The The Sewanee Sewanee Mountain Mountain MESSENGER MESSENGER Vol. XXXII No. 1 Friday, January 8, 2016 P.O. Box 296 Sewanee, TN 37375 School Board Considers Options for Schedule Changes at FCHS by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer At the Jan. 4 meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education, the board heard recommendations from the scheduling commiee formed last August to examine alter- natives at the high school level. e commiee was created to address concerns about the short amount of time—12 weeks—from the beginning of school until students would be evaluated under the new Tennessee Ready assessment. Commiee members ultimately decided the time window for testing was not the most important factor for Franklin County schools, but rather the time needed to support student learning and prepare students for the next level of education. e current Franklin County High School schedule consists of four 90-minute instructional blocks on Mon- day, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, with instructional blocks shortened to 80 minutes on Wednesday to make time for teacher collaboration. Occasionally, instructional blocks are shortened to 78 minutes to accommodate special activities such as pep rallies. Schedule commiee chairman Greg Mantooth, who is principal at Franklin County High School, said the commiee investigated and dismissed as inadequate a seven-period schedule and a modified block schedule. e seven-period schedule (with students enrolled in a course for the entire year) limited opportunities for students to take enrichment classes, and the shorter class time limited lab and work-based learning experiences. With the modi- fied block schedule (where students receive instruction in a subject every other day), teachers reported students had difficulty retaining information. Both alternatives were rejected. The committee faced the challenge of identifying a schedule consistent with implementing state-mandated Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI 2 ) prac- tices at the high school level, a teaching model intended to focus on individual student needs that was previously only required in lower grades. e commiee recommended SUD Addresses Water Billing Concerns New Commissioner Will be Elected in January by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer Some Sewanee Utility District (SUD) customers in the Jump Off, Midway, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School and Sherwood communities received unusu- ally high water bills in December. Many contacted the SUD office, expressing confusion and dismay. “ere were no meter problems,” SUD manager Ben Beavers said. e higher than normal bills occurred because the billing period for affected customers was more than two weeks longer than the usual billing period, Beavers explained. e anksgiving holiday also fell in this period, which may have increased water usage for some households due to guests and children home from college. e longer billing cycle resulted from a change in the date of the meter read- ing. e meters were not read until completion of the warranty work replacing the encoder receiver transmiers, a communication component on each meter. e meters of the customers who received high bills were read on Dec. 16 or Dec. 17, instead of Dec. 1, Beavers said. e computer soſt ware generating bills erroneously printed the dates of the billing period as Nov. 1 to Dec. 1. Next month, the affected customers will receive a bill reflecting a short two- week billing period from Dec. 16 or Dec. 17 to Jan. 1, which Beavers expects will be a much lower reading than usual. Beginning in Jan. the billing cycle will return to the regular monthly schedule coinciding with the calendar month. High water bills are typically the result of a leak on the customer’s side of the meter. Once water passes through the meter, it is the customer’s responsibility, according to SUD policies. If the customer is in doubt about the water usage recorded on the meter, SUD will have the meter tested at the customer’s request. e customer will be required to pay a meter testing deposit of $50. SUD will remove the meter and have it tested by an outside agency. If the meter proves to be within the accuracy guidelines established by the American Water Works Association (AW WA), the meter is deemed to be accurate. If the meter tests accurate, the customer forfeits the meter testing deposit and must pay the bill in question. If the meter fails to meet AW WA standards, SUD will refund the deposit, repair or replace the meter and adjust the customer’s bill by the percentage of error shown in the test. SUD’s experience is that as meters age, they tend to record less water than actually passes through them, erring in the customer’s favor. SUD recently replaced all its meters, a process that began in 2014. For cus- tomers with a slight water usage increase in the past two years, it could be due to more accurate metering aſter the new meter was installed. Easter Convocation at All Saints’ on Monday Opening Convocation for the Easter semester of the University of the South will be at noon, Monday, Jan. 11, in All Saints’ Chapel. Honorary degrees will be presented, and new members will be inducted into the Order of Gownsmen. Leon Botstein will give the Convocation address and will receive an honor- ary degree. Honorary degrees will also be presented during the Convocation to Harvard English professor James Engell and Brian Seage, bishop coadjutor of the Diocese of Mississippi. Botstein is an orchestra conductor, musicologist and college president who has pursued dual careers in music and education. He is the music director and principal conductor of the American Symphony Orchestra and president of Bard College in Annandale, N.Y., a member of the Association of Episcopal Colleges. Since becoming president of Bard College in 1975, he has extended the college’s reach internationally, guiding the creation of new programs on several continents, while also leading Bard to become a forerunner in art and culture. Botstein, who is the Leon Levy Professor in the Arts and Humanities at Bard, has been a pioneer in linking the liberal arts and higher education to public secondary schools. During his 40-year tenure, Bard has established eight gradu- ate schools, the Bard College Conservatory of Music and the Levy Economics Institute. As music director of the American Symphony Orchestra and founder and co-artistic director of the Bard Music Festival, Botstein is known for his innovative programs and interest in contemporary and neglected repertory. He will receive an honorary doctor of music. Engell is Gurney Professor of English and professor of comparative Helton Receives Award om Animal Harbor Dr. Traci Helton was presented with the Jean Paon Humanitar- ian Award in November at Animal Harbor’s Party for Paws event. e award, established in 2003 in honor of Jean Patton, is presented each year to a person who has made a significant contribution to the Hu- mane Society’s mission to reduce pet overpopulation and improve the lives of companion animals in Franklin County. Helton is originally from upstate New York and is a graduate of Cornell University and the University of Ten- nessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She came to Franklin County in 1995. Mobile Veterinary Services was started in 2003, allowing her the opportunity to treat animals all across the county. In 2013 she opened her clinic, Midtown Veterinary Services and Hospital, in Winchester. Helton is certified as an animal chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association and has a certificate in veterinary acupuncture from the Chi Institute in Florida. Helton has supported Animal Harbor by coming to the shelter every month to issue health certificates to dogs scheduled for transport on the Rescue Wag- gin’. She also makes house calls to foster parents’ homes to check out their pups. Helton helped Animal Harbor spay or neuter 166 feral cats as part of the Trap-Neuter-Return project. “ank you so much for this honor and recognition. I am fortunate to be able to earn my living providing medical care to companion animals. I strive to make pet’s lives and their caretaker’s as full and enjoyable as possible,” Helton said. “Dr. Helton works every day to improve the lives of companion animals in Franklin County,” said Patricia Dover, Animal Harbor president. “We are honored to present her with the Jean Paon Humanitarian Award.” Dr. Traci Helton (leſt) with Patricia Dover. New Leader for Regional Health System LifePoint Health announced on Jan. 4 that Rob Followell has been named market president of Southern Tennessee Regional Health System (STRHS), effective Jan. 29. In this role, Followell will serve as chief executive officer (CEO) for STRHS’ Winchester and Sewanee facilities, as well as market president of the four-hospital health system, which also includes facilities in Lawrenceburg and Pulaski. STRHS is part of LifePoint Health, a healthcare company dedicated to making communities healthier. Followell will replace Jerry Dooley, who has led STRHS on an interim basis since July 2015. “We are fortunate to have someone with Rob’s capabilities and experience assume this important leadership role moving forward,” said Robert Klein, chief operating officer of LifePoint Health’s Central Group. “Rob is an effective and creative executive with proven leadership skills and abilities. He has worked in many diverse health systems and operational situations. He is a perfect fit to lead STRHS and its four hospitals into the future.” Followell has more than 20 years of experience, including service as CEO at North Knoxville Medical Center; Greenbrier Valley (W. Va.) Medical Center; Chilton (Ala.) Medi- cal Center; and Chestatee (Ga.) Re- gional Hospital. For more information go to <southerntennessee.com>. Rob Followell Monteagle Elementary School recently had its annual spelling bee, reports Janet Layne, MES principal. e winners are (om leſt): first place, Namtso Norbu, sixth-grade daughter of Tenzing and Jamyang Norbu; second place, Morgan Peters, sixth-grade daughter of Josh and Shannon Peters; third place, Ella Masters, fiſth-grade daughter of Brian and Elizabeth Masters; fourth place, Alora Meeks, seventh-grade daughter of Kelly and Brandy Meeks; and alternate, Colton Meeks, fourth-grade son of Kelly and Brandy Meeks. (Continued on page 6) (Continued on page 2) (Continued on page 2)
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TheThe SewaneeSewaneeMountainMountain MESSENGERMESSENGERVol. XXXII No. 1 Friday, January 8, 2016
P.O. Box 296Sewanee, TN 37375
School Board Considers Options for Schedule Changes at FCHS
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff WriterAt the Jan. 4 meeting of the Franklin County Board
of Education, the board heard recommendations from the scheduling committ ee formed last August to examine alter-natives at the high school level. Th e committ ee was created to address concerns about the short amount of time—12 weeks—from the beginning of school until students would be evaluated under the new Tennessee Ready assessment. Committ ee members ultimately decided the time window for testing was not the most important factor for Franklin County schools, but rather the time needed to support student learning and prepare students for the next level of education.
Th e current Franklin County High School schedule consists of four 90-minute instructional blocks on Mon-day, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, with instructional blocks shortened to 80 minutes on Wednesday to make time for teacher collaboration. Occasionally, instructional blocks are shortened to 78 minutes to accommodate special
activities such as pep rallies.Schedule committ ee chairman Greg Mantooth, who
is principal at Franklin County High School, said the committ ee investigated and dismissed as inadequate a seven-period schedule and a modifi ed block schedule. Th e seven-period schedule (with students enrolled in a course for the entire year) limited opportunities for students to take enrichment classes, and the shorter class time limited lab and work-based learning experiences. With the modi-fi ed block schedule (where students receive instruction in a subject every other day), teachers reported students had diffi culty retaining information. Both alternatives were rejected.
The committee faced the challenge of identifying a schedule consistent with implementing state-mandated Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI2) prac-tices at the high school level, a teaching model intended to focus on individual student needs that was previously only required in lower grades. Th e committ ee recommended
SUD Addresses Water Billing Concerns
New Commissioner Will be Elected in Januaryby Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
Some Sewanee Utility District (SUD) customers in the Jump Off , Midway, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School and Sherwood communities received unusu-ally high water bills in December. Many contacted the SUD offi ce, expressing confusion and dismay.
“Th ere were no meter problems,” SUD manager Ben Beavers said. Th e higher than normal bills occurred because the billing period for aff ected
customers was more than two weeks longer than the usual billing period, Beavers explained. Th e Th anksgiving holiday also fell in this period, which may have increased water usage for some households due to guests and children home from college.
Th e longer billing cycle resulted from a change in the date of the meter read-ing. Th e meters were not read until completion of the warranty work replacing the encoder receiver transmitt ers, a communication component on each meter. Th e meters of the customers who received high bills were read on Dec. 16 or Dec. 17, instead of Dec. 1, Beavers said. Th e computer soft ware generating bills erroneously printed the dates of the billing period as Nov. 1 to Dec. 1.
Next month, the aff ected customers will receive a bill refl ecting a short two-week billing period from Dec. 16 or Dec. 17 to Jan. 1, which Beavers expects will be a much lower reading than usual. Beginning in Jan. the billing cycle will return to the regular monthly schedule coinciding with the calendar month.
High water bills are typically the result of a leak on the customer’s side of the meter. Once water passes through the meter, it is the customer’s responsibility, according to SUD policies.
If the customer is in doubt about the water usage recorded on the meter, SUD will have the meter tested at the customer’s request. Th e customer will be required to pay a meter testing deposit of $50. SUD will remove the meter and have it tested by an outside agency. If the meter proves to be within the accuracy guidelines established by the American Water Works Association (AW WA), the meter is deemed to be accurate. If the meter tests accurate, the customer forfeits the meter testing deposit and must pay the bill in question. If the meter fails to meet AW WA standards, SUD will refund the deposit, repair or replace the meter and adjust the customer’s bill by the percentage of error shown in the test. SUD’s experience is that as meters age, they tend to record less water than actually passes through them, erring in the customer’s favor.
SUD recently replaced all its meters, a process that began in 2014. For cus-tomers with a slight water usage increase in the past two years, it could be due to more accurate metering aft er the new meter was installed.
Easter Convocation at All Saints’ on MondayOpening Convocation for the Easter semester of the University of the South
will be at noon, Monday, Jan. 11, in All Saints’ Chapel. Honorary degrees will be presented, and new members will be inducted into the Order of Gownsmen.
Leon Botstein will give the Convocation address and will receive an honor-ary degree. Honorary degrees will also be presented during the Convocation to Harvard English professor James Engell and Brian Seage, bishop coadjutor of the Diocese of Mississippi.
Botstein is an orchestra conductor, musicologist and college president who has pursued dual careers in music and education. He is the music director and principal conductor of the American Symphony Orchestra and president of Bard College in Annandale, N.Y., a member of the Association of Episcopal Colleges. Since becoming president of Bard College in 1975, he has extended the college’s reach internationally, guiding the creation of new programs on several continents, while also leading Bard to become a forerunner in art and culture.
Botstein, who is the Leon Levy Professor in the Arts and Humanities at Bard, has been a pioneer in linking the liberal arts and higher education to public secondary schools. During his 40-year tenure, Bard has established eight gradu-ate schools, the Bard College Conservatory of Music and the Levy Economics Institute. As music director of the American Symphony Orchestra and founder and co-artistic director of the Bard Music Festival, Botstein is known for his innovative programs and interest in contemporary and neglected repertory. He will receive an honorary doctor of music.
Engell is Gurney Professor of English and professor of comparative
Helton Receives Award fr om Animal Harbor
Dr. Traci Helton was presented with the Jean Patt on Humanitar-ian Award in November at Animal Harbor’s Party for Paws event. Th e award, established in 2003 in honor of Jean Patton, is presented each year to a person who has made a signifi cant contribution to the Hu-mane Society’s mission to reduce pet overpopulation and improve the lives of companion animals in Franklin County.
Helton is originally from upstate New York and is a graduate of Cornell University and the University of Ten-nessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She came to Franklin County in 1995. Mobile Veterinary Services was started in 2003, allowing her the opportunity to treat animals all across the county. In 2013 she opened her clinic, Midtown Veterinary Services and Hospital, in Winchester. Helton is certifi ed as an animal chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association and has a certifi cate in veterinary acupuncture from the Chi Institute in Florida.
Helton has supported Animal Harbor by coming to the shelter every month to issue health certifi cates to dogs scheduled for transport on the Rescue Wag-gin’. She also makes house calls to foster parents’ homes to check out their pups. Helton helped Animal Harbor spay or neuter 166 feral cats as part of the Trap-Neuter-Return project.
“Th ank you so much for this honor and recognition. I am fortunate to be able to earn my living providing medical care to companion animals. I strive to make pet’s lives and their caretaker’s as full and enjoyable as possible,” Helton said.
“Dr. Helton works every day to improve the lives of companion animals in Franklin County,” said Patricia Dover, Animal Harbor president. “We are honored to present her with the Jean Patt on Humanitarian Award.”
Dr. Traci Helton (left ) with Patricia Dover.
New Leader for Regional
Health System
LifePoint Health announced on Jan. 4 that Rob Followell has been named market president of Southern Tennessee Regional Health System (STRHS), eff ective Jan. 29. In this role, Followell will serve as chief executive offi cer (CEO) for STRHS’ Winchester and Sewanee facil ities, as well as market president of the four-hospital health system, which also includes facilities in Lawrenceburg and Pulaski.
STRHS is part of LifePoint Health, a healthcare company dedicated to making communities healthier. Followell will replace Jerry Dooley, who has led STRHS on an interim basis since July 2015.
“We are fortunate to have someone with Rob’s capabilities and experience assume this important leadership role moving forward,” said Robert Klein, chief operating officer of LifePoint Health’s Central Group.
“Rob is an effective and creative executive with proven leadership skills and abilities. He has worked in many diverse health systems and operational situations. He is a perfect fi t to lead STR HS and its four hospitals into the future.”
Followell has more than 20 years of experience, including service as CEO at North K nox ville Medical Center; Greenbrier Valley (W. Va.) Medical Center; Chilton (Ala.) Medi-cal Center; and Chestatee (Ga.) Re-gional Hospital. For more information go to <southerntennessee.com>.
Rob Followell
Monteagle Elementary School recently had its annual spelling bee, reports Janet Layne, MES principal. Th e winners are (fr om left ): fi rst place, Namtso Norbu, sixth-grade daughter of Tenzing and Jamyang Norbu; second place, Morgan Peters, sixth-grade daughter of Josh and Shannon Peters; third place, Ella Masters, fi ft h-grade daughter of Brian and Elizabeth Masters; fourth place, Alora Meeks, seventh-grade daughter of Kelly and Brandy Meeks; and alternate, Colton Meeks, fourth-grade son of Kelly and Brandy Meeks.
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LettersWATER CONCERNSTo the Editor:
According to my bi l l and the website, it’s time to elect someone to the commission now. I can’t tell who is running, though, or who is coming off .
Look ing at the names of who serves on the Sewanee Utility Dis-trict board of commissioners, these do NOT strike me as evil, crooked people who are out to rip us off . Th ey look like names of people who know and love this community.
What we pay for water here in Se-wanee is several times higher than I’ve ever paid anywhere else. My water bill is oft en higher than my electric bill, and sometimes higher than electric plus natural gas combined. I can only imagine I’m not the only person who struggles with this.
If we want a diff erent outcome, it will probably take an organized eff ort on the part of the community.
We need to be at the Jan. 26 SUD board meeting (with a cooperative spirit, not accusing). We need to have several candidates vying for the open-ing position on the commission, and we need to be hearing from them in this forum and elsewhere about why they are good candidates.
Jeannie BabbSewanee ■
WILLIS FAMILY THANKSTo the Editor:
Deepest thanks to all who have shared their remembrances of “Mama Jo” with us over the past few weeks. Your support and outpouring of love touches us deeply and reminds us of so many reasons to be thankful for Jo Ann’s time among us on this Mountain.
We appreciate your calls, visits, cards and fl owers in this time of loss. Th ank you for your thoughtful con-cern.
Th e family of Jo Ann WillisSewanee ■
Th e Rt. Rev. Brian R. Seage
James Engell
Leon Botstein
literature at Harvard University and a faculty associate of the Harvard Uni-versity Center for the Environment. Engell has taught at Harvard since 1978, and has taught environmental seminars at the National Humanities Center and for a consortium of nine North American and Asian universi-ties.
His award-winning book, “Envi-ronment: An Interdisciplinary Anthol-ogy,” was the first major anthology to apply a fully interdisciplinary ap-proach to environmental studies. His 2005 book, “Saving Higher Education in the Age of Money,” addresses the value of the liberal arts and the choice today’s students are off ered between the practical sciences or business and economic success or the traditional liberal arts and expected poverty.
Engell earned both a bachelor’s and a doctorate degree from Harvard, devoting more than 40 years to the institution, and has received numer-ous teaching awards at his alma mater. He will receive an honorary doctor of lett ers.
The Rt. Rev. Brian R. Seage was elected bishop of the Episcopal Dio-cese of Mississippi in 2014, succeeding the Rt. Rev. Duncan M. Gray III as the 10th bishop of Mississippi. In the Diocese of Mississippi, Seage served as a Fresh Start facilitator and on the diocese’s executive committee. He was also a member of the diocesan Restructure Task Force. Seage previ-ously was the rector at St. Columb’s in Ridgeland, Miss., where he served since 2005.
He holds an undergraduate degree from Pepperdine University and a master of divinity from the Episcopal Th eological Seminary of the South-west. A n evangelist at heart, he is committ ed to inviting, transforming and reconciling. Ordained a priest in 1998, Seage grew both att endance and programming at the churches he served in Mississippi. He will receive an honorary doctor of divinity.
Convocation will be streamed live for those who are unable to attend. For more information go to <sewanee.edu>.
Convocation ( fr om page 1)
University Job Opportunities
Exempt Positions: Business Ana-lyst, Finance; Content Manager/Copy-writer, Marketing and Communica-tions; Director, Environmental Health and Safety; Director, Information Literacy and Instructional Technology; Operations Manager, Sewanee Dining; Senior Systems Administrator; Tele-communication and Network Analyst.
Non-Exempt Positions: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent; Dis-patcher (part-time; three positions); Domain Ranger; Offi ce Coordinator (part-time); Police Officer, Sewanee Police Department; First Cook, Second Cook, Senior Cook, Receiving Clerk and Food Service Worker, Sewanee Dining.
To apply or lea r n more, go to <w w w.jobs. sewa nee.edu> or ca l l 598-1381.
SUD elects commissioners in Janu-ary of each year. Voting for the one opening on the board began on Jan. 4 and ends at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 26; voting is conducted at the SUD offi ce on Sherwood Road.
Commissioner Art Hanson, who currently holds the seat, was the only SUD customer to express an interest in serving on the board and is therefore the only candidate on the ballot; there is a place for write-in candidates. Th e SUD board advertised this opening in the Messenger. Commissioners must be SUD customers. Th ey are limited to two consecutive four-year terms.
Commissioner Ken Smith’s term expires in January 2017. Th e terms of commissioners Karen Singer and Ran-dall Henley expire in January 2018. Commissioner Ronnie Hoosier’s term expires in January 2019.
All SUD board meetings are open to the public. Th e SUD board meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, un-less otherwise announced. Th e board next meets on Jan. 26, when ballots for the election will be counted.
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Curbside Recycling Next FridayResidential curbside recycling pickup in Sewanee is on the fi rst and third
Friday of each month. Friday, Jan. 15, will be a pickup day. Recyclable materials must be separated by type and placed in blue bags by the side of the road no later than 7:30 a.m. Please do not put out general household trash on this day. Blue bags may be picked up in the University Lease and Community Relations Offi ce, 400 University Ave. (the Blue House) or at the Physical Plant Services offi ce on Georgia Avenue.
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Grundy Republicans Meet on SaturdayTh e Grundy County Republican Party will meet at 10 a.m., Saturday,
Jan. 9, in the main courtroom on the second fl oor of the Grundy County Courthouse in Altamont. Th e topic is “Understanding the Radical Muslim Security Th reat,” with guest speaker Cathy Hinners.
Women’s Spirituality Group Meeting on SundayAn organizational meeting for a women’s spirituality group will be
at 1 p.m., Sunday, January 10, in St. Mark’s Hall at Otey Parish. A light lunch will be served. Participants will discuss a time and frequency for meeting. “Pastrix: Th e Cranky Beautiful Faith of a Sinner and Saint” by Nadia Bolz-Weber is being recommended as a book to read together. It is hoped that this group will provide an opportunity for women to know and care for one another while deepening their faith.
Franklin County Democrats Meet on MondayFranklin County Democrats will meet at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 11,
in the small meeting room at Franklin County Annex. Th ey are making plans for a February public forum about prescription drug abuse in the county and need volunteers to help. For more information call Helen Stapleton by emailing <[email protected]>.
La Leche League Meets Next TuesdayTh e January La Leche League meeting for breast-feeding support and
information will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12, in the Sewanee Com-munity Center. All pregnant women, mothers and babies are welcome. For more information call Pippa, (931) 463-2050.
Area Rotary Club MeetingsTh e Grundy County Rotary Club meets at 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays, at
Dutch Maid Bakery in Tracy City. Th e Monteagle Sewanee Rotary Club meets 8–9 a.m., Th ursdays, at
the Sewanee Inn.
Lease Committ ee Agenda Deadline TuesdayTh e next meeting of the Lease Committ ee will be on Tuesday, Jan.
19. Agenda items are due in the Offi ce of the Superintendent of Leases in the Blue House, 400 University Ave., by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, or by emailing <[email protected]> or <[email protected]>.
Story Time at May Justus Library Th e May Justus Memorial Library in Monteagle will have story time
at 10 a.m. each Wednesday, beginning on Jan. 13. For more information call Karen Titt le at (931) 924-2638.
Community Council Agenda Items Due on WednesdayTh e next meeting of the Community Council is scheduled for 7 p.m.,
Monday, Jan. 25, at the Senior Center. Items for the agenda should be submitt ed to the Provost’s offi ce by noon on Wednesday, Jan. 13.
Academy for Lifelong Learning Meets Th ursdayTh e Academy for Lifelong Learning at St. Mary’s Sewanee will meet
at noon, Th ursday, Jan. 14, at St. Mary’s Sewanee. Th e speaker will be Jacob Zalewski, the student lieutenant fi re chief of the Sewanee Volunteer Fire Department, who will talk about “Service Th rough Dedication.”
Th e annual membership in the Academy is $12, or guests may pay $2 per session. A box lunch ($12) is available: roast beef and Swiss sandwich or veggie wrap, with either chips or potato salad, and dessert. Please call 598-5342 to order lunch. For more information call Anne Davis at (931) 924-4465 or Debbie Kandul at (931) 924-3542.
Emeritus Society Meets on Th ursdayTh e Sewanee Emeritus Society will meet at 3:30 p.m., Th ursday, Jan.
14, in the Torian Room of duPont Library. Chip Manning will talk about the “William Polk Carey Pre-Business Program: Th e First Seven Years.” A social hour will follow.
Senior Center Potluck Lunch on Jan. 16Th e Sewanee Senior Center’s quarterly potluck lunch will be at noon,
Saturday, Jan. 16, in the center. Music will be provided by Slandered Ban-shee. Bring a dish to share; all are welcome.
Sewanee Woman’s Club Book Group Meets on Jan. 18Th e book club of the Sewanee Woman’s Club will have its fi rst meet-
ing of the new year at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 18, at the home of Sally Hubbard. For more information or directions email Debbie Racka, <[email protected]>, or contact Flournoy Rogers at 598-0733 or e-mail <[email protected]>.
Santa’s helper (Mark Sholey, sporting his own beard) is joined by Deb Tucker (left ) and Elizabeth Koella at the Jump Off Fire Hall Christmas celebration on Dec. 13.
Photo by Doug Cameron
Sewanee Honors Martin Luther King Jr.
The University of the South cel-ebrates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with several campus events commemorating his life. Th e theme selected by the MLK Planning Committ ee this year centers around “Reconciliation.”
Th e University welcomes the 100 Men in Black Male Chor us from Durham, N.C., who will be in concert at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 17, in Guerry Auditorium. Th e 100 Men in Black was formed in 2003 as a community cho-rus to provide positive alternatives to youth and adult males through music, faith, community service, positive role modeling and mentoring.
While in Sewanee, the members of the 100 Men in Black will host a community sing-along at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 16, also in Guerry Au-ditorium. Th ey invite members of the Sewanee and surrounding communi-ties to stop by to learn a song from their repertoire and perform it with them at the concert on Sunday, Jan. 17. No singing ability is necessary. Th is will be a great way to meet members of the group and to join voices in song.
On Monday, Jan. 18, the annual Martin Luther King Jr. potluck and program (with Sewanee Praise and the School of Th eology Choir) will take place in upper Cravens Hall. Please bring that special dish to share. Th e potluck begins at 5:30 p.m., and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. All events are free and open to the public.
Community Chest Spotlight
Sewanee Community CenterTh e 2015–16 Sewanee Community Chest (SCC) Fund Drive is underway.
Th e power of people helping people makes a diff erence in the life of the com-munity. Sponsored by the Sewanee Civic Association, the SCC raises money yearly for local charitable organizations serving the area. Th is year’s goal is $100,000. Currently, 77 percent has been raised in donations and pledges.
For the next few weeks, the Sewanee Mountain Messenger will focus on some of the organizations supported by the Community Chest. Th is week we shine the spotlight on the Sewanee Community Center.
Th e purpose of the Sewanee Community Center is to improve the quality of life in the community by providing a space for community-initiated programs and projects. Th ese programs include South Cumberland Farmer’s Market and the Food Buyers Co-op, yoga, tai chi, gymnastics, Cub Scouts and community meetings. Th e Community Center Board also sponsors a community-wide yard sale each spring. Approximately 600 to 800 people use the center each month.
Th e Community Center will receive $2,500 to be used for the general operat-ing costs of keeping the center open, including utilities, insurance, maintenance, mowing and the manager’s salary. Paying for utilities is the biggest expense for the Community Center. Sources of revenue include rent from classes that meet at the Center and donations from users of the center, including the South Cumberland Farmer’s Market and garage sales fees.
Since 1908, the goal of the SCC has been to help citizens by funding the community. Through Community Chest funding, 25 local organizations help those caught in the cycle of poverty, improve quality of life through outreach and community initiatives, and provide support for children with a variety of programs. Th e Sewanee Community Chest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofi t organization, and donations are tax-deductible. Send your donation to Sewanee Community Chest, P.O. Box 99, Sewanee, TN 37375.
For more information or to make a donation through PayPal, contact <[email protected]> or go to <htt p://www.sewaneecivic.wordpress.com>.
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Writing as a Spiritual PracticeFriday, February 5–Sunday, February 7
Anne Bright, presenterSt. Mary’s Hall, $350 (single);
The Anna House, $450 (single); Commuter, $250
Centering Prayer as an 11th Step Practice
Friday, April 8–Sunday, April 10Carolyn Goddard and Molly Payne-Hardin, presenters
St. Mary’s Hall, $350 (single); The Anna House, $450 (single)
CHURCH CALENDARWeekday Services, Jan. 8–15 7:00 am Morning Prayer, St. Mary’s (not 1/11–15) 7:30 am Holy Eucharist, St. Mary’s (not 1/11–15) 7:30 am Morning Prayer, Otey 8:30 am Morning Prayer, St. Augustine’s (1/12–15) 12:00 pm Noon Offi ce, St. Mary’s (not 1/11–15) 4:00 pm Evening Prayer, St. Augustine’s (1/12–15) 4:30 pm Evening Prayer, Otey 5:00 pm Evensong, St. Mary’s (not 1/11–15)
Saturday, Jan. 9 7:30 am Morning Prayer/HE, St. Mary’s 10:00 am Sabbath School, Monteagle 7th Day Adventist 11:00 am Worship Service, Monteagle 7th Day Adventist 3:00 pm Shabbat, Sons of Tzadok, Monteagle 5:00 pm Mass, Good Shepherd Catholic, Decherd
Sunday, Jan. 10All Saints’ Chapel 8:00 am Holy EucharistBible Baptist Church, Monteagle 10:00 am Morning Service 5:30 pm Evening ServiceChrist Church Episcopal, Alto 11:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:00 am Children’s Sunday SchoolChrist Church, Monteagle 10:30 am Holy Eucharist 10:45 am Children’s Sunday School 12:50 pm Christian Formation ClassChrist the King Anglican, Decherd 9:00 am Holy Eucharist 10:40 am Sunday SchoolChurch of the Holy Comforter, Monteagle 9:00 am Holy EucharistCowan Fellowship Church 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship ServiceCumberland Presbyterian Church, Sewanee 9:00 am Worship Service 10:00 am Sunday SchoolDecherd United Methodist Church 9:45 am Sunday School 10:50 am WorshipEpiphany Episcopal Church, Sherwood 10:30 am Holy Eucharist 10:30 am Children’s Sunday SchoolGood Shepherd Catholic Church, Decherd 10:30 am MassGrace Fellowship 10:30 am Sunday School/Worship ServiceHarrison Chapel Methodist 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service
Midway Baptist Church 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 ServiceMorton Memorial United Methodist, Monteagle 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship ServiceNew Beginnings Church, Jump Off 10:45 am Worship ServiceOtey Memorial Parish 8:50 am Holy Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Formation 11:00 am Holy EucharistPelham United Methodist Church 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship ServiceSt. Agnes’ Episcopal, Cowan 11:00 am Sunday Service (Rite I) St. James Episcopal 9:00 am Children’s Church School 9:00 am Holy Eucharist St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Alto 8:00 am MassSt. Mary’s Convent 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 5:00 pm EvensongSewanee Church of God 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Service 6:00 pm Evening ServiceSociety of Friends 9:30 am Meeting, 598-5031Tracy City First Baptist Church 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Morning Worship 5:30 pm Youth 6:00 pm Evening WorshipValley Home Community Church, Pelham 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Worship Service
Wednesday, Jan. 13 6:00 am Morning Prayer, Cowan Fellowship 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist, Christ Church, Monteagle 5:30 pm Evening Worship, Bible Baptist, Monteagle 6:00 pm Prayer and study, Midway Baptist 6:00 pm Youth (AWANA), Tracy City First Baptist 6:30 pm Comm. Harvest Church of God, Coalmont 6:30 pm Prayer Service , Harrison Chapel, Midway 7:00 pm Adult Formation, Epiphany, Sherwood 7:00 pm Evening Worship, Tracy City First Baptist
James W. Bennett Sr. James W. Bennett Sr., age 88 of the
Jump Off community near Sewanee, died on Dec. 26, 2015, at Golden Living in Winchester. He was born on Dec. 21, 1927, in Ladd’s Cove in Marion County to Mack S. and Clara Tate Bennett . He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by brothers George, Joe, Mack, Fred and Charles Bennett ; and sisters Mary Biggs and Dorothy Pack.
He is survived by his wife, Betty B e n ne t t of S e w a ne e ; d a u g ht e r, R e g i n a C a sh (Her shel l Brow n) of Decherd; sons, James Jr. (Crysta Austin) of Manchester and Steven Bennett of Sewanee; brother John P. (Katherine) Bennett of Sewanee; sisters Carol Dav idson and El len W i l l i s , b o t h o f N a s h v i l l e , a n d Joyce Gass, Linda Stanley and Judy Copeland, a l l of Dick son, Tenn.; and 10 grandchildren, t wo great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were on Dec. 30 in the funeral home chapel with Bill Owens offi ciating. Interment followed in Monteagle Cemeter y w ith f ul l military honors provided by Sequatchie Valley Honor Guard. For complete obituar y go to <w w w.cumberland funeralhome.net>.
Christine Louise CampbellChristine Louise Campbell, age 74,
died on Jan. 5, 2016, at her home. She was born on April 13, 1941, in Palmer to Henry and Myrtle Layne Sanders. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenley Campbell; sister Hallie Ramsey; granddaughter Jessica Gipson; grandson Cody Bowman; and infant siblings, Robert Earl and Estell Gene.
She is survived by her daughter, Regina (Mike) Scott; sons, Gerald (A ma nda) Ca mpbel l a nd M a r t y Campbell; sisters Doris Pickett and Lulabell Morrison Nunley; brother, Mitchell (Glenda) Sanders; and five grandchildren, fi ve great-grandchildren (McKenzie, Shaleigh, Tregon, Journey and Malachi) and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 8, in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Mike Scott and Bro. Matt hew Meeks offi ciating. Interment will follow in Palmer Cemetery. For complete obit ua r y go to < w w w.laynefuneralhome.com>.
Scott y Ray KillianScott y Ray Killian, age 32, died on
Dec. 30, 2015. He was born on Aug. 29, 1983, in Sewanee. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latt er Day Saints. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Dale Killian; and brother Chad Killian.
He is su r v ived by h is mot her, Geraldine Smartt Killian; daughter, A r ia n na; sister, K i mberly (Troy) K ing ; brothers Brian and Russel l (Tammy) Killian; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were on Jan. 2 in the funeral home chapel with Bishop Aaron Barrett and Jody Campbell offi ciating. Burial followed in Altamont Cemetery. For complete obituary go to <www.laynefuneralhome.com>.
Maynard W. Long Jr.M a y n a r d W. L o n g J r . , a g e
6 8 o f Tu l l a ho m a a nd f o r m e r l y of Winchester, died on Dec. 26, 2015, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maynard and Marta Long Sr.
He is survived by his daughters, K a r e n ( J u n i o r) T h r o n e b e r r y of Winchester, Serena (Dale) Farris of Estill Springs and Marcia ( Jim) H ay n e s of Wi nc he s t e r ; s i s t e r s , Mickie L . Cole of Winchester and Melissa ( John) Speck of Huntland, Tenn.; special friend, Freeda Coffelt Sk il lern of Port Orange, Fla.; and eig ht g ra ndc h i ld ren , one g re at-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews.
No formal services are planned at this time. For complete obituary go to <www.moorecortner.com>.
John E. Skomp J o h n E . S k o m p , a g e 8 3
of Crawfordsville, Ind., died on Dec. 29, 2015, at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Hospital in Crawfordsville. He was born on Feb. 26, 1932, to Joseph B. and Faye E. Skomp in Bloomington, Ind. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a retired teacher and coach. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother James Skomp.
He is survived by his wife, A nn Skomp of Crawfordsville; daughter, Elizabeth Skomp (Martin Blackwell), of S e w a ne e; son , Dav id Skomp of Indianapolis; sisters, Ruth Skomp of Portland, Ore., and Janet ( John) Nybak ke of Astoria, Ore.; brother Joseph (I rene) Skomp of Lyons, I n d . ; a u n t , C a r o l y n (R o b e r t) Burgess of Crawfordsville; and one granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were on Dec. 31 in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Keith Strain offi ciating. Interment followed on Jan. 2 in Bethel Cemetery, Washington, Ind.
I n l ieu of f lower s , memor i a l contributions may be made to Greater Lafayett e Honor Flight, P.O. Box 275, Lafayett e, IN 47902 or to the charity of your choice. For complete obituary go to <www.huntandson.com>.
Laura Sue SummersL au r a S u e S u m me r s , a ge 7 9
of Monteagle, died on Dec. 21, 2015, at her home. She was a daughter of John Kelly and Dosia Meeks Church. She was a retired pharmacy technician. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence R ay Summers; brothers John Kenneth “Buck” Church and Glen E. Church; special aunt, Clara Mable Lawson; and nephew Richard Johnson.
She is sur v ived by brother Bil l (Shirley) Moon; sisters-in-law, Betty Chu rch a nd M a rga ret Joh n son; nieces, Cindy Church, Pam Church, Karen Gipson, Sherry Guyear, Mickie McCleod and Roxanne Joh nson; nephews Ernie Church and Billy Moon; special cousins, Sharon Cochran and Craig Lawson; and several great-nieces and -nephews.
Funeral ser v ices were on Dec. 23 in the funeral home chapel with Danny Coffelt officiating. Interment
fol lowed i n Pla i nv iew Cemeter y. For complete obituary go to <www.cumberlandfuneralhome.net>.
Tom G. WatsonTom G. Watson, age 77 of Sewanee,
died on Dec. 27, 2015. He was born on April 10, 1938, in Ardmore, Okla., to James Eugene and Juanita Todd Watson. He earned degrees f rom Ok lahoma Baptist Universit y, the University of Arkansas and Simmons College. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Watson moved to Sewanee in 1976 as the University librarian. Among his many roles at the University during his career, he served as assistant to Vice-Chancellor Robert M. Ayres and vice president of university relations. He was named an honorary alumnus of the University of the South in 1994. In his retirement, Watson served in numerous leadership roles for area organizations and volunteer groups.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gail H. Watson; sons, James Todd (Virginia) Watson of Atlanta, Ga., and Th omas Gregory (Helen)Watson of Lapine, Ala.; four grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Ruth Hill (Gene) Shelton and Connie Monroe Hill; four nephews and several cousins.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, in All Saints’ Chapel. Interment will follow in the University Cemetery; there will be a reception aft erwards in Convocation Hall. Memorial gift s may be made to All Saints’ Chapel, the University of the South, 735 University Ave., Sewanee, TN 37383. For complete obituary go
to <www.moorecortner.com>.
Carolyn Rose Jenkins Williams
Carolyn Rose Jenkins Williams, age 69 of Clevela nd , Ten n . , a nd of Monteagle, died on Dec. 18, 2015. She was born on March 5, 1946, in Hatt iesburg, Miss., to Edwin M. and Geneva Jenkins. She was preceded in death by her parents.
She was active throughout the C l e v e l a n d c o m m u n i t y, w a s a competitive bridge player and enjoyed her time at her home in Clifft ops.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, James O. “Jim” Williams; son, Jay (Katherine) Williams of Nashville; daughter, Courtney (Sam) Ondrias of Asheville, N.C.; sisters, Sylvia (John Wieczorek) M ills of Chattanooga and Dolores (Carl) Duvall of Atlanta; brother, Ed (Cheryl) Jenkins of Burr Ridge, Ill.; brother-in-law, Joe (Azza) Williams of Washington, D.C.; special friends Stacey and Rocky Casteel of Chatt anooga and their daughters; and two grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were on Dec. 22, 2015, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Cleveland, Tenn., with the Rev. Joel Huffstetler officiating. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date to be announced.
In lieu of f lowers, contributions can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, <www.michaeljfox.org>. For complete obituary go to <www.ralphbuckner.com>.
Obituaries Church News
Christ Church, MonteagleChrist Church in Monteagle will
celebrate Epiphany at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 10, with beautiful hymns written especially for the season. A festive lunch will follow the service.
Otey Memorial ParishAt 10 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 10, Otey
Parish’s Adult Forum meets in St. Mark ’s Hall of Claiborne Parish House. Jennifer Michael will talk about “George Herbert’s Poetr y: Presumption, Anxiety and Praise.” Th e Lectionary class will also meet.
Children ages 3–11 can attend Godly Play at 10 a.m. Middle school and high school students will meet on the second fl oor of Brooks Hall.
Otey Parish will have an all-ages Epiphany celebration at 5 p.m., Sun-day, Jan. 10, in St. Mark’s Hall, with singing, refreshments and refl ections on the story of the Wise Men. Please bring breakfast cereal or other food donations for the Community Action Committ ee.
Sisters of St. Mary The Sisters of St. Mary Convent
and chapel will be closed the week of Jan. 11–16, as the sisters will be on retreat. Services will take place at 8 a.m. (Holy Eucharist) and 5 p.m. (Evensong) on Sunday, Jan. 10, and on Sunday, Jan. 17, when the normal service schedule will resume.
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Local Students Earn SAS Honors
The following local students in Franklin, Grundy and Marion coun-ties have been named to the Hon-ors Lists at St. A ndrew’s-Sewanee School for the most recent grading period. Overall, 79 students, includ-ing 31 boarding and 48 day students, achieved academic distinction for the second quarter.
Students who earn an average of 93 or above with no grade below 83 are named to the High Honors List for academic achievement. Students with average ranges between 83 and 92 and who have received no grade below 80 are named to the Honors List. Satisfactory completion of aft ernoon programs is required for students to be eligible for the Honor Roll.
Schools ( fr om page 1)a 78-minute block schedule with a daily 35-minute RTI2 block mid-morning for intervention.
“All students would receive intervention,” Mantooth said, “some in the form of remedial help and others in the form of enrichment.” Students not requiring remedial help would receive enrichment during the daily RTI2 block.
Th e Lawrence County Schools RTI2 scheduling model guided the com-mitt ee in making its recommendation to the board. Th e committ ee foresees a likely need for RTI2 teachers in English, math, the sciences and reading. Mantooth will review registration projections to determine hiring needs and present them to the board.
Th e committ ee also suggested the board consider reducing the number of credits required for graduation from 28 to 26. Together with block schedul-ing, the reduced credit requirement would allow some students to graduate in December rather than June, and allow others to att end school part of the day and work part of the day during their senior year.
Th e board also received reports on Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs off ered at Franklin County High School.
Students enrolled in Mechatronics learn to troubleshoot and program sys-tems employing a combination of mechanics, electronics, automation, robotics and information technology. In another class, students utilize a 3-D printer to turn digital designs into three-dimensional models. In one project, a student successfully designed an addition to his father’s prosthetic arm. Students in the welding program do virtual welding on a computer screen, avoiding the dangers inherent in the high-heat process, before going into a real shop and putt ing their newly acquired skills into practice. Th e Automotive College and Career Readiness programs teach auto maintenance, light repair and collision repair, preparing students for the on-the-job experience and post-secondary instruction required for certifi cation.
Board member Christine Hopkins stressed the importance of all students knowing that the high school off ered the CTE courses, “because that’s where the jobs are.” CTE instructors conduct career fairs at the middle schools each spring to inform students about opportunities available to them at the high school level.
The board next meets at Rock Creek Elementary School on Tuesday, Jan. 12, a departure from the regular meeting day on the second Monday of the month. A musical presentation beginning at 6 p.m. will precede the meeting, scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.
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Inclement Weather PolicyTh e Senior Center follows
the schedule of the Franklin County School System when the weather is bad. If the Frank-lin County schools are closed due to snow or ice, the Senior Center will be closed, and no meals will be cooked, served or delivered on that day.
Lunch MenusTh e Sewanee Senior Center
serves lunch at noon on week-days. Th e suggested donation is $3 (50 or older) or $5 (under 50). Please call by 9 a.m. to order lunch. I f you make a reservation for lunch but do not come eat, please be prepared to pay for your meal. Menus may vary.
Jan. 14: Salmon patty, white beans, turnip greens, corn-bread, dessert.
Jan. 15:Lasagna, salad, garlic bread, dessert.
Participation at the CenterTh e Sewanee Senior Center
does not charge any mem-bership fee. A l l persons 50 or older who take part in any of the activities are considered members. Th e center is located at 5 Ball Park Rd., behind the Sewanee Market. To reserve a meal or for more information, call 598-0771.
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Dear Angel,While I was in a metropolis over the holidays, I used Uber to get around
when I didn’t want to/couldn’t drive myself. Can we get Uber or Lyft in Se-wanee, especially for these cold winter months?
Limo LoverDear Lazy,
Th e number one reason for having Uber in Sewanee—keeping drunk students from driving—has been taken care of. Bacchus is the uberUber, and the Bacchus drivers do a fabulous job of transporting raucous revelers from party to party, dorm to party, and back. Over Family Weekend, Bacchus expanded its territory to Monteagle, so Sewanee parents could get their drink on at Assembly cocktail parties without having to set a bad example.
However, there are other excellent reasons for having Lyft or Uber. To name a few: students in Gorgas and Quintard could get to class on time, no more walking to school through the snow and rain like their parents had to in the old days; no more parking worries and fewer tickets (though also less revenue for the University); more employ-ment opportunities: professors could moonlight as Uber drivers on their off hours. Having Uber could cut down on the number of cars on campus and resolve the parking lot crisis, especially if the Uber Fleet was composed of those fancy enclosed golf carts used for Con-vocation celebrities. Sewanee Uber drivers could dress like Angels for promotional photo ops.
On the down side, though, Uber fares from McClurg to duPont aren’t going to help anyone amass the coff ers of Donald Trump; even Gorgas to Gailor is less than a mile (that’s right: suck it up and walk, you whiners). And if it were profi table, student Uber drivers would realize they just need a driver’s license, and not a college education, to make a living.
Lecture on Medieval English Spirituality
Th e Rev. Canon Ashley Null will give a lecture, “Th e English Aff ective Tradition: From R ichard Rolle to Th omas Cranmer,” at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12, in Hamilton Hall’s Hargrove Auditorium. Th is lecture is made pos-sible by the Arrington Lecture Fund. There will be a reception and book signing in the foyer of Hamilton Hall immediately following the lecture.
Null ’s lecture will examine the importance of meditating on scripture to move the affections in medieval English spiritualit y and how this practice of rumination deeply infl u-enced Thomas Cranmer’s approach to liturgy, including the theological logic behind his famous “Comfortable Words.”
Author of “Th omas Cranmer’s Doctrine of Repentance: Renewing the Power to Love” (Oxford 2000), Null is an internationally respected scholar on the grace and gratitude theology of the English Reformation. Holding research degrees from Yale and the University of Cambridge, Null has received numerous awards for his work, including Fulbright, National Endowment for the Humani-ties and Guggenheim fellowships, as well as being elected fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Society of Antiquaries in London.
He currently holds a research post funded by the German Research Council at Humboldt University of Berlin and is a visiting fellow at the Divinity Faculty of Cambridge University and St. John’s College, Durham University.
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Coff ee County Library
Hosts Local Authors
Th e Coff ee County Manchester Public Library is hosting its ninth annual author signing from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16. Twen-ty authors will represent a variety of genres. Authors schedule to att end include:
David B. Coe of Sewanee (who also writes as D.B. Jackson) is the award-winning, urban-fantasy author of more than fi ft een novels. His web-site is <davidbcoe.com>.
Weldon Payne has been editor of the Manchester Times and was an instructor at Motlow College. He is the author of “Th rough the Pane,” a weekly column in the Manchester Times.
R.D. Sherrill is a career journalist serving as a crime and courts writer with the Southern Standard news-paper in McMinnville. His mott o for writing is “all thriller—no fi ller.”
Janie Dempsey Watts, a Chat-tanooga native, writes about a time that continues to haunt A frican-Americans in the South. Her website is <janie watt s.com>.
Michele Pendleton is a w riter of short stories, poetry and novels. She hails from Chatt anooga, and her website is <michelependleton.com>.
Honor Raconteur has never grown out of her love for dragons, fairies and other fantastical creatures. She is not only an author, but a publisher, as well. Her website is <honorraconteur.com>.
KB Ballentine is a Chattanooga poet who teaches creative writing, theatre arts and literature to high school and college students. Her website is <kbballentine.com>.
Taw nysha Greene is a f iction and poetry professor at the Univer-sity of Tennessee-Knoxville. By turns harrowing and lyrical, “A House Made of Stars,” is her debut novel.
A manda Dudley-Penn, a para-normal romance author, is visiting from Texas. Dudley-Penn’s website is <amandakdudleypenn.com>.
Barbara Ebel is a physician and au-thor who sprinkles credible medicine into the background of her fiction novels. Barbara’s websites are <barb araebel.weebly.com> and <dogbooks forchildren.weebly.com>.
Darcy Flynn writes sweet contem-porary romances from her home in Franklin, Tenn. Her website is <dar cyfl ynnromances.com>.
Children’s author, Ronda Friend, is a lso a stor y tel ler, entertainer, songwriter, musician and motiva-tional speaker. Friend’s website is <rondafriend.com>.
Cynthia Gail ’s books touch on modern-day issues, fears and chal-lenges that women face every day. Her website is <cynthiagail.com>.
Christine Glover is the author of sensual, sizzling and emotional contemporary romances. Glover’s website is <christinegloversite.com>.
Th e University of the South Art Gallery is currently presenting “Mis-sissippi Heard,” a cross-cultural multi-media project by Hanna Miller, (C’13), Katya Korableva and Stephen Barton, curated by Greg Gandy.
Two seemingly unrelated cultures are brought together in images, text and sound gathered during a 30-day train ride across Russia and a six-week walk across Mississippi.
“Mississippi Heard” shutt les be-tween the familiar and the foreign, the individual and the political, to draw attention to the similarities between these distinct places, and
to prompt visitors to reconsider their perceptions of people and places near and far.
Th e exhibition is on view in the University A rt Galler y from Jan. 12–31; the gallery is located between Convocation Hall and Guerry Audi-torium. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays; and noon– 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays.
Th e artists and curator will speak about their work at 4:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 15, in Convocation Hall. A recep-tion will follow.
For more information go to <www.gallery.sewanee.edu>.
Th e Sewanee Dance Conservatory will start classes on Jan. 11, and registra-tion forms are available at <sewaneedanceconservatory.com>.
Th e schedule is designed for dancers to take back-to-back classes on Mon-days, Tuesdays and Th ursdays. Participants can try a new class, in addition to continuing previous lessons. Th e spring session will conclude with a recital on April 9 at 11 a.m.
What’s new? Organizers have created a new section of hip-hop, splitt ing the age groups into elementary school and middle/high school. Both sessions remain on Sunday aft ernoons.
Register at the website with these three steps:1) Review the weekly schedule to identify classes. 2) Returning students can use a simplifi ed form to register, and new students
need to complete the more detailed registration form. 3) Pay tuition to the Sewanee Dance Conservatory on the fi rst day of classes.
Fees and discounts have changed slightly; see the website for details. Payment plans are also available by request.
Tiny dancers perform at a past recital in Sewanee. Photo by Lyn Hutchinson
Sewanee Dance Conservatory Begins
Classes Th is Week
David B. Coe
“Mississippi Heard” Artists & Curator Speak on Jan. 15
Sir Toby, Th e Critic’s valiant sidekick: Every good critic needs a good rating system, and there’s nothing on the planet more critical than cats, so one feature each week is rated from one to fi ve Tobys. Th e more Tobys there are, the bett er it is!
He Named Me Malala 7:30 p.m. • Friday–Sunday, Jan. 8–10 2015 • Rated PG-13 • 88 minutes
Th is powerful documentary revolves around the true story of a young Pakistani woman who, in 2012, was shot in the head by members of the Taliban for speaking out about every woman’s right to an education and her remarkable recovery. In 2014 she became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and she continues to advocate for the rights of children in her own country, as well as internationally. Beautifully integrating live footage with animation, this movie is gener-ating major Oscar buzz. Rated PG-13 for thematic elements involving disturbing images and threats, in addition to the heavy subject matt er, this fi lm is best suited for adults and older children accompanied by parents.
Poor Matt Damon can’t catch a break these days. His character was stranded in space in “Interstellar,” and he finds himself here again in this critically acclaimed drama by sci-fi master Ridley Scott . Damon plays astronaut Mark Watney, who is sent on the inaugural mission to Mars. Th e victory of being one of the fi rst to set foot on the red planet quickly goes sour, when the departure goes horrifi cally wrong. Watney’s crew is forced to leave him behind, pre-suming him dead. In a bitt ersweet turn of events, it turns out he is alive and well—but it will take four years for another crew to reach him. As politics and humanity clash on Earth about a possible rescue, Watney uses his ingenuity to fi gure out how to survive. Rated PG-13 for strong language, injury images, and brief nudity. Parents should use best judg-ment bringing younger children to this feature, taking into account the tense subject matt er and over two-hour run time.
For more reviews and fun, go to <theinsatiablecritic.blogspot.com>.
St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School’s wrestling team competed in several events during the holiday break. Th e boys’ team competed at the Batt le Ground Acad-emy Duals tournament on Dec. 19 and wrestled well.
Th e squad won their fi rst team match against St. George’s Independent School of Memphis. Leaders on the day were juniors Wyatt Lindlau and Christian Taylor. Th e boys return to the mat on Jan. 9 for the Chatt anooga Central Tournament.
Th e girls’ team competed on Dec. 29 at the Maher/Garstin Invitational at Independence High School and also performed well. Th e two competitors were senior Abby Mainzer, who took second, and junior Kia Whitman, who took third.
SAS Wrestlers in Action During Christmas Break
From left are SAS wrestling coach McLain Still and wrestlers Abby Mainzer and Kia W hitman. Mainzer finished second, and Whitman earned third place at the Maher/Garsting Invitational Tourna-ment.
Th e winning SAS middle school swim team (fr om left ), Porter Neubauer, Aiden Smith, Zolon Knoll and Michael Vaughan, at the SnowFlake Invitational with coach Allison Paterson.
Th e St. Andrew’s-Sewanee middle school boys’ swim team hosted swim-mers from eight middle schools on Dec. 12 at the University of the South’s natatorium for the SnowFlake Invita-tional.
Th e SAS boys’ team won the meet with many strong performances from seventh-graders Zolon Knoll, Porter Neubauer and Michael Vaughan, and eighth-grader Aiden Smith.
K nol l , Neubauer, Sm it h a nd Vaughan finished first in both the 200-yard medley relay with a time of 2 minutes, 17.48 seconds, and the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:59.71.
In individual action at the Snow-Flake, Smith led the Mountain Lions with two fi rst-place fi nishes in the 100 freestyle (1:06.24) and 100 breast-stroke (1:23.10), and a second-place fi nish in the 100 butt erfl y with a time of 1:09.33, a drop of 6.49 seconds since last season.
Knoll took fi rst place in the 50 but-terf ly, with a time of 31.99 seconds,
while Vaughan finished first in the 200 individual medley with a time of 3:19.80, a drop of 13.96 seconds since the start of this season.
Neubauer, in his fi rst pool appear-ance this season, raced to a second- place finish in the 50 freestyle with a new personal best time of 30.86 seconds.
Knoll earned a new high school region cut with a personal best in the 200 freestyle (2:17.95), and Smith earned a new high school region cut in the 100 butt erfl y.
Coach Allison Paterson praised the SAS middle school boys’ swim team saying, “I am continually impressed by these young men. Th eir enthusiasm, hard work and support of one another paid off in spades at this meet.”
Coach Nan Long said, “These boys have worked hard in practice for weeks, and we saw the benefi ts at the SnowFlake.”
Th e SAS Mountain Lion swimmers return to the pool on Jan. 9, when the high school team hosts the SnowBall
Mountain Lions Win SnowFlake Invitational
Th e St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School varsity basketball team defeated Boyd Christian Academy on Dec. 17 in the Webb Classic, 61-55.
SAS was led by a strong defensive effort by Burton Dorough. On the other side of the ball, Dorough had 15 points and six rebounds.
Blaise Zeitler added 19 points; Ken-neth Th omas had 16 points; Larson Heitzenrater scored four points; De-onte Swain notched four points; and Dustin Stensby added three points.
“We had a strong team effort on defense and did a nice job fi nding the open man on off ense,” said head coach Rob Zeitler. “This was a good win against a strong opponent.”
SAS lost to Franklin Classical in the second game of the Webb Classic on Dec. 18, 65-49.
SAS was led by Zeitler’s 23 points. Th omas posted 11 points; Dorough had six points; Swain scored three points; Heitzenrater added three points; Aubrey Black chipped in two points; and Stensby scored one point. SAS is 1-5 on the season.
Mountain Lions Defeat Boyd, Fall to
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Home Games
This Week
Today, Jan. 83:30 pm FCHS JV Girls’ Basketball
v Lincoln County4:30 pm FCHS JV Boys’ Basketball
v Lincoln County6 pm FCHS V Girls’ Basketball
v Lincoln County6 pm SAS MS Girls’ Basketball
v Webb School6 pm GCHS V Girls’ Basketball
v Chatt anooga Christian6 pm Tigers Women’s Basketball
v Hendrix7 pm SAS MS Boys’ Basketball
v Webb School7:30 pm FCHS V Boys’ Basketball
v Lincoln County7:30 pm GCHS V Boys’ Basketball
v Chatt anooga Christian8 pm Tigers Men’s Basketball
v HendrixSaturday, Jan. 9
2 pm Snowball HS Invitational Swim Meet at Fowler Center
Sunday, Jan. 101 pm Tigers Women’s Basketball
v Rhodes3 pm Tigers Men’s Basketball
v RhodesTuesday, Jan. 12
3:30 pm GCHS V Girls’ Basketballv Bledsoe County
4:30 pm GCHS V Boys’ Basketballv Bledsoe County
4:30 pm SAS JV Boys’ Basketballv Marion County
6 pm FCHS Wrestling v LaVergneand Sequatchie County
6 pm SAS V Girls’ Basketballv Marion County
7 pm SAS V Swim Meet v GCHS, T’homa, Webb at Fowler Center7:30 pm SAS V Boys’ Basketball
v Marion County Th ursday, Jan. 14
3:30 pm SAS JV Boys’ Basketballv Lookout Valley
5 pm SAS V Girls Basketballv Lookout Valley
6:30 pm SAS V Boys’ Basketballv Lookout Valley
6:30 pm SES Girls’ Basketballv Broadview at Cowan Gym
7 pm SAS V Swimming v FCHSat Fowler Center
7:30 pm SES Boys’ Basketballv Broadview at Cowan Gym
Friday, Jan. 153:30 pm GCHS JV Girls’ Basketball
v Sequatchie County4:30 pm GCHS JV Boys’ Basketball
v Sequatchie County6 pm GCHS V Girls’ Basketball
v Sequatchie County7 pm GCHS V Boys’ Basketball
v Sequatchie County
St. A ndrew’s-Sewanee School ’s Hannah Powell was selected to the 2015 Tennessee Sports Writers As-sociation All-State Golf Team.
“I think everyone can recognize Hannah’s calm demeanor and posi-tive approach to the game and life, but they might not notice what a fi erce competitor she is,” said Rob Zeitler, SAS director of athletics.
“It was great to watch her focus and battle during the state golf tourna-ment. I am so proud of what she has accomplished on the golf links and in the classroom.”
Hannah, daughter of Mark and Ashlie Powell of Cowan, is a junior. Before transferring to SAS, she was on the District 6-A A A Warren County High School girls’ golf team.
She placed 11th at the 2013 Class A A A TSSA A Golf Championships and tied for fi ft h at the 2014 Class AAA TSSA A Golf Championships.
As a member of the SAS varsity
Hannah Powell Earns All-State in Golf
Hannah Powell
golf team, Hannah won the 2015 Division II-A Regional Golf Cham-pionship, qualif y ing for the state tournament, where she placed second at the 2015 Division II-A TSSA A State Golf Championships. Hannah is an honors student and a member of the upper school vocal ensemble.
Invitational at the University of the South natatorium, beginning at 2 p.m.
SAS hosts swimmers from Grundy County High School, Tullahoma High School, Warren County High School and Webb School on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m.
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Florida Sights and Smells“We are in Florida again,” Yolande Gott fried reports, “and as we
travel south, one of the highlights is the fi rst sight of Spanish moss in the trees along our route, once we reach the zone where higher moisture and temperature year-round allows it to grow.
“Th ough it grows on trees (and power lines and fences) it is not parasitic but epiphytic, simply using the tree for support. In fact, it has no roots, obtaining nutrients from rainwater and detritus, as well as possibly from dust in the air. Th e gray-green scales that give it that distinctive look help hold water for use by the plant over time. In spite of this lifestyle, it is not a moss but a fl owering plant in the Bromeliad family, which contains many epiphytes. Th e scientifi c name is Tillandsia usneoides, telling us that it looks like Usnea, the gray-green beard lichen that we fi nd growing in our area. So Spanish moss is not a moss, but a fl owering plant that looks like a lichen and grows in the coastal plain states, not in Spain.”
She continues: “While in Florida we got to observe an event new to us, the fl owering of the corn plant. Th is is a common house plant, Dracaena fragrans, but it hardly ever fl owers indoors.
“Our daughter and her husband planted a couple in their backyard several years ago, and while we were there, an overwhelming, nearly sickly-sweet fragrance in the evening told us they were blooming, which they do at night. Th ey had numerous long sprays with round clusters of small, white, six-petaled fl owers. Th ey usually bloom in December, but perhaps due to the unusually warm weather, they were blooming in January.”
Moon WatchingIn December, John and Harriet Runkle noticed the beautiful or-
ange crescent moon in the western sky with its “horns” pointing upward. Over a period of months, the crescent moon seems to go from being lit on the bott om of the moon to being lit on the side. Th is happens because of the moon’s orbit around the earth and the earth’s orbit around the sun. Th e lit part of the moon always points toward the sun since it is refl ecting the sun’s light.
As the earth travels around the sun, the tilt of the earth on its axis sometimes points the northern hemisphere toward the sun and sometimes points the southern hemisphere toward the sun, giving us our seasons. It also changes the apparent path of the moon across the night sky. Some-times the moon travels at an angle toward the horizon and other times it travels straight down toward the horizon. When it travels straight down as it is now, we see the “U” shaped moon. Folklorists have also called it the “wet moon,” or “dry moon.”
Th e fi rst quarter moon was on Dec. 18, and the winter solstice was on Dec. 21. Th e full moon occurred on Christmas Day and is known as the “long night moon,” staying up for 14 hours. People may have rung in the New Year by checking out the waning gibbous (more than half full) moon rising two degrees north of Jupiter, both rising just before midnight.
Pets of the WeekMeet Olan and Hickory
Animal Harbor off ers these two delightful pets for adoption.Olan is a friendly, ruddy orange tabby kitt y who is almost all grown up. He’s
spent most of his life at Animal Harbor making friends with everyone he meets, but now he thinks it would be nice to have a real family to call his own. Olan is negative for FeLV and FIV, house-trained, up-to-date on shots, micro-chipped and neutered.
Hickory is a happy litt le chihuahua/terrier/dachshund mix puppy who is around 3 months old. All of his siblings have found homes to call their own, so he is prett y lonely at Animal Harbor. Hickory is ready to have his own family to play and snuggle with. He is heartworm-negative, up-to-date on shots, micro-chipped and neutered.
Every Friday is Black Friday at Animal Harbor. On Fridays, adoption fees will be reduced 50 percent for black or mostly black pets over 4 months old who have been at Animal Harbor for more than a month. Pets adopted from Animal Harbor qualify for a free post-adoption wellness exam by local veterinarians.
Animal Harbor is now in its new shelter at 56 Nor-Nan Road, off AEDC Road, in Winchester. Call Animal Harbor at 962-4472 for information and check out their other pets at <www.animalharbor.com>. Enter the drawing on this site for a free spay or neuter for one of your pets. Please help Animal Harbor continue to save abandoned pets by sending your donations to Animal Harbor, P. O. Box 187, Winchester, TN 37398.
HickoryOlan
State Park Off erings
Saturday,Jan. 9Fiery Gizzard Trail Reroute—
Flex your Tennessee volunteer muscle by helping reroute Fiery Gizzard Trail through some rough and beautiful terrain. Bring favorite tools, wear sturdy boots, and bring water. Meet at 9 a.m. at Grundy Forest parking lot (131 Fiery Gizzard Road, Tracy City). For more information or if you want to bring a large group, email Ranger Jason at <[email protected]>.
Savage Falls Resolution Hike—Celebrate 2016 by meeting hiker Elea-nor at 10:30 a.m. at Savage Gulf ranger station for a moderate 6-mile hike to view Savage Falls, plus another over-look a mile further on. Hot chocolate at hike’s end.
Sunday, Jan. 10L au r e l G or ge H i k e — M e e t
Ranger Park at 10 a.m. at Foster Falls parking lot (498 Foster Falls Rd., Se-quatchie) for a moderate 5-mile hike in Laurel Gorge, with panoramic views and towering cliff s.
Sunday Aft ernoon Lake Walk—Meet Ranger Jessie at noon at Grundy Lakes for a short, easy 1.5-mile hike around Grundy Lakes. Lots of beauty, not much eff ort.
Astronomy—Meet Ranger Park at 6 p.m. at the Visitor’s Center for a look into the wonders of the night sky. Bring all your questions, as well as a red light, and fi nd answers. Wear closed-toe shoes.
Amy Fair , director of Donor Services , Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (left ), and Caitlyn Barstad, development offi cer, Animal Harbor.
In its recent grant awards, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee announced that it made a $5,000 grant to Animal Harbor in Franklin County.
Th e grant will provide veterinary care for rescued pets while they are in the shelter waiting for new homes. All of Animal Harbor’s pets receive vaccinations, parasite removal and are spayed or neutered to prevent more homeless pets.
Th e foundation announced more than $1.79 million in grants to 280 nonprofi t organizations.
“Th e work of our nonprofi t part-ners has never been more important as we watch needs emerge and evolve in this community,” said Ellen Lehman, president of the Community Founda-tion of Middle Tennessee. In the past 24 years, the Community Foundation has distributed more than $750 mil-lion to community programs.
Animal Harbor Receives Foundation Grant
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Today, Jan. 8 8:30 am Yoga with Carolyn, Comm Ctr 9:00 am CAC offi ce open, until 11 am 10:00 am Games day, Senior Center 5:30 pm World healing meditation, Farmer, Comm Ctr 7:00 pm Bible study, Mtn of God Tabernacle, Monteagle 7:30 pm Movie, “He Named Me Malala,” SUT
Saturday, Jan. 9 9:00 am Yoga with Richard, Comm Ctr 10:00 am Grundy Republicans, Hinners, Courthouse, Altamont 7:30 pm Movie, “He Named Me Malala,” SUT
Sunday, Jan. 10 4:00 pm Yoga with Helen, Community Center 5:00 pm Epiphany Celebration, St. Mark’s Hall, Otey 7:30 pm Movie, “He Named Me Malala,” SUT
Monday, Jan. 11 9:00 am CAC offi ce open, until 11 am 9:00 am Pickleball with John, Fowler Center 9:00 am Yoga with Sandra, St. Mary’s Sewanee 10:00 am Pilates with Kim, intermediate, Fowler 10:30 am Chair exercise with Ruth, Senior Center 12:00 pm Opening Convocation, All Saints’ Chapel 12:00 pm Pilates with Kim, beginners, Fowler 5:30 pm Franklin Co. Democrats, FC Annex 5:30 pm Yoga for healing with Lucie, Comm Ctr 5:30 pm Yoga with Sandra, St. Mary’s Sewanee 6:00 pm Karate, youth, American Legion Hall; adults, 7 pm 7:00 pm Centering Prayer, Otey sanctuary
Tuesday, Jan. 12First day of College Classes 8:30 am Yoga with Carolyn, Comm Ctr 9:00 am CAC offi ce open, until 11 am 9:00 am Pilates with Kim, beginners, Fowler 9:30 am Craft ing ladies, Morton Memorial, Monteagle 10:30 am Bingo, Sewanee Senior Center 10:30 am La Leche League, Comm Ctr 11:30 am Grundy County Rotary, Dutch Maid, Tracy City 12:00 pm Pilates with Kim, inter/adv, Fowler 3:30 pm Centering prayer, St. Mary’s Sewanee 4:30 pm Lease committ ee deadline, Blue House 5:00 pm Acoustic jam, water bldg next to old GCHS 6:30 pm Prayer/Study, 7th Day Adventist, Monteagle 7:00 pm Community Poetry Night, Blue Chair 7:00 pm Lecture, Null, S of T Hargrove Auditorium
Wednesday, Jan. 13 9:00 am CAC offi ce open, until 11 am; and 1–3 pm 9:00 am Pickleball with John, Fowler Center 10:00 am Pilates with Kim, intermediate, Fowler 10:00 am Senior Center writing group, 212 Sherwood Rd. 10:00 am Story time, May Justus Library, Monteagle 10:30 am Chair exercise with Ruth, Senior Center 12:00 pm Deadline for Comm Council agenda, Provost 12:00 pm Pilates with Kim, beginners, Fowler
2:30 pm Franklin Co. Schools early release (pre-K @ 2pm) 5:30 pm Yoga with Helen, Community Center 6:30 pm Catechumenate, dinner, Women’s Center
Th ursday, Jan. 14 8:00 am Monteagle Sewanee Rotary, Sewanee Inn 9:00 am CAC offi ce open, until 11 am 9:00 am Pilates with Kim, beginners, Fowler 11:00 am Tai Chi with Kathleen, Comm Ctr 12:00 pm Academy of Lifelong Learning, Zalewski, St. Mary’s Sewanee 12:00 pm Pilates with Kim, inter/adv, Fowler 12:30 pm Episcopal Peace Fellowship, Otey 1:30 pm Folks@Home Support Group, 598-0303 2:00 pm Knitt ing Circle, Mooney’s, until 4 pm 3:30 pm Emeritus Society, Torian Room, duPont 7:30 pm Movie, “Th e Martian,” SUT
Friday, Jan. 15Curbside recycling, before 7 am 8:30 am Yoga with Carolyn, Comm Ctr 9:00 am CAC offi ce open, until 11 am 10:00 am Game day, Senior Center 12:00 pm Spinal spa with Kim, Fowler 4:30 pm “Mississippi Heard” artists and curator talks, Convocation Hall; reception follows 7:00 pm Bible study, Mtn of God Tabernacle, Monteagle 7:30 pm Movie, “Th e Martian,” SUT
EPIPHANY
(Th e following poetic fragment, evidently an overlooked scrap of the Dead Sea Scrolls, was recently discovered near Jerusalem, stuck to the bott om of an empty bagel can. We off er here an approximate transla-tion into modern English of this invaluable historical document. -Ed.)
I went all the way But on the return trip I gave the caravanTh e slip
One desert nightBalthazarWith all his frankincenseAnd Myrrh
And headed outAcross the sandIt was dawn when I cameTo this strange land
And found this familyLiving hereWithout a camelBecause they were poor
So I stayed with themCarried their hidesGave all the kidsFree camel rides
“Th e Fable of the Th ird Christmas Camel,” tr. by Scott Bates
Sat with the baby Worked with the manSang them balladsOf Ispahan
Carried the waterPulled the plow Loved my neighborWho was a cow
I like it hereI’m staying with themAs I wanted to stayIn Bethlehem
With that otherFamily I knewWhich proves, Eff endiTh at passing through
Th e eye of a needleIs an easier thingFor a camelTh an a king
Leonard Brown - OwnerSteve Young - Gen. Mgr.
Steve Hartman - Shop Mgr.
931-967-1755Fax 931-967-1798
Come by and see us.We appreciate your business.
Our Work is Guaranteed!
Brown’s Body Shop
“The House of Friendly Service” UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP! Now Selling BEER at Great Prices!
10% Discount to Seniors, Veterans, Students & Staff (ID required)Great Wine Selection ~ Special Orders Available
ALL YOUR FAVORITE MAJOR BRANDSAcross 41A from Monteagle’s Piggly Wiggly ~ (931) 924-6900
Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–11 p.m.
Check out www.woodysbicycles.com for rates, trail maps, photos, bike club links, races and much more!
WOODY’S BICYCLES—SALES, SERVICE AND RENTALSA Full-Service Trek Bicycle Dealer
(the red building behind Shenanigans in Sewanee)
(931) 598-9244SEWANEE SUMMIT. 60 acres, build on it or hunt on it. $89,000.
BLUFF LOTS on Sherwood Road. 3 miles from University
Ave. Stunning view of Lost Cove, spectacular sunrises, road front-age. 4.08 acres and 17.70 acres.
NORTH CAROLINA AVE. Located in the heart of campus. Presently a duplex. Can be a
residence. Many extra features.
WE HAVE BUYER’S AGENTS TO REPRESENT YOUR INTEREST AT NO CHARGE
