The Sewanee Mountain
VOL. XXVI No. 28 Thursday, August 12, 2010 Published as a public service for the Sewanee community since 1985.
Community Council Seeks Nominees Community for Fall Elections Council Agenda The Sewanee Community Council Council representative Dennis will be accepting candidates for rep- Meeks will serve as election offi cer Deadline Monday resentatives to the council. and representative Michael Hurst will The next meeting of the Sewanee Elections are held every two years serve as deputy election offi cer. Community Council is scheduled on the first Tuesday in November. Individuals interested in serving for Monday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. in the Council members are elected to serve on the Community Council should Senior Citizens’ Center, 5 Ball Park a four-year term. submit a nominating petition signed Road. Items for the agenda should be The purpose of the Community by 10 registered voters who live in the submitted to the University Provost’s Council is to promote the general Sewanee community. The deadline offi ce by noon on Monday, Aug. 16. welfare of the Sewanee Community for submitting a nominating petition and encourage cooperation in ef- is October 15. Petitions are available forts that hold promise for civic de- from Meeks (598-0159) and Hurst Volunteer for velopment or improvement and to (598-0588), and signed petitions deliberate such issues as may give should be returned to them. Saturday’s Mobile rise to concern and tension within the community. On matters of civic Food Pantry concern, the council may publicize its The Community Action Com- consensus or take such other action School of Theology mittee needs volunteers to help as it considers necessary. In matters Welcomes New with its 2010 Mobile Food Pantry KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE. that concern the municipal powers this Saturday, Aug. 14, at Cravens Sewanee Elementary School kinder- vested in the University of the South, Seminarians Hall. Last year, it provided more garten teachers Trisha Rollins and the council shall act as an advisory Orientation for new School of than 15,000 pounds of free food to Michelle Whaley hosted an open house body to the Vice-Chancellor. Theology students began on Tues- 400 families on a single day. People for new kindergarten students at SES. Six council seats are open for the day. In addition to registration for came from across the middle Ten- The new students and their families nessee area to participate. fall 2010 election: the District One classes, the week’s activities include were treated to a tour of the building, seat of David Coe (term expiring); a welcome from Vice-Chancellor If you are interested in volunteer- ing, contact CAC Director Laura Willis received information about the exciting the District Two seats of Chet Seig- John McCardell and Dean William things planned for the school year and mund (term expiring) and one vacant Stafford; opportunities to learn at 598-5927 or e-mail . CAC needs enjoyed refreshments. Chellman, who resigned midterm; family programs; an introduction to volunteers before the event for or- and the District Four seats of Annie Sewanee history and traditions; and ganizational tasks and on Saturday. Armour (term expiring) and Dennis campus tours. The week culminates Volunteer training will be from 5 to Sewanee Youth Soccer Registration Meeks (term expiring). All of the in a day-long, off-campus pilgrimage 6 on Friday at Cravens. Because of Today and Friday at SES council members whose terms are to Haynesville, Ala., to participate in safety concerns, volunteers must be age 12 or older. Sewanee Youth Soccer announces Ty Burnette at for further information. Visit they choose. coming fall season. the Sewanee Youth Soccer website Midway Tim Garner, Sewanee’s American at or, join the Team Page at 90 Percent Complete Baptist Church registrar, has printed out two copies . The Board of Commissioners of furniture. Homecoming of each form for last year’s players. Sewanee Youth Soccer is open to the Sewanee Utility District (SUD) In his fi nancial update, Beavers To register this year, participants players ages 4 to 12. The child should of Franklin and Marion Counties reported that revenues were three Aug. 21–22 should make sure there are no errors be 4 years old by July 31, 2010, and held their regular monthly business percent above budget and expenses Homecoming services at Midway on their forms, sign and bring them must not turn 12 until after July meeting on July 27 in the SUD offi ce were 11 percent below budget. SUD Baptist Church, 1837 Midway Road to registration, and provide a check. 31, 2010, in order to participate. If building on Sherwood Road. President Doug Cameron pointed in Sewanee, will be held Saturday and For children who have never played in this is a child’s fi rst year for soccer, SUD Manager Ben Beavers es- out that planning and governance Sunday, Aug. 21 and 22. Sewanee before, parents should come parents must bring a copy of a birth timates that the new water plant is expenses were substantially below Singing with the Cavaliers from to registration and volunteers will certifi cate to registration. All players 90 percent complete. Plans call for budget because the board had used Perry, Fla., Jamie Terrell, and the help them register online on-site, or are required to wear shin guards, Pall Corporation, manufacturer of the services of the SUD attorney far Donny Green Family will be Saturday, they may do so beforehand at . This website will direct soccer cleats. Games will start on fi lter start-up procedure in the next ily Jackson, SUD offi ce manager, will The Sunday worship will begin parents to the Sewanee region if they September 11. few weeks. present the results of the recently with Sunday school at 10 a.m., fol- type in the zip code. Parent volunteers are encouraged Beavers presented the board with completed audit at the August meet- lowed by Morning Service with the Volunteers will be at Sewanee El- to sign up for at least one job at reg- a change order request from W&O ing. Beavers said that the fi rm con- Rev. Tom Watson at 11. A potluck ementary School on Aug. 12 and 13, istration or online. Soccer organizers Construction Company for a 38-day ducting the audit, Bean, Rhoton and lunch will follow. More singing from from 3 to 5:30 p.m. The registration need help setting up goals, stocking time extension that would move the Kelley, complimented Jackson on her the Cavaliers will end the festivities. fee of $65 includes the child’s jersey, fi rst-aid kits, watching lines at games, completion date of the new water thoroughness and effi ciency. All are welcome to join Pastor shorts, socks and Supplemental Acci- organizing team photos on picture plant to the end of August. The ex- The board planned to make a Mike Johnson and the members of dent Insurance through AYSO. Schol- day, etc. Please consider being a tension was needed, Beavers said, decision about whether or not to Midway Baptist Church. arships are available to parents who coach, assistant coach or a referee. because of inclement weather and allow Monster Broadband to install can demonstrate need. Please e-mail Training is provided at no cost. because the location of an electrical antennae on SUD’s Sewanee and St. panel made re-piping necessary. The Andrew’s-Sewanee water tanks. Ac- INSIDE THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN change order also included three cording to Beavers, however, there Letters; Serving; Emergency e-mail; Senior center seeks volunteers...... 2 MESSENGER cost-related items totaling $4,600: are no suitable attachment points BIRTHS: Cox, Green, Langford, Man- P.O. Box 296 gate valves to shut off Lake Jack- on the St. Andrew’s tank. Monster shack, Rogers, Smith, Terrill; DREMC Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 son and the old water plant; intake Broadband is exploring other options mtg; Leaseholders open houses...... 3 screens; and relocating drainpipe that for making its high speed internet DEATHS: Dove, Gibson, Hughes, John- son, Lafferty, Payne, Prince, Scott, posed a potential walkway hazard. service available on the Mountain. Summers, E. Taylor, W. Taylor...... 4 The $4,600 expense would come Beavers spoke with Jerry Forster, Lease Comm rpt; Am Legion mtg...... 5 from the contingency portion of the University chief financial officer, Sr menu; Gundersen opens practice; new water plant budget. The board about the initiative, and Forster ex- Election results; Al-Anon meetings...6 Haskell lecture looks at food chain; approved the request. pressed support for efforts geared Successful Party for Paws...... 7 Since the new water plant con- to improving communication on the A&E—Arts Guild awards; Sew. Dance struction began, only three change Mountain. Conservatory open house; Beersheba Springs festival; Pack celebration..8-9 order requests have been submitted, (Continued on page 6) SCOOP—FCHS orientation; SES menu; at a cost of less than $20,000, Beavers SAS opening wkend; Scout trek..10-11 noted, leaving more than $90,000 SPORTS—New SAS head coaches; remaining in the contingency fund. Greetings to new Sew teams recognized; SAS football opens on University fi eld; SC State Beavers anticipates the surplus will Mountain residents! Park programs...... 12-13 be used for landscaping and offi ce NATURE NOTES; Weather; Pets...... 14 2) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, August 12, 2010 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER 418 St. Mary’s Ln. MESSENGER CONTACTS P.O. Box 296 News & Calendar: A BIG FOURTH OF JULY Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 (931) 598-9949 THANK YOU! (931) 598-9949 To the Editor: Fax: (931) 598-9685 Display Advertising: www.sewaneemessenger.com Janet Graham Letters I would like to take this opportu- (931) 598-9949 nity to thank those who volunteered Editor/Publisher: E-Mail Addresses: FISH FRY IS HUGE SUCCESS! their time to help with the Fourth of Geraldine Hewitt Piccard Circulation: Ray Minkler News & Calendar— To the Editor: July Parade in Sewanee. I couldn’t Contributors: [email protected] The members of Morton Memo- have done it without them! Staff: Janet B. Graham Phoebe & Scott Bates Display Ads— Kathy Hamman John Bordley rial United Methodist Church would Thanks go out to: Papa Sherrill, Leslie Lytle John Shackelford [email protected] like to thank all the members of the Cathy Sherrill, Amanda, Kevin, Alexis, Classifi ed Ads— April H. Minkler Pat Wiser community who came out to enjoy Dylan, Harley McClure, Mary and Peg Palisano Jean & Harry Yeatman [email protected] our fi sh fry. It was a huge success. We Collis Gipson, Jacob Henley, Louise FAX: (931) 598-9685 Irwin and Bonnie Green for helping Published as a public service to the Sewanee community. 3,700 copies are had plates loaded with fried catfi sh, printed on Thursdays, 46 times a year, and distributed to 26 Sewanee-area hush puppies, lots of homemade me with so much before, during and locations for pickup free of charge. MESSENGER DEADLINES fries, mounds of cole slaw and huge after the parade; Eric Hartman for be- This publication is made possible by the patronage of our advertisers News & Calendar: desserts. About 300 people braved the ing a judge; Nick Sargent, Luke Love, and by gifts from The University of the South (print production) and the Monday, 5 p.m. heat to share a meal with neighbors Angela Fowler and the Girl Scouts for Sewanee Community Chest. Display Ads: and enjoy the Good Ole Boys and One being Banner Carriers; SUBSCRIPTIONS $75 fi rst class. Friday, 5 p.m. Sweet Girl Band. Stephen Burnett, Chet Seigmund, Display Classifi eds: Many people chose takeout due to Roy and Ann Millar, Howard Franklin Friday, 5 p.m. the high temperatures, while others and John Green for being marshals; Sign Up to Receive John and Bonnie McCardell for Serving Where Classifi ed Ads: enjoyed sitting under the trees in the Emergency Tuesday, noon shade chatting and relaxing. We hope being the Parade Grand Marshals; Called those of you who came will come Ernie and Carolyn Cheek for driving E-mail Alerts back next year and those who missed and providing the Grand Marshal Seven years ago this column MESSENGER HOURS will decide to join us for another fl o a t ; E-mail notifi cation about emer- began to support the large number The MESSENGER offi ce is open chance to enjoy life on the Mountain University Relations for the use gencies impacting the Sewanee of reservists and National Guard for your convenience: with the 3rd annual Morton Memo- of their golf cart; all those who par- community is available through a members called up for active duty Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri rial Fish Fry. ticipated by decorating their vehicle, service called Bulletin. To subscribe to serve in the war in Iraq. About to receive alerts about severe weather, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Marietta Poteet creating a fl oat, riding a horse or just 50,000 troops remain in Iraq to Thursday walking in the parade; and the Se- traffi c hazards, and other potentially support and train their military Morton Memorial United threatening circumstances contact 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Methodist Church, Monteagle ■ wanee Police Department for keeping and assist with counterterrorism. us safe during our festivities. Peggy Green at . rack Obama announced he was Services for taking care of the Fourth sending additional troops to Af- of July fl yers. DuPont Library ghanistan to focus on reversing the And a big thank you to the Se- Taliban’s momentum. Today thou- wanee Volunteer Fire Department for Hours sands of our troops are deployed in providing us with such a spectacular The University library will observe this volatile area. fireworks show again this year! interim hours through Aug. 24. The This is a reminder that someone Thank you! library will be open Monday–Friday, else is standing guard and facing Tracie Sherrill fi re for us. Please keep the follow- ■ 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 Parade Chairperson p.m.; Sunday, closed. ing individuals, their families and The library will resume regular all those who fi ght for freedom in hours on Aug. 25. your prayers: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Ron Bailey Mail your letter to the Sewanee Nick Barry Mountain MESSENGER, P.O. Box Sewanee Senior William H. Barton IV 296, Sewanee TN 37375, or come James Gregory Cowan by our offi ce, 418 St. Mary’s Ln., or Citizens’ Center Jonathan Knight send your e-mail to . Please include your Alan Moody name, address and daytime tele- The Sewanee Senior Citizens’ Center offers volunteer opportunities Brian Norcross phone number. Preference is given Christopher Norcross Morton Memorial United Methodist Church’s fi sh fry was a tremendous success, to letters under 250 words. Unsigned on Monday through Friday. For those who would like to participate in the Dustin “Dusty” Lee Parker Photo by Jim Waller letters will not be used. Letters are Brandon Parks edited for space and clarity. day-to-day life of the center, there are food prep, dishwashing and meal Michael Parmley delivery duties available every day. If Greg Rinkes LET US SPRAY. YOU COULD BE you would like a regular weekly spot Charles Schaerer Deer-proofi ng spray service to save your favorite plants! or would like to become a substitute James Smith READING YOUR for one of our volunteers, please call Charles Tate Janet Graham, (931) 598-0822 or www.glorybeservices.com Jeffery Alan Wessel AD HERE! 598-0771. All volunteers are welcome to stay for lunch at noon. We are pleased to report that Jere- my Bennett has returned from his glory be... Licensed General 17 Lake O’Donnell Rd tour of duty. If you know of others GARDEN Contractor in our Mountain family who are in harm’s way, please give their names SERVICES to American Legion and Auxiliary Steve Green member Louise Irwin, 598-5864. Insured Offi ce (931) 598-9177 Upcoming Events Let me show Construction you my Mobile 308-7899 local projects! E-mail [email protected] Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Duck River Electric Membership Corporation is the recipient of federal fi nan- cial assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA PICKUP prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, & familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic informa- Welcome, Students & Families! tion, political beliefs, reprisal or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply DELIVERY ITALIAN DINNER Saturday, August 21 to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for 6 p.m., $21.99 per person communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) Every Wednesday at your Italian Pottery Sale, August 21–22, 10 to 6 should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). home or offi ce in the To fi le a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Offi ce of Civil Sewanee-Monteagle area Call 931-924-3869 Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call 204 W. Main St., Monteagle toll-free (866) 632-9992 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 www.monteagleinn.com (relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. (931) 455-3473 Thursday, August 12, 2010 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER (3 New Duck River Electric Membership Corp. Open Houses Set to View and Order Arrivals Annual Meeting Slated for Aug. 21 Emergency Service House Markers Jonathan Michael Cox Duck River Electric Membership tact the DREMC member services Stephen Burnett, president of the Jonathan Michael Cox was born on Corporation (DREMC) will hold Emergency House Marker department at (931) 680-5881 prior Sewanee Leaseholders, and Bill Keller, Order Form Aug. 3 at Southern Tennessee Medi- its annual meeting of members on to the meeting so that appropriate board member, have scheduled two cal Center in Winchester to Megan Saturday, Aug. 21, starting at 9:30 accommodations can be made. open houses to introduce the emer- Name ______Kilgore and Justin Cox of Sequatchie. a.m. in Franklin County High School Duck River Electric Membership gency house markers to the Sewanee He weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz., and was ______auditorium, located on 833 Bypass Corporation is a member-owned community. A photo and article an- Address ______19.5 inches long. He is the couple’s Rd., Winchester. Those attending the nonprofi t electric distribution coop- nouncing the initiative appeared in fi rst child. meeting will have an opportunity to erative serving all or portions of 16 the Messenger on July 22. ______Maternal grandparents are Mary elect their representatives to serve counties in south central Tennessee. The open houses are set for: Sat- Phone or e-mail ______Ann and John E. Kilgore of Se- on the DREMC Board of Directors, Headquartered in Shelbyville, the urday, Aug. 21, from 9 to 11 a.m.; and ______quatchie. as well as hear operational reports cooperative has offi ces in Decherd, Tuesday, Aug. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. Both about the cooperative. Those who Sewanee, Manchester, Lynchburg, events will be held in the Sewanee I/we hereby agree to purchase a Sophia Faith Green have been nominated for election to Lewisburg and Columbia. Community Center, 39 Ball Park University-sanctioned Emergency Sophia Faith Green was born on serve three-year terms on the Board Road, in the offi ce that the Leasehold- Marker Post for $20 and herewith June 25 at Southern Tennessee Medi- of Directors by the nominating ers share with CCJP. make a deposit of $_____. Any balance due will be paid when unit cal Center to Cheryl and Ron Green of committee are: Baxter White, Zone E VETER At the open house, residents can Cowan. She weighed 7 lbs., 15.2 oz., 1—Coffee and Warren counties; IL IN view the sanctioned marker, fi ll out is picked up. and was 21 inches long. She is the Buford Jennings, Zone 3—Moore and B A a brief reservation form, and make couple’s fi rst child. Lincoln counties; John Moses, Zone O R a $10 deposit for half of the $20 cost. Numerals desired: Maternal grandparents are Joseph Y ______5—Marshall and Giles counties; M A copy of this form is printed here Timbs of Winchester and Jessie and and Robert DuBois, Zone 6—Maury, in case residents wish to mail the the late Shelia Wilkinson of Ander- Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis and Wil- SERVICES deposit to the Sewanee Leasehold- Mail form and deposit to: son, Tenn. Paternal grandparents liamson counties. Laura Willis, Zone ers. Make checks payable to Sewanee Sewanee Leaseholders, PO Box 74, are Linda and Ronnie Green of 2—Franklin, Grundy and Marion (931) 607-5239 Leaseholders. Sewanee TN 37375 Winchester. counties, has been reappointed by For Dogs, Cats & Horses the University of the South. TRACI S. HELTON, DVM Pj Alexander Langford Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Certified in Animal Chiropractic by the American Pj Alexander Langford was born Several door prizes will be awarded Veterinary Chiropractic Association on Aug. 1 at Southern Tennessee to members at the conclusion of the CONVENIENT PATIENT Medical Center to Nakila and Alex business session. Attendance gifts SERVICES AT YOUR HOME Langford of Winchester. He weighed will be given to the fi rst 300 members Vaccinations, Wellness Exams 7 lbs., 1 oz., and was 18.5 inches long. to register. Any member with special & Ultrasound Services He joins his siblings, Navaya Pollard, needs planning to attend the annual Serving Franklin County and Surrounding Mason Smith and Jasmine Presley. membership meeting is asked to con- Areas by Appointment 'OR5BE= Maternal grandparents are Angel and Kevin Edwards. Paternal grand- NEW AMERICAN CUISINE parents are Melissa and James Smith and Bubba Langford. William “Liam” Henry Aberle Manshack 36 BALL PARK ROAD, SEWANEE William “Liam” Henry Aberle Manshack was born on June 15 at wm.c.mauzy construction co. THURSDAY - SATURDAY, 5:30 - 9PM WakeMed Hospital in Cary, N.C., Bill Mauzy, Owner, General Contractor byo wine to Sharon and Thomas Manshack of Cary, formerly of Sewanee. He www.mauzyconstruction.com 931.598.0686 (office) reservations recommended weighed 5 lbs., 14 oz., and was 17.75 [email protected] 931.580.0686 (cell) inches long. He joins his brothers, [email protected] Nicolaus and Jude. 931.598.9000 Maternal grandparents are Maryl and Rick Sweeney of Charlotte, N.C., PILATES CLASSES Stephen Aberle of Charlotte, N.C., and Come learn the fundamentals of this amazing exercise system. Susan and Barry Saussaye of New Develop strong and lean abdominals and back muscles, be er HAPPY NEW SCHOOL YEAR Orleans. Paternal grandmother is posture, increase fl exibility and fi nd relief from back pain, and welcome back, students! Cindy Manshack, and paternal great- neck and shoulder tension. grandmother is Bobbi Manshack, both of Monroe, N.C. New Six-Week Session Starts August 24, 2010 Tuesday & Thursday at the Fowler Center in Sewanee. Katilyn Rogers Class is $120 for the six weeks Sunrise Lawn Care Katilyn Rogers was born on July (See instructor about prora ng for absences.) 22 at Southern Tennessee Medical Beginner class at 11:30 a.m. MOW-TRIM-RAKE Center to Sunny Burdick and Dougg Intermediate/advanced Class at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Free Estimates • References Rogers of Manchester. She weighed 5 (Must have previous Pilates experience). Specializing in vacuum cut lbs., 9 oz. and was 18 inches long. She Private, duet and foursome sessions on Pilates equipment and is the couple’s fi rst child. personal training in cardio and weight training and manicure cut. Maternal grandparents are Aileen also available Tuesday, Thursday & Friday by appointment. Jeff Miller, owner and Sonny Burdick of Tracy City. Contact Kim Butters, AFAA Personal Trainer, PMA Member, 931-235-4212 Paternal grandfather is Gary Rogers Pilates Instructor, (423) 322-1443 of Manchester. Evan Ray Smith Join Us For Evan Ray Smith was born on July 23 at Southern Tennessee Medical Duck River Electric’s Center to Jennifer and Daniel Smith of Winchester. He weighed 7 lbs., 15 Annual Membership Meeting oz., and was 19 inches long. He joins his brothers, Hogan and Derrick. Maternal grandparents are Char- DREMC Members are Encouraged to Attend! lotte Huff and Larry Fann of Tullaho- ma. Paternal grandparents are Mary LOCATION: and Richard Smith of Murfreesboro. Franklin County High School Farrah Marie Terrill Auditorium Farah Marie Terrill was born on 833 Bypass Rd July 31 at Southern Tennessee Medi- cal Center to Laura Terrill and Cary Winchester, TN 37398 Parker of Decherd. She weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz., and was 19.75 inches long. Saturday August 21, 2010 She joins her brother, Blake, and her Registration begins - 8:30 a.m. Business meeting - 9:30 a.m. sisters, Hope and Kayla. Maternal grandparents are An- Win Valuable Door Prizes • Elect Directors • Hear Operational Reports • Enjoy Refreshments nett Masler and Mitch Terrill of Winchester. Paternal grandparents www.dremc.com are Shanna and Robert Parker of Attendance prizes to the first 300 members registering for the meeting. Winchester. 4) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, August 12, 2010
Evelyn Taylor Jewel Prince fi ve great-grandchildren; and several Evelyn Taylor, age 95, of Mon- Jewel Prince, age 80, of Sherwood, teagle, died July 20, 2010, in her where he served in the Pacifi c the- nieces and nephews. died Aug.8, 2010, in Erlanger Medical ater, including Okinawa. He retired Funeral services were held on Aug. residence. She was a retired teacher Center in Chattanooga. She was em- and a member of Morton Memorial from the army in 1974 at the rank 3 in the funeral home chapel. Inter- ployed by the U.S. Postal Service as a Obituaries of Sgt. Major, during which time ment followed in O’Dear Cemetery. United Methodist Church. She was rural mail carrier for many years. She preceded in death by her husband, he saw action in Korea, served two Memorials may be made to Grace Fel- was preceded in death by her parents, tours in Vietnam and earned numer- lowship Church or O’Dear Cemetery. Franklin Taylor. Paul David Dove J.B. and Myrtle Summers; husband, She is survived by her son, Tom Paul David Dove, age 56, of the ous awards, accommodations and Arrangements were by Cumberland Newton Leon Prince; brothers, Rob- certifi cations. He worked at George Funeral Home, Monteagle. Taylor of Murfreesboro; daughter, Jump-Off community near Sewanee, ert, George and Roy Summers; and E. Carole Taylor (Briget Logue) of died July 28, 2010, in Willows at Win- Dickel distillery as a security offi cer, sister Julia Tatum. and spent the last seven years of his Monteagle; four grandchildren; and chester. He was a retired roofer and a She is survived by her sister Lucille two great-grandchildren. U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded life residing in the VA nursing home Billie Lee Johnson Garner of Decherd; several nieces and in Murfreesboro. Billy Lee Johnson, age 64, of Win- Graveside services were held on in death by his father, Claude A. Dove, nephews; and great-great-great- Aug. 5 at Monteagle Cemetery with and mother, Betty Smith Owens. After his retirement he was an avid chester and formerly of Sherwood, niece, Jewellyssa Jackson. genealogist and a leading resource for died July 30, 2010, in his residence. the Rev. Jan Harlow officiating. A He is survived by his daughter, Funeral services were held on Aug. memorial service followed at Morton Paula Michelle Dove; two grandchil- the history of the people and land of He was a truck driver and a former 11 in the funeral home chapel with the Alto, Decherd and Sewanee areas, Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy. He Memorial United Methodist Church dren; son-in-law, Lee (Anissa) Sylvis; Bro. Ray Winton and Bro. Jack Nance with the Rev. Gerald Richardson brothers-in-law, David Williams assisting people tracing their family served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. offi ciating. Interment followed in Mt. history through Franklin County, and He was preceded in death by his and the Rev. J.D. Spencer and others and Jim Williams; and sister-in-law, View Cemetery. Arrangements were offi ciating. Wanda Minton. researching, locating and marking parents, William A. Johnson and Lil- by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, previously unmarked or under- lie Mae Meeks Johnson; and brother Arrangements were by Cumber- A memorial service was held on Winchester. land Funeral Home, Monteagle. Aug. 4 in the funeral home chapel marked graves of veterans, including Terry Johnson. with Doug Hankins offi ciating. Ar- that of his great-great-grandfather He is survived by his wife, Carol rangements were by Cumberland Allen Gipson. Johnson of Winchester; daughters, Robert Bruce Warren Scott Willis Lawrence Taylor Sr. Funeral Home, Monteagle. Rosary services were held on Lisa Summers of Sherwood and Robert Bruce Warren Scott, age 54, Willis Lawrence Taylor Sr., age 69 July 24 in the funeral home chapel, Mistie Clark of Winchester; step- of Chattanooga, died June 25, 2010. of Winchester, died Aug. 6, 2010. He with funeral services held at Good son, Quentin Stacy of Winchester; He was a graduate of Chattanooga was born Jan. 11, 1941, in Winchester James Buford Gipson Shepherd Catholic Church on July 25. stepdaughters, Elizabeth Stacy and to Cornelia and Jessie Taylor. He James Buford Gipson, age 83, of High School, the University of Ten- Interment was in Mt. Garner Cem- Stephanie Stacy, both of Winchester; nessee and the San Francisco School worked as a cook for Aramark Food Decherd, died July 22, 2010, in Alvin etery, Decherd. Arrangements were brothers Maxie Johnson of Sherwood Service at the University of the South C. York Veterans’ Administration for the Arts. He served as president by Moore Cortner Funeral Home, and Kenneth Johnson of Kerners- of the City of Chattanooga Pipe until 2003, when he retired for health Medical Center in Murfreesboro. He Winchester. ville, N.C.; sisters, Marie Robinson reasons. He enjoyed bartending, gar- was preceded in death by his parents, Band, 1999–2008. He also served as of Springfi eld, Va., Debbie Taylor of ACS deputy coordinator of Hamilton dening and fi shing. Thomas Dalton Gipson and Sallie Florida and Ruth Simmons of Mon- In addition to his parents, he was Sherrill Gipson; and his brother, Mary C. Hughes County Emergency Services, State of teagle; fi ve grandchildren; and three Tennessee ARES assistant section preceded in death by his brothers Thomas Andrew Gipson. Mary C. Hughes, age 77, of Se- great-grandchildren. Thomas Taylor, Raymond Taylor, He is survived by his wife, Anna wanee, died July 31, 2010, in South- emergency coordinator, FBI Infra- Funeral services were held on gard and Tennessee State assistant Jessie C. Taylor and Bobby Taylor; Jernigan Gipson; sons, Tom Gipson ern Tennessee Medical Center in Aug. 3 in the funeral home chapel and sisters Easter Jane Gray, Sadie F. of Decherd, Denis (Shelley) Gipson Winchester. She was a member of director for Military Auxiliary Radio with the Rev. Tim Brown and Bro. Service. Taylor and Carrie B. Sargent. of Huntsville, Ala., Robert Gipson of Grace Fellowship Church. She was Kenneth Johnson offi ciating. Inter- He is survived by his wife, Delores Decherd and Joe (Heather) Gipson of preceded in death by her parents, He is survived by his son, 1st ment followed at Mt. View Cemetery Sgt. James Joseph Warren (Vanessa) Cannon Taylor of Winchester; sons Knoxville; daughters, Theresa (Mi- Carl Pete Norwood Sr. and Floy Marie in Sherwood. Arrangements were Brian Taylor, Willis Taylor Jr. and Eric chael) Kelley of Winchester and Cathy King Norwood; husband, Roy Al- Scott of Abilene, Kan.; parents, James by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, R. Franklin and Sara McKinney Taylor; and grandson Zachary Taylor (Randy) Gipson of Murfreesboro; len Hughes; sister Marie Ladd; and Winchester. and granddaughter Desireé Nance. sister, Ranee Jones of Trenton, Mich.; brother, Carl Norwood Jr. Franklin of Monteagle; sisters, Nicole Scott of Chattanooga and Michelle He is also survived by children and three grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Sonya D. Simmons, Chad M. Taylor He was born and grew up in the Judy (Robert) Rollins, Connie (Bobby Leonard Keith Lafferty Betschart-Scott of Shonenbuch, Swit- Leonard Keith Lafferty, age 46, of zerland; and brothers, James Jeffrey and Okemia Danielle Davis; and nine Alto community, attending the Alto Joe) McBee and Johnny Hughes, all of grandchildren. primary school. He attended Franklin Sewanee; sisters Betty Jean Modena Memphis, died July 25, 2010, in a car Franklin of Denver, Colo., Henry Trot- accident. He graduated from Catholic ter Franklin and Thomas McKinney Surviving sisters are Mable J. Trigg County High School until he joined of Winchester and Deborah Henley and Betty Kennerly of Winchester, the Army in 1944 to fi ght in WWII, of Calibash, N.C.; four grandchildren; High School, served four years in the Warren Scott, both of Chattanooga. U.S. Navy, then completed a degree in Funeral services were held at St. Mamie Wilkerson of Chattanooga civil engineering at the University of Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chat- and Clara Mae (Donald) Childress Memphis. His passions were music tanooga on July 30. Interment fol- of Cleveland, Ohio; brothers Hosea Midway church of Christ and karate. He played drums, and he lowed in Forest Hills Cemetery. In (Louise) Taylor of Winchester, Rudy Taylor of Chattanooga and Willard 151 Otter Falls Rd. Sewanee, TN held a sixth degree black belt from lieu of fl owers, the family asks that the Kang Rhee Martial Arts studio. donations be made to the City of Taylor of Colorado Springs, Colo.; What We Believe (Part I) He was predeceased by his mother, Chattanooga Pipe Band. nephew Tyrone Wilkerson of Chat- Patricia Ann Lafferty. Arrangements were by Chatta- tanooga; 11 grandchildren; many We believe there is one God and Father of all He is survived by his wife, Libby nooga Funeral Home, North Chapel. nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, mankind. God created our world, all that is in it, Armour; sister-in-law Annie Armour Glyndon Cannon; sisters-in-law and is sovereign in all ways. He is Creator, of Sewanee; his father, Judge L. Terry Dessie Taylor of Sewanee, Wanda Lafferty of Bartlett, Tenn.; two broth- Ruby Mae Summers (Roi) Templeton of Louisville, Ky., Redeemer, Provider, Healer, and Most High God. ers; his nieces, Janet, Sarah and Meg Ruby Mae Summers, age 88, of and Margaret Readus of Lynchburg, He is Lord. (Ephesians 4:6; I Corinthians 8:6) Armour-Jones; and many relatives Cowan died Aug. 6, 2010, in Wil- Tenn.; and brothers-in-law John T. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. and friends. lows at Winchester. Retired from (Marilyn) Cannon of Park City, Tenn., Genesco, she was a devout Christian David (Juanita) Hester of Dalton, Ill. He is the only source of redemption for a lost Memorial services were held on July 30 at Holy Communion Episcopal and a member of Cowan First Bap- and Donald Cannon of Lynchburg. world. (II Peter 1:16-18) Because He became a Church in Memphis. Memorials may tist Church. She was preceded in Funeral services were held on Aug. servant of all by dying on a cross for our sins, He is be sent to Animal Harbor of Franklin death by her parents, Daniel Richard 10 in All Saints’ Chapel at the Univer- County. Ashley and Annie Mae Gann Ashley; sity of the South. Interment followed the one we strive to imitate as we serve those husbands, Oscar Hill and Homer in Watson-North Memorial Park. around us. (Philippians 2:3-11) We believe in His Mary Eleanor Payne Summers; son, Parker Hill; broth- Arrangements were by Watson-North virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles and Mary Eleanor Payne, age 57, of ers, James Ashley, Richard “Cotton” Funeral Home, Winchester. teachings, His atoning death, and His bodily Huntland, died Aug. 4, 2010, at Cen- Ashley and Harold Ashley; and sister, Margaret Whitman. resurrection and ascension into heaven. We believe tennial Medical Center in Nashville. She was born Feb. 17, 1953, in Win- She is survived by her nephew Death Notice He is coming again, and this hope defines who we chester. She was employed by Tepro. and caregiver, Horace (Sara) Hill of are today. (I Thessalonians 4:14-18) She was preceded in death by her Cowan; several nephews and nieces; Alfred Alexander Rogers sisters-in-law, Marie Ashley of Cowan We believe the Holy Spirit came from the father, Charnel Smith; brother Junior Alfred Alexander Rogers, age Smith; and sister Sharon Smith. and Jo Ann Ashley of Pontiac, Mich.; 100, of Pelham, died Aug. 10, Father and Son to convict the world of sin and She is survived by her mother, numerous great-nieces and -neph- 2010. Funeral services will be remind us of what Jesus taught us. (John 16:7-11) Georgia Smith of Cowan; sons, Chris ews; and a host of friends, including held on Friday, Aug. 13, in the We believe the fruit of the Spirit in our lives is seen (Terri) Morrow and Clint (Melanie) her special friend, Emma Holt. funeral home chapel followed by Morrow, both of Huntland; brothers Funeral services were held Aug. 7 in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, interment in Warren Cemetery, James Smith of Cowan, Jerry (Mary in the funeral home chapel with the Pelham. Family will receive faithfulness, goodness, and self-control. (Galatians Ann) Smith of Alto and Mike (Portia) Rev. Tim Brown officiating. Inter- friends on Thurs., Aug. 12, from Smith of Cowan; sisters Margaret ment followed at Cowan Montgomery 5–9 p.m. in the funeral home. Ar- 5:21-23) Cemetery. Keith Hamilton (minister) Pickett and Martha Sue Robinson, rangements are by Cumberland both of Cowan; fi ve grandchildren; Arrangements were by Moore- Funeral Home, Monteagle. Cortner Funeral Home, Winchester. Sunday Bible Study 10:00 and Services at 11:00 and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Aug. and 6:00 with Wednesday Bible Study at 6:00 7 in the funeral home chapel with the Call CONTACT LIFELINE Rev. Johnny Carr and the Rev. Marion of Franklin County Tune your radio each Sunday morning at 7:30 Pope offi ciating. Interment followed to “Ask and The Bible Answers” on FM 94.5 in Cowan Montgomery Cemetery. Ar- 967-7133 Confidential Help and AM 1440 or online at www.wzyxradio.com rangements were by Moore-Cortner Troubled? Funeral Home, Winchester. Thursday, August 12, 2010 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER (5
July Lease Committee Report $107,000; Lease No. 796 (Gessell), call (615) 741-8307 or (800) 544- of credit and refi nances. University Superintendent of a master suite and deck to Lease No. 1887 Carruthers Rd., from $475,000 7693; fax (615) 532-2868. You may Policies and other leasehold infor- Leases Barbara Schlichting provided 827, located at 121 Virginia Ave.; the to $399,000. also visit sewanee.edu/leases> or by calling the Lease Committee Meeting. on Lease No. 811, located at 912 Lake for sale since the last meeting: Lease or e-mail Tenn. Board of Licensing lease offi ce at 598-1998. The meeting was called to or- O’Donnell Rd.; the request to install a No. 788 (Byrd), 2030 Sherwood Rd., Contractors Home, or visit . The following agenda items were fi eld Rd.; the request to renovate an leaseholders hire contractors who A county building permit is re- American Legion approved: the committee received apartment on Lease No. 942, located comply with the State of Tennessee’s quired for structures with roofs. more information on a request to at 167 South Carolina Ave.; and the laws for licensing and insurance. It Please contact the Franklin County to Meet Saturday rent an apartment on Lease No. 630, request to change the exterior paint is the leaseholder’s responsibility to Planning and Zoning Offi ce at (931) American Legion Post 51 holds located at Tennessee Ave. The com- colors on Lease No. 975, located at 142 confi rm that a contractor meets the 967-0981 for information. its regular monthly meeting on the mittee approved the request to rent North Carolina Ave. State of Tennessee’s requirements. The University must consent to second Saturday of each month. The the apartment for short and long The following items were dis- The University assumes no respon- Deeds of Trust that secure mortgages next meeting is this Saturday, Aug. terms, as well as guest services, pro- cussed: a proposal from Housing sibility or liability for the work per- against leasehold property. For any- 14, at 9 a.m. in the Legion Hall on vided that the leaseholder is present Sewanee to build a storage facility formed on leasehold property. one interested in obtaining a loan University Avenue in Sewanee. when providing guest services; for reusable materials and the current Contact information for the Ten- against a leasehold, it is important to The request to enclose a portion of tree policy. nessee Board of Licensing Contrac- get the lease offi ce involved early on a deck with a screen and to remove a Leaseholds reduced since the last tors is: Tenn. Board for Licensing in the process. Failure to do so can We’re glad you’re reading tree on Lease No. 970, located at 257 meeting: Lease No. 801 (Thoni), 296 Contractors, 500 James Robertson result in a delay in the loan process. the Messenger! Wiggins Creek Dr.; the request to add Sherwood Rd., from $119,000 to Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243-1150; Loans also include equity loans, lines
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MLS 1160269 - 231 North Carolina Ave, Sewanee. $366,000
MLS 1186739 - CLIFFTOPS BLUFF - 1323 Overlook Dr. $795,000 MLS 1113783 - 120 University Ave., BLUFF - MLS 1183505 - Sewanee. $250,000 2807 Deepwoods Rd., Sewanee. $465,000
MLS 1071445 - 611 Huckleberry Place, Clifftops. $339,000
MLS 1170673 - 340 Wrens Nest, Monteagle. $145,000 MLS 1094735 - 215 Shadow Rock, MLS 1151539 - Clifftops - Monteagle. $175,000 921 Poplar Place. $675,000
BLUFF - MLS 1162042 - 226 Rattlesnake BLUFF - MLS 1198478 - Spring Lane, Sewanee. $699,000 3335 Jackson Point Rd. $324,900
MLS 998887 - 925 Dogwood Dr., BLUFF - MLS 1177179 - 668 Rattlesnake Clifftops. $199,000 Spring Road, Sewanee. $466,000
MLS 1158183 - 1815 Laurel Lake Dr., Monteagle. $227,000
BLUFF - MLS 1101481 - 196 Oleander MLS 1142954 - 1200 Little St., Lane, Sewanee. $859,000 Winchester. $98,000
MLS 1193221 - 1425 Clifftops Ave., $239,900 MLS 1094724 - 225 Shadow Rock, BLUFF TRACTS Monteagle. $225,000 Saddletree Lane 1207074 $ 85,000 Jackson Point Rd 1193094 $ 99,998 LOTS & LAND Sarvisberry Pl 1207077 $83,000 Deepwoods Rd 1183507 $185,000 MLS 1191006 - 635 Alabama Ave., Keith Springs Mtn 1166115 $159,900 Bear Den Ct 1165221 $97,000 Sewanee. $310,000 MLS 1137205 - BLUFF Keith Springs Mtn 1166133 $46,900 Keith Springs Mtn 1166132 $126,900 121 Sherwood Trail, Sewanee. $929,000 Old Sewanee Rd 951522 $221,000 Browbend Dr 1166181 $95,000 Browbend Dr 1166186 $95,000 Laurel Lake Dr 1158190 $124,500 Browbend Dr 1166189 $180,000 Keith Springs Mtn 1153423 $ 89,000 Bear Den Ct 981360 $35,000 Jackson Point Rd 1111807 $ 99,000 Bear Den Ct 981371 $35,000 Jackson Point Rd 1111815 $ 99,000 Bear Den Ct 981377 $35,000 Jackson Point Rd 1099422 $218,000 Saddletree Lane 892954 $38,000 Jackson Point Rd 1101401 $ 99,000 Saddletree Lane 892958 $35,700 Lot 36 North Bluff 1064111 $ 99,900 Saddletree Lane 892961 $28,700 Saddletree Lane 836593 $ 75,000 Jackson Pt. Rd 686392 $29,000 Raven’s Den 1015362 $129,000 MLS 1168430 - 62 Abbott Martin MLS 1176372 - 104 Morgan’s Steep, RENTAL - Mississippi Ave., Jackson Point Rd 850565 $ 80,000 Lane, Sewanee. $318,000 Sewanee. $285,000 Sewanee, $1400 monthly. 6) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, August 12, 2010 Sewanee’s Water Plant Nears Senior Center Gundersen Completion from page 1 . . . Menus Opens Practice in Reporting on regional water plan- that the policy is poorly articulated, The Sewanee Senior Citizens’ Sewanee ning activities by the state, Beavers and that he has presented a revision Center is open Monday–Friday Kate Gundersen, MSW, LCSW, an- said that in response to a request to SUD’s attorney for review. Follow- from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Lunch nounces the opening of her practice from the Army Corps of Engineers for ing approval by the attorney, Beavers is served at noon. The suggested at Stillpoint, located on 15260 Hwy. more information about SUD’s water will present the revised policy to the donation is $3 (50 years of age 41A in Sewanee. supply, the Tennessee Department board for a vote. or older); $5, under 50. To ensure After receiving a B.A. from Grin- of Environment and Conservation Cameron will circulate manager adequate food preparation, please nell College in Iowa, and an M.S.W. (TDEC) conducted raw water sam- evaluation questionnaires among the call 598-0771 the day before to from Tulane’s School of Social Work, pling and the U.S. Geological Survey board members. The manager is the reserve a takeout meal or to eat at she became a licensed clinical social agency mapped Lake O’Donnell. board’s only employee. The annual the center. Menus follow: worker in both Louisiana and Tennes- There are already survey maps of review and evaluation is necessary Aug. 16: Club sandwich, fries, see. Before moving to the Mountain, Lake Jackson, Beavers noted. to determine the manager’s salary, dessert. Gundersen interned at the DePaul- Beavers and SUD commissioner information needed for the 2011 Aug. 17: Fried chicken, green Tulane Behavioral Health Center in Ken Smith plan to issue a request for budget. Beavers will prepare a budget beans, creamed corn, roll, des- New Orleans, where she later worked proposals to identify an engineering draft in October. sert. as an individual and group therapist Aug. 18: Beef tips/noodles, fi rm to conduct a study investigating The next meeting of the SUD and maintained a private practice. Kate Gundersen the water recycling options avail- Board of Commissioners is scheduled corn on cob, salad, roll, dessert. She is experienced as a counselor to able to SUD. SUD initially budgeted for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 24, in the Aug. 19: Meatloaf, green peas, couples, families, individual adults and adolescents. For information call for a study conducted by Dennis SUD office building on Sherwood mashed potatoes, roll, dessert. (931) 235-4498. George, environmental engineer Road. Aug. 20: Ham and cheese sand- and director of the Tennessee Tech —Reported by Leslie Lytle wich, chips, assorted desserts. Memory Walk Team Fund-Raiser Set Water Resources Center, but George Menus may vary. For informa- priced the project at $48,000. Beavers tion call the center at 598-0771. The Hillsboro First United Meth- and the Hillsboro Children’s Choir explained that he and Smith believe Alzheimer’s Assn. odist Church’s Memory Walk Team will begin at 4 p.m. that retaining an engineering fi rm races into action with a spaghetti sup- Jones added that three local pub- to perform the study would be more Support Group Tims Ford State per and auction, Aug. 21, 4 p.m., at the lished authors will be available for cost-effi cient. Smith heads up SUD’s The Franklin County Support Hillsboro Community Center. Tickets book signings. Scheduled to appear investigation into water recycling as Group of the Alzheimer’s Association Park Pickin’ are $6.50 for ages 13 and up, $3.50 for are Hillsboro authors and residents a potential means of meeting SUD’s will meet on Thursday, Aug. 19, at 3 ages 4–12, and under age 4, free. B.J. Bramblett and Dana E. Davis, as Enjoy an evening of bluegrass, According to Bobbie Jones, team well as Hillsboro-born Dena Croft long-range water supply needs. p.m. in the Willows at Winchester, country and gospel music at Tims In a discussion of the system 32 Memorial Dr., Winchester. This captain and event chairperson, the Sullivan. Bramblett recently released Ford State Park’s Saturday Night evening will feature local musical her third installment in a series of development fee discount for Lead- month the group will have a time Pickin’s party on Saturday, Aug. 14, ership in Energy & Environmental of caring and sharing. The group is talent, with performances beginning novels she describes as “horsey who- from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The event will be at 4 p.m., and local authors, who done-its with a medical twist.” Design (LEED) certified homes, free of charge and can be benefi cial held at the park’s recreation building, Beavers noted that LEED certified to anyone caring for a loved one will be on hand to sign their books. and musicians are encouraged to “Our community is blessed to have homes use 30 percent less water, and suffering with memory impairment bring their own instruments to join Alexander Slates that based on the reduced usage, and confusion. For information call so many artistic and talented people in the music making! For information who are willing to take part in our Campaign SUD’s policy calls for a 30 percent the Alzheimer’s Association at (931) call (931) 962-1183. fee discount. Beavers said, however, 455-3345. fund raising event for Alzheimer’s research,” she said. “Alzheimer’s is Kick-Off Friday a very progressive and fatal brain David Alexander, GOP candidate Happyppy Hour Thursdaysy & Saturdaysy 4 to 8 Al-Anon Meetings disease with no current cure that is for state representative, invites you to Tuesdays at Otey estimated to affect more than 5 mil- a barbecue to kick off his campaign at the Red Roof Pavilion, Winchester Daily Lunch Specials!!! Al-Anon meetings will be held lion Americans.” each Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the HFUMC’s Memory Walk Team will City Park, on Friday, Aug. 13, begin- Thurmond Memorial Library at be participating in the 2010 Memory ning at 5 p.m. Barbecue plates are Otey Parish Walk, Sept. 25, at Frazier McEwen $10, with kids’ plates (hot dogs and For over 55 years, Al-Anon has Park in Tullahoma, and the supper trimmings) free. There will be in- been offering strength and hope for and auction serve as the group’s main fl atables for kids, music for adults, friends and families of addicts and fund raising event for the walk. and a good kickoff for Alexander. Chances (in the form of donations) former Sidetrax location in Cowan • 226 S. Tennessee Ave • 962-9939 alcoholics. It is estimated that each Margi Jared, Hillsboro Elementary Sun–Thu 11am–10pm; Fri–Sat 11am–10:30pm addict affects the lives of at least four School music teacher, is coordinat- will be available for a Bruce Pearl- other people. Addiction (whether it ing the musical talent for the event. autographed University of Tennessee is alcohol or drugs) is truly a family Performances by Anthony Roberts hat and basketball. WOOD FLOORS by PHIL & TIM disease. A ll who have been affected by someone else’s addiction can fi nd State Primary and Franklin County solutions that lead to serenity in the 931-636-5603 or 931-636-1230 Al-Anon fellowship. General Election Results The Tennessee State Primary and the Franklin County General Election Install –Finish–Refi nish–Recoat were held Thursday, Aug. 5. *35 years combined experience Listed below are the winners of the Tennessee State Primary (party in *NWFA & NOFMA certifi ed parenthesis). The fi rst number listed is the total votes received from Sewanee; *Quality constructed basic or detailed installation the second, the total votes cast in Tennessee. The State General Election is Nov. 2, 2010. *Swedish Finish: Low VOC (volatile organic compounds) State Primary *Refi nish or pre-fi nished fl ooring Governor—Mike McWherter (D) 182 and 284,200; Bill Haslam (R) 93 *Recoat of pre-fi nished fl ooring and 343,828; *Double money-back guarantee on the wood we provide U.S. House of Representatives, 4th Congressional District—Lincoln Davis (D) 173 and 41,256; Scott Desjarlais (R) 93 and 1,590; Tennessee House of Representatives, 39th Representative District—George W. Fraley (D) 173 and 3,685; David Alexander (R) 128 and 5,405; SEWANEE AUTO REPAIR PO BOX 794 —COMPLETE AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR— MONTEAGLE State Executive Committeeman, 14th District—Paul Davis (D) 85 and TN 37356 5,404; Bill Green (R) 107 and 8,436; -Tune-ups -Brakes State Executive Committeewoman, 14th District—Betty N. Fraley (D)162 -Tires (any brand) -Shocks & struts cell 931.205.2475 offıce 931.924.5997 and 8,789; Janice Bowling (R) 100 and 11,467. -Tire repair -Steering & suspension fax 931.924.5996 -Batteries -Belts & hoses Franklin County General Election -Computer diagnostics -Stereo systems installed Listed below are the winners of the Franklin County General Election on Aug. 5 (party in parenthesis). The fi rst number listed is the total votes received All Makes & Models • Service Calls • Quality Parts PETER A. MOLLICA from Sewanee; the second, the total votes cast in the district or county: ASE Master Certified Auto Technician • 25 Years Experience Licensed General Contractor County Mayor—Richard Stewart (D) 327 and 5,868; 7 to 5 M-F • (931) 598-5743 • Across from Regions Bank County Trustee—Randy Kelly (D) 299 and 5,559; Sheriff—Tim G. Fuller (D) 260 and 5,117; Circuit Court Clerk—Robert Baggett (D) 223 and 4,536; County Clerk—Phillip Custer (D) 267 and 5,004; Register of Deeds—Lydia Curtis Johnson (D) 319 and 5,665; Commissioner District 5 Seat A—Johnny R. Hughes (D) 342 and 444; Commissioner District 5 Seat B—Arthur J. Knoll (D) 326 and 403; 1st Road Commissioner District 1 and 5—Joe David McBee (D) 333 and 1,127; School Board Member District 5—Christopher M. McDonough (D) 286 and 374; Constable District 5—Marshall Hawkins (D) 348 and 450; Tennessee Supreme Court Judge (retain)—Sharon G. Lee 213 and 3,150; Court of Appeals Judge (retain)—John Westley McClarty 206 and 3,128. Thursday, August 12, 2010 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER (7 Haskell to Present “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” Aug. 24 David Haskell, University biology professor and Tennessee’s Professor Karaoke Every Thursday of the Year, will give a presentation 6 to close Smoked Prime Rib Dinner Special on the summer reading assignment, 335 West Main St. every Friday, $12 “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” and its Monteagle relationship to life on and around Mouth-Watering Slow Smoked BBQ (Across from CVS) Pork • Chicken • Brisket • Ribs • Turkey the Domain at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, (931) 924-PORK Aug. 24, in Guerry Auditorium. The Catering Available for Any Size Event community as well as new students. “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Mi- chael Pollan follows each of the food YOU COULD BE READING YOUR AD HERE! chains that sustain us—industrial food, organic or alternative food and PHONE 598-9949 FOR DETAILS. food we forage ourselves—from the source to a final meal, and in the process defines the American way of eating, emphasizing our dynamic relationship with the handful of Scenic Mountain plant and animal species we depend on. “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” is available in the University Book and Properties Supply Store.
Amanda Curty (left), president of the Humane Society of Franklin County, presented the Jeane Patton Humanitarian Award to Kathy Bouldin of Tracy University Slates City for her work with the Animal Alliance-South Cumberland. Photo by Professional Server Linda Curty. Certifi cation Party for Paws Reaps Success, The University of the South will be Bouldin Honored for AASC Efforts hosting a Tennessee ABC Server Per- mit class on Saturday, Aug. 21, from EAGLE NEST. Party for Paws, held on July 10 to to thank everyone who made this 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Hearth Brow-front on Ingman benefi t the Franklin County Humane Party for Paws such a success: The Room of the Bishop’s Common. Suc- Cliff Road. Granite counters, wood EXCLUSIVE SUMMERFIELD fl oors, wood-burning fi replace. Many Society and their shelter, Animal Har- Sewanee Mountain Messenger and cessfully passing the course certifi es POINTE homesite with pond, bor- bor, raised more than $2,500. The Herald-Chronicle for publicizing one to work as a professional server custom features. 3 BR, 2.5 BA. MLS #1085092. $370,000. ders cascading mountain stream. 5.11 During the event the Humane the event and the businesses, artists, in the state of Tennessee for fi ve years. acres. MLS #1206392. $160,000. Society presented the Jeane Patton artisans and friends who donated The cost is $85. Pre-registration is Humanitarian Award to Kathy Boul- items for the auction. The society is required. din of Tracy City for her work with the very grateful for the many donors and Contact Alex Bruce at or Val Crumpton at AASC was created to reduce the num- and who are so faithful in supporting no later ber of unwanted and abandoned dogs the efforts to improve the plight of than Aug. 16 to reserve a space. Pay- and cats in Grundy County and areas the homeless animals of Franklin ment will be required on the day of of Marion and Franklin counties by County. the class, and participants are advised providing affordable, accessible spay to bring a lunch. FERN GARDEN IN CLIFFTOPS. and neuter services. AASC has pro- Delightful 2 BR, 2 BA log cabin. vided more than 700 services within Screened and open porches, mani- the first 22 months. This area has BUG PROBLEMS? cured grounds, fi re pit. Metal roof, BROW RIM IN CLIFFTOPS. Home- no animal shelters and few animal fabulous great room. Popular rental. site cleared, fab southeasterly view control services, so the work of AASC $249,000. We can help! Call us for a free inspection! MLS #1191053. across the cove. Tall timber, great members is vitally important. area. 5.2 acres. Small garden shed. The Humane Society would like BURL’S TERMITE & PEST CO. MLS #1200343. $250,000. TERMITE—PEST—VAPOR CONTROL Civil War Lecture Bonded • Insured • Home-Owned & Operated 117 Bypass Road, Winchester at Cowan Center (931) 967-4547 for the Arts Charter #3824 • License #17759 NEW PRICE! The Cowan Center for the Arts SEWANEE RANCH, will host a Civil War lecture by Wayne fenced with MOSSY OAKS IN CLIFFTOPS. Bradshaw on Sunday, Aug. 22, at 5 barns, sheds, on 15 acres. Much of Custom home of inspiring spaces. 3 p.m. in the center, located on 303 the 3/2 brick residence has been BR, 2.5 BA, 50x27 deck, mountain updated for you. MLS#1178871. Montgomery St. The public is invited $253,000. stone fireplace. MLS #1126537. at no charge. $499,500. Bradshaw spent most of his life in Murfreesboro, the site of a major Civil War battle and a famous raid by Nathan Bedford Forrest. Having That fun little boutique in the Log Cabin … researched Forrest’s military career SUMMER SALE IN PROGRESS! for more than a decade, Bradshaw Located next to the Piggly Wiggly in Monteagle is compiling a “day-by-day” account Wed–Sat 10–6 • (931) 924-5647 of the Confederate cavalry hero’s ex- ploits from enlistment to surrender. BRIER PATCH IN CLIFFTOPS. PENDING Bradshaw served in the Tennessee Open Monday–Friday 9–5; 598-9793 Saturday 10–2 90 Reed’s Lane, Sewanee Superior quality custom crafted National Guard and graduated from log home on 5 acres. Screened WOODLANDS IN CLIFFTOPS. MTSU. Retired after 35 years with porch, 4-car detached carport. 3 BR, Large family-style home, split plan, 2 an insurance company, he is a mem- 2.5 BA. Appliances included. MLS fi replaces. Metal roof. Great kitchen. ber of numerous historical groups, #1201630. $329,900. MLS #1020089. $325,000. including the Sons of Confederate Veterans, the Civil War Preservation TO SEE QUALITY HOMES IN CLIFFTOPS, Trust, Friends of Stones River Battle- fi eld, the Middle Tennessee Civil War SEWANEE OR AROUND THE MOUNTAIN, CALL Round Table and others. Bradshaw’s RAY OR JEANETTE. interests include Bible study, Ameri- BICYCLES can history, reading and baseball. Jeanette S. Banks, Broker 931.924.3103 is on the Mountain [email protected] He and his wife, Nancy, live in in the red building behind Shenanigans Monteagle. They have three daugh- Ray Banks, Affi liate Broker 931.235.3365 ters, five grandchildren and one AND OFFERS RENTALS! great-grandson. [email protected] Full-Service Bike Shop featuring New Bikes E-mail For information about the lecture by Trek, Gary Fisher, Lemond [email protected] GOOCH-BEASLEY REALTORS call (931) 962-2356 or visit . 8) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, August 12, 2010 Sewanee Dance Conservatory Mountaintop Registration Open House Aug. 22 Tumblers Enrolling The Sewanee Dance Conserva- Herriott began his dance training tory at the University will hold an in Huntsville with Loyd Tygett and Students open house for registration in the then went on to a professional dance Mountaintop Tumblers, a fun rec- dance studio at the Fowler Center career. He was a principal soloist with reational gymnastics program held off Texas Avenue on Sunday, Aug. 22, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet and in the Sewanee Community Center, from 2 to 4 p.m. Registration and with North Carolina Dance Theatre, is currently enrolling students for the placement levels will be made at that touring internationally with both fall season. time. Classes will begin the week of companies. He has taught at Santa Classes focus on teaching students Aug. 23. Monica College and Columbus State the basics of gymnastics skills at the Class offerings will be in dance University in Georgia. He has been student’s level to maximize fun and fundamentals for 4- and 5-year-olds the artistic/executive director for safety. and pre-ballet starting at age 6. There Huntsville Ballet Company and Co- Classes are offered on Thursdays, will be many levels of ballet, tap, jazz lumbus Ballet. 3:30–4:30 p.m. for beginner/interme- and musical theatre dance for the Herriott said, “I will be continu- diate level (ages 5–8), and 4:30–5:30 older dancers. ing the fine program that Phoebe p.m. for intermediate/advanced tum- David Herriott is the new director started and will not make very many blers (all ages). of the Sewanee Dance Conservatory. changes.” He will continue to work Saturday classes are offered at The Franklin County Arts Guild, recently awarded scholarships to Melissa Currently he is the artistic director with students at the University to 10:30–11:30 a.m. for beginner/inter- Hatchett (left) and Brandi Renfroe. The artists are pictured with an example for Alabama Youth Ballet Theatre prepare them to instruct many of mediate level (ages 5-8) and 11:30– of their work. in Huntsville. He danced with and the classes. 12:30 p.m. for intermediate/advanced F.C. Arts Guild Awards Scholarships taught the former director of the Se- For information contact David tumblers (all ages). wanee Dance Conservatory, Phoebe Herriott at The cost is $75 for eight weeks The Franklin County Arts Guild, a local nonprofi t arts organization, Pearigen. or (706) 589-2507, cell. of classes. Classes are held at the awards an annual scholarship to a student from Franklin County who plans Sewanee Community Center, 39 to study art in college. Ball Park Road behind the Sewanee This year the guild selected two gifted students: Melissa Hatchett and Sewanee Students Conduct Domain Market. For more information or to Brandi Renfroe. Hatchett will be pursuing architecture at the University of enroll please call Georgia Hewitt at Tennessee-Knoxville, and Renfroe will study graphic design at Motlow Col- Plant Community Assessment 968-6295. Class size is limited, so lege. For more information about the Franklin County Arts Guild call Ray Nathan Bourne, a rising senior composition and structure. call soon. Torstenson, (931) 967-7294. from Hayesville, N.C., and Katie Along with being useful for the Qualls, a rising junior from Claremore, composition of the “Flora of the Do- Okla., are both environmental studies: main,” a project composing a list of ecology and biodiversity majors at all of the plant species of the Domain IN SEWANEE YOU COULD the University. Under the direction of (now over 1,020), this data will serve Jonathan Evans, professor of biology, as a catalyst for future student re- ON THE BLUFF. 187 Carruthers BE READING Bourne and Qualls will be conducting search, providing detailed community Rd. Walls of windows. Fireplace, surveys of species found in a variety information and providing raw data great room, deck, greenhouse, YOUR AD of habitats across the Domain. 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44th Beersheba Springs Arts and Crafts Festival Aug. 28–29 The 44th annual Beersheba Springs Arts and Crafts Festival will be Aug. 28–29 at the Beersheba Springs United Methodist Assembly Grounds in Beersheba Springs. The festival is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Up to 130 exhibitors from several The Arts Center of Cannon County presents “Smoke on the Mountain,” featuring states will be present. Several new (L–R) David Cummings, Mary Ellen Smith, Karen Wainwright, Debbie Winton, food booths will be on the grounds, David Blankenship and John Blankenship. Photo by Russel Mobley and the hotel dining room will serve breakfast and lunch both days. Entertainment on Saturday night Smoke on the Mountain Opens Friday, will be by Jimmy and the Hobos from Performances through Aug. 22 Hobo Junction, starting at 7 p.m. Get there early for a seat in the of Mount Pleasant, with numerous Proceeds from the festival are amen corner as the Sanders family workers at the local pickle factory used for the Beersheba Springs returns to the Arts Center of Cannon fi nding themselves out of work and library, rescue squad, community County stage, bringing with them sorely in need of cheering up. Pastor center, Grundy County Center for Ex- stories of faith and redemption, along Mervin Oglethorpe hosts the Sanders ceptional Citizens, North Elementary with a hymn book full of memorable Family Singers musical reunion pre- School and food baskets. music. cisely for that purpose, introducing Members of the Beersheba This story is set in the year 1938 the singing Sanders family, who per- Springs volunteer rescue squad and Tommy and Ann Pack celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 12 in North Carolina, and the Depression form their traditional and bluegrass fi re department will be in charge of in the fellowship hall of Harrison Chapel Congregational Methodist Church. has left its mark on the small town gospel songs for the members of the parking. Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Fair board members are Fran Packs Celebrate 60th Anniversary The performance schedule for all Holt, chair, Donald Boyd, Melissa On June 12 Tommy and Ann Pack and Joe Milner. “Food, Glorious shows, Aug. 13–22, is Fridays and Scruggs, Lonnie Whitman and Bobby celebrated their 60th anniversary “We wish to thank everyone for Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays Thompson. in the fellowship hall of Harrison the wonderful day,” said Ann. “All the Food” on View at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 and The historic town of Beersheba Chapel Congregational Methodist cards, fl owers, gifts—the monetary in Shenanigans may be purchased by calling the Arts Springs is located on U.S. Highway Church. The event was hosted by gifts we were happy to make to the Center box offi ce at (615) 563-2787 56, 25 miles from Monteagle. their daughters, Rita and Joe Milner Harrison Cemetery fund. Thanks Gallery or (800) 235-9073. A $2 discount for Vendors interested in being part and Jan and David Smith, and their to all our guests for helping to make students, seniors or groups over 10 of the show should call (931) 692- grandchildren, April and Chris Gip- our day so very special. God bless During August Shenanigan’s Gal- is valid for all performances. Tickets 3733. son, Kyle Caldwell, Bradley Caldwell each of you.” lery artists will be celebrating “Food, may also be purchased online at Glorious Food!” by featuring food . Drive Safely motifs in their art and by donating The Arts Center is located on 1424 Mountaintop Tumblers a percentage of proceeds from all John Bragg Highway, just west of the SCHOOL in School art sales to the Community Action town of Woodbury. GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTION Committee (CAC) and the Grundy Zones! Beginner/Intermediate Ages 5–8 County Food Bank. Thurs 3:30 & Sat 10:30 Shenanigans Gallery is located Intermediate/Advanced All Ages in the back of Shenanigans Restau- Thurs 4:30 & Sat 11:30 rant at 12595 Sollace M. Freeman Private Lessons Available Highway, Sewanee. The gallery is Sernicola’S Location: Sewanee Community Center open 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m. daily. For Georgia Hewitt, Instructor/Director information, visit the Shenanigans Steaks, seafood, pastas, brick oven 968-6295 Art Gallery page on Facebook. pizza, hot lunch buffet, plus a Artists with work in the gallery include: Bob Askew, watercolor and 22-item fresh and healthy salad bar. oil paintings; Larry Carden, weaving; Homemade desserts! J & J GARAGE Jill Carpenter, patchwork and quilt- ing; Tom and Susan Church, wood- 106 Tennessee Avenue • Cowan • 962-3380 COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR working; David B. Coe, photography; Open Tuesday-Saturday • Lunch 11-2 • Dinner 5-8:30 Ginger Freeman, mixed media; ● Import & Domestic ● Computerized 4-Wheel Alignments Diane Getty, fibers; Robley Hood, ROB MATLOCK ● ● handmade books; Barbara Hughes, CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Shocks & Struts Tune-ups ceramic sculpture and painting; NEW HOME BUILDING ● Brakes Diane Jones, calligraphy; Sanford Mc- AND REMODELING ● Our Work is Guaranteed. Gee, copper and mixed media; Dan Jerry Nunley ● Pate, painting and sculpture; Claire MEMBER, U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Owner Reishman, pottery; Peggy Solomon, 598-5470 Hwy 41-A between Sewanee & Monteagle ● Monday-Friday 7:30-5:30 fi ber art; Jeanie Stephenson, bronze; PHONE 931-598-5728 Christi Teasley, mixed media; Merissa Tobler, pottery; Mae Wallace, pottery; and Laurel York, printmaking and FOR SALE BY OWNER basketry. 3TATE ,ICENSED s &ULLY