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See "Steel Magnolias" at SMHS

9/26/2017

“Steel Magnolias” cast: Olivia Speek (playing Clairee Belcher); Madalyn Shaw (Shelby Eatenton); Rebecca Vandeventer (Truvy Jones); Maddy Baxley (M’Lynn Eatenton); Allie Lancaster (Ousier Bourdeaux); and Halley Thames (Anelle Dupuy).

The Signal Mountain High School Theater Department will present a production of the critically acclaimed classic "Steel Magnolias" by Robert Harling on October 19-22. Performances will be at 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday.

Directed by John Lennon, the play features actors and crew members from the student body. The SMHS Theater Department is a nonprofit branch of the school that is partially funded by the Mountain Education Foundation, but it also raises money for production costs. Tickets are $7 for students and $10 for adults. They can be purchased at the door or in advance from the Theater Boosters.

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Walden's Ridge Guild Announces Fall Schedule

9/26/2017

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Walden's Ridge Guild will be celebrating fall at its upcoming meetings.

Over 60 years ago, a group of friends on Signal Mountain got together to discuss developing a playground and a day camp for children in the neighborhood. That gathering turned into the Walden’s Ridge Guild, a charitable and service organization that has been benefiting the community ever since. There are several interesting meetings planned for the fall.

WRG will meet on Thursday, October 19, at 10 a.m. at "Glen Mary," 3509 East Brow Rd., the traditional Oehmig family summer home. Mary Catherine O'Kelley is hostess with Susan Jensen as co-hostess. Two professional interior designers will present a program entitled "New and Fresh Ideas for your Home."

Closer to Thanksgiving, on Thursday, November 16, at 10 a.m., the guild will meet at the home of Guild President Jeanie Siegel, 2709 East Brow Rd., with Karen Stone as co-hostess. Karen Elliott will speak about her experiences filming "Southern Accents," a show produced by WTC. Mrs. Elliot is well known for introducing viewrs to the culture, beauty and history that make the South unique.

The next meeting, on Thursday, December 21, will be at the home of Marie Morrison, 114 Sylvan Dr., with Carolyn Nardo as co-hostess. The luncheon meeting begins at 11 a.m. and anyone interested in joining the Guild is especially invited to come and visit. Members are reminded to bring a luncheon dish to share.

The Walden’s Ridge Guild promotes the welfare of the community. Meetings are open, and all residents of the mountain are welcome. For more information, contact Membership Chair Karen Stone (423) 886-4568 or President Jeanie Siegel 443-5841.

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Historian Jim Ogden to Speak at McCoy Benefit

9/26/2017

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Jim Ogden will speak about the Civil War on Signal Mountain at McCoy Farm & Gardens' Wine and Cheese event on October 6.

by Carol Lannon
Mountain residents have a unique opportunity to hear a bona fide expert on the Civil War speak at an event Friday, October 6, right here on Walden’s Ridge at McCoy Farm & Gardens.

Jim Ogden is the well-known historian of the Chickamauga Battlefield National Military Park, one of the four original National Military Parks created by Congress in the 1890s. In 1988, Chickamauga created an official historian position and Jim became the first and only one the park has ever had! He’s known to have “encyclopedic” knowledge of the Civil War, particularly about the battles in our area. He has also created six video presentations on related subjects for the C-SPAN video library. His topic will be "The Civil War on Walden’s Ridge."

Jim’s desire to be a ranger and his passion for his subject began in childhood and never wavered. In college he had to insist on the course of study he wanted to pursue – the Civil War and only the Civil War – and he persevered to complete his degree, creating his own curriculum and internship at Harper’s Ferry. In order to work at Chickamauga initially, he took law enforcement courses because that’s what the park wanted, and while patrolling, he enhanced his knowledge. Work in other parks followed, but Jim was finally given permanent assignment where he wanted to be: Chickamauga.

When our grandson visited from California, we took him to the battlefield at Chickamauga. He was captivated, especially by the guns and cannon, and by Jim’s enthusiasm. Jim answered every question, enthralling us with his depth of knowledge.

The event, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., will benefit the restoration and maintenance of McCoy Farm & Gardens. There will be delectable refreshments, and casual attire and comfortable walking shoes are suggested. The Blacksmith Shop will be open, along with the beauteous new Carriage House restrooms.

Enter the grounds from 1715 Anderson Pike or 1604 Taft Hwy. Park in the gravel lot off Taft or behind the Carriage House. The suggested tax-deductible donation is $30. Please RSVP by October 3 to Genie Robins at (423) 866-4060 or browbeanie@comcast.net.

Jim says that he tries to present information interestingly enough so that people will want to learn more on their own. He aims "to fascinate them with a story," and he doesn’t disappoint. Come and be fascinated.

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