Jodye Weiler recently emailed me about hearing spring peepers outside. “As I was feeding my critters this evening, the spring peepers announced their arrival...loud & clear...can spring be too far behind..??” And last Wednesday the garden volunteers (Fred Oliver, Ron Jackson, MaryAnn Lovett and me) had a pleasantly warm day for tidying up around Kingstone Lisle and the Visitor Centre so that visitors can better appreciate the flowers that have started blooming.
But now the peepers, primrose, daffodils and snow drops have had to cope with another bout of snow.
The snow we have had the last two nights has been pretty … but I for one am ready for spring to really come. Fortunately it is supposed to get warmer later this week.
And, believe it or not, we move to Daylight Savings time next Sunday morning.
White Oak Property to be Auctioned
Approximately 11.9 acres along the White Oak across the river from Rugby will be auctioned on Thursday, March 12, at 5:30 p.m. The ad for this property says it has two ponds, city water and a house that needs to be completed. This was the property of the late Thomas Chitwood. The address is 5298 Rugby Highway. I believe it is down the gravel road off of Highway 52 near the red roof building where the Alleys once had a barbecue restaurant (on the far side of the White Oak bridge). Photos of the property are at Auction Photos.
For information call Crye-Leake at 423-473-9545 or email toyoung@crye-leake.com or terrysposey@aol.com.
Clear Fork Photos
Carrie Thornthwaite recently sent some interesting ice photos of an awesome site that Don Barkman discovered along Clear Fork River. She took these with her cell phone!
Harrow Road Café Update
Most of the major work redecorating the Café has now been completed. The painting has been done and the new carpet was installed this week. As the properties staff has time, they will be refinishing some of the booth tabletops. Now that the wall and carpet colors can be seen together, new window treatments and tablecloths can be chosen.
I had a really good lunch at the Cafe on Sunday - Mary made some excellent chili. With the recent departure of Jay and Renee, the entire Café staff, including Mary and Joanna in the kitchen, have been working hard to make the transition invisible to customers. Executive Director Cheryl Cribbet and husband Dennis also helped out this weekend. Cheryl said she would like to thank the community for its support this weekend. “Their patronage and well wishes were greatly appreciated by not only myself but our very hard-working staff members who have all stepped up during this transitional time.”
Birthdays
March 4 - Glenda Drogich
March 5 - Kathy Hicks and Ryan Erickson
March 6 - Steve Logan
Calendar of Events
March 5 - Kathy Hicks and Ryan Erickson
March 6 - Steve Logan
Calendar of Events
March 7 - Community Potluck – 7:00 p.m. Eastern
March 8 – Daylight Savings Time begins
March 8 – Daylight Savings Time begins
March 13 – History Night – George Zepp and Rick Murphy will talk about the fascinating life of Sarah (Sadie) Louise Kellogg Kimber Walton - 7:00 p.m. Eastern at the Friendly House
March 14 – St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at Harrow Road Cafe
March 14 - Scott Kunst of Ann Arbor, Michigan will give a lecture and film presentation on Antique Gardens: American Home Landscapes From 1800-1940. 10:00 am – noon Eastern. Program: $18.00 - Luncheon $12.00. Call 1-888-214-3400 to purchase tickets.
March 28 – Big South Fork Chapter Hike at Pickett Sate Park. Hike the Hazard Cave Loop and the short Indian Rockhouse trail for three miles of easy to moderate hiking before lunch, followed by the 2.5 mile Lake Trail loop after lunch. Meet at the Harrow Road Café at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time or at the parking area at the Hazard Cave trail head on TN 154 (south of the visitor center) at 9:30 Central time. Pack lunch and plenty of water. To register contact Tom Howell at 423-628-5521 or email tshowell1003@highland.net.
March 28 – Big South Fork Chapter Hike at Pickett Sate Park. Hike the Hazard Cave Loop and the short Indian Rockhouse trail for three miles of easy to moderate hiking before lunch, followed by the 2.5 mile Lake Trail loop after lunch. Meet at the Harrow Road Café at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time or at the parking area at the Hazard Cave trail head on TN 154 (south of the visitor center) at 9:30 Central time. Pack lunch and plenty of water. To register contact Tom Howell at 423-628-5521 or email tshowell1003@highland.net.
Exercise Group - Monday and Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Eastern at the Friendly House
Quilters Group - Wed. and Sat. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern at the Friendly House
HRI March Workshops
March 14 - Oil Painting in One Day “Roses Fantasy” 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Eastern. Instructor: Mara Trumbo. Learn how to master oil paints with Mara by following her personal step-by-step instruction. All supplies included. $58
March 21 - Fit, Fun & Yoga With Missy Kane (New) 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Eastern. Instructor: Missy Kane. A well balanced day with Missy Kane, starting with yoga then a hike through Rugby and in the Big South Fork. Covenant Health members will be along for health checks and tips. Bring your own picnic lunch. Film excerpts of the day will be shown on “Fit & Fun” on ETP-TV. $35
March 28 & 29 – 6-inch Nantucket Lightship Basket (New) 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern. Instructor: Beth Hester. Make a strong, beautiful, functional and accurate reproduction of the famous Nantucket Lightship Basket -- an heirloom to treasure. Each student will have use of a cherry mold base, weaving with fine grade cane and staves with a hand-carved white oak handle. Challenging but rewarding, with participants learning carving staves, weaving, drilling, rim making and lashing. $165
TO REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS: Call (423) 628-2441 or Toll-Free 1-888-214-3400Lodging is available at Historic Rugby with a 10% discount to all workshop students.
Nature Notes by Linda Konig
I've been visiting Vi and Eric in Sewanee this last week, and Vi and I did lots of sightseeing in the area. On Thursday, we visited Falls Mill near Belvidere where Walter Clement lives. I'd never been there but was quite impressed with the quaint charm of the place and the natural beauty of the falls. Did you know that waterfalls send out negative ions which are natural mood enhancers for many people? It seemed to work for us. Of course, seeing a few wildflowers scattered along the stream was a natural mood enhancer, too.
Then on Saturday, we went to Rutledge Falls near Tullahoma. The view is only a few yards from the parking area. It's one of those falls that is gradually receding with erosion and making a wide "staircase." Beautiful.
The last couple of years haven't been too good for waterfall viewing because of drought. Here's hoping this year will be better, especially in the spring. When I first moved to Rugby and began to explore, I was amazed at the number of waterfalls in Morgan County and the surrounding area. For instance, we have 2 falls in Frozen Head State Park and Potter Falls -- a must-see, 4-star, easy-to-get-to beauty spot just south of Wartburg. Another wild beauty is right on Hwy. 62 between Wartburg and Oliver Springs. It's turned backwards to the highway with a smaller wet-weather fall directly opposite. You may have passed it any number of times without realizing it was there.
For a good book on local waterfalls, try Waterfalls of Tennessee by Gregory Plumb (Overmountain Press, 2008). It includes almost all of our waterfalls, but not quite. Actually, sometimes some of the most beautiful are little wet-weather falls. Happy waterfall viewing!
This week’s editor – Rick Murphy
I've been visiting Vi and Eric in Sewanee this last week, and Vi and I did lots of sightseeing in the area. On Thursday, we visited Falls Mill near Belvidere where Walter Clement lives. I'd never been there but was quite impressed with the quaint charm of the place and the natural beauty of the falls. Did you know that waterfalls send out negative ions which are natural mood enhancers for many people? It seemed to work for us. Of course, seeing a few wildflowers scattered along the stream was a natural mood enhancer, too.
Then on Saturday, we went to Rutledge Falls near Tullahoma. The view is only a few yards from the parking area. It's one of those falls that is gradually receding with erosion and making a wide "staircase." Beautiful.
The last couple of years haven't been too good for waterfall viewing because of drought. Here's hoping this year will be better, especially in the spring. When I first moved to Rugby and began to explore, I was amazed at the number of waterfalls in Morgan County and the surrounding area. For instance, we have 2 falls in Frozen Head State Park and Potter Falls -- a must-see, 4-star, easy-to-get-to beauty spot just south of Wartburg. Another wild beauty is right on Hwy. 62 between Wartburg and Oliver Springs. It's turned backwards to the highway with a smaller wet-weather fall directly opposite. You may have passed it any number of times without realizing it was there.
For a good book on local waterfalls, try Waterfalls of Tennessee by Gregory Plumb (Overmountain Press, 2008). It includes almost all of our waterfalls, but not quite. Actually, sometimes some of the most beautiful are little wet-weather falls. Happy waterfall viewing!
This week’s editor – Rick Murphy
