September 15, 2014

Ridge Spring News

We hope to see you at the Side Walk Sale Saturday from 9:00 to 5:00 in Ridge Spring. Pat and I will be open on Green Street for the sidewalk sale.  Check out the Farmers’ Market, too.

The Ridge Spring Harvest Festival beauty pageant will be held on Saturday, October 18 at the Ridge Spring Civic Center at 10:00 and 3:00. Young ladies between the ages of birth-20 are invited to compete. The Miss (17-20) will be awarded a scholarship to the college of her choice. The deadline for applications is Wed., October 8. For an application or if you have any questions, please call 803-637-5383 or 803-334-2507.

Ridge Antiques & Dry Goods

Ridge Antiques & Dry Goods would like to welcome Pat's Antiques back into the circle!  Pat has re-opened and we are delighted to have her back. 

We have many new arrivals in the store including an Empire Side by Side Secretary, an old ornate fuel oil heater with "faces" and jewels, loads of walking sticks and many new pieces of Fenton Art Glass. 

We have re-instituted the Dealer to Dealer Discount Day.  If you are a dealer stop by on Mondays from 11 until 4 and receive a "dealers only" discount! 

Remember to mark your calendars for the upcoming City Wide Sidewalk Sale - September 20th - don't miss it!

FORS will meet on September 18^th at the Methodist Church’s Family Center beside the church at 5:00 PM.

Next Ridge Spring Harvest Festival meeting will be held Tuesday, September 16th at 7:00 pm at the Cumbee Place. This year's theme is "Have you thanked a farmer today?"

Every 2^nd & 4^th Monday:  Kids' Corner Story Time 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Ridge Spring Library.  Angela does a wonderful story hour two days a month; check with the library or the sign on the door for time and dates.

Harvest Festival News:

Get your golf cart ready.  Compete during the Ridge Spring Harvest Festival Parade.  Show everyone what you are made of.  More details later.

The Miss Ridge Spring Harvest Festival Pageant will be held on Saturday, October 18^th at the Ridge Spring Civic Center.  Applications will be available at Town Hall and will soon be on line at www.townofridgespring.com

Bingo-Thursday, October 23^rd 6pm concessions, 7pm games-Civic Center

Gospel Night-Friday, October 24^th-gazebo

Saturday, October 25^th-arts&crafts, food, parade, exhibits, games, local speakers, entertainment and much more

Anne Rauton Smith: Thursday market in Johnston between 4-6 p.m.  Peas (shelled & unshelled), yellow squash, okra, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, NC apples. watermelons, hot peppers, bell peppers, locally grown Asian pears, pickles, relishes, baked goods, handmade aprons, Lion's Club brooms, local artist's note cards & prints.  Calhoun Street in front of the Library/Warehouse.  For more information contact Anne Smith at 803-275-4097 or Donna Livingston at 803-275-0010.

Exhibit by Cedar Creek Artists and local artists, Judy Adamick and Anne Rauton Smith, on exhibit at Aiken Center for the Arts until September 26.  Reception open to the public on Thursday (9/11) from 6 - 8 p.m.

Josie Rodgers:

Once again, I have witnessed our Ridge community uniting to support and pray for one of our own.  RSM High AG teacher Michael Crim is currently taking care of both his wife and son at MCG after they were involved in a near-fatal crash on Hwy 19 last Friday morning.  Both were seriously injured but are on the way to healing due an almighty God, the magnificent care of MCG, and a strong family and friend support system.  Please continue to keep the family in your prayers. 

RSM High: the Trojans traveled to Blackville-Hilda and took home a win of 23-20. This Friday they will host the Panthers of Batesburg-Leesville.  

(from the Trojan Tribune staff): The school will once again take part in the SC Young Adult Book Award program but with the addition of the middle school students who will vote on the SC Junior Book Award.  Voting will take place in Feb 2015 in the high school library. Students who want to vote for their favorite book must have read at least 3of the books on the book award lists.

News faces have brightened the halls of RSM High!  Dr. Palladino is a new addition to RS-M’s science department. Her credentials include Davidson College, the University of Michigan, and the Medical University of South Carolina, the University of Florida, and the MCG Educational Innovation Institute at Georgia Regents University.

Ms. Adams will be working in the high school and elementary libraries.  Ms. Adams earned her associate of arts degree from Piedmont Technical College and is currently studying at Limestone College for her bachelor of arts in psychology.

P’Laura Padgett is a new staff member but certainly not new to use!  She was one of  my best students! She is a 2008 RSM High graduate and a 2012 graduate of USC-Aiken with a bachelor’s degree in sociology.  Ms. Padgett is working on her master’s degree through Walden University. 

Mrs. Burns is a new English teacher.  She has taught at Thurmond and Trenton Correctional Institution.  Mrs. Burns earned her BA from USC and her master’s degree in special ed from Liberty.  She also holds an education specialist degree. 

Mrs. Levi also graduated from USC and is a welcome addition to the SPED program.

Mrs. Brown, our new social studies teacher, has walked our halls before when she worked as the homebound care manager for the district.  With a degree from USC-Aiken, she previously taught at North Augusta High. 

Ms. Stone, another USC-Aiken graduate, is the new hall monitor, our new hall monitor.

She is currently earning her bachelor’s degree in business management from Everest University and will join the state’s PACE program to become a teacher. 

RSM Middle also has some fresh faces walking those new shiny halls!  Mr. Pascarella has been a teacher for 30 years, retiring from the state of GA. He comes to us with accolades of being named Teacher of the Year Award in Richmond County and the Outstanding Social

Studies Teacher Award in 1998.

Ms. Crystal Coleman, a graduate of Francis Marion, teaches social studies and has taught in Darlington County.   She also enjoys coaching softball. 

We are proud to announce that Wardlaw teacher Laura Taylor is having a book published through Ambassador International.  It is a children's chapter book that tackles the issue of bullying.   EE Otter and The Bullfrog Bullies is scheduled for release Oct. 24.  Mrs. Taylor is taking pre-sale orders.  The paperback book of 64 pages costs $6. The action takes place in a quiet little corner of the forest called The Laurel Wood.  EE and his gang (Random Raccoon, Gracious and Gallant Gosling and Worrisome Woodchuck) encounter a group of Bullfrog Bullies on the basketball court in the park.  The story follows young EE as he learns to apply God's principles to his situation and God works in his heart. We are so proud of Mrs. Taylor!

Rene Miller RSM Elementary School:

We would like to thank the following for the donations of school supplies to our school: Cedar Creek Church – Batesburg Campus, Melinda Gergen, Margaret Nickerson,

Jumelle Brooks, and Sidney Shirey. Also, Nannette Hughes with Ridge Spring United Methodist Church for the books they donated for Open House.

Meherrin Sponsors Early Release Day Meal: Our faculty and staff would like to thank Meherrin for sponsoring the first early release day meal. Having the support of local businesses and the community is greatly appreciated.

Good News Club: The Good News Club (GNC) is a free, afterschool program for students in K4-5th grade. Each student in these grades will receive a permission slip for GNC. The club enjoys songs, Bible stories, snacks and games. The GNC will meet on Thursday afternoons from 3:00-4:00 pm from September 25-October 30 in the A building (former middle school building). If your child would like to attend the GNC, please complete the permission form and return it to your child's teacher by September

25th. Children will not be able to attend without the permission slip. The first GNC will meet on Thursday, September 25. Parents must provide transportation. Hope to see your January- Perseverance child at the GNC!

Reminders: 

Sept. 16: Harvest Festival Meeting

Sept. 18: Friends of Ridge Spring Meeting

Sept. 20: Sidewalk Sale

Ridge Spring Library hours: Mon/Tues 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Thurs 8:30 am - 12:30 pm; Fri 12:30 pm -4:30 pm; Sat 9 am -12:00 noon. The Ridge Spring Library always needs volunteers to help.  They have also received donated books. 

Every 2^nd & 4^th Monday:  Kids' Corner Story Time 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Ridge Spring Library. 

Every first Tuesday of the Month:  AARS meets 685-5783

Every Wednesday:  AA meets at Recovery Works

Every Monday & Friday:  Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7:00 pm at Recovery Works, 2269 Ridge Spring Hwy.  Please enter on Ponderosa Drive and park in the Visitor Parking Area.

Every second Tuesday: Alzheimer’s & Dementia support group meeting at &7:00 PM Library