Historic Rugby Annual Meeting
Members of Historic Rugby packed the Community Room on Sunday for the annual membership meeting and board election. After updates from Treasurer Rick Murphy, Executive Director Cheryl Cribbet and Development Director Barbara Stagg, attendees elected two new members to the board, Mike Harris and John Hicks. There was also a special history presentation by Rugby descendent Tom Jellicorse.
The history segment was followed by presentations to outgoing Board members Sally Bishop and Nick Hanson. Larry Edmondson was recognized for his great service to the organization as Chairman of the Board for the last several years and for the many other things he does for Historic Rugby. And finally, Barbara Stagg was recognized for her 32 years of service as Executive Director with a beautiful watch and a cake with an image of the Hughes Library drawn with icing (see photo taken by George Zepp).
There were a lot of questions from members about the current financial challenges the organization faces and the process for nominating new board members at the meeting. At the meeting of the Board of Directors that followed it was agreed that early communications would be provided to HRI members each year about the nominating process so that everybody would have a clear opportunity to suggest candidates for the Board.
Nominating Committee Chairperson Jessica Neary said there is one more position to be filled on the Board at the September 27 Board Meeting. She encourages members to submit suggestions for nominees directly to her at springburn@charter.net.
Members of Historic Rugby packed the Community Room on Sunday for the annual membership meeting and board election. After updates from Treasurer Rick Murphy, Executive Director Cheryl Cribbet and Development Director Barbara Stagg, attendees elected two new members to the board, Mike Harris and John Hicks. There was also a special history presentation by Rugby descendent Tom Jellicorse.
The history segment was followed by presentations to outgoing Board members Sally Bishop and Nick Hanson. Larry Edmondson was recognized for his great service to the organization as Chairman of the Board for the last several years and for the many other things he does for Historic Rugby. And finally, Barbara Stagg was recognized for her 32 years of service as Executive Director with a beautiful watch and a cake with an image of the Hughes Library drawn with icing (see photo taken by George Zepp).There were a lot of questions from members about the current financial challenges the organization faces and the process for nominating new board members at the meeting. At the meeting of the Board of Directors that followed it was agreed that early communications would be provided to HRI members each year about the nominating process so that everybody would have a clear opportunity to suggest candidates for the Board.
Nominating Committee Chairperson Jessica Neary said there is one more position to be filled on the Board at the September 27 Board Meeting. She encourages members to submit suggestions for nominees directly to her at springburn@charter.net.
Fire Department to Distribute Fire Extinguishers
Fire Chief Gerald Hanwright says the Fire Department has received 50 fire extinguishers. They are having them filled this week and will be distributing them door-to-door to folks in the community. When they bring your fire extinguisher to you, it would be a great time to make your annual donation to support the expenses of our Fire Department.
Saturday benefit to Support Fire Departments
Rumble on the Mountain, a benefit motorcycle ride and festival will be this Saturday, September 27, in Wartburg to benefit Morgan County’s ten fire departments (including our own Clear Fork Area Fire Department) and the Morgan County Rescue Squad. The Courthouse Square in Wartburg will be closed off for the festivities. Fire Chief Gerald Hanwright says there will be food, vendors, live entertainment and other fun stuff from 12:30 p.m to 6:00 p.m Eastern.
Gerald has recruited some volunteers from Rugby to help with the event, but if anyone else would like to help, contact him at 423-627-4182.
Deer Resistant Gardening Saturday
Rita Elliott wants to encourage folks to sign up for the Container Gardening workshop this weekend with instructor Bob Washburn. It will focus on shade plants that are deer resistant, which should be of interest to many Rugby residents.
She also wants to clarify the time for the workshop – it is from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. this Saturday, June 27.
Not only will participants learn about shade gardening with annuals and perennials that are deer resistant, but they will also plant a shade container to take home – all for the $24 workshop fee.
Instructor Bob Washburn runs Wolf River Valley Growers in Pall Mall, has served as president of the Tennessee Flower Growers Association and has his own radio program about gardening.
Rumble on the Mountain, a benefit motorcycle ride and festival will be this Saturday, September 27, in Wartburg to benefit Morgan County’s ten fire departments (including our own Clear Fork Area Fire Department) and the Morgan County Rescue Squad. The Courthouse Square in Wartburg will be closed off for the festivities. Fire Chief Gerald Hanwright says there will be food, vendors, live entertainment and other fun stuff from 12:30 p.m to 6:00 p.m Eastern.
Gerald has recruited some volunteers from Rugby to help with the event, but if anyone else would like to help, contact him at 423-627-4182.
Deer Resistant Gardening Saturday
Rita Elliott wants to encourage folks to sign up for the Container Gardening workshop this weekend with instructor Bob Washburn. It will focus on shade plants that are deer resistant, which should be of interest to many Rugby residents.
She also wants to clarify the time for the workshop – it is from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. this Saturday, June 27.
Not only will participants learn about shade gardening with annuals and perennials that are deer resistant, but they will also plant a shade container to take home – all for the $24 workshop fee.
Instructor Bob Washburn runs Wolf River Valley Growers in Pall Mall, has served as president of the Tennessee Flower Growers Association and has his own radio program about gardening.
Rugby Facebook Groups
By Terry Martin
By Terry Martin
For those who have Facebook accounts there are two Group Sites that friends of Rugby, Tennessee can join as a Group member.
One Facebook Group was created by Terry Martin last week called, "Friends of Historic Rugby, Tennessee," and is for any and all people who have a special place in their heart for Rugby. You can download and label any pictures or videos, describe your own memories or connections to Rugby, etc. As of Sunday, the new group has 43 members.
The other Rugby Group is called, "Descendants of the Rugby, TN Colony Settlers", was created by Jon Peters. It is specifically for Facebook users who are actual descendants of original Rugby settlers. It currently has three members.
Birthdays
June 22 - Bethany Jackson
June 28 - George Crabtree
Birthdays
June 22 - Bethany Jackson
June 28 - George Crabtree
Calendar of Events
July 4 - 11th Annual Fourth of July Picnic from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Lizzie's Place (John and Kathy Hicks’ home in Beacon Hill). This will take the place of the monthly potluck. All in the Rugby community (and family) are welcome. Bring a dish to share. John and Kathy will provide barbecue, buns, drinks. Pray for dry weather.
July 11 – An Evening of Traditional Country with Logan Murrell at Historic Rugby’s Johnson Theatre at 7:45 p.m. Eastern. Logan is a 12-year-old musical prodigy from Knoxville who began singing when she was only 23 months old. $10
July 25 – Josie, A Mountain Portrait - a theatre event at Historic Rugby’s Johnson Theatre 7:45 p.m. Eastern. Kentucky actress and folk musician Jennifer Rose presents Josie in story and song as a composite rural Appalachian woman from the age of 14 to 50 in this very special theatre event. $14
August 8 – Book Club at 7:00 p.m. at Debbie Harris' house. The book will be The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski. Please let Debbie Harris know if your interested at harrisdl1@hotmail.com
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 Workshops
(For more details about workshops go to Historic Rugby Website at http://www.historicrugby.org/ )
July 25 – Josie, A Mountain Portrait - a theatre event at Historic Rugby’s Johnson Theatre 7:45 p.m. Eastern. Kentucky actress and folk musician Jennifer Rose presents Josie in story and song as a composite rural Appalachian woman from the age of 14 to 50 in this very special theatre event. $14
August 8 – Book Club at 7:00 p.m. at Debbie Harris' house. The book will be The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski. Please let Debbie Harris know if your interested at harrisdl1@hotmail.com
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 Workshops
(For more details about workshops go to Historic Rugby Website at http://www.historicrugby.org/ )
June 27 – Container Gardening for Shade – Instructor Bob Washburn. Emphasis will be on plants that are deer resistant. Instructor will have plants available for purchase.
July 11-12 - Creating With Clay - Instructor June Watts Two-day pottery workshop will focus on hand building and sculpting in clay and is perfect for beginners or those with limited experience.
July 18 - Kudzu Vine Basketry Instructor: Fuzzy Orange Learn to weave a basket from Kudzu vines harvested in Rugby and take home your basket to enjoy for years to come.
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.
July 18 - Kudzu Vine Basketry Instructor: Fuzzy Orange Learn to weave a basket from Kudzu vines harvested in Rugby and take home your basket to enjoy for years to come.
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.
Nature Notes
By Linda Konig
Sherlock Holmes had his Baker Street Irregulars, and I seem to have my Rugby Irregulars. Even Sherlock couldn’t be in all places at all times to observe everything, so he had to rely on others for help. Lately, I’ve had more eyes and ears to help me discover some of nature’s fascinating mysteries.
For instance, last Saturday morning, Fred Oliver called just after 8:00 to report that there were two large black beetles rolling a ball of hair in his yard. Of course, I couldn’t resist seeing this for myself. Although they’d stopped rolling their ball by the time I got there, it was a sight to see. The ball was as perfectly symmetrical and smooth as if made by a machine and was almost golf ball-sized. It was made of barber shop hair clippings that Fred puts around his yard to keep out the deer. Well, the only beetles I could think of that engage in rolling up balls would be dung beetles, of which there are many different species. Yet, if these were dung beetles, why were they rolling hair when Fred’s dog pen was nearby and no doubt had dog “do” in it? And why were these beetles out in broad daylight when they’re supposed to be nocturnal?
Looking in my books at home, I found pictures of Tumblebugs, a type of dung beetle that look just like what Fred had in his yard. Since Tumblebugs eat dung, lay their eggs in balls of dung, and their hatched larvae live off dung, wouldn’t you think those Tumblebugs in Fred’s yard could tell the difference between dung and hair? Where is the Sherlock who can solve this mystery?
For instance, last Saturday morning, Fred Oliver called just after 8:00 to report that there were two large black beetles rolling a ball of hair in his yard. Of course, I couldn’t resist seeing this for myself. Although they’d stopped rolling their ball by the time I got there, it was a sight to see. The ball was as perfectly symmetrical and smooth as if made by a machine and was almost golf ball-sized. It was made of barber shop hair clippings that Fred puts around his yard to keep out the deer. Well, the only beetles I could think of that engage in rolling up balls would be dung beetles, of which there are many different species. Yet, if these were dung beetles, why were they rolling hair when Fred’s dog pen was nearby and no doubt had dog “do” in it? And why were these beetles out in broad daylight when they’re supposed to be nocturnal?
Looking in my books at home, I found pictures of Tumblebugs, a type of dung beetle that look just like what Fred had in his yard. Since Tumblebugs eat dung, lay their eggs in balls of dung, and their hatched larvae live off dung, wouldn’t you think those Tumblebugs in Fred’s yard could tell the difference between dung and hair? Where is the Sherlock who can solve this mystery?
This Week’s Editors - Rick Murphy and George Zepp
