April 3, 2017

Ridge Spring News

Harriet Householder

In the spring when I come into Ridge Spring on Highway 23, I am always amazed at Virginia Strother's beautiful YARD.  The dogwoods and other plants that were not damaged by the freeze just sing out hope for our future. 

What a powerful ending to the basketball season for the Gamecock's and the state of South Carolina.  Congratulations to the Lady Gamecocks for the championship victory and the men's team for coming so close. 

Spaces remaining for the Peach Tree 23: 11 regular vendors and 3 food vendor spaces.  The Peach Tree 23 is held on the first Friday and Saturday in June.  Are you going through your items that you would like to get rid of or should  I say let the items be reused by someone else.  One man's trash is another man's treasure.

Ann Hughes saw her first hummingbird Wednesday.  Two other people have reported seeing them.  Time to get those feeders out.

Magnolia Ridge Antique and Art Gathering will be held on Saturday May 20 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM.  More about this as we get closer to the date.

MAY 13, 2017 @ 11:00AM A BENEFIT FOR ICARE 4 (Rescuing those who are Trafficked) The Mount Calvary Social Ministry and Youth Ministry Committee invite you (this includes men) to bring your favorite woman or women in your life to a brunch to benefit Icare4. We’ll be celebrating in High Style! FEATURING Muffins; Fresh Fruit; An Omelet Bar; Pancake Bar; Grits Bar; Crab Cakes; Quiche; Faux Mimosas and much more.  A photo booth to commemorate the day will be available.  Other features of the day will be a Silent Auction, Raffle, and Door Prizes. Tickets $12.00 for the first ticket and $10.00 for each additional ticket $6.00 for children under 8 years of age (Tickets must be purchased in advance; last day to purchase tickets May 5) SPONSORSHIP AND TABLES are available. To be a sponsor is $20; and Tables are $50.00 (seats 8). Questions: Janna Yonce (803) 215-5090 Pastor Christi Pursey (803) 297-5879

The American Legion Auxiliary is wanting to send a rising senior to Girl's State this year. Academics, participating in school governemnt and counselor's recommendations will be considered. as to who is selected. The Auxiliary has dwindled in number but still active.  They are requesting donations so as to keep this tradition going.  You may contact Daisy Rutland or Faye Powell.

Shelby Yonce: The Green Thumb Garden Club received two honors at the West Sandhills District Meeting in March which was held in Camden SC.  The honors in categories of clubs with under 20 members were Achievement Award for program "The Founding of the American Camellia Society" and Honorable Mention Yearbook Award.  The Camellia program was presented by Converse  Cone.  In 2016 the Club received the Achievement award for our Blue Star Memorial Marker for care and beautification around the Marker.  This marker honors all our service men and women from the past to the present.  It is located on Highway #1 near the Ridge Spring Monetta High School.

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Easter Celebration - Sunday, April 9th @ 5:30 pm 

Attention Families:  Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church is the place to be for:  An Easter Egg Hunt, A time of Praise and Worship, And The Ultimate Basketball Game Challenge:   Youth vs. Adults, followed with Concessions.  Don’t miss this opportunity to fellowship together and celebrate the Risen Christ! 

Easter Services - Sunday, April 16th: 7:00 am - Sunrise Service; 7:30 am - Breakfast served; 8:45 am - Sunday School; 10:00 am - Worship Service & Communion; (No Evening Worship Service)

HELPFUL HANDS MINISTRIES INC Mobil Food Bank will be downtown Ridge Spring Every 4th Saturday from 10:00 am-Noon.  Our supporters are Cedar Creek (Ridge Campus), Dollar General, Episcopal Church of the Ridge, Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, RSM Elementary School, Ridge Branch Baptist Church, Ridge Spring United Methodist Church and many others.

RIDGE SPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: During the month of March the Big Red Box will be accepting donations of non perishable food items. Juice boxes, micro wave meals, crackers are just a few of the items that can be used for the Back Pack Ministry.

Edgefield Farmers Market is every Saturday morning from 9am-1pm. Come vend or come shop at Town Square. Plants, crafts and baked goods.

Rene Miller RSM Elementary School

Living Wax Museum Mrs. Wilson’s fifth grade students recently participated in a living wax museum activity. Students identified famous people from the Reconstruction Era to the present and researched their significant contributions to society. Students dressed as their character and were mannequins until a visitor pressed a button for them to come to life. The students then came to life as that person and talked about their life and their historical significance in their society. The students who participated were: Cody Davenport – Babe Ruth; Christopher Story – Benito Mussolini; Aaliyah Day – Condoleezza Rice; Alyssa Derrick – Amelia Earhart; Lyndsey Flores – Calamity Jane; Anthony Lopez – John F. Kennedy Jr.; Aniyah Jennings – Rosa Parks; Kaileigh Smith – Franklin Roosevelt; and Nashara Williams – Rosie the Riveter.

Science Fair Project Winners: 1st Place – De’Ante Hopkins & Conner Martin; 2nd Place – Johnathan Storey & Ramiro Zuniga; 3rd Place – Kaileigh Smith, Aaliyah Day & Bridget Rhodes; Honorable Mentions: Cody Davenport, Anthony Lopez & Austin Wingard, Fancy Smith, Lauren Curtis & Alexandra Lilly.

 Our first graders recently visited the Ruth Patrick Science Center. During the Recycling session, students learned about landfills. Students also sorted trash into items that can be reused, recycled, or thrown away. In the Kid Pix session, students used computers to draw lines, shapes, colors, and patterns. The planetarium session was titled Star Stories. A 3-D model was used to show how the sun, moon, and Earth are related in space. The trip provided hands-on opportunities which enhanced the learning experience. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make our trip a rewarding experience!

Peggy Waters, RSM Middle/High School: Miss Odyssey Pageant was held on Saturday March 11. The theme for this year's pageant was "Happily Ever After."  The contestants performed their opening dance routine and then competed in their Collegiate wear and their Formal Wear.  Miss Odyssey received a $500 scholarship; Miss Scholastic received a $250 scholarship and All-Around received a $250 scholarship.  The night ended with the presentation of the winners:  Miss Odyssey - Alexia Smith; Jr. Miss Odyssey - Anissa Dean; Miss Scholastic - Alicia Key; Miss All-Around - Rachel Burger; People's Choice Award - Rachel Burger; Miss Senior - Alicia Key; Miss Junior - Rachel Burger; Miss Freshman-Akira Bell-Weathers; Miss 8th grade - Titianna Morris; Miss 7th grade - Hannah Tindal; Miss 6th grade - Trinity LaBrew.

Review from David Marshall James:

"I Hate Everyone Except You" by Clinton Kelly

   The marv-fab feeling of this humorous essay collection from longtime TV host Clinton Kelly ("What Not to Wear" and now "The Chew," weekdays on ABC) is that the reader gains the sense that the heart of a great novelist beats under the cover.

   A noteworthy literary voice swims on the gulf between what people say and what they think.

   And that voice exhibits a fine stroke in this never-dull, frequently provocative volume.  The funniest selection is "Memorizing Porn," which captures some chicanerous high-school hi-jinks with both hilarity and nostalgia.

   Advancing through the volume, it's good to learn that the BFF from Kelly's high-school years is still palling around with him.  Their adventure in a California mud bath is pure Lucy Ricardo & Ethel Mertz.

   In one piece, Kelly experiences a close encounter of the third (minus the "h") kind with Paula Deen on "The Chew."  Kelly throws so much reciprocal shade at Deen that he could frost a julep cup in Savannah on a July afternoon.

   Now, here's where he needs to be headed when he clicks on to his next major career track, to borrow his terminology:  A steeped-in-New York novel with present-day characters, plus plenty of flashbacks to show how they've come to be where they are-- a juicy, Honey Crisp apple of a novel that channels Rona Jaffe and Jacqueline Susann, a pop-cultural bookmark of the past 25 years.

   Kelly tags one of his essays "Salad Days," which would work well for such a novel, too-- maybe "Salad Days, Extra Dressing."  Just take over the dining-room table in your Tribeca loft and get it done!

Gardening Hints: I would like to start as short Gardening Hints section for this column.  Not sure if there will be a title such as Harriet's Garden Corner but it is in the plans.  Some hints about seeds.  Freeze them if  you want to save them for next year.  The fist leaves up are not true leaves but cotyledons.  The next set of leaves are true.  Once true leaves appear you can start fertilizing them.  When the seedling gets leggy, it is not getting enough sun light. When I use grow lights the lights are just an inch up from the shoots and the lights stay on almost all the time.  There are books and articles on the Internet that give a more detailed description of what to do but try it.  Who knows what will happen.

REMINDERS

April 9: Mt. Pleasant Easter Celebration

May 13: Mt Calvary brunch benefit

May 20: Magnolia Ridge Antique and Art Gathering

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