"We had 35 fire fatlaities last year involving homes

without smoke detectors," Oxendine said. "If you've got a smoke

detector, make sure it's in working order. Changing the battery every

year and cleaning dust from the device is an easy way to ensure

continued protection of your family and your property. And while you're

thinking about fire safety, plan and rehearse an escape route your

family can use in the event of fire."

Daylight Saving Times ends this Sunday at 2 a.m. when clocks

are set back one hour.

Jay Pointek has just celebrated his second anniversary as

a part-time sales consultant at Rhodes Furniture's Fayette Pavilion store.

Pointek developed his furniture knowledge over 10 years while

residing in North Carolina, the heartland of the American furniture

industry.

"I enjoy working with the residents of Fayette County, as well

as the other Southern Crescent counties, because they are smart

shoppers who recognize and appreciate quality," he said.

Pat Allen is the new manager of the Piedmont Hospital

Federal Credit Union, which opened an office in Fayette Community

Hospital Sept. 22. The credit union membership is open to those

who serve the hospital as employees and staff, along, with their

families. The hours for the facilty are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and

Thursdays from 8 a.m- 2 p.m.

Spalding Regional Hospital has achieved accreditation from

the Join Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations as

a result of its demonstrated compliance with the Joint

Commission's nationally recognized health care standards.

Formed in 1951, the Joint Commission is dedicated to

improving the quality of the nation's health care through voluntary

accreditation. The commission's on-site survey of the hospital occurred in June.

Lim Litchford, Sr., interim CEO, spoke of his pride in a staff

whose members ask what needs to be done to be accredited by the Joint

Commission.

"In addition, they appreciate the educational aspect of the

survey and the opportunity to interact with the team of surveyors," he said.

WORKTEC will be at Southlake Mall this Friday

and Saturday to recruit workers during Showcase Clayton,

a business expo and job fair sponsored by the

Clayton Chamber of Commerce.

As a work training and education center for people

with disabilities, WORKTEC will accept applications for

part-time and full-time supervisory, commercial claening and

lawn maintenance positions for a major governmental contract

on the south side of Atlanta.

One requirement of the governmental contracts

WORKTEC secures is to fill 75 percent of the positions with workers who

have disabilities. The extended employment division

of WORKTEC places individuals in long-term employment

through off-site contracts.

"WORKTEC is experiencing a lot of growth, due to the

quality of work we've been able to offer businesses in the

community," said Mark williams, WORKTEC director of extended

employment. "Our participation in the job

fair is an initial push to build our extended employment staff for

a variety of upcoming contracts.

The showcase hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

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