The SewaneeMountain MESSENGER Vol. XXX No. 41 Friday, November 14, 2014 Franklin County Schools Town Hall Get Report Card Meeting on Tucker Calls Results “Disconcerting” Healthcare Rebecca Sharber, director by Kevin Cummings, National Rural Health Day is Nov. Messenger Staff Writer of Franklin County schools, gave a presentation on the state’s report 20. To celebrate the occasion, there Franklin, Grundy, Marion and card at the school board meeting on will be a town hall meeting on health- Coff ee counties all spend about the Nov. 10. She said in an interview on care at 7 p.m., Th ursday, Nov. 20, at same amount of money on public Nov. 11 that she was pleased that “we the Sewanee Community Center. Th e education, but there are differences are holding our own” in academic event will include a discussion of Med- in the outcomes. On the state’s an- achievement, but is also concerned icaid benefi ts and eligibility, followed nual “report card” for schools, the with academic growth. “We’re not as by a reception with the panelists. Tennessee Department of Educa- good as we want to be, but people are Representatives from the Tennessee tion gave Franklin County schools working hard,” she said. Justice Center, the Tennessee State a grade of “A” in social studies and The report card also measures Health Insurance Program (SHIP) of- “Bs” in math, reading/language arts improvement on TCAP scores from fi ce and Folks at Home will participate. and science. Th e rating is based on a previous years. In this area for grades Assistance enrolling in the Aff ordable three-year average of TCAP scores for 4–8, the state awarded Franklin Care Act (ACA) state insurance ex- grades 3–8. Th e state’s scale for an “A” County “Ds” in science, reading/lan- Bernadett e Lo (left ) and Robert Delcamp change will also be off ered. is between 55 and 99 percent and for a guage arts and social studies. Th e state Th e meeting is sponsored by the “B” it is from 50 to 54 percent. gave a “B” in math, which was the only students in a University course on Grundy County earned the lowest subject that refl ected a slight increase Four Hands, Two Feet medical ethics taught by Jim Peter- grades in the area, with “Cs” in three in the report. man, professor of philosophy and subjects and a “B” in math. Marion The other three counties posted Organist Robert Delcamp and pianist Bernadett e Lo will perform at 4:45 director of community engagement. and Coff ee posted marks similar to bett er grades for improvement, with p.m., Friday, Nov. 21, in St Luke’s Chapel. Th is is a unique opportunity to hear During the meeting there will be Franklin County. Coff ee County earning the top score an unusual repertoire writt en for two instruments whose timbres are both discussion of the possible Medicaid Adam Tucker, a member of the with a “C” in reading, a “B” in science contrasting and complimentary. expansion in Tennessee. Th e federal Franklin County Board of Education, and “As” in social studies and math. Th e program includes “Sinfonia Op. 42” by Marcel Dupré, “Colloque No. government has funded an expansion said he is concerned that Franklin The state did not award letter 2” by Jean Guillou, “Hymne Op. 78” by Joseph Jongen and the “Concerto for of this program, which provides County is below Tennessee averages in grades at the high school level, but a Piano and Organ” by Flor Peeters. healthcare for families and individuals state-mandated test scores and student comparison of graduation rates shows Delcamp is a professor of music and University organist at the University. with limited resources. Federal funds growth/improvement. Franklin County at 89.1 percent for He also directs the University Choir. Under his direction the Choir has made cover the full cost of the expansion un- “While some of this may be due to 2014. Both Coff ee and Grundy coun- eight recordings and 11 tours of England, including residencies at York Minster, til 2017; in 2020, the state must pick up the district’s implementation of cer- ties had slightly higher graduation Wells, Salisbury, and Canterbury cathedrals, as well as the American Cathedral the balance. Tennessee, with 118,000 tain curricular requirements earlier rates than Franklin County. Marion in Paris. uninsured residents, has not agreed to than other districts across the state, County had the lowest rate of the four, Lo is a visiting assistant professor of music at Sewanee. She joined the de- accept the Medicaid expansion off er. this fact is still disconcerting,” Tucker at 84 percent. partment in 2011. She also serves on the faculty for Viola Winter Intensive. Lo Th e Sewanee Community Center said. (Continued on page 7) is a much sought-aft er collaborative pianist, with extensive experience in both is located at 39 Ball Park Rd., behind vocal and instrumental music. the Sewanee Market. Nutcracker Otey Parish Dedicates Parish Arrives in House & Claiborne Portrait
Otey Memorial Parish will celebrate the renovated Claiborne Parish House Sewanee at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 15. Th e Rt. Rev. John Bauerschmidt, Bishop of Ten- nessee, will conduct a dedication and consecration service. A light brunch will The AYB-Sewanee Dance Con- follow in the new St. Mark’s Hall of the parish house. servatory and Alabama Youth Ballet A new portrait of the Rev. William Th eatre of Huntsville will be perform- Sterling Claiborne will be dedicated at ing the fourth annual presentation 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the Clai- of the traditional classic holiday treat borne Hall. Th is portrait by Claude Buck- “The Nutcracker” at 2:30 p.m. and ley, C’81, will be hung in the entrance hall 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, in Guerry of the building. A reception will follow the Auditorium. Th e program is directed dedication. STHP members John Bratt on by David Herriott . and David Bowman will be on hand to There are 36 dancers in the cast answer questions about Claiborne. from Sewanee, Monteagle and Win- Otey’s rector in the early 20th century, chester, with about 70 more coming Claiborne initiated or promoted many from Huntsville. local institutions: the parish, St. Andrew’s Returning to the cast as Mother Quilting classes have begun in Sherwood Community Center. and St. Mary’s schools to educate the lo- and Father Stahlbaum are Lisa and Photo by Gabriella Valentine cal population, and the fi rst infi rmary/ Eric Hartman with their daughter, hospital. Sophia, dancing the Animated Doll Claiborne’s ministry and vision con- William Sterling Claiborne. and son, Harrison, as the Animated CAC: Changing Lives tinue. Th e building houses many com- Portrait by Claude Buckley Soldier. munity services and ministries. Clara will be Verena Pate in the St. Mark’s Hall, the largest room in the building, honors the 1968 merger aft ernoon, and McKynze Gilliam in One Stitch at a Time of the St. Mark’s and Otey congregations into Tennessee’s fi rst fully integrated the evening. Two instructors at the Episcopal Church. Bauerschmidt will consecrate a new small chapel in Claiborne Sewanee Dance Conservatory will by Gabriella Valentine C’17 as St. Paul’s-on-the-Mountain. In choosing this name, Otey seeks to honor and perform the Sugar Plum Fairy solo: Special to the Messenger remember its precursor church. Elizabeth Layman for the matinee and Th e Community Action Committ ee began a new program in October in Also in the building are Sewanee Children’s Center, the Community Action Claire Hill for the evening. Sherwood. A new quilting group is now meeting once a week in the Sherwood Committ ee, meeting rooms and gathering spaces. The costumes and scenery are Community Center. Th e group is taught by Louise Garner, a lifelong resident provided by Alabama Youth Ballet of the community and avid quilter. For almost her whole life Garner has been Th eatre. making quilts entirely by hand. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for P.O. Box 296 One of the goals of the group is to foster a sense of accomplishment in Sewanee, TN 37375 children, students and seniors. women. Th e fi rst quilt made from the group’s eff orts will be sold and its proceeds To preorder tickets for will-call given to the CAC. Aft er that, all of the profi ts will be given to the women who pickup, email or ask a cast member. Advance Th e quilting group meets at 8 a.m., Wednesdays, in the Sherwood Com- tickets are available for purchase from munity Center. To learn more about the program contact the CAC at 598-5927. 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., today (Friday), CAC is located behind Otey Parish in the new Claiborne Parish House. Nov. 14, at Guerry Auditorium. Tick- Along with giving weekly grocery bags and the new quilting group, the CAC has ets will also be sold at the door one started two new programs this year. Th e CAC off ers small garden containers and hour before each performance. More has given away chicken coops to members of the greater Sewanee community. information is available at . details about plans for the event. 2 • Friday, November 14, 2014 • Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER
THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Letters 418 St. Mary’s Ln. FAREWELL REBEL’S REST P.O. Box 296 To the Editor: Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 One of the last vestiges of Se- Phone (931) 598-9949 wanee’s Southern heritage is now a Fax (931) 598-9685 charred ruin. Contributors Major Fairbanks’ ghost has fl own Email [email protected] Phoebe Bates elsewhere. www.sewaneemessenger.com Jean Yeatman I feel as if something good and fi ne John Shackelford and noble has been lost forever. John Bordley Laura L. Willis, editor/publisher K.G. Beavers Don Shannonhouse, C‘66 Janet B. Graham, advertising director/publisher ■ Virginia Craighill Monteagle April H. Minkler, office manager Patrick Dean Ray Minkler, circulation manager Buck Gorrell FOOD BANK THANKS Leslie Lytle, staff writer Margaret Stephens To the Editor: Kevin Cummings, staff writer/sports editor Peter Trenchi Th e “Womanless” Beauty Pageant Sandra Gabrielle, proofreader Francis Walter to benefi t the Grundy County Food Th e Webelos troop of Sewanee took a recent trip to hike in a nearby cave. Making Geraldine H. Piccard, editor/publisher emerita Pat Wiser Bank was held Nov. 8. the trip were (fr om left ) Eli Wilson, Eli Th ompson, Morgan Hiers, Alex Waldrup, Eli Published as a public service to the Sewanee community. 3,700 copies are printed on Fridays, 47 times a year, and distributed to 26 Sewanee-area locations for pickup free of charge. Th e event raised $2,200 and was Seavey, parent Bill Seavey and Louis Messina, a Sewanee student who is helping the This publication is made possible by the patronage of our advertisers and by contributions full of laughter, great food, great com- group. Not pictured is Nate Wilson, the troop leader. from the University of the South (print production) and the Sewanee Community Chest. pany and a lot of pride for our com- SUBSCRIPTIONS $75 first class. munity. On behalf of the residents All material in the Sewanee Mountain Messenger and on its website are copyrighted of Grundy County who receive food and may not be published or redistributed without written permission. monthly, the Food Bank board would Franklin County & University like to thank Citizens Tri-County Bank, Sequachee Valley Electric, S to Trim Right-of-Ways Correction Double A Ranch, Gruetli-Laager Serving Dairy Bar, Braden’s Used Cars, Palmer Th e Physical Plant Services staff of the University and the Franklin County Last week’s issue of the Messenger Drugs, L & L Market, Darrell’s Auto Highway Department will work together Nov. 17–21 to trim the right-of-way had the incorrect date for the STLS Where Parts, and James and Marianne Waller along the following Sewanee streets: Ball Park Road, Mimosa Circle, Missouri Holiday Market. Th e event is 9 a.m.–5 for sponsoring the event. We would Avenue, Finney Lane, Faculty Circle, New College Drive, Torian Road and p.m., today, Nov. 14, and 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Called also like to thank Jim Myers for pro- Parson’s Drive. Saturday, Nov. 15, in the Franklin viding the facilities where we operate Th e Highway Department recently acquired a rotary-blade cutt ing arm for County Annex, 839 Dinah Shore Blvd., Please keep the following indi- the food bank. use with its mowing machines; crews will use this new equipment to make clean in Winchester. More than 45 local art- viduals, their families and all those Donations can be made by bring- cuts to encroaching vegetation within ists and craft ers will have items for sale. who are serving our country in ing a check to the food bank or mailing the right-of-way. Th ere will be hourly door prizes and your thoughts and prayers: it to P.O. Box 1683, Tracy City, TN Trimmings will be removed and MESSENGER musical entertainment by Kelly Prince, Cole Adams 37387. Th ank you. disposed of by the Highway Depart- the Tennessee Fiddle Orchestra and Michael Evan Brown Sandy Spies, Director ment. Break Ahead DeAnn Weller. Mary Cameron Buck Grundy County Food Bank ■ The University’s forestry techni- Lisa Coker cians will follow behind the trimming It is hard to imagine, but Th anks- MESSENGER CONTACTS Jennifer Lynn Cott rell crew, making any additional needed giving is soon, and Christmas is just James Gregory Cowan Troubled? cuts by hand in order to improve the around the corner. PHONE: (931) 598-9949 Nathaniel P. Gallagher fi nal aesthetics. Th e work is expected Th e Messenger will publish on Fri- Nathaniel Andrew Garner Call CONTACT LIFELINE to be completed within the week. day, Nov. 21, and again on Wednesday, FAX: (931) 598-9685 News & Calendar: Peter Green of Franklin County Th e trimming work is a pilot proj- Nov. 26. Th ere will be three issues in Tanner Hankins 967-7133 ect between the University and the December: Dec. 5, Dec. 12 and Dec. Laura Willis Robert S. Lauderdale Confidential Help Franklin County Highway Depart- 19. Th e staff will take a two-week break [email protected] Dakota Layne ment. and return to the offi ce on Monday, Display Advertising: Byron A. Massengill Jan. 5, with the fi rst issue of 2015 on Andrew Midgett Friday, Jan. 9. Janet Graham [email protected] Alan Moody Deadlines for the Thanksgiving Brian Norcross week issue (Wednesday, Nov. 26) are: Classifi ed Advertising: Christopher Norcross display advertising and news/calendar April Minkler Michael Parmley (via email) 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21; and classifi [email protected] Lindsey Parsons classifi ed ads, noon, Monday, Nov. 24. Peter Petropoulos Troy (Nick) Sepulveda Melissa Smartt MICHELLE M. BENJAMIN, JD J. Wesley Smith Attorney & Counselor at Law Charles Tate Tyler Walker Jeff ery Alan Wessel 102 FIRST AVENUE, NORTH Nick Worley If you know of others in our WINCHESTER, TENNESSEE 37398 Mountain family who are serv- ing our country, please give their (931) 962-0006 names to American Legion and (931) 598-9767 Auxiliary member Louise Irwin, 598-5864.
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Box 296, Sewanee, 754 West Main St., Monteagle Tickets TN 37375, come by our offi ce, 418 (931) 924-3135 available at St. Mary’s Ln., or send your email the door to .—LW Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER • Friday, November 14, 2014 • 3 Meetings and Birth Benefi t Chamber Concert Connor Robert Virkhaus for Children’s Center Connor Robert Virkhaus was born Lectures in Seatt le, Wash., on Nov. 5, 2014, to At 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 23, Lauren Busey and Tarmo Virkhaus in St. Luke’s Chapel, Rebecca UDC to Meet in Cowan Saturday of Seatt le. He weighed 7 pounds, 1.2 Van de Ven, Abigail Coffer Th e United Daughters of the Confederacy, Kirby-Smith, Chapter ounces, and was 20 inches long. and Bernadett e Lo will pres- 327 Sewanee will meet at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, in the Franklin- Maternal grandparents are Bar- ent a recital to benefi t the Se- Pearson House in Cowan. All meetings are open to the public, and bara Bolton and the late Robert Busey wanee Children’s Center. Van visitors are always welcome. of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Paternal de Ven plays the oboe; Coff er, grandparents are Carolyn Fitz and John the fl ute; and Lo, the piano. Bordley of Sewanee. All three women are local Coff ee With the Coach freelance musicians and facul- Coff ee with the Coach will meet at 9 a.m., Monday, Nov. 17, at ty members at the University. the Blue Chair Tavern for free coff ee and conversation with Sewanee Th e eclectic program will fea- women’s basketball coach Tom Campbell. For more information call SCA Hosts ture a pastoral and virtuosic 598-0159. oboe sonata by Saint Saens, followed by a meditative solo Sewanee Woman’s Club -Book Club Meets Monday Program fl ute work by Wil Off ermans called Luna y Sierra. Van de Th e Book Club of the Sewanee Woman’s Club will meet at 1:30 Ven and Coff er will then join p.m., Monday, Nov. 17, at the home of Anne-Marie Pender. Eileen on Energy to play a Neoclassical duo Degen will review “Claude and Camille” by Stephanie Cowell. For Energy will be the focus of the pro- writt en by Alberto Ginastera. more information or directions contact Debbie Racka by email, , or Flournoy Rogers at 598-0733 or . Visitors are always welcome. Nov. 19, at the EQB House. Yearly dues selections from “Fantasiestücke op. 12” by Robert Schumann. She will present of $10 are payable at the door. Social four of the eight movements which highlight both the passionate and dreamy Area Rotary Club Meetings time with wine begins at 6 p.m., and side of Schumann’s personality. Th e fi nal work will be Madeline Dring’s crowd- Th e Grundy County Rotary Club meets at 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays, dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Dinner costs pleasing trio for fl ute, oboe and piano. Th is piece off ers soaring melodies, toe- at Dutch Maid Bakery in Tracy City. On Nov. 18, Clint Schrum, the $13 per person. Th e business meeting tapping rhythms and a raucous fi nal movement. newly elected Grundy County sheriff , will be the speaker. begins promptly at 7 p.m., followed by Th ere is no admission charge, but donations will be accepted at the door to Th e Monteagle Sewanee Club meets 8–9 a.m., Th ursdays at the a brief program. support the Sewanee Children’s Center. Sewanee Inn. At the Nov. 20 meeting, district governor Jerry Wear Representatives from the three will speak to the club. utility companies that provide service to the greater Sewanee area will be Agenda Items Due Wednesday for Community Council present: Sewanee Utility District (wa- Sernicola’S Agenda items for the next meeting of the Sewanee Community ter), Duck River Electric Membership Council are due by noon, Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the Provost’s offi ce. Corporation (electricity) and Elk River Steaks, seafood, pastas, homestyle Th e meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 1, in the Sewanee Public Utility District (natural gas). pizza, hot lunch buffet, plus a Senior Center. Each person will talk about energy- saving measures, programs for the 22-item fresh and healthy salad bar. Homemade desserts! EQB Gathers at St. Mary’s Sewanee people who need assistance and the future of their particular utility. Th e www.sernicolas.com • 106 Tennessee Avenue • Cowan • 962-3380 Th e EQB Club will meet at noon, Wednesday, Nov. 19, at St. Mary’s speakers will entertain questions from Sewanee for lunch and a cameo presentation by John Bordley, who Open *Tuesday-Saturday • Lunch 11-2 • Dinner 5-8:30 the audience. The program portion *Closed on 3rd Tuesday for DAV will talk about the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C. of the evening is free and open to the public. Physics Lecture on Wednesday This year, the SCA is celebrating Th e Sewanee physics department is sponsoring a lecture by profes- 106 years of civic opportunities in the sor Yogesh K. Vohra at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Woods Labs 216. community. SCA brings together com- n’s Body S Vohra, who teaches physics at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, munity members for social and com- row ho will discuss “Chemical Vapor Deposited Diamond: Applications in munity awareness. It is the sponsoring B p Sensors and Quantum Computing.” Th is talk will cover recent develop- organization for Sewanee Classifi eds, Leonard Brown - Owner ments in the growth of single crystal diamond by microwave plasma and the Sewanee Community Chest. chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and rapidly evolving applications Any adult who resides in the area and Steve Young - Gen. Mgr. in diamond-based sensors and quantum computing. shares concerns of the community is Steve Hartman - Shop Mgr. invited to participate. Sewanee Garden Club Meets Nov. 24 For more information, go to . &ROOHJH6W:LQFKHVWHU p.m., Monday, Nov. 24, at the home of Dee Eichler. Jess Wilson and Amy Wilson will discuss and give tips on “Preserving the Harvest.” 931-967-1755 Refreshments will focus on all things dried, pickled, jelled, cheesed, frozen, brined, salted and smoked. Fax 931-967-1798 Visitors are welcome. For more information or directions, contact )XUQLWXUHUHÀQLVKLQJ Flournoy Rogers at 598-0733 or by email < [email protected]>. FKDLUFDQLQJVHDWZHDYLQJ and furniture repair Come by and see us. Grundy County Farmers Market Closed for Season Th e Grundy County/Tracy City Farmers Market is closed for the We appreciate your business. season. Watch for the coming holiday Pumpkin Pie fund-raiser . Hospitality Shop Sets Holiday Closing Our Work is Guaranteed! Th e Hospitality Shop will be closed November 25, 27 and 29 for the Th anksgiving holiday. Quality of Life. Children. Community Aid. Shop Locally. Beyond Sewanee. $101,000 goal for 27 community organizations. 2222 Flat Branch Spur Donate today: PO Box 99 | Sewanee, TN 37375 Dine Locally. SewaneeCivic.wordpress.com|[email protected] 4 • Friday, November 14, 2014 • Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER Obituaries Johnny Dale Campbell Anne Apperson Church News Johnny Dale Campbell, age 68 Turlington Rice of Keith Springs, died on Nov. 3, 2014. Anne Apperson Turlington Rice, All Saints’ Chapel He was born in Franklin County, was age 86 of Sewanee, died on Nov. 11, Growing in Grace, All Saints’ Chapel’s contemporary worship service, will a 1964 graduate of Franklin County 2014, at her home. She was born on Community meet at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16. Th e speaker will be the Rev. Melissa Hartley, High School, served in the National Jan. 1, 1928, in Mocksville, N. C. , and C ‘93, associate University chaplain. Guard for six years and was retired was a longtime resident of Sewanee, Catechumenate will meet at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the Bairnwick from the maintenance department moving here in 1952 with her first Christmas Women’s Center. Coff ee and dessert will be served. Catechumenate serves as of St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School. husband, professor Bayly Turlington a foundational piece for the Christian faith, as well as a forum for discussion He was a lifelong member of Keith (1910–1977). Following Turlington’s Tree Lighting for people of all backgrounds. Springs Baptist Church. He was death, she lived in Georgia and South For more information contact University lay chaplain Rob McAlister by preceded in death by his son, Jeff rey Carolina before returning to the It’s not too early to start planning email, . Dale Campbell; twin brother, Jimmy Mountain in 2000. She married Louis for the upcoming holiday events on Hale Campbell, and brother David Rice in 2006. the Mountain. Otey Memorial Parish Lee Campbell; father, Frank James She gave many years of service to Sewanee’s Third Annual Tree Campbell Sr.; and stepfather, William education, holding a variety of roles at Lighting—5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5. Th e Otey Parish will celebrate the completion of Claiborne Parish House with a H. Wilkerson. the University, Sewanee Academy, the University will join with the commu- dedication and brunch at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 15. Bishop John Bauerschmidt Survivors include his daughters, Franklin County public school system, nity for this year’s event. Students and will be on hand for the dedication service. [See page 1.] Kirsten Dale Campbell and Samantha and the Darlington School. She was community members will gather at On Sunday, Nov. 16, the Rev. Bart Segu will be the preacher at the 8:50 a.m. Lynn Campbell, both of Winchester; a dedicated volunteer to a number 5 p.m. to light a tree in the Quad and and the 11 a.m. services. At 10 a.m., Christian formation off erings are the “Speak- mother, Lue Bell Gifford Campbell of charities, including the Regional then follow Santa down to the village ing Christian” book study, the Lectionary Class, and professor Tam Parker will Wilkerson of Keith Springs; eight Medical Center Auxiliary in South to light the Christmas tree in the Angel discuss “Judaism and Peacemaking.” Children ages 3–11 can att end Godly Play sisters, two brothers and many other Carolina, Emerald-Hodgson Hospital Park around 5:30 p.m. classes; youth are invited to meet with Neil Patt erson. Nursery care is available family members. Auxiliary and the Hospitality Shop. Santa Claus and the Grinch will for children 6 weeks old to 4 years old from 8:30 a.m. until aft er coff ee hour, Funeral services were on Nov. 7 In addition to her husband, she be available for photos. There will which follows the 11 a.m. service. with Ron Taylor and Johnny Bradford is survived by her son, Bayly Field- be lots of refreshments, and the Se- Otey is hosting a dedication of the portrait of William Sterling Claiborne officiating. Interment followed in ing Turlington; her daughter, Anne wanee Chorale will lead Christmas which is a gift from the Sewanee Trust for Historic Preservation, at 5:30 p.m., Keith Springs Cemetery. For complete Bowman Turlington O’Connor; her caroling. Everyone is encouraged to Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Claiborne Parish House. [See page 1.] obituary go to . grandchildren. toys. All donated items will go to the St. James Episcopal Church Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. in Community Action Committee or St. James is hosting Family Fun Night at 5:30 p.m., today (Friday), Nov. 14, Norman Charles LaPlant All Saints Chapel on Sunday, Nov. 16. Operation NOEL. Th e buildings in in the Parish Hall. Please bring goodies to share and prepare to laugh and enjoy. Norman Charles LaPlant, age 72 Interment will follow in the University the downtown area will be lit with Th e game “Sequence” is great for all ages. of Cowan, died on Nov. 4, 2014, at Cemetery. In lieu of fl owers, the fam- holiday lights. St. James Episcopal Church is located at 898 Midway Rd. All are welcome. his home. ily requests donations be made in her He is survived by his wife, Laura memory to the Friends of Abbo’s Al- LaPlant; daughters, Pamela Diehl ley or the Bayly Turlington Memorial of Stamford, N.Y., Kathleen LaPlant Fund (both are c/o University of the CHURCH CALENDAR of Cowan and Cassandra Ingham South, 735 University Ave., Sewanee, of New Hartford, N.Y.; son, Kevin TN 37383), or a charity of your choice. Weekdays, Nov. 14–21 11:00 am Worship Service LaPlant of Reading, Pa.; brothers, For complete obituary go to . 7:30 am Morning Prayer, Otey Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Decherd Edward LaPlant of Palmira, N.Y.; 8:00 am Holy Eucharist, St. Mary’s Convent (11/14, 11/18–21) 10:30 am Mass sisters, Mary Ann Flammia and Alice If your church is in our circulation 8:10 am Morning Prayer, Chapel of the Apostles Grace Fellowship Buckman of Shortsville, N.Y.; and 10 area and would like to be listed here, 8:30 am Morning Prayer, St. Augustine’s 10:30 am Sunday School/Worship Service grandchildren, 12 great-grandchil- please send service times, church 11:00 am Holy Eucharist, Chapel of the Apostles (11/19) Harrison Chapel Methodist dren, and several nieces and nephews. address and contact information to 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist, Chapel of the Apostles (11/17, 11/18) 10:00 am Sunday School Funeral services were on Nov. 7 in 12:30 pm Noon Prayer, St. Mary’s Convent (11/14, 11/18–21) 11:00 am Worship Service the funeral home chapel. For complete or phone 598-9949. 4:00 pm Evening Prayer, St. Augustine’s 5:00 pm Evening Worship Service obituary go to . 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, St. Mary’s Convent (11/14, 11/18–21) 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Service 6:00 pm Evening Service Saturday, Nov. 15 Midway Church of Christ TELL THEM YOU 7:30 am Morning Prayer, St. Mary’s Convent 10:00 am Bible Study 8:00 am Holy Eucharist, St. Mary’s Convent 11:00 am Morning Service 10:00 am Monteagle 7th Day Adventist Sabbath School 6:00 pm Evening Service SAW IT HERE! 11:00 am Monteagle 7th Day Adventist Worship Service Morton Memorial United Methodist, Monteagle 11:00 am Dedication service, Claiborne Parish House, Otey 9:45 am Sunday School 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist, Christ Church, Monteagle 11:00 am Worship Service 5:00 pm Mass, Good Shepherd Catholic, Decherd New Beginnings Church, Jump Off 10:30 am Worship Service Sunday, Nov. 16 Otey Memorial Parish All Saints’ Chapel 8:50 am Holy Eucharist 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 10:00 am Godly Play/Adult Formation Classes 11:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:00 am Holy Eucharist 6:30 pm Growing in Grace Pelham United Methodist Church Bible Baptist Church, Monteagle 9:45 am Sunday School 10:00 am Morning Service 11:00 am Worship Service 5:30 pm Evening Service St. Agnes’ Episcopal, Cowan 11:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 496 Kennerly Rd • Sewanee, TN 37375 • (931) 598-5981 Christ Church, Monteagle [email protected] • www.saussyconstruction.com 10:30 am Holy Eucharist St. James Episcopal 10:45 am Children’s Sunday School 9:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II 12:50 pm Christian Formation Class St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Alto Christ Church Episcopal, Alto 8:00 am Mass YourY Place forf Organicg & Local Products 11:00 am Holy Eucharist St. Mary’s Convent )Natural Foods )Jewelry 11:00 am Children’s Sunday School 8:00 am Holy Eucharist )Personal Care Products )Gifts Christ Church Episcopal, Tracy City 5:00 pm Evensong Sewanee Church of God )Garden Supplies )Antiques 11:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:00 am Children’s Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday School )Yarn & Knitting Supplies 11:00 am Morning Service )Local Arts & Crafts Church of the Holy Comforter, Monteagle 9:00 am Holy Eucharist 6:00 pm Evening Service Mooney’s Cowan Fellowship Church Society of Friends OPEN DAILY 10-6 CWha[j;cfeh_kc 10:00 am Sunday School 9:30 am Meeting, 598-5031 11:00 am Worship Service Tracy City First Baptist Church /)'#/(*#-*&&'(,+MCW_dIjh[[j Cedj[W]b["JD 9:45 am Sunday School Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Sewanee 10:45 am Morning Worship 9:00 am Worship Service 5:30 pm Youth 10:00 am Sunday School UPCOMING RETREATS 6:00 pm Evening Worship Decherd United Methodist Church Trinity Episcopal,Winchester Three-day Advent Centering 9:45 am Sunday School 9:00 am Holy Eucharist 10:50 am Worship 10:00 am Children’s Sunday School Prayer Retreat Epiphany Episcopal Church, Sherwood Friday, December 12–Sunday, December 14 10:30 am Children’s Sunday School Wednesday, Nov. 19 The Rev. Tom Ward, presenter 10:45 am Holy Eucharist 6:00 am First United Methodist Church, Tracy City Morning Prayer, Cowan Fellowship St. Mary’s Hall, $350 (single); New building, $450 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist, Christ Church, Monteagle (single); Commuter, $250 8:30 am Worship Service 9:45 am Sunday School 5:30 pm Evening Worship, Bible Baptist, Monteagle The Sacramental Vision of 11:00 am Worship Service 5:30 pm Youth Fellowship, 1st United Methodist, Tracy 6:00 pm Bible study, prayer meeting 6:00 pm Evening Worship, Midway Baptist Church 6:00 pm Youth (AWANA), Tracy City First Baptist Call (931) 598-5342 Emily Dickinson First United Methodist Church, Winchester or (800) 728-1659 February 13–15 Victor Judge, presenter 8:30 am Worship Service 6:30 pm Evening Prayer, Trinity Episcopal, Winchester www.StMarysSewanee.org 7:00 pm Evening Worship, Harrison Chapel, Midway (single); Commuter, $250 7:00 pm Adult Christian Ed, Epiphany, Sherwood 9:45 am Sunday School 7:00 pm Evening Worship, Tracy City First Baptist Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER • Friday, November 14, 2014 • 5 Animal Senior Center News J & J GARAGE Harbor Party COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR Th anksgiving at the Center ● Import & Domestic Th e Sewanee Senior Center will serve its Th anksgiving meal at noon, ● Computerized 4-Wheel Alignments Tuesday, Nov. 18. Please make reservations ahead of time if you plan to for Paws ● Shocks & Struts ● Tune-ups ● enjoy this delicious meal, which is $7 per plate. Th e center will be open on Monday, Nov. 24, and Tuesday, Nov. 25; Brakes Animal Harbor is having its annual ● it will be closed for the remainder of the week of Th anksgiving, Nov. Party for Paws event on Saturday, Nov. Our Work is Guaranteed. Jerry Nunley 26–28. 22, at the Clifft ops Lake Clubhouse in ● OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Owner Monteagle. 598-5470 Hwy 41-A between Sewanee & Monteagle ● Monday-Friday 7:30-5:30 Volunteer Help Needed! Th e party will begin at 6 p.m., and Volunteer drivers are needed to deliver lunches on Friday, Nov. 21. will feature catering by IvyWild, music If you can help, please call the center or Connie Kelley at 598-0915. by Cricket & Snail, a full bar and a silent auction. Senior Menus Tickets are $40 each and can be HOUSECLEANING Th e Sewanee Senior Center serves lunch at noon on weekdays. Th e purchased online at . Th ey can also be purchased Residential/business. Reliable. a.m. to order lunch. If you make a reservation for lunch but do not come at the following locations: Animal eat, please be prepared to pay for your meal. Menus may vary. Harbor, Blue Chair Café, Animal Excellent references. Nov. 17: Sub sandwich, chips, dessert. Care Center, Town and Country Vet- Nov. 18: Th anksgiving meal ($7): Turkey, dressing, green beans, erinary Hospital, Midtown Veterinary Call for estimate. sweet potatoes, corn on cob, cranberry sauce, roll, dessert. Services & Hospital and Bubbles and Nov. 19: Cabbage patch soup, peanut butt er sandwich, dessert. Bows in Winchester. (931) 287-5694—leave message. Nov. 20: Cheeseburger, fries, dessert. No tickets will be available at the Nov. 21: Pork chop, scalloped potatoes, green peas, roll, dessert. door; all tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information We’re glad you’re reading the Messenger! Participation at the Center contact Gail Castle at (931) 636-0388. Th e Sewanee Senior Center does not charge any membership fee. All persons 50 or older who take part in any of the activities are considered members. Th e center is located at 5 Ball Park Rd., behind the Sewanee Market. To reserve a meal or for more information, call 598-0771. Turkey Trot Country Music Concert to Registration UNIQUE JEWELRY Open AND GIFTS Benefi t Almost Home The 10th annual Turkey Trot in Almost Home Sewanee’s Angel Park will be at 9 Transitional a.m., Saturday, Nov. 22. In the last 10 DPSP Housing Program, years Th eta Pi, along with partnering a nonprofi t agency fraternities and sororities, has raised )ULGD\ 6DWXUGD\ in Franklin Coun- more than $70,000 for Blue Monarch. 1RYHPEHUNovember 21QG & 22 UG “We are especially excited to cel- ty, will host “My &HOHEUDWHWKHVSLULWRIWKHVHDVRQZLWK Story, My Song,” ebrate this huge milestone and are so VDYLQJVUHIUHVKPHQWV GRRUSUL]HV an evening of en- grateful for organizations like Th eta tertainment with Pi who join Blue Monarch in breaking 'LQDK6KRUH%OYG:LQFKHVWHU country music star the cycle of addiction and rebuilding Jimmy Wayne on the family,” said Alicia Alexander, Saturday, Nov. executive assistant and fund-raising 22, at North specialist at Blue Monarch. Middle School in To register or make a donation, go online to or . For more informa- story. He is a survivor of homelessness and an advocate for homeless youth. tion contact Taylor Baird by email to Wine Dinner Doors open at 6 p.m. and the entertainment begins at 7 p.m. with perfor- or Alex- mances by Noah Hinshaw, Johnny Hand and Chyrell Sells. Concessions will ander at (931) 924-8900 or . per person; fl oor seats are $20. 5 wines, 4 courses All proceeds benefit the Almost Home Transitional Housing Program. SEWANEE AUTO REPAIR Reserve your table now! For more information call (931) 580- —COMPLETE AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR— 8321 or (931) 308-7575. -Tune-ups -Brakes Mark your calendars! Almost Home’s mission is to pro- -Tires (any brand) -Shocks & struts vide individuals and families with -Tire repair -Steering & suspension Upcoming Wine Dinner transitional housing while network- -Batteries -Belts & hoses December 13 ing with other agencies to obtain -Computer diagnostics -Stereo systems installed permanent housing. 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St. Mary’s Sewanee can take care of all your needs for Thanksgiving, NOVEMBER 25 from an entire meal for the family to a pie or side dish to take along. ~Traditional Meal of Turkey, Dressing, Gravy, Green Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole, Corn, Cranberry Relish & Corn Muffins for $75.00 (tax included), feeds up to 6 people. ~Southern Deep Dish Pecan Pie for $12.00 ~Traditional Pumpkin Pie for $9.50 ~Three-pound turkey or ham for $18.50 3HWHU.HHEOH Please call or email Emily at St. Mary’s Sewanee SODWHDXSURGXFWLRQV#JPDLOFRP with orders or questions by November 24! 598-5342 or [email protected] IN-STUDIO PRODUCTION & MULTI-TRACK HAIR DEPOT RECORDING KAREN THRONEBERRY,Ûgof]j£klqdaklÛ DANIELLE HENSLEY,Ûklqdakl£fYadÛl][` From Singer/Songwriter to =af\ÛmkÛgfÛ=Y[]ZggcÛ Full Band Live Recording Special Rates and ~ÛCYc]ÛF¿;gff]ddÛI\ÛÝÛ¨~©Û ¤ÛÝÛJ]oYf]] Km]k\YqkÛl`jmÛ=ja\YqkÛÛYeÛlgÛÛheÛ Free Consultation JYlmj\YqkÛÛYeÛladdÛdYklÛYhhgafle]flÛ 6 • Friday, November 14, 2014 • Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER
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