The Oconee County Democratic Committee honored me on June 20 as one of 15 individuals making a contribution to the quality of life in Oconee County.





Dan Matthews, chairman of the Committee, cited Oconee County Observations in making the award.





Others honored included potters Kathy and Jerry Chappelle, Courtney Gale from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, Peggy Holcomb, Oconee County director of tourism, Chuck Horton, former county commissioner, Melissa Steele, a local artist and blogger, and Vinnie Williams, owner and publisher of The Oconee Enterprise.





The Committee also honored the Jeannette Rankin Foundation.