February 13, 2017

Ridge Spring News

Harriet Householder

At the Friends of Ridge Spring meeting, Vickie Baker shared information from the Saluda County Chamber of Commerce meeting. Vickie is going to be the representative from Ward and Kristi Harris will be the representative for Ridge Spring. Sherry Ward (Pres.) and Tom Brooks (VP) were in attendance to discuss ways the Chamber could help Ridge Spring with their events and possible create new ones. They shared about the events they have had in Saluda and the things they have learned. Discussion ensued about the possibility of a movie night in Ridge Spring at the new Town Hall. Information was given as to how to get the land cleaned up and ready, how to run electricity, and other logistics. It was decided that it would be held May or June. it will cost approximately $600 to hold a movie night.

The Harvest Festival Meeting scheduled for this past week had to be cancelled due to illness.  It will be rescheduled as soon as possible.

Sunday, February 19th the Jerusalem Youth Department will sponsor a "Souperbowl."  Members are asked to prepare their favorite soup, and the members will determine which soup is their favorite. 

RIDGE SPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: So maybe your pick to win the Super Bowl didn’t, you can still be a winner by donating soup to the RSUMC Souper Bowl Shoot Out! Place your donated soup on the porch of the Family Center in front of the Team of your choice. Currently Atlanta is ahead 20 cans to 12…A church member will make sure your donated soup is placed in the Big Red Box. Come on, community, there is plenty of time left in February to make your Team a winner AND help those who might not have enough to eat a little more comfortable. RSUMC Services are held at 11:00 AM every Sunday unless otherwise noted.

Ridge Spring Farmers' Market News:  The 2017 Farmers' market Nutrition Program Reauthorization is in the mail.  The period has begun for this reauthorization and will end Friday March 17, 2017.  Farmers are not required to attend a formal training session until 2018 unless notified otherwise.  Mail application to Emily M. Joyce at SC Dept of Agriculture.  Information will be posted later.  This is so vouchers may be accepted by individual farmers at the market.

Release: Parade Entries, Entertainers Wanted for the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival: web posted February 6, 2017
JOHNSTON –  The Johnston, S.C., Peach Blossom Festival wants you! 
Entertainment Entertainment has been a big part of the 34 years of the Festival, and now is your chance to be a part of the historic Festival. The Festival wants to feature talented people, local and not-so local, as part of the day-long entertainment in the 34th annual event, held in downtown Johnston on May 6, 2017. Entertainers who think they have what it takes to be a part of this year’s Festival should contact Tonya King, (803) 480-0427,tking@trantechradiators.com. Parade: The Festival is now taking applications for individuals, organizations and businesses interested in being a part of the Festival’s parade. Those interested in participating in the parade should contact Parade Chairman Roger Lamb, (803) 480-2690, 505 Roland Ave., Johnston, SC 29832, betty19331941@att.net. Applications and expressions of interest are also now being accepted in the following areas: Food Concessions: Noah Peterson, (803) 480-0135, P.O. Box 282, Johnston, SC 29832, amossonsfh@yahoo.com. Arts and Crafts: Arts and Crafts: Donna Livingston, (803) 275-7002, P.O. Box 311, Johnston, SC 29832, info@edgefieldcountychamber.org; Pageant: The pageant will be held April 15, 10 a.m. Applications can be obtained from Gina Logue, 1129 Hwy. 378 East, Edgefield SC, 29824, 637-5383; or for more information contact Janice Cleveland, (803) 334-2507, Jcleveland@edgefield.k12.sc.us; and Rides: Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345, 416 Lee St., Suite 2, Johnston, SC 29832, astond@bellsouth.net. Program Book Ads: Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345, 416 Lee St., Suite 2, Johnston, SC  29832, astond@bellsouth.net. The Johnston Development Corporation, a non-profit volunteer organization, sponsors the Festival.  The Corporation works to aid the community in areas such as economic development, education, recreation, historic preservation, tourism, scientific and cultural opportunities, and continued promotion of Johnston.  To learn more about the Festival or the Johnston Development Corporation, visit the website at http://www.johnstondevelopmentcorp.org/.

REMINDERS

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

Ridge Spring Post Office hours:  Mon-Fri. 7:30 am – 11:30 am; Sat 9 – 10 am

Saluda County Library Hours:  Mon/Wed 8:30 am-5 pm; Tues/Thurs 8:30 am – 6 pm; Fri 8:30 am – 5 pm; Sat closed

Recycling Center Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 1-7; Sat 7-7; Sun 3-7; Tues/Thurs closed

First Thursday of the Month:  AARS meets at 6:30, 685-5783

Third Thursday of the Month: FORS at Library at 5:00