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VOL. XXVI No. 27 Thursday, July 22, 2010 Published as a public service for the Sewanee community since 1985. CAC Clients Preregister Sewanee Writers’ Conference Friday for Mobile Food Pantry Wraps Up This Weekend The fi nal day for preregistration are not convenient, please contact The 21st annual Sewanee Writers’ and “Let the Dead Bury Their Dead,” for the Community Action Commit- Laura Willis, director of the CAC, at Conference continues on Thursday, which was a fi nalist for the National tee’s 2010 Mobile Food Pantry will be 598-5927. July 22, with a lecture by Jill McCorkle Book Critics Circle Award, nominee Friday, July 23, 8–10 a.m. in the CAC Only one registration will be al- at 10 a.m. Poet Rachel Hadas will read for a Los Angeles Times Book Prize offi ce in Otey parish hall. lowed per household and an ID will be at 4:15 p.m. and fi ction writer Randall for fiction and a New York Times This year’s Mobile Food Pantry required. No one living outside CAC’s Kenan at 8:15 p.m. All lectures and Notable Book for 1992. He teaches will be on Saturday, August 14, in service area (Sewanee, Sherwood, readings are held in the Mary Sue creative writing at the University of Cravens Hall. Jump-Off, Midway, Deepwoods, with Shop Tax Free in Cushman Room of the Bairnwick North Carolina at Chapel Hill. To ensure that CAC clients receive either a 37375 zip or a 598-prefix Women’s Center on Mississippi Ave., On Friday, July 23, events include Tennessee Aug. 6–8 one block south of University Ave. a craft lecture by Robert Hass at 11 food, they are allowed to preregister. phone number) can preregister, even The fi fth annual Sales Tax Holiday No one may preregister another if they have been receiving food on a Admission to all public events is free, a.m., a reading at 4:15 p.m. by fi ction is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 6, and but space may be limited. writer Kevin Wilson and poet Caki person or family—everyone must regular basis. continues through Sunday, Aug. 8. The register in person. If these times McCorkle is the author of four Wilkinson, and a reading at 8:15 p.m. Tennessee Department of Revenue is story collections, “Crash Diet,” “Final by poet Mark Strand. reminding Tennessee shoppers that Vinyl Days,” “Creatures of Habit” and Hass received the 2007 National Sewanee Leaseholders Launch during these three days of savings “Going Away Shoes,” and fi ve novels, Book Award and the 2008 Pulitzer they can save almost 10 percent on all cited by the New York Times as No- Prize for his book, “Time and Materi- Public Safety Project tax-free clothing, school and art sup- table Books: “The Cheer Leader,” “July als: Poems 1997–2005.” A two-time The Sewanee Lease- plies and computer purchases. 7th,” “Tending to Virginia,” “Ferris winner of the National Book Critics holders Association The holiday begins on Friday, Aug. Beach” and “Carolina Moon.” A recipi- Circle Award, Hass has also received is initiating a public 6, at 12:01 a.m. and ends Sunday, Au- ent of the New England Booksellers a MacArthur Foundation Fellow- safety project to facili- gust 8 at 11:59 p.m. During the three- Award, the John Dos Passos Literary ship. From 1995 to 1997, he was Poet tate identification of day weekend, consumers will Prize and the North Carolina Award Laureate of the United States, and he commercial and resi- (Continued on page 12) for Literature, McCorkle teaches at served as chancellor of the American dential residences on North Carolina State University. (Continued on page 2) the Domain. Lease- Hadas is a poet, essayist, transla- holder leadership has Franklin County tor and professor. Her publications been concerned about School Committee include “Classics: Essays;” “The Lunch and Learn: a number of leaseholds Ache of Appetite;” “Halfway Down that lack any numerical Meets July 26 the Hall: New & Selected Poems,” a “The Case for markings to pinpoint The Franklin County Board of fi nalist for the 1999 Lenore Marshall their location. This is Poetry Prize; “Indelible;” “Laws;” and Play” on Aug. 12 Commissioners School Committee The Academy for Lifelong Learn- due, in large measure, to will meet on Monday, July 26, at 7 p.m. “The River of Forgetfulness.” Since a number of people who Sewanee Leaseholders’ Association president Stephen 1981 she has taught in the English ing at St. Mary’s Sewanee is pleased Burnett, (L) and vice-president Lyle Lorren are in the Board of Education conference to announce that Lee Allsbrook will get their mail at either room, 215 S. College St., Winchester. Se- department of the Newark campus the U.S. Post Offi ce on shown with the new number posts that will facilitate of Rutgers University. Among her be the speaker for the Lunch and identifi cation by emergency personnel of the many wanee’s representative is Arthur Knoll. Learn program on Thursday, Aug. University Ave. or the The meeting is open to the public. honors are a Guggenheim Fellowship, University’s Student homes on the Domain that have no mailbox. Photo Ingram Merrill Foundation grants, 12, at noon. His topic will be “The Post Office (SPO) in by April Minkler the O.B. Hardison Award from the Case for Play: My Experience on the Bishop’s Common and, therefore, lack mailboxes with house numbers. This SUD Board Sets Folger Shakespeare Library and an President’s Council for Physical Fit- has and is causing critical delays for emergency responders to reach a caller Agenda for July 27 award in literature from the Ameri- ness and Sports.” in case of an emergency—the Sewanee Volunteer Fire Department, Police can Academy and Institute of Arts Physical fi tness for children, ac- Department or Emergency Medical Service (EMS). Meeting and Letters. cording to Allsbrook, “may be a lot Stephen Burnett, president of the Leaseholders Association, confi rmed the The Board of Commissioners of Kenan is the author of fi ve books, more about process than product. depth of this issue with public safety leadership, residents and responders the Sewanee Utility District of Frank- including “A Visitation of Spirits” Adults work all their lives trying to and is now pleased, with University staff approval, to offer a cost-effective lin and Marion Counties will meet at be fi t, but children, in the process of solution. 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 27, in the SUD playing, accomplish the product of The leaseholders have commissioned Gnarled Oak in Coalmont to dupli- offi ce on Sherwood Rd. The meeting MESSENGER fi tness much more simply.” cate the prototype crafted by the University’s Physical Plant Services and will is open to the public. Allsbrook served on the Presi- Break dent’s Council during the administra- offer this marker for sale to leaseholders (and beyond) at cost plus a small The agenda follows: Approval of After this edition is on the street, handling charge. The charge will be $20, divided into a $10 deposit and a $10 agenda and June minutes (as dis- tions of Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, the Sewanee Mountain Messenger Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton. He is remainder. Visible house numbers will be available and included in the fee. tributed); General manager’s report staff will take a two-week break, July Look for the Sewanee Community Center open house information in the and financial report; Unfinished a graduate of East Carolina State Uni- 23–Aug. 5, and return to the offi ce on versity and earned a master’s degree August 12 issue of the Messenger. The leaseholders are planning two open business—Update on regional water Friday, Aug. 6. The Messenger will be houses near the end of August. At either open house, leaseholders may inspect planning, update on water recycling in education from the University of back in print Thursday, Aug. 12. North Carolina. the post, fi ll out a brief reservation form and pay their deposit. research, Monster broadband issue, Deadlines for the Aug. 12 issue Myers Point; New business—General Allsbrook came to Middle Ten- are: display advertising, 5 p.m. on nessee State University as a faculty manager evaluation process; Visi- Friday, Aug. 6; news/calendar, 5 p.m. Monteagle Mountain Arts and Crafts tor comments and announcements member and focused his career on on Monday, Aug. 9; and classifi ed ads, (Continued on page 12) Show July 24–25 precede adjournment. noon on Tuesday, Aug. 10. The Monteagle Mountain Cham- Food vendors will offer barbecue, ber of Commerce and the Town of funnel cakes, Italian ice, Polish INSIDE THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN Monteagle announce the return of sausages, fried Oreos, grilled corn, Letters; Serving; Curbside recycle.....2 State/County election candidates; MESSENGER the 51st annual Mountain Market Japanese dishes, homemade ice Story time reader; AWG yard sale; P.O. Box 296 Arts and Crafts Show, which will be cream and kettle corn. DuPont book sale; Jobs...... 3 Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 held on Saturday, July 24, from 9 a.m. DEATHS: Knott, Patton, Smith, Syler, to 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 25, from 10 Terrill; Churches; Pantry Sunday...... 4 EHH report; Hiroshima observance; a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Hannah Pickett FC School Board mtg; Masons mtg..5 Park. The event is free to the public. Senior menu; Julia’s Find Foods This craft show is one of the old- ribbon cutting; GOP women meet....6 est recurring festivals of the South Civil War lecture series; CAC seeks volunteers; New senior citizens brd.7 Cumberland Plateau. This year 92 A&E—SUT fi lm; In-Town Gallery vendors will exhibit handmade recp; Festival date set; Regional play crafts and art from all over the auditions; Shenan Gallery exhibit.8-9 August 5! SCOOP—Jackson named Teacher of United States. Visitors will enjoy Yr; FC schools energy proj; TN Young pottery demonstrations, archery Writers Workshop; SES menu....10-11 demonstrations, a kids’ moon walk, SPORTS—84 Tigers on SCAC honor aero-bungee jump, train rides and roll; TigerSharks championship; October Winchester marathon...... 13 gospel music singing. Sarah Mallory NATURE NOTES; WX; Pets; So Cum- and Trapper Haskins will perform. Story on page 3 berland State Park events...... 14 2) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, July 22, 2010 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER 418 St. Mary’s Ln. P.O. Box 296 So I was saddened recently to see it Serving Where Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 had all been painted over with an un- (931) 598-9949 Letters usual peach/fl esh color! I don’t know Fax: (931) 598-9685 Called www.sewaneemessenger.com SSMF APPRECIATES SEWANEE anything about why this happened, Six years ago this column be- but I truly feel unhappy about the loss gan to support the large number Editor/Publisher: COMMUNITY SUPPORT Geraldine Hewitt Piccard To the Editor: of the lovely, colorful artwork. of reservists and National Guard Circulation: Ray Minkler Valerie Lorenz members called up for active duty Contributors: On behalf of the Sewanee Summer Winchester ■ Staff: Janet B. Graham Phoebe & Scott Bates Music Festival, I would like to express to serve in the war in Iraq. About 120,000 troops remain in Iraq to Kathy Hamman John Bordley my gratitude to the entire Sewanee Leslie Lytle John Shackelford community. The SSMF is one of the APPRECIATION FOR ANIMAL support and train their military April H. Minkler Pat Wiser longest-running programs of its HARBOR DONATIONS and assist with counterterror- Peg Palisano Jean & Harry Yeatman ism. kind in the U.S., and we have a stel- To the Editor: Published as a public service to the Sewanee community. 3,700 copies are lar national reputation. Both of these On Dec. 1, President Barack On behalf of The Franklin County Obama announced he is send- printed on Thursdays, 46 times a year, and distributed to 26 Sewanee-area facts have much to do with the strong locations for pickup free of charge. Humane Society, I would like to thank ing 30,000 additional troops to support of this community. Jim Pierce and all who participated in This publication is made possible by the patronage of our advertisers This summer, more than 50 com- Afghanistan to focus on reversing and by gifts from The University of the South (print production) and the the Mutt Show on July Fourth for their the Taliban’s momentum. They munity members gave their time donations to Animal Harbor. These Sewanee Community Chest. to assist us. I wish to offer special will join the 68,000 troops cur- SUBSCRIPTIONS $75 fi rst class. donations will be used to care for the rently deployed in this volatile thanks to our volunteer coordinators, abandoned dogs and cats at Animal Carolyn Fitz, Nancy Burnett and Joan area. Harbor while they wait for their new This is a reminder that some- Hurst, each of whom has been indis- homes. We greatly appreciate the Sewanee Writers’ Conference pensible. The University and its staff one else is standing guard and generosity of Sewanee’s residents and facing fire for us. Please keep have provided tremendous assistance guests. Thank you, Sewanee! from page 1 . . . most recently, “The Lover’s Guide the following individuals, their to Trapping.” He has written a criti- all year. Endowment and annual Pat Thompson Academy of Poets from 2001 to 2007. fund gifts made a Sewanee summer families and all those who fi ght cal work on contemporary poetry, Board Member, The Franklin for freedom in your prayers: Hass is professor of English at the “Fallen from the Symboled World: possible for dozens of deserving County Humane Society ■ University of California, Berkeley. students. Above all, the applause of Ron Bailey Precedents for the New Formalism,” Nick Barry Creative writing administrator of and edited a collection of essays, hundreds of concert-goers showed the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, Wil- our students that their talent and Jeremy Bennett “Sewanee Writers on Writing.” LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: William H. Barton IV son teaches fi ction at the University hard work are valuable. Mail your letter to the Sewanee Earley is the author of a story James Gregory Cowan of the South. He has written a story collection, “Here We Are in Paradise,” The day they arrive, we tell our Mountain MESSENGER, P.O. Box 296, collection, “Tunneling to the Center of students that a summer in Sewanee Jonathan Knight which won him recognition from Sewanee TN 37375, or come by our Robert S. Lauderdale the Earth,” and his novel “The Family will transform them. While our stu- offi ce, 418 St. Mary’s Ln., or send your Granta and the New Yorker as one of Alan Moody Fang” will be published next summer. America’s best young fi ction writers, dents learned a lot of music this sum- e-mail to
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[email protected] 931.598.0400 Thursday, July 22, 2010 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER (3 State Primary and County General Appalachian Election Ballots Set Women’s Guild 51st Annual The Tennessee State Primary and the following candidates (party in Yard Sale July 24 the Franklin County General Elec- parenthesis): tion will be held on Thursday, Aug. County Mayor—Richard Stewart Appalachian Women’s Guild will Mountain Market 5. The polls in District 5 are located (D); hold a large yard sale on Saturday, at Sewanee Elementary School, 209 County Commissioner District 5 July 24, beginning at 8 a.m. Proceeds Arts & Crafts Show University Ave., the Sherwood Com- Seat A—Johnny R. Hughes (D); will benefi t the Barefoot Boy program to support area school children. No munity Center, 10225 Sherwood Rd., County Commissioner District 5 Monteagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce and the Keith Springs Community Seat B—Arthur J. Knoll (D); items will be sold before 8 a.m. Center, 219 Iron Gap Rd., Belvidere. County Trustee—Randy Kelly The Appalachian Women’s Guild Saturday July 24th & Sunday July 25th is located on 492 Main St., Tracy City. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until (D); The Show will be held in the Hannah Pickett park in For information call 592-8558. 7 p.m. Sheriff—Mike Foster (R); Tim G. Monteagle. There will be over 90 artists and crafters For information contact the Fuller (D); from all over the United States. The show will in- Franklin County Election Commis- Circuit Court Clerk—Robert Bag- DuPont Library clude pottery and archery demonstrations. Aero sion at 967-1893. The offi ce is located gett (D), Russell L. Leonard (I); Bungee, train rides, moonwalks, and live musical on 839 Dinah Shore Blvd, Suite 1, County Clerk—David Bull (R), Book Sale performances as well as delicious food. Winchester. Phillip Custer (D); July 26–30 The event is free! See You There! Register of Deeds—Lydia Curtis State Primary Johnson (D); The University’s duPont Library, The Democratic candidates for 1st Road Commissioner District 1 located on 178 Georgia Ave., has the Aug. 5 State Primary ballot are: and 5—Joe David McBee (D); been culling the Fooshee Collection Governor—Mike McWherter; School Board Member District this summer to free up much needed U.S. House of Representatives, 5—Christopher M. McDonough space. Rarely used and outdated 4th Congressional District—Lincoln (D); books have been discarded and will Davis; Constable District 5—Marshall be offered for sale July 26–30 during Information: 931-924-5353 MMCC Tennessee House of Representa- Hawkins (D); regular library hours. Books will be tives, 39th Representative District— Tennessee Supreme Court Judge priced at 50 cents for paperbacks and George W. Fraley; (retain or replace)—Sharon G. Lee; $1 for hardbacks. State Executive Committeeman, Court of Appeals Judge (retain or In addition, many Fooshee books 14th District—Paul Davis, Steve replace)—John Westley McClarty. have been moved into the general Roller; book collection and will now have State Executive Committeewom- Library of Congress call numbers. an, 14th District—Betty N. Fraley; Keeble Is Story Please check the online catalog for The Republican candidates for Time Reader your favorite authors. CHEF/CHEF’S the Aug. 5 State Primary ballot are: Governor—Bill Haslam, Joe Kirk- July 28 Job Opportunities patrick, Basil Marceaux Sr., Ron On Wednesday, July 28, at 10 a.m., The University of the South an- ASSISTANT Ramsey, Zach Wamp; Martha Keeble will be the fourth and nounces the following job openings: St. Mary’s Sewanee is searching for an individual to serve as a Chef/Chef’s U.S. House of Representatives, 4th fi nal guest reader for the Thurmond EXEMPT POSITIONS—Assistant assistant. This position will assist the Executive Chef in all operations Congressional District—Jack Bailey, Library Summer Story Time. The Athletic Trainer, Assistant Dean for of the dining hall to include preparing healthy and delicious food for Scott Desjarlais, Kent Greenough, library, which is located in the Otey Student Organizations, Assistant Di- groups from 12 to 80. This is a unique opportunity for an organized, Ronald L. Harwell, Donald “Don” parish hall (next to Brooks Hall) is rector of Residential Life for Housing self-motivated and independent person who enjoys working with people Strong; open before and after the reading. and Programs, Assistant Swimming Tennessee House of Representa- in a beautiful setting to help maintain a professional, community- based Keeble has previously taught art Coach, Associate Vice President for and environmentally conscious retreat center kitchen. The assistant tives, 39th Representative District— at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School. University Relations, Coordinator for will work with the executive chef in day-to-day operations, including David Alexander; She currently has work on display Special Events, GIS Instructor/Lab State Executive Committeeman, at Locals, and she offers group and Manager, Intern-Assistant Women’s preparation of food and baking, cleaning, inventory control, and 14th District—Bill Green, Charles private art lessons in her home. Many Soccer/Spring Sport Coach, Sports maintaining proper health and safety standards. Lynn Sebourn; children will know Keeble from her Information Director. State Executive Committeewom- “Enchanted Camp” in which the NON-EXEMPT POSITIONS— This person should possess previous experience in a commercial an, 14th District—Janice Bowling, magical world of faeries, wizards and Dispatcher, Police Offi cer. kitchen. The person must have knowledge of or the willingness to learn Iva Michelle Russell; dragons came alive. 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Neppie Lois Buchanan Patton, age The 11 a.m. sermon is titled “New after Pentecost, for the celebration He served in the U.S. Navy during 91 of Monteagle, died July 16, 2010, Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He of the Holy Eucharist, Rite II at both World War II, stationed in Okinawa had worked as a foreman at Lone Star Every Morning.” At 6 p.m. Hamilton in her residence. She was a charter will preach “The Cross: Eternal Bea- the 8:50 and 11 a.m. services. During and Alaska. member of First Baptist Church of Cement Company and served in the the Sunday School hour at 10 a.m., During the 1950s and early 60s he U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death con of God’s Love.” Monteagle. She was preceded in death The 10 a.m. Bible study is a con- the congregation is welcome all to a worked on the Monteagle Assembly by her parents, Kans and Gertrude by sister Annie Jean Powers. delicious brunch prepared by Joan grounds for 10 years. He worked in He is survived by his wife, Joan G. tinuation of a study on “The Life of Buchanan; brothers, D.C., Hershel, Christ.” To obtain a CD of sermons, Hurst and friends. For those who like road construction, helping to build D.S., Hollis and Emlis Buchanan; and Syler; sons, Alan Wayne (Joan) Syler to “munch and learn,” the Lectionary the interstate highway through Ten- of Hixson, Tenn., and Kevin William call Hamilton at 454-2196. sisters Olla Mae Benson, Mary Lizzy Visitors are welcome. The Midway Class will meet during the Sunday nessee. He realized his dream of Sims and Ruby Simmons. (Kathy) Syler of Cowan; brother, School hour in Brooks Hall parlor. owning and driving his own truck, Phil (Eula) Syler, and sister Dorothy Church of Christ is located on 151 She is survived by her husband, Otter Falls Rd., Sewanee. This week they will be studying Luke eventually driving for Lodge Manu- Paul Patton; daughter, Linda (Roger) (Charles) March, both of Decherd; 11:1-13—Luke’s version of when facturing. After retirement he worked Everett; sister Aurean Payne; three two grandchildren; and three great- Jesus teaches the Disciples to pray. at Jim Oliver’s Smokehouse until his grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. Aug. 1 is Pantry Nursery care is available from 8:30 death. He was active for many years grandchildren. Funeral services were held on July a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for infants and in the VFW. Funeral services were held July 18 17, in Cowan Cumberland Presbyte- Sunday young children. Coffee hour follows He is survived by his daughters, in Monteagle First Baptist Church, rian Church, with interment at Cowan Pantry Sunday for the Community the second service. Wanda (Lawrence) Cheston of Se- with the Rev. Darryl Smiley and Montgomery Cemetery. Memorial Action Committee (CAC) is Sunday, Questions? Call Robin Reed- wanee and Deborah (Don) Parsons of the Rev. Eddie Miller officiating. donations may be made to Amedisys Aug. 1, for participating churches: Spaulding at 598-5926. Tracy City; sisters, Frances Elizabeth Interment was in Warren Cemetery, Hospice or Cowan Cumberland Pres- St. James, Otey, Cumberland Presby- Cowan of Cowan, Mary Margaret Pelham. Arrangements were by Cum- byterian Church. Arrangements were terian, and All Saints’ Chapel. Please (Carl) Bahr of Long Beach, Miss., berland Funeral Home, Monteagle. by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, bring your food offerings to Sunday Morton Memorial Roxanna Rice of Columbus, Ohio, Winchester. services. The typical bag of groceries and Johnnie Marion (John) Caldwell includes rice, beans, pasta, macaroni Holds Fish Fry of Flowery Branch, Ga.; four grand- Jewell Beatrice Smith and cheese, peanut butter, and cans children, including Hillary Cheston Jewell Beatrice Smith, age 85 of Richard Ernest “Zeke” of vegetables, fruit, and soup. Saturday of Sewanee; six great-grandchildren; Monteagle, died on July 15, 2010. She Terrill The CAC is an outreach ministry Morton Memorial United Meth- former wife, Mildred Smith of Tracy was preceded in death by grandchil- Richard Ernest “Zeke” Terrill, age of Otey Memorial Parish with gener- odist Church in Monteagle will be City; companion, Clara Dee Parsons dren Steven Smith and Christopher 92 of Sewanee, died July 16, 2010, in ous support from the Sewanee Com- hosting its 2nd annual Fish Fry. The of Tracy City; and many nieces, neph- Smith. Golden Living Center in Winchester. munity Chest and individuals across dinner will be on Saturday, July 24, ews and special friends. She is survived by her children, He was the son of Matt and Rachel the Mountain. The CAC provides food, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the church Funeral services were held on July William D. “Buster” (Lola) Smith of Terrill. A veteran of World War II, fi nancial assistance and educational grounds. Cooks will be serving up 21 in the funeral home chapel, with Tracy City, Linda F. (Max) Culpepper he was member of the 4th Armored support for persons in the greater fried catfi sh with fi xin’s, in addition Bishop William Millsaps offi ciating. of Sewanee and Mary Katherine (La- Division (Hell on Wheels). In addition Sewanee community. For information to large desserts and drinks. Shorter Interment followed in Harrison Cem- Due) Bouldin of Tracy City; brothers, to his parents, he was preceded in contact the CAC at 598-5927. lines and shorter waits will prevail. etery with military honors. Arrange- Benny King, Johnny King and Denny death by his wife, Emma Grace Terrill, Tickets are $12 each or $30 for four. ments were by Foster & Lay Funeral King; sisters, Imogene Powell, Mae and brothers Claude “Crook,” Walter Purchase tickets at the Morton Me- Home, Tracy City. King and Mary Daggett of Ohio; and “Crip,” James “Cotton,” Arthur, J.D. St. James First morial Church offi ce at 322 Main St., three grandchildren. “Peck,” Charles “Jake” and Donald. Friday Fun Monteagle, from church members, Funeral services were held on He is survived by a daughter, or from Marietta Poteet at (931) July 17 in the funeral home chapel, Randa (Tom) Meeks of Coalmont; St. James Church has scheduled 924-7666. Troubled? with Bro. Jim Hardison offi ciating. brother Freeland “Peg” (Babe) Terrill “First Friday Fun” on August 6. In- Call: CONTACT LIFELINE Interment followed in Monteagle of Sewanee; two grandchildren; three dividuals, families and friends are of Franklin County Cemetery. Arrangements were by great-grandchildren; and several invited. Bishops Visit 967-7133 “This is a time for us to come Confidential Help Cumberland Funeral Home, Mon- nieces and nephews. teagle. Funeral services were held on July together with no agenda—just to Christ Church, 18 in the funeral home chapel, with have fun,” says the Rev. Linda Hutton, Bro. Harry Green offi ciating. Inter- pastor. Enjoy food (covered-dish) and Monteagle TANKERSLEY’SKERSLEY TANKERSLEY’SANKERSNKERSLEKKEERSLLE ment followed in Eastern Star Cem- one another’s company—with game Bishop Wilbert Bailey and Bishop etery, Sewanee, with military honors. nights, sing-a-longs, volleyball and Council Nedd will speak at Christ HOMEOM TREETREEREREEES SERVICESES SERVICERRVVICVICE Arrangements were by Cumberland softball, or just sit and visit. Church, Monteagle, on Sunday, July Funeral Home, Monteagle. First Friday Fun will be held in 25. The service will begin at 10:30 IMPROVEMENTSMPROOVEMENTTS • Stumptumptumpmp or TTreeree RemRRemoRemovale o the St. James pavilion, 898 Midway a.m., and visitors are welcome. Lunch • Neww CoConstructionnstruction • ToppingT ppingppinngg • TrimTTrimminTrimmingn Rd., weather permitting, beginning is served following the service. 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Excep onal Service rently at 9 a.m. Attorney & Counselor at Law Epiphany Episcopal Church in Noro, Zecca, Be Sweet, Rowan, Sherwood celebrates Holy Eucharist 102 FIRST AVENUE, NORTH Berroco, Araucania, Lantern at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, WINCHESTER, TENNESSEE 37398 Moon, Cascade, Crystal Palace, Artyarns, Nashua, Sirdar, located on Hwy. 41 in Monteagle just Sublime, Skacel … across from DuBose Conference Cen- (931) 962-0006 ter, celebrates Holy Eucharist at 11:15 a.m. each Sunday. (931) 598-9767 Classes, Workshops, & Private DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Lessons Available Year Round The Rev. Bill Barton, vicar of these mission churches, welcomes 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE 1-800-435-7739 Hours: Monday 10–5 everyone. 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home on 3 acres. Vaulted ceilings, masonry www.sewaneerealestate.com “Just Thrown Together,” a bluegrass Sewanee home with 4 BR, 4-1/2 BA, hot tub nestled between. Beautiful molding fi replace. Great community at end of Gudger and gospel group. separate rental apartment, great living areas and detail, ceiling fans in all rooms, plus Rd. Option of additional land. $235,000. MLS First Baptist Church is located at and gorgeous grounds. $449,000. MLS 9-foot ceilings. Crafts shop and music studio. #1168626 108 E. Grundy St., Tullahoma. For #1177837 $290,000. MLS #1192442 more information call 967-7133. RESIDENTIAL LAND AVAILABLE F.C. Democratic Taylor Road—29.73-acre tract with 3 streams, county road & electricity, backing onto the state forest. Excellent building sites convenient to Rally and Supper infrastructure. $249,000. The Franklin County Democratic Lightning Bug Subdivision—only 2 lots left! 1.2 acre, $23,900; Party will hold an Old Time Rally and 1.1 acre, $27,900 (has septic and well) Potluck Supper on Friday, July 23, at Jump-Off Mountain Road—13.83 partially cleared acres. $124,500. 17.7-ACRE MINI-FARM: Bluff property with 5:30 p.m. at Winchester City Park out- Deerwood at Jackson Point —2 adjoining bluff lots. cottage, mountain stream, large garden, door pavilion. Enjoy entertainment, 4.37 and 4.11 acres. $115,000 each. pole barn, city water and well, pond and music and a keynote speaker. Bring 6.4 Acres Bluff Land on Partin Farm Road—$115,000. beautiful woods and view. $150,000. MLS www.sewaneerealestate.com your favorite dish and a lawn chair COMMERCIAL #1173992 and join in for an evening of good, Sewanee—141 University Ave. offi ce bldg.—$250,000. old-fashioned fun. All Democratic Sewanee—Incredible retail/offi ce bldg. on 41A—$160,000. candidates are invited to attend and RENTALS will be allowed an opportunity to Three great Midway rentals: address the audience. 899 Midway Rd.—4 BR, 2 BA, $850 1691 Otter Falls Rd.—3 BR, 2 BA, $600 1659 Otter Falls Rd.—2 BR, 1 BA, $600 Call Sally, 931-636-4993 CHARMING COUNTRY HOME on 27.21 REALREAL ESTATE MARKETING, LLC acres surrounded by exquisite English gardens. 4 BR, 4 BA home with 6-stall stable, 931-598-9244 paddocks and pasture. Two adjoining tracts 9191 University Ave., Sewanee also available. $585,000. MLS #1193694
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cell 931.205.2475 931-598-9244 offıce 931.924.5997 [email protected] NEW PRICE fax 931.924.5996 FRESHLY DECORATED HOME: 2 BR, Sally Thomas, SEWANEE BRICK RANCH Affi liate Broker 1 BA, beautifully landscaped yard one 2 BR, 1.5 BA, newly updated with offi ce block from downtown Sewanee. 12721 931-636-4993 space, close to campus on Domain. PETER A. MOLLICA [email protected] Sollace Freeman Hwy. $127,000. MLS Licensed General Contractor Sherwood Rd. $115,000. MLS #980937 #1152174 www.sewaneerealestate.com 6) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, July 22, 2010 GOOCH‐BEASLEY REALTORS
9 College St. at Assembly Ave., Monteagle • (931) 924-5555 Senior Center Peter R. Beasley II, Broker-Owner Menus www.gbrealtors.com The Sewanee Senior Citizens’ Center is open Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Lunch is served at noon. The suggested donation is $3 (50 years of age or older); $5, under 50. To ensure adequate food preparation, please call 598-0771 the day before to reserve a takeout meal or to eat at WHERE MOTHER NATURE IS THE the center. Menus follow: DEVELOPER! Gorgeous log home, 2 CUSTOM TOUCHES, QUALITY CON- July 26: Philly steak sand- barns, on 11.71 acres. Walk to lake. Own- STRUCTION in this Battle Creek log er fi nance/lease option. MLS #1187216. home on Ridge Cliff cul-de-sac. View of wich, potato salad, lettuce/tomato, $299,000. neighboring small private lake from rear strawberries/cake. windows and deck enhance its charm. July 27: White bean soup, 2 BR, 2 BA, 1372 sf. MLS #1174578. caulifl ower salad, fried cornbread, $219,000. dessert. Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, friends, customers and the talented staff July 28: Chicken/dumplings, of Julia’s Fine Foods on University Avenue share a happy moment at the ribbon- green beans, corn, cornbread, cutting ceremony last Tuesday, as Julia Stubblebine (center, with scissors) makes dessert. short work of the ribbon. Photo by April Minkler July 29: Steak/gravy, veggie MATURE HARDWOODS ON SNAKE blend, mashed potatoes, roll, Sewanee Senior F.C. Republican POND ROAD, SEWANEE. 49.9 acres dessert. mature hardwood forest on beautiful Citizens’ Center Women Meet rolling terrain with stream. Estimated July 30: Vegetable soup, ham/ 500 ft. road frontage. MLS #1140784. STUNNING VIEW BLUFF RIM. 5.6 cheese sandwich, assorted des- Seeks Volunteers July 29 $199,600. acres in Cumberlands at Sewanee. serts. Minutes from University, restaurants, Aug. 2: Chicken parmigiana, The Sewanee Senior Citizens’ The Franklin County Republican www.bridalveil shopping, I-24. MLS #1153997. Center offers volunteer opportunities Ladies’ Auxiliary will meet Thursday, $75,000. salad, garlic bread, dessert. bluffs.com Aug. 3: Open-face roast beef on Monday through Friday. For those July 29, at 7 p.m., in the home of Joanne sandwich, mashed potatoes, slaw, who would like to participate in the Davis, 505 Flowerlane Dr., Estill Springs, dessert. day-to-day life of the center, there for an Ice Cream Social. All interested Aug. 4: Turkey/dressing, green are food prep, dishwashing and meal women are encouraged to attend. beans, macaroni/cheese, roll, delivery duties available every day. If dessert. you would like a regular weekly spot Aug. 5: Kraut/wieners, pinto or would like to become a substitute beans, fried zucchini, cornbread, for one of our volunteers, please call dessert. 598-0771. All volunteers are welcome WATERFALL VIEWS, 5 acres, $260,000. BIG CREEK LAKE FRONTAGE. Cabin, Aug. 6: Cheeseburger, lettuce/ to stay for lunch at noon. AUGUST 5 PRIVATE LAKE LOT, $118,500. pavilion, separate residence, barns, tomato/onion/pickle, chips, as- PRIVATE LAKE LOT, $98,500. garage, tack room on 8.73 acres. MLS PRIVATE LAKE LOT, $69,900. #1122181. $350,000. sorted desserts. WOODED, $36,500. Aug. 9: Fish sandwich, chips, WOODED, $59,900. marinated veggies, dessert. Aug. 10: Pork chops/gravy, LAND & mashed potatoes, snap peas, sliced COMMERCIAL tomatoes, rolls, dessert. Scenic View Tracts Aug. 11: Big limas/ham, fried potatoes, cabbage, cornbread, • Dripping Springs NEW PRICE! dessert. That fun little boutique in the Log Cabin … • Jackson Point SUMMER SALE IN PROGRESS! • Deerwood Dr. Aug. 12: Chef salad, fresh fruit, FOGGY MOUNTAIN COTTAGE BEHIND crackers. • Bridal Veil ASSEMBLY. Private 2 acres with brow Located next to the Piggly Wiggly in Monteagle • Raven’s Den frontage. Rustic but well-built 1336 sf with Aug. 13: Hot dog, baked beans, Wed–Sat 10–6 • (931) 924-5647 • Mills Hill covered porch. 4 BR, 2 BA. Perfect hideaway chips, assorted desserts. • Savage Bluffs for mountain weekends. MLS #1141560. Menus may vary. For informa- $199,000. tion call the center at 598-0771. Tell them you saw it HERE!
Russell Leonard Seeking Offi ce of NEW PRICE! CLIFFTOPS CABIN IN THE WOODS. Circuit Court Clerk 3 BR, 2 BA, Western Cedar. 3-car ga- BLUFF VIEW IN BEAR DEN. Stun- rage. Screened porch, gas logs. Beauti- ning vistas from lofts and main fl oor Russell “Rusty” Leonard has previously announced his candidacy for the offi ce of Circuit Court ful wooded landscape. MLS #1114776. suites. Library, 3 BR, 2-car garage. Rear $195,000. deck with hot tub. MLS #1125623. Clerk for Franklin County. Mr. Leonard graduated from the University of the South in 1973, earn- $307,000. ing a B.A. in English. He has made his home in the Sewanee area with his wife, Kirkland, since 1975. During his 35 years of living in the Sewanee area, he and his wife raised their three children and have NEW PRICE! four grandchildren. A practicing att orney for the past 20 years, Mr. Leonard has legal experience GORGEOUS ROLLING HILLS. and courtroom experience, which includes Juve- 204+/- acre nursery completely stocked with 70 varieties of ornamental trees nile Court, General Sessions Civil and Criminal and shrubs. Stock worth more than ask- Courts, Circuit Civil and Criminal Courts as well ing price. Plus a 35-acre stocked lake. MLS #1133380. $600,000. as extensive experience in the federal system, both in civil and criminal arenas. “Th e offi ce of Circuit Court Clerk is extremely technical, requiring much training,” says Mr. Leon- WELCOMING BARNA LOG HOME IN CLIFFTOPS with all the extras! ard. “Th e law, being a creature of evolution, is always Porches, decks, a great kitchen, and the changing, and procedural issues are a constant master suite is on the fi rst fl oor! A must HIGHLAND CHALETS with stunning to see … MLS #1150324. $425,000. challenge. As a practicing att orney, I am qualifi ed to views of Pelham valley. 5+ acre lots, mod- PANORAMIC VIEW BLUFF VISTAS operate the offi ce of Circuit Court Clerk in a professional, effi cient and cost-productive way for the ern with granite counters, walls of win- from $89,700, lots are 5+/- acres. bett erment of Franklin County. If elected to this offi ce, this offi ce and its employees will respect and dows. MLS #1183440, $389,000. MLS New prices for a new economy. MLS #1183431, $399,000. MLS #1183432, #1193023. treat equally all persons having business with the Court. My extensive legal experience will benefi t $399,500. the Court and Circuit Court Clerk’s offi ce in assisting to insulate Franklin County from unneces- Jeanette S. Banks, Broker, (931) 235-8235, [email protected] sary liability. I sincerely and earnestly seek the support of every citizen of Franklin County. I ask Lex Orr, Affi liate Broker, (931) 841-0315, [email protected] that you please come to the polls on Aug. 5 and vote for me to be your next Circuit Court Clerk.” June Weber, CRB, CRS, GRI Broker, (931) 636-2246, [email protected] Ray Banks, Affi liate Broker, (931) 235-3365, [email protected] Urla Wolkonowski, Affi liate Broker, (931) 636-2022, [email protected] Early voting begins July 16, and the general election is August 5, 2010. Th ank you! www.gbrealtors.com —Paid for by the candidate— Thursday, July 22, 2010 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER (7 F.C. Library Hosts Volunteer for Sewanee Senior Civil War Lectures Mobile Food Citizens Inc. Elects and “Jack in the Pantry New Board Beanstalk” The Community Action Commit- The Board of Directors for Se- tee needs volunteers to help with its wanee Senior Citizens Inc. has elect- A Civil War lectures series will be 2010 Mobile Food Pantry on Saturday, ed new officers and members for hosted in the Franklin County Library Aug. 14. Last year, it provided more 2010–11. The board members are: on Thursday nights in August, from than 15,000 pounds of free food to Judy Rollins, John Bratton, Gloria 6 to 7:30 p.m. The series, centering 400 families on a single day. People Curtis, Sue Hawkins, Louise Irwin, around Ken Burns’ Civil War docu- came from across the middle Tennes- Pat Kelley, Joe David McBee, Helen mentaries, will be presented by David see area to participate. Shedd, Caroline Shoemaker, Rachel Dale, adjunct professor of history at If you are interested in volun- Lynch, John Wendling and Paul Ca- Motlow State Community College, teering for this year’s event, please hoon. The new offi cers are: president and assisted by Rich Kanan, a Civil contact CAC Director Laura Willis at Ruth Wendling, vice president Ann War reenactor from Winchester. 598-5927 or e-mail at
Fine handmade country furniture, former Sidetrax location in Cowan • 226 S. Tennessee Ave • 962-9939 refinishing, caning, Sun–Thu 11am–10pm; Fri–Sat 11am–10:30pm seat weaving, and restoration Lost Cove photography courtesy of Stephen Alvarez. The Cumberland Plateau is the world’s longest hardwood forested plateau. “Anxiety is the gap between the Widely considered one of the most biologically rich regions on earth. Rivaling the biodiversity of tropical rainforests. It is the home of Myers Point. —Fritz Perls now and the later.” Seize your once in a lifetime opportunity! Many will call it a great investment. Others will call it the perfect community of like-minded neighbors. For all who desire to live surrounded by nature, history, beauty, quality and serenity, you’ll want to call it home. ¶ 480-acre private gated community ¶ 24 exclusive home sites; lakeside living or bluff vista life Individual and Group Massage and ¶ Timeless, organic, craftsman architecture standards Psychotherapy Bodywork ¶ Land Trust of Tennessee perpetually protected forests ¶ Over four miles of walking and riding trails Victorian Sea Captain’s Desk Kate Gunderson, LCSW, Individual Psychotherapy, 235-4498 ¶ Community barn, pastures, resting benches, and fire pit Regina Rourk, LMT, CNMT Massage and Bodywork 636-4806 ¶ Panoramic views of Champion Cove, Lost Cove Flat Branch Community and the Cumberland Plateau 2222 Flat Branch Spur Betty Phillips, M.A. Individual & Group Psychotherapy 598-5151 Rural Route 1, Box 2222 ¶ Minutes from The University of the South Tracy City, Tennessee 37387 Bethany Lohr, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist 598-0906 For more information call John Currier Goodson (931) 592-9680 Maryellen McCone, M.A. Individual & Group Psychotherapy 636-4415 at (931) 968-1127 or visit our website: www.myerspoint.com
Bill Childers, Prop. Robin Reed-Spaulding, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist 636-0010 ©2010 Myers Point, LLC. All rights reserved. 8) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, July 22, 2010
SSewaneeewanee UnionUnion TTheatreheatre Cowan will Host
The Sewanee Union Theatre apologizes for the technical diffi culties Polly Crockett Arts which canceled showings the weekend of July 16–19. We fully expect & Crafts Festival to be operating this coming weekend! Come enjoy a fi lm at the SUT, where popcorn is always $1! in September The Polly Crockett Arts & Crafts Sewanee Union Theatre This Weekend Festival is an annual fund raising Friday–Monday, July 23–26, at 7:30 p.m. event for the Franklin County Cham- Leap Year ber of Commerce and Tourism. 1 hour, 37 minutes • PG • Admission $3 The festival will be held Sept. Anna (Amy Adams) chooses February 29 to propose marriage to her “per- 17–19 in Cowan and attracts an es- fect” boyfriend, Jeremy (Adam Scott), sure he’ll accept because of an Irish timated 10,000 visitors to Franklin custom. But after meeting charming innkeeper Declan (Matthew Goode) County. en route to Dublin, Anna must evaluate her original plans. Anand Tucker The Arts & Crafts Festival fea- directs this charming romantic comedy about fi nding what one really wants tures over 100 juried arts and crafts in the most unexpected places. John Lithgow co-stars. (www.netfl ix.com) vendors, Polly’s Play Park, Davy’s Adventure Zone, Crocketteer Parade Sewanee Union Theatre Upcoming (No fi lm weekend of July 30) “Featuring Volunteers of Franklin Friday–Monday, August 6–9 County,” live entertainment, horse How to Train Your Dragon and buggy rides, Polly’s Skillet Toss, 1 hour, 38 minutes • PG • Admission $3 petting zoo, food vendors with funnel As the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Hor- cakes and more! rendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: He must kill a dragon to prove For event and vendor information his warrior mettle. But after downing a feared dragon, he realizes that he call the Franklin County Chamber of no longer wants to destroy it. So he befriends the beast—which he names Commerce at 967-6788 or 967-9418 Toothless—much to the chagrin of his warrior father. Dean DeBlois and In-Town Gallery Features or visit
402 West Main St. • Monteagle • 931-924-3355 MR. POSTMAN, INC. Mon to Thu 11 to 9 • Fri and Sat 11 to 10 209 South Jefferson St., Winchester Sun 11 to 9 • www.paparons.net One block off square across from PO (931) 967-5777 Fax (931) 967-5719 Monday thru Thursday 224 East Main St 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monteagle MONEY ORDERS 931-924-4600 $4 APPETIZERS, WINE AND Sun to Thu 5 to 9 HighHigh Fri and Sat 5 to 10 DRINK SPECIALS —SHIPPING AND PACKING SERVICES— www.highpoint Authorized shippers for UPS and Fed Ex • Open Mon-Fri 9-5 2 FOR 1 DRAFT BEER HISTORIC DINING ON THE SUMMIT restaurant.net PointBETWEENPoint CHICAGO & MIAMI Thursday, July 22, 2010 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER (9 Auditions Set for “The 1940’s Radio Hour” July 25–26 The Community Playhouse Inc. in Tullahoma announces auditions for its fi rst production of the 2010–11 season. “The 1940’s Radio Hour” is a musical comedy written by Walton Jones and directed by David Ford, with Allen Craig and Peggy Burton assisting with music and production. Auditions are scheduled for Sunday, July 25, at 2 p.m. and Monday, July 26, at 6 p.m. in the rehearsal hall at South Jackson Civic Center, 404 South Jackson St., Tullahoma. There are parts for four women MSSA’s Cottage Tour and Bazaar On Tuesday, July 15, Andrew Hudson of Columbus, Ga., won (for the second and 10 men of varying ages, all of consecutive year) the Concerto Competition with the clarinet concerto “X” by whom must sing. Those trying out Slated for July 23 Scott McAllister. David Loebel (right) is conducting the Festival Orchestra. should come prepared to sing a The Monteagle Sunday School volunteer fi re departments, as well as Photo by Lyn Hutchinson selection of songs that would be ap- Assembly (MSSA) Woman’s As- the restoration of historic properties propriate to the era. sociation will be holding the 47th inside the Assembly. “Wizard of Oz” Show dates are September 17–19 Annual Cottage Tour & Bazaar on For information visit
Russell L. Leonard Tea on the ATTORNEY AT LAW Offi ce: (931) 962-0447 Mountain ITALIAN POTTERY PRESALE: 10% OFF Fax: (931) 962-1816 now through July 31 315 North High Street Toll-Free (877) 962-0435 0PEN WITH NEW HOURS Winchester, TN 37398 [email protected] For a leisurely luncheon Italian Wine Tasting with Hors d’Oeuvres or an elegant afternoon tea & Italian Pottery Sale Saturday, July 31 11 to 4 Thursday through Saturday California Wine Dinner Saturday, August 28 July 23 through July 29 OPEN FOR DINNER OLDHAM THEATER Friday and Saturday by reservation RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: call 931-924-3869 Winchester • 967-2516 (931) 592-4832 204 W. Main St., Monteagle Mon–Fri, 7 p.m. • Sat & Sun 2, 4 & 7 p.m. 298 Colyar Street, US 41, Tracy City www.monteagleinn.com Salt (PG-13) • Inception (PG-13) MONTANA DRIVE-IN Estill Springs • 649-3454 First feature begins at 8:15; second feature follows. I: Salt (PG-13) & Inception (PG-13) II: Sorcerer’s Apprentice (PG-13) & Toy Story 3 (PG) III: Inception (PG-13) & Last Airbender (PG)
Julywww.montanadrivein.com 30–August 12: Go to the website or call theaters for current movies. 10) THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Thursday, July 22, 2010 to coming to St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School, Jackson served as perform- ing arts department chair at Univer- School Scoop sity School of Nashville. She was also theater director for several Nashville youth programs. SAS’s Jackson Named The Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts is a four-week sum- Teacher of the Year in Theatre mer program for rising 11th- and Robie Jackson, St. Andrew’s- School participants. 12th-grade students in Tennessee. Sewanee School Performing Arts The award recognizes Jackson for Administered by the State Depart- coordinator, was recently honored excellence in arts education. In ad- ment of Education, the program of- as the 2010 Teacher of the Year in dition to her role as performing arts fers intensive study programs in art, Theatre by the Tennessee Gover- coordinator at SAS, Jackson teaches dance, fi lmmaking, theatre and music. nor’s School for the Arts. Jackson drama and is a co-lead house par- Students are selected in competitive was introduced and presented with ent. Under her leadership, SAS has auditions, usually during the months her plaque of recognition by Kami developed a robust performing arts of January or February. Those eligible Spaulding, a rising senior at SAS, program, including professional to audition are Tennessee residents who attended the Governor’s School performances in McCrory Hall for who attend public, private and home where she studied technical theater. the Performing Arts and the addi- schools within the state. The curricu- The Teacher of the Year was chosen tion of courses in fi lmmaking. This lum includes individual and group Robie Jackson (left) was recently named 2010 Tennessee Teacher of the Year in from among the many outstanding year the school will add an orchestral instruction in music, ballet, theatre, Theatre. She is shown here with SAS student Kami Spaulding, who introduced teachers nominated by Governor’s ensemble to its music offerings. Prior fi lmmaking and visual art. her at the awards ceremony.
Margaret Donohue, A wishbone won’t get you Broker as far as a backbone. Sewanee Realty 931.636.5599 From “Two-Liners Stolen From John Brewster, 931.598.9200 www.SewaneeRealty.info Affi liate Broker Others” by Joe F. Pruett 115 University Ave., Sewanee 931.636.5864
MLS 1176372 - 104 Morgan’s Steep, Sewanee. $285,000 MLS 1137205 - BLUFF MLS 1193221 - 1425 Clifftops Ave., MLS 1168430 - 62 Abbott Martin $239,900 121 Sherwood Trail, Sewanee. $929,000 Lane, Sewanee. $318,000
BLUFF - MLS 1101481 - 196 Oleander MLS 1094724 - 225 Shadow Rock, Lane, Sewanee. $859,000 Monteagle. $225,000 MLS 1191006 - 635 Alabama Ave., MLS 1071445 - 611 Huckleberry Place, Sewanee. $310,000 Clifftops. $339,000
MLS 1170673 - 340 Wrens Nest, BLUFF - MLS 1177179 - 668 Rattlesnake Monteagle. $145,000 MLS 1142954 - 1200 Little St., Spring Road, Sewanee. $466,000 Winchester. $98,000
BLUFF - MLS 1162042 - 226 Rattlesnake Spring Lane, Sewanee. $699,000
MLS 1160269 - 231 North Carolina MLS 998887 - 925 Dogwood Dr., MLS 1186739 - CLIFFTOPS BLUFF - Ave, Sewanee. $366,000 Clifftops. $199,000 1323 Overlook Dr. $795,000
BLUFF - MLS 1198478 - 3335 Jackson Point Rd. $324,900 MLS 1158183 - 1815 Laurel Lake Dr., Monteagle. $227,000 MLS 1113783 - 120 University Ave., Sewanee. $250,000 MLS 1151539 - Clifftops - 921 Poplar Place. $675,000 BLUFF TRACTS Jackson Point Rd 1193094 $ 99,998 LOTS & LAND Deepwoods Rd 1183507 $185,000 Bear Den Ct 1165221 $97,000 Keith Springs Mtn 1166115 $159,900 Keith Springs Mtn 1166133 $46,900 Keith Springs Mtn 1166132 $126,900 Browbend Dr 1166181 $95,000 Old Sewanee Rd 951522 $221,000 Browbend Dr 1166186 $95,000 MLS 1094735 - 215 Shadow Rock, BLUFF - MLS 1183505 - Monteagle. $175,000 Laurel Lake Dr 1158190 $124,500 Browbend Dr 1166189 $180,000 2807 Deepwoods Rd., Sewanee. $465,000 Bear Den Ct 981360 $35,000 Keith Springs Mtn 1153423 $ 89,000 Bear Den Ct 981371 $35,000 Jackson Point Rd 1111807 $ 99,000 Bear Den Ct 981377 $35,000 Jackson Point Rd 1111815 $ 99,000 Saddletree Lane 892954 $38,000 Jackson Point Rd 1099422 $218,000 Saddletree Lane 892958 $35,700 Jackson Point Rd 1101401 $ 99,000 Saddletree Lane 892961 $28,700 Lot 36 North Bluff 1064111 $ 99,900 Jackson Pt. Rd 686392 $29,000 Saddletree Lane 836593 $ 75,000 Raven’s Den 1015362 $129,000 RENTAL - Mississippi Ave., MLS 1189973 - 216 Kentucky Ave., MLS 1124743 - 296 Sherwood Rd., Jackson Point Rd 850565 $ 80,000 Sewanee, $1400 monthly. Sewanee, $219,000 Sewanee. $107,000 Thursday, July 22, 2010 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER (11 F.C. School District Launches $1.6 Million Energy Project What’s Cooking at SES? The Franklin County Board of Tennessee Valley Authority. The bal- Monday–Friday, Education has just completed imple- ance of the project is being funded Aug. 9–13 mentation of a $1,595,415 energy with a combination of zero percent LUNCH effi ciency improvement project with and low interest fi nancing. MON: Pizza, buttered corn, tossed salad; or PBJ sack or yogurt sack. their energy partner—Excel En- The improvements will generate TUE: Chicken nuggets, creamed potatoes, green peas, biscuit; or grilled ergy Group, Inc. The project involved over $213,000 in energy and demand cheese sack or tuna tray. upgrading and controlling the an- savings per year. The project will ac- WED: Fish, hush puppies, slaw, fruit; or baked potato tray or PBJ tiquated lighting system in the 15 count for nearly $230,000 in annual sack. major buildings within Franklin savings for the district. The upgrades Students from St. Andrew’s-Sewanee THU: Meatball sub, potato wedges, fruit cup; or chef salad tray or PBJ County Schools’ purview. Through will ultimately eliminate over 2.3 mil- School participated in the Tennessee sack. grant funding and low interest rate lion kilowatt-hours of electricity ev- Young Writers’ Workshop at Austin FRI: Spaghetti, tossed salad, squash, whole wheat bread stick; or PBJ loans, the entire project is paid for ery year. That represents a more than Peay University. Pictured here are: sack. with no capital outlay and solely with 60 percent reduction in the district’s (front row, L–R) Emily Blount, Emma the energy and maintenance savings current lighting expenses. Clare Holleman and former SAS BREAKFAST generated by the upgrades. Excel The district will realize the ben- student Caitlin Walker; (back row) MON: Chicken biscuit, cereal, fruit or juice. guarantees the project will generate efits of these upgrades for years Sarah Beavers and Darby Moore. TUE: Cheese omelet, buttered toast, cereal, fruit or juice. more annual savings than annual to come. The upgrade will reduce WED: Breakfast pizza, cereal, buttered toast, fruit or juice. expenses, meaning the district will overhead, saving a million dollars SAS Scribes Attend THU: Scrambled eggs, buttered toast, cereal, fruit or juice. retain more of its budget to devote over five years, will improve light FRI: Assorted cereal, buttered toast, fruit or juice. to other necessary expenditures. If levels and the learning environment Tennessee Young Milk or juice served with all meals. Menus subject to change. the savings generated do not cover for students, and benefi t the environ- Writers’ Workshop the total cost of the project, Excel will ment as well. These state-of-the-art refund any shortfall to the Franklin effi cient fi xtures burn brighter, last Four St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School Franklin County High School County schools. substantially longer and require less students attended the Tennessee The total scope of the project money to maintain. Through grants, Young Writers’ Workshop at Austin Parking Passes On Sale Peay University on July 11–17. Ris- encompassed 15 buildings and in- incentives, low interest financing Franklin County High School parking passes will be sold for $10 each in volved the updating or replacement and energy savings guarantees, the ing freshmen Emily Blount, Emma Clare Holleman and Sarah Beavers, the front lobby of the high school on Monday, Aug. 2 through Friday, Aug. 6, of nearly 25,000 lighting fi xtures. To school district will not only be able from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. fund this initiative, Franklin County to implement all these upgrades all of Sewanee, and rising sophomore Darby Moore of Winchester, spent the Seniors may purchase the passes on Aug. 2; juniors, Aug. 3; sophomores, Schools has been awarded $128,384 without capital outlay, but will also Aug. 4. Passes will be on sale until Aug. 6, but students waiting until the last in Energy Effi cient Schools Initiative enjoy a positive cash fl ow throughout week exploring their interest in writ- ing. The program is open to students minute will not have the range of choice as to location. (EESI) grant funding, plus $139,072 the life of the project. For more information call 967-2821. in rebate incentive money from the who have completed grades 7–12. At the workshop, students spent their days in writing seminars with SES Gears Up for A New Year talented faculty, who are themselves Franklin County Schools will be the school year by giving the students published writers, exploring fi ction open for business on Friday, Aug. 6. that time needed to get reacquainted writing, songwriting, poetry and ScratchScratch & & PatchPatch The fi rst day of school will be held with old friends and make some new memoir-writing. Evenings were spent from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Mike Maxon, prin- ones. Those parents who are able to participating in special programs by COLLISION CENTER cipal of Sewanee Elementary School attend get to complete ‘classwork’; that well-known authors and songwrit- (SES), says, “It’s a great way to start is, fi lling out information papers, etc. ers. 24-HOUR TOWING NOW AVAILABLE! Then, on Monday, Aug. 9, the fi rst full Additional information about the 620 David Crockett Hwy., Winchester Sewanee day of school gets into full swing.” Tennessee Young Writer’s Workshop "You"YouOWNER: Scratch Scratch Michael Penny 'Em 'EmPh. 931-962-4556 The Sewanee Elementary School is available at
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Monteagle Mountain Community Invited to Scenic Mountain Sunday School Preparedness Fair Assembly A hands-on community prepared- help others learn the value of being Properties ness fair for local citizens will take self-suffi cient. The local community is invited to place in Tracy City, July 23–24, at the “We wanted to raise our kids in join Monteagle Sunday School Assembly for the following Village on Sewanee Creek. Workshops an environment where they weren’t programs and lectures: conducted by local volunteers during addicted to the mall and watching Thursday, July 22: 8:05 pm - Cartoon & the two-day event will include food TV, and we just started from there,” Movie, “Coraline,” Auditorium growing, preserving and preparing, said Miller. “We bought 750 acres Friday, July 23: 9 am–4 pm - Woman’s water collection, off-grid energy op- bordering Grundy County in the Association Bazaar, Gymnasium; 11 am–4 tions and modern green construction South Pittsburg area and made 500 of pm - Woman’s Association Cottage Tour, choices. those acres a nature preserve.” MSSA Grounds; 8 pm - Musical Cabaret “The idea for the Preparedness Sewanee Creek includes a 250- Performance with Victoria Hallman Traver, Fair came from talking with others on acre “Intentional Community,” where Harton Dining Hall an online ‘meet-up group’ of mostly residents produce much of their own EAGLE NEST. Brow-front on Ingman Saturday, July 24: 10:30 am–12 pm LOG HOME with custom stone - Culinary Demonstration, Martha Hall Tennesseans,” stated Grant Miller, fair food and energy. Cliff Road. Granite counters, wood organizer. “I realized many people are For more information, visit