Ridge Spring
Newsletter
I gave the wrong phone
number for Rikard's Roadside BBQ. It is 803.685.2211. Sorry for the mix-up.
Juniper Restaurant: The Take What you Need
Table was an idea that came
out of two “side effects” of COVID-19, that we were seeing in the beginning.
One “side effect” was our desire to continue to support our local farmer
connections that we have developed over the years. These farmers keep our
restaurant supplied with fresh local ingredients and rely on restaurants and
farmers markets for their client base. Many restaurants in the beginning
were choosing to close completely versus switching to To-Go & curbside service,
this created the situation where farmers had produce, but they didn’t have
their established restaurant connections. The second “side-effect” was access.
We heard stories about people being afraid to go into the grocery stores, and
saw firsthand that, some of the grocery stores were having trouble keeping up
with the demand. That got us really thinking about our immediate community in
Ridge Spring. Even before COVID-19, in our 14 years we have regularly witnessed
people picking up meals for the elderly and those limited by illness or
disability. We decided to purchase our regular produce order and make it safely
available to anyone who might need it.
That is how it
started, but then it took a whole new, unexpected direction. When Jason Roland,
of Organically Roland, brought our delivery the second week, he refused to
accept our payment and donated the whole order; as did Jeremy Fallaw of Monetta
Asparagus. The following week we were contacted by Adluh in Columbia;
they brought us individually packaged Grits to add to our selection. Even
our very own tellers at Security Federal brought us bags of dried beans and
peas. Then, peach season arrived and with it Titan delivered cases of fresh
peaches! The response has been amazing!!
To get the word out we
have utilized the help of Harriet’s Column, Josianna Rodgers, and social media
support to let people know that if you need some help it is here for you.
We have had people pop
their heads in a say “Thank you, this really helps!”. We have gotten a thumbs
up from the table. We even had one person who was able to donate money for the
produce they needed. Last week, we had the head of Christ Central in Saluda
bring us some dried items that they had a surplus of in exchange for some fresh
peaches. Everyone has been respectful of the table and of each other! We
are so thankful to everyone who has helped us to make this a success; if you
find your gardens bursting with tomatoes, blueberries, or squash and you want
to add to the table, let us know. Thank you!!
ART ASSOCIATION OF RIDGE
SPRING & GALLERY
We are missing
everyone and looking forward to opening the art center back up as soon as the
Governor deems safe. Our teachers are just awaiting the go-ahead! So, we have
several classes that you can sign up for now! Then when things are back on
track we can notify you when the classes can be scheduled. We have a Garden
Lantern pottery class taught by Kim Ruff, Bowl Turning classes by Nick Watson
and Exercise Classes by Marlene Sides.
For the pottery
or bowl turning classes contact Joanne Crouch at (803) 480-0576 or email at
joanne.crouch26@gmail.com.
For
the exercise classes call Marlene Sides at (706)829-4924 or email her at
Marlene_Sides@yahoo.com
Ridge Spring-Monetta High School
BAND
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
The
RS-M Band Class of 2020 is one of the largest classes of band members to
graduate from Ridge Spring-Monetta High School in the last 20
years. The True Blue Marching Band had eight Senior band members and
one graduating Junior. Courtney Pearl Maguire was the Drum Major for
the marching band and a trombone player and former colorguard
member. She plans to attend Aiken Technical College and major in
Radiologic Technology. Woodwind Captain Joanna Kaiser played
piccolo, flute, oboe, and saxophone. She will attend Aiken Tech to
obtain certification to become a paramedic and eventually Newberry College to
major in Music Education. Brass Captain Jonathan Cumbee played
trumpet and will attend Pacific Luther University in Washington. He
received the PLU Presidential Scholarship and plans to major in Communications
and Music Theory. Kandon Hastings played trumpet in the band and
will serve our country in the United States Marine Corps. Makayla
Lee played trumpet and mellophone and will attend Newberry College, where she
received a choral and marching band scholarship. She will major in
Music Theater. Symia Wilson was Colorguard Captain in the marching
band and played clarinet in the concert band. She plans to pursue a
career in health and / or criminal justice. Lacy Pou was Colorguard
Co-Captain and she will serve our country in the United States Marine Corps. Graduating
Junior Zachary Truesdale played saxophone and will attend Lincoln Tech in
Tennessee to become an heavy equipment mechanic. Percussion Captain
Christian Key will pursue a career in music.
There
were also four Seniors who participated in concert band but not in marching
band. Alisha Brooks will attend Benedict College and major in
Psychology. Conner Goss, Rickey Long, and William Luarca all played
trumpet and participated in marching band at some point while at RS-M but only
participated in concert band their Senior year. At this point we do
not have information about their plans after high school. Mr. Clamp
would like to thank this great group of seniors for many years of hard work and
dedication to the Ridge Spring-Monetta Band Program.
Harriet's Garden Tips:
When
planting in your old pots look at the soil to see if it has pulled away from
the sides. Mine had pulled away due to
just sitting there for months. I broke
up the top layer but decided to see what it looked like lower in the pot. I really needed to break up the soil all the
way down. I did and I also added a layer
of new soil and mixed them up. Add a
little slow release fertilizer and away I go putting in those glorious
annuals. Annuals have more blooms than
perennials for they have a shorter life span.
Perennials do not bloom as much for the opposite reason. Mixing them in flower beds is wonderful but
difficult in pots. Do enjoy our short
spring for I feel the heat of summer coming faster each year.
