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June 2011 Gadsden GAB A Publication of Bishop Gadsden View the Gab in color on-line at http://www.bishopgadsden.org/community_life/newsroom.html “If I Don‟t Burn You, I‟ll Be Damned:” The Burning of Columbia as a Reflection of Sherman‟s „Scorched-Earth‟ Warfare Vince Lannie Sesquicentennial Anniversary of the Civil War (1861-2011) This is the fourth article of a five-part series by Vince Lannie on the Civil War or the War Between the States. This is an interpretive investigation, and it inevitably exhibits conscious and even unconscious biases. Facts alone are objective; interpreta- tion is always subjective. The ultimate hope is to fuse fact and interpretation into a balanced and understandable picture. To this end, Lannie reminds us that he is a Northerner by birth, a Southerner by choice, and a Charlestonian by the grace of God. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: After the momentous Battle Grant appointed Sherman as commander of of Gettysburg in July 1863, the tide the western war theater. ―If you can whip Vice of war began to swing in the North's Lee and I can march to the Atlantic,‖ Sher- President‟s 2 favor and this was especially true in man boasted to his superior, ―I think ol‘ Un- Message the western theater of operations. cle Abe will give us twenty days leave to Vicksburg surrendered to federal see the young folks.‖ From the troops and northern armies now With an army of 100,000 men Sher- Development & 4 controlled the whole of the Missis- man invaded Georgia, maneuvered through PR Office sippi River including the port of treacherous mountain terrain, repulsed stiff New Orleans. General Ulysses S. Confederate resistance, and finally captured Grant and General William Tecum- Atlanta in September 1864. Scarcely a Activities / 6 seh Sherman, his crusty red-headed month later, Sherman ordered all city and Events subordinate, were the architects of government buildings burned to the ground. this impressive string of victories. Every train and track was wrecked in the Lincoln summoned Grant east in the process, and the process of bending rails Birthdays 9 spring of 1864 to command all the around trees became known as Sherman‘s Union armies, and in particular, to ―neckties.‖ Such action, in fact, established subdue the militarily successful a precedent for his army‘s harsh military General Robert E. Lee. In turn, behavior and explained his dedication to Chaplain‟s 11 total warfare. According to this theory, the Corner object of war was not to capture the ene- my‘s capital but to obliterate his entire mili- tary machine, using whatever means neces- sary to accomplish this end. Such a policy left no room for honor or chivalry. Total warfare was cruel and hard and affected everyone including soldiers. This ―scorched -earth‖ principle denied all aid to the enemy -land, farms, homes, Continued on Page 8 Volume 256 Page 2 Vice President‟s Message Sarah Tipton Those of ally a team-building experi- communities that postponed re- you who attend- ence…read to the end for an es- furbishment are now struggling ed Resident Up- pecially humorous story of bond- with the circular dilemma of date have heard a ing with our Board Chair on this ―tired‖ looking campuses which few snippets particular trip. cannot be upgraded, because oc- about our recent Our field is full of de- cupancy levels and resultant cash whirlwind ―field lightful people, and we met them flows are still depressed, because trip‖: eight staff at each stop--from residents to the campus looks ―tired‖, and so members and three board mem- management to line staff. We on. bers visiting five communities, visited communities either cur- While the trip gave us a logging 650 miles through NC rently undergoing an expansion lot to think about, we all agreed (in a small BG bus I might add) or with one recently completed. that there really is no place like in just over 36 hours! Why, you What we saw was thought- home. Bishop Gadsden remains a ask, might we do such a thing?! provoking and affirming. Here strong leader in the regional mar- It is incredibly valuable to are some of our favorite ―take ket not only in the beauty/quality visit other retirement communi- aways‖: Large apartments of our campus environment and ties. With an educated and well- (>1800 sq. ft.) with multiple ex- services, but in value. By compar- informed consumer base re- posures, open spaces and lots of ative financial investments, Bish- searching their options extensive- exterior articulation; large lap- op Gadsden offers good, solid ly before deciding where to spend swimming pools, expanded fit- value to residents in all areas of these important retirement years, ness centers, and focus on well- our community. it is critical to see first-hand what ness; a health care center with One funny story from our they are finding in other loca- single-loaded corridors, bringing trip: Just south of Columbia after tions. Fortunately, in the not-for- in lots of natural light and views; our first pit stop, we pulled away profit world, most communities -- dedicated cinemas, complete with and headed toward the interstate. even our competitors -- are will- comfy theatre chairs and big Judy Hastings, our marketing as- ing to share. For staff and board movie screens; and expansive sociate and newest staff member members alike, visiting our peers libraries and computer training of the group, quietly pointed out provides great insight into busi- rooms. We all enjoyed the roll- that someone was missing. We ness models, governance, and ing terrain and landscape of the looked around and realized with operations, and helps us identify North Carolina campuses. Some horror that we‘d left our Board ―best practices‖ that we can emu- of the less positive observations Chair Jim Gettys at the rest stop! late. The benefit of these insights included: undersized common Thank goodness for his sense of to our strategic planning efforts is spaces and amenities, lack of din- humor. The single most important significant. And, believe it or ing options, and plenty of de- lesson we learned on our field not, these grueling tours are actu- ferred maintenance. Clearly trip? Always do a head count! To all of you who have been flying your flag From the Environmental Services Committee daily 24/7 in honor of bringing our troops If you have prescription medication you no longer back home, THANK YOU!" Even if only one take, careless disposal can have an adverse soldier ever sees it, they will know we are thinking of them and keeping them in our environmental impact. Mindy, our pharmacist, has prayers. They are fighting for us day and agreed to dispose of them in night, and we must keep them in our prayers every day, not just on holidays, but every the safest possible day!!! Peace be with you always, way. Take them to her at the Dee Garforth pharmacy desk. Volume 256 Page 3 Wellness Week 2011 Congratulations to Wendy DeBona who pulled off a successful week! Monday Staff vs. Residents Water Volleyball Tuesday Wheelies for Wellness (left - decorate anything with a wheel) Wednesday Wellness Expo (over 50 tables of local vendors including Charleston Horticultural Society - right) Thursday Alzheimer‘s Walk May‘s Generous Spirit Program celebrated Bishop Gadsden‘s Third Annual Memory Walk for the Alzheimer‘s Association. A record 162 participants, including an estimated 15 dogs, were joined by the Citadel Bulldogs and Charlie the Riverdog, and together more than $1,800 was raised. ―We believe that Bishop Gadsden is the only retirement community in the country to host their own Memory Walk. We are so thrilled with the continued support we have received from this very generous community,‖ states Cameron Renwick, Director of Devel- opment for the Lowcountry & Coastal Regions of the SC Alzheimer‘s Association. For June‘s Generous Spirit Program, Bishop Gadsden will be hosting a Baby Diaper/Wipes Drive for the Florence Crittendon Home. Everyone is en- couraged to drop off diapers (sizes: newborn - 4) on Tuesday, June 21st from 9 am – 12:30 pm in Blackmer Hall B. If you have questions please contact Kimberly Farfone at 843.406.6334. Volume 256 Page 4 Meet The Staff: Adrienne Chisolm - C o x By Marilou Watts When seated in Win- in Communications. She then obtained her ningham Dining Room, you Master of Arts Degree in Special Educa- must notice the kindness and tion from Cambridge College in Boston, gentle nature of the lady who Mass. She was listed in Who‘s Who seats you. You will be surprised Among American College Students and to learn how she is so much made the National Dean‘s List each year. more than she seems. She was inducted into Alpha Chi National Adrienne Chisolm-Cox Honor Scholarship Society. She even was born and reared in Charles- marched in the University band playing ton, SC. After graduating from her clarinet. James Island High School in Adrienne has been married to Courtney Cox for 16 years and 1989, she graduated Cum Laude they have three sons. Amidst the hurly burly of raising three sons, from Johnson C. Smith Univer- including a set of twins, she assisted in formulating the idea of a sity (JCSU) in Charlotte, NC school for under achieving children. It was to be at the elementary with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and middle level, technology and career path- Continued on Page 11 From the Development & PR Dept. Kimberly Farfone, Director have received under $20,000 in gifts. With Fa- ther‘s Day celebrated on June 19th, there is still Would you be able to tell fellow residents, time to support the Spring Appeal, while also whose funds had been depleted through no fault of offering a unique opportunity to honor fathers their own, that they had to leave our community? and those most important father-figures.