June 4, 2018

Ridge Spring News

Harriet Householder

TAKE TIME to join Mayor Pat Asbill and Aiken County Public School Superintendent Dr. Sean Alford on Tuesday June 5th for an open forum at Ridge Spring Town Hall to discuss education in the Ridge Spring - Monetta Community 6:30 PM. Vouchers will be given out Tuesday from 1:00 to 6:30 also.

The Peachtree 23 Yard Sale was a wonderful success.  The customers kept coming, the vendors kept up with lots of treasures, and I had a ball.  The town employees worked hard to keep the trash picked up, answer questions and one even gave me a short ride to my shop. Thank you!!! It was an awesome way to start the summer season.  We also had peaches, corn, string beans, plums and boiled peanuts. The Farmers' Market begins this coming Saturday.   I did sell all my black-eyed Susan vine handing baskets and will be setting up another crop of hanging baskets of these vines.  I do enjoy them.

The Ridge Spring Farmers' Market begins this Saturday. There will be peaches, corn, daylilies, and more fresh for all.  Come by visit, purchase and enjoy the old fashion market on the square.  There will be no peanuts this Saturday but I will be back next Saturday.  What time to be there is say around 8:00'ish to 11:30'ish.  It is hard to set a time exactly but you can enjoy the day.  Patience is a virtue. 

On June 16 Cub Scout Pack 555 Fundraiser will be at the  Ridge Spring Baptist Church from 5:00 to 7:00pm.  It will be eat In or take out for $8.00 per plate. Menu will be Wings, Celery, Potato Salad, Dessert, Tea/Lemonade with Wing Choice: Hot, Mild, Teriyaki, or Plain Please contact Melissa Stover, mostover310@gmail.com, or 864-323-5419.

The Art Center of Ridge Spring by Joanne Crouch

 Anne Hightower-Patterson is offering a 2-day workshop, “Taking your watercolor to the next level” on Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23 from 10-4 with 1 hr for lunch.  Total cost will be $130 for both days of instruction.  Supplies not included.  Spots are limited.  To reserve your spot, call (803)685-5577 and leave message.

Ron Buttler is the featured artist for June at Jim Harrison Gallery for the month of June.

 Barbara Yon is the solo artist in the member’s gallery at the Aiken Art Center beginning June 18^th. 

Hours of operation at the Art Center are Fridays and Saturdays from 10-2. There is no admission fee.   Join us for our membership meetings on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30. 

Josie Rodgers

The Peachtree 23 Yard Sale must have been a booming success!  I rode through Thursday am and pm and Friday am and pm and there were already so many people and vehicles filling the town.  Even when I returned from Aiken Saturday evening, some sellers were still set up and several shoppers still roaming through.  Amber, Aiden, and Nanny earned some beach money and had a great time people-watching and enjoying the company of Lexi Sterling & Rachel Burger who set up in Nanny’s yard.  I did not attend the yard sale, but I have a good excuse!  I was keeping my precious grandbabies so my daughter, son, and mom could participate in the event.  I dare say that I got the better end of the deal complete with snuggles and kisses and lots of laughter and singing!

St. William Catholic Church honored 6 graduates last Sunday with a special message, gifts, and a dinner.  Graduates include Samuel Bedenbaugh (Coastal Carolina), Tyler Berry (RSM High), Jordyn Rodgers (Coker College), Savannah Rodgers (Wardlaw Academy), Tyler Rowe (RSM High), and Laura Way (Saluda High).  Interesting side note:  graduates were either a Rodgers or his/her mom was a Rodgers!

RSM Elem:  Students and teachers celebrated Test De-Stress Beach Fest Last Thursday.  Kids enjoyed music, popsicles, and games.  Thanks to Betsie Davenport, Ms. Powden, and all teachers who made this event possible!

RSM High: Graduation ceremonies will be held Thurs., June 7, at 5 pm, at the USC-Aiken Convocation Center.  You must have a ticket to attend.

The student body voted for new officers for the 2018-19 school year:  President Jason Rodgers; Vice-President Austin Scott; Secretary Kaylah Guinyard; & representatives Arturo Contreras, Akira Weathers, Jason Robinson, & Jerry Tyler. 

The Beta Club and National English Honor Society also held elections for next year’s officers.  Beta officers are President Austin Scott, Vice-President Morgan Berry, Secretary Johnathan Cumbee, Historian Symia Wilson.  NEHS officers include President Kelson Palmer, Vice-President Symia Wilson, Secretary Johnathan Cumbee, and Historian Morgan Berry. 

            The Athletic Banquet was held May 31 at the school.  Outstanding student athletes were honored:  Golf Sportsmanship, Lexi Sterling; Golf All Region, Alex Tarlton, William J Ward winner (senior, best sportsmanship/citizenship): Melvin Alewine

Athletic Academic Awards: Arturo Contreras, Jose Valeriano, Alieaun Gilliam, Kendra Storey, Kadaija James, Mikala Middlebrooks, Alexis Gray, Darren Abney, Tyler Stone, Reagan Cherry, Hayden Cherry, Conner Goss, Jason Rodgers, Kelson Palmer, Tyler Berry, Dawson Holsomback, Rachel Burger, Lexi Sterling, Austin Scott, Jay Sterling, Zambria Morris, Makayla Carson, Chesley Cooper, Courtney Lee

Review from David Marshall James:  "Retro Recipes from the '50s and '60s:  105 Vintage Appetizers, Dinners, And Drinks Everyone Will Love" by Addie Gundry

   Put on your June Cleaver pearls, your Uncle Charley (as in William Demarest, not Charlie Sheen) apron, or your Hazel Burke (as in Shirley Booth) scalloped cap:  It's time to whip up a Very Best Salisbury Steak or some Farmer's Pork Chops.

   'Course, you begin with a cocktail, such as an Old Fashioned or a Tom Collins.  Along with libations, indulge in an appetizer.  If you can do a full pinkie extension, call them "canapes."  Hazel was big on the Crab Puffs, or, go even farther uptown with the Rumaki.

   If it's time for luncheon, tone it down to the Cream Cheese-Stuffed Celery and the Southern Deviled Eggs, followed by Turkey Tetrazzini or Chicken a la King.  Serve alongside a Waldorf or a Watergate salad on a retro plate (and the ones featured in the recipe photos will supply inspiration), followed by Lemon Chiffon Cake.

   Back to dinner:  If you're having the boss over for dinner-- truly a retro practice-- there's Beef Wellington.  Did you know this was President Richard Nixon's favorite dish (even odds that Checkers got some under the table)?  That's just one of the many tidbits author Addie Gundry plates up in the headers to her never-go-out-of-style recipes.

   With that Beef Wellington, you may offer Peas Juliette and Herb Garlic Popovers.  Cherries Jubilee or Bananas Foster round out Dinner with the Boss, or with your Great-Aunt Edna, who's sitting on a pile-- of moolah of course, not a doughnut cushion.  Well, maybe both.  And, if you're afraid of alerting the Fire Department with a flaming dessert, substitute the Grasshopper Pie or the Harvey Wallbanger Cake.

   This lick-the-pages cookbook will help you serve anyone.  There're the Patty Melt, the Tuna Melt, Homemade Sloppy Joes, and Classic Meatloaf.  Get your kids started on the Old-Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole.  A casserole topped with potato chips?  What's not to love about that?

   Why not bowl everyone over with the Sea Breeze Salad, or the Creamsicle Jell-O Mold, or both at a potluck or a festive gathering?  You can make them up the day before and transport them in one of those no-ice coolers.

   Why not inaugurate a Retro Dinner club with some pals?  At the very least, get up a game of "Hazel Burke Bingo" during reruns of "Hazel."  Every time Shirley Booth says, "Hey, Mr. B," you pop a crab puff, or a meatball, or a you-get-the-picture.  Every time someone compliments Hazel's cooking, just think, "I can do that, too."

Harriet's Garden Tips:  As hard as I try, the potted plants can still have dry spots in the soil.  It is always a good practice to set your purchased plants in a bucket of water and let them soak.  Air bubbles will show up letting you know there were air pockets in the root system.  You can do this with hanging baskets but it is not easy.  Check the rims of your large pots that can't be placed in water.  If the soil has pulled away from the sides, water will be running down the side and not into the root base.  Try to rough up the soil and place more soil on top to minimize up this problem.  We do seem to go from too much rain to HOT weather, but flowers are the magic.

REMINDERS

June 5: Voucher Distribution

June 5: School Open Forum at Town Hall at 6:30

June 9: Farmers Market Opens

June 16: Cub Scout Pack 555 Fundraiser

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