April 30, 2018

Ridge Spring News

Harriet Householder

The Ridge Spring Fire Department Benefit in memory of Michael Adamick will be held on Saturday, May 5th beginning with a BBQ dinner at 5:00 PM to be followed with an auction at 6:00 p.m. and live entertainment by Steele Justice Band with festivities held at the new fire house near the town square. Tickets may be purchased for $10.00 per plate for dinner, auction and entertainment at the following locations: Ridge Auto, The Nut House, the Town Hall or local firemen/women. Many, many thanks to previous donors of this special town event. It is so appreciated by the hard working volunteers of this community. The fire department will soon be accepting donations for this year's auction.

IRISES:  With the forecasted warm temperatures, this is probably the last week for many of the colorful and fragrant irises in bloom and for sale at Daylily Depot Gardens, 381 Trojan Road, Ridge Spring.  As there are not set open days and hours, it’s best to call before visiting – 685-7219 (leave a message for return call).

Watch out!! Riding lawn mowers in use: Now that the grass and those pesky weeds are up and coming, all are out mowing including town employees.  Watch out for those on riding lawnmowers.  They are working on keeping our town beautiful .

Harvest Festival: Good news from the advertising committee; we are creating a new "Join Our Team" booklet to detail different levels of sponsorship. We are hand delivering to some of the larger sponsors to shake hands and let them know we want and need their help. BBQ Cookers Pack is on the SCBA Events calendar. I also emailed it to all of last year's contestants. We raised the entry fee by $25 and the 1st place prize to $1000. Need some sponsorship dollars to help cover the meat and trophies. One of the BBQ cookers from last year's BBQ Battle for the Ridge is opening a BBQ stand across from the Dollar General in the old metal produce stand.  The next Harvest Festival meeting is  Tuesday May 8th 7:00 PM at Ridge Spring Town Hall.

The Nut House and Country Store: Are you a resident of Ridge Spring, Monetta, or Ward? On the first Wednesday of every month (starting May 2nd) you'll receive 10% off your purchase at The Nut House & Country Market - no exclusions! Stop in for delicious pecan candies, Yon Family Farms Beef, Hickory Hill Milk and much MORE! 

RIDGE SPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: If you heard the sounds of clapping, singing and motorcycles this past Sunday, you were right! These came from a spirited Sunday Service lead by members of the Christian Motorcycle Association, Augusta, GA chapter. 28+ people enjoyed music performed by the praise band, Crossties and joy filled the air. An overview of the Association was presented along with a description of several of their ministries. It was our pleasure to welcome this group of RSUMC and if didn’t make it, you really missed out. Thanks to the CMA members who came. We look forward to having you back again.

This past week the Memorial Garden on Town Square got at beautification update.  Several of the bushes had outgrown their spots or had been taken over by weed-trees.  With the help of Vivian Mann and Converse Cone,  the town employees with aide from the Mayor reworked the area around the monument.  Betty Ann Cone was present and supervised. Other trees that had grown up into other shrubs were removed.  It really looks so much better. Now you see the  monument that states

SIGRID N. CEIPS MEMORIAL GARDEN

Dedicated in Loving Memory

For Faithful Membership and Devoted Service from

1963 to 1986

By Green Thumb Garden Club

July 27, 1986

Jeff Clamp, Band Director RSM Middle /High School: On Friday, April 20th Aiken High School hosted the South Carolina Band Director's Association Solo and Ensemble Festival.  Eighteen students represented RS-M Middle / High School at the event.  Out of the twelve events participated in RS-M students received the highest rating of Superior in eight events and the second highest rating of Excellent in the other four events.  Middle School students earning a Superior rating were Landon Hastings, Cody Davenport, Kaileigh Smith, Bertin Andraca, Trinity LaBrew, and Paola Trinidad.  Cheyenne Hartley, Ta'Neisha Patterson, Kandon Hastings, Jonathan Cumbee, and Tyler Rowe were high school students receiving a Superior rating.  Receiving an Excellent rating from the middle school were Jamaya Morris, Yazmine Cannon, Tamia Hill, Trinity LaBrew, Paola Trinidad, and Kyla Padgett.  High School students who earned an Excellent rating were Joanna Kaiser, Zachary Truesdale, and Kelsey Moore.  Congratulations to all of these students for their outstanding performances.

The Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/High School Band and Chorus will present their Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the high school gym.  There is no cost for admission to the concert.  Please come out and support the talented musicians of RS-M Middle/High.

Joanne Crouch, Art Center in Ridge Spring

          Kim Ruff will host a pottery class making a Garden Angel (male or female).  This class will be held on Monday, May 14^th at 6:30 at the Art Center.  Students may make a   herb pot and possibly some garden stakes (“dill”, basil, etc).  Class cost is $35 and includes clay, glazing and firing.  Students can bring apron to protect clothing.  Contact Kim Ruff at (803)315-9203 or by email at makerart@aol.com or Joanne Crouch at (803)685-5577 or by email at joanne.crouch26@gmail.com.

      Additional classes will be announced soon.

Josie Rodgers

RSM Elem:  Sat was a bittersweet day for RSM folks.  A wonderful retirement party was held at the home of Chris and Tonya Rodgers for 7 teachers who are retiring this year.  That’s 7 fabulous women who love our children and are phenomenal educators!  We will miss them all!  Perhaps they will return to us in some form!  We love you, Rene Miller, Becky Hughes, Ranell Shealy, Sheila Matthews, Rebecca Freeman, Retta Havird, and Melva Kerby. 

RSM High: The band and chorus will present their Spring Concert on Tues., May 15, at 7 pm in the high school gym.  There is no cost for admission to the concert.  Please come out and support the talented musicians of RS-M Middle/High.

Rescheduled for May 16:  The National English Honor Society will sponsor its 2^nd Poetry Night with recitations of original and published poetry by students, staff, and family.  The evening begins at 6 pm with refreshments, audience activities, and door prizes.  All are welcome!

The Lady Trojans softball team is in the midst of playoffs.  They lost to Ware Shoals last Saturday and played them again Mon night. The Trojans baseball team defeated Great Falls last Thurs 11-2 and play Ware Shoals Mon night.  The soccer team travels to Lewisville for the first round of the playoffs Tues., May 1.  If they win, they will travel to Dixie for another game on Thursday.

Harriet's Garden Tips: A couple of weeks ago I mentioned the possibility of mixing coffee grounds in with y our geraniums to improve blooming.  I am going to try that.  Broadus Johnson mentioned that he had been told of using powdered milk mixed in with the  planting of tomato plants to help protect them from disease.  I am going to try that too.  Isn't it great to know we have the opportunity to explore and enjoy our yards.  I might even fertilize the Old Fashion Roses that my parents planted in the 50s and 60s for the first time in 40 or 50 years.

REMINDERS

May 5: RS Fire Depart. Benefit

May 8: RS Harvest Festival meeting

May 17: Friends of Ridge Spring meeting

May 19:  The Magnolia Ridge Antique and Art Festival

June 2: Peach Tree 23 Yard Sale

June 5: Voucher Distribution

June 9: Farmers Market Opens

Ridge Spring Library hours: Mon. Tues. 9:00 - 12:00; Wed. Thurs. Closed;

            Fri. 10:00 - 4:00; Sat. 10:00 - 1:00.

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

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

Every Friday & Saturday:  AARS hours 10 – 4 or by appt, free admission