March 20, 2017

Ridge Spring News

Harriet Householder

The concern we all feel about the farmers and the peaches is palpable. It was below 32 degrees for three days.  So much of our economy in Ridge Spring is agriculture oriented.  I am afraid we will really feel the impact this summer.  BUT we will survive!!!!

I hope we are through with the mix-up weather.  My tomato plants have their true leaves on them so I can transplant and fertilize.  Are you planning your garden?  Remember Ridge Spring has a Farmers' Market on Saturdays in the summer months.  Bring your excess produce and sell it.  You can also buy really fresh produce, backed goods, plants, and more.  Peach Tree 23 is the first Saturday in June and then the Farmers' Market begins to next Saturday.

The Ridge Spring Harvest Festival date has been set and it will be October 12-14.  It will be on the same weekend that it was this past year. Patrick Arnold, with the support of the committee, was able to get on the South Carolina BBQ Circuit .

 The art exhibit by "The Five" now hanging at Aiken Center for the Arts, which includes new works by Judy Adamick and Anne Rauton Smith, will remain until March 25th.  The Center is located downtown Aiken at 122 Laurens Street SW and is 0pen Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This Saturday March 25th at 6:00 pm, Boy Scout troop 555 is having a flag ceremony to retire 30 flags. The ceremony will be held at the Ridge Spring Fire Dept. Jamie Berry is the Scout master.

Michel Crim: For March the Ridge Spring-Monetta Young Farmer meeting  was hosted by Yon Family Farms, a Jewel on The Ridge. A short tour and a hay ride, highlighted the day to day operations of a South Carolina Cattle Ranch.

Rod Lewis, Hollywood Baptist and Director of Missions for Ridge Baptist Association: April 17 will be the Spring Fest at Saluda Park with eastern egg hunt, and the inflatables, games, egg dying , food, 10:00 AM until noon.

Rene Miller RSM Elementary

4 Registration: 4-K registration for the 2017-2018 school year started on March 6 and will end on April 28. Parents must bring the following items for children to be considered for the program: -Official (long-form) birth certificate (shortform will not be accepted.) -Updated immunization record -2 proofs of address (electric bill, water bill, mortgage/rental agreement) -Either the child's Medicaid card OR a W2 form and pay-stub (if child does not have Medicaid) -Parent ID

Special Guest: 4K and 5K kindergarten classes enjoyed a visit from Ms. Mary and Ms. Nancy from Beulah UMC in Gilbert. They shared several stories and presented each student with a book of their own. We would like to say a special thank you to them for their visit.

Middle School Blitz Aiken County Public School District will be hosted a Middle School Open House Blitz on Thursday, March 9. This was for parents and students in grades 5-8 so they could learn what our schools have to offer for the 2017- 2018 school year. It was hosted on the campus of the following schools: Aiken Middle, Kennedy Middle, Schofield Middle, North Augusta Middle, Paul Knox Middle, Langley-BathClearwater Middle, Leavelle McCampbell Middle, A.L. Corbett Middle, Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle, Jackson Middle, and New Ellenton Middle

Thank You! RSM Media Center would like to say a BIG thank you to the Woman’s Study Club of Ridge Spring for their generous donation of $2000. Special thanks to Mrs. Alma Holston and Mrs. Faye Powell who presented Mrs. Miller with the check.

Josie Rodgers

RSM High:  Eleven members of the National English Honor Society took time from their lunch break and went to RSM Elem to read to various classes.  On the bus ride over, the students were fairly quiet, unsure of stepping into classrooms to read to younger students.   After they returned from the classes, they were smiling, excited, and chatting about their time with the children!  It was refreshing to see them so excited about spending time with these younger ones.  When we arrived back at RSM High, Mr. Blankenship had provided pizza, drinks, and snack cakes for the group.   Many thanks to the following for making this happen for our club:  Rene Miller, Angela Rodgers, Kyle Blankenship, Paul Widener, and Mr. Harley. 

The Interact Club will host a pancake dinner Thurs., April 20, from 6 pm – 8 pm in the high school cafeteria.  Dinner will include 3 pancakes, 2 sausages, and orange juice for $5.  The money will be used by students to implement projects in the community.

The FFA hosted a meeting for the USDA on Tues., Mar. 21.  The program presented by the USDA focused on production agriculture as a profession, “Farming is a Risk Business.”

REMINDERS

April 17: Spring Fest at Saluda Park

Ridge Spring Library hours: Mon/Tues 8:30 am - 12 pm; Wed., 8:30 – 4:30; Thurs 8:30 am - 12:30 pm; Fri 8:30 pm -4:30 pm

Ridge Spring Post Office hours:  Mon-Fri. 7:30 am – 11:30 am; Sat 9 – 10 am

Saluda County Library Hours:  Mon/Wed 8:30 am-5 pm; Tues/Thurs 8:30 am – 6 pm; Fri 8:30 am – 5 pm; Sat closed

Recycling Center Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 1-7; Sat 7-7; Sun 3-7; Tues/Thurs closed

First Thursday of the Month:  AARS meets at 6:30, 685-5783

Third Thursday of the Month: FORS at Library at 5:00