2007 Fayette County Foundation Scholarship Recipients pictured in the Miller Garden in Roberts Park prior to their reception. The 2007 scholarship recipients were honored June 21. We wish the class of 2007 good luck!

The third and final Philanthropy, Tea & Thee was celebrated this year by indulging ourselves in Hershey ’s chocolate. Millie Landis-Coyle , a Hershey native, shared her extensive knowledge of Milton Hershey ’s philanthropy to his community. The ladies enjoyed delicious tea treats and great conversation.

     

The Fayette County Foundation is partnering with a local group of community advocates to raise funds to save the priceless murals recently discovered on the ceiling of the Fayette County Courthouse.

The ceiling features a large, center medallion surrounded by ornate, hand-painted designs. One side of the courthouse ceiling, workers removing old paint uncovered a painting of what might be a goddess of agriculture and industry – a women with flowing hair surrounded by a sheaf of wheat, a beehive, a plow and a mill wheel. Rebecca Garland of Garland Guild, an Indianapolis company that specializes in historic restorations, said “This is exceptional work. It’s fabulous.”

Restoring the artwork on the ceiling and the walls cost $84,000. To date the Committee has raised $49,670 though community donations and grants. Tax deductible contributions can be sent to the Fayette County Foundation’s PO Box.