Yesterday's News

October 20, 1982- An unfamiliar building, a strange view from the front window, a new bed-it can be disquieting to an adult, let alone a child. Maria Estelle, director of the Petersburg Children’s Center, is getting nervous thinking about helping 40 children adapt to a new day-home.

She is nonetheless looking forward to the move into the new Petersburg Children’s Center.

The actual move won’t be made until Nov. 1, but a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. across from the elementary school. Construction of the center is complete, but coat racks still need to be hung and t...