November 19, 2018
Ridge Spring News
Harriet Householder
From the Mayor’s Desk:
Happy Thanksgiving from all Ridge Spring employees. We have finally finished with the replacement of all water meters and have updated all records on the computer. The work was done with very little notice from most customers. For those who did have problems, we addressed them quickly and without further issues.
The Town has applied for a grant from Upper Savannah Council of Governments to update the parking area and add parking spaces. We should hear as to whether we were selected for the award very soon. We did have good news from last week’s election as the 1 cent sales tax passed for Saluda County which included $175,000.00 for Down Town Revitalization for Ridge Spring. This will be in addition to the potential CDBG grant.
The Civic Center Committee met a few weeks ago to look at updates needing to be made at the Civic Center to make it usable for events and rental. One thing that will change will be that alcohol will be permitted in the building. The committee is made up of George Key, Patrick Arnold, Qwen Etheridge, Drake Yon, Linda Edwards, Michael Rogers, and Lib Cumbee. The work on the Civic Center will be done in three phases and will depend on the funding that we are able to secure.
Welcome to our two new businesses: Roadside BBQ , and Glass Dragonfly. Stop by each and check out what we are offering locally.
Take Time to shop locally; our small businesses depend on you. Shop Ridge Spring on Small Business Saturday.
Art Center & Shoppes of Ridge Spring
Black Friday & Small Business Saturday
November 23-24 from 10;00 to 5:00
Join the shops in Ridge Spring from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM for some good old fashioned Christmas shopping fun. Three antique shops, Olde Treasures, Ridge Antiques and Dry Goods, and Pat's Corner. There are also two boutiques in town, The Glass Dragonfly Boutique and Haley B's Boutique. You can stroll through Stuff and Things, as well as buy lots of great confectionaries and meats from The Nut House. Cones Meats is open with good selections. We have two eating establishments Rikard's BBQ and Miguelito's ( Juniper will be closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend). Check out our town for some really awesome Christmas and other occasions gift selections, furniture, and decorating items. There is local art work at the Art Gallery. Come by and get your pansies, violas, and/or snapdragons. Come by chance, you'll return by choice.
The Art Center in Ridge Spring: Having trouble with your Christmas shopping this year? The Art Center has many gift ideas for you. Can’t make up your mind? We also have gift certificates available. We have something for all the folks on your list. Hours of operation are Fridays and Saturdays from 10-2.
Melissa Stover: with appreciation and supportive help of American legion The Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Troop burned about 20 flags in the official ceremony. The troops plan to have one in the spring Boy Scouts leader is Chris Crouch and the Cub Scout leaders are Melissa Stover and Gary Therrell. There are Six Cub Scouts and seven Boy Scouts 3 Eagle Scouts, 3 Life and 1 Second Class. Adults with the Boy Scouts are Chris Crouch -Scoutmaster, James Rush Jr. Asst. Scoutmaster, Russel Altman and Jamie Berry who help They both meet at same time 7 o’clock the second and fourth Monday of the month at Ridge Spring Baptist Church. In the past the wrong email address was given. The correct one is: mostover310@gmail.com This is the information I was not sure about yesterday,
Carmen Holley, M. ED Fine Arts Teacher, RSM: Ridge Spring- Monetta High School Art Students visited The Columbia Museum of Art Thursday, November 8th to view 'The Ways of Life' Exhibit. Students explored art spanning from ancient Mesopotamia to the modern-day United States as we discuss how art shapes our understanding of cultures around the world. Students ate lunch at Columbia Riverfront Park.
Harvest Festival Committee: The Christmas Tree lighting will be held on Sunday December 2 at around 4:30. There should be goodie bags and Santa Claus will arrive in time to hear from all the girls and boys.
FORS: The Friends of Ridge Spring met Thursday evening with a lively group. Ideas kept coming about ways to help our community and to help our businesses attract more customers. February holds a great possibility for a future event. The group will not meet in December but will pick back up in January. We are even discussing plans for the quilting weekend in March.
Leonard Bell will not be at the Ridge Spring Farmers Market Saturday but was there Monday and/or Tuesday with collards.
RIDGE SPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: November 11th a day to remember those who serve and continue to serve. We were blessed with not only a meaning message but the White Table was set up. John Burger, Coast Guard, ret., shared what it item placed on the Table signified. It was powerful!
In November the Big Red Box BRB, will be collecting holiday meal items. These will be either taken to a local food bank for to a family in need. If you would like to participate, please leave non perishable items on the porch of either the Church or Family Life Center.
Thanksgiving is such a wonderful event in November as is the annual Clemson vs Carolina football game. Again this year RSUMC will let those with a favorite team make a monetary donation to show team spirit. This will be collected in the Little Red Buckets. The money will help to support the Wesley Campus Ministry at Lander College. If you like to participate stop by the Church or give your donation to a church member. Results will follow.
There will be NO Church Service on November 25, 2018. Church Service will be at 11 a.m. on December 2, 2018. This is Communion Sunday, all are welcomed at our Table.
Josie Rodgers: RSM High: First quarter Top Notch Students were celebrated last Friday with pizza and ice cream sandwiches in the media center. To be considered a Trojan Top Notcher, a student must make the A or A/B Honor Roll, have zero discipline issues, and have fewer than 1- tardies for the quarter.
Review from David Marshall James: "The Whispers" by Greg Howard
To say that 11-year-old Riley James is going through a rough patch is like saying that the Hindenburg had a bumpy landing.
His Mama has been missing for fourth months from their rural South Carolina home. As a result, his Dad has become even more distant than usual. Meanwhile, his older brother is pukier than ever.
Then, at school and at church, he has been largely adjudged "sweet" by those whose business ought to be minding their own concerns and addressing their own faults, beginning with "judging not."
Yup, life is all about fish sticks and tater tots Chez James, on the edge of a small S.C. town, with a cornfield beyond the backyard and deep woods beyond that.
At least Riley can depend on his "semper fi" canine BFF, Tucker. Also, his maternal grandparents live next door, and his Grandma can cook like a Holy Roller on preacher-come-to-dinner Sunday. However, she has become easily distracted by her burgeoning supply of prescription bottles, what with Riley's Mama missing and all.
Naturally, the entire family would make a monumental turn for the better, if only she would reappear. To that end, Riley believes he can contact her through the Whispers, the tiny flying creatures that legendarily dwell deep within the woods. Or so Riley's Mama's bedtime stories would have them.
His few friends-- neighbors Gary (and tag-along younger brother, Carl) and Dylan-- at least pretend that they buy into the lore concerning the Whispers. Dylan has even heard of them, but believes the stories are just tall tales about short entities.
As this Middle Grade novel progresses, the above three boys and the omnipresent Tucker join Riley in a long-weekend camping jaunt into the woods, in search of the Whispers. With any luck, they'll lead Riley to his Mama, or at least inform him where she is.
Georgetown, S.C., native Greg Howard manages this conceit so that the reader is filled with wonder over Riley's quest. In his third and best novel thus far, Howard brings Riley's search for the fantastical-- along with all the mysteries, great and small, that have developed during the course of the narrative-- to a most satisfactory destination.
Moreover, at more than one juncture during the novel, particularly after the journey into the woods commences, there is a Capote-esque feel to the sights and situations. Howard writes best when he settles back and trusts his Southerness. Should he continue to do so, he could edge closer into a literary niche that Capote left vacant four decades ago.
Harriet's Garden Tips: The pressure of garden work has let up somewhat now, but there are still some chores that must be done. After the first killing frost, spent annuals should be dug and if leaves are dead, cut back the perennials. Dig up all unhappy looking shrubs. This is a good time to plant new shrubs and trees for they will have the advantage of winter rains - which we have had a lot. This week my rain gauge measured 3.5 inches. Now for the problem of the soil being dry enough to plant those new shrubs. Prepare your hole by digging a $10.00 hole for a $5.00 plant. Make it big enough for the roots to spread easily once planted. Enjoy all seasons!!!!
REMINDERS
November 23-24:Black Friday and Small Business Weekend
Ridge Spring Library Hours: Mon. Tues. 9:00 - 12:00; Wed. Thurs. Closed;
Fri. 10:00 - 4:00; Sat. 10:00 - 1:00.
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
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
Fridays & Saturdays: AARS hours 10:00-2:00 or by appt, free admission
Every first Thursday of the Month: AARS meets at 6:30, 685-5783
Third Thursday: FORS at Town Hall at 5:30 PM
Every 1st Thursday: Audibel Hearing Center in the back room of Bank
Fridays: Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7-8 pm at The Ridge Spring Library
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