October 19, 2015

Ridge Spring News

Harriet Householder

Don’t forget to check out the vendors at the Ridge Spring Farmers’ Market.

Ridge Spring Shoppes are gearing up for the Christmas Open House on November 8^th from 1:00 to 5:00 PM.  Come visit our town.  We have two restaurants, an Art Gallery and unique shops for you to visit. Refreshments will be served.  Juniper Restaurant has a wonderful Sunday Buffet.  By the way, Harriet’s Garden has a nice selection of pansies, violas, dianthus, kale and more.  You can make your own surprise pots by planting tulip bulbs in the bottom of your pot, and then placing your favorite fall plants on top. 

Spann’s 11^th Annual Fall Hymn Sing will be held on Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 PM.  Wallace Watkins will play the piano and Pastor John Kneece will lead the singing. The program will feature congregational singing of old and familiar hymns.  It will last about an hour and a time for refreshments and fellowship will follow.  The church is located at 150 Church Street in Ward.   For more information, phone 803.430.1314.

SC MENTOR is looking for individuals or couples who are willing to open their hearts and homes to just one child by becoming a therapeutic foster parent. Our community is in need of good homes and opportunities are currently available for full-time and respite parents that are patient, loving, and nurturing. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent, please contact Kecia Smith at (803) 649-3220 orKecia.Smith@thementornetwork.com. If you know someone who may be interested in making a difference at home, refer them to us for the opportunity to receive $250! (Respite means substitute care.  Respite parents may care for foster children for up to 5 days if the full time foster parent is out of town or traveling and they cannot take the child.)

BBQ BENEFIT FOR CARSON HATCHER & FAMILY: Parents-Brian & Chappelle, Brother-Sam Grandparents are Larry & Donna Hatcher Since March Carson has spent 18 weeks in the hospital and has had 3 surgeries with most recent hospitalization in Cincinnati. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14^th 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm MOUNT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH 1186 Mt. Calvary Road, Johnston BBQ Plates $8.00 each – EAT IN or TAKE OUT (Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Slaw and Bread)  BBQ by the pound, while available - $9.00/pound Desserts available for purchase. Sponsored by Lutheran Men in Mission PURCHASE TICKETS FROM M&H Drugs – Johnston, General Supply (NAPA) – Saluda Joe Derrick, Bill Hallman, Eric Carlson, Joey Fox, Butch Austin Christopher Derrick, Ronnie Horne, Felder Sanders, Edward Satcher, Rucker Williams, Jimmy Yonce, Michel Rodgers, Wayne Asbill, Call Church Office - 685-7523

Teri Rourk: Persimmon Hill Grill is now under new management and our first Sunday buffet was a success!!  We would like thank everyone who came out to eat as well as all the golfers who joined us!  Persimmon Hill is a beautiful golf course and it's so close!  Anyone who likes golf should be there taking advantage of it!!!  Also I am still available for private or group yoga!!

The Steele Justice Band would like to thank Ridge Spring Fire Department for allowing us to have been a part of their annual Adamick fundraiser for so many years. The picture and plaque looks really nice on the studio wall. Thanks so much for including us in the wonderful dinner last Thursday night.

Tom Stephens plans to have fresh shrimp large at the Ridge Spring Farmers’ Market this Saturday. 

Book Pick from David Marshall James:  “The Last Season:  A Father, a Son, and a Lifetime of College Football” by Stuart Stevens—The author, who managed Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign, takes in a season of Ole Miss football games “en stadium” with his 95-year-old father, longtime Jackson, Mississippi, attorney Phineas Stevens, an Ole Miss legacy going back multiple generations.

     It’s a long way and thousands of hot dogs (their preferred stadium fare) removed from the 1962 season, when the author was ten years old, and he and his father attended the games at Memorial Stadium in Jackson.  Now, Ole Miss tailgating in The Grove at Oxford, Miss., consists of scores of red tents, some decorated with chandeliers, and all abundant with decadent spreads and libations.

     Looking back fifty years supplies the Stevens men plenty to reminisce about, as they have the time of their lives experiencing another season.  As the author reflects, the pain of losing—in football as in politics—carries a greater intensity than the joy of winning.  Whoever you root for, you’ll enjoy the game through Stevens’ Ole Miss goggles.

Art Association of Ridge Spring (AARS): Joanne Crouch

Upcoming Classes:

Saturday, October 24th, 9a-1p- Polymer Clay Workshop with Candace Bush.  Students will receive tips/ instructions on creating jewelry using polymer clay techniques.  Cost $35.00; materials included. Ages 12+

Saturday, October 31, 9a-1p- Fall Pottery Workshop with Donna Minor.  Students will have the option of building a sugar and cream bowl or colander.  Cost- $35.00; Materials included; Ages 8+

Artist Event

Sunday, November 1st, 1:00 pm-4:00pm…Come join us as the Art Association hosts a reception honoring South Carolina artist, Jim Harrison.  Mr. Harrison will be on hand to sign his Art (including calendars and note cards). Mr. Harrison's prints, calendars, notecards and originals will be available for sale Admission is free..

Saturday, November 14th, 9a-1p and 15th, 1-4p- Tom Supensky will teach a two part pottery workshop.  His clay sculptures are hand built using the coil method of construction.  His work can be viewed on his website at www.tomsupensky.com.   The cost of this two day workshop is $45.00.  Ages 18+.  To pre-register for classes, call (803)685-5577 before 10pm and leave a message.  You may also contact Joanne Crouch at Joanne.crouch26@gmail.com.

JOHNSTON FARMER'S & ARTIST'S MARKET continues into November.  Fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, apothecary items, farm fresh milk & eggs, prints & note cards by local artists, different items each week.  Visit us on Thursdays between 4 - 6 p.m. in front of the Library/Warehouse.  For more information, contact Anne at 803-480-1093 or Donna at 803-275-0010.

Rene Miller’ Ridge spring Monetta Elementary School:

Red Ribbon Week–October 26th - 30th

RSM will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 26-October 30. Students are encouraged to participate in theme days to show their commitment to living a drugfree life. The theme this year is "Respect Yourself Be Drug Free" Monday: Give drugs the boot (Wear boots) Tuesday: I'm too bright for drugs (wear bright neon clothing) Wednesday: Join the drug free army (wear camouflage) Thursday: Sock it to drugs (wear your most fun/wacky socks) Friday: Team up against drugs (wear your favorite team shirt)

Title I Fall Planning Meeting

We will hold our Fall Title I meeting on November 9th at 6:00 p.m. in the guidance room. The purpose of this meeting is to review Title I funded activities, discuss/revise the School-Parent Compact, discuss/revise our Parent Involvement Policy, review parent involvement and staff development expenditures, and discuss recent school-wide data. The school welcomes any input from teachers, parents, and community members. We look forward to seeing you on November.

Josie Rodgers and I try to share and help each other out with our Ridge Spring News.  Sometimes we get off schedules.  Thanks Josie, for want you do, too.  This news is a little late but is always great to hear from her.

           Josie Rodgers:   Even in the midst of sorrow and devastation, God is at work and the goodness of His people shines through.  We have witnessed people in our own communities and across the nation reaching out to help those affected by the terrible floods.  Again and again, our state shines as a role model for our country when dealing with devastation and loss.  Our schools and churches immediately jumped in and started collecting items such as water bottles for those in need.  I am proud to be a South Carolinian, as I am sure all of you are.  Let us not rest or forget that this recovery will take much time and many resources, and we should continue to offer our assistance in whatever ways that we can.

             My dad had another hospital stay after returning from a relaxing mountain trip a day early.  He actually comes home Mon., Oct. 12, thank goodness.  He is a miracle with all the health issues he has.  He keeps his sense of humor and loves being with his family.  The only thing he asked for when I visited was Krispy Kreme doughnuts!

                       I’ve always written so much about Leagrace because she is my first grandbaby and such a special little girl.  My Grandson River is pretty awesome, too!  He is learning to talk, and of course, we have vocabulary lessons every day:  we are learning to say “Nana” on cue.  He is also learning to blow kisses, which resemble fish faces, and loves a ball.  I thoroughly enjoy picking him up from Little Friends Daycare, where he is loved and spoiled, and he loves to go to Nana and Pop’s house.  My heart will forever ache for the feel, smell, and sound of Leagrace, but I will enjoy every moment with my precious River as well!  He is Nana’s boy!

             RSM Elem News:  From Oct. 12 to Nov. 2, the school will be selling 24 ounce, double wall RSM tumblers for $8. 

RSM Mid News:  The school is sponsoring a community yard sale Sat., Oct. 17, from 7 am to 12 pm at 10 JP Kneece Drive in Monetta.  Anyone can rent a space for $10 (bring your own tables).  For more information, contact Monica Johnson at 685-2500 or monicajohnson@acpsd.net.

The True Blue Marching Band will compete at the following:  Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School, Sat., Oct. 17; Lower-State Championships, Charleston Southern University, Sat., Oct. 24. 

RSM High will hold its first quarter Renaissance Rally Fri., Oct. 23, to herald the successes of students as well as faculty and staff.  If you are a business in the community and would like to partner with RSMHS to help reward hard working teenagers for outstanding achievement, by way of t-shirts and celebratory lunches, please contact Carmen Holley at 685-2100.

Reminders:

Oct. 20: Harvest Festival Meeting, 6:00 at Cumbee Place

Oct: 25: Spann Church Fall Hymn Sing

Oct. 31: Star Center Carnival

Nov. 1: Art Center Reception Jim Harrison

Nov. 8: Shoppes of Ridge Spring Christmas Open House

Ridge Spring Library hours: Mon/Tues 8:30 am - 12 pm; Wednesday 9:00 to 4:30, Thurs 8:30 am - 12:00 pm; Fri 8:30 am -4:30 pm, Saturday from 9:00 until noon,

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

Every 2^nd 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