"The Oaktoberfest was fantastic," siad Carolyn West of

Prudential Georgia Realty. "It was a great feeling to work with

the students who were so enthusiastic about raising money for

their school and the very special Sunshine Kids."

Another local agency, who consistiently supports the

Muscular Dystrophy Association, raised over $67,000 this year.

For the second consecutive year,ERA Jo-Par Realty in

Fayetteville has become the top MDA fundraiser in the ERA

network. Led by broker-owners Charlie and Connie King, ERA Jo-Par

Realty in Fayetteville along with fellow ERA companies, $1.8 million

was raised in 1997.

The Kings recently represented ERA on the Muscular

Dystrophy Association's annual Labor Day Telethon, where they

presented the ERA donation to MDA National Chairman, Jerry Lewis.

"The Kings and ERA Jo-Par Realty truly exemplify the

ERA commitment," said Jerry Smith, ERA Vice President and

MDA National Vice President. "Like our members throughout the

world, ERA Jo-Par is a group of caring real estate professionals who

are not only dedicated to providing consumers with the best in

service, but are committed to serving their community as well."

The Kings also earned the 1997 Ed Bilinkas Memorial

Award, given annually to the ERA franchise that raises the most

funds for MDA.

Two upcoming events to benfit children include the annual

Noel November to benefit the Asden Johnson Youth Protection

Home at the Kiwanis Fairgrounds, Nov. 14 and The 1998 Deorator

Showplace Tour, located at Arbor Springs Plantation in

Newnan, also Nov. 14 to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Newnan.

Noel November is sponsored annually by the Fayette

County Board of Realtors, where wreaths and Christmas trees are

auctioned to raise funds. The public is invited to a showing of the trees

and wreaths from 9a .m.-4 p.m. The day will include special

Christmas music, holiday children's activities, and photos with

Santa. For more information, call 770-461-2401.

The tour of the showplace will be Nov. 14-22, Monday

through Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays, noon-6 p.m.

Admission is $4 and includes excellent craftsmanship and an exclusice

"Southern Living" design. For more information, call 770-463-0000.

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