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Friends of Titan Regiment

by Oconee County Online on 11/04/2011 - 01:12 pm |

Tags: Oconee Schools

OconeeCountyOnline.com is proud to sponsor The Titan Regiment Band's 2011 season.  We also want to "drum" up all the support possible for the North Oconee High School Band. 
 
If you enjoy Inokos (and really who doesn't :o) and want to support The Titan Regiment too:
 
The Titan Regiment Band will have an INOKO EXPRESS RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER NIGHT on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Butlers Crossing. 10% of all sales for the evening will be donated by Inoko Express to the Titan Regiment.
 
The Titan Regiment Band will use the proceeds to help the band with instruments, music, and travel, so please tell your family, neighbors, church friends, and other students to purchase a meal at Inoko Express or pick-up a to-go order from Inoko Express on Tuesday, November 8, to raise funds for the Band! 
 
Your help and support is most appreciated!
 
See the North Oconee Titan Regiment website for more information: http://www.nohsband.com/

Home Automation with Smart Home Systems

by Oconee County Online on 10/01/2010 - 09:38 pm |

Tags: Oconee Living

Computer-based home automation is becoming a lot more common than you might think. And implementing this technology is no more complicated than connecting any other USB device to your computer. So it goes without saying that the typical price tag has dropped considerably over the years, and is within reach of the average household.
But even though when it comes to home automation, price is not a huge problem, many people do harbor the stereotypical impression that this technology is something reserved only for the elite, with a lot of money to burn. After all, who needs to control a toaster oven or a coffee maker from your computer, right?
In reality, though, having a smart home offers a lot of practical applications to solve some of the common problems of daily life.
Many people may object to home automation, pricing being irrelevant to the discussion, as being a frivolous waste of our technical resources that should otherwise be spent on solving other more critical problems in the world today, rather than on this seemingly "luxurious" expenditure. But the fact of the matter is that smart homes are of great benefit to many classes of people.

The elderly, the handicapped, or the disabled can benefit from having a smart home. Opening and closing blinds, managing room fans, thermostats, locking and unlocking doors and running lawn water sprinklers are just a few examples of the home functions that can be managed centrally from a smart home system. When it comes to the empowerment afforded to the elderly by home automation, price is not an issue.
When it comes to home automation, price should never trump personal security. If you have a valuable estate that requires physical security and protection, then a smart home system can provide the security that you need. It can manage windows, doors, locks, gates, surveillance cameras, alarm systems, and 911 emergency calls. A This bodes true both for residential as well as commercial properties that require security.
Child proofing is another practical application of home automation. Price should never be an issue when it comes to your child's safety. Computerized smart home systems can be leveraged to keep your child from getting into trouble. Managing things such as windows, blinds, door locks, and various electrical appliances to keep your child out of harm's way, are part of what it means to be a parent. If you can automate the management of your home's security, appliances, and environmental controls, you will have the peace of mind of knowing that your children will be safe.
But what is the most common benefit that most people seek to gain through home automation? Price control over their electric bills, gas bills, and water and sewage bills. Obviously, with a smart home system, you would expect to be able to automate the opening and shutting of window blinds to prevent or to allow sunlight into your house as needed for temperature control. You would also expect to be able to automate the ma ...

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Local School Teachers of the Year

by Oconee County Online on 08/29/2010 - 10:00 pm |

Tags: Oconee Schools

The Oconee County Schools recognized the educators who were selected by their fellow faculty members as local school teachers of the year for 2010-2011
Lori Mauldin (Oconee County Primary)
Debbie Arnold (Colham Ferry Elementary)
Randi Boykin (High Shoals Elementary)
Jill Wayne (Malcom Bridge Elementary)
Ellie DeSa (Oconee County Elementary)
Jolaine Whitehead (Rocky Branch Elementary)
Kimberly Griffith (Malcom Bridge Middle)
Bonnie Harris (Oconee County Middle)
Brad Tillery (North Oconee High)
Melanie Howard (Oconee County High).  
 
The OCS teacher of the year will be named at a banquet sponsored by the Oconee County High Schools Alumni Association on September 23, 2010.
 
Congratulations teachers and thank you for your dedication to our Oconee Youth!