By CAROLYN CARY
Contributing Writer

It was a nice community celebration, complete with a tailgate party.

The Fayette Heritage Project committee has used some of its funds to promote historic communities throughout the county, both those long gone and those still in existence. The first sign recently was erected in the Kenwood Community in the north end of Fayette County and both committee members and community residents turned out for the event.

Hot cider was served from the back of a truck and historical information was exchanged between long-time Kenwood citizens.

A total of 18 community signs will be erected and the other sites include: Fife/Bethany, Helmer, Friendship, Hopeful, Sandy Creek, Stop, Tyrone, Fayetteville, Cross Roads, Harp's Crossing, Aberdeen/Clover, Rest, Inman, Woolsey, Dublin, Starr's Mill, Lowry, Brooks and Chestlehurst.

The Fayette Heritage Project Committee is made up of county employees, representatives from the local newspapers, the historical society and interested county citizens.

It is responsible for the Heritage Fountain at Stonewall Village, Fayetteville, and for the veteran brick project, also located at the fountain.

The funds from the brick project will be used not only for the historic signs but also for various historic projects throughout Fayette County.