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