From the February 6, 1991 edition of The Forest-Blade:
Proposed ‘Boneyard Plaza’
A scale model of a centrally located pavilion for possible construction on the “Boneyard Plaza” off South Green Street in Swainsboro is being exhibited by a group of local citizens. Complete cost of the project is estimated at $120,000. The group seeks $40,000 each from the City of Swainsboro and Emanuel County, as well as $40,000 from the private sector, to fund the project. If funded, completion is expected by December.
Media Center received lighted globe for use
A lighted globe has been donated for use in the new Media Center at Emanuel County Institute. D. Roy Cowart, ECI alumnus of the Class of 1919, made the presentation Thursday. He is the son of J.E. Cowart, widely regarded as on the people responsible for the organization of the first school in Twin City.
Ball preparations
Vikki Womack, Paulette Terwilliger, Missy Edenfield, and Norman Woods, members of the Xi Delta Psi Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, put the final touches on one of the floral arrangements the sorority is creating to be featured as table decorations at the Conqueror’s Ball this weekend. Mrs. Edenfield is general chairman of decorations for the gala which will include dinner and live musical entertainment by The Tasker Williams Orchestra. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, the Conqueror’s Ball is expected to be attended by some 250 quests at Swainsboro Country Club Saturday evening.
Valentines for troops
Channing Gray, Megan Anderson, and Rachel Page are among the group of three-year olds in the First United Methodist Church’s Wednesday night program getting valentines ready to send US troops in Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Alicia Jones, assisted. According to Mrs. Tammy Gray, leader, church members who have been deployed will received the cards as well as other service people with postage being paid by the Citizens Bank.
You’re adopted
Lewis Davis, resident of Emanuel County Nursing Home, receives "adoption papers” from officers of the Swainsboro Middle School seventh grade chorus; Kimberly Dixon, secretary, Bakia Parrish, secretary, Lillian Lee, president, Teresa Thomas, librarian, Erica Worthen, president, and Kashema Coleman, librarian.
