January 26,
2015
Ridge Spring News
Calling
All Vendors: We are now taking applications for our 2015 Market on the
Ridge
Our first annual Market on the Ridge was a huge
success and we are now accepting vendors for our 2015 Market. This show is a
great way to kick off the spring shopping season and as we saw last year
everyone is ready to come out of hibernation. If you are interested in being a
vendor contact Noel Steele at Cumbee Place, her number is 803-685-0410. Applications at: market on the ridge.com
RIDGE
SPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
On
February 1st, Super Bowl Sunday; Ridge Spring United Methodist Church will
celebrate their 20th year of participating in the Souper Bowl of Caring.
According to SouperBowl.org,
"A simple prayer: "Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football
game, help us be mindful of those who are without a bowl of soup to eat"
started a youth-led movement to help hungry and hurting people around the
world.
This prayer, delivered by Brad Smith, then a seminary intern serving at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina, gave birth to an idea. Why not use Super Bowl weekend, a time when people come together for football and fun, to also unify the nation for a higher good: collecting dollars and canned food for the needy? Youth could collect donations at their schools and churches in soup pots, and then send every dollar DIRECTLY to a local charity of THEIR choice.
The senior high youth of Spring Valley Presbyterian liked the idea so much they decided to invite other area churches to join the team. Twenty-two Columbia churches participated that first year, reporting their results so a total could be determined, and then sending all $5,700 they had raised to area non-profits.
That was 1990. Since then, ordinary young people have generated an extraordinary more than $100 million for soup kitchens, food banks and other charities in communities across the country. In addition, hundreds of thousands of youth have experienced for themselves the joy and satisfaction of giving and serving, inspiring people of all ages to follow their generous example."
Again this year, Ridge Spring United Methodist Church is inviting you to celebrate the Souper Bowl of Caring by joining them for soup and sides lunch at 12:30 p.m. on February 1st at the Joe and Betty Watson Family Life Center (next door to the church on DuBose Street). We would also welcome your gift of a can of soup or money to support this year's Souper Bowl of Caring. If you cannot attend the lunch but want to support the ministry with cans of soup or money, please contact Jim Campbell at Ridge Auto or John Kneece at 803-532-2354.
This prayer, delivered by Brad Smith, then a seminary intern serving at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina, gave birth to an idea. Why not use Super Bowl weekend, a time when people come together for football and fun, to also unify the nation for a higher good: collecting dollars and canned food for the needy? Youth could collect donations at their schools and churches in soup pots, and then send every dollar DIRECTLY to a local charity of THEIR choice.
The senior high youth of Spring Valley Presbyterian liked the idea so much they decided to invite other area churches to join the team. Twenty-two Columbia churches participated that first year, reporting their results so a total could be determined, and then sending all $5,700 they had raised to area non-profits.
That was 1990. Since then, ordinary young people have generated an extraordinary more than $100 million for soup kitchens, food banks and other charities in communities across the country. In addition, hundreds of thousands of youth have experienced for themselves the joy and satisfaction of giving and serving, inspiring people of all ages to follow their generous example."
Again this year, Ridge Spring United Methodist Church is inviting you to celebrate the Souper Bowl of Caring by joining them for soup and sides lunch at 12:30 p.m. on February 1st at the Joe and Betty Watson Family Life Center (next door to the church on DuBose Street). We would also welcome your gift of a can of soup or money to support this year's Souper Bowl of Caring. If you cannot attend the lunch but want to support the ministry with cans of soup or money, please contact Jim Campbell at Ridge Auto or John Kneece at 803-532-2354.
Gourd Painting Class: The Gabbie
Hen Gourd Painting Class will be held Saturday,
January 31st 9-12 at the Art
Center of Ridge Spring. The cost will be $35 for all supplies.
The Cumbee Place
will have all kind of fun things to do during these cold months like butter and cheese making with One Ash Farms, a painting
workshop that is perfect for beginners taught by Sidney Zemp and wonderful
artist from Bamberg, social media workshops, Photoshop workshops and more. Some
of our local farmers have been bringing local produce, Fresh Raw Milk, and
baked goods for you to purchase. You can find what's new at Cumbee Place on our
website or like our Facebook page, and we will be happy to keep you
updated. So stop by and see what Cumbee Place is all about. As we like to
say, “Come be a part of Cumbee Place."
Pastor George Key: Helpful Hands Community Mission Worship will begin on 1st
& 3rd Sundays of the month beginning in February. Services will begin at 11 am. “Family Night” will
be the 2nd Sunday evenings at 5 pm. Worship services will be
held at the Historical Star Center.
From Josie Rodgers:
I
am still overwhelmed by the Make-a-Wish
Foundation’s gracious treatment of Leagrace and the family. I get very emotional each time I talk about
this organization as well as Give Kids
the World. Add to that the fact that
at this point last year, we didn’t know if my dad was going to be able to go on
such a trip because of the severe and constant pain he was in. To look at the pictures of him standing
with Leagrace and Mickey at Disney World completely floods my heart with
gratitude, praise, and thanksgiving!
This trip was postponed because he wasn’t able to go yet last fall. Amber was NOT going without her Papa! He is doing quite well now with his
prosthetic leg; he is able to drive, run short errands, and yes, go to the pond
house! We are so happy that he is living
life again! Leagrace is especially happy
that her Papa can play with her again!
RSM High: Honor roll students will be honored at the next Renaissance Rally this Thurs. Students have voted on Staffulty Member of
the Month and the staff has voted on Student of the Month.
English
teachers will travel to Kiawah Island
this Thursday for the SC Council of Teachers of English annual conference at
Kiawah Island. We always love this
conference and look forward to hearing authors speak and participating in
various workshops. We love bringing
learning strategies back to our students!
I’m excited because the high school ESL teachers from Aiken County are
going as well!
RSM Elem: The PTO is selling T-shirts
and hoodies of 2 designs. Youth T-shirts are $10, and youth hoodies are
$20. Adult tees are $10 ($14 for 2X, 3X,
4X), and adult hoodies are $20 ($25 for 2X, 3X, 4X). Orders must be prepaid and
money will be collected on Jan. 26. Shirts will be back within 7 to 14 days. If
you have any questions, please email PTO at rsmpto422@gmail.com.
From
Harriet with a Blast to the Past:
Looking
back to 2009, I have copied the opening paragraphs of each year to give us a
perspective. I am sorry to say that I do
not have all the other years 2003 through 2008 for the computer and I did not
agree on proper protocol. I am thankful
that I now have it right. Enjoy!! I did
remove dates and replaced them with exclamation points as to not confuse
someone about what may or may not be going on.
January 26, 2009
RIDGE
SPRING NEWS
Spring
is getting closer. Do you see the buds on trees, the peach trees being pruned,
and the weeds coming up? They are so luscious and green. I just hope my plants
will be as green and without pests.
January 25, 2010
Ridge
Spring News
We
all have seen the devastation in Haiti.
How fortunate we are that we are here and can send help to them. Many churches have their own contacts and
missions in Haiti. Let us be thankful
and generous when we can.
January 31, 2011
Ridge
Spring News
The Harvest Festival
Committee will
meet this Thurs.!!, at 7 p.m. at the Ridge Spring Library. They will be recognizing Jason Rodgers for
his 2-year stint as chairman and welcoming 2011 chairman Joanne Crouch. More people are needed to be on the
committee! Come out and help make
decisions that directly affect YOUR hometown festival!
The
Pee Wee Football teams have been very successful these past years. Leon Leapart
reported, “The six to eight year olds won back to back championships the past
two years; Ricky Brunson’s team of nine to ten year olds won the championship
this past year; LeMont Gantt’s team of eleven-twelve year olds won the
championship this past year. The
children play 9 games in Edgefield at Bettis Academy field. The commissioner is Steve Laitner. Each player got a trophy at the Banquet at
the Monetta Center on Saturday January 22.
The teams are sponsored by Valley Protein (Carolina By-Product) and
practice is at the Walking Track in Ridge Spring. Sign up for the fall session will be in July
with games in September through October.”
Can’t help but be proud of the players and the coaches for giving their
time.
Ridge
Spring's downtown library has internet access!
STUDENTS - check out the computers there and see what fun stuff the
library offers you! PARENTS - you can
use those same computers to check your child's progress at school using the
district's "Parent Portal" link. Library hours are: Mon. & Tues. 9:30 - 1:00, Thursday 8:30 –
12:30; Friday 12:30 – 5:00; Saturday 9:00 – 12:00. Closed Wednesdays and Sundays.
January 30, 2012
RIDGE
SPRING NEWS
Just
a reminder: We are coming up on the 10th
anniversary of the Ridge Spring Farmers’ Market. More will come in the weeks ahead.
The Ridge Spring Fire
Department
held its annual election of officers on Monday, January 23 at 7:30. Chief Max Parrish and Asst. Chief Brian
Derrick will continue in their respective roles. Captains for this year will be Kevin Yon,
Andrew Bodie, Jody Addy and Russell Derrick.
Captain Derrick was elected by majority vote to replace outgoing Captain
and former Chief C. David Sawyer, Jr. We
are also pleased to announce that Captain Derrick recently obtained the
certification of NFPA Firefighter II which is a great accomplishment that will
greatly benefit our department and the citizens of Ridge Spring and citizens
within the Ridge Spring Fire Department district. Congratulations to Captain Derrick on a job
well done. Please mark your calendars
early for the Annual Benefit Auction and BBQ in memory of Mr. Michael Adamick
to be held on Saturday, May 5 at The Firehouse.
Further details will be forthcoming.
January 21, 2013
Ridge
Spring News
Joanne Crouch, AARS
President: Danny
O’Driscoll will be the featured speaker at our February membership meeting that
will be held on Tuesday, February !! at 6:30 at the Ridge Spring Library. Danny will speak about his life as a
full-time artist. The public is
cordially invited.
The
Art Center of Ridge Spring will re-open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10-4
beginning March 1st.
January
27, 2014
Ridge
Spring News
The newest project that the Friends
of Ridge Spring are undertaking is set for March 22 at the civic center. We will have an application on line and a
layout of the gym with 5 of the 25 places already reserved.
Market on the Ridge
Antiques, Artisans
March !! from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Mark your calendars
Souper Bowl of Caring started in 1990 in Columbia, SC with 22
churches. Since then it has gone nationwide. On February 2, 2014 Churches around the country will host
events to collect food and cash to help nonprofit hunger organizations.
Visit the web site: www.souperbowl.org/ for more information and to see how your
Church or organization can help fight hunger on the local level.
Reminders:
Ridge
Spring Library hours:
Mon/Tues 8:30 am - 12 pm; Wed., 12:30 – 4:30; Thurs 8:30 am - 12:00 pm; Fri
12:30 pm -4:30 pm
Every 2nd & 4th
Monday: Kids' Corner Story Time 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Ridge Spring Library.
Every
2nd Monday:
RSM Elem PTO meets at 6:30 pm in the media center.
Every Friday & Saturday: AARS hours 10 – 4 or by appt, free admission RS NEWS
Every first Tuesday of
the Month: AARS meets at 6:30, 685-5783
Every Wednesday: AA
meets at Recovery Works
Every
Monday & Friday: Narcotics Anonymous
and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
7 pm at Recovery Works (enter on Ponderosa Drive; park in Visitor Parking Area)
Every 3rd
Thursday: FORS at Cumbee Place 5 pm
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