Terry Fohey, Oconee Business Leader
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Oconee GOP Hears Another Candidate for Insurance Commissioner 11-19-09 |
| Posted by: Kate on 11/20/2009 11:14 PM (Read: 213) |
Check Out Our New Site at www.aPVOC-GA.com
Guest Speakers & Updates & Lively Discussion
Summary: Next year is the Mid Term Elections. The party has been hosting candidates for the various offices that will be up for election. Tonight Gerry Purcell, candidate for Insurance Commissioner presented his platform. Then the Chairman of the Georgia Teen Republicans spoke to us about recruiting Teens to work in the upcoming election. After great discussions, various conservative groups gave updates on their recent activities to inform the public to get more involved in the next election.
Quote: ”I will no longer be silent.” – Terry Fohey Oconee Businessman |
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Veterans Memorial Day Remembrance 11-8-09 |
| Posted by: Kate on 11/11/2009 01:19 AM (Read: 242) |
Guest Speaker, Col Larry Saul, US Army Retired
Summary:The day was just perfect and Col Saul gave an inspirational speech to an audience of about 75 people, most of whom had a veteran in their lives directly or indirectly. A special recognition was paid to former Veteran Memorial Committee member, Col John Roberts who worked tirelessly to see the memorial built before he died. Peggy, John’s wife accepted the gift – a U S flag that had flown over the memorial on dedication day, July 4, 2007.
Quote: “I’m so glad someone removed the whitish streaks that defaced this beautiful Memorial.” - a visitor at the Veterans Memorial Celebration at Veterans Park on Sunday, November 8, 2009. |
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Republican Women Form New Group - August 2009 |
| Posted by: Kate on 11/06/2009 01:31 AM (Read: 289) |
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Summary: Republican Women are back. With the current direction that the Congress and the White House is taking this country, Denise Beall and a handful of other like minded women felt strongly that they could not sit by without becoming involved so a charter club of the Georgia Federation of Republican Women was born in Oconee County a few months ago. The call themselves the Oconee Regional Republican Women or ORRW.
Quote: “I voted, paid my dues and donated money to political campaigns and I thought I was doing all that was needed or required of me. But now, I know I can do more, I must do more and I must help others get involved in the political process.” - Denise Beall, President. |
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The Gathering House – Chamber After Hours – 10-1-09 |
| Posted by: Kate on 11/03/2009 02:45 PM (Read: 305) |
Summary: The community was introduced to the services of an entity that will “take your breath away” – The Gathering House – an old home that has been remodeled and decorated to accommodate all special occasions.
Quote: “My daughter could have her wedding here in this lovely place with privacy, comfort and inspirational surroundings at a reasonable price.” - an excited parent who attended |
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John McNally, KOCBC Director Retires 11-1-09 |
| Posted by: Kate on 11/02/2009 02:03 PM (Read: 298) |
Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission
Celebration & Retirement Reception
Summary: John McNally loved Oconee County with over 30 years of dedicated service, 18 of them as the leader of the Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission (KOCBC). The County gave him a reception to celebrate years to make the county a better place to live, work and play.
Quote: The famous poster of an Indian Chief crying (a tear rolling down his cheek) at the litter abuse of the environment will no longer be crying about litter in Oconee County.” - John McNally
Check Out Our New Site at www.aPVOC-GA.com |
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MOVEMENT & MUSIC - School Street Gym Newsletter - November 2009 |
| Posted by: Kate on 11/02/2009 12:05 PM (Read: 270) |
School Street Gym NEWSLETTER
Summary: October 2009 was great!
Fall Festival Performances were a success! Great job gymnasts!
Upcoming sessions are;
MOVEMENT & MUSIC
SPANISH
CHEER in January
DANCE in January
ART in January
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Oglethorpe County GOP Low Country Boil 9-19-09 |
| Posted by: Kate on 09/21/2009 10:28 PM (Read: 436) |
Crawford, GA saw a huge crowd Saturday from 5 - 7 pm at the Depot
Summary: In spite of the down pour, approximately 500 attended the event to hear Republican candidates give their ideas for improving government in Georgia for many different offices. And to enjoy potatoes and sausage, shrimp, corn-on-the-cob and fancy sorted cake slices and sweet tea, of course. It rained the whole time, but didn't seem to deter the listeners. Sold over 100 more plates than planned.
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Oconee GOP Members Hear Candidates - 9-17-09 |
| Posted by: Kate on 09/20/2009 01:36 AM (Read: 427) |
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Summary: About 32 guests gathered for a southern-style dinner at the Watkinsville Community Center to hear 2 republican candidates and conduct other business. The party attendance at regular meetings has increased by a factor of 4 since the new party year began in March.
Quote: “This is great. Keep up the good work.” – Georgia Rep Bob Smith from Watkinsville referring to increased interest in the party. |
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The Big Protest March On Washington 9-12-09 |
| Posted by: Kate on 09/17/2009 03:50 PM (Read: 387) |
Summary. I attended the March on Washington, DC on Saturday, September 12 with many fellow protesters of the Obama nationalized Health Care Plan and other extreme policy issues. It was a very peaceful march.
Quote: To Obama and Congress: “Can you hear us now?” - The crowd of nearly 2 million
Note: To see a slide show of the 400 plus photos, click on Photo Album, then click the album (will see 9 photos per page), then click on Slide Show and wait. It will take a few minutes to process so many photos. Then decide the size of the text, then choose how long you wish the individual photo to stay on the screen, then click on how you wish the photo to be presented (fade-in fade-out, etc), then click on Start Show. The photos will be larger in the slide show. |
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Ribbon Cutting - Oconee Wal-Mart - Renovation 8-19-09 |
| Posted by: Kate on 09/02/2009 01:09 AM (Read: 490) |
Summary: The Oconee store is listed as a Super Store after the renovation in which location of items were place more logically, similar items adjacent, isles expanded to make moving around easier. This store located at the Epps Bridge Shopping Center near the Oconee/Clarke county line turns in about $21 million sales tax to Oconee County annually.
Quote: Once Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart, was told that “you cannot sustain a Wal-Mart store in a community with a population of less than 50,000.” Oconee County’s population is near 30,000, however customers come from other area counties to shop here. There are a total of 20 Wal-Mart stores in a 50 mile radius of Athens.
Click on PHOTO ALBUM at the right of this page. |
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Annual Antioch Christian Church Pork B-B-Q, 8-8-09 |
| Posted by: Kate on 08/31/2009 03:14 PM (Read: 494) |
Church Raises over $7,000 to Support Ministries
The annual B-B-Q has become a tradition in the Church and County. At this event, Church members grilled over 400 lbs of pork on their elaborate grills across the road from the Church and prepared the plates for eating in or for take out. Tables were built under the sheds but as the event grew more popular, there is not enough room for everyone to stand so the take out was established.
Pastor Jeff Wilkes, son of William “Bubber” and Gwen Wilkes, is a young dynamic Leader and he has his own blog. Check it out. The address is: http://accpastor.blogspot.com/
Also check out the pictures of this event by clicking PHOTO ALBUM in the Menu at the right on this page. |
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Oconee Protest Rally 8-29-09 |
| Posted by: Kate on 08/31/2009 12:05 PM (Read: 425) |
The People Speak Out – Obama Health Care Protest
Summary: About 175 people gathered at the Veterans Park Saturday to express their objection to the Obama Nationalized Health Care Plan. All in all, it was a civil event – no pushing, hitting, injuries or police arrests as have occurred at many of the mixed Town Hall meetings across the nation. That’s not to say that anger, frustration and fear wasn't shown in the words of the speakers.
Quote: “I’m a single mother and have no insurance, but I don’t want the government controlling my needs for health care.,” a speaker at the mike.
Photo Album: Check it out. |
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Evergreen Pediatrics - Grand Opening - 8-4-09 |
| Posted by: Kate on 08/04/2009 05:00 PM (Read: 453) |
Back to School Bash at Evergreen Pediatrics
Today, Tuesday, Aug 4, 10:00a to 5:00p at Evergreen Pediatrics, Watkinsville, GA, Price: Free of charge, Phone: (706) 769-9410, Age Suitability: All Ages.
Summary: Members of the Oconee Chamber gathered at Evergreen Pediatrics office on 1160 Capitol Avenue in Market Center (off Hog Mountain Road) to signify the start of their grand opening with a ribbon cutting at 10 am and festivities for the rest of the day.
Check out the Photo Album in the side Main Menu.
“We will be holding our first Back to School Bash here at the Evergreen Pediatrics office in Watkinsville, GA. Our event will include face painting, games, various giveaways and door prizes, and much more! We will also be having free chair massages and free BMI calculations for teenagers and adults! Come see Teal Vox play an acoustic set! Call 706-769-9410 for more details."
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Chamber Starts New Year With New President - 7-2009 |
| Posted by: Kate on 07/30/2009 08:22 PM (Read: 437) |
Summary: The Chamber sent out an invitation to all members to attend an Informational Meeting for Thursday, July 30 to meet the new President, JR Whitfield and to hear of the many committees and sub-committees that carry out the work of the Chamber. After the Chairs of these committees concluded their descriptions of the work and made a plea for volunteers, attendees were served refreshments while mingling and getting to know each other. The meeting was held in the meeting room in the basement of the Chamber Office on Nancy Drive adjacent to AmeriPride off Experiment Station Road.
See the nice ad in the July 30, 2009 issue of the Oconee Enterprise on page A7.
Also check out the Photo Album in the Menu to the right. |
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Oconee Farmers Market - July 2009 |
| Posted by: Kate on 07/26/2009 07:02 PM (Read: 443) |
| Summary:This year has seen the return of regular vendors and a lot of new vendors said Market Coordinator Karl Berg. The new location is spread out better and parking spaces are near the Market. And it's in the shade most of the morning. Nice. |
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