November 24, 2014

Ridge Spring News

December 13th and 14th is the perfect Holiday Shopping Days. Ridge Spring is having their Christmas Open House from 10:00 until 5:00 on Saturday and from 12:30 until 5:00 on Sunday. Minimilers will be here to give you a lift on Sunday and Refreshments will be served on Sunday.

Christmas tour of Homes will be Sunday 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. This is sponsored by the Green Thumb Garden Club and assisted by the Ridge Garden Club. Tickets are $10.00 each and may be purchased the day of tour at all homes and Ridge Spring Baptist Church.. Cake and Spiced Tea will be served at Ridge Spring Baptist Church Social Hall.

Also there will be a “Christmas On the Ridge Holiday Showcase” at Cumbee Place.  Rooms will be designed and ready for viewing by December 11^th.  More details will be forthcoming.

Billy Rodgers has fresh collards you may cut yourself.  Place $2.50 for each collard in his money box.  He is of Highway 39 at Spann road.  Isn’t it good to hear of the onor system still working.

Lee Ann Perez/ One Ash Farm & Dairy-

Since it is Thanksgiving week, I thought it would be best to write about one of our sweetest blessings- an update on little Rocket.  For those of you who followed the story, Rocket (a jersey heifer calf), lost her mother not long after being born.  It was a sad and difficult experience for us, but we have been so blessed to have this little calf to raise.  Rocket is doing great, and loves her "momma", Alex.  She comes quickly every time she sees her, of course hoping for the milk bottle!  Rocket is eating her hay and grain now, and her head pops up when we get close by, leaving us to see her chewing her cud with that cute little under bite that is so typical in the jersey calves. When Rocket gets done with her bottle she likes to get some exercise- she runs all around the pasture for several minutes, while we all just laugh and smile. Our female German Shepherd loves to herd Rocket into a corner of the pasture.  Every time Rocket tries to get out, Bella puts her right back in the spot.  This is a game they play while the rest of the cows are being milked. 

Rocket is proof to us that no matter how bad a situation can be, there is always a blessing in the end.  We hope you are enjoying your blessings, and have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) MCL Violation for Town of Ridge Spring

Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this incident was not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we are doing to correct this situation.

We routinely monitor for the presence of drinking water contaminants. Testing results from Jan. 2014 – Dec. 2014 show that our system exceeds the standard, or maximum contaminant level (MCL), for TTHM. The standard for TTHM is 0.080 mg/L. It is determined by averaging all the samples collected at each sampling location for the past 12 months. The level of TTHM averaged at one of our system’s locations for Jan. 2014 – Dec. 2014 was 0.102 mg/L.

What should I do?

·  There is nothing you need to do. You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective actions. If a situation arises where the water is no longer safe to drink, you will be notified within 24 hours.

·  If you have a severely compromised immune system, have an infant, are pregnant, or are elderly, you may be at increased risk and should seek advice from your health care providers about drinking this water.

What does this mean?

This is not an emergency. If it had been an emergency, you would have been notified within 24 hours.

TTHM are four volatile organic chemicals which form when disinfectants react with natural organic matter in the water.

*People who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

What is being done?

We have been working closely with the Town of Batesburg-Leesville and SCDHEC and we have determined that the exceedance was due to a temporary change in the treatment process at the water plant in Batesburg-Leesville. The purpose of this temporary change was to re-establish the proper chlorine/ ammonia levels to achieve the most effective disinfection throughout the entire water system. The level of ammonia was temporarily reduced which caused a spike in the TTHM concentration.  We believe that the problem was resolved on Oct.25, 2014.  For more information, please contact F. Maxfield Parrish at 803-685-5511 or P.O. Box 444, Ridge Spring, SC, 29129 The Town of Ridge Spring is sending this notice to you. State Water System ID#: 4110002.  Date distributed

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church will have a Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednesday, November 26 at 7:00 pm.  Refreshments will be served following the service.

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church

Presents

Hanging of the Greens Service
with the inclusion of the Christmas Cantata

Love Came Down at Christmas

Presented by the Chancel Choir
Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 7:00 pm in

The church sanctuary

A reception will follow in the Educational building

The Hanging of the Greens is a service for the First Sunday in Advent.  It is based on the English tradition of decorating the home with wreaths, garlands, a Christmas tree, and evergreens for Advent and Christmas.  In a church setting, it prepares the sanctuary (and church members) for the season.  It presents the meanings behind the different symbols Christians use during the season.  You will learn the reasons why we use pine and holly, why we decorate our sanctuary with Chrismons and what each one means.

This a wonderful service for all members of the family, young and old.  This amazing evening is built around Joel Raney’s Christmas Cantata, “ Love Came Down at Christmas” celebrating God’s Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.  Mt. Calvary invites you to celebrate the anticipation of the coming of Christ dung the Advent season through this very special service.  Hoe to see all of you there.

Helpful Hands Community Mission: Each Christmas Prison Fellowship and Christian churches make available a program called Angel Tree Christmas enabling prisoners to give gifts to their children.  This year Helpful Hands is sponsoring seven children.  If you would like to help sponsor one of our children this year please contact Pasto George W. Key, for more information at 803.480.3963 or pastorkey@yahoo.com

Rene Miller, RSM Elementary School

Christmas Musical: This year, our Christmas Musical will take place in the gym during the school day on December 19, 2014. All parents are invited to attend. The performances will take place as follows: Grades K-2 - 8:30 a.m. Grades 3-5 - 10:00 a.m. Each grade level will perform a song or two. Then we will finish up with an old fashioned sing along for the entire audience! Mark this date on your calendars!

Successful Parent Conferences: Our teachers would like to thank all of our parents/guardians for your attendance at the parent/teacher conferences that were held on October 27. We had 86% of our students represented at the conferences. If you were unable to attend the conference, please make sure that you contact your child's teacher and schedule an appointment. We strive to keep parents involved and work as a team to ensure success for every student.

Josie Rodgers

            My daughter wanted a white Christmas tree for her room this year.  I had it assembled before she got home from her FCA retreat.  Then my little boy decided he wanted a tree, too, but I told him his room was too small  and that he could have one when he turned 13, like his sister.  He proceeded to rearrange his room and find the perfect spot for a tree.  His big blue eyes pleaded for a tree.  I began thinking that by the time he turns 13, he won’t care about having a Christmas tree in his room, so you know what happened next!  We put up a tree and he decorated it with his own idea:  his little stuffed animals!  It’s precious and perfect for his zoo/jungle bedroom.

RSM High:  The Trojans football team traveled to Lamar last Friday for the 2^nd round of state playoffs but were knocked out in a tough loss.  We are very proud of the Trojans success this season!

The student body of the middle and high school joined together on Veterans’ Day to honor all of our veterans and those currently serving in the military.  The program began with a welcome and the Pledge of Allegiance by Study Body President Quameshia Gantt.  Then all veterans and military guests were recognized and a moment of silence held for those who have fallen.  Senior Jordan Reeves spoke about the meaning of Veterans Day, and the band played several patriotic selections.  Guest speakers included 1^st SG Cynthia M. Moody (retired Army) and CPT. Michael R. Morris (Alpha Company, company Commander in the SC Army National Guard).  Closing remarks were given by our very own special veteran, our principal Warren Wintrode.  It was a memorable time of honor and appreciation from our students and faculty to all military. 

On Dec. 10, the mid/high school will celebrate the season with Fine Arts Night in the gym at 6 pm.  Come see the amazing talent the Trojans have!

Jeffrey Clamp: The band is selling fruit.  Final orders are due on Tues., Dec. 2, and the fruit will arrive on Sat., Dec. 13.  Contact Mr. Clamp at 685-2100 or email jclamp@acpsd.net) or a band student or parent if interested.  You may also go to the band web page.  Go to the RS-M Middle/High School web page and look under "Clubs and Organizations" to get to the band web page.  You can print out and/or see an order form with items and prices.

Reminders: 

Now until Dec, 2: RSM Band selling fruit

Nov. 27: HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Dec. 9: Harvest Festival Meeting

Dec. 14: Christmas Tour of Homes

Dec. 14: Christmas Open House with Shoppes of Ridge Spring

Dec. 14-Jan.5: Christmas on the Ridge Holiday Showcase

Dec. 14: OUR SUNDAY BEST Show

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.