The program involves observation techniques involved

in recognizing when a driver may be operating a vehicle under

the influence of intoxicants. Emphasis is placed on the proper

manner in which to administer field sobriety tests.

Danell Diane Beede of Fayetteville has received

a bachelor's degree in art from Colorado State University in

Fort Collins, Colo.

Joshua Purinton received his Boy Scouts of America

Eagle Rank badge in Oct. 24 ceremonies. He is the first member

of Troop 279 to receive the Eagle Rank. Holy Trinity

Catholic Church, the troop's sponsoring agency, was the location for

the Eagle Scout Court of Honor.

Attendees included representatives from the

Sepahoyatev District, Flint River Council, Boy Scouts of America, as well

as family and friends. Purinton's great-grandfather,

Robert Purinton Sr. of Marietta, and grandparents, Robert Purinton

Jr. and Hazel Purinton, also were in attendance.

Troop 279 Scoutmaster Joe Giest and troop

committee chairman Bill Nigro presented Purinton with a flag, which

had flown over the U.S. Capitol, from Rep. Mac Collins. He

also received numerous letters of congratulations from national

and local officials. Jerry Lentsch, commander of VFW Post

9949, presented Purinton with a plaque; Maj. William Zvanut

(U.S. Army-Retired) read the Eagle Charge; and Mr. and Mrs.

Jay Purinton hosted a reception following the ceremony

honoring their son.

Purinton is a junior at Sandy Creek High School, where he is

a member of the soccer team.

Bobby Williams of Boy Scout Troop 75 has been

awarded his Eagle Scout Rank badge. Scoutmaster Tom

Hendricks made the presentation during a recent ceremony at First

Baptist Church of Tyrone.

Williams started in Scouting in 1988 as a Tiger Cub in Ohio.

He moved to Fayetteville in 1991 and advanced through the ranks

in Cub Scouts. In 1994 he crossed over into Boy Scouts and

participated in numerous Troop outings, campouts, canoe and hiking trips.

Williams' Eagle Scout project was to build a large swing

garden for the Southwest Christian Hospice near Union City.

The swing is to be used by the relatives and friends visiting

the hospice. Home Depot of Fayetteville donated the

materials used on the project.

Williams is a junior at Starr's Mill High School.

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