December
9, 2019
Ridge Spring News
Harriet
Householder
December 7, 1941 was the day the United States entered World
War II as a result of a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. We remember this date
as “the day that lives in infamy” as quoted by our president at the time, FDR. My mother and father remembered what they were
doing when they heard. . Many of us remember it from the movies we have seen
and history books read over the years. How
many of us remember certain dates, too, such as 9/11. That is one of my generation’s days to
remember. Let us look to the future as
being filled with joy and hope for all mankind
Qwendolyn Etheredge:Thanks to all that
came out to the Ridge Spring Christmas Tree lighting. We appreciate the songs
from Calidonia Youth Choir and Harvey's Angels. Beautiful dance numbers from
the Christy Mills group. A special thanks to Rev. Dr. Oscar Boyd, Betty's
Graphix, DJ Crossover and Ava's Paparazzi. We truly had a good time with our
community.
Work
has begun on the Town Square. The dying oak
trees have been removed along Main Street..
On the Saturdays of December 14 and 21 Leonard Bell will be
on Ridge Spring town square from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon with collards, mustard
greens turnips and sweet potatoes. I
have learned that you can boil sweet potatoes with their skins on, cool, peel
and whip up into the best sweet potato casserole.
Ridge Spring sponsored a cat neutering clinic and I
helped. The limit was to be 25 but
somehow we ended up with 28. Laura
Walker headed it up and it went off like clockwork. There is a cost but look at the benefits to
us all. Feral cats are not good for the
community. Kittens attract foxes,
vultures, dogs, and other animals. Don't forget diseases too. Due to winter weather , there will not be one
until February. By the way they will
also neuter pets but the cost is increased.
RIDGE SPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: The Advent season is upon us and Pastor Ashley
has given us the reason for the season with two outstanding Advent messages.
Songs of praise, candles on the Advent wreath and the lovely Christmas tree
really sets the mood. Communion will be December 15th and all
are welcome. You don’t have to be a United Methodist or for that matter a
member of any church. It is an open table. If you drive on DuBose be sure and
look at the Church. The nativity scene is set up right by the sign. RSUMC
adopted a family through the Palmetto Project’s Families Helping Families. We
have an adult (mom) and four children ages 4, 5,7 and 11. If you are interested
in helping with toys or clothes contact a church member to find out how. Presents
will be delivered December 14th. There will be NO church service
December 29th. RSUMC is on
Face Book. Visit our page, like us and keep up with the events and activities
of the Church. Well done Saluda High School and Ridge Spring Monetta High
football teams!! Proud of ya’ll.
ART ASSOCIATION OF RIDGE SPRING & GALLERY
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year! Come on by to the Art Center in Ridge Spring to see all of the wonderful
holiday gifts we have for sale. Ornaments, decorations as well as lots of
beautiful photography, paintings, ceramics and more! Just the sort of thing
someone would love to find under the Christmas tree this year. Make us your
one-stop shop for all of your holiday gifts! Open Fridays and Saturdays from
10am to 2pm. Don’t forget we have classes, too, just like us on Facebook to
keep informed about what’s coming up next!
Pen Turning Class
Saturday, January 11 & 25, 2020 10 AM -
11:30 AM, 12 PM - 1:30 PM, 1:30 PM - 3 PM
One
student per each hour & half session. Please email {Marlene_Sides@yahoo.com
} or Call: 706-829-4929 to book your session and directions.
Cost:
$35 [Includes all supplies to make a custom ink pen] Session will be held in
Larry’s workshop. Teacher: Larry
Sides
Trip to Belgium by Mary Edmonds: My father, Joe
Watson; my son, Michael Edmonds; and I are busy buying hats, gloves, scarfs,
and long underwear for our trip to Belgium on Tuesday, December 10. (It was 31
degrees there and snowing yesterday.)
The plans for this trip began last summer
when Michael decided that his grandfather should go back to Belgium for the 75th
anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. On the internet, Michael found a
history of the 75th Division (Daddy’s division) in World War II that
allowed us to develop a rough map of his service in Belgium. Then we had the
great luck of being introduced (by email) to Bob Gonings, a Belgium guide and
expert on the Battle of the Bulge who conducts World War II tours. He and his
team have done additional research and will take Daddy back to the actual
places he fought. He has also arranged for numerous other experiences.
The Belgium people are extremely grateful to
the American soldiers who liberated them from Nazi occupation. This has been
evident from the wonderful welcome we’ve received from the Belgium people. I
contacted the National War Museum in Bastogne and they invited us to several
events. In fact, Daddy has been invited to participate in more activities than
we can work into our schedule. (If we could extend our stay until December 22,
we could stay in a castle.)
Some of the highlights of our trip include:
On Thursday we will visit the Henri Chapelle Cemetery, where almost 8,000
American soldiers who died during the Battle of the Bulge are buried. Bob has
arranged for us to visit the grave of Daddy’s sergeant. We will also meet with
a Belgium lady who was a child when Daddy’s unit arrived in the hamlet of Werm,
Flanders. We will visit the town of Ville du Bois where Daddy was wounded and
which Bob says has changed very little since the war. The beautiful Ardennes
Forest will be the backdrop to our tours. On Friday an 81-year old Belgium man
who was a child during the war will drive Daddy in a World War II-era jeep in a
parade in Manhay (an area where Daddy fought). On Saturday, we will visit the
Bastogne Museum and the Mardasson Monument, which is dedicated to the American
soldiers who died or were wounded in the Battle of the Bulge. In the evening
Daddy will participate in a reception with the King and Queen of Belgium. On
Sunday, he will interact with Belgium people in a “Meet the Veterans” event in
Bastogne. Finally, if we have time and
strength, Michael will drive us to the Rhine near where Daddy crossed as his
division moved into Germany. This trip will not only honor Daddy’s service, but
we will remember the thousands of young American soldiers who sacrificed--many
gave their lives—so that people far across the oceans could live free.
Josie
Rodgers:
What an exciting week we’ve had! The RSM High football team is the 1A
Upper-State Champion! They played for State last Friday night, and though
they did not bring home the win, they are certainly Champions anyway! Coach Rodgers shared words of wisdom
with the team Tues of championship week. I was privileged to be there to hear
those words, watch the boys’ reactions, and take pictures. Mark and I surely
wanted to be at Benedict Friday night to support his alma mater, but he was the
head coach of the North team in the SCISA North South All-Star game in St.
Matthews. We are also very proud of our neighbor, the Saluda Tigers, for
clinching the 2A State Championship. I think I could see the fireworks from my
house! I would love to shoot off fireworks for our Trojans, too! They’ve had a
stellar year, and we are so very proud of them! From this football-loving
football coach’s wife, congratulations to all!
RSM Elem: A 4K
Evening Program will be held from Jan. 27-Mar. 30, 2020, at RSME. This program
is for students not already part of an Aiken County 4K program. To register or
obtain more info, call 803-663-4204 or email ACPSD Coordinator of Early
Learning Programs Ann Olsen at aolsen@acpsd.net. Only 120 slots are available
throughout the county, so don’t wait.
RSM High: All
week, the RSM Trojan family celebrated, supported, and encouraged our 1A Upper-State Champion Football Team.
Several teachers and staff sneaked in last Sunday to “deck the halls” in honor
of the champions and in anticipation of the state championship game. Balloons,
streamers, posters, footballs, poster jerseys, and more pumped up the school
spirit even more. Different organizations and individuals fed the team each
day, and Coach Brian Smith had several football “legends” speak to the players
each day. Lee Sawyer, Mark Rodgers, Phil
Strickland, and Gary Smallen were all honored to share their thoughts and
encouragement with the Trojans. On Friday, the team was dismissed around 1:30,
and to their great surprise, the student body lined the sides of the sidewalk
from the gym to the bus for them to walk through. Then the students went back
into the school and out the front entrance to give them a very excited send-off
as the bus drove out of the parking lot led by a police escort. The surprise
pep rally send-off was on Facebook Live! The bus traveled to Seawells for
dinner before the big game. The stands were full of Trojan fans who came from
far and wide as well as many Saluda fans who stayed to watch this incredible
game. The outcome was not what the team and fans wanted, but those young men
are still champions! We will continue our support, encouragement, and excitement
for this group of athletes so they will continue to strive for their best.
The Beta
Club & NEHS is selling Christmas
and Exam Grams for $1 each. The Christmas stocking cards or pencil shaped
cards will include a special message and paired with a special treat. These
will be delivered to students during ILT exam week. Contact a Beta or NEHS
member for more info.
The Beta
Club & NEHS are sponsoring a food
drive with a great incentive for the studnets. There will be two bins to
fill with canned goods. One bin is for Coach
Smith, and the other bin for Mr.
Moots. The winner will receive a terrific prize: a pie in the face! Coach
Smith suggested the loser have to shave his head, but Mr. “Hair” Moots was NOT
on board with that incentive! Dr. Webb approved either reward; he & Coach
Smith are already smoothly shaven on top! At any rate, we need canned goods to
share with our local food bank. Send yours in and identify which person you’d
like to have pied in the face!
The Beta
Club is also sponsoring a coat drive.
Please bring clean, gently used (or new!) coats and jackets of all sizes to the
school or give to a Beta member. For more info, contact Josie Rodgers or Kelly
Bedenbaugh. Let’s share the warmth this winter!
Carmen Holley: Art students
will visit the Morris Museum in
Augusta on Thurs., Dec. 12. They will view The
Painter’s Eye exhibit, where they will explore the different techniques
painters use to create works of art. They will view and discuss a variety of
painting styles and take part in a hands-on activity at the museum. The
students will eat lunch at The Mellow Mushroom. The trip is sponsored by Shawn Meekins, a native of Ridge Spring
& an alumnus of RSMHS. Currently owner of Meekins Designs Studios in Charlotte, NC, Shawn gives back to his alma
mater every year with the intention of inspiring young artists to reach for
their dreams.
Harriet's
Garden Tips: Do you photograph
your gardens in the spring and summer when everything is in bloom? It's all so beautiful. Have you ever considered the advantages of
photo graphing your gardens in
winter? When you are thinking of fall
color or winter interest, you can compare the summer and winter pictures to
know where you need size, color or texture.
Be sure to make quick notes with the photos whether you have them
developed or downloaded onto your computer.
In about 12 months, you'll have an all season photographic record of
your garden. Then you can revisit a
season anytime of the year.
REMINDERS
Jeannette Carr Memorial: 864.656.5896,
www.clemson.edu/isupportcu, Jeannette Carr
Memorial, Annual Giving Office, 110 Daniel Drive, Clemson, SC 29631
Ridge Spring Library Hours: Mon. Tues. 9:00 - 12:00; Wed. Thurs. Closed;
Fri. 10:00 -
4:00; Sat. 10:00 - 1:00.
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
Fridays &
Saturdays: AARS hours 10:00-2:00
or by appt, free admission
Every first Thursday
of the Month: AARS meets at 6:30, 685-5783
Third Thursday: FORS at Town Hall at
5:30 PM
Every 1st
Thursday: Audibel Hearing
Center in Ridge Spring
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