Dear Friend and Fellow Citizen,

I sure hope the Reggae band Inner Circle (COPS TV SHOW THEME MUSIC) doesn’t mind if I do a little adjusting of their famous lyrics but I want to get you in the proper frame of mind for an upcoming event. Here’s goes:

BAD BOYS, BAD BOYS WHATCHA GONNA DO

WHEN DA FAIRMONT FOLKS GOT THEIR EYES ON YOU.

BAD BOYS, BAD BOYS WHATCHA GONNA DO

WHEN THE FAIRMONT P.D. COMES FOR YOU

BAD BOYS, BAD BOYS WHERE YA GONNA GO

WE’LL MAKE SURE IT’S JAIL FOR SHO’.

When FOX TV first aired COPS in 1989 it was in Sheriff Nick Navarro’s Broward County Florida and Inner Circle’s lyrics BAD BOYS became synonymous with the show. 450+ episodes later the show is famous world wide as a portrayal of local law enforcements daily exploits. Another activity aimed at highlighting local law enforcement and crime prevention is COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH. Begun in the 80’s the organization has spread throughout our nation. Their signature event, NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, highlights the need for a community to band together with its law enforcement to stamp out crime. Except for Texas, all NNO events are held the first Tuesday in August.

On Tuesday evening Fairmont will be presenting its version of National Night Out at 7:00 p.m. in the air conditioned Heritage Center. The only ones who’ll be sweatin’ crime that night will be the criminals. The organizers have an outstanding program for you. (See attached flyer promoting the event)

Guest Speaker- Leon Burden from Lumberton. An O.G. (Original Gangster) who led gangs and went to

federal prison. In 2005 formed Colors of Life and has devoted his days since to saving kids

from the streets and gang life. He has a powerful message and a plan. Come hear both.

Also James Smith- Lumberton. Safe Neighborhoods program

Meet and greet all our police and fire officers (check out our brand new cop uniforms)

Musical entertainment by: “The Ladies In Red” Fairmont’s own senior citizens choir.

Invocation by: Rev James Malloy

National Anthem: Wendy Doeller Music Dir. At Trinity Methodist Church

AND……….. FREE HOT DOGS, CHIPS, DRINKS

SOME GREAT DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGS TOO.

I am personally inviting you to attend this very important community event, hear our speakers message, learn about Community Watch, and find out more about how our police have the BAD BOYS on the run. See ya Tuesday evening.

Don’t forget the 1st scrimmage of the year. FHS GOLDEN TORNADOES VS E. E. SMITH AT 6:30 P.M. ON THURSDAY EVENING IN PURNELL SWETT H.S. STADIUM. GO TORNADOES!!

Sincerely,

Charles Kemp, Mayor