Volume XXXV No. 17 sewaneemessenger.com Friday, May 10, 2019 Sewanee Arts Budget, Inadequate Policy and Crafts Dilemmas Confront Association School Board by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer Spring Fair At the May 6 working session, the Franklin County School Board Th e Sewanee Arts and Crafts discussed concerns raised by the proposed 2019-20 budget. Th e board Association’s (SACA) Spring Fair also took up a dilemma caused by students requesting to attend kinder- will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., garten at a school out of their zone and assessed possible liability issues Saturday, May 11, at Shoup Park resulting when parents drove students to school events. Neither of these on University Avenue in Sewanee. circumstances is covered by school policy. Th is event is free and open to the Th e budget includes no raises whatsoever, only degree advancement public. Exhibitors will include: and step salary increases for certifi ed employees based on years of service. Sandra Arnold, jewelry; Tracie At the end of the current school year, $4,622,506 will remain in the Boswell, copper jewelry; Coyote fund balance reserve, but under the proposed budget the fund balance Cove, aromatherapy soaps; Linda will drop to $2,482,803 at the end of the 2019-20 school year. “At the beginning of the year Governor Bill Lee promised a two and St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School seniors display the mugs given to them as and Matt Barry, plants; Susan part of their induction into the school’s Alumni Association. Church, wood boxes; Louis and half percent increase in Basic Education Program (BEP) funding, but Christine Colombarini, ceramics; we haven’t heard anything else,” said Director of Schools Stanley Bean. Susan Cordell, pottery; Ronnie County Deputy Finance Director Cindy Latham said the schools SAS Class of 2019 Inducted Crabtree, wind chimes; Phyllis wouldn’t receive any additional property tax revenue because the county Dix, hand painted items; Full hasn’t experienced any growth. into Alumni Association Circle Candles, candles; Complicating matters further, the school system is mandated by law Sandy Gilliam, photography; under BEP requirements to devote $295,000 in “new money” for in- Th e 37 members of the St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School Class of 2019 Burki Gladstone, clay; Mary Beth structional salaries, according to Assistant Superintendent Linda Foster. were welcomed to the SAS Alumni Association on May 3 during what Green, encaustic boxes; Marcu Th e step increases approved by the board in February allocate $154,000 is referred to as the “Senior Mugging,” so named because each senior Hilden, ironwork; Connie Horns- in new money for salary increases. Th e budget includes this amount. receives a mug with the names of all the members of the class on it as a by, fi ber art; Dennis Jones, jewelry; Th e budget does not include the remaining $140,000 necessary to meet gift from the Alumni Association. Jasper King, wooden bowls; Bill the $295,000 target. Th is year’s speaker was Dean of Students Laura Clay who told the Knight, wooden toys; Elizabeth Foster proposed several possible scenarios for allocating the remain- seniors, “Our biggest dreams and most desired goals might just take a Long, silver jewelry; Bill Mauzy, ing $140,000: a 1 percent increase for all instructional employees, a 2 little more time to achieve than we want. A symphony, sweet seniors, is turned wooden bowls; Randy Mc- percent increase for all instructional employees, a graduated increase written one note at a time.” She then led the seniors in a chorus of “God Curdy, pressed fl owers; beginning at six years of service, and a graduated increasing beginning Be With You Till We Meet Again,” the traditional hymn of departure Mary and Mike McElwain, at 11 years of service. at SAS. silverware jewelry; Christi Ormsby, “We compare well to other systems in the state for starting teachers,” Th e Class of 2019 graduates on Sunday, May 19, following a weekend clayware; Susan and Art Parry, Foster said, “but we don’t fare well as teachers’ years of service increase.” of year-end celebrations. glass jewelry and bowls; Danny As a result, Franklin County teachers’ salaries are $1,300 below the Phifer, etchings; Amy Rae, hand- state average. Community Project to made soaps; Claire Reishman, Th e board favored the graduated increase beginning at the sixth year pottery; Luise Richards, sewing; of service. Th e cost of the increase, $166,000, would just slightly exceed Preserve Sewanee’s Black Darlene Seagroves, handmade the $140,000 necessary to meet the BEP requirement. Since it was a items; Jeanie Stephenson, bronze; work session meeting, no vote was taken. Merissa Tobler, pottery; Th e board doesn’t expect to receive information about the increase History Carol and Glenn Vandenbosch, in BEP funding from the state until after the regular board meeting Th is summer the Sewanee Black keepsakes. In fact, they get to keep mosaic; Ron Van Dyke, yard art; May 13. Bean said a special called meeting would probably be needed History Initiative is inviting all per- their original materials and receive a Polly Wells, clay miniatures; Anna to approve the budget. sons with roots in Sewanee’s black free digital copy of them on a USB Whitworth, hand thrown pottery; Taking up the dilemma proposed by students wanting to attend neighborhoods to participate in our drive, which will be theirs to share Will Winton, prints; Laurel York, kindergarten at a school diff erent from their zoned school, Bean asked community’s fi rst-ever digitization with anyone they wish. block printing/baskets. for the board’s advice. (Continued on page 6) fairs, which will be devoted to re- Th ere will also be an oral history covering, recording, and preserving booth where participants can share the history of African-Americans their Sewanee stories about their Wilson to Lead Spiritual New on the Mountain. Th e fairs will be grandparents, parents, siblings, and held on Memorial Day (Monday, others and preserve those stories for Learning Workshop Bookstore May 27) and Friday, July 5, from generations to come. Th e Initiative by Bailey Basham, Messenger Staff Writer 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, at the team members will lead walks A new workshop at St. Mary’s Sewanee will focus on providing par- Highlights St. Mark’s Community Center on through the St. Mark’s neighbor- Alabama Avenue in Sewanee. hood and lunch will be served to ticipants with the language to talk about spiritual learning. by Leslie Lytle Th is Spiritual Learning Workshop will begin at 5 p.m., Sunday, June Digitization fairs off er several all participants. Messenger Staff Writer ways to preserve the historical re- Finally, participants also can 9, and will run until 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 11. Th e workshop was borne At the May 7 Sewanee Village from the work of Larry Todd Wilson, owner and founder of Knowledge cord in digital form. We invite all ensure that future generations update meeting Sarah Boykin pre- persons with roots in Sewanee’s will remember Sewanee’s African- Harvesting. Wilson has worked for more than 25 years drawing out sented an overview of the features information and insight from experts in their fi elds. Wilson will lead the black community to bring with American history by donating a of the new bookstore soon to be them their memories, stories, and digital copy of their historic memo- workshop alongside Leslee Anne Terpay, who has extensive experience constructed on the lot between in spiritual direction and centering prayer. personal keepsakes—photographs, rabilia to a new community digital Tower Bank and the post offi ce. scrapbooks, postcards and letters, archive dedicated to collecting, Wilson said the catalyst for the beginning of his work was a personal As University Director of Planning, need. family Bibles, school records and preserving, and honoring the his- Design, and Construction, Boykin yearbooks, trophies and diplo- tory of the African-Americans who “After I fi nished an undergraduate degree, I was wondering what has shepherded the project from the would happen with my career. I had a realization that if I learn everything mas—anything that refl ects life in helped to make Sewanee a thriving beginning. Sewanee in years past. and prosperous community. I could learn about learning, I would not have to be concerned about Discussion on design began jobs. It originated as a personal need, and then that became a research A team of present and former For many generations the black over a year ago. Th e gable struc- residents, university students, and residents of the Mountain were topic, which then became a product and a service,” he said. ture building has a spacious front Now, this is used as a tool for spiritual learning around the country. staff will use scanners and cam- centrally important members of porch with a wheelchair accessible eras to make digital copies of their this community. Th ey worked in Alongside the pilot workshop in Sewanee, spiritual leaders have collabo- ramp. Just inside the front door a rated with Wilson, using his work and presenting it in their own ways collections. Participants will not the buildings of the University of transaction counter will off er light lose possession of their personal around the country to further the reach of spiritual learning. refreshments like coff ee and pastry. (Continued on page 6) Spiritual learning is a set of learnable skills aimed at making mean- The event area just beyond will ing of individual and collective spiritual transformation. During the accommodate book signings and workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn how to have P.O. Box 296 comfortable lounging in a living Sewanee, TN 37375 conversations that illuminate personal stories and the stories of others room like space. Floor to ceiling in the context of relationship and prayer. bookshelves will line the wall on In concert with spiritual leaders and his own mentors, Wilson the Tower Bank side. Th e bookstore developed the workshop to off er an opportunity to explore spiritual will also include a children’s area. transformation in community. Although Barnes and Noble “Th e main thing that an experience like this provides, especially will operated the facility, Boykin at a place like St. Mary’s, is a freedom and a sense of space to explore stressed, “Th is will be a small town your story. When you invite someone to respond to a question, and you bookstore about books, a place for genuinely listen and honor what you’re hearing, that becomes a real gift,” readers and writers.” While only Wilson said. “Th e workshop takes a topic that we may be curious about two-thirds the size of the former such as ‘how does my growth occur.’ (Continued on page 6) (Continued on page 7) 2 • Friday, May 10, 2019 • Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER the Sewanee Community Chest. need. Th e Community Chest has worked Th e whole Sewanee community Letters to raise money to support local or- (and beyond) looks forward to four COMMUNITY CHEST ganizations and projects that have weeks of wonderful music by our THANK-YOU benefi ted virtually everyone. It is faculty and 200+ aspiring students. not too late to make a gift to the Th e Festival commences June 14. Published as a public service to the community since 1985, this newspaper To the Editor: Sewanee Community Chest. All is printed on Fridays, 46 times a year. Free of charge, copies are distributed As of April 15 the Sewanee Tickets now on sale in room No. money raised will go directly to our 129, Guerry. to 100 locations, including businesses and post offi ces across the Plateau. Community Chest wrapped up the supported organizations. In years Th is publication is made possible by the patronage of our advertisers and by 2018-19 fundraising cycle. While Stephen Burnett, Chair, contributions from the University of the South (print production) and the past additional monies raised in Friends of the Sewanee Summer Sewanee Community Chest. we fell just short of the $110,643 between funding cycles have been goal, which was established to Music Festival used for emergency requests as they Kiki Beavers Bailey Basham support 25 local organizations this arise; they will always go to support IONA THANK-YOU editor/publisher staff writer year, please know that we, as well as the mission to aid this community. April Minkler Sarah Beavers our grantees, are truly grateful for Th ere are several simple ways to To the Editor: offi ce manager staff writer your generosity. Overall your dona- contribute: mail a check today to At IONA’s Spring Festival, from Ray Minkler Janet Graham tions totaled to $103,169, which is Naomi Buck Palagi’s immigration circulation manager publisher emerita P.O. 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African-Americans Clark Memorial. leading camp in Florida. of the person(s) responsible, and SPD has received some tips since then. You are encouraged to come forward if you think you have information built strong, family-centered neigh- “In the past if it did not aff ect “I have concerns about the cars,” borhoods and supported their own the number of teachers, we’ve hon- Bean said, “but we don’t have any- that might be relevant to the investigation. Anyone having information should contact the Sewanee Police Department (931) 598-1111. SPD church and school. Th e African- ored the request,” said Board Chair thing in terms of policy that says, American population in Sewanee CleiJo Walker. ‘no.’ If there’s an accident, we’ll Investigator Jody Bray will continue to follow every lead received. Th e damage was signifi cant, and it took several days to determine its once numbered in the hundreds. Bean said in some cases refusing get sued.” Sewanee—the university and the the request would create a hardship. The only limitation on the full extent and develop a plan for remediation. Following determined clean-up eff orts, Guerry Auditorium will be available for use this weekend town—thrived because of their He cited as “legitimate” out-of-zone practice, according to Bean, is the contributions. But today, as older requests by students who had a sib- schools’ insurance policy, which as overfl ow and back-up space during Commencement events. Facilities Management will continue the repair and remediation pro- residents have passed and younger ling at the school or a parent who requires parents transporting stu- generations have left for opportuni- worked there. He viewed less favor- dents to carry high liability insur- cess following Commencement. It is still too early to give a timetable for completion; more information will follow as repairs are made. ties elsewhere, many fewer African- ably requests based on not liking ance. But Bean stressed, “If it’s a Americans live on the Mountain. the teachers at the in-zone school. school sanctioned event, we’re liable Th e school, church, and many of “It’s at your discretion since regardless, whether the students Stamp Out Hunger Food their homes have been bulldozed. there’s no policy,” said Vice-Chair travel by school bus, a rented van, As a result, the record and memory Lance Williams. or parents’ cars.” Drive at Local Post Offi ces of their lives and experiences and of how they helped shape the Univer- Wilson (from page 1) Th e National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its sity and the community surround- 27th annual national food drive on Saturday, May 11. Th e Stamp Out ing it are in danger of disappearing. Like any skill, you never get it in a workshop has emerged. Because Hunger® Food Drive, the country’s largest single-day food collection The members of the group few hours. If it is something you she is clergy and on staff and is event, provides residents with an easy way to donate food to those in organizing the events are: Shirley want to deepen, you need a chance familiar with how the seminary need in the community. Taylor (Sewanee), James “Jimmy” to practice and deepen your own views formation, she is excited Customers simply leave their donation of non-perishable goods next to Staten (Belvidere), Carl Hill (Mc- skills. What I’ve learned by sitting about the potential,” Wilson said. their mailbox before the delivery of the mail on Saturday, May 11. Letter Minnville), Sandra Davis Turner and engaging my elders and people “It’s rewarding because I see how carriers will collect these food donations on that day as they deliver mail (Sewanee), Elmore Torbert, Jr. I respect is learning experience is this moves things along and makes along their postal routes. In Middle and West Tennessee, the donated food (Tullahoma), Jackie Duncan (Tul- also all about relationships.” them more authentic. My hunch will be distributed to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee lahoma), Doug Cameron (Se- Participants will experiment is that she will be instrumental in and its network of Partner Agencies throughout 46-counties, ensuring wanee), Tanner Potts (Sewanee), with proven techniques for evoking helping us fi gure out next steps.” that all donated food remains in the county in which it is donated. Robert Lamborn (Sewanee), Han- spiritual insights. Th ey will increase Schutz will be leading a con- People are encouraged to leave a sturdy bag – paper or plastic – con- nah Pommersheim (Sewanee), awareness of spiritual growth, es- versation on next steps to give the taining non-perishable foods such as peanut butter, canned chicken or Nicky Hamilton (Sewanee), Sarah pecially as a form of celebration to workshop attendees an idea of how tuna and canned fruits or vegetables. Interested individuals can contact Sherwood (Sewanee), and Woody deepen joy, hope and trust. Th ere to apply what they learn when they their local post offi ce for participation information. Register (Sewanee). will be small group participation leave. The Sewanee Black History with plenty of support and feed- “Anyone in ministry needs to Commencement Events at events are sponsored by the Project back. Th ey will consider options to know how to help hold up the mir- on Slavery, Race, and Reconcilia- carry spiritual learning back home, ror and help guide people to their tion, a program launched by the build it into their own life in ways deeper truths. People are inherently the University of the South University of the South to study that expand and enrich, and share spiritual and inherently belong in Th e University of the South’s W. Ferguson Jr., president and and make known its historic en- within the community. community. We think we know 2018-19 academic year comes to a chief executive offi cer of TIAA and tanglements with slavery and slav- To develop the workshop, Wil- ourselves, but we don’t, and this is close May 10, 11, and 12. A Convo- former vice chairman of the U.S. ery’s legacies. Th e digitization fairs son said the process and his own why religion and spirituality takes cation and Conferring of Degrees Federal Reserve Board of Gover- are made possible by a Common ways of thinking about spiritual community,” she said. for the School of Th eology will be nors; R.F. “Roy” Foster, emeritus Heritage grant from the National learning benefi ted greatly from the For more information go to held Friday, May 10; the University professor of Irish history at Oxford Endowment for the Humanities. perspectives of others, specifi cally
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Happy Mother’s Day! Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER • Friday, May 10, 2019 • 7 Village (from page 1) SENIOR bookstore, the 6,500 square foot facility will actually feature more shelv- ing than the old bookstore where much of the space was underutilized. CENTER Th e second fl oor will off er souvenir type items and textbook pickup for students, with only a small inventory of textbooks maintained onsite. Technology has streamlined the textbook ordering process, Boykin ex- NEWS plained, with students books ordered automatically when they registered for a class. Th e Sewanee Senior Center Nine parking spaces on the post offi ce side will serve the facility, as serves lunch at noon Monday well a three spaces in front and bike racks. through Friday. Th e suggested Asked if the parking was adequate, Boykin said, “We can change the donation is $4, regardless culture of driving and encourage and create a walkable community.” She of your age. Please call 598- pointed out the ample parking at the former bookstore was largely used 0771 by 9 a.m. to order lunch. for events, not by bookstore patrons. Menus follow: Boykin said the trend on college campuses was to locate the bookstore Monday, May 13: Cheese- in the downtown area. “It will be interesting to see how it engages the Honor fl ight participants. Photo by Paul McCullough burger, onion rings, dessert. community.” Boykin predicted the bookstore would open by the end Tuesday, May 14: Fish, of the year. Honor Flight Completes 21st baked potato, slaw, hushpup- Turning to other Sewanee Village news, Frank Gladu who oversees pies, dessert. the project said the recent Tiger Tuesday fundraiser brought in $25,000. Flight for Veterans Wednesday, May 15: Sub Th e resources are earmarked for the beautifi cation of downtown, includ- sandwich, chips, dessert. ing amenities like chairs, landscaping, and lights. Commenting on the Th e Honor Flight of Middle Tennessee made its 21st Honor Flight on Th ursday, May 16: Fried “cross-section of involvement” the fundraiser spurred, including quite a May 1. Th e group has now fl own more than 600 veterans to Washington chicken, mashed potatoes, few student donors, Gladu said, “With the bookstore moving downtown, D.C. to see their war memorials at no cost to the veterans. sprouts, roll, dessert. students have a more vested interest in the downtown area.” Th e Sewanee Th e group on this fl ight included World War II, Korean and Vietnam Friday, May 17: Goulash, Village advisory group includes a student representative. War veterans. slaw, cornbread, dessert. Off ering updates on the priority projects, Gladu said construction Twenty-seven veterans on the trip saw the World War II Memorial, Menus may vary. For in- on the mixed-use food market and apartment building would begin where they were greeted by 200 children from a Virginia elementary formation call the center at when the developer had leased 60 percent of the apartment space and school as well as being greeted by four members of the Tennessee Con- 598-0771. 60 percent of the retail space. Th e largest component of lower level of gressional delegation. the 7,000 square foot building will be a food market with 12 apartments Th ey went to the Korean War Memorial, the Vietnam Wall, the Air Regular Activity Force Memorial and saw the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Schedule planned for the second fl oor, six studio apartments and six one bedroom apartments. Th e design also calls for an elevator serving the second level. Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. Chair exercises, Mondays Asked about possible relocation of the Hair Depot located on the lot Th e group had supper at the dining facility at Ft. Myer with the post and Wednesdays, 10:30–11:15 proposed for the mixed-use structure, Gladu said, “Th e Hair Depot is commander. At the airport each veteran received letters from school a.m.; Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., a vital activity area for the village. We want to retain their business and children and loved ones in a mail call before boarding a Southwest the group plays bingo, with are working with the owner to identify a space for them.” airliner for their trip back to Tennessee. prizes; Wednesdays at 10 a.m., In the arena of single-family housing, Gladu said Requests for Th e Honor Flight of Middle Tennessee was formed in 2008, initially the writing group gathers at Proposals for dwellings less than 2,000 square feet were under review. as the Southern Tennessee Honor Flight. It was then incorporated as a 212 Sherwood Rd.; Fridays at Th e Village Plan also calls for multi-family dwellings like duplexes and Tennessee and IRS 501(c)3 nonprofi t organization. All donations to the 10 a.m. is game time. townhouses. group are tax deductible. An ongoing concern regarding the Village Project has been how to Terminally ill military veterans from any confl ict have top priority as Th e Sewanee Senior Center deal with storm water. Providing an overview of the recently completed long as their doctor clears them to make the trip. World War II veterans does not charge any member- storm water study, Gladu said the recommendations for mediating storm are the next in priority followed by Korean War veterans. ship fee. All persons 50 or water called for an “above ground approach where most of the features Honor Flight accepts applications from Vietnam veterans who are older who take part in any will be visible” rather than piping the water underground. Th e study can at least 70 percent disabled due to exposure to Agent Orange herbicide. of the activities are considered be viewed at the Sewanee Village website under the pull-down menu Vietnam veterans then fi ll any open seats after World War II, Korea and members. heading “Resources.” terminally ill veterans on a space available basis. A doctor and two nurses fl y with the group on each Honor Flight. Wheel chairs are provided for veterans needing them. Th e chairs are pro- vided for each fl ight by Middle Tennessee Respiratory in Decherd, Tenn. Off erings at St. Mary’s Volunteer Guardians who fl y with the veterans pay their own way. It Hospitality costs about $450 per veteran to make the trip including airfare, charter Sewanee bus and food. Th e group fl ies on Southwest Airlines, the offi cial airlines Shop Sale On Saturday, May 18, St. Mary’s lunch at St. Mary’s Sewanee. of Honor Flight. Sewanee: The Ayres Center for At 4 p.m., come share a special, Th e next Honor Flight of Middle Tennessee will be in the fall of Th e Hospitality Shop is open Spiritual Development is hosting spiritually uplifting experience as 2019. Veteran and Guardian applications are being accepted now for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur- two interesting workshops and one artist Tracy Sugg sculpts a Portrait the fall fl ight. days from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It very special free event. of Christ in clay as we watch and Donations may be sent to: Honor Flight of Middle Tennessee at P O is located at 1096 University Ave. June Mays, who has trained at learn. With inspirational music and Box 1926, Tullahoma, TN 37388-1926. For more information and for Th e shop is currently having a huge the English Gardening School in remarkable skill, Sugg will create Veterans and Guardian applications go to
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