Oconee County, GA Politics

Begin forwarded message: From: Lee Becker < lbbecker@mindspring.com > Date: May 22, 2010 11:00:55 PM EDT To: lbbecker@mindspring.com Subject: BOE and Ballots Reply-To: lbbecker@mindspring.com Dear Friends, Voters in the July 20 primary could well be a little confused if the Oconee County Board of Education follows through with its proposed method for filling the vacancy left when one member resigned earlier this month. The ballots already are at the printer. To see why this is a problem, go to my blog: http://oconeecountyobservations.blogspot.com/2010/05/oconee-county-ballot-for-july-20.html You'll also get details of a candidate forum and learn about rumors of write-in and independent candidacies. Lee -- Lee Becker Blog: www.oconeecountyobservations.blogspot.com Web: http://lbbecker48.googlepages.com/

Friend -- On Thursday, the Senate passed historic Wall Street reform. This movement proved again that the strongest special interests, who for so long have called the shots in Washington, can be beat. When opponents in Congress tried to block the legislation altogether, you stood up -- and they backed down. When the lobbyists pushed for loopholes and exemptions just before a final vote, you did not relent -- and we fought them off. Your support brought us to this day -- and, because of that, we're poised to implement sensible reforms that will provide a stronger foundation for economic growth. Now, the House and Senate must iron out their differences before I can sign it into law. But the financial industry will not give up. They have already spent more than $1 million per member of Congress, lobbying on this issue. And in the coming days, they will go all in. This is their last shot to stall, weaken, or kill reform, and they are not accustomed to losing. But this movem...

Maybe they took my advice and hired a media consultant, who knows, but this is a good tactic, stunt, ploy or whatever and perhaps the first step in the right direction? Oconee Board of Education to go with no pay || OnlineAthens.com

Here is a brief clip of the Bostwick homeowner and nonprofit founder talking to the Oconee County Democratic Committee the other evening in Watkinsville.

Nothing too major or shocking here, but I might be able to make it before it adjourns (maybe not).  Dan McClure has attended several other meetings as an introduction to the Watkinsville City Council. AGENDA CITY OF WATKINSVILLE CALLED MEETING May 24, 2010   CALL TO ORDER QUORUM CHECK OLD BUSINESS 1.       Public Hearing 2 & Consideration – Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Art Studio in Simonton Bridge Scenic Corridor 2.       Second Reading & Consideration – Personnel Manual NEW BUSINESS 1.       Dan McClure – business license – McClure Studio – 68 Whitehall/Simonton Bridge Road ADJOURN

The Family Cookout tonight will be served in the Spartan Center. See you at 6:30! The Football Scrimmage scheduled for tonight  has been canceled.

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Actually went by last weekend and purchased a few items on a Saturday after the Stroll around Harris Shoals Park. The wetlands should be good and ready for another informative walk this weekend around the Park with the Oconee County Democratic Committee-sponsored walks, which have raised more than $400.00 for local charities with the informative nature jaunts around this wonderful park. Then go purchase some local food behind Eagle Tavern and support the farmers and the Oconee County economy people - come on, it is your duty! I am hoping it is dry Saturday morning and not have to deal with the rains ruining bike to work day for me Friday. Woven dryly and staunchly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 05:57:35 -0700 From: oconeefm@yahoo.com Subject: Oconee Farmer's Market To: oconeefm@yahoo.com Hope everyone is ready for the weekend . We will have cinnamon rolls, pitas and fresh homemade breads and biscotti as well as granola. There will be homemade c...

I am a big supporter of all things with the Oconee County Library and hope many local children enjoy reading books this summer. This is one of the better new segments of the Athens Banner-Herald's newspaper development. Blueprint: Young pirates on the hunt for literary treasure this summer || OnlineAthens.com

House District 113th Democratic candidate Suzy Compere addressed and answered the considerable questions of the Oconee County Democratic Committee meeting Wednesday evening at the Oconee County Governmental Annex. The Bostwick activist has worked with many well known and hallowed Georgia political giants ranging from Frank Stancil to Zell Miller.  She was urged to run and received assistance in paying for qualifying fees from a wide array of powerful Democratic candidates from Governor among many others including former Athenian Stephanie Stuckey Benfield of Decatur and Patsy Harris of Franklin County. She runs on ambition with compassion and supports small businesses as the main economic generators as she is a small business owner and successful non-profit organizer.  She has given away greenhouses out of state but cannot find a governmental entity to accept one here. Compere is the granddaughter of an Arkansas activist during the Faubus years.  She is a pro-jobs Dem...

This is the actual memo sent to parents a few hours ago - when the candidates qualified they did not know of this situation with Breedlove's resignation, so this has the disingenuous stink of a bait and switch at the very least _______________________________________________ ocsinfo mailing list ocsinfo@web.oconee.k12.ga.us http://web.oconee.k12.ga.us/mailman/listinfo/ocsinfo You may ask - My God what have I done? Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. To: danmatt@hotmail.com Subject: FW: [ocsinfo] Oconee County Board of Education Announces Process to Fill Vacancy on Board Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 16:23:18 -0400 From: ocsinfo-bounces@web.oconee.k12.ga.us [mailto:ocsinfo-bounces@web.oconee.k12.ga.us] On Behalf Of John Jackson Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 8:12 PM To: John Jackson Subject: [ocsinfo] Oconee County Board of Education Announces Process to Fill Vacancy on Board The Oconee County Board of Education held a Special Called Me...

I do not deny they have the authority to add anyone any way they see fit, I just do not agree with the method in their madness The Oconee Enterprise > Latest Updates > BOE moves forward with plans to replace Breedlove Posted using ShareThis

Is there something rotten on School Street? Just when I thought they could not get any wackier with the appointment process to finish the term of Tennessee-bound Tom Breedlove, they seem to outdo themselves once again in the closed door meetings of the BOE. Never underestimate the committee decision making process, especially when done in private. Somehow the Oconee County Board of Education continues to make the absolute worst decision when it comes to perpetuating an image of leadership buffoonery and insider cronyism continuing in our public education system. The four candidates who have paid the $54.00 before the recent weeklong timeframe and qualified for the forthcoming 2010 Board of Education Elections - primary and general - will get first crack at replacing Tom Breedlove's recently vacated position. So that means Mack Guest, Kim Argo, and qualified challengers Democrat Carter Strickland and Republican  Mark Thomas get to decide if they want to complete the two and a ...

This Insider Advantage snapshot tells me there is about a 15% Redneck polling bloc in the Georgia Republican party, probably about the same in the Democratic party too. Matt Towery lost a large amount of his credibility with shenanigans in the recent past, so I would not place too much stock in anything his poll indicates at the point. Still I bet the people at Karen Handel's campaign were none too pleased with the results showing them in third in what is almost certain to be a run-off in the Republican primary in less than two months. In an unrelated matter, I saw my first Kirk Shook yard sign on Main Street in Watkinsville much more visible than Corky Elder's alleged No Trespassing sign. The man who claims to cook best butt in town verbally accosted a local business owner for having the gall to cross his used car repository on the way to the Southworks festival at OCAF a few weeks back. Democratic candidate Suzy Compere will dare step foot in the targeted Governmental Annex ...

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This is where I took my girlfriend to eat with the boys from Ashford Manor Bed and Breakfast a few weeks back. Girasoles in Watkinsville specializes in 'Whatever you want' || OnlineAthens.com

Please attend this meeting 7 pm Thursday and meet Suzy Compere Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. From: oconee@yahoogroups.com To: oconee@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 23:00:28 +0000 Subject: [oconee] Oconee Democrats Regular Monthly Meeting, 5/20/2010, 7:00 pm Reminder from: oconee Yahoo! Group Title: Oconee Democrats Regular Monthly Meeting Date: Thursday May 20, 2010 Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Repeats: This event repeats every month on the third Thursday. Location: Oconee County Government Annex Street: Greensboro Highway City State Zip: Watkinsville, GA Notes: ...

The Ultimate Taste Showdown A Fundraiser for OCAF's Sculpture Garden Saturday, May 22, 6-8 PM   Only 2 Days Left to Purchase Discount Tickets! On May 22, when Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) closes its Let's Go Postal exhibit, it will be done with fanfare and a feast. It's called The Ultimate Taste Showdown because it will pit 11 accomplished home chefs against one another, each aided by a celebrity assistant whose primary duty will be to sell votes for what the chefs have prepared. A few of the participating chefs will be Mario Castro, proprietor of Ashford Manor, attorney Bob Elkins, veterinarian Nancy Green, and artist & author Molly Lesnikowski. The menu will include such treats as Vietnamese meatballs, mini salmon burgers, shrimp and ...

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Suzy needs to give us a little more advance time to get the word out better than 48 hours. Woven sadly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 18:01:50 +0000 Subject: [oconee] Suzy Compere, Democratic Candidate for HD 113, Special Guest At 5/20 Meeting   I just heard from Suzy Compere, Democratic candidate for HD 113, and she will be speaking at our meeting, Thursday, May 20th, 7:30, at the Oconee County Government Annex, 1291 Greensboro Highway. Sorry for the late notice, but this has just been confirmed. Please everyone come so that we can learn about her and come up with ways to help her. Bring family and friends. Bring strangers off the street. Don't let any scheduling conflicts keep you from attending. Oconee County, since it is the largest voting block in the district, is THE battleground for this race. We can help Suzy by turning out democrats, independents, and open-minded Republicans who are tired of the mess the Republican Legislature has go...

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Atlanta, Georgia's The Last Waltz Ensemble started the Ashford Manor Bed and Breakfast Concerts on the Lawn series Monday evening in Watkinsville with a hearty crowd consuming the covers of The Band and Bob Dylan on the luscious tiered back yard of the beautiful jewel of Oconee County. The group - consisting of M ark Kramer on vocals, acoustic guitar; Kris “Jelly” Gloer: vocals, electric and acoustic guitars; Kevin Rutschman: drums; Eric Reed: bass, vocals;  Benji Shanks: electric guitar and Jason Fuller: piano, organ, vocals, started off the evening with perhaps the most well known song of the Band's memorable and considerable repertoire "The Weight". Many people chose to " take a load off fanny" and enjoyed the performance.  Other songs included Bob Dylan's classic "Tangled Up in Blue" and the Robbie Robertson-penned "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down." The lyrics written by a Canadian still stir souls in the Old South with t...

Begin forwarded message: From: Fred Johnson < ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com > Date: May 16, 2010 9:53:21 PM EDT To: Fred Johnson < ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com > Subject: TONHS April 2010 Notes from Fred Dear Fellow High Shoalers,                                                                                             May 16, 2010   During the past month North High Shoals has successfully hosted a regional bike tour and dog day at the park.     Over 100 people attended each of these events at our park.     Cong...