This Saturday, July 25, Kentucky actress and folk musician Jennifer Rose presents the life, in story and song, of a rural Appalachian woman from the age of 14 to 50. Come share the feminine side of the Appalachian story, complete with home births, personal tragedies and determined survival. “Can't nobody escape their history,” says the older Josie. The show is Saturday at 7:45 p.m. at the Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Rugby. $14. Call Historic Rugby for reservations at 423-628-2441 or Toll-Free 888-214-3400.
Weekend Wrap-up
Rugby has been enjoying unusually cool weather lately. It is amazing to have so many July days where early morning temperatures are in the 50’s.
Organizer Dorcus McBrayer says there were some interesting things at Saturday’s Farmer’s Market, including “some yummy Morgan County corn, mint plants and samples of Jessica Ericison's tasty goodies along with the other seasonal vegetables. She says they are changing the time for the market to 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. beginning this Saturday.
Carrie Thornthwaite provided a photo from the Kudzu vine basketry workshop with instructor Fuzzy Orange.
Carrie also took this photo from Saturday’s hike around Rugby which was led by Eric Wilson. Weather for the hike was great with the cooler temperatures and overcast skies.
Harley Haven?
Rugby's a popular spot these days with bikers/motorcyclists on account of the winding country highways to get here. With state repaving to be finished soon on the seven miles from Elgin west to here, the final smooth surface may add even more attraction this summer. On Sunday alone nearly two dozen bikes were parked at the restaurant and in front of the Board of Aid. Here are a few of them.
Beacon Hill Home for Sale
A flyer was posted over the mail boxes last week about the sale of Truro Cottage in Beacon Hill. The home is situated at the end of Offler Street and is adjacent to protected woodland of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. It is described as having in excess of 2,386 square feet and nearly two acres of wooded land. For more information, call Charles Lovett at 210-861-5000 or Mary Ann Lovett at 210-861-4000.
Need a Hot Tub in Rugby?
Tiffany Terry has a hot tub for sale. It’s 5x7, has 30 jets, a light, and is a four-person model. It’s a little over four years old, a Santa Cruz model bought from a pool place in Knoxville. The Terrys have all the papers on it and chemicals. Asking price $2,000. If you have more questions, contact Tiffany at 423-663-7503.
Birthdays
Tiffany Terry has a hot tub for sale. It’s 5x7, has 30 jets, a light, and is a four-person model. It’s a little over four years old, a Santa Cruz model bought from a pool place in Knoxville. The Terrys have all the papers on it and chemicals. Asking price $2,000. If you have more questions, contact Tiffany at 423-663-7503.
Birthdays
July 27 – Linda Konig, Lovelle Atkinson, and Louise Zepp
Calendar of Events
July 25 – Rugby Farmers Market – 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Eastern – located west of the Commissary on Highway 52
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
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 1 – Community Potluck – 7:00 p.m. Eastern
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 you’re interested at harrisdl1@hotmail.com
August 22 – Rugby Summer Film Series – “Sergeant York” at 7:30 p.m. Eastern with audience conversation afterward with York’s son, Rev. George Edward York, and Dr. Michael Birdwell, an expert on Alvin York’s history and on this classic film that starred Gary Cooper. This event is co-sponsored by the Alvin York Patriotic Foundation.
September 5 – Rugby Pilgrimage
September 5 – Concert – Rugby Community Singers
September 19 – Rugby Summer Film Series – “Amazing Grace” at 7:30 p.m. - chronicles the life of William Wilberforce, an 18th century Christian politician in England who dedicated his life to abolishing slavery and to the prevention of cruelty to animals.
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/ )
August 1 – Understanding Birds of Prey & Reptiles – Instructor Katie Cottrell, Kathy Strunk & John Byrd – Slides and live exhibits of birds of prey and reptiles with a focus on natural history and ecological roles of various predators. Donation will be made to the Clinch River Raptor Center.
August 15 – Pie/Casserole Basket – Instructor Veronica Ludlow - Make an English origin basket which was historically called an herb basket, it also makes a fabulous single pie or casserole tote.
August 16 – Corn Shuck Wreath for All Seasons – Instructor Veronica Ludlow – get ready for fall and Christmas decorating by making your own versatile corn shuck wreath.
August 29 – Beginning Knitting – Instructor Veronica Ludlow - Learn to knit – start a hand knitted scarf with embellishments.
August 30 – English Watercolor – Instructor Veronica Ludlow – Step-by-step instructions in English floral and landscape techniques. You will create art to take home.
August 15 – Pie/Casserole Basket – Instructor Veronica Ludlow - Make an English origin basket which was historically called an herb basket, it also makes a fabulous single pie or casserole tote.
August 16 – Corn Shuck Wreath for All Seasons – Instructor Veronica Ludlow – get ready for fall and Christmas decorating by making your own versatile corn shuck wreath.
August 29 – Beginning Knitting – Instructor Veronica Ludlow - Learn to knit – start a hand knitted scarf with embellishments.
August 30 – English Watercolor – Instructor Veronica Ludlow – Step-by-step instructions in English floral and landscape techniques. You will create art to take home.
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
Last night I heard a strange intermittent call from the woods between my house and the old Idylwilde place ( a house site between where I live and Rugby founder Thomas Hughes’ mother’s home, Uffington House).
It didn’t sound like any owl I’ve ever heard, but then sometimes they make strange calls unlike their usual calls. I’d like to know more about our owls, and I hope I’ll get the chance to get “up close and personal” with some hawks and owls a couple of weeks from now.
Historic Rugby Inc. has scheduled an Aug. 1 workshop called “Understanding Birds of Prey and Reptiles” where we’ll see live animals up close as well as watch videos of them. These raptors, etc., are surprisingly beautiful when seen close at hand instead of flying through the air or partially hidden by rocks and underbrush.
A few years ago, Katie Cottrell and Kathy Strunk came from the Clinch River Raptor Center, and they’re coming back. It was a golden opportunity for Donna Heffner – our accomplished gourd-burning artist – to sketch the screech owls, barred owls, great horned owls, red-tailed hawks, etc.
This year John Byrd will be with Katie and Kathy to show off some of the Center’s reptiles. I don’t know what he’ll have, but maybe we’ll see some interesting nonpoisonous snakes or some turtles. (I love turtles!)
These animals have all been wounded, rescued and recovered, but are unable to return to the wild due to broken wings, etc.
It didn’t sound like any owl I’ve ever heard, but then sometimes they make strange calls unlike their usual calls. I’d like to know more about our owls, and I hope I’ll get the chance to get “up close and personal” with some hawks and owls a couple of weeks from now.
Historic Rugby Inc. has scheduled an Aug. 1 workshop called “Understanding Birds of Prey and Reptiles” where we’ll see live animals up close as well as watch videos of them. These raptors, etc., are surprisingly beautiful when seen close at hand instead of flying through the air or partially hidden by rocks and underbrush.
A few years ago, Katie Cottrell and Kathy Strunk came from the Clinch River Raptor Center, and they’re coming back. It was a golden opportunity for Donna Heffner – our accomplished gourd-burning artist – to sketch the screech owls, barred owls, great horned owls, red-tailed hawks, etc.
This year John Byrd will be with Katie and Kathy to show off some of the Center’s reptiles. I don’t know what he’ll have, but maybe we’ll see some interesting nonpoisonous snakes or some turtles. (I love turtles!)
These animals have all been wounded, rescued and recovered, but are unable to return to the wild due to broken wings, etc.
This Week’s Editors - Rick Murphy and George Zepp
