CORRECTION

In last week’s edition of The Forest-Blade, in the “Simmons awarded Purple Heart” article we inadvertently omitted the names of SSG Derman B. Simmons, Jr. parents. He is the son of Mattie Brantley and Derman B. Simmons, Sr.

• EAC to hold annual membership meeting

  Emanuel Arts Council will conduct its annual membership meeting on Monday, July 13 at 7 p.m. at Emanuel Arts Center. All members of the arts center are invited. A covered dish dinner will be served and members are asked to bring their favorite dish.
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• “Movies under the Stars” to be shown free July 17th

  Get your lawn chairs and popcorn ready! On Friday night, July 17th, the Forest-Blade and Swainsboro/Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce will offer a special night of free fun for the entire family.
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• Simmons awarded Purple Heart

  Army Staff Sergeant Derman B. Simmons Jr. joined the military in May of 1998. He went to Basic Training at Ft. Knox, KY. Upon completion, he was sent to Friedberg, Germany, While in the military, he has earned a host of military awards and decorations, which include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Army Accommodation Medal with Valor, Accommodation Medals with 3 oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medals with 4 oak leaf clusters, Presidential Unit Citation Award, Valorous Unit Award, Army Good conduct Medals 2 oak leaf clusters, National Defense Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon, NATO Medal (Kosovo), Combat Action Badge, and Drivers/Mechanical Badge.
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First catch!

On Saturday, June 13, Julianna Addison Brown caught her first fish while fishing with her grandparents, Donald and Judy Brown, her uncle, Derek Brown, and Miranda Powell at a neighbors pond near Adrian. Helping Addie reel in her first fish is her Uncle Derek. Julianna Addison is the daughter of Nick and Missy Brown of Statesboro.

• Fields attends numerous roping clinic

  Between his roping competitions and custom cattle work throughout the southeast, Cooper enjoys attending many roping clinics from Texas to New York. He says he has been very fortunate to befriend and work personally with the best of the roping industry. Hanging out with people like Crece Harris, trainer for National Ropers Supply in Decatur, Texas; Carmine Nastri, 22 time circuit champion from Ballston, N.Y.; and Rich Skelton, eight time National Finals Rodeo World Champion from Llano, Texas, is a dream come true for Fields. But the man he most admires is an all time great rodeo cowboy, Robert Todd of Screven. “Mr. Robert has pushed me hard for the last two years in the arena, while inducting me at the same time into the best of the cowboy circle,” says Cooper.
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• Big catch!

  Eleven year old Jammal Givens of Swainsboro recently had a very successful fishing trip. In less than two hours, Jammal caught 23 bream and 4 bass in a local pond. He is the son of Anitatess Givens and has been fishing for about four years. Good catch Jammal!
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• Fields places 7th in roping competition

  Cooper Fields, owner of CF Custom Cattle Works, takes time out for his favorite sport, rodeo team roping. Cooper heads while his partner heels. On May 2 and 3 he and Buck Player took 7th place out of 400 teams in the National Team Roping League Competition at Jacksonville’s Equestrian Center. Later in May, Fields scored 2nd place at a 12 point roping in Screven. Sponsored by Nastri Rope Horse owned by Carmine Nastri.
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Notes from the Senate...

THE FORMULA GAME:  WINNERS AND LOSERS

• Commissioner John Oxedine ofers assistance

  Georgia residents with insurance problems or questions can receive assistance directly from the Commissioner’s Office by contacting his Insurance Investigator working in your area.
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