Cadet Christopher M. Rice, son of Bill and Suzanne Rice of Peachtree City, has completed Cadet Basic Training at the U.S. Military Academy.

Air Force Airman Jake D. Bunn has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Benefit comedy show to be held Friday

Maggi Blair is a special little girl. The 17 month old daughter of Fayetteville residents Patrick and Donna Blair, was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder in June 2006. It is Maggi’s sweet smile and gentle temperament, however, that make her truly special.

The Citizen Newspapers is giving your family a chance to see Disney On Ice “Princess Wishes” at Philip’s Arena Oct. 25, 26 or 27.

Piedmont Physicians Group at Peachtree City recently committed to being the Ticket Sponsor for the 2006 American Cancer Society Barons’ Ball. The seven physicians, who practice out of the Peachtree City–West Park location, recently presented a check for $1,500 to Barons’ Ball Chairperson Susan Osborne and American Cancer Society’s community income manager Nychelle Williams.

Over forty members of the Line Creek Civitan Club recently gathered at the First Presbyterian Church on Willow Bend Road in Peachtree City for the club's 2006-07 Officers and Directors Installation Banquet. Julia Ivey, outgoing club president, presided over this prestigious occasion as the Master of Ceremonies. Following the customary welcome remarks by Ivey, Bo Mullins led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to our Nation’s Flag and the Civitan Creed. Wayne Howell then gave the invocation before everyone present settled in to enjoy dinner catered by a "Touch of Elegance" from the nearby community of Sharpsburg.

Mary Caroline Caldwell Moore and her daughter Ann Caldwell, as well as Amanda Chase, granddaughter of Larealia Camp, General Daniel Newnan Chapter, were recently inducted into the General Daniel Newnan Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution by membership chair Jeannine Jackson and past regent Brenda Jessel.

The Fayette County High School marching band marched in the Georgia Marble Marching Contest at Pickens County High School. A total of 22 bands participated in the event that crowned the Tigers grand champions. Photo/Special.

The advanced drama students at Starr’s Mill High School will present “The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket” Oct. 12-15 at Willie Duke Auditorium at Starr’s Mill High School.  Performances Oct. 12-14 begin at 7 p.m.; a matinee will be performed Oct. 15 at 2:30. Tickets are $5 at the door. 

Songs and laughter filled the air at Camp Pine Valley in Meansville, Georgia recently. Approximately 118 Girl Scouts from 14 different troops in Fayette County gathered together to participate in a camp out for Service Unit 617 over a weekend.

The Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater will host a free concert on Wednesday, October 11 featuring the Band of the United States Air Force Reserve from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

• Army Reserve Pfc. Zackery S. Lamb has graduated from basic military training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga., under the Split Option Training Program. The program allows high school students between their junior and senior year to attend and complete the Army National Guard or Reserve six-week basic training program during the summer of their junior year.

The School of Arts and Sciences at Clayton State University is leading another group of interested adults on a tour of Scotland and Ireland in May, 2007. This is the third such tour the School and University Foundation has organized and some spaces are still available. To hear more about this very popular trip, please plan on attending a one-hour information session in the room 330 of the Continuing Education Building on the campus of Clayton State University in Morrow, on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 6:15 p.m.

By Kathleen Senger
Special To The Citizen

As students fill their new backpacks with freshly sharpened pencils and notebooks of clean white paper, they eagerly start school with teachers that influence lives and futures. Each of us has a favorite teacher from our childhood and memories of lessons that shaped us into the adults we are today. My favorite teacher is my dance teacher, Madame Velta Cernonok.

Kathy Doan of Peachtree City recently attended the International Society of Poets annual convention where she was named one of the top ten young poets. Doan, who is 15 and a student at McIntosh High School, is the daughter of Judy Doan, owner of Judy’s Nails in Peachtree City.

Doan entered the poetry competition in the fall of 2005 and, along with approximately 2,700 semifinalists, attended the covention at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada this July with her mother and sister by her side.

The Peachtree City Optimist Club held its 17th annual golf tournament on Monday, September 11 at Planterra Ridge Golf Center. Ninety-two golfers “teed off” to help the Optimist Club raise $9,100 for the youth of Peachtree City and Fayette County. All funds raised will be used for the many projects and events that the club presents each year to make the community a better place to live.

On Saturday, October 28, Southern Regional Health System will host its first Mind, Body, and Soul Retreat for Women at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church in historic downtown Fayetteville. The mission of this retreat is to present a program that concentrates on the total woman: mind, body, and soul. The event will feature Robyn Spizman, author of “The Giftionary,” along with a day of pampering and wellness information to nurture your mind, body, and soul!

Peachtree City Chapter, Order of DeMolay, sponsored by East Point Lodge #288, F. & A.M., held its first installation of officers on Sunday, Sept. 10.

“Audition for Murder,” a new audience-participation murder mystery, was penned by Susan M. Steadman, Ph.D., producing artistic director of Offshoot Productions, and her daughter, Paige Steadman, a young composer who frequently provides original music and accompaniment for theatre groups.

• Air Force Airman Jeremey C. Owens 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. He is the son of Jimmy and Kathy Owens of Tyrone, Ga. and a 2006 graduate of Sandy Creek High School, Tyrone.

Clayton R. Quamme, Robert J. Huefner and Kelly M. Carlton have graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as “Operation Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.

The Manchester Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals recently recognized Sylvia E. Callahan, Registered Nurse and Certified Palliative Hospice Nurse at Crossroads Hospice, for her professional accomplishments. Her induction into the Manchester Who’s Who Registry acknowledges her success and professional achievements. Manchester Who’s Who is committed to providing professional networking services and recognizing the achievements of executives and professionals worldwide.

McIntosh grads and their band play first show in PTC since high school

It has been a while since Mcintosh High School graduates Aaron Beavers and Damon Allen, members of the band shurman, performed music in Peachtree City.

“I think the last concert we played was at a canned food drive at the school,” said Beavers. “Maybe it was at a party at someone’s house.”

The wait will be over next week, when Beavers and Allen bring their band, shurman, to The Red Room, Thursday, Oct. 5. The band, which found success with their first album, Jubilee, and touring nearly non-stop around the country, recently released a live album and has toured their way from Los Angeles to Nashville, Tenn. for a music conference and to record a new album at the legendary 16 Tons Studios.

Army Captain returned to Fort Hood, Texas, from Iraq, on Labor Day. Weyer was among approximately 150 soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division, the first wave of about 21,000 who will return in the coming months.

The Fayette County High School football team honored one of its former players last Friday night.

Soul Sister, the hottest rock band in Peachtree City, won the X-Playground Battle of the Bands on Saturday, Sept. 23. Members include: Daniel Mann (middle) on lead vocals, Brian Petrivelli (bottom right) on lead guitar/vocals, Trey Trantham (top left) on rhythm guitar/vocals, Steve Snider (top right) on bass, and Michael Chambers (bottom left) on drums. Soul Sister finished first with Gravel Undertone in second and a tie between Night After Dark and Fatality for third. Soul Sister will be performing at the X-Playground Halloween Party on Oct. 28. Photo/Special.

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Starr's Mill High School Color Guard members Quiana Bello, Keyondra Brooks, Katherine Haggerty, Emily Gaitlyn and Kaitlyn Meurer are ready to perform this year's program, Variations, with the school's Marching Panther Pride at Friday night's game. Photo/Special.

First-time novelist Renee Dodd will appear at the Fayette County Public Library on Friday, Oct. 6, at 1 p.m., to talk about her new book, “A Cabinet of Wonders.” Granddaughter of legendary football coach Bobby Dodd, Dodd is a Georgia native and resident of Milledgeville, where she teaches at Georgia College & State University.

The names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 52nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program were announced September 13 by officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).