The Sewanee Mountain
VOL. XXVI No. 11 Thursday, March 18, 2010 Published as a public service for the Sewanee community since 1985. SUD to Meet Tuesday, Community Agenda Announced Council Monday, The next meeting of the Sewanee report; Utility District Board of Commission- Unfi nished business—Long-term Agenda Set ers is scheduled for 5 p.m., March 23, water supply planning update, new The next meeting of the Sewanee in the SUD offi ce. A water plant con- water treatment plant update, water Community Council is scheduled for struction meeting with the contractor recycling research update, policy Monday, March 22, at 7 p.m. in the is planned for 3 p.m. that same day. concerning laterals, policy motion on Senior Citizens’ Center. The agenda The public is welcome at both meet- private hydrants; includes: 1) Approval of February ings. The SUD offi ce is located at 150 New business—Discussion of minutes; 2) Mechanisms for general Sherwood Rd. Coolie’s Rift history, scheduled meet- University announcements, submit- The agenda follows: Approval of ings—April 27 at 5 p.m.; ted by Mark Kelly, executive director February Minutes as distributed; Visitor comments and announce- of University marketing and com- general manager’s report and fi nancial ments precede adjournment. munications; 3) Clarifi cation of clas- sifi eds and regular e-mail, submitted by University Provost Linda Lanke- Sewanee’s Third Annual Conference on wicz; 4) Update on toilet heights in Sewanee Union Theatre and Guerry Human Equality Features Films, Hall, submitted by John Vineyard, HIV Screening and Music University director of physical plant services; 5) Announcements. Sewanee’s third annual Confer- Room, followed by a light reception. Everyone is welcome to attend. ence on Human Equality will be held On Wednesday, March 24, Nash- Rob Evans, “March Dig” graphite on paper March 22–25, with a variety of events ville Cares Health Outreach will be scheduled across campus and open to providing free HIV screenings from Garden Club to SAS Gallery to Host Artist Rob Evans: the public. The conference is spon- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the location sored by the Gay-Straight Alliance, to be announced. There will also be Meet Monday Lecture, Reception, Workshops the Peace Coalition, Sewanee AIDS a panel discussion on “LGBT Life in The Sewanee Garden Club will St. Andrew’s-Sewanee Gallery contact Christi Teasley at or (931) 968-0210, The conference opens on Monday, Center living room. March 22, at 1:30 p.m. in Stephanie artist Rob Evans through March ext. 3151. SAS Gallery hours are 9 March 22, with a screening of “For the On Thursday, March 25, musician Smith’s home at Chestnut Hill in the 27. He will join the SAS community a.m.–3 p.m., Monday–Friday and by Bible Tells Me So,” at 7:30 p.m. in Car- Chaz Hill will be performing music Monteagle Assembly. Flournoy Rog- March 24–27 for a lecture, reception appointment. negie room 306. This award-winning at 6:30 p.m. in St. Luke’s Chapel. The ers, Mesha Provo and other members and workshops. Note: the SAS Gallery is closed documentary is about the exploration closing event of the conference will be will present a panel on “Favorite Gar- Evans will speak on Wednesday, through March 19 for spring break. of the intersection between religion an alter ego costume party held at 8 den Books.” Smith will demonstrate March 24, at 8 a.m. in McCrory Hall. and homosexuality in the U.S. p.m. in the Mary Sue Cushman Room how her new rain barrels work. Those The SAS Gallery will host a reception On Tuesday, March 23, Daniel of the Women’s Center. who wish to carpool may meet at 1 for the artist on Thursday, March Sewanee Senior Karslake, the fi lmmaker of “For the For more information contact p.m. in the parking lot of Steve Green 25, 5–7 p.m. He will offer a draw- Bible Tells Me So,” will give the con- Lexi Namer at . For more information call Jane Flynn, Saturday, March 27, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Luncheon Sat. p.m. in the Bishop’s Common Hearth 598-5789. All of these events are open to the On Saturday, March 20, at noon, public. This exhibition was made the Sewanee Senior Citizens’ Center University Creates Sustainability Quarterback Club possible through generous support will host its monthly covered-dish from the St. Andrew’s-Sewanee Par- luncheon with musical entertain- Steering Committee with Slates Taste of Italy ents’ Council. ment to be announced. Please bring Evans’ meticulous paintings and a dish to share and join in the fun. Action-Oriented Working Groups Dinner Saturday drawings have been featured in In October 2008 the University’s begin the challenging work of as- Call the center at 598-0771 for more The Franklin County High School numerous solo and curated group information. board of regents and board of trust- sessing the vision of a carbon-neutral Quarterback Club will hold its seventh exhibitions throughout the United ees adopted strategic initiatives to Sewanee.The group will research annual Taste of Italy Dinner and auc- States, at the Tretyakov Museum attain excellence in both academic possibilities such as biomass, solar, tion fund-raiser on Saturday, March in Moscow and in an exhibition of study of the natural environment and wind and others. A major emphasis 20, in the FCHS cafeteria. A lasagna American drawings organized by the F.C. Commission in sustainable living at the University. initially will be immediate reductions dinner will be served from 5:30 to Smithsonian Institution that toured School Committee This spring a Sustainability Steering in carbon emissions starting with 6:30 p.m. The auction will begin at internationally. Most recently, Evans’ Committee has been created with the energy conservation. 6:30. Lots of items will be auctioned 10-foot-long painting, “Cicada,” trav- Monday charge to advise on implementation Communications Working off by auctioneer B.J. Rigsby. Meal eled to fi ve museums in Pennsylvania The Franklin County Board of of both of these initiatives. Five initial Group: Recognizing the imperative ticket cost is $7. Tickets will be avail- as part of the exhibit, “Artists of the Commissioners School Committee action-oriented working groups will of communicating Sewanee’s sustain- able at the door the day of the event, Commonwealth: Realism in Pennsyl- will meet on Monday, March 22, at craft proposals for sustainability- ability efforts both to the campus or you may call Diane Gass, (931) vania Painting 1950–2000.” His work 7 p.m. in the Board of Education related projects and aid the University (Continued on page 2) 619-0332. is displayed in many public collec- conference room, 215 S. College St., in their subsequent implementation. tions throughout the United States. Winchester. Sewanee’s representative All working groups will be co-chaired Herbarium Welcome Spring For more information and to is Arthur Knoll. The meeting is open by a faculty/staff member and a register for the workshop, please to the public. student and will begin meeting and Wildfl ower Walk on Saturday! working in the weeks after spring break. Saturday INSIDE FEB emergency svcs rpts, Letters, THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN Food Working Group: As out- George Ramseur will guide a Serving where called...... 2 lined in the University’s Strategic walk, “Early Spring Wildfl owers in Senior menus, New arrivals, Jobs, MESSENGER Plan, this working group will develop Shakerag Hollow,” on Saturday, March FCHS pre-registration...... 3 P.O. Box 296 proposals to create or augment stu- 20, sponsored by the Sewanee Her- OBITUARIES—Bradford, Sampley; Lundin death notice; Church news; Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 dent academic opportunities relating barium. Meet at 1:30 p.m. at Green’s Bible working grp, Retreat...... 4 to food production, both in the regu- View for a moderate to strenuous Goodstein lctr; Leonard seeks offi ce; lar academic year and in the summer. two-mile walk that includes a steep, Evans gains Eagle rank...... 5 In addition, the group will propose rocky section of trail. On the fi rst day Tenn. American Indians certifi ed...... 6 Herbarium spring calendar; ways to encourage local sustainable of spring, it’s time to head down to Lectures; Hamby named editor...... 7 food production and will develop Shakerag Hollow. If you don’t get out A&E—SUT fi lms; Fiddler on Roof; a plan for increasing sustainability now, you might miss the beginning Auditions; Glengarry Bhoys; in campus dining services. These of the big show—Bloodroot, trout Olney to perform; Cowan classes..8-9 SCHOOL SCOOP—SES menus; proposals will promote agriculture lily, Dutchman’s breeches and spring CES play; SMS Reality Store...... 11 as both a learning opportunity and beauties bloom early and fade fast. SPORTS—Wilburn Tiger of Wk; as a source of wholesome, responsible For more information please HOME Games; Wissing new coach; contact Yolande Gottfried, 598-3346; Tiger sports; Fowler center hours; physical sustenance. OT with Coach Shack...... 12-13 Carbon Neutrality Working e-mail: ; or NATURE NOTES, WX, Pets of wk.....14 Group: This working group will see . Community Calendar...... 16 2) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, March 18, 2010 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER 418 St. Mary’s Ln. P.O. Box 296 THANK YOU, COACH SHACK Serving Where Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 To The Editor: (931) 598-9949 Called Fax: (931) 598-9685 Letters We would like to thank John Six years ago this column be- www.sewaneemessenger.com Shackelford for his “Overtime” col- gan to support the large number umn in the March 4 Messenger about Editor/Publisher: of reservists and National Guard Geraldine Hewitt Piccard HEALTH CARE REFORM athletics at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee members called up for active duty Circulation: Ray Minkler To the Editor: School. What John failed to men- to serve in the war in Iraq. About Contributors: tion is that he is one of those many Staff: Janet B. Graham Phoebe & Scott Bates I listen with amusement when I 120,000 troops remain in Iraq to Kathy Hamman John Bordley hear Sen. Alexander, Sen. McCon- coaches who have built SAS athletics support and train their military and into the fi ne program it is. And, as his Leslie Lytle John Shackelford nell and Rep. Boehner say that if the assist with counterterrorism. April H. Minkler Pat Wiser health care bill becomes law, they will writing attests, he is yet another SAS On Dec. 1, President Barack Peg Palisano Jean & Harry Yeatman coach whose interests and talents go Obama announced he is send- base the fall elections on repealing it. Published as a public service to the Sewanee community. 3,700 copies are Will you really, I want to ask them. well beyond the court or fi eld. ing 30,000 additional troops to Under Coach Shackelford’s leader- printed on Thursdays, 46 times a year, and distributed to 26 Sewanee-area Will you tell people with pre- Afghanistan to focus on reversing locations for pickup free of charge. existing conditions that you want to ship the St. Andrew’s-Sewanee Middle the Taliban’s momentum. They will This publication is made possible by the patronage of our advertisers repeal a law that gives them cover- School girls’ basketball team has won join the 68,000 troops currently and by gifts from The University of the South (print production) and the age? Will you tell young adults that four Big 8 titles in fi ve years. John is a deployed in this volatile area. Sewanee Community Chest. you don’t want them to be able to patient, consistent teacher. His teams This is a reminder that someone SUBSCRIPTIONS $75 fi rst class. remain on their parents’ insurance always fi ght hard, exhibit sportsman- else is standing guard and facing plans? Will you tell small business ship and have fun playing with each fi re for us. Please keep the follow- University Creates people, self-employed people and other and for him. We are so lucky ing individuals, their families and February others who must buy insurance in that the most successful men’s coach all those who fi ght for freedom in Sustainability the individual market that they can- in the history of the University, a man your prayers: Emergency who has taken 14 teams to the NCAA Steering Committee not form exchanges in order to get Ron Bailey Services Reports lower rates? Division III tennis tournament, who from page 1 . . . has coached 16 All-Americans and Nick Barry EMS: Sewanee Emergency Medi- Will you tell people with insur- Jeremy Bennett cal Service Director Dennis Jones and the world beyond, the working ance that you want them to lose their 79 all-conference players, is willing group will develop and implement a to spend his winter afternoons and William H. Barton IV reports the service had eight runs in insurance if they lose their jobs or James Gregory Cowan February. communication plan for the sustain- decide to go into business for them- evenings teaching 11–13-year-olds ability movement. Considerations, for to love basketball. Robert S. Lauderdale FIRE: Sewanee Volunteer Fire De- selves? Will you tell people with in- Alan Moody partment Chief David Green reports example, will include a website, vari- surance that they should have limits Thank you, John. And thanks to ous written communications, sus- the Messenger for giving the commu- Brian Norcross the volunteers had 20 calls in the each year on their coverage and have Christopher Norcross month—15 alarms, four brush fi res tainability-themed signage around a lifetime cap of their coverage? Will nity the opportunity to get to know campus and live streaming of energy Coach Shack in a whole new way. Dustin “Dusty” Lee Parker and one vehicle extrication. you tell people with insurance that Brandon Parks POLICE: Chief Robert White usage data to students. their insurance should be cancelled The Rev. John T. Thomas, Michael Parmley Academic Integration Work- SAS Head of School reports the department patrolled if they become ill? Greg Rinkes 5,265 miles in February; investigated ing Group: This team will seek to Will you tell people that the status The Rev. Ellis Mayfi eld, James Smith build bridges between the student SAS Director of Athletics six vehicle accidents; made three quo is in their best interest? Charles Tate arrests—two for drug law violations body, the sustainability effort and Pat Pulliam Jeffery Alan Wessel and one liquor law violation; ticketed the academic realm by establishing Sewanee ■ Nick Worley five for moving violations, 321 for creative, fast-paced and innovative “VERY COOL” ONLINE student programs. Potential ideas in- We are happy to repot that nonmoving violations and issued 70 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: MESSENGER warnings. Four animals were picked clude establishing an action-oriented To the Editor: Peter Green has returned safely Sustainability Fellows program for Mail your letter to the Sewanee from Afghanistan to his Army base up for Animal Control. Mountain MESSENGER, P.O. Box 296, I just found your online version students during the academic year, in Georgia. a similar Sustainability Internship Sewanee, TN 37375, or come by our of the Messenger through Sewanee’s If you know of others in our offi ce, 418 St. Mary’s Ln., or send your website. Very cool. I wish I had known Curbside program during the summer, and Mountain family who are in harm’s encouraging sustainability-related e-mail to . Please include your name, ad- keep up with things going on down Residential curbside recycling class projects. American Legion and Auxiliary Community Engagement Work- dress and daytime telephone number. there. I love the color pictures, too! I member Louise Irwin, 598-5864. pickup in Sewanee is on the fi rst and Preference is given to letters under hope you are well. third Friday of each month. Friday, ing Group: With the community 250 words. Unsigned letters will not Joe Romano March 19, is a pickup day. Recyclable broadly defi ned to be everyone, in- be used. Letters are edited for space New York City, N.Y. materials must be separated by type cluding students, who calls Sewanee and clarity. MESSENGER CONTACTS and placed in blue bags by the side of and the surrounding areas home, this News & Calendar: the road no later than 7:30 a.m. Please working group will ensure that our (931) 598-9949 do not put out general household sustainability efforts meaningfully Display Advertising: trash on this day. involve individuals from all walks Janet Graham Blue bags may be picked up in the of life. (931) 598-9949 University Lease Offi ce, 110 Carnegie Director of Sustainability Marvin E-Mail Addresses: Hall, at the Physical Plant Services Pate states that this is the fi rst wave News & Calendar— administrative office on Alabama of working groups being formed by wm.c.mauzy construction co. [email protected] Avenue or at the PPS warehouse on the Sustainability Steering Commit- Display Ads— Georgia Avenue. tee to begin addressing key issues. Bill Mauzy, Owner, General Contractor [email protected] Other working groups will be formed Classifi ed Ads— over time to address a broad range of www.mauzyconstruction.com 931.598.0686 (office) [email protected] MESSENGER DEADLINES sustainability issues. University fac- [email protected] 931.580.0686 (cell) FAX: (931) 598-9685 News & Calendar: ulty, staff and students and Sewanee Monday, 5 p.m. community members interested Display Ads: in serving on one of these working Friday, 5 p.m. groups are invited to explain your in- g PIZZA SPECIALS! 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Parents may begin viewing the has volunteered to teach the AARP noon. The suggested donation is $3 will continue its spring break hours school year. booths at 6 p.m. The meeting will two-day driver safety course on Tues- (50 years of age or older); $5, under on March 18, 19 and 21. The library Monday, March 22—Counselors begin at 6:30 p.m. day and Wednesday, March 23 and 24, 50. To ensure adequate food prepa- will be closed on Friday, March 19, for will meet with all students in the Thursday, April 1—This will be 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., in the Cumber- ration, please call 598-0771 the day the University spring holiday, and will auditorium to go over the academic the last day for students to turn in land Presbyterian Church, 200 2nd before to reserve a takeout meal or to be open on Saturday, March 20, from catalog and registration form: 11th registration forms. Counselors will Ave. N.W., Winchester. Anyone over eat at the center. Menus follow: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. grade—8:15 a.m.; 10th grade—9 pick up registration forms from age 55 may take the course, offered March 22: Hamburger/rice cas- On Sunday, March 21, duPont will a.m.; 9th grade—9:45 a.m; middle schools. to AARP members (holding current serole, salad, corn on cob, dessert. be open from 1 until 11 p.m. Regular Wednesday–Tuesday, March For more information call FCHS, membership cards) for $12 and to March 23: Lena’s baked chicken, hours resume Monday, March 22. 24–30—Counselors will meet with 967-2821. nonmembers for $14. To register, call mashed potatoes, green beans, bis- students individually, starting with Giddens at 967-9804. He asks that cuit, cake. Edible Book the 11th grade. Students will turn in Sewanee Senior people register with him by phone, March 24: Crowder peas/ham, registration form at that time. bring their AARP membership Contest April 1 Monday, March 29—A counselor Citizens’ Center cards and pay by check before class baked sweet potato half, cabbage, begins on the fi rst morning. For addi- cornbread, tropical fruit. Calling all cake bakers, frosting will be at North Middle at 8:40 a.m. March 25: and South Middle at 2:15 p.m. to de- Needs Volunteers tional information on the course, see Steak/gravy, mashed freaks, cookie cutters and punsters: . March 26: Chili/crackers, toasted Start planning your entry now! Tuesday, March 30—There will be volunteers. They need a prep and cheese sandwich, assorted desserts. Unsure what an edible book a meeting at Franklin County High dishwasher volunteer on Thursdays Menus may vary. For information might be? Check out this link: . information. @bellsouth.net Watch the Messenger for more Rivendell Yoga/ details from Joan Blocher and the Poetry Retreat Located next to Pizza Hut in New duPont Library Exhibits Committee. Monteagle Rivendell Retreat Center in Se- (931) 924-GIFT (4438) Arrivals wanee will host a weekend yoga and www.lorenasgifts.com University poetry retreat March 19–21, “Once Mon–Fri 8–6; Sat–Sun 10–5 Job Opportunities Upon a Time—Adventures of a Wild Benjamin McKinley Harris Soul,” led by Madhuri Martin, Anusara Murder Mystery and Wine Tasting Benjamin McKinley Harris was The University of the South an- Yoga instructor, and Judyth Hill, for- born on March 11, 2010, in Southern nounces the following job openings: mer Poet Laureate of New Mexico. Saturday, March 27, 6 p.m. Tennessee Medical Center in Win- EXEMPT POSITIONS—Assistant Space is limited, so register soon. chester to Whitney and Steve Harris University Organist; Lay Chaplain; Weekend registration fees are $200 It promises to be a suspenseful evening! of Coalmont. He weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz., Major Gifts Officer; Summer Pro- for the retreat and $400 for retreat and measured 19 inches in length. He grams Coordinator (Summer term and accommodations at Rivendell. Call 931-924-4438 for information or is the couple’s fi rst child. appointment). To register contact Jeannine Clements NON-EXEMPT POSITIONS— at (931) 924-4000 or . For informa- Gypsy Lakshmi Ranjan To schedule an office skills or tion contact Lynn Cimino-Hurt at Gypsy Lakshmi Ranjan was born typing test, call Teresa Smith at 598- 598-9605. on March 11, 2010, in Southern Ten- 1381.For information on nonfaculty nessee Medical Center in Winchester positions, please call 598-1403, or We’re glad you’re reading to Shaina Ashleigh and Rajeeb Ran- visit the website: . the Messenger! measured 20.5 inches in length. She is the couple’s fi rst child. We Sell TWO LARGE PIZZAS & $ 99 Maternal grandparents are Patri- 25 including Boxes! A GALLON OF DRAFT tax! cia and James Rollins III of Sewanee. Paternal grandparents are Mahendra 504 W. Cumberland • Cowan • 967-1451 and Subhabra Mishra of Nepal. Mon–Thu 9–9 • Fri–Sat 9–11 • Sun 12–5
Trenton Riley Whitworth Dan & Arlene Barry Trenton Riley Whitworth was born Hwy 41 - Between Sewanee & Monteagle on March 12, 2010, in Southern Ten- nessee Medical Center to Fancy Marie For Your Antiques and Prized Possessions Brown and Julius Fredrick Whitworth of Estill Springs. He weighed 7 lbs., .01 oz., and measured 19.5 inches in length. He is the couple’s fi rst child Maternal grandparents are Tam- Spend Saturday Mornings with my Ibarra and Elwyn Edwards of Winchester. Paternal grandparents are Patricia Conley and Kyle Adams PHILLIP CUSTER of Tullahoma. REAL SOUTHERN COOKING SINCE 1960
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Lundin, age 92 Shore Blvd., Winchester, meets for Concert of Wheaton, Ill., former Sewanee Mountain Meets Lunch Tuesday resident and widow of the late worship and celebration of the Eu- Westside Church of the Nazarene, Sunday Otey Memorial Parish extends charist every Sunday at 9 a.m. Fel- University psychology professor, an invitation to all for its fi nal meet- 123 Westside Dr., Tullahoma, will host Robert W. Lundin, died March 14, Fire on the Mountain will meet lowship follows with adult Sunday an evening of gospel music, fun and ing of the Lenten lunch series on school (Bible based) starting at 10:30 2010, following a brief illness. A Sunday, March 21, from 4:15-5:30 Tuesday, March 23. Worship begins inspiration on Saturday, March 20, funeral service will be held on Sat- p.m. in Brooks Hall at Otey Parish. a.m. Bible study is held at 11 a.m. on at 7 p.m. In concert will be gospel at 12:22 p.m. and includes a simple Wednesday mornings. Special Lenten urday, March 27, at 11 a.m. in St. Fire on the Mountain is the Episco- lunch; donations are collected for music legend Naomi and the Segos. Augustine’s Chapel. Burial will be pal Youth Coalition sponsored by St. programs are underway Wednesdays Enjoying 50 years of full-time music the Community Action Committee. at 7 p.m. For information call 968- in the University Cemetery with James and Otey Parish churches and Joe Porter will preach on “The Quiet ministry, this group continues to a reception following, location to is open to all area youth beginning 1999 or e-mail . be announced. In lieu of fl owers, at 6th grade. For additional infor- provided by the Garden Guild. Ques- biblical lyrics and quality Southern memorials may be made to the mation contact Betty Carpenter at tions? Call Robin Reed-Spaulding at Sunday at Otey gospel music. Everyone is invited. Awakenings Project. P.O. Box 177, 598-5926. 598-5926. Wheaton, IL 60187. Parish Prayer Shawl This Sunday, March 21, the Fifth Sunday in Lent, Otey Memorial Parish Ministry to Meet Seminary to Host Working Group on will celebrate the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, at 8:50 and 11 a.m. Tuesday “Bible in the Life of the Church” Sunday school classes are held Everyone is welcome to partici- between the two services. They are: pate in the Prayer Shawl Ministry on The School of Theology has been and refl ecting on the encounter; to Tuesday, March 23, 4:30–6 p.m., in Obituaries chosen as one of six sites worldwide produce resource materials for use Godly Play for children, Levels 1-3; Middle school youth and parents, St. James Church, 898 Midway Rd., to host a regional group working on at all levels of Christian education; Sewanee. Knowing how to knit or a major new project of the Anglican and to re-evaluate the ways in which “Nooma,” a video series, led by John Andy Lee Bradford Sr. Grammer. crochet is not required. Andy Lee Bradford Sr., age 69 Communion. The School of Theology Anglicans have heard, studied, and Whether they are called prayer will host the North American group received scripture. Adults are invited to attend one of Tullahoma, died March 10, 2010, of three classes: 1) The Lectionary shawls, comfort shawls, peace shawls at Harton Regional Medical Center. that will be part of a new exploration This major three-year project was or mantles, the shawls are blessed by of the ways the Bible functions in the mandated by the Anglican Consulta- Class will study John 12:1-8, the story Born in Winchester, he was a truck of Mary anointing Jesus’ feet; 2) The their makers from beginning to end driver. He was preceded in death by life of the Church. tive Council at its Jamaica meeting with special intentions for the recipi- The Rev. Robert MacSwain, OGS, in May 2009. It has been described Kaleidoscope Bible Study, led by his wife, Ruth Bradford; and his son Stanford Adams, will use this study ents. Upon each shawl’s completion, Andy Lee Bradford Jr. instructor of theology and Christian by the Archbishop of Canterbury as a fi nal blessing is offered before the ethics at Sewanee, has been named a “serious examination of how the structure as they seek to listen to He is survived by his sons Roy God and each other; 3) Adult Forum, shawl is sent on its way. Some recipi- (Sandra) Bradford and Jeffery Brad- the coordinator of the regional group, Bible is used in our [the Anglican ents have continued the kindness by which will organize the project’s case Communion’s] worship and decision- led by David Bowman and Brown ford, both of Tullahoma, Denny Patterson, will gather in the Quintard making a shawl and passing it on to (Joann) Bradford of Kingston Springs, study work within Canada and the making.” someone in need. United States. While much of the project’s work Room of the parish hall. Tenn., and Delton Bradford of Estill Nursery care is available from 8:30 Shawls can be made from fl eece Springs; daughters, Kathy (Bobby) “The Bible in the Life of the will be prepared by the regionally- or other fabrics, quilted, knitted or Church” project was launched by the based groups and brought to a Com- a.m. to 12:30 p.m., each Sunday. Cof- Bradford of Kingston Springs and fee hour follows the second service. crocheted. Free knitting and crochet Connie Bradford of Jackson County, Anglican Communion late in 2009. munion-wide coordinating group, lessons are available. Please bring It aims to explore how Anglicans in Questions? Call Robin Reed- Ala.; brother, Virgil (Elizabeth) Brad- (Continued on page 6) Spaulding, 598-5926. yarn or other materials and join in ford of Cowan; 12 grandchildren; and different contexts actually use the prayer, conversation and creativity! Bible by exploring Scripture together 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Catechumenate 2010 United in March 13 in the funeral home chapel, Judge to Lead: “A Theology for the with the Rev. Larry Bradford offi ciat- Returns March 24 Prayer Day ing. Interment followed in Franklin Writing Life” Retreat Following the University’s spring United in Prayer Day, celebrating Memorial Gardens, Winchester. Ar- “The Difference Between Poetry and spiritual territories and discov- break, the Catechumenate will re- the worldwide network of Centering rangements were by Moore-Cortner and Rhetoric: A Theology for the eries. We will consider how writing sume on March 24 with a chance to Prayer, will take place on Saturday, Funeral Home, Winchester. Writing Life,” will be held March 28– serves an act of scriptio divina and share experiences from spring break March 20, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m., in St. 29 at St. Mary’s Sewanee Center for may become a discipline within our and to talk about ministry. For more Paul’s Episcopal Church, 315 Main Jimmie Ray Sampley Spiritual Development. The retreat spiritual formation, as well as how information e-mail Lay Chaplain Seth St., Murfreesboro. A registration fee will be led by Victor Judge, lecturer metaphor serves us in our resistance Olson at . of $25 includes lunch and materials. Jimmie Ray Sampley, age 70 of in religion and literature at Vanderbilt against rhetoric. This event is open to all. The day Monteagle, died March 11, 2010, at his University Divinity School, where he Fees are $100 for residential par- Episcopal Peace will include quiet time and an enrich- residence. He was a retired painter. He also holds the positions of registrar ticipants and $60 for commuters; a ing DVD presentation by Fr. Thomas enjoyed NASCAR, Tennessee football and editor of the divinity school’s $50 deposit is required with reser- Fellowship Keating. and baseball. He was preceded in journal, The Spire. vations. The registration form can The Episcopal Peace Fellowship United in Prayer Day is sponsored death by his parents, Minnie Ruth Participants in this retreat will be downloaded and printed from invites you to its weekly meetings by Contemplative Outreach of Middle and James B. Sampley; and sister explore how writing, in the tradi- , or for prayer, study and work, directed Tennessee. For registration forms and Nell Wilson. tion of lectio, meditatio, oratio and reserve a place by phoning 598-5342 toward reconciliation and peace. The more information see . For directions see . The contact per- Sampley of Sedalia, Mo., Michelle rist is held on the second Thursday of son at St. Paul’s is Ronny Clemmons, (Tim) Meeks of Tracy City, and Marty each month. . (Chandra) Sampley of Monteagle; brothers, Richard, Wayne and David Sampley; sisters Delores, Barbara, J & J GARAGE Kathy and Brenda; four grandchil- dren; and six great-grandchildren. 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Scholarship Benefi t Evans Achieves Eagle Scout Rank, Sewanee Children’s Center Teachers Rummage Sale Court of Honor Friday Raising Funds for Cancer Research This Weekend Nick Evans of Boy Scout Troop The Sewanee Children’s Center tions. The SCC is also selling luminar- The Franklin County Democratic 14 will be honored at a special Eagle teachers are raising funds for can- ies and torches to be placed at the race Women’s Club will hold its annual Scout Court of Honor on Friday, cer research by participating in the site in honor and in memory of those rummage sale to benefit the 2010 March 26, at 7 p.m. in the chapel at St. American Cancer Society’s Relay for who have fought the fi ght. scholarship programs of Franklin Andrew’s-Sewanee School followed Life. The event takes place over 24 Checks can be made out to the County and Huntland high schools by a reception. The public is invited hours, Friday–Saturday, June 4–5, at American Cancer Society and given Friday–Saturday, March 19–20, in the to attend. Grundy County High School. to Heather Rittenberry or A’ndrea American Legion building in Win- To earn the rank of Eagle, the Throughout the day and night, Fisher at the Center, located in the chester across from Moore-Cortner 18-year-old completed 21 merit SCC team members will take turns basement of Otey parish hall, 216 Funeral Home. Shop for bargains on badges, served as a leader in his troop walking the track in honor of all who University Ave. To purchase a lumi- Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday, and completed a community service have fought cancer. The teachers’ goal nary or torch, call Rittenberry or 8 a.m.–1 p.m. For information call project. For Evans’s Eagle Scout is to raise $1,000; they are asking the Fisher at 598-5928 or see one of them Pat Tabor at 649-5662 or Louise Car- project he raised money for, planned community to help through dona- at the SCC. rington at 967-7583. and constructed a bus stop for the children who live at the Blue Mon- Leonard Seeks Election as F.C. Democratic arch, a residential facility for women Circuit Court Clerk recovering from abuse and addiction Women Meet and their children. “I would like to take this oppor- ballot during the primary elections in Tuesday Evans is an honor student at SAS, a tunity to ask for your support in the May; however, his name will be on the proctor and a senior class offi cer. He is upcoming General Election in August August General Election ballot. The Franklin County Democratic where I will be seeking the elected a fi ve-time state qualifying swimmer SAS senior Nick Evans will be honored Women’s Club will meet on Tuesday, and is the lead singer and songwriter position of Circuit Court Clerk for March 23, at 6:30 p.m., in the Oasis at a special Eagle Scout Court of Honor Franklin County, Tenn.,” announced YOU for the local band, The Culprits. Evans on March 26. Restaurant, located at 708 S. College is the son of Jon and Amy Evans of Russell L. Leonard of Sewanee. St., Winchester. For more informa- Sewanee. “The job of Circuit Court Clerk COULD BE tion, call 967-7583. Speed Baranco serves as the School. Evans is the 16th member will benefi t from my legal training scoutmaster for Troop 14, which is of Troop 14 to reach Eagle Scout and experience as a practicing at- READING affi liated with St. Andrew’s-Sewanee status. torney with 20 years of experience, Men’s Coffee Hour and I will welcome the opportunity The Sewanee Senior Citizens’ Cen- to use my legal and life experience, YOUR AD ter is offering a weekly men’s coffee as well as managerial skills, for the hour on Mondays at 8:30 a.m. Coffee Miriam Forman-Bunell to Present betterment of this challenging offi ce,” HERE! and biscuits will be available for a do- Goodstein Lecture in Women’s History according to Leonard. “If elected I Great readership nation of $2. Area men are invited to will serve all the people of Franklin attend. For more information call the Wednesday County.” … affordable rates! center at 598-0771 or send an e-mail Leonard is running as an Inde- Phone 598-9949 to . Miriam Forman-Brunell, history American history at Rutgers Univer- professor at the University of Mis- sity. She has been co-director of Chil- pendent and will not appear on the today! souri-Kansas City, will give the 12th dren and Youth in History, an online Body Recall Invites annual Anita S. Goodstein Lecture educational resource through George New Participants in Women’s History on Wednesday, Mason University, and is the girls’ March 24, at 7 p.m. in Gailor Audi- studies coordinator in the Women’s Body Recall is an exercise pro- torium. Forman-Brunell’s topic is and Gender Studies Program at the gram for senior citizens that works “Get a Sitter! Fears and Fantasies University of Missouri-Kansas City. to improve mobility, fl exibility and about Teenage Girls.” The public is The Anita S. Goodstein Lecture range of motion. Sessions are held at welcome. in Women’s History is an endowed the Sewanee Community Center on Forman-Brunell is author of ar- annual lecture to recognize the late Mondays and Thursdays 8:30–9:30 SALE ON VODKA AND WINES! ticles, essays and several books, the professor of history at Sewanee 750 Smirnoff … $11.99 1.75 Aristocrat Vodka … $10.99 a.m. The program is led by Ruth most recent “Babysitter: An American remembered for her teaching, schol- Wendling. For more information call History.” She earned the bachelor’s arship and contributions to the Bohemian Highway and Falling Star Wine … $5.49 598-9517. and master’s degrees at Sarah Law- Sewanee community. Prices Slashed on Pre-Mix and Mixers … 25% OFF and more! 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Approved, Local Chikamaka Band to Benefi t local groups within each region will “With our faculty, who all think hard The Chikamaka Band reports that law regarding land ownership and land that was contributed to acknowl- take part in the project by contrib- and care deeply about the Scripture’s the Tennessee Commission of Indian permission to produce, market and edge the American Indians’ heritage. uting to and testing the material use in the church, and with Education Affairs has approved the criteria for sell their arts and crafts. The Citizenship Act of 1924 gave that emerges from the work of the for Ministry spreading particularly recognition of American Indian na- Historically, Tennessee has been American Indians the opportunity regional groups. MacSwain says, “In effective ways for adults to refl ect on tions, tribes and communities. This the home to several First Nations peo- to become citizens, but this informa- this way, the project will involve wide the Word and their lives, Sewanee is a is a signifi cant event in the life of ples. Yet, since the “Trail of Tears”— tion was not communicated to the grassroots participation from around natural site for a project such as this. Tennessee’s indigenous American when members of the Muscogee American Indians. Because American the Communion, as well as draw We are honored to serve the Anglican Indians. (Creek) and associated tribes, the Indians did not know that the po- upon the work of academic biblical Communion in this way.” The recognition criteria gives the Chickasaw, the Shawnee, the Semi- tential of losing their land had been scholars and theologians.” Chikamaka Band the opportunity nole and the Cherokee migrated removed, they hid their identities, but Other regional groups are based to enable its people to achieve ac- west—Tennessee First Nations, Ten- within their own communities, they around theological education in- tualization and suffrage within the nessee’s indigenous American Indi- maintained cultural connections and stitutions in East Africa, Southern American Indian community. This ans, have lived in relative obscurity. historic leadership. Africa, South East Asia, Oceania, and means that as soon as they are offi - American Indians who did not In 1794, an expedition led by Britain. cially acknowledged as a “recognized move west and made no special Major James Ore destroyed the Chika- The Very Rev. William S. Stafford, American Indian Tribe,” they will agreement with the federal govern- maka towns of Nickajack and Run- dean of the School of Theology, says, at last have all rights under federal ment were denied the right to own ning Water and killed many of their inhabitants. The survivors fl ed to the hills and coves of the South Cum- Many a tombstone is Margaret Donohue berland Plateau, which became their carved by chiseling Broker fi nal stronghold. They vowed to live in traffi c. Sewanee Realty 931.636.5599 there in peace or to die. Their primary goal, to hold on to their land, was ac- From “Two-Liners John Brewster Stolen From Others by 931.598.9200 www.SewaneeRealty.info Affi liate Broker complished with much personal loss. Joe F. Pruett” 931.636.5864 The Chikamaka are people descended 115 University Ave., Sewanee from these survivors. Today the Chikamaka Band is seeking to continue its historic tra- ditions and bring economic and social development to its people and the region. However, federal law has mandated that American Indians in the United States be recognized to be classifi ed as such. One indica- FARM - MLS 1071074 - 171 Webb Lane, tor of this was the Indian Arts and Cowan. $299,900 MLS 1137205 - BLUFF MLS 1160269 - 231 North Carolina Crafts Act of 1990, which prohibits Sewanee. $995,000 Ave, Sewanee. $389,000 marketing of Indian arts and crafts products within the United States by non-American Indians. 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BLUFF - MLS 1101481 - 196 Oleander For more information on the rec- Lane, Sewanee. $889,000 RENTAL: Sewanee central ognition criteria approval, go to the campus, 3 bd, 2 ba, approx. website of the Tennessee Commission 1989 sq. ft. Available 6/1/10 - MLS 998887 - 925 Dogwood Dr., of Indian Affairs at . $1600 monthly For more information on the Chikamaka Band, see ; write to P.O. Box 998, Tracy City, TN 37387; call (931) 952-6563; fax (615) 523- 1479; or e-mail James Everett Meeks MLS 1094724 - 225 Shadow Rock, . Monteagle. $238,000 F.C. Chamber MLS 1124743 - 296 Sherwood Rd., MLS 1113783 - 120 University Ave., Business Expo Sewanee. $129,000 Sewanee. $250,000 March 25 The 18th annual Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo with the theme “Come Grow MLS 1071445 - Huckleberry Place, Your Business” is set for Thursday, Clifftops. $339,000 March 25, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Monterey Station in Cowan. 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Lot 36 North Bluff 1064111 $ 99,900 Saddletree Lane 892954 $38,000 Saddletree Lane 836593 $ 75,000 Saddletree Lane 892958 $35,700 Jackson Point Rd 1054636 $125,000 Saddletree Lane 892961 $28,700 Jackson Pt. Rd 686392 $29,000 Drive Safely Raven’s Den 1015362 $149,000 BLUFF - MLS 1162042 - Jackson Point Rd 975049 $245,000 226 Rattlesnake Spring Lane, SCHOOL in School Jackson Point Rd 850565 $ 80,000 WAREHOUSE SPACE FOR Sewanee. $699,000 RENT IN SEWANEE. Zones! Thursday, March 18, 2010 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER (7 Golden Age Cook to Address Global Economy Herbarium Spring Calendar of Events Sewanee Football and Other Outdoor Opportunities March 30 Professor of American studies at the University Woody Register will The Sewanee Herbarium is spon- with one fairly challenging incline. Halsey Cook, C’85, will present soring several special events this On Sunday, April 25, at 1:30 p.m., “Plugged In: Home and Workplace in deliver the EQB lead, “Golden Age Sewanee Football,” on Monday, March spring. Botanical Drawing will take Jon Evans, biology professor, will a Global Economy” at 4:30 p.m. Tues- place on Wednesday, March 31, 1:30– lead a Wildflower Walk through day, March 30, in Gailor Auditorium. 29, at 3:30 p.m. in the Hearth Room of the Sewanee Inn. Refreshments will 4 p.m., in room 173 of Spencer Hall. Shakerag Hollow. Meet in the Green’s The public is welcome. Everyone is welcome to join Mary View parking area. Cook is president of North Amer- follow. Anyone may attend the talk; it is not restricted to EQB members. Priestley and other members of the On all of these walks, be sure to ica Electrical Wiring Systems, part Dead Plants Society, an informal na- wear appropriate hiking boots or of Legrand, a world leader in design ture-journaling group, for botanical shoes. Risks involved in hiking in- and manufacturing of products for drawing. A short description of plant clude physical exertion, rough terrain, electrical infrastructure, commer- Pearson Lecture anatomy will be presented, and some forces of nature and other hazards not cial data communications, home on Cowan Industry favorite botanical drawing books will present in everyday life. Picking fl ow- entertainment and lighting control be provided for perusal. The rest of ers and digging plants are prohibited systems. In that role, he has respon- March 28 the afternoon will be devoted to in all of these natural areas. sibility for 1,500 employees and seven The Cowan Center for the Arts, 303 drawing. Bring something botanical For more information on these production sites in the United States, Halsey Cook Montgomery Street, will present part you would like to draw. Spencer Hall events contact Yolande Gottfried at Mexico and China. He will be in Se- of American Art. After graduating two of the History of Cowan lecture is the new science building wing the Herbarium, 598-3346, during reg- wanee as the 2010 Graham Executive on Sunday, March 28, at 5 p.m. across from the library. ular business hours or e-mail . Directions are Global Commerce. progress of Cowan industry from Walk, meet on Saturday, April 10, 9:30 available on the Herbarium website: Before joining Legrand in 2007, degree in business administration at the University of Virginia’s Darden the vast Sewanee furnace in the late a.m. at the Sewanee Inn to carpool Cook held senior positions with 1800s to the D.H. & G. Lumber Mill, or caravan to a site where an easy under calendar of events. Carrier Corp., including director of School of Business. While Cook is on the Sewanee campus, he will teach Cumberland Portland Cement and to moderate walk will begin. Mary residential product marketing and General Shoe. Through the middle of Priestley has been given permission managing director of Toshiba Car- classes and meet with students to Other Spring advise about career paths, resumé the 20th century, Cowan was a large to lead the group through a private rier UK. His work as part of Carrier’s railroad operation for freight and property at the base of the plateau. Outdoor Activities European operations took him to preparation and interviewing. The Graham Executive in Resi- passenger trains, the latter being a A few wildflower species, such as Tour Bluebell Island on Saturday, France, Italy and England. Cook gateway to Sewanee and the popular shooting star (Dodecatheon meadia) March 27, at 10 a.m., sponsored by helped Carrier develop and launch a dence program was established by Diane and Henry H. Graham Jr. of mountain resorts. and Virginia bluebells (Mertensia South Cumberland Regional Land heating system with the highest ef- The lecture will also cover how virginica), grow in the valleys but Trust. Join the SCRLT for their an- fi ciency rating for a furnace and heat Jacksonville, Fla. The Graham resi- dencies bring distinguished business the decline of industry and rail are not seen on the plateau. Trilliums nual Bluebell Island Ramble. Bluebell pump combination with ozone-safe transportation prompted Cowan and many other wildfl owers should Island is located on the Elk River and refrigerants. leaders to the Sewanee campus to offer insight into business leadership citizens to reinvent and reposition be in bloom. was purchased by SCRLT in order to Cook serves on various industry the community in the 1970s. Cowan For a Shakerag Hollow Wildfl ower protect its unique natural features committees and is a board member issues and have career meetings with students. Railroad Museum and the downtown Walk led by Yolande Gottfried on (Continued on page 10) for the Greater Hartford Arts Coun- railroad park are the result of their Sunday, April 11, meet at 1:30 p.m. cil and the New Britain Museum coordinated efforts. in the parking area beside Green’s The History of Cowan lecture is View (past the golf course). Shakerag Hamby Named Journal Editor part of the 2010 Lecture Series at is Sewanee’s “Mecca” for wildfl ower Cowan Center for the Arts. For more lovers.The trail through the hollow is Sherry Hamby, University associ- She is a licensed clinical psychologist information call 962-2356, e-mail a moderate to strenuous 2-mile walk ate professor of psychology, has been with experience treating victims of or visit appointed founding editor of Psychol- domestic violence and other intimate . ogy of Violence, a multidisciplinary trauma. Hamby has received awards research journal devoted to violence from the National Register for Health JOHN’S CUTTING EDGE LAWN CARE and extreme aggression, including Service Providers in Psychology and news_messgr A CUT ABOVE IN MOWING SERVICE identifying the causes of violence the American Professional Society on from a psychological framework, the Abuse of Children. @bellsouth.net finding ways to prevent or reduce Lots cleared and cleaned! violence and developing practical interventions and treatments. Mowing • Mulch • Stones & More Hamby also is one of the authors of a new paper reporting the results Home 967-3618 John Feaster Cell 308-8224 of a national study showing that Call for Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured bullying, sexual assault and other violence against children and youth declined substantially between 2003 and 2008. The study was conducted by researchers at the Crimes against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire and the department of psychology at The University of the South. Hamby studies the methodologi- cal and measurement challenges of violence research and cross-cultural issues in measuring and intervening The current Mayor has stated in print and on TV that in violence. She has authored or co- Monteagle is in great financial shape with reserves, so... 496 Kennerly Rd • Sewanee, TN 37375 • (931) 598-5981 authored more than 50 publications [email protected] • www.saussyconstruction.com on partner violence, sexual assault, –Why are there no recreational outlets for children except for youth victimization and assessment. baseball and a program on the verge of collapse? SAFETY FIRST! –Why do we provide little or no outlets for our senior citizens WEAR WHITE with a need for a center and exercise and social activities? 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Arts Center Presents Fiddler on the Roof Sewanee Union Theatre This Weekend The Arts Center of Cannon County Thursday through Sunday, March 18–21, at 7:30 p.m. begins its 30th anniversary season Fantastic Mr. Fox with the internationally acclaimed 87 minutes • PG • Admission $3 Broadway musical “Fiddler on the Roof.” This Tony Award-winning When Mr. Fox’s nightly raids on three nearby farms raise the ire of the show features an exhilarating and selfi sh farmers, he must outwit the men’s increasingly outrageous plans poignant score, including “Sunrise, to catch him in this animated adaption of the Roald Dahl book. As the Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man” and farmers’ schemes take a toll on his hungry family, Mr. Fox must fi nd “Matchmaker.” The production opens a new way to get his paws on the bounty. Wes Anderson directs, and March 19 and runs through April 3. George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, Bill Murray and Anjelica Huston lend Scarlett Turney will direct. Fiddler their voice-over talents in this Oscar nominee. (www.netfl ix.com) on the Roof features musical direc- tor Robert Hiers and choreographer Next Cinema Guild March 25 (no Cinema Guild March 11 or 18) Contradance Kathryn Turney. Thursday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m. March 26 A powerful celebration of the Midnight Cowboy A Contradance will be held on human spirit, “Fiddler on the Roof” 113 minutes • R • Free Admission Friday, March 26, in the Hearth Room is the tale of a family struggling to When hayseed hustler Joe Buck (Jon Voight) comes to Manhattan to earn of the Bishop’s Common on Georgia maintain their balance in a chang- cash as a freelance sex stud and work toward his dream of becoming ing world. It is 1905, on the eve of Avenue. (Note change of location.) The Arts Center of Cannon County a kept man, he meets seedy gimp Ratso Rizzo (Dustin Hoffman), and Sponsored by the Misty Mountain the Russian Revolution, as Tevye, a an improbable friendship blossoms. John Schlesinger’s 1969 cinema Jewish milkman, and his wife, Golde, presents “Fiddler on the Roof,” featuring Dancers and the Student Contra Clan, Gerald Melton in the role of Tevye. classic won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best the dance begins with instruction search for acceptable husbands for Screenplay, becoming the fi rst X-rated fi lm to win an Oscar in any for beginners at 7:30 p.m. Regular their three lively daughters. While threatening the very life Tevye strives category. (www.netfl ix.com) dancing begins at 8. Student Andrew the daughters are determined to to preserve. Bradshaw will call the dances and break with tradition and marry the The performance schedule for Sewanee Union Theatre Next Weekend Kaleidoscope will provide music. Ad- men they love, Tevye must choose all shows is Fridays and Saturdays Wednesday & Friday–Sunday, March 24 & 26–28, at 7:30 p.m. mission is $5/members, $7/nonmem- between their happiness and his be- at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The Blind Side bers, $3/students. University students loved traditions that keep the outside Ticket prices are $12 and may be 129 minutes • PG-13 • Admission $3 are admitted free. Refreshments are world at bay. Meanwhile, the family purchased by calling the Arts Center Oversized African American Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), the teen free. All are welcome. For information begins to face larger forces as Jews are box offi ce at (615) 563-2787 or (800) from across the tracks and a broken home, has nowhere to sleep at call the Kelleys at 598-0915. being persecuted in their homeland, 235-9073. A $2 discount for students, age 16. Taken in by an affl uent Memphis couple, Leigh Anne (Sandra seniors or groups over 10 is valid for Bullock) and Sean (Tim McGraw), Michael embarks on a remarkable ROB MATLOCK all performances. Tickets may also be rise to play for the NFL. Bullock’s performance garnered a Best Actress CONSTRUCTION COMPANY purchased online at . AND REMODELING (www.netfl ix.com) The Arts Center is located on 1424 MEMBER, U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL John Bragg Highway, just west of the town of Woodbury. Box offi ce hours PHONE 931-598-5728 are 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday through WWinchesterinchester PodiatryPodiatry Saturday. charlesc d. ganime, dpmdpm National Board Certified in Foot Surgery DDiplomate,ip American Board of Podiatric Surgery 3TATE ,ICENSED s &ULLY