March 2, 2015

Ridge Spring News

To be such a small town we sure have a lot going on.  Three events are happening soon, the Spring Gathering at Primitives at the Ridge, Market on the Ridge all in the month of March, plus Magnolia Ridge antiques and Art Gathering.  Then every week we have an Indoor Farmers’ Market and a new feature added to this at Cumbee Place.  Allison Stapleton her husband own Terra Kotta Farms in Leesville.  They sell all organic food from their farm and will deliver it to Cumbee Place on Saturdays at 11:00 starting next week.  Then don’t forget Girl Scout Cookies. 

Friday morning Ridge Spring businesses were invited to a breakfast to hear about the future growth of the National Wild Turkey Federation in our region and how it could help us with attracting tourists.  Mayor Ken Durham from Edgefield showed us their plans and discussed their future and the future events calendars.  The excitement was catching.  The breakfast was sponsored by the Town of Ridge Spring and the Friends of Ridge Spring.  After the breakfast, 6 of us went out and toured the facilities.  We have a great opportunity to enjoy the benefits of this endeavor.  Mayor Bartley and two councilmen were present and Frank Daniel and Don Hancock attended.  It is so great to see so many come together.

Primitives at the Ridge - Our Spring Gathering will be held March 6th and 7th from 10:00 - 4:30.  We just got back from a shopping trip in Pennsylvania, so the shop will be filled with lots of new, old and unique items.  Most items will be available this coming weekend except for the extra special items we'll be saving for our Spring gathering.  If you've never been to the shop, I think you'd be surprised at the variety of unique items that we carry.  Come check us out.

Calling All Vendors: We are now taking applications for our 2015 Market on the Ridge

Our first annual Market on the Ridge was a huge success and we are now accepting vendors for our 2015 Market. This show is a great way to kick off the spring shopping season and as we saw last year everyone is ready to come out of hibernation. If you are interested in being a vendor contact Noel Steele at Cumbee Place, her number is 803-685-0410. Applications at: market on the ridge.com

Magnolia Ridge Antiques and Art Gathering Featuring Palmetto Antique Tractors will take place on May 16th. Any dealers that would like to reserve a space please contact: bevarndt36@gmail.com

D’Vay Davis: It is Girl Scout cookie time.  Troops with the Girl Scouts Mountains to Midlands region are currently taking orders for Girl Scout cookies. The cookies will be available for direct sale starting the week of February 16th.  If you are interested in ordering cookies, please contact D'Vay Davis at 803 685 7286 and she will put you in contact with a troop in the Ridge spring, Saluda, and Batesburg /Leesville area.  Thank you in advance for your support.  

Indoor Farmers Market will be held at Cumbee Place Thursday, February 19 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm.

Lee Ann Perez/ One Ash Farm & Dairy: Seeing the sunshine has made us want to get outside!  We have begun plowing the garden with our draft horse "Mags".  She will help us till up the ground, spread the manure to fertilize the soil, and plant the seeds.  All of this rain has been good for the soil and I am convinced it has to lead to a wonderful growing season. I can't wait for fresh tomatoes, green bell peppers, and green beans!

Hang in there everyone- spring is coming!  We will have our table set up at the Cumbee Place Indoor Farmers Market on Thursday from 3:30 - 5:30 if you would like to stop by and visit.  We will have Fresh Grade A Raw Milk, fresh baked breads, homemade soaps and herbal salves.  Hope to see you there, and have a blessed week!

AMERICAN LEGION FUND RAISER

Ridge Spring-Monetta American Legion Post 133 is selling Raffle tickets to raise money for building repairs and to help send local students to Boy’s State this year. The cost of the Raffle ticket is $5, and there will be five winners. Tickets can be purchased at the Nut House, Harriet’s Garden or from any Legion Member. The drawing will be held on April 7^th at the Legion Meeting. You do not need to be present to WIN.

Pastor George W. Key: Worship services are every 1st and 3rd Sundays 11am; Show Time at the Star Center every 2nd Sunday evening 5pm (family event); Email pastorkey@yahoo.com for more information.  Remember to visit our website. Fullgospelpraise.com

Rene Miller, Ridge Spring Elementary

First grade celebrated the 100th day of school on Thursday, January 29. The students worked at home to create a display of 100 items. Each student presented their projects and explained how they determined if the project contained 100 items. We appreciate the time and effort the students put towards their projects. Please stop by the first grade hallway to see pictures of the projects.

A big thank you to the volunteers who helped make our January Trojan Pride Celebration a success! Your time and talents are appreciated! Libby Cockrell, Marie Starkey, Peter Blacks, Alexandria Walker, Jamie Patterson, Melody Jones, & Crystal

McClure

Personal Note: Another positive aspect of our town: Saturday my old Sunday school class met at Juniper Restaurant to reminisce.  There were only 3 of the original members but we added a few to the roll.  Katherine Whittle Carrol Gaillard and I enjoyed talking about those times with our own Sunday School Teacher Fred Byrd.  Nice place to dine and good memories of our youth.  We haven’t changed a bit.  We must do it again.  By the way it wa on Katherine’s bucket list.   I am working on mine too.

Harriet’s Garden: Harriet’s Garden will be closed from March 27 until April 13.  My super husband and my super friend will keep the tomato plants and pepper plants growing so they will be ready sooner than later.

 

Reminders:

March 6 & 7: Primitives at the Ridge Spring Gathering

March 8: Show Time at the Star Center

March 28: Market on the Ridge

May 16: Magnolia Ridge Antique and Art Gathering

Ridge Spring Library hours: Mon/Tues 8:30 am - 12 pm; Wed., 12:30 – 4:30; Thurs 8:30 am - 12:00 pm; Fri 12:30 pm -4:30 pm, Saturday from 9:00 until noon,

Every 2^nd & 4^th Monday:  Kids' Corner Story Time 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Ridge Spring Library. 

Every 2^nd Monday:  RSM Elem PTO meets at 6:30 pm in the media center. 

Every Friday & Saturday:  AARS hours 10 – 4 or by appt, free admission RS NEWS