The Sewanee Mountain
VOL. XXV No. 4 Thursday, January 29, 2009 Published as a public service for the Sewanee community since 1985. Leggett to Deliver Annual School of Seventh Day Theology Jones Lectures Adventist to The School of Theology presents Address ECW the Rev. Dr. Richard G. Leggett at its Jon Weigley of the Seventh Day annual Jones Lectures on Tuesday Adventist Church will speak about his and Wednesday, Feb. 3 and 4, at 7 denomination at the meeting of the p.m., in the Chapel of the Apostles. Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of On Tuesday he will speak on “Liberty Otey Memorial Parish and surround- or License: The Liturgical Authority ing churches on Monday, Feb. 2, at of the Bishop.” On Wednesday he will noon. This year’s theme is “The Face address, “It is not good for Adam to of American Protestantism.” ECW’s be alone: The blessing of same-sex luncheon programs, held in Otey relationships.” A reception in the parish hall on University Avenue, are foyer of Hamilton Hall will follow open to all interested people. A light Ken Smith, four-year term Karen Singer, one-year term Tuesday’s lecture. lunch is served at a cost of $4; reserva- Leggett is a professor of liturgical tions are not necessary. Smith, Singer Elected SUD studies at Vancouver School of Theol- ogy in Vancouver, British Columbia, Commissioners where he has been on the faculty You Are At its annual meeting Tuesday night, the Sewanee Utility Board of Com- since 1987. He is also a priest in the missioners announced the election of Ken Smith, associate professor of for- Diocese of New Westminster, where Invited to a estry and geology at the University, and Karen Singer, former environmental he continues to exercise congrega- Tea Reception consultant and current director of the physical plant at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School, as Franklin County board members. They will be sworn in at SUD’s tional responsibilities. The Rev. Dr. Richard Leggett Leggett graduated from the Uni- for Thomas meeting on Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. in the SUD offi ce, 150 Sherwood Rd. versity of Denver and completed sion in Canada. His publications Morris divinity studies at Nashotah House include contributions to works on the Theological Seminary (Wisconsin). Please join the St. Mary’s future revision of Anglican liturgical Sewanee Board of Trustees He earned a doctorate in liturgical rites, formation for liturgical leader- studies from the University of Notre for afternoon tea to welcome ship and Anglican-Lutheran relations the new executive director, Dame. Leggett is a member of the in Canada. Joint Anglican-Lutheran Commis- the Rev. Thomas Rand Morris, on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m., at St. Mary’s Sewanee, 770 St. Mary’s Ln. Stirling’s Reception Today for Art RSVP to Kerrie Moser at by Students on Outreach Trips 598-5342, ext. 224, or by Stirling’s Coffee House is ex- adapts yearly to changes in countries’ e-mail to . years from the Sewanee Outreach In Ecuador students join with a Pictured above is one of the late Elvin Programs’ trips to Haiti, Jamaica and local faith-based organization called King’s chain-sawed turtles. At the right Ecuador. Everyone in the community Youth World to improve the lives F.C. School Board is a ceramic bowl by Archie Stapleton is invited to an opening reception of young people in Quito. In Haiti of Sewanee. today, Jan. 29, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. students assist with mobile medical Work Session The main room features a colorful clinics. Outreach’s involvement in On Thursday, Feb. 5, at 6:30 p.m., SAS Art Gallery selection of paintings, metalwork, Jamaica supports artists and arti- members of the Franklin County weaving and carvings purchased sans in Trenchtown. Everywhere the Board of Education will meet for a Hosts Ferris from local artists and brought back Outreach Program travels, students work session in the central office Collection of Art, to decorate homes and offices in engage in reciprocal relationships meeting room, 215 S. College St., Sewanee. In the back room are beau- with those they meet. Participants Winchester. Reception Tonight tiful framed photographs taken by supplement their Sewanee education The board agreed to hold work A community reception will be relationship with St. Andrew’s-Se- University students in Haiti. These with practical skills and broadened sessions, open to the public, every held in the St. Andrew’s-Sewanee gal- wanee School. pictures are for sale, and the proceeds worldviews. Thursday prior to board meetings lery tonight, Jan. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. Ferris has worked with the Wal- will be taken back to Haiti. For all who have traveled to the to give members an opportunity to to welcome the Doug Ferris Collec- drop family and the Monteagle As- Every year Sewanee students Caribbean, South or Central America, discuss issues informally before they tion of Art. A portion of the collection sembly to provide funds for children travel to locations around the globe Stirling’s hopes the pieces ignite your are presented as items of business. will be on display through Feb. 12. of the region to attend SAS and has with the All Saints’ Chapel Outreach memories. Stop in and enjoy the The next regular school board Exceptional contemporary ceram- served on the SAS board of trustees. Program. Sewanee has years of his- bright spirit of these works. meeting is scheduled for Thursday, ics and the vibrant work created by Work by SAS alumni, faculty and tory with each site. Programming Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m. artists of the southeastern region SAS Shakerag Workshops faculty, of the United States are the primary and other local artists is represented Groundhog Day focuses of the Ferris Collection. The in the exhibition. These pieces are Sewanee EMS Director to Address other puzzle piece uniting this eclec- joined by works of signifi cant Monday! tic collection is Doug Ferris’ ongoing Civic Association Six more weeks of winter? (Continued on page 2) The Sewanee Civic Association services. Please plan to attend this will meet on Monday, Feb. 2, in the informative and important meeting, INSIDE Presorted Std. parish hall of Otey Memorial Parish especially if you live outside of the Letters, Serving where called...... 2 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN on University Avenue for dinner and University Domain but in the general New arrivals, Creek cleanup, MESSENGER U.S. Postage Local families host SAS boarders....3 PAID a program by Dennis Jones, director Sewanee area. OBITUARIES—Barnes, Caldwell...... 4 P.O. Box 296 of Sewanee EMS. A buffet dinner, catered by Ju- Sewanee, TN Bailey-Scott to wed, Pantry Sunday, Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 Permit #55 Jones will address the recent lia’s, is served at 6:30 p.m., and the Senior Center calls for volunteers....4 proposal of a change in EMS service program begins at 7 p.m. Dinner is Food for Change, Animal Alliance, Financial Peace, Pattycake is home..5 in the area, what it will mean for optional. Please contact secretary Senior menus/activities, GS cookies, our community and what we can Lauren Drinen at or 598-0105 to RSVP and Sergent book signing, Eskew lctr subject. Jones has taken a lead in the assure that enough food is pre- Stipe organ recital...... 7 A&E—SUT fi lms, SAS Theatre, discussions of emergency medical pared. Guests who wish to attend Herbarium sched, Ballroom dance, service to the greater Sewanee area the program only should arrive by Maynard dances, Cowan classes...8-9 and been instrumental in trying to 6:55 p.m. SCHOOL SCOOP—CES readers, SES menus/honors, FC schools news keep Sewanee and Franklin-Grundy Membership is open to all; annual Golden beaker hunt, 4-H winners..11 EMS services as the primary carriers dues are $60 per person, which cov- SPORTS—Wiegand joins Tiger sports for this area. A switch to Rural Metro, ers all meals. Individual meals may Thompson trophy, SAS & Tiger rpts, being proposed by Franklin County, be purchased at the door for $10 per FCHS bball homecoming court.12-13 NATURE NOTES, WX, Pets of wk.....14 could add precious response time to person. Community Calendar...... 16 2) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, January 29, 2009 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER 418 St. Mary’s Ln. P.O. Box 296 TAMPERING WITH MAIL Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 SEWANEE-GRUNDY EMS HAVE (931) 598-9949 IS A FELONY MOUNTAIN COVERED To the Editor: Fax: (931) 598-9685 Letters Dear Editor, www.sewaneemessenger.com This letter is addressed to the Over the past few years I have had person/s who decided that “the several opportunities to see Sewanee Editor/Publisher: 45 FAMILIES, 70 CHILDREN Geraldine Hewitt Piccard SERVED Smurfs: Season 1” was not what they EMS in action. Recently we have also To the Editor: wanted to watch. This Netfl ix DVD been blessed with the support of Circulation: Ray Minkler I would like to thank the members was stolen out of my Gudger Road Grundy EMS in the area. Both of these Staff: Janet B. Graham Contributors: mailbox after I put it in that night for Kathy Hamman Phoebe & Scott Bates of the Sewanee Volunteer Fire Depart- services provide outstanding support Bob Jones John Bordley ment and the ladies of FROST (Fund the postman to pick up on Monday. to the people of Sewanee, Midway, Leslie Lytle Pat Wiser Raising Operational Support Team) Obviously, the person/s who did Jump-Off and Sherwood. April H. Minkler Jean & Harry Yeatman for working so hard on behalf of this were looking for something more Aside from the obvious reason thrilling than some blue men in tights Published as a public service to the Sewanee community. 3,700 copies are Sewanee’s Operation Noel. to keep these services running on printed on Thursdays, 46 times a year, and distributed to 26 Sewanee-area Thanks go to all those who con- because when they ripped it open the Mountain—response time— locations for pickup free of charge. tributed toys, gifts and funds to and saw that it was not a movie they Sewanee EMS in particular provides This publication is made possible by the patronage of our advertisers make this year such a success. I wanted to watch, they threw the DVD a unique opportunity to serve. and by gifts from The University of the South (print production) and the would especially like to thank Mike back in the mailbox with the envelope The students and community Sewanee Community Chest. Maxon, Sewanee Elementary School all ripped up. At least you could have members of Sewanee EMS are dedi- SUBSCRIPTIONS $50 a year bulk rate; $75 first class. principal, and the SES students who put the DVD in the sleeve. cated volunteers. Diminishing their raised more than $1,500 in their Paws May I suggest you get your own role would be an insult to that dedi- for Pennies fund-raiser. Netfl ix subscription? They have plans cation. I have tremendous respect for SAS Gallery Thanks to the community’s gen- that cost less than $10 a month. And the professionals of Rural Metro, but erosity, this year we were able to one other thing—tampering with the as far as the Mountain goes, I think from page 1 . . . provide Christmas food and gifts to mail is a felony. we have it covered. Memphis artists and others recog- 45 families and 70 children in the Rebecca Brown James E. Rollins III ■ nized nationally. Sewanee, Midway, Jump-Off and Sewanee Sewanee ■ Artists affiliated with SAS and Sherwood Road areas. other local artists who are repre- David Green, Chief, REMEMBER ANIMALS IN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Serving Where sented in the exhibition include Sewanee Volunteer Fire Dept. ■ WINTER Archie Stapleton, Margaret Staple- To the Editor: COMMENT Called To the Editor: ton, Stephen Alvarez, Jim Franklin, WINTER HIATUS I think that if a lot more people Five years ago this column Christi Teasley, Elizabeth Motlow, To the Editor: paid more attention to animals they We regret the outcome of the was started to support the large Jack Hastings, Elvin King, Claire During the quiet winter months would not be rare. For birds in winter, County Commission meeting on number of reservists called up for Reishman, John Ray, Ben Hoagland, The Lemon Fair will be closed except here’s how you can help: put feeders Jan. 20, particularly since so many active duty to serve in the war in Jess Betschart and Tom Church. for special occasions (or if you see up and put out little bowls of water. residents of our community called us, Iraq. Since then, the troubles in The SAS gallery is open Monday– me in the store). Sewanee items can Please help other animals as well. I e-mailed us and circulated petitions the Middle East and beyond have Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and by always be ordered on my website am age 7. I hope you can publish this. for retention of Franklin-Grundy stretched our military to its limits. appointment. For more information thelemonfair.com or call my home. It would make me happy. ambulance service where it now is. This is a reminder that someone e-mail [email protected] or call See you in the spring. Zoey Schuyler Yu Craft The decision to postpone and else is standing guard and facing 968-0210, ext. 3151. Gay Alvarez Sewanee ■ send the issue to committee seemed fi re for us. Please keep the follow- Sewanee ■ to disregard the welfare of commu- ing individuals, their families and nity residents. Tactically, however, it all those who fi ght for freedom in MESSENGER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Mail your letter to the Sewanee Mountain may work out ultimately for the best; your prayers: CONTACTS MESSENGER, P.O. Box 296, Sewanee, TN 37375, or come by our offi ce, we did not know if we had the votes News & Calendar: to prevail on the above. A friendly Nick Barry 418 St. Mary’s Ln., or send your e-mail to . Please include your name, address and daytime telephone number. committee could provide us with Display Advertising: the continuation of the ambulance Peter Green Janet Graham Preference is given to letters under 250 words. Unsigned letters will not be Brian “Yogi” Jackson used. Letters are edited for space and clarity. support that we need. (931) 598-9949 Johnny Hughes and Arthur Knoll Kenny Leming E-Mail Addresses: District 5 Commissioners Brian Norcross News & Calendar— Sewanee ■ Christopher Norcross [email protected] Guess what, Pinky! I have a Dustin “Dusty” Lee Parker Display Ads— James Smith [email protected] date for the Valentine’s Dinner Charles Tate Classifi ed Ads— Correction Michael Walls [email protected] at The blue chair so I won’t be On page 8 of the Jan. 22 edition Jeffery Alan Wessel FAX: (931) 598-9685 of the MESSENGER, we attributed a Nick Worley DEADLINES picture of people enjoying themselves going with you after all. Sorry. If you know of others in our News & Calendar: at the Sewanee Community Center Monday, 5 p.m. That’s good, Flossie. as coming from Don McClure. The Mountain family who are in harm’s way, send their names to Display Ads: I’ve been trying to picture was actually taken by Dick Friday, 5 p.m. McClure. He and his wife, Camille, us, or contact American Legion Display Classifi eds: get you a date but are Sewanee residents. We regret the Post 51 Auxiliary member Louise Friday, 5 p.m. since you don’t error. Irwin (598-5864). Classifi ed Ads: Tuesday, noon have a good per- HOURS OF OPERATION sonality and you Monday, Tuesday, don’t make your Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. own clothes, it’s a Thursday pretty hard sell. 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Blue Chair Thymes Newsletter! [email protected] Regina Rourk, LMT, CNMT Massage and Bodywork 636-4806 Darlene Amacher, LMT Massage and Bodywork 636-1821 Thursday, January 29, 2009 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER (3 Mountain Families Welcome 9 lbs., 5.5 oz. and measured 20.75 SAS Boarders Boy Scouts’ Slate inches in length. She has three sib- Boarding students at St. Andrew’s- Annual Food Drive lings, Dominick, Ally and Wyatt. Sewanee experienced a rare treat Her paternal grandparents are recently, the opportunity to eat dinner On Sunday, Feb. 22, local Boy New Arrivals Rosemary Taylor and Keith and at a family’s kitchen or dining room Scout Troop 14 is holding its annual Valerie Smith, all of Tracy City. Her table. The school’s Mountain Family food drive. On this day scouts will be Arthur Glacet paternal grandparents are James and tradition pairs boarding students going door to door to collect canned Cathy Lyle of Jasper. with local families for an occasional goods from Sewanee residents. The Arthur Glacet was born on Jan. 23, weeknight away from the SAS din- food will be given to the Community 2009, in Southern Tennessee Medical Kaiden Heath Miciah ing hall. Action Committee (CAC), an out- Center to Sandy and Aymeric Glacet McDaniel The most recent Mountain Family reach ministry of Otey Parish with of Sewanee. He weighed 9 lbs., 13.4 oz. and measured 21 inches in length. Kaiden Heath Miciah McDaniel dinners were hosted by the families generous support from the Sewanee was born on Jan. 20, 2009, in South- of Judy and Kent Anderson, Robin Community Chest and individuals His maternal grandparents are Rudy Dubois of Paris and Marie- ern Tennessee Medical Center to and Dave Spaulding, Derrick and across the Mountain. The CAC pro- Jaime Thomas and Rocky McDaniel Beverly Hill, Tina Nader and Walter vides food, fi nancial assistance and Paule Reverdy of Laon, France. His paternal grandparents are Alain of Tracy City. He weighed 8 lbs., 9 oz. Brownridge, Jane and Murray John- educational support for persons in and measured 18.75 inches in length. son, Lisa and Tom Howick, Hunt the greater Sewanee community. and Jacqueline Glacet of Chevresis, France. He has a brother, Gavin, and a sister, Oliver and Patton Watkins, Tom and If someone from Troop 14 does Kayleigh. not collect your food donations on Andrea Sanders, Max Obermiller and Parent Chris Butterworth picks up Sadie Anastasia Lyle His maternal grandparents are Regina Rourk, Gary and Chris But- Feb. 22, please drop them off at the Johnnie Manley of Tracy City and pizza for SAS boarding students to CAC offi ce in Otey parish hall. Troop Sadie Anastasia Lyle was born on terworth, Mike and Karen Singer and enjoy at her home. Billy Thomas of Monteagle. His pa- Michael Owens and Anne Chenoweth 14 encourages you to gather some Jan. 21, 2009, in Southern Tennessee ternal grandparents are Nadine and Deutsch, all of Sewanee; Tom and watched a hilarious movie. I can’t wait cans of food and hold out a helping Medical Center to Sarah and Steven Melvin “Moby” Phillip McDaniel of Caroline McGee of Cowan; and James until our spring dinner!” hand to those in need. (Matt) Lyle of Tracy City. She weighed Monteagle. and Robin Mainzer of Monteagle. This year St. Andrew’s-Sewanee is “We had a great, laid-back, cozy home to 83 boarding students from time,” said Anne Chenoweth Deutsch. 15 states and 10 countries. “I love these kids. We ate pizza and CContactontact InformationInformation forfor YourYour ElectedElected OffiOffi ccialsials Creek Cleanup Saturday SEWANEE COMMUNITY COUNCIL Phone: (615) 741-8695 District 1 Fax: (615) 741-5759 Student residents of the Green- is invited to the GreenHouse for hot David Coe: 598-9775 Main District Offi ce House at the College are sponsoring drinks and homemade treats. John Flynn: 598-5789 1350 Bible Crossing Road a cleanup of the Willie Six Fork of Meet at 12:30 p.m. in front of the Michael Hurst: 598-0588 Winchester, TN 37398 Barnes Branch and its banks this GreenHouse (formerly the Armen- District 2 Phone: (931) 967-3564 Saturday, Jan. 31, from 12:30 to 3 trout house) at the intersection of Pam Byerly: 598-5957 p.m. All members of the commu- Alabama and Mitchell avenues. Be Chet Seigmund: 598-0510 GOVERNOR PHIL BREDESEN nity are invited to help beautify this sure to wear appropriate clothing for District 3 Website: www.state.tn.us/governor waterway. walking in mud. Bags for recyclables Chet Chellman: 598-5873 E-mail: [email protected] Volunteers will walk down the and refuse will be provided. For more James Kelley: 598-0915 creek as it runs along Willie Six information or in case of inclement Tennessee State Capitol Phil Loney: 598-5275 Nashville, TN 37243-0001 Road toward Highway 41A to pick weather, contact Paul Dixon at or 598-3173. Phone: (615) 741-2001 Phil White: 598-5846 Fax: (615) 532-9711 Annie Armour: 598-3527 Dennis Meeks: 598-0159 U. S. REPRESENTATIVE LINCOLN DAVIS Website: www.house.gov/lincolndavis SEWANEE UTILITY DISTRICT BOARD E-mail: Contact via ‘Web form.’ Doug Cameron: 598-0565 Cliff Huffman: (423) 837-3564 Washington Offi ce Karen Singer: 598-9297 410 Cannon House Offi ce Building Ken Smith: 598-9447 Washington, D.C. 20515-4204 Rick Sommer: 598-0350 Phone (202) 225-6831 Fax (202) 226-5172 FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Main District Offi ce Arthur Knoll: 598-0663 629 North Main St. Johnny Hughes: 598-5350 Jamestown, TN 38556 Phone (931) 879-2361 FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Fax (931) 879-2389 REPRESENTATIVE Steve Ford: 598-9234 U.S. SENATOR LAMAR ALEXANDER Website: http://alexander.senate.gov/public CONSTABLE, FRANKLIN COUNTY E-mail: Contact via ‘Web form.’ SHERIFF’S OFFICE Washington Offi ce Marshall Hawkins: 598-0254 455 Dirksen Senate Offi ce Building Washington, D.C. 20510-4204 FRANKLIN COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONER Phone: (202) 224-4944 Joe David McBee: 598-5819 Fax: (202) 228-3398 Main District Offi ce FRANKLIN COUNTY MAYOR RICHARD STEWART 3322 West End Ave., Ste. 120 Website: http://www.franklincotn.us Nashville, TN 37203 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (615) 736-5129
WE 1 South Jefferson Street Fax: (615) 269-4803 DELIVER! Winchester, Tennessee 37398 Phone: (931) 967-2905 U.S. SENATOR BOB CORKER Fax: (931) 962-0194 Website: http://corker.senate.gov/public E-mail: Contact via ‘Web form.’ STATE SENATOR ERIC STEWART Washington Offi ce Website: Washington, D.C. 20510-4205 Kick off your Super Bowl party with super food E-mail: [email protected] Phone (202) 224-3344 from Sewanee Market Deli. The Deli will be open 301A War Memorial Bldg. Fax (202) 228-0566 at 3 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday and WE DELIVER! Nashville, TN 37243 Main District Offi ce Phone: (615) 741-6694 10 West MLK Boulevard, 6th Floor Visit the Sewanee Market for your beverages Fax: (615) 741-2180 Chattanooga, TN 37402 and party supplies. Main District Offi ce Phone: (423) 756-2757 300 Bobby Holt Lane Fax: (423) 756-5313 Regular Deli evening hours are from 5 p.m. Belvidere, TN 37306 PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA until the Market closes. Phone: (931) 967-1462 Website: www.whitehouse.gov E-mail: [email protected] We appreciate advance notice for very STATE REPRESENTATIVE GEORGE FRALEY Website: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW E-mail: [email protected] Washington, D.C. 20500 Market phone 598-5993 Phone: (202) 456-1414 24 Legislative Plaza Fax: (202) 456-2461 Deli phone 598-5990 Nashville, TN 37243-0139 4) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, January 29, 2009 FOM Super Bowl This Week at Be Part of the Pantry Sunday Church Party Otey Parish Pantry Sunday for the Community Fire on the Mountain, the Episco- Otey Memorial Parish celebrates Solution! Action Committee (CAC) is Sunday, News the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, at 8:50 and If you are looking for positive pal Youth Coalition, will host a Super Feb. 1, for participating churches: St. Bowl Party on Super Sunday, Feb. 1, 11 a.m. Between services, children of ways to contribute your time and James, Otey, Cumberland Presbyte- all ages are welcome to participate in talents, the Sewanee Senior Center Catechumenate beginning at 5 p.m. Come to Brooks rian, and All Saints’ Chapel. Please On Wednesday, Feb 4, at 6:30 Hall at Otey Parish—bring your Sunday school. can use your help. The center needs bring your food offerings to Sunday Adults may join the Lectionary men and women willing to volunteer p.m. the Catechumenate will meet friends and favorite snack to share. services. The typical bag of groceries in the Mary Sue Cushman Room of For more information call Betty Class, which will discuss “teaching, on a substitute or regular basis to includes rice, beans, pasta, macaroni healing, and casting out demons,” or provide transportation to and from the Women’s Center on Mississippi Carpenter at 598-5926. and cheese, peanut butter, and cans of Avenue to share a meal before Uni- attend the Adult Forum, where Bev- the center and to help prepare food. vegetables, fruit, and soup. The cost erly Patterson (T’09) will speak about You’ll enjoy getting to know this in- versity Chaplain Tom Macfi e gives a for a complete bag is less than $15. presentation on “Worship and Sacra- Taizé Next Friday her journey to the Holy Land during teresting group. Please call the center, The CAC is an outreach ministry Taizé in Sewanee returns to St. the past Advent semester. 598-0771, between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 ments.” In small groups participants of Otey Parish with generous support will discuss how individuals’ outward Luke’s Chapel on Friday, Feb. 6, at 7 Coffee hour follows the second p.m., Monday through Friday, to fi nd from the Sewanee Community Chest p.m. This one-hour service of silent service, and nursery care is available out how you can make a difference. signs of the inward actions of God and individuals across the Mountain. affect our lives. The mix of students, meditation, reflection, prayer and from 8:30 a.m. through coffee hour. The CAC provides food, financial seminarians, faculty and community song, sponsored by All Saints’ Chapel, All are welcome to come learn about assistance and educational support members creates an interesting dy- is an interdenominational ministry and share in God’s love. for persons in the greater Sewanee namic. For more information call Lay of the School of Theology and the community. For more information, Chaplain Seth Olson at 598-1251. College of Arts and Sciences. The contact the CAC at 598-5927. services are held on the fi rst Friday Episcopal Peace of the month during the academic Fellowship year. All are welcome. Bailey-Scott to Christ Church The Episcopal Peace Fellowship Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co. invites you to its weekly meetings Wed Monteagle Heitzenrater to for prayer, study and work, directed Connie Warner announces the Christ Church Monteagle will Speak at Growing toward reconciliation and peace. ICKUP engagement of her daughter, Karen L. celebrate the Feast of the Presenta- The Fellowship meets Thursdays at P Bailey of Sewanee, to Travis E. Scott tion of Christ in the Temple, Sunday, in Grace 12:30 p.m. in the Quintard Room of Sewanee. The couple plans to wed Feb. 1, one day early, with a new short All Saints’ Chapel welcomes Coach in Otey parish hall. The Eucharist is & in July at Harrison Chapel Church in play based on St. Luke, Chapter 2. Jeff Heitzenrater to Growing in Grace celebrated on the second Thursday Sewanee. Perhaps one of the very best known this Sunday, Feb. 1, at 6:30 p.m. of each month. DELIVERY The bride-elect is the daughter of passages from the Bible is the “Nunc Heitzenrater, the head cross-country Connie Warner and the late Ronald L. Dimittis” or the “Song of Simeon.” and track and field coach, started Bailey of Sewanee. She is the grand- Feb. 2 has been the day kept for many working at the University as an Every Wednesday at your daughter of Claudia Yates and the late centuries because it is the 40th day admissions officer before moving Leesul Yates and the late Daisy and after Dec. 25. home or office in the to the Fowler Center about 10 years Paul Hawkins. Drama based on Holy Scripture ago. Apart from developing athletes Obituaries Sewanee-Monteagle area The groom is the son of Paula Scott was once performed in town squares, and holistic students, he spends time and the late Gene Scott of White City, and the miracle and morality plays with his wife, Kim, and sons, Andrew Alfred Barnes Tenn. He is the grandson of Kay and were known to all. Martha Millsaps, and Larson, and rides his bike up Alfred Barnes, age 87, of Pelham (931) 455-3473 Bill Griffi th and Carlene and Hershel who was a drama major in college, is and down the plateau. He will relate died on Jan. 24, 2009. He is survived Eldridge, all of of White City. now writing a number of short plays his life experiences to the semester’s by several nieces, nephews, great- to pass along to a new generation. theme, “RE-vealed, RE-viled and nieces and great-nephews. The fu- She and her husband, Bishop William RE-surrected.” neral service was held on Jan. 28, Millsaps, are working to preserve Growing in Grace is a weekly 2009, in the funeral home chapel of SEWANEE AUTO REPAIR some of the folklore and history of —COMPLETE AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR— “come as you are” Eucharist, held Cumberland Funeral Home, followed days and seasons. Sunday evening in All Saints’ Chapel. by burial in Warren Cemetery. -Tune-ups -Brakes The 10:30 a.m. service at Christ At this service acoustic guitarists and -Tires (any brand) -Shocks & struts Church often begins with a short singers provide the musical accom- John Waldrop Caldwell -Tire repair -Steering & suspension presentation of what the theme of a paniment. All are invited. For more John Waldrop Caldwell, age 85, -Batteries -Belts & hoses season is with the story of any special information contact Lay Chaplain -Computer diagnostics -Stereo systems installed days in history attached to that week. died on Jan. 18, 2009, at his home Seth Olson at 598-1251. in Winter Haven, Fla. He graduated All Makes & Models • Service Calls • Quality Parts Many folk songs and spirituals are rooted in days and seasons. A few from the University of the South in ASE Master Certified Auto Technician • 25 Years Experience of these have found their way into Choral Evensong 1949 and was active in the University 7 to 5 M-F • (931) 598-5743 • Across from Regions Bank church hymnals. If you have a song The University Choir, under the theater. that is meaningful to you, please pass direction of Dr. Robert Delcamp, will For the University, he served as a it along to the Millsaps. sing Choral Evensong this Sunday, trustee, chair of the community rela- Licensed General New Home Construction, Renovations & Additions, Christ Church Sunday School lead- Feb. 1, at 4 p.m., in All Saints’ Chapel. tions committee and interim director Contractor Residential or ers are beginning a small collection of All are welcome to this reflective of the Disciples of Christ in Commu- Commercial plays and songs and are glad to share service known for its beautiful music nity (DOCC) program at the School of them with others. and peacefulness. Theology. He was a long-time mentor in the Education for Ministry (EfM) program. A founding member of Kairos Prison Ministry, he became Steve Green Insured its executive director in 1985. Caldwell served as chairman of Office (931) 598-9177 Russell L. Leonard the Department of Theater Arts at New office! Construction Mobile 308-7899 ATTORNEY AT LAW the University of Louisville and at the 17 Lake O’Donnell Rd E-mail [email protected] University of South Florida and was editor of two newspapers. He was a Offi ce: (931) 962-0447 parishioner of Church of the Good Fax: (931) 962-1816 Shepherd Episcopal in Lake Wales, Take Advantage 315 North High Street Toll-Free (877) 962-0435 Fla. He received an honorary doctor- Winchester, TN 37398 [email protected] ate of theology from the University of the South’s School of Theology of What Nature Provides for his many years of service to the ORDER EARLY! church and his involvement in prison S Save Rainwater! ministry. 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Seitz Jr. will be 931.598.5565 • [email protected] the celebrant. After the service his Joseph Sumpter, C’97. owner (931) 924-3292 www.monteagleflorist.com remains will be placed in the cloister American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association DAILY DELIVERIES TO SEWANEE! garden at Good Shepherd. In lieu International Rainwater Catchment Systems Association of fl owers, donations can be made Licensed and Insured • References Available to Kairos Prison Ministry, Winter Park, Fla. Thursday, January 29, 2009 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER (5 Food for Change GOOCH‐BEASLEY REALTORS to Meet Feb. 8 9 College St. at Assembly Ave., Monteagle • (931) 924-5555 Food for Change, a new group Peter R. Beasley II, Broker-Owner started by Cumberland Plateau for Obama community activists, will meet on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. at www.gbrealtors.com Mountain Outfi tters, 903 West Main Have You Experienced St., Monteagle. At this meeting, re- Tennessee Mountain www.bridalveil sults of the fi ve working groups will bluffs.com be evaluated, and next steps will be Living? considered. At its fi rst meeting on Jan. 6, people BRIDAL representing existing service organi- VEIL zations, as well as individuals who are interested in food and hunger issues, discussed how to identify unmet Pattycake (left) and Stormy reunited at University Equestrian Center. THE FALLS. 5 acres. MLS #729412 needs for food in Franklin, Grundy $260,000. www.bluffl iving.com LAKE, 12 acres, $129,900. and Marion counties. The retrieval Pattycake Comes Home! Severely LAKE, 7 acres, $99,900. and redistribution of perishable food WOODED, 5 acres, MLS #901472, emerged as the top priority. Burned Horse’s Rehab Continues at $49,950. If you are interested in being a Equestrian Center CLIFFTOPS RESORT part of Food for Change, please notify Lenda Sherrell at (865) 388-9056. Pattycake Thorpe returned to Equestrian Center driveway, Francis the Mountain on Friday, Jan. 23, Thorpe led Stormy, Pat’s barnmate after four months at the University out of the barn. Pattycake wasn’t as Learn from of Tennessee’s Large Animal Clinic interested in seeing Stormy right away in Knoxville. Pat—as she is called as he was in seeing her, but in a few HOMESITE ON THE BROW with south- Financial Expert by her owner, Francis Thorpe of minutes they were touching noses and easterly view of the valley far below. 5.11 A 13-week video series by Dave acres. Electrical service at bluff rim. MLS THUNDER RIDGE. 14.6 acres of bluff Sewanee—suffered massive burns getting reacquainted. #960685. $275,000. view, near Franklin State Forest out Hwy Ramsey on how to make fi nancial over 70 percent of her body following On Saturday morning the two WOODED with secluded building site. 156. Beautiful equine-friendly commu- decisions for peace of mind starts on a barn fi re in August 2008. horses began going out into a paddock Electrical service near homesite. MLS nity, gated for privacy and protection. Sunday, Feb. 8, at Morton Memorial While at the UT clinic, Pat had together during the day. When it was #960175. $64,900. MLS#990202. $195,000. United Methodist Church in Mon- more than 25 different veterinary time to bring them in Saturday after- teagle. For information or to sign up, students and numerous veterinarians noon, Pat wasn’t interested in being contact Bob Askew at 598-5311, or working with her constantly. Hyper- caught. “I believe that Pattycake was e-mail him at . To visit Financial Peace holistic medicine and much more a little worried that she might not get University’s website, see . Dr. Steve Adair, of the UT College of spending the day out again on Sunday, Veterinary Medicine, said that it was Pattycake was much more receptive to SEWANEE HOME ready for you to move BETTER LOOK AT ME … Country liv- time for “Pattycake to go home and being caught. in! 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, fenced yard with ing, city convenience in Clifftops with an Animal Alliance playhouse. On the campus. $435,000. open fl oorplan, tons of built-ins and stor- be a horse again.” Each day she receives medical MLS #971857. age. Inviting rear deck overlooks beauti- to Meet Feb. 3 Before Pat could get on the horse care, including the cleaning of areas ful rear shaded yard. 3 BR, 3 BA, plus a trailer, more than 30 students, staff on her neck and body, replacing the generous bonus room for you to enjoy. The Animal Alliance—South MLS #1023793. $378,900. Cumberland (AASC), a mountaintop members, veterinarians and a local cheesecloth that holds the medicine area animal welfare organization, camera crew met to give her a going- on and being sprayed with lavender will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 6:30 away party, complete with cake and oil. The Sewanee Equestrian Center p.m. The AASC has a new offi ce for ice cream. Pat stood in the middle staff members do not have experience holding regular meetings, located of the group, reveling in the atten- working with healing skin grafts and behind the Alma Mater Theatre in tion and posing for photos for nearly will rely on directions given by Dr. the courtyard area of the old high an hour. Along with her medicines, Adair and support from their local directions for her care and seven veterinarians as Pattycake continues EQUESTRIAN DREAM IN SEWANEE. 12+ school building complex in Tracy City. acres with newer 3 bedroom, 3 bath home, sheets and blankets donated to her to heal. She will return to the UT 4-stall horse barn with plenty of room for hay, FIND YOUR MOUNTAIN DREAM Meetings are held on the fi rst Tuesday 2nd hay barn and a loafi ng shed. Approx. 2 of each month. For more information from WeathaBeeta, Pat calmly walked Large Animal Clinic in six weeks for HOME. Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath log onto the trailer. Megan Taylor, director a checkup. acres on 8-acre lake. Only $325,000. MLS home nestled among protective hemlocks contact Kathy Bouldin at or (931) 592-3723. strawberry/blueberry/raspberry patches, Strouss, a Sewanee rider, brought her cake during Equestrian Center hours herbal collections, perennials and annuals back to Sewanee. “Even though Mr. (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 delight the senses. Asking $329,500. and Mrs. Thorpe were able to go visit p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to MLS #1002016. Job Opportunities her once in Knoxville, I knew that 4 p.m.). Pattycake loves carrots, apples The University of the South an- they were very excited about having and pears, if you would like to bring LAND & nounces the following job openings: her back close to them again,” said her treats. The Equestrian Center staff COMMERCIAL EXEMPT POSITIONS—Assistant Taylor. asks that a staff member be present if *Bluff Rim View Tracts: University Counselor; Director Se- As the trio pulled into the Sewanee you would like to give her the treats. • Highland Bluffs presales wanee Summer Bridge Program; • Jackson Point Head Men’s Golf Coach/Assistant MYERS POINT LAKESIDE. Once in • Deerwood Dr. Football Coach; Major Gifts Offi cer; a lifetime chance! Hiking, riding trails, • Bridal Veil Multimedia/Audiovisual Specialist; The Book Brake, Inc. stables. Near Sewanee. Exclusive, • Raven’s Den Nurse Practitioner. gated, spectacular. MLS# 920219. • Cedar Mountain $300,000. 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It is my fi rm belief that the heal- wanee in May 2007 and started their time, and we allow them to transition years of age or older is $3 and Fe, N.M., this semester to be certifi ed ing of our planet depends upon the kennel business in summer 2008. The at their own pace. Sometimes a client $5 if you are under 50. All prices as a professional hypnotherapist by inner healing of the human mind, for facility, located in their home, offers dog cannot handle more than one or are suggested donations only. To the American Council of Hypnotist when enough of us have found inner full-service grooming, overnight two other dogs, and we make sure that ensure adequate food prepara- Examiners, which sets the highest peace, then war, poverty, injustice and boarding and day care for all dog we don’t push them too hard. tion, please call the day before standards of training in the fi eld. environmental destruction will cease, breeds. In the future if they expand, “The nice thing about having sev- to reserve a takeout meal or to Huber is planning to offer private and world peace will prevail.” the kennel area may include cats; now eral separate areas for exercise is that eat at the center. If you come in and group hypnosis sessions upon After certifi cation, Huber will be it is equipped only for dogs. we can put like-sized dogs together, without calling in advance, there’s her return and is looking forward to eager to speak to groups interested For two years Linda was the senior exuberant and playful dogs together a chance you’ll be disappointed. working together with local health- in learning about hypnotherapy for pet training instructor for PetSmart and dogs similar in age together. If a Menus follow. care professionals to support the mind-body holistic healing. For more in Nashville and in Murfreesboro; client’s dog were to exhibit severe fear, Feb. 2: Barbecue sandwich, mind-body connection in the heal- information call 967-1423. Glenn worked for a year as a trainer loneliness or separation anxiety, we coleslaw, baked beans, banana ing process. Hypnosis is the process for PetSmart. Linda offers private would determine the best possible pudding. of guiding a person into a natural, obedience training for dogs in the method for making that dog more Feb. 3: Chili, pimento cheese yet altered state of mind in which Girl Scout Cookies client’s home or any location the comfortable. Sometimes a dog will sandwich, cottage cheese/peach, the client is able to access his or her client prefers. She would like to offer bond to another dog while staying dessert. subconscious mind. While the client Arriving Soon training classes for small groups of here, and the anxiety resolves itself Feb. 4: Kraut/wieners, sweet is in this state, the hypnotherapist Pre-sales of Girl Scout cookies dogs indoors and is looking for a pretty quickly.” potatoes, turnip greens, corn- suggests imagery and thoughts that started in December; cookies are ar- dog-friendly facility. Glenn is from Maine, and Linda bread, dessert. bring about positive behavior. riving on Feb. 7 and will be available At Copia’s, dogs spend sunny, is from Miami. They met as students Feb. 5: Pintos/ham, creamed “Contrary to popular belief,” says until March through Girl Scout Troop dry days outside with other dogs at Trevecca Nazarene University in potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, Huber, “most people cannot be ma- 2107. The old favorites are still aval- (provided they all get along) and Nashville, married in 1996 and lived dessert. nipulated to do anything against their able: Thin Mints, Tagalongs, Samoas, spend nights inside in heated or in Nashville until 2000, when they Feb. 6: Chicken patty/gravy, will under hypnosis. We all experience Trefoils, Do-si-dos, Lemon Chalet air-conditioned comfort. There are moved to Maine to be nearer Glenn’s macaroni/cheese, green bean cas- a natural hypnotic state of mind when Creams and Sugar-free Chocolate no concrete runs; instead, Copia’s family. In Maine they trained their serole, cornbread, dessert. daydreaming, long-distance running Chips. New this year are Dulce De has two outside play yards and two dachshunds and entered them in Menus may vary. For informa- or zoning out at the television.” Leches (caramel cookies). Each box 10 ft. by 10 ft. chain-link kennels. If dog sports competitions. When they tion call the center at 598-0771. Huber will be trained to help costs $3.50. a client’s dog has special needs and returned to Tennessee in 2002, they people to cease smoking and other The Messenger will publish booth requires special handling, such as learned that Tennessee offers many unhealthy habits, regain natural sleep, sale dates when confirmed. Troop leash walks at certain times of the dog sports events. The Cockburns Weekly Activities overcome fears and phobias, improve 2107 is also selling cookies to send day, Cockburn does her best to ac- are careful to schedule their dogs’ at Senior Center academic and athletic performance to members of the military serv- commodate the pet’s needs. participation in these events around and enhance memory recall. Other ing overseas. This is our local scout Linda says, “When a dog first commitments to clients’ reserva- The Sewanee Senior Center offers issues she will be able to address are troop’s only fund-raiser of the year. comes to us for boarding or day care, tions. Linda says, “We do our best to the following regular activities: Mon- stress, low self-esteem and lack of According to Girl Scout leader it is given a short time alone to be- schedule our lives around our clients days, 11 a.m., Body Recall chair ex- self-acceptance, emotional blockage Angela Fowler, meetings will be come familiar with its sleeping area. and their dogs, and we appreciate our ercises; Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., bingo; and negative subconscious beliefs. held April 1, 15 and 29 (not May as Then we introduce the newcomer to clients’ similar consideration.” Wednesdays, 10 a.m., sewing group; “Hypnotherapy is rapidly gain- reported last week). For more infor- some of our own dogs and any client For more information contact Thursdays, 11 a.m., Body Recall chair ing recognition in alternative and in mation please call Angela Fowler at dogs staying with us. We own several Cockburn at , 598-9769 or (931) 691- group. The center is located at 5 Ball a champion in the game of life,” says one young black and tan coonhound. 3222; or see . Copia’s is located at 321 Rab- Adults of all ages are welcome to par- many people as I can fi nd the ‘peace of Tennessee travel fortable pace for the new dog. For bit Run Ln., Sewanee. ticipate in these free activities. God which passeth all understanding’ conditions: dial 511
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Thursday, January 29, 2009 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER (7 Eskew to Present Retrospective on Bush Presidency and Palin Campaign Tucker Eskew, a top former White selection as the 2008 Republican vice Carolina primary and in the Florida others in 2005 to form ViaNovo, an House offi cial and Republican strate- presidential nominee, Eskew joined recount controversies following the international management and com- gist, will offer a public lecture on “An her staff with the title of counselor. He general election. munications consulting firm with Inside Retrospective on the Bush was often described in press reports During his tenure as director of offi ces in Austin, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Presidency and the Palin Campaign” as functioning as the chief of staff for the White House Offi ce of Media Af- Washington, D.C.; and Monterrey, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 4:30 p.m. her campaign. fairs, he oversaw the administration’s Mexico. He leads the fi rm’s Washing- in the University’s Guerry Hall on Eskew is a 1983 graduate of the strategy and tactics for “outside- ton offi ce, overseeing the develop- Georgia Avenue. College with a major in political the-beltway” news organizations, ment and execution of strategic com- Eskew served until December science. He began his career the fol- talk radio, specialty media, and the munications programs for corporate 2003 as deputy assistant to Presi- lowing year with the re-election cam- president’s offi cial website. With the and public policy initiatives. dent George W. Bush and Director paign of Ronald Reagan. Beginning at war in Afghanistan starting, Eskew The talk is sponsored by the of the White House Offi ce of Global the age of 25 he served eight years as served in London as the president’s University Lectures Committee, the Communications. In this capacity he press secretary and communications representative to the British Prime Department of Political Science, developed strategic communications director to South Carolina Governor Minister’s Offi ce for Communications and the Program in International & to promote U.S. policies around the Carroll Campbell (1987–1995). In Strategy. Global Studies. world and led the administration’s 2000 he served as a top adviser in the After leaving the Bush administra- Sergent Book wartime messaging. Bush presidential campaign, playing tion Eskew formed his own political Tell them you saw it Signing Saturday Following Governor Sarah Palin’s notable roles in the crucial South consulting fi rm. He merged it with in the MESSENGER! John Sergent, vice chairman for education and program director A man with both 115 University Ave. for the residency training program Sewanee in the Department of Medicine at feet on the ground Sewanee Realty Vanderbilt University and a popular doesn’t have far Margaret e-mail columnist for the Nashville Tennes- SewaneeRealty1@ sean, will sign copies of his new book, to fall. 931.598.9200 www.SewaneeRealty.info bellsouth.net “Healing Words,” at the University From “Two-Liners Bookstore this Saturday, Jan. 31, from Stolen From Margaret Donohue John Brewster John e-mail 2 to 4 p.m. Others by Broker Affi liate Broker sewanee@ Sergent’s book, a collection of Joe F. Pruett” 931.636.5599 931.636.5864 mindspring.com many of his newspaper columns, explores humanity with a humorous, sometimes wrenching, touch. He writes about current medical ethi- cal dilemmas, deaths of friends, the marriage of a daughter and the birth of a grandchild. Congressman Jim Cooper de- scribes Sergent’s book: “These glimpses of his life are so human, so MLS 1046403 156 Morgan’s Steep, MLS 1050609 253 Kirby-Smith Rd., engaging, and so heart-rending that Sewanee. $454,000 MLS 1007617 - Lot 154 Lakeshore Dr., Sewanee. $245,000 you cannot stop reading! Nashville is Clifftops. $85,000 fortunate, and medicine is fortunate, to have attracted such a marvelous and balanced intellect—and a mar- velous storyteller to boot!” Stipe to Present MLS 1040668 Laurel Lake Dr., Organ Recital bluff property. $368,000 University Assistant Organist MLS 960436 - 91 Girault Jones Dr., MLS 1049997 - 824 Jim Long St., Daniel Stipe will present the fi rst of Sewanee. $340,000 Monteagle. $286,000 the Easter term Organ Recital Series on Thursday, Feb. 5. at 7 p.m. in All Saints’ Chapel. Admission is free, and the public is invited.
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Rd. 686392 $32,500 Lee & First Sts. 662849 $15,500 COMMERCIAL Monteagle 811621 $225,000 MLS 1022019 - 55 Carolina Circle, Sewanee. $325,000 MLS 951522 - 22 Old Sewanee Rd., 14.91 acres bluff property. $248,000 BLUFF TRACTS FINE ANTIQUES & FURNISHINGS Tues–Sat 9:30–5:30; Closed Sun & Mon Raven’s Den 105362 $197,000 215 East Main St. • Decherd Keith Springs Mtn 1036312 $89,000 [email protected] (931) 581-4840 Jackson Point Rd 975049 $245,000 MLS 1008133 - 3592 Jump-Off Rd., Furniture & Doll Repair Jackson Point Rd 850565 $80,000 MLS 998887 - 925 Dogwood Dr., “WE BUY ESTATES” Clifftops. $240,000 Sewanee. $488,000. 8) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, January 29, 2009 SSewaneeewanee UnionUnion TTheatreheatre Herbarium SAS Theatre Presents “Little Shop Announces Winter of Horrors” Feb. 6–8 Events Calendar FREE Cinema Guild Movie Tonight St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7:30 p.m. presents the musical comedy “Little The Sewanee Herbarium has Sewanee Union Theatre Shop of Horrors” on Friday and Sat- announced it winter calendar of Holy Mountain urday, Feb. 6 and 7, at 7 p.m. and on events. 114 minutes • Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky • R • 1973 Sunday, Feb. 8, at 4 p.m. “Hunt for the First Hepatica” in “Little Shop of Horrors” is the sto- Shakerag Hollow on Saturday, Feb. 14, From www.netfl ix.com: Avant-garde fi lmmaker Alejandro Jodo- ry of hapless and ill-fated Seymour at 1:30 p.m., with Yolande Gottfried. rowsky weaves a grotesque tale rich in allegory and sacrilegious imagery Krelbourn (Rowan Jones), who dis- Celebrate St. Valentine’s Day (also Old as a thief (Horácio Salinas) is fi rst crucifi ed, then enlisted by an alchemist covers a “strange and unusual” plant Groundhog Day) with a walk to see (Jodorowsky) to join a group of elites who seek divinity and immortality. that brings him unexpected fame what is growing early in Shakerag. If Juan Ferrara, Adriana Page, Richard Rutowski, Valerie Jodorowsky, and fortune. As the plant continues to fl owers are scarce, the group will look Zamira Saunders and Ana De Sade also star in this surreal mind trip. grow, his love for Audrey (Carly West- at mosses, liverworts, lichens, club ling) blooms as well. Seymour fi nds mosses and ferns that are not fazed by FREE Cinema Guild Movie Next Week himself making diffi cult and risky winter weather. Meet at the Shakerag Thursday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. decisions that result in an emotional Hollow trail head near the University Sewanee Union Theatre battle as the monster plant plans to gates for a one-hour moderate walk. The Hour of the Wolf conquer the world. Come prepared for muddy, wet and 90 minutes • Directed by Ingmar Bergman • NR • 1973 Howard Ashman wrote “Little rocky conditions. Shop,” and famed composer Alan For a morning of “Botanical Draw- Sewanee Union Theatre This Weekend Menken provided the music. With ing,” join the Dead Plants Society on Friday, Jan. 30 and Saturday, Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. Stewart Anderson as Mushnik, Con- Saturday, Feb. 28, at 9:30 a.m. Meet at Admission, $3 ley Averett as Orin the Dentist and Ian Corvette-Jordan, Marianne Sanders the Herbarium in Spencer Hall, room Vicky Cristina Barcelona a talented ensemble of SAS stu- and Helena Hofmeyer-Lancaster 171, and bring your drawing/paint- 96 minutes • Directed by Woody Allen • PG-13 • 2008 dents, this musical promises to prepare the set for SAS’s production of ing materials of choice. After a short bring abundant laughter and terror. “Little Shop of Horrors.” description of plant anatomy, some From www.netfl ix.com: Javier Bardem stars in the latest effort from Call (931) 968-0202 for tickets. favorite botanical drawing books legendary fi lmmaker Woody Allen as a fl amboyant painter who fi nds will be available for perusal. The rest himself in the middle of a unique relationship with Vicky (Rebecca Hall) of the morning will be unstructured. and Christina (Scarlett Johansson), a pair of American tourists. Penélope Maynard Featured Dancer Some plant material will be available; Cruz (with an Oscar nod) also stars as Bardem’s insanely jealous ex-wife, Baylor School in Chattanooga’s Robert Maynard will be featured in if you have something botanical you Maria Elena, in this quirky romantic dramedy (winner of a Best Comedy concert dance company, Vervé, pres- “Song for Ron,” a tribute to Baylor would like to draw, bring it along. Golden Globe) set in Barcelona. ents its 16th annual concert Jan. math teacher and champion kayaker Meet at Green’s View on Saturday, 28–30 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 31 at 2 Ron Stewart, who died in March 2008. March 21, at 1:30 p.m., for “Early p.m. The company of 30 dancers will Robert, who studied with Phoebe Spring Wildfl owers in Shakerag Hol- be joined by Baylor musicians and Pearigen at Sewanee Conservatory low,” a moderate to strenuous walk led YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! guest dancers from Chattanooga Bal- for seven years, is a company member by George Ramseur. It’s the day after let and Contrapasso Modern Dance with Contrapasso. the vernal equinox and time to head Company. Admission is free, but reserva- out to Shakerag. If you don’t go now, Featured in this year’s concert tions are required. For information or you could miss the beginning of the For Your Information... are works by both student and pro- reservations, contact Karen Smith at big show: bloodroot, trout lilies and fessional choreographers. Sewanee (423) 267-8506, ext. 213, or e-mail her spring beauties bloom early and fade native and Baylor School graduate at [email protected]. fast. This two-mile walk may include RAIN OR FOG? a steep, rocky section of the trail. Wear appropriate shoes on all of TURN YOUR LIGHTS ON these walks. Risks involved in hik- You are reminded that it is Tennessee law that you turn on your lights ing include physical exertion, rough whenever it is raining or foggy. You may be able to see other drivers— C.W. Smith terrain, forces of nature and other but can they see you? The life you save may be your own. Construction hazards not present in everyday life. General & Electrical Contractor Picking fl owers and digging plants Est. 1986 are prohibited in Shakerag Hollow PEDESTRIANS/BIKERS — Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 and in the Herbarium. EXERCISE CAUTION... For more information on these When you are out getting your exercise, following a few simple rules (931) 598-0500 or other Sewanee Herbarium events, will keep you on the go. Walkers should walk on the left-hand side of the contact Yolande Gottfried at the road, traveling against the traffi c; bicyclers should travel in the right- New Homes • Additions • Remodeling Herbarium, 598-3346, or by e-mail, National Association of Home Builders hand lane, going with the fl ow of traffi c. During the day, both walkers [email protected]. and bikers should wear clothing of bright, easily seen colors, and, from Ballroom Dancing dusk on, wear light, refl ective clothing. In any case, don’t just assume Top ten reasons drivers can see you. Be on the lookout for your own safety. Classes to eat at Ballroom dancing instructor Val- CONVENIENCE/RECYCLING Jim Oliver’s erie Lorenz, assisted by her husband, CENTER HOURS Smoke House Philip, will offer ballroom dancing The Convenience Center, for household garbage, trash and recycling, this week classes beginning this Friday, Jan. 30, is located on University Avenue by the golf course. Its regular hours at 6:30 p.m. in the Bishop’s Common are: Monday, 1-6 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 3-6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 10. 16 creamy homemade fudge fl avors Hearth Room. Class meets every Friday and lasts an hour. Class size is a.m.-4 p.m.; Closed Sunday. Closed on national holidays. There are blue 9. Jack Daniel’s pecan-fudge pie recycling bins for metal (tin, appliances, etc.), newspapers/magazines, limited. Sign up in the B.C. Student plastic, plastic bottles and aluminum cans. Glass is not recycled here. 8. Monday’s meatloaf, fried chicken and mac Activities lobby or by calling Jania & cheese Collins (598-1208) or Valerie Lorenz (598-1446). Classes are free to Se- BE SAFE! OBEY THE 7. Salad bar and homemade vegetable beef wanee students and $5 per person BICYCLE HELMET LAW soup for faculty, staff and community members. Tennessee law requires all persons under the age of 12 to wear a helmet 6. Thursday: Smoked ribs … need we say while riding a bicycle on any state road. University Avenue is a state more? road and, therefore, subject to the law. The act also contains provisions 5. Friday: Catfi sh & hush puppies and pulled Bridal requiring restraining seats on bicycles for passengers who are children under 40 pounds or who are less than 40” tall. pork Registry 4. Kenji’s favorite … Smoke House Club Erin Wray PLANNING ON bride-elect of 3. Saturday & Sunday morning breakfast Jeremy Armstrong BURNING BRUSH? bar … have you tried our bacon? Amy Sanders Talley You need to call the Sewanee Fire Tower (598-5535) to obtain to permit, 2. Fried green tomatoes bride of if you intend to burn brush between October 15 and May 15. 1. Tuesday: Tammy’s Buffet … it’s yummy! Chris Talley Machon Bass bride-elect of ATTENTION: MOUNTAIN BIKERS REAL SOUTHERN COOKING SINCE 1960 Kelly Dickson & HORSEBACK RIDERS Located in Monteagle 931/924-2091 • 800/489-2091 Sinclair’s Be aware of each other on the forest roads and the Perimeter Trail. www.thesmokehouse.com When attempting to pass riders, bikers should call out to the riders so Emporium as not to spook the horses, listen for special instructions from the rider, Hwy 50, Decherd • 967-7040 BIG BREAKFAST BUFFET Hours Tues–Sat 10–5:30 and pass with caution. When approaching from the opposite direction, Gift Wrapping bikers should dismount and allow horses to pass by. Saturday and Sunday mornings Free Delivery Thursday, January 29, 2009 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER (9 National Players to TINTINNABULATION Perform at Motlow By John Bordley, Sewanee Carillonneur Audiences at February’s National Players performances at Motlow Col- 50th Anniversary of the Dedication of the lege can choose between romantic Polk Memorial Carillon: Installment #1 comedy in the forest of Arden and dramatic tension under a totalitar- Between 1950 and 1970, Sewanee went from being a regionally rec- ian government in Oceania. William ognized liberal arts college of about 400 men to a nationally recognized Shakespeare’s comedy “As You Like It” college of about 1,000 men and women. will be presented on Monday, Feb. 2, Under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Edward McCrady, several new at 7 p.m. in Eoff Hall. Although there dormitories, a dining hall, and an auditorium were built in the 1950s. In is no admission charge, reservations the 1960s, several more dormitories were constructed, as well as a library are needed. and a science building. However, the centerpiece of all this construction The performance of “1984” will be was an expanded All Saints’ Chapel with its adjoining Shapard Tower. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 12:30 p.m. and According to Waring McCrady, professor emeritus of French and one requires no reservations. The play, of the four children of Edward McCrady, the original aim was to fi nish based on George Orwell’s book, tells the chapel in time for the centennial celebration of the founding of the the story of Winston Smith, an unlike- University during the 1957–58 school year. The calendar goal proved ly rebel against the all-encompassing impossible, but the carillon was indeed dedicated on April 12, 1959, and rule of Big Brother. the much enlarged chapel reopened for its fi rst service amid a week of Eoff Hall is located on Motlow festivities in June 1959, a week that also included a carillon concert by College’s Moore County campus in Staf Nees, director of the Royal Carillon School in Mechelin, Belgium. Tullahoma. To reserve seats for “As Edward McCrady’s visions of the expanded chapel were grand. He You Like It,” call (931) 393-1546, or made sketches and visited numerous large churches in England and e-mail [email protected]. France. From early on, there was to be a tower, and a large spire was to Building on a Reputation of Quality be part of the structure. Although the spire was never built, the tower was engineered to support it, according to McCrady. An interesting story In-Town Gallery and Distinction concerns the functional purpose of the tower. Waring McCrady says that his father disapproved of the large, ugly Features Work by water tower that adjoined St. Luke’s Hall in the center of the campus. Vice- Local Woodworker Chancellor McCrady’s idea, then, was to relocate the water storage tank inside the new chapel tower and tear down the older black iron eyesore, In-Town Gallery in Chattanooga and he was surprised when pious objection was made to this practical presents “From the Heart of a Tree,” secular idea. The style and function of the University chapel and tower a collection of handcrafted furni- are largely modeled after St. Mary’s College, Oxford, and on a visit to St. ture, turned bowls and vases by Mary’s, the elder McCrady was pleased to discover that its tower was in woodworker Tom Church of Franklin fact used as a water tower! County. Meet the artist at an opening Stay “tuned” for the next installment. reception on Friday, Feb. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. For over 25 years Church has Cowan Community School designed and crafted boxes and February Classes furniture. His designs are simple, letting the wood and joinery have [email protected] The Cowan Center for the Arts before moving to hard-shoe dances. their voice. Visit his website at . January 30–February 5 St., offers the following classes in (ceili) dances. The class fee is $20. In-Town Gallery is located at 26A February. This is an ongoing class with new Frazier Avenue, between the Market OLDHAM THEATER Watercolor with Pat Underwood students joining monthly. Call (931) Street and Walnut Street bridges. For Winchester • 967-2516 begins Wednesday, Feb. 4, for four 308-6631 for more information. more information call (423) 267- Mon–Fri, 7 & 9 p.m. • Sat & Sun 2, 4 & 7 & 9 p.m. 9214, or visit . wet on wet, vignette, greeting cards, at the Cowan Center for the Arts MONTANA DRIVE-IN monochromatic, abstract, still life Training Center, 303 Montgomery Estill Springs • 649-3454 and more will be covered. The class St. For more information call (931) Tell them you saw it First feature begins at 7: Taken (PG-13) fee of $40 is paid with registration. 962-2356; . Second feature follows: Hotel for Dogs (PG) Oil painting with Jennifer Red- Seven Pounds (PG-13) • Bride Wars (PG) streake Geary begins Feb. 5 for four Specializing in Small Business and Individual Needs weeks. Learn traditional oil painting techniques. The class meets at the Redstreake Gallery. The fee is $50. For information phone 636-9898; e-mail Call or check website for showtimes: [email protected]. www.montanadrivein.com Clogging with Virginia Sawyer and Nikki Nunley begins Monday, Feb. 2, for four weeks. Beginning and intermediate classes are offered. The fee is $20. For information call LYNN CIMINO-HURT, Owner/Agent Sawyer at 967-7519. Office: 598-0415 Cell: 931-691-2703 A four-week Irish Step Dancing class with Denise Miller begins Feb. 5. Irish dancing is for children and adults who know left from right. Students will learn basic Irish danc- ing steps and progress to soft-shoe dances (reel, light jig, and slip jig) Bring Your Special That fun little boutique in the Log Cabin … Valentine to Dinner at WINTER SALE NOW IN PROGRESS! Located next to the Piggly Wiggly in Monteagle Wed–Sat 10–6 • (931) 924-5647
ROB MATLOCK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY NEW HOME BUILDING Tea on the AND REMODELING Mountain MEMBER, U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL Saturday, February 14 PHONE 931-598-5728 By reservation only. $40 per person. Call for seating times and menu choices: (931) 592-4832. 298 Colyar Street, US 41, Tracy City 3TATE ,ICENSED s &ULLY