November 17, 2014

Ridge Spring News

Carlene’s Antique to Unique:  As sole proprietor of Carlene’s, I have decided to close on November 29th.  I am not going out of the antique business; just downsizing and staying in Ridge Spring, (the town that I say is good for one’s soul)  as I will continue to manage Olde Treasures and have a booth there where I will sell antique furniture and unique items.  I’ll still try to locate specific items that our our customers are seeking and cannot seem to find.  It’s just time to make more room for life and less room for time away from family and grandchildren’s activities.   I appreciate everyone's business and trust you will come by in our remaining days to find some really good deals and continue coming into Olde Treasures.  I’ll be in and out there and working a few days a month as needed.  Carlene’s has been a good chapter in my book of life, and I look forward to the next chapter which will still include the people and the town of Ridge Spring!  Thanks to each of you.  You have a special place in my heart.  Marian H. Warner

Off the Beaten Path is ready to help you with your Christmas shopping.  We are welcoming 2 new vendors, Raggedy Jane's and Happy Home Store.  With over 25 vendors now, we have the best selection of merchandise in town.  Come in with that list in hand.  We can even help you decorate for the holidays.  Good wreath selection and other decorations available.  We have beautiful scarves for this cold winter weather and other clothing items that can be monogrammed.  There is a great selection of baby items.  We are open every day except Sunday and Wednesday from 10-5 PM.  We are located at 401 E. Main St. in Ridge Spring.

CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES, Ridge Spring SC, will be Sunday, December 14, 2014 from   2:00 until 5:00 p.m.  This is sponsored by the Green Thumb Garden Club
and assisted by the Ridge Garden Club.  Tickets are $10.00 each and may be purchased the day of tour at all homes and Ridge Spring Baptist Church.  Homes on Tour are Mr and Mrs Dallas S. Cone, Jr., Mr and Mrs Eddie Webb, and The Angel House Home of Terri Rourk.  Churches open for touring: Ridge Spring Baptist Church,   Ridge Spring United Methodist Church and Immanuel "Historic" Lutheran church.  Cake and Spiced Tea will be served at Ridge Spring Baptist Church Social Hall.

Lee Ann Perez/ One Ash Farm & Dairy: We have had a busy couple of weeks here at One Ash. I have been trying to get some butter made and in the freezer for the upcoming holiday baking season. (We never skim the milk we sell, so our customers get lots of cream in their gallon of milk to be able to make butter too!).  It seems like every recipe calls for loads of butter this time of year!  You can see how I make it in my food processor on the blog-  One Ash Farm and Dairy Homestead: Got Cream? Make Butter in 4 Easy Steps! (www.OneAshPlantation.blogspot.com) 

We have also been making some seasonal breads ~  Apple Cinnamon and Cranberry Orange seem to be the favorites.  If you want to order bread for Thanksgiving, the deadline for pre-orders is Tuesday 11/18 at noon. Give us a call for the details if you want either of these seasonal breads, or a loaf of our signature Oatmeal bread. (803) 649-9172.  Hope everyone has a blessed (and warm) week!

Rene Miller, RSM

RSM Elementary School will be holding a Silent Auction/Learning Festival:  These events will be held on November 20.  The silent auction will begin at 5:15 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m.  The learning festival begins in the gym at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m.  The first 200 students will receive a prize for attending.  Please come out to support your  child's/children's learning and help us raise money for our school.

RIDGE SPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Big Red Box delivery to Killingsworth last week was met with smiles and exclaims of delight! 12 pillows, 6 sheet sets, cleaning products, markers along with other items filled the living room. A check for $350 was also presented. Becky Roberts, Killingsworth employee, stated the money would go to purchase bus vouchers. The residents used the bus to get to work and there is always a need. Well Done RSUMC members!!!

RSUMC is on Face Book. Check out the Church page, like it and keep up with what’s going on around the Church.

RSUMC’s Sunday morning service is at 11 a.m. Join us for fellowship and always a thoughtful message by Pastor John Kneece.

November Big Red Box contributions go to The Back Pack Ministry sponsored by Bethel Baptist. Their ministry provides food over the weekend to children from Ridge Spring Monetta Elementary School. Items needed are: fruit cups, ramen noodles, micro wave meals (not frozen), Capri Sun juice, can vegetables (large), Yoohoo drinks and can be left on the porch of the Church or FLC. Let’s fill ‘er up and help our neighbors! For more info or questions about how to help contact:

Nanette Hughes 658.6071.

The Joe and Betty Watson Family Life Center is located adjacent to the Church. This makes if perfect for showers, weddings parties or any event needing plenty of parking, kitchen and areas to gather. If you or a group are interested in holding an event at the FLC, please contact Jo-Ann Kneece at: 532.2354 for information.

Helpful Hands Community Mission: Each Christmas Prison Fellowship and Christian churches make available a program called Angel Tree Christmas enabling prisoners to give gifts to their children.  Each child receives one gift valued between $15.00 and $25.00.  The gift will be personally delivered prior to Christmas on the prisoner-parent’s behalf, either by home visit or church party. This year Helpful Hands is sponsoring seven children.  If you would like to help sponsor one of our children this year please contact Pasto George W. Key, for more information at 803.480.3963 or pastorkey@yahoo.com

I had a wonderful time at the Cooking Class with Chef Brandon Velie Thursday night.  As much as you know you can always learn more, and I always need to learn more.  I learned how to pronounce and make potato gnocchi.  I am still fuzzy on the pronunciation though.  I look forward to the next lesson in December.

RSP Chief Jarrod Goldman: Drunk driving, always dangerous and often deadly, is even more common during the holiday season. MADD’s Tie One On For Safety Campaign, which began in 1986, uses red ribbons to remind the public of the increased risk of being affected by drinking and driving during the holiday season. The ribbons are a reminder to use a nondrinking designated driver every time you plan to drink and need to get home.  We also use this time to salute law enforcement and first responders for the increased burden on them during the holiday season. The campaign runs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Jeffrey Clamp: The Ridge Spring-Monetta Band is selling fruit.  Final orders will be due on Tuesday, December 2nd and the fruit will arrive on Saturday, December 13th.  Contact Mr. Clamp at RS-M High (685-2100 or email jclamp@acpsd.net) or a band student or parent if interested.  Reminders:  Now until Dec, 2: RSM Band selling fruit Nov. 20: Friends of Ridge Spring Meeting Nov. 27: HAPPY THANKSGIVING Dec. 9: Harvest Festival Meeting Dec. 14: Christmas Tour of Homes Dec. 14: Christmas Open House with Shoppes of Ridge Spring Dec. 14: OUR SUNDAY BEST Show Ridge Spring Library hours: Mon/Tues 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Thurs 8:30 am - 12:30 pm; Fri 12:30 pm -4:30 pm; Sat 9 am -12:00 noon. The Ridge Spring Library always needs volunteers to help.  They have also received donated books.  Every 2nd & 4th Monday:  Kids' Corner Story Time 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Ridge Spring Library.  Every first Tuesday of the Month:  AARS meets 685-5783 Every Wednesday:  AA meets at Recovery Works Every Monday & Friday:  Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7:00 pm at Recovery Works, 2269 Ridge Spring Hwy.  Please enter on Ponderosa Drive and park in the Visitor Parking Area.