A small group, led by Jane Logan, went on an excursion Saturday to Frozen Head to see some spectacular late wildflowers. Carrie Thornthwaite reports that “the hike at Frozen Head was awesome. Only Tom, Benita, Jane and I hiked, but wildflowers were almost every inch of the way to the top of the mountain.”
Above is a collage of wildflower photos from Carrie. In addition, Carrie has a slideshow of all 37 pictures at http://www.flickr.com/photos/thornthwaite/sets/72157617352139630/show/
When the slideshow starts, just click on the Show info link at the top right, to see the flower names.
Saturday night Bob and Pandy English led a well-attended workshop on frogs and toads – and, thanks to Linda Konig’s earlier scouting efforts, they identified six different frog calls at the Newbury House pond and a marshy spot in Beacon Hill.
The Hester clan was seen riding their bikes over to the Harrow Road Café for dinner Saturday night. And Jodye Weiler was seen driving through the village in her golf cart on Sunday.
George and I walked down to the Meeting of the Waters on Sunday. The water had receded enough at the rocks near the Meeting of the Waters to allow us to do the full loop around.
When the slideshow starts, just click on the Show info link at the top right, to see the flower names.
Saturday night Bob and Pandy English led a well-attended workshop on frogs and toads – and, thanks to Linda Konig’s earlier scouting efforts, they identified six different frog calls at the Newbury House pond and a marshy spot in Beacon Hill.
The Hester clan was seen riding their bikes over to the Harrow Road Café for dinner Saturday night. And Jodye Weiler was seen driving through the village in her golf cart on Sunday.
George and I walked down to the Meeting of the Waters on Sunday. The water had receded enough at the rocks near the Meeting of the Waters to allow us to do the full loop around.
Some kayakers were making their way through the rapids near the Gentlemen’s Swimming Hole, a fellow from Jamestown with two internists from Nashville’s Baptist Hospital. We also saw some wildflowers on the old Tabard Inn trail, including a fairly long stretch of Gaywings. Rugby Community Forum Scheduled
The Appalachian Regional Commission will host a community forum in Rugby on May 5 to identify opportunities to promote strategies for developing sustainable tourism and asset-based economic development projects in gateway communities of the Big South Fork River and Recreation Area. The forum is one of three community forums to be held in the region in advance of the ARC’s “Gems of Appalachia” grant competition to be launched this summer.
The forum will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with lunch provided. Registration is required. You can register to attend and find out more about the grant competition at http://www.arc.gov/ or by calling 202-884-7767.
Scott County Historian Dies
By George Zepp
Several Rugby folks who knew her were saddened to hear of the April 19 death of Irene Baker, of nearby Huntsville, at age 84. The Scott County historian was the hard-working organizer of that county’s impressive archives operation and longtime president of the Scott County Historical Society. Since Rugby lies partially within Scott County, and since the Rugby newspapers in their day carried much news of the general region, Irene was always interested in Rugby and its families. Her late husband, J.T. Baker, was a former board member of Historic Rugby Inc.
At her memorial reception in Huntsville last Wednesday, one of the photos on display showed Irene on the front porch of the Board of Aid building in Rugby.
Her graveside service at Mossop Cemetery mentioned her care for stray animals, and even stray people needing a handout. Little known, and not disclosed at the service, was her pen friendship of several years with a federal prisoner who is a convicted bank robber. The fellow, a bottle collector since his youth, was aided and encouraged by Irene to become a writer for bottle collecting magazines. Irene got an inquiry letter from him about a former bottling plant in Scott County. She researched it, sent him lots of material, and continued a correspondence with him going back nearly a decade. (Irene didn’t ask or know what his offense was until recent years.) Through her help, the inmate is rehabilitating himself by actually getting articles published by niche magazines. He remains in prison, but said he is hoping to “someday dedicate a book to her.” She was a true helper to all interested in history.
Rugby Lumber Co. Builds New Garage
Construction noises have been coming from the Rugby Lumber Company recently. Lavonne Gibbs had told me a while ago that they were constructing a garage to house some antique cars, so we went over to document the progress on this four-car garage. The other photo is just George holding the Rugby Lumber Company sign together. 
News from Mara Trumbo
"Painting and a Prayer" is a joint workshop by Mara Trumbo and Deanna Oliver this Friday, May 1 at Mara's art studio. Join them at 9:00 a.m. in the upstairs studio for the commencement of a floral painting, followed by a two-hour lunch and Bible Study Class break. They resume the oil class in the afternoon until everyone is done. Cost is $45.00 inclusive of all materials and a 16x20" canvas. If you've never painted before, now may be your chance to express yourself assisted step by step by Mara in the Jenkins technique of fine art, and Deanna's spiritual guidance. Call Mara at 423-628-6591 to join in.
Wanted - Adoption of Friendship Cake starter. Mara has been given a recipe which unbeknownst to her would end up multiplying into 3 cake bases and 2 "starters" to pass onto friends. After feeding the starter for 30 days on a diet of fruit and sugar Bob was beginning to suspect Mara was up to brewing moonshine. The gestation period is now over, “I have 3 bun(t)s in the oven, literally, and need two friends to breed the next batch. Any takers?” Call for the starter and typed recipe, they need a good home soon! 423-628-6591.
Quilters and Artists wanted for the second Jamestown "Quilt and Art Show" to be held at First Baptist Church Jamestown on Friday 12th June and Saturday 16th June, 2009. Mara Trumbo has arranged for PBS TV Artist Donna Dewberry, the inventor of One Stroke Painting, to officiate at the opening and also personally teach four classes. Four different media will be used; acrylics, enamels, fabric and texture paints. Each two-hour class is $30.00 inclusive of all materials and a take-home project. Call Mara at 423-628-6591 for full details. Reservations and pre-payment are required.
Birthdays
April 27 – Douglas Cooksey and Beth Donegan
April 29 - Marietta Poteet
April 29 - Marietta Poteet
Calendar of Events
May 2 - Spirit of Red Hill Shop opening for the 2009 season. Regular hours of operation are each Friday, Saturday and Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sundays noon to 5:00 p.m.
May 2 – Community Potluck at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
May 16 & 17 – 35th Annual Festival of British & Appalachian Culture. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday
May 2 - Spirit of Red Hill Shop opening for the 2009 season. Regular hours of operation are each Friday, Saturday and Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sundays noon to 5:00 p.m.
May 2 – Community Potluck at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
May 16 & 17 – 35th Annual Festival of British & Appalachian Culture. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday
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
Nature Notes
Linda Konig is taking a break this week so she can attend the funeral of a much-beloved uncle who just passed away. Our thoughts are with Linda and we look forward to the return of Nature Notes soon.
Linda Konig is taking a break this week so she can attend the funeral of a much-beloved uncle who just passed away. Our thoughts are with Linda and we look forward to the return of Nature Notes soon.
HRI Workshops
(For more details about workshops go to Historic Rugby Website at http://www.historicrugby.org/ )
May 2 - Bark Basketry (New) 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Instructor: Fuzzy Orange Cost = $30 per adult - $55 Adult + 1 Child
May 30 - Lessons With The Mountain Dulcimer – Novice/Intermediate 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Instructor: June Goforth. Cost = $30.
May 30 - Nature Night Safari 8:30 p.m. until… Instructor: Linda Konig. Cost $8
TO REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS: Call (423) 628-2441 or Toll-Free 1-888-214-3400. Lodging is available at Historic Rugby with a 10% discount to all workshop participants.
This Week’s Editor is Rick Murphy
