The Managers of Bugaboo Creek Steakhouse have once again graciously given up their Christmas Day off.

Fayetteville’s Travis House spruced up, now home to local attorneys

Greg Rogers and Mike Hofrichter wanted their law office to remain in the city of Fayetteville, preferably in a historic house.

Home For The Holidays

By Heidi Becker
Heidibecker3@aol.com

There is no place like home for the holidays. For over 60 children who have been abandoned, abused or who have otherwise become victims of unfortunate circumstances, home is a warm, wonderful place called Christian City.

The League of Fine Artists South (LOFAS) will exhibit in the gallery at The Winery -Chateau Élan in December. Five fine artists from Fayette, Henry and Coweta Counties will show selected juried art in oil, acrylic, ceramics, and mixed media. All of the art will be sold through the gift shop at the winery. There will be special work devoted to holiday gift giving.

Six Fayette County teens recently graduate from the National Guard-sponsored Youth Challenge Academy at Fort Stewart at the Macon Civic Center.

Local resident’s top secret assignment

For 40 years retired U.S. Army Colonel Ben S. Malcom was required to keep secret his role in the Korean War. To tell anyone, including his wife and friends, would have been to share information marked top-secret by the U.S. military.

The staff at Pam’s Hallmark in Peachtree City pulled a fast one on their oldest customer Friday afternoon.

Mildred Maddalena, who turned 104 in October, was honored with a reception featuring light refreshments and a birthday cake. She visits her niece who lives in the area, Angela Miller, several times a year, and each time she stops in Pam’s Hallmark to stock up on birthday, anniversary and holiday cards.

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Christopher B. Henry has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Tex.

Lcpl. Patrick J. O'Neill has returned from overseas duty with the USMC. O’Neill, a Marine reservisit for three years, was called to active duty with his Augusta based unit in April.

Former Fayetteville resident, Mike Harris, a 1997 graduate of Sandy Creek High School, recently graduated from Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Va. Mike is now a Staff Sergeant and a MECEP (Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program) Marine beginning his senior year at The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. Upon completing his degree in International Politics at The Citadel, he will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps.

The following Fayetteville residents completed requirements for degrees summer semester from Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville: Katherine M.

Army Pvt. James T. Young has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training.

There may not have been a show this week in the McIntosh auditorium if senior Sarah Rapson hadn’t stepped up and asked drama teacher Michele Stone if she could direct a show. The Advanced Drama Class did a one act play, “The Swimmer” earlier this fall, breaking in the new auditorium for the drama department but Rapson didn’t want to wait for the spring musical to close out her high school career. Bitten by the directing bug after siting at the helm of a one act play, “Class Action,” last year, she spent the summer reading plays, searching for a show that she’d like to direct this fall. She found “The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” and approached her teacher, who gave her permission to helm the show.

• The Fayette County Civitan Club is selling Christmas trees in front of Melears Barbecue Restaurant on Hwy. 85 South of the Old Court House; open Monday through Friday 4 to 6 p.m., Sat. 9 to 6 p.m., and Sundays 12 to 6 p.m. The trees are Frazier Firs priced at $40 and up. All proceeds help organizations such as Fayette Samaritans, Joseph Sams School, Special Olympics of Fayette County, Junior Civitans, Relay For Life, and many others. This is a non-profit fundraiser for the Fayette County Civitans. Come out and help support the community.

Gallopade International and Peachtree City Press announce the publication of The Peachtree City Coloring Book. The educational and fun book was created and written by local author Carole Marsh. The original artwork was done by Trevor McCarl, a student at the Atlanta campus of the Savannah College of Art and Design, and a Peachtree City native and resident.

Clayton R. Quamme of Peachtree City, an ROTC cadet at Appalachian State University, participated in the Eastern Region 5th Brigade’s Ranger Challenge Nov.

The Delta Kappa chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha at LSU held its annual initiation ceremony on Friday, Oct. 28. The ceremony followed a seven day celebration of Zeta week during which collegians and new members reflected on their sisterhood.

Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Orlando F. Castro has been decorated with the Joint Service Achievement Medal.

The medal is awarded by the Secretary of Defense to members of the U.S. armed forces for meritorious service, achievement or accomplishment with distinction while assigned to a joint activity.

Army Maj. Sandra D. Washington has been awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal.

The medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces, as authorized by the Secretary of Defense, who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service or outstanding achievement while assigned to multi-service, joint activities of the Department of Defense.

Scott and Jenny Harp of Fayetteville were named to Freed-Hardeman University’s President’s Advisory Board Nov. 18.

Air Force Airman Zackary G. Griffith has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Tex.

A view of Christmas from the inside

The Fayetteville First United Methodist Church has held a Christmas Home Tour for over ten years.

To show appreciation for the service that our Fayette County educators provide to the children in our community, the Rotary Club of Peachtree City honored "teacher of the year" recipients from three area elementary schools.

Armed with balloons, goodie bags and large display checks, the Bright Ideas Prize Patrol surprised eight Fayette County school teachers who were grant winners this year.

Bill Webb, Metro Fayette Kiwanis, was chosen as its Kiwanian of the Year. Past president, Stephen Ott, presents the award.

Charles Johnson of Peachtree City is performing as a member of the Symphony Orchestra at Valparaiso University this year.

Deidra Brown of Peachtree City, Ga. is a featured vocalist at the Southern Opera and Musical Theatre Company at the University of Southern Mississippi’s production, “Holidays on Broadway” on Dec.

Army Pvt. Dwight M. Hines has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Knox, Ky.

Army Pvt. Eric M. Massengill has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.

Army Pvt. Matthew S. Knost has graduated from basic combat military training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.