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Miss Flanders, Mr. Gowen announce engagement
      Mr. and Mrs. Don Flanders of Swainsboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Bonnie Leslie Flanders, to William Dean Gowen. The future groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Dean Gowen, Jr. of Folkston. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Albert Lester and Mary Belger Willia...
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Jones, Thompson to be wed June 28
      Mrs. Penny Jones of Oak Park announces the engagement of her daughter Amanda Jones, to Daniel Luke Thompson of Lyons. The future groom if the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Howard of Lyons and Chuck Thompson of Garfield. Amanda is also the daughter of Anthony Jones of Vidalia.
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Linen shower honors Miss Stephens
      A delightful linen shower honoring Starr Stephens, bride-elect of Sam Hall, II, was held April 19 in the Georgia Bulldog clubhouse of Mrs. Norma Sconyers. Other hostesses were Mrs. Betty Jean Andrews, Mrs. Lei Bragg, Dr. Betty Y. Brown, Mrs. Bobbie Daughtry, Mrs. Leila Donaldson, Mrs. Pam Edenfiel...
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Garfield Community Club holds April meeting
      Nineteen members of the Garfield Community Club met at the community house on Thursday, April 3, 208 with Judy Phillips presiding. After the pledge to the American flag, Maudine Johnson led the group in singing "God Bless America" and "O How I Love Jesus.
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Brag Box
Jaxon Nathaniel Green
      Jaxon is the 2 year old son of Christina Cordry and Randy Green, both of Swainsboro. Maternal grandparents are Leisa McGee and Jimmy Simmons, both of Swainsboro. Paternal grandparents are Tammy Green, Darrell Saylor and David Green, all of Stillmore. Jaxon is the great grandson of Judy Jackson of ...
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Oak Park News:
Many local churches to hold revival
By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent
      The Pendleton Creek Community Church will have a sing Saturday, May 3 at 7 p.m. Featured singers will be "Crosswalk" from Blackshear. A cordial invitation is extended. The pastor is Rev. Gary Roberson. The Rock Worship Center in Stillmore will have revival Sunday, May 4-7. Sunday service is at 11 ...
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Cook of the Week
Denise Lamb
     Our Cook of the Week is Denise Lamb. She is the new graphic artist at The Forest-Blade. Denise has one daughter, Morgan Lamb. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, playing outside with Morgan, shopping and spending time with family and friends. Here are a few recipes she would like to share. Hope yo...
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Bridal shower held for Miss Stacy Jarriel
      A Saturday morning miscellaneous bridal shower was held in honor of Miss Stacy Jarriel, bride-elect of Mr. Russ Yeomans. The shower was held on March 29, at the lovely country home of Mrs. Sue Allen. Guests enjoyed a time of visiting with Miss Jarriel and were then invited into the dining room fo...
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Youmans honored with miscellaneous shower
      Miss Brooke Youmans, bride-elect of Peyton Frye, was feted with a miscellaneous shower at Swainsboro High School on Wednesday afternoon, April 16, 2008. Miss Youmans chose a red and white skirt with a white sweater set for the occasion.
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Engaged couple enjoys cookout on Lake Sinclair
      The Myrick Road lakefront home of Jody and Duck Hatcher was the setting for a cookout on April 12 honoring Starr Stephens and Sam Hall, II, whose wedding will be May 17. Guests gathered at 4 p.m.
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Glad Garden Club holds meeting at Grandma's Porch
      Members of Glad Garden Club stepped back into another era of gardening at their April meeting, held at Grandma's Porch in Twin City. Owner/hostess, Betsy Johnson, welcomed the group to this unique house and garden, the turn-of-the-century home of her grandparents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Erie Morgan...
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Miss Jarriel honored at kitchen shower
      Mrs. Carol Smith opened her home for a bridal shower honoring Miss Stacy Jarriel, bride-elect of Mr. Russ Yeomans. The afternoon kitchen shower was held on April 3. Guests were greeted by Mrs. Smith and invited into the game room where they enjoyed watching Miss Jarriel open gifts for use in their...
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Looking back over the years in Emanuel County
      5 Years Ago The Kalmanson Gallery of Emanuel Arts Council, Inc. presented the "Artists of Jefferson County" Exhibition. A Meet - The - Artists reception was hosted by Beta Sigma Phi as well. The exhibition contained over 50 works of art.
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Open Mic Night at Gallery RFD
      Every other Monday, Gallery RFD hosts the hottest open mic in Georgia! Recent performances have featured indie rock, hardcore, and punk, as well as trend setting poetry, and what is quickly becoming an open mic tradition- an evening ending jam session/drum circle. If you are a performer, Open Mi...
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Mr. Frye, Miss Youmans honored with handyman shower
      Spivey Pond House was the setting for a handyman shower honoring Peyton Frye and his fiancée, Brooke Youmans, Friday, April 11. Guests were invited into the pond house and offered a variety of appetizers and beverages served by Alex and Martha Grindler.
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Walton family welcomes home twin boys
      Miss Callie Christine Walton of Athens, along with her grandparents, Tyson and Susan Stephens, proudly announce the birth of her brothers, Reese Stephens and Charles Hollis Walton. Reese and Charlie were born January 11, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens. Reese, the older brother by 9 minutes,...
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Miss Savedge, Mr. Woods announce engagement
      Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Savedge announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Deidre Elaine Savedge, to Raymond Brint Woods, son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Woods, Jr., of Meeks. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Scarboro of Meeks, the late Robert Milton S...
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Sara Rose Palmore arrives April 15
      Kevin and Alivia Palmore of Swainsboro announce the birth of their daughter, Sara Rose Palmore, April 15, 2008 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. She weighed 8 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Diane Brown of Cartersville and Jeanette and Lloyd Betts of Mauk. Pater...
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Lane participates in Vidalia Onion Run
      Beth Lane of Swainsboro participated in the 31st Annual 5K and 10K Vidalia Onion Run on Saturday, April 26, 2008, in Vidalia, Georgia. She won 1st place in her age group in the 5K.
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A helping hand
      Students in Mr. Mark Sweat's eighth grade Georgia Studies classes at Swainsboro Middle School are collecting soft drink pop-tabs to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Central Georgia. These students are partnering with Georgia Southern University sophomore Haley Higgs in a class-wide citizenship...
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