U.S. Magistrate Judge Russell G. Vineyard made a presentation to the fifth-graders at Crabapple Lane Elementary School in Peachtree City about “The Rule of Law” to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Law Day on May 1, 2008.

Boy Scout Troop 212 from Rolling Hills Baptist Church in Fayetteville honored its three newest Eagle Scouts on Monday, April 1, with an Eagle Scout Court of Honor.

The Frankie Lyle Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Texas Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy held a ceremony dedicating the grave markers honoring the memory of 11 soldiers of the 10th Regiment, Texas Infantry on Saturday, April 5 at the Patrick R. Cleburne Confederate Cemetery in Jonesboro. Ga. Bettye Baty placed the Texas Division wreath while a descendant of one of the Texas soldiers placed Texas soil and a Texas flag in front of the grave markers. Daughters from the Frankie Lyle Chapter placed a yellow rose on each Texas soldier’s grave.

Rebecca “Becky” M. West, of Fayetteville, Ga., has been named Outstanding Chapter Regent at the recent state conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Athens.

West received a certificate and pin to add to the numerous others she has already earned. She said, “It is the smallest pin on the DAR ribbon, but, it is the biggest job in this organization you’ll ever undertake at the local level.”

They may be young, but siblings Tess and Tylen Janisch aren’t waiting to make a difference in the world. Tess is 5 years old and a preschooler at First Presbyterian.

The Coweta-Fayette Rotary Club visited Line Creek Nature Area on Monday, May 5, in an evening that combined a Cinco de Mayo-themed supper, program by Southern Conservation Trust’s director Abby Jordan and the creek visit.

This weekend’s art show has a little something extra for the younger set. This year, organizers are seeking children to help complete a mural that will be hanging at the annual Old Courthouse Art Show in Fayetteville. Each participant will get an "I helped paint the Courthouse House mural" ribbon or medal after helping color in the mural, which will hang in the Fayette County School System tent throughout the weekend. Fayette County Art Association members Dick and Jan Allis, Patsy Gullett, Debi Lenox, Ginny DeSelms and Ed Gullett show off the mural design with Max Bowers, of Inkjet Media, who printed the mural on canvas and donated it. Photo/Special.

Fayette Senior Services will host a Lunch & Learn session entitled: “Let’s Talk About This, Now!” “This” refers to the tough quality of life and end-of-life decisions that are often difficult to discuss with spouses or family members. The session offers a sensible guide to help you become knowledgeable about properly expressing your wishes regarding advance medical directives, wills, trusts and power of attorney.

• Jackson named to dean's list
Jenna L. Jackson, of Fayetteville, Ga., has been named to the dean's list at Mercer University in Macon for the 2007 fall semester. She was invited to join Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society which is the oldest and largest honor society for first-year college students. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale during their first year. Members are also eligible for scholarships and awards awarded through the national scholarship committee. Jackson is a 2007 graduate of Sandy Creek High School.

Local resident Jackie Phillips readying for week-long Habitat for Humanity effort

Next week Senoia resident Jackie Phillips will make her way down to Biloxi, Miss. Her trip will not be one of luxury or relaxation, but the results of her visit will leave a lasting impression on her and those whom she will be helping.

Zada Scott has been named Newnan-Coweta Art Association’s City Hall “Artist of the Month.” A sampling of her work is on display at City Hall in Newnan.

Fayette County High School student Ndawi Eke will begin her summer this year attending the 42nd annual Washington Youth Tour, an all-expense paid leadership experience sponsored by the electric membership corporations in Georgia.

They’re our moms and we love them!

The Citizen Newspapers and Fayette Woman magazine are pleased to present the winners of the sixth annual Mother of the Year contest.

The winner this year in the 55 and over age category is Barbara Carden, 70, of Brooks. Mrs. Carden was nominated by her six children, who shout her praises from A-Z. We noted that four of those children were born in six years and then a set of twins came along eight years later.

The inaugural Middle School Multiple Sclerosis Walk was held on March 15 at Bennett’s Mill Middle School. Students from all over Fayette County participated in fund-raising events at their schools and joined forces to end the devastating effects of MS.

Girl Scout members from Troops 189, 225, 276 and 455, of service unit 616, met with Fayetteville Mayor Kenneth Steele to present a proclamation recognizing April 22 as Earth Day. Girl Scout service unit 616 hosted this year’s Fayette County Earth Day event on April 12. The day started with community clean-up projects at county parks and schools and moved to a “green theme” fair with more than 35 exhibitors. The Honey Creek Boys bluegrass band performed for some toe-tapping entertainment. Photo/Special.

“Quiet! Roll camera! Action!” rings out as motorcycles scream by and bodies fall from ramparts during the filming of “Metal Gear Solid: Acquiescence.” The film is produced by Fayetteville resident Wes Eastin, head of Scratched Lens Productions.

Van C. Johnson, center, retired Fulton County Deputy Land Administrator, received a proclamation from Commission Vice Chairman William “Bill” Edwards, second from right, during a recent board meeting.

Noah Schmitz, a second grader at Peeples Elementary, won first place in the 23rd annual Kiwanis Club Talent Showcase and Student Art Contest on March 24. He competed among all participating Fayette County first and second graders in art. He received a Blue Ribbon and a $90 cash prize. The show was held at Starr's Mill High School and was open to the public. Photo/Special.

Five Eagle Scouts from Troop 176 were honored at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on March 20. They are from left, Stewart Felsted, Michael Kyle, Stuart Coburn, Daniel McArthur and Taylor Threlkeld. Troop 176 is chartered by the Fayetteville Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Photo/Special.

Nearly 200 outstanding high school seniors recently attended Georgia Southern University’s second annual Southern Leadership Excellence Academics and Dedication (LEAD) Conference at its main campus in Statesboro, Ga.

• Fayetteville native to head to flight training for duty
U.S. Coast Guard Academy First Class Cadet Joel Kurucar was one of 220 U.S. Coast Guard Academy first class cadets to learn what unit they will be assigned to after graduation at billet night on March 6. Kurucar, who will earn a commission as an ensign in the Coast Guard upon graduation, will report to flight training, in Pensacola Fla. for his first tour of duty. “It’s really exciting to be offered this great opportunity,” said Kurucar.

The former Lieutenant Colonel Glenn Stringham is now the Reverend Glenn Stringham. He spent 22 years in the United States Army and the past 12 years working as the Minister to Senior Adults at the Fayetteville First Baptist Church.

A group of students from Whitewater High School are hosting a children’s field day on May 4 to raise funds to build an orphanage in Uganda. The idea to raise funds for children in Uganda, who have been left homeless due to civil war, the HIV/Aids epidemic and malaria, was born after some students had watched a documentary film in one of their classes about the plight of these children.

The Whitewater High School Wind Ensemble performed at a festival at the Clayton Performing Arts Center last month. Large Group Performance Evaluation is an opportunity for bands to play for a qualified judging panel and receive feedback and a rating. The Whitewater Wind Ensemble received all Superior Ratings in the highest category of music. They also received a Superior Rating for their ability to sight-read music. Photo/Special.

The Fayette County Public Library will host a special evening with critically-acclaimed author Ron Rash on Monday, May 5, beginning at 7 p.m. Rash is the author of the award-winning novels “Saints at the River,” “One Foot in Eden,” “The World Made Straight,” and several books of short fiction, including “Chemistry and Other Stories.” “Chemistry and Other Stories” was a 2008 finalist for the prestigious PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. The event is free and open to the public and sponsored by the Fayette County Public Library and the Friends of the Fayette County Public Library.

As part of the 2007-2008 Leadership Fayette Class, the Fayette YMCA was just one of the many projects the class could choice from. The YMCA has over 30,000 visitors annually to the park and was in need of some refurbishment. Pam Young, left, executive director of the YMCA, was presented with a check for $4,500 from team members (left to right) Linda Pirog of Senior Helpers, Kelly Bence of Regions Bank, Jeff Crayton of BB&T Reese Insurance, Sharon Barron of Georgia Power Company, Beth Brooks of ServiceMaster Commercial Services, Arnold Curtis of Georgia Power and not pictured Ted Lombard of Fayette County Board of Education and Pete Meadows of AT&T. Photo/Special.

At the March meeting of Fayette County Post 105, a cake was cut in observance of the founding of the American Legion in 1919. Shown cutting the cake is Mavis Compagno, a Gulf War veteran and one of the newest members of Post 105. She is assisted by Joe Bowers, WWII veteran and the senior member of the post. Fayette County Post 105 was formed in 1927 and meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Fayetteville. Photo/Robert Ladd.

The Fayette Fund of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta has appointed Steve Forsyth to its Board of Trustees.

What can be more boring than sitting in a parked vehicle between appointments? Yet, millions of contractors, salesmen and parents waste their time parked at job sites, parking lots and soccer fields.