Although a council member has been appointed in the past to a similar program there hasn t been too much activity. The Teen Pregnancy Prevention program that Ms. Pringle represents has only been in existence since around December 1999. About two years ago the Legislature appropriated money for counties to start a new teen pregnancy program. Mr. Bill Gilchrist representing the recreation committee that was appointed by the Council several years ago to look into recreation needs for the county. About three or four meetings were held not much activity.
Today there are many areas of recreation, one being the boom with pee wee football.
Each town has its own recreation program as well. Mr. Gilchrist said that maybe Council might like to look into the possibility of a recreation director in the near future. People moving into the county are interested in recreation for their children. Mr. Joe Seel brought the council up to date on the Edgefield County Health Professional Scholarship Fund. He is the secretary-treasurer.