News Briefs

The Fayette County school

counselors have formed a local professional association

which represents their distinct role in the school

system.

The purpose

of the organization is to enhance the profession of

school counseling, to promote an improved understanding

and appreciation of guidance and counseling services, to

enhance a spirit of unity and to provide opportunities

for staff development. The first meeting was held

recently, with Fayette County Board of Education

attorney, Emily Harbin, speaking to the group on the

topic, "Legal and Ethical Issues in School

Counseling."

Officers of

the new association include, President Dan Lorton;

President-elect, Faith Smith; Worksetting

Vice-presidents, Sonya Tucker, Susan Earwood, and Ross

Blackwood; Secretary Billye Anderson; and Treasurer Sandy

Perrin.

The Fayetteville City Council

will meet Monday evening at 7 p.m. to discuss amendments

to the city's tree ordinance and have first reading of a

rezoning on N. Jeff Davis Drive.

, The Veterans of Foreign Wars

(VFW) annual "Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Competition" for ninth through twelfth grade

students is now open for submissions of essays. According

to Commander Frank Hyde of Peachtree City VFW Post 9949,

entrants should write and then record a three to five

minute essay on their view of "America's Role for

the Next Century." The state winner will receive a

$100 national scholarship, with the top winner in the

nation eligible for a $20,000 first place award. Deadline

for submitting essays is November 1. For entry forms,

phone Duane Hennen at 770-487-6601 or students may

contact their school guidance counselor's office.