June 20, 2016

Ridge Spring News

Harriet Householder

As you probably know the Town Hall has been moved because of the terrible mold issue.  The Town Hall is now behind Cumbee Place on Main Street.  Before the move we had the class from RSM Elementary School come and plant the beds in front of town hall with vegetables and flowers.  Because the town Hall is not there anymore we seem to forget to go by and check out the vegetable garden.  It is free for the “picken” to all.  Saturday there was a discussion about the WHITE eggplants that were ready to pick (we think) and how in the world do you cook WHITE eggplants. They look a lot like eggs.  I hope someone will let me know so I can put the recipe in this column.  There are tomatoes almost ready for picking to.

Ridge Spring Farmers’ Market News: There were twelve vendors at the market. Leonard Bell had corn, green beans, cukes, peppers, peaches, and corn.

 Loris and Bobby Yonce had beautiful daylilies cannas and other plants.  

Jeanette Carr had corn, cukes, peaches, kale, cantaloupe, one cabbage, string beans watermelons, and a butterbeans that went too fast.  Jerrold Watson had Titan Farm Peaches also.

Christie and Ryan Harris are new vendors.  They are veterans that have returned from deployment in Kosovo.  The sell cupcakes and hope to open their own store named “Cake by Cup”. 

Bubba had tomatoes and watermelons. 

Samantha McClure was there with breakfast, blueberry muffins plus her fresh bread, jelly and cupcakes. 

Harriet Householder came with boiled peanuts and beautiful plants.

Another new vendor is “Sweet Thanz” that had pecan pound cake, cupcakes, and other layered cakes.

Sherald Rodgers had cukes, squash, tomatoes, zucchini, and hot peppers.

Yons had corn galore.

And one more new vendor is Julianne Jett who had boiled peanuts, green beans, and cantaloupe.  Julianne has just finished Clemson and will be attending Medical School at USC in the fall.  This is a nice break for her.

Smith had corn, too.

It was a good day for all.  Do join us on Saturday early.  I got there at 7:45 and was told by several that I was really late.

RIDGE SPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCHRSUMC is partnering with Mt. Calvary Lutheran on one of their ongoing outreach ministries. This summer the Big Red Box’s cousin, The Little Red Bucket will be collecting box tops for Education and pull tabs from canned beverages. On cereal, granola bars, etc. the top will say: Box Tops for Education. The teachers can use them as points for stuff.   If you would like to participate, leave what you have collected on the front porch of the Family Life Center and we will make sure they find their way to the LRB.  RSUMC is also partnering with Ridge Spring Baptist and will be collecting clothes detergent for their ongoing ministry for the Sheppard’s Hand. The Big Red Box is asking for donations through the months of June and July. Again, if you would like to help, leave your donations on the porch of the FLC and we will MAKE sure they find their way. Thanking you in advance for ALL your community support for these worthwhile endeavors.

RSM Elem (Rene Miller):   RSM Summer Reading: Each child that participates will be rewarded with a ticket to an RSM varsity football game and a varsity basketball game. Information and reading log will also be available on the school’s website.

The Saluda County Library’s Summer Reading Program is in full swing! Come by the Saluda County Library at 101 S. Main Street to sign up or you may sign up at their website:  www.youseemore.com/saluda. Click on Summer Reading!  There are prizes for all ages, including babies, children, teens and adults!  You will also want to mark your calendar for the Summer Reading Events. Remember that all events are free and for all ages.  You can pick up a schedule for all the events at the Ridge Spring or Saluda County Library or you can go to the library website.

This Friday, June 24, the library will present The Critter Keeper at the American Legion Building.  The Critter Keeper will bring more than 15 critters!  On Fri., July 8, Bubble Guy Steve Langley will share the magic of soap and bubbles at the Saluda Theatre from 11-12.  On Thurs., July 14, Cirque du Todd will be at the Saluda Theatre from 10-11 with juggling, circus skills, magic, & comedy. Magician Caleb Alexander will perform Fri., July 22 from 10-11 at the Theatre.  On July 29, Lew-E the Clown will perform in Read-O-Lympics with circus skills, magic, & bringing books to life.  Don’t miss all these great shows that encourage reading in your young people!

Josie Rodgers: My family experienced yet another great loss two weeks ago.  After about 3 years of horrendous suffering, my dad, Jim Pressley, left us for Heaven.  But our blessings still abound!  I was able to spend all day with my dad Tues., June 7, two days after his birthday.  He slept a lot, but my mom and I and Miss P kept him company all day.  I moved his chair over to make room for another chair so Miss P and I could sit beside him.  I held his hand and talked to him when he would wake up.  We watched the Carolina baseball game, and I kept him updated on the score. It was a peaceful passing, and I can only imagine an amazing reunion in Heaven with Christ, Leagrace, and my sister!  Once again, our extended family, friends, and community swooped in to take care of us.  We can never repay everyone for all of the love and support that has been shown to us.  WE appreciate the company, the words of comfort, the sharing of memories, the beautiful flowers, the memorials, the food, the cards, and so much more.  We are so blessed to be enveloped by such loving and kind people.  My dad was a wonderful person, and it showed by the overwhelming outpouring of support and compassion we received.  Thank you.

ART CENTER OF RIDGE SPRING: Joanne Crouch, president

     Members of the Art Association of Ridge Spring are deeply saddened by the death of Jim Harrison.  Harrison from Denmark, SC, has had a reception for the last 2 years at the Art Center.  He was such an approachable soul that reached out to artists and communities alike.  Rest in peace, Jim Harrison.

      Joanne Crouch will teach a Woodburning 101 on gourds class on Saturday, June 25^th from 1-4.  The class is for ages 10 & up and cost $30.  Students should bring a wood burner.  The wood burner cost around $15-$18 at Hobby Lobby but you may find cheaper on Amazon.  Contact Joanne Crouch at joanne.crouch26@gmail.com or call (803)685-5577 and leave message to reserve your place in the class. 

     Barbara Yon will teach a collage class at the Art Center on Saturday, July 16^th from 10-1 for $30.  The students may bring items to put in the collage if you like.  Supplies will be provided.  Call Barbara Yon to reserve a spot @ (803)385-5396.

     Stay tuned for information on stained glass classes that will be coming to the Art Center in the fall.

     The Art Center of Ridge Spring is open each Friday and Saturday from 10-4.  Contact joanne.crouch26@gmail.com or artassnridgespring@gmail.com or call (803)685-5577 and leave message to reserve place in classes.  . 

Review from David Marshall James: "Murder on the Hour" by Elizabeth J. Duncan

   Readers who gravitate toward traditional English village mysteries:  Wipe the strawberry jam and Devonshire cream from your lips and commence smacking them for another reason. 

   You'll devour this latest mystery from Canadian author Elizabeth J. Duncan, as well as her six other Penny Brannigan books, even though they're set in Wales (about 50 miles in from the seaside city of Llandudno).  Well, even more so because they're set in Wales.  After all, May's turning into June, the spring lambs are frolicking in their breathtakingly green fields surrounded by field stone enclosures, and the white lilacs are giving way to the white roses.

   The Welsh World is falling in love, or back in love, and spa co-owner Penny is no exception, be she ever so preoccupied with wedding parties-- nails, make-up, hairdo's.

   Penny, a Canadian herself, arrived in the fictitious village of Llanelen as an art student, many summers gone.  With little family to pull her back, she transplanted herself in the rich soil of the scenic hill country, surrounded by mountains, and once trod by the Romans as they expanded their Empire.

   Penny manages to sell a painting here or there, and she's worked her way up from a small manicurist's shop to the spa business.

   Nevertheless, something always gets Penny's amateur detective juices flowing.  In this case, it's the arrival of an "Antiques Roadshow" type program in Llanelen, an event that she's co-chairing.

   As marvelous as it may seem that Aunt Tillie's old soup tureen is surprisingly worth Bob's-your-uncle, there are plenty of caveats against digging for buried treasure, even if it's in the back of your closet.   You can never be certain what's buried in that treasure.

   And so goes the sad case of a century-old mystery unearthed, involving an old clock, a handmade quilt, and a hidden map, which results in the murder of a local woman just getting a new lease on life.

   Everything clicks like expertly crafted clockwork in Duncan's latest mystery, perhaps her shiniest "Penny" to-date.  It's time for a Welsh Rarebit, so praise be and pass the tea.

Harriet Householder: Watch out for standing water.  The Zeka-virus carrying mosquito is suppose to be coming to us in the south.  Usually mosquitoes ignore me but they have started trying to bite.  Keep vigilant for all!!!  Change the bird bath water often and just be aware we need to take precautions to protect all.

Recycling Center Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1-7; Saturday 7-7; Sunday 3-7

Closed Tuesday and Thursday

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

Ridge Spring Library Toddler Time Mondays at 10:30

3^rd Thursday:  FORS at Ridge Spring Library 5:00 pm

1^st Tuesday of the Month:  AARS meets at 6:30, 685-5783