The Sewanee MountainPublished as a public service for the Sewanee community since 1985. The Sewanee Mountain VOL. XXIV No. 43 Thursday, December 4, 2008 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER

Published as a public service for the Sewanee community since 1985.

The Sewanee Mountain

VOL. XXIV No. 43 Thursday, December 4, 2008

THE SEWANEE MOUNTAINMESSENGERP.O. Box 296

Sewanee, Tennessee 37375

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Merle Black, Asa G. Candler Pro-fessor of Government and Politics at Emory University, will speak on “The 2008 Elections and the South” today, Dec. 4, at 4:30 p.m. in Gailor Audito-rium. The lecture is free and open to the public. Black, an expert on U.S. electoral politics, has co-authored with his brother Earl Black “Divided America: The Ferocious Power Strug-gle in American Politics.”

Acoustic Jam Tonight

There will be an acoustic music jam tonight, Dec. 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Sewanee Community Center, the white frame building at 39 Ball Park Rd. (behind the Sewanee Market). Beginners, experts and everyone in between are invited. If you don’t want to play, come to listen and watch. For directions or more information con-tact [email protected].

Aiken Taylor Award

Presentation Today

John Haines will receive the 22nd Aiken Taylor Award in mod-ern American poetry today, Dec. 4, at 4:30 p.m. in Convocation Hall, followed by a reading.

This year the Aiken Taylor award brings acclaimed poet and essayist John Haines to the University cam-pus in celebration of his poetry over the past 40 years. He has written 14 books of poems and essays, includ-ing his collected poems, “The Owl in the Mask of the Dreamer.”

Haines will be presented the award by Vice-Chancellor Joel Cunningham. All are invited to the presentation, reading and recep-tion. Haines’ books will be available for purchase.

Poet John Haines

“In The Range Of Light: The Ecstasy of Perception” mixed media drawing by Edward Carlos. Artwork will be on display at IONA: Art Studio off Sherwood Road, stop #1 on the studio tour.

The Craft Artists of Southern Tennessee (CAST) and the local chapter of the Tennessee Associa-tion of Craft Artists (TACA) present the 12th annual Holiday Studio Tour on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 7, from noon to 5 p.m., in Monteagle and Sewanee. Light refreshments will be available at many locations.

More than 30 local and regional artists will be showing their work,

Holiday Studio Tour This Weekendand local artists will open their stu-dios to the public during the tour.

Besides the artists’ studios, other locations displaying work include the Monteagle Inn, Shenanigans Gallery, the American Legion Hall and St. Andrew’s-Sewanee Art Gallery, host of the Full CAST exhibition. Bright yellow signs will mark the tour route, and maps will be available at all loca-tions on the tour.

For almost 50 years, people have been coming to the mountaintop to attend the University’s Festival of Lessons and Carols. There will be two services of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, Dec. 7, in All Saints’ Chapel. Both services are open to the public. The fi rst service begins at 5 p.m. and the second begins at 8 p.m.

The service is based on one that has been sung annually since 1918 at King’s College Chapel in Cambridge, England. The Sewanee service fea-tures the University Choir under the direction of University Organist and Choirmaster Robert Delcamp, who is professor of music, and Assistant Uni-versity Organist Daniel Stipe. During the service, the choir sings carols ap-

Festival of Lessons and Carols Sundaypropriate to the season of Advent and Christmas after the reading of each lesson. The Middle Tennessee State University Faculty Brass Quintet will provide music before the services, as well as accompaniment for several of the hymns and carols.

The music for this year’s service includes “Adam Lay Ybounden” by English composer Richard Shephard, commissioned by the University Choir in 2000. Two carols from the Baroque period will be heard, “Lift Up Your Heads” by Johann Freyling-hausen and “Salve Puerele” from Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s Christ-mas Cantata “In Navitatem Domini Canticum.” A setting of “There Is No

The University Choir in the Festival of Lessons and Carols

PMO Morning with St. Nicholas

SaturdayThe School of Theology’s Parents’

Morning Out program will hold its annual “Morning with St. Nicholas” on Saturday, Dec. 6. Everyone is in-vited to Hamilton Hall to have your child’s picture taken with St. Nicholas. In addition, a craft table will be avail-able for children to decorate frames and ornaments. The pictures and craft table will be available from 9 to 10 a.m. A short program will begin at 10 a.m., with refreshments following. The cost is $3 and includes a picture with St. Nicholas, frame and orna-ment. Please bring a child’s hat or mittens to donate to children in need in Franklin County. Questions? Please call Bryn Caddell at 598-3410.

The St. Andrew’s-Sewanee Middle School, Upper School Choir and Ensemble will present an evening of holiday music under the direction of

The seventh-grade choir recently performed in Chapel at SAS. The school’s holiday concert is Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in the SAS theater.

The Sewanee Senior Citizens’ Center will be open from Monday, Dec. 8, through Friday, Dec. 12, from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. for its annual Christmas Bazaar. Come browse for gifts and enjoy a cup of hot cider, hot chocolate or coffee, fried pies and cookies.

A wide array of homemade crafts, jams, jellies, pickles, baked goods, candies, cookies and Christmas

Senior Citizens’ Christmas Bazaar Begins Monday

decorations will be sold. Gift baskets, white elephant items, cakes and fried pies will also be for sale.

A beautiful Tennessee quilt will be given away on Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. Tick-ets for the quilt are $1 each and may be purchased from members of the Senior Citizens’ Center. Proceeds from the bazaar and ticket sales will be used to fund the center’s operations.For more information call 598-0771.

The Sewanee Woman’s Club will hold its next meeting on Monday, Dec. 8, at 11 a.m., at Otey parish hall. The program will have a holiday theme. Retired Professor William Cocke will tell a holiday story, “Christmas in Alabama.” Christmas music will be performed by a vocal and instru-mental ensemble, and there will be group singing.

Remember to bring your check-books to the meeting to buy lovely jewelry, scarves, neckties and baked goods as one of the club’s fund-raising projects. The sale will begin at 11 a.m. Members are encouraged

Professor Cocke to Share “Christmas in Alabama” with Woman’s Club

to bring baked goods ready to sell as early as possible. Please attach a label that identifi es the item and suggests a sales price.

Members and guests are also asked to bring peanut butter or canned vegetables as a holiday do-nation to the food bank of the Com-munity Action Committee.

The menu for this month is herb-roasted pork loin with apple,

SAS Holiday Concert FridayKatherine Anderson on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in the SAS theater. The con-cert is free and open to the public.

Black to Speak on 2008 Elections

Myatt to Present Artist’s Talk Tomorrow

The University Art Gallery pres-ents “Sometimes I Settle for a Chuck-le: New Work by Greely Myatt,” start-ing on Friday, Dec. 5, at 4:30 p.m., with an artist’s talk followed by a reception. Myatt is a sculptor and art professor at the University of Memphis. He is known for his public art pieces, nar-rative installations and playful takes on everyday objects. The exhibition will be on view until Feb. 8, 2009. The University Art Gallery, located on Georgia Avenue, is free and open to the public.

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IN MEMORIAM WITH THANKSTo the Editor:

In memor y of Mattie Marie Reeves, who would have been 1 year old today, Dec. 4. Richard and I would like to again thank everyone for all they have done for us during the loss of our baby. The continued prayers for our healing, the heartfelt hugs, and if we try to name everything that was done and everyone who helped, we will surely overlook something and someone. There are really too many blessings to name them all. We can never say thank you enough.

Andrea & Richard ReevesMonteagle ■

THANK YOU, TURKEY TROTTo the Editor:

This year’s Turkey Trot to benefi t Blue Monarch was another huge suc-cess in raising over $8,000, which will be matched by the Howell and Madeline Adams Charitable Trust. To all of the superwomen of Theta Pi, Theta Kappa Phi, Phi Kappa Epsilon and Kappa Delta, who made this possible—a great big thank you! And a special thank you, too, for the young women who provided babysitting and games for the children.

The Turkey Trot is always an inspirational demonstration of an amazing group of women helping another amazing group of women, even though their worlds are so dra-matically different. It also creates a rewarding experience, making a new generation of philanthropists.

I saw a dramatic demonstration of these different worlds while I was standing in front of the Theta Pi house waiting on the Blue Monarch women and children to walk from the van. On one side, I saw two college girls playfully kicking the fall leaves, much like children, to the blare of loud music. On the other side, I saw the women of Blue Monarch, many near that same age, strolling their ba-bies and young children to the Turkey Trot. It was a poignant reminder of a valuable, signifi cant time in a young

person’s life that some will never recapture.

Afterwards, with tears in their eyes, Karen and Angie from Blue Monarch told me, “We can’t believe they wanted to do that for us.” Thank you to all who made the Turkey Trot successful, not only by raising funds that we clearly need, but for giving the women of Blue Monarch a fun, yet brief, glimpse into your world, which I trust was an equal exchange of blessings.

Susan Binkley, Executive DirectorBlue Monarch ■

TVA CEO’S RAISE INSULTING TO CUSTOMERSTo the Editor:

I am writing to express my outrage at the recent increase in compensa-tion for Tennessee Valley Authority’s CEO Tom Kilgore. During an econom-ic downturn, it is reprehensible that such an increase would be given to the head of a public utility company at the expense of its customers, many of whom are suffering financially because of this recession.

Will a $200,000 salary increase and potential additional bonuses totaling more than $3 million help Kilgore make better decisions for the utility? Granted, he holds a re-sponsible position, but the timing for such a large pay increase is an affront to TVA customers.

After a 7 percent rate hike in April, the TVA board approved another rate increase of 20 percent in October. To rectify this, Kilgore could refuse the additional compensation, or the board of directors could renegotiate his compensation package. The board could use the funds to cover TVA’s additional operating costs rather than passing that increase on to customers.

Jeanette HamiltonSewanee ■

CONSTITUTION DESIGNED TO PERMIT SOCIAL CHANGETo the Editor:

In response to Susan F. Clark’s letter in the Nov. 20 edition of the MESSENGER:

I agree that all U.S. citizens should read and understand the Constitu-tion of this great country. However, I think her letter belies a fundamental misunderstanding of the meaning of this monumental and historic document.

Firstly, the First Amendment states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of re-ligion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” This means that religions are free to give or deny their blessings of marriage to any couple they choose. However, it also means that every civil right granted by law, including those rights granted through marriage, is not subject to the requirements of any religious doctrine—especially since marriage is only valid with a state-issued license, regardless of whether the ceremony is sacred or secular. To say that giving legal marriage rights to same-sex couples tramples upon the free religious exercise of citizens just because some religions do not choose to recognize a same-sex union is simply ludicrous.

Secondly, and more signifi cantly, the Constitution was designed to be a changeable document—to refl ect the progress and changes of the society it governs. That is why there are more amendments now than there were in 1789. If the Constitution weren’t so fl exible, who knows when slavery would have ended, or when women would have fi nally gained the right to vote?

To accept a democratic govern-ment is to embrace social progress. Change is the natural result of learn-ing from past mistakes; and if we don’t allow it where it is needed, then we may as well be despots.

Tim SingerSewanee ■

Rose,” scored for women’s voices and organ, has been commissioned by the University Choir for the 2008 services from James Carlson, visit-ing professor in the department of music. The service will also include a delightful arrangement of “Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day” by Richard Shephard and an arrangement of the “Lute-Book Lullaby” by English composer Colin Mawby.

Both of the services of Lessons and Carols are open to the general public. Seating for the services is limited and is on a fi rst-come, fi rst-seated basis. The doors open one hour before the beginning of each service. Requests

Lessons and Carols from page 1 . . .for handicapped access and seating should be directed to the chapel offi ce at 598-1274.

The use of cameras, camcorders, artificial lights or flashbulbs and recording equipment is prohibited during the services.

The chapel will be decorated by members of the College and commu-nity with greens from the University forest and red poinsettias given in memory of loved ones.

Members of the Sewanee Police Department will assist campus visitors with parking information if needed.

For more information call the Les-sons and Carols line at 598-1955 or the chapel offi ce at 598-1274.

Wreath Sale Final Orders Tomorrow

If you have not ordered a balsam wreath from a sixth-grader at St. An-drews-Sewanee School, fi nal orders will be taken through Friday, Dec. 5. Contact Cindy Potter at <[email protected]> or call 968-0210, ext. 3115. A few extra wreaths may be available when the shipment arrives from Maine early next week.

Last Two Days of SCC Book Fair

The Sewanee Children’s Center’s annual Scholastic Book Fair has been exhibiting and selling books this week. Today and tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 5, are the last two days of the fair. The fair is being held in the fi rst classroom in Otey parish hall. Come by and browse today, Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted.

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Social hour will begin at 11:30 a.m., and lunch ($10) will be served at noon. Reservations for the lun-cheon are due by noon on Friday, Dec. 5. Call Caroline Shoemaker in Sewanee (598-0982) or Sissy Stew-art in Monteagle (924-2889). Please specify if you prefer a vegetarian meal or need child care. If you have made a standing reservation for this year’s programs, remember to cancel your reservation if you are not able to attend.

The Sewanee Woman’s Club is open to all women in the area, and newcomers are welcome. Working women are encouraged to attend and participate during their lunch hours. Child care is available during lunch.

Cocke to Share Story with Woman’s Club from page 1 . . .

Serving Where Called

This column was started five years ago to support the large num-ber of reservists who were called up for active duty to serve in the war in Iraq. Since then, the troubles in the Middle East and beyond have stretched our military to its limits. This column is a reminder that someone else is standing guard and facing fi re for us. Please keep the following people, their families and all those who fi ght for freedom in your prayers:

Nick BarryJames Gregory Cowan

Peter GreenBrian “Yogi” Jackson

Kenny LemingBrian Norcross

Christopher NorcrossJames SmithCharles Tate

Michael WallsJeffery Alan Wessel

Nick Worley

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on Nov. 28, 2008, at Southern Tennes-see Medical Center in Winchester to Cassandra and Bobby Summers of Belvidere. She weighed 6 lbs., 6.8 oz., and was 18 inches long. She joins her siblings, Gracie and B.J.

Maternal grandparents are Cindy and Ray Jackson of Lexie Crossroads, Tenn. Paternal grandparents are Bob Summers of Sherwood and Beverly and Steve Miller of Winchester.

Pie Sales to Benefi t Animal AllianceThe Smoke House Restaurant in

Monteagle is cooking up extra fried pies (chocolate, coconut, peach, apple praline, strawberry and chocolate peanut butter) and their buttermilk pie to benefi t Animal Alliance South Cumberland. One dollar from every pie sold on Dec. 5, 6 and 7 will go to help neuter pets on the Mountain.

Santa on the Mountain

This project of Mid-Cumberland Mountain Ministries and Holy Com-forter Church in Monteagle provides parents the opportunity to come and select the toys of their choosing to give to their children. Santa on the Mountain accepts unwrapped, new toys for boys and girls, as well as financial contributions. For more information contact Kathy Kirkland at (931) 924-3380. The deadline for gifts and donations is Dec. 15.

Curbside Recycling

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ObituariesAllen Bennett

Allen “Jack” Bennett, age 82, of Monteagle died Nov. 29, 2008, in Van-derbilt Medical Center in Nashville. He was a retired truck driver and was a member of Oak Grove Church.

He is survived by his wife, Jean Bennett; children, Gary Ann Sanders, Mary Ruth Rollins and Robert Allen Bennett: seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Dec. 2 in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Barry Nolan offi ciating. Interment followed in Summerfi eld Cemetery. Arrangements were by Cumberland Funeral Home, Monteagle.

Lee ParkerLee Parker, age 52, of Monteagle

died Nov. 28, 2008, in Southern Ten-nessee Medical Center in Winchester.

He served as Monteagle Police Chief for 24 years before retiring in 2006. He previously served as a deputy with the Marion County Sheriff ’s De-partment in Jasper, Tenn.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Jo Parker, offi ce specialist for the Dean of the College at the University of the South; and sons, Michael, Adam and Dustin.

A Celebration of Life with Masonic Rites was held on Dec. 2 in the Cum-berland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Linda Hutton and others offi ciat-ing. Interment of ashes was in Havron’s Chapel Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Christ Church, P.O. Box 457, Tracy City, TN 37387. Arrangements were by Cum-berland Funeral Home, Monteagle.

Patricia PuckettPatricia “Pat” Puckett, age 86, of

Winchester died Nov. 29, 2009, at Sunbridge Care & Rehabilitation in Winchester. She was previously employed as a supervisor for South Central Human Resources Agency.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Keithly Puckett Sr.; broth-ers, Harry and Frank John Wedding-ton; and sister, Alma Galligher.

She is survived by her son, Keithly Puckett Jr. of Winchester; brother, Wi-ley Weddington Jr. of Winchester; and sister, Jean Bucher of Chattanooga.

Funeral services were held on Dec. 1 in the Moore-Cortner Funeral Home chapel, with Bro. Ed Boggess offi ciat-ing. Interment followed at Franklin Memorial Gardens, Winchester. Ar-rangements were by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.

Jamey SandersJamey Sanders, age 20, of Tracy

City, died Nov. 28, 2008, at his home. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kevin Sanders; and grand-fathers, Tom Parsons, Ned C. Geary and Melvin Sanders.

He is survived by his parents, Jimmy Ray and Vicki Sanders; broth-ers, Ned, Mark, Michael and Pat-rick Sanders; grandparents, Linda Parsons Brooks, Kay Geary and Polly Sanders; special aunt, Ada Kay Parsons; special uncle, Bill Parsons; niece, Shelby Sanders; nephew, Chevy Sanders; cousin, Macey Parsons; and lifelong friends, Michael Jones and Heath Stiefel.

Graveside services were held on Dec. 1 in Plainview Cemetery, with the Rev. Benji Curtis offi ciating. Ar-rangements were by Foster & Lay Funeral Home, Tracy City.

CatechumenateOn Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 6:30

p.m. the Catechumenate will meet in the Mary Sue Cushman Room of the Women’s Center on Mississippi Avenue. The group will share a meal before ending the semester with a celebration of the Holy Eucharist and discussions. Small groups will hear readings and discuss them and the semester as a whole. The menu for dinner is vegetarian chili, salad and cornbread.

The Catechumenate will meet again next semester when classes begin at the end of January. For more information contact Lay Chaplain Seth Olson at 598-1251.

EPFThe Episcopal Peace Fellowship

invites you to its weekly meetings for prayer, study and work, directed toward reconciliation and peace. The EPF meets on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Quintard Room in Otey parish hall. Celebration of the Eucharist is held on the second Thursday of each month.

Grief Support Group

The grief support group will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at St. James Episcopal Church, 898 Midway Rd. For more information contact the Rev. Linda A. Hutton at 598-9613.

Otey Memorial Parish

At Otey parish, the Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:50 and 11 a.m. on Sunday. Between the services, Sunday school classes for all ages, nursery through adult, are held. Children ages 3 through 11 are welcome to attend Godly Play, a lively program in which they hear Bible stories and learn how the stories’ lessons relate to their lives. All youth are welcome to attend Pathfi nders (middle school) and senior high classes that explore faith in action.

Adults are invited to attend either the Lectionary Class or the Adult Forum. This Sunday the Lectionary Class will review and discuss the life and work of John the Baptist. The Adult Forum, led by Robin Reed-Spaulding, will examine the spiritual discipline of “waiting.”

Coffee hour follows the second service. For more information call Robin Reed-Spaulding (598-5926).

Pantry Sunday Pantry Sunday for the Community

Action Committee (CAC) is Sunday, Dec. 7, for participating churches: St. James, Otey, Cumberland Presby-terian and All Saints’ Chapel. Please bring your food offerings to Sunday services. The typical bag of groceries includes rice, beans, pasta, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, and cans of vegetables, fruit, and soup. The cost for a complete bag is less than $15.

The CAC is an outreach ministry of Otey Parish with generous support from the Sewanee Community Chest and individuals across the Mountain. The CAC provides food, financial assistance and educational support for persons in the greater Sewanee community. For more information, contact the CAC at 598-5927.

Seeking Saturday Meets Dec. 13

Calling all kindergarten through fi fth-graders: Seeking Saturday will be on Dec. 13 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at St. James Church, 898 Midway Rd., Sewanee.

The theme for this year is the parables of Jesus, and the ones for December are God’s Curators of the Earth parables: the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price in Mat-thew 13:44, 45-46. Activities will be related to preserving the environment, conservation and being responsible consumers. A trash scavenger hunt will take place on the church grounds and in the nearby woods, with each group bringing its items back to be sorted by decomposition time.

Come for an afternoon of worship, Bible stories, stewardship of the envi-ronment activities, games and snacks, including everyone’s favorite—“dirt cake.” Bring your friends.

Taizé FridayAmid the hustle and bustle of

shopping and preparation for the holidays, the Advent season calls us to remember the true meaning of Christmas, to experience the birth of Christ in each of us and to await his glorious return. On Friday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m., in St. Luke’s Chapel, there will be a service of meditation, prayer, refl ection and song in the Taizé tradi-tion. This is the fi nal Taizé service of the semester. Sponsored by All Saints’ Chapel, Taizé in Sewanee is an inter-denominational joint ministry of the School of Theology and the College of Arts and Sciences. The service usually lasts for one hour, and all are welcome. Whoever you are, just as you are, come and be renewed.

The School of Theology and the Education for Ministry (EfM) pro-gram of the University invite mem-bers of the community to attend a live webcast of the 2009 Trinity Institute National Theological Conference from Jan. 21 through Jan. 23. The theme, “Radical Abundance: A Theology of Sustainability,” will be addressed by leading theologians and grass-roots activists, who will explore the theo-logical basis for living abundantly while striving for justice and sustain-ability.

Keynote speakers include Majora Carter, a MacArthur Genius fellow; Timothy Gorringe, a leader in the fi eld of environmental theology; David Korten, best-selling author of “When Corporations Rule the World”; and Néstor O. Míguez, professor of New Testament studies at Instituto Uni-versitario ISEDT, Buenos Aires. Sister Miriam Therese MacGillis, founder of Genesis Farm and a Thomas Berry Award recipient, will preach at the opening Eucharist.

All members of the community are encouraged to participate in this dynamic continuing education op-portunity at the School of Theology. The $30 registration fee enables par-ticipants to enjoy the full conference

On Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. the University’s German Department will host its annual Christmas service and party—a two-part celebration.

The fi rst part consists of a short prayer and song service in St. Augus-tine’s Chapel inside All Saints’. The service starts at 7 p.m. and features students reading selections from the Bible in German and prayers in German.

German Christmas Service and PartyThe second part is a popular

Christmas celebration at the German House, at the corner of University Avenue and Louisiana Circle, start-ing at about 7:45 p.m. and featuring food, the famous flaming German punch (Feuerzangenbowle) and good fellowship.

You are invited on this last day of classes to celebrate Christmas before the semester ends.

Riva Lake Baptist Church will present its annual Live Nativity and Bethlehem Marketplace on Friday and Saturday, December 12 and 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. Dozens of adults and children will be dressed in costumes. Come and interact with our people in

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the marketplace. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served.

Riva Lake Baptist Church is lo-cated at the corner of Bible Crossing Road and Old Tullahoma Road (Hwy. 130) in Winchester. For more infor-mation call 967-0194.

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A complete brochure, sched-ule and registration form for this event are available online at the EfM homepage, <http://www.sewanee.edu/EFM/index.htm>. For more information contact Kathryn Bruce in the EfM offi ce at 598-1357 or at [email protected]. The registra-tion deadline is Jan. 7.

DEATH NOTICEGeorge Houston Barnes Jr.

Longtime University employee George Houston Barnes Jr., age 64, of Sherwood died Dec. 2, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Dec. 5 at Emmanuel Apostolic Church in Sherwood. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Greening of All Saints’ Chapel

In preparation for the annual Fes-tival of Lessons and Carols, on Friday members of the Sewanee community are invited to join in the Greening of All Saints’ Chapel. Work begins at 9 a.m. All levels of experience are wel-comed and very much needed. Coffee and pastries are served throughout the morning; a light lunch will be offered at noon. Ken Taylor, of Tay-lor’s Mercantile, will direct the day’s activities. For further information, please 598-1274.


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CCJP Board Meeting Saturday

The winter board meeting of the Cumberland Center for Justice and Peace will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, at 8:30 a.m. in the Sewanee Senior Citizens’ Center.

Agenda items include a presenta-tion by Scott Bates on Highlander Folk School’s new direction, an up-date from Marilyn Davidheiser on CCJP’s Dora Turner Scholar, Raphael Trull, and planning for the Spring Gardeners’ Forum. The meeting is open to the public. Guests and visi-tors are welcome and encouraged to attend. The CCJP is organized exclu-sively for charitable and educational purposes. For more information contact Leslie Lytle at 598-9979, or e-mail <[email protected]>.

Library ScheduleThe University’s duPont Library

will be open for extended hours next week, Dec. 11–14. The schedule is: Thursday and Friday, Dec. 11 and 12, 7:45 a.m.–3 a.m.; Saturday, Dec. 13, 7:45 a.m.–midnight; and Sunday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m.–3 a.m.

Regular hours will be observed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 15–16, 7:45 a.m.–1 a.m.

On Wednesday, Dec. 17, the library will be open 7:45 a.m.–5 p.m.

Interim hours will be observed Dec.18–23 and Dec. 29–31. They are: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; and, closed on Sunday.

The library will be closed for the Christmas holidays Dec. 24–28.

Community Center Board

The Sewanee Community Cen-ter’s board meets at 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month in the center; everyone is welcome to attend. The next meeting is Dec. 10. If you are interested in membership in the center, please contact Rachel Petropolis at [email protected] or 598-0682.

Humane Society to Meet Dec. 16

The Franklin County Humane Society will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Best Western Inn’s meeting room in Winchester. At each monthly meeting the society holds a drawing for a free pet spay or neuter-ing. You do not have to attend to win. [See entry form at right].

Those interested in joining the Humane Society may do so for an annual membership fee of $12.

For information about adopt-ing a pet or the Humane Society’s meetings, call the Animal Harbor shelter at 962-4472 or visit <www.fchumane.petfi nder.com> or e-mail [email protected].

Masons to MeetThe Summit Masonic Lodge #497

F&AM, a member of the Sewanee community since 1878, meets on the second Monday of every month. The next scheduled meeting will be on Monday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lodge Hall. For more information call Brian Masters, (931) 924-3389 or Joe Milner Sr., (931) 598-0711.

ENTRY FORM

I am a resident of Franklin County, and I hereby enter the drawing for one free spaying or neutering for one dog or one cat. (Only one entry per address per month.) NAME: PHONE: ADDRESS: Please mail to: The Franklin County Humane Society P. O. Box 187 Winchester, TN 37398 Drawings are held at the regular FCHS monthly meetings. Winners do not have to be present, and they will be notified. Contributions are welcome with entry but not required and do not influence the outcome of the drawing.

CAC Volunteer Opportunities

There are many opportunities to help others celebrate Christmas in Sewanee. Volunteers are needed at the Community Action Committee (CAC), located in Otey parish hall, to help with the following activities: pack groceries and set up for Christ-mas breakfast, Thursday, Dec. 18, at 3 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 19, 8 a.m., serve and enjoy Christmas breakfast in Otey parish hall.

For more information contact Laura Willis, CAC director, at 598-5927 or e-mail <[email protected]>. The CAC is an outreach ministry serving the greater Sewanee community for more than 30 years based at Otey Memorial Parish in Sewanee.

At the Nov. 24 meeting, the Se-wanee Community Council addressed an irregularity in the recent Commu-nity Council election, held on Nov. 4. According to Provost Linda Lanke-wicz, Michael C. Hurst was elected to serve as a District 1 representative, but Hurst does not live in District 1. By the provisions of the by-laws, representatives must reside in the district they represent. Hurst lives on Roark’s Cove Road, which serves as a boundary between District 1 and District 4, and the fact that Hurst was running as a candidate in the wrong district was not discovered until the day of the election. (If Hurst lived on the other side of Roark’s Cove Road, he would be in District 1).

Lankewicz noted that there was a vacant seat in District 2, which was

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The Board of Commissioners of the Sewanee Utility District (SUD) of Franklin and Marion Counties met Nov. 25 for a working session in the morning and its regular monthly meeting in the afternoon.

SUD Manager Ben Beavers pre-sented the 2009 Sewanee Utility Dis-trict budget to the board. The budget, generated with support from Raftelis Financial Inc., a consulting firm under contract with SUD, included a detailed explanation of operating expenses, capital improvement ex-penses and the rate schedule (effec-tive Jan. 1, 2009) necessary to support the budget. The board approved the three components of the budget.

The monthly rates will be as fol-lows: water base rate ($8.59) plus a volumetric charge per 1,000 gallons ($6.48 for 0–8,000 gallons; $7.45 above 8,000 gallons); sewer base rate ($6.65) plus a volumetric charge per 1,000 gallons ($8.53), refl ecting a 4.6 percent increase. For information on drought surcharges and installation and connection fees, contact the SUD offi ce or visit the website <www.sewaneeutility.org>.

SUD Board Approves 2009 Budget andStrategic Plan

In addition to revenue from water sales and wastewater treatment, the budget projects new construction revenue from water system devel-opment, water resource and sewer system development charges. Water that SUD expects to save as a con-sequence of accelerated leak detec-tion and remediation also appeared as a revenue credit. The operating budget rose by 30 percent due to the increased cost of energy and sup-plies. The budget designates $5,000 for Project Help to assist customers in fi nancial distress.

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The deadline for returning appli-cations for Operation Noel is tomor-row, Friday, Dec. 5. (See application form below.)

The Sewanee Volunteer Fire De-partment (SVFD) and the Fund Raising Operational Support Team organize the purchase and distribu-tion of gifts for Sewanee Operation Noel to help families in need by providing food and/or toys during the Christmas season.

Only families living on top of Se-wanee mountain—Sewanee, Midway, Jump-Off and Sherwood Road to the top of Sherwood mountain (not into Sherwood)—are eligible.

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tion to be eligible, whether you have received from Sewanee Operation Noel before or not. An application will ensure that all the pertinent informa-tion is provided so everyone in need may receive.

If you would like to make a dona-tion of money, nonperishable food items or new toys, please take the items to Fire Chief David Green’s of-fi ce, located in the Sewanee Police De-partment building, or to Tracy Hall’s offi ce in Guerry Hall, room 114.

The gifts will be delivered before Christmas Day by the SVFD and FROST members. For more informa-tion call 598-3400.

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The Sewanee Tiger Cub scouts have been busy this past month and have focused on the Sewanee community. The scouts made cards decorated with leaf rubbings for the Senior Citizens’ Center and packed groceries for the Community Action Committee. They learned a little about hunger and the needs of dif-

Sewanee Tiger Cub Scouts Focus on Community

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wanee Volunteer Fire Department’s student chief, Chase Spurlock, and firefighters Matthew Marving and Matthew Stringer. The highlight of the month was riding on the fi re truck down University Avenue and trying on the fi remen’s heavy gear.


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Bring unused or moderately worn shoes to the Spencer Room at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School, or ask an SAS student to deliver the shoes to school for you. All types of shoes are needed, including fl ip-fl ops.

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Slide-Illustrated Talk, Haitian Crafts Sale

The Sisters of St. Mary will give a slide-illustrated talk about their re-cent mission trip to Haiti on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3:30 p.m. at the convent, 1100 St. Mary’s Ln., Sewanee.

Tea will be served, and Haitian crafts will be available to buy. Pro-ceeds will go toward the continuing work in Haiti. Evening Prayer will follow for those who wish to stay. For more information e-mail <[email protected]>.

Senior MenusThe Sewanee Senior Citizens’

Center offers lunch at noon. The sug-gested donation is $3 for 50 years of age or older; $5, under 50. All prices are suggested donations only. To ensure adequate food preparation, please call the day before to reserve a takeout meal or to eat at the center. If you come in without calling in advance, there’s a chance you’ll be disappointed. Menus follow.

Dec. 8: Vegetable soup, pimento cheese sandwich, dessert.

Dec. 9: Chili, peanut butter & jelly sandwich, fruit/cottage cheese.

Dec. 10: Spaghetti, salad, garlic toast, chocolate pudding.

Dec. 11: Beef tips/noodles, green peas, carrots, roll, dessert.

Dec. 12: Chicken patty/gravy, creamed potatoes, green beans, bread, assorted desserts.

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A record 14 students and four faculty and staff members attended from the Sewanee chemistry depart-ment. Eight students presented post-ers, and the Sewanee chapter of the Student Affi liates of the ACS (SAACS) manned a demonstration booth and competed in the liquid nitrogen ice cream-making competition.

Sophomore chemistry student Caroline Holman presented one of the posters, based on her research with senior Anna Jones and recent graduate Carey Donald on the wa-tersheds of the southern Cumberland Plateau. These watersheds support some of the most biologically di-verse aquatic ecosystems in North America.

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pendent upon water supplied by the impoundment of streams to create reservoirs. Given both the ecological and economic importance of these watersheds, the students sought to characterize the impact of impound-ments on water quality, examining the biogeochemical cycling of iron and manganese ions in two reservoirs near Sewanee. As they suspected, strong seasonal variation in the com-position profi le of the water column was observed in both reservoirs. Hol-man discussed the factors associated with this seasonal element cycling.

Other Sewanee students mak-ing presentations were Sarah Fried, Jamie Robinson, Brendan Monks, Cain Green, Margaret Anne Gray, Joe Giesen and Helen Dauer. Photos and more information about the other student presentations can be found under News on the University web-site, www.sewanee.edu.

Other conference events included student demonstrations and the ice cream-making contest.

Student affi liate groups from dif-ferent universities were invited to

Sewanee students presented at the 60th Southeastern regional meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in Nashville this month. Pictured above is the Sewanee team.


Rhoton Reaches Out Across Globe

Montana Rhoton of Decherd, a seventh-grader at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School, recently received a letter from someone in China whom she has never met. The letter reads, “I am a student at Yan Yangchu Engi-neering School. I am writing on behalf of all the teachers and students at our school to say that we are grateful to you for your kindness, help and dona-tion. What you have done makes us feel thankful. We also feel grateful to all our American friends who donated kindness and constructed a bridge of friendship. I can imagine that you are a nice and good-hearted girl.”

Yan Yangchu Engineering School was one of the schools affected by the 7.9 earthquake that struck Si-chuan Province on May 12; no lives were lost, but most of its campus was destroyed. Rhoton’s Chinese language teacher, Bob Edwards, and a group of SAS students had visited the school the summer before, and he shared his memories and the news of the school’s destruction with his classes.

Montana decided to help. Over the summer she sold sno-cones to raise funds for the school. By the end of the summer she had raised $850. The money was sent to Yan Yangchu, where it is helping to rebuild the tech-nical school that served 317 students before the quake.

Montana is studying Chinese for the second year at SAS. This spring she and her mother plan to accompa-ny Edwards on a tour of the country, including a visit to Yan Yangchu.

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Sewanee Union Theatre This Weekend with SUNDAY MATINEE!Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 & 6, at 7:30 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m.Admission, $3The Dark Knight152 minutes • Directed by Chrisopher Nolan • PG-13 • 2008

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Members and guests will gather at 5:30 p.m. for a social hour followed by a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. The GAAC will provide roast turkey, dressing, tea and coffee. Members will bring a salad, vegetable or dessert to share.

Jana Barrett will entertain the group with excerpts from her new book, “Gettin’ Fired Up: Diary of a Mad Southern Mama.”

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the work of pastel artists Ann Ford, Paula Ford and Haley McCallie during December.

Ann Ford is a member of the Degas Pastel Society of New Orleans. She has won a number of awards, including the Winsor and Newton Award in 2006. Paula Ford, from Jas-per, is a member of the Guild for the Pastel Forum at Wetcanvas.com. She won the silver medal in the 2007 Arts for the Parks competition. Haley Mc-Callie won the Franklin County Arts Guild scholarship in 2006 and attends the University of Tennessee. She has had two pieces selected for the spring semester Art in the Library show.

The Artisan Depot, the gallery of the Franklin County Arts Guild, is located at 207 E. Cumberland St., Cowan. For more information call 308-6631.

ContradanceDec. 12

Misty Mountain Dancers’ special Christmas contradance will take place Friday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m. in the American Legion Hall on University Avenue in Sewanee. The band for the dance will be Maple Hill and the caller will be Eddie Doss. Doss will teach a beginners’ workshop at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $6; students, $3. Wear comfortable shoes and prepare for a great evening. For more informa-tion call Ron Lee, 598-0814.

St. Andrew’s-Sewanee Gallery welcomes CAST-TACA Studio Tour visitors Dec. 6–7 to the exhibition “Full CAST,” featuring the work of artists on the studio tour, members of Craft Artists of Southern Tennessee (CAST, a local chapter of Tennessee Association of Craft Artists) and SAS faculty and staff. “Full CAST 2008” features 70 works from over 30 regional artists.

Each artist was invited to submit up to three works to be considered for special recognition and awards. Jan Chenoweth, “Full CAST 2008” juror, lives and works in Chattanooga. An artist, educator and independent curator, she approached the task with open eyes and a sense of humor. Win-ners will be named next week.

Begin the CAST Holiday Tour at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School’s Art Gallery. This annual tour of local art studios and galleries will be Satur-day, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7, from noon until 5 p.m. The “Full CAST” exhibition provides a fi ne sampler of the artists participating in the tour. This year 14 locations are included on the studio tour. Artwork will also be available for purchase at sponsor locations, including Monteagle Inn and She-

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to the SAS Art Gallery and other tour locations. Follow the bright yellow signs across the mountain to see the unique variety of artist and artwork on the tour, including works in pot-tery, jewelry, glass, wood, textiles, paintings, prints and much more.

A Tennessee Christmas with Lee Greenwood Country music legend Lee Green-

wood will return to Franklin County this Saturday, Dec. 6, with “A Tennessee Christmas.” Doors open at 6 p.m. in the Franklin County High School audito-rium; the performance begins at 7.

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Matched Sets: Similar but DifferentI have always been intrigued by pairs and triples of things where the

items are similar but not exactly the same. My grandmother used to collect playing cards and mounted samples in a scrapbook. Sets of two decks of cards might have the same colors, but the colors appeared in complementary positions. Sometimes the U. S. Post Offi ce would issue a stamp to commemorate an international event, such as the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, and Canada would issue a stamp with the same design as the U. S. stamp but with its own particulars. Similarly, I like to play two pieces by the same composer or two arrangements of the same tune by two different composers.

For the Lessons and Carols performances this weekend, I will be playing both before and after each service. I will perform two pieces arranged by the contemporary composer Ennis Fruhauf: “Greensleves” and “Lo, how a Rose e’re blooming.” I will also play two arrangements by Laura Hewitt Whipple, former University Carillonneur and my teacher: “I Wonder as I Wander” and “Divinum Mysterium.”

In the category of “same tune, different composer/arranger” I will play Roy Hamlin Johnson’s and Beverly Buchanan’s arrangements of “Stuttgart” (“Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”) and Johnson’s and J. S. Bach’s (ar-ranged by Buchanan) “Sleepers Wake.”

Going from pairs to triplets, I will play the three Advent pieces that Geert D’hollander was commissioned to write last year: “Rejoice! Rejoice Believers,” “There’s a Voice in the Wilderness (Crying)” and “Prepare Thy Way, O Zion.” The subtitles suggest the unity of the three pieces: In Baroque Style, In Modal Style, and In Tonal Style, respectively.

The ultimate in matched sets would be a theme and variations. I will play my arrangement of “Conditor Alme Siderum,” composed while I was a student at the Royal Carillon School in Mechelen, Belgium, during the 2005–06 school year.

I hope you will have the opportunity to hear some or all of these pieces.

“April Hannah: Free Form” on

ViewNew York-based painter April

Hannah is exhibiting recent draw-ings, paintings, sculptures and an artist’s book in the Carlos Gallery of the Nabit Art Building through Jan. 9. The Nabit Art Building is located at 105 Kennerly Ln. For more informa-tion contact Julie Püttgen at 598-1256 or [email protected].

Author Weldon Payne of Man-chester will be at the Artisan Depot in Cowan on Friday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. to sign copies of his new book, “Little Boys Bad.”

According to Payne, the novel is “a gritty story about loss of innocence, neglect and redemptive love.” Set in a fi ctitious Alabama mining camp in the late 1930s, the story is told in the unvarnished vernacular of young Ray Atkins, who struggles to adapt after moving to the camp with his family from a tiny rural community.

While the novel focuses on a few rough-neck kids, it is not a children’s book. Payne says that the book is “a bit raw in places—loss of innocence is not without pain and seldom pretty.”

A former editor and publisher of the Manchester Times, Payne’s weekly column “Through the Pane” has been a feature of the newspaper for 46 years. His column also appears in other local newspapers. Payne is a former instructor at Motlow State Community College and retired as director of public affairs at the Uni-

Payne Book Signing Fridayversity of Tennessee Space Institute.

In addition to the new book, cop-ies of Payne’s earlier fi ction, “Lone-some Time” and “A Taste of Time,” will be available during the signing. The Artisan Depot is located at 207 E. Cumberland St., Cowan. For more information call 308-6631.

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and Band’s Christmas Concert

The Franklin County High School show choir presents its Dinner The-ater on Saturday, Dec. 13, starting at 6 p.m. in the gymnasium lobby and continuing in the auditorium. The FCHS band offers a Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. in the auditorium. Franklin County High School is located at 833 Bypass Rd., Winchester. For more informa-tion call 967-2821. The gymnasium and auditorium may be accessed from the parking lot behind the building.

Season’s Greetings from Tuna, Texas!

“A Tuna Christmas,” the hilarious sequel to the hit comedy “Greater Tuna,” returns to the Arts Center din-ner theater stage. Performance dates are Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 18, 19 and 20. On Fridays and Saturdays the show begins at 6:30 p.m. and on Sundays at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and include dinner and the show.

It’s 24 hours before Christmas, and all comic catastrophe is about to break loose as the town’s eccentric characters attempt to cope with seasonal trau-mas, including a disaster-prone little theatre production of “A Christmas Carol” and a yard decorating contest sabotaged by a mysterious Christmas phantom. Dale Peterson and Donald Fann portray all 22 citizens of Texas’ third smallest town. The production is sponsored by First National Bank.

The Arts Center of Cannon County is located on 1424 John Bragg Highway, west of Woodbury. For reservations or ticket information call (615) 563-2787 or (800) 235-9073. See the website at <www.artscenterofcc.com>.

CAC Holiday GiftsIf you are having a hard time

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SES THANKSGIVING DINNER. The annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Sewanee Elementary. School chef Lasenia Ladd and the staff prepared and served a delicious Thanksgiving feast. Cafeteria manager Chasity Williams reported over 400 meals were served to students and their guests, as well as SES faculty and staff—a great way to kick off the holiday.

On Nov. 20, at the University of Tennessee, Franklin County High School was recognized by Coca-Cola Bottling and Wal-Mart for winning the district store competition. FCHS achieved this recognition with the best display and demonstration of school spirit with a pep rally, band performance and coach’s words on a Saturday morning early in the foot-ball season.

The Winchester Wal-Mart store was selected out of all the other dis-trict Wal-Mart stores for its Coca-Cola display combined with the pep rally performance from the cheerleaders, band and football program. FCHS Cheerleading Sponsor Celina Benere,

SES Honor Rolls Announced

Sewanee Elementary School stu-dents were recently honored during assembly for their accomplishments in this six-week period. Principal Mike Maxon announced that the following students earned First and Second Honor Rolls.

First Honor RollThird grade—Rachel Alvarez,

Carolyn Bruce, Callie Cantrell, Adrian Edsall, John Grammer, Lynnaya Hamby, Lily Jenkins, Phoebe Mills, Genevieve Rogers, Ariah Tucker, Kel-len Vogelfanger;

Fourth grade—Morgan Anderson, Erin Berner-Coe, Elizabeth Thoni and Kyra Wilson;

Fifth grade—Natasha Kirschling, Scout Parker, Donny Rung, Casey Wofford.

Second Honor RollThird grade—Andrew Bachman,

Aubrey Black, Malachi Camp, Cobey Clark, Sam Green, Maegan Havner, Caleb King, Emilie Lavoie-Ingram, Eliza Masters, Joseph McDonough, Matthew Mollica, A.J. Mullin, Savan-nah Nelson, Sam Omohundro, Carly Grace Pate, Alexanderia Short, Lynd-sey Wall, Sophie Wofford;

Fourth grade—Elliott Duncan, Courtney Durm, Anna Fox, Noah Huber-Feely, Tyler King, Hunter Ladd, Sarah Mainzer, Claire Reynolds;

Fifth grade—Joshua Alvarez, Lauren Arnold, Isabel Butler, Landon Courtney, Maya Jordan, Benjamin Mills, Abigail Owsley, Dallas Perkins, Anna Stapleton, Chayton Whaley, Margaret Wilson.

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Mike Maxon, principal of Sewanee Elementary School, announced the following students made all As and Bs in this six-week period, earning ABBA-BABBA Club honors:

Third grade—Blake Drinen, Grace Goubeaud, Wylie Morris, Liesal Wall; Fourth grade—Dylan Dudley, Madison Gilliam, Shyanne Griffi th, Nicolaus Manshack, Dylan McClure, Evelyn Seavey, Sam Thomas, Maggie White; Fifth grade—Mason Good-son, Alex Hanson, Hunter King, Abby Mainzer, Jade Sanders, Shelbi Short, Samantha Wiegand, Jake Wiley, Emma Zeitler.

BUG ClubThe following Sewanee Elemen-

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Third grade—Dylan Jackson, Caleb King, Leah Talley, Ariah Tucker; Fourth grade—Katie Allison, Mor-gan Anderson, Anna Fox, Madison Gilliam, Cody Haney, Hunter Ladd, Sarah Mainzer, Claire Reynolds, Ma-rissa Waldrep, Maggie White; Fifth grade—Lauren Arnold, Maya Jordan, Natasha Kirschling, Scout Parker, Jade Sanders, Anna Stapleton, Margaret Wilson and Casey Wofford.

FCHS Recognized for School SpiritBand Director Tom Isbell, Assistant Football Coach Bob Winston and Director of Athletics Morris Rogers attended the presentation.

The cheerleaders, band and foot-ball programs received a check for $2,500 to be divided equally among the three programs. Plans are under-way to exceed this year’s performance next year.

The check was presented by Jordan Ennis, vice president of the Kentucky operations for Coca-Cola Bottling Works of Tullahoma, owned by Steve Ennis; and Dennis Tumlin, regional Coca-Cola representative from the Atlanta corporate offi ce.

Moti and Kanchan Malde, Sewanee residents and in-laws of St. Andrew’s-Sewanee teacher Rachel Malde, recently shared the story of Diwali, the Hindu “Festival of Lights” with sixth-grade art students. Kanchan Malde is seen here demonstrating the technique of rangoli, a form of sand painting popular in India.

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Jerry Forster, who recommended “fl exibility” in the current situation, especially since the District 1 bound-ary was unclear from looking at the map. The council agreed to let Hurst serve as District 1 representative for a term ending in 2012, fi lling the seat vacated by Joan Wade.

Community Council representa-tives are limited to two four-year terms. Lankewicz announced the other newly elected Community Council representatives and their term expiration dates: District 1, John Flynn (2012) and David B. Coe (2010, fi lling the remainder of retiring repre-sentative Hilda Vaughn’s term); Dis-trict 2, Pamela C. Byerly (re-elected to serve until 2012); District 3, Chet Chellman (2010, fi lling the remainder of a vacant seat), James Patrick Kelley (2012), Phil Loney (2012); District 4, Phil White (2012). Lorna Erixson will serve as the School of Theology stu-dent representative. A College of Arts and Sciences student representative has not yet been appointed.

In other business, the council re-visited an issue raised in September by Representative Byerly concerning complaints about the exterior lights at Regions Bank. Police Chief Robert White had investigated the Regions’ lights directed at University Avenue and agreed that there was a problem. Forster said that Regions had been very cooperative and had redirected the lights. New complaints brought to Byerly’s attention took issue with the lights behind Regions being too bright. Forster will contact Regions about the possibility of dimming the lights.

During the announcements por-tion of the meeting, District 2 Rep-resentative Chet Seigmund reintro-duced the suggestion that dead trees on the golf course be made available to community residents for fi rewood. Director of Physical Plant Services Marvin Pate noted that cutting the wood to fi re-log size and splitting the

wood would be costly, due to the labor involved; however, Pate agreed that the dead trees slated to be felled will need to be removed from the course. Pate will investigate moving the felled trees to a location where they could be made available to residents who wished to do their own wood cutting and splitting.

Representative Seigmund also brought up the matter of the pro-posed changes to the golf course, which would eliminate four holes. Seigmund complained that there would be no par-five holes, based on the plans he had seen. Vice-Chancellor Cunningham remarked that it was the intention of the regents and alumni to turn the Sewanee facil-ity into a “world class course”; large sums of money have been donated for that purpose and an architect hired to design the course. Cunningham acknowledged that he was not suf-ficiently knowledgeable to discuss the plans in detail, but he would have someone available at the Janu-ary meeting to address Seigmund’s concerns.

The Community Council does not meet in December. The next meeting is scheduled for Jan. 26 at 7 p.m., in the Sewanee Senior Citizens’ Center. New council representatives will begin their terms of service at that meeting.

—Reported by Leslie Lytle

Community Council from page 5 . . .

present their favorite demonstrations. The Sewanee SAACS presented radial chromatography (tie–dye) of T-shirts to a large audience. Students donned their T-shirts and showed conference participants how to make their own, using Sharpie markers and isopro-pyl alcohol. Handouts were given to other students and their advisors to duplicate the results at their home institutions.

Twelve student affi liate chapters competed in the liquid nitrogen ice cream-making contest. Making ice cream is a favorite demonstration of the Sewanee SAACS. Chocolate ice cream base was made in advance and then fl ash frozen by stirring the mix rapidly, as liquid nitrogen was poured into it. Sewanee SAACS received sec-ond place in the contest.

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taking issue with the engineering costs associated with recent design modifications to the water plant. Beavers’ letter requested a detailed accounting of time BWSC spent de-signing the fi ve strategies proposed to resolve the problem posed by the inadequate size of the supply pipe from Lake Jackson. Beavers noted that the solution called for returning to a 0.85 million gallons-per-day capacity plant as specified in the original design. Addressing some of the board’s concerns, George Garden of BWSC presented a fi nalized plan and gave Jan. 15, 2009, as the date for opening bids on the project.

In other business, Cameron re-ported on a Nov. 17 meeting with the Tennessee Department of Envi-ronment and Conservation (TDEC) concerning the moratorium on SUD’s wastewater treatment plant which prevents SUD from taking new sewer customers. TDEC offi cials indicated that there was no reason SUD should continue to be under a moratorium and promised to deliver a fi nal answer in a few weeks. (Fol-lowing a 2005 violation, SUD took remedial measures and has operated in compliance with TDEC regulations since then.)

Advising the board on Tracy City Water Works’ proposed plan to double its water resources by raising the height of the reservoir dam, Man-ager Tommy McFarland said TDEC had approved a public hearing on the initiative. McFarland proposed a meeting of mountaintop water utility managers and board representatives to address water supply needs on the plateau. Commissioner Sommer will work with McFarland in setting up the meeting.

Beavers has been invited to ad-dress a conference in Indianapolis on the need of small utilities, like SUD, to implement a buried assessment management plan to evaluate their wastewater collection system and plan for repairs and related costs.

Two seats for Franklin County SUD commissioners will become open in January: Seat A, a four-year term replacing Commissioner Lisa Rung, who is term-limited; and Seat C, a one-year term replacing Commis-sioner Lyle Brecht, who is resigning to pursue other career options.

Prospective candidates must sub-mit a nominating petition containing the signatures of 10 Franklin County SUD customers. Candidates should note on their petition whether they are candidates for Seat A or Seat C. Pe-titions are available at the SUD offi ce and must be returned there no later than Dec. 12. Candidates should also submit a biography and photograph to the Messenger by Dec. 12.

Early voting is Jan. 2–27, 2009.SUD customers can vote for the can-didate of their choice during regular business hours at the SUD offi ce.

The next regular business meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m., Dec. 16.

—Reported by Leslie Lytle

SUD Board Approves from page 6 . . .Area Holiday Happenings

Monteagle Christmas Parade, Festival in the Park

The Monteagle Chamber of Com-merce invites everyone to its Christ-mas parade and Festival in the Park on Saturday, Dec. 6, starting at 4 p.m. on Main Street. Following the parade, as the lights begin to twinkle, enjoy the magic of Christmas in Harton Park. Get your picture taken while you visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy refreshments and listen to local holiday music ring through the air. Get a head start on your shopping by participating in the auction, with wonderful items donated by local business and community members.

Tracy City Holiday Events

Residences and businesses inside the city limits of Tracy City will compete in a decoration contest to be judged at dusk on Dec. 6. Awards will be presented at “Christmas in the Park” on Dec. 8.

Christmas in the Park festivities will start with a parade on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 4:30 p.m., followed by a bonfi re for gathered friends and fam-ily. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there to hear the children’s wishes.

To enter a fl oat in the Christmas parade, call (931) 592-6213. For more information please call Jennifer at (931) 592-5432.

F.C. Christmas Parades, Events Cowan announces “What Christ-

mas Means to Me,” its 44th annual Christmas parade, on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 12:30 p.m. For more information call 967-7318.

Decherd announces its Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 10 a.m. For more information call 967-5181.

Winchester announces Christmas activities, “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” on Friday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Go to downtown Winchester for free pictures with Santa, crafts, a free movie at the Oldham Theater at 10 a.m. and at 2 p.m., a coloring con-test and much more. Call 967-2532 for more details.

“Night Before the Cowan Christmas

Parade”The Cowan community will hold

its third annual “Night Before the Christmas Parade” on Dec. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. in Monterey Station.

Kids can get their pictures taken with Santa, and everyone can enjoy a free cup of coffee or cocoa and cookies. Cowan businesses will be open downtown for a shopping ex-travaganza.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, Cowan’s 44th annual Christmas parade will begin at 12:30 p.m. For more information call the Cowan Welcome Center at 968-9877.

Rock City’s 14th annual Enchanted Garden of Lights on Lookout Moun-tain, Ga., opened Nov. 21. One million lights brighten the mountain with 25 holiday scenes along the Enchanted Trail from 6 to 9 p.m., through Jan. 3. A portion of ticket fees supports the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Enjoy traditional gingerbread cookie decorating and nightly en-tertainment in the pavilion next to a warm fi replace, and sip a hot cup of cocoa. In addition to children’s photos with Santa, a new feature this year is “Sugar Plum Fairy Makeovers” for children to enjoy face painting or to dress up in costume and be magical fairies for a night. A signing

Chattanooga’s Christmas Tradition—Rock City Lights

choir, “Vision to Hear,” and one of Chattanooga’s favorite bands, “Sweet Georgia Sound,” will perform.

Visit Rock City during the day and get an upgraded ticket to the Enchanted Garden for $5. Tickets may be purchased at <seerockcity.com> or upon arrival. Just six miles from downtown Chattanooga, Rock City has a 4,100-foot walking trail with soaring rock formations. Call (800) 854-0675 for group rates and holiday event information.

Go to <www.seerockcity.com/lights> for the complete Rock City schedule of nightly entertainment, ticket prices, discounts and other promotional offers.

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Home Games This Week

Today, Dec. 46 pm SAS MS Girls’ B’ball v North Elem

(Altamont)6 pm SMS Girls’ B’ball v West7 pm SMS Boys’ B’ball v West

6:30 pm SES Girls’ B’ball v Huntland7:30 pm SES Boys’ B’ball v Huntland

Friday, Dec. 56 pm Men’s B’ball v Centre College

6:30 pm FCHS V Girls’ B’ball v Columbia8 pm Women’s B’ball v Centre College8 pm FCHS V Boy’s B’ball v Columbia

Saturday, Dec. 62 pm SAS V Girls’ B’ball v Randolph

3:30 pm SAS V Boys’ B’ball v RandolphSunday, Dec. 7

1 pm Men’s B’ball v DePauw Univ3 pm Women’s B’ball v DePauw Univ

Tuesday, Dec. 9 6 pm SAS MS Girls’ B’ball v Palmer Elem

7 pm SAS V Coed Swimming v Wilson7 pm SAS MS Coed Swimming v Wilson7:30 pm SAS MS Boys’ B’ball v Palmer

ElemThursday, Dec. 11

4:30 pm SES Girls’ B’ball v Clark Mem4:30 pm SAS JV Boys’ B’ball v Boyd

Christian5:30 pm SES Boys’ B’ball v Clark Mem6 pm SMS Girls’ B’ball v Harris Middle

6 pm SAS V Girls’ B’ball v Boyd Christian7 pm SMS Boys’ B’ball v Harris Middle

7:30 pm SAS V Boys’ B’ball v Boyd Christian

SAS Boys’ Varsity Basketball

The St Andrew’s-Sewanee School varsity boys’ basketball team lost to Huntland Tuesday on the road, 40-52, in a hard-fought game.

The Mountain Lions and the Hornets were tied at halftime 22-22, but Huntland came out strong in the third quarter, outscoring SAS 11-16. Huntland hit six free throws in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.

SAS Coach Rob Zeitler said, “We continue to play strong defense; now we just need to fi nd some offense to go along with the defense. I am proud of the team’s effort and intensity.”

Demetrius Dowling led all scorers with 17 points and six rebounds. Em-manuel Gabaud had 15 points and 10 rebounds. Jamie Reese and Tilghman Myers added three points each; Aaron Wang chipped in two points; Pierce Myers had four assists.

SAS fell to 2-1 on the season.

Sewanee footballers Jeremy Char-acter (Marietta, Ga.) and Chalankis Brown (Millbrook, Ala.) have been selected to the fi rst team All-SCAC squad for their play in 2008, accord-ing to Jeff DeBaldo of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Sec-ond team All-SCAC selections for Sewanee are Andrew Gould (Chats-worth, Ga.), Andrew Walters (Madi-son, Ala.), Stuart Rast (Hapeville, Ga.) and Tyler Brantley (Danielsville, Ga.).

“I am very pleased that we have two players named by the SCAC head football coaches to the all conference team,” said Coach Robert Black. “ Jer-emy Character has had another great year for Sewanee, and it is exciting to see that recognized by the other coaches in the league. I am especially pleased that Chalankis Brown was also recognized as an all SCAC de-fender. We are extremely fortunate to have both players back next year.”

Character, a junior defensive line-man, had 32 tackles on the year, with fi ve-and-a-half tackles for loss and two sacks. He also broke up three passes and forced a fumble. Brown, a sophomore defensive back, is a two-time All-SCAC selection and led

SCAC Honors 11 Football Tigersthe SCAC this year with seven inter-ceptions and 186 interception return yards. He had 57 tackles and broke up fi ve passes. Brown also recovered two fumbles and blocked three kicks.

“Brantley and Gould are the only two seniors in the fi rst and second team groups, so we are excited to have so many quality young players returning,” said Black. Rast, a junior defensive back, had 34 tackles, four interceptions and two broken-up passes on the year. Walters, a fresh-man linebacker, had 26 tackles, four-and-a-half for loss and four sacks this year. Brantley, a senior defensive back, led Sewanee with 71 tackles and logged six-and-a-half tackles for loss. Gould led the SCAC in fi eld goals per game and fi eld goal percentage and was 10-12 on the year. He was also 11-15 in PATs.

Senior WR Bruce Bentley (Lynch-burg, Va.), junior DL Bakari Faulkner (Maysville, Ga.), junior DL Karl Rogers (Tullahoma), senior OL Ben Scott (Madison, Tenn.) and junior QB Patrick Shelton (Hickory, N.C.) were given honorable mention nods for Sewanee, taking the total to 11 Tigers recognized in the SCAC football post season.

Women’s Hoops Falls in LaGrange

The Sewanee women’s basketball team traveled to LaGrange (Ga.) on Tuesday, Nov. 23, and fell to the hosts 72-58 after trailing 41-31 at the half.

Newcomer Dani Kabbes (Ches-terfield, Mo.) led Sewanee’s effort with team highs in points (15) and rebounds (7). Fellow fi rst-year player Linsie Wiesman (Cane Ridge, Tenn.) had 13 points and six rebounds.

Sewanee falls to 0-4 and opens SCAC league play Friday and Sunday at home against Centre and DePauw.

Sewanee men’s basketball team traveled to LaGrange (Ga.) on Tues-day night, Nov. 23, and hosted Otter-bein on Tuesday, Dec. 2, and defeated both.

At LaGrange the Tigers jumped out to a 21-point lead at halftime to gain the eventual 74-65 win.

“Tonight was a huge step in the right direction for us,” said fi rst-year Sewanee coach Bubba Smith. “We have made progress each game this year, and we are still learning. The guys are contending, and every time we step on the court, we have the chance to be successful. We had a good night, beating a good LaGrange team that has already picked up wins over Virginia Wesleyan and Birming-ham-Southern,” he concluded. This was Smith’s fi rst win at the helm of the Sewanee program.

The game was close for the fi rst 12 minutes, before the Tigers increased their lead to 35-14 at intermission. In the second, LaGrange closed the Sewanee margin, but the Tigers went on to secure their fi rst 2008–09 vic-tory with a nine-point edge.

Senior Bradley Pierson (Rome, Ga.) led Sewanee’s scoring effort with 23 points, taking his yearly total (fi ve games) to 95 points—good for a 19 ppg average. Fellow senior Ben Pursell (Franklin, Tenn.) and Casey Berry (Naples, Fla.) logged double- digit performances with 10 points each. Pursell had a double-double, also, grabbing a team-high 11 re-bounds. Berry had seven steals on the night, putting him in fi rst place so far this season in the SCAC. Sewanee was 51 percent from the fi eld, while LaGrange was 35 percent accurate.

Sewanee hosted visiting Otterbein on Tuesday night and after leading 35-31 at the half, beat the Cardinals 78-70 in Juhan Gym.

Otterbein got out to a six-point lead early in the fi rst half, but Se-

Men’s Basketball Tops LaGrangeand Otterbein

wanee rallied to take a four-point lead going into the halftime break. Pierson led Sewanee’s fi rst-half effort with 10 points.

In the second, Sewanee controlled the game, leading by as much as 12 and getting the eventual eight-point lead.

Pierson led the Tiger scoring with a game-high 24 points. He was also 4-9 in 3-pointers. Pierson is currently averaging 19.8 points per game to lead the Tigers.

Pursell logged a double-double on the night with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Newcomer Sam Martin (Ringgold, Ga.) stepped off the bench due to some Tiger injuries from last week and gained an impressive 17 points and six rebounds. Senior Kenton Coleman (Ridgetop, Tenn.) was also in double digits with 13 points. Freshman Trent Williams (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) stepped into the point guard role for an injured Casey Berry and led the Tigers with eight assists.

Sewanee moves to 2-4 in 2008–09 and will head into SCAC conference play at home this weekend with a two-game win streak.

State Park EventsSaturday, Dec. 6

TRAIL BUILDING 101—Join Ranger Jason at Grundy Forest at 11 a.m. to dig in the dirt and play with cool tools as you assist in repair of a small section of Fiery Gizzard Trail. Proper tool handling and basic trail building techniques will be covered.

Sunday, Dec. 7WINTER HIKING TALK—Meet

Ranger Jason at South Cumberland Visitors’ Center at 11 a.m. for instruc-tion on winter outdoor safety, proper clothing, and tips for hiking in cold weather.

SLIDE SHOW —Join Ranger George at Savage Gulf ranger station at 3 p.m. for an informative slide show on Savage Gulf/Stone Door area.

For more information on these and other programs offered by South Cumberland State Park, call (931) 924-2980 or visit the website at <www.friendsofscsra.org/activities.htm>.

The Visitors’ Center is located on Highway 41 South between Monteagle and Tracy City and is open seven days a week, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Chalankis Brown #25 intercepts Colorado College in Sewanee’s win earlier in the season. Photo by Lyn Hutchinson

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Nature NotesBeech Tree Idiosyncrasy, Lost Cove Hike

The recent acquisition of Lost Cove by the University of the South has increased interest in the fl ora and fauna, anthropology, recreation, etc., of this wonderful area.

Jean and Harry Yeatman have observed and studied Beech trees in Lost Cove for the past 58 years. These trees were considered sacred by the early Indian cultures, and some recent Indians have returned to them for ceremonies. The late Douglas Vaughan Jr., who grew up in Sewanee,

heard that Beech trees were considered sacred, because they are not struck by lightning. The Yeatmans have ques-

tioned whether or not these trees are ever lightning-struck, and if so, why not?

An 11-year study by biologists of lightning in relation to trees in a German forest reveals that lightning targeted oaks 56

times, fi r trees 20 times, and pines only three times. Beech trees that accounted for

an astounding 70 per cent of the forest survey were never struck by lightning during this study.

Why beeches were not struck was not determined. The European Beech, (Fagus sylvatica) is very closely related

to the American Beech (Fagus grandifolia), pictured here, with only slight differences in leaf structure.

In spite of the results of this lightning and tree survey, people, livestock etc., are warned not to stand under any kind of tree during a storm. Beech trees hold their leaves until spring.

Continuing a family tradition, Stephen and Nancy Burnett of Sewanee along with immediate family, including Sam Parish (C’02) and Emily Burnett Parish (C’02), pictured below right, worked off their Thanksgiving dinner with a vigorous hike on Friday, Nov. 28. This year’s ad-venture took them into Lost Cove (carefully avoiding private land), across the saddle and down to the Big Sink. The group then headed south, across the State Park boundary to Buggytop Cave and then back to Peter Cave. The hikers then reversed course back to the Lost Cove property and back up the escarpment to Sherwood Road. Total elapsed time was about 4 and 1/2 hours, 8–10 miles and, hopefully, lots of calories. An advanced, hand-held GPS device eased the directional guesswork.

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The Franklin County Humane So-ciety and the Animal Care Center are holding a very special adoption event featuring adorable, loving puppies.

Scout is a sweet little Rat Terrier who is small enough to be a lapdog. He would do best in a home without small children. Scout is up to date on shots and neutered.

Tokay is a young brown Tabby with beautiful markings. He loves people and would love to be your lap kitty! Tokay is negative for FeLV

F.C. Humane Society Pets of the WeekMeet Scout and Tokay

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Bring your pet for his or her photo to be taken with Santa at one of the following times: Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tractor Supply in Winchester; Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Franklin County United Bank in Decherd; or Saturday, Dec. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tractor Supply in Win-chester.

Pictures in gift cards will cost $10 each, with all the profi ts benefi ting the homeless dogs and cats at Animal Harbor. Spruce up Fluffy and Fido, and bring them out to help a good cause!

Weather DAY DATE HI LOMon Nov 24 50 29Tue Nov 25 51 34Wed Nov 26 53 27 Thu Nov 27 59 37 Fri Nov 28 58 42Sat Nov 29 47 43 Sun Nov 30 49 34

Week’s Stats:Avg max temp = 52Avg min temp = 35Avg temp = 40Precipitation = 0.56”

Nov Monthly Averages:Avg max temp = 54 Avg min temp = 37Avg temp = 44Total Precipitation = 3.93”

Nov 50-Year Average:Avg max temp = 56Avg min temp = 40Avg temp = 48 Precipitation = 5.34”YTD Rainfall = 44.04”YTD Avg Rainfall = 55.37”

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CHAD’S LAWN & LANDSCAPING-FREE ESTIMATES-

* Lawncare & Design (Mulch & Planting)ALSO: * Tree Trimming & Removal

* Pressure Washing * Gutter Cleaning*Leaf Pickup & Blowing * Road Grading

* Garden Tilling * Rock Work

(931) 962-0803 Home; (931) 308-5059 Cell

GARAGE APARTMENT FOR RENT

1 BR, fully furnished, 2-1/2 miles from campus.

598-0646.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOMEA BETTER SINGER?

For the first time in several years I have a few openings

for new voice students. Please call Gary Scheufler for more

information at 308-0613.

MUSIC LESSONS: I teach violin (fi ddle), mandolin, guitar and banjo from my home

to students of all ages and levels of experience. Call Gary

at 598-9824.

www.themountainhometeam.com888-924-2101

Mid-State Realty, LLC

It’s Yesterday Once More 108 Catherine Ave. • Monteagle

(behind Papa Ron’s)Open Fri, Sat and Sun 9–3

Phone 931-924-4139

ANTIQUES

THE HAPPY GARDENER: Weeding, mulching, maintenance of garden beds. Marianne Tyndall, 598-9324.

FOR RENT: 2/2 House; &/or studio; &/or work-shop. GORGEOUS VIEWS! 27 acres on bluff overlooking Lost Cove! (423) 658-5587; (423) 619-3845; (423) 280-6963.

DUI SCHOOL: State licensed. Call 598-5551.• STUMP REMOVAL • TOPPING • TREE REMOVAL • TRIMMING

• LOT CLEARINGFree Estimates, Insured

TANKERSLEY’S TREE SERVICE

Roy TankersleyOwner

(931) 967-7631Leave Message

TREE SHEPHERDS: Woodlands care, brush and bluff clearing, tree pruning, tree climbing, limb or tree removal. Joseph Bordley, 598-9324.

MASSAGE THERAPYRegina Rourk, LMT, CNMT Deep Tissue, Relaxation,

Seated Massage GIFT CERTIFICATES

Call 636-4806.

COMPUTER HELPTutorial & Troubleshooting$75 for Computer Cleaning &

Updating of Programs.Call Judy Magavero (931) 924-3118

CLEANING HOUSES, OFFICES, CHURCHES: Reasonable rates. References available. If no answer please leave message. (931) 592-4070 or 273-5330 (cell).

GIFTS STARTING AT $1207 E. Cumberland, Cowan

308-6631EXPERIENCED ENGLISH TEACHER (25+ years) available to tutor middle, secondary and post-

secondary students in composition, literature and language.

Call Robley Hood at (931) 598-9053.

NEED YARD WORK DONE? We do it all! Trees, roofs, gutters, leaves etc. Also have wood for sale. Free estimates. Call 598-5357 or (931) 692-2079. Ask for Michael or Tina or leave a message. We will return your call ASAP.

WILL SIT WITH ELDERLY. Schedule and wage negotiable. No nights. 598-9157 or (931) 841-5885.

I WOULD LIKE TO CLEAN HOUSES in the Grundy and Marion County area. Please call (931) 592-2075 after 12 noon.

Judy’s Hairstylingfull-service salon for all

your beauty needsJudy and Connie welcome walk-ins!

Midway Road • Tue-Sat 7 a.m. until last appt. 598-0483 or 308-9400

Happy Holidays!

BEAUTIFUL APARTMENTfor rent at the Templeton Library

BREATHTAKING BLUFF VIEWQuiet, peaceful surroundings.

3 bedroom apartment available.(931) 636-7873

FALL CLEANUPLeaf/tree/trash cleanup, mowing, driveways, bush hogging, pressure washing, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and more for home and

offi ce. One-man operation=lower prices. Joshua Rollins, 598-5260 or (931) 691-1516

Please leave message.

ROOF READY FOR WINTER? Free roof inspec-tion. Sewanee area. 37 years experience. Call Rocky Dexter. 598-9905.

HOLIDAY HELP! Need assistance with outdoor lights, putting up the tree, assembling toys from kits, yard cleanup, you name it? Give me a call! Zach, 308-6614.

ARROWHEAD/SPEARHEAD collection for sale. A great gift. Make offer. Call Zach, 308-6614.

SEWANEE WEEKEND RENTAL: Graduation, weddings, etc. Downtown. 2 BR apartment. Sleeps 5. E-mail [email protected] or call (931) 587-0769.

OLDER, EXPERIENCED HOUSESITTER: Looking for long term. Available immediately. Sewanee fi refi ghter and EMT. Great references. (931) 636-1472.

HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER: Private & quiet, entirely renovated, 3076 sq.ft., 3 BR, 2 BA, 14+ acres, pastures, shop & more. Must see! Pics: www.seemylisting.com ID# 09868, (931) 924-8568 or (931) 808-1848.

FOR SALE: Bradford White 75-gal. LP gas water heater. $400 OBO. [email protected] or (931) 924-5296.

TRAFFIC REMINDERS

It is state law to have your headlights on in fog and rain. The speed limit on the Univer-

sity campus is 25 mph.

Myers Point offers a rare and limited

opportunity to be one of twenty-four owners enjoying a 500-acre private community in

Sewanee within a pro-tected setting of forests,

cultivated lakes and panoramic bluff views

overlooking Lost Cove. www.myerspoint.com

931-968-1127

Dan & Arlene BarryHwy 41 - Between Sewanee & Monteagle

For Your Antiques and Prized Possessions

We Sell Boxes!

Sarah Gore & Gayla Hendon598-9551 or 636-1096

Sewanee Station • Walk-ins welcome Tue–Wed 11 till last appt; Thu–Sat 8:30 till last appt

NAIL TECH ON

STAFF!

WINCHESTER ANTIQUE MALL

122 1st Avenue - Winchester967-9930

HOLIDAY GIFTS GALORE!

Congratulations to

JEAN TALLEC, artist, potter, raconteur, linguist and not least,

illustrator of the Sewanee Siren ... for 95 years of a life well-lived. With much

admiration and love, Phoebe and Scott

BONNIE’S KITCHEN: 1542 Midway Rd., now serving eat-in, carry-out or delivered lunch Wednesdays. Menu for 12/10: Fried chicken, stewed potatoes, corn on cob, broccoli/cheese, rolls, peach cobbler, tea. Now through Tuesday, 12/9, call 598-0583 to reserve your plate. Last week’s free lunch: Cheryl Haynes..

FOR SALE: 2005 Honda 150F dirt bike. Like new. Starts with one kick. $1,400. (423) 802-3693.

FOUND: Hunting dog, on South Pittsburg Mountain. Would love to fi nd its home. Call with description, (423) 802-3693

FULLY FURNISHED 2 BR LOVELY MOUNTAIN HOME: On 5 wooded acres. Available late Dec. to May. Dishes, linens, TV, everything. Wood fl oors, full-width porch, high ceilings. Monteagle. Rent $550–$850 based on term and references. (850) 255-5988 or (850) 476-6183.

OPEN HOUSE AND CHRISTMAS SALE: Saturday, Dec. 6, 8–4 & Sunday, Dec. 7, 11–4. Handmade craft items—wooden bowls, wind chimes, key rings—10–25% off. Three miles from Sewanee off Hwy. 56 (Sherwood Rd.), at 156 King’s Rd. 598-5867 or (931) 273-9075.

Luncheon servedMonday-Saturday

11 am-2 pm

(931) 967-3910401 E. Cumberland

Cowan

BLUE SKY ENTERPRISESThinking about interior

painting projects?Call George Dick, 598-5825

CLAYTONROGERSARCHITECT

Sewanee, Tennessee

9 3 1 - 5 9 8 - 9 4 2 5

www.claytonrogersarchitect.com


community calendarEVENTS

Today, Dec. 4SCC Book Fair, till 5:30 pm, Otey 4:30 pm Aiken Taylor Award, Haines, Convo Hall; reading, reception follow 4:30 pm Elections 2008 lec, Black, Gailor 7:00 pm Acoustic Jam, Cmty Ctr, till 9 7:00 pm Cinema Guild, SUT, Devil and Daniel Johnston, free, 8:00 pm Univ Observatory open, Carnegie Hall,till 10Friday, Dec. 5EQB Christmas dinner reservation deadlineOperation Noel application deadlineSAS wreath sale deadlineSCC Book Fair, 7:30 a.m.–11 a.m., Otey 7:30 am Curbside Recycling 9:00 am Greening of All Saints Chapel 9:30 am CAC open, Otey, till 11:30 10:00 am Bridge, Senior Citizens Center 4:30 pm Myatt Artist’s Talk, Univ Gallery, reception follows 5:00 pm MESSENGER display ad deadline 7:00 pm AA, Christ Church, Tracy City 7:00 pm SAS Christmas Concert, SAS Theater 7:00 pm Taizé service, St Lukes chapel 7:30 pm ACOA, Otey parish hallSaturday, Dec. 6CAST-TACA Holiday Studio Tour, 10–5 9:00 am PMO Morning w/St Nick, Hamilton Hall, program 10 8:30 am CCJP Winter Bd Mtg, Sr Cit Ctr 7:00 pm NA, Decherd United Methodist 7:30 pm AA (open), Otey parish hallSunday, Dec. 7 Pantry SundayCAST-TACA Holiday Studio Tour, 12–5Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 3:30 pm Sisters of St Mary Haiti talk, craft sale, St Mary’s Convent 3:30 pm BS Troop 14, SAS Scout Shed, till 5 4:00 pm Women’s Bible study, Otey 5:00 pm Lessons and Carols, All Saints 6:30 pm AA (open), Holy Comforter, M’eagle 8:00 pm Lessons and Carols, All Saints Monday, Dec. 8Senior Christmas Bazaar, 8:30–1:30, Sr Cit Ctr 8:30 am Body Recall, Community Center 11:00 am Chair exercise, Sr Cit Ctr, till 11:45 12:00 pm SWC, Otey parish hall, social 11:30 5:00 pm Women 12-step, Otey parish hall 5:00 pm MESSENGER news deadline 7:00 pm AA, Christ Church, Tracy City 7:00 pm Centering Prayer, Otey parish hall 7:00 pm Sewanee Chorale, SoT Hargrove 7:30 pm Summit Lodge F&AM, Lodge HallTuesday, Dec. 9Senior Christmas Bazaar, 8:30–1:30, Sr Cit Ctr 8:30 am Iyengar yoga, Sew Cmty Ctr, till 9:40 10:00 am Scrabble, Sew Cmty Ctr, till 12 10:30 am Bingo, Senior Citizens Ctr, till 11:45 12:00 pm MESSENGER classifi ed ad d’line 4:00 pm Centering Prayer, St Marys, till 5:30 5:00 pm Weight Watchers, EHH dining rm

7:00 pm NA, Decherd United Methodist 7:30 pm AA (open), Otey parish hall 7:30 pm Al-Anon, Otey parish hallWednesday, Dec. 10Last day of COL classes Senior Christmas Bazaar, 8:30–1:30, Sr Cit Ctr 9:30 am CAC open, Otey, till 11:30 10:00 am Sew Cmty Ctr board mtg, Cmty Ctr 10:00 am Sewing class, Sr Cit Ctr, till 11:30 10:30 am Blood pressure checks, Sr Cit Ctr 12:00 pm EQB lunch, Sew Inn, 11:30 social 1:30 pm Garden Club, Dozier residence 3:45 pm Girl Scout Troop 2107, Otey 5:30 pm Adult Yoga w/Helen, Cmty Ctr 6:30 pm Grief Support Group, St James 6:30 pm Catechumenate w/dinner, Bairnwick 7:00 pm German Service, St Augustines 7:30 pm AA (open), Holy Comforter, M’eagle 7:45 pm German Christmas Party, German House (corner Univ Av/La Cir)Thursday, Dec. 11Senior Christmas Bazaar, 8:30–1:30, Sr Cit Ctr 8:30 am Body Recall, Community Center 9:30 am CAC open, Otey, till 1:30 11:00 am Chair exercise, Sr Cit Ctr, till 11:45 12:00 pm AA (open), 924-3493 for location 12:30 pm EPF w/HE, Quintard rm, Otey 6:30 pm FC Bd of Education, Bd of Ed ofc

CHURCH SERVICESThis Evening, Dec. 4 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, Otey 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, St Augustines 5:10 pm Evening Prayer, COTA 5:45 pm Community Eucharist, COTA 6:30 pm Worship Service, Church of GodFriday, Dec. 5 7:30 am Morning Prayer, Otey 8:10 am Morning Prayer, COTA 8:30 am Morning Prayer, St Augustines 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist, COTA 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, Otey 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, St Augustines 5:10 pm Evening Prayer, COTA 7:00 pm Taizé, St Lukes Sunday, Dec. 7Pantry SundayAll Saints’ Chapel 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:00 am Holy Eucharist 5:00 pm Lessons and Carols 8:00 pm Lessons and CarolsCumberland Presbyterian 9:00 am Worship Service 10:00 am Sunday SchoolGrace Fellowship 10:30 am Sunday School/Worship ServiceHarrison Chapel Methodist 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship ServiceJump-Off Baptist 10:00 am Sunday School

11:00 am Worship Service 6:00 pm Worship ServiceMidway Baptist 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Service 6:00 pm Evening ServiceMidway Church of Christ 10:00 am Bible Study 11:00 am Morning Service 6:00 pm Evening ServiceOtey Memorial Church 8:50 am Holy Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 11:00 am Holy EucharistSt. James Episcopal 9:00 am Worship and Fellowship 9:00 am Children’s Church School 10:15 am Sunday School Adults/ChildrenSt. Mary’s Convent 8:00 am Holy EucharistSewanee Church of God 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Service 6:00 pm Evening ServiceSociety of Friends 9:30 am Meeting, 598-5031Monday, Dec. 8 7:30 am Morning Prayer, Otey 8:10 am Morning Prayer, COTA 8:30 am Morning Prayer, St Augustines 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist, COTA 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, Otey 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, St Augustines 5:10 pm Evening Prayer, COTATuesday, Dec. 9 7:30 am Morning Prayer, Otey 8:10 am Morning Prayer, COTA 8:30 am Morning Prayer, St Augustines 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist, COTA 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, Otey 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, St Augustines 5:10 pm Evening Prayer, COTAWednesday, Dec. 10 7:30 am Morning Prayer, Otey 8:10 am Morning Prayer, COTA 8:30 am Morning Prayer, St Augustines 11:00 pm Holy Eucharist, COTA 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, Otey 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, St Augustines 5:10 pm Evening Prayer in Spanish, COTA 6:00 pm HE Rite III/Rosary, St JamesThursday, Dec. 11 7:30 am Morning Prayer, Otey 8:10 am Morning Prayer, COTA 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist, COTA 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, Otey 5:10 pm Evening Prayer, COTA 5:45 pm Community Eucharist, COTA

From Bard to Verseby Scott and Phoebe Bates

Somewhere on his travels the strange ChildPicked up with this overstuffed confi dence man,Affection’s inverted thief, who climbs at nightDown chimneys, into dreams, with this world’s goods.Bringing all the benevolence of money,He teaches the innocent to want, thus keepsOur fat world rolling. His prescribed costume,White fl annel beard, red belly of cotton waste,Conceals the thinness of essential hunger,An appetite that feeds on satisfaction;Or, pregnant with possessions, he brings forthVanity and the void. . . .

Now at the season when the child is bornTo suffer for the world, suffer the world,His bloated Other, jovial satelliteAnd sycophant, makes his appearance alsoIn a glitter of goodies, in a rock candy glare.Played at the better stores by bums, for money,This annual savior of the economySpeaks in the parables of the dollar sign:Suffer the little children to come to Him. . . .

—From “Santa Claus” by Howard Nemerov

Christ Church Monteagle

Sundays10:30am

Wednesdaysat Noon

The Episcopal Missionary Church

Bring your own sandwich or share our soup following the

Noon Service for a study of the Advent themes and readings.

ADVENT SERVICES

Unique Wooden GiftsWoodworking by Tom & Susan Church

Turned Items • Wooden BoxesCome Visit Us at Our Studio724 Farris Lane • Belvidere

Phone 931-967-4460Directions at tomchurchstudio.com

www.thelemonfair.com

has moved to the Mountainin the red building behind Shenanigans

AND NOW OFFERS RENTALS!

598-979390 Reed’s Lane

Sewanee

Shear Class Hair Design 517 Cumberland Street West, Cowan • (931) 967-1991 Appointments or walk-ins welcome!

COMPLETE HAIR CARE with Annette, Rhonda & Becky

WELCOME, BECKY PARPINfrom Legends Beauty Salon, who has closed her shop and joined the winning team at Shear Class!

John C. GoodsonSenior Vice President – Financial Advisor

1791 Bypass RoadWinchester, TN 37398(931) 968-1127 • 1-877-843-1411

Contact me to find out about current offerings.

Securities and insurance products are:

First Union Securities, Inc., member NYSE/SIPC. © 2002 First Union Securities. 28567 3/02

NOT FDIC-INSURED • NOT BANK-GUARANTEED • MAY LOSE VALUE

Government Bonds

Wachovia Services Financial Network, LLC, member NYSE and SIPC. © 2002 Wachovia Services Financial Network. 28567 3/02

Securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED • NOT BANK GUARANTEED • MAY LOSE VALUE

Wachovia Services Financial Network

WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP

Jim Harmon, C‘71, Proprietor204 W. Main Street, Monteagle

www.monteagleinn.com

Monteagle InnA Bed and Breakfast & Retreat Center

Call 931.924.3869

French Wine DinnerSaturday, December 13, 6 p.m.

5 courses, 6 wines$65 pp + tax & gratuity.Please call for reservations

CAC Needs Brown Paper Grocery Bags

Grocery-packing on Tuesday cleaned out the Community Action Committee’s reserve of brown paper grocery bags. Please drop off any you can spare at the CAC offi ce in Otey parish hall as soon as possible.

PLANNING ONBURNING BRUSH?

You need to call the Sewanee Fire Tower (598-5535, Mon–Fri, 8–4) to obtain a permit, if you intend to burn brush between now and May 15.

Documents

The Sewanee MountainPublished as a public service for the Sewanee community since 1985. The Sewanee Mountain VOL. XXIV No. 43 Thursday, December 4, 2008 THE SEWANEE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER