November 3, 2014

Ridge Spring News

Saturday morning was a shocker to everyone.  Snow and more snow came down and it accumulated to at least 5 inches.  Most of it was gone by 4:00 but just looking at it was a shocker.  How did you fair with the unusual turn of events?  Have a friend, Shelby Yonce, who posted the following on October 30 “Persimmon seed: Do you see a spoon? Forecast: we will be shoveling snow this winter. What is your take on this?” I saw shovels in each of the four seeds.  We saw her that day and discussed this folk lore tidbit and wondered.  The next day we were shoveling snow.  I hope she does not look at any more persimmon seeds. I also heard on the news that this snow is the earliest recorded in SC since they began collecting data in 1880s

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November 9^th will be our First Ridge Spring Christmas Open House.  Dine, then come on out to visit the Shops of Ridge Spring.  Enjoy refreshments at the different shops as your browse and see the perfect gift or decoration for your home.  Don’t forget to come down Green Street to visit Pat’s Corner Antiques and Harriet’s Garden. 

The Art Center will be open also, and they are having a reception for Regina Ridgell of Saluda who has a new children’s book Lucy Lizard’s New Coat.  She will be signing her books.

Primitives at the Ridge will be holding their annual Christmas Gathering November 7th and 8th from 10:00 - 4:30 and Sunday, November 9thfrom 1:00 - 4:30. Come out and enjoy some refreshments and some great, unique Christmas items.

The girls at Off the Beaten Path would like to thank everyone who came out for the Harvest Festival. We are so excited for all our new friends too.  We are busy gearing up for the Christmas Open House on November 9th.  Be sure to stop by.  We will be decorated and serving some delicious food.  Bring that Christmas list!!

Ridge Spring Harvest Festival Annual Car and Truck Show October 25, 2014 Winners were: Best of Show Larry Wilson1992 GMC Stepside Truck, Festival Choice Renae Peckham 2004 Chevy SSR.

Top 10

Chuck Peckham, 1950 Ford 2 Door Sedan; Charles & Karen Crosby  1957  Red Chevy Bel Air  2 Door Hardtop; Larry Friedrich 1956 Studebaker; Larry Mobley 1964 Chevrolet; Dwight & Julia Davis 1978 VW  Bus; Tony DeFazio 2008 Ford Mustang; Leo Whritenour 1929 Model A Ford Truck; Harold Glazenor 1941 Chevy Coupe; Ansel Price 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda;   Joel & Mary  McGee 1988 Nissan 300Z.

The Ridge Spring Harvest Festival and Ridge Spring-Monetta Athletic Booster Club would like to thank each of the participants.

            RSM Middle:  The gorgeous new school was dedicated in a ceremony last Thursday.  Many people attended and enjoyed seeing the state-of-the-art facility, something our community has been waiting for and our students have deserved for so long.  Come and see!

RSM High:  The Lady Trojans Volleyball team took the Region Title with a 12-0 record!  They won the 1st round of the state playoffs beatingCA Johnson 3-0 (scores were 25-0, 25-7 and 25-13).  Miranda Middlebrooks served a perfect 25-0 game!  It's the first perfect serve 25-0 game in school history!  Raven Valentine, the only senior, recorded 3 kill blocks and 17 kills in the match. The second round was played at the Ridge on Oct. 27 vs.  Brashier Middle College.

The Trojans football team took down Calhoun Falls last week 62-20.  This week, they will host Dixie for Senior Night. 

Lee Ann Perez/ One Ash Farm & Dairy- This is one of our favorite recipes- good made with crisp, fall apples.  Enjoy!

Apple Goodie from One Ash Farm Recipes

Filling-

1/2 cup white sugar

2 Tbs. all purpose flour

1/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cinnamon

5-6 medium sized ripe apples, peeled, cored, and sliced

Mix the dry ingredients, and then add and mix the apples until they are coated.

Pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan.  

Topping-

1 cup oatmeal

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup all purpose flour

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/3 tsp. baking powder

2/3 cup melted butter

Mix all of the dry ingredients.  Add the melted butter and blend until crumbly.

Pour on top of the apples and press down firmly. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.  Best served warm with a scoop of ice cream! 

(Made from fresh One Ash Farm & Dairy Raw Milk!)

Reminders: 

Nov. 9:  Christmas Open House Ridge Spring

Nov. 20: Friends of Ridge Spring Meeting

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.