After a cool and rainy week, the sun came out for Spring Festival Saturday, making for a beautiful day for the music and crafts. The musicians were a fascinating bunch of characters, with performances ranging from the melodic singing and comedy routines of the wonderful Johnson sisters to the interesting lecturing/preaching of folk musician Sparky Rucker who performed with Rhonda.
Many of those involved in the festival met up Saturday night on the porch of the Visitor’s Centre to enjoy the beautiful evening and to hear some of the musicians share more of their music. Singer Roy Harper had the group in stitches singing a song called “Dirty Dishes” about a man pining away for his wife to come back to him so she could help with his dirty dishes.
Julian Bankston said he ran into a couple of festival goers who were from Rugby, England. He is hoping to say hello to them when he and several others from Rugby, Tennessee travel to England later this year.
On the left is a picture of Steve Logan working hard to sell heirloom plants offered at the new Historic Rugby heirloom plant booth. And below is a picture of Mara Trumbo at her booth in the Community Building sharing her painting techniques.
Nature Night Safari Coming Up Soon
Linda Konig’s annual nighttime jaunt around Rugby to explore nature in its ponds, in the air, and on seeping rock faces is coming up on Saturday night, May 31. It is always interesting and fun to see what new adventures Linda has come up with. It is also a great chance to get out with your flashlight and see what is really going on around Rugby at night! See details in the calendar below.
Bob and Jenny Young Becoming U.S. Citizens
During the Festival, Jenny Young, who owns Virgo House with husband Bob, mentioned that Bob had recently been sworn in as a U.S. citizen. Jenny, who recently returned from a trip to England and her native Wales, said she was also hoping to complete the process for becoming a U.S. citizen pretty soon.
McBrayers Featured in Article
Jim McBrayer said that he and Dorcus were featured in an article about Rugby in the May issue of Visions Magazine, a monthly "throwaway" mailed to each resident of Anderson County. The article is one of a continuing series on "Easy Getaways" written by Dorcus' friend Melanie Harless. She gave good publicity to last weekend’s Festival, museum tours, the Cafe, Missy Kane's workshop, and more. The issue was in mailboxes before May 6, and Jim is hoping to get a copy of the article this week.
Jim also mentioned that their daughter-in-law, Lori Donath, recently received her Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of South Carolina. Lori is married to their older son, Jason.
More Pig Stuff
I keep hearing more reports of the wild pigs still appearing throughout the village digging up yards all over Rugby. Bob and Jenny Young saw them outside their window at Virgo House this last weekend. The Hesters said the pigs dug up all their flowers around one of the lampposts. And more ominously for those of us on the other side of Highway 52, I have been told that they have appeared over near the Community Building in the last couple of days.
I am not sure whether he was serious or not, but John Gilliat said something about getting together a pig hunting party now that Spring Festival is over. And there have been suggestions that it is time to dig a pig roasting pit behind the Café!
Linda Konig’s annual nighttime jaunt around Rugby to explore nature in its ponds, in the air, and on seeping rock faces is coming up on Saturday night, May 31. It is always interesting and fun to see what new adventures Linda has come up with. It is also a great chance to get out with your flashlight and see what is really going on around Rugby at night! See details in the calendar below.
Bob and Jenny Young Becoming U.S. Citizens
During the Festival, Jenny Young, who owns Virgo House with husband Bob, mentioned that Bob had recently been sworn in as a U.S. citizen. Jenny, who recently returned from a trip to England and her native Wales, said she was also hoping to complete the process for becoming a U.S. citizen pretty soon.
McBrayers Featured in Article
Jim McBrayer said that he and Dorcus were featured in an article about Rugby in the May issue of Visions Magazine, a monthly "throwaway" mailed to each resident of Anderson County. The article is one of a continuing series on "Easy Getaways" written by Dorcus' friend Melanie Harless. She gave good publicity to last weekend’s Festival, museum tours, the Cafe, Missy Kane's workshop, and more. The issue was in mailboxes before May 6, and Jim is hoping to get a copy of the article this week.
Jim also mentioned that their daughter-in-law, Lori Donath, recently received her Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of South Carolina. Lori is married to their older son, Jason.
More Pig Stuff
I keep hearing more reports of the wild pigs still appearing throughout the village digging up yards all over Rugby. Bob and Jenny Young saw them outside their window at Virgo House this last weekend. The Hesters said the pigs dug up all their flowers around one of the lampposts. And more ominously for those of us on the other side of Highway 52, I have been told that they have appeared over near the Community Building in the last couple of days.
I am not sure whether he was serious or not, but John Gilliat said something about getting together a pig hunting party now that Spring Festival is over. And there have been suggestions that it is time to dig a pig roasting pit behind the Café! Above is a picture of two of the Hester grandchildren posing next to a couple of piglets of a different kind at Spring Festival.
Birthdays
May 20 Charlie Erickson and Vince Neary
May 23 Tyler Myers and Louise Brewster
Calendar of Events
June 7 – Community Potluck 7:00 pm EDT
June 14 – Hike to Pogue Creek one of Tennessee’s newest State Natural Areas near Pickett State Park. Moderately difficult hike with several grade changes. About three hours of hiking along a beautiful overlook and into a gorge where no trails have been developed yet. Meet at Harrow Road Café at 9:30 am EDT to carpool.
June 21 – History Club. Special trip to Kentucky’s Wayne County Museum in Monticello, featuring display on the Battle of Mill Creek. Details soon from Linda Konig.
Historic Rugby Workshops – contact Historic Rugby at 1-888-214-3400 or locally at 628-2441 for details and reservations or check online for more information at http://www.historicrugby.org/workshop/workshop.htm
May 31 – Learn to Play the Mountain Dulcimer – Beginner Level with instructor June Goforth. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm EDT. Fee $30
May 31 – Nature Night Safari – Join Linda Konig to drive and walk to some of her favorite nighttime Rugby nature experiences. 8:00 pm EDT. Fee $7
June 7 – Fit and Fun with Missy Kane – Learn secrets for staying trim after 50 starting with a two mile power walk. Includes lecture on foods for fitness, a nutritional lunch and a 3-5 mile afternoon hike. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm EDT. Fee $35 – lunch $9 (optional)
June 14 – Become a Cast Iron Chef – learn camp cooking techniques from Larry Edmondson. Enjoy lunch together as you eat your creation. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm EDT. Fee $15
June 21 – Basic Tatting – Learn the basics of this old time needlework from Joy Gowan. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm EDT. Fee $28, Supplies $20
Exercise Group - Monday and Thursday at 9:00 am EDT at the Friendly House
Quilters Group - Wed. and Sat. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm EDT at the Friendly House
Community Choir – Practice Sundays 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm EDT at Christ Church
NATURE NOTES by Linda Konig
It’s been 10 years now since the new high bridge across the Clear Fork River was opened to traffic and the old concrete Brewster Bridge was closed.
Since then, it’s been interesting to watch how the wildflower picture keeps unfolding on the bridge as a thin, lime-rich soil builds up – slowly but surely. The dirt is rich in decaying sycamore seed balls.
Last month I found four “new” (to me) wildflowers growing on that span of bridge. They were Early Scorpion Grass, Field Peppergrass, Corn Gromwell and a member of the geranium family which I haven’t been able to positively identify yet. It’s similar to Carolina Cranesbill.
This got me wondering just how many kinds of wildflowers I’ve seen there year-round. So I compiled a list and was surprised when I totaled them up. I’ve seen at least 36 kinds! Admittedly some of these were tiny and not too showy. However, I good number are strikingly beautiful and colorful.
Right now the Sulphur Cinquefoils are blooming. The flowers are yellow and the leaves are lacy.
Others that have already or will soon make their appearance there are: Deptford Pinks, Widow’s Cross, Queen Anne’s Lace, Daisies, Wild Evening Primroses, Mullein, and Field Pansies.
Just how many wildflowers can you crowd onto a short concrete span? We’ll see.
May 20 Charlie Erickson and Vince Neary
May 23 Tyler Myers and Louise Brewster
Calendar of Events
June 7 – Community Potluck 7:00 pm EDT
June 14 – Hike to Pogue Creek one of Tennessee’s newest State Natural Areas near Pickett State Park. Moderately difficult hike with several grade changes. About three hours of hiking along a beautiful overlook and into a gorge where no trails have been developed yet. Meet at Harrow Road Café at 9:30 am EDT to carpool.
June 21 – History Club. Special trip to Kentucky’s Wayne County Museum in Monticello, featuring display on the Battle of Mill Creek. Details soon from Linda Konig.
Historic Rugby Workshops – contact Historic Rugby at 1-888-214-3400 or locally at 628-2441 for details and reservations or check online for more information at http://www.historicrugby.org/workshop/workshop.htm
May 31 – Learn to Play the Mountain Dulcimer – Beginner Level with instructor June Goforth. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm EDT. Fee $30
May 31 – Nature Night Safari – Join Linda Konig to drive and walk to some of her favorite nighttime Rugby nature experiences. 8:00 pm EDT. Fee $7
June 7 – Fit and Fun with Missy Kane – Learn secrets for staying trim after 50 starting with a two mile power walk. Includes lecture on foods for fitness, a nutritional lunch and a 3-5 mile afternoon hike. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm EDT. Fee $35 – lunch $9 (optional)
June 14 – Become a Cast Iron Chef – learn camp cooking techniques from Larry Edmondson. Enjoy lunch together as you eat your creation. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm EDT. Fee $15
June 21 – Basic Tatting – Learn the basics of this old time needlework from Joy Gowan. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm EDT. Fee $28, Supplies $20
Exercise Group - Monday and Thursday at 9:00 am EDT at the Friendly House
Quilters Group - Wed. and Sat. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm EDT at the Friendly House
Community Choir – Practice Sundays 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm EDT at Christ Church
NATURE NOTES by Linda Konig
It’s been 10 years now since the new high bridge across the Clear Fork River was opened to traffic and the old concrete Brewster Bridge was closed.
Since then, it’s been interesting to watch how the wildflower picture keeps unfolding on the bridge as a thin, lime-rich soil builds up – slowly but surely. The dirt is rich in decaying sycamore seed balls.
Last month I found four “new” (to me) wildflowers growing on that span of bridge. They were Early Scorpion Grass, Field Peppergrass, Corn Gromwell and a member of the geranium family which I haven’t been able to positively identify yet. It’s similar to Carolina Cranesbill.
This got me wondering just how many kinds of wildflowers I’ve seen there year-round. So I compiled a list and was surprised when I totaled them up. I’ve seen at least 36 kinds! Admittedly some of these were tiny and not too showy. However, I good number are strikingly beautiful and colorful.
Right now the Sulphur Cinquefoils are blooming. The flowers are yellow and the leaves are lacy.
Others that have already or will soon make their appearance there are: Deptford Pinks, Widow’s Cross, Queen Anne’s Lace, Daisies, Wild Evening Primroses, Mullein, and Field Pansies.
Just how many wildflowers can you crowd onto a short concrete span? We’ll see.
