The Sewanee Mountain
VOL. XXIV No. 29 Thursday, August 28, 2008 Published as a public service for the Sewanee community since 1985. F.C. Commission School Committee to Meet Tonight The Franklin County Board of Commissioners School Committee will meet tonight, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Board of Education conference room, 215 S. College St., Winchester. Sewanee’s representative is Arthur Knoll. The meeting is open to the public. Leaseholders’ Assn. Tonight The Sewanee Leaseholders’ Asso- ciation will meet tonight, Aug. 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Senior Citizens’ Cen- ter. All leaseholders are encouraged to participate. The purpose of the Sewanee Leaseholders’ Association is End of an Era, 4 Seasons Restaurant to to promote the interests of the lease- Close Sunday After 26 Years holders, to assist the University in arriving at a fair and just lease policy After 26 years, there are only three While visiting friends in New York and to provide an outlet for expres- more opportunities to eat at Dan and state at age 17, he met his future wife sion of grievances and concerns that Arlene Barry’s 4-Seasons Restaurant and business partner, Arlene. Arlene disturb the amity of the community. before it closes for good on Sunday. was from Lubbock, Texas, where she Annual dues are $2. 4 Seasons, located at 1114 Midway earned a secretarial degree at Lub- Rd., will be open Friday and Saturday, bock Christian College. They stayed 4 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 11 to 3 p.m., in touch and married when Dan but expect to wait in line because the was 25. TVA Announces faithful from Murfreesboro and Chat- Dan and Arlene moved to the farm tanooga and every town in between in 1980 and began a series of busi- 20% Rate Hike The Tennessee Valley Author- will be there too. nesses that supported their young John Thomas with his wife, Janice, and children, Emily and Sam. Dan Barry was born and raised on family—hauling rock from their ity (TVA) announced that electric his family’s Midway farm; his children land to building sites, including Dr. bills for consumers of Duck River New Head of SAS to Address are the sixth generation of relatives to Petrilla’s office, and cutting and haul- Electric Membership Corpora- live there. His grandfather’s sawmill ing firewood. tion (DREMC), as well as those Civic Association Sept. 8 was located on the restaurant site; the They cut trees and milled the for all electric consumers in the On Monday, Sept. 8, the new head extended Sewanee community. sawdust pile is still used for mulch. lumber for their first simple building, Tennessee Valley, will increase of school at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee, the A buffet dinner, now catered by Dan earned a master’s degree in so- where they baked homemade pizzas with meter readings taken on and Rev. John Taliaferro Thomas, will be Julia’s, is served at 6:30 p.m., with cial psychology at Middle Tennessee for delivery. They added sandwiches after Oct. 1, because of a major the first guest speaker of the 2008–09 the program typically beginning State University (MTSU) and worked to the pizza delivery, then they added increase in its quarterly fuel cost Sewanee Civic Association season. at 7. Reservations are not required; at Vanderbilt University for two years “plates” when a new room enabled adjustment and a small base rate Thomas comes to SAS from St. however it would be helpful to contact in psychopharmacology, researching them to serve meals on site. hike. The wholesale rate charged Andrew’s Episcopal School in Po- Secretary Lauren Drinen if you plan antipsychotic and antidepressant (Continued on page 2) to Duck River Electric will go up tomac, Md., where he was chaplain, on attending, or 598-0105. Dinner is optional (Continued on page 3) summer outreach coordinator and and guests may attend the program varsity golf coach. He received his portion only and should arrive by bachelor’s degree in English literature 6:55. from the University of the South and Membership is open to all; dues Contradance his Master of Divinity from Virginia are $60 per person, which covers all Friday Theological Seminary. meals for the eight-month series. All ages are welcome at the next Thomas recently opened the Individual meals may be purchased Misty Mountain Dancers contra- 140th year of secondary education at the door for $10 per person. dance on Friday, Aug. 29, at 8 p.m. at on the Mountain, welcoming over 250 The Civic Association strives the Sewanee American Legion Hall students to SAS, including the Class to present timely and important on University Avenue featuring the of 2015, the newest group of sixth- programs, and suggestions from band Kaleidoscope from Huntsville graders. The Thomas family includes the community are always welcome. and Jane Ewing, caller. Ewing will his wife, Janice, daughter, Emily, who Please contact Vice President and teach a beginners’ workshop at 7:30 is in the eighth grade at SAS, and son, Program Chair Thomas Manshack at p.m. Contradance is low impact Sam, who is in the fourth grade at [email protected] or 598-3514 aerobics, and no partner is required. Sewanee Elementary. with ideas or concerns. Bring comfortable shoes. Regular The Civic Association meets Be sure to mark your calendars for admission is $6; students pay $3. monthly in the parish hall of Otey the first Monday of the month (except For information contact Ron at 598- Memorial Parish and offers speak- January) to share fine food and con- 0814. ers and programs relevant to the versation with your community. Althea Georgelas, Paroxysm: Silence, multimedia collage, 2008 INSIDE THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN New Media Symposium This Weekend Letters, Serving, EMT IV class...... 2 Presorted Std. The University Art Gallery opens Georgelas are both from Virginia Univ appoints historiographers, MESSENGER U.S. Postage its fall 2008 exhibition season with the Commonwealth University. SCC vol of month, Senior menus, P.O. Box 296 PAID July emergency services rpts...... 3 Sewanee, TN multimedia installation “Greg Pond: The New Media Symposium sched- Council: Hens granted amnesty, Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 Userland[s].” This exhibition is being ule includes: Friday, Aug. 29—2 p.m., Meetings, Sub teacher training, Permit #55 held in conjunction with a New Media artist’s talk by Georgelas, Nabit Art Blue Monarch vol training...... 4 Symposium exploring the intersection Building, followed by reception; 4 p.m., SAS opens, Womans Club programs..5 OBITUARIES—French, Hamby, of visual art, sound art and computer opening of Vitiello’s sound installation, Maxwell, Ware memorial; Churches, science. The symposium will take St. Luke’s Chapel; 5:30 p.m., reception Williamson-Dennen nuptials, CAC, place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 29–30, for the artists, University Art Gallery. Church news...... 6 and will feature new media artists Saturday, Aug. 30—1 to 5 p.m., Pure From the pages of the Messenger...... 7 A&E—Cowan Center f/Arts classes, Stephen Vitiello, Althea Georgelas Data workshop with Hans Christoph Stirlings Gallery, Reppe to perform, and Greg Pond. The exhibitions will be Steiner, Woods Lab, Room 124. Con- Polly Crockett parade, PRE...... 8-9 on view from Aug. 29 to Oct. 15. tact Greg Pond at or 598-1870 to reserve a place in SPORTS— SAS vball, soccer, football; art at the University. Renowned sound the workshop. All events are free, open Mens soccer gives, Hall of Famers, artist Professor Stephen Vitiello and to the public and accessible. Youth soccer jamboree...... 12-13 master of fine arts candidate Althea NATURE NOTES, WX, Pets of week.14 Community Calendar...... 16 2) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, August 28, 2008 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER 418 St. Mary’s Ln. Labor Day P.O. Box 296 4 Seasons Restaurant Closes This Weekend Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 from page 1 . . . Holiday (931) 598-9949 Labor Day, the first Monday in Fax: (931) 598-9685 Additionally, Arlene catered meals for employees but also local farmers will September, is a creation of the labor the Seminary’s Education for Min- feel it when the restaurant closes. The movement and is dedicated to the Editor/Publisher: istry program. In 1985 they added staff shucked 120 ears of local corn social and economic achievements Geraldine Hewitt Piccard Circulation: Ray Minkler a porch and expanded the kitchen; per meal; 30 dozen ears per week- of American workers. It constitutes Staff: Janet B. Graham Contributors: another porch and more kitchen end or 6,000 ears per summer—all a yearly national tribute to the con- Kathy Hamman Phoebe & Scott Bates expansion were added in 1987. picked fresh the day it was served. tributions workers have made to the Sally Hubbard John Bordley Their original wedding gift of six The Barrys started taking time off strength, prosperity and well-being Bob Jones Laura Willis acres of family land grew eventually between Thanksgiving and Christ- Leslie Lytle Pat Wiser of our country. April H. Minkler Jean & Harry Yeatman to 85 acres. The children came along mas in 2003 and eventually opened Closings for the holiday, Sept. 1, and waited to be tall enough to see only in the summer, in spite of much include all public schools, the post Published as a public service to the Sewanee community. 3,700 copies are over the tables and pass out bread. teasing about changing the name to printed on Thursdays, 46 times a year, and distributed to 26 Sewanee-area offices and banks, and federal and locations for pickup free of charge. All four children have attended St. 3 Seasons, etc. state offices. Andrew’s-Sewanee School (SAS). Always wanting to be close and at- This publication is made possible by the patronage of our advertisers Nick is the oldest. He is an Air- tentive to their children, Dan coached and by gifts from The University of the South (print production) and the borne Ranger, a first lieutenant in T-ball 23 years ago. For 12 years he EMT Intravenous Sewanee Community Chest. the U.S. Army. He graduated from has coached a variety of sports at SUBSCRIPTIONS $50 a year bulk rate; $75 first class. Carson-Newman and is stationed at SAS. Dan has coached football, base- Class Offered, Ft. Lewis in Washington state with his ball, soccer, wrestling and softball wife, Lindsey. (At 4 years old, he was throughout his career. He currently Mandatory proud to sit on a five-gallon bucket coaches wrestling and softball at Meeting Sept. 8 Serving Where and peel potatoes.) Ryan graduated SAS. Sewanee Emergency Medical Called from the University of the South as The restaurant has served its Services (EMS) will sponsor an We began this column five Letters valedictorian and is in law school at purpose, enabling Dan and Arlene to Emergency Medical Technician Intra- the University of Tennessee, special- raise their children and other youth to years ago in response to the venous (EMT–IV) course on Monday large number of reservists who NEW YEAR KICKS OFF WITH izing in environmental studies. He is enjoy working hard, to pay the bills, and Wednesday nights from 6 p.m. LAKE CHESTON CONCERT AND married to Lydia. lead a life rich with friends and to were called up for active duty to until 10 p.m. during the 2008–09 serve in the war in Iraq. Since FIREWORKS FRIDAY Evan graduated from SAS in serve the community. Now it is time school year. A mandatory course Dear Sewanee Community: 2008 and is a freshman at MTSU in to say thanks to the community for then, the troubles in the Middle meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. East and beyond have stretched I want to inform you all about an entrepreneurial studies. Hannah is a loyal support, for filling the parking 8, at 6 p.m. in Blackman Auditorium junior at SAS. lot and the chairs and enjoying the our military to its limits. They orientation program that I hope will in Woods Lab. Those present will fill and their families are paying the not affect you negatively. The restaurant provided income, catfish, chicken, shrimp, barbecue, out applications, and selection of par- work and training for the four chil- local veggies and, oh my, the cobbler, price. This column is a reminder The first concert of the year will be ticipants will be made that night. that someone else is standing held at Lake Cheston from 9 p.m. to dren and hundreds more youth of weekend after weekend all these Classes will meet and take breaks the area, and steady contact and con- good years. guard and facing fire for us. Please 1 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 29. A fireworks according to the University’s regular keep the following people, their show will begin at about 9:45 p.m. nection with neighbors and friends. When asked about the future, schedule. Please address questions to The Barrys never served alcohol and Arlene says their time will be filled families and all those who fight There will be increased student traffic any Sewanee EMT or to EMS Director for freedom in your prayers: on Texas Avenue and Breakfield Road pride themselves for providing so with church work, family, coaching Dennis Jones at 598-1665. many middle- and high-school age and running Mountain Storage. Nick Barry that night. youth (15 and up) with first jobs and The official state sign beside the Peter Green The Orientation Committee, the references and a solid work ethic in entrance to 4 Seasons Restaurant says MESSENGER CONTACTS Brian Norcross Office of Residential Life and the a safe environment. “For memories that last a lifetime, News & Calendar: Christopher Norcross Deans of Students Office appreciate It takes 11 employees to run the Tennessee’s Backroads Heritage, (931) 598-9949 James Smith your tolerance for the additional noise restaurant on weekends—three in 4 Seasons Restaurant.” For Dan and Display Advertising: Charles Tate and traffic. the kitchen, four in the dish room, two Arlene Barry, the memories of cook- Janet Graham Steve Verner Mary Beth Walker waiters and two omnipresent manag- ing for the community for 26 years (931) 598-9949 Michael Walls Assistant Dean of Students ers, Dan and Arlene. Some employees will surely last a lifetime. E-Mail Addresses: Jeffery Alan Wessel for Residential Life News & Calendar— The University of the South n have stayed on for 15 years, with other —Reported by Sally Hubbard Nick Worley jobs during the week. Not just these [email protected] Display Ads— We have received word that Spc. THANKS TO ALL [email protected] James Gregory Cowan of Tracy To the Editor: Classified Ads— City is serving in Iraq. We want to express our heartfelt [email protected] We give thanks for the safe gratitude to the following people who Celebrate summer … FAX: (931) 598-9685 return from Iraq of helped us when our small horse barn Joey Marshall. burned on Monday night, August 18: The Sewanee Fire Department; join us for breakfast! If you know of others in our Christy Young, DVM, who came out Call 911 for life-threatening Mountain family who are in at midnight to treat our horses; Peter Our “Mountain Gourmet” breakfast is emergencies in Sewanee. harm’s way, send their names to Hutton, who returned after the fire available with advance reservations. For other police us, or contact American Legion to offer his assistance and medicine $15 per person assistance, call 598-1111. Post 51 Auxiliary member Louise and stayed until the veterinarian Irwin (598-5864). had finished; Traci Helton, DVM, our Monteagle Inn regular veterinarian, who was kind A Bed and Breakfast & Retreat Center enough to come by on Tuesday (at no A-1 CHIMNEY SPECIALIST charge) to check on our horses just to Call 931.924.3869 reassure us; and our son, Greg, who Jim Harmon, C‘71, Proprietor “For all your chimney needs” risked his life by entering the fully 204 W. Main Street, Monteagle engulfed barn to save them. 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