Loving the exposure on Letterman!
Jacquie Brasher
      If you haven't heard by now, let me say that The Forest- Blade reached a milestone last week. No, we didn't rack up another publication year (we may be the oldest business in Emanuel County at 148 years, but we're not bragging... much), and we didn't win another award (although we do from time...
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House guests and overnight company
Jack Atkinson
      When have you had overnight company? The thought of having to clean up the house, pick up numbers of misplaced or out of place items, put on fresh linens and towels, prepare food and a whole host of other duties makes one less interested in hosting relatives, celebrities, friends - or even celebr...
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The bankers' tale
Bill Shipp
      Gov. Roy Barnes drove one of the last nails into his political coffin in 2002. He forced passage of a law to rein in predatory lenders gone wild. Lobbyists for lenders were stunned at the way they were run over by Barnes, but they swore to get even.
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It is not who we are
Rev. Donna Ashworth
      Around 814AD, there was a Roman emperor by the name of Charlemagne. When he was about to die, he ordered his men to bury him sitting upright upon his throne. They were to place his scepter in his hand, his crown on his head, a royal robe around his shoulders, and a book on his lap.
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Art in the Stillmore Woods
Joan Dunn
      Along with spring, brighter sunshine, warmer weather and flowers blooming, each year at this time another eagerly anticipated event occurs. Yes! It is Art in the Woods! On Saturday March 29, the Stillmoreroots Group invites us to experience art in the unique setting of a managed pine forest in Sti...
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News from the Farm
Soybean management strategies for 2008
Mark Crosby
      High soybean marketing opportunities have made soybeans a hot commodity for 2008. But even with high market prices, farmers must manage the crop to both maximize yields and maximize the economic return. Here are a few tips items to consider.
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