It was a good week for road kill. Another pig was a fatality on the highway in front of Kingstone Lisle. And a deer was struck and killed near the end of the church fence across from the old Hughes Library. Many thanks go out to John Gilliat for removing the remains of the unfortunate mammals.
Pearl Nester had a scare when she fell at the bottom of the stairs at High Wray on Thursday. Several folks came to her rescue including Jessie Gully, Lavonne Gibbs, George Zepp and Ron Jackson. Pearl says she was just bruised a bit but otherwise feels fine. Ron took Pearl to the Oneida hospital to get checked out. Pearl says she appreciates everybody who helped out and she especially appreciates all the time Ron took waiting with her for many hours in the hospital.
Saturday’s exercise workshop with Missy Kane was a success as twelve participants joined Missy and her photographer for exercises, two hikes, a nutritional lunch at the Café and some classroom discussion of healthy eating and exercise for those over fifty. There was a little excitement when the group ran into a snake on the way up from the Swimming Hole. Fortunately, it didn’t appear to be poisonous and went on its way while being gawked at and photographed by the hikers. Above is a photo of the group with Missy Kane on the lower right.Tuesday Night Music and Benefit
Teresa Coker and Lavonne Gibbs have announced a benefit tomorrow night, Tuesday June 10, for Bobbie Joe Thomas (whom many of you know her in her role as part-time waitress at the Café) and her husband and four children. Money needs to be raised to help them keep their home. The benefit will be at 6:30 pm EDT at the Community Building and will include “singing, playing & dinner.” Butch Hodgkins, Doug Piercy, Dusty and others are expected to perform.
Pogue Creek Hike Saturday
The hike to Pogue Creek is coming up this Saturday. Pogue Creek is one of Tennessee’s newest State Natural Areas near Pickett State Park. It is described as a moderately difficult hike with several grade changes. It will take about three hours and will include 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 (or at the Pickett headquarters at 10:30 a.m. EDT/9:30 a.m. CDT). Email George Zepp for registration: rugbytn@aol.com. Here's a link showing pictures with its own links to Google maps of various sites along Pogue Creek.
http://www.cs.utk.edu/~dunigan/landforms/locale.php?locale=PogueCreek
Utility Work Scheduled for June
Some of you may have noticed red-painted stakes on the ground alongside Highway 52 in Rugby. John Gilliat said he ran into an engineer from Plateau Electric who told him the utility will replace most of its poles along the highway with taller ones to allow for upgrading to something called “three-phase service.” The larger wood poles will also help avoid downed power lines from trees since in many cases the wires will run above the tree line. In a few instances poles will be moved from current locations or additional poles will be installed because the current lengths of the line between poles may exceed recommended safe distances. Some traffic delays are likely once works begins. If you have any questions, contact Plateau Electric.
Special Rugby History Group Trip
The Rugby History Group veers away from local history here on June 21 for a special field trip to the Wayne County History Museum in Monticello, Ky., and Mill Springs Park. The park adjoining Lake Cumberland has what is billed as the largest operating mill wheel in the world, according to trip organizers Lavonne Gibbs and Linda Konig. Fresh-ground cornmeal is sold. The museum shows a video about one of the earliest battles of the Civil War, resulting in the death of Gen. Felix Zollicoffer. A visit to the Mill Springs Battlefield Museum in Nancy, Ky., is also possible for participants. More details below.
Cumberland Rosemary in Bloom
Bob Hemminger was nice enough to send this photo of the Cumberland Rosemary which is in bloom down at the Slide on the White Oak River. Bob turned out to be the only person on last Tuesday’s hike, but he was so taken with this unusual and rare wildflower that he went back to his house, got his camera and returned to the river to take its picture.
DVD Needed
Benita Howell has requested that if anyone is replacing an old DVD player with Blueray, please consider donating your old machine to Friendly House.
Birthdays
June 13 - Mike Alain
June 14 - Robin DeYoung
Calendar of Events
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. Email George Zepp for registration: rugbytn@aol.com
June 21 – History Club. Special trip to Kentucky’s Wayne County Museum in Monticello, Kentucky featuring display on the Battle of Mill Creek. Meet at the Café at 9 a.m. to carpool. Bring a picnic lunch. Entry to museum is free.
June 28 - Rugby Community Singers perform at 7:45 pm EDT at the Rebecca Johnson Theatre to benefit the Community Singers & Historic Rugby. Advance Reservations Required – Donate at Door. Call 888-214-3400 for reservations or locally at 628-2441.
June 29 – Historic Rugby Annual Membership Meeting at 2:00 pm EDT
July 5 - 10th Annual Community Picnic - Saturday July 5 at 6:00 pm EDT at Lizzie’s Place, John and Kathy Hicks’ home in Beacon Hill- Featuring Entertainment by Lonesome County Line (Butch Hodgkins’ band). BBQ and drinks provided. Bring a dish to share.
July 12 – Burial Service for Art and Mary Ann Gehring 2:00 pm EDT at Laurel Dale Cemetery.
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
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
June 28 – Designing a Victorian Garden – Instructor Bob Washburn from Wolf River Nurseries will explain proper planting of annuals and perennials that are traditional and suitable for a Victorian garden. Plants will be available for sale. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm EDT. Fee $12.
June 28 – Rug Making with Locker Hooking – Becky Stower will show you how to make a rug with cloth scraps with this easy technique. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm EDT. Fee $25, 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 Singers – Practice Sundays 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm EDT at Christ Church
Nature Notes by Linda Konig
I was much relieved to see more fireflies this past weekend, the kind I call “early risers.” They come out at twilight, rising from the grass.
Their real name is Photinus Pyralis, but they – and I – aren’t so formal when I watch them lift up, often sitting on the Christ Church steps to do so. Bats like to flit about at that time and catch them.
The “early risers” don’t start coming up until June. They are the kind most of us recall in fond childhood memories of catching them and putting them in jars, etc.
They’re easier for children to catch because they fly lower than some, and also slower. So it’s wonderful to have the chance again to listen to their silent music as they spark up.
Their constant rising is an interesting optical illusion. They actually turn off their lamps as they descend. As darkness falls, all you can see are the sparks of light rising.
