November 27, 2017

Ridge Spring News

Harriet Householder

From the Mayor's Desk: Come and help the town as we celebrate the big announcement by Security Federal Bank on Wednesday, November 29th at noon at the gazebo. There will be light refreshments afterwards at the library. Coming next Sunday will be Ridge Spring Auctions first auction at the Civic Center at 2:00. And Santa arrives in the late afternoon after we light the Christmas tree. The Christmas spirit is alive in Ridge Spring.

December 3, Ridge Spring will have a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The program's climax with be the arrival of Santa Claus.  He enjoys coming to the Gazebo in different modes of transportation over the  years.  One time on a helicopter, another on a boat, and another on a really cute tractor.  Come join us and check out Santa's Arrival and the lights as they come on in the town. The program begins at 4:00 PM with praise and worship.  Enjoy hot chocolate with the arrival of Santa.  This is sponsored by the Ridge Spring Harvest Festival Committee. 

Spann United Methodist Church in Ward will be open to visitors Sunday, December 10 from 2:00 to 5:00 as a part of the tour of homes and churches.  Spann was founded at the home of John Spann somewhere between Ward and Ridge Spring before 1805.  The congregation moved to Ward in the early 1840's and established the cemetery. The current building dates to 1873 and is in original condition with the exception of the addition of lights and heat. The church and cemetery are on the National Register and a historic highway marker is at the gate.  Four grave markers are named in the Smithsonian's Inventory of Outdoor American Sculpture. For more information call 803-430-1314.

The Christmas Tour of Homes will be Sunday December 10 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.  It is sponsored by the Green Thumb Garden Club and assisted by the Ridge Garden Club.   The homes on tour are the Eidson House at 105 Ward Ave, Ward, and two homes in Ridge Spring.  They are the Horne House at 210 DuBose St. and the Sawyer House at 403 East Main St.  Churches on the tour are Ridge Spring Baptist Church, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ridge Spring, Spann United Methodist Church in Ward, and Ward Baptist Church at 125 Ward Ave. Ward.  Cake and Hot Mulled Apple Cider will be served at Ward Baptist Church.  Cost of the Ticket will be $10.00 an may be purchase at the door.

Three members of the Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle School band were selected for and participated in a middle school honor band clinic at Limestone College.  The clinic was held Thursday, November 16 through Saturday, November 18 on the Limestone campus in Gaffney, SC.  The students submitted a video audition and were placed in one of two bands.  8^th grader Kyla Padgett and 7^th graders Nehemiah Singley and Paola Trinidad represented RS-M well.  The students rehearsed with their bands on Thursday evening, all day Friday, and again Saturday morning.  On Saturday afternoon the bands presented a concert.  They also saw a performance by the Limestone College iPan Ensemble, which is a steel drum ensemble, and enjoyed some games and Laser Tag at the Big E in Gaffney.

Josie Rodgers

RSM High:  The Beta Club, NEHS, and Teacher Cadets are excited to sponsor a holiday event for all children in our community!  “Cookies and Stories with Mrs. Claus” will be held on Wed., Dec. 7, at 6 pm in the high school cafetorium.  Children will enjoy cookies and milk, crafts, games, and story time with Mrs. Claus and some special elves all for FREE!  For more information, please contact Josie Rodgers. 

Jostens will be at RS-M High School on Tues., Nov. 29, at 2:30 pm to take orders for letter jackets.  Any athletes or band members who are interested in ordering a letter jacket can get information at the school.  This will be the only time this school year that letter jackets will be ordered.

RSM Elem: RSM Elem Walk/Jog Club:  5th graders are invited to attend the walk/jog club every Friday morning from 7:10 - 7:25 am.  You must have a permission slip signed to participate.  Forms may be found on Coach Bundrick’s web page. The goal of the club is to walk 500 miles along the Palmetto Trail, which is a hiking trail that goes from the mountains of SC to the coast through national and state parks.

Review from David Marshall James:  "The Demon Crown" by James Rollins

  James Rollins jams his thrill-o-meter to smokin' hot for his latest adventure featuring Sigma, the elite Department of Defense team headquartered beneath the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C.

  The story originates with James Smithson, benefactor of the museum that bears his name.  As Rollins has it, the esteemed chemist/geologist makes an incredible discovery, then has it buried with him in his crypt.

   Some 200 years later, a Japanese pharmaceuticals giant is aiming to use Smithson's exhumed secret to take over the World.

   Haven't the pharmaceutical companies already done that?  We've heard of R&D, but this is-- well, sadly, not all that far-fetched, given their profits.

   Anyway, the Japanese mastermind at the company's helm has resurrected a most effective weapon:  Prehistoric wasps. Some just sting, albeit with an intensity far greater than the modern varieties.  Others choose a host and eat it from the outside in, in princess bites, if you will.  The third group prefers to dine from the inside-out, invading musculature and bone.

   Will Sigma honcho-honeys Seichan and Gray, beaching it up on Maui, be able to stop the scourge? Seichan is fond of her cutlery, but that's more to the point with two-legged creatures.

   They receive some serious assistance from married Sigmas Kat and Monk, who trek to Europe to track down the source of Smithson's fateful discovery.

   Meanwhile, Sigma stalwart Kowalksi finds that the crimson-and-black-striped winged beasties sizzle like bacon when touched with the lit end of his stogie.

   With his usual flair, Rollins flavors the proceedings like a giant Saturday-afternoon-at-the-movies tub of popcorn drenched with the melted memories of hundreds of action/adventure films.  Dive in and dig the Sigs.

Harriet's Garden Tips:  We are nearing December and time for poinsettias.  Place your poinsettia in a cooler room at night (55 to 60 degrees F is ideal) to extend the blooming time. Examine the soil daily and water only when it feels dry. Always water enough to soak the soil to the bottom of the pot and discard the excess water.  The brackets that look like blooms make a beautiful cut flower.  As soon as  you cut them, stick the ends in a candle flame for a short time then put in water.  This will help the sap to stop running.  They are in so many different colors today so enjoy the plants and/or the "blooms".

REMINDERS

December  3: Christmas on the Square

December 9 & 10: Shoppes of RS Christmas Open House

December 10: Christmas Tour of Homes

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; Sat 9-12

Ridge Spring Library Toddler Time Mondays at 10:30

Saluda County Library Hours:  Mon/Wed 8:30 am-5 pm; Tues/Thurs 8:30 am – 6 pm;   Fri 8:30am – 5 pm; Sat closed new fax machine and can send toll free

Narcotics Anonymous Fridays at RS Library at 7:00 PM

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

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

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

November 20, 2017

Ridge Spring News

Harriet Householder

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL

From the Mayor's Desk: Santa has certainly come early for Ridge Spring. Last week Haley Bee's opened for business in the old town hall. If you haven't visited the shop, you will be in for a pleasant surprise. Besides the variety of clothes, gifts, men's and baby clothes that Haley offers, you must see what has been created from the old building. Next, Ridge Spring Auctions will have its first auction on December 3rd in the Civic Center. There will be 2 auctions weekly: one Thursday evenings at 6:00 and another on Sunday afternoons. Security Federal Bank will be making a much anticipated announcement on Wednesday, November 29th at noon at the gazebo with light refreshments following in the library. Help us make them welcome, and come by to say "hello". And finally,  congratulations go to RIDGE SPRING-MONETTA HIGH SCHOOL for its Friday night win that will take them to the UPPER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFFS this Friday night at Lamar. Way to go, Trojans!

Teresa Wallace has opened up My Love All Occasion Shop at the Cumbee Place on East Main Street. This is a consignment shop with clothes for $1.00.  The shop will also include wedding clothes, prom dresses and tuxedoes that will be available.  She also has her notary seal.  Her hours are Sunday through Friday from 1:30 to 5:00.  Closed Saturdays.

The Shoppes of Ridge Spring and The Art Gallery  are beginning to gear up for Black Friday Sales and Small Business Saturday.  There will be a food truck coming Friday and Saturday, November 24th and 25th. He will be doing Coffee and Hot Chocolate in the morning with something kind of Breakfast style and then Hamburgers and Fish dinners and sides for lunch.

FORS met Thursday evening at the Ridge Spring Library. Preparations to advertise for the upcoming events including Black Friday , Small Business Saturday, and Christmas Open House in December by advertising in the local newspapers, radio, and social media.  We are working on reaching all the generations.  There will be no meeting in December.

Helpful Hands food & clothing bank will be reopening Saturday November 25th 10am-12 noon at 512 Merritt St.

The Christmas Tour of Homes will be Sunday December 10 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.  It is sponsored by the Green Thumb Garden Club and assisted by the Ridge Garden Club.   The homes on tour are the Eidson House at 105 Ward Ave, Ward, and two homes in Ridge Spring.  They are the Horne House at 210 DuBose St. and the Sawyer House at 403 East Main St.  Churches on the tour are Ridge Spring Baptist Church, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ridge Spring, Spann United Methodist Church in Ward, and Ward Baptist Church at 125 Ward Ave. Ward.  Cake and Hot Mulled Apple Cider will be served at Ward Baptist Church.  Cost of the Ticket will be $10.00 an may be purchase at the door.

The Farmers' Market with the fresh local greens is getting started around 9:00 to 9:30.  Leonard Bell will be there to sell those fresh locally grown greens and other vegetables.

Art Center in Ridge Spring by Joanne Crouch: Please shop local on Fridays and Saturdays from 10-4.  Works of 15 plus artists are available.  Get your unique gifts here.  The Art Center will be open for the Holiday Season events on November 24-25 from 10-4 for Black Friday & Small Business Weekend and the Shoppes of Ridge Spring Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 9 from 10-4 and Sunday, December 10 from 1-5. 

Josie Rodgers

The Wardlaw Patriots did it again!  They are the 2017 SCISA 8-Man Division 1 Football State Champions!  The Patriots took down Northside Christian 72-22.  They had defeated Northside earlier in the season, but Northside took over a lead early in the game.  The Patriots had to regroup and play ball like the powerhouse they are.  The game was carried live on Oldies KSX 92.7.  We are so proud of Coach Rodgers, Coach Lilly, Coach Gossett, and Coach Batt as well as all the players the cheerleaders, the parents and other fans. 

Abby Nicole Bowser and K.D. Adaire Cromer were named to the 2017 All-American Clogging Team at the American Clogging Hall of Fame Championships held in Spartanburg. These ladies won 1st place in the Senior Division for Show Duo routine as well as the “Grand Champion” for their Show duo, scoring the highest points in the category for all ages. They study dance under Mamie McAbee of Rhythm & Class Studios in North Augusta.  K.D. Adaire, a senior at Thurmond, is the daughter of Trenton & Jodie Cromer of Ward. 

RSM High:  The Beta Club, NEHS, and Teacher Cadets are excited to sponsor a holiday event for all children in our community!  “Cookies and Stories with Mrs. Claus” will be held on Wed., Dec. 7, at 6 pm in the high school cafetorium.  Children will enjoy cookies and milk, crafts, games, and story time with Mrs. Claus and some special elves all for FREE!  For more information, please contact Josie Rodgers. 

The Trojans football team is alive and excited for another round of the playoffs!  They defeated Lewisville last Friday 28-24.  The Trojans made a miraculous comeback in the second half after being down 24-8 at the half.  The Trojans advance and travel to take on Lamar this Friday night for the Upper-State Championship.  Coach Lipsey sustained a concussion from a sideline hit, but he is ready to go and bring home another victory!

Summer Cherry, HOSA Historian:  HOSA had a blast during HOSA Week recently highlighting different health careers, illnesses, and the meaning of being a member of HOSA.  Mon was all about lymphoma and leukemia as students and teachers took the “lemon challenge” to remind us that “cancer bites but HOSA bites back!”  On Tues, HOSA members met with the middle school students to talk about HOSA.  They also delivered thank-you notes to all faculty and staff.  On Wed., students learned about various health care careers and illnesses.  On Thurs., HOSA members donned purple to bring awareness to Epilepsy Awareness Day.  On Fri., the students popped balloons to “pop the stigma.” 

The RSM Band will be wrapping up its fruit sale on Tues., Nov. 28.  If anyone is interested in ordering fruit from the band, please contact a band member or Mr. Clamp at jclamp@acpsd.net.

Jostens will be at RS-M High School on Tues., Nov. 29, at 2:30 pm to take orders for letter jackets.  Any athletes or band members who are interested in ordering a letter jacket can get information at the school.  This will be the only time this school year that letter jackets will be ordered.

RSM Elem: Congratulations to the Terrific Kids for the month of October (character word, helpful): Drayton Cooper, Brennan Allen, Gabriel Rodriguez, Sophia Ildefonso, Addison Cooper, Lacey Rodgers, Deavione’ Jeffery, Makayla Wise, Zyviaire Denny, NyAsia Young, Paetyn Crouch, Aaliyah Hartzog, Sushen Valencia, Tylaisha Jeffery, Johanan Rosales-Jimenez, Gaby Valeriano, Connor Morphy, Xander McKinney, Aiden Allen, Robert Cook, Andrea Castro-Sandoval, Shakira Morris, & Evelyn Mett.

RSM Elem Walk/Jog Club:  5th graders are invited to attend the walk/jog club every Friday morning from 7:10 - 7:25 am.  You must have a permission slip signed to participate.  Forms may be found on Coach Bundrick’s web page. The goal of the club is to walk 500 miles along the Palmetto Trail, which is a hiking trail that goes from the mountains of SC to the coast through national and state parks

Harriet's Garden Tips:  Have you gotten all your bulbs in the ground.  They are on a deep discount sale now so if you want  more now is the time to buy and plant.  Old garden roses or old fashion roses are grown on their own roots.  If the top of the plant is lost, the roots will produce the same plant.   Get those pansies and violas in the ground, too.  Camellias and sasanquas are in bloom and gorgeous.  Cuttings are done in the summer so take note of which ones you want to grow. Enjoy the garden for it is still alive and beautiful.

REMINDERS

November 24 & 25: Ridge Spring Shoppes Specials

December  2: Christmas on the Square

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; Sat 9-12

Ridge Spring Famers' Market: Saturday mornings

Ridge Spring Library Toddler Time Mondays at 10:30

Saluda County Library Hours:  Mon/Wed 8:30 am-5 pm; Tues/Thurs 8:30 am – 6 pm;   Fri 8:30am – 5 pm; Sat closed new fax machine and can send toll free

Narcotics Anonymous Fridays at RS Library at 7:00 PM

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

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

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

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

November 13, 2017

Ridge Spring News

Harriet Householder

Mount Alpha Baptist Church in Ward, South Carolina honored their Veterans on Sunday, November 12, 2017 in the W.H. Fellowship Hall. Mount Alpha has 27 veterans, some have served in the Korea war, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Afghanistan and the National Guard. The following were on program: Master of Ceremonies Earl Bryant, Invocation Rev. Eldwin Griffin, History of Veterans Day Jordon Davis, Armistice Day Camren Samuels, Honoring Veterans Tykeem Martin, and Celebrating Veterans Day Kayla Davis. Our special guests were Pat Asbill and Veteran Capers Asbill.

There is a new shop in Ridge Spring.  The grand opening & ribbon cutting ceremony for Haley Bee Boutique at 100 Town Square is Thursday November 16 at 10:00 AM. "We will have giveaways, raffles, and refreshments."  Store hours will be Monday and Tuesday 10:00-5:00, Thursday and Friday 10:00-6:00, Saturday 10:00-4:00.

The Town of Ridge Spring has begun a process to Focus on its potential.  Committees are being formed and three  have already met.  These Committees will meet about four times a year. Beautification Committee and  Business Growth Committee have met.  The Town Promotion Committee has met with Allison South Marketing Group and will review their proposal this week.  Things are looking GOOD!!!

The Shoppes of Ridge Spring and The Art Gallery  are beginning to gear up for Black Friday Sales and Small Business Saturday.  There will be a food truck coming Friday and Saturday, November 24th and 25th. He will be doing Coffee and Hot Chocolate in the morning with something kind of Breakfast style and then Hamburgers and Fish dinners and sides for lunch.

Helpful Hands food & clothing bank will be reopening Saturday November 25th 10am-12 noon at 512 Merritt St. Also Helpful Hands and Queens of Diamonds will be giving out fruit for seniors Sunday November 19th @ 2pm at the Helpful Hands Life Center . please come out and get your fruit if you are 55 and older. we can deliver to local town residents.

Juniper will be closed for Thanksgiving November 22-25.  They will be open for Sunday Buffet on November 26.

The Farmers' Market with the fresh local greens is getting started around 9:00 to 9:30.  No need to rush for Leonard Bell will be there ready to sell those fresh locally grown greens and other vegetables.

The Ridge Spring-Monetta Band will be wrapping up its fruit sale on Tuesday, November 28th.  If anyone is interested in ordering fruit from the band please contact a band member or Mr. Clamp at jclamp@acpsd.net. 

Jostens will be at RS-M High School on Tuesday, November 29th at 2:30 p.m. to take orders for letter jackets.  Any athletes or band members who are interested in ordering a letter jacket can get information at the school.  This will be the only time this school year that letter jackets will be ordered.

RSM Middle School & High School held its annual Mr. RSM pageant Saturday November 4 at 6:00 in the school gym.  The production was sponsored by the Yearbook Staff.  This year’s theme was “Searching for Prince Charming.”  Nine contestants competed for the honor, 6 from the middle school, and 3 from the high school.  Michael Summer was selected as “Prince Charming” from the high school by a panel of 4 judges, with Alex Tarlton winning 1^st runner up.  Nehemiah Brooks won “Prince Charming” from the middle school, with Robbie Mitchell winning 1^st runner up.  Many thanks to LaToya Wise, Antonio Scott, Jessica Greenlee and Amber Moody for judging the pageant.

Josie Rodgers

I had a fabulous time at the CERRA Fall Renewal Conference at Myrtle Beach last week.  The workshops, sessions, and speakers were inspiring, refreshing, and encouraging.  The theme was “The Power of the Cape” and how teachers can be superheroes.  During our first day, we honored our country and our military by wearing red, white, and blue and learning about the 13 folds of the flag and what they mean.  On Thursday, we wore Superhero outfits or tees (of course, I chose Wonder Woman!).  We were even visited by Spiderman, Wonder Woman, Chewbacca, Captain America, and more!  On Friday, we all donned our CAPE T-shirts (“Creating And Preparing Educators”).  Though it was cold and rainy for most of our time, we were warm and cozy in the Landmark Resort, spending time with our friends and colleagues and learning how to be better teachers and teacher recruiters.  Oh, and my mom was my roomie again!  We had dinner at her favorite seafood restaurant, Sara J’s, and went shopping at Home Goods!  We talked during the entire drive down!  I am one lucky girl! 

RSM High:  The Beta Club and the National English Honor Society are proud to celebrate American Education Week by providing breakfast for all faculty and staff on Wed morning.  These students appreciate all who work at the school and always provide a wonderful spread to show their gratitude for our staff. 

The Teacher Cadets have adopted bulletin boards at the middle and high school.  These are “Staff Kudos Boards” and are used to promote positivity and encouragement for all staff.  Included on the board are shout-outs, teaching tidbits, inspirational quotes, and jokes.  The Cadets will update the boards weekly, but the teachers and staff can also add to the board!

The Beta Club, NEHS, and Teacher Cadets are excited to sponsor a holiday event for all children in our community!  “Cookies and Stories with Mrs. Claus” will be held on Wed., Dec. 7, at 6 pm in the high school cafetorium.  Children will enjoy cookies and milk, crafts, games, and story time with Mrs. Claus and some special elves all for FREE!  For more information, please contact Josie Rodgers. 

RIDGE SPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: October was a busy month around RSUMC. In addition to having free water and church information for Harvest Festival participants, the church had a 5^th Sunday Sing. It was well attended. Our current Pastor, Ashley and former Pastor, John, in addition to a local church group, sang and led singing. Smiles, hugs and clapping hands was heard for over an hour. Watch this column to see when the next one will be, you will want to be there.

Also during October the Big Red Box collected 17 pillows, pillow cases and blankets. These will be delivered to Killingsworth in Columbia. It is our pleasure to support this mission as they help women get back on their feet.

November church members will be buying, wrapping and labeling presents for their family member of our Families Helping Families family. This year we have 4 children and a single Mom. We are excited to once again participate in this worthwhile project to make sure no sad faces on Christmas Day. If you would like to help with this, contact a church member to find out how.

November is also the month of football rivalries for example: Carolina vs Clemson…just to name one. The Wesley Campus Ministry at Lander is asking fans to show their team spirit and donate to the ‘one’ they think will be the victor. RSUMC has team buckets located at church and if you would like to help push your team ahead, contact a church member. From a quick look today, seems that Carolina has a slight edge.

RSUMC is on Face Book. Church Services are every Sunday at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted.

Art Center in Ridge Spring by Joanne Crouch

    Don’t miss the last pottery class of the season with Kim Ruff on Monday, November 13th from 6:30-8:30 at the Art Center.   Cost is $35 and for ages 12 & up.  The projects are a Christmas box with ribbon and a Christmas tree.   Contact  Kim Ruff at makerart@aol.com or Joanne Crouch at joanne.crouch26@gmail.com to pre-register for the class.  You can also sign up on Fridays and Saturday from 10-4 at the Art Center.

    In October, DS Owens,  won 1st place in photography at the Western Carolina State Fair in the fine art scenic category with “Between a Rock and a Hard Place”.   My gourd art is available at the Art Center and at the South Carolina Artisans Center in Walterboro.

    I had the pleasure of speaking on gourd art at the Farm-City Banquet on Thursday, November 9th at Saluda High School.  I was the guest of the Pyracantha Garden Club. There were beautiful arrangements on each table in a gourd.  This was a great event that recognizes the importance of agriculture and service to community working together to make our homes a better place. 

    Please shop local on Fridays and Saturdays from 10-4.  Works of 15 plus artists are available.  Get your unique gifts here.  The Art Center will be open for the Holiday Season events on November 23-24 from 10-4 for Black Friday & Small Business Weekend and the Shoppes of Ridge Spring Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 9 from 10-4 and Sunday, December 10 from 1-5. 

Review from David Marshall James:  “The Thanksgiving Visitor” by Truman Capote

   This short story, a 1967 prequel to Capote’s superlative “A Christmas Memory” (1956), returns to Monroeville, Alabama, and the household of his three spinster cousins and their bachelor brother.

   Thanksgiving, 1932, is a much larger affair than Christmas will be, including the arrival of thirty-some-odd kinfolks bearing trimmings for the five stuffed turkeys, freshly dressed from the cousins’ livestock.  The lip-smacking feast consists of canned summer vegetables, plus specialty sides and desserts. The seven-year-old Buddy (Capote) helps his childlike cousin, Sook, put the shine on the furniture and everything else downstairs.  In the evenings before the event,  Sook squints her eyes to mend her Mother’s linen napkins.

    The titular visitor, Odd Henderson, has been making Buddy’s life a second-grade nightmare.  Odd has been demoted three times and is thus the towering bane of the schoolyard.  However, he seems to wiggle out of his bullying mayhem, with Buddy catching fire from his teacher for calling Odd an S.O.B.  Moreover, Odd elicits sympathy from his elders because his daddy’s in prison and his family’s impoverished in the midst of the Depression.

    When Sook—a Christ-like figure—insists that Buddy invite Odd to their bountiful Thanksgiving, Buddy feels betrayed.  Spoiling this dinner for the reader would be bad manners.  Let’s just say Buddy’s suffering and lesson-learning move from the schoolyard to the Thanksgiving table.

    Capote’s ability to write a universally themed, still-topical (the bullying issue, in particular) tale cast in a nostalgic glow resistant to sentimentality remains nothing less than extraordinary, 50 years after this story’s publication.

Harriet's Garden Tips:  I enjoy watching "Danny Lipford: Today's Homeowner” on TV and on his web site.  On this show Joe Truini does a lot of "Simple Solutions" including a nontoxic weed killer.  I have not tried it out but will this week.  It includes vinegar, Epsom salts, and dish detergent.  If anyone else has tried it, let me know.  I am going to plant cilantro spinach and lettuce this week.  Let's get our fall gardens up and going.  By the way you can get fresh local greens at the Ridge Spring Famers' Market on Saturdays after 9:00 AM. 

REMINDERS

November 16: FORS Meeting at 5:00

November 24 & 25: Ridge Spring Shoppes Specials

December  2: Christmas on the Square

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; Sat 9-12

Ridge Spring Famers' Market: Saturday mornings

Ridge Spring Library Toddler Time Mondays at 10:30

Saluda County Library Hours:  Mon/Wed 8:30 am-5 pm; Tues/Thurs 8:30 am – 6 pm;   Fri 8:30am – 5 pm; Sat closed new fax machine and can send toll free

Narcotics Anonymous Fridays at RS Library at 7:00 PM

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

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

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

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

November 6, 2017

Ridge Spring News

Harriet Householder

We need to remember why November 11is called Veteran’s Day.  It began with “The War to End All Wars” World War I.  The powers to be decided that all guns would go quiet on the 11^th hour of the 11^th day of the 11^th month to end The War.  How were we to know that in less than 30 years there were would be another war known as World War II?  So instead of being Armistice Day it became a day to honor all veterans of all services.    Even today Marines are being sent to the Philippines to help with the disaster of the typhoon.  How fortunate we are to be here today to celebrate this day

The Nut House & Country Market has started harvesting this year's pecan crop. The nuts look great and are available in store now. Pecans are sold in-shell, cracked, or halves and pieces. 

The Shoppes of Ridge Spring and The Art Gallery  are beginning to gear up for Black Friday Sales and Small Business Saturday.  There will be a food truck coming Friday and Saturday 24th and 25th. He will be doing Coffee and Hot Chocolate in the morning with something kind of Breakfast style and then Hamburgers and Fish dinners and sides for lunch.

Juniper will be closed for Thanksgiving November 22-25.  They will be open for Sunday Buffet on November 26.

Jerusalem Baptist Church male chorus will celebrate its 17th anniversary Sunday, November 19th at 3:30 PM.  Various choirs will be their guest as they lift up their voices in praise.  The public is invited.  If you require additional information please contact Deacon Arthur Kenner at 803-685-5453.

The Farmers' Market with the fresh local greens is getting started around 9:00 to 9:30.  No need to rush for Leonard Bell will be there ready to sell those fresh locally grown greens and other vegetables.

The Ridge Spring Harvest Festival will meet Tuesday November 14th at the library at 7:30 PM.  Hope you will join us.

FORS meets next Thursday November 16 at 5:00 PM at the library.

Judy Adamick and Anne Rauton Smith will be having an Opening artist reception, November  9th, from 6:00 to 8:00  pm at Aiken Center for the Arts. The show hangs from Oct. 31st thru Dec. 2nd. Come see!

Ridge Spring – Monetta hosted a Litter-Free Game with PalmettoPride

On Friday, October 27, 2017, Ridge Spring – Monetta Middle High School’s Lady Trojan Softball team partnered up with PalmettoPride, your anti-litter and beautification organization, to help turn their high school campus into a litter-free zone.  Fans representing RS-M and HKT were challenged to the keep the football stands and stadium grounds free of litter before, during, and after the game that evening.  Student volunteers handed out personal-size litter bags to fans of both schools as they entered the stadium.   Fans used the bags to dispose of their trash in order to keep the stadium from being trashed by bottles, wrappers and other concession items.  During and after the event, the “Green Team” collected 17 bags of litter.  RS-M won the football contest by a score of 43-0 and had a very clean stadium after the game.

If you have not purchased your copy of the November issue of Southern Living, you need to get one now!  Monetta is featured in the magazine as one of the best tiny towns in the South!  It is located on page SC2.  IT Nantes Monetta is the home of the "BIG" Mo.  It definitely earned the Big for it has three screens and runs usually first run movies.  It even tells the cost and they only take cash.  The article also mentions Watsonia, Peaches 'n' Such,  and peach ice cream.  Check it out.

I attended the Farm to Table and Honey Tasting Event at Gables Inn and Gardens in Ward.  It was delightful. The rain had come and gone!!! The Moonshine from Hollow Creek Distillery was stronger than I thought it would be. I only took one sample but it was really smooth.  The two honey producing farms were there and their honey tasted better than any you could buy in the store.  One was KP's Honeybees of Saluda and the other was Lange's Smiling Acres of Ward.  The food was delicious and prepared by Chris Hamilton from Higher Ground Char House , the entertainment was great and the two young men spoke of their desire to work with and through agriculture.   Larry Lange Jr. is a junior at Clemson and Ken Palmer is a junior at RSM High School.   They are part of our future for this area is agriculture to the core. There will be agriculture scholarships, too. A BIG thanks goes to: Lange's Smiling Acres South, Ridge Recycling, The Town of Ward, Hallmark Outdoor Services
Heritage Hardware & Supply, Jerrold A. Watson & Sons,  Log Creek Thinning, Ridge Poultry, Jimmy Forest Farms, Lake Murray Properties, and Tidwell Jewelers

Art Center in Ridge Spring by Joanne Crouch

     Don’t miss the last pottery class with Kim Ruff on Monday, November 13^th from 6:30-8:30.  Cost is $35 and for ages 12 & up.  The projects are a Christmas box with ribbon and a Christmas tree.  Contact  Kim Ruff at makerart@aol.com or Joanne Crouch at joanne.crouch26@gmail.com to pre-register for the class.  You can also sign up on Fridays and Saturday from 10-4. 

    Please shop local on Fridays and Saturdays from 10-4.  Works of 15 plus artists are available.  Get your unique gift here. 

RSM Elem (Rene Miller):  “PJs and Pancakes” is the theme of our Literacy Night this year! It will take place on Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. in the main office building. This fun-filled event will promote a love for reading and writing in your child’s life.

After-School Program:  The YMCA of Aiken is offering Primetime, an after-school care program.  For more info, call the school at 803-685-2000.

RSM High:  The Trojan football team defeated HKT 43-0.  This secures a home play-off game on Nov. 10 against Timmonsville or Denmark.  Kick-off is 7:30. 

Ms. Janice Douda’s classes are expanding the Coffee Bean Café to offer a coffee house atmosphere for poetry reading, guest speakers, and other artistic ventures during 2 ILT (independent learning time) periods.  Mrs. Bedenbaugh’s and Mrs. Rodgers’ honors English classes will be the first to enjoy this new experience!

Ms. Powell, the new media center specialist, sponsored a Spooky Halloween Story contest for the middle and high school.  Eighteen students submitted their creepiest stories to compete for the prize of a bucket full of Halloween goodies.  Congratulations to William Luarca for his story “12:00” and Jordan Grantham for his story “The Farm Maniac.” 

On Oct. 23, the RSM Trojan Champs had a blast eating and painting pumpkins together with their buddies during lunch.  The pumpkins were then randomly placed around the school for all to enjoy.  The Trojans Champs are spending lots of time with their buddies getting to know them and participating in all kinds of activities with them. 

Review from David Marshall James:  "You Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet" by James Bawden and Ron Miller

   This handsome, photo-illustrated volume from the University Press of Kentucky is subtitled "Interviews with Stars from Hollywood's Golden Era," and that's the grabber.

   Both former newspaper TV editors-- Bawden, for The Toronto Star; Miller, for The San Jose Mercury News-- the authors assimilate much previously unused material with their published print interviews.

   Subjects include Academy Award winners and longstanding friends Henry Fonda and James Stewart, with Fonda candid about his desire to win an Oscar, this being before "On Golden Pond" (1981).

   Non-Oscar-ees Walter Pidgeon, Vincent Price, and Robert Young put the "did" in "candid," as do Yvonne De Carlo and Esther Williams.  Jane Russell was known to speak her mind, and she's particularly revealing about costar Marilyn Monroe, whom she claims did not commit suicide, but was "disposed of."

   Bette Davis's middle name ought to have been "Frank."  She once referred to costar Miriam Hopkins as "the most thoroughgoing b---- I ever knew," and Davis carries the ball even further here.  For "Old Acquaintance" (1943), Davis has a scene in which she slaps Hopkins in the face:  "I really slugged her, and her head bobbled, and I felt ever so much better."

   Turnabout is fair play in these interviews, and some of Davis's other costars dish on her.

   The authors include Q&A's with lesser known (today) child actors and character actors, all at an age when their attitudes were loosened and their tongues thus much freer, making for a sometimes snippy and altogether catnip-py collection of Hollywood remembrances.

REMINDERS

November 13: Art Class

November 14: Harvest Festival Meeting 7:30

November 16: FORS Meeting at 5:00

November 25 & 26: Ridge Spring Shoppes Specials

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; Sat 9-12

Ridge Spring Library Toddler Time Mondays at 10:30

Saluda County Library Hours:  Mon/Wed 8:30 am-5 pm; Tues/Thurs 8:30 am – 6 pm;   Fri 8:30am – 5 pm; Sat closed new fax machine and can send toll free

Narcotics Anonymous Fridays at RS Library at 7:00 PM

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

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

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

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