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Nut House Added to the Ridge Heritage Quilt Trail

On July 5, the Nut House in Ridge Spring installed a quilt block on its building to honor the works of Frances Laura Anderson. Frances, born January 8, 1899, was the daughter of Lionel Anderson and Mildred Gentry, of Spartanburg. In 1920 she married Wallace W. Stedman, and in 1924 they moved to Ridge Spring. For the next 50 years she served the Ridge Spring community in countless ways. In 1968 Frances made a beautiful quilt, which was later given to a daughter, Elizabeth (Betty) Watson. Betty in turn later gave it to her daughter, Mary Edmonds. Joe Cal Watson commissioned the Art Center in Ridge Spring to paint a quilt

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block to be hung outside the Nut House, reproducing the pattern Frances used to make the fabric quilt. Many friends and relatives came to enjoy the installation ceremony. The Ridge Heritage Quilt Trail had its beginning with the installation of 3 quilt blocks in front of the Art Center last May. The Nut House is the first business in Saluda County to install a quilt block on its building. As more quilt blocks are installed in Saluda County, a brochure will be made to mark the location of each quilt block installed on the Ridge Heritage
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Betty Edmonds, Joe Cal Watson, and Betty Watson standing next to the newly installed quilt block at the Nut House.

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The World is at Our Doorsteps (and in Our from the mayors desk Homes) Due to Broadband Connectivity
Based on the factors of population and land area, many that live outside the municipal boundaries of Ridge Spring, SC might consider it to be a small town when evaluated solely based on these two determinants. In todays world of advanced communications capabilities and networks, the size of a political subdivision such as Ridge Spring has little effect on the technology demands or technology capabilities of such an area. There are very few boundaries on what a consumer of technology can do to enhance their lives or the individuals that reside around them through the utilization of broadband services. Broadband service is the Great Equalizer in ecomonic terms between countries, states, regions, counties, cities and towns. As an example, users of broadband services in New York, London, Rome and Ridge Spring, SC have the same ability to access information on the Worldwide Web through their local broadband provider. There are many general misconceptions about what constitutes broadband service. It is best to address the question of what is broadband in the most general of terms and what is the factor that differentiates it from dial-up service that has been generally available since the early 1990s? To define broadband in the simpliest of terms is to say that it is the pipe that allows for the transfer or movement of huge amounts of data being in the form of content at very, very high speeds. The vital words that we must be mindful of in this definition are the words huge and high speeds. Content that someone is accessing in the form of data such as streaming movies or web content takes up a lot of space. The speed of the transfer of the data determines the overall quality of the experience that a person has in accessing the internet for web browsing in general, watching a streaming video from a service such as Netflix, Hulu or Amazon, or downloading a music file. A slow connection often times results in the little spinning circle being present on your computers monitor or what is commonly referred to as buffering. This greatly diminishes the viewing experience and can add a great deal of time to the viewing pleasure of the person trying to perform some activity on the web. The speed of the broadband connection to a residence or business is measured in megabits per second or abbreviated Mbps. The generally available download speeds on the broadband network for most residences and businesses can vary from 1.5 Mbps to 10 Mbps. Services provided over fiber or coax network delivery systems can reach upwards of 50 Mbps in downloads. Broadband has many benefits when compared with the dial-up services, but
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Town Council met June 19th at 9:00 am to hear final reading on 2 ordinances: the first accepting the 2012 budget, the second to raise water rates. The vote on each ordinance was positive and each ordinance passed. Present at the meeting were Councilmen Capers Asbill and Charles Patterson and Mayor MAYOR PAT ASBILL Asbill. Absent were Geneva Harris and Jim Pressley. Also discussed were the bids for work on the front of the Masonic Building. The job was awarded to Mast Construction Company. Council met for its regular council meeting on July 2nd at 6:30 at Town Hall. Present were Council: Capers Asbill, Jim
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Third AnnuAl ArT CAmp

SUBMITTED ARTICLE The third annual art camp sponsored by the Art Association of Ridge Spring got under way with a bang on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Twenty eager young people were ready to discover the projects that were in store for them this year. Donna Minor, camp coordinator, welcomed them and explained the camp projects. The big project this year was four painted quilt blocks. These will be displayed on the RS Civic Center wall behind the playground for the whole community to enjoy. Other art projects included still life drawing, sand painting on a magnet, and a collaged greeting card. They also made a larger collage from found objects. After they were sprayed painted one color, it made a beautiful 3-D piece of art. On Friday the fun project of the day was making a palm rattle out of a gourd. The roof was jumping with the rhythm those kids were able to make with their shakers. On Saturday the Association gave the children a reception to show all their projects to their parents before taking them home. Cookies and lemonade were enjoyed by all.

Barbara Yon presenting the fabric quilt owned by Mary Edmonds.

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County. The pattern painted for you should be linked in some way to the family hosting the quilt block, the history of the site, or the history of the county. The quilt block you choose could come from a quilt made by someone in your family. If you are interested, you may contact Barbara Yon at 685-5386 for more information.

L to R: Annie Bell, Akira Bell in front of Nikki Bell and Leonard Bell. SUBMITTED ARTICLE L. Bells Farms/B & B Farms had its Grand Opening of its Roadside Fresh Produce Market/Stand (formally Andys Christmas Tree Farm) on Saturday July 30th, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Look for L. Bells Farm Fresh Produce Sign at Market/ Stand location. The Produce Market/Stand is located 5 miles south Highway 1 from Ridge Spring or 8 miles north Highway 1 from I-20 exit 22. A variety of Produce will be available daily, Monday- Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. For more information call 803-685-5204. The Official start date for the CSA Box Produce was the week of June 18. When

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Alan and Billie McDowell collected an estimated 30,000 bees from the cornice on the front of the building.

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we deliver that week you can pay for the 10 week(s) of family size boxes. Just select the family size box(s) you want. Any and all who are interested in this program, please feel free to sign up or call me if more information is needed. Each CSA Customer will receive a copy of the contract. This is part of the contract. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. Just to let you know, this is what he had Fresh From the Farm the Week of 7/2: Tomatoes (Red and Green), Watermelons, Cantelops, Squash, Cucumbers, Okra, Peppers ( Hot and Bell), Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes and Peaches.

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CONTINUED FROM 1 Pressley, Geneva Harris, and Charles Patterson along with Mayor Asbill. There was no new or old business to be discussed. Chief Taylor presented his yearly report to Council, and Max Parrish reported on streets and water sewer work. There was discussion of the large trucks speeding through town early in the mornings, and also stray dogs. The meeting was adjourned shortly after 7:00. There has been much interest in the renovations on the Masonic Building. The town purchased the building earlier in the year with the intent of renovating the front of the building and creating space to ac-

commodate three offices. Before the work began in that direction, we had a rental offer and decided to go in that direction. The inside of the building is being renovated by the Shumperts who will operate the Farm Bell Restaurant in the downstairs. Plans for the upstairs are on hold. Before we could begin renovations, we had to have honey bees removed from the cornice on the front of the building by beekeepers, Alan and Billie McDowell. The cornice contained and estimated 30,000 bees and was loaded with honey comb and liquid honey. After that task, the brick on the front of the building was removed, and the space was framed for windows and doors. Work is continuing, and you may keep up with its progress by checking Town of Ridge Spring on facebook.

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the main difference is the fact that dial-up has a top speed in most cases of only 56 kbps at its maximum which makes it virtually impossible to perform data intensive tasks with any efficiency. While residential broadband continues to progress, connectivity has been in place in the medical field for many years. South Carolina residents got to experince first-hand the benefits of a Telepsychiatry Program enabling rural health care facilities to have access to Mental Health consult services via high-definition cameras and monitors. Similarly, the Medical University in Charleston is using services to help in the treatment of stroke patients to reduce the vital times between the incident and treatment to help to limit lifelong effects of strokes. Broadband service has brought these services to rural South Carolina speeding recovery times and giving rural residents the benefits of large medical facilities in their towns without transportation constraints. In education, South Carolina was the first state to connect all of its libraries and schools to the internet through broadband services. Today, these life changing and enlightment tools are available to all our educational facilities from child development centers to universities in South Carolina. These are just a few examples of how South Carolina companies continue to expand and invest in Saluda County and the Palmetto States future technology needs. The pricing and avialibility for your residence and businesss broadband needs vary by broadband service provider. Contact

the provider that services your area to get a broadband service plan tailored to your specific needs and pricing. The Ridge Spring Area, the Town, and surrounding Aiken and Saluda counties, have infrastructure in place to accommodate the needs of a growing and prospering economy due to the availability of broadband effectively coupled with other tools that industrial prospects needs for locating in a community. There is not a limitation on the amount of bandwidth capability for communications and data transfers through available broadband technology. The Mayor of Ridge Spring and Council, along with Saluda County Government Officials, have a very keen interest in finding ways to have broadband services available and accessible to all residents of Saluda County similar to what is available in the Ridge Spring area. Community meetings inclusive of many sectors including government, public interest, and private business are currently being held and coordinated by Connect South Carolina and Connected Nation in an effort to determine the level of overall broadband access in terms of availability by technology such as wired service, wireless service, cable, and satelite, to evaluate the adoption and effective utilization of broadband service by the general population, and to look at Saluda Countys technology strengths and to address any challenges identified. Connected Nation and Connect South Carolina have performed extensive mapping of Saluda County and all other counties in South Carolina. These resources are available online at their websites at www.ConnectSC.org and www.ConnectedNation.org for the general publics review and utilization.

Ridge Springs August deadline

The story deadline for August is Monday, August 6. Send all stories and photos to Karen Klock at kklock@aikenstandard.com. The ad deadline for August is Friday, August 3. To advertise, contact Tina Paioni at (803) 644-2400 or email tpaioni@aikenstandard.com.

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S.C. LegiSLative update

Dear Friends: In the final days of June it was regrettable to see the South Carolina General Assembly take the budget process right to the deadline. After a couple of weeks of difficult negotiations Rep. Bill between the House and TayloR Senate, the General Assembly compromised and approved next years state budget. There were 3 big wins, in my view. in over three years. The tax rate for those businesses will drop 40% from 5 percent to 3 percent. Less taxes = more jobs!

Win #3: Obamacares Medicaid Expansion Derailed

While I am disappointed the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the individual mandate in the Affordable Care Act (known as Obamacare), there is a huge states rights win for South Carolina in one decision. The Court called the mandatory expansion of Medicaid economic dragooning that would force states to acquiesce to the federal government in hugely expanding a program designed to cover medical services for the most vulnerable. Under the Courts ruling, Medicaid expansion becomes voluntary on a state-by-state basis. Had the mandatory Medicaid expansion been allowed to stand it would have swamped our state budget in the coming years. Important facts you need to know: SCs Medicaid program already covers 1 million of our 4.6 million residents. It currently costs $5.9 billion a year (30% paid for by SC taxpayers; 70% by federal taxes). Thats 25% of the entire state budget that totals more than $23 billion and almost as large as our General Fund budget. Mandatory expansion of Medicaid under Obamacare would have added another 500,000 South Carolinians to the program. Its estimated the mandatory expansion would have increased SCs state spending by as much as $2.3 billion dollars between 2014-2020. No Federal Retribution: The Supreme Court ruled that if states decide not to participate in the Medicaid expansion, the

federal government cant cut off funds for existing Medicaid programs. State Debate Just Beginning: The divisive debate over Obamacare will continue to echo in state legislative chambers throughout the 2013 legislative session and for decades to come. The Courts ruling on the Medicaid expansion opens a window for states to consider bills in the 2013 session to explicitly refuse to expand their Medicaid programs as they will no longer be subjected to draconian penalties. Last year, the legislature gave the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) much more flexibility in administering Medicaid. That has resulted in greater efficiencies and cost savings.

Nearly 20% of the general fund budget is spent on Medicaid and social services. That doesnt leave much latitude for all other government functions.

Needed Budget Vetoes

It may sound strange for a legislator to ask the Governor to finish our work, but that is exactly what I was requesting when Gov. Haley exercised her line item veto authority to whittle down the $6.8 billion general fund budget. To explain my thinking, I need to explain the budget procedure. When the House of Representatives formulated the budget in March we debated every section, as did the Senate. That original budget was nearly 20% smaller! The House and Senate always have different budget priorities, and more money always gets spent by the Senate. So when the budget gets worked out by a conference committee, we can only exercise an up or down vote on the entire budget. We dont get to pick and choose. After our budget vote I asked Gov. Haley to wield her veto pen and trim non-essential spending. She did just that. Over the 4th of July holiday week she and her staff scrutinized the budget and issued 81 line item vetoes eliminating $60+ million in spending. The General Assembly is back in Columbia this week to vote on sustaining or overriding each of those vetoes. I hope many of those vetoes will be sustained so we spend less and save more. Ill report back next month on the veto session. Or, if you want more timely updates, please sign-up for my e-newsletter by sending an e-mail request to: Bill@ TaylorSCHouse.com. You can also stay up-to-date by following me on Facebook, Twitter and You Tube. They are all labeled TaylorSCHouse. Thank you for the privilege of allowing me to serve you in the General Assembly.

Win #1: State Government Avoids Shutdown

With only two days to the deadline, a solution was found. We agreed on a new state general fund budget totaling $6.8 billion. We also passed a continuing resolution to insure state government would stay in operation while the new budget was being finalized. Without that continuing resolution state government might have been forced to close down except for essential services on June 30th

New Spending Plan has Many Pluses!

Here are the highlights of SCs $6.8 billion General Fund budget we passed... Sets aside $300 million for deepening the Charleston Port, our states economic engine. Provides state employees a 3% pay raise and fully funds increases for health insurance. Adds an additional 2% raise to law enforcement officers earning less than $50k annually. Guarantees a 2% state-funded pay raise for all public school teachers. Increases K-12 educational funding by $152 million which ramps up funding more than 11% for each public school student. Adds $30 million to funds going to local governments. Fully funds the Medicaid budget. Budget Perspective: Its important to see how the state spends your taxes in its general fund budget. Consider this... Nearly 40% of all expenditures are for K-12 and higher education.

Win #2: Biz Tax Relief

Im proud to report the House of Representatives, particularly House Republicans, prevailed in winning permanent tax relief for SCs small businesses in the new state budget. This was no small feat. Our House negotiators held fast in overcoming Senate objections and the nearly 60,000 small businesses in this state will see their state income taxes go down. The $60 million in tax cuts for sole proprietorships will phase

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Ridge Spring Graduate Becomes New Aiken Electric Intern

SUBMITTED ARTICLE Aiken Electric Cooperative is pleased to welcome Daniele Ligons as their newest marketing intern. Daniele is a resident of Ridge Spring, SC and is a 2008 Ridge Spring - Monetta High School graduate. She now attends The University of South Carolina at Aiken where she is a senior marketing major and will be graduating in December 2012. She is involved in organizations such as: Pacer Spirit, Circle K International and Pacer Fanatics. Along with serving on several other committees, she has spent time volunteering at ACTS, Helping Hands, Habitat for Humanity and various other places in the community. As a marketing intern Daniele will be assisting with event planning, public relations, communication and updating and creating publications and ads. I am really thankful that I was selected for this position. Aiken Electric is such a great company to be a part of and although Im fairly new, Ive already learned so much. I am confident that by the time I am finished here, I will be prepared to handle any professional career, says Ligons.

Ridge Spring-Monetta FFA Members Tour North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
SUBMITTED ARTICLE Jason Fallaw and Phillip Adams, two junior RS-M High FFA Members, toured the Agriculture College at North Carolina A & T University Monday, June 11, 2012. Jason and Phillip toured the Agriscience laboratories and classrooms on the Greensboro campus. Dr. Antoine Alston, Agricultural Education Program Coordinator Program lead the tour that took about two hours. Phillip Adams said, I had never heard of North Carolina A & T before Mr. Crim told me about the university, much less their Agriculture College. I was impressed with the eagerness they had in me to attend. My goal after high school is to be involved in agriculture in the Ridge community and a degree in agriculture fits into my goal. A & T is an option for me. Jason Fallaw stated after the tour, I couldnt believe the racial diversity I saw on campus. Mr. Crim described the university as a Black Land-Grant Institution, but it looked like a mainstream college. If this is a historically black college, it might be a place for anyone regardless of race. North Carolina A & T University is an 1890 Land Grant instruction, just like our own South Carolina State University. However, the state of North Carolina has kept A& Ts Agriculture College intact whereas the 1969 legislation in SC closed the Agriculture College and Law School at South Carolina State University. The Agriculture College at North Carolina A & T shares the mission of its neighbor NC State in Raleigh, North Carolina, and of course Clemson University: education for the common person. The pair were on their way to the National FFA Washington Leadership Conference and were accompanied by their FFA Advisor, Michael Crim.

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WYMAN KING ACADEMY

WYmAN KiNG ACAdemY hoNoR RoLL AWARdS - (Students with 3.0 GPA) Pictured, Left to Right: Haylea Carter, Harley Fincher, Foster West, Charlie Griffith, Scott Causey, Emily Smith, Price Carpenter, and Madison Fallaw. Not Pictured: Eric Mills, Raegan Addy, Hannah Coleman, Jessie Eidson, Corbie Long, and Hannah Corley. Awards were presented at the WKA Athletic Banquet held May 19, 2012.

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Seated left to right: Donna Lybrand, Blake Lybrand, Crys Lybrand; Standing left to right: Coach Zach Matthews, Headmaster Dennis Gibson, Coach Jolly Doolittle.

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King Academys blake Lybrand headed uSC-Lancaster

Submitted ARtiCLe Wyman King Academy student Blake Lybrand signed a letter of intent to play college golf at the University of South Carolina Lancaster. Seated with Blake are his mother and father. Blake will major in Business Management. Over the years, Blake has been a standout on the course receiving All-Region honors for the last three years. In 2011, Blake placed third in the SCISA Class A State Tournament. With another year of training and a strong two day performance on the James Hackler Golf Course at Coastal Carolina in Conway, Blake won the 2012 SCISA Class A Individual State Championship. During this years tournament, he posted a two day 36 hole score of 152. This performance enabled him to claim the state title by an impressive 11 strokes. I get to play at the college level which is one of the things you dream of, and once you get in high school it is one thing that you work towards, so to be actually getting this opportunity is exciting, Blake said. We are proud of Blakes golf accomplishments. At this time, we do not have enough students involved to field a golf team, but he has put in the effort necessary to perform at a high individual level. Along the way, his parents have been encouraging and supportive of his interests. We will miss Blakes friendly personality, but we are looking forward to following his progress at the next level Headmaster Dennis Gibson said.

WYmAN KiNG ACAdemY tRi-AthLete AWARdS - (Students that Lettered in 3 Varsity Sports) Pictured, Top to Bottom: Price Carpenter, Foster West, Daniel Dorn, Justyn Fox, Garrett Swain, Alex Berry, Conner Fox, Zane Bedenbaugh, Elizabeth Parrish, Haylea Carter, Emily Rose Davis, Carson Buzhardt, Haley Rodgers, Harley Fincher, and Grace Anne West. Awards were presented at the WKA Athletic Banquet held May 19, 2012.

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WYmAN KiNG ACAdemY ACAdemiC eXCeLLeNCe AWARdS - (Students with 3.5 GPA) Pictured, Top to Bottom: Adam Nichols, Patrick Corley, Daniel Dorn, Alex Berry, Conner Fox, Justyn Fox, Jacob Shealy, Tripp Amick, Will Shealy, Morgan Derrick, Grace Anne West, Carley Boone, Taylor Reinzo, Kirstie Boone, Haley Rodgers, Carson Buzhardt, Blair Derrick, Elizabeth Parrish, and Emily Rose Davis. Not Pictured: Morgan Eargle, Hannah Enlow, Steven Gray, Chelsea Schwartz, and Allison Price. Awards were presented at the WKA Athletic Banquet held May 19, 2012.

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WKA 5-YeAR-oLd KiNdeRGARteN GRAduAtioN - Congratulations to our little Knights! Pictured, top to bottom: Student Helper Hannah Corley, WKA Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. Mary Parrish, Student Helper Blair Derrick, Shellie Claire Bodie, Liberty Kirkland, Sarah Catherine Berry, Prem Patel, Karli Bradley, Addison Harmon, Landen Adams, Pierce Kirby, Brooklyn Hallman, and Ryan Mills. After Graduation, the students had a fun-filled day at Amick Park.

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WYmAN KiNG ACAdemY SeNioR mALe & FemALe AthLete oF the YeAR AWARd Pictured, Left to Right: Scott Causey and Haley Rodgers. Awards were presented at the WKA Athletic Banquet held May 19, 2012.

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WYmAN KiNG ACAdemY SeNioR mALe & FemALe StudeNt-AthLete oF the YeAR AWARd - Pictured, Left to Right: Kirstie Boone and Jacob Shealy. Awards were presented at the WKA Athletic Banquet held May 19, 2012.

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WYmAN KiNG ACAdemY SeNioR tRi-AthLete AWARd - Pictured, Left to Right: Daniel Dorn, Haley Rodgers, and Justyn Fox. Awards were presented at the WKA Athletic Banquet held May 19, 2012.

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st. william catholic church book review Ranchero

By DaviD Marshall JaMes

A repo man, making a house call concerning a plasma TV, gets knocked upside the head with a fireplace shovel by a tag-team couple of Mississippi Delta crackers. Worse yet, Mr. and Mrs. Saltine make off with Nick Reids bad ride, a 1969 Ford Ranchero, with a calypso-coral (read: tropical SUBMITTED phoTo pink) paint job. Bottom left: alayna Way, Morgan Berry, Kenneth Way, emma Black, Quinten Miller Even Middle row: amelia Way, laura Way, Tyler Berry, Jason rodgers, Texanna Miller further Back row: William Bedenbaugh, Joel licea, Bishop Guglielmone, samuel Bedenbaugh, Jordyn rodgers. adults not pictured: Kelly Bedenbaugh, Jamie Berry, Candice Miller, and worse russell Miller, Julia rodgers, Donna Way, and Kerry Way yet, the slap-hapalso toured the Chancery, the Bishops SUBMITTED ARTICLE py-mobile home, and the Cathedral of St. John is a loaner On June 22, fourteen youth and seven the Baptist. After the extensive tours, from adults from St. William Catholic Church the group participated in the noon day Nicks in Ward visited the Catholic Diocese of mass. This was quite an experience for landlady, Charleston and the Cathedral of St. John the group because part of the mass was Pearl, the Baptist. During the trip, the group vis- in Latin. To finish off the day, the group ited with The Most Reverend Robert E. enjoyed a picnic lunch at the Battery Park by way of her Guglielmone, who is the 13th Bishop of and then went sightseeing on Market deceased the Catholic Diocese of Charleston. They Street. husband, Gil. Not that Pearl spins gravel on the flat Delta roads in the Ranchero; rather, she prefers a suitably staid Buick. She has loaned the Ranchero to Nick on account of his aged Chevy Novas having a worse-than-normal day. Pearl is a real Zen kind of lady. She wouldnt care if she never saw her late husbands car again. After all, its been sitting on blocks in the garage under Nicks apartment for so long that the tarp has rotted. To register for classes call (803) 685-5577 or by email artassociationridgHowever, Nick views recovering the espring@gmail.com or joanne.crouch26@gmail.com. Ranchero as a point of honor-- and an escape from the Delta Blues to the Delta Basic Pencil Drawing - July 21st from 9am to 12pm at the Art Center Pinks, as it were-- so he pursues the Danny ODriscoll, Instructor thieves with a fellow repo-er, Desmond, All supplies will be provided for ages 10 to adult. a well-proportioned (read: huge) black guy whos Zen, too, but more in the exWoven Wall Hanging - Saturday, August 11 from 10am to 1pm at the Art Oxycontin-addict manner than in Pearls Center - Joanne Crouch, Instructor resigned Southern widow fashion. Desmond really reaches his Zen at the Each student will use a childhood toy and t-shirt material to make an original wall Sonic, meticulously applying condihanging. All supplies will be provided for ages 9 and up. Cost of class is $30. ments to his Coney foot-longs. Just as the late Christina Onassis was Hand Quilted Christmas Star - August 25th from 9:30am to 12:30pm such a devotee of Coca-Cola that she Marolyn Floyd, Instructor could discern the bottling plant of oriClass for age 12 and up. Kit includes all supplies to make a pillow top for $40. gin, Desmond can tell you that the Sonic Needs to pre-register by August 15th. in Indianola differs from the Sonic in

Yazoo City. Foot longs as needed, Nick and Desmond are off to rescue the Golden (well, Pink-en) Fleece. To win back Helen of De-Troy-t. Desmond possesses major car empathy, as his ex-spouse, Shanica, wrangled him out of his beloved Escalade, then proceeded to mess it up with Mississippi mud and trashy men. Debut novelist Rick Gavin crafts a frequently guffaw-inducing quest up, down, and across the Delta, from Greenville to Greenwood to Nitta Yuma (not to be confused with Itta Bena). Appropriately, Gavin tunes in the literary spirit of William Faulkner (The Reivers), with a Eudora Weltyan sense of the absurd (Why I Live at the P.O. and The Petrified Man). As down-to-earth as a fieldstone piling beneath a Delta cabin, Ranchero delights with every unexpected turn of its swervy, curvy, topsy-turvy path.

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Ridge Hill Baptist Church

church services
Ridge Spring Baptist Pastor: Chris Yeargin Sunday Services Sunday School: 10 a.m. Morning worship: 11 a.m. Evening worship: 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer: 7 p.m. Ridge Spring United Methodist Church, 206 Dubose St., Ridge Spring Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Pastor: John Kneece Info: 803-532-2354 Spann United Methodist Church, Church St., Ward Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: John Kneece Info: 803-532-2354 The Episcopal Church of the Ridge is a mission of three small churches Edgefield, Trenton and Ridge Spring meeting on a rotational basis. Calling the church office at (803) 275-3934 will give you the location for that Sunday. Every third Sunday church is in Ridge Spring. The church sign also shows where church will be each Sunday. Bible study is at 9 a.m. with services at 10 am. The Rev. Tom DiMarco is the minister. Ward Baptist Church Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. (no Sunday night or Wednesday night services) Rev. Charles A. Bodie is pastor. The address is P.O. Box 125, Ward, SC 29166 Physical address: 125 Ward Ave., Ward, SC 29166 Mount Alpha Baptist Church Located on Front Street, Ward, SC Sunday School: 10 a.m. Church Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Eldwin Griffin Ridge Hill Baptist Church, 144 Ridge Hill Drive, Ridge Spring, SC 29129 Worship Service 1st through 4th Sundays: Church Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Donald G. Hall Jerusalem Baptist Church 4185 Columbia Highway, North Ridge Spring, SC 29129

Rev. Sim E. Murray, pastor Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Church Service: 10:15 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church 1186 Mt. Calvary Road, Johnston Pastor John Wertz is interim pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m., Worship: 11 a.m. The service can be heard each Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. on WKSX 92.7 Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month and all major festival days of the church. We are Equipping the Saints for Ministry. St. Williams Catholic Church 1199 Ridge Spring Highway Ward, SC 29166 Rev. Jose Rodolfo Lache-Avila Administrator (803) 924-3400 Email stwill@pbtcomm.net Mass Schedule Saturday 6 p.m. Misa en Espanol (Spanish Mass) Sunday 9:45 a.m. Rosary 10:15 a.m. Mass Wednesday 7 p.m. Mass Mount Pleasant Baptist Church 164 Mount Pleasant Road Ridge Spring, SC 29129 Phone: 803-295-3421 Email: pleasantbapt@pbtcomm.net. Pastor is Rev. Vollie Gibbs Worship Leader is Jeff Faulk Service Time: Sunday School: 9:45 am Morning Worship: 11:00 am Wednesday: Supper: 6:00 pm Prayer Meeting: 7:00 pm Wed. Missions/Preschool Youth Leap of Faith Outreach Ministries 108 Pecan Grove Road Ridge Spring, SC 29129 Services are Sundays at 10 a.m. Ministers: Apostle Peter and Virginia Blacks Young Second Baptist Church Pastor Oscar J. Boyd Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

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obituaries

Jeffrey Gibson
Funeral services for William Jeffrey Gibson, age 46, were held Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 11 am at Bland Funeral Home, Johnston, SC with burial in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Jeffrey, a native of Johnston, died Thursday, June 14, 2012. He was a son of the late William Frampton and Iris Hallman Gibson. Jeffrey was a graduate of Strom Thurmond High School, Aiken and Augusta Technical College. He had worked as a call center representative prior to his illness. Jeffrey was of Baptist Faith. Survivors include sisters: Linda (Buddy) Smith and Judy Gibson Holmes; his step-mother: Maxine Jordan Gibson; stepsisters: Tyra Miller and Marsha Rearden; nieces: Lisa Hall and Sheila Crow; nephews: Matthew and Robbie Smith. Memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Respite, Center, 2110 Broad Street, Augusta, GA. 30904. Please sign guestbook and send condolences to family at www.blandfh.com.

and of Methodist Faith. Survivors include nieces: Peggy Aull, Johnston and Doris Blackwell, Aiken and several grand nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Spann Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Russell Hughes, 774 Fruit Hill Road, Saluda, SC 29138. Please sign guestbook and send condolences to family at www.blandfh. com.

Carolyn M. Carver
NEW HOLLAND, SC Mrs. Carolyn Elizabeth McGee Carver, 73, entered into rest Sunday, July 1, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Carver was married to John Boyce Carver of 56 years prior to his death February 11 of 2011. She is survived by her children; Crystal C. Tindall and her husband Larry, and Boyce Carver of New Holland and Laurie Holmes and her husband Todd of Johnston, grandchildren; Jarrod Storey and Kaitlyn Carver, mother-in-law; Laura Marie Sanders Carver, brothers; George Earl (Myrtle) McGee of Evans, GA and Robert Wilson Bob (Linda) McGee of New Holland. Mrs. Carver was the daughter of the late Ernest Riley and Bertha Mae Ouzts McGee. She was also preceded in death by sister, Jean Mizell and brother, Edward J. McGee. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church of Johnston and New Holland Baptist Church. Mrs. Carver received a Masters in Education and taught Elementary school for six and a half years. The family expresses their love and appreciation for Mrs. Carvers caregivers; Lisa Hart, Sherry Hilliard, and Shannon Davis for the devotion and love they gave. The Funeral Service was held at 10 am Thursday, July 5 in the New Holland Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Heart Association, 1003 Hammond Rd., Aiken, SC 29803 or St. Judes Research Hospital, 501 St. Judes Place, Memphis, TN 38105. An online register is available at blizzardfuneralhome.com.

Dale Younce Massey

Funeral services for Mrs. Dale Yonce Massey, age 88, formerly of Johnston, SC, were held Monday, July 9, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Johnston Presbyterian Church with private burial in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Mrs. Massey, a native of Johnston, died Friday, July 6, 2012. She was a daughter of the late Rufus Clinton and Abie Yonce. For forty-one years she was an employee of Southern Bell where she served as business office manager. She was also a charter member of the Telephone Pioneers. Mrs. Massey was a member of Women of the Church at Johnston Presbyterian Church and served as president for many years. Survivors include her sister Margaret Ford (Lexington). She is also survived by her loving nephew who was like her son, Larry Yonce (Judy) of Greenwood and their daughter Amy (Shelby) Bartley and their children Jackson and Leila. Survivors also include her niece, Bonnie (Ted) Barnes, and their daughters, Wendy and Cydney, nephew, Don (Sylvia) Ford and their children, Melissa (James) Vagts, and Susan (Jason) Smith. She was predeceased by her husband, R. B. Massey, her parents, and her brother Lalun Yonce The family wants to thank the staff of Emerald Gardens in Greenwood for their dedication and loving, gentle care of our loved one. Memorials may be made to Johnston Presbyterian Church c/o Mr. Harry Bell 1829 Hwy 23, Ward, SC 29166. Please sign guestbook and send condolences to family to www.blandfh.com.

cats. Her companion of nineteen years, Gloria Tolman invited friends to visit the residence at 902 Calhoun Street (downtown Johnston, Calhoun & Roland) on Saturday, June 30th, from 1pm to 6pm. There is no service planned, there will be a day of celebration later in the Boston area for family and friends. Thomas was her closest living relative, parents and siblings have passed on. He would like to thank the excellent medical care his sister received at the cancer center of Georgia Heath Sciences, particularly Connie Edwards, clinical nurse, and Dr. Awan who is in charge of the clinical research programs. He also wants to thank Dr Elizabeth Gordinieer of Edgefield for her compassion in caring for his sister these past four years; and for arranging Hospice Care of South Carolina. Carol and Priscilla of hospice care have been like angels sent to us. Memorial gifts can be sent in Sandras name to All Gods Creatures, a no kill, nonprofit pet rescue, Box 23, Johnston, SC 29832. Sympathy and wishes can be sent to the residence at 902 Calhoun Street, Johnston, SC, 29832 (803-275-6411).

Ruth Casey
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Derrick Casey, age 89, were held Monday, June 18, 2012 at 11 am at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Mrs. Casey, a native of Johnston, died Friday, June 15, 2012. She was the widow of Claude Casey and a daughter of the late Ira E. and Della Lott Derrick. Mrs. Casey retired as secretary/treasurer for radio station WJES-AM / WKSX-FM in Johnston and was a member of Johnston First Baptist Church and the Jesse Mobley Circle. Survivors include her son: Mike (Dana) Casey; grandchildren: Brecken (Stuart) Campagna, Bryna (Cameron) Rickett, Lee and Dean Casey and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son Leon Casey. Memorials may be made to Johnston First Baptist Church, 700 Church Street, Johnston, SC 29832 or to the charity of ones choice. Please sign guestbook and send condolences to family at www. blandfh.com.

Eleanor Gingrey Murphy

EDGEFIELD Ms. Eleanor Gingrey Murphy, 98, of Edgefield, wife of the late William A. Murphy, died Monday, June 25, 2012. A Funeral Mass was held Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 10 A.M. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in North Augusta with burial in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Edgefield. Ms. Murphy was a native of Aiken, S.C. and was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. She was a retired L.P. N. at the Medical College of Georgia. Survivors include 5 sons, Larry (Betty) Murphy, Billy (Patricia) Murphy, Charles (Laura) Murphy, Tom (Judy) Murphy, Kenneth (Maylan) Murphy; 12 Grandchildren, Tina Johnson, Patrick Murphy, Bill

Sandra E. Colucci
JOHNSTON, S.C. Sandra E. Colucci, 67, passed away peacefully, June 25th at her residence from a long illness. Sandra moved to Johnston four years ago from the Boston area to be near her brother, Thomas Colucci of Trenton. Sandra was a retired bookkeeper, and her passion was cooking and animals. She had two dogs and five

Naomi D. Raiford
COLUMBIA, S.C. Funeral services for Naomi D. Raiford, 92, were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at Ridge Hill Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Fannie Belle Hite

Graveside services for Miss Fannie Belle Hite, age 101, were held Sunday, June 24, 2012 in Spann United Methodist Church Cemetery at 2 pm. Miss Hite, a native of Johnston, died Friday, June 22, 2012. She was a daughter of the late Bradley and Fannie Louise Carpenter Hite. Miss Hite was a homemaker

Bobby Roberson
RIDGE SPRING -- Bobby Roberson of 202 Merritt Ave., Ridge Spring, SC, died June 19, 2012, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Davis Funeral Home, Inc. of Ridge Spring was in charge of arrangements.

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Bill Murphy, Ann Robinson, Michael Murphy, Suzanne Murphy, Meredith Stone, Kathy Prince, Shannon Day, Shelley Bazemore, John Murphy, Caron Johnson; 21 great-grandchildren; and a special caregiver, Ida Hooper. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 6605, North Augusta, S.C. 29861. A Rosary Service was held Friday at 5 P.M. at the funeral home. Please sign the online register book atwww.edgefieldmercantilefh.com

Anita S. Kelley, Kathryn S. Burchett; 4 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Williams was predeceased by a son Thomas g. Williams. Memorials may be made to Red Hill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 17 Edgefield, S.C. 29824. Please sign the online register book at www.edgefieldmercantilefh.com.

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Vivian Hammond Sprouse

Mrs. Vivian Hammond Sprouse, 62, of Plum Branch Rd., wife of Harvey Sprouse, died Monday June 25, 2012 at her residence. Funeral Services were held Wednesday June 27, 2012 at 2 P.M. at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home with burial in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park in Edgefield. Mrs. Sprouse was a native of Edgefield County and was retired from the South Carolina Dept. of Corrections in McCormick, S.C. She was a wonderful Wife, Mother, and Ma MMaw. Survivors include her husband, 2 daughters- Roxanne Corley, Cyndi Cockrell; 1 Son- Bubba Turner; 2 Sisters- Ethel Crawford, Becky Lawton; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Friends may sign the online register book at www.edgefieldmercantilefh.com.

Mrs. Ruth S. Williams

EDgEFIELD -- Mrs. Ruth Stephenson Williams, 92, of Edgefield, wife of the late gerald Williams, died Tuesday June 19, 2012 at Edgefield County Hospital. Funeral Services were held Thursday June 21, 2012 at 2 P.M. at Red Hill Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Williams was a native of guilford County, N.C. and a member of Red Hill Baptist Church. She was a Homemaker. Survivors include 1 Son- Steve (Helen) Wood; 1 Daughter- Kay Atkins; 2 Sisters-

Back row: Bob Herndon and Jim Napier. Front row: Bev Arndt, Max Senf, Harriet Householder, Carolyn Boatwright On June 9th the Friends of Ridge Spring celebrated the tenth year of the Farmers Market with cake and coffee. The cake made by Carolyn Boatwright was sliced at 9:00 AM and gone by 9:20 AM. It certainly was good. The weather had been perfect, not too hot, for all to enjoy the fresh produce on the Town Square.

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Vouchers were being dispersed by the Saluda Senior Center, too. His program helps the older community and the farmers as well. Come join us each Saturday until Labor Day for the Famers Market. The farmers start arriving around 7:30 until 9:30 with the freshest produce around.

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