September 10, 2018
Ridge Spring News
Harriet Householder
The Ridge Spring Farmers' Market is getting smaller but still
present. Leonard Bell brought a bushel
of Crowder peas and before it was unloaded a lady bought them all. A lady behind her could not believe they were
all gone while she was standing there.
Better luck this coming weekend.
The Yonces had fresh mountain apples and mountain cabbages. Scuppernongs were available too. George Raborn who has had peas in the past
said everything is dried up. No peas or
butter beans available. He did have
parched peanuts and sweet potatoes both red and white that had been dug the day
before. We asked him how long were his
two rows were thinking it might be to the stop sign or maybe even the gazebo,
but he said about as far as from the parking lot where we stood to Ridge Farmers'
Mutual. WOW that is a long row for me
and he has two and half.
Sept 22 Magnolia
Ridge Antique and Art Festival.
All vendors returning
and looking forward to a fall event.
The
Farm is located at the intersection of Rd 23 and Rd 39 and Mt. Calvary Rd, in
Ridge Spring. Feel free to call for
directions. This event begins at 9:00 AM. A day filled
with antiques, art, breakfast and lunch, Italian ice, baked goods, Plants, The
Palmetto Tractor club and so much more. We host an incredible setting and enjoy
wonderful energy for all. 23 of our vendors have returned since the first show
and we have added some new ones along the way!! This is a family affair
offering a great venue for seller or buyer or collector. Contact Wendy with any
questions 803 617-8751
The
Saluda County Farm to Table and Honey Tasting:
September 29 at 6:00 PM at Ward, the Dinner is a fundraiser held annually in
Ward, SC to raise money for scholarships for area youth interested in careers
in agriculture. Partners in this valuable fundraiser include the Saluda County
Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Ward, the Gables Inn and Gardens, and the
Clemson Extension Service. Two scholarships were awarded to area youth this
year. Tickets may be purchased on line.
Joe Cal Watson is a veteran of World War II and the Battle of
Bulge. He attended the reunion of those
who were veterans of the Battle. There
are about 6 or 8 veterans in attendance as well as associates who are relatives
and/or friends of the veterans. The
associates are part of this organization. Joe's daughter Mary Edmunds was able
to take him. The meeting was held at the
NCO Club at Fort Jackson. The speaker talked
about Vietnam, the caves and the tunnels,
many having been dug from the time when French had been there. Many were full of poisonous snakes, reptiles
and booby traps.
RIDGE SPRING UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH: School supplies were delivered to
RSM Elementary: 34 boxes of crayons, 14 T-shirts, 24 boxes of zip lock plastic
bags plus paper, erasers, note books and MORE! A check for $185 to help with
the purchase of kinder mats and other needed supplies was also delivered.
Thanks to those who helped, it was fun! The look of surprise on the face of the
secretary when she saw what was collected was priceless, especially when told
the attendance averaged 12 a Sunday. Mark the date: September 30, 2018
for 5th Sunday Community Sing. This will take place at 11 a.m.
during regular church Service. Join us for an hour of praise and joy.
Jeffrey Clamp: The RS-M True Blue Marching Band kicks off its competition season
on Saturday, September 15th in the "Blue Machine Invitational" at
Edisto High School in Cordova, SC. The schedule for the competition has
not been released at this time. Here is a complete schedule of marching
band competitions for the 2018 True Blue Marching Band:
Saturday, September
15: "Blue Machine Invitational" at Edisto High School
Saturday, September
22: "Mustang Classic" at Midland Valley High School
Recently I heard a story that is absolutely
true. Back before UPS, FEDEX, and one-day
delivery, the Graniteville Mill needed a part that was in New York City. They needed it immediately and I mean by
evening. The one guy who could solve
this problem was asked to solve it of course.
He called New York with the following instructions: Put the part in a
taxi cab, call and get a seat on the next plane to Augusta or Columbia, have
the part put in that seat, and he would have it picked up in Augusta or
Columbia. Did not get that part of the
story straight but that is called ingenuity.
The part arrived by evening and
the mill could get started running again.
Harvest Festival News
Tri-County Auto and Truck Club: We are now accepting applications for the Ridge Spring
Harvest Festival Car and Truck Show! Please tag someone with an AWESOME car or
truck! Ridge Spring Civic Center October 13 from 8-2.
BBQ Battle for the Ridge. The teams are set to do battle for the cash, the trophies
and the title of BBQ KING OF RIDGE SPRING on October 13th! I have heard there are 18 to 20 teams. That Saturday
morning, the teams will be served breakfast that is top notched. That is because of who will be cooking it.
Mmmmmm. Don't
you just love the smell of a cake baking in the oven? Time to get out that
apron and bake up some delicious cakes, pies, cookies and cupcakes! What's your
specialty? We want you to enter your fav into this year's Ridge Spring Harvest Festival Cake, Pie, Cookies and Cupcakes
Miss Harvest Festival
Pageant is back by popular demand! We are going to
have a great time. Entry fee per contestant is only $35! General Admission age
6 and up $5 and 5 and under $2. Please visit https://www.ridgespringharvestfestival.com/participants-ven… for more information and to download the application.
See y'all at the Miss Harvest Festival Pageant!
There
will be Arts & Crafts, Antiques & Exhibitors Fair at the Ridge Spring Harvest Festival on
October 13th in the Baptist Church yard. If you would like to participate click
here to download and fill out the form. We would love to have you.
Art Center in Ridge Spring Classes:
Pottery
Kim Ruff, instructor On
October 15, a clay Christmas tree class will be held on Monday, Oct15th from 6:30-8:30. Cost is $35 and includes all firing and
glazing. Kim’s class will allow the
students to make additional small pieces to use all the clay that is allotted
for the class. Contact Kim Ruff at makerart@aol.com or Joanne Crouch at joanne.crouch26@gmail.com to
register.
Mosaic
On Sept29th at 8:30,
Barbara Yon and members of AARS will demonstrate the basics of
mosaics. Students will apply cut glass
to the risers of the steps at the Art Center.
There is no charge for this event.
Contact Barbara Yon at byonart@yahoo.com
or a member of the AARS if you would like to participate in this event
.
Gourd Art
Sept 25th
@ 6:00- Create a pumpkin
(gourd) that will be part of your fall décor for many years to come. This is for ages 10 & up. Costs will be $30 which includes all
supplies. Contact Joanne Crouch at joanne.crouch26@gmail.com to
register.
Review from
David Marshall James: "The Mystery of
Three Quarters" by Sophie Hannah
Hercule Poirot is still
living in London and still solving mysteries for which he is internationally
renowned, although his creator, Dame Agatha Christie, died 42 years ago.
With the cooperation of
the Christie estate, Sophie Hannah resurrected M. Poirot two volumes ago--
magnificent mustaches, deservedly robust ego, and all.
In Hannah's third Poirot
novel, we find the Belgian sleuth extraordinaire (magnifique and formidable, as
well) between the Wars, in early 1930, several years before his famed
murder-solving excursion aboard the Orient Express.
His present case
literally accosts him in the street outside his townhouse, in the form of a
most disgruntled middle-aged woman in a cloche (a la mode at the time, Poirot
has a distaste for such chapeaux). Madame is furious that she has
received a letter allegedly from Poirot, implicating her in a murder.
The gall of it all,
Poirot quickly learns that another three such missives, all bearing his forged
signature, have been received by three other persons in varying states of
distress. As for the purported murder, the "victim" has indeed
perished, age 94, yet officially by accident.
Nevertheless, Poirot is
intrigued: Was the deceased, in fact, murdered? Who is penning
(actually, typing, and that's an important clue) these anonymous
accusations? Why have these four recipients, seemingly unconnected, been
selected for accusation?
Furthermore, why has
Poirot's name been appropriated for this scheme?
That last question is
easy enough for a mere mortal to deduce an answer: The mysterious letter
writer assumes, quite rightly, that Poirot will investigate this matter in his
own inimitable style.
The ensuing story
ultimately lands at a rambling country manor with a resident Airedale who
insists upon shaking paws with visitors and even insists that Poirot scratch
his tummy. This manor serves as the setting for the alleged murder, and
the mystery provides a drawing-room scenario for the "big reveal" to
the suspects.
Hannah moves easily
within this milieu, and she might consider taking on more comedic supporting
players to balance any tales of woe. Several such characters, including
restaurateur Euphemia Spring and hellishly hyper-efficient legal secretary
Emerald Mason, prove most welcome. Poirot can handle them, and more.
Why not channel a bit of
Dickens along with the Christie? (BTW: The British smirk at such
American usage of the word "channel." To them,
"channel" means something significantly different. Oh well,
once one crosses The Pond, or the Channel, or whatever the case may be ... as
Poirot would put it, "Vive la difference!")
Harriet's Garden Tips: The Grumpy Gardener in Southern Living
Magazine likes to call this time of the year Saugust - just August extended
into September. It is HOT, DRY and not a
good time for the garden!!!! What do you
do with this kind of weather - hope for a hurricane? No hurricane but perhaps a good soaking rain. A friend of mine has started watering her
shrubs. She counts to 120 for each shrub. I counted to 60 and hoped that will
help. Watering roses, hydrangeas,
azaleas, and even dogwoods means you got to reach those deep roots and keep
them deep with a good soaking.
REMINDERS
Sept. 20: FORS meeting at Town Hall
Sept. 22: Magnolia Ridge Antique and Art
Gathering
Harvest Festival Beauty Pageant
October 11-13: Ridge Spring Harvest Festival
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
Saluda Library Hours:
Mon/Wed
8:30 am-5 pm; Tues/Thurs 8:30 am – 6 pm; Fri 8:30 am – 5 pm; Sat closed
Every Friday & Saturday:
AARS
hours 10 – 4 or by appt, free admission
Every first Tuesday of the Month:
AARS meets at 6:30, 685-5783
Every 1st Thursday: Audibel Hearing Center in the back room of Bank
Every
Friday: Narcotics Anonymous and
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7-8 pm at The Ridge Spring
Library
Every 4th
Saturday: The Helpful Hands Food/Clothing Bank
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