"Operation

Fred" is a loosely knit organization in Fayette County that has been

supplying Major Frederick P. Wellman school and medical supplies. The

Peachtree City resident is currently an operations officer for a Blackhawk

helicopter battalion assigned to the 101st Airborne Division in northern

Iraq.

The village

near him is without a clinic or a school and he appealed to friends in

Fayette County to contribute supplies. At this point over 1,200 pounds

of supplies have been sent, totaling 63 boxes. However, all postage has

been paid by individuals, with one concerned citizen paying over $600

themselves.

The Metro Fayette

Kiwanis has donated money to help with the postage as well as individual

members helping.

Anyone wishing

to send supplies or donate funds for postage can write to "Operation

Fred", in care of Carol Fritz, 416 Dartmouth Place East, Peachtree

City, GA 30269.

Metro Kiwanis

member Jim Steinbach, co-chair of its Spiritual and Human Values committee,

spearheaded the effort.