The SewaneeMountain MESSENGER Vol. XXX No. 31 Friday, September 5, 2014 Open House at CAC’s Sewanee New Offi ces at Otey Civic Assn. Th e Community Action Committ ee (CAC) will host an open house and potluck luncheon to celebrate its new offi ce space in Claiborne Parish House Hosts First of Otey Parish. Th e event will be 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13. Everyone is welcome. Located in the back of the new Meeting building, there is a nice private entrance. A ramp means the space is wheelchair- The first meeting for the Advent accessible and makes unloading food semester of the Sewanee Civic Asso- easier. Th ere is also a reception area for ciation will be Wednesday, Sept. 17, at clients and guests, and offi ce space for the EQB House. the director. If you have volunteered, Social time with wine begins at 6 are a client, care about, support or are p.m., and dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. curious about seeing CAC’s new space, Dinner is $13 per person. Th e busi- please come and enjoy a time of fel- ness meeting begins promptly at 7 lowship, a potluck meal and music by p.m., followed by a brief program. Th e Bazzania. program portion of the evening is free Bring a side dish or a dessert with you for the meal. If you cannot bring a dish, and open to the public. come help set up or clean up. Please email or call Bett y Carpenter, or 598-5927. able at the door. Looking ahead, CAC is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. To honor Th e September program will fea- its unique history, CAC is hosting a luncheon on Sunday, Dec. 14. ture John Goodson from the Mon- Th e CAC is an outreach ministry of Otey Parish, with generous support teagle Sewanee Rotary Club, who will from the Sewanee Community Chest and individuals across the Mountain. discuss the upcoming walk-a-thon to CAC provides food, fi nancial assistance and educational support for persons in benefi t the Community Action Com- the greater Sewanee community. For more information contact CAC director mitt ee. the Rev. Bett y Carpenter at 598-5927. Other scheduled meetings are set for Wednesday, Oct. 15; Wednesday, “Woman Seated” by Dan Pate Nov. 19; Wednesday, Dec. 17; Wednes- day, Feb. 11; and Wednesday, April 15. Th is year, the SCA is celebrating 106 years of civic opportunities in the IONA Readings and Art community. Th e association brings to- gether community members for social and community awareness. Exhibits Begin Tonight The SCA is the sponsoring or- ganization for Cub Scout Pack 152, Th e fourth Autumn Assembly of Authors at IONA: Art Sanctuary opens at Sewanee Classifi eds, and the Sewanee 7 p.m., today (Friday), Sept. 5, with readings by Camila Hwang-Carlos, Malia Community Chest. Any adult who Carlos, Peter Trenchi and Kevin Cummings. Th e art exhibit will feature the resides in the area and shares con- paintings of Dan Pate. cerns of the community is invited to Hwang-Carlos is a sophomore at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School; she will read participate. poetry. Malia Carlos will also read poetry. Peter Trenchi, an att orney and a writer, For more information, go to . Messenger, will read poetry. Pate is a contemporary artist work- ing in the fi elds of painting, sculpture and graphic design. His oil paintings Animal Harbor Names resemble works in the impressionist- St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School students participated in grade-level programs in late expressionist spectrum. His current August. Eighth-grade teacher Kinion Pond (left ) with students Megan Griffi th and interests include plein air landscapes Executive Director Alexander Milford working at Mountain T.O.P. For complete story go to page 8. of gardens and vistas from the Cum- The board of directors of the Photo by Paul Klekott a berland Plateau, as well as figurative Franklin County Humane Society is still lifes. pleased to announce that Gail Castle At 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 7, there will has been named executive director be readings by Francis Walter, Patrick of the organization. Castle will lead FSC “Back the Rangers” Dean, Sally McCrady Hubbard and the operation of the Animal Harbor Diane Marquet Moore. shelter and its efforts to reduce pet At 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 12, readings overpopulation and improve the lives Project at Visitors Center will be offered by Virginia Craighill, of homeless pets in Franklin County. Due to budget cuts and staff shortages, the South Cumberland State Park Kiki Beavers and John Beavers. The Castle is an experienced professional rangers have been unable to keep the Visitors Center in Tracy City open dur- paintings of Anna Kathryn Anderson whose career refl ects more than eight ing the prescribed hours. Th anks to volunteer Jack Furman and a new Friends will be in the gallery. At 2 p.m., Sunday, years of small business and restaurant of South Cumberland (FSC) initiative called “Back the Rangers” Project, the Sept. 14, there will be readings by Jean- management and over 20 years of non- friends have stepped in to fi ll the gap. For 20 years the mission of the Friends nie Babb, Jamyang Norbu and Cindy profi t organizational development. of South Cumberland has been to support the rangers in keeping the park a Cruz. “Th e board of directors looks for- welcoming and wonderful place to visit, and the FSC is now seeking additional On Friday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m., read- ward to working with Gail,” said board volunteer support to ensure this continues. ings will be given by Lynn Cimino-Hurt president Patricia Th ompson. “She will Gail Castle When Furman visited a national park in California this summer where the and Kevin Cummings; St. Andrew’s- be an eff ective leader of the organiza- Sewanee School theatre teacher Robie proven her abilities in mobilizing visitors center was entirely staff ed by volunteers, he returned with a renewed tion and a passionate advocate for support for our new shelter building commitment to this idea. Jackson and her students will perform. pet welfare who will inspire the staff , Th e art of Candi Birch will be featured as our development offi cer. With her “When I participated in the Tennessee Naturalist Program (TNP), one of the board, volunteers, donors and com- leadership we have raised $480,000 main areas stressed was that TNP participants should volunteer,” Furman said. in the gallery. At 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. munity businesses and organizations 21, readings will be off ered by Luannn (80 percent) of the total needed to “I wanted to make a contribution and clearly this is a vital need for the park,” he with whom we partner.” (Continued on page 6) said. “It’s discouraging to arrive at a visitors center to fi nd it closed with only a Landon, David Landon and Chris Th ompson said, “She has already few brochures outside. Everyone has questions, and they are so appreciative to McDonough. have a person to talk to them about the park.” On Friday, Sept. 26, dramatic read- Th e next volunteer training session is scheduled for Sat., Sept. 20. ings and poetry will be offered by P.O. Box 296 Aft er meeting with Interim Park Manager George Shinn, Furman contacted David Landon and his Sewanee theatre Sewanee, TN 37375 potential FSC volunteers. More than a dozen responded, and the program students; Virginia Lines will also read. launched in August, though not all the visitor center slots were fi lled. Ranger Artist Gary Sanson will have an exhibit Park Greer and Furman designed a two-hour training session that includes use in the gallery. of phones and ranger radios, information on the hiking trails, as well as on the A special performance at 2 p.m., maps, videos and museum that are located in the center. Aft er the training session, Sunday, Sept. 28, will honor U.S. mili- volunteers may sign up for four-hour slots, either morning or aft ernoon, with a tary veterans. Carol Ponder and Robert sign-up calendar sent out at the beginning of each month. Workers are also be- Keefer will read “Ponder Anew: A World ing sought to help rangers with trail maintenance and hemlock treatment in the War II Warrior’s Story.” park. In November and December, volunteers are needed to help blow leaves off IONA: Art Sanctuary, founded by all the trails. As the “Back the Rangers” program grows, staffi ng the now-closed Ed Carlos, is located at 630 Garnertown (Continued on page 6) Road in Sewanee. 2 • Friday, September 5, 2014 • Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER
THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Letters 418 St. Mary’s Ln. P.O. Box 296 SAVE BOBTOWN To the Editor: Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 The recent speedy and unan- Phone (931) 598-9949 nounced razing of the “yellow house” Fax (931) 598-9685 adjacent to the Sewanee Community Contributors Email [email protected] Phoebe Bates Center brings to the forefront the Uni- Jean Yeatman versity’s proposed development of the www.sewaneemessenger.com John Shackelford Bobtown community—for many John Bordley years “the quiet side” of Sewanee. Laura L. Willis, editor/publisher K.G. Beavers It is my understanding that this Janet B. Graham, advertising director/publisher Virginia Craighill April H. Minkler, office manager Patrick Dean razing and the upcoming traffi c circle Ray Minkler, circulation manager are only the beginning of University Buck Gorrell Leslie Lytle, staff writer Margaret Stephens plans to commercialize our peaceful Kevin Cummings, staff writer/sports editor Peter Trenchi “town and gown” community. Our Sandra Gabrielle, proofreader Francis Walter historic and centrally located com- Geraldine H. Piccard, editor/publisher emerita Pat Wiser munity center is next on the list to be Published as a public service to the Sewanee community. 3,700 copies are printed on Fridays, destroyed and relocated, I hope with 47 times a year, and distributed to 26 Sewanee-area locations for pickup free of charge. more forewarning and respect than This publication is made possible by the patronage of our advertisers and by contributions from the University of the South (print production) and the Sewanee Community Chest. the demise of the “yellow house.” SUBSCRIPTIONS I also hope the University will con- $75 first class. sider the impact to the quality of life All material in the Sewanee Mountain Messenger and on its website are copyrighted for the residents of the Bobtown com- and may not be published or redistributed without written permission. munity and Sewanee at large as they move forward in their plans. I ask that the University empower Sewanee citi- Crime and Serving zens by keeping them informed and allowing opportunities for respectful dialogue. And I encourage Sewanee Safety Alerts Where residents to stay informed and to voice The University of the South uses Called their opinions so that the upcoming a variety of tools to share important changes are mutually beneficial for Sister Lucy Shett ers (left ) with Laura Ellen Truelove in the dining room safety information with the campus Please keep the following indi- all involved. and broader community. Alerts that viduals, their families and all those Chris Colane at St. Mary’s Convent in 2011. ■ Lucy enjoyed visiting the patients Sewanee community members—who who are serving our country in Sewanee at Golden Living Nursing Home in have signed up for them—might expect your thoughts and prayers: Winchester. I oft en took her with me to receive from the University include IN MEMORIAM Cole Adams on my visits to Golden Living, and I Lease “emergency notifi cations” and “crime Michael Evan Brown To the Editor: shall always cherish the times when she alerts.” The Rev. Sister Lucy Shetters, Mary Cameron Buck told stories to and sang to the residents Emergency notifications may be Lisa Coker passed from this life to her eternal rest in the Alzheimer’s unit. Committ ee triggered by events such as severe on Friday, Aug. 29. She was not only my Jennifer Lynn Cott rell Sister Lucy was a dear friend, and I weather (e.g., an approaching tornado), James Gregory Cowan good friend, but a remarkable priest, shall miss her greatly. May her beauti- natural disasters (e.g., an earthquake), nun and leader of Celtic pilgrimages Nathaniel P. Gallagher ful soul rest in peace, and may she one Update outbreak of communicable disease Nathaniel Andrew Garner to her beloved Ireland. day rise in glory everlasting. Amen. (e.g., meningitis), or an accident inside For 58 years, Sister Lucy was a Th e Lease Committ ee met on Aug. Tanner Hankins Laura Ellen Truelove 19, and the following agenda items a campus building (e.g., a lab explosion). Robert S. Lauderdale vowed nun with the Order of St. Friend of the Order of St. Mary ■ Th ese will be sent by phone and/or text Mary, the oldest order in the Episco- were approved: July minutes; Dakota Layne Request to transfer Lease No. 380 message. Byron A. Massengill pal Church. As the fi rst female to be THANK YOU, CITIZENS Community members can sign ordained as a priest in Tennessee, she (Graham) located at 1116 Univer- Andrew Midgett To the Editor: sity Ave. to Eric E. and Jesse-Anna up for these alerts at . A crime alert Christopher Norcross Her sermons were litt le theological wood from the bottom of my heart to students, employees, and/or the jewels, oft en more poetry than prose to Lease No. 853 located at 283 Green’s Michael Parmley for trusting me to be your county View Road; request to renovate Lease broader Sewanee community may Lindsey Parsons my ears, and always delivered without commissioner. Please know that I be appropriate for situations such as any writt en notes. In one memorable No. 807 located at 122 Laurel Drive Peter Petropoulos am eager to hear your issues and including replacing the roof and sof- vandalism or a series of theft s. Troy (Nick) Sepulveda sermon, she recited almost the entire concerns. Feel free to call me anytime Th e primary reason for these no- first chapter of Job from memory, fits, painting the exterior, replacing Melissa Smartt at (931)636-6704 or 598-9731 aft er 5 siding, building a retaining wall and tices is so that the community can work J. Wesley Smith which elicited my charmed att ention p.m., or on weekends. I will do my best together to keep everyone informed, and admiration. She loved music and adding a french drain; and request to Charles Tate to represent our interests in county add a fence to Lease No. 788 located at healthy and safe. Sharing information Tyler Walker played the guitar beautifully. government. elevates the community’s awareness In recent years, even though she 2030 Sherwood Road. Jeff ery Alan Wessel Helen Stapleton Leasehold information is available and the University’s responsiveness. Nick Worley was confi ned to a wheelchair, Sister Sewanee ■ online at or by A third category of notices is sent If you know of others in our calling the lease offi ce at 598-1998. A only to the campus (students, faculty Mountain family who are serv- county building permit is required for and staff ). eseTh “timely notices” are ing our country, please give their structures with roofs; call 967-0981 for required by federal law. Timely notices names to American Legion and information. are given if on-campus incidents pres- Auxiliary member Louise Irwin, Th e next meeting is scheduled for ent a continuing safety threat, such as 598-5864. Sept. 16. Agenda items are due in the a series of robberies taking place in dif- lease office no later than 4:30 p.m., ferent campus parking lots over several COMPETITIVE PRICES AND FRIENDLY SERVICE Tuesday, Sept. 9. weeks. Other possible incidents include MESSENGER DEADLINES aggravated assault, arson, burglary, and CONTACTS Great Wine Selection ~ Special Orders Available motor vehicle theft , sexual off enses and ALL YOUR FAVORITE MAJOR BRANDS certain hate crimes. 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MESSENGER HOURS We do not accept Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday lett ers on national 9 a.m. –5 p.m. topics from indi- Th ursday—Production Day viduals who live 9 a.m. until pages are completed outside our circu- (usually mid-aft ernoon) lation area. Please Friday—Circulation Day include your Closed name, address and a daytime telephone number with your lett er. You may mail it to us at Sewanee Mountain Messenger, P.O. Box 296, Sewanee, TN 37375, come One-Stop Transportation by our offi ce, 418 St. Mary’s Ln., or send your email to .—LW Information: dial 511 Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER • Friday, September 5, 2014 • 3
Out of this World Food. Upcoming Events, Down to Earth Lectures and Meetings Prices. WEEKLY SPECIALS CCJP Hosts Board Meeting Saturday History Lecture in Gailor Wednesday Th e Cumberland Center for Justice and Peace will John Steinberg, professor and chair of history at —East Coast Pokemoke Oysters on the Half Shell have its quarterly board meeting, 8:30–11 a.m., Satur- Austin Peay State University, will present a lecture on —House Meatballs with Prosciutto and Pepperoni day, Sept. 6, in the Sewanee Senior Center. Everyone “When War Plans Fail: France, Germany and Russia —Crab Cake Stir-Fry with Asparagus, Spinach and is welcome to att end. For more information contact in August 1914–Th e Clash of Empires” at 4:30 p.m., Shiitake Mushrooms Charles Whitmer by emailing or call 598-9979. ²*RRH\%ULH%DFRQDQG7RPDWR6DQGZLFK Public Hearing on Tims Ford Sept. 10 —Smoked New York Strip Steak with Gorgonzola So. Cumberland Land Trust Meets Saturday Th e Tennessee Department of Environment and —Hearts of Palm Salad with Avocado The Jumpoff Community Land Trust (JCLT) Conservation will be conducting a public hearing at invites friends and interested community members to Tims Ford State Park at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 10, 'ULQN6SHFLDOV'DUNDQG6WRUP\ZLWK*RVOLQJ¶V%ODFN6HDO5XPDQG the South Cumberland Regional Land Trust’s 22nd to gather public input and discuss the current busi- )RXQGHUV¶3RUWHURQWDS IURP*UDQG5DSLGVUDWHGZRUOGFODVV annual meeting on Saturday, Sept. 6. The potluck ness and management plan for the park. At 5 p.m, Don’t forget Sunday Brunch with our Benedict Selection supper will begin at 5:30 p.m. Please bring a favorite before the hearing, there will be an open house to DQG3URVHFFR0LPRVDV side dish or dessert to share; feel free to bring a musical meet park staff and learn about the park. The meet- instrument for jamming around the bonfi re. ing will be at Tims Ford State Park, 570 Tims Ford 'DYH·V0RGHUQ7DYHUQ:0DLQ6W0RQWHDJOH Directions to Alf’s Field: From State Rt. 41A, turn Dr., Winchester. south onto Rt. 156. Turn left at the Marion County line sign. Take a left on Tate Road; in about one- Academy of Lifelong Learning Begins Welcome, New Residents! half mile, turn left onto Tate Trail and follow the signs. Th e Academy of Lifelong Learning will meet at 12 p.m., Th ursday, Sept. 11, at St. Mary’s Sewanee. Coff ee With the Coach on Monday Susan Glover, Sewanee’s equestrian center director, Coff ee with the Coach will meet at 9 a.m., Monday, will be the speaker. Box lunches ($12) are available Sept. 8, at the Blue Chair Tavern. Th is week, a group of but must be ordered by Monday, Sept. 8, by calling Russell L. Leonard Sewanee assistant football coaches will talk about the 598-5342. Guests may also bring their lunch. For upcoming season. Gather for free coff ee and conversa- more information about the academy or its programs ATTORNEY AT LAW tion. For more information call 598-0159. contact Stephen Burnett at 598-5479 or Anne Davis at (931) 924-4465. Sewanee Woman’s Club Meets Monday Offi ce: (931) 962-0447 Community Chest Applications Due Fax: (931) 962-1816 Th e fi rst meeting of the Sewanee Woman’s Club 315 North High Street will be at 12 p.m., Monday, Sept. 8, at the DuBose Con- Toll-Free (877) 962-0435 Funding applications for the Sewanee Com- Winchester, TN 37398 ference Center in Monteagle. Bill McKee will present munity Chest 2014–15 are due by Friday, Sept. 12. [email protected] a program on “Tennessee Women Who Have Broken Sponsored by the Sewanee Civic Association, the the Glass Ceiling,” focusing on women who should be Sewanee Community Chest raises funds for local remembered for their personal achievements and for organizations that serve the common good. Please “I found my perfect property, opening doors and paving the way for other women. contact to thanks to Heather.” have an application either emailed or mailed to your “Reach for Personal Freedom” Book Study organization. A downloadable request for funds form A group of women recovering from a variety is available at . property? Mondays in Otey’s Claiborne House to support and Heather can help you, too. encourage each other. Th is 12-step group will begin a Veterans Benefi ts Info Meeting Sept. 13 Heather Olson, new study on Monday, Sept. 8, using the book “Reach- Bobby Clark, Franklin County veterans service 804-839-3659 ing for Personal Freedom” (2013). offi cer, will discuss the Veterans Aid and Att endance program at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13, in the American Franklin County Commission Workshop Legion Hall in Sewanee. Folks at Home and Ameri- Th ere will be a County Commission Workshop can Legion Auxiliary Post No. 51 are sponsoring this Monteagle Sewanee REALTORS ® at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 8, in the Franklin County event. Veterans and survivors who are eligible for a VA www.monteaglerealtors.com Annex Community Room. For more information pension and require the att endance of another person :0DLQ contact Franklin County Mayor Richard Stewart by or are housebound may be eligible for assistance. email to . For more information about the event call 598- 0303. For more information about the program go to . Th e next meeting of the Lease Committ ee will (609 E. Cumberland Street, Cowan) be on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Agenda items are due in the Book Club Gathers on Sept. 15 Offi ce of the Superintendent of Leases in Carnegie Th e Sewanee Woman’s Club Book Club will meet Welcome to Sewanee students and Hall by 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 9. at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 15, at the home of Sally Hubbard. Posey Orr will review “Luncheon of the newcomers to the mountain EQB Meets on Wednesday Boating Party” by Susan Vreeland. For more informa- Th e EQB Club will meet at 12 p.m., Wednesday, tion or directions e-mail Debbie Racka or contact Flournoy Rogers at 598- We are a congregation of followers of Jesus Christ, professor of music and University organist, will pres- 0733 or e-mail . nestled among the coves of the Cumberland Plateau ent a lead at about 12:40. He will discuss “In Flanders between Winchester and the University of the South Field” by John McCrae, a brief look at the lives of some Garden Club Meets on Sept. 22 in Sewanee. The Fellowship Church is a union soldier-poets whose poetry was inspired by their The Sewanee Garden Club will meet at 1:30 experiences in the First World War. p.m., Monday, Sept. 22, at the home of Kathy Wil- congregation of people with their roots in the United Th e war produced a phenomenal number of poets, liams. Joan Williams will demonstrate the art and Methodist and Presbyterian churches—nurtured in both civilian and soldier, who wrote a vast quantity fun of creating a terrarium. For more information of verse dealing with many aspects of the confl ict. both the Wesleyan and Reformed traditions of the contact Flournoy Rogers at Christian Faith. Th e most famous of these poets remain inextricably or 598-0733 or Mandy Grubbs at . events of 1914–18. As a group of believers who cross traditional lines, we welcome you and invite you to explore your own Farewell , Christian journey by worshipping with us, Sundays University Job Opportunities at 11 a.m. Hello Exempt Positions: Area Coordinator; Assistant Director of Advancement Services; Assistant Director of University Archives and Special Collections; Dinner Check us out at: www.cowanfellowship.org. Associate University Registrar for Technology and Operations; Director of Se- Saturday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m. wanee Dining; Baseball Coach; IT Administrator, School of Th eology; Manager of Sewanee Catering; Treasurer/Chief Financial Offi cer. Featuring Prime Rib. By reservation only. Non-Exempt Positions: Business Offi ce Specialist, Treasurer’s Offi ce; Cook, $40 per person. Call (931) 592-4832. BUG PROBLEMS? Server and Utility Worker, Sewanee Dining; Food Service Worker, Sewanee Dining; Police Offi cer (part-time); Police Offi cer (full-time). We can help! Call us for a free inspection! To apply online or learn more go to . For more information call 598-1381. BURL’S TERMITE & PEST CO. TERMITE—PEST—VAPOR CONTROL Tea on the %RQGHG,QVXUHG+RPH2ZQHG 2SHUDWHG BOOKMARK IT! 105 Ake St., Estill Springs Mountain (931) 967-4547 or www.BurlsTermite.com &KDUWHU/LFHQVH www.Th eMountainNow.com 298 Colyar Street, US 41, Tracy City 4 • Friday, September 5, 2014 • Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER Obituaries Aid Available Church News for Franklin All Saints’ Chapel day, Sept. 9, at St. James Church. Th e Karen Bailey Scott years. She also served at the mother Growing in Grace, an informal focus of the meeting is on the “Seven- house in Peekskill, N.Y. worship service, will be at 6:30 p.m., Fold Gift s of the Holy Spirit.” Mem- Karen Bailey Scott , age 36 of Se- bers will speak about each gift and how wanee, died on Aug. 29, 2014. She was In the early 1970s, she was ap- Sunday, Sept. 7, in All Saints’ Chapel. pointed the sister-in-charge at St. Co. Families it relates to their lives and experience. born on June 4, 1978, in Miami, Fla. South Central Human Resource Musician and storyteller Fran McKen- She was a 1996 graduate of Franklin Mary’s Convent in Sewanee. She was dree will be the guest. Th is semester, ordained a priest in 1980, the first Agency is offering assistance under Otey Parish Church County High School. She was pre- the Community Services Block Grant Growing in Grace will focus on the ceded in death by her father, Ronald woman to be ordained in the Episcopal theme “Th resholds.” At 10 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 7, adults Diocese of Tennessee. program to eligible households in Leon Bailey; paternal grandparents, Franklin County and in the other 12 The Catechumenate meets at 7 have three programs from which to Daisy and Paul Hawkins; and mater- In addition to her work as a sister, p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 10, in the Mary choose: Th e “Blessed are the Peace- she served the diocese as vicar of St. counties in its service area. nal grandfather, Leesul Yates. Households must be below the Sue Cushman Room of the Bairnwick makers” class will have a forum with She is survived by her husband, James Episcopal mission (1988–1993) Women’s Center. Coff ee and desserts the Rector Search Committee; the and as vicar at Epiphany Mission, 125 percent poverty guidelines to Travis Scott; mother, Connie Yates qualify for these benefits that may are provided! Food, prayer, questions Lectionary Class, led by Pete Trenchi; Warner; brother, Mike Reid (Misch- Sherwood (1994–2008). and conversation power this process. and the book study of Marcus Borg’s She was preceded in death by her include rental assistance, eye exams elle Emery); maternal grandmother, and glasses, dental exams and pre- For more information about either “Speaking Christian,” led by Carol Claudia Yates; and one niece and one parents, Henry and Ruby Clark Shet- program contact Rob McAlister at Sampson. ters; aunt, Linnie McBee; and siblings scription medications. Assistance is nephew. also provided for applying for insur- . Youth in middle and high school Memorial services were on Sept. Johnny Shett ers, Jerry Shett ers, Wil- will meet on the second fl oor of Brooks liam Shett ers and Lett y Shett ers. ance, preparing a budget and writing 3 in the funeral home chapel with a résumé. CAC Pantry Sunday Sept. 7 Hall. Children ages 3–11 are invited to the Rev. Robert Johnson offi ciating. She is survived by brothers Charles Godly Play in Claiborne Parish House. Shetters of Rockport, Texas, James For more information call 967- Pantry Sunday for the Community For complete obituary go to . Shett ers of Aransas Pass, Texas, and dren ages six weeks to 4, beginning at Roy Shett ers of Ingleside, Texas; sis- Porter St., Winchester. Offi ce hours are Sept. 7, for participating churches: St. 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m., weekdays. James, Otey, Cumberland Presbyteri- 8:30 a.m. and ending aft er c off ee hour, ters Bett ie Kachele of Albuquerque, which follows the second service. Sister Lucy Lee Shett ers N.M., Linda Curtis of Decherd; and The 2015 application form can an and All Saints’ Chapel. Please bring be found at . butt er, which is an essential part of the St. James Episcopal Church will She was born in Sherwood in 1933. Chapel followed by a reception. Her grocery offerings. Any amount will begin an inquiry class, “An Episco- She entered the Community of St. funeral service and burial will be at 11 If your church is in our circulation help. For more information contact What?” on Sept. 10. Mary in 1954. Early in her ministry a.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, at the convent area and would like to be listed be- the CAC at 598-5927. Th e group will meet 6–7 p.m., on Sister Lucy was sent as a missionary chapel. For complete obituary go to low, please send service times, church six consecutive Wednesdays, Sept. sister to the Philippines for seven . address and contact info to or phone The local chapter of Daughters James Episcopal Church in Midway. 598-9949. of the King will meet at 6 p.m., Tues- All are welcome. Honor Flight Th is Fall Th e South Middle Tennessee World War II and Korean War-Era Veterans CHURCH CALENDAR Honor Flights, a nonprofi t organization, is taking its next Honor Flight to Wash- ington, D.C., in mid-October. Weekdays, Sept. 5–12 Grace Fellowship Th e veterans on these trips fl y to the nation’s capital, then travel by tour bus to 7:00 am Morning Prayer, St. Mary’s Convent (not Monday) 10:30 am Sunday School/Worship Service visit the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, the Vietnam Memo- 7:30 am Morning Prayer, Otey Harrison Chapel Methodist rial, see the Changing of the Guard at Arlington National Cemetery and view the 8:00 am Holy Eucharist, St. Mary’s Convent (not Monday) 10:00 am Sunday School 9/11 Memorial at the Pentagon. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided, and a 8:10 am Morning Prayer, Chapel of the Apostles 11:00 am Worship Service full medical staff is on board each fl ight. Flights normally consist of the veterans 8:30 am Morning Prayer, St. Augustine’s 5:00 pm Evening Worship Service joined by guardians, who pay their own way so they may assist the veterans on 11:00 am Holy Eucharist, Chapel of the Apostles, (W only) Midway Baptist Church this one-day event. Th e bus pickup locations are in Manchester, Tullahoma and 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist, Chapel of the Apostles (M/T/Th /Fr) 10:00 am Sunday School Winchester. A police or county sheriff escort accompanies the bus to the airport, 12:30 pm Noon Prayer, St. Mary’s Convent (not Monday) 11:00 am Morning Service with a military band awaiting the veterans at the receiving airport. 4:00 pm Evening Prayer, St. Augustine’s 6:00 pm Evening Service If you are a veteran who would like to learn more about the next trip, contact 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, Otey Midway Church of Christ Sgt. Major Larry Williams at (931) 924-3000 or (931) 224-3226. For people who 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, St. Mary’s Convent (not Monday) 10:00 am Bible Study would like to travel as a guardian or make a donation for the program, contact 5:10 pm Evening Prayer, Chapel of the Apostles, (M/T/W/Fr) 11:00 am Morning Service Claude Morse at (931) 247-5151 or Lana Woodard at (931) 455-3488. 6:00 pm Evening Service Morton Memorial United Methodist, Monteagle Saturday, Sept. 6 9:45 am Sunday School UPCOMING RETREATS 7:30 am Morning Prayer, St. Mary’s Convent 8:00 am Holy Eucharist, St. Mary’s Convent 11:00 am Worship Service 10:00 am Monteagle 7th Day Adventist Sabbath School New Beginnings Church, Jump Off Introduction to Dreamwork: 11:00 am Monteagle 7th Day Adventist Worship Service 10:30 am Worship Service Unopened Letters from God 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, St. Mary’s Convent Otey Memorial Parish 5:00 pm Mass, Good Shepherd Catholic, Decherd 8:50 am Holy Eucharist Saturday, September 13 10:00 am Godly Play, Brooks Hall Marsha Carnahan, presenter 10:00 am Lectionary Class, Brooks Hall $25, Lunch included Sunday, Sept. 7 • Pantry Sunday 11:00 am Holy Eucharist All Saints’ Chapel Pelham United Methodist Church Advent Quiet Day and 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:45 am Sunday School Lessons and Carols 11:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:00 am Worship Service Call (931) 598-5342 6:30 pm Growing in Grace - Fran McKendree St. Agnes’ Episcopal, Cowan or (800) 728-1659 Saturday, December 6 Bible Baptist Church, Monteagle 11:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I www.StMarysSewanee.org 10:00 am Morning Service $65, Lunch/Lessons and Carols ticket included 5:30 pm Evening Service 9:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II Christ Church, Monteagle St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Alto 10:30 am Holy Eucharist 8:00 am Mass 10:45 am Children’s Sunday School St. Mary’s Convent 12:50 pm Christian formation class 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Christ Church Episcopal, Alto 5:00 pm Evensong 11:00 am Holy Eucharist Sewanee Church of God 11:00 am Children’s Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday School Speak Up. Christ Church Episcopal, Tracy City 11:00 am Morning Service . 11:00 am Holy Eucharist 6:00 pm Evening Service 11:00 am Children’s Sunday School Society of Friends Church of the Holy Comforter, Monteagle 9:30 am Meeting, 598-5031 Spread good news! 9:00 am Holy Eucharist Tracy City First Baptist Church Cowan Fellowship Church 9:45 am Sunday School Your voice matters. 10:00 am Sunday School 10:45 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Worship Service 5:30 pm Youth Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Sewanee 6:00 pm Evening Worship 9:00 am Worship Service Trinity Episcopal,Winchester 10:00 am Sunday School 9:00 am Holy Eucharist Decherd United Methodist Church 10:00 am Children’s Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday School KFDDPÛ:Û:8DG9I8MÛ 8:30 am Worship Service 5:30 pm Youth Fellowship, 1st United Methodist, Tracy 9:45 am Sunday School 6:00 pm Youth (AWANA), Tracy City First Baptist ÝÛ;FQYjY_]Û 6:00 pm Bible study, prayer meeting 7:00 pm Evening Worship, Harrison Chapel, Midway JdYZkÛÝÛJa\]oYdckÛÝÛGgj[`]kÛ¬Û;][ckÛÝÛKghkgadÛ¬Û=addÛ;ajlÛ Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Decherd 7:00 pm Adult Christian Ed, Epiphany, Sherwood Iggxf_ÛÝÛ8\\alagfkÛlgÛ?gmk]ÛÝÛJ]hla[ÛKYfckÛ¬Û=a]d\ÛCaf]k 10:30 am Mass 7:00 pm Evening Worship, Tracy City First Baptist Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER • Friday, September 5, 2014 • 5
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BLUFF TRACTS MLS 1568570 - 34 Running Knob Long View Ln 2.56ac 1572284 $108,000 Hollow Rd., Sewanee. $440,000 36 Long View Lane 1503912 $75,000 PENDING 7 Jackson Pt. Rd. 1503910 $82,000 BLUFF - MLS 15131957 - 952 Sunset LOTS & LAND 37 Jackson Pt. Rd. 1493957 $90,000 Rock Rd., Monteagle. $289,900 MLS 1545326 - 1805 Laurel Lake Dr., Shadow Rock Dr. 1.01ac 1572176 $23,000 Jackson Pt. Rd. 1493960 $125,600 Monteagle. $179,000 Shadow Rock Dr. .99ac 1572178 $23,000 4 Saddletree Lane 1493962 $109,180 Smith Rd. 8.12ac 1570390 $90,000 12 Saddletree Lane 1493961 $79,500 Smith Rd. 7.73ac 1567670 $72,000 Jackson Pt. Rd. 19+a 1531331 $120,000 5 ac Montvue Dr 1524863 $59,000 Jackson Point Rd. 1426464 $99,000 Big Springs Rd. 5.83ac 1497419 $70,000 Taylor Rd., Sew., 29ac 1470665 $179,000 Jackson Pt. Rd. 8.47a 1510413 $89,000 36 Azalea Ridge Rd. 1378840 $59,000 Jackson Point Rd. 1099422 $199,000 First St., Monteagle 1325122 $16,800 7 Saddletree Lane 1417538 $70,000 MLS 1379047 - 136 Appletreewick St., MLS 1553768 - 324 Rattlesnake Springs Sarvisberry Place 1207077 $83,000 Sarvisberry Place 1244981 $85,000 Raven’s Den 1015362 $79,000 Laurel Brae. $399,000 Rd., Sewanee. $439,000 6 • Friday, September 5, 2014 • Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER Castle (fr om page 1) complete the building campaign, and we are confi dent that we can raise the last $120,000.” KILLINGTHYME Castle said, “I am really excited by Buck Gorrell about being Animal Harbor’s new executive director. I have truly enjoyed Welcome, September. Th is year, we dodged the absolute heat directing the capital campaign for the and nastiness which is a Mountain August. Since spring, only a last two years and am extremely im- few 90-degree days have occurred, no 100-degree days and ample pressed with the community support moisture. Th e bott om line is that our weather locally is nothing Animal Harbor has received. if not unpredictable. “Th e future looks bright and prom- Th e Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), our state tree, began to ising for the organization as we move turn yellow a week or so ago. Th is is in stark contrast to past years into its second decade of serving when they were yellow and dropping their leaves by the end of July Franklin County and surrounding or the beginning of August. A proper fall color display is likely, in areas. With a sustainable, more vis- my humble opinion. ible and accessible shelter facility, the With the turn of the seasons, so turns the tasks in the garden. Animal Harbor staff and board will be I am currently facing two large patches of the worst weeds our South Cumberland Park Ranger Park Greer (left ) with Friends of South able to focus on our mission and use Cumberland volunteers Sue Chase and Jack Furman. locale off ers: blackberries, wild rose, privet and ragweed. Th is is not our resources and donor dollars to- a situation anyone wants to deal with, but it must be conquered. I FSC (fr om page 1) ward fulfi lling our mission and not on consulted a local landscaper about gett ing it cut down and hauled Stone Door and Savage Gulf ranger stations will be considered. repairs of ‘the old hog barn,’” she said. to a burn site not far away. His response, “Spray it.” He obviously “Helping staff the visitors center is a huge service. eTh FSC involvement in “I am eager to contribute my many did not want the job, but then who would? the park grows more important every year,” Greer said. “With budget cuts and years of nonprofi t experience and lead- Mind you, most of these plants are 6–10 feet tall, and very more and more visitors coming, South Cumberland was in great need.Th e new ership to Animal Harbor and join the visible from key windows. Had they been sprayed, I would still be volunteers are doing a great job of presenting a public face. Some volunteers are staff , board and volunteers to help the faced with removing the carcasses, which would now be covered inside helping visitors select the right trail, and some are outside to help maintain organization increase its capacity to in herbicide. If cut now, the plants would likely leaf out again, if pe- and beautify the park. We appreciate them all!” help the animals and serve the people rennial (blackberries, roses). When they re-sprout, the areas could Th e “Back the Rangers” Project is a new initiative of the Friends of South of our community,” Castle said. be sprayed without the visual/hazardous repercussions and with a Cumberland that provides volunteers to staff the Visitors Center in Tracy City. The grand opening of the new much smaller target. But, the time window on this project is closing. Th e FSC is seeking more volunteers to ensure that park visitors are welcomed building will be on Nov. 1. Taking care of this now will allow time to recover the area and and informed. Castle previously served as director maintain it through the winter, leaving it in good shape for the For more information or to register for the Sept. 20 training session, contact of adults in ministries with Mountain spring. Th is is even more important for the worst of the worst, Furman by email, . T.O.P. Ministries, where she managed Asian Bitt ersweet Celastrus( orbiculatus). Th ese rapidly climbing three programs of ministry that are vines produce huge volumes of seed, much like privet. Although still active and thriving today. She also prized in the late fall by fl orists and interior designers for its orange served as co-founder/associate execu- fruit, this nasty will climb 20 feet into a nearby tree in one season. Sewanee Village Action tive director of LEAMIS International Bitt ersweet will engulf shrubs and generally wreak havoc on the Ministries Inc., where she designed, local landscape. developed and established programs Another bane of my existence is “weed trees.” Top on this list Plan Unveiled Sept. 15 in developing countries in Central and are Box Elder (Acer negundo) and Black Walnut (Juglans nigra). South America, Africa and Asia, train- Elders are rapid growers, while walnuts have ridiculously deep tap An overview of the Sewanee Village Action Plan will be presented at 4:30 ing pastors and lay leaders in leader- roots. Both characteristics are problematic, one in simply killing p.m., Monday, Sept. 15, at the St. Mark’s Community Center in Sewanee. ship and management, organizational it, the other in the diffi culty of physically removing it. Th e proper, Kevin Petersen, the planning architect from Ayers Saint Gross who led this skill sets, and fund raising and develop- fi nal answer for the next litt le while is to cut them to the base and study, will present the report and answer questions related to the action plan. ment. Th ey developed, installed and immediately paint with undiluted herbicide. All are welcome. trained on water purifi cation systems Th e reason for these suggestions is twofold. Primarily, these Petersen’s report describes the process Ayers Saint Gross has used this way: for communities without clean water, steps minimize the use of herbicides, poisons oft en overused in “A highly integrated process engaging a wide range of stakeholders was and trained widows how to start small the residential landscape. Secondarily, this method maximizes central to the development of this plan. Th e process was oriented around three home businesses and co-ops within the plants own vascular system against itself. Both spraying fresh workshops, each with a diff erent intent. During each workshop, several focus their own cultural context. She most growth and painting fresh cuts are the most effi cient means of in- groups were convened to provide insight and comments for the plan. A steering recently operated Lorena’s Cafe and jecting the herbicide into the target. committ ee of University, business and community representatives also helped Catering for six years as sole proprietor. guide the direction of the plan. In 2010, Castle received the Paul “Th e team solicited feedback from the focus groups while striving to build Harris Fellow Award from the Mon- consensus among the various parties. Th is plan aims to channel numerous teagle Sewanee Rotary Club . Deer Census voices into a widely agreed-upon vision for the future of Sewanee.” Castle is a graduate of Belmont Collect Box For more information contact Frank Gladu at . 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She lives in Monteagle with her Domain manager Nate Wilson said few minutes and clip the “Box Tops for Ü`ÞJÜ`ÞÃLVÞViðVÊUÊäÊ,ii`½ÃÊ>i husband, Walter; her dog, Pookie; and that staff and students will be using Education” from many of the groceries (the red building behind Shenanigans in Sewanee) St. Francis, the Maine Coon cat. spotlights from dusk until about 10 p.m. you already buy at the store. a couple of nights a week, as weather al- Last year was a great year, and they Email hunt on Saturday, Sept. 27. is $930. Please keep clipping! You can drop them off at SES, in the box in the entry area of the Sewanee post offi ce, or SPO WOODARD’S them to Ryan Cassell. SES also collects Labels for Educa- DIAMONDS & DESIGN tion. Drop them off at SES or place them in the collection box at the Sewanee post office. You can find a Check out www.woodysbicycles.com for rates, trail maps, complete list of participating items on- photos, bike club links, races and much more! CUSTOM line: . 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