My Russian grandmother used to make the garments for his grandfather, the priest. And now the couple's off on their own lifetime adventure. Margaret and Gaither Ridgell met on a blind date and married 2 years later on Aug. 20, 1950. This Saturday, their daughters, Jean and Dawn, have a boat party and catered dinner planned at the Ocala Boat Basin honoring their parents 50 years of marriage. The event would have been in August, but the Ridgells, being retired, hit the road every summer.
Favorite haunts are Alaska, Canada and salmon fishing in Michigan.
That's where they were this summer. She has deep roots here. Her maiden name is Barnes. She lives on the same property today where she was born and raised. Judy H. Green is assistant managing editor.