Wednesday, November 6, 2013

November 2, 2013
Ridge Spring News
Harriet Householder

Marilyn Thomas: Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will not be a free Thanksgiving Dinner at the Civic Center this year.  Thank you so much to the people who had already offered to help.
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY
SHOPPES OF RIDGE SPRING
The four Antiques Shoppes, the Charleston Mini Market in Charlene’s, the Art Gallery, The Nut House, and Harriet’s Garden will be open Sunday afternoon for Christmas Open House.  Enjoy riding the Mini Milers around town and shop and enjoy refreshments at the shops, , Harriet’s Garden, Olde Treasure’s,  Pat’s Corner Antiques, Primitives at the Ridge, Ridge Art Gallery, Stuff & Things and the Nut House.  Carlene’s will be converted to the Charleston Mini Market with many vendors inside showing their wares.  There will be Juniper Restaurant where you can get brunch and The CafĂ© that will be serving, too.  Most shops will be open from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  Do come, browse and check out our town!!!  Primitives at the Ridge starts her Christmas Open House on Saturday November 9.
Joye Bodie: The Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer was held on Monday, November 4th 7p.m. at Richland Springs. All women were invited to come prayer with us. We were given some special prayer request for needs around the world.
In case you noticed the damage to the Police Station and the missing crepe myrtle on Main Street, a semi tractor trailer ran into the office after knocking down the tree.  The driver fell asleep.
Anne Smith: Johnston Farmer's & Artist's Market is a great place to find locally grown greens, like tender greens, curly leaf mustard, kale, and cabbage. Also, sweet potatoes to go with the greens plus tomatoes, peppers, crowder peas, delicious baked goods, bbq, artwork by local artists, plants and so much more! Lion's Club brooms are available, house & warehouse. The market is every Thursday afternoon from 4 - 6 p.m. on Calhoun St. in front of the Library/Warehouse building.
Nanette Hughes: RSUMC would like to thank all those who participated by donating to the Church's Killingsworth Mission this October. It was a huge success and most appreciated by the residents and staff. If you missed out on this Mission, watch these columns or check out the Church's Face Book page for other ways to care.
Pastor John Kneece, along with two members of Leesville United Methodist Church are on a 14 day Mission trip to Cuba. They will be assisting in repairing a Church damaged by a hurricane. Keep these individuals in your prayers as they minister with their hands and hearts.
RSUMC's phone number is: 685.0060. Please leave your message or request on the answering machine, this phone is checked regularly.
Congratulations to Spann (sister Church) on receiving a grant from the Greenwood District to aid with the Kangaroo Back Pack program. This grant will provide food for the weekend for 2 students.
The Big Red Box is accepting non perishable food items to take to the Johnston Food Bank.
The Upper Room or Our Daily Bread devotional guides are available at the Church. These are free or if you like to make a small donation to cover mailing costs, you may.
Remembering a unique individual I asked Joye Gillian Bodie about her father ML Gillian. “You know everyone called him Peter Rabbit because he loved to rabbit hunt so not many people would even recognize him by that name. Thanks for remembering him. You remember he used to be Santa Claus for the town along with water meter reader, water management, police, part of fire department, and he loved the American Legion. You remember that Marilyn Scott’s daddy was Ralph and he worked as a policeman too along with Dave Boatwright. Oh, the memories that flood back when I start to think of those days.”  From me, “I know things have changed and are better for so many people.  Yet it is nice to remember the good, too.”
This past weekend there was the Yon Family Farm Bull Sale and the Antique Tractor Pull at Richland Springs John Fay Berry’s place.  Things were hopping around this area.
King Academy Harvest Bingo Due the Great success of Bingo it will be held on Saturday November 9 along with spaghetti supper.  Supper starts at 5:30 and Bingo starts at 7:00
The Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Oyster Roast/Low Country Boil/ BBQ event on Saturday, November 9th, 2013, in downtown Johnston, SC.  This event will be a fundraiser for the Chamber in support of the programs provided by the Chamber. The Oyster Roast/Low Country Boil/BBQ event will start at 5:00 PM and go until we run out of food, fun and fellowship.  This event will also include a silent auction – raffles – and entertainment. 
Reminders:
Wednesday:  AA meets at Recovery Works
Monday & Friday:  Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7 pm at
                        the Baptist Church Meeting Hall
Thursday:  Johnston Farmer's & Artist's Market 4 - 6:00 p.m. 
November 10: Christmas Open House in Ridge Spring
November 12: Harvest Festival Meeting

November 21:  Friends of Ridge Spring Meeting

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