Oconee County, GA Politics

Subject: TONHS January 2012 Notes from John Via Fred Reply-To: Fred Johnson ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Dear Fellow High Shoalers,                                                                  January 20, 2012 Have you been to the new "Bark Park" at Oconee County Veterans Park? You would never know it was there, but for the new signs that just went up. It is way, way, way in the back; I had no idea the park was that big. Dog people, please check it out. We're looking for a few good dogs. Does your dog have what it takes to grace this year's Dog Day Flyer? Send me a few pictures and if our photographer agrees we'll schedule a shoot. If you have any sugges...

Just try to make it before it gets too damn hot Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. From: oconeefm@yahoo.com Subject: Oconee Farmers Market To: oconeefm@yahoo.com This week we will have cinnamon rolls, fresh homemade breads, sourdough bread , pretzels, bagels and biscotti as well as granola. There will be homemade cakes and assorted pastries as well as Blueberry Pie , Peach Pie, Sweet Potato Pie , P ecan Pie , banana-nut bread, delicious pound cakes , snickerdoodle cookies, apple-pecan muffins and Whoopie Pies . We will have fresh locally grown herbs, homegrown tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers,  fresh corn, okra, peaches , blueberries, melons, garlic, potatoes, radishes, purple hull peas, bell peppers , jalapeno peppers , various sweet and hot peppers, figs, sprouts, basil, green onions , squash ,  yellow onions  and boiled or fried peanuts and pork skins. Maryanne Simmons will be here with her homegrown tomatoes. Fresh made jams and j...

Here is what you can expect to see for sale at the Oconee County Farmer's Market behind Eagle Tavern at the corner of First and Third Streets in Watkinsville. Not real certain about what is in a Whoopie pie, but it sounds fun. Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. This week we will have cinnamon rolls, fresh homemade breads, sourdough bread , pretzels, bagels and biscotti as well as granola. There will be homemade cakes and assorted pastries as well as Blueberry Pie , Peach Pie, Sweet Potato Pie , P ecan Pie , banana-nut bread, delicious pound cakes, snickerdoodle cookies, apple-pecan muffins and Whoopie Pies . We will have fresh locally grown herbs, homegrown tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers,  fresh corn, okra, peaches , blueberries, melons, garlic, potatoes, radishes, purple hull peas, bell peppers , jalapeno peppers , various sweet and hot peppers, green onions , squash ,  yellow onions  and boiled or fried peanuts and pork skins. Maryanne Simm...

Please purchase some local foods at the Farmers Market Saturday morning featuring . . . . . Subject: Oconee Farmers Market To: oconeefm@yahoo.com Memorial Day is upon us already, be sure to come out and pick up what you'll need for the weekend. We will have cinnamon rolls, pitas and fresh homemade breads and biscotti as well as granola. There will be homemade cupcakes, cakes, pecan pralines, baklava and assorted pastries as well as blueberry pie, apple pie, sweet potato pie , pecan pie , banana-nut bread, snickerdoodle cookies, apple-pecan muffins. We will have fresh locally grown herbs, edible flowers , greens, lettuce, radishes, sprouts, green onions , spinach, squash , broccoli, onions and boiled or fried peanuts and pork skins. Don't forget about our farm fresh eggs and Johnson Dairy Milk . We will have ornamental plants , hanging baskets , potted flowers and fresh cut flowers . Head of the Meadow Farms will be selling grass fed beef. ...

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...

Please attend if you can Woven brightly, width="12" height="12"> Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 06:24:13 -0700 From: oconeefm@yahoo.com Subject: Saturday's Market To: oconeefm@yahoo.com Hope everyone is well and ready for the weekend! We sweet potato pies , banana nut bread , blueberry muffins , cinnamon rolls, pitas and fresh homemade breads and bagels. We will have fresh Shiitake mushrooms Homemade sheep's milk soaps along with fresh locally grown herbs, edible flowers , greens, leeks, lettuce, radishes, sprouts, green onions , spinach, squash . Don't forget about our farm fresh eggs and Johnson Dairy Milk . We will have ornamental plants and potted flowers. So come on out and pick up some locally grown, fresh goodness.   Karl Berg 706-215-7385 www.oconeefarmersmarket.org  and http://www.apvoc.com/

Subject: Saturday's Farmer's Market To: oconeefm@yahoo.com Hope everyone is well and ready for the Market to open it's seventh year! We will have apple, pecan and sweet potato pies, banana nut bread, blueberry muffins, angel food cake and fresh homemade breads! We will have fresh Shiitake mushrooms! Homemade sheep's milk soaps along with fresh locally grown herbs, edible flowers, greens, radishes, sprouts, green onions, spinach, squash and homemade egg noodles. Don't forget about our farm fresh eggs and hopefully some Johnson Dairy Milk! We will have ornamental plants as well as some flowers. So come on out and pick up some locally grown, fresh goodness and get something for Mom!   Karl Berg 706-215-7385 www.oconeefarmersmarket.org  and http://www.apvoc.com/

Great notes from Fred Johnson, former Council member of North High Shoals From: Fred Johnson  Date: March 21, 2010 8:36:05 PM EDT To: Fred Johnson  Subject: TONHS February 15 2010 Notes from Fred Dear Fellow High Shoalers,                                                                                            March 21, 2010 On Monday we will be welcoming Kim Kraeling as our new mayor and Jason Wiscneski as the new council member.    The election was not held because only one candidate signed up to run for each office....