The SewaneeMountain MESSENGER Vol. XXVII, No. 35 Friday, September 23, 2011 Wade Hall for the Sciences Chosen SUD Board Approves Mikell Lane Sewer Repair for Excellence in Design by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer Wade Hall for the Sciences on the At the Sept. 20 business meeting, the board of commissioners of the Sewanee St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School campus Utility District of Franklin and Marion Counties voted to approve the bid of was recently cited for excellence by the LTS Construction for sewer rehabilitation in the Mikell Lane basin area. In other American Institute of Architects. Th e business, the board scheduled a working session to review tap fees. building, which is already certifi ed as Th e aging sewer mains in the Mikell Lane basin (the area around the old a gold LEED facility, was chosen from hospital, now Hodgson Hall) were identifi ed via video camera inspection as a 80 submissions from across Tennessee priority, SUD manager Ben Beavers said. Th e board approved $105,000 to be as one of two winners of the coveted used for the project if necessary, the full amount budgeted for sewer repair in “Excellence in Design” award for new 2011. Th e estimated cost is $86,000. Th e rehabilitation will include replacing construction. 2,000 feet of sewer main and three manholes and putt ing casing around exposed “Th is would not have been possible PVC line crossing a creek. without the vision and input of the SAS Th e board then resumed its discussion of the cost of tap fees. SUD president science faculty,” said lead architect Doug Cameron said that Housing Sewanee would build a house next year and Matt Brown of Franklin Architects of the $4,100 tap fee was “tremendous” for the nonprofi t agency that builds homes Chatt anooga. “SAS allowed the design for the economically disadvantaged. Cameron suggested the board consider process to happen as it really should. increasing the $5,000 annual donation to the Community Action Committ ee We continue to use the school as an (CAC), a nonprofi t agency in Sewanee that off ers assistance with utility bill example of how to do it right.” payments, giving the CAC the option of off ering assistance with paying tap Wade Hall was awarded LEED fees for low-income residents. (Leadership in Energy and Environ- Beavers approved of increasing the donation to the CAC. He pointed out that mental Design) gold certifi cation by for many years SUD installed taps at cost. Th e price then increased to $1,975, the U.S. Green Building Council last and increased again in 2008 aft er a study by Raft elis Financial Consultants that spring. examined projected water supply needs and long-range population growth for The 8,200 square-foot building the district. In the past fi ve years, SUD worked out long-term payment plans includes fi ve classroom/laboratories with three area residents who could not aff ord the tap fee. for instruction in physics, chemistry, Although the board had decided at the August meeting to survey customers biology, environmental science and about the tap fee, Cameron said that Raft elis advised a focus group discussion middle school sciences, an outdoor would be more productive. Th e board will hold a working session to discuss classroom and the science commons, tap fees at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the SUD offi ce. Th e working session where students study and congre- is open to the public. No votes are taken at working sessions. gate. In his fi nancial report, manager Beavers said total revenue was 19 percent In addition to being an example over budget, with water sales 21 percent over budget for the month of August; of good stewardship of both the land however, while expenses for the year were slightly under budget, expenses for and energy, Wade Hall is itself a teach- August were 2.5 percent above the projected amount. “Energy costs are the hard- ing tool with supports and systems est thing to budget for,” Beavers said, citing fl uctuating electricity and oil costs. exposed and color-coded. Th e science Operating expenses for 2011 are 8.6 percent above last year, Beavers pointed commons, made possible in part by a out. He hopes to have a draft of the operating budget for 2012 completed by gift from the Edward E. Ford Founda- the end of October. tion, houses an electronic dashboard In discussion about the 2012 budget, Cameron said he would like to see the that displays energy and water usage. capital improvement budget allocate funds to address the low-water pressure in the Midway community. Th e next business meeting of the SUD board is Th e exterior of Wade Hall. Photo by Paul Ward scheduled for 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25. Tennessee Otey Announces Plans Fall Deer Menand Talk Education for New Parish Hall Pre-Cull Opens on Friday Saturday Th e University’s “How, Th en, Shall Reform We Live?” lecture series presents Otey Memorial Parish Church is Th e 12th annual deer pre-cull on How Did We moving forward with plans to con- “What Every College Graduate Needs the Domain begins on Saturday, Sept. to Know,” a talk by Louis Menand, at 4 Get Here? struct a new parish hall that will benefi t 24. Th e University conducts deer culls both the parish and the broader com- p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, in Convocation for herd management, ecosystem bal- Hall. Th e lecture is free and open to Part two of the Messenger’s munity. ance and community safety. “Otey Parish is a church commit- the public. series examining education Th e pre-cull will occur Sept. 24–25; In 2010, Menand wrote “Th e Mar- reform in Tennessee. ted to active ministry in the Sewanee Oct. 8–9, 15–18, 22–23, 29–30; Nov. community and beyond,” said the ketplace of Ideas,” 12–13, 19–20, 25–27; and Dec. 10–11. which examines By K.G. Beavers, Rev. Joe Ballard, rector. “Our parish Hunting will begin at sunrise and end Messenger Staff Writer hall is the physical centerpiece from higher education, at sunset, with no hunting 10 a.m.–2 the state of the hu- When Tennessee applied for which that deep and long-standing p.m. Th e pre-cull hunting will be ar- commitment begins and is continued manities and the the Race to the Top grant in 2010, chery only. A map of the pre-cull areas tensions between part of its educational reform in- on a daily basis.” is on page 11. Claiborne Parish Hall, built more disciplinary and cluded the First to the Top Act, Th ese trails will remain open: Ten- interdisciplinary which raised the state’s academic than 100 years ago, has been renovated nessee Avenue, the Mountain Goat Louis Menand numerous times. A planning commit- that rebuilt the foundation and sub- work. Menand’s standards to get students ready for Trail/bike path, the entire Perimeter work straddles the worlds of both aca- college and the workplace. This tee spent more than a year studying structure of the 125-year-old church Trail, Bridal Veil Fall Trail, Piney Point the uses and users of the building, the and renovated Brooks Hall. demia and popular culture. He is the act included new evaluations and Trail, Beckwith’s Point Trail, Caldwell Robert M. and Anne T. Bass Professor granting tenure for teachers and demographics of the church and the Th e new Parish Hall will be con- Rim Trail, Solomon’s Temple Trail in community, the future needs of the structed on the site of the present Par- of English and American Literature principals, which was discussed in Th umping Dick Hollow. and Language at Harvard University a previous article. parish hall and the desires of parish- ish Hall. Among the items expected in For more information, contact ioners. Twenty-two organizations use the new project are improved kitchen and a staff writer at the New Yorker Other educational reforms in- domain manager Nate Wilson at magazine. clude the elimination of the cap on the space for meetings and classes; and restroom facilities, air condition- 598-1268. charter schools, the creation of the seven of these are major activities in ing and handicap accessibility and Achievement School District to the community, including the Sewanee parking. More than 110 volunteers P.O. Box 296 intervene in 5 percent of chronically Children’s Center, Alcoholics Anony- from the parish are working on com- Sewanee, TN 37375 low-performing schools, alterna- mous and Th urmond Library. mitt ees charged with organizing the tive certifi cation for teachers and “Th e vestry feels strongly that the planning and fund-raising campaign principals, the Science, Technology, time is right for the parish to under- to accompany this project. English and Mathematics (STEM) take this eff ort that will correct many “Our parish hall is a sacrament, an initiative and using common core defi ciencies of the old building and will outward and visible sign of our com- state standards. provide new and exciting opportuni- mitment to doing the work of Jesus Because of these reforms, Ten- ties for existing programs, as well as for Christ, to making the world a bett er nessee schools should see results many new activities for both the parish place by making our community a by the year 2013. By 2013, eighth- and community,” said Rachel Suarez, closer, safer and more caring one,” grade test scores should increase senior warden. said Ballard. “Who knows what new (Continued on page 6) In 2005, Otey Memorial Parish ministries will spring from this new completed a $1.2 million renovation, ‘sacrament’?” 2 • Friday, September 23, 2011 • Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER
THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER Senior Center 418 St. Mary’s Ln. SUD Election in January P.O. Box 296 Are you interested in serving our community? Hosts Drug Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 Th e Sewanee Utility District of Franklin and Marion Counties (SUD) is Phone (931) 598-9949 an independent government agency. It is governed by a fi ve-person board of Fax (931) 598-9685 commissioners who are elected by the rate-payers. Any rate-payer can run for a Disposal Day Email [email protected] seat. Th e current commissioners are Ken Smith, Randall Henley, Karen Singer, The Sewanee Senior Center is Contributors Cliff Huff man and Doug Cameron. sponsoring a drug take-back day, www.sewaneemessenger.com Phoebe & Scott Bates In January 2012, an election will be held to fi ll the seat now held by Doug Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the senior Jean & Harry Yeatman Cameron. Cameron will have served two terms and is ineligible for re-election. Laura L. Willis, editor/publisher John Shackelford center. Janet B. Graham, advertising director/publisher Th e commissioners serve four-year terms and may only serve two consecu- Pharmacist Doug Dye and Se- Annie Armour tive terms. Terms are staggered so that some experienced commissioners will April H. Minkler, office manager John Bordley wanee Police Chief Robert White will Ray Minkler, circulation manager Virginia Craighill remain on the board. be at the center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to Water treatment and distribution, and wastewater collection and treat- Leslie Lytle, staff writer Buck Gorrell help with the event. K.G. Beavers, staff writer Margaret Stephens ment are the responsibilities of the board. Th e board sets the rates, sets the Th e careless disposal of unwanted Sandra Gabrielle, proofreader Peter Trenchi budget, deals with regulatory agencies, deals with short-term challenges such medications into the water supply is Geraldine H. Piccard, editor/publisher emerita Pat Wiser as the drought of 2007 and plans for the future. SUD is administered by Ben creating health hazards in many parts Beavers, the general manager, according to policies and within the budget set Published as a public service to the Sewanee community. 3,500 copies are printed on Fridays, of the country. Th is is a great opportu- 46 times a year, and distributed to 26 Sewanee-area locations for pickup free of charge. by the board. nity to discard of these items safely. This publication is made possible by the patronage of our advertisers and by contributions Any rate-payer who wishes to run may pick up a nomination form at the from The University of the South (print production) and the Sewanee Community Chest. Th ey will accept prescription and SUBSCRIPTIONS SUD offi ce. It requires 10 signatures from rate-payers (one per tap) and must non-prescription drugs, which should $75 first class. be returned to the offi ce by Friday, Dec. 9. All material in the Sewanee Mountain Messenger and on its website are copyrighted be left in their original containers. The and may not be published or redistributed without written permission. labels may be removed on site. No liquids, please. In addition, Dye will be giving free fl u shots that day to those who bring University Job Serving their Medicare cards. Opportunities Where Called Autumn Exempt Positions: Please keep the following indi- Director of Field Education and viduals, their families and all those Lecturer in Contextual Education; who are serving our country in your Wildfl ower Walk thoughts and prayers: Explore autumn’s wildflowers Director of Sewanee Bridge Program; along the Mountain Goat Trail with Nurse Practitioner. Descriptions of these positions are Michael Evan Brown Yolande Gottfried at 10 a.m., Sat., James Gregory Cowan Sept. 24. Th is paved biking and walk- available on the website at: . Apply Roger Fox ing trail is a great place to see a variety Tanner Hankins of asters, goldenrods, thoroughworts for these positions at . For more information, contact Franklin and Mesha Provo. Th is Bunco group and other fr iends of Elizabeth’s are Christy Owens, human resources Robert S. Lauderdale participating in this Sunday’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Chatt anooga the intersection of University Avenue Dakota Layne and Highway 41-A) for this easy two- coordinator, at 598-1381 or by email in her honor. . Byron A. Massengill hour walk. Alan Moody For more information, call the Brian Norcross herbarium at 598-3346 or go to its news_messgr@ Christopher Norcross Rural Jobs Fair Next Week website at < htt p://lal.sewanee.edu/ Dustin “Dusty” Lee Parker Th e Rural Opportunities Summit will take place Wednesday and Th ursday, herbarium/>. bellsouth.net Brandon Parks Sept. 28–29, at the Coff ee County Convention Center. State Sen. Eric Stewart Michael Parmley is hosting the two-day job fair that will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Greg Rinkes “We have to make jobs our top priority in the legislature and across the Copper Th ieves Active in Area Charles Schaerer state,” Stewart said. “Th at’s why the Rural Opportunities Summit: Job Fair is With the price of copper skyrocket- “Th e value of a few hundred dol- Melissa Smartt so important.” ing, some people see this as an oppor- lars of scrap copper wire is certainly J. Wesley Smith Th e job fair will include a visit from the Tennessee Career Coach on Th urs- tunity to make some quick cash with not worth someone losing their life,” Charles Tate day. Th e 34-feet-long bus has 10 laptops, a network printer, fax machine and no regard for their safety and the safety said DREMC safety coordinator Troy Jeff ery Alan Wessel copier and high-speed Internet. Professionals will be on hand to assist in résumé of others. Electric utilities use large Crowell. Laws enacted in 2008 require If you know of others in our creation, job searches and answer questions about unemployment benefi ts. quantities of copper in distribution scrap-metal dealers to register with the Mountain family who are serving “Th is is going to be more than just a few booths and a place to turn in your and grounding of high-voltage electric state Department of Commerce, sell- our country, please give their names application,” Stewart said. “Th is will truly be a one-stop shop for everyone look- lines and have been particularly hard ers to provide a valid photo ID and all to American Legion and Auxiliary ing for a job or thinking about changing careers.” hit by burglars. checks to be mailed to the address of member Louise Irwin, 598-5864. Wednesday will be devoted to job seekers with workshops on résumé writing Recently, the Duck River Electric the business. and interview skills, as well as mock interviews. On Th ursday, employers will Membership Corporation service area DREMC asks that the public help set up booths and allow job seekers to submit résumés, conduct interviews and was the target of such thieves. During prevent copper thefts. If you notice fi ll out applications. For more information, contact Stewart by email at or (615) 741-6694. sonnel, more than 80 utility poles were station gates, hanging wires or anyone found to have been vandalized, which other than DREMC utility personnel Agenda Deadline We Sell resulted in considerable expense and or contractors around substations Th e Trustee Community Relations Boxes! roughly 80 man-hours to repair. or utility poles, do not approach the Committ ee will hold a Town Meet- DREMC’s electrical grid is a com- individual, but immediately notify ing at 4:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 10, at plex web of high-voltage energy, which local law enforcement offi cers or the Convocation Hall. Agenda items for requires many levels of safety to pro- DREMC offi ce. the meeting should be sent by Monday, vide reliable electricity to its members Due to the recent rise in the num- Oct. 3, to Jerry Forster at or by calling 598-1489. Hwy 41 - Between Sewanee & Monteagle employees. Copper theft s deteriorate police patrols have been initiated in an the cooperative’s ability to provide that att empt to catch the culprits. For Your Antiques and Prized Possessions high level of safety and reliability. www. sewanee Conclusions reached after 25 years of experience in landscaping by messenger. com Tell them you read it here! GRADY PARTIN E VETER IL IN … A water garden is always the main B A O R
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Th e topic will be “Lasagna Gardening and parents are Dawn and John Bailey. Gardening Wiser as You Grow Older.” Lasagna gardening is a no-dig, no-till organic gardening method that results in rich, fl uff y soil with very Corben Matt hew Stone litt le work from the gardener. Individuals interested in gardening are Corben Matt hew Stone was born encouraged to att end. For information call Ruth Wendling at 598-9517 on Sept. 19, 2011, at Southern Ten- or email Judy Magavero at . nessee Medical Center to Jecica Roddy and Deke Stone of Altamont. Community Council Meets Monday He weighed 6 lbs., 3.1 oz., and was 18 Th e next meeting of the Community Council will be at 7 p.m., inches long. He joins his siblings, Col- Monday, Sept. 26, at the Senior Center. University provost Linda ben and Ameleah. Maternal grandpar- Bright Lankewicz announced that the following items are on the ents are Jeana Cash and Joseph Roddy. agenda: approval of the August minutes, an update on student deer Paternal grandparents are Pam and cull research (Nate Wilson), speed limits (Police Chief Robert White) Rex Stone. and announcements. Women Democrats Meet Tuesday ECW Begins Th e Franklin County Democratic Women’s Group will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Oasis Restaurant, 708 S. College St., “Women of Winchester. Everyone is welcome. For information call 967-7583. 100% COTTON TAPESTRIES FROM INDIA Monteagle Rotary Club Gathers on Wednesday Bold designs in saturated colors. Faith” Series Th e Rotary Club of Monteagle will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 28. *Wallhanging *Bedspread *Furniture throw The Episcopal Church Women, Th is week, the group will have a club assembly. Rotary meets every *Tablecloth * Room divider which includes ladies of Otey Par- Wednesday at the Smoke House in Monteagle. Coff ee begins at 6:50 ish, All Saints’ Chapel, the School of a.m.; breakfast and the meeting begin at 7 a.m. and end by 8 a.m. To Theology, St. James and St. Mary’s, learn more, go to . Decorate your castle. will hold their fi rst luncheon meeting Nature Journaling Continues on Th ursdays at noon, Monday, Oct. 3, at the Otey Prices start at $29.99. parish hall. Sewanee Herbarium nature journaling will continue through the All women of the area are invited to fall, meeting Th ursday mornings at 9 a.m., usually at Stirling’s Coff ee- join in the fellowship and learning ex- house. All are welcome. Bring a pen or pencil and a journal in which to perience of this year’s theme, “Women write or sketch. If you’d like to join the group, contact Mary Priestley of Faith.” Speakers will include Th e Rev. at to be sure of the meeting place for Jim Pappas, the Rev. Bill Hethcock, the week. Pam Cochran and Cynthia Crysdale. Peace Fellowship Meets on Th ursday Mon–Fri, 12 to 4, Sat 11 to 5 • (931) 598-5248 A light catered lunch will be pro- www.thelemonfair.com • 60 University Ave., Sewanee vided for $8. Although reservations are Th e Episcopal Peace Fellowship meets at 12:30 p.m. on Th ursdays helpful and recommended, no one will for prayer, study and work directed toward reconciliation and peace. Th e be turned away. Please make reserva- fellowship meets in the Quintard Room in Otey parish hall. tions by 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, by calling Connie Gibson at 598-5583 or Ruth Ramseur at 598-0108. A vegetar- SAS Intern at the Messenger ian meal or child care will be provided if requested at the time of reservation. The Sewanee Mountain Messenger welcomes Working women are encouraged to Sadie Shackelford as its newest intern. Shackelford come during their lunch break and is a senior at St. Andrew’s Sewanee School. Prior to leave when necessary. this internship, Shackelford wrote two columns for Th e 2011–12 offi cers for ECW are: the Messenger and worked on the newspaper at the co-presidents Connie Gibson and Ruth Governor’s School for Humanities in the summer of 2011. She will work in the Messenger offi ce one day a Ramseur; program chairwoman Mar- MISSION STATEMENT: To use our collective strengths cia Mary Cook; secretary Gail Watson; week, editing copy and working with the Messenger treasurer Irene Hamer; church periodi- staff and will spend her free time working on writing and expertise, along with the highest quality materials avail- cal club (missions), Willie Sommer and stories for the paper. She hopes to study journalism able, for customer renovations, additions, drainage and Mary Smalley; devotional chairwoman and English in college next year. At SAS, Shackelford rainwater needs in a safe and positive environment, being ever Jane Ebey; lunch coordinator Phebe is a High Honors student, a Student Ambassador and mindful of our impact on our community and our world. Hethcock; UTO co-chairwomen Sadie Shackelford is on the soccer, basketball and tennis teams. Trink Beasley and Gabrielle Beasley. She is the daughter of Conchie and John Shack- WHO WE ARE: Our team includes Joseph and Alyssa elford of Sewanee. Sumpter and fi ve dedicated and experienced employees, who are ready to tackle projects of any size. 10 STRENGTHS: • Most work is done by our own crew, made up of folks you will trust having in your house. We have carefully chosen each member of our team and each sub-con- tractor. • We love remodeling and additions, and these are our specialties. • Safety is always paramount on our sites for our crew, our customers, and guests to the site. We are O.S.H.A. certifi ed and covered by workers compensation insur- ance. 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4 • Friday, September 23, 2011 • Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER Church Obituaries All Saints’ News Otey Parish Clyde Eras Farmer near Pelham, died Sept. 17, 2011, in Otey Parish will celebrate Holy Eucharist on Sunday, Sept. 25, at 8:50 Clyde Eras Farmer, age 87 of Cow- Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, Ala. He was a retired iron- Chapel a.m. and 11 a.m. an, died Sept. 17, 2011, at Southern St. James Between services, there are a num- Tennessee Medical Center. He was worker at AEDC and a U.S. Army vet- Growing in Grace eran. He was preceded in death by his ber of Christian formation classes for born July 30, 1924, to Jesse Eras Farm- Dixon Myers, outreach ministries Ruth Allen will discuss her new children and adults. er and Anna Akins Farmer. He was a parents, Carl Edd Laxson and Virgie coordinator at the University, will book, “Th e Holy Spirit and the Spirit Tucker Laxson, and brothers Jimmy Marisa Wilson of Sewanee, who is member of the Cowan Presbyterian speak at Growing in Grace (GiG), of Reiki” during coffee hour at St. a sophomore at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee Church. He worked at Marquett e Ce- Laxson and Herbie Laxson. an informal worship service at 6:30 James in Midway on Sunday, Sept. 25, He is survived by brother Richard School, will be the speaker at Adult Fo- ment in Cowan, served in the Marines p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25, at All Saints’ following the 9 a.m. celebration of Holy rum at 10 a.m. in the Quintard Room. during World War II and was a lifetime Kenneth (Linda) Laxson of Florence, Chapel. Eucharist. Ala.; sister-in-law, Sandy Laxson of She will talk about “First Hand Experi- member of the V.F.W. Post #1893. Myers administers a diverse pro- In her book, Allen disputes the idea ences with Climate Change.” Wilson In addition to his parents, he was Pelham; two nephews, three nieces gram, which ranges from building that the hands-on healing art of Reiki is and special friend Ruth Duncan of was one of 30 youth who participated preceded in death by brothers Clar- houses in Sewanee to reaching out to at odds with Christianity and science. in “Th e Climate Reality Project,” an ence Farmer (his twin), Carl Farmer Manchester. those in need in foreign countries such She off ers a compelling, compassion- Graveside services were held on international climate change training and Herbert Farmer; and sisters Lilly as Jamaica and Haiti. ate case for incorporating the practice event. Mines and Frances Mason. Sept. 21 at Warren Cemetery with A native of Mississippi, he received of Reiki into physical and psychologi- military honors. For complete obitu- Children have Godly Play classes He is survived by his wife, Lillian his bachelor’s degree from Millsaps cal healing methods that are in keeping (beginning with age 3), and middle Payne Farmer; son, Randy Farmer ary go to . school youth will have “Photography: of Cowan; daughter, Pamela (Gary) ventures before moving to Sewanee in Seeing God in Ordinary Time,” led by Boughton of Cowan; brother Laster 1989 with his wife, Annwn. Lillian L. Wilder Britt any Roper and Evan Jones. (Frances) Farmer of Nashville, sisters Myers plans to share how his life “A New Christianity” will explore Peggy Lillicrap of Nashville, Mary Lillian L. Wilder, age 73 of Win- intersects with the Gospel and the Fire on the the question “How should the Bible Miller of Mt. Juliet, Vera Hinshaw and chester, died Sept. 13, 2011, in Southern “Fruit of the Spirit” in his talk “Benevo- be understood?” Th e Lectionary class, Bett y (Van) Harris, both of Cowan; Tennessee Skilled Care in Winchester. lent Quest.” led by Pete Trenchi, continues, as does two grandchildren, four great-grand- She was born in Chicago, a daughter This Eucharist is ideal for those Mountain the “No-Class Class” that gathers in children and a great-great-grandson. of Stanley and Pearl Geratowski, and seeking an intimate worship service Fall Schedule Set the parish kitchen for fellowship and Funeral services were held Sept. 21 was retired from Shaw Industries. She with students, seminarians and com- Fire on the Mountain, the Episco- coff ee. in the funeral home chapel with the was preceded in death by son Mike munity members. All are welcome. pal Youth Coalition, announces its The Otey women’s Bible study Rev. Rocky Whray and the Rev. Bobby Turner. Email lay chaplain Catherine Outt en schedule for the Advent semester. group meets at 4 p.m., Sundays, in the Hancock officiating. Interment fol- She is survived by her daughters, at with any The first meeting will be at 4:15 Quintard Room of the parish hall. lowed in Cowan Montgomery Cem- Pam Scott and Sandi Turner, both of questions. p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25, at Brooks Hall, Th e Otey Choir continues its regular etery, Cowan. For complete obituary Winchester; sons Eddie Turner and Catechumenate next to Otey Parish. weekly rehearsals at 6 p.m., Wednes- visit . Stephen Turner, both of Pelham; sis- On Friday, Oct. 7, they will have a days in the church. ter, Margie Geratowski, and brother, Catechumenate will meet at 7 p.m., camp out. On Sunday, Oct. 16, they Nursery care is available for chil- Joyce Knott Hilliard Tommy Geratowski, both of Chicago; Wednesday, Sept.28, in the Women’s will meet at Brooks Hall. On Sunday, dren from six-weeks-old to 3-years-old, Joyce Knott Hilliard, age 71 of and eight grandchildren. Center. Oct. 30, they will host a party for the from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Coff ee Greensboro, N.C., died Sept. 10, 2011. A celebration of her life was held The evening begins with light children at Blue Monarch. hour follows the 11 a.m. service. She was preceded in death by her Sept. 17 in the funeral home chapel. refreshments, a short presentation On Sunday, Nov. 6, they will meet Otey Parish continues its new husband, James Franklin Hilliard, and For complete obituary visit . Tom Macfi e, followed by small group they will deliver home-baked cookies Th ursdays. Th is is a ministry for the Martin Knott . conversations centering around ques- to shut-ins in the community. healing of physical, emotional, rela- She is survived by her daughter, tions such as, “Where might you yearn On Sunday, Dec. 4, they will att end tional and spiritual distress. Beth (Harold) Ashworth of Greens- Silence at Noon for greater freedom in your life?” the Festival of Lessons and Carols at boro, N.C.; son, Phillip (Tyra) James Th ose interested in a place to ask All Saints’ Chapel, and on Sunday, Dec. of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; sister, Janice at St. Mary’s questions and explore and deepen 11, they will go caroling at Emerald- Nunley of Sewanee; brother, Richard one’s faith with other students, pro- Hodgson Hospital. Christ the King Knott of Fayett eville, Tenn.; and one St. Mary’s Sewanee continues its fessors, seminarians and community Th is youth group is sponsored by grandchild. new Noon Day Silence service on members, should consider this pro- St. James and Otey Parish and wel- Fall Festival A memorial service will be held weekdays. Th ere will be a 20-minute gram. comes all area youth in grades 6–12. at 11 a.m. (EDT) on Saturday, Oct. period of silence preceded by a brief All are welcome to join at any point For more information contact Bett y Christ the King Anglican Church 8, at Grace Episcopal Church, Chat- sacred reading. Th e group will gather during the year. Call the chapel at 598- Carpenter at 598-5926. of Franklin County is hosting a Fall tanooga. from 12:10 to 12:35 p.m., in the Chapel 1274 with any questions. Festival and Craft s Sale on Saturday at St. Mary’s Sewanee, located in St. Oct. 1. Th ere will be arts, craft s, baked Billy Fred “Show Time” Laxson Mary’s Hall (red brick building). Th is and home-canned goodies. is an opportunity to experience the Allen Book Th ere is still space available to rent Billy Fred “Show Time” Laxson, Christ for individuals or groups interested in age 73 of the Providence community solace of quiet in the middle of the day, and all are invited to att end. Signing participating in the event. Church, Local author Ruth Allen will have For more information call 968- a book signing for her new book, “Th e 1999. An Invitation to Join a Bible Study Holy Spirit and the Spirit of Reiki” Monteagle from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 1 A Bible Study Group is being formed by the Cowan Christ Church, Monteagle, will at Lorena’s in Monteagle. Earthkeepers Fellowship Church for its members and anyone else begin its aft er church “Adult Sunday Allen’s book will be on sale at School” this Sunday with Fr. Paul Ox- Lorena’s in the week prior to the book in the community who would like to participate in a ner’s class on the book “Th e Outline of signing, as well as on Saturday. To Meet study of the I Corinthians epistle. an Anglican Life” by Lou Tarsitano. Earthkeepers will meet at 7 p.m., Th e class begins at approximately One-Stop Transportation Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Green- This letter of the Apostle Paul to the Church he had 12:50 p.m., after lunch. All are in- Information: dial 511 House. founded contains some of the greatest passages in vited. Earthkeepers is designed to bring the Bible: Chapter 13, praising the way of love, the together undergraduate and seminary story of Jesus’ institution of Holy Communion, Paul’s students, faculty and community members to explore the environmental witness to the resurrection of Jesus and teaching about MOORE-CORTNER dimensions of religious experience and gifts of the Spirit. FUNERAL HOME belief and to encourage action based on these dimensions. Th e group meets Paul also writes about problems within the Church Specializing in pre-funeral We are a father & son every Tuesday evening for an hour. in Corinth—divisions about leadership, sexual arrangements • Offering a full management team— Th e GreenHouse is on the corner immorality among church members and arguments range of funeral plans to suit your Bob & Jim Cortner of Mitchell and Alabama avenues (the about how church members are to be related to the wishes • We accept any & all Owners/Directors former Armentrout house). Parking is Burial Insurance Plans available on Alabama Avenue. larger, non-Christian community. 967-2222 The study group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the 300 1st Ave. NW, Winchester seven Thursday evenings from October 6 to November 17, meeting at the Fellowship Church, located on THIS WEEK AND UPCOMING East Cumberland Street in Cowan. The study of I AT ST. MARY’S SEWANEE Corinthians will be concluded with another series of meetings during the season of Lent. YOGA Tuesdays, 9–10:15 am, & Thursdays, 3:30– 4:45 pm, offered by Hadley Morris, RYT The study leader will be Sherwood Ebey, who is a Centering Prayer Support Group Tea on the Commissioned Lay Pastor in the Presbyterian Church Tuesdays, 4 to 5:30 pm and a retired professor of the University of the South. New offering—NOON DAY SILENCE Mountain 12:10 to 12:35 p.m. Monday through Friday For a leisurely luncheon If you wish to accept this invitation to participate in Noon Day Silence will be a twenty-minute period A Center for Spiritual of silence preceded by a brief sacred reading. It is or an elegant afternoon tea this Thursday evening Bible Study Group, please Development an opportunity to experience the solace of quiet 11:30 to 4 Thursday through Saturday contact Sherwood Ebey at 598-5883 or so you can obtain a copy of the study book which or (931) 598-5342 Friday in the Chapel at St. Mary’s Sewanee which is DINNERS BY RESERVATION will be used. www.StMarysSewanee.org located in St. Mary’s Hall (red brick building). All (931) 592-4832 [email protected] are invited to attend and enjoy the silence. 298 Colyar Street, US 41, Tracy City Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER • Friday, September 23, 2011 • 5
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Tennessee Education Reform fr om page 1 from 26 percent proficient on the ing goals for all students and goals in National Assessment of Educational science, social studies and technology Tracy Cit y Progress (NAEP) to 35 percent in for middle and high school students. LOOKSATBOOKS reading and math. By 2014, all students Th ese standards make sure that each should be 100 percent profi cient on the teacher (K–12) knows what the best by Pat Wiser for Friends of duPont Library Market Plans TCAP in reading and math. Th e gap practices are in order to bett er teach between subgroups should decrease by their students, year to year. It does not “State of Wonder” by Ann Patchett . HarperCollins, 2011 “It’s a Book” by Lane Smith. Roaring Book Press, 2010 for Next Year 10 percent. Th e graduation rate should tell teachers how to teach but helps Now that the season for the Tracy increase from 83 percent to 90 percent. them to use lesson plans or maps to City Farmers’ Market is over, the And, by 2013, the requirements to reach a common goal. Novelist Lev Grossman’s discussion of evolving reading formats (“New York Times Sunday Book Review,” Sept. 4, 2011) came to mind organizers are ready to start planning graduate high school should be in For instance, kindergarten stu- for next year. A wrap-up meeting is line with college entrance require- dents should be able to compare whole as I clicked my way through a Kindle version of Nashville author Ann Patchett ’s most recent work. According to the displeased Grossman, we’re scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. ments, which is part of the Tennessee numbers and understand very basic 27, at the town hall in Tracy City. Th is Diploma Project. algebra functions, such as adding to witnessing the book “shedding its papery corpus and transmigrating into a bodiless digital form, right before our eyes. We’re witnessing the bib- is a meeting for everyone: farmers, High school graduates in the year and subtracting from numbers. Stu- craft ers, buyers, mayors and council 2013 should meet the following gradu- dents in kindergarten should also be liographic equivalent of the rapture.” He reminds us that the important but cumbersome ancient scroll was stored, retrieved, and used in linear members of our counties and towns, ation requirements (22 credits) in able to understand shapes. Reading the Farm Bureau, FFA, 4-H and all order to graduate: English, 4 credits; goals for kindergartners include un- fashion, whereas bound parchment became the user-friendly codex. “A very interesting group of people with some very radical ideas adopted other interested parties. Questions math, 4 credits; science, 3 credits; so- derstanding key ideas and details from to consider include: Do you like the cial studies, 3 credits; PE and wellness, a story, and describing the relationship it for their own purposes . . . they used the codex as a way of distributing the Bible.” location? Do you like the times that 1.5 credits; personal fi nance, 0.5 credit; between illustrations and the story. it is open? What additional items fi ne art, 1 credit; foreign language, 2 For more information about the set Th e digital compression of “State of Wonder” was convenient on a recent trip, but I shared Grossman’s frustration at the imposed linearity would you like to see? Do you know credits; and electives, 3 credits. of goals for each grade, go to . as I navigated, i.e., scrolled through, Patchett ’s layered plot and multiple All Work Together characters, some of whom appeared, disappeared, then popped up at the market? Are there other ways the Farmers Market can serve the All of these educational reforms Why the Need for Reform? unexpectedly. Many readers of the modern codex use visual memory to relocate our fi rst glimpse of pivotal fi gures, or the names of people community? and achievement goals are used to- Tennessee was struggling with test Organizers hope to write a grant to gether in order to get the state and scores and inadequate standards that and places. We quickly fl ip through pages to fi nd connections among characters. We have a sense of which section of a page to check. We are help advertise and develop the market federal mandated results. did not prepare students to go to col- for the next year. The information The Tennessee Diploma Proj- lege or enter the workplace. It was ob- less adept at locating small sections of a narrative by scrolling or click- ing, even if we had the foresight to bookmark or highlight places we collected at the meeting and from ect (TDP) was adopted in January vious that state assessments were not responses will be compiled to help 2008 and implemented in 2009. Th e aligned with national assessments. might revisit. Oft en we see younger—and some older—readers adept at these techniques with e-books. Th ey are our inspiration as we update write the grant. purpose of the TDP is to raise the According to the NAEP in 2007, If you cannot att end the meeting standards and curriculum to better Tennessee fourth-graders ranked our own skills. Patchett ’s story opens as the staff at a large Minnesota pharmaceutical but would like to make suggestions, prepare students to be successful aft er 41st in reading and 46th in math in please email them to: or call Dar- college. A panel of state and local gov- ranked 39th in reading and 42nd in lene Seagroves at 592-6803. ernment offi cials, and business, college math in the nation. Yet, the state assess- elusive Annick Swenson, an ethnobotanist and gynecologist studying and K–12 leaders in Tennessee guides ments showed that 90 percent of those the phenomenon of women bearing children into old age. Th e eccentric the TDP. Th ey agreed that high school students were proficient in reading Swenson resists requests for updates on her work, funded in anticipation graduates needed stronger math and and math. ACT test scores for 2007 of a miracle drug to dramatically change reproductive patt erns. science skills, and better verbal and showed 18 percent of high school Marina Singh agrees to search for Swenson and information about EHH News writing skills in order to succeed in students met all four ACT bench- Eckman’s death. She journeys from Minnesota’s snowy slush to the hu- college and be ready for the workplace. mark scores and were college-ready. mid warmth of Manaus, Brazil, where she is greeted by “every insect in Employee Recognition New curriculum standards and assess- Th e national percentage was 23. Th e the Amazon {which} lift ed its head from the leaf it was masticating and Carol Thomas was the Emerald- ments were put into place. EXPLORE tests showed 10 percent turned a slender antenna in her direction. She was a snack plate.” She is Hodgson Hospital (EHH) Employee Common core standards were of Tennessee students met all four of not greeted, however, by anyone who will take her to Dr. Swenson until, of the Month for August. Carol is an adopted in July 2010 and are closely the benchmark scores. Th e national mysteriously, she is escorted to a performance of “Orfeo ed Euridice” EHH house supervisor and also works aligned with existing standards in average was 11 percent. where she meets the elusive scientist. Patchett is clearly indulging her in the emergency room. She lives in the TDP. These are goals that each All of this information can be found on love of opera in this segment, a passion more extensively presented in Monteagle with her husband, Charles, student at each grade level is expected the website and is the main her absorbing “Bel Canto” (HarperCollins, 2001). and her three children, Blake, Brooke to learn. Th is includes math and read- source for this article. A river trip taking supplies to camp ends with welcoming ululated and Blaire. Leisure hours fi nd Carol voices, and Marina begins her campaign to extract information from the having fun with her family, horse- diffi cult Dr. Swenson. Upon entering this new world, again I found myself back riding and camping. Carol was wishing for a modern codex, pages to fl ip back and forth for earlier de- selected for recognition in a random MICHELLE M. BENJAMIN, JD scriptions to track the cautious scholar’s gradual transformation. Patchett drawing among all EHH employees Attorney & Counselor at Law consummately portrays the exchange of a pristine research campus for a having August birthdays. Her award tin box on stilts with snakes overhead and tarantulas underfoot. included use of a close-in parking Th e story contains facets of beauty; the night sky displays constella- space for the month and a gift basket 102 FIRST AVENUE, NORTH tions as “heroes of mythology posing on fi elds of ink.” We meet people of with movie tickets and other goodies. WINCHESTER, TENNESSEE 37398 compassion and strength. Material drawn from pharmaceutical science Congratulations, Carol. is informative and intriguing. Elements of surprise are eff ective, with one too-predictable exception. Consider adding this book to your fi ction State of the Hospital (931) 962-0006 list—either on today’s version of the ancient scroll or a modern codex. EHH Administrator Ralph Under- (931) 598-9767 “It’s a Book,” by Lane Smith, spoofs a digitized world and will delight wood reported that in most depart- adults and older children. Monkey is reading to friend, Jackass, and ments utilization of EHH’s facilities patiently answers each of Jackass’ questions: “Can it scroll? . . . text? . . . remained steady or increased com- tweet?” with, “It’s a book.” Finally, we glimpse dialogue and illustrations pared to August of 2010. Only skilled from “Treasure Island.” Jackass is transfi xed by what he sees. He off ers care admissions declined signifi cantly. to “re-charge” it, and Mouse ends the dialogue: “It’s a book, Jackass.” Observation visits and emergency Th is last unnecessary att empt at humor leaves some librarians wary room visits were at very close to the and parents unhappy about children calling each other by the naïve same levels. General admissions in- technophile’s name. creased slightly and outpatient visits Otherwise, it’s a really good book. increased by 7 percent. Your ad could be here. —Reported by Leslie Lytle Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER • Friday, September 23, 2011 • 7 Sewanee Civic Around the World Association’s Senior Center News with Wildman Generous History Wine Tasting “Favorites from our Table” on Sale Now Saturday, by Leslie Lytle, Th e Sewanee Senior Center still has copies of its new cookbook, “Favorites from our Table.” Th e price is $10. All profi ts go toward the September 24, Messenger Staff Writer purchase of a much-needed new steam table. 4 to 7 p.m., $25 University head archivist Annie Volunteers of the Week Armour’s presentation at the first Sewanee Civic Association meeting Th anks to Carolyn Tocco and Pete McBee for adorning the tables of the 2011–12 academic year painted with fresh vases of fall foliage. a colorful account of the precursors of Senior Menus the present organization, all of which Th e Sewanee Senior Center serves lunch at noon Monday through shared a common thread: generosity Friday. Th e suggested donation is $3 (50 or older) or $5 (under 50). Please and a concern for community welfare. call by 10:30 a.m. to order lunch. Members and guests also received an update on the 2011 Community Chest Sept. 26: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, slaw, dessert. fund drive. Sept. 27: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, sugar snap peas, cornbread, Armour’s research revealed that the dessert. fi rst civic organization in Sewanee was Sept. 28: Mexican lasagna, corn, salad, garlic bread, dessert. the Sewanee Civic League of 1908, a Sept. 29: Spaghett i, salad, garlic bread, dessert. women’s club that was the force be- Sept. 30: Cheeseburger, fries, slaw, dessert. hind the construction of the Sewanee Menus may vary. Th e center is located at 5 Ball Park Road (behind the gates and many other projects. The Sewanee Market). To reserve a meal or for more information about any group funded projects by operating a of the programs, please call the center at 598-0771. tea room and holding rummage and Tallulah’s Wine Lounge book sales. In 1914, the coed Sewanee (931) 924-3869 Improvement Association worked on www.monteagleinn.com improving the electrical service and Fall Library roads. VFW Seeks A 1920 town meeting was the di- Hours at duPont rect precursor of the present organiza- Craft ers for Fair Tell them you saw it in the Messenger! tion. Th e group was concerned about Att ention Mountain craft ers: VFW Th e University’s duPont Library, lo- lawlessness, particularly that there Post 9586 is seeking vendors to partici- cated at 178 Georgia Ave., will be open was more cheap bootleg whiskey in pate in a craft fair on Sunday Nov. 6. regular hours (Monday–Thursday, See virtual tours for some and Sewanee than in any other community Proceeds of the fair will benefi t area 7:45 a.m.–1 a.m.; Friday, 7:45 a.m.–9 of its size. To address this, they raised veterans and their families during the p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, pictures for all of these homes at money to hire a sheriff , who was of- holiday season. 12 noon to 1 a.m.) from Wednesday, www.monteaglerealtors.com fi cially titled the “Peace Offi cer.” Any craft project is welcome, but Aug. 24–Friday, Oct. 14; Wednesday, In 1922, the group associated itself items must be made by you. The Oct. 19–Monday, Nov. 21;Monday, with the national Civitan Club and deadline for entries is Friday, Oct. 14. Nov. 28–Wednesday, Dec. 7; Monday, SEWANEE, CLIFFTOPS funded public works projects. In 1926, Th e entry fee is $25 for a space that is Dec. 12–Wednesday, Dec. 14. they built a public school (the same approximately 6’ by 7.’ Fall break hours: Saturday, Oct. 15, building that is Sewanee Elementary Contact Reta Lappin Smith for 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 16, 1 p.m. AND MONTEAGLE AREA School). Because this was during the more information at . 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A reception Students of St. Andrew’s-Sewanee dormitory), and they will most likely have a fond remembrance of a will follow. visit there. Lots of community (and seminary) babies were born there, School, parents, teachers, staff , alumni It weaves together social, archi- and friends are invited to participate had surgery or convalesced in the large, draft y rooms with equally tectural and political histories of the large and draft y halls and windows. in the process of creating a 21st cen- area in Jamaica, allowing Trenchtown Charlie Woodlief tury vision for SAS by participating in Th e building was constructed in 1877 as a library for the College, residents to tell their own stories. Th e but deemed to be too far from central campus, so was converted to upcoming workshops, surveys, focus- installation will be on view through groups and round-table discussions. a hospital in 1899. SAS Student Oct. 2. Pond is an associate professor Th e Sewanee hospital holds the distinction of being the oldest Some events will be on campus, and of art at Sewanee. some will be online. hospital building between Nashville and Chatt anooga, and it was a Earns Citation “Born in Trenchtown” unfolds across community enterprise. Community members trained at the nurs- SAS parents and community mem- three screens, and is programmed to Charlie Woodlief, a senior at St. bers are invited to sessions this week- ing school that was once there, worked as nurses and lived in nearby Andrew’s-Sewanee School, has been create a dynamic experience of the Phillips Hall. Residents and medical students (the University had end, 1–4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24, and complicated history of the district. named a National Merit Semifi nalist, Sunday, Sept. 25. To reserve a spot for a medical school until 1909 when the department closed) served an award given to only 1 percent of the Viewers travel the maze of holes in the as physicians. Volunteers kept guard over “scarlet fever” houses or a workshop or with questions, send an walls between tenement yards, punched high school seniors in the nation. email to . quarantined those coming in by train from places experiencing Woodlief is a boarding student through when it was too dangerous to epidemics. Students served as work-study assistants. Community from Charlott e, N.C. He is three-time walk on the streets, consider the condi- members worked as clerks, cooks, orderlies, maintenance workers, medalist on the National Latin exam tions that created Trenchtown and hear technicians and fi remen. and a member of the Latin Honor So- the stories of residents. Th e perceptions Th e hospital had its own operating room, emergency room and ciety. He was a senior patrol leader for of younger residents, who did not know morgue. Th ey treated fevers, gunshot wounds, measles, typhoid, pox his home Boy Scout troop and intends the community before the violence and diseases unknown. to achieve Eagle Scout status. He is a started, are markedly diff erent. A series of excellent administrators enabled the hospital to con- member of the Mountain Lion varsity Th e video installation was created tinue its policy of serving the entire geographical area of 4,100 square wrestling team. Woodlief is interested in collaboration with Dixon Myers, miles with its population of 150,000 people regardless of race or in pursuing studies in psychology at coordinator of outreach ministries at ability to pay. Ninety percent of the patients came from outside the Vanderbilt University. He is the son the University, and Jamaican architect Sewanee community, and most were indigent. William Stirling Clai- of John and Cindy Woodlief. Christopher Whims-Stone. Produc- borne, also known as the Archdeacon of the Cumberlands, traveled Only 16,000 of the 1.5 million tion, post-production and editorial Northeast to raise money to cover the hospital’s annual defi cit and students who took the 2010 Prelimi- contributors include Jesse Th ompson, to help rebuild aft er the two fi res. His earnestness and determination nary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Natalie Baxter, Sam Sanderson, Char- created a quick, generous response. Dr. Oscar Torian, who retired Qualifying Test last year received this lott e Caldwell and Mary Evelyn Prit- to Sewanee (and still continued his pediatrics practice for 20 more designation. Th ese academically tal- chard. years, foregoing any pay for his work), made a children’s wing possible. ented seniors will continue to compete Th e initial development in Trench- Volunteers of the Hospital Auxiliary raised money for equipment and for National Merit Scholarships worth town housed World War II veterans and nursing scholarships. more than $34 million. rural Jamaicans migrating to Kingston In the 1970s, when the need for a modernized, “up to code” facil- to look for work and is credited with fos- ity was mandated under the threat of closure, the entire community tering much of the music and cultural Above, Christine Asmussen, director of college counseling at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee pledged money to make the current Emerald-Hodgson Hospital heritage for which Jamaica is known possible. Th e “new” hospital opened in 1976. It still serves a wide School, recognizes seniors in chapel as they receive their college acceptance notices. In worldwide. this annual ritual, Evan Morris was recognized in an all-school meeting Sept. 16 as the community across the Plateau and is the nearest emergency room Th e gallery is located on Georgia for much of Grundy County. fi rst member of the senior class to be accepted to college. Morris will be att ending The Avenue. It is free, accessible and open to Citadel in Charleston, S.C. He is the son of Dott ie and Rocky Morris of Sewanee. Th e old building, now a college dorm, hasn’t quite given itself over the public. Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., completely to non-medical living. Th e operating room light graces the Tuesday through Friday and 12 p.m. – 4 common room and a “nurse” ghost is frequently encountered tucking THIS WEEK’S FEATURED LISTING p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more in bed covers, patrolling the halls, assuring residents they are out of information, call 598-1223 or go to 1841 RIDGE CLIFF DR. 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A march for Georgia Avenue, where there will be founded by Bill McKibben, who wrote a sustainable Sewanee will take place the fi rst book for the general public on a street festival with food and music, aft er Saturday’s football game against supplied by the local businesses and global warming in 1989, “Th e End of Birmingham Southern (around 3 university organizations, until about Nature.” p.m.). Students will lead people to 4:30 p.m. “Moving Planet” is raising aware- ness about climate change around the Let the DEER know that you’re mad as #@*& world: a group of Indonesians will have already covered the bulk of a 350-hour and you’re not going to take it anymore! bike ride that will have taken them Contact me about Glory Be’s deer-proofing spray service: across much of their nation, a “human Janet Graham, (931) 598-0822 or www.glorybeservices.com fl ood” of blue shirts will take over the streets of Cairo, and Cape Town will parade its own fuel-free fl oats. ˈGō-Slō’ Georgia Avenue will be closed to glory be... car traffi c Saturday aft ernoon. Tasty Eats Ready To-Go GARDEN Woody’s Bike Shop will have a Made with 95% or Greater Local Sourcing booth at the festival to offer bike SERVICES repair services, and raffl e tickets for cakes from the Cumberland Farmer’s Market will be given out for those who pledge to seek alternate means of Slow Food Movement transportation.
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Sewanee Union Th eatre Th is Week Playwright Wednesday, Friday–Sunday, Sept. 21, 23–25, at 7:30 p.m. Horrible Bosses Wins Award 97 minutes • R • Admission $3 Anthony Caskey, a senior in the Nick (Jason Bateman), Kurt (Jason Sudeikis) and Dale (Charlie Day) College, has had his play “Th e Boiler decide they each hate their intolerable bosses (Kevin Spacey, Colin Far- Room” selected to be part of the “Ten rell and Jennifer Aniston), and the only solution is to have them killed. for Tenn 10-Minute Play Festival” at Jamie Foxx is the ex-con who helps them develop what they think will be Tennessee Wesleyan College. a foolproof plan, but if it were foolproof, there would be no movie! Th is Caskey is from Florida, majoring in is not my cup of tea, but the fi lmmakers know their audience and it isn’t English and theater. middle-aged women. As one reviewer said, in a positive way, “Horrible His play will be fully produced Bosses” is funny and dirty in about that order.” Rated PG–13 for crude (along with nine other 10-minute and sexual content, pervasive language and some drug content. Th e Bazzania Girls’ Band will play at 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23, at Shenanigans restau- plays) Th ursday–Saturday, Oct. 20– 22, at the Sue E. Trott er Th eater in Ath- No Cinema Guild on Th ursday, Sept. 29. rant in Sewanee. Bazzania, the offi cial band of the Friends of South Cumberland State Park, plays an eclectic mix of country, classic rock and folk music, with the occasional ens, Tenn., and Th ursday–Saturday, “Th e Birdcage” will show on Th ursday, Oct. 6. Oct. 27–29, at the Townsend Audi- “Th e Silence of the Lambs” will show on Th ursday, Oct. 27. polka thrown in for good measure. Band members are (seated) Jill Carpenter, (fr om left ) April Minkler, Suzanne Cahoon, Jim Ann Howard, Mary Priestley and Bett y torium on the campus of Tennessee Carpenter. Wesleyan College. Sewanee Union Th eatre Next Week For more information, and ticket Wednesday–Sunday, Sept. 28–Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m. information, go to . 120 minutes • PG-13 • $3 A Tribute to Hamper McBee Based on the 2006 best seller by Sara Gruen, “Water for Elephants” Th e Arts Center of Cannon Coun- is the story of Jacob (Robert Patt inson), a handsome veterinary student ty will pay tribute to ballad singer, who is suddenly orphaned. In his grief and confusion, he hops on a circus raconteur, songwriter and part-time TACA Fall Craft train. He quickly falls in love with Marlena (Reese Witherspoon), the moonshiner Hamper McBee of Mont- beautiful star performer of the show. But Marlena is married to the head eagle and Altamont at 7 p.m., Friday, Fair in Nashville animal trainer, August (Christoph Waltz), who is oft en cruel to both the Sept. 30. Th e Tennessee Association of Craft animals and the performers. As Jacob and Marlena fall in love, August Rhythm Bomb recording artist Artists (TACA) has announced that becomes incensed, and the circus “family” begins to crumble. Some of Jason Lee Wilson will head up the Olen Bryant is the guest demonstrator the train scenes were fi lmed in Chatt anooga. It is very hard to make a musical tribute to McBee. at this year’s TACA Fall Craft Fair. movie from a beloved book, so fans of the novel are bound to be disap- It will be an intimate evening with Bryant, a master sculptor and pointed. Th e lack of chemistry between Patt inson and Witherspoon is McBee’s family watching the 1978 Tennessee resident, will return to frustrating, but director Francis Lawrence (“I Am Legend”) tries to coax documentary “Raw Mash” and en- the grounds of Centennial Park in some romance out of them, as well as create an entertaining fi lm. Rated joying performances by Wilson and Nashville, not as an exhibitor this PG-13 for moments of intense violence and sexual content. Dennis Marlowe. year, but as a guest artist, joining the —LW Sponsored by Short Mountain ranks of artists such as Sylvia Hyman, Distillery, ticket prices are $15 for Akira Blount and Newberry and Sons’ adults, and $12 for seniors, students Chairs. or groups. Call the Arts Center of Bryant’s demonstration will be at 1 SHARE YOUR NEWS! Cannon County at (615) 563-2787 or p.m., Saturday, Sept.24. go online for tickets at . Hamper McBee tion of fi ne craft produced by TACA members from across the state will be @bellsouth.net> open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., today (Friday) Family Folk Art on Display and Saturday, Sept. 23–24, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25.All Th e folk paintings of Barbara Strawser and the tramp art of Daniel Strawser events and parking are free and open will be on display through Oct. 24 in the Marly Berger Gallery at the Arts Center to the public. ,/.'3 ,!7. 3%26)#% of Cannon County in Woodbury. Barbara was born and raised in Berks County, Penn., surrounded by the s LANDSCAPING LAWN CARE rich tradition of American folk art. Her favorite subjects are found on the farm and around her house and garden. She blends Award-Winning s LEAF REMOVAL s MULCH country and fantasy with her unique perspective ,OCAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE into wonderful, unsophisticated creations of color Musical in and harmony. *AYSON ,ONG Barbara’s son, Murfreesboro folk artist Daniel Manchester Strawser Jr., creates unique, carved designs from “The Drowsy Chaperone” is on ,!7. recycled objects. He transforms picture frames, stage at Manchester’s Millennium boxes, wall pockets and even desks into works of art Th eatre, Friday–Saturday, Sept. 23– in the style of tramp art. His work has been featured 24, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 25, ROB MATLOCK in Country Living magazine, among others. at 2 p.m. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Th is show is free and open to the public. Th e “The Drowsy Chaperone” won NEW HOME BUILDING Marly Berger Gallery located in the Arts Center by Barbara Strawser seven Tony awards in 2006. It is a mu- AND REMODELING of Cannon County is open 10 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday–Saturday. Th e Arts sical set within a comedy and includes Center is located on 1424 John Bragg Highway, west of the town of Woodbury. MEMBER, U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL “hummable” tunes, dance numbers, For more information call (615) 563-2787. comic characters, period costumes PHONE 931-598-5728 and sets, and a roller-coaster plot. Th e show is appropriate for all ages. SEWANEE AUTO REPAIR Tickets are $13 for adults, $11 for —COMPLETE AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR— students, military and adults over 60. -Tune-ups -Brakes To make a reservation, go online to 3TATE ,ICENSED s &ULLY