College, will house class- come together to connect public of his/her income in any year to 50 rooms as well as administrative and lands in the Sewanee area into a percent; advising offi ces for both institutions mosaic of intact forestlands. In recent • Allowed qualifying farmers and to offer assistance and education for months the Land Trust has worked farm corporations to deduct up to their students. The center is located with the Tennessee Department 100 percent of their adjusted gross in the former Medical Arts Building of Environment and Conservation income; and at 841 Union St. in Shelbyville. (TDEC) to nearly triple the size of • Increased the number of years Family and friends made up the 200 guests who celebrated Judy Shetter’s 100th “MTSU and Motlow both have Carter State Natural Area. More than over which any donor can take those birthday in Yulee, Fla. She is pictured above with her children. long histories of working to meet the 12,000 hikers visited this Class II deductions from six to 16 years, educational needs for students from state natural area in 2008, according beginning the year the donation is Centenarian Judy Shetters Celebrates this region,” said Bedford County to TDEC. The Land Trust worked with made. Mayor Eugene Ray. “Many of the stu- the Tennessee Division of Forestry to To date, the Land Trust has pro- Birthday with Family and Friends dents who take certifi cate programs add more than 800 acres of working tected approximately 11,700 acres Judy Shetters, formerly of Se- Mrs. Shetters has outlived seven or associate-degree programs from forest to Franklin State Forest. within the South Cumberland Proj- wanee and Cowan, celebrated her of her 11 children and several grand- Motlow wish to continue their educa- The Land Trust has made con- ect Area and formed partnerships 100th birthday in Yulee, Fla., on Feb. children. Her surviving children are tion at MTSU, so the establishment servation agreements with owners with the Conservation Fund and the 28. Two hundred people attended a Bonnie Wise of Palm Coast, Fla.; Dean of the Middle Tennessee Education of more than 300 acres of working Friends of the South Cumberland party organized by her children in Tyre of Jesup, Ga.; Hutch Shetters of Center will enhance this effort and farms in Winchester and Decherd. State Recreation Area. the Chem Cell Club on Amelia Island, Waycross, Ga.; and Tiny Kirkus of Yu- will be a great benefi t to the citizens These farms contain high concentra- The Land Trust for Tennessee is Fla. Guests came from California, lee. Her husband of almost 60 years, of Bedford and the surrounding tions of prime agricultural soils and a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Texas, South Carolina, Georgia and R.T. Shetters, died in 1982. counties.” numerous streams and wetlands that charitable organization, founded Tennessee. Betty Rollins of Midway Mrs. Shetters, who lived by herself For more information on MTEC or protect water quality downstream in in 1999. Its mission is to preserve attended the birthday party. She until fi ve years ago, displayed a sharp to schedule an appointment, please Tims Ford Lake. the unique character of Tennessee’s and Sister Lucy Shetters are cousins; memory when she greeted guests at call (931) 685-4444. Additional in- A conservation agreement with natural and historic landscapes and their great-uncle was Mrs. Shetters’ her birthday bash. “It was the fi rst formation and updates will be posted the Land Trust allows a landowner sites for future generations. The Land husband, R.T. time we had all been together in a on the website at
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The exhibition features six gradu- From www.netfl ix.com: Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore and Scarlett ating art majors: Claiborne Buck- Johansson lead an all-star cast in this adaptation of the bestseller that ingham, Tyler Cooney, Lo DiFiore, follows an ensemble of characters dealing with the pitfalls of love and Elizabeth Frierson, Robert Parker human interaction. Set in Baltimore, director Ken Kwapis’s fi lm moves and Lane Turbeville. Artists DiFiore swiftly between a host of storylines and characters brought to life by and Turbeville will give artists’ talks a stellar lineup that includes Jennifer Connelly, Ben Affl eck, Ginnifer at the reception. The title “disloca- Goodwin and Justin Long. tion” refers to the fact that each artist deals with the visual removal or transformation of context in his or her work. The act of removing or re-appropriating context becomes a means for close examination of the forms or environment presented in SAS McCRORY HALL DEDICATED. Martha McCrory receives a standing the artwork, forcing a reappraisal of ovation as she is thanked by Murray Robinson, chair of the Board of Trustees the given reality. at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School, on the occasion of the dedication of McCrory The University Art Gallery is Hall for the Performing Arts. McCrory was the lead donor for the project and located on Georgia Avenue. Hours was longtime director of the Sewanee Summer Music Center. Over 350 people are 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday through attended the afternoon dedication. (Left to right) the Rev. Bude Van Dyke, Friday and 12–4 p.m. on Saturday SAS chaplain; the Rt. Rev. John C. Bauerschmidt, bishop of Tennessee; the Rev. and Sunday. John Taliaferro Thomas, SAS head of school; Martha McCrory; and Murray Robinson. Go-Go Gang Plans Lunch at BoBo’s Herbarium Walks Saturday The Go-Go Gang from the Sewanee The Sewanee Herbarium an- Hall across from the duPont Library. Senior Citizens’ Center will go to Miss nounces the following walks sched- The walk will last about one hour BoBo’s restaurant in Lynchburg for uled for Saturday, May 2. and will be canceled in case of rain lunch on Saturday, May 9. The group Sewanee biology professor David or high winds. will leave from the Senior Center at Haskell, ornithologist, will lead a Visit Tom Pack Falls on Saturday MAGICAL POODLES COMING TO WINCHESTER. Michelle and Her Magic 10:30 a.m. Please call the center at walk looking for spring migrants at 1:30 p.m. with leader Yolande Poodles will perform in the Kidz Zone at the International Dogwood Festival 598-0771 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., and year-round residents. Meet at 8 Gottfried. This trail in the Franklin- this weekend, May 2–3. She will also perform as a living statue on Japan Street. Monday–Friday to get your name on a.m. at the main entrance to Spencer Marion State Forest is one of the few Michelle Harrell is from Gulf Breeze, Fla. the list. All are welcome. spots in this area where Catesby’s trillium can be found. The abundant wild azalea may also be in bloom. Meet at the Forest Ranger’s head- quarters building on TN Highway 156 (South Pittsburgh Highway). This is a two-mile, moderate walk. For more information on these CONFESSIONS OF events contact Yolande Gottfried at the Herbarium 598-3346 during regular business hours or by e-mail at [email protected]. DuPont Term-End AN ADVERTISER Schedule With final exams looming, the University’s duPont Library will be open with extended hours: today, fi rst in a series April 30, and Friday, May 1, from 7:45 a.m. until 3 a.m.; Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m. until midnight; and Sun- Our ad has a weekly dialogue between two women who day, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. The library will be open for regu- lar hours Monday and Tuesday, May discuss something we are promoting that week. Most of the 4–5, from 7:45 a.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, is the last day of exams, and the library will be open time I get good feedback from the ads, but one time a from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 7–8, the hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, May 9, 10 customer charged in and expressed great disgust with my a.m.–4 p.m. The library will observe interim hours May 10–24. They are: Monday– ad that week and felt it was inappropriate. (It was about Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 one of our smoothies named The Paper Boy.) After a.m.–2 p.m.; closed Sunday. Woodworking getting this off his chest, he ordered one to go. Exhibition The South Jackson Civic Center, 404 S. Jackson St., Tullahoma, will … So the ad worked. host an exhibit of works of art crafted from wood May 3–10. “In the Spirit of Fine Woodworking,” sponsored by —Susan Freeman Binkley, the Tennessee Valley Woodworkers, will bring together the work of more owner of The Blue Chair than 34 artisans from several area counties, including Coffee, Franklin, Bakery & Café in Sewanee, Warren, Bedford and Lincoln. The exhibit, free and open to the a Messenger advertiser public, will include museum-quality since 1998 furniture pieces, lathe-turned and segmented bowls, handmade boxes and trays and intricately carved fi g- ures. Rarely is such an outstanding and varied collection of woodworking brought together in one exhibit. The exhibit can be seen Sunday, May 3, from 3 to 5:30 p.m.; Monday– Saturday, May 4–9, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Share your story! Submit a short paragraph and digital headshot to [email protected] or call 598-9949. and 4–7 p.m.; and Sunday, May 10, 2–5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER (9
Tintinnabulation Cowan By John Bordley, Sewanee Carillonneur Community School Commencement Week 1959: May 31 to June 8. Announces May On May 31, 1959, there was a concert played by Albert Bonholzer (this Classes time listed as University Carilloneur), and students Clayton Farnham, Waring McCrady, David Elphee, Fred Jones, Charles Kelly and David Littler. The Cowan Community School, The program noted that the day was the 150th anniversary of the death located in the Cowan Center for the of Franz Joseph Haydn, composer of “Austria,” the University Hymn. Arts Training Center, 303 Mont- On Thursday, June 4, Staf Nees presented a carillon concert. The pro- gomery St., announces its May class gram notes that, “When (Jef) Denyn founded the International Carillon offerings. They follow. School at Mechelen, Staf Nees, together with Kamiel Lefevere (Carillon- — Beginning Blacksmithing, neur at New York’s Riverside Church) were its fi rst pupils and graduates.” starting with fi re, will meet May 8 Nees was fi rst Denyn’s assistant, and then in 1944 he became the school’s from 6 to 9 p.m. and May 9 from 9 director. “He became City Carillonneur of Mechelen in 1932, the most a.m. until 2 p.m. with instructors distinguished carillon post in Europe. His playing, not only in Mechelen, Bruce Gilies and Ken Gould. Bring but on all the important carillons in Belgium, Holland, England, France, a sack lunch or plan to go to a local Germany and Denmark, soon brought him eminence as the outstanding restaurant in Cowan. exponent in Europe of carillon art, and recognition as a virtuoso and Foundational skills will be taught: how to start and tend a coal forge, interpretive artist of the fi rst rank.” “Double Helix” quilt by Jill Carpenter The Nees program consisted of an Improvisation; three pieces by Nees basic hammer control and age-old (Preludim in C for Carillon [dedicated to Kamiel Lefevere], “Dance of the forging techniques for shaping and Work by Carpenter and Church Bells,” and Fantasie No. 1 [dedicated to Jef Denyn]; two Bergerettes from forming hot steel. Students will cre- the Weckerlin Collection (Non, je n’irai plus au bois and Que ne suis-je ate small utilitarian items during Featured in Shenanigans Gallery, la fougere); two pieces by and in memory of Jev Van Hof, professor of the two-day class. No experience is Reception Sunday composition at the Carillon School in Mechelin, who had died on April 24 necessary, just the desire to try black- (Intermezo, Menuet, and Sonata); Intermezzo from “Cavalleria Rusticana” smithing. Students should expect to Jill Carpenter and Susan Church izes in wood boxes made with native by Mascagni and “Pizzicati” (from Sylvia) by Delibes; “Tango” by Albeniz; complete a minimum of two or more will be the featured artists in She- woods and has collaborated with “Santa Lucia,” a Napolitan Folksong, and “O Sole Mio” by De Capua; and projects during class. All materials nanigans Gallery for the month of sculptor Jeanie Stephenson to create “Clair de Lune” for Carillon by F. Marriott. Staf Nees wrote a nice note in and tools are provided. Additional in- May. Both Carpenter, who specializes boxes with unique sculpted bronze the Red Book which was translated by someone, “It was a rare pleasure formation on local forges, blacksmith in quilting, and Church, who does handles on the lids. for me to play the lovely Paccard carillon of the University at Sewanee. associations and other resources will woodwork, are new to the gallery. A Other pieces on display in She- The beautiful tower, the clean sounding bells, as well as the exemplary be discussed. reception to welcome them will be nanigans Gallery include ceramics, appointments, make the playing of this instrument a treasure for the Requirements are to wear long held Sunday, May 3, from 3 to 5 p.m. bronze sculpture, mixed media, carillonneur.” “Van ganser harte profi ciat!” (congratulations). Nees signed pants with full shoes (no tennis shoes at Shenanigans. textiles, photographs, paintings and the record book and one week later, after returning to Belgium, signed or open-toed shoes) and a cotton Carpenter, a long-time Sewanee paperwork. Most items are for sale. and dated a copy of the program, which is in the record book. shirt with long sleeves (synthetic resident, has been a teacher, book- Shenanigans Gallery is located in On Friday, June 5, the altar and reredos were dedicated. On Sunday, June materials will melt and are danger- seller and writer. Recently she has the back of Shenanigans Restaurant 7, the baccalaureate service marked the re-opening of All Saints’ Chapel. ous when sparks fly). If you have begun once more to sew and quilt, at 12595 Sollace M. Freeman Highway At the service, the narthex and Shapard Tower were dedicated. your own safety glasses, please bring skills she learned from her mother in Sewanee. The gallery is open every them; instructors will also provide and grandmother. Unlike earlier gen- day from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Please plan to attend the recreation of Nees’ anniversary program on them. The class fee of $40 includes erations, Carpenter does not have a Thursday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m., during Commencement Activities 2009. materials. quilting bee to get her quilts “off.” She Rhododendron Refreshments will be served. Gilies, a blacksmith for over 17 machine-quilts smaller patchwork years, is past president of the Appa- pieces and often relies on Andrea Hill Festival lachian Area Chapter of Blacksmiths of Skyline, Ala., to machine-quilt her On Saturday and Sunday, May 16 Little Girls’ Cheerleading Clinic (AACB) and a member of the Artistic large pieces with a special long-arm and 17, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., the The Franklin County High School Fla., next winter. Blacksmiths Association of North sewing machine. Carpenter’s “Double annual Rhododendron Festival spon- varsity cheerleaders are teaching a Any company or individual inter- America. He owns the Lynchburg Helix” and “Sunrays” are among the sored by the Mentone Area Preserva- Little Girls’ Cheerleading Clinic on ested in sponsoring the clinic, please forge and has taken several classes at patchwork pieces that will be dis- tion Association will be held in Brow July 13, 14 and 15. Parents interested contact one of the varsity cheerlead- John C. Campbell Folk School. played in the gallery. Park in Mentone, Ala., atop the west- in signing up their children may con- ers or coaches by June 19. The spon- Gould, a blacksmith for eight years Church, with her husband, Tom, ern brow of Lookout Mountain. For tact one of the varsity cheerleaders sor fee is $50, and your company and a member of AACB, is news editor used to own and run the Belvidere information and vendor applications, or one of the coaches before June name will be printed on the back for the Lynchburg forge and operates Market in Belvidere, Tenn. For the e-mail [email protected] or call 19. Sewanee residents can pick up a of every Little Girls’ Cheerleading “The Irondovetail” as a side business. past several years she and Tom have (256) 444-7188. Visit
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Sewanee Elementary School stu- Five SAS Students Receive Duke German language students, was Cardenal and Foster had the highest dents were recently honored for held at Lee University in Cleveland, personal scores in that event. their accomplishments in the fi fth Talent Search Recognition Tenn., on April 17 and 18. Franklin For the fi rst time ever, the FCHS six-week period. Principal Mike Maxon announced that the following The Duke Talent Identification for Grand Recognition by earning County High School students at- team won the Goethe Bowl trophy. tending the event were Troy Allison, Goethe Bowl is a college bowl event students earned First and Second Program’s 7th Grade Talent Search scores equal to or better than 90 Honor Rolls. recently recognized fi ve SAS students. percent of college-bound seniors Hillary Amacher, Jesse Brandon, based on knowledge of Germany and Talent Search identifi es students in who took the same tests. They will Brian Campbell, Ashley Cardenal, is one of the most prestigious awards First Honor Roll Amy Cragar, Kristal Foster, Tristan 16 states who have scored in the 95th be honored at a ceremony to be held of the Frühlingsfest. On the winning Third grade—Carolyn Bruce, Cal- percentile on a grade-level achieve- at Duke University in Durham, N.C., Williams and Blake Young. team were Cardenal, Williams and They were accompanied by their lie Cantrell, Blake Collins, Adrian Ed- ment test. These students are invited on May 18. Allison. sall, Lynnaya Hamby, Eliza Masters, to take college-entrance exams (SAT Sarah Beavers, Emily Blount and teacher Marilyn Davidheiser, visiting Allison was also awarded two students from Germany Kassandra Phoebe Mills, A.J. Mullin, Genevieve or ACT) to achieve State and/or Grand Cody Seals, all of Sewanee, qualifi ed third-place ribbons for listening Rogers, Mia Sanson, Kellen Vogel- Recognition. This year, of the 67,438 for State Recognition. They will be Pape and Svenja Welskop, and chap- comprehension and for dictation. erones Wendy and Rodney Amacher fanger and Sophie Wofford; participants, 24,204 students (36 honored at a ceremony to be held Amacher won second-place ribbons Fourth grade—Morgan Ander- percent) have been invited to attend at Vanderbilt University on May 16. and Pam and Bill Elliott. in listening comprehension and for All nine students sang a Swiss folk son, Elliott Duncan, Anna Fox and State Recognition Ceremonies and The State Recognition Ceremonies baking Spitzbuben. Cardenal placed Elizabeth Thoni; 1,769 students (3 percent) have been honor seventh-graders who have song a cappella and enchanted the second in listening comprehension audience with their fi nger-snapping Fifth grade—Joshua Alvarez, invited to the Grand Recognition earned scores equal to or better than and won second place for baking Lauren Arnold, Landon Courtney, Ceremony. half the college-bound seniors who beat. Cardenal wrote the script for Easter crown bread. a fairy tale, and Williams stole the Natasha Kirschling, Benjamin Mills, Cooper Parker of Sewanee and took the tests. Brandon’s painting of a Bavarian Scout Parker, Donny Rung, Chayton Will Thomas of Monteagle qualifi ed show with his humorous portrayal girl won a second-place ribbon. Wil- of the prince. Whaley, Margaret Wilson and Casey liams’ pencil drawing of Germany’s Wofford. First place in folk dance went great writer Johann Wolfgang von to Campbell, Cragar, Young and Goethe so impressed Professor Jim Second Honor Roll Svenja Welskop, who wore Bavarian- Davidheiser that he has asked to use Third grade—Rachel Alvarez, style attire. The fellows performed it in his university class on Goethe. Andrew Bachman, Aubrey Black, a traditional Bavarian thigh-foot Cardenal recited two of Goethe’s Malachi Camp, Blake Drinen, John slapping “Schuhplattler,” and the poems beautifully. Grammer, Sam Green, Jacob Hanson, couples walzed in “Fenster” (window) In the challenging vocabulary bee, Maegan Havner, Lily Jenkins, Emilie formation. Foster earned a second-place ribbon Lavoie-Ingram, Joseph McDonough, Davidheiser was not surprised and Young, an honorable mention. Wylie Morris, Savannah Nelson, Sam that the nine-student FCHS team In the skit Young played the witch/ Omohundro, Carly Grace Pate, Alex- earned honorable mention in the con- beggar and Foster, the heroine. anderia Short and Lyndsey Wall; versation competition. Each student Fourth grade—Erin Berner-Coe, Courtney Durm, Abbie Faxon, Noah Huber-Feely, Tyler King, Hunter Ladd, Sarah Mainzer, Claire Reynolds, Sam Smith and Kyra Wilson; Fifth grade—Isabel Butler, Ma- son Goodson, Hunter King, Abigail Owsley, Dallas Perkins, Shelbi Short, Anna Stapleton, Samantha Wiegand and Jake Wiley. SES students celebrate Earth Day by working in the school’s new butterfl y garden. SES Honors: SES Students Celebrate Earth Day ABBA-BABBA On April 22, Sewanee Elementary School prekindergarten through fi fth- Club grade students celebrated Earth Day by working on the school’s new butterfl y Mike Maxon, principal of Sewanee garden. Each student participated by bringing in a small container of dirt, Sophia Hartman and Conner Durm, second-grade students at Sewanee Elementary School, announced the which was poured into the new fl ower beds. Different varieties of plants that Elementary School, were winners in the countywide Earthwise Poster Contest. following students made all As and Bs attract butterfl ies will be planted in the beds. They each won a $5 cash prize. The theme of the contest was “Cleaning Up for in the fi fth six-week period, earning Company.” The Earthwise program promotes the three r’s of environmental ABBA-BABBA Club honors: awareness: recycle, reuse and reduce. Third grade—Hannah Bradley, LONG’S LAWN SERVICE Cobey Clark, James Kirschling, Mat- CES Honor Rolls thew Mollica, Leah Talley, Liesal Wall • landscaping & lawn care and Laurel Wall; Fourth grade— Cowan Elementary School has an- Second Honor Roll Dylan Dudley, Logan Evans, Madi- • leaf removal • mulch nounced the honor rolls for the fi fth Third grade—Dalton Limbaugh, son Gilliam, Shyanne Griffi th, Jack six-week period. J.C. Stephens, Bhavesh Bakshi, Cam- Haight, Meera Lala, Evelyn Seavey, Local references available. First Honor Roll eron Gilliam, Ricky Ramos, Ashleigh Sam Thomas and Maggie White; Jayson Long Third grade—Brandon Bates, Songer. Fifth grade—Abby Mainzer, Michael Cameryn Curtis, Pearson Garner, Kyle Fourth grade—Lauren Dolan, Schaerer and Tripp Taylor. (931) 924-LAWN (5296) Dolan, Seth Hill, Parker Huffer, Ryan Andrew Gunn, Natalie Feaster, Noah Jernigan, Skylar McGee, Chandler Fults, Kaylee Henshaw, Mycah Jordan, Sewell. Timmy Matthews, Hannah Palmer- BUG Club Fourth grade— Jake Dial, Hannah tree, Ashlyn Stevens. Fifth grade—Honey Burt, Dakota These Sewanee Elementary Feaster, Tyler Feaster, Kelsey Huffer, School students brought up grades Guilfoil Ballet Theater Drake Shull, Hunter Solomon. Morris, James Pearson, Breanna Bai- ley, Madison Brown, Cameron King, (BUG) this six weeks without letting Fifth grade—River Crane, Em- any go down! ily Huffer, Natasha Sanders, Noah Hunter Mantooth, Zaine Mead, Kade Summer Dance Retreat Intensive Rigsby, Paige Slatton, Ashley Ste- Third grade—Jacob Hanson, Springer, Noah Tobitt, McKenzie Maegan Havner and Sophie Wof- Zandi, Clayanna Brandon, Katlyn phens, Baylee Ingle, Mikayla Clark, June 21 28 Dylan Brewer, Cindy Voss. ford; Fourth grade—Katie Allison, Council, Andrew Harrison. Elliott Duncan, Hunter Ladd and Robert Yates; Fifth grade—Landon Courtney, Ashley Garner, Hunter King, Benjamin Mills, Scout Parker, What’s Cooking at SES? Michael Schaerer and Tripp Taylor. Open to dancers between the ages of 8 and Monday–Friday, May 4–8 18 with a minimum of 2 years ballet train- Green is not a color. ing. Quality, professional instruction and LUNCH MON: Chicken Parmesan, buttered corn, whole wheat bread stick, It’s a philosophy. complete supervision in a safe, encourag- orange half; or sack lunch. ing environment. Students will focus on TUE: Ham/cheese roll-up, potato rounds, baked beans, blueberries; classical ballet technique in an intensive or yogurt sack. daily training program that will end with WED: Barbecue sandwich, coleslaw, french fries, cookie; or loaded a full length evening performance set on baked potato. THU: Chicken nuggets, creamed potatoes, whole wheat roll, fruit cup; an outdoor stage with open seating. Held or tuna tray. in Monteagle at Mountain Outfitters and FRI: Corn dog, pork/beans, french fries; or sack lunch. Forrest Haven, which is a private and BREAKFAST secluded 6-acre home/retreat center. MON: Assorted cereal, fruit or juice. GOOCH-BEASLEY LLC, TUE: Breakfast pizza, fruit or juice. Certifi ed Contractor $300 fee includes instructional tuition and sack lunch. $600 fee includes WED: Steak biscuit, fruit or juice. Peter R. Beasley accommodations and most meals. Space is limited, so book now! THU: Scrambled eggs, buttered toast, fruit or juice. For more information, contact Lynne Forrest, (423) 698-0814 or (931) 924-2562. FRI: Gravy biscuit, fruit or juice. (931) 925-5555 For application, please call (727) 204-6278 or visit www.guifoilballettheater.com. Milk or juice served with all meals. Menus subject to change. gbrealtor.com Thursday, April 30, 2009 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER (11 Cowan Community from page 2 . . . School May Classes Town Meeting from page 9 . . . build a new water treatment plant homes. Volunteers may bank credits GOOCH‐BEASLEY REALTORS and is working with other utilities toward their receipt of services in the for a more regional approach to water future. O’Donohue attended a confer- 9 College St. at Assembly Ave., Monteagle • (931) 924-5555 at (931) 759-4615 or Gould at 962- Peter R. Beasley II, Broker-Owner 1303. provision, as well as with the U.S. ence in Oakland, Calif., for aging in —Kickin Kuntry Line Dancing Army Corps of Engineers on long- place (AIP) providers. There are 32 begins May 2 with Sharon Little and range plans for water supplies. All AIP villages in the United States. The www.gbrealtors.com Casey Jackson and is open to ages 14 nearby utility districts are working goal of Sewanee’s program is to es- and up. The class meets from 6 to 7 cooperatively except for the Grundy tablish a nonprofi t with membership p.m. and costs $20 for four classes per utility district; its board is advocating fees and to get some grants to help month. Beginner line dance classes are bringing water in from the Tennessee fund implementation. The services on Saturdays. Learn the Electric Slide, River. SUD is not favorably disposed will be offered to people of all ages Cotton Eye Joe, Tush Push, Boot Scoo- to this idea, as Sewanee’s lakes are who reside in the 598 telephone prefi x tin Boogie, and many more. Classes providing clean water. For SUD’s area on top of the Mountain. are for singles or couples. For informa- response to Grundy’s proposal, see Citizens’ concerns were the fol- www.eagle tion call 308-7919 or 580-1049. www.sewaneeutility.org. lowing: bluffestates.com —Watercolor classes with Pat Winslow said, “We have excellent 1. Some roads, especially Hall Underwood begin Wednesday, May leadership in SUD chairman Doug Street, are in bad repair. Could Geor- 6, from 9 a.m. until noon. During the Cameron and in SUD manager Ben gia Avenue be extended to the high- four weeks, materials, color mixing, Beavers.” In the meeting Cameron way to relieve heavy traffi c on Finney composition, wet on wet, vignette, said the district hopes to receive some Lane? greeting cards, monochromatic, ab- federal recovery funding to help pay 2. Three families in the neighbor- stract, still life and more will be for the new water plant. A member of hood of St. Mark’s Community Center covered. The fee is $40 for four weeks, the audience asked about the beaver are paying all the center’s utility bills. paid with registration. Call 962-2356 population. Cameron said, “We have Could the University assume these for a supply list. no beavers on our property. Between bills? LAUREL POINT, CLIFFTOPS. Pan- —Oil painting classes with Jenni- Lakes Jackson and Dimmick, the 3. As the Tennessee River is pol- oramic view across valley below. Resi- beavers built a dam, backing up earth luted with poisons from coal runoff dence, studio, stables/utility vehicle stor- fer Redstreake Geary begin Thursday, age. Paved drive. 5.1 acres of privacy and May 7, and meet from 2 to 4 p.m. to the manmade dam, so SUD helped and medications in human waste, it beauty. MLS #1000799. $850,000. Learn traditional oil painting tech- tear up the beavers’ dam. The Univer- is hoped that SUD will stand fi rmly niques in this four-week class (fee sity’s beavers are impinging on our against bringing the river’s water $50). A supply list will be available on dam.” Cameron also said that SUD to the Mountain; it would pollute request. E-mail
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Accepts major credit cards. 12) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, April 30, 2009 Equestrian Nationals: Long and Sports Scoreboard Coach Taylor Honored Tiger Golf The 2009 Intercollegiate Horse competing at the 2009 IHSA National The Sewanee men’s and women’s Show Association (IHSA) National Horse Show were allowed to vote for golf teams played in Tunica, Miss., Horse Show was held at the Tennes- Sportsmanship Awards for a Volun- last weekend at the 2009 SCAC golf see Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro teer, a Rider and a Coach. “What an championships, and after all three last weekend, and Sewanee’s Whitney honor it was to win this award. I was rounds, the Sewanee men fi nished in Myers competed in the individual completely shocked when my name seventh place, topping Hendrix and Walk-Trot-Canter on Thursday af- was announced and it was nice to be Millsaps, while the Sewanee women ternoon and, while she gave a good recognized,” says Taylor. were eighth. effort, there were some inconsisten- Sewanee provided eight horses Sewanee’s Brittany McCall led cies in the ride and she did not place for this year’s National Horse Show. the women with a 34th-place fi nish in the ribbons. Four of the horses, Nantucket, Spot- and rounds of 117, 111 and 113. Also at the event, Sewanee fresh- tie, Mystical Tale and Churchill, are Southwestern won the women’s team man Sarah Long won the fi rst-ever owned by the University. Three of the competition, followed by DePauw. Jon Conyers Memorial Scholarship. four remaining horses were owned For the men, Neil Dyer shot a Conyers, a close friend of Sewanee by Sewanee students: Altimo (Sara team-low round of 74 on Sunday to equestrian coach Megan Taylor, Luce), Footing (Caroline Willis) and fi nish at 22nd. Oglethorpe won the passed away in November 2008 and Tornado (Lindsay Maxwell). The fi nal men’s championship, followed by the IHSA Board of Directors decided horse was Presto, owned by Sewanee Rhodes in second. to name a scholarship in his honor. alumna Sarah Howell Shamess. “Al- Sarah was nominated for consider- most all of our horses were used at ation by Coach Taylor and was chosen this year’s national show. We were Sewanee Men’s from a group of nominees by the just as proud when one of our horses Winning golfers of the SES Golf Tourney (l–r) are Jerry Garner, Ovie Sisk and Conyers Memorial Scholarship Com- placed in a class as we would have Dustin Nash. Lacrosse Tops BSC mittee, of which Taylor is the chair. been if it was one of our riders,” says and Hendrix, Falls In addition to a pewter trophy, Coach Taylor. SES Tiger Golf Tourney a Huge Success Long was awarded $1,000 from the In addition to providing horses, On April 18, Sewanee Elementary Mike Maxon estimates that the event to Colorado Intercollegiate Equestrian Founda- the Sewanee equestrian team mem- School hosted its 10th annual Tiger raised $3,400 for the school. Sewanee traveled to Birmingham tion. “I nominated Sarah for this bers who volunteered to help at the Golf Tourney. The weather was great to play the Birmingham-Southern award because she is a hard-working, show assisted in setting up the jump as a full fi eld of golf enthusiasts head- College (BSC) men’s lacrosse team on dedicated young horsewoman, who course Wednesday, Thursday and ed out to the links at the Sewanee Golf Women’s Lacrosse April 22 and topped the host Panthers not only understands the long hours Friday and assisted Taylor in running Club. Three tied with 12 under par in 11-6. On April 25, Sewanee beat Hen- that it take to be around horses, but the silent auction. “I cannot thank the championship fl ight. Report drix 10-9, and on April 26, Sewanee she does so without complaint,” added enough the horses’ owners and the In a scorecard playoff, the team of Sewanee hosted Christopher New- fell to Colorado College 22-4. Taylor. Sewanee students who worked 14- Ovie Sisk, Jerry Garner and Dustin port in women’s lacrosse at Puett Field Against BSC, Will Finney led Se- Coach Taylor was honored with hour days at the show to help make Nash came in fi rst; Alan Hill, Jody in Sewanee and after leading early, fell wanee with four goals and an assist. the national Sportsmanship Award this happen,” concluded Taylor. Bray and Marcus Blackburn came in to the visiting Captains 19-17. Neat Clark scored three goals, and for a Coach on Saturday, also. Riders second; and the local family of Fred Megan Velie, Page Carpenter and Jack Thomasson contributed two. Ladd, Doreen Ladd and Gary Ladd Catherine Sanders led Sewanee’s Will Grimes scored one goal and as- came in third. There were a total scoring effort with three goals each. sisted on three more. Spencer Graves of four fl ights, with fi ve winners in Amy Nusbaum had 11 saves in goal logged 11 saves in goal in the winning each fl ight. for the Tigers. Sewanee closes its 2009 Tiger effort. A big thank you goes out to the season at 8-5. On April 25, Sewanee and Hendrix numerous corporate sponsors from faced off in a match-up in Colorado the valley to the plateau, SES’s fantas- Springs. Sewanee edged out the War- tic parents and the many players who HOME GAMES riors 10-9 after leading 5-3 at the half. made the day a huge success. Though on page 16 A four-goal fourth quarter nearly gave all funds are not in yet, SES Principal Hendrix enough to even the score, but a fi fth Hendrix fourth-quarter goal was called back, giving Sewanee the J & J GARAGE one-goal edge it needed for the win. Clark led Sewanee with fi ve goals; COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR Grimes scored two goals. 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Sewanee Hosts Mountain Lion Baseball SAS Boys’ Varsity Soccer Update Track and Field The St. Andrew’s-Sewanee Moun- singled Morris home before Jamie It was a busy week for the St. earning seven saves. tain Lions proved no match in the Reese hit a long double to score Andrew’s-Sewanee School boys’ Thursday, April 23, was a regional Championships double header on April 21 against the Mooney. Justin Thomas followed with varsity soccer team—three matches re-match as SAS looked to avenge Sewanee hosted the Southern Col- powerful Davidson Academy Bears, an RBI single to score Elijah Cantrell in three days were hard on the body its 2-4 loss to Davidson Academy legiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) losing 25-0 and 19-0, and again on to make the lead 10-0. but great for team growth. earlier in the season. The boys would track and fi eld championships last April 23, 13-0. The good news is that Richard Hardy countered with a The Mountain Lions took on not disappoint. Senior Sun Hee Lee weekend. on April 22, the Lions swept a double- single run in the fourth inning before Coffee County April 21. Sophomore ran through a ball from sophomore Highlights for Sewanee on the fi rst header over Richard Hardy, 13-3 and SAS scored three runs in the fifth Kwang Woo Kim got SAS on the Tilghman Myers at the top of the box day included a third-place fi nish for 12-0. On April 25, the Lions fell to as Beene walked, stole second and board fi rst, but late in the game Coffee to give SAS the early lead. Freshman Jeremy Character in the men’s shot David Brainerd 18-8. scored on Howick’s RBI double. Mor- County matched the goal and added Harrison Brown headed home a put with a personal best throw of 43- On April 21, with a makeshift ris singled to score Howick and after another. Sophomore Tilghman Myers corner kick from senior captain Ja 10. Chris Hague was seventh in the lineup due to several injuries, SAS Mooney singled, Glenn closed out the and junior goalkeeper Noah Johnson Hee Lee to keep momentum moving 10,000-meter with a 34:16.02. gutted out the two baseball games scoring with an RBI single. held the defense together, but the forward. Playing up to their potential, Leisha Meade highlighted the with Davidson as their record fell In the second game, freshman team was unable to counter and fell SAS secured the 2-1 win in their last women’s effort with a sixth-place per- to 1-7 on the season. The Mountain Glenn completed the doubleheader 1-2. Johnson earned fi ve saves. regular season home match. Johnson formance in the hammer throw with Lions concluded their three-game sweep by pitching a no-hitter to even On April 22, SAS played host to earned three saves. a distance of 108-04, which is a new series with Davidson as they fell to his record at 1-1 for the season. He a McCallie junior varsity team. The Regular season may be winding personal best and school record. the Bears on April 23. struck out fi ve and did not walk a Mountain Lions dominated from the down but the playoff action is on the Sewanee Tigers finished in the The SAS baseball team swept a batter in the contest. SAS jumped out beginning, showing great composure horizon. SAS faced Zion Christian championships with a ninth-place doubleheader with scores of 13-3 and to an early 7-0 lead in the fi rst inning; and confi dence in the 1-0 win. Soph- Tuesday and Webb today, April 30, on for the women and fi fth for the men. 12-0 over Richard Hardy on April 22. Morris, Mooney, Graham Turkett and omore Seth Burns hammered home a the road before playing Tuesday, May Rhodes won the women’s team cham- In the fi rst game, sophomore Swade Beene all singled to score runs, and ball from Johnson for the game’s lone 5, for regional playoff rights (location pionship with 217 points, and Trinity Mooney evened his record to 1-1, as Howick had a two run double. goal. Senior captain Pierce Myers saw and time TBA). won the men’s with 198 points. Cha- he allowed only three singles while SAS continued to extend the lead his fi rst appearance and win in net, lankis Brown highlighted Sewanee’s striking out fi ve and walking three in the second inning, as Reese had an effort with a pair of fi rst-place wins in batters. RBI triple. After Thomas walked, Tur- SAS Tennis Report the 100-meter dash and the 200-me- SAS scored a single run in the fi rst kett doubled to score both runners. The SAS girls’ tennis team traveled 5-5, but could not hold on and lost the ter dash. His time of 10.75 was a inning to take a 1-0 lead. In the second Turkett then scored on a pass ball to to Nashville on April 14 to play St. Ce- match 5-8. provisional national qualifi er and a inning, Justin Thomas reached on an make the score 11-0. SAS closed out cilia Academy and lost 4-5. On April On April 21, the SAS girls lost a new Sewanee and SCAC record. error and after one out, Jimmy Kuo the scoring in the third inning when 21, SAS hosted regional foe University close match 3-6 to University School Other top three fi nishes for the singled. Addison Beene followed with Morris scored on a fi elder’s choice. School of Nashville, and the girls’ of Nashville. Sadie Shackelford won Tigers were: John Ugorji, first in a sacrifi ce bunt to set up Jack Howick’s On April 25, missing several start- team lost a close match 3-6. at No. 1 singles, 6-1, 6-1, and Avery men’s 400-meter dash, third in the two out, two RBI single. Evan Morris ers, the Mountain Lions fell behind The SAS boys’ tennis team lost to Shackelford won at No. 2 singles, 7-5, 200 (22.94); Character’s third in followed with an RBI single before early, and despite a furious comeback, Randolph School 1-8 on April 14; on 6-1. The Shackelford sisters earned men’s shot put (13.36 meters); Allan Mooney was hit by a pitch. After each fell to David Brainerd 18-8. Howick April 21, the boys fell to University their second shutout of the season 8-0 Long, second in 110-meter hurdles; stole to set them up at second and went 3-3 at the plate to lead SAS hit- School of Nashville 0-9. at No. 1 doubles. Woopen (No. 3) and and 4x100-meter relay team (42.65), third, Jordan Glenn reached on an ters. Glenn and Mooney contributed Missing four of its top seven play- Zoe Petropoulos (No. 4) battled, but third. All top three fi nishers are given error that allowed both Morris and two hits each. Thomas and Cantrell ers on the 14th, the Lady Mountain lost close matches. SAS’s girls’ tennis All-Conference honors by the SCAC. Mooney to score and make the score had RBI doubles each, and Mor- Lions had to fi ght hard. Sadie Shack- record is now 2-3. Meade highlighted the women’s 6-0. SAS scored four more runs in ris had an RBI single. Defensively, elford (No. 1) and Avery Shackelford The SAS boys’ tennis team trav- effort with a school record in the the fourth inning, as Howick scored Thomas and Danny Hsieh made a (No. 2) had commanding singles wins eled to Huntsville on April 14 to play hammer throw of 33.03 (sixth place). on an RBI double by Morris. Mooney couple of outstanding catches. (6-0, 6-0 and 6-1, 6-1, respectively) Randolph School and lost 1-8. Will She was also sixth in the shot put. and then teamed up at No. 1 doubles Anderson (No. 6) earned SAS’s only to shut out their opponents 8-0. win in his 10-8 battle. In exhibition SMS Soccer Christina Woopen at No. 3 earned play the No. 4 doubles team of Henry Tiger Men’s and Women’s Tennis SAS’s fourth win, 2-6, 6-3, 10-3. Kou and Pledger Schaefer won 10-2. The Sewanee men’s and women’s in the consolation match, fi nishing Tourney Results With the match score tied 4-4, On April 21, the SAS boys fell to tennis teams were in North Little fourth. South Middle School finished the No. 2 doubles team of Woopen an experienced University School of Rock, Ark., last weekend for the 2009 For the women (15-7), Sewanee third in the soccer tournament begun and Abby Alter fought back from a Nashville team 0-9. SCAC championships. had a 2-1 edge after doubles, but Friday night, April 24. three-game defi cit to tie the set score On Friday, the men’s team won the Rhodes Lynx won four of the six In the quarterfi nals, South defeated over Oglethorpe 6-3. Sewanee swept singles matches, with Tellatin win- White County 4-1. In the semifi nals, the doubles portion of the match, and ning a three-set comeback battle at Tullahoma defeated Coffee County SAS Softball Victory over USN wins at numbers fi ve and six singles No. 2 and Roberson winning another 2-0, and South lost a heartbreaker to The St. Andrew’s-Sewanee Lady Kate Wiley (three for four with one secured the win for the Tigers. Charlie three-set battle for Sewanee’s two Harris after two penalty kicks. The Lions came out smokin’ against double and two runs); Nikki Bridges Boyd’s late win after a 10-point tie- singles wins. South-Harris game ended 1-1; a pen- region rival University School of (two for four and one run); Rachel breaker at No. 1 singles in the third The Tiger men (11-9) fell back alty kick tiebreaker put them at South Nashville on April 22, with a 13-0 Pope (one for two and two runs); set secured the 6-3 win. 2-1 after doubles following a win by 3, Harris 3, and a second penalty kick victory in fast-pitch softball. Mercedes Burleyson (one for three, Saturday, the men closed out Sewanee seniors Charlie Boyd and tiebreaker ended with South 0, Harris Offensive action was led by Keeley one run and three RBIs); and Kelsey their season with an 8-1 loss to No. Henry Litchfi eld in the one-spot. In 3; Harris advanced. Stewart (three for three, one run, two Pearson (one run). Pearson also 1-seeded DePauw. Boyd picked up singles, Boyd, Jeff Lepley and Will In the consolation game South de- RBIs); followed by Hannah Barry pitched and struck out 14. This places Sewanee’s only point. Holloway picked up Sewanee’s three feated Coffee County 6-1, taking third (two for two with one double, three SAS fi rmly in second place behind The women, seeded third, topped singles points. place. Tullahoma defeated Harris 4-0, runs, two RBIs); Elizabeth Winton Davidson going into the region Southwestern 8-1. Sewanee opened winning the tourney. (two for three with one inside-the- playoffs. with a 2-1 edge after the doubles The regular season fi nale between park home run, two runs, one RBI); competition, and then ran the singles State Park Events North and South Middle schools board with six wins, including a For information on programs ended in a decisive 6-0 win for the three-set comeback win by Devin offered by South Cumberland State South Trojans on April 20. Tellatin. In the second and third sets, Park, call (931) 924-2980 or visit the In the junior varsity game, both 850 West Main Street • Monteagle, TN 37356 Tellatin topped Mary Pennington teams were held scoreless when 931-924-4663 (HOME) website at
Weather NaturePlant Succession onNotes Sandstone DAY DATE HI LO Sandstone outcrops are common in Sewanee, according to naturalist Mon Apr 20 62 50 Harry Yeatman. Following removal of the soil by erosion, burns and Tue Apr 21 60 46 human action, plants invade the bare rocks in a succession of species Wed Apr 22 60 39 adapted to survive in a series of environmental changes. (Retired pro- Thu Apr 23 65 49 fessor George Ramseur is an expert on plant succession on exposed Fri Apr 24 79 52 sandstone.) Sat Apr 25 83 59 The fi rst plants to grow on the outcrops are usually black moss Sun Apr 26 82 59 (Grimmia), which turns green when wet, and lichens, especially Par- Week’s Stats melia. These “pioneers” are attached to the rock surface and trap rain, Pets of the Week: Meet Tristan & Kai Avg max temp= 70 Avg min temp= 51 dust and loose sand. This substrate enables “reindeer moss” (Cladonia The Franklin County Humane Kai is a handsome Tabby kitten, lichens) and hairy cup moss (Polytrichum) to survive and spread over Avg temp= 54 Society’s Animal Harbor offers these a real cuddle bug who will amuse Total Precipitation= 1.09” some of the rock. two delightful pets for adoption. you when he plays with his toys. Kai These mosses and lichens build up more soil that enables grasses, Reported by Nicole Nunley Little Tristan is an adorable Terrier is negative for FeLV and FIV, house- Forestry Technician weeds and some conspicuous fl owers to survive and spread. Cracks mix pup who will win your heart. trained, up to date on shots and in the rock hold The perfect size for a lap dog, he also neutered. moisture and enjoys romping in the grass with his Call Animal Harbor at 962-4472 speed up the pro- sister. Tristan is up to date on shots for information and check out
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Call 931-598-5434 Serving breakfast and for Large selection of trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses, perennials RESERVATIONS and annuals … do it yourself OR call Richard or Matt lunch specials daily for an estimate on a professional touch. plus a full menu! Make special Graduation Welcome, students! memories with us! bradford’s Monday–Friday 6–6; NURSERY & PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING SERVICES Saturday & Sunday 10–6 References on Request • Over 30 Years Experience The blue chair Bakery&Cafe Richard & Nancy Bradford, Owners 403 W. Main • Monteagle 41 University Avenue, Sewanee 1136 Dinah Shore Blvd • Winchester • Mon-Sat 9-5 (931) 924-2784 (931) 967-1626 16) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, April 30, 2009 From Bard to Verse community calendar by Scott and Phoebe Bates 5:00 pm MESSENGER news deadline Come out into the sun and bathe your eyes EVENTS CHURCH SERVICES Friday, May 1 5:00 pm Women 12-step, Otey parish hall This Evening, April 30 In undiluted light. On the old brass Last day of classes, SoT 6:00 pm T’ai Chi w/Lance, Cmty Ctr 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, Otey Of winter-tarnished grass 7:30 am Curbside recycling pickup 7:00 pm AA, Christ Church, Tracy City 6:30 pm Worship Service, Church of God 8:30 am Iyengar yoga, Sew Cmty Ctr 7:00 pm Centering prayer, Otey sanctuary Friday,May 1 Under these few bronze leaves of oak 7:00 pm Civic Association, Otey parish hall, Suspended, and a blue ghost of chimney smoke, 9:00 am CAC open, Otey, till 11:30 7:30 am Morning Prayer, Otey 10:00 am Bridge, Sr Cit Ctr dinner 6:30 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, Otey Sit and grow wise 5:00 pm MESSENGER display ad deadline 7:30 pm Tn Wms play, Visiting Day, staged Sunday, May 3 And empty as a simpleton. 7:00 pm AA, Christ Church, Tracy City reading, Proctor Hill Theatre Pantry Sunday 7:30 pm ACOA, Otey parish hall Tuesday, May 5 All Saints’ Chapel Saturday, May 2 8:30 am Iyengar yoga, Sew Cmty Ctr, till 9:40 8:00 am Holy Eucharist The meadow mouse, twitching her nose in prayer, 10:30 am Bingo, Sr Cit Ctr, till 11:45 Sniffs at a sunbeam like celestial cheese. 8:00 am Bird walk w/David Haskell, meet @ 11:00 am Holy Eucharist main entrance Spencer Hall across 12:00 pm MESSENGER classifi ed ad dline Cumberland Presbyterian Come out, come out into the sun from duPont Lib 4:00 pm Centering prayer, St Marys, till 5:30 9:00 am Worship Service And bask your knees 9:30 am Pilates Corefi t class, Sew Cmty Ctr 5:00 pm Weight Watchers, EHH dining rm 10:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Mtntop Tumblers, Sew Cmty Ctr, 7:00 pm NA, Decherd United Methodist Grace Fellowship And be an acolyte of the illumined air. 7:30 pm AA (open), Otey parish hall The weathercock, who yesterday was cold, till 1:30 (3 1-hr classes by age) 10:30 am Sunday School/Worship Service 1:30 pm Tom Pack Falls hike w/Yolande 7:30 pm Al-Anon, Otey parish hall Harrison Chapel Methodist Today sings hallelujah hymns in gold. Gottfried, meet Franklin-Marion Wednesday, May 6 10:00 am Sunday School Forest ranger station Hwy 156 COL Final Exams End 11:00 am Worship Service Soon the small snake will slip her skin 4:00 pm EQB Derby Day celebration, BC 9:30 am CAC open, Otey, till 11:30 Jump-Off Baptist 7:00 pm NA, Decherd United Methodist 5:30 pm Adult yoga w/Helen, Sew Cmty Ctr 10:00 am Sunday School And the gray moth, in an old ritual, 6:00 pm 4th of July Cmte, Sephen Burnett Unseal her silk cocoon. 7:30 pm AA (open), Otey parish hall 11:00 am Worship Service Sunday, May 3 Pantry Sunday residence, Oak Hill Circle 6:00 pm Worship Service Come shed, shed now, your winter-varnished shell 12:30 pm CAC 35th Anniversary celebration, 7:30 pm AA (open), H Comforter, M’eagle Midway Baptist In the deep diathermy of high noon. Otey parish hall Thursday, May 7 10:00 am Sunday School 3:00 pm Artist rcptn, Carpenter/Church, 8:30 am Body Recall, Sew Cmty Ctr 11:00 am Morning Service The sun, the sun, come out into the sun, 9:30 am CAC open, Otey, till 1:30 Into the sun, come out, come in. Shenanigans Gallery, till 5 6:00 pm Evening Service 4:00 pm Women’s bible study, Otey 10:00 am Shapard Tower tours w/Dr Bordley Midway Church of Christ 4:15 pm Fire on Mtn, Brooks Hall, till 5:30 10:30 am Carillon rec, Bordley, Shapard Twr 10:00 am Bible Study —“Come Out Into the Sun” by Robert Francis 4:30 pm Adult Yoga w/Helen, Sew Cmty Ctr 11:00 am Chair exercise, Sr Cit Ctr, till 11:45 11:00 am Morning Service 6:30 pm AA (open), H Comforter, M’eagle 12:00 pm AA (open), 924-3493 for location 6:00 pm Evening Service Monday, May 4 12:30 pm EPF, Otey parish hall Otey Memorial Church 8:30 am Body Recall, Sew Cmty Ctr 6:30 pm FC School Bd wk sess, Bd of Ed ofc 8:50 am Holy Eucharist 11:00 am Chair exercise, Sr Cit Ctr, till 11:45 10:00 am Christian Education WILDWOOD BUILDERS, LLC 12:00 pm ECW, Otey parish hall 11:00 am Holy Eucharist St. James Episcopal Terry Parks RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION 9:00 am Children’s Church School Custom home building, garages and additions 9:00 am Worship and Fellowship CONVENIENCE/ 10:15 am Sunday School Adults • Remodeling and repairs St. Mary’s Convent • Over 30 years experience RECYCLING 8:00 am Holy Eucharist • Licensed and insured Sewanee Church of God 10:00 am Sunday School • Quality work with quality materials CENTER HOURS 11:00 am Morning Service • References available 6:00 pm Evening Service The Convenience Center for household garbage, trash and recycling is Society of Friends (615) 305-8238 • (931) 924-1814 • [email protected] 9:30 am Meeting, 598-5031 located on University Avenue by the golf course. Its regular hours are: Monday, May 4 Monday, 1-6 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 3-6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 7:30 am Morning Prayer, Otey p.m.; closed Sunday and on national holidays. There are blue recycling 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, Otey Tuesday, May 5 bins for metal (tin, appliances, etc.), newspapers/magazines, plastic, plas- 7:30 am Morning Prayer, Otey tic bottles, cardboard and aluminum cans. Glass is not recycled here. 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, Otey Wednesday, May 6 charles d. ganime, dpm 7:30 am Morning Prayer, Otey Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, Otey New Patients of All Ages Welcome! We Treat Your Feet! SEWANEE 5:00 pm HE Rite III/Healing, St James Thursday, May 7 National Day of Prayer Most Insurances Accepted, Including TennCare 7:30 am Morning Prayer, Otey We are at 155 Hospital Road, Suite 1, in Winchester. spring 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, Otey www.winchesterpodiatry.com Home Games arts This Week Today, April 30 5:30 pm LL Min SGC v Sernicola (Cowan) HEARING HEALTH NEWS 7 pm LL Maj Sewanee Auto v Elkins by Debbie Gamache, & (Cowan) 7 pm LL SB Shenan v Ikard (Cowan) M.S. CCC-A Audiologist Friday, May 1 5:30 pm LL Tball KSC Const v King Tree GREAT EXPECTATIONS crafts 5:30 pm LL CP Cowan v EH Astros 7 pm LL CP Ikard v Family Practice Saturday, May 2 1:30 pm LL SB Shenan v Cowan Ikard 1. Expect others to notice your hearing loss before you do! A (Cowan) common complaint for persons with hearing loss is that other FAIR 5:30 pm LL Min Red Sox v SGC people mumble and if they would just speak up, it would be easier 7 pm LL Maj Braves v Sewanee Auto to hear them. This is placing the “blame” on others rather than Monday, May 4 accepting the reality that your hearing is not as good as it used 5:30 pm LL Min SGC v Chad’s to be. It is likely that family, friends and co-workers will realize 7 pm LL Maj Sewanee Auto v Elkins (Cowan) this difficulty before you do. Tuesday, May 5 2. Expect your audiologist to be knowledgeable, courteous and 5:30 pm LL Tball Woody’s v KSC Const accommodating. When going through this process, it is very 7 pm LL SB Blue Angels v Shenan important that you are comfortable with the audiologist that you have chosen to provide services for you. You should be allowed time to ask questions and discuss important issues related to your hearing loss and hearing aids. 2009 Sewanee Football Camps If you have questions about hearing loss or hearing aids, please feel free to contact us at the Hearing Center. We are located at 705B North Atlantic Street in Tullahoma. We can be reached at Youth Camp Prospect Camp (931) 393-2051 or toll-free at (888) 303-2051. You can also visit our website at www.thehearingcenterllc.com. We look forward Who: th th to hearing from you. Who: Rising 3rd-7thth- Graders Rising 8 -12 Graders When: When: June 15-18 June 18 THE A Full Service Hearing Center 5:00pm-7:00pm 1:00pm-5:00pm Cost: (931) 393-2051 • 1-888-303-2051 Cost: $75.00 $40 L.L.C. 705B North Atlantic St. Tullahoma Junior Camp: Senior Camp: Our Junior Football Camp is an excellent opportunity Our senior camp will consist of on the field practice to learn and develop the fundamentals and sessions, agility and weight training instruction, techniques necessary to succeed in football. Our meetings with our coaching staff, and an academics camp is a "non-contact" camp. The focus of the information session. camp will be learning fundamentals and playing the game. We will divide the camp into teams each evening and play football.
Call the Sewanee Football Office with any questions: (931) 598-1943
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