VOL. 2.1. HIGH SHOALS, GA., THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2013. NO. 2.
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CORINNE STIVING HONORED AT DOG DAY
(Mike Beall, Corinne Stiving, and Michael Prochaska – photo courtesy Lorena de Santa)
Our Fourth Annual Dog Day took place on April 27. It was well-attended, and celebrity judges Corinne Stiving (long-time resident), Michael Prochaska (Oconee Enterprise reporter) and Amy Lawrence (High Shoals Postmaster) visited victory and defeat upon the contest entrants. Mayor Mike Beall used the occasion to surprise Ms. Stiving with the Council's Certificate of Appreciation for her many years of service to our community. If you attended, we may have photos for you – drop us a note.
COMMUNITY YARD SALE A SUCCESS
(by Suzanne Sheldon, DVM)
The first annual North High Shoals yard sale held at North High Shoals Park was a success. We initially had 33 vendors signed up for the event but weather turned against us. The morning started off with light rain that turned to sunshine by 10am. We eventually had about 15 to 20 vendors vying for sales. Sellers found buyers for all different categories of household items: live plants, yard ornaments, furniture, clothing, nic nacs, farm equipment, tools, antiques, toys, and so much more. Booths were also available for lemonade and face painting. Between 7:30am and 12pm, there was a steady influx of buyers. We have much thanks to give to the town for advertising to make this event such a success.
MAY COUNCIL MEETING A BUST
The May Town Council meeting did not have a quorum of Council members. Even so, the mayor was able to complete these items administratively:
1. Renewal of the Occupational Tax Certificate for ETL, LLC, a construction business located at 2401 Ray's Church Road (the Kraeling residence.)
2. Issuance of a Building Permit for an 864 square feet storage building at 2401 Ray's Church Road (the Kraeling residence.)
3. Issuance of a Town proclamation recognizing National Garden Week, June 2 – 8.
Mayor Beall also began the process of setting a Council meeting for the following week to address the Short Term Work Program Resolution. As he explained it, if the Town doesn't adopt one in June it loses all funding.
In attendance were Oconee County Firefighters Lauren Rodriguez, Neil Boss, and Mike Capie. They explained that they were present so they could become more involved in the community. Also present were Mayor Mike Beall, Council Members Violet Dawe and Steve Arnold, Town Clerk Carolyn Pritchett, and residents Horst Klein and John MacKay. Everyone present engaged in a lively discussion of speeding on Hillsboro Road.
STEVE ARNOLD GRADUATES
Council Member Stephen Arnold has graduated from UGA, earning his Masters in Teaching (Work Force Education.) Congratulations Steve!
IN OUR OPINION – BRING BACK THE BUMPS
Since the speed tables on Hillsboro Road were removed, the situation from Rays Church Road to SR 186 has become dangerous. Cars and big trucks routinely fly past City Park at speeds of 55 and 60 mph. All that stands between them and our kids is a chain link fence. It's time to fix this. Please, Council, get some speed bumps back out there ASAP. While they may not be the perfect solution, we've all lived with them in the past. If another solution presents itself, great. But until then, we need the protection the speed bumps offer.
THE HIGH SHOALS MESSENGER. HIGH SHOALS, OCONEE COUNTY, GEORGIA
HISTORY: The High Shoals Messenger was a weekly newspaper first published in 1897 by Ed. N. Center, editor and proprietor. Subscriptions cost 30¢ for 6 months or 50¢ per year, and were mailed out from the High Shoals Post Office. This monthly, electronic newsletter is published by Fred Johnson (ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com) and John MacKay (johnwmackay@gmail.com). © 2013 Fred Johnson and John MacKay.
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