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Parking is free for the fair and there is a single admission price. The food and rides are a la carte, so visitors won’t pay extra for what they don’t need. The concerts and shows that fill the midway are all covered in the admission price. There is new life springing forth at Heritage Park this month, as crews prepare for the first season under new management. TRZ, the group chosen by Simpsonville to manage the Park and Charter Amphitheatre, will launch year one with a week long fair in May. The Fair at Heritage Park is modeled after TRZ’s Anderson Fair and customized to Heritage Park’s unique location. Mitch Lesi, one of the partners at TRZ, says his team considered feedback from the people of Simpsonville regarding past events to create an event that is available to everyone.

The expansive field to the left of the Ampitheatre will fill with attractions ranging from performing sea lions, stunt acts, helicopter rides, a petting zoo with camel rides, and more. The rides will be bigger than what Heritage has hosted in the past. A food court next to the concert stage will hold a covered area and tables for guests. To make sure the Fair is truly accessible to everyone in the community, Lesi and his partners planned special days throughout the week-long event. Special days for students, veterans and first responders grant free admission. On “Two Dollar Tuesday” the rides will be that price, and every

May 8-17, 2015 WHERE: Heritage Park 861 SE Main St. Simpsonville

Photos from the Anderson Fair courtesy of TRZ Management. food vendor will offer one or more items for $2. Wristbands allowing unlimited rides will also be available. Those attending the Doobie Brothers or John Fogerty shows at the Ampitheatre will receive free admission to the Fair when the concerts conclude. Crews are currently creating an access path that will join the Ampitheatre space with the midway when the shows conclude. In addition to planning for the Fair, TRZ Management has been busy tailoring this year’s concert events to community feedback. Parking prices will cap at ten dollars (parking is free during the Fair), and Lesi says the single rate should help resolve incoming traffic issues. Beer prices will be lower than years past, also a welcome change.

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The box office located in the park is currently being reconfigured to the new management team, and will open mid-April. For more information visit fairatheritagepark.com CONCERTS (Free with fair admission) Friday, May 8th - Austin Webb Saturday, May 9th - Stone Echo Sunday, May 10th - Hack Bartley & The Shuffle Monday, May 11th - Parmalee Tuesday, May 12th - Justin Anderson & Craig Wayne Boyd

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Second Annual Senior Health & Wellness Fair Set for May 1st! The Simpsonville Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its second annual Senior Health & Wellness Fair, set for Friday, May 1st at the Senior AcTvity Center. This one-‐day event brings in local businesses and vendors to promote health, wellness, and preparaTon resources for the age 50+ community and their family members. RepresentaTves from many industries like Home Care, HolisTc Health, Exercise, Diet/NutriTon, Lawn Care, Home Security and more will be present with give-‐aways, services, and informaTon.

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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE FAIR: May 14th 4:00-7:00PM

The Small Business Resource Fair will be an evening event with a mission of promoTng available resources for local business owners and entrepreneurs. Vendors and acTviTes will represent many relevant business areas including Business Planning, Business Finance, Professional Business Mentorship/Networking, Business IT Services, HR/Payroll Services, Commercial Real Estate, Legal Risk Management, Business AccounTng, and PrinTng/MarkeTng. If your business provides any of these services, we invite you to be a vendor! As a vendor, you will get exposure to prospecTve new clients and build relaTonships with those in your ﬁeld. Special THANK YOU to Heritage Funeral Home on North Main Street for hos^ng this fair!

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Nellie T’s Pimento Cheese will hold a Grand Opening event at their newly opened locaTon in Simpsonville at 1016 NE Main Street. Join us on Wednesday, April 8th from 5:30pm unTl 7:30pm to sample their pimento cheese and welcome them to town! The Simpsonville Wedding District will hold a Ribbon Cugng Ceremony at the Clock Tower in Simpsonville at on Thursday, April 9th from 6:00pm unTl 9:00pm. Join wedding vendors, local businesses, and community leaders for an evening of live music, give-‐aways, and wedding-‐ themed acTviTes! The Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Founda^on and the Simpsonville Arts Founda^on invite you to the unveiling of the new historical marker at the historic school building located at 110 Academy Street. The event will be held Saturday, April 11th and is set to begin at 10:00am.

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Simpsonville Wedding District Launches April 9 Beth Kelley Fann The historic brick buildings in downtown Simpsonville are experiencing new life with an entrepreneurial spirit. Business owners with a passion for Simpsonville have reinvigorated the original city center and beyond. Their combined presence means residents rarely have to leave town to experience boutique shopping, a night out or even a visit to a fine salon or spa. Hip to this growth in the city’s retail landscape, Rory Curtis of Carolina Olive Oil has worked with the Chamber and fellow business owners to turn an idea into reality. The Simpsonville Wedding District grew from Curtis’ realization that an entire nuptial event could be planned and performed without leaving the 29681 zip code. The effort brings together businesses focused directly on weddings, as well as businesses that serve traditional needs for newlyweds and their families. This is good news for the local economy in Simpsonville, and will benefit the entire city. From Curtis: “The Simpsonville Wedding District has the potential to affect nearly everyone and every business locally in a very positive way. Right now the average wedding cost in Greenville County is about $25,000. This means that if the city of Simpsonville can attract one extra wedding per week over $1 million per year would be injected into our local economy.” The aim of the Simpsonville Wedding District is to communicate that the

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retailers and services are all here. A website launched in March lists participating businesses, creating an invaluable local resource for brides and planners. Cooperative promotions and events among participating businesses are also planned.

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The effort joins services ranging from tuxedo rentals to venues, to dining and even real estate needs. Donald Barbour of Keller Williams Realty shared his thoughts on how the Wedding District extends to his business: “ The thought behind my involvement with the Simpsonville Wedding District as a Realtor is that soon-to-be or recently married couples will need the assistance of a good Realtor when going from two homes down to one. Some couples may know they’ll start a family soon or have kids from prior relationships in which they’ll need a bigger home. Some couples might be older and looking to downsize.” Curtis is thrilled to see the project come to life. In his words; “If that’s not enough, don’t forget about the tourism that it will attract. Out-oftown guests will need a place to stay, restaurants to eat at, and will want to spend money in our community. Everybody wins. Everybody.” A ribbon cutting event will be held to introduce the project to the community. For more information, visit SimpsonvilleWeddingDistrict.com. The group is also on Facebook.

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WHEN: Saturday, April 11 11am-12pm WHERE: 110 Academy St. Simpsonville

Former Simpsonville School to Receive Historical Marker Press Release Simpsonville, SC—The South Carolina Archives and History Center has recognized the old school building on Academy Street as a significant part of Simpsonville’s history by awarding it a South Carolina Historical Marker. The designation honors the school building as an important and educational part of local history. A dedication ceremony to commemorate the marker will be held on Saturday, April 11th at the school, located at 110 Academy Street. Speakers for the afternoon will include local elected officials, representatives from the Simpsonville Chamber’s Foundation and the Simpsonville Arts Foundation. Members of the public are welcome to attend, and to share in and witness this exciting historical event. Tours of the building will be offered following the ceremony. “The South Carolina Historical Marker program helps bring attention to community treasures and the importance of their preservation,” said Al Futrell, past Chairman of the Simpsonville Arts Foundation. “Awareness and education are among the best ways to guarantee the preservation of our local history. This

designation is a tool that will increase public awareness of this important cultural resource,” Futrell said. South Carolina Historical Markers mark and interpret places important to an understanding of South Carolina’s past, either as the sites of significant events, or at historic properties such as buildings, sites, structures or other resources significant for their design, as examples of a type, or for their association with institutions or individuals significant to local, state, or national history. “It is vital that as we move forward, we do not forget our past. Not only will the South Carolina Historical Marker provide awareness in the community of our fascinating history, but it will become a building block for the promotion of local tourism,” said Allison McGarity, President of the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce. Contact: Allison McGarity, President Simpsonville Commerce

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The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premiere fundraising event; Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System is proud to be a sponsor of this event, designed to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living. To learn more or register, visit HeartWalk.org. This support group is for anyone living with a chronic lung disease and their families or caregivers. Learn how to meet the challenges chronic lung disease brings to daily life. For more information, visit SpartanburgRegional.com/Pelham-Events. Dermatologist John Korman, MD will shed some light on different types of skin cancer and how to protect yourself. Registration is required for this free event; lunch will be provided. Visit SpartanburgRegional.com/Pelham-Events to register. This free support group is intended for people currently living with diabetes, or who are at high risk of developing the disease. Certified diabetes educators lead the discussion and answer questions. For more information, visit SpartanburgRegional.com/Pelham-Events. Join dietitian Kerri Lindberg, R.D., L.D., for a tour of your local grocery store—from what to look for on a food label to recipes. Register online at SpartanburgRegional.com/Pelham-Events or call 864-560-4472 for more information.

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Raising Awareness for Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome Tricia Surles Knowledge is power and that’s exactly what has motivated an online support group to launch a nationwide campaign to raise awareness for Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome. Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) affects 1 in 14,000 worldwide and is classified as a genetic overgrowth syndrome. Some characteristics of BWS include macroglossia (enlarged tongue), hemihypertrophy, enlarged organs, abdominal wall defects and hypoglycemia

at birth (1). Most patients have a combination of the characteristics but not all of the features. But the one common factor parents of young children with BWS face is the 7-10% risk of childhood cancer. Dr. Bruce Beckwith, whom the syndrome is partially named, helped develop the cancer screening protocol used today. While great strides have been made in the past 5-10 years by researchers like Dr. Rosanna Weksberg of SickKids Toronto (2), there is still a lot of

missing pieces and outdated information out there. And because the syndrome is rare, many pediatricians and geneticist can miss the diagnosis, give patients bad advice or be dismissive of parents’ concerns. Melanie Varney of Courtenay, Canada had the mother instinct something was amiss with one of her twin girls Ocea. After finding an online support group, she was more convinced than ever her daughter had Beckwith

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Wiedemann Syndrome but Lemonade Stand Foundation’s doctors were slow to diagnosis Young Recipient Grant (4). Ocea (3). Missing a diagnosis When asked why she chose this like this is dangerous as the research topic, Dr. Kalish stated cancer types associated with “At The Children’s Hospital Beckwith Wiedemann are of Philadelphia, we see many aggressive and best treated patients with BWS and at TD Varney CONVENTION CENTER with early detection. the moment all we can do is now is launching a website diagnose them and monitor EXPOSITION DRIVE (www.howbigbws.com)GREENVILLE, and themSCfor tumor formation. 29607 social media campaign to help We cannot offer them rational others. therapies BOOTH 703/705or more specific monitoring. I saw a large Dr. Jennifer Kalish of The Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM gap in our knowledge about Children’s Hospital of why these patients develop Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Philadelphia (CHOP) was tumors… the Sunday: PM – 5:00Furthermore, PM recently a recipient of Alex’s12:00

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genetic changes in BWS are also seen in a range of other cancers, suggesting the larger application of studying a rare genetic disease to the field of tumor biology.” “I get so excited to think my daughter may hold the key to help other children with Wilm’s Tumors or hepatoblastoma,” said Tricia Surles. “Dr. Kalish’s research could not only give us parents much needed answers but help save so many other lives. No parent should have to face their child having cancer.” Tricia’s daughter Lane was born 7 weeks premature and the NICU at Greenville Health System called genetics in shortly after birth. “Getting that initial diagnosis was scary; no parent wants to hear the word “syndrome”. But getting good information soon became my only concern and when Lane was 5 months old, I found a support group on Facebook. They became my second family and my best source of information.”

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The support group can be found on Facebook under the member based group Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome. Their goal is for parents to have a safe, nonjudging place to share information, pictures and questions. They hope that by raising awareness, not only will their children and future children diagnosed with Beckwith Wiedemann will receive the proper diagnosis and care but others can understand the syndrome.

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Little Free Libraries Come to Fountain Inn Jenny Clark

There have been a lot of goodlooking changes in Fountain Inn, and people are headed back outdoors to enjoy the weather and explore up close what’s been going on over the last few months. Plans for new sidewalks, street lamps, landscaping are all coming to fruition as the air warms up and trees and flowers burst back into color. But have you noticed the new structure that’s popped up in front of Venus Poe’s law office at 218 South Main Street? It’s quite a bit smaller than the other buildings in town, barn red with a little front window, and it’s on a post. It’s not a mailbox. Not a birdhouse. Not a newspaper stand; it’s a Little Free Library—the first one

downtown—and Poe hopes to see more appearing in front of businesses throughout Fountain Inn to encourage the community to support literacy, share favorite books with each other and spread the joy of reading. She recently met with the Rotary Club of Fountain Inn to discuss the concept, and the group is working to make the libraries available to any interested business owners in town. Little Free Libraries have been popping up across the United States and around the world for several years. The program began as one man’s tribute to his schoolteacher mother in Wisconsin; he built a model of a schoolhouse, placed books in it and put it on a post in his

front yard with a sign that said “Free Books.” The idea took off in his area, so he made more and gave them away. The Little Free Library organization was created as a result. Inspired by both casual “take a book, leave a book” boxes and the more formal public library system, the little freestanding kiosks are placed in an effort to promote both the love of reading and to build a sense of community, and the libraries that are being established around the world are changing lives through the empowerment of literacy. Through the Little Free Library organization, each tiny library is provided with a plaque and its own registration number so that it can be found on a map

of libraries around the world, threading together individual locations to form a worldwide reading community. Thirty million books have been shared around the world; there are 22,000 little libraries in the United States. The little libraries stand in front of their stewards’ homes or businesses and resemble large birdhouses with a window in front so the selection of books is easily seen. Passersby can take or leave a book at any time; they can bring back a new book to replace the one they’ve borrowed or bring back the borrowed book—or both. (“Really, it’s okay, take one!” laughs Poe as she describes how she hopes this first Little Free Library will be embraced by

the community.) The library’s steward purchases or builds the library box and installs it (in this case, Poe’s brother Tommy Rich was the architect and builder), and usually provides the initial inventory of books; the community has full access to it at all times. Gently used books for children and adults are being welcomed to Poe’s library and can be dropped off there; in the future as more little libraries go up, the community is invited to donate books to those as well. For more information about the Little Free Libraries, visit w w w . l i t t l e f r e e l i b r a r y. o r g . Come and borrow a book, and watch for more new tiny buildings in Fountain Inn!

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Easter Services at Holy Cross:

By The Reverend Alfredo P. González, Priest Assistant for Hispanic Ministry The other day I went out to take a walk around my backyard and I couldn’t help but notice the fervor of the new vegetation coming up! After being dormant for so long, in just a few days it has sprung up from the earth; it has responded to a new call to life – to a new life! I was born and raised in a tropical country of Central America, where there are only two seasons per year – the dry season (summer) and the wet season (winter). It wasn’t until I came to the United States that I really learned to appreciate the beauty of the changes of the seasons; specially the passage from winter to spring. I can’t help but compare that wonderful change to the liturgical change of Easter – The Resurrection.

resurrection of Jesus mean for us today? How does it affect my life right now? The New Testament offers the promise that Jesus’ resurrection makes possible our resurrection Just as the cycle of life returns every spring, so will our souls live forever under God’s loving care. We can look forward to living with God in eternity - in this case, the kind of eternity that goes on and on and on - because Jesus’ resurrection makes that possible. We don’t need to fear death, because death is the passing from life into life - from this earthly life into a heavenly life. That’s the Easter promise! That’s why Christ’s resurrection matters! That’s why Easter is important! And that’s why what we are doing here today is important. We are bearing witness to our faith in Jesus’ resurrection - and to the promise that His resurrection insures that we too will live forever with God.

And that Resurrection – Easter - is the story of God’s love for us; the promise of eternal life.

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Sunday at 1:30 pm: Holy Eucharist in Spanish Second Wednesday of every month: Holy Eucharist and prayers for healing, Bilingual Service 7:00 pm Father Gonzalez is a native of Costa Rica in Central America. He came to this country in 1958. He is married to Luisa M. Gonzalez and they have two sons, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. He studied at Wichita State University and at Friends University in Wichita, Ks. He did part of his Seminary work at Central Bible College in Springfield, Mo. He attended the School for Ministry of the Diocese of Upper SC. He was ordained to the priesthood in 2008 and has served for the Diocese of Upper South Carolina since his ordination in the capacity of Hispanic Ministry of the Midlands at Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church in Columbia, SC (2004-2014), and now at Holy Cross, Simpsonville since September 2014. He can be reached at Holy Cross Parish Office: 864-967-7470

May God bless you today with an Easter faith.

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Resurrection Day a devotional from Sara Easter is the time we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, God’s son, from the dead. He was crucified, buried and was raised from the dead. Easter started as a Pagan holiday, but Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We do not know the exact date of his resurrection, but only the reason. Leviticus 23:5 - In the fourteenth day of the first month (Abib) at even is the Lord’s passover. This is the first month of the Jewish calendar - I understand this is April on our calender. How do we know that this is the appropriate time of the

crucifixion and resurrection of Christ?

God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

Mark 14:16-17 - And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. 17. And in the evening he cometh with the twelve.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ was the greatest event that ever happened. By that statement, I mean that he provided a home in Heaven for us. That will be our eternal home, when we believe that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.

Acts 2:23-24 - Him (JESUS), being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: 24. Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. Acts 2:32:

John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. The Gospel in a “nutshell”.

This JESUS hath

God’s Healing for a Mother’s Heart:

WHEN: Saturday, April 11 8:45am-3:00pm WHERE: Downtown Campus, FBCS

Heartstrings Day Retreat Beth Kelley Fann

“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 Once a month at Over the Rainbow in downtown Simpsonville, a group ministry of First Baptist Simpsonville meets for fellowship. The group is called Heartstrings, and their purpose is an important one. Each of the women has experienced the loss of a child, and through the group they share stories and encouragement. The idea for a day retreat dedicated to support and comfort for mothers came about in 2013. Jan James lost her son Brock to leukemia in 2003, and has volunteered each of the three years the retreat has taken place. From Jan: “Our prayer is for the moms to have their hearts refreshed, their

spirits revived, and that they would feel God’s loving embrace throughout the day.” Schedule for the retreat day: 8:15 Registration 8:45 Opening Session Kathy Schultz 9:30 Break 9:45 Circle of Friends (Share our Stories) 10:45 First Small Group Session 11:35 Second Small Group Session 12:20 Lunch 1:05 Third Group Session 2:00 Ending Session Dr. Frank Page

Guest Presenters: Kathy Schultz, Mother and Bible Teacher

More information and a registration form can be found online at fbcsimpsonville.org

Dr. Frank Page, President and CEO, Chief Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention

FBC Simpsonville 3 Hedge Street Simpsonville, SC 29681

Music Provided by: Laura Boehm, Rebecca Ferguson, Ruth Greene and Susan Jones

Contact: Jan James 864-963-3543 or jan@pdtm.us

The registration cost is $10, which includes lunch.

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SIMPSONVILLE EVENTS GOOD FRIDAY AT HOLLY RIDGE BAPTIST Friday, April 3, 2015 7:00pm 8:00pm 260 Adams Mill Rd Simpsonville, SC 29681 FARM DAYS AT BETHEL TRAILS FARM Saturday, April 4, 2015 9:00am 12:00pm 2302 Friendship Church Rd Gray Court, SC 29645 SC STRONGEST MAN AND WOMAN 2015 Saturday, April 4, 2015 9:00am 5:00pm Heritage Park COOPER BAKER LIVE AT EXCHANGE CO. Saturday, April 4, 2015 6:00pm 8:00pm 110 S Main St Simpsonville, SC 29681 SUNRISE SERVICE AT CLEAR SPRING BAPTIST Sunday, April 5, 2015 7:00am 8:00am 301 Bethany Rd Simpsonville, SC 29681 PRESBYTERIAN FELLOWSHIP EASTER SERVICE Sunday, April 5, 2015 9:30am 10:30am 417 S Main St Fountain Inn, SC 29644

SIMPSONVILLE ROTARY CLUB Wednesday, April 8, 2015 12:15pm 1:15pm Rotary Hall SIMPSONVILLE WEDDING DISTRICT RIBBON CUTTING Thursday, April 9, 2015 6:00pm 9:00pm 211 Northeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC 29681 HISTORIC MARKER DEDICATION - SIMPSONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saturday, April 11, 2015 11:00am 12:00pm SIMPSONVILLE LIBRARY: MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Tuesday, April 14, 2015 10:00am 12:00pm 626 Northeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC, 29681 United States SIMPSONVILLE CHAMBER’S 2015 ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Thursday, April 16, 2015 9:00am 10:00am Willow Creek Golf HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL PLANT SALE Friday, April 17, 2015 9:00am 5:00pm 3665 S Industrial Dr Simpsonville, SC 29681

AN EVENING WITH POLICE CHIEF KEITH GROUNSELL Friday, April 17, 2015 7:00pm 8:00pm 110 Academy St Simpsonville, SC 29681 KELLEY’S KURE Saturday, April 18, 2015 8:14am 10:14am Heritage Park YARD SALE - BRYSON MIDDLE JUNIOR BETA CLUB Saturday, April 18, 2015 8:00pm 9:00pm Bryson Middle School SIMPSONVILLE MUD MANIA Saturday, April 25, 2015 8:00am 12:00pm Heritage Park UPSTATE BABY, FAMILY AND KIDS EXPO Saturday, April 25, 2015 10:00am 5:00pm TD Convention Center SECOND ANNUAL SENIOR HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR Friday, May 1, 2015 9:00am 10:00pm 310 W Curtis St Simpsonville, SC

THE DOOBIE BROTHERS WITH DON FELDER Friday, May 1, 2015 7:30pm 10:30pm Charter Ampitheatre THE FAIR AT HERITAGE PARK Fri, May 8, 2015 9:00am Sun, May 17, 2015 9:00pm 2ND ANNUAL FORK SHOALS MARKET DAY Saturday, May 16, 2015 9:00am 2:00pm 1107 McKelvey Rd Pelzer, SC 29669 BOVINOCHE Saturday, May 16, 2015 10:30am 8:30pm Simpsonville City Park VT PALMETTO CHAPTER CLEAN UP DAY: HOWARD DRIVE Saturday, May 16, 2015 11:00am 1:00pm Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce STELLA’S DOG ADOPTION DAY WITH CCA Saturday, May 16, 2015 11:30am 2:00pm Stella’s Southern Bistro

SIPPIN’ IN SIMPSONVILLE Friday, May 1, 2015 6:00pm 9:00pm Clock Tower

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FOUNTAIN INN EVENTS BOOK DISCUSSION: MAY THE ROAD RISE UP TO MEET YOU Tuesday, April 7, 2015 7:00pm 8:30pm Kerry Ann Younts Culp Library

INTRODUCTION TO T’AI CHI FOR ADULTS Friday, April 10, 2015 10:30am 12:00pm Kerry Ann Younts Culp Library

STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY Wednesday, April 8, 2015 10:30am 11:00am Kerry Ann Younts Culp Library

FOUNTAIN INN CHORALE SPRING CONCERT: HERE & NOW, THE MUSIC OF OUR LIVES Saturday, April 11, 2015 7:30pm 9:00pm Younts Center for Performing Arts

THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER: APRIL 17-19 AND 24-26 7:30pm 8:30pm Younts Center for Performing Arts

FI FAMILY FUN HORSE SHOW Saturday, May 2, 2015 10:00am 7:00pm Berry Woods Farm

2015 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Saturday, April 18, 2015 8:00am 5:00pm Fountain Inn, SC

THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA: 3:00 AND 7:30 PM Saturday, May 2, 2015 3:00pm 4:30pm Younts Center for Performing Arts

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HAROLD KENNETH DAVIS Harold Kenneth “Ken” Davis, 90, of Greenville, husband since 1948 of Dorothy “Dot” Ramsey Davis, died Friday, March 27, 2015. Born in Chesnee, he was the son of the late Fred X Davis and Mary Sparks Davis. Ken served in the US Army during World War II. He was a self-employed Building Contractor who was previously employed with J. P. Stevens and Fiber Industries. He was a member of Mauldin First Baptist Church and the Dan Page Sunday School Class. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include two daughters, Kathy Richardson and husband Rick of Greenville, and Susan Culbreath and husband Keith of Liberty; one son, Mike Davis and wife Debra of Greenville; a former daughter-in-law, Patricia Davis of Simpsonville; six grandchildren, Ellen Hedrick and husband Tom, Jay Richardson and wife Katy, Leslie Harvie and husband Ray, Taylor Davis and fiancé Michael Roddy, Caitlin Davis, and Austin Davis and wife Jess; five great grandchildren, Tyler Davis, Isla Harvie, Rebecca Hedrick, Autumn Davis, and Katie Grace Roddy; and his siblings, Hoyle, Russell, Nancy, Frank, Mack and Tommy. Ken was preceded in

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death by three siblings, Marian, Leonard and Fred Lynn. Visitation was held from 1:001:45 PM on Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Mauldin First Baptist Church. The Funeral Service followed at 2:00PM. Entombment was in Graceland East Memorial Park Mausoleum with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mauldin First Baptist Church, 150 S. Main Street, Mauldin 29662. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel

WESLEY ALAN STEPP Wesley Alan Stepp, 49, an enthusiastic lover of life and people, transitioned from his home after enduring the challenges of colon cancer on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Born in Hendersonville, NC, he was a son of Ronald Buist Stepp, Sr. and Betty Israel Stepp. A compassionate and powerful force, Wesley selflessly contributed to all who knew him and beyond. He was an active member of Loaves and Fishes, The Blood Connection and The United Way.

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Wesley was a contributing member of NewSpring Church, Greenville Campus. Throughout his life, he enjoyed traveling most of the United States and abroad. An automotive technician and motor sports aficionado, those close to him would describe him as their personal “car surgeon.” Wesley was a 23-year devoted employee at Bradshaw Automotive. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife, Kimberly James Stepp; a daughter, Mary Hannah Stepp; a stepson, Jerry Wayne James, Jr. (Haley Owens); a brother, Ronnie Stepp (Renee Richardson); a sister, Diane S. Burton (Brad); six nephews, Kris Stepp, Russell Burton, Steven Cummings, Cole Trotter, Grant Kirby and Tyler Clardy; three nieces, Katie Grimes, Kaitlyn Burton and Lily Kate Clardy; two sister-inlaws, Sherry Cummings and Crystal Clardy (Mike); life-long friends, Johnny Metcalfe, Chris Betts, Doug Dawson, Matt King and Traci English, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Corey Phillip James. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2015 at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast, with a visitation to follow until 9:00 p.m. A Memorial Service also will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Mills River United Methodist Church, Mills River, NC. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the service. Memorials may be made to the Corey James Good Time Memorial Benefit, 2123 Old Spartanburg Road, PO Box 291, Greer, SC 29650, www. goodtimebenefit.com/donate. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com.

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