The dedication begins at 7am at the corner of First Baxter Crossing and Springmaid avenue

• At 7:10 take a tractor ride
• At 7:15 take a guided trail hike
• At 8:15 be part of the dedication photo.

Catfish Moon by Laddy Sarkin

Directed by John Bryan

The old fishing pier out on the end of Cypress Lake was the favorite hang-out for three best friends Curley, Gordon and Frog when they were kids. Then came the pressures and problems of middle age. Attempting to recapture their friendship and settle all disputes, they go on an overnight fishing trip like old times, where they come to the realization that life is too precious and too short to let true friendship get away.

Shows are: September 16-18 & 24-25

Cash Bar at 6:30 pm – Dinner at 7:00 pm – Show at 8:00 pm

Presented by: Move Fort Mill Forward, Inc. www.movefortmillforward.com

Friday, Sept. 17 & Friday, Sept. 24 – the town of Fort Mill will be closing down Main Street from 7:00 pm – Midnight!

Lots of FUN, GOOD FOOD & FELLOWSHIP is in store for the family – including a Rock Climbing Wall for the teens. Wine & Beer will be served, too, at most of the eateries including BacInTyme, Krystal’s Eats & Sweets, Ida Roselle’s, and the Game Room Bar & Grill.

Many sponsors have pulled together to hold a 5K Run or1 mile Walk RAIN or SHINE – October 9, 2010 – 9:00 a.m. @ Knights Stadium.

Registered runners or walkers are invite to the Stop The Tears Race Expo on Friday, October 8th from 4pm-8pm which will be held at Lifepointe Christian Church. Lifepointe is right next door to the Charlotte Knights Baseball Stadium at 2266 Deerfield Drive, Fort Mill, SC 2915. The Expo is a family event so come on out and pick up your race packet, enjoy our kids zone, shop around at our race store provided by Omega Sports, and enjoy a great evening before the race! For more information about the Expo please contact Nate Siemon at nate@lifepointecc.com or visit www.lifepointecc.com

To register and see more details go to www.stopthetears.org.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

8am – 11am

Field Trial Barn, Anne Springs Close Greenway

All Proceeds go to help the HSYC Shelter Move. Together we can make a difference.

Registration for the Dog Walk and 5K Fun Run is now open.

$15 to participate and $15 to purchase a t-shirt.

(Day of event registration available for $20)

This is a rain or shine event. No Refunds.

No Dog? No Problem. You can still walk or run to help support the HSYC shelter move.

You can also help raise money for the HSYC shelter move. For every $100 you raise, you will receive a free t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to top fundraisers.

Ask your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and everyone you know to sponsor you in our event. Ask if your employer or your friends employer has a matching gift program – these can double your pledges.

Get Started Today

Print out your Pledge Form or register and start your own Online Fundraising Page.

Collect donations from everyone you know, in person or online.

Have a blast at the walk!

The Day of the Event

• 8:00am Check in begins. Collect your goodie bag. (Day of event registration available for $20)
• 8:30am 5K Fun Run
• 8:45am 5K Fun Walk
• 10:00am Dog Walk
• 10:45am Event Presentation – top fundraisers, 5K top finishers, prizes and giveaways.

Throughout the Day

Enjoy vendor exhibits, entertainment, and the kids fun area. Remember to bring cash for purchases.

The 5K run and walk will be on the gravel roads and park trails through the Anne Springs Close Greenway. You will enjoy the scenic lakes and natural areas. The Dog walk is a one mile loop on gravel roads and park trails around Stumpy Pond.

More info at HSYC

Art on Main is:

A day filled with beautiful works of art and artistic expression!

A day that will take us back in time!

A day that you do not want to miss!

Visit with us in historic downtown Fort Mill SC for Art on Main

You will be so glad you did!

For Booth and artist info and more go to Art On Main Web page or Info@MoveFortMillForward.com

CALL FOR ARTISTS!

Application Deadline – August 26, 2010

2009 Art On Main Artist/Master Craft Booth Application

2nd Monday of Every Month

7:00 P.M.

We are joining with Rock Hill, York and Clover to send a statement to our legislators. Meet on Tuesday at 5 pm at the stadium in Rock Hill for a photo to send to legislators:

From Walter Brown Rock Hill Board of Trustee …

I am sure you are aware of the financial crisis that exist in public education. At a recent rally at the statehouse over a thousand people turned out to tell legislators that “enough is enough” with the underfunding of public education.

On Tuesday May 4 at 5 pm there will be an opportunity for each of you to participate in a picture session letting legislators know that you will vote for those that support public education.

The group photo will be made at District Three Stadium in Rock Hill. Bring signs and fill the stadium to send a strong message to the members of the General Assembly that funding is needed at a 2010 level, not at 1994 levels. The session should not last over 15 to 30 minutes. No speeches just gather for the photo, get the picture taken and leave.

In case of rain, we will reschedule.

The Fort Mill Times reported today “Avery Close was crowned Teen Miss Strawberry Queen and Anna Skidmore was crowned Miss Strawberry Queen”. See the full story in the Fort Mill Times article .

Congratulations to Avery and Anna who we hope to see at this weekends South Carolina Strawberry Festival events.

A RESOLUTION OF THE FORT MILL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, South Carolina is experiencing a severe economic crisis that is significantly impacting state revenue; and

WHEREAS, over the past two fiscal years South Carolina K-12 public schools have received General Fund budget cuts totaling $484 million which equates to more than a 20 percent reduction; and WHEREAS, these budget cuts have reduced the base student cost to $1,764 per student, reflecting 1996-1997 funding levels; and

WHEREAS, Education Improvement Act funds have been reduced $112 million over that same two-year period; and

WHEREAS, the most recent figures for the proposed 2010-2011 state budget include additional EIA cuts of $9 million, and EFA cuts of $85 million, reflecting a base student cost of $1,630 (1995 funding level); and

WHEREAS, further cuts in revenue will harm the education of every child in South Carolina, threatening the State’s decades-long effort to raise the levels of educational achievement and personal income of the people of our State; and

WHEREAS, the negative impacts to educational achievement and personal income will significantly impair economic development efforts in our State; and

WHEREAS, Act 388 (property tax relief act of 2006) has severely hampered school districts’ ability to raise local revenue to offset state funding shoi-tfalls, and has had consequences that will, unless addressed legislatively, cause unintended shifts in the distribution of EFA funds; and

WHEREAS, the General Assembly continues to give favorable consideration to legislation such as H.4243, the charter school bill, that will negatively impact local school district revenue; and

WHEREAS, it is apparent to this Board that the K-12 educational system is at risk of significant damage due to the failure to take any action, either immediate or long-term, to address our State’s fiscal crisis.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE FORT MILL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES, DOES HEREBY

STRONGLY URGE the South Carolina General Assembly to support public schools during this economic crisis and continue to evaluate any possible new revenue sources to prevent the loss of more jobs in South Carolina.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Carolina General Assembly strongly consider the recommendations of the South Carolina Tax Realignment Commission (TRAC) to provide a fair tax structure that mill preserve our public education system as well as better promote a positive business climate and economic growth.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fort Mill School District Board of Trustees supports the immediate enactment by the General Assembly of maximum financial flexibility for local school districts.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fort Mill School District Board of Trustees supports the immediate enactment by the General Assembly of the local district ability to furlough any school district employees to absorb budget reductions; however, these furloughs should be allowed, but not mandated.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fort Mill School District Board of Trustees supports the immediate enactment by the General Assembly of legislation allowing school districts to reduce the local supplements paid to teachers over the State Minimum Teacher Salary Scale in order to preserve jobs and balance local budgets.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fort Mill School District Board of Trustees supports Legislative action this year to hold temporarily (for one year only) the Index of Taxpaying Ability published in February 2009 and use it for funding fiscal year 2010-2011. Further, the Fort Mill School District Board supports adoption of a revised formula for the Index calculation during the current session to be used beginning with the 2011-2012 fiscal year which does not include 4% assessed primary home property.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be furnished to our members of the Legislative Delegation and communicated to our parents, businesses and school supporters.

APPROVED by the Fort Mill School District Board of Trustees at its March 8th, 2010 Board Meeting.