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The regular monthly meeting of the Elgin Town Council was held on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Elgin Town Hall. All members of Council were present. The Invocation was given by Mayor Emmons and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, which was led by Councilman Hanley. The first order of business was the approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. There was no one signed up to speak during Public Forum. At this time, Council voted unanimously to adopt the agenda for the February 2, 2021 meeting. The following Business License Application was approved for January 2021: The Sign Connection-(Temporary) sign and lighting located at 907 Poplar Street in Cayce, SC, for a job/project at 2552 Main Street. There were no Charity Permit Requests or Complaints for the month of January 2021. If you or your organization wishes to hold a fundraising event in the Town of Elgin, please remember to check with Elgin Town Hall about completing a Charity Permit Request Form prior to the event taking place. There was no Old Business. In New Business, there was a presentation from Annette Hammond, Blanketing Families, Inc., for a community garden to be located at 1245 Sessions Road. This property is owned by the Town of Elgin and was the previous location for the tennis courts, that have since been removed due to condition/lack of use. Council will discuss the proposal further at the March 2, 2021 Meeting. Also, in New Business, Council approved Becky Robinson for a new (4) year term on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Emmons reminded Council that with the recent resignation of Randy Pruitt, the position of Zoning Administrator is currently being filled by Steve Huntley on an Interim basis and they would need to decide moving forward how they would wish to proceed. After some discussion, Council decided to discuss this matter further at the next meeting. At this time, Council voted to reinstate Judge David Reuwer and Judge Michelle James to a (4) year term each as Municipal Judges for the Town of Elgin. Chief Anders informed Council that Officer Rick Miller had been named the VFW Officer of the Year for 2020 and Lt. Ed Hines had been named the Elgin Police Department Officer of the Year for
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Letter To The Editor Blanketing Families Inc.
Greetings! My name is Annette Hammond founder of a non-profit organization called Blanketing Families Inc. and Father's House Ministries International. We have been and still is steady and constant in the feeding our community during and after the COVID-19 PANDEMIC. We lost so many and have feed plenty our hearts and prayers go out to our friends, families, neighbors etc. We will be taking 55 seconds for the 500 000 who lost love one and those who continue to fight. In humility we value others above ourselves. God bless we will see you at our next No Family Hungry food giveaway at Town Hall in Elgin SC. We have the opportunity to serve over 15,000 individuals. Praying for world healing. Sincerely, Annette Hammond Blanketing Families Inc.
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Valentine's Day Memories By: Liz Simon Staff Writer
Besides being the shortest month of the year with only 28 days, February has always been a busy month. I have many happy memories as a student, teacher, and parent of events that happened this month. In the “olden days” of my childhood, I remember sitting in my classroom desk and wondering how many Valentines would be in the brown paper lunch bags we had decorated and were now taped around the blackboards to the chalk holders. Some years we had teachers who encouraged us to decorate shoe boxes with a slit at the top so our homemade valentines could be slipped through the openings. Some of the girls were embarrassed to sign names on their boyfriends’ notes. I always created my own verses. No roses are red for me! I recall in Sunday school making a red heart and taping it to a white paper laced doily with the words “Jesus loves you, and I do too” for my parents. Reminiscing on my children’s experiences with Valentines for their classmates, I can still see my daughters at our kitchen table pondering over which Valentine to give to their friends. Valentines came in packages of 25 so I had to buy two packages for each of my children. My son was always the one who wanted me to buy the candy ones. The Valentine’s Day holiday was not as commercialized in my childhood as it is today. Hallmark greeting cards launched television advertising to promote their slogan “If you care enough to send the very best” in 1985. According to Hallmark, 145 million Valentine cards are given each year. These do not include Valentines exchanged among schoolmates. According to COVID-19 restrictions, students had to deliver their valentines ten days prior to distribution in order that the cards could be “in quarantine” before safely being given out. The LEHS student council planned activities for Valentine’s Day. It
evolved into a spirit week: Winter Fest. It heralded the creation and appearance of Stupid and Cupid. Two popular senior males, dressed as the characters of Cupid and his side kick Stupid, wore Valentine boxers over their blue jeans and white t-shirts with large red hearts around their necks. Stupid and Cupid, along with student council members, delivered candy grams, balloons, and flowers around the school to surprised students. There were even computer matchups based on a survey students and teachers took to find the perfect date. Stuffed animals, candy, and flowers were delivered to teachers all during the day, but students who had deliveries from local florists had to wait to be called to the office after school. The highlight of Spirit Week was the crowning of the Winter Fest King and Queen. This was done at the conclusion of the Prom Fashion Show. There was also a Sweetheart Ball sponsored by the Sophomore Class. There were other activities for students and faculty to participate in and celebrate. February is Black History Month and American Heart Month. Special attention was given to these important topics and speakers were invited to come into the classroom and special assemblies to bring awareness to these issues. February has a three-day weekend holiday for Presidents’ Day. In 1971, it became part of the new uniform law concerning Monday holidays. I recently saw on television there was a survey that 40% of the population wanted the Monday after the Super Bowl to become an official holiday. We will have to wait and see whether this happens or not. According to the Ground Hog Day’s forecast February 2, we will have six more weeks of winter because the ground hog did see his shadow. When I taught journalism at LE, it was challenging predicting the weather because we always had to meet our final yearbook deadline February 28 whether we missed school days because of ice or snow. One deadline my husband and I were excited to meet this month was our second vaccination against the COVID virus February 12. We are thankful that this vaccination was made possible for our country. This is a February date we will always remember and celebrate. How did you celebrate this month?
Sheheen Awarded Scottie Award By SC Arts Alliance
The SC Arts Alliance awarded former SC Senator Vincent Sheheen with their coveted Scottie Award in a ceremony today held in the Wood Auditorium at the Arts Center of Kershaw County. The Scottie Award recognizes individuals who have had a tremendous and long-lasting impact to the arts in South Carolina. Awarded only at the discretion of the organization’s board of directors, not on a regular basis, the Scottie Award is the SC Arts Alliance’s highest recognition. As Senator, Vincent Sheheen consistently worked to strengthen the arts in South Carolina. He was the longest-serving cochair of the Arts Caucus at the Statehouse where he helped advocate for continued and increased funding for the arts across the state. As Chair of the Senate Finance K-12 Education Subcommittee, he oversaw the budget of the South Carolina Arts Commission, the state’s arts agency, and helped strengthen the agency’s reach in all 46 counties. Working with numerous colleagues in the Senate, across political lines, Sheheen was instrumental in helping achieve the strong bipartisan support for the arts that exists today in the Legislature. The SCAA board of directors unanimously approved awarding Vincent Sheheen the Scottie Award in January of 2021. Congratulations to an award well-deserved and we thank you for all of your support throughout the years! Above: Former SC Senator Vincent Sheheen awarded the Scottie Award.
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From the Chief 's Desk
Along with our many great citizens, also come great businesses. In a recent event where an elderly resident’s home was burglarized, and a broken window needed to be boarded up. An Officer went to E & T Hardware to purchased materials with their own money in order to secure the home. While at E & T Hardware, the staff without hesitation loaned the Officer tools, their help, time and other supplies needed. It is instances like this that remind us how nice it is to live and work in a small town. The Elgin Police Dept. often receives help like this from many businesses in town. So please remember to shop local and support our Elgin Businesses. Thank you E & T Hardware, and all our great citizens and businesses.
Chief Alan Anders
Elgin Incident Reports
Disorderly Conduct: On 02-19-2021 Officer was at the BP gas station getting ready to pump gas when a black male walked up and asked for a ride home. Officer noticed he was unsteady on his feet, had slurred speech, and a heavy odor of alcohol coming from his person. Officer said he could not give him a ride outside the town limits. Officer asked for his ID. Subject handed his SCDL to me and I ran it through dispatch which came back clear. Officer asked if he had anyone to come pick him up and he stated no. Subject stated he got a ride to the BP and his people left him. As Officer was talking to Subject he became very angry was being loud and boisterous in the parking lot were everyone could hear. Subject was asked to lower his voice but he began cussing. Subject was placed under arrest for PDC and transported to the jail by Officer Disorderly Conduct: On 02-17-2021 R/O was dispatched to the Dollar General on Main St. in Elgin for a possible intoxicated driver. Officer went to the Dollar General parking lot and saw the vehicle that fit the description that was told to Officer, SC tag ELK 861, was at 2548 Main St. parking lot at the ATM machine. Officer made contact with the driver,
Subject. Officer could smell a heavy odor of alcohol coming from in the vehicle. Officer asked to see his SCDL and Subject asked if he could open his door to get his wallet from the door. Subject, as he had the door open dropped his wallet on the ground. Officer let Subject get out his truck and pick up his wallet. Subject was unsteady on his feet and his speech was slurred. Officer asked if he had anything to drink tonight and he stated he only drank 1 to 2 beers. Officer could see in plain view an open beer in the cup holder next to him where he was seated and ask Subject to pass it to me. The beer was half full and cold to the touch. Officer asked Subject to do a field sobriety test to see if he was able to drive and he refused. Officer ran his SCDL through dispatch and his SCDL was suspended for unpaid traffic tickets. Dispatch did state the suspension was over but he has not paid his reinstatement fee. Officer waited for back up from KCSO before arresting Subject due to the fact that he was argumentative. Once KCSO arrived Officer placed Subject under arrest for Open Container, PDC, and DUS 1st and was taken to jail by Officer.
WTC Launches Video Series To Aid Parents, Students
Woolard Technology Center (WTC) has recently announced the release of a collection of short videos which highlight the educational career pathways available at the KCSD career center. WTC offers Career & Technical Education (CTE) to 10th-12th graders who attend KCSD high schools. The purpose of these videos is to help parents and students explore the options available within KCSD. This is extremely important during this time as families with 8th-12th graders prepare and complete their student’s IGP.
IGP’s or Individual Graduation Plans are a tool used to assist families in exploring educational and professional possibilities and in making appropriate secondary and post-secondary decisions. IGP’s are completed each year starting in 8th Grade and continue through 12th Grade. These videos can be found on Woolard Technology Center’s You Tube, Facebook or Twitter pages. A link to these sites are also available on the school's webpage - https://www.kcsdschools.net/wtc
MAYOR'S DESK, Continued from Page 2 2020. Both officers work with our department on a volunteer basis and have been an extremely valuable asset to our community. In Council Briefing, Councilman Smith had no report. Councilwoman Sloan informed Council that she and Councilman Hanley had met with the local girl scout troop regarding the community library to be located at Potter Park and the location of the box was determined. Councilman Hanley and Councilman Rizzo commended the police department on the recent arrests made in reference to the car break-ins that occurred during the weekend of January 20, 2021. Mayor Emmons reminded Council of the upcoming changes that will be taking place regarding the Business License Standardization Process that must be completed by December 31, 2021 and provided February 26, 2021
Council with a list of bills that were recently sponsored/co-sponsored by Senator Penry Gustafson. Our next regular scheduled meeting will be on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 6:00 pm. I encourage everyone to make an effort to attend our monthly meetings so you can stay informed and find ways to get involved and if you miss a meeting, check out our website at www.townofelginsc.com, where we list agendas, minutes from meetings and the calendar of events. Just remember that when you are informed, you are empowered. Also, we now broadcast our meetings live on the Town of Elgin Facebook Page. If I can ever be of assistance, please feel free to contact me by phone at 803-309-1385 or email at Melissa.emmons@townofelginsc.com.
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Kershaw County Night To Shine
Despite rain, 30 degree temperatures, and the many challenges of planning such an event amid a pandemic, the 2021 Night To Shine event in Kershaw County was a huge success. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older. On Friday, February 12, 2021, Night to Shine celebrated its seventh anniversary as thousands from around the world came together through socially-distanced and virtual formats to honor and serve those with disabilities. Though the festivities looked a little different this year due to COVID-19, nothing could keep faith, hope and love from shining as bright as ever. The Night To Shine event in Kershaw County welcomed over 60 honored guests and was possible due to the time and efforts of over 100 volunteers. The guests at our event here in Kershaw County enjoyed a trip down the oversized red carpet constructed at New Life Christian Outreach in Lugoff. "Watching a community come together in such a powerful way is remarkable. Doing the Lord's work is an honor. Watching the faces of our Honored Guests is unforgettable," says Night To Shine organizer Kate Stines. Special thanks to JP Photography for images.
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Birthday Parade for Former LEMS Principal Larry Patrick
On February 20th, a birthday parade was held for former LEMS Principal Larry Patrick, who was at LEMS from 1972 until 1993. Patrick recently turned 89-years-old. "The Patrick family would like to thank the Lugoff community for celebrating Dad’s birthday last Saturday. It was such a wonderful surprise to see former teachers of LEMS and cherished friends. We appreciate the kindness and love that was shared," says daughter Leah Patrick Bradberry.
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Friday, March 12 | 11 AM on Zoom* Exploring Information: Explora: There are variThe Revival Center Northeast will continue Tuesdays | 6:30 PM on Zoom ous online resources available for finding inforManna, its free food giveaway on Friday, FebruYoga for EveryBody: Join Scott Frieberg for mation on different educational levels. Teachers, ary 26, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Bags will your favorite program... now tailored for online parents and students can explore these resources be available for you, neighbors, relatives, or friends practice! Sign up and sign the virtual waiver at for assignments as well as for fun. These resources who would appreciate this support as long as sup- http://www.kershawcountylibrary.org/yoga-isare provided through the South Carolina State plies last. In observance of the CDC Guidelines, back-on-zoom/ Library's Discus program. we ask you to wear your masks. Chicken Dinner --------------------------------------------Tuesday, March 16 | 2 PM on Facebook bags can be picked up at the church at 1662 HighMonday, March 1 | 6 PM on Zoom Luck o’ the Irish: Need a bit o' luck? Cris and way 1 South (next to Johnson’s Transmission) in Mental Health Seminar: In this 1.5 hour pre- Debbie will be crafting St. Pat's four leaf clovers. Lugoff. Call church offices at 803-764-2720 for sentation for parents and caregivers, we’ll learn Take and Makes will be available for pickup bemore information. RCNE is under the Apostolic about warning signs of mental health conditions ginning March 11. leadership of Visionary & Overseer Apostle Mar- that typically show up in teenage/young adult Wednesday, March 17 | 3:30 PM on Facebook gie L. Gallman, local pastors are Pastor Tashia years. We’ll also talk about warning signs for suiSt. Patrick’s Day: Kids: Join us for all things Castellano and Pastor Forest Sims. cide. There will also be a discussion on how to Irish - a story, a craft and the music. Craft suptake care of yourself so you can take care of others. plies will be at the library doors starting March 13. We’re partnering with the National Alliance on Ages 8-15. Mental Illness (NAMI) to bring you this impor- Wed., March 17 | 6:30 PM Google Hangouts** tant information. Library Book Club: We’ll be reading and disThursday, March 4 | 4 PM on Facebook cussing The Dutch House by Ann Patchett. Distance Drawing: Join Robb for a Pictionary/ Friday, March 26 | 11 AM on Zoom* Charades style guessing game, great for families! Exploring Information: Magic School Bus: There are various online resources available for Yakking the River, hosted by KC Parks and Ages 5 and up. Friday, March 5 | 10 AM on Facebook finding information on different educational levRecreation is scheduled for May 15th. This event First Fridays with First Steps: Join Ms. Patrice els. Teachers, parents and students can explore is for kayaks only, and begins at 10 am from the dam (1600 Tail Race Road), and ends at Wateree Davis from First Steps for great stories for your these resources for assignments as well as for fun. preschooler! These resources are provided through the South River Veterans Park. Thursday, March 11 | 7 PM on Facebook Carolina State Library's Discus program. To participate, pre-registration is required, an Bedtime Storytime: Luck: Join us for some Wednesday, March 31 | 3 PM on Facebook participants must be at least 18 years old. Particilucky bedtime stories to make you feel like you Mosquito Trap Take-and-Make: Build a mospants are responsible for their own transfound the pot o’ gold at the end of the rainbow! quito trap, observe the life cycle of a mosquito and portation. No alcohol will be permitAges 4 and up. use the Globe Observer app to share what you ted. Friday, March 12 | 10:30 AM on Facebook learn about the mosquito population in your area. For full details and guideLittle Explorers’ Club: St. Patrick’s Rainbow: Kits provided by NASA @ My Library grant. lines on this event, and to Join us for a story and a fun take-and-make craft. Available at the doors of each branch starting obtain a registration form, Ages 3-7. March 24. call 803.425.6009, or visit kershaw.sc.gov. *To sign up for Exploring Info: email cristib@kershawcountylibrary.org ** To sign up for Book Club: email jenniferk@kershawcountylibrary.org
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Missing Person - Adriana Diane Laster
If you have any information please Contact Midlands Crime Stoppers Tipsters are strongly encouraged to utilize the P3 Tips app or submit a web tip by going to CrimeSC.com and click Submit a Tip. The 888-CRIME-SC (274-6372) tip hotline or email the Elgin Police Department Investigator at perry@elginpolice.org. Midlands Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $1000.00 for a tip that leads to an arrest. Case Number: 12-0300103 MISSING PERSON: Adriana Laster, missing from Kelly Street in Elgin AGE: 37 HEIGHT: 5’04” WEIGHT: 120 HAIR: Black EYES: Brown DETAILS: Adriana Diane Laster was last seen on Kelly Street in the Town of Elgin walking to church in September of 2011. Adriana was reported missing by her family residing in Florida in 2012 after she had not contacted her daughter on her birthday or Christmas. Adriana’s family reported
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to Law Enforcement she never missed her daughter’s birthday or holidays, and they suspect foul play. The Elgin Police Department requests the publics assistance in returning Laster to her daughter.
Adriana Laster was last seen on Kelly Street in Elgin in 2011. If you have any information as to her whereabouts, contact the Elgin PD or Midlands Crime Stoppers. February 26, 2021
LEHS Wrestlers Headed to Upper State
On Saturday, February 20th, the LEHS Demon Wrestling Team fell Indian Land, ending the team's 2021 season. While the team's season is complete, there are several LEHS wrestlers still in the running for Individual State awards. Individual competitions begin this Saturday at Eastside. LEHS will have 11 wrestlers that have qualified for Upper State Individuals, and those that place in the Top Three this weekend will go on to State the first weekend in March. The state tournament will be at Dreher High School on March 6th. LEHS Upper State Qualifiers 1. 106 Sophomore Jeremiah Barzanti 2. 120 Sophomore Brandon Vinson 3. 126 Senior Brice Carron 4. 132 Sophomore Roan Ferris 5. 138 Sophomore Carson Miles 6. 145 Sophomore Cameron Reddick 7. 160 Senior Kaleb Bah 8. 170 Sophomore Ethan Korn 9. 182 Senior Aaron Miller 10. 220 Senior Scotty Dean 11. Hwt Junior Karrington Charles
Pictured above at left are LEHS wrestlers who punched a ticket to the Upper State Individual competition at Eastside scheduled for Saturday, February 27th. Also pictured are wrestlers from other schools in the region who qualified for Upper State.
Garner Named Principal of NC Elementary
The new elementary school in the North Central area will be led by a familiar person. Mt. Pisgah Elementary School Principal Britt Gardner will serve as the North Central Elementary School Principal when it opens next school year. “Mr. Gardner is energetic and has a positive approach in his leadership,” said Kershaw County School District (KCSD) Superintendent Shane Robbins. “He has strong ties and a passion for the North Central community. I know he’ll do a great job.” Gardner has served as Mt. Pisgah’s principal since July of 2017 and was the assistant principal at Lugoff-Elgin Middle School for five years prior to that. Gardner taught at all levels for 11 years including being a physical education and weight training teacher at North Central High School for three years. Under his leadership, Mt. Pisgah Elementary received two Palmetto Silver Awards. The school has led the district in the percent of students who score met or above on SC READY reading and math every year since 2017. Last school year, Gardner was named as the Kershaw County Reading
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Council’s Administrator of the Year and was a state finalist for the Palmetto State Literacy Association’s award. He was a part of the Kershaw County School District team that presented at the 2020 National Conference on Digital Convergence. Gardner received a bachelor of science degree from the Citadel and a master of science degree in educational administration from Grand Canyon University. North Central Elementary School will be a consolidation of students from Baron DeKalb Elementary, Bethune Elementary and Mt. Pisgah Elementary. The new school’s construction should be finished in late fall.
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100th Day of School at Blaney Elementary
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The four Robinson family members in this photo have served your KCSO for many years. On the left of the photo is KCSO Sergeant Derek Robinson who currently serves as the supervisor over your KCSO civil process division. In the center, is 5th Circuit Solicitor’s Office Investigator Sly Robinson who is a former KCSO Lieutenant. On the right is KCSO Deputy Alisha Robinson-Joe who was just sworn in last week. In the frame held by Inv. Sly Robinson is former KCSO Lieutenant Jim Robinson who passed away last year. Family connections: Lt. Jim Robinson is uncle to Sgt Derek Robinson and cousin to Inv. Sly Robinson. Deputy Alisha Robinson-Joe is the daughter of Inv. Sly Robinson. The Robinson family has served, is serving, and will continue to serve the citizens of Kershaw County for many years. We are very thankful for all the contributions to the KCSO made by their family.
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Congratulations to CMS band students Abbie Absher and Lacey Boone. Abbie earned first chair in the Region Three Junior Band, which covers six Stover Middle School recently received a donation of hand sanitizer from counties of the midlands. Lacey Boone is the first chair in Region Three Junior Band and South Carolina Junior All-State Band. It is a great accom- Target. Pictured above at right, Principal Chantelle Baker accepts the donation. plishment to earn first chair in your region and state. Hard work pays off.
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