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Letters to the Editor The Elgin News P.O. Box 152 Elgin, SC 29045
Cate Goff, Editor (803) 513-5108
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Fred Davidson, Sales Manager (803) 466-4604
Join with me in congratulating our LADY DEMON SOFTBALL STATE CHAMPIONS. Big bats, great fielding, great pitching, great leadership. It puts the exclamation point on a full year of COVID, where, together, we persist and prevail. The watch-word is “resiliency,” and like Coach Starling, we find new opportunity everywhere as COVID retreats. The debate is over: Kershaw County is at the top of its game. We conclude the Pandemic’s worst days with winning ways: in business, schools, church and life. “We the People” can celebrate a year now past as champions. And equally to prepare for the new: to transform, to refinance our County structure top to bottom with improvements, and tangible best value for money. Kershaw County has seized the moment and profoundly changed your County Government. I write this as my final Chairman’s “COVID” article in certain conviction that we are a new County, confident in our schools, teachers, kids and in ourselves. With sure certainty, businesses and County government “brought it home,” too, more responsive to the people; for, in every challenge there is progress. No, the Pandemic is no less infectious, and demands respect. Accordingly, here for the last time (!) is Vic Carpenter’s Pandemic Chart (see page 9). Surely you see that it ain’t over, and demands continued attention in vaccinations, commonsense courtesy, even the mask occasionally; but, the entire County moves on to the next challenge. As in the Carolina Cup, High School Graduations, the Playoffs, and our phenomenal Litter Campaign (7.5 tons! 400 volunteers! 90 miles of roads!), County can burst out of COVID’s constraints, and exemplify a courageous people, and embrace change -- boldly and with full awareness of our potential ….but to do what? Here are the highlights of the emerging new budget beginning in July. +Re-Imagine the Vision Fortune favors the prepared mind. Post-COVID economics are different, schools are different, work force management is changed – technology, too, in robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and health care … all are transformed, ready for us to seize the moment. We are absolutely sure we will NOT get everything exactly right going forward; yet, we can be clear about aim and intent. Citizens are telling us just that in re-imagining VisionKershaw2030. Folks from every part of the County are updating it. Join us in reimagining our future. (County's vision plan: http:// www.visionkershaw2030.org/ ) +Organize for Success County “got ‘er done” in this Pandemic: excellence in County Services in Admin, Public Works, Rec, Detention, EMS, Fire and Sheriff. Yet, objectively considered, renewed resources and new capabilities are needed; and County offices will be more responsive as we realign from the current “flat” organization. +Reorient our Finances County tax burdens will remain low, among the lowest in the State, and nationally. The REAL good news story is that the County Budget renders best value at least cost to the taxpayers. We will in this Budget remove much County debt burden. How? Debt goes way down and funds are redirected to pay for the needed improvements in EMS and Fire, and public services. A real achievement! Public Safety is non-negotiable. You get what you pay for. Emergency Services, specifically Fire and EMS, can no longer wait for resources -- in new facilities, equipping, training, manning, and a new strategy with both volunteers and full-timers…and that means improved safety for all, right now, and even improved insurance rates for structures. Folks outside Camden and Lugoff will pay increased rural
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Lady Demon Softball Brings Home First State Championship For Women's Sports at LEHS
Pictured above, standing, from left: Stephanie Cox, Asst. Coach; Jessica Frye, Asst. Coach; Von Duncan, Asst. Coach; Summer Staples, Senior Left Field; Hailey Mock, Senior Shortstop; Tori Williams, Junior Second Base; Emma Spradley, Senior Pitcher; Katie Ham, Varsity Asst. Coach; Mallory Branham, Sophomore Right Field/ Pitcher; Savannah Starling, Head Coach; Abbey Crates, Freshman Pitcher; Reece Pickett, Freshman First Base. Kneeling: Emily Vinson, Senior Centerfield; Camryn Jordan, Sophomore, Outfield; Ashley Dooley, Sophomore, Outfield; Tomie Christofaro, Junior Catcher; Sydney Branham, Junior Third Base and Emaree Ray, 8th Grade Infielder. When Savannah Starling became the head coach of the LEHS Softball Team back in 2018, the Lady Demons made it to the playoffs, but lost in back-to-back games at home. Senior centerfielder Emily Vinson remembers that moment, as well as a promise she made to Coach Starling. “I promised her that before my class graduated, we would win a championship,” said Vinson. On June 4th, Vinson and the Lady Demons delivered on that promise. In the school’s first ever female State Championship win, the Lady Demons defeated Darlington High School at home on June 1st with a score of 4-3, and then traveled to Darlington on June 4th to secure the AAAA Championship with a score of 5-4. Junior catcher Tomie Christofaro appreciates the history of this win. “It’s incredible to be not only the first Softball State Champions at LE, but also the first female State Champions in LE history,” said Christofaro. The road to any state championship is long and winding - with ups, downs and many challenges along the way. As Robert Frost said, “the only way out is through” – and for the Lady Demons, the journey began back in August of 2020. “I think the biggest challenge I faced this year was pressure. With it being my last year, and knowing we had a good enough team to make a state run, I felt a lot of pressure on me and the rest of the team,” says Vinson. For senior short stop Hailey Mock, the challenges were all worth it. “The countless long nights staying up doing homework after practices and games, the injuries, the hard losses, long practices, extra work on the field, and everything in between was all worth it,” said Mock. For Head Coach Starling, the relationships the team has forged over many
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years of playing together is what sets them apart and enabled them to achieve this historic win. “I’ll always remember how much this team loved this program and each other,” said Starling. “I have been trying to build a selfless culture that celebrates every individual’s contributions throughout the season - from being a good teammate, to a sac bunt, to a walk off homerun. Watching them work together and fight for each other all season long was amazing. This team was special because of their relationships on and off the field, and I hope they keep this feeling forever.” Sophomore outfielder Ashley Dooley couldn’t agree more. “This is my favorite team that I have ever been a part of,” says Dooley. “I am so grateful for all of the friendships I have made, and I’m so glad I got to make history with my best friends.” For freshman pitcher Abbey Crates, the team’s strong bond was a key factor to their success. “Whenever someone was down, we would pick them right back up,” said Crates. “It was fun to play with people you know had your back.” For sophomore pitcher and right fielder Mallory Branham, not only did the team support one another, the coaches were fully-committed to this team as well. “We have the best coaches in the state. They support us on and off the field,” said Branham. “I appreciate and love them so much.” Head Coach Starling agrees. “Stephanie Cox was our assistant JV coach and the resident hype man in
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LEHS SOFTBALL, Continued from Page 4 the dug out through the playoffs,” said Starling. “Jessica Frye, our head JV Coach, kept the book for Varsity games and made sure all my subs were accurate and accounted for. JV assistant coach Von Duncan ran Gamechanger for us, in addition to being an incredibly positive influence for the girls. Varsity Assistant Katie Ham is my right hand. The girls love Coach Ham and the type of coaching she brings to the table is such a great balance - she helps me keep my cool, talks through the line up with me on game days, and is a professional when it comes to lining the field. She’s been my sounding board all season long.” While the team has worked tirelessly since August, it wasn’t just hard work and winning championships for this year’s Lady Demons. They had a little fun too. If you attended any games in person, you may have noticed a rather unusual addition to the LEHS dugout. “The fishing pole started out as a joke,” said Junior second baseman Tori Williams. “Someone rounded the base way too far and Emily said, ‘reel it in.’” The fish on the end of the line was affectionately named Louise and it became a staple on the sidelines at LEHS softball games. “It became a serious thing in the games,” said Williams. “Everyone had to
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make sure Louise was taken care of. It was something that would bring some laughter in tough situations. I hope this will be passed on to the younger girls when I leave next year.” The enthusiasm and joy these girls shared traveled off the field and into the Lugoff-Elgin community. “I saw a renewed sense of school pride in students that was so special to see as someone who grew up at LE and now gets to teach there,” said Starling. “Traveling home with police escorts and arriving to our fire department and so many members of the community there just to celebrate the hard work of my girls meant more than I think anyone could really understand.” For senior Mock, the community support was a game-changer. “The community support we received was unmatched compared to any other team we played in the playoffs,” said Mock. “We had the loudest fans. We had the biggest paint crew. We had supporters that were willing to drive wherever just to see us play. Having the community backing us was so encouraging. And I know everyone on the team will forever be grateful.” Many thanks to Kim Warner of LE Demon Snapshots for generously allowing The Elgin News to include her photos in this article and on our cover.
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CLC Artist in Residence Bill Hicks has been working with students the past few weeks, teaching them art types and techniques. Special Projects Coordinator Kim Stokes was awarded an Artist in Residence Grant from the SC Arts Commission. An art gallery and reception (food prepared by WTC Culinary students) was held on June 8 to showcase student artwork. Please use the link below to access our virtual art gallery, which is also located on our school webpage.
At right: Bill Hicks, CLC Director Casey Faulkenberry, and Julian Burns, Kershaw County Council Chairman discuss student artwork.
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VisionKershaw 2030 Community Input Session Announced
VisionKershaw 2030 organizers announce a series of “Let’s Talk” community input sessions over the coming weeks. The first Let’s Talk session will be held in Elgin on Thursday, June 17, from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm in the library at Blaney Elementary School, 1621 Smyrna Rd, Elgin, SC 29045. Light refreshments will be served, and there is no charge to attend. Additional sessions will be held in Lugoff, North Central, and Camden in coming weeks. VisionKershaw 2030 is a collaborative roadmap to guide Kershaw County government, leaders, educators, businesses and citizens as they work to build vibrant communities. It celebrates the county’s history, local culture, vitality, and natural resources and recognizes Kershaw
County as a great place to live, work, learn, play, and worship. The Vision combines local governance with community participation and longrange planning – the type of ongoing community engagement and foresight critical for any community which aims to impact its future proactively. The initial, year-long process engaged hundreds of citizens from all areas of Kershaw County who helped describe the community in which they’d like to live, work, and raise families to create a common vision for the county in the coming years. In the ensuing years, the award-winning Vision has been updated annually by hundreds of survey respondents and it has been used by Kershaw County council, local mayors, community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and others as they develop initiatives for the county.
New Entrance to Optimist Field
During Optimist Night at Lugoff-Elgin, several members of The Lugoff Optimist Club pose in front of the new entrance to Optimist Field. The beautiful entrance was donated by the Optimist Club and is a great addition to the field and the school. The ballpark is named after the Lugoff Club that has been a big supporter of the program for many years. Front row- Ashleigh Rabon, Sherri Williams, Joyce McDonald, Nancy Gregory and Jill Wolfe Back- Steve Zobel, Randall Watts and Henry Powers. All are members of the Lugoff Optimist Club. For information on becoming involved with the Optimist Club, please contact Jill Wolfe at wolfegang1@gmail.com.
After a successful beginning in 2015, this summer’s Phase II will look at where the Vision is headed, what still needs to be done, and how to get there, according to VisionKershaw 2030 co-chair Susan Witkowski. “We invite residents from all areas of Kershaw County to attend the Let’s Talk community input sessions to update and refine Vision 2030 for the years to come. Participation by a wide cross-section of community residents is important to ensure all viewpoints become a part of the revisions and that our community leaders have the information needed to make crucial decisions that will affect the entire county,” said Witkowski. For more information on the Kershaw County’s Vision, visit www.visionkershaw2030.org.
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From the Chief 's Desk
With Covid causing a damper on our daily routines, it feels nice to slowly return to our normal day-to-day. Elgin Police Dept. has had to suspend certain services because of Covid, but would like to announce that as of June 1, 2021 we will be providing fingerprints again at Elgin Town Hall. If you are not familiar with that service, it means we will fingerprint citizens for various needs, CWP, background checks, employment needs, ect. Our fingerprinting service does have a small fee of $10 per person. This
money is placed in the Elgin Toyround Up fund and is used to buy food and gifts for families in need during Christmas. Our fingerprint service will be here at Elgin Town Hall, 2469 Main St. Elgin, SC 29045 on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9 am and 3 pm. No appointment is necessary. Thank you!
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Elgin PD Incident Reports
No SC DL / Illegal Modification to a Moped: Officer was running stationary radar on Bowen Street at the VFW in The Town Limits of Elgin when I noticed a "moped" pass me and my radar indicated the moped was running 47/35. I got behind the moped and the moped was then running 50 mph. I made a traffic stop on the moped and spoke with the driver Subject. I advised Subject why I stopped him and asked him for his driver's license and he gave me an ID. I told him that he needed a moped license to drive a moped and he stated he did not have one. I also told him that in South Carolina if a moped runs faster than 30 mph it is considered a motorcycle. Subject stated that he had the moped modified to make it run faster earlier that day and was trying it out. At this time Subject asked if he could have some relatives come pick the moped up and I said yes. I then issued Subject a citation for speeding, a citation for NO SC DL and a citation for illegal modification to a moped on Once his family members arrived
they loaded the moped into the trunk of the car and left. Shoplifting: Officer was dispatched to Family Dollar about a shoplifter in the store. Officer met with the manager Complainant about two people shoplifting in the store. Officer made contact with Subject 1 and Subject 2 at the front door of the store and asked them what did they take. Subjects stated the female Subject got cold in the store so she got a shirt off the rack and put it on and Subject 2 took the tag off the shirt before it was payed for. Complainant stated that she had to remind Subject 2 he had not payed for the shirt at the register and he gave her the tag and payed for the item. Complainant wanted both the be trespass from the store but not charged for trespassing. Officer did trespass both from Family dollar. Prowler: Officer was dispatched to Nature Lane in the Town of Elgin in reference to a someone trespassing on the property. Upon arrival, I spoke to Complainant who told me Subject rode his motorcycle slowly through the neighborhood and then through his back yard. Complainant also told
me Subject rode around his four wheeler parked in his back yard causing concern. Complainant told me he asked Subject what he was doing and Subject said he was looking for his lost dog then left the property. Complainant told me he and Subject have previously ridden on a few motorcycle rides together but he does not know him well. Complainant further stated he did not wish to do anything other than have a police report to document the incident in case any personal items are removed from his residence. I told him I would speak to Subject about his concerns. I went to the Subject residence and I advised him of my contact with Complainant. Subject told me he was looking for his dog who was present in his house, but had been on the lose. I advised him against the prowling incident and suggested he make contact with a home owner and request consent to search for his dog should the event occur in the future. Subject appeared to realize his error in judgment and advised he would seek permission prior to entering another persons lands searching for his dog.
CHAIRMAN'S DESK, Continued From Page 2 Fire Fees. A burden, but far less than Fire levies for LFD and CPD. Going forward, more is not better; better is “better.” We still need our State House to help. Policies in Columbia hamstring innovation and the self-reliance of Counties, adding tax burdens on our people that County cannot overcome. +Jobs, Jobs, Jobs From the onset of COVID, we applied Educational and promotional support, and even $1 Million in grants to small business, while simultaneously upgrading Industrial sites to attract manufacturers when the Pandemic lifted. That time has arrived, and no small triumph for the team. We are pleased to announce 500 new jobs (!) and not one but three new and expanded businesses with great pay. In summary, we know there is no standing still in this world where everything competes globally. The mantra is to grow or fall behind: we reject any option but to guarantee excellence so that excellent opportunities will seek us. As we say: “GO DEMONS!” “#KCSTRONG.” June 11, 2021
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Mr. LE Held June 3
Lugoff Elgin High School held the annual Mr. LE contest on Thursday, June 3. The winners included: Kaleb Bah, 1st Runner Up; Cody Robbins, 2nd Runner Up; Xan Anthony, Mr. LE 2021; Lily Fender, Miss Sweetheart; Layne Hinson, Mr. Congeniality; and Will Rabon, Mr. Hunk.
Field Day At Blaney Elementary
A rainy day couldn't dampen the fun as Blaney Elementary School celebrated their annual Field Day.
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Salute to a Military Hero
We recently recognized Memorial Day in America. This holiday serves to honor and mourn the U.S. military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties. I want to take this opportunity to share a very special event that took place on Friday, May 28th in Camden. It’s not every day you get to see a 96 year old World War II veteran travel from Massachusetts to South Carolina to give a final salute to the man who saved his life. We are very thankful that WWII Veteran Anthony Grasso and his family allowed us to share in this event at Quaker Cemetery. Lt Frank DuBose gave his life for Pvt Grasso during a WWII battle at Hürtgen Forest almost 76 years ago. Lt DuBose stepped in front of a German artillery explosion that prevented the death of Pvt Grasso. "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13 KJV
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From left: Camden PD Chief Joe Floyd, WWII Veteran Anthony Grasso, and Kershaw County Sheriff Lee Boan.
Journalism: More Than Just The News By: Liz Simon Staff Writer
I believe it is no secret that I have a love of journalism and some of my greatest joys are hearing my former students share with me how they have been able to apply the things they learned in the ‘journalism room’ to advance in life and in their careers. I am sure that Jenny Proctor and I share those same sentiments. Recently, I had the opportunity to hear from Mrs. Proctor and some of her former students in celebration of Jenny being named one of the five finalists for Teacher of the Year in South Carolina. Jenny’s shared love of journalism was born across the river at Camden High School where she became the editor of the Camden High School yearbook advised by Amy Speaks in 1999. She continued her passion in college as she joined the staff at Presbyterian College and then followed her path back to her roots in Kershaw County as she joined the Lugoff-Elgin High School staff as the journalism teacher and yearbook adviser in 2003-2004. Jenny Proctor said, “Without a doubt the best part of teaching journalism classes is being able to teach the same students for multiple semesters. I can watch students grow and develop into stronger journalists and more mature students. It is a blessing to be a part of their lives for more than just one semester.” Jenny Proctor continued, “Through the yearbook we can share student stories and build a more friendly and positive culture. Journalism requires students to learn and practice skills they will need later in life. Interviewing is simply having a conversation with someone. We all need to know how to converse with others. We open doors for others to understand one another better. For many students especially those who do not play sports, journalism becomes their niche in high school. Being on the yearbook staff gives a June 11, 2021
student a sense of purpose and belonging. It develops confidence and a way to express themselves.” Cassie Cope who was a former editor of the school newspaper The Pitchfork said, “High school journalism set me on the career path beyond high school and college. I was a newspaper reporter for six years. Now, I am in a marketing role for a Fortune 100 company, and I still use my interviewing, researching, and writing skills -the fundamentals I learned in high school from Mrs. Proctor to this day.” Michael Branham, former yearbook editor said, “I learned things that only a select group of people can understand. High school journalism taught me how important deadlines are, and even more importantly, that communication is key to a group striving to reach the same goal. Jenny Proctor is the reason that I pursued a career in journalism, and she is the reason I am a teacher today. Although she will never take that credit, I will give credit where it is due.” Shannon Team, LETV News adviser said, “Journalism allows students to impact the school and the school community. It chronicles the lives of our students while giving the entire student body a voice. I have had several former students who have entered public relations fields, and many have shared with me that their career choices started in journalism. They continue to feel a sense of responsibility to seek truth and feel empowered to speak up when they see a need for change.” The 2021 Kaleidoscope yearbook has 232 colored pages. Last year’s book had 270 pages; however, Jenny Proctor’s staff of twenty-eight decided to have less pages because of fewer school activities. There was also the fact that the staff could not go out into the community to sell advertising because of covid restrictions. This edition is the 50th book. It is time to celebrate fifty years of LEHS. Graduation is Saturday night, and the last official day is Monday, June 14. We hear in the halls and classrooms, “Will you sign my yearbook?” It is time to remember back over high school days. As the theme illustrates, the school is “Still Here”. Congratulations, Jenny Proctor and the Kaleidoscope staff !
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