Volume 16, No. 12A
“A Companion for People who Live, Work, & Play in Elgin, Lugoff, Camden and Northeast Columbia”
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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
Great counties are learning ones, with habits of excellence, even in tragedy and loss. Fundamental to success is maintenance of a vision, a commitment to common outcomes for the good of all, for “We the People”. As benchmark, I cite here VisionKershaw2030, a worthy, durable document given us by engaged and motivated citizens. Now over 5 years old and veteran of 10 months of COVID19, its well-worn pages should be reimagined for a Post-COVID world (www.visionkershaw2030). We heard the words of PROVERBS: that “…without a vision, the people perish.” Accordingly, nearly 125 Patriotic citizens from every part of the County, a “Steering Committee,” met in the Summer of 2015, and captured a dream for Kershaw County in VisionKershaw2030. It was soon adopted by the County, all three municipalities, the School District, and the Chamber of Commerce. Since then, the document is reviewed every year in thousands of surveys, and drives the annual County Budget to place funds against the Goals as to fulfill the dream to make us:
See CHAIRMAN'S DESK, Page 9 >>
Letter To The Editor
Local Schools Partner With Elgin PD Toy Round Up
The Elgin Police Department Toy Roundup and Caring Hands Foundation, along with Blaney Elementary School, Doby's Mill Elementary School, and Stover Middle School's Tigers Take Time to Care project, are currently accepting donations/contributions for the upcoming Christmas holiday season. As you are probably aware, the need is even greater in the midst of the pandemic. This past year, the foundation assisted over 150 families that included over 200 children with gifts and food, and provided over 50 fruit baskets to senior citizens. These families reside right here in Kershaw County. Your generous donation would be of great assistance. We hope that you will make a donation to help brighten the holiday season for a family, their children, or a senior citizen here in Kershaw County. If you are interested in donating, please drop off canned goods, new, unwrapped toys, and/or money at Elgin Town Hall. All checks should be made payable to the Elgin Police Department Toy Roundup and Caring Hands Foundation. You can also mail your monetary contribution to Post Office Box 277, Elgin, SC 29045. Donations are due by Monday, December 14. If you have any questions, please contact Elgin Mayor Melissa Emmons at 803-438-2362 (Elgin Town Hall), 803-309-1385 (cell), or email: melissaemmons@townofelginsc.com. I am the coordinator/representative for Kershaw County Schools/Stover Middle School’s Tigers Take Time to Care holiday project. My contact information is 803-425-7712 ext. 1609, or kimberly. stokes@kcsdschools.net. Her cell is 803-669-4939. Thank you for your help and support of this project that will directly benefit our community. Sincerely, Kim Stokes Tigers Take Time To Care Coordinator
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It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
the Elgin Lights at the Towns' home 2433 Charlie Horse Circle two weeks before Christmas. This is a must see and visit on my to do list! All donations are given to Camp Kemo. It is beginning to look and sound like Usually my children and grands have helped me decorate the day after Christmas with all the decorated homes and Thanksgiving. This year there was no family gatherings; therefore, no decofamiliar Christmas music in the air. It is al- rating has been done at our house. My plans are to start this week. I will take most three weeks until Christmas Eve. The my time, play my favorite Christmas music, and sip hot chocolate as I reflect rush of holiday shopping has begun, and on Christmases past. Christmas greeting cards are in the mail. Almost thirty years ago I started a new family tradition of gifting ChristThe days in school between Thanksgiving mas ornaments to our children, grandchildren, and friends. I enjoy searching and Christmas vacation are some of the hap- all year in stores, holiday markets, and Christmas décor shops. I want to prepiest memories of my teaching career and in serve the favorite memories of movies or Disney characters, sports, hobbies, the lives of my children and grandchildren. school or college mascots, travel, or special events. Those memories are of music programs, band and chorus concerts, plays, art My children tease me that I am trying to host Christmas like my favorite projects, sports tournaments, classroom decorations, and delightful home- TV show that turned 55 this year, Days of Our Lives. Of course, I love the made treats and special gifts of appreciation. Santa always made an appear- Horton family ornaments placed on their tree, and the carolers in Salem ance, and I tried to have Christmas sweaters and socks to wear many times Square singing “I’ll be home for Christmas.” Will family members be home in those three weeks. this year? How are you and your families celebrating? Have you changed any special Jesus is the real reason for the Christmas season. Pine Grove Baptist traditions because of COVID? My friend Carolyn decided last year that she Church, 836 Pine Grove Rd. Lugoff is hosting a drive-thru Live Nativity wanted to keep the spirit of Christmas in her home and heart all year. She at the church this Friday December 4 through Sunday December 6 from went from Christmas decorations on her tree to the peaceful white lights of 7-9 PM. Visitors will remain in their cars as they drive from one scene to winter, to red hearts and red ornaments for Valentines, green and gold for St. another. I always looked for special projects and the greatest needs of those Patrick’s Day, Easter eggs for April, patriotism for summer, and with the fall not only at this time but all year. Various civic clubs and churches encourage season, cotton blooms. I have looked forward to visiting in her home many our community to participate in Toys for Tots, Angel Trees, Families Helptimes this past year seeing the beauty of her seasonal tree. I might keep my ing Families, and Adopt the elderly and veterans. tree up this year. This weekend the Elgin Catfish Stomp festival will be celebrated, and next I also am a fan of photos on Facebook of all the beautifully decorated weekend is the Lights of Lugoff Parade. Both community events bond us homes with Christmas trees in almost every room. I enjoy riding around our together. community seeing the many homes with outside decorations and twinkling The needs are real and there are many in our area who are lonely. The year lights. 2020 has impacted our world in ways we could not foreseen last year. As we When I see the city workers putting up the decorations all around the mark the days on our Advent calendar and cherish the love we have between town, it always brings a smile to my face. When I think of dedicated people us, remember when wearing a mask and social distancing, let all you meet during the holiday season, I think of the many volunteers who help with see the warmth of your smile and kindness in your eyes. Merry Christmas! By: Liz Simon Staff Writer
VFW Post 11079 Makes Donation To Homeless Vets
On November 18th, the VFW Post 11079 in Elgin dropped off 25 backpacks with 25 bags of food and purses for homeless Veterans at the VA. These backpacks were filled with items that were collected and donated by the great people of Kershaw and Richland County. The VFW was also able to donate 26 bags to the Food for the Soul for the homeless this year because of the generosity of so many people. For more information on the Elgin VFW, visit them on Facebook @ @vfw11079 or on the web at ww.vfw11079.org.
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December 4, 2020
From the Chief 's Desk
This year has been hard for everyone; Covid has changed our views, practices and our normal ways of life. With Christmas right around the corner, the Elgin Police Dept. is pleased to be able to continue one of our annual traditions. On December 5th @ 10am we will have our 45th Catfish Stomp parade. And after the parade, meet us at Potter Park where we will have Food Trucks, our famous catfish stew and fried fish plates. If anyone would like to enter the parade, please visit the Town’s web-
site (www.townofelginsc.com) or stop by and grab an entry form. All entry forms are due by December 27th. So let’s come out and enjoy the parade, please practice social distancing and wear face coverings. We look forward to seeing everyone celebrating and enjoying the Holidays.
Chief Alan Anders
Elgin Police Dept. Welcomes New Offier
Chief Alan Anders is pictured at left swearing in Elgin Police Department's newest Officer, Andrew Collins. Welcome aboard Andrew!
Elgin Police Incident Reports
Telephone Calls, Obscene/Harassing: On 11/29/20, reporting officer was dispatched to Elgin Town Hall in reference to a report to meet with Complainant concerning harassing phone calls and text messages she has been receiving from her child's father, Subject. Complainant was able to show the reporting officer a recorded voicemail from Subject in which Subject can be heard using profanities and accusing Complainant of inadequately caring for their child. Subject could also be heard on the voicemail threatening to take Complainant to court over the child. Complainant did claim to have multiple other voicemails on a separate phone where Subject could be heard making physical threats toward her. It is important to note, however, that at the time of this report, no physical threats toward Complainant were made by Subject. Complainant did also show the reporting officer call logs, showing where she had blocked a number labeled to be associated with Subject, however, there were also numerous attempts made still to contact her. Complainant stated that Subject is currently residing on Jeffers Rd. She stated that is was approximately the third or fourth house on the right and it did have a black truck as well as a white jeep parked in the yard. The reporting officer did attempted to locate the house and question and does believe to have located the address. Complainant did state she was fearful for her safety due to the previous history between she and Subject. Complainant was provided with a copy her case number and it was explained to her how she could pick up a copy for her records. Shoplifting: Officer was dispatched to a call about someone shoplifting several containers of baby formula at the IGA in the Town Limits of Elgin. Officer arrived and spoke with the manager who stated a black male came into the store and put twenty four containers of baby formula into a bag and walked out of the door passing all points of sale taking the formula. Manager stated the black male got into a silver Nissan Armada registered someone residing at Lorick Circle in Columbia. The containers of formula were $24.00 a piece and the subject took twenty four totaling to $576.00. Manager stated that he would get the copy of the surveillance footage so that Officer could pick it up. Simple Possession of Marijuana: Reporting officer did observe a red in color
sedan traveling opposite him in the 1600 block Smyrna Rd in the Town of Elgin. The reporting officer did conduct a turn around on the vehicle and attempted to catch up to the vehicle. The reporting officer was able to determine the vehicle was traveling at least 45 mph in a posted 35 mph zone, prior to exiting the Town Limits of Elgin. The reporting officer initiated blue lights immediately upon getting close to the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle did immediately pull over and the reporting officer approached the passengers side. Upon making contact with the driver, the reporting officer did notice a strong odor of marijuana coming from the interior of the vehicle. While speaking with the Subject, the reporting officer did observe cigarillo guts in the ashtray as well as a fresh pack of cigarillos in plain view in Subject's purse. Due to the officer's training and experience, these observations coupled with the odor of marijuana was indicative of marijuana usage. When Subject was confronted with this evidence she did immediately admit to having a small amount of marijuana in her possession. Subject was asked to retrieve the contraband, at which point she removed a small glass mason jar that was approx 0.20% full of marijuana, and surrendered it. Subject was completely cooperative and did have a good attitude throughout the interaction. She was field cited for the marijuana and issued a written warning for the speeding violation. The reporting officer was able to weigh the marijuana separate from the container and determined the weight of the marijuana to be 1.7 grams. The Marijuana was placed back into the original mason jar and entered into a BEST kit prior to being placed into the reporting officer's evidence locker. Trespass Notice: Officer was observing traffic flow on Main St. when the gas station attendant, Complainant, exited the Circle K following a male, Subject, while pointing at him and calling for Law Enforcement assistance. I drove into the parking lot and advised dispatch of the situation. I spoke to both Complainant and Subject who both stated they had gotten into a verbal argument due to Complainant refusing to sell Subject a pack of cigarettes. Complainant stated she wanted Subject placed on Trespass Notice as he used profanity during the argument. Subject was issued the Trespass Notice without incident and was released on from the scene.
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Blaney Celebrates Military Families
Blaney Elementary celebrated military families recently with a Red, White, and Blue parade led by 60 children of military parents. Represented were the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and National Guard. A group of several hundred students walked behind the Purple Star children waving American Flags.
Slime Time at Lugoff Elementary
Fourth grade students in Ms. Pam Hollmon's STEAM Lab classes at Lugoff Elementary got hands-on experience with bonding polymers and liquids together recently (plus a lot of math thrown in) . In simpler terms, they made slime!
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2020 Holiday Events
Elgin Toy Round Up Donation Info
Donations are currently being accepted for the Elgin Toy Round Up. Last year, the foundation assisted over 150 families that included over 200 children with gifts and food, and provided over 50 fruit baskets to senior citizens. These families reside right here in Kershaw County. If you are interested in donating, please drop off canned goods, new, unwrapped toys, and/or money at Elgin Town Hall. All checks should be made payable to the Elgin Police Department Toy Roundup and Caring Hands Foundation. You can also mail your monetary contribution to Post Office Box 277, Elgin, SC 29045. Donations are due by Monday, December 14.
Lights of Lugoff
The annual Lights of Lugoff Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 12 at 6:30 pm. The rain date for the event is Sunday, December 13 at 6:30 pm. The 13th annual event is our County's ONLY nighttime parade, and is sponsored by the Lugoff Optimist Club, and locally-owned businesses. For more info, visit lightsoflugoff.com.
Old McCaskill Farm Trunk Show Old McCaskill Farm will host their annual Christmas Trunk Show on Saturday, December 5th, from 10 am - 5 pm, and Sunday, December 6th from noon - 5 pm. The farm is located at 377 Cantey Lane, in Rembert. Visit oldmccaskillfarm.com for more information.
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45th Annual Catfish Stomp
The 45th Annual Elgin Catfish Stomp Parade and Food Festival, sponsored by the Elgin Police Department Toys Roundup and Caring Hands Foundation, will take place on Saturday, December 5, 2020 in the Town of Elgin. This year the event will look a little different due to precautionary measures being taken for COVID. Face coverings are highly encouraged, in addition to social distancing when possible. The parade will start at 10:00 am at the corner of Bowen Street/Main Street and will proceed down Main Street to Potter Community Park (corner of Main Street/Green Hill Road).
This year's event will only include Food Trucks and our famous Catfish Stew and Fried Fish (served under the picnic shelter). We will have face-to-face and drive-thru service available. Forms can be found on the town's website at www.townofelginsc.com under the "FORMS" tab and/or can be picked up at Town Hall. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Elgin Town Hall at 803-438-2362 or email us at anders@elginpolice.org, elgin.clerk@townofelginsc.com or melissa.emmons@townofelginsc.com. ***All proceeds will benefit the EPD Toys Roundup and Caring Hands Foundation.***
Tour of Homes
One of Camden’s most recognized holiday traditions is going virtual this year! Once again, the Candlelight Tour of Homes will feature privately-owned homes and other historic landmarks, some never seen before. And this year, you can experience them all from the comfort of your own home. “As always, we strive to have a great selection of homes decked out in all their holiday splendor for the Candlelight Tour of Homes,” says Caitlin Jones, current president of the Camden Junior Welfare League, which has organized this special holiday event for 44 years. “Just as many other organizations, we have had to adapt to current conditions. As our major fundraising event of the year, to benefit the children of Kershaw County, we have worked hard to ensure this year’s Tour is still enjoyable for attendees, near and far.” Returning to the Candlelight Tour of Homes this year is the iconic Aberdeen, owned by the quintessential Southern gentleman Jack Brantley. Formerly known as the Mathis House, the home is abundantly rich in heritage and history. It remains one of the most elegant and historical homes in the county. As in years past, Tour attendees will be able to explore recognizable Camden locations such as the Bock Home and Louise C. Proctor Hall. What’s more, this year features multiple new locations, including the new Four Oaks Inn in Camden’s historic Hobkirk’s Hill District, along with privately owned homes within Camden’s oldest residential neighborhoods and some hidden treasures never before seen on the Candlelight Tour of Homes. “We’ve adopted new technology, with the help of our Champion sponsor, Photography by Julie JP,” says Jones. “We couldn’t be more excited about the in-depth 3D tours that Tour attendees will have access too. It will be the closest thing to actually being in each Tour site, with the ability to explore every corner and detail, right down to the last holiday decoration!” As always, proceeds from this annual fundraiser go to support Kershaw County youth, through scholarships to high school seniors majoring in a helping professions, classroom enrichment projects inside schools, and nonprofits who are impacting Kershaw County students outside of the classroom. Tickets for the Candlelight Tour of Homes are $20 per person and can be purchased at www.camdenleague.org or through the Camden Junior Welfare League’s Facebook page. The virtual tour will be made available to ticket holders on Saturday, December 12th. A special group ticket is available for $50, for up to three people who may choose to gather to explore the Tour together. For more information, call 803-3945716 or 803-729-7024. The Candlelight Tour of Homes would not be possible without the continued support of community partners. December 4, 2020
Blanketing Families Provides Thanksgiving Meals
The official mission of Blanketing Families, Inc. is to “cover” families throughout the year with gently used or new blankets. Throughout 2020, they've covered the community with more than just blankets. Blanketing Families covered our community with food through their "No Family Hungry" initiative, which provides food to folks in need via a drive-thru service at Elgin Town Hall twice per month. Blanketing Families partnered with Father's House Ministries, as well as other local churches, Elgin IGA, Elgin Food Lion, the Elgin PD and Elgin Town Hall, for their most recent project, "Come to the Table," which provided Thanksgiving meals that fed hundreds in our community. To learn more about Blanketing Families, or to see their food distribution schedule, visit them online at blanketingfamilies.com or on Facebook.
CHAIRMAN’S DESK, Continued From Page 2 “… the great place to live, work, worship, play and raise families. Our growing, vibrant and historic communities celebrate their culture and vitality.” These Holidays are meant to celebrate, but let’s reserve some thoughtful time to prepare ourselves for a “Post-COVID” world. We need closure, and time to put our dreams back to work when this nightmare ends. Closure, but not an end; rather, “the end of the beginning of the end” to a Pandemic, and renewed commitment to so many domains of our community life, still in peril. We get on with our lives and livelihood, whilst prevailing in this Pandemic: to mask, to practice hygiene, to distance, to care for the vulnerable -- and to take the shots! We have more than earned our place of honor among our forebears from the Plague of 1918"Slow and Steady" is winning this race, even now as COVID haunts our Holidays. A renewed County-wide effort is needed to navigate the future in what is a “Land of Mirrors,” or we shall lose our way. Our Vision 2030 is a good starting place. Nationally recognized as an “ALL America” document, it needs updating to meet Post-COVID challenges and opportunities. As that boxerphilosopher, Mike Tyson, said: “Everybody has a plan til that first punch in the nose” - events like hurricanes, a stock market fiasco, a NCHS Tornado in January and COVID in February! It would be foolish to fail to adapt. We commit to Review, Refine and Recommit. REVIEW. County Council begins a new budget year in February. Concurrently, the Core Group, a volunteer review committee, will set the agenda for the reprise of the former “Steering Committee” in July. They will assess Vision2030’s six goals, to recognize achievements and to detail refinement as needed. Clearly, we have done much: a Trained and Ready Work Force, great schools from K-12 and CCTC/WTC; in saving the hospital, in promoting the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP); in vastly improved
County Services in EMS, Fire, Solid Waste, Sewer; in recreation with new trails and parks; in preserving Revolutionary War history, watersheds and woodlands; and skillful grants to some 300 small businesses saved. Happily, we out-paced the Vision in many areas, but must not be content with those advancements. Specifically, three efforts: • Economic Growth. We have set conditions for jobs in our Industrial Parks and work force. Now is the time for expanded and new industry: my main objective for 2021. • Land Use, and Transportation. CENSUS2020 will show gaps, population shifts and growth without ordinances to guide growth nor infrastructure to support them -- especially in West Wateree and along Highway 521. • County Services. Much remains to equip and reward our wonderful Volunteer Firemen and Medics. We ask help from our Delegation, and special legislation in the State House. REFINE The Steering Committee, Patriotic volunteers all, will conclude this Summer and ultimately recommend detailed changes to VisionKershaw2030. RECOMMIT Once revised, renewed and rekindled the Vision will be formally presented in Council by the Core Group and agreed among the Municipalities and School District as was done in 2015…to recommit. In sum, we have shown our grit and determination in this Pandemic in ways which will be remembered with pride by our grandchildren. That we persisted is praise-worthy -- in protecting them by masking, practicing good health, protecting the vulnerable and our own livelihoods. That we did so and maintained our commitment to a Common Vision shows we are #KershawStrong.
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On Friday, Nov. 20, the Workforce Workshop, sponsored by Be Pro Be Proud of South Carolina, visited Lugoff-Elgin High School. Select freshmen classes participated in the workshop, which provides hands-on experience with various skilled professions through the use of interactive activities and skills challenges. The purpose of the program is to encourage students to consider the job opportunities provided by skilled professions in South Carolina. According to the Be Pro Be Proud website, “the best opportunity to reach those who will make up the skilled workforce of the future is to bring the opportunity to them” (beprobeproudsc.org). The mobile Workforce Workshop, which is housed in the trailer of an 18-wheeler, will continue to visit Kershaw County schools after the Thanksgiving holidays.
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Your KCSO School Resource Officers (SROs) partnered with Lowe’s, Serve & Connect, and Walmart to provide over 45 Kershaw County families with turkey meals for Thanksgiving this year. This was not the first year this has taken place. Your KCSO SROs (led by Lt Dexter Handy) have made this a holiday tradition at your Kershaw County Sheriff 's Office. We have another holiday tradition. Your KCSO takes up toys in our front lobby for Kershaw County children in need of a special Santa Claus for Christmas. Your SROs coordinate with all Kershaw County School District guidance counselors to select children in need. We then indiscreetly deliver these gifts to those children. Please consider donating a toy for a local child in need this year. It is very hard for me to determine who gets the most joy out of these traditions... the children or your KCSO deputies.
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