All Chiefs, alumni, and friends of McIntosh High School are invited to submit recipes for McIntosh High School’s first ever cookbook project.

Greg Meyers, 15, of Peachtree City, has earned the highest advancement award from the Boy Scouts of America – Eagle Scout. Meyers has been actively involved in Scouting since 1998. On his trail to Eagle Scout, Meyers earned 33 merit badges and completed his Eagle Scout project at Peachtree City Elementary. Greg is a freshman at Starr’s Mill High School. His accomplishments were recognized at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Jan. 21.

Members of the MOMS Club of Fayetteville made Valentine's for the residents at Azalea Estates. The children enjoyed using crayons, glitter, stickers, ribbon, and markers to make cards for the elderly who reside at the assisted living home. Each month the group conducts a service project to help the community.

Friends of Kay Whalen of Peachtree City recently gathered at Braelinn Golf Course to dedicate a dogwood tree, planted in honor of Whalen's late husband, Jim Whalen, who died November 11, 2005.

Jon Gloer of Starr's Mill High School was chosen by Dr. Cathy Geis, coordinator of social studies, as winner of the DAR Outstanding History Teacher award for Fayette County. 

Chapter historian Judy Hughes presented the award. The chapter held a Georgia Day dinner in the home of Marilyn Frazar. Co-hostesses were Cindi Plunkett and Liz Fuentes.

Air Force Airman Emily Sara Connatser has graduated from Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

The J.C. Booth Middle School Chorus and Orchestra sharpened their performance skills on Feb. 15 during workshops taught by a professional Disney performer at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. They traveled from Georgia to take part in the Disney Performing Arts Workshops, “Disney Sings” and “You're Instrumental.”

The Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society has selected Andrew W. Nonni, of Peachtree City, for membership in the local chapter at the University of Georgia.

Delta Epsilon Iota was established in order to recognize and encourage academic excellence in all fields of study. The organization rewards outstanding students through financial scholarships, provides leadership opportunities to its members, and promotes the principles of Dedication, Enthusiasm, and Initiative among students participating in higher education throughout the United States.

• Alex J. Hunt, a sophomore in the DuPree College of Management, has been named to the dean's list at Georgia Institute of Technology for the fall 2006 semester. 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. Hunt is the son of Joe and Karen Hunt of Peachtree City, Ga. and a 2005 honor graduate of Starr's Mill High School.

Hearts beating in harmony

This is the second in a three part series about four local Girl Scouts who have recently earned the Gold Award, the Girl Scout organization’s highest award. Last week Kelly Randolph’s project, a weather day, was featured. It was incorrectly stated that Amy Vassey advised Randolph through her project. Tamara Herrmann was Randolph’s project advisor, and Ellen Lassiter is her troop leader.

According to the Girl Scouts of America’s website, “The Gold Award project is the culmination of all the work a girl puts into ‘going for the Gold.’ It is something that a girl can be passionate about - in thought, deed, and action. The project is something that fulfills a need within a girl's community (whether local or global), creates change, and hopefully, is something that becomes ongoing. The project is more than a good service project - it encompasses organizational, leadership, and networking skills.”

Leadership Fayette, combined with key committed individuals, has succeeded in placing a GED program in the Fayette County Jail. Judy Snider, a 32-year veteran teacher in Fayette County, has devoted her time to teaching the GED prep class. She said, “These guys really want to learn.” Passing the GED will allow them better choices in the future upon release.

Over 700 guests gathered for Christian City’s annual gala on February 10 to celebrate the progress of the construction of a new Children's Village for the abandoned and abused children who reside on Christian City's campus located off Lester Road in Union City.

A speech contest, sponsored by the High Noon Toastmasters, will be held at the VFW lodge, located at the American Legion on Ga. Highway 85 just south of the Fayetteville square, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27.

Visitors and prospective members are welcome to attend and be entertained. Learn new leadership skills and enjoy the fellowship with Toastmasters members.

Over 26 beauties took the stage Feb. 8-10 in an effort to be named Miss Starr’s Mill at the sixth annual pageant. In the end it was Mallori Carter who took the title and the crown. Contestants are awarded points based on a personal interview, talent, evening wear, and casual wear. The event is sponsored by the Starr’s Mill High School drama department and funds raised are used to finance the department’s plays and musicals. Pictured from left is third runner-up Bridget Knapik; first runner-up Rachel Goshi; Miss Starr’s Mill Carter; second runner-up Caroline Portwood; and fourth runner-up Meagan Hogarth.

Fifteen outstanding contestants competed in the 24th annual Mr. and Miss FCHS Talent Contest on Thursday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Sam’s Auditorium.

Miss FCHS was awarded to Stefanie Smalls who performed a remake of “Killing Me Softly with His Song” by Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel. Smalls was sponsored by her father, Michael Smalls.

Mr. FCHS was awarded to Trevor Martin. He played the piano and sang an original piece entitled “Emily’s Song.” His sponsor was the FCHS math department.

Recently, Cub Scout Pack 409's Bear Den 2 were busy raking, pulling weeds, planting and putting down pine straw at Braelinn Elementary School in Peachtree City. The den was studying a unit called, "Take Care of Your Planet." The boys planted four crepe myrtles as well as pansies. The pansies are in the shape of a "B" for Braelinn. Pictured from left is Kyle Grisamore, Ricky Macke, Patrick O'Toole, Zack Norton, Alex Rodriguez and John Hyle.

Tom Evens and Eddie Fleming, members of the Fayette Photo Club, work to compose a perfect shot at the Line Creek Nature Area in Peachtree City. The Fayette Photo Club meets once a month at the Fayette Art Center. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in photography. For more information, please call 770-716-1705.

RescueCats volunteers recently gathered to celebrate the beginning of another year of rescuing needy animals. RescueCats will celebrate eight years of animal rescue in June of 2007 and so far, more than 3,300 animals have found new homes through the RescueCats organization.

Whitewater High School senior Joshua Shad Adair was notified on Tuesday, Feb. 6 that he has been selected as a finalist in the Georgia Tech Presidential Scholarship Program.

• Christian Alexander of Fayetteville has been awarded the Clif and Ruth Jones Endowed Scholarship, the Goodman Family Endowed Scholarship, the Robert O. and Juanita R. Barker Endowed Scholarship, the Cleo T. McAlhany Endowed Scholarship, and the Whitehead Scholarship at Charleston Southern University. Alexander, a sophomore psychology major, is the son of Randy and Kim Alexander. He is a member of the psychology club.

Four local Girl Scouts earn Scouting’s highest honor

Before 1980, the highest ranking Girl Scouts were awarded the Golden Eagle of Merit, from 1916 to 1919; the Curved Bar Award, from 1940 to 1963, and the First Class award, from 1963 to 1980.

Beginning in 1980, the Girl Scouts of the USA introduced two new awards for Girl Scouts aged 11 to 18: The Girl Scout Gold Award (for Girl Scouts 14-18) was established as the organization’s highest honor, and the Girl Scout Silver Award (for Girl Scouts 11-14). In 2001, the Girl Scouts added the Bronze Award for girls aged 8-11. The Gold Award was updated in 2004.

In spite of the cold temperatures, members of Boy Scout Troop 309 were out collecting canned goods during the annual "Scouting For Food" drive on Feb. 10. Joining scouts around the country in this national service project,  thousands of cans were collected for local food banks.

Fayette County students are learning something valuable that’s not always found in a textbook: community service and compassion for those less fortunate. 

Fayette County School Superintendent Dr. John DeCotis, recently approved a cell phone drive that is being implemented in several schools throughout the county that will benefit the children who reside on campus at Christian City.

The Rotary Club of Peachtree City has offered support to the Fayette CARE Clinic by donating funds for equipment purchase.

Fayette County is recognized as one of Georgia's most prosperous counties, lending the perception that health care services are easily accessible to the entire community. The reality however, is that an estimated 11 percent of families have annual incomes of $25,000 and may not have either the medical or dental  insurance or the ability to pay directly for basic services. Fayette CARE Clinic is designed to fill the gap for those working families that lack basic health care services.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Peachtree City Post 9949 participates in the national annual essay contest for middle school students throughout the United States.

A new Kiwanis Club is organizing in Peachtree City and is seeking men and women to become part of the global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. The club will further the Kiwanis International mission of responding to global issues while serving the needs of the Peachtree City community by performing valuable service projects.

Pat Perkins, media specialist of Burch Elementary in Tyrone, Ga., inducted retired educator Carol Lunsford into the Mu Conclave of Kappa Kappa Iota.

Kappa Kappa Iota is an educational sorority whose purpose is to promote the advancement of education by providing an effective network for the exchange of education and teaching practice by educators.

“The Fairy Tale Project,” a company-created participation play for children, will debut March 8-11 at the Roger Spencer Community Center in Tyrone. This exciting Offshoot Productions presentation is indicative of the company’s growing activity in play development.

The deadline for ordering Memorial Bricks for Veterans and current members of the Armed Forces is March 31.

Bricks ordered between April 1, 2006 and March 31, 2007 will be in place before the 2007 Memorial Day Celebration.

• Kristy Nicole Stokes of Peachtree City, a 2006 graduate of McIntosh High School has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2006 semester at Clayton State University.