At the monthly meeting of the Peachtree City Council on March 1, Mayor Harold Logsdon proclamed the week of March 18-24, 2007 DeMolay Week in Peachtree City. March 18 is the anniversary of the official founding of DeMolay in 1919 and DeMolay International is celebrating its 88th anniversary in 2007. Members of the Peachtree City Chapter, Order of DeMolay are pictured with Mayor Logsdon.

Eighth grader Kimberly Leoffler had been accepted in to the Rock Summer Dance Intensive in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• Joseph Anthony Piasta of Tyrone has been named to the dean's list at Wake Forest University for the fall 2006 semester. Students who achieve a 3.0 or higher grade point average were named to the list. He is the son of John and Monica Piasta and a 2003 graduate of McIntosh High School.

Library reading room gets child-friendly makeover

This is the conclusion of the three part series on local Girl Scouts who have recently earned their Gold Award, the highest honor a senior Girl Scout can earn. To read the first two parts on Girl Scouts Cherise Quamme and Kelly Randolph, visit TheCitizen.com.

When Evelyn Larson and Sarah Mudrinich, who have both been Girl Scouts for 11 years, made their individual decisions to begin working on their Gold Award projects, they had no idea how invested they would become in their project nor did they know that they would work together to earn the Girl Scouts of the United States of America’s highest honor.

Peachtree City Rotary hosted teacher and speaker Ron Clark at their February 22 meeting. Clark, who was chosen as Disney's American Teacher Of The Year in 2000 for his work in rural North Carlina and inner city Harlem, New York, spoke to a crowded room of Rotarians and guests. In addition to working with children in the classroom, Clark is the New York Times Best Selling author for his book, "The Essential 55." His book focuses on the 55 rules which he uses as a teaching tool for his students.

Sandy Creek High School drama and chorus departments will take stage March 22-25 for four performances of the beloved Broadway classic, “West Side Story.”

The Peachtree City Chapter, Order of DeMolay, sponsored by East Point Lodge #288, F. & A.M., held its second installation of officers on Saturday, March 3 at 5 p.m. at the Peachtree City Masonic Center, 201 Whitlock Place, Peachtree City. A reception and dance followed the public ceremony. 

The Fayette County High School step team, coached by Rick Blake, will compete on Saturday, March 17 against teams from across metro Atlanta in the second annual STOMP D.A.T. (Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco) Youth Step Show. The winning team will receive cash, prizes and bragging rights.

Wigs For Kids, a non-profit organization that makes human hair wigs for children who suffer from alopecia, cancer or any other medical condition that causes hair loss, made a difference in the life of one Fayette County child.

With college spring breaks in full swing, campuses across the country are abuzz with vacation plans. A group of Shorter College business majors, including Fayetteville native Lauren Huddleston, will use the week to study the international economy in Italy with Shorter business faculty member Melissa Hickman.

Members of Girl Scout Troop 279 in Peachtree City attended Program Aide training in January. Program Aides are trained to work with younger Girl Scouts in areas such as songs, games, ceremonies, and camping. Approximately 40 local Girl Scouts and leaders from Service Unit 617 held the overnight training session at Peachtree City United Methodist Church. Pictured (L-R) in back: Ashleigh Ross, Nikki Vallor, Emily Kinyoun, and Jordan Cooper. Front: Jessica Parker, Shannon Smith, Abby Todd and Girl Scout leader Caroline Compton.

Raegan Jackson is the recent winner of a free honeymoon trip given by the participants of the Southern Charm Bridal Network's (SCBN) Special Events and Bridal Show held March 4 at the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center in Peachtree City, Ga.

United Way has announced that the 2007 Community and Neighborhood Investments Fund process is now open to eligible participants. This fund was created to help establish new relationships with neighborhoods and/or community groups who are working together to improve their community.

Recently installed officers of AARP 2936 of Fayette County include Roberta Herman, secretary; Barbara Brown, treasurer; Irene Collier, president; Pat Martin, assistant secretary, Dee Betsill, assistant treasurer, and Ken Broady, vice president.

Five Fayette County teens are among 147 Georgia teens who recently graduated from the Georgia National Guard's Youth Challenge Academy at Fort Gordon on Saturday, March 3.

Peachtree City Elementary's PTO held its annual silent auction on February 2. Students, parents, staff, community members, and business partners came out to enjoy dinner provided by Moe's and to make bids on many valuable items.

Theater of the Stars will hold auditions for adult principal and chorus roles for their upcoming shows, “Dreamgirls,” “West Side Story” and “White Christmas” on Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25 at the 14th Street Playhouse, Stage three, 173 14th Street, Atlanta, Ga. 30309.

Dillon King, an eighth grade student at Rising Starr Middle School, was recently named the 2007 American History Essay Contest Winner for eighth grade by the Augustin Clayton Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

• Andrea Preininger, a sophomore in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, has been named to the dean's list at the Georgia Institute of Technology for the spring and fall 2006 semesters. The dean's list recognizes full-time students who have maintained a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Preininger is the daughter of Frank and Gabriela Preininger of Peachtree City, Ga. and a 2005 honor graduate of Starr's Mill High School.

McIntosh freshman makes first foray into film acting

An interest in filmmaking technology led to a supporting role in the independent film "Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield" for 15 year old Tori Valencia, a life-long Fayette County resident.

Last summer when Valencia, a McIntosh High School freshman, expressed her interest in digital filmmaking to director Michael Feifer of Feifer Productions, she had no idea that he would end up casting her in his latest movie, which is based on the true story of the life of Ed Gein, the serial killer who lived in Plainfield, Wisconsin in the late ‘50s.

Valencia not only plays the part of a local towns-girl in the film, but she gained firsthand knowledge of the new technology of digital movie production. “Digital mediums are used now instead of film or tape, but people still say they are 'filming' or might say 'rolling,'" Valencia stated.

Are you culinarily challenged? Do dinner parties or even intimate gatherings make your head spin?

If so, The Citizen Newspapers and The Dinner A’Fare in Peachtree City want to hear all about your cooking horror stories. We’re giving one local resident a chance to be crowned “Queen of the Kitchen.”

On May 5, 2006, a fun event will be held at McIntosh High School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. called Pet Prep 101. The day will be dedicated to teaching people all about pets and has been arranged by Jessica Lasseter as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award Project. The scheduled activities will include demonstrations on different kinds of pets, dog training, animal grooming, veterinary care and a visit from an adoption team. Area businesses will be represented and learning stations will be set up with speakers on various topics. Admission is $4 per person plus a donation of a canned dog or cat food item to benefit the Fayette County Animal Shelter.

Griffin Technical College recently announced the nomination of 36 students for the 2007 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) at a reception held Feb. 12. The annual GOAL program recognizes students who possess excellence in leadership and ability. Chosen for recognition by their instructors, the nominees from Fayette County include: Kayla Brooks, medical assisting student; Lori Callahan, cosmetology student; Kim Mavros, medical assisting student; Julie Veilleux, radiologic technology student; and Stephanie Woerfel, radiologic technology student.

The Girl Scouts of Junior Troop 163 recently participated in the "From Our Heart to Yours" Shoe-box Project, a program headed by United Way Women's Legacy.

Experience the sights and sounds of World War II when the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing hosts the fourth annual WWII Heritage Days April 14-15.  The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Historical Airpower Facility, Falcon Field, and will bring together reenactors, vehicles, vintage aircraft and exhibits as a living history experience for the entire family.

Zach Dicke received his Eagle Scout badge recently. He is a member of Troop 309, sponsored by The American Legion Fayette County Post 105.  Dicke has earned a total of 41 merit badges, is a member of the Order of the Arrow, Scouting's National Honor Society, and has been to the Philmont Scout Ranch. While a Cub Scout in Pack 75, he earned the Arrow of Light award. He demonstrated his leadership skills during his Eagle Scout project, a renovation in the neighborhood clubhouse for the Estates.

It’s that time of year again, all Fayette County school-age children have the opportunity to show their friends, neighbors and other citizens of Fayette County their hidden talents and possibly make some spending money in the process.

A caravan of tractor-trailer trucks loaded with close to 3.4 million boxes of Girl Scout Cookies are headed to the metro-Atlanta area this week. Cookies will make their way to eagerly awaiting customers. For those who did not get a chance to pre-order cookies from a Girl Scout, booth sales will begin Wednesday, March 7. Look for Girl Scout Cookie booth sales outside of local business; places of worship; in malls and near restaurants. See the Girl Scout website for a listing of booth sales near you.

Many folks in midwest Georgia already know the familiar soothing, warm tones of her voice as well as the quick wit of Heather Lynn. She has been hosting radio shifts on WMGP-FM, located in Newnan, GA, for over five years. Now, this Emmy Award nominated DJ is moving to Atlanta’s J-93.

The McIntosh Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) is funding a special scholarship through the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund (SBMEF). The field of study is not specified and the scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $2,000.