CITY NEWS: if you have been by City Hall lately, you may have noticed the construction work on the west end of the building. The addition is being built by Alan Polley and Roger Bayless and will be used as storage for extra file cabinets and the community room’s tables and chairs. They only have the exterior to finish. They also refinished the floors in the community room, kitchen and office with help from Mark Wilson. If you see any of these hard-working guys, be sure to tell them Thanks!
Bingo night will return on Monday, October 6 at 6:30 pm in the old Lions Hall with the annual Halloween costume / Fall Outfit contest! Donations of snacks are appreciated and for October, the theme for snacks is fall flavors and colors. There are always three winners per game and lots of prizes for all ages. A free-will donation is accepted for snacks and cards to help RCBA work on projects and events around town.
The 2025 Ridgeway Car Show will be held Saturday, Sept 20 in the beautiful Ridgeway City Park. Registration will begin at 11 am and winners will be announced at 4 pm. Food and drink vendors will include Backyard Shenanigans BBQ, Bob's Place, Scotty B's and the Tipsy Trailer. Craft and flea market vendors are welcome – if interested, please call Toni Storms at 660-868-2169. The band One Way Out will play from 6 to 10 following the car show. This year’s show will be sponsored by the new Ridgeway Event Board.
Thank you to Linda DeHaas for the first quilt donation for the old Ridgeway Hall. RCBA is asking for old quilts for a project at the old Lions Hall. The quilts will be hung on the wall to help deaden some of the loud echos, particularly when a large group of people is using the hall. If you have some older, but still nice-looking old quilts that you no longer want, please let the group know. You can drop off quilts at Paula’s Sewing Corner at 408 Main. Please do not donate quilts that are heirlooms, are valuable or have sentimental value.
RCBA is also taking donations of working Christmas lights and outdoor décor to transform the City Park for Christmas. If you have something you would like to donate, please contact Shelly Lovitt or email ridgewaycba@gmail.com.
SCHOOL NEWS: The Ridgeway R-V School district has been named a “Kindness Certified School” for fostering a culture of kindness on campus. The recognition was given by the Kids for Peace and according to their website, the greatkindnesschallenge.com, “The Great Kindness Challenge is a positive and proactive bullying prevention initiative for PreK-12 schools.”
Varsity softball games for this week: East Harrison plays at Gilman City on Thursday, Sept 4 at 5:30 pm. The East Harrison tournament will be played at Cainsville on Saturday, September 6. The first game will start at 9 am and the second will start at either 12 pm or 1:30 pm.
SOCIETY: The sewing group will meet at the Ridgeway Baptist Church on Monday, September 8 from 1 to 4 pm. All are welcome to join in the work of making lap quilts. You do not need a sewing machine or even sewing experience – there is plenty for all to do. They have almost finished the teddy bear project.
The Ridgeway United Methodist Church will host their annual Lord’s Acre sale and community dinner on Saturday, November 1. Save the date and invite your friends for some great food and community fellowship!
BIT of HISTORY: From the front page of the Ridgeway Journal dated September 18, 1941: A fire destroyed the residence and funeral home of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Roberson. “The large stucco two-story house was owned by Mrs. Lou Leazenby and was also known as the old M. E. Neff place. “The Robersons had only been occupying the property since April of that year. The fire started about 2 am and the residents were awakened by the sound of the flames. The fire had too much of a head start and “the efforts of the fire laddies seemed of no avail and the structure was soon reduced to ashes.”
Volunteers saved many of the household goods, but the funeral supplies on the second floor were deemed a total loss. The house and contents were partially covered by insurance. The Robersons were determined to remain in Ridgeway and reopen their funeral home as soon as they could find a “suitable location.” The story was followed by a Thank You from the Robersons to all who had helped them during the fire.
CLOSING: Hope you have a great week and don’t forget to send me any items for the paper by Sunday evening! Thank you for reading!
Upcoming Events
Sept 8 Sewing Group meets at Ridgeway Baptist Church, 1 pm to 4 pm
Sept 8 RCBA Meeting, 7 pm, Ridgeway Community Room
Sept 15 Board of Alderman Meeting, 7 pm, Ridgeway Community Room
Sept 20 Ridgeway Car Show, Ridgeway City Park
- Registration at 11 am
- Awards at 4 pm
- Band “One Way Out” plays from 6 pm to 10 pm.
Oct 4 RCBA Scrapbooking, 10 am, Paula’s Sewing Corner, 408 Main St.
Oct 6 Bingo, 6:30m, Old Lions Hall
Oct 25 Trunk-or-Treat, City Hall
- Costume contest begins at 5 pm
- Trunk or Treating afterward
Ridgeway News Updates
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