Oconee County, GA Politics

From: Oconee Farmers Market < oconeefm@yahoo.com > Date: April 5, 2013 8:28:38 AM EDT T ai Subject: Fw: this week's market Market Manager oconeefm@yahoo.com www.oconeefarmersmarket.org  (currently being updated)  --- On Fri, 4/5/13, Oconee Farmers Market  oconeefm@yahoo.com  wrote: From: Oconee Farmers Market oconeefm@yahoo.com Subject: this week's market To: "Oconee Farmers Market" oconeefm@yahoo.com Date: Friday, April 5, 2013, 8:18 AM Greetings- Please join us this Saturday, April 6th for opening day of the Oconee Farmers Market in front of the Oconee County Courthouse from 8am until 1pm. This week our vendors will be bringing a wide variety of items including mixed greens, escarole, arugula, romaine lettuce, radishes and other root vegetables, dried and dehydrated shiitake mushrooms, local and sourwood honey, boiled and fried peanuts and pork skins. Several vendors will be bringing jams and jellies, fresh eggs,

Go buy some fresh produce this weekend in front of the Oconee County Courthouse Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 11:36:04 -0400 Subject: The Pastures of Rose Creek: This Weeks Harvest From: pastures1051@gmail.com To: Hello everyone!  Less than 24 hours until the start of the farmers market season.  You'll find us this Saturday 8 am - 1 pm downtown Watkinsville, on Main St - right in front of the courthouse.  Can't miss us!  We'll be there with about 30 other vendors - selling everything from veggies to baked goods to artisan crafts.  Early birds who stop by our table may even get a little bonus surprise... Read on to discover just what we'll have, a yummy recipe and an introduction to some new faces (...reverse that order). new faces.... By now, many of you already know our farm manager Will Powers...aka Willy P., Chilly Willy, or just plain "Wheel" - the jovial farmer who often is mistaken for Brad Pitt

From: Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation info@ocaf.com Date: April 5, 2013 1:10:52 PM EDT To: danjmatt@bellsouth.net Subject: Southworks Juried Art Exhibition 2012 Gala E-Invitation Reply-To: info@ocaf.com 18th Annual National Juried Art Exhibition Gala Opening Reception   Director's Choice Artist: Jim Neel - Ghosts in the Field Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation   Invites you to the 18th Annual SOUTHWORKS National Juried Art Exhibition Gala Friday April 12, 2012 6 to 9 PM     1902 OCAF Center, 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA   Refreshments will be served.  Award ceremony to begin at 7:00 PM * * * * * *  For more information: 706-769-4565 / info@ocaf.com to get directions   < Click Here > Exhibition dates April 12 - May 17, 2013. Gallery open Tues.-Sat. 10 AM-4 PM   34 School Street / P.O. Box 631 Watkinsville, GA 30677 (706) 769-4565 info@ocaf.com   / www.oca

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North High Shoals is a wonderful town - go enjoy some activities there this month. Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 12:31:03 -0700 From: ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Subject: TONHS Park, events, and Facebook Update from the Town Council To: ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Dear High Shoalers, The town park now has a couple of well-marked trails through the woods. There are many individuals who have worked on establishing and maintaining these trails over the past several years, most recently John MacKay who has now filled all potentially dangerous holes. Thanks to ALL the volunteers who make our park special!  PLEASE utilize the trails and enjoy the rest of the park! Volleyball court coming soon! Events to look for.... BRAG - April 6 - 8:00-11:00 (bike rike coming through our park) Tony Serrano - April 13 - 11:00-4:00 (bike rike coming through our park) April 27 - Dog Day at the Park - 9:00-12:00 (rain date of May 11) May 18 -

Oconee County Democratic Committee is going to meet April 18th at the Government Annex with the State Representative Spencer Frye and Bryan Long of Better Georgia speaking. Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Subject: CCDC NEWS (04.04.13 From: ccdc.communications@gmail.com To: Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 19:48:03 +0000 CCDC NEWS (04.04.13 Read on for Democratic news from the Clarke County Democratic Committee (CCDC)! Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser .

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From: Mary Dana Leverett mleverett@athensacademy.org To: Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 7:50 PM Subject: Head lice problem Dear Parents, Several cases of head lice have been confirmed in the Middle School.  We urge parents to examine your children very carefully.  If lice or nits are found, please begin treatment immediately.  The attached letter gives details of treatment protocol.  We have three classes leaving for trips in the next week.  It is important to address this problem swiftly.  Please urge children not to share sweatshirts, jackets, or hats. Thank you. Brenda Klein -- Brenda P. Klein Middle School Director Athens Academy P.O. Box 6548 Athens, GA 30604 706-433-2520 March 29, 2013 Dear Families of Middle School children, A case of head lice has been reported at Athens Academy in Middle School.   We wanted you to be aware of this situation at school.     Please read the information below and check your c

From: Athens Academy athensacademy@pushpage.org To: Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 12:15 PM Subject: Announcement: Interim Headmaster Named If you are having trouble viewing this email, click here The Board of Trustees and the Headmaster Search Committee are pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Kay Betts as interim headmaster of Athens Academy for the 2013-2014 school year. Mr. Chambers and Ms. Betts will be working together until she assumes this position on July 1 of this year to ensure a smooth transition. Ms. Betts is the principal consultant of Bettstrategic Group, advising independent schools on marketing, strategic planning, benchmarking, and variety of other education issues. Previously, she was the head of Episcopal School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; academic dean at Marist School in Atlanta; and a department head and teacher at St. Mary's School in Memphis, Tennessee. Ms. Betts received a bachelor's degree from Centre

From: Denise Ricks athensareademocrats@gmail.com Date: April 3, 2013 4:54:35 AM EDT To: Denise Ricks athensareademocrats@gmail.com Subject: Athens Area Democrats Breakfast - Saturday, April 13th ATHENS AREA DEMOCRATS BREAKFAST SPEAKERS Robert Larson, Health Benefits Advisor Frank Thornburg, Nurse Manager Athens VA Clinic "The Best Kept Secret in Athens: The VA Clinic" SATURDAY, APRIL 13 TH AT 9:00AM BRETT'S 3190 ATLANTA HIGHWAY * ATHENS, GA (in the Ingles shopping center – near Phil Hughes Honda) BRETT'S IS NOT NORMALLY OPEN FOR BREAKFAST. THEY OPEN AND PREPARE THE BREAKFAST JUST FOR OUR MEETING. THEREFORE, WE MUST GIVE THEM A REASONABLY CAREFUL NUMBER TO EXPECT.   IF YOU MAKE A RESERVATION, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO PAY THE $11.  WE DO ALLOW PEOPLE TO COME JUST FOR THE PROGRAM. HOWEVER, THIS IS A BREAKFAST MEETING AND SPACE IS LIMITED.  WHILE WE WELCOME ANYONE WHO MAKES A RESERVATION, IT IS NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL

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Oconee County Observations: Oconee Farmers Market Launches 10th Season Saturda... : Expanded Vendor List Vegetable grower, egg gatherer, farm promoter and market vender Dana Bradford is really looking forward to Saturday. ...

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Keep an eye out for this kid - Joshua Stuart. Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Subject: Advisory Message: Missing Person From: oconee-county-georgia-sheriffs-office@emails.nixle.com To: danmatt@hotmail.com Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 02:15:44 +0000 Message sent via Nixle | Go to nixle.com | Unsubscribe Sunday March 31, 2013, 10:15 PM Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office A message from your Sheriff's Office. A